St. Brigid's Day
in the Irish Language
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Our articles on St. Brigid's Day and Imbolc
All about Bríd, with Dr Niamh Wycherley
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh! The Bitesize Irish podcast is back with a special discussion about St Brigid and her influence on Irish life with Dr Niamh Wycherley of Maynooth University. Niamh is host of the excellent Medieval Irish History Podcast. This post is part of our materials relating to St Brigid’s Day and Imbolc. Take the next
What is Imbolc?
The ancient name of this festival is often used these days, but what does it mean? And what do we know about the roots of Imbolc? For most of us growing up in Ireland, 1st February was always known as St Brigid’s Day, or Lá Fhéile Bríde in Irish. We made Brigid’s crosses as children,
How to say “St. Brigid’s Day” in Irish – Three Videos
How to say “Happy St. Brigid’s Day” in Irish How to say It’s Springtime! https://youtube.com/shorts/dra9soFfRvA More St. Brigid’s Day in the Irish Language See all our content on St. Brigid’s Day in the Irish language, including the origins of the day.
Brigid or Bridget – St. Brigid’s Day
Let’s cut to the chase: St. Brigid’s Day celebrates St. Brigid. She lived circa the years 451 – 525. Yes, she was a real person. Her name is referred to as Brigid officially in Ireland in the Irish language. It would be incorrect to spell her name as Bridget. You may see references to “Brigit”,
St. Brigid’s Day: Comes the Irish Springtime
Gabhaim molta Bríde. Ionúin í le hÉirinn. Ionúin le gach tír í. Molaimís go léir í. I sing Bríd’s praises. She is Ireland’s beloved. She is beloved of every land. May we all praise her. This lovely song — a hymn to St. Bríd (or “Brighid” in the older style of Irish spelling) — is