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This month marks the official start of spring in Ireland and to mark it Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, Brigid or Bríd. A goddess in Gaelic times who became Christianised into Saint Bridget, the stories about this figure reveal fascinating details about the society that produced them.
A bonus Halfpint debrief episode is available here for Patreon supporters: www.patreon.com/posts/halfpint-debrief-151451289
Here are links to some podcasts we mentioned in the episode that have delived into Bridget and her legacy in Ireland:
The Irish History Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/7frXuuvc…bERYSyD5yP-crldw
Talking History: open.spotify.com/episode/7LY4tBxJ…l0SuqBjCppl0miww
By Naomi O'Leary and Tim Mc InerneyThis month marks the official start of spring in Ireland and to mark it Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, Brigid or Bríd. A goddess in Gaelic times who became Christianised into Saint Bridget, the stories about this figure reveal fascinating details about the society that produced them.
A bonus Halfpint debrief episode is available here for Patreon supporters: www.patreon.com/posts/halfpint-debrief-151451289
Here are links to some podcasts we mentioned in the episode that have delived into Bridget and her legacy in Ireland:
The Irish History Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/7frXuuvc…bERYSyD5yP-crldw
Talking History: open.spotify.com/episode/7LY4tBxJ…l0SuqBjCppl0miww