Happy February, everyone!
Yesterday, Tourism Ireland sent me the following email titled “Happy St. Bridget’s Day”:
Referred to as ‘Ireland’s matron saint’, St Brigid is a beloved figure in Irish Christian history known for her work with the poor and marginalised, and also revered as a trailblazing feminist and environmentalist.
Born on February 1st, 452, in Faughart, County Louth. St. Brigid is celebrated for her compassion, miracles, and role in founding monasteries across Ireland. Her legacy blends Christian and Celtic traditions, with a lasting influence throughout the country.
Visitors can explore St. Brigid’s legacy at the National Shrine in Faughart, where sites like St. Brigid’s Well and healing stones are located. Dundalk honours her with a mural by artist Friz, depicting her as both a goddess and a saint.
To learn more about St. Brigid’s Day and travel to Ireland, you can visit our website here.
I even made videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube of the article mentioned: