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SUMMARY:Imbolc: Spring 2023 celebrations at Wicklow Naturally
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate the ancient Celtic feast day\, Imbolc with Wicklow Naturally as members will mark the beginning of spring from Wednesday\, February 1st to Monday\, February 6th 2023 with various events and activities including a walking tour\, producers market\, Brigid’s Day Festival and sunrise yoga while our hospitality members menus will be Brigid-themed. \nImbolc is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals\, along with Bealtaine\, Lughnasadh and Samhain. The beginning of Imbolc is the first day of February\, and for Christians\, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid (Ireland’s patroness saint). \nIt is believed that the word Imbolc literally means ‘in belly’ – (in the ewe’s belly)– referring to lactating ewes and spring lambing. So\, it certainly is an ideal time to celebrate the coming year and the renewal and regrowth that takes place in our farming and food business community. \nSt. Brigid’s Day was an important Irish festival that honoured fertility\, blessings\, and protection. Most people are likely aware of the widespread custom of creating crosses in honour of Saint Brigid. People believed St Brigid crossed on the eve of her feast day and gave blessings and protection to homes and farms where crosses were hung in her honour. Her new Bank Holiday on Monday\, February 6th\, 2023\, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Wicklow’s food\, drink\, and hospitality industries. \nEvents/activities highlights  \n\nIrish weaver Sarah Jenkinson will have a variety of Irish woven St Brigid’s Day crosses for sale from Wednesday\, February 1st at Killruddery Farm Shop which is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm.\nJoin Gilly and Brian for a very special walking tour of Wildacres Nature Reserve on Saturday\, February 4th where you will feel energised\, inspired\, and ready to take action for biodiversity.\nTake home a taste of Wicklow at the Wicklow Naturally Food and Drinks Producers Market on Sunday\, February 5th at The Powerscourt Distillery from 12 noon to 5 pm. There will be a fabulous range of Wicklow Naturally produce to sample and buy including Olly’s Farm\, Wildacres\, Wicklow Brewery\, Le Paysan\, Coolattin Cheddar\, Nibbed Cacao\, Mic’s Chilli\, Caffrey’s Sauces\, Janet’s Country Fayre and more.\nThe Powerscourt Distillery Brigid’s Day Festival takes place on Sunday\, February 5th from 12 noon to 5 pm with folklore talks\, discussion panels\, whiskey masterclasses\, food and whiskey pairings\,  mini tours and tastings\, and live music from the Victory Dolls.\nLearn how to make your very own St Brigid’s Cross at Beyond the Trees at Avondale. The workshops take place on Sunday\, February 5th and Monday\, February 6th at 11 am and 12 noon.\nImprove your mind\, body and breathing with Sunrise yoga and hot cacao with Nibbed Cacao on Monday\, February 6th.\nFeed your appetite with Brigid-themed menus at many of our hospitality members including the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club\, Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge\, and the Wicklow Brewery.\nThroughout the festivities\, Brigid-themed food and cocktail recipe ideas will be shared by our members across Wicklow Naturally’s socials.\n\nPlaces are limited on tours and selected events. For more information about individual events please visit our event page at https://wicklownaturally.ie/events/. To book a dining experience at any of our members’ eateries\, please contact the hotel or restaurant directly. All events are subject to change without notice and may be dependant on weather. \nBe sure to stay up to date with the latest event news by following Wicklow Naturally on social media: https://www.facebook.com/WicklowNaturally/\, https://twitter.com/WicklowNatural1\, or https://www.instagram.com/wicklownaturally/.
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