Kildare wells and Solas Bhríde to feature on TG4 docu-series
This week's Ag Triall ar an Tobar will air on Thursday, March 28 at 8pm on TG4.
St. Bridget's well and Solas Bhríde, Kildare will feature in this weeks "Ag Triall ar an Tobar" on Thursday, March 28 at 8pm on TG4.
In episode 3, presenter Manchán Magan celebrates holy wells associated with Saints Brigid, Gobnait, Martin and St. Patrick. Imbolg - beginning of Spring, a time full of growth, hope and promise. We have a special connection with this saint and goddess who is a symbol of this Irish day. Manchán visits Kildare for St. Brigid’s day to learn how they celebrate her.
“Ag Triall ar an Tobar” is a new 6-part documentary series that dives into the myths and legends associated with Ireland’s Holy wells and asks what is it about these therapeutic landscapes that retain a presence in today’s world.
In each episode Presenter Manchán Magan uncovers holy wells that have been sites of worship and prayer for centuries and are still visited today for those seeking comfort and peace. Where have these rituals come from and who are the people that keep these traditions alive.