The launch of St Brigid's Tapestry, which took place on Tuesday, January 21, marks the beginning of the bank holiday weekend. Organised by Mná Beoga women's group, they wanted to pay tribute to the trailblazer, St Brigid of Kildare. Geraldine Smyth (Artist) and Clare McAllister (Chairperson)

placeholder image — The launch of St Brigid's Tapestry, which took place on Tuesday, January 21, marks the beginning of the bank holiday weekend. Organised by Mná Beoga women's group, they wanted to pay tribute to the trailblazer, St Brigid of Kildare. Geraldine Smyth (Artist) and Clare McAllister (Chairperson)

PICTURES: The launch of St Brigid's Tapestry in Solas Bhride Centre, Kildare

By Ellie McCarthy

Published 29th Jan 2025, 14:33 GMT

Updated 29th Jan 2025, 14:33 GMT

Photos by Martin Connelly

Kevin Duffy (Mayor of Kildare), Clare McAllister (Chairperson), Dawn Broughan, and Phil Madigan (Secretary).

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Kevin Duffy (Mayor of Kildare), Clare McAllister (Chairperson), Dawn Broughan, and Phil Madigan (Secretary).

Sheila Byrne, Tom Forde, Mary O'Loughlin, Mick Brennan, and Eugene Nolan.

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Sheila Byrne, Tom Forde, Mary O'Loughlin, Mick Brennan, and Eugene Nolan.

Dawn Broughan and Nizan Robinson.

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Dawn Broughan and Nizan Robinson.

Kevin Duffy (Mayor of County Kildare).

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Kevin Duffy (Mayor of County Kildare).