Bridget Reimagined
A St Briget’s Day
Celebration
with
Tale of the Gael
5pm
Sunday 1st February 2026
RC Church Mulranny
€15
Celebrate St Bridget’s Day with a powerful and uplifting performance that brings one of Ireland’s most inspiring figures vividly to life.
Mulranny Arts is delighted to present Bridget Reimagined, a unique and moving celebration of Saint Bridget through music, song, story and visuals, performed by the acclaimed ensemble Tale of the Gael.
A Story That Still Speaks to Us
Bridget Reimagined tells the story of the remarkable 6th-century woman, a druid who later converted to Christianity and whose legacy continues to shape Irish spiritual and cultural life. Through richly layered storytelling, the performance explores Brigid as a symbol of strength, compassion, creativity and renewal.
Blending original text, traditional and newly composed music, poetry, song and evocative visuals, this immersive production offers a deeply atmospheric and memorable St Bridget’s Day experience.
Performed by
Tale of the Gael
This four piece ensemble brings together outstanding musicians and storytellers:
Flute: Brendan Tobin
Song, Uilleann Pipes & Whistle: Brendan Wade
Harp: Catherine Rhatigan
Guitar & Bouzouki: Dave Aebli
With Special Guests on the night
Percussion: Seamus Gallagher & Prannie Rhatigan
Flute: Eileen Carr
Together they create a soundscape that is both ancient and contemporary, intimate, powerful and emotionally resonant.
Scripted and directed by Catherine Rhatigan, Tale of the Gael is internationally renowned for historically informed and beautifully crafted performances.
Acclaimed Across Europe
Originally commissioned in 2023 as part of the National Brigid 1500 Celebrations, Bridget Reimagined has since received standing ovations at St Brigid’s Day performances across Europe in 2024 and 2025.
Tale of the Gael has also performed for:
The Council of Europe, Strasbourg
The James Joyce Institute, Zurich
Spanish Armada Ireland
A Special Event for Community & Visitors
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the RC Church, Mulranny, this performance promises to be a highlight of the St Bridget’s Day celebrations, a cultural gathering that welcomes locals and visitors alike to share in music, story and tradition.
Whether you are drawn by history, music, spirituality or storytelling, Bridget Reimagined offers something special.
We would like to sincerely thank the Burrishoole Parish and Fr. Todd for agreeing to host this special event.