Brigits’s Garden, Pollagh, Rosscahill, Galway

Brigit’s Eve – Oíche Bhríde Celebrate Brigit’s Eve, Oíche Bhríde, in the Roundhouse with an evening of Brigit traditions, cross-making, music, ritual and reflection. The evening will be led by Moya Roddy and there will be refreshments afterwards. All are welcome, the guideline donation is €10. Celebrate the start of spring with a FREE Brigit’s Cross-making workshop! Rushes will be provided and you will be able to make your own traditional cross to take home. All welcome!

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Brigid’s Dublin Pilgrimage

BRIGID’S DUBLIN PILGRIMAGE,This is an opportunity to celebrate Brigid’s Day, the first of Spring and the Celtic Festival of Imbolg (Gaelic for ‘in the belly’ meaning the ewe’s baby lambs) in our capital city. Her beautiful but lesser known Well at Clondalkin, on the outskirts of the city is lovingly tended by locals who saved this sacred site from extinction. Starts at: The Bridewell Garda Station, Smithfield the route flows through the city’s natural green spaces via the Anna Livia Park on the North Quays through Phoenix Park and the Memorial Gardens to the hidden gem of the Grand Canal Way to Clondalkin village’s Brigid’s Well. Donation: €10Time: approx. 4 hours including a Brigid’s Water Blessing at the Well. Dress:…

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