"Saint, Celtic goddess, feminist, activist, environmentalist, warrior and a symbol of Irish womanhood - we asked 11 Irish women what the ancient trailblazer means to them"
"On the eve of her feast day, as we welcome the spring or Imbolc in the Celtic turning of the wheel, we speak to Irish women about what Brigid means to them. What's clear from these conversations is that Brigid represents every woman and our unique talents and skills."
"She cannot be boxed in and, in the words of author Pauline Breen, "there is plenty room beneath her cloak for us all"."
Brigid appears as saint, Celtic goddess, feminist, activist, environmentalist, warrior and emblem of Irish womanhood. She functions as a symbol of healing and the alchemical force of fire and poetry. Folklore presents her as patron of craft and protectress of the home. Her feast day aligns with Imbolc and the coming of spring in the Celtic turning of the wheel. Eleven Irish women share personal perspectives on Brigid's meanings, emphasizing her capacity to embody diverse talents and roles. Brigid resists confinement and provides inclusive space for multiple expressions of womanhood. Her image bridges myth, devotion and everyday life, connecting creative work, domestic care and social activism.
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