A beautifully crafted collection from Newbridge Silverware honours the saint who is said to have miraculously changed water into beer for a leper colony and provided enough beer for 18 churches from a single barrel.
To celebrate St. Brigid’s Day on Saturday, 1 February 2026, Newbridge Silverware proudly honours one of Ireland’s most important cultural and spiritual figures with a beautifully crafted collection inspired by her enduring legacy.St. Brigid is recognised not only as the patron saint of Kildare, but as one of Ireland’s three national patron saints, holding equal status with St. Patrick and St. Colmcille. Her significance is further reflected in the national public holiday held in her honour on the first Monday of February, underscoring her importance in contemporary Irish life.
Renowned for her association with metalwork and ironwork, St. Brigid has long been synonymous with craft and creativity— values deeply rooted in the heritage of Newbridge Silverware. She is also celebrated as a symbol of peace, friendship and generosity, and as a herald of spring, bringing hope, renewal and brighter days ahead.
To mark this special day, Newbridge Silverware have designed a bespoke jewellery collection comprising the St. Brigid’s Cross Pin (€30), Pendant (€45) and Bracelet (€40).
The cultural resonance of the St. Brigid’s Cross has been recognised on the world stage. In a powerful gesture of Irish heritage and diplomacy, Senator Aubrey McCarthy recently presented the Newbridge Silverware St. Brigid’s Cross Pin to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and also to Pope Leo XIV, highlighting the cross as a universal emblem of peace, solidarity and friendship.
Inspired by the traditional St. Brigid’s Cross, this collection is both a tribute to Ireland’s spiritual heritage and a contemporary expression of timeless design. These elegant pieces make a meaningful gift for a friend, a cherished keepsake for loved ones living abroad, or a lasting reminder of home and Irish identity.
Visit the Newbridge Silverware lifestyle store in Newbridge, Co. Kildare and check out www.newbridgesilverware.com.
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