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Bronagh Taggart
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Bronagh or Bronágh may refer to: *Alleged Celtic Goddess Bronach (also called Cailleach) *Saint Brónach (sometimes anglicised to Bronagh), a 6th-century holy woman from Ireland *Bronagh Gallagher (born 1972), Irish Singer *Bronágh Taggart, Irish writer, *Bronagh Waugh (born 1982), Northern Irish actress See also *Branagh Branagh is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Kenneth Branagh (born 1960), Northern Irish actor and filmmaker *Nicole Branagh Nicole Christine Branagh (born January 31, 1979, in Orinda, California) is an American volleyball pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronach
In Gaels, Gaelic (Irish mythology, Irish, Scottish mythology, Scottish and Culture of the Isle of Man#Myth, legend and folklore, Manx) myth, the Cailleach (, ) is a divine hag and ancestor, associated with the Creator deity, creation of the landscape and with the Weather god, weather, especially storms and winter. The word literally means 'old woman, hag', and is found with this meaning in modern Irish language, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and has been applied to numerous mythological and Folklore, folkloric figures in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.Briggs, Katharine M. (1976) ''An Encyclopedia of Fairies''. New York, Pantheon Books. pp. 57-60. In modern Irish folklore studies, she is sometimes known as The Hag of Beara, while in Scotland she is known as Beira, Queen of Winter. Name ('old woman' or 'hag' in modern Irish language, Irish and Scottish Gaelic) comes from the Old Irish ('veiled one'), an adjectival form of ('veil'), an early loan from Latin , 'woollen cloak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cailleach
In Gaelic (Irish, Scottish and Manx) myth, the Cailleach (, ) is a divine hag and ancestor, associated with the creation of the landscape and with the weather, especially storms and winter. The word literally means 'old woman, hag', and is found with this meaning in modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and has been applied to numerous mythological and folkloric figures in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.Briggs, Katharine M. (1976) ''An Encyclopedia of Fairies''. New York, Pantheon Books. pp. 57-60. In modern Irish folklore studies, she is sometimes known as The Hag of Beara, while in Scotland she is known as Beira, Queen of Winter. Name ('old woman' or 'hag' in modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic) comes from the Old Irish ('veiled one'), an adjectival form of ('veil'), an early loan from Latin , 'woollen cloak'.Macbain, Alexander (1998) ''Etymological Dictionary Of Scottish-Gaelic''. New York: Hippocrene Books, , p. 63. The Cailleach is often referred to as the in Irish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brónach
) , patronage= , holiday= Saint Brónach (sometimes anglicised to Bronagh) was a 6th-century holy woman from Ireland, the reputed founder and patron saint of ''Cell Brónche'' ("church of Brónach"), now Kilbroney, in County Down, Northern Ireland.Charles-Edwards, "Ulster, saints of (''act. c''.400–''c''.650)" Life A disciple of Saint Patrick, she built a refuge for sailors who were shipwrecked in Carlingford Lough. The ringing of Bronach’s bell warned of a rising storm on the dangerous waters of the Lough. About 150 years ago a storm brought down a large old oak tree in the Kilbroney churchyard, and in its branches was found a 10th-century bell. The bell is now in the local church in Rostrevor. Lying in Glenn Sechis, a mountain valley in County Down (near Rostrevor), Cell Brónche lay at some distance from the major political centres of the region. It may have been a nunnery in origin, but later came to serve as a pastoral church manned by nuns as well as one or several priest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronagh Gallagher
Bronagh Gallagher (born 26 April 1972) is an Irish singer and actress from Northern Ireland. Gallagher had her first acting role in the 1989 television movie '' Dear Sarah''. In 2020, she was listed at number 33 on ''The Irish Times'' list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Early life During her teenage years, she got involved in drama and music activities through school and joined a local amateur dramatics group called the Oakgrove Theatre Company. At one time she was a backing singer in a local band called The Listener (1989–90). The band practised in a garage that belonged to Kevin McLaughlin, the drummer. Laurence Harkin, aka L, was lead singer and guitar. Career A former hairdresser, Gallagher's big break came when she starred as Bernie in '' The Commitments'' (1991). She followed up with small parts in ''Pulp Fiction'' (1994) and '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999). Other film appearances include '' You, Me & Marley'' (1992), '' Mary Reilly'' (1996), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronágh Taggart
Bronágh Taggart is an Irish actress and writer, born in Belfast. She has appeared in BAFTA-winning ''Occupation'', '' Best: His Mother's Son'', and '' The Fall'' and has written for BBC Northern Ireland series ''6Degrees'' since it first aired in 2012. In 2013, she wrote a half-hour film, ''Call it a Night'', for broadcast on Channel 4 as part of the late-night '' Coming Up'' series. In 2017, Taggart wrote, produced and starred in ''Guard'', a female-led boxing film directed by Jonathan Harden. It had its debut at the Oscar-qualifying ''Galway Film Fleadh'' in July 2017, and soon after its North American premiere at the Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying ''Rhode Island International Film Festival''. She has been married to actor Jonathan Harden Jonathan Harden (born 1979) is an Irish actor and director. Early life Harden was born in Belfast in 1979, the son of an Irish father and American mother. Career Harden's most notable credits include the roles of Sean Rawlins in the cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh (born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2009 to 2013. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, Best Actress and Best Comedy Performance for her portrayal of Cheryl. She was also nominated for two National Television Awards. Since leaving ''Hollyoaks'', Waugh has appeared in dramas including '' The Fall'', ''Unforgotten'' and the crime drama '' Ridley''. Personal life Her father is Canadian and Waugh has Canadian citizenship. She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been legal since 13 January 2020, following the enactment of the '' Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019''. The first marriage ceremony took place on 11 February 2020. Civil partnership .... On 5 May 2021, Waugh gave birth to a son, her first child. Filmography Awards and nominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
