With the new St. Brigid's Day becoming a bank holiday in 2023, Ireland's other St. Patrick's Day is now sharing the spotlight ...

Against the wishes of his family and the Church, Patrick returned as a missionary bishop to Ireland and converted thousands to Christianity. He opposed slavers, Irish kings, and possibly druids ...

Forget St Patrick's Day – here's why you should head to Ireland for St Brigid's Day instead - With crowded celebrations of ...

Patrick is Ireland's main patron saint. But as a medieval historian, I suggest that we also pause to remember another of Ireland's patron saints, the nurturing, compassionate St. Brigid.

The new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, played a key role in persuading the previous Government ...

But what’s this all got to do with St Patrick? Well, St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, an island long known for its green hills and fields. But it might surprise you to know that ...

Though rarely commemorated with holidays, many of these saints (who often hail from small towns) are associated with familiar objects. For example, the venerable patron of dairy products is... St. Pat ...

Ireland is rich in symbolism, with various icons representing its vibrant culture and traditions, each carrying deep meanings and connections to the nation's heritage.

St Brigid's Day is up next, falling on Monday, 3 February 2025, marking the feast day of Ireland's patroness. Following that ...