With the winter finally over and spring in the air, Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín in Glenfin pupils this week spent some time making St Bridget's crosses. The cross is typically woven on 1 February, her feast day, as well as the festival of Imbolc in pre-Christian Ireland. Hanging Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house was believed to bring the blessing and protection of the saint for the remainder of the year. Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín pupils and their relatives busy making St Bridgid's crosses in the school hall.

placeholder image — With the winter finally over and spring in the air, Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín in Glenfin pupils this week spent some time making St Bridget's crosses. The cross is typically woven on 1 February, her feast day, as well as the festival of Imbolc in pre-Christian Ireland. Hanging Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house was believed to bring the blessing and protection of the saint for the remainder of the year. Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín pupils and their relatives busy making St Bridgid's crosses in the school hall.

Gallery: Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín pupils kept busy making St Bridget's crosses

Published 2nd Feb 2023, 14:33 GMT

The St Bridget's cross on this day is a traditional ritual in Ireland to celebrate the beginning of spring and this week the pupils in Glenfin got to work

Peadar Ó Scanlainn teaching his grandchildren how to make St Bridget's crosses in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin

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Peadar Ó Scanlainn teaching his grandchildren how to make St Bridget's crosses in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin

Pupils from Junior and Senior Infants in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin showing off their work

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Pupils from Junior and Senior Infants in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin showing off their work

Labhína Ní Theampaill, Ellen, Niamh, Freya, Donnacha, Caitlín and Pádraig busy making St Bridget's crosses

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Labhína Ní Theampaill, Ellen, Niamh, Freya, Donnacha, Caitlín and Pádraig busy making St Bridget's crosses

Fourth class pupils in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin showing off their lovely St Bridget's crosses

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Fourth class pupils in Scoil an Choimín, Glenfin showing off their lovely St Bridget's crosses

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