The word Imbolc means literally "in the belly" in the old Irish Neolithic language, referring to the pregnancy of ewes. In ancient Irish mythology, Brigid was a fire goddess. Nowadays, her ...
Saint Brigid’s Day is one of Ireland’s newest official holidays and celebrates a goddess and saint. Dublin has a whole host of activities this weekend.
As the birthplace of St Brigid, Louth is the ideal place to visit to celebrate our matron saint and Celtic Goddess over the bank holiday weekend. According to tradition, St Brigid was born at sunrise ...