Border Collie Brigid was an honor for me to paint. The photo I worked from was one of her last--when she wasn't at her best, so I tried my best to create a more up-beat painting by adding warm/bright colors, perking-up Brigid's ears (from another photo) and adding her other leg (also from another photo). Are you ready to commission a CUSTOM pet portrait of YOUR adorable pet? This listing is for the 12x12 inch size painting, but I can accommodate any size with as many pets (and/or people) in the painting as you'd like: http://www.etsy.com/shop/puciPetPortraits ***** Your painting will be an original oil painting on prepared fabric stretched over a wood board (or stretcher bars w/larger paintings). The 3/4" sides are painted black and your painting arrives ready to hang/display. Turnaround time is about 5 weeks. -Start by messaging me some photos via Etsy or to: puci [!at] puciart.com (large size photos with good resolution if possible) - I email you the pre-painting composition for your OK - I paint the portrait - You OK photos of the finished oil portrait - You make final payment via Etsy - I mail your painting to you a few days later • 20% deposit on paintings over $300 Here are the words that brought tears to MY eyes: "Amazing! I couldn't have hoped for a more beautiful and thoughtful portrait of my mom's late dog, Brigid. She was so overcome with joy that she had tears. The transaction was flawless and Puci was beyond accommodating with making sure I received the painting in time for my mother's birthday. This was the best gift to give someone you love who has lost the pet they love." **** Looking forward to working with you to capture the essence of your beloved pets. ♡Darlene Pucillo (aka puci)

