Imbolc: Revisiting Brigit’s Garden

By Ben Kesp 

To mark the occasion of the 1st of February that celebrates the ancient pagan festival of Imbolc and the Irish Goddess/Saint Brigit/Bridget let us revisit the post on Brigit’s Garden, named after the Irish Goddess associated with Imbolc (spring), fertility, healing, poetry and crafts. It is suggested that she is a triple deity and versions of Irish myth has her as the daughter of the Great Dagda (Father of the Gods). Following the arrival of Christianity to Ireland, it can be said that Brigit was Christianised as Saint Bridget with both sharing the same attributes and her feast day celebrated on the first day of Spring (Imbolc). 

The garden, located on the western edge of Ireland, in County Galway, is a uniquely beautiful garden dedicated to the four Celtic seasons of the year. What is spectacular about this garden, which covers an area of eleven acres, is its natural look and feel. Native woodland and meadows are the setting for this wonderful place, bringing the visitor in touch with nature. 

The award winning garden takes you on a journey to the heart of Irish Celtic heritage and mythology. Each of the four seasons; Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasa and Samhain are represented in artistically beautiful form, taking the visitor through the cycle of life from birth to death. Located at the centre of the Celtic gardens is the Round House with views onto each of the four seasons. 

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Brigit’s Garden