Mary McSwineyA look Back at 2022 Brigid Festival VancouverBrigid: An Avatar for the Power of Women For the third year running, the Brigid’s Festival Vancouver will offer a number of free academic...
Maura de FreitasThe Inspirational Journey of Bridget CollIrish-born but a proud Canadian, the late Bridget Coll was Catholic nun, a lesbian, an activist, and a history-maker. PHOTO BY CHRIS...
Mary McSwineyThe Bad Bridget ProjectLike many Irish children, I grew up reading Marita Conlon-McKenna books. Wildflower Girl was a favourite, a story I read over and over,...
Mary McSwineyThe Legend of BrigidGrowing up in Ireland, the story of St. Brigid was a familiar one, we were taught of her generosity, her courage and her mission to...
Mary McSwineyA Look Back at 2020 Brigid Festival VancouverLooking back, it seems like a different world. That crisp morning, as I walked through the crowded streets of Vancouver to attend the...
Mary McSwineyBook Review: The Pull of the Stars Review When Emma Donoghue, inspired by the centenary of the Great Flu, began writing “The Pull of the Stars” in October 2018, it’s doubtful she...
Mary McSwineyA look Back at 2021 Brigid Festival Vancouver Celebrating women everywhere! Brigid Festival Vancouver 2021 is a week-long online free festival featuring academic, cultural and...