Here are photos and snippets from different sites about the many wells of Saint Brigid. Please go to the original sites for more info and photos. Seethe bottom of this post for a list of Brigid's wells, from Conrad Bladey's site, and an essay on Irish holy wells by Mary Ellen Sweeney. For her list of Irish holy wells, please follow the link (below) to her article in BellaOnline: the Voice of Women. CASTLEMAGNER HOLY WELL St. Brigid's Well is located across the river from the ruins of Castle- magner castle. It is a druidic well adopted into Christian ritual. It was originally the well of Brede (the druidic goddess of agriculture) and later, in the Christian era, became the well of St. Brigid of Kildare. When the parish of Castlemagner became a Protestant parish in 1591, Roman Catholic mass was celebrated there on Sundays, and it hence became known as a Sunday's well. This practice was stopped in 1658 when Captain Roger Bretridge became landlord of this area as a result of the Cromwellian confiscations. However, the practice resumed per- iodically after Catholic Emancipation in 1829. Between 1658 and 1704, rounds of the well was one of the few Catholic rituals allowed in the par- ish. The well was refurbished and covered over in 1771 by Mr. Eoin Egan of Subulter, a cripple who was miraculously cured at the well. It is a beehive shaped covering with an opening to the well at the eastern side. On the left of the opening is the best preserved effigy in the world of Shíla-Ní-Gig, a druidic symbol of the supreme goddess of fertility. This was brought by Mr. Egan from the ruins of an 8th century church in Subulter. On the right of the opening is an effigy of the Archangel Michael. This was the centre keystone on the arch of the main entrance to Magner's castle and dates from approximately 1200... Beehive with Sile na Gig.............. Site of St Brigid's Well From 800 until 1461, the Shíla-Ní-Gig at Castlemagner Holy Well was attached to the inside of the wall of Subulter church, which explains its well-preserved state. The Holy Well in Castlemagner was the scene for a series of lectures, 18th October 1998, on the place of the Holy Well in Irish Mythology and in early Christianity. Until the dedication of the new church and parish of Castlemagner to Saint Mary in 1867, the parish and the Holy Well were anciently dedicated to St Brigid in the Catholic and Church of Ireland persuasions... ******************************************************************** Kilcornan Parish © Descent to St Brigid's Well **************************************************************** Clondalkin, Co. South Dublin: ST BRIGID’S WELL St Brigid’s Well in Clondalkin is shown at this location on Rocque’s map of 1760 and on later maps of the area. The well is likely to be considerably older as it is believed to have been established by the Irish Christian nun and abbess Brigid in the 5th century AD in order to baptise pagans. St Brigid’s well is locally venerated in Clondalkin throughout the year but particularly on her feast day on February 1st. The well water is believed to have curative properties particularly for sore eyes and the drying rags and other votive objects are tied to the Holy Tree of ash. The original tree of whitethorn is no longer present. During the 1990’s, road widening works for Fonthill Road resulted in the reduction of the area of the well along the east and south sides but the well itself was maintained in its original location. However, the works for the road altered the underlying water source or spring. The well is now covered and a channel replicating the original stream outlet is present in the north. Tradition indicates the presence of an associated Children’s Burial Ground at the well but its exact location is now unknown. It may possibly be located in the raised grassed area to south of well in the vicinity of the upstanding white metal cross but it is locally believed to be located in the open green area to north-west of the well. RPA recently carried out a geophysical survey of the well and the surrounding areas but the results of the survey were inconclusive and indicated that the grounds were very disturbed from modern works. The results from the survey can be reviewed on the RPA website (www.rpa.ie). RPA understands the importance of the well as a historical site but also as an important aspect of community life in Clondalkin. We are currently finalising the design of Metro West along the Fonthill Road and presented for public consultation, two design options for the proposed scheme at this location. One option maintains the well in its original location and the other proposes the relocation of the well to the green area to the north-west. There are advantages and disadvantages for the community associated with each option and these are also detailed on the RPA website www.rpa.ie. Submission and comments on the options will be welcomed by the RPA up to 21st July and it is anticipated that a decision on the options at this location could be made by the end of July. Maria FitzGerald, RPA Archaeologist ******************************************************** St. Brigid's Well, Mullingar ******************************************************* St. Brigid Well, Liscannor, Co. Clare Dave Walsh has a wonderful slide show of photos of Brigid's Well at Liscannor. DO go and have a look. He says: Wall and crosses at St. Brigid's Well, Liscannor, Co. Clare On the Liscannor - Doolin road, near the Cliffs of Moher, this ostens- ibly holy well is full of wonderful, decaying votive offerings. St. Brigid never actually existed in Christian times - in mythology she was the "exalted one" - daughter of the Dagda and therefore one of the Tua- tha De Danann.....The "cave" at St. Brigit's Well is full of strange ob- jects. Decaying statues, rotting dolls, faded masscards, abandoned prosthetic limbs, rosary beads, toys, polaroid photographs.... Other photographers images of Liscannor: ********************************** Brigid’s Well, Tully, County Kildare, Ireland ******************************************************* Killare, Co. Westmeath John Smyth has a lovely series of photos of this well. He says: > Westmeath > St Brigid's Well, Killare St. Brigid's Well, at Killare, Co. Westmeath. It's near the legendary Hill of Uisneach, and the easiest way to visit the well is to park at the nearby Uisneach Inn and walk back to it. ***************************************************** Faughart Upper Church graveyard, Dundalk: St. Brigid's Well In some traditions, Faughart is St. Brigid's birthplace: "St Brigid was born in a quiet village named "Faughart" set upon a hill over looking Dundalk Bay. She was born about the year 454 A.D." Muire na nGael First Woman of Ireland From the site of Scoil Phádraig Naofa: "a small, Irish, rural school located near the east coast on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Our nearest towns are Dundalk and Newry." ******************************** Brigid's Wells in Ireland: St Bride’s Well Kilbride parish, Co. Mayo St. Brigid’s Well Ardagh, Co. Longford St. Brigid’s Well Buttevant, Co. Cork St. Brigid’s Well Castlemanger, Co. Cork St. Bridid’s Well Chiffony, Co. Sligo St. Brigid’s Well Dunteer, Co. Louth St. Bridid’s Well Faughart, Co. Louth St. Brigid’s Well Inismagrath parish, Co. Leitrim St. Brigid’s Well Killinagh parish, Co. Cavin St. Brigid’s Well Kilranelagh parish, Co. Carlow St. Brigid’s Well Liscannor, Co. Clare St. Brigid’s Well Marlerstown ,Co Louth St. Brigid’s Well Mullingar, Co. Westmeath St. Brigid’s Well Outeragh parish,Co. Leitrim St. Brigid’s Well Tully, Co. Kildare-Source: The Holy Wells of Ireland. Patrick Logan, Colin Smythe, Gerrards Cross,1980 ******************************** Irish Culture Site Mary Ellen Sweeney BellaOnline's Irish Culture Editor Holy Wells in Ireland Once, when Mr. Sweeney and I were driving around a hairpin turn in Sligo, between Boyle and Donegal, the hair on my head stood up and I got goose bumps on my arms. I joked that we must have passed a fairy place. (That would be me, making light of the unknown.) As we moved farther into the turn, there was a little sign, crudely hand-lettered, point- ing back to where we had passed. It read, “Holy Well.” He looked at me and I looked at him, and he believed me. I knew of such wells, of course, but they’re like leprechauns, you don’t really believe in them until you see one. Somehow it’s a little embarrass- ing to admit such beliefs in modern times. It was all right for Granny maybe, who had a prayer, a rhyme, and a charm for every occasion, but for a 21st- century grown-up? Not so much. Just a lot of old superstitious nonsense! But come here to me. Holy Wells have been around since long before the arrival of Saint Patrick and the message of Christianity. They have lost none of their power through the many changings of the guard in Ireland. The druids used the waters to promote health and well-being. The ancient Celts understood that these places were powerful and attributed this power to the Otherworld, the spiritual source of everything. It is this power that has people visiting Holy Wells to this day. There are Holy Wells all over Ireland. Each of them has a story. One is good for conception and another will surely cure the blind. I don’t know how much stock can be placed in all these claims, but there are many who swear to the truth of cures, conceptions, and insights after visits to Holy Wells. Some of the wells are said to contain salmon from tales of the great sal- mon of wisdom that come through to us from the times of the ancient eroes. The Salmon of Wisdom is an essential part of a well's magical properties. The practice of "paying rounds" (circling the well three times still practiced at holy wells. In the Saint Monachan well in Kerry there is said to be a salmon and an eel, and whoever sees them will benefit from having done the rounds, whether they seek health, wealth, or special intention. Pilgrimages to Holy Wells often take place on the special days: St. Brigid’s Day on the first of February, also the date of the old Celtic feast of Imbolc. This saint was once the Celtic goddess, Brighde, (Pronounced, breedge, like brie cheese with a “d” and “g” sound at the end.); Beltane, May 1; Lughnasa, August 1; and All Souls' Day, also known as Samhain, November 1, when it was believed that the veil between the living and the dead was at its most transparent. All of these are special days in the Celtic calendar and it was/is believed that the doors to the Otherworld are open at these times. Churches were often built near or above the Holy Wells. The early Celtic church used the waters for baptism. The Roman church did away with this practice and decreed that a font inside the church be used. A number of old churches contain a crypt or grotto that opens into a subterranean spring. This place---close to earth and water---is a hidden holy center of the sacred enclosure. St. Brigid has many Holy Wells named for her. This is a list of just a few of them: St Bride’s Well, Kilbride parish, Co. Mayo, St. Brigid’s Well, Ardagh, Co. Longford; St. Brigid’s Well, Castlemanger, Co. Cork; St. Brigid’s, Well Chiffony, Co. Sligo; St. Brigid’s Well, Dunteer, Co. Louth; St. Brigid's Well, Inismagrath Parish, Co. Leitrim. Some day ask me about "Oh Blessed Saint Ann." Holy wells exist in most counties of Ireland. Cork, Kerry, Clare, Kil- dare, Sligo, Meath, and Roscommon have many. Should you wish to visit, here are some locations... (list can be found at end of original article.)

