St. Brigid of Kildare

Season of Creation – Meditation Series

First in a series of three

The invitation is to join the river of justice and peace. St. Brigid, a woman of justice and peace, is renowned for her closeness to nature and her affinity with animals. We can draw inspiration from her and our Celtic ancestors and hold in reverence and respect all creation.

Thursday Sep 14, 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

at Solas Bhride Centre

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

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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

Sep 2023
20 September 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Sacred Circle Dance

Wednesday September 20th Sacred Circle Dance “If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance.”  George Carlin Facilitators:  Terry Hennessy, Betty White  Join Terry and Betty […]

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21 September 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Season of Creation – Meditation Series (Part 2)

Thursday, September 21st Meditation during Season of Creation The divine communicates to us primarily through the language of the natural world.  Not to hear the natural world is not to […]

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22 September 2023 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Culture Night: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox, a time of Balance

September 22nd Culture Night: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox, a time of Balance Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolour, Summer an oil painting, and Autumn a mosaic of them all.” […]

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28 September 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Season of Creation – Meditation Series (Part 3)

Thursday, September 28th Meditation during the Season of Creation The natural world is the larger sacred community to which we belong.  To be alienated from this community is to become […]

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Oct 2023
18 October 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Sacred Circle Dance

Wednesday October 18th Sacred Circle Dance “If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance.”  George Carlin Facilitators:  Terry Hennessy, Betty White  Join Terry and Betty […]

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31 October 2023 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Samhain: The End of the Old and the Beginning of the New

September 22nd Culture Night: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox, a time of Balance

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Nov 2023
09 November 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

In November we Remember.

Thursday November 9th:  In November we Remember. “Everything is stored within your soul within the temple of your memory… John O Donohue Suggested donation:  €5.00 (to support the work of […]

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15 November 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Sacred Circle Dance

“If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance.” George Carlin

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16 November 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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In November we Remember

Join us for a meditative reflection on how grief can be a bridge between our human inheritance and our legacy.

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23 November 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

In November we Remember

Join us for a meditative reflection on creation and how we can not only respond but try to deeply understand what loss and grief in nature is saying to us.

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30 November 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Advent Meditation Series

Thursday, November 30th – Advent Meditation Series “The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before… So stay. Sit. […]

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Dec 2023
07 December 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Advent Meditation Series

Thursday, December 7th – Advent Meditation Series “Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush.” —Anonymous Suggested donation:  €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre)   […]

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14 December 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free

Advent Meditation Series

Thursday, December 14th – Advent Meditation Series “Light’s glory is to dispel darkness. Christ has illumined you with wisdom and the fire of his presence. It has been sparked and […]

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16 December 2023 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Sacred Circle Dance

Saturday, December 16th Sacred Circle Dance “If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance.”  George Carlin Facilitators:  Terry Hennessy, Betty White  Join Terry and Betty […]

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21 December 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€15.00

Winter Solstice – Turning towards the Light

Thursday, December 21st Winter Solstice – Turning towards the Light  It is here, between the darkness, and the light, that we wait…John Matthews Admission: €15.00 (incl tea/coffee) We invite you […]

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