Name

St Bridget

Biography

Irish saint whose feast day, Laa'l Breeshey (1 February), is one of the quarter days in the Manx calendar. The crossing point between Celtic goddess and Christian saint — rushes gathered, the invitation spoken at the threshold. One of the deep-rooted Manx traditions connecting the Island to the wider Celtic world.

Also Known As

Brigid

Breeshey

Role / Office

Saint