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Brigid of Ireland

Brigid of Ireland

As Christianity dawns in Ireland, a humble dairy maid answers God’s call

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Age 7+
Age 10+
Age 13+

Ireland. 451 A.D. On a rugged, windswept island in the north Atlantic, the pagan Irish live a harsh and brutal life. But the light of Christianity is spreading. When a young dairy maid answers God's call, she begins a journey of discovery that will transform the future of her land… and her people. This is the story of Brigid of Ireland.

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Everyone
Age 7+
Age 10+
Age 13+
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Brigid is a charitable role model. She feeds the hungry and gives freely, even at personal cost. She courageously resists forced marriage and chooses consecration. Her faith deepens through prayer and trust in God’s providence, and she remains hopeful despite adversity, even from her own father.

This series contains moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices. A mother dies after childbirth, a child is sent into slavery, and characters face threats of forced marriage and being sold. Illness, suffering, and references to execution are described, along with brief supernatural events and pagan practices.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Child Brigid - Joy Dunne
Dubhthach - Jake McGovern
Midwife - Margaret Smith
Aoife - Mary Margaret McCormack
Child Cathal - Harry Holmes
Cathal - Travis Ascione
Patrick - Steven Hendrickson
Master - Jake McGovern
Ronan - Steven Hendrickson
Grainne - Louise Rook
Fergal - Joseph Rye
King of Leinster - Joseph Rye
Man with Leprosy - Travis Ascione
Mel - Steven Hendrickson
Shoeless Woman - Louise Rook
Maebh - Louise Rook
Birog - Margaret Smith
Louth Man - Joseph Rye
Broicsech - Kaitlyn Chiostri
Aural Apparition - Travis Ascione
Pregnant Woman - Mary Margaret McCormack
Toddler
Deirdre - Louise Rook
King's Slave - Travis Ascione
Server Boy - Harry Holmes
Louth Woman - Margaret Smith
Child - Joy Dunne
Farmer - Jake McGovern
Starving Man - Joseph Rye
Nun 1 - Margaret Smith
Nun 2 - Mary Margaret McCormack

Writing & DIrection

Writer - Jamey Claffey
Director - Eva Breneman

Script Development

Script Producer - Kiley Lawrence
Associate Script Producer - Julianna Hartke
Script Consultant - Buzz McLaughlin
Research Consultant - Lisa Lickona

Casting

Casting Director - Kevin Collins
Casting Associate - Ariel Gade

Production

Line Producer - Julianna Hartke
Production Manager - Matthew Goto
Board Operator - Elliott Brotherhood

Sound

Audio Director - Michael Spina
Assistant Sound Designer - Scott Hermenau
Music Designer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Reviewer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Packaging Producer - Scott Hermenau
Audio Assembler - Christina Hiromoto

Producers

Executive Producer -  Peter Atkinson
Creative Producer - Kevin Collins

Special Thanks