St Brigid
2024 - 1 - 31Discover the Fascinating World of St. Brigid: Celebrations, Art, and Legacy
Celtic goddess - Female empowerment - Irish culture - Irish folklore - Medieval Ireland - Pagan festivals - Patron saints - St Brigid - Stamp collecting - Street artUncover the incredible events and tributes surrounding St. Brigid, from workshops to street art and stamp releases. Dive into the rich history and celebrations of this iconic figure in Irish culture!
St. Brigid, the renowned patron saint of Ireland, is being celebrated in various exciting ways across the country. From Kildare students participating in a workshop to the unveiling of a striking street mural in Kildare Town, the festivities are in full swing. An Post has even issued a special set of stamps commemorating both St. Brigid and the pagan festival of Imbolc on 1st February. The National Museum of Ireland's Clodagh Doyle sheds light on the origins of St. Brigid's Day, adding a touch of folklore to the celebrations.
Meanwhile, festivities in Kilkenny, Limerick, and Meath are also in full swing, with events ranging from choir performances to handmade crafts for a cause. The legacy of St. Brigid continues to inspire, with a human St. Brigid's Cross formation planned and a visit of St. Brigid's relic to Kildare by Bishop Denis Nulty. The impact of St. Brigid stretches beyond borders, with Cork-born Hilary Barry spreading a message of female empowerment in China on this auspicious day.
As the celebrations unfold, it's fascinating to note that St. Brigid was instrumental in making Kildare a prominent city in the 7th century, with her tomb drawing visitors far and wide. Furthermore, the festival of Brigid 1500 showcases a mix of tradition and innovation, from cross-making tutorials to spectacular light shows, keeping the spirit of St. Brigid alive.
In essence, St. Brigid's Day is not just a celebration in Ireland but a global phenomenon, with events and tributes highlighting her enduring legacy and the power of female influence. The diverse range of activities being held in her honor reflects the deep reverence and admiration people hold for this iconic figure.
Kildare students to participate in St. Brigid's day workshop in ... (Oireachtas.ie)
The Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus will host a textile workshop in Leinster House tomorrow, Thursday 1 February, to celebrate the life of St. Brigid and ...
Kildare Town Heritage Centre has series of events to commemorate ... (Leinster Leader)
Kildare Town Heritage Centre said the eagerly anticipated unveiling of the Mural ' St Brigid of Kildare' - a large scale piece of street art in Kildare tow.
Special St Brigid stamp issued by An Post (Kildare Nationalist)
An Post has issued a striking set of stamps on the feast day of Saint Brigid also marking the pagan festival of Imbolc – both celebrated on 1 February.
There's more to St Brigid's Day than you might think (Mayo News)
Clodagh Doyle, keeper of the Irish folklore collection at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Turlough, explains the origin of this well-known ...
KILDARE: New stamps issued for St Brigid and Imbolc festival (Leinster Leader)
The stamps are by Louth based artist Yoko Akino, with design by Oonagh Young of Design HQ.
First St Brigid 1500 light show to take place at the Square tonight in ... (Dundalk Democrat)
Brigid 1500 is a programme of national and international events to commemorate Brigid of Faughart, pre-Christian Goddess and Matron Saint of Ireland. Her feast ...
Kilkenny set to mark St Brigid's Day (KCLR)
Also on St Brigid's Day itself (Thursday, 1st Feb) the Kilkenny Gospel Choir will mark the date. Fr Willie Purcell has been telling our Brian Redmond why such a ...
Weaving for Wellness: how will you spend your St Brigid's Day? (Offaly Express)
Last year, Ireland celebrated its first St Brigid's Day bank holiday, in honour of St Brigid, one of three patron saints in Ireland, alongside St Patrick and St ...
St Brigid celebrations in the county | Meath Chronicle (Meath Chronicle)
Scurlogstown Olympiad will celebrate Feile Bride on Sunday 4th February at the village park at Scurlogstown, Trim. The proceedings will commence at 2pm with ...
Limerick pupils selling handmade St Brigid's crosses for a good cause (Limerick Post)
PUPILS at Bilboa NS will be working hard for a good cause this St Brigid's Day in the hopes of raising funds for children less fortunate.
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland (RTE.ie)
Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid.
St. Brigid relic returns to Kildare, Irish bishop reminds all of her faith ... (Detroit Catholic)
Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin said the celebration of St. Brigid's Day Feb. 1 is a moment to reflect on the saint's message of hospitality. He ...
Cork woman brings female investment message to China on St ... (Echo Live)
Cork born Hilary Barry is the founder of the LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub and will be leading a seminar on the key role of women agri-entrepeneurs in ...
As St. Brigid relic returns to Irish Kildare, bishop reminds all of her ... (Florida Catholic)
DUBLIN | An Irish bishop encouraged people to continue to show goodwill toward asylum-seekers against a backdrop of growing protests about immigration in ...
Donal Hickey: Mild weather on the way if you spot a hedgehog at ... (Irish Examiner)
St Brigid's Day, on February 1 — with the bank holiday celebrated on February 5 this year — is the beginning of spring and, effectively, the start of the ...
Celebrations across Ireland to mark St Brigid's day (RTE.ie)
A huge programme of events are being planned for Brigid 1500 celebrations, ranging from traditional St Brigid's cross making to spectacular light shows and ...
20 minute amateur tutorial on how to make a St Brigid's Cross on ... (Derry Journal)
God loves a trier apparently, and here's a video of myself, Brendan McDaid trying to put together a St Brigid's Cross in honour of the national saint.
Watch: Four Brigids on what their name means to them (RTE.ie)
The group were gathered at the launch of Brigit 2024: Dublin City Celebrating Women, a five-day celebration of the Celtic goddess Brigit, who embodies - among ...
'A curious kind of miraculousness' – who was Saint Brigid really? (Independent.ie)
When my daughter was born, 13 years ago, the midwife asked, as we admired this beautiful baby: “Have you a name for her?”
Human Brigid's cross planned for Curragh today (Kildare Nationalist)
Between 3500 and 4000 secondary school students will create a 'human St Brigid's Cross' formation on the Curragh Plains on 1 February.
Life of St. Brigid to be celebrated today (FM104)
This weekend marks our second February bank holiday to honour the saint. She's been given the moniker of 'Mother Saint' of Ireland.
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