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

Breastfeeding Madonna by photographer Myriam Riand and conceptual artist Áine O'Brien. Pictures: Steve O’Conor

Landmarks are being illuminated to promote a campaign to make St Brigid’s Day a national holiday.

The Brigid’s Day the Herstory Light Show, by brand awareness and illumination firm Dodeca, is illuminating landmarks across Ireland in honour of mother and baby home survivors.