The heralder of Irish springtime and the Patron Saint of nature, healing and creativity, celebrations took place across Ireland on Thursday, marking the 1500th anniversary of her passing. Who was St. Brigid? Believed to have lived during the 5th century, legends about St. Brigid's life are full of tales of her compassion, creativity and healing miracles. As a Celtic goddess of fire and fertility, she also came to represent the rebirth of nature and the colour and vibrance of Ireland in springtime, as well as becoming a figure head for strong and creative Irish women. The Northern Lights in Dundalk for Louth's Brigid 1500 Festival The Monday following St. Brigid's feast day on 1st of February was declared a new annual public holiday in 2023, the first women in Ireland ...
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