October 2018
Celebrating Samhain and the Feast of All Saints and All Souls
€10
The Celtic year is a journey from “darkness into light.” Samhain traditionally marked the beginning of the The Celtic Year.
Find out more »November 2018
‘Irish Sacred Trees’ – The Irish Oak and the Irish Yew
€15
The Oak and the Yew enjoy a high status in Irish mythology and are listed as two of the seven noble trees in Irish Brehon Law.
Find out more »December 2018
Journey into Advent
What is the star you are following now? And where is that star in its present radiance in your life leading you?
Find out more »Winter Solstice – Darkness into Light
€10
It is here between the darkness
And the light,
That we wait, uncertain
Seeking the moment
That challenges us to believe
In a freshly minted miracle
Born every moment.
January 2019
Seamus Heaney Poetry Morning
€10
Join us as we treasure 8 poems by Seamus Heaney, one of Irelands greatest poets, from the collection of 100 Poems chosen by his family
Find out more »
Feile Bride 2019: Brigid: Flame of Justice and Peace
Full listings of Feile Bride events to follow.
Find out more »Brigid’s Eve Ritual
A pilgrimage of quiet reflection, song and prayer on the eve of springtime facilitated by Solas Bhride Team.
Find out more »February 2019
Willow Artistic Feature
€5
A practical demonstration on how to develop a feature using willow.
Find out more »Traditions & Customs
€5
Revisiting some of the traditions and customs associated with St. Brigid and their relevance today
Find out more »Eucharistic Celebration at St. Brigid’s well
Followed by refreshments at Solas Bhride Centre
Find out more »Feile Bride Concert Featuring Patrick Hyland, Tenor and guests
€20
Multiple award winning tenor Patrick Hyland is a regular on the concert and operatic stage, performing globally in venues such as Glyndebourne Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, BAM New York, Wexford Opera House, the National Concert Hall and many more. He has performed by invitation for the President of Ireland, the Lord Mayor of Dublin and for the Irish Presidency of the European Union. He has received widespread critical acclaim from leading global magazines Opera News Magazine, Opera Today…
Find out more »Brigid and the Invisible Force of Nature
€20
Join Susan and Judith Boyle on a tasting adventure of the alcohol & food products made from microscopic yeast & good bacteria.
Find out more »Sacred Dance
€10
A morning of genteel movement that refreshes body, mind and spirit.
Find out more »Floral Art Demonstration
5
Floral Art Demonstration with Enda Thompson Phelan, AOIFA
Find out more »Annual Celtic Lecture
Annual Celtic Lecture
Find out more »A Morning of Quiet Reflection
A Morning of Quiet Reflection
Find out more »Shining Light Where Nature and Rushes Grow / An Nadúr is an Luachair a Choinneáil ar Lasadh
an evening celebrating our local poets, writers, musicians and dancers at Kildare Town Library
Find out more »Afri Justice & Peace Conference
Caoimhe de Barra: Until Love Conquers Fear Richard Moore: Educating the Heart Michael Doorly: Education for Liberation Meghan Carmody: Inspiring Solutions for People and Planet Kay Mulhall: Welcome the Stranger Music by Laoise Kelly For full details go to www.afri.ie or email admin@afri.ie
Find out more »March 2019
Sacred Dance – Earth Awakening
15.00
Sacred dance draws on a variety of traditional folk dances from many different countries. Dances are not only a physical movement but also an involvement of the emotional and the spiritual The purpose is to enjoy dancing together in a totally non-competitive way, and to connect with each other, the earth and the universe through the different qualities of each dance. Terry and Betty, through their selection of dances will help all to reflect on the time of year when…
Find out more »Teresa Brayton Poetry Morning
10
Join us as we explore the poetry of Kildare born poet and immigrant Teresa Brayton (1868-1943)
Find out more »A Celebration of the Spring Equinox
10
Autumn Equinox “The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity. This Word manifests itself in every creature.” Hildegard of Bingen Presenters: Solas Bhride Team Venue: Solas Bhride Centre Time: 7.30 p.m. – 9. 00 p.m. Admission: €10.00 (incl. Tea/coffee)
Find out more »The Mystic Thomas Merton
€15
Thomas Merton OCSO (1915–1968) was an American Trappist monk. He was a successful writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and scholar of comparative religion.
Find out more »April 2019
Earth Day: Practical Sustainable Living
"The earth which sustains humanity must not be injured. It must not be destroyed." Hildegard of Bingen Facilitator: Emer Conway Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Admission €15.00
Find out more »A Celebration of Bealtaine
Bealtaine, the beginning of summer, the season when we celebrate the dance of sun and earth.
Find out more »May 2019
Caring for the Soul of the Earth: An Exploration of Spiritual Ecology through the lens of the Legend of Brigid and the Fox.
Ecological renewal and sustainability depends upon spiritual awareness and an attitude of responsibility.
Find out more »June 2019
A Celebration of the Summer Solstice
At this solstice time we raise our hearts in gratitude for the mystery of the sun, the mystery of light and of fire and the mystery of The Light
Find out more »August 2019
Pilgrimage to St. Brigid’s Well
Pilgrimage to St. Brigid’s Well Celebrating our Spiritual and Cultural Heritage Time: 3.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Assemble at Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Raod, Kildare town 2.45. p.m. All Welcome
Find out more »September 2019
Autumn Equinox
€10
“No spring nor summer Beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one autumnal face.”
Find out more »October 2019
Poetry Evening: Reflecting on Poems by David Whyte
“What if the world is holding its breath - waiting for you to take the place that only you can fill?”
Find out more »Anamchara: Chapter 5 : Ageing: The Beauty of the Inner Harvest
€10
“Ageing is not merely about the body losing its poise, strength and self-trust. Ageing also invites you to become aware of the sacred circle that shelters your life”. John O Donohue
Find out more »Celebration of Samhain and All Saints, All Souls
€10
Venue: Solas Bhride Centre Time: 8.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Suggested donation: €10.00 (incl. Tea/coffee)
Find out more »November 2019
Anamchara: Chapter 6: Death: The horizon is in the well.
€10
“The Celtic tradition has a refined sense of the miracle of death.”
Find out more »Celtic Spirituality
€10
Join us as we embark on a journey of exploration of the spiritual heritage of the Celts as it evolved over the centuries. Venue: Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Road, Kildare Facilitated by: Solas Bhride Team Time: 7.30 p.m.—9.00 p.n, Admission: €10.00 (incl. Tea/coffee)
Find out more »Journey into Advent
€15
“It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope”. Pope Benedict XVI Facilitated by Solas Bhride Team Time: 10.30 a.m.—12.30 p.m. Admission: €15.00 (incl. Tea/coffee)
Find out more »December 2019
Sacred Dance
€15
Sacred Dance Facilitators: Terry Hennessy, Betty White Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Admission: €15.00 (incl tea/coffee)
Find out more »Winter Solstice – Darkness into Light
€10
“This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year's threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath.” Margaret Atwood
Find out more »