Devotees of St. Brigid are commemorated the 1,500th anniversary of her death Thursday, the feast day of the so-called matron saint of Ireland, who’s been gaining a modern following. Many of the ...

Through narrow, winding roads with overflowing hedgerows, Faughart appears virtually untouched through the centuries. I came to this ancient village a few months ago to visit St. Brigid’s Shrine.

St Brigid was the feminist, peacemaker and environmentalist who went on to become the matron saint of Ireland. St Brigid's Day, on February 1, marks the start of spring and became a bank holiday in ...

Your guide to St Brigid celebrations and events across the island of Ireland. February 1 marks the Feast Day of Ireland's female patron saint, St Brigid (or Brigit), famous for her charity and is ...

Brigid 1500 Festival in Co Kildare will celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of St. Brigid from January 27 - February 6, 2024. Brigid 1500 Festival will celebrate the extraordinary St. Brigid ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Devotees of St. Brigid are commemorating the ...

Devotees of St. Brigid plan to celebrate her Sunday with the scheduled return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities come about a millennium after her ...