This is the 10th year that Brigid Fest has been celebrated at the Celtic Club. Patron saint of Ireland and well known as the centre of an annual fire lighting ceremony on the saint’s day, St Brigid is also known as a strong woman and, these days, something of a feminist icon. She is patron … Continue reading →

For people who want to (partly) experience what’s happening off the Irish coast at the moment, the Irish Times has a video of the weather: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/video?vid=1.1688977 Do have a look, it will make the present heat and humidity seem so balmy and pleasant by comparison. Felicity Allen, Editorial Team