Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora. Colm Brophy, T.D.
This Christmas will again be different. Thankfully there will be many more homecomings to warm our hearts.
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Discover To Bia Irish at Christmas: The Ultimate Nostalgic Irish Christmas Cookbook, curated by Ali Dunworth. Featuring classics and contemporary twists from Irish chefs near and far.
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IrelandMon 31 JanOnline
Shelfmarks: St Brigid’s Day Special
Brigid’s Day special episode of Shelfmarks, a Royal Irish Academy podcast on nature writing by Zoë Comyns, with guest writer Elaine Feeney. -
IrelandMon 31 JanOnline
Customs, Folklore and Traditions
Join artist/folklorist Michael Fortune for a special online presentation where he explores the traditions and folklore associated with St Brigid’s Day. -
United States of AmericaTue 1 Feb - Sat 12 FebOnline
Through the Eyes of Women/Trí Shúile na mBan
Irish Screen America is hosting a selection of online screenings of celebrated films by five contemporary female Irish filmmakers. -
IrelandMon 31 Jan - Thu 31 MarchOnline
St Brigid’s Well – Poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin in interview with Susan McKay
Created for Lá Fhéile Bríde / St Brigid's Day 2022, this short film celebrates the poetry of Eiléan Ni Chuilleanáin, her new poem St Brigid's Well and an exhibition by 86 women artists it inspired. -
Great BritainTue 1 FebOnline
Women’s Voices in Arts and Media
Join us online for an inspiring discussion with a distinguished panel of women from the arts and media. -
IrelandTue 1 FebOnline
Embassy of Peru in Ireland Presents: The Life of Dr Gabriela McEvoy, a Peruvian Academic with Irish Ancestry
Through a casual interview, this event will explore the experiences and life of Dr Gabriela McEvoy, a Peruvian academic with Irish ancestry. -
PortugalSat 5 FebIn-Person
Saint Brigid, Ireland and Portugal – A Musical Celebration
Saint Brigid, Ireland and Portugal – A Musical Celebration - 5 February, 12 noon - Museu Nacional do Teatro e Dança -
IrelandTue 1 FebIn-Person
Living Canvas Celebrating Women Artists
Europe’s largest ever outdoor screen, dedicated solely to art at Wilton Park celebrates Brigit with a day of amazing artworks by Irish women artists. -
IrelandMon 31 Jan - Tue 1 MarchIn-Person
The Book of Kildare
An exhibition of new, illuminated pages from The Book of Kildare, by Josephine Hardiman. -
IrelandSat 29 JanIn-Person
St Brigid’s Crosses Workshops
Learn how to make how to make St Brigid’s Day Crosses using willow rushes, with a choice of designs available to create. Facilitator Helena Golden of Willow Woman -
IrelandTue 1 FebOnline
100 years of Women in Irish Traditional Music
Archivist and renowned musician Niamh Ní Charra explores the women who have contributed to Irish traditional music over the last century or so. -
IrelandTue 1 FebOnline
Women in Trad presented by the Irish Traditional Music Archive
Enjoy performances by Louise Mulcahy, Síle Denvir, and Caitlin Nic Gabhann rooted in the archival music and folklore of Brigid. -
IrelandTue 1 FebOnline
EPIC Explorers: St. Brigid’s Spring Around the World Workshop
Discover how the Irish celebrate Spring around the world in this fun and creative craft workshop suitable for students aged 6 - 12 years old. -
CanadaTue 1 FebOnline
In Conversation with the Women of Team Ireland in Canada
Second Secretary at the Embassy of Ireland to Canada, Sally Bourne, talks to the women of Team Ireland in Canada about their careers and thoughts on the future of the international sector. -
United States of AmericaTue 1 FebOnline
Inspirational Women: A Conversation with Monica McWilliams
Inspirational Women: A Conversation with Monica McWilliams -
IrelandMon 31 Jan - Sun 13 FebHybrid
Brigid of Kildare – Fine Art inspired by Brigid
An exhibition of new and original artwork, inspired by the eponymous 'Brigid of Kildare' -
AustraliaSun 20 FebIn-Person
Brigidfest – Féile Bríde 2022
BrigidFest 2022 is proud to present guest speaker Professor Orla Morrissey, at a luncheon celebrating Irish and Irish-Australian women. -
SwedenWed 2 FebOnline
Women Blazing a Trail in STEM – Sweden & Ireland
Embassy Stockholm will mark St Brigid’s Day 2022 by hosting a panel discussion with four Irish women working in STEM, three based in Sweden and one joining from Ireland. -
IrelandTue 1 FebIn-Person
The Women of Glasnevin Cemetery Tour
Experience Glasnevin is hosting a special complimentary tour which will focus on the women buried here who have played pivotal roles in Irish history and culture. -
IrelandTue 1 FebOnline
A Poem: At Bridget’s Well
At Bridget’s Well is written by poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa and read by Osaro Azams. Music by Syn, Full Moon, Gash Collective.
ST BRIGID’S DAY
The Department of Foreign Affairs and its Embassy network is proud to build on the legacy of St. Brigid’s Day and share St. Brigid’s extraordinary legacy with the global community.
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“No matter where we are in the world, it will be a time when we think of those we love the most.”