St. Brigid is the female equivalent of St. Patrick in Ireland, but her name is hardly known.

Kildare was home to St. Brigid; but before her the Goddess Bride was worshipped at this Holy Well . Explore this ancient Celtic sacred site.

BRIGID'S CROSS | SABBAT: IMBOLC *Printable Wall Art PDF* DETAILS -(1) PDF File -Prints on standard 8.5x11 -Print Size: 8x10 (trim to size w/ guidelines) -Design: Hand-Illustrated Line Drawing of Brigid's Cross *For personal use only // NOT FOR RESALE* *By purchasing this listing, the buyer agrees to not use, alter, or re-sell this design in any way, apart from it's intended purpose (printable wall art for personal use). x x x If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out! For more witchy content, follow me on IG: @thenatureofmartha xo.M

St Brigid's Blessing - Cross Stitch Pattern. Designed in the USA by David Jackson of Claddagh Cross Stitch.The stitch count is 84 x 84.Design size is 6" x 6".The design features full & partial cross stitches & backstitch.Please note this is the pattern ONLY - no fabric, flosses, frames or finishing items provided.Please do not share with others as this is a violation of USA copyright.Also included is a free BONUS chart from David Jackson - this is the Shamrock with Violets.Any problems please contact me so I can help you.Story behind the design----------------------------------St Brigid is one of 3 traditional Irish saints along with St Patrick & St Columba.Her feast day is February 1st coinciding with the pagan festival of Imbolc - the beginning of Spring.St Brigid converted a pagan king to Christianity on his death bed by weaving rushes lining his floor and fashioning them into The Cross of Jesus.Irish Tradition has it that hanging a woven St Brigid's Cross on your front door will protect the house from fire.Suggestions for finishing your stitched piece---------------------------------------------------------------Once you have finished stitching you could:- frame it as a picture- make into a mini cushion- stuff it with pot-pourriHowever you decide, you can then gift your finished item to someone of Irish heritage - give them something to treasure. International Customers - and anyone else - you can save shipping! Shop on our Etsy Store! The pattern is available as a PDF which you will be able to download once your payment has cleared.  If you prefer to download a PDF, please visit our Etsy Shop by clicking on the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1158220139/st-brigids-blessing-cross-stitch-pattern

