Spring in Ireland traditionally starts on St Brigid's Day ... so it is no wonder they revered the female goddesses that embodied and symbolized mother earth for them. The goddess had to be ...

Sinéad Strong is founder of Catholic Mothers Ireland, an organization that has drawn upon the life and example of St. Brigid ...

Brigid the pre-Celtic pagan Goddess and the Christian Saint appear ... Her father, Dubhthach, was a pagan chieftain of Leinster and her mother, Broicsech, was a Christian. She was a spirited ...

Could the Pre-Christian and Christian historical sites at Finner in Bundoran, Co Donegal illuminate a connection to the stars ...

Kildare’s celebration of St Brigid takes place over the bank holiday weekend and beyond, and will commemorate St Brigid ...

Bishop Router said St Brigid’s legacy challenges modern governance ... instead holding a celebration of women inspired by the Celtic goddess Brigit. In London, the Irish Chaplaincy celebrated ...

Saint Brigid’s Day is one of Ireland’s newest official holidays and celebrates a goddess and saint. Dublin has a whole host of activities this weekend.

The new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, played a key role in persuading the previous Government ...

Founded in 2022 with the support of the Lord Mayor’s Office and led by Dublin City Council, the festival honours the Celtic goddess Brigit, a powerful symbol of inspiration, healing, wisdom ...

As the ritual closed and the evening wound to an end, attendees enjoyed a community potluck and friendly conversation. With the scent of incense still hanging heavy in the air, ritual participants ...