St. Brigid of Kildare

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Cross Weaving

01 Feb 2025

Brigid’s crosses are the most common and enduring tradition associated with Brigid. Traditionally, woven on St. Brigid’s Eve the crosses are placed in the home, usually over the door, to bless all who come and to gain protection for the household from fire and disease.

 

 

Participants will learn the art of cross weaving using rushes.

When you have successfully woven your cross enjoy a chat and cup of tea with fellow participants.

Solas Bhride is delighted with State recognition for the Weaving of a St Brigid’s Cross as part of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, made the announcement of the recognition of the Weaving of a St. Brigid’s Cross to be in included in the National Inventory of Culture Heritage at an event in Croke Park on July 14th 2024.

“Today, there is a great resurgence in finding out more about St. Brigid, she has become a woman for our time. The cult of Brigid and the interest in the folklore and traditions surrounding her has travelled the world. Just as the early Irish monks brought stories of Brigid and Kildare to far flung places today modern technology has seen the interest in the saint grow. It is not just from a faith aspect alone that learning how to weave a St Brigid’s cross has become popular, the folklore surrounding this has reawakened an interest from people of all faiths and none.” Irish National Inventory of Intangible Culture Heritage
www.nationalinventoryich.tcagsm.gov.ie/weaving-of-a-st-brigids-cross/

One of the most widespread Irish customs associated with St. Brigid is the making of the St. Brigid’s Cross.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to weave the traditional rush cross.
Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Admission: FREE Event (Sponsored)

 

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Date:
01/02
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am GMT
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Solas Bhride Centre
Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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+353 (0)45 522890
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Solas Bhride Team
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+353 (0)45 522890
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info@solasbhride.ie
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