St Brigid’s Day blessings! 🌾✝️ All week we are shining a light on St Brigid’s Church in Killyman, one of our chapels of ease, its story, its people, and the faith that has carried our Parish through generations. Today we share questions from students at St. Patrick's College Dungannon, along with insights from Barbara Morgan, as we begin this special series. Stay tuned and discover more about this beautiful chapel. #catholicism #stpatrickscollegedungannon #dungannon #2026Blessings #faithhopelov

On February 1st, we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, honoring one of Ireland’s three patron saints. St Brigid, associated with healing, poetry, and protection, was a founder of monasteries, most notably in Kildare. Her feast day also aligns with Imbolc, an ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of spring. Traditions include weaving St Brigid’s Crosses, lighting candles, and celebrating renewal and creativity. Lá Fhéile Bríde sona daoibh! ☘️ | Tourism Ireland

Ever heard of St. Brigid? She’s not just a saint—she’s an Irish legend! 🌱 Playwright and storyteller Sorcha Hegarty shares the fascinating history of Brigid, the only figure to appear in both Irish folklore and mythology. From her fiery beginnings to her magical footsteps that made flowers bloom wherever she went, Brigid’s story is as deeply rooted in the island of Ireland’s landscape as it is in its history. Spring is the perfect time to explore the island of Ireland and experience the places

It’s St Brigid’s Day and these sisters from Co Wexford have been busy making hundreds of St Brigid’s crosses in the run-up to the bank holiday weekend. Nellie, Eppie and Nan Fortune sell their crosses online and spend their evenings after school working together to fulfil their orders. #stbrigidsday #stbrigid #stbrigidscross #wexford | RTÉ News

“Hearing her story is like, wow!” On St Brigid’s Day, children in Co Kildare have been learning all about Ireland’s trailblazing female patron saint. | RTÉ News