By Dan Walsh
Saturday, February 1st marks the beginning of Spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day. The day has long symbolised hope, renewal and the feminine.
Monday is Brigid’s Day, a new Bank Holiday introduced for the first time in 2024, so the focus is on Brigid in the coming days.
Ballycarney Development Group is inviting interested parties to join with Gorey-based storyteller Lorraine O’Dwyer from Gallivanting.ie for an evening celebrating St Briget!
“Her story begins 1000s of years ago with an ancient tribe that made their home in Ireland, and she has been with us ever since, both Goddess and Saint,” said Lorraine, who added; “So join us as we weave reed crosses, prepare our Brat Bhríd to leave out overnight and celebrate this ancient Spring Festival!”
This is a free event but to manage numbers the organisers are asking that you book a place by emailing ballycarneydevelopmentgroup@gmail.com
It all happens at The Old Post Office Ballycarney (Y21H1K2) on Friday, January 31st, commencing at 7pm.
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