Kilbride, Tramore

Kilbride (Gaelic: Cill Bhride) is a townland within the parish of Tramore in County Waterford, Ireland. Kilbride is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Tramore town and 4 miles (6.4 km) from Waterford. It is split into two sections: Kilbride North and Kilbride South.

Kilbride got its name from an old church in Kilbride South (.[1]) that was named after St Brigid, possibly Brigit of Kildare, daughter of Dubhtach, whose feast day was February 1, but associated with her contemporary St Briga , daughter of Congall, whose feast day is January 21 and who is also associated with Oughter Ard Ardclough Straffan County Kildare ([1]), and Brideschurch near Sallins (.[1]). Neighbouring townlands include Monmahouge, Cullencastle, Butlerstown, Knockeen, and Carriglong.

Attractions include an annual Halloween bonfire, the Dolmen located in Knockeen, and the fairy rings in Carriglong.

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