“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Solas Bhríde Team on a gentle walk through the centre grounds.
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 […]
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: […]
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 available on www.afri.ie Booking is essential: admin@afri.ie or phone 01 8384204 Full details of the Conference available on www.afri.ie
Venue: St. Brigid’s Well Time: 10:30a.m. Car parking facilities are available at Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
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 […]
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 […]
Walk and Explore the secrets of the Curragh
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: […]
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: […]
“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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
Conference: Brigid: Woman of Mystery, Woman of Inspiration Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 10:30am – 4:00pm. Cost: €25.00 (inclusive of light lunch) Venue: Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Road Kildare Town R51 Y281 'Boss Brigid: the lasting legacy of the founder of Kildare' In this talk Dr Wycherley will discuss the early history of Brigid and […]
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 […]
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, […]
Without the sun (at its precise distance from us) there would be no life on earth. Without the tilt of our axis, there would be no seasons. These are the cosmic truths within which we have our life, our breath, our being. All that occurs within the course of a year is but an outworking of this relationship with […]
Drawing wisdom from ancestral wellsprings. On this pilgrim journey we invite you to spend time in reflection, to visit sites associated with St. Brigid with a long spiritual heritage, to slow the pace and feed the spirit. Date: Saturday, July 1st Time: 10.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Assemble at Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Road Cost: […]
From ancient mythology and folklore, we know that our Celtic ancestors worshipped trees long before science discovered the benefits they provide for the environment.
Thursday, September 14th Season of Creation Meditation Series “Let justice and peace flow…” “We need to move from a spirituality of alienation from the natural world to a spirituality of intimacy with the natural world.” Thomas Berry Suggested donation: €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre) In person and online event.. We invite you […]
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 for an enriching experience of circle dance. They will lead you in simple dance steps to beautiful music. It is a type of dance where […]
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 hear the divine. Thomas Berry Suggested donation: €5.00 (to support the work of the Centre) In person and online event.. We invite you to join […]
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.” – Stanley Horowitz Admission free: The Autumn Equinox heralds a season filled with change, celebrates the harvest and ushers in the brilliant beauty of letting […]
