St. Brigid has given Ireland one of its most iconic religious and cultural images — the cross that carries her name.

St. Brigid's Day, February 1, is when Ireland remembers the Celtic goddess Brigid and her immense power in both the Irish mythological and religious imagination. The goddess Brigid was the ...

How to make St. Brigid's Cross? With St. Brigid's Day upon us, learn all about the history and traditions of St. Brigid's Cross and how to make your own!

Sinéad Strong is founder of Catholic Mothers Ireland, an organization that has drawn upon the life and example of St. Brigid ...

In some Irish Catholic circles it generated hostility and resentment. The difficulty for the Vatican was that Pope Benedict XV had advance notice of the Rising. In March 1916 Joseph Mary Plunkett ...

Brigid’s Crosses all around Ireland and abroad from her home in Ballindaggin, Co Wexcord. There was a huge demand and she had to pause sales at different times to keep up with orders.

Maynooth, 19 April 1918 - The Irish Catholic hierarchy has united with the broad spectrum of Irish nationalism in opposing British plans to extend compulsory military service to Ireland.