Imbolc & Brigid at Uisneach: a celebration of the first signs of spring at Ireland’s sacred centre
At a ring fort, St Brigid crosses sway in an ancient tree and guides share stories of Imbolc, healing and renewal
St Brigid
Churches in Ireland are taking steps to be better stewards of what is painful and broken
Rite & Reason: Stronger integration of worship and action also witnessed by growing number of parish communities embracing the Season of Creation
Has the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday helped tourism?
Boosting the tourism sector during a traditionally quiet time was one of the key arguments for honouring the 5th century nun
The cost of being a woman: pay gaps, pensions deficits and product prices
While we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Irish women are being financially penalised simply for their gender
Rain clouds part for St Brigid as fifth annual parade winds its way through Dublin
‘She was a leader. Her helpfulness came from her inner strength and power and that’s something we should be showing our girls’
How a St Brigid miracle not taught at school was reclaimed by a graphic novelist
Hannah McCann: ‘Maybe graphic novels were sniffed at in the past as not really reading, but they’re an important literary device’
The Minister says ‘Death’ is calling and you must not answer
Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home
Born-Again Brigit - Birthday boy Frank McNally on the rebranding of February 1st
Unlike St Patrick, there is no historical record of her life, so her identity can be endlessly refreshed or reimagined
St Brigid’s Day: who was she, why do we celebrate her and did she perform miracles?
This weekend celebrates Ireland’s patroness saint but what do we know about her?
St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend: From parades to workshops, there’s lots on to celebrate Imbolc
Live podcast shows, fire displays and free concerts part of festivities across country
Blue Monday: Survival tips for the most depressing day of the year
From selling Brigid crosses for 15 quid to planning summer getaways, here are our top tips to improve your mood
A celebration of women: More than 120 events in Dublin for St Brigid’s festival
The four-day celebration will also mark the arrival of spring and its renewing qualities
How to maximise your annual leave in 2026 and hit the hotspots at the right time
Strategically planning your leave-taking could mean bagging yourself lots more time off for just 25 days’ leave
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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