St. Mary's Celebrate St. Brigid's Day!

St. Mary’s celebrates St. Brigid's day, Lá Fhéile Bríde, every February first, and with it comes a lovely tradition: The making of the St. Brigid crosses.

The St. Brigid’s Cross is made out of rushes and is traditionally hung in our homes to gain Brigid's protection and healing for the family over the coming year.

Traditionally each year we welcome parents and grandparents to St. Mary’s to help the children to make St. Brigid’s crosses.

There was a fantastic turnout of parents and grandparents today! Thank you to everyone who came along and gave of their time to pass down our traditions that are so important. The children loved learning to make the crosses and everyone enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and our school community coming together to celebrate this special day!

A thank you to our fabulous kitchen staff for baking delicious scones and helping out with tea and coffee.

A special word of thanks also to Fr Hannigan who came along this afternoon to bless the St. Brigid’s crosses.

Please enjoy our video below! 

Lá Fhéile Bríde sona daoibh!