St. Brigid's Day
St. Brigid's Day, February 1, celebrates one of Ireland's patron saints Saint Brigid. St. Brigid's Feast Day was once celebrated by pagan Irish as Imbolic the Celtic feast marking the start of spring.
Ireland celebrates women with inaugural St Brigid's Day cultural programme
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A look back at Herstory's spectacular St. Brigid's Day light shows around Ireland
St. Brigid's Day celebrations led by Herstory kick off today in Ireland
Brigid's Festival Vancouver unveils four-day lineup of events
TUNE IN: St. Brigid honored in special live event from LAOH and HerStory today!
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Irish people should follow St. Brigid, not just St. Patrick
WATCH: Kildare lights up with poetry performance celebrating St. Brigid
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