THE BRIDGE Brigid of Kildare

What'sHerName

Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 538 Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2022

⏱️ 57 minutes

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St. Brigid tended an eternal flame in Kildare, Ireland, while caring for people, animals, and the earth. And though she lived 1500 years ago, her story is seeing a huge resurgence in the 21st century. Come on location with Katie to the Solas Bhride Centre in Kildare to meet Brigidine nun, Sister Rita Minehan. We promise a balm for your weary soul! _________________________ We're going back to Kildare for St. Brigid's Day 2026 and YOU'RE INVITED! Music featured in this episode included: “Karitas” by Maria Jonas; and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “Love is Little,” and “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” by Fiddlesticks. Want to help us “make history”? Become a Patron or Donate here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:54.8	Hi, Olivia. Hi Olivia.
0:56.0	Hi, Katie.
0:57.0	Get in the time machine.
0:59.3	We are going to January 31st, roughly the year 550.
1:05.1	Oh.
1:06.0	Oh.
1:07.5	Way back.
1:08.3	And we're going to kill Dara in the kingdom of Leinster, which is in Hibernia, otherwise known as Ireland.
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