Can you feel it in the air? It’s the depths of winter, but there’s something stirring. Even as the snow is still coming down, the end of winter is in sight. Even here in Alaska, the birds have started singing. It’s Imbolc! Imbolc is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox,

This is a very simplified version of St. Brigid's (or St. Bridget's) cross. The traditional one is made of rushes and has many more layers. This is just the first round but it contains the core of the pattern. I used four strips of bagasse paper from India. They have deckled and uneven edges as they are the edges I trimmed off before cutting the paper for shipping The Spirit Books book. MAKE THE CROSS: 1. FOLD THE STRIPS OF PAPER: Fold each strip of paper in half. 2. FIRST STRIP: Hold the first strip vertically with the fold on the top. 3. SECOND STRIP: Hold the second strip horizontally with the fold on the left. Open it and and enclose the first strip by placing one layer on either side. 4. THIRD STRIP: Hold the third strip vertically with the fold on the bottom. Open it and and enclose the second strip by placing one layer on either side. 5. FOURTH STRIP: Hold the fourth strip horizontally with the fold on the right. Open it and enclose the third strip. Bring the layers together and thread them inside the layers of the first strip. 6. TIGHTEN: Gently tighten the weave and make the cross. Somehow the cross just asked for some lettering. I turned the cross over to the side where the paper strips were more even and wrote with a Akashiya Corporation Thin Line marker from Jet Pens. In the center: spring and imbolc. On the sides going clockwise: Let us nurture the spirit of renewal and embrace the light of the coming days. (from last year's first day of Celtic spring message) and Let us hold the fire of St. Brigid in our hearts and be warmed by its flames. Here's a link to video for making a traditional St. Brigid's cross.

Can you feel it in the air? It’s the depths of winter, but there’s something stirring. Even as the snow is still coming down, the end of winter is in sight. Even here in Alaska, the birds have started singing. It’s Imbolc! Imbolc is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox,

This is a very simplified version of St. Brigid's (or St. Bridget's) cross. The traditional one is made of rushes and has many more layers. This is just the first round but it contains the core of the pattern. I used four strips of bagasse paper from India. They have deckled and uneven edges as they are the edges I trimmed off before cutting the paper for shipping The Spirit Books book. MAKE THE CROSS: 1. FOLD THE STRIPS OF PAPER: Fold each strip of paper in half. 2. FIRST STRIP: Hold the first strip vertically with the fold on the top. 3. SECOND STRIP: Hold the second strip horizontally with the fold on the left. Open it and and enclose the first strip by placing one layer on either side. 4. THIRD STRIP: Hold the third strip vertically with the fold on the bottom. Open it and and enclose the second strip by placing one layer on either side. 5. FOURTH STRIP: Hold the fourth strip horizontally with the fold on the right. Open it and enclose the third strip. Bring the layers together and thread them inside the layers of the first strip. 6. TIGHTEN: Gently tighten the weave and make the cross. Somehow the cross just asked for some lettering. I turned the cross over to the side where the paper strips were more even and wrote with a Akashiya Corporation Thin Line marker from Jet Pens. In the center: spring and imbolc. On the sides going clockwise: Let us nurture the spirit of renewal and embrace the light of the coming days. (from last year's first day of Celtic spring message) and Let us hold the fire of St. Brigid in our hearts and be warmed by its flames. Here's a link to video for making a traditional St. Brigid's cross.

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Can you feel it in the air? It’s the depths of winter, but there’s something stirring. Even as the snow is still coming down, the end of winter is in sight. Even here in Alaska, the birds have started singing. It’s Imbolc! Imbolc is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox,

These data sheets are a great way to keep track of how well your students are doing in various content areas! Keep these sheets in a data notebook or binder. It will keep you organized and keep track of all your students' progress. Included are the following: Binder Cover 5 data sheets, each with a different background

Original print celebrating Imbolc, a Celtic festival that celebrates Brigid and the beginning of spring! 🌼🌷 The print features symbolic illustrations of a Celtic knot, a lamb, Brigid's cross and a close up of dandelions and snowdrops, along with the text 'We have no choice but to grow' - a way to embrace all the good that comes with the changing seasons. 💚 This listing is for the Imbolc print, if you like the Bealtaine print from the same series, you can find the listing here: https://lolanthebysophie.etsy.com/listing/1706326222 Each print has all been handcrafted with care and attention to detail, printed in my home studio onto A4 (11.7 x 8.2 inches), acid-free heavyweight paper and signed by me. Your print will come ready to find the perfect spot on your wall, wrapped in tissue paper inside a rigid cardboard envelope (along with some goodies) to protect it on its way to you or someone you want to gift it to! :) *Colours might look a little different depending on your screen* Shop my full collection of handmade prints, stickers, zines and more on my etsy store!🌟🎁💌 Illustrated by Sophie in Longford, Ireland 🇮🇪 Follow me below if you'd like to keep up to date with the artwork I'm currently making! instagram.com/lolanthe tiktok.com/@lolanthe_

