Sunday, 1 February 2026, is the Feast of Saint Brigid, Abbess and Secondary Patron of Ireland and Patron saint of Kildare and Leighlin.  Saint Brigid is renowned for her hospitality, kindness and generosity and care of the sick. In preparation for celebrating St. Brigid’s Day, these two current interviews will answer the questions: Who is the real Saint Brigid and What can she teach us?

Medieval historian Dr Edel Bhreathnach  answers the question ‘Who is the real Saint Brigid?’ She has completed extensive research on St Brigid focusing on areas including why St. Brigid chose Kildare, the historical and political context in which she achieved so much and her impact on the spread of Christianity in Ireland.

Watch the interview (21:28)

Orla Riordan discusses her recent radio documentary on the life of St Brigid which brought her as far as Lumiar in Portugal where relics of St Brigid reside.

Watch the interview (13:22)

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TheWay.ie, source of these videos, is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference