The following collage depicts the actual hunting of the wren where the little bird is killed. Young men and boys would dress up in extraordinary straw costumes and capture a wren in the woods or hedgerow. They would tie it to a stick and parade through the village, asking for money. Later there would be a celebration. Some of the photos below are quite old and one is present day, showing this is an ancient custom and yet is still observed in Ireland.
Looking at this collage, I think it turned out too busy. I was so pre-occupied telling the story, I forgot overall composition!
I think my effigy really looks like a straw boy costume...
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