But in Ireland boxty is more associated with St. Brigid's Day (and its pagan predecessor, Imbolc), which traditionally falls on February 1. In pre-Christian times, the festival celebrated the ...
"St. Brigid of Kildare is particularly associated with light and hope and peace. In including the Saint Brigid/Imbolc public holiday as one of the official days our National Flag is flown ...
Saint Brigid is the patron saint of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns and newborn babies, according to Catholic Online. St. Brigid is a unique character in Irish history.