We're in the age of compulsory equality – and now it has reached the community of the saints.
The Irish celebrate St Patrick's Day across the world on 17th March. But this year, for the first time, St Brigid is to be given equal status with St Pat – with her very own bank holiday. St Brigid's Day is traditionally on 1st February, but the public holiday for Brigid will now be held on the first Monday of every February.
