“…Something for poor Biddy, Her Clothes are torn, Her shoes are worn, Something for poor Biddy, Here is Brigit dressed in white, Give a penny for her tonight, She is deaf, she is dumb, She cannot talk without a tongue, For God’s sake, give her some…" - Traditional verse recited by Biddy Boys in Fermanagh… Continue reading Imbolc and St. Brigid’s Day Tradition – The Mid Kerry Biddy
Brigid, Druidess of the Oak Shrouded in verdant cloak. You steal by my door, With your lantern flame Awakening Spring I welcome you, and the protection That you bring No mask required within Tar agus failte. No earth, turf, nor sod will hide me, No fire, sun, nor moon scorch me, No water, lake, nor… Continue reading Brigid, Druidess of the Oak
“A hoop from three to four inches diameter was made of milkwort, butterwort, dandelion and marigold. This was bound with a triple cord of lint in the name of the Father, and of Son, and of Spirit, and placed under the milk-vessels, to prevent witches spiriting away the substance of the milk.” - Alexander Carmichael,… Continue reading Brigid’s Beloved Dandelion
Art by Simeon Solomon, 1800's St Brigid is also known as Mary of the Gael or Muire na nGael. She is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, along with St Patrick and St Columcille. Her feast day is celebrated on February 1st; which coincides with the festival of Imbolc (Imbolg) and marks the… Continue reading Goddess and Bishop – Brigid
