The St Brigid's cross is a renowned Irish symbol. St Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, who is a patron saint of the county and the only female patron saint of Ireland. The crosses are usually made from rushes on the 1st of February, Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid's feast day. The crosses are traditionally believed to protect a house from fire and evil. This beautifully crafted silver plated St Brigid's keyring from Newbridge Silverware is a piece of ancient Ireland to be cherished. February 1^st marks 1500 years since the death of St. Brigid, Lá Fhéile Bríde, a feast day where the tradition of weaving St. Brigid crosses from rushes. Today the craftspeople of Newbridge Silverware, each with a lifetimes experience craft our Celtic inspired collections, nestled in the same Curragh plains in the heart of Kildare, making these pieces particularly special keepsakes.