Event: Imbolc

Event: Imbolc

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Imbolc: The rise of Brigit for the 21st century

Imbolc: The rise of Brigit for the 21st century

An ancient Gaelic festival is the perfect antidote to the frenzy and commercialism of other feast days, writes Nuala Woulfe.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Horticultural hero for this month is the charming, Chelsea Gold winner, Mary Reynolds

Horticultural hero for this month is the charming, Chelsea Gold winner, Mary Reynolds

Fiann Ó Nualláin’s horticultural hero for this month is the charming, Chelsea Gold winner, Mary Reynolds.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

February a harsh month weather wise but Spring is edging closer

February a harsh month weather wise but Spring is edging closer

February is an odd month, writes Dick Warner

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Women join forces to assert equality

In Celtic tradition, this time of year was known as Imbolc, celebrated as a time of new beginnings, as the earth slowly reawakened. It was a festival that was sacred to love and especially women.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2013