Féile na mBan' means 'Festival of Women' in Gaelic. The original Féile na mBan coincides with a Celtic ritual called 'Imbolc', also known as St Brigid's day on February 1st, marking the beginning of spring in Ireland. It signalled an end to the darkness of winter and ushered in a new season of hope and growth.

Feile na mBan will be cebebrated in Bundoran from Friday 4th until Monday 6th will special events running throughout the weekend.

This will be the first Irish public holiday named after a woman.

St. Brigid is the only female of the three Christian patron saints of Ireland.

The festival while honouring woman echoes back to the myths and legends about the three-faced Celtic fertility goddess Brigid - the goddess of war, poetry, crafts, and healing.

You can check out the schedule on the official website http://www.feilenamban.ie which includes theatre, music recitals, discussions, poetry readings, art exhibits, craft workshops and many more, so something for all the family to enjoy.