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Lifestyle Lead and Multi-Media Journalist. Although the first of February has always marked St Brigid's day, 2023 was the first year to see the day dedicated to the saint as a public holiday.

Oral and folk tradition recounts that St. Brigid, whose feast day is celebrated in Ireland on Feb. 1, made a cross from rushes or reeds to explain Christianity to the faithful in much the same way ...

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 ...

With all the snakes and showmanship of some of the Irish saints, it's no wonder Brigid didn't get much of a look in until lately. But as we honour the original feminist with a bank holiday, Amanda ...

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." ...