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Traditionally Brigid\u2019s Day is Imbolc, the first day of Spring, the return of the light and the ancient Celtic festival of the goddess. Brigid was Ireland\u2019s first environmentalist, a passionate protector of nature and carer of animals and all living things. An icon and role model for our times.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span>This year<\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.herstory.ie\"> <span><span>Herstory<\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span> will spark the national St. Brigid\u2019s Day celebrations in Galway city on Friday 27th January with a spectacular Herstory Light Show from 5.30pm until midnight in honour of Brigid and Galway women. 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