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Sacred Dance

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“Sacred dance is an expression of prayer through the language of the body” – Gabrielle Wosien. Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit and creates a real sense of belonging and a feeling of togetherness. Terry and Betty will guide us gently and mindfully through sacred movement that allows us to […]

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

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“At this time of year when nature sleeps, we pause and consider our own humanity as temporal and as eternal beings” Book of Kells. Samhain is traditionally the beginning of the Celtic year- marking the end of the old and the beginning of a whole new cycle. Samhain was that time of year when our […]

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We Remember : Remembering our Loved Ones

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“Grief is in two parts, the first is loss. The second is remaking of life.” Anne Roipe We invite you to join with us for first of our three evenings of reflection, meditation, and practice on the themes of: Personal Loss and Grief: This evening we will take time to remember our loved ones who […]

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In November We Remember: Communal Loss and Suffering

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Week 2: Communal Loss and Suffering We invite you to join with us for the second of our In November we Remember evenings of reflection, meditation, and practice. The Theme for this evening’s reflection is on grieving the loss of identity and sense of home. Communal Loss and Grief : This evening we remember collective […]

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Sacred Dance

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“Sacred dance is an expression of prayer through the language of the body” – Gabrielle Wosien. Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit and creates a real sense of belonging and a feeling of togetherness. Terry and Betty will guide us gently and mindfully through sacred movement that allows us to […]

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In November We Remember: Remembering Loss of Biodiversity

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Week 2: Communal Loss and Suffering We invite you to join with us for the last of our In November we Remember series of reflection, meditation, and practice on the themes of: Grief of our Planet Earth: where we remember the loss of biodiversity and the extinction and threatened extinction of many life-forms. Each session […]

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Advent Meditation Series: Week 1 A Time of Awakening

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Week 1; Advent: A Time of Awakening Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place. We invite you to Three evenings of reflection and meditation on Advent: Week 1; Advent: A Time of Awakening Week 2: Advent: A Time of Hope Week 3: Advent: A […]

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Sacred Dance

“Sacred dance is an expression of prayer through the language of the body” – Gabrielle Wosien. Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit and creates a real sense of belonging and a feeling of togetherness. Terry and Betty will guide us gently and mindfully through sacred movement that allows us to […]

€15.00

Advent Meditation Series: Week 2: A Time of Hope

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Week 1; Advent: A Time of Hope Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place. Venue:  Solas Bhride Centre Time:     7.30 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. In person and online event Book here: For those of you joining online the link will be sent out on […]

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Advent: A Time of Joy

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Week 3; Advent: A Time of Joy Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility, a place of depth where transformation can take place. Venue:  Solas Bhride Centre Time:     7.30 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. In person and online event Book here: For those of you joining online the link will be sent out on […]

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Winter Solstice: Turning towards the Light

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Our Celtic Ancestors on Winter solstice welcomed and celebrated the re-birth of the sun. It was at this season that the Christian community choose to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In times of darkness we are invited to turn towards the Light, to seek the Light, to welcome the Light. Venue:  Solas Bhride Centre Time:  […]

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January 31st Pilgrimage on St. Brigid’s Eve

Japanese Garden's Carpark Japanese Gardens, Kildare

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 at Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre and the Japanese Gardens.  Starting from the Japanese Gardens, the pilgrimage will wind its way past St. Brigid’s Wayside Well […]

Lighting the Hill of Allen

Hill of Allen Hill Of Allen, Allen, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 Centre Walking Tours around Kildare Monastic City Legends of Kildare Virtual Reality experience Events ongoing throughout the Féile For information on Kildare Heritage Centre events […]

February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde – Cross Weaving Workshop

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 – 11.30 p.m.  Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Road The St. Brigid’s cross is one of the most widespread customs associated with St. Brigid. Traditionally, […]

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February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde – Kildare calls for a Pause for Peace

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“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 Peace wherever you are. Venue:  Solas Bhride Centre, Kildare Time:  12.00 Mid-day St. Brigid of Kildare and the abbesses who succeeded her were renowned as […]

February 1st Lá Fhéile Bhríde: Customs and Traditions Associated with Saint Brigid

Solas Bhride Website

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 Kindregran Time: 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Venue:  Solas Bhride Centre Cost:  €15.00 There are many stories to tell! Join us as we bring you […]

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Lá Fhéile Bhríde “Book of Kildare Art Exhibition” by Josephine Hardiman

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 featuring Brigid, in original Celtic calligraphy and Illumination. Josephine Hardiman is an Artist and Calligrapher from Co. Kildare. In 2016 at Kildare’s Medieval Festival in […]

Sacred Circle Dance

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 ancient tradition common to many cultures.  It formed part of special occasions and rituals. Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit […]

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Annual Celtic Lecture: Awakening – Brigid: Woman, Life, Legacy

Kildare Education Centre Friary Rd, Kildare town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 County Council. Mario has written and edited many books on the history of Co. Kildare and his hometown. He co-ordinated the Decade of Centenaries project […]

Walking Nature Meditation

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join the Solas Bhríde Team on a gentle walk through the centre grounds.

