I arrived at Bewley’s Cafe on Grafton Street on February 1, not entirely sure what to expect from a St Brigid’s Day cross workshop. The St Brigid's Day parade on Capel Street. Hannah shows off her completed Brigid's Cross with expert cross maker John O'CarrollAfter the workshop, I made my way to Capel Street, where the St Brigid’s Day parade was in full swing. The St Brigid’s Day workshop embodied the saint’s own values of empathy and community. As I ended my St Brigid’s Day celebration, I am left with the idea that this day is more than just a traditional Irish holiday.

Source: Irish Independent February 02, 2026 06:17 UTC