With St Brigid’s Day celebrations, Ireland is reclaiming old traditions and ancient festivals that celebrate the seasons and ...

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On the morning of February 2nd, a familiar scene took place. It featured a group of men in top hats and overcoats on a stage, ...

Scholars have long debated the evidence of Brigid’s existence, or whether she represents an interpretation of a myth, or a ...

The holiday celebrating this famous Irish figure is a lot older than St. Patrick's Day.

February 1st marks St Brigid's Day in Ireland, officially recognized as a bank holiday since 2023. This day celebrates both ...

Events are taking place around the country on the fourth bank holiday weekend in honour of one of Ireland's patron saints, St ...

Alongside Patrick and Columba, Brigid is one of the most important Irish saints. Yet you would be hard-pressed to know it ...

From New Year’s Day to Christmas, see every 2026 holiday, federal observance, religious date and seasonal milestone in one ...

A new exhibition celebrating the life and lasting influence of St Brigid has opened in the Louth County Museum in Dundalk.

"I can’t help but desire a resurgence of our mythology and folktales..." Clara Kearney explores the mythological heritage of Ireland.

St Brigid was the feminist, peacemaker and environmentalist who went on to become the female patron saint of Ireland ...