Past Events

Walk and talk by Mario Corrigan Enjoy a walk around Kildare’s Monastic trail with Mario Corrigan, Historian with The Local Studies Department of Kildare County Council's Library & Arts Service. The walking tour will include a visit to St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Round Tower and fire temple.  Discover this fascinating heritage dating back to the 5th Century and beyond. Advance Booking Essential Group Tours: 15+ (tours will be adjusted to each groups requirements based on ability, time available etc.) Bookings/Enquiries: 00 353…

A pilgrimage of quiet reflection, song and prayer on the eve of springtime facilitated by Solas Bhride team. Brigid’s feastday marks the beginning of Spring according to the Celtic Calendar; a time of hope, a time of opportunity, new beginnings, new life. Brigid’s eve is a very special night.  Tradition holds that on this night Brigid visits the land passing through each town, village, home and outhouse, spreading her blessings and healings over people, animals and the earth. During our…

One of the oldest customs and traditions associated with St. Brigid is the weaving of the crosses.  Each year people weave a St. Brigid’s cross leading up to the feastday on February 1st. The crosses are then placed over the door seeking Brigid’s protection against fire and disease.  There will be an opportunity for those who visit Solas Bhride between 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon to weave a cross.   

Revisiting some of the traditions and customs associated with St. Brigid and their relevance today The Solas Bhride Team, in their presentation, will be revisiting some of the traditions and customs associated with St. Brigid and their relevance today. They will speak on some of the customs associated with: - the gathering of the rushes - the making of the crosses - Brigid’s eve rituals - the Brat Bhride

10.20 am  Registraton Speakers at this year’s conferene include Sunny and Peter Pringle.  Together they have established The Sunny Centre – a sanctuary for others, (like themselves),  who suffer injustice, especially people who are wrongly convicted of crimes they did not commit and have spent time under sentence of death.  They will share their extraordinary stories at Feile Bride this year. Other speakers include the distinguished academic and activist Peador Kirby, who plays a leading role in the Cloughjordon Eco-Village; …

Followed by refreshments at Solas Bhride Centre Wells are sacred places where down through the centuries people have gathered to pray.

All Welcome

A morning of gentle movement that refreshes body, mind and spirit. Dancing in a circle with others gives one a sense of well-being and an experience of community. No previous dance experience necessary.  Clear instructions will be given as each new dance is introduced. It will be a joyful, relaxing experience for all participants.

Join Susan and Judith Boyle for a fun evening of tasty bites and drinks through nature’s bounty and foraged ingredients. Tickets can be purchased through the www.boyleskildare.com website or by phone or in person at Boyle's pub Kildare town Tel: 045 521214/086 8418909 http://www.boyleskildare.com/Up-coming-events.html

Critters that matter for your garden Presenters: Nuala Madigan B.Ag.Env, M.Ed Presenter, Nuala Madigan, is the Environmental Education Officer with Irish Peatland Conservation Council.  Nuala is passionate about the environment and is constantly in demand offering a range of programmes of study to help students at primary and post primary level to explore and learn about wildlife. Nuala combines fun and active learning in all her presentations. We do not appreciate the role insects play in the food web. Insects help…

The morning of quiet reflection provides an opportunity to ‘come away and rest awhile’. “I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” ― Hafiz of Shiraz

Enjoy Readings by local Wordsmiths, Writers Group and others accompanied by music. Celebrating the Festival of Brigid at Kildare Town Library Willow Wonder Weaving Workshop / Ceardlann Fíochán Sailí le Beth Murphy 2.30 - 4.30 - Free event but places are limited. Please contact Kildare Town Library to book your place 045 520235 'Ceiliúradh Imbolc agus teacht an Earraigh faoi lámh Bríde' ag Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara - join us in Kildare Library to celebrate Féile Bríde and the coming of Spring, Thursday…

An informative talk and demonstration on Mother Nature’s Springtime treasures from Enda’s garden in Laois. Presenter: Enda Thompson Phelan, AOIFA Enda, a floral artist, is the creator of Clonohill  Gardens which feature many interesting and unusual plants on a one acre site surrounding Clonohill House. The Gardens reveal Enda’s artistic sensitivity and attract much acclaim from visiting groups. In her workshop Enda will delight the participants with her artistic creations and also advise on suitable planting for garden spaces.