Past Events

Imbolc & Feile Bríd

Imbolc & Feile Bríd: Traditions, Herbs and St. Brigid with The Herb School

Art / Literature
Swords Library

Welcome the return of spring with a workshop celebrating the traditions of Imbolc and St. Brigid. Explore the history, folklore, and seasonal meaning of this ancient festival, including the pagan Goddess Brigid and St. Brigid of Kildare. Discover the native Irish herbs and wild plants linked with Brigid and early spring and enjoy a demonstration of how to make a variety of traditional St. Brigid’s crosses using rushes.