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Happy St. Bridget's Day:

Bridget was born in the fifth century and, after hearing St. Patrick preach, established Ireland's first community of nuns.

Her first monastery, and the first headed by a woman, became the hub around which the cathedral city of Kildare eventually grew.

In time, convents were established all over Ireland, she and her followers even travelling abroad to Scotland and the continent.

The saint is also known as Bridget of Downpatrick where she is said to be buried beside St. Patrick.