20K views · 448 reactions | How to make a ‘Twelve Rush’ St. Brigid’s Cross Here is another St. Brigid’s Cross design found around the country. This 12 rush version was found in Wexford and is one of my favourites. Very easy to make and well worth a try. I’ve still a few more to share with you, so please LIKE this page to keep updated. Text: Michael Fortune | folklore.ie | Facebook

☘️ Happy St Brigid’s Day! ☘️ Lá Fhéile Bríde Shona Daoibh! ☘️ St Brigid is considered a patron saint of Ireland and is celebrated February 1st which also marks the first day of spring. Brigid was born at Faughart near Dundalk, Louth, Ireland in AD 450. According to legend, her father was Dubhthach, an Irish chieftain of Leinster, and her mother, Brocca, was a slave at his court. From earliest childhood the stories of her kindness and miracles associated with her are told. Brigid was also renowne