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Join us at Glenveagh Castle to celebrate L\u00e1 Fh\u00e9ile Br\u00edde or St Brigid\u2019s Day by making St Brigid\u2019s Crosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The making of St Brigid\u2019s Crosses on the eve of St Brigid\u2019s Day (1st February) is customary in Ireland to gain St Brigid\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep up the tradition with a free drop-in activity and have a go at making your own St Brigid’s Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a free, drop-in activity, suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 31st January and Saturday 1st February<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 10am – 4.30pm at Glenveagh Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No booking required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#St Brigid\u2019s Day #tradition #making<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Join us at Glenveagh Castle to celebrate L\u00e1 Fh\u00e9ile Br\u00edde or St Brigid\u2019s Day by making St Brigid\u2019s Crosses. The making of St Brigid\u2019s Crosses on the eve of St Brigid\u2019s Day (1st February) is customary in Ireland to gain St Brigid\u2019s protection. 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