How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland. Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast & metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid. By @niamhwycherley.bsky.social @maynoothuni.bsky.social @researchireland.bsky.social https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0127/1429449-kildare-st-brigid-cogitosus-tombs-pilgrims-imbolc/