The Irish Passport

A podcast about the culture, history and politics

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A podcast about the culture, history and politics of Ireland. Taking on the knowledge gap since 2017.
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Genres: Society & Culture

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Bridget: Saint, Goddess, Myth
Monday, 23 February, 2026

This month marks the official start of spring in Ireland and to mark it Naomi and Tim discuss the figure of Bridget, Brigid or Bríd. A goddess in Gaelic times who became Christianised into Saint Bridget, the stories about this figure reveal fascinating details about the society that produced them. A bonus Halfpint debrief episode is available here for Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/halfpint-debrief-151451289 Here are links to some podcasts we mentioned in the episode that have delived into Bridget and her legacy in Ireland: The Irish History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7frXuuvcxGMDnDdim5Wv20?si=77qeFMbERYSyD5yP-crldw Talking History: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LY4tBxJRYSfM6VIwJ3eyn?si=MBNVncl0SuqBjCppl0miww