Delighted to be back for its second year<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
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Tarmonbarry Bridge, one of Irelands largest St. Brigid\u2019s Cross installed and illuminated<\/strong><\/p>\n from February 1st to 29th, crafted by Strokestown Men\u2019s Shed and Ivy Rose Florist\u2019s.<\/strong><\/p>\n Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry, Traditional Music Session Friday 2nd February<\/p>\n Join the Bridies for a trad session, all musicians welcome!\u00a0<\/strong>8.30pm<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Rathcroghan Visitor Centre – Talks<\/p>\n Friday 2nd February<\/p>\n Visit rathcroghan.ie for further information<\/p>\n 10.45am Welcome & Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.00am Dr Catherine Swift, Celtic Goddesses & Women of Power<\/strong><\/p>\n 12 noon Elaine Conroy, Re-Affirming the Position of Women in the Story of Roscommon<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday 3rd February<\/p>\n Ticket \u20ac5<\/p>\n Strokestown Park Concert<\/p>\n Storybook \u2013 The Songs of Brendan Graham performed by Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray<\/strong><\/p>\n with special guest Alan Kelly. Strokestown Park – Doors Open 6.30pm, Concert 7pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Booking in advance essential<\/p>\n Visit Strokestownpark.ie for more information and booking<\/p>\n Sunday 4th February<\/p>\n Ticket \u20ac15<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":29278,"template":"","class_list":["post-29277","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n