St brigid

Saint of the Day – 1 February – St Brigid of Ireland/Kildare (c 453-523) Virgin, Abbess, Apostle of Charity and foundress of several Monasteries of Nuns, including that of Kildare in Ir…

Growing up in Ireland, St.Brigid’s Day was one of the best days in school! We’d spend about an hour outside, playing around in the field and picking rushes for our Brigid’s Cross (of course, the rushes would try to take the eyes out of us continuously)! We’d all head inside then to start crafting; folding rushes in hal

To celebrate St Brigid's Day, Dr Billy Shortall, research fellow at the Cuala Press Research Project, shows us how St Brigid was celebrated in the visual art of Cuala Industries, a female run arts and crafts cooperative in the early 20th century.

Painting and Prints of magical Ireland by Barrie Maguire - Irish landscapes, musicians, famous writers, horses

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Discover the step-by-step guide to crafting a traditional Brigid's Cross, a symbol of protection and blessing in Irish culture, perfect for celebrating St. Brigid's Day or adding a touch of folklore to your home.

St Brigid's Day | Imbolc | February 1st | Winter | aoifecawleyart