Limerick You're A Lady
The name reached a peak in 1965.
Popularity of the variations on the name Brigid have been falling since the 1960s.
The Central Statistics Office has been looking at data on baby names and says it reached a peak in 1965, with more than 290 children given the name.
That compares to just three in 2021.
This weekend will have the first public holiday named after a woman.
Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island
The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.
Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
Boomtown Rats Join Laois Festival Line-Up
Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats is one of this year's headliners for Emo's Forest Fest.
Midlands Communities Celebrating St. Brigid's Day
There is events taking place across all three counties.
Laois Woman Praises 'Slightest Touch' Documentary Crew
The film on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
Midlands Golden Goose Concepta Defies The Odds Again
Concepta was first bought as a Christmas present and soon became a loved part of the family.
Dancers, Musicians, Choirs Wanted For Pan Celtic Festival In Carlow
The event runs from April 7th–11th in Carlow Town.
Midlands Musicians Competing In Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir Competition
The event takes place in Cork this evening.
Bressie Hosting Book Launch Event In Westmeath
The book is called 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.
Offaly Filmmaker Nominated For IFTA Award
Nicky Larkin's film 'Punt' is nominated for the short film category.
Independent Artists Unite For Free Midlands Music Night
There will be song, spoken word, poetry and much more.
Westmeath Actress Receives IFTA Nomination
Niamh Algar is in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama.
Stunning Aurora Lights Up Midlands Skies
The display was triggered by a solar flare over the weekend.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
