St. Brigid, ” Mary of the Gael”, abbess and patroness of Ireland, and founder of the first Irish monastery in Kildare, was born 
near Dundalk in 450 A.D.
Feast day 1st Feb
To find out more about the Secondary Patron of Ireland have a look at this short booklet of stories, info, puzzles and activities – you and view and download it from here St Brigid Booklet