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St Brigid's Day - today, Saturday 1 February - is traditionally marked by Catholic religious commemorations but recent years have seen a surge in interest for all things Brigid-themed. The ...

Into Kildare, the Co Kildare Tourism Board, illuminated the Hill of Allen this evening, Friday, January 31, to celebrate the eve of St. Brigid’s Day. St. Brigid's home county of Kildare paid ...

Landing on the first Monday in February, the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend has been in place since it was introduced in 2023, providing a much needed long weekend for those in need after a ...

As Donegal people gather tonight across the county to recreate the ancient St Brigid’s crosses, we take a look at the different types of the famous rushworks. Cross making is one of the most widely ...

featuring ten artists from the Creative Spark Print Studio. Inspired by Brigid’s legacy and symbolism, the exhibition runs from Friday, January 31 Wednesday February 28.Opening Hours ...

Launched in 2023 to mark Ireland's newest national holiday St. Brigid's Day, the purpose of the Global Pause for Peace is "to offer a collective stance against warfare and the use of arms worldwide." ...

Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn will observe the Feast of St. Brigid, patroness of Ireland, with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn on St. Brigid's Day, ...

Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin, Competitor's during the race. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher The flash sale will be hosted in honour of St Brigid's Day and see a limited number of tickets released at a ...

Some of the leading female talents in Irish music came together on Saturday last, to provide an appropriately feel-good grand opening to this year’s Brigid Festival celebrations, at the Kildare ...