St. Brigid Cross is the most enduring tradition associated with St. Brigid.

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Celebrating Brigid through traditional music, story, conversation and poetry.

The walk will include some ancient and recent historical sites on the Curragh Plains.

A performance with poetry, story-making and music.

Exploring what light archaeological evidence can shed on people, the economy and life in Brigid’s period. “Accounts of St. Brigid in the lives written in the 7th century and later centuries portray not only a remarkable, holy woman, but one who seems grounded in the real world, taking part in household chores and interacting with people of all grades and with animals.  But to what degree do these writings reflect the 5th century to early 6th century of Brigid’s world or that of Cogitosus and the other writers a century or more later?  This lecture explores what light archaeological evidence can shed on people, the economy and life in Brigid’s period.” Dr. Sharon Greene www.brigid1500.ie – Brigid’s Worlds About the Author Dr. Sharon Greene, Editor of Archaeology Ireland. Sharon graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in Celtic Studies and a Master’s in Archaeology.  She has worked on various projects and has held a number of research roles in the UCD School of Archaeology. Her research interests include early medieval settlement and medieval walled towns.  Her doctoral research was on the settlement on Mayo’s islands during the early medieval period and she has published on aspects of this as well as early medieval metalwork, local history, and even the archaeology of beekeeping. research is Presenters: Dr. Sharon Greene Time: 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m Venue: Kildare Education Centre Admission: FREE (Sponsored by Kildare Education Centre) Education Support Centre, Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachas Cill Dara, Friary Road, Kildare Town, R51 KN66 Enquiries to KESC: Ph 045 530200 or email: oce@eckildare.ie In person and online event

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