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Record Number: 46865 Author(s)/Creator(s): Kissane , Noel, Contributor(s): Title: Brigit (Brighid, Bríd, Bride, Bridget) Source: Dictionary of Irish Biography  Edited by James McGuire and James Quinn.  Cambridge University Press, 2009. Available open access from the Dictionary of Irish Biography, a project of the Royal Irish Academy: https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961 Description: Reputed founder and first abbess of Cell Dara in Kildare, Brigit is the female patron saint of Ireland. In addition to the numerous spellings of her name (including Brighid, Bríd, Bride, Bridget, and Brighid), she is often referred to as Brigid of Kildare to distinguish her from Bridget of Sweden. Article Type: Encyclopedia Subject (See Also): Brigit, Abbess of Kildare, Saint Chastity Hagiography Ireland Miracles Monasticism Pagan Influences Women in Active Roles Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 5- 6 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: National Library of Ireland [retired] Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2009. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: Not Available

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