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BRIGIT: Lady of the Irish Otherworld

Pauline Breen

Illustrated by Fiachra McCarthy

Mercier Press

Hardback

162pp

ISBN: 9781917453677

FictionNon-fiction

Publication date: 20 January 2026

€16.99

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Step into the mystical heart of Ireland and uncover the hidden essence of Brigit, a figure revered as both goddess and saint, yet shrouded in mystery. In this spellbinding exploration, Pauline Breen reveals Brigit as you’ve never imagined her — a powerful fae woman and sovereign of the Irish Otherworld.

Beyond her familiar roles in Celtic mythology and Christian tradition, Brigit emerges as a liminal force, a bridge between the seen and unseen, the mortal and the magical. Through meticulous research into ancient myths, folklore and the sacred landscapes of Ireland, Breen illuminates Brigit’s forgotten identity as a being of the Otherworld.

This book explores:

  • Her lineage among the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland’s mythical race of divine beings, and her deep kinship with the fae folk.
  • The Sí and Brigit: why Ireland’s fairy lore cannot be told without her
  • Death, keening, and Brigit’s forgotten role as psychopomp
  • Fire, smithcraft, and the cauldron of inexhaustible plenty — gifts that link saintly ‘miracles’ to Otherworld magic
    • Sacred geography: from Newgrange to Croghan Hill, the places where her presence still thrums
    • Living practice: rituals, wells, and seasonal customs that let modern seekers meet Brigit