Delighted to be back for its second year

St. Brigid's Awakening is a festival that celebrates the creativity and the innovation of women in Irish society, both past and present and a marker for the beginning of spring.

This year, events will take place at numerous venues around the county, don't miss the beautiful St. Brigid's Cross at Tarmonbarry, Talks at Rathcroghan, Music at Keenans of Tarmonbarry and Strokestown Park House and Gardens. Details below:

Tarmonbarry Bridge, one of Irelands largest St. Brigid’s Cross installed and illuminated

from February 1st to 29th, crafted by Strokestown Men’s Shed and Ivy Rose Florist’s.

Keenan's of Tarmonbarry, Traditional Music Session Friday 2nd February

Join the Bridies for a trad session, all musicians welcome! 8.30pm

Rathcroghan Visitor Centre - Talks

Friday 2nd February

Visit rathcroghan.ie for further information

10.45am Welcome & Introduction

11.00am Dr Catherine Swift, Celtic Goddesses & Women of Power

12 noon Elaine Conroy, Re-Affirming the Position of Women in the Story of Roscommon

Saturday 3rd February

Ticket €5

Strokestown Park Concert

Storybook – The Songs of Brendan Graham performed by Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray

with special guest Alan Kelly. Strokestown Park - Doors Open 6.30pm, Concert 7pm.

Booking in advance essential

Visit Strokestownpark.ie for more information and booking

Sunday 4th February

Ticket €15

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.