Féile Bríde
2023
Brigid
Flame of Justice and Peace
January 31st to February 7th
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
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
Recent News
News and Events from Solas Bhride
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.
Féile Bríde 2023 is sponsored by the Brigidine Sisters, Kildare County Council & Into Kildare
Upcoming Events at Solas Bhríde
January 31st Pilgrimage on St. Brigid’s Eve
Join us for a candlelight pilgrimage on St. Brigid’s eve and the threshold of spring. Assemble at the Japanese Gardens car park from 7.20 p.m. Car parking facilities are available […]
Find out more »Lighting the Hill of Allen
Into Kildare to illuminate the Hill of Allen to honour Kildare’s very own patron saint. Time: 6.00 p.m. – 12.00 a.m. Events at Kildare Heritage Centre Visit Kildare Town Heritage […]
Find out more »February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde – Cross Weaving Workshop
St. Brigid Cross is the most enduring tradition associated with St. Brigid. Learn how to weave a cross at one of our two cross weaving workshops. Time: 10.00 a.m – […]
Find out more »February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde – Kildare calls for a Pause for Peace
“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles, but it must be taken one step at a time.” L.B.Johnson We invite you to join with us in a Pause for […]
Find out more »February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde: Customs and Traditions Associated with Saint Brigid
Gleaning wisdom from old customs and traditions to live more fully and sustainably while turning toward a future of greater well-being for ourselves and Planet Earth. Facilitators: Margaret Walsh, Brenda […]
Find out more »Lá Fhéile Bhríde “Book of Kildare Art Exhibition” by Josephine Hardiman
The exhibition will be on throughout the month of February – Solas Bhride Centre is delighted to host ‘The Book of Kildare: The Brigid Pages’ by Josephine Hardiman, an Art Exhibition […]
Find out more »Sacred Circle Dance
Join us as we celebrate Brigid’s story and values through dance movement. Venue: Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre, Tully Road Facilitators: Terry Hennessy, Betty White. Admission: €15.00 Circle dancing is an […]
Find out more »Annual Celtic Lecture: Awakening – Brigid: Woman, Life, Legacy
Spring is a time of awakening. Join Mario Corrigan and Rita Minehan as they explore the significance of Brigid: Woman, Life, Legacy. Mario Corrigan is Senior Executive Librarian with Kildare […]
Find out more »Walking Nature Meditation
Join the Solas Bhríde Team on a gentle walk through the centre grounds.
Find out more »Vital Signs: Poems of Illness and Healing
A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll. Venue: Library, Kildare Town Time: 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Martin Dyar grew up […]
Find out more »Commemorating the Lighting of the Flame of Hope, Justice and Peace in 1993
30 Years: Commemorating the Lighting of the Flame of Hope, Justice and Peace in 1993 30 years ago a ame was lit by Afri and the Brigidine Sisters to mark […]
Find out more »Afri Justice & Peace Conference: Darkness, Dawn, Light
Afri Justice & Peace Conference: Darkness, Dawn, Light Time: Registration is 11 a.m. All Day Event Venue: Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre Admission: €30.00 (Concession €15.00) Full details of the Conference […]
Find out more »Mass at St. Brigid’s Well
Venue: St. Brigid’s Well Time: 10:30a.m. Car parking facilities are available at Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Find out more »Launch of The Golden Thread album by Anne Rynne
My name is Anne Rynne and I come from a ‘singing’ family. My parents were the first influence in my life when it came to singing. My father, Andy Moore, […]
Find out more »First National Holiday in honour of St. Brigid – A Miscellany of Memories and Music
A Miscellany of Memories and Music Featuring personal reminiscences from the past 30 years of Feile Bride with local mucsicians providing a selection of musical interludes Presenters: Solas Bhride Team, […]
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Customs and Traditions Associated with Saint Brigid
Customs and Traditions Associated with Saint Brigid: Gleaning wisdom from old customs and traditions to live more fully and sustainably while turning toward a future of greater well-being for ourselves […]
Find out more »Highlighting the European Brigid
Exploring the story of Brigid in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Presenters: Catharina Eljs, Barbara Brosch Time: […]
Find out more »Meditation at the Dawn of Springtime
“If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.” Rumi. Join us in meditation from Solas Bhride as we look towards the light and renewed hope this […]
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Féile Bríde 2023 is sponsored by the Brigidine Sisters, Kildare County Council & Into Kildare
Upcoming Events at Solas Bhríde
