Lá Fhéile Bríde

St. Brigid’s Day was a day of fun and celebration.  The children from Junior Infants to Second Class gathered in the hall to make St. Brigid’s Crosses which were blessed by Fr Gerry.  Our vibrant session of cross making was followed in the afternoon by a lovely assembly where songs, poems and drámaí were shared between the classes. Saoirse showed us a Brídeog which she made on Inis Meáin.  On St Brigid’s Eve, young girls on the island visit each house with a Brídeog and recite a prayer and a blessing.  Some of the legends surrounding St. Brigid were regaled and “We Sing a Song to Brigid” was sung by all.  The children sounded wonderful playing their tunes on whistles and others instruments.