A Dictionary of Saintly Women/Briga

by Agnes B. C. Dunbar

St. Briga, or Brigh. Briga is one of the names of St. Brigid, besides which there are several Brigas, called also Brigh. (1) A pious matron, daughter of Feargna, who assisted St. Patrick in his labours; (2) Brigh of Coirpre, Jan. 7, who is possibly the same as Briga (1). Smith and Wace. O’Hanlon.