The Green party have called to make St Brigid’s day a public holiday.
In a statement published on the Green party’s Pauline O’Reilly called for the day which falls on February 1st to be made a bank holiday.
O’Reilly said: “Ireland has one of the fewest public holidays in Europe and in the world. This time of year is also the longest period without a bank holiday, which stretches from St Stephen’s Day, December 26th, to St Patrick’s Day, March 17th.”
“Four of our public holidays are dedicated to men – St Stephen’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Easter Monday and Christmas Day. Many countries around the world celebrate a Women’s Day, yet Ireland has still to fully honour its oldest patron. It’s time to give Brigid her proper place in Ireland’s culture and celebrations and to give people a much-needed day to reflect and celebrate the coming of spring.”
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