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

Oct 2024
16 October 2024 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sacred Circle Dance

“Dance is meditation in movement, a walking into silence where every movement becomes prayer.”Bernhard WosienJoin us for the second Circle dance evening of our Autumn Programme of events.Circle dancing is […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00
31 October 2024 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Samhain and the Feast of All Saints and All Souls

Samhain, a threshold moment, is traditionally the beginning of the Celtic year. Samhain marks the end of the old and the beginning of a whole new cycle.

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00
Nov 2024
07 November 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

November Meditation Series: In November We Remember – Part I – We Remember our Ancestors

Week 1: We Remember our Ancestors: This evening we will take time to remember our ancestors

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
14 November 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

November Meditation Series: In November We Remember – Part II – We Remember Planet Earth

The loss of biodiversity and the extinction and threatened extinction of many life-forms.

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
20 November 2024 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sacred Circle Dance

“I have lived so long because in those moments when I am dancing, I am beyond time and space.”Ruth St. DenisWe invite you to join us for Circle Dance evening […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00
21 November 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

November Meditation Series: In November We Remember – Part III – We Remember Personal/Existential Loss

The “Letting Go” in the lived experience of everyday life.

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
Dec 2024
05 December 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 1

This meditation series offers three sessions both online and in person. Week 1

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
12 December 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 2

Week 2 of the Advent Meditation Series

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
14 December 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sacred Circle Dance

“Except for the point, the still point, there would be no dance, and there is only the dance.”T. S. ElliotWhy not take some time out and gif yourself with a […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€20.00
19 December 2024 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 3

Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story-Week 3

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
20 December 2024 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Winter Solstice: Turning towards the Light

In times of darkness, we are invited to turn towards the Light, to seek the Light, to welcome the Light.We invite you to join us as we celebrate the Winter […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00