Irish primary schoolchildren have been taught for generations that spring begins on February 1st, but is that true?
So meteorological spring starts on March 1st, astronomical spring starts on March 21st, and traditional (Irish school) spring ...
Irish Independent on MSN4d
St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend in Louth: All the events taking place around the county
As the birthplace of St Brigid, Louth is the ideal place to visit to celebrate our matron saint and Celtic Goddess over the ...
The Clare Herald2d
Bunratty to mark start of spring with Imbolc Celebration
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will welcome the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival ...
Journal.ie on MSN2d
'Is the Biddy welcome here?' Rural St. Brigid’s Day traditions lost and revived
Dr Fiona Murphy says traditions like The Biddy on 1 February remind us of the threads that hold us together as a people.
Limerick Post3d
Bunratty marks the beginning of spring with Imbolc Celebration
BUNRATTY Castle and Folk Park welcomes the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival honouring Celtic traditions and Saint Brigid, on Sunday, February 2 from 11am to 5pm ...
The Herald-Times4d
This weekend in Bloomington: 'Misery', Japanese animated film, Back Door turns 12
Looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe catch 'Misery' live on stage, learn about the Lunar New Year or make a ...
Euro Weekly News2d
Celebrating women, a Goddess and a Saint: St Brigid’s Day
Saint Brigid’s Day is one of Ireland’s newest official holidays and celebrates a goddess and saint. Dublin has a whole host of activities this weekend.
EVOKE4d
Cheers to the Bank Holiday! 10 things to do in Ireland this weekend
Highlights include the Children’s History Workshop: Brigid’s Crosses, hosted by Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children, ...
Dundalk Democrat3d
St Brigid's Day events across Louth this weekend
There is plenty of events taking place to mark St Brigid's Day happening around the county - check out the full list!