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The St Brigid's cross is a renowned Irish symbol. St Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, who is a patron saint of the county and the only female patron saint of Ireland.. The crosses are usually made from rushes on the 1st of February, Lá Fhéile Bríde , St Brigid's feast day. The crosses are traditionally believed to protect a house from fire and evil. This beautifully crafted St Brigid's cross pendant is a piece of ancient Ireland to be cherished. February 1st marks 1500 years since the death of St. Brigid, Lá Fhéile Bríde, a feast day where the tradition of weaving St. Brigid crosses from rushes. Today the craftspeople of Newbridge Silverware, each with a lifetimes experience craft our Celtic inspired collections, nestled in the same Curragh plains in the heart of Kildare, making these pieces particularly special keepsakes.