St. Brigid of Kildare

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Welcome to Solas Bhríde Centre and Hermitages.

Solas Bhríde is a Christian Spirituality Centre which welcomes people of all faiths and of no faith. The vision of the centre is to welcome all to know and be inspired by Saint Brigid whose legacy is ever more relevant for our world today.

We are delighted to be part of Brigid 1500 Celebrating

A Woman, A Life, A Legacy, which will be marked in 2024

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is our core ministry, welcoming and facilitating those who wish to undertake a personal pilgrimage, celebrate our Christian Celtic heritage and our interconnectedness with all creation.

The values of Saint Brigid underpin all our activities.

Hospitality

Ecological Awareness

Social Justice

Contemplation

Compassion & Peace

Tranquillity & Celebration

You will find a céad míle fáilte on visiting Solas Bhríde. For information on programme of events and centre facilities please continue to scroll through our site.

Upcoming Events at Solas Bhríde

Mar 2025
27 March 2025

Lenten Meditation Series

Solitude is a courageous encounter with our naked, most raw and real self, in the presence of pure love.

Solas Bhride Centre,Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town,Co. KildareR51 Y281Ireland
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€5
Apr 2025
03 April 2025

Lenten Meditation Series 2

Lenten Meditation Series part 2

Solas Bhride Centre,Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town,Co. KildareR51 Y281Ireland
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€5
10 April 2025

Lenten Meditation Series part 3

Lent is a time for living on the edge, poised for the next moment of life.

Solas Bhride Centre,Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town,Co. KildareR51 Y281Ireland
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€5
22 April 2025

Celebrate Earth Day – Our Power, our Planet

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet.” It is a call to unite behind renewable energy.

Solas Bhride Centre,Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town,Co. KildareR51 Y281Ireland
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30 April 2025

A celebration of Bealtaine – Marking the beginning of Summer

n ancient Celtic tradition Bealtaine was a festival celebrating the beginning of summer.

Solas Bhride Centre,Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town,Co. KildareR51 Y281Ireland
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€15
Jun 2025
21 June 2025

A Mid-Summer Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Brigid

In every sacred journey, there is a hidden space we must find, a place along the path where we will begin to understand the deep mystery of our pilgrimage.

Solas Bhride Website,
€30