Oxford was a bit of a shock at first, meeting all those jolly Delilahs and willowy Ambers whoâd been sent to boarding school as children and seemed to transition seamlessly to college life, landing confident and with fully formed opinions in the junior common room. One fresher had just found out Martin Amis was her father. And they all seemed to know what sub fusc meant when it came to dressing for formal occasions.
Lots of students were braying about what theyâd done on what they called their gap year. Iâd been working in the Malibu Cafe in Derryâs Diamond, near the first World War memorial which most people ignored. Meanwhile, at Oxford, young people sat around talking late into the night about the beauty of mathematics. That wouldnât have been me now.
Kildare children inspired by trailblazing St Brigid
Updated / Monday, 1 Feb 2021
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Children from Co Kildare have said learning about St Brigid has inspired them, as she was kind and helped the poor and the sick.
St Brigid is a patron saint of Ireland and founded a monastery in Co Kildare for both men and women.
She is known for caring for others, healing, and the St Brigid s crosses are a sign of peace and protection. St Brigid was a trailblazer for her time.