Feile Bride – January 31st – February 9th: Programme of Events
Friday, January 31st
Weaving St. Brigid’s crosses
An opportunity to learn the skill of weaving a St. Brigid’s cross.
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Time: 2.00—4.30 pm
Brigid’s Eve Ritual at St. Brigid’s Well
A pilgrimage of quiet reflection, song and prayer on the eve of springtime.
Assemble: Japanese Gardens’ car park at 7.20 p.m.
Time: 7.30-9.30 p.m.
If you wish bring a light/lantern
Saturday, February 1st – Lá Fhéile Bhríde – St. Brigid’s Day
A Walk in the Footsteps of St. Brigid
Assemble in the Market Square at St. Brigid’s Flame for a
guided walk, revisiting the ancient monastic sites of Kildare Town.
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Weaving St. Brigid’s Crosses
A weaving workshop where participants will have the
opportunity to weave a St. Brigid’s cross
Venue: Kildare Town Library
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 pm
Craft Exhibition
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Time: 1.00 – 5.00 pm
Unveiling of Sculpture of St. Brigid
NB: Sculpture delayed in transit so unveiling deferred.
A beautiful new sculpture of St. Brigid will be unveiled at the site of the new Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages, Tully Road, Kildare.
Car Parking: Japanese Gardens car park.
Time: 3.00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2nd
Craft Exhibition
Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Time: 1.00 – 5.00 pm
Women making their Mark on The Curragh
(1.30pm – 5.00 pm)
A glimpse into the lives of women who work on or near Brigid’s pastures!
Suitable footwear essential.
Assemble: 1.30 p.m. in the Market Square.
Cost: €10.00 includes ticket for bus.
Booking essential: Tickets available through the Heritage Centre
045 530672 Email: info@kildareheritage.com
Monday, February 3rd
An evening of music with Luka Bloom
Venue: Heritage Centre
Time: 8.00 pm
Booking essential: Tickets, €25, available through the Heritage Centre
Ph: 045 530672 Email: info@kildareheritage.com
Only 4 tickets remaining.
Proceeds to Solas Bhride Centre and Hermitages Building Fund.
Tuesday, February 3rd
Quiet Reflection & Meditation
An hour of quiet and relaxation.
Venue: Solas Bhride, Dara Park
Time: 11.00 am
Brigid, Bees & Brewing
Venue: Boyle’s Pub
Time: 7.30 pm
Admission: €8.00
Booking essential through Boyle’s or Judy at 086 8418909
Wednesday, February 5th
Creative Movement
An hour of gentle movement that refreshes body, mind and spirit.
Venue: Solas Bhride, Dara Park
Time: 11.00 am
Annual Celtic Lecture
“The Spiritual Legacy of Patrick Kavanagh”
Lecture by Una Agnew ssl
Venue: Kildare Education Centre
Time: 8.00 p.m.
Sponsored by Kildare Education Centre
Thursday, February 6th
“Brigid’s Spring Awakening” – a literary celebration with music in Kildare Town Library
Venue: Kildare Town Library
Time: 7.30 pm
Hosted by Kildare Library
Saturday February 8th
2014 Afri Justice and Peace Conference
Full details available on www.afri.ie or email afri@iol.ie
Venue: Osborne Centre, Irish National Stud
Sunday February 9th,
Mass at St. Brigid’s Well
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Followed by welcome cup of tea/coffee in the Parish Centre.
“To Celebrate Sparks of Hope”
A morning of music, song and story
Music, by “Highly Strung”
Venue: Aras Bhride, Kildare Town
Time: 12.00-1.30 p.m.
Admission: €10.00 Concessions: €8.00
