St Brigid's Day
Celebrating the power of women
St Brigid's Day has has long symbolised hope, renewal and the feminine.
This year, we honour the enduring legacy of St Brigid and celebrate the remarkable contributions Irish women have made throughout history and continue to make today.
From culture and creativity, to leadership, community and innovation, their influence is felt both in Ireland and across the world.
St Brigid's Day around the world
Every year Irish Embassies and Consulates around the world celebrate St Brigid's Day. Explore some of their projects and initiatives celebrating our female patron saint, funded by the Emigrant Support Programme.
The heritage of St Brigid
Each year the Department and its mission network curates a series of talks, events and festivals to celebrate Brigid around the world.
Crafting a conversation
This St Brigid’s Day, we brought together four dynamic creatives for a conversation on how female voices and perspectives contribute uniquely to the creative landscape in Ireland in 2024.
Women of the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement - Illustrated talk
Dr Róisín Kennedy, art historian, speaking on the Women of the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.
Common Threads
Textile artists from around the world were invited to contribute unique individual artworks for St Brigid's Day 2023, which were then assembled by the Irish Patchwork Society.
"I am Brigid"
We asked a number of Irish women who are trailblazers in their fields for their thoughts on St Brigid’s Day and what it should encapsulate in 2023 and into the future.
Sounds of St Brigid
Louise Mulcahy
St Brigid’s Jig/Port Naomh Bríd is composed and performed by uillean piper Louise Mulcahy.
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Caitlín Nic Gabhann
St Brigid’s Day is composed by Caitlín Nic Gabhann and features the concertina and dance.
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Síle Denvir
Seo í Isteach mo Bhrídeog, a melody, is composed and sung by Síle Denvir for this project.
Watch hereThree poems for Brigid
At Bridget's Well
At Bridget’s Well is written by poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa and read by Osaro Azams. Music by Syn, Full Moon, Gash Collective.
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i mbolc
Written by Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe and read by Caitríona Ennis. Music by Dreamcycles - Abrasive Routes, Queeste.
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Old biddy talk
Old Biddy Talk is written by Paula Meehan and read by Ruth McCabe. Music by Dowry, In É.
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