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NLI History Ireland Hedge School: St Brigit 1500—who was she?

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Thursday, 1 February 2024
Saint Bride (John Duncan, 1913)

Saint Bride (John Duncan, 1913)

History Ireland editor, Tommy Graham, marks the 1500th anniversary of the passing of St Brigit, Ireland’s most notable female saint.

Who was St Brigit?—a figure of history or of myth and legend?—a goddess and/or a feminist icon? In this podcast, Tommy Graham is joined by Edel Breathnach, Elva Johnston, Bairbre Ní Fhloinn and Niamh Wycherley to discuss.

This Hedge School is supported by the National Library of Ireland (NLI), and was recorded at the NLI, Kildare St, on 1st February 2024.

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