In Reply to: Mummers or Rhymers posted by MM on December 26, 2009 at 20:40:15:

I think Mary they were one and the same.Wren boys were maybe lightweight revellers who travelled around the countryside on St Stephens day while the real artists were the Mummers who wore hats of hay and were usually accomplished musicians and dancers and perhaps were more rural. Dont forget also that Cong was close to the Connemara Gaelteacht and that possibly played an influence.Listen, Happy New Year To All.Its a little bit safer over here on the NB.