A series of portraits of people named Brigid will honour Ireland's only female patron saint.
If you are named Brigid, or know someone who is, there is a photographer who would like to speak with you.
The project, which started in September, is hoping to be finished for 1 February on the reported anniversary of St Brigid's death. Derry was a world leader in shirt production and the city's female workforce powered much of the industrial development of the city.Brigid was a triple goddess of healing, fire and of poetry.She was reportedly born in 450 AD and died around 525 AD and was the patron saint of poets and midwives.In Ireland, 1 February marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde - St Brigid's Day.
Ms Brennan said she has met so many incredible Brigids so far on her search for people with the name.
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