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Celtic pagan goddess Brigit (left) and St Brigid, patroness saint of Ireland

Um.

This afternoon.

Free February 1.

Via Dublin City Council:

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland is inviting everyone to join in celebrating the contributions and achievements of women past and present on February 1st for Brigit 2022: Dublin City Celebrating Women.

Drawing inspiration from the Celtic goddess Brigit, associated with creativity and wisdom, and the traditional Gaelic festival of Imbolc, this exciting new programme of events is a city-wide opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Irish women through the ages, highlight their stories, promote their immense contribution to our society and welcome the beginning of Spring!

Brigit 2022

Julie H writes:

February 1 is St Brigid’s Day. Why is Dublin City Council celebrating a pagan goddess on the same day?

Anyone?

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