Clodagh Doyle selects the St Brigid’s cross from the collections of the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Castlebar, Co Mayo
With its origins in the Celtic fertility festival of Imbolc, St Brigid’s Day, 1 February, signals the beginning of spring and an end to the darkness of winter. Our rural ancestors celebrated the day with a festive meal and a host of customs, all aimed at securing St Brigid’s protection and the promise of new life and abundance for the year ahead.
Joseph McBrinn charts the history of Evie Hone’s Tullabeg windows, which illustrate scenes from the life of Christ
Brian Fallon remembers a modest exhibition that began a love affair with the work of Harry Kernof
Síghle Bhreathnach-Lynch remembers a leading member of the Celtic Revival, artist Mia Cranwill