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From: Sunday, 2 February 2025Where
Faughart Dundalk Co. LouthA Candlelit Procession from St. Brigid's Shrine to Faughart Graveyard will take place on Sunday 2nd February at 6.30pm.
This ancient style candlelit procession, hosted by Faughart Community Group, will be led by robed figures carrying a representation of Brigid followed by a lone drummer who will lead everyone to Faughart Graveyard. Here they will be greeted by fire on the motte and candlelit ruins in the ancient graveyard with Gregorian chant floating in the air.
Brigid’s Holy Well and birthplace is on the site of Faughart Graveyard and the procession will celebrate this iconic local woman, right here where her light began to shine first before it radiated throughout the world.
The event is open to people of all faiths and none, and is an opportunity to remember those that have gone before us, a time to reflect on our busy lives and on the extraordinary life of Brigid, Celtic Goddess and Ireland’s Matron Saint.