St Brigid also founded the "church of the oak tree" - the Irish translation of which gave Kildare its name. Few contemporary ...

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

The festival kicks off with a grand opening ceremony to mark St Brigid’s Day, celebrating the saint’s legacy and connection ...

On the feast of St Brigid countless crowds were drawn to Kildare, ‘some for the abundant ... to visit the shrines of the saints. The most well-known today is the Camino of Santiago de Compostela.

"Once Cormac de Barra came on board for a performance at St Brigid’s Cathedral in Kildare, his masterful ... and Fehdah, as well as appearances with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Library events for this month include crafting sessions with Olha for children aged 5-9 on Tuesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p ...

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 ...

Nowadays, her canonization is celebrated with a perpetual flame at her shrine in Co Kildare. One folk tradition that continues in some homes on St. Brigid's Day ... as well as how these customs ...