Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, is encouraging members of the public to ...
Tradition states that St Brigid threw down her cloak and it grew until it covered what is now the Curragh of Kildare. According to a hagiography of the Irish saints, Acta Triadis Thaumaturgae ...
It's St Brigid’s Day. And with the resurgence of interest in St Brigid, more and more people are opting for a permanent way to celebrate Ireland's 'matron saint'. Watch our video to hear how St ...
Events are continuing in Co Louth this long weekend to commemorate the birth and legacy of Saint Brigid. Tradition holds ... introduced public holiday. Art exhibitions, cross-making workshops ...
A vast network of asylums operated here in the past, writes Sara Colohan — places of both heartbreak and humanity The entrance to St Brigid's Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, in June 1980.
Throughout her practice, Niki Saint Phalle repeatedly referenced a personal and mythical bestiary that she brought to life in ...
achieved an A* in art at A-level this past August. For his final assignment, he drew inspiration from medieval manuscripts and etchings, prompting a visit to the library at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
There will also be a family workshop where visitors can learn how to make their own piece of St Brigid’s legendary cloak. To find out more of what is happening in the city on Sunday and Monday visit ...
After asking the King of Leinster for a piece of land, the Irish Countrywomen's Association explains that he agreed to give her the amount of land that her cloak would cover. Tradition states that St ...