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 ...

Entering its second year of celebrations, the St. Brigid’s Day/Imbolc bank holiday aims to acknowledge and honour St. Brigid herself, and the central and unique role of women in today’s ...

With thanks to the Accredited Genealogists Ireland, we bring you a quiz to mark St Brigid's Day. While Ireland takes a day of rest this Feb 3, we want to test your knowledge of Ireland's Saint ...

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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 ...

A vast network of asylums operated here in the past, writes Sara Colohan — places of both heartbreak and humanity The entrance to St Brigid's Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, in June 1980.

In Ireland, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of “Lá Fhéile Bríde” — St. Brigid’s Day. For Irish Catholics, the day has always been significant, as St. Brigid is ...

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 ...

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.

has shared this guide for those embarking on their Irish family history journey to mark St. Brigid's Day. "Family History - First Steps" from AGI provides essential guidance for beginners ...

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." ...