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Join us at Glenveagh Castle this bank holiday weekend 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 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

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

From 10am – 4.00pm at Glenveagh Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No booking required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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