Development Update January 2014
Most of the exterior work on the building has been completed. Work on the interior is progressing very well. It is hoped to have the construction work completed by May 2014. We are grateful to many people who give so generously of their time and expertise to the New Centre and to all those who who have generously donated to the Project. Fundraising We still need to raise a further €820,000 to complete the Project. Any donation is deeply appreciated. Donations can be made through the Donation Page at this website or directly to Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages, 14 Dara Park, Kildare Town, Co.Kildare, Ireland.
Guinness World Record for Kildare
Attention all Record Makers! Solas Bhride are delighted to confirm that we have successfully achieved a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for “Most people weaving a Brigid’s cross’. Solas Bhride would like to congratulate you on your record-breaking achievement. “You are OFFICIALLY AMAZING.” Solas Bhride has been told to expect an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS certificate confirming our world record which is being created and will be sent to Solas Bhride very soon. Certificates For everyone who took part in the successful record attempt, Guinness World Records are offering a Certificate of Participation. They stated in their letter of Confirmation to Solas Bhride that all of the participants in setting the record for most people weaving a Brigid’s cross, can purchase their own official Guinness World Records Certificates of Participation via the Guinness World Records Store. URL: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/store Before you access the Guinness World Records store you will need to make contact with Solas Bhride to obtain the Participant verification codes as soon as possible. Solas Bhride contact details: email: info@solasbhride.ie Tel: 045 522890
World Record Attempt in Weaving St. Brigid’s crosses
Participants are counted as they enter St. Brigid’s Church for Record attempt. (Left) Steward Michael McWey distributes the rushes. (Right) MC Maeve Mahon gives instructions before the weaving can begin. The weaving begins! Participants proudly hold aloft their completed crosses in St. Brigid’s church and later in the Market Square in Kildare Town around St.Brigid Flame. The Record attempt took place in Kildare Town on Saturday, September 21st. The Evidence has been submitted to Guinness World Records and all eagerly await confirmation of the Record.
