Costumed group The Vizards provide music and dance for Halloween in Ballinaclash, Wicklow.
A report from the series 'Ireland's Eye'. It features a group of adults in costumes called 'The Vizards' who visit houses dancing and playing music at Halloween. Member os the Vizards play button accordion and tambourines. All of the performers have their faces masked.
The report was filmed by night in Ballinaclash, Rathdrum, County Wicklow.
Title: |
Music for Halloween |
Clip Duration: |
00:02:05 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Music for Halloween |
Series Title: |
Ireland's Eye |
Information: |
The magazine series 'Ireland's Eye' was broadcast from 1980 to 1983. Halloween (a shortening of All Hallows’ Evening) is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day incorporates traditions from pagan harvest festivals and festivals honouring the dead, particularly the Celtic Samhain. |
Local Keywords: |
Halloween, Music, The Vizards, Ballinaclash, Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Tambourines, Dancing, Button Accordion |
Coverage: |
Ballinaclash, Rathdrum, Wicklow, Ireland |
Topic: |
National Holidays, Festivals, Anniversaries, Annual Events |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
31/10/1982 |
Production Year: |
1982 |
Country of Production: |
IRELAND |
Original Identifier: |
P369/00082 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
