This isn't just an ordinary cloak - this is St Brigid's cloak!
What better way to ring in the springtime after a long winter than a picnic to celebrate – but Colmcille’s plans are in danger of being scuppered when he forgets to bring along a picnic blanket. That’s where the story of St Brigid’s cloak comes in.
You can listen to the two-part show here now - up top and below!
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Join Colmcille and friends to hear the tale of this extraordinary garment and maybe even meet a surprise guest, featured on RTEjr Radio’s The Cosy Corner from 12.30-2pm on Monday, February or listen with your little ones any time on the RTEjr podcast feed. Ideal for kids Under 7.
St Brigid’s Cloak is a two-part audio mini drama with script and original score composed by HK Ní Shioradáin.
It is produced by Emily Bradley who also voices the role of St Brigid, featuring Ultan Pringle as Colmcille, Luke Dalton as The Old King and a cast of children provided by the Independent Theatre Workshop with thanks to Gillian Oman.
