The Community of Oulart Women’s Society (C.O.W.S), took the opportunity to celebrate Ireland’s only female patron saint by organising a cross-making session over the bank holiday weekend. The ...

It features walking tours spinning a yarn about vital women in history, Brigid’s cross-making workshops, panel discussions, film screenings and musical performances. St Brigid is the patroness ...

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal ahead of the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend as they launch an extensive road safety operation across the country, confirming the most dangerous hours to be on the ...

After 40 years sitting derelict, the hearth fire of a beautifully restored cottage in Drumlane will glow once again at a special St Brigid’s event this Saturday, February 2. “I have great memories of ...

The real St Brigid of Kildare was said to have explained the concept of Christianity to an Irish king by taking rushes from his floor and weaving a cross. The cross is an ancient design of simple ...

People once spread rushes on the floor to welcome visitors to their homes. St Brigid's cross The upland Sliabh Luachra region along the borders of Cork, Kerry and Limerick — famous for ...

The Shrine is home to Sruth Bhríde (St. Brigid’s Stream), modern and ancient Stations of the Cross, and healing stones revered for their sacred powers. At the nearby Hill of Faughart ...

St. Brigid's Day, February 1, is when Ireland remembers the Celtic goddess Brigid and her immense power in both the Irish mythological and religious imagination. The goddess Brigid was the ...

In 2023, St. Brigid's Day became Ireland's newest bank holiday - it's observed on the first Monday after February 1, which in 2025, is February 3. While St. Patrick is celebrated around the world ...

Kilkenny is gearing up to celebrate St Brigid’s Day in style! This special day, traditionally observed on February 1st which is now a bank holiday gets underway this weekend. Kilkenny will host the St ...

Once again, the Irish Chaplaincy is delighted to be working with the team at St Bride's Church in Fleet Street to celebrate the feast of St Brigid. Brigid is the matron saint of St Bride's Church and ...