Brigid predates Christianity – her roots lie in the Celtic festival of Imbolc celebrated at least five millenniums ago and festival organisers said the weekend provided a unique opportunity to acknowledge the critical role that women have played in Irish history, culture and society.
and the Crawford Art Gallery will present a special St Brigid’s Day tour of the collection. There will be a range of community-based events organised by the local authorities. Kildare County Council, in particular, has planned a programme of events celebrating its unique links with St Brigid.Events around Ireland include walking tours of Dublin city and Glasnevin Cemetery – where notable women in Irish history are buried, including political revolutionary Countess Markievicz.
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