Oisín Óir

Oisín Óir Maria Houlihan & son are Oisín Óir. We craft Brighid crosses & dolls using rushes gathered in East Clare

Maria is passionate about rural tradition & living in close relationship with nature, both of which inspired her to train as a botanist & herbalist.

Keep her lit 🔥✨💚
09/02/2026

Keep her lit 🔥✨💚

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Art by Vicki Shuck

I had a lovely evening with some of the ladies from the Ballinvreena Ladies Club yesterday at Bulgaden Castle. We made B...
04/02/2026

I had a lovely evening with some of the ladies from the Ballinvreena Ladies Club yesterday at Bulgaden Castle. We made Brigid’s crosses and talked all about our wonderful Goddess and Saint, Brigid. Thank you to everyone who came and to all involved ✨💚

31/01/2026

My version of “Song to Brighid” by Lisa Thiel 💚✨

26/01/2026

Brigid Crosses available:Traditional crosses (3 or 4 arm): €4 each or 3 for €10.Willow cross: €12 each.Diamond (lozenge)...
26/01/2026

Brigid Crosses available:

Traditional crosses (3 or 4 arm): €4 each or 3 for €10.
Willow cross: €12 each.
Diamond (lozenge) willow and rush cross: €12 each.
60 rush cross: €10 each.

Currently only posting to Ireland and postage and packing is €4.50 extra. Can be delivered/collected in the greater Kilmallock/Kilfinane area and surrounds. Contact Maria on 0872161180 to place your order. Brigid’s blessings to you all. Thank you.

A big thanks to everyone at Bulgaden Castle. Such a lovely workshop this evening. New friendships formed and beautiful c...
23/01/2026

A big thanks to everyone at Bulgaden Castle. Such a lovely workshop this evening. New friendships formed and beautiful crosses and brideóg dolls too.

Gentle reminder of this Brigid Cross and Brideog rush doll making workshop in Bulgaden Castle on Friday 23rd January fro...
22/01/2026

Gentle reminder of this Brigid Cross and Brideog rush doll making workshop in Bulgaden Castle on Friday 23rd January from 7 to 9pm €15 per person. Contact Maria on 0872161180 for more information or to reserve your place.

Join us on Friday 23rd of January from 7pm to 9pm for a St. Brigid and Brideog making workshop for adults (children over 10 are welcome if accompanied and assisted by a parent/guardian) at Bulgaden Castle, Co. Limerick. I will be demonstrating how to make traditional Brigid's crosses and Brideog dolls and also talking about our wonderful matron saint and goddess.

All materials are provided and no experience is needed.
€15 per person. €20 for adult and child.

The Irish tradition of keening.
22/01/2026

The Irish tradition of keening.

Le Chéile faoi Bhrat Bhríde (Together under Brigid's cloak) 💚✨
22/01/2026

Le Chéile faoi Bhrat Bhríde (Together under Brigid's cloak) 💚✨

Gentle reminder...Brigid cross making workshop at Kilmallock Library tomorrow, Thursday 22nd of January from 12:30-13:30...
21/01/2026

Gentle reminder...Brigid cross making workshop at Kilmallock Library tomorrow, Thursday 22nd of January from 12:30-13:30pm. There are a few spaces still available for this free event, contact the library on 061-556160 to reserve your space.

Join us on Thursday 22nd January from 12.30pm - 1.30pm for a St. Brigid's Cross Making Workshop for adults led by Maria Houlihan of Oisín Óir. Maria will be demonstrating how to make traditional Brigid's crosses and talking to us about our wonderful matron saint and goddess. There is a lovely tradition of leaving a St. Brigid's Cross (or a piece of cloth, Brat Bhríde) outside the home on the eve of her feast day to be touched and blessed by St. Brigid as she walks the land, imbuing it with protective powers for the year ahead. Contact the library on 061 - 556160 to reserve your place.

So beautiful 💚
19/01/2026

So beautiful 💚

A custom order we made recently ✨ A real family collaboration 💖 Oisín and I gathered the rushes behind where we live in ...
25/02/2024

A custom order we made recently ✨

A real family collaboration 💖 Oisín and I gathered the rushes behind where we live in Clare, my Dad cut the Sally/Willow branch from beside his house in Limerick, and then I made the crosses in Clare!

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Limerick

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