Name St. Brigids Shrine County Louth Nearest Town Dundalk Access Road M1 About St Brigid was born in a quiet village named “Faughart” set upon a hill over looking Dundalk Bay about the year 454 A.D.


St.
Brigids Shine attracts pilgrims every day and large organised events take place at various times during the year.


Many improvements have taken place recently at the Shrine.

The marble alter was St.
Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and Stations of the Cross have been positioned along the stream.


The Feast Day of St.
Brigid is on February 1st and each year a procession and ceremony is held at the Shrine on that date, where a relic of the saint is displayed.