Continuing Our Celebration of St Brigid's Day
Jane Quinn • February 5, 2026
Continuing our celebration of St Brigid's Day.
In collaboration with IBNNZ, St Patrick's Festival NZ, Embassy of Ireland New Zealand, and Mná na hÉireann we will be celebrating exceptional women in NZ.
Brigid is the patron saint of poets.
But that’s not all – she’s also the patron saint of midwives, newborns, Irish nuns, fugitives, blacksmiths, dairymaids, boatmen, chicken farmers, cattle, scholars, sailors, and no doubt many more. She is also, along with Patrick and Columcille, one of the three patron saints of Ireland.
1st of February - also marks the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
IBNNZ Wellington and Auckland are hosting events with Nic Russell
It is 6 months to the day until we celebrate our IBNNZ St Patrick's Day Lunch in Parliament on 17th March 2027. IBNNZ operates in six chapters across New Zealand. It aims to provide a friendly and open forum for business people with a connection to Ireland to network and socialise together. The Tara Trust has partnered with IBNNZ since the inception of this event. Put the date in your diary now. If you want to pre-book your ticket, email us to secure your place. Tickets for this event sells out fast - so be QUICK. The Tara Trust helps the Irish community in New Zealand by supporting Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora. All profits support The Tara Trust.
Comhghairdeas to Katie TaylorNew
