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Schools 'should not be promoting' making of St Brigid's crosses - Atheist Ireland

It’s St Brigid’s Day today - the changing of the seasons, and the honouring of St Brigid. Many children around the country will be making little crosses to commemorate the day, and my next guest is concerned that those from non religious backgrounds shouldn’t have to take part. Michael Nugent, the Chair of Atheist Ireland and writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully joined Kieran on the show to discuss…

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16.35 1 Feb 2023


Schools 'should not be promoting' making of St Brigid's crosses - Atheist Ireland


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It’s St Brigid’s Day today - the changing of the seasons, and the honouring of St Brigid. Many children around the country will be making little crosses to commemorate the day, and my next guest is concerned that those from non religious backgrounds shouldn’t have to take part.

Michael Nugent, the Chair of Atheist Ireland and writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully joined Kieran on the show to discuss…


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