Once again Mr. Doherty, Ms. Coughlan and Bro. Fred have worked with the First Year students in making St. Brigid's Crosses.

The Brigid's Cross is usually made from rushes. It contains a woven square in the centre and four radials tied at the ends.

These were formerly commonplace. Occasionally homes still feature Brigid's crosses. It was traditionally believed that a Brigid's Cross protects the house from fire and evil.

Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, who is venerated as one of the patron saints of Ireland. The crosses are traditionally made on 1 Feb., which in Gaelic is called Lá Fhéile Bhríde (Brigid's feast day), the day of her liturgical celebration.