€5.00

Vital Signs: Poems of Illness and Healing

Kildare Town Library Claregate St, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 in Swinford, County Mayo. His first book of poems Maiden Names (Arlen House) was a books of the year selection in the Guardian and the Irish […]

Commemorating the Lighting of the Flame of Hope, Justice and Peace in 1993

Market Square Kildare Town, Kildare, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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 the opening of an International Justice and Peace Conference titled: “Brigid: Prophetess, Earthwoman, Peacemaker” Presenter:   Afri (Action from Ireland) and Solas Bhride Time:      […]

Mass at St. Brigid’s Well

St. Brigid's Well Brallistown Little,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Venue: St. Brigid’s Well Time: 10:30a.m. Car parking facilities are available at Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre

Launch of The Golden Thread album by Anne Rynne

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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, had a deep baritone voice and my mother, Nancy Power had a beautiful soprano voice.  My two singing brothers Christy Moore, and Barry Moore, aka […]

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First National Holiday in honour of St. Brigid – A Miscellany of Memories and Music

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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, Poets and Musicians Time:            11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Venue:          Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre Admission: FREE […]

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A Ramble on St. Brigid’s Pastures

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Walk and Explore the secrets of the Curragh

€10.00

Customs and Traditions Associated with Saint Brigid

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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. Presenters:                      Margaret Walsh, Brenda Kindregan Time:              […]

€15.00

Highlighting the European Brigid

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Exploring the story of Brigid in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Presenters:                  Catharina Eljs, Barbara Brosch Time:                            11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Venue:                        […]

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Meditation at the Dawn of Springtime

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

“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 Springtime. Presenters:                    Solas Bhríde Team Time:                      […]

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Sacred Dance with Terry Hennessy & Betty White

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Bring joy and harmony to your heart at this springtime of the year. Easy steps to beautiful music guided by Terry Hennessy and Betty White. ‘At each dance session Brigid’s Light is brought to our sacred space and acts as a focal point.  Dances are selected in keeping with the theme we are celebrating, and […]

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Lenten Meditation Series – March 9th

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join us over three evenings for reflection, compassion practices and sharing during the Lent: 09/03/23 – An Invitation to Inner Solitude ‘Solitude is a courageous encounter with our naked, most raw and real self, in the presence of pure love’ - Richard Rohr Join us over three evenings for reflection, compassion practices and sharing during […]

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Sacred Dance with Terry Hennessy & Betty White

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Sacred dance helps bring about harmony between body, mind and spirit and creates a real sense of belonging and a feeling of togetherness. Terry and Betty will guide us gently and mindfully through sacred movement that allows us to experience balance, joy and inner peace.   “Life is the dance and you are the dancer’ […]

Spring Equinox

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

We invite you to join with us as we mark the Spring Equinox, a point of balance in the year’s yearly cycle. “There is a power that has been since all eternity, and that force and potentiality is green!” wrote the sage Hildegard of Bingen. We also mark the Feast of the Annunciation a story […]

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Lenten Meditation Series – March 23rd

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join us over three evenings for reflection, compassion practices and sharing during the Lent: 23/03/23 - An Invitation to the Wellsprings of Life ‘What makes the desert beautiful,' said the little prince, 'is that somewhere it hides a well..’ ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Suggested Donation €5

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Lenten Meditation Series – March 30th

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join us over three evenings for reflection, compassion practices and sharing during the Lent: 30/03/23 – An Invitation to Forgiveness ‘Among the most powerful of human experiences is to give or receive forgiveness’ - Richard Rohr Suggested Donation €5

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Sacred Dance – Journey to Easter

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join us as we celebrate our journey to Easter through dance and reflection. Easy steps to beautiful music guided by Terry Hennessy and Betty White. ‘There is something quite mystical in the grace and fluidity of dance’ - Deirdre Ní Chinneide “Life is the dance and you are the dancer’ – Eckhart Tolle Time:   10:00am […]

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A Celebration of Bealtaine

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

May 2nd - A Celebration of Bealtaine “Just living is not enough” said the butterfly “One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” - Hans Christian Anderson “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi In our Bealtaine celebration we look forward to welcoming summer and marking […]

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Sacred Circle Dance at Solas Bhride

Solas Bhride Centre Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Join us as we celebrate May and the coming of Summer through dance and reflection on Wednesday, 24th May. Venue: Solas Bhride Centre Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm Cost: €15.00 Facilitated by: Terry Hennessy & Betty White “In a society that worships love, freedom and beauty, Dance is sacred. It is a prayer for the future, […]

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