Events took place around Ireland over the weekend to commemorate the legacy of Ireland’s co-patron, St Brigid, whose feast day on 1 February marks the first day of spring in Ireland. In his ...

A recent Eucharistic procession in Derry, Ireland, highlighted an inspiring revival of Catholic faith in a city synonymous with some dark days in Ireland’s troubled history.

The Community of Oulart Women’s Society (C.O.W.S), took the opportunity to celebrate Ireland’s only female patron saint by organising a cross-making session over the bank holiday weekend. The ...

Here’s an astounding fact — Brigid’s Day is the only national holiday honoring a woman in the world (except for feasts of the ...

AwakenHub, which describes itself as Ireland’s only all-island community for women founders, and AwakenAngels, the country’s ...

Order of Malta Ireland volunteer Jackie Kennedy has been fundraising for the charity’s annual Lourdes pilgrimage by selling handmade St Brigid's crosses. The Athlone native spent four days making ...

If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism ... A great day was had by all on the Bank Holiday Monday, February 3, to celebrate St Brigid's Day with a fancy dress Spring parade that ...

Every year, across Ireland, people hang St. Brigid’s crosses in their homes signifying the Saint’s blessing and protection for the remainder of the year. It is said that St. Bridgid will not allow any ...

St Gobnait was an Irish female saint associated with bees in the Middle Ages and is still celebrated by local communities ...