St. Brigid's Day
in the Irish Language

Lá Fhéile Bríde

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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”,

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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

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