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St Brigid's Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The most common surviving custom relating to the feast is the making of St Brigid’s crosses which are hung up in people’s homes to honour the saint and gain her protection. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Will Brigid's promise hold true?

February 1 is regarded as the first day of spring by many people. In folklore, the saint promised that half of her own day and every second day onward would be fine

<p>According to Irish weather lore, it’s a good sign if a hedgehog emerging from hibernation stays out — as he senses mild weather on the way</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Mild weather on the way if you spot a hedgehog at this time of year

<p>From TV shows to city-wide events, there are plenty to do over the long weekend.</p>

people

St Brigid's Day: Things to do across the country over the long weekend

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ourview

Irish Examiner view: A holy trinity

Clodagh Finn: Let Brigid be the cue for all female saints to come marching in

Road Sign at the Northern Ireland border with the Irish Republic welcoming people to Northern Ireland and a reminder that speed

yourview

Letters to the Editor: Convene a Citizens’ Assembly on unification

Colm O'Regan: My wife wrote 'traces of pain' - instead of 'paint' - while selling our old headboard

Colm O'Regan: Here's my pitch for the new Bank Holiday - Hump Monday

"I’m nominating the 8th Monday of the year. Hump Monday. The first Monday after St Valentine's day but despite the name, nothing to do with romance. A day to nudge you into the Spring."

Sun, 03 Oct, 2021

Junior Minister: Make St Brigid's Day a public holiday

Junior Minister: Make St Brigid's Day a public holiday

Only four countries in the world have fewer public holidays than the Republic of Ireland.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021

Landmarks illuminated in bid to make St Brigid’s Day a national holiday

Landmarks illuminated in bid to make St Brigid’s Day a national holiday

Illuminations include portraits of mother and baby home survivors by Karen Morgan and powerful haiku poems by Laura Murphy

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021

Dr Norah Patten, Eimear Noone and Emma Donoghue lined up for global St Brigid's Day events

Dr Norah Patten, Eimear Noone and Emma Donoghue lined up for global St Brigid's Day events

Events are scheduled to take place in eight cities to mark the day which traditionally heralds the beginning of spring in Ireland.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021