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Una Casey

St. Brigid’s Cross Making Workshops

Una Casey has lived in the parish of Faughart all her life and is an award winning weaver of St.Brigid’s Crosses.

Una learnt to make the traditional cross from rushes as a child, but over the years has made crosses from many different materials including straw and paper.

Una is well known for her workshops in Cross Making and has taught children and adults all over Ireland how to make the wonderful symbol of St. Brigid.

Una has an amazing collection of St.Brigid’s Crosses dating back to the 1950s, which she displays at her workshops.