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The first ever St Brigid’s Day festival will a see a number of iconic Dublin buildings lit up in beautiful illuminations.
The new festival, named after the Celtic goddess, aims to celebrate the achievements of Irish women and will include talks, performances, exhibitions, music and more.
Headlining the festival are the likes of Imelda May and Tolu Makay as Brigit 2022 will feature a concert as part of the celebrations.
Spring Rise Brigit 2022 will take place in the Round Room of the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s official residence. As well as Imelda and Tolu, there will be performances by Felispeaks and Sibéal Ní Chasaide.
Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland said of the festival: “I am delighted to initiate this new celebration of women. While acknowledging St Brigid, my inspiration is very much drawn from our Celtic heritage – the fierce yet protective and creative goddess Brigit and the Gaelic festival of Imbolc.
“The Brigit 2022 programme seeks to provide spaces and opportunities across our city to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women and highlight the rich tapestry of life that they have woven in all walks of life in our society.”
At Glasnevin Cemetery, there will be a walking tour focusing on some of the influential women buried there including Countess Markievicz, Maud Gonne MacBride, Elizabeth O’Farrell, Delia Larkin and Hanna Sheehy.
Meanwhile on Monday, January 31, Trinity College and the GPO will be illuminated with portraits created by students of NCAD and Colaiste Dhulaigh. Since 2019, the collective known as Herstory has spearheaded the campaign to make Brigid’s Day a national holiday by lobbying politicians and setting up a petition.
Celebrations will take place around the world to mark the occasion as submissions open to women around the world with a connection to Ireland to share their stories using the hashtags #ExtraordinaryStories #ToBeIrish and #StBrigidsDay.
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