St. Brigid's Day Massacre

Another ironic day in Ireland.......... Last Sunday was St. Brigid's day - the first day of the Irish Spring season... St. Brigid is the patron saint of farm animals and butter makers (Not to be confused with the ancient pagan/Celtic goddess Brighid who previously held the same position)... This day is usually marked as a day of blessing the farm animals that play such an important role in the life of the Irish... BUT... This St. Brigid's day was marked by horrible thunderstorms which tragically... killed two local cows... that's right... two cows were hit by lighting and killed instantly on their Saint's day. Here are a few pictures In honor of our four legged friends.