Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A few verses- one in Gaelic and one in English, of "Gabhaim molta Bride." This song is in praise of Brigid, who is chronicled in several medieval texts as both a pre-Christian deity/divine being (in some cases, she is three sisters named Bríg- daughter of the Dagda) and as a saint who founded a holy house at Kildare.

The lyrics are thought to come from a poem by Tomás Ó Flannghaile, or Thomas Flannery (1846-1916). Ó Flannghaile was born in County Mayo, Ireland in 1846, but from the age of seven onward he lived in England, spending much of his adult life as an English teacher. He was active in the Irish language literary revival.

This song is so soothing, and a good balm for winter! Lyrics below!

Gabhaim molta Bride
Ionmhain í le hÉireann
Ionmhain le gach tír í
Molaimis go léir í

Praise to you dear Bride
Cherished of our people
Cherished foster-mother
Midwife and provider