Reviving an ancient tradition: Limerick brings the Wren back to the city's streets

Organisers Rocky O'Shea, Meadhbh Hayes and Sean Flynn as they revive the Wren tradition in Limerick City.

On St Stephen’s Day, crowds gathered in Limerick City to “revive” a centuries' old tradition that is synonymous with Munster — the Wren Boys, Hunting the Wren, the Wran, or simply the Wren, depending on where the celebrations take place.

A longstanding mid-winter tradition, the Wren is particularly celebrated in pockets of Cork, Limerick, and Kerry, as well as in parts of Dublin.