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For 2,000 years St. Patrick has been the undisputed uncrowned king of Ireland, with parades and celebrations worldwide from little hamlets all over the country to major cities spanning the globe every March. It’s incredible how Patrick, the Welsh-born son of a tax collector who was kidnapped by Irish slave traders and sold to a […]
Brigid is a popular Irish name with a rich history and cultural significance. The name is derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, which means “exalted one” or “the high one.” Brigid was a goddess in ancient Irish mythology, known for her association with poetry, fertility, and the hearth. She was also considered the patron saint […]
People at home in Ireland have a long weekend on the horizon. Saint Brigid’s Day, 1 February, will be celebrated by the now-annual national holiday, which falls this year on Monday, 3 February. The long weekend is a gift – the whole weekend for craic and Monday for renewal and rebirth in the spirit of […]