Looking for an easy way to celebrate the feast of St. Brigid? Print out this activity sheet and go! Coloring isn’t just for kids either; it’s super relaxing for adults too. This is a digital item. No item will be mailed to you. ►►►►PRODUCT DETAILS►►►► Prints easily on 8.5" x 11" printer paper. Personal use only; single-family license Buy once and print as many times as you’d like. Religious groups and schools: contact me for bulk pricing. This is a digital item. No item will be mailed to you. ►►►►EXPLORE MORE►►►► Find my book, The Lazy Liturgical, here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/654128023/lazy-liturgical-book-liturgical-calendar ►►►►SHIPPING AND OTHER INFO►►►► View shipping details for physical products here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CallHerHappy/policy I do my very best to convey color and texture via my photographs, but all computer screens display colors differently. Please allow for slight variations between the screen and real life. ►►►►KEEP SHOPPING►►►► Return to my storefront and find more perfect little gifts for you and those you love: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CallHerHappy ►►►►Follow me on Instagram @callherhappy ►►►Check out my blog: callherhappy.com ►►My other book: https://www.etsy.com/listing/654129681/anxiety-relief-anxiety-awareness-anxiety

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NOTE: this is a *digital* resource that you will download and print yourself. These Earthprayer expansion packs for 30DaysofGoddess are offered as a benefit included with a Patreon membership at $5 or up, so if you are a Brigid's Grove patron on our Patreon (http://patreon.com/brigidsgrove), you will receive these cards automatically and do not need buy them here. This listing is intended for people who do not wish to become Patreon community members but you would still like fresh resources for their goddess-centered spiritual path and their practice/exploration of the 30DaysofGoddess concept/experience. This expansion pack consists of the following resources, drawn from my past Earthprayer class: +a new spring themed set of prompt words and an accompanying set of 30 prompt word cards +a new Prompts deck consisting of 30 simple cards--photo/journal prompts connected to the quotes below. +a new Quotes and Questions deck consisting of 65 cards--a combination of quotes (earth-centered, spring-themed, goddess-based) and accompanying questions. This deck integrates with the prompt words in the deck listed above. +link to the printable resources and practices from past sessions Supplies for this pack are instantly downloadable upon purchase. Note: if you are customer outside of the US, additional VAT fees are applied to your purchase during checkout. This is set by international law and is not something over which I have any control. Payment via “Etsy payments” calculates this addition automatically. Payment via other payment methods may calculate and bill the VAT separately.

A Beautiful design for your IMBOLC / Brigid's Altar! High Resolution and Quality! Perfect for all your creative projects! PDF PNG SVG JPG Enjoy Witches & Blessed Imbolc! xo Buyer is responsible for determining if the file is compatible with the software you use. This listing is instant download of a digital product!

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KEY DETAILS 72"l. Plastic, glass and copper. Available in Black or Brown finish. 20 lights per garland. Set of 2. Requires 1 AA battery (included) for solar panel. 0.03 Watt bulb. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Brighid's Cross Celtic vector illustration. Use for any Celtic themed logo or product for an authentic and mystical feel. Also known by the name of Brigid, this woven straw cross symbol is traditionally associated with this Celtic goddess. Featured here with a detailed knot border which weaves through the cross itself. Credit me or my website in your final use/catalog/website and I'll feature and link to your product from my website and my 3,000 person mailing list! Boost your product launch with exposure to an established Celtic fan base. Contact me for details. File provided: vector, Ai file.

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From early summer, Deutzia 'Tourbillon Rouge' bears panicles of sweetly fragrant, pink flushed blooms along the length of its arching stems. Although grown for its striking flowers, from late autumn onwards, mature plants reveal attractive orange-red peeling bark that only adds to their charm. This hardy deciduous shrub is fast growing and makes an eye-catching specimen for cottage gardens and mixed borders. Height and spread: 2m (6',5").Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

One Pan Bacon Ranch Garlic Parmesan Pasta is an easy and satisfying one pot pasta meal that the whole family will love!  Creamy garlic parmesan spaghetti is loaded up with even more mouthwatering flavor with the addition of crisp bacon and savory ranch!