Each season is reflected in the sacred space in our inner courtyard. Margaret and Brenda resting after creating our beautiful reflective Autumn space. They invite us to reflect on Autumn…
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Heritage Week Event at Solas Bhride The theme for Heritage Week 2019 was “Pastimes- Past Times. A number of events took place in Kildare from August 17th to 25th. Heritage…
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Solas Bhride Centre celebrates Earth Day by building first ARK in Kildare
Solas Bhride celebrated Earth Day on Saturday, April 27th with Emer Conway, Climate Ambassador, An Taisce as Facilitator. Emer began by presenting the theme for Earth Day 2019 which was…
Continue Reading27th Annual Feile Bride
There was a packed prgramme for the 27th Feile Bhride. The Celebrations began on January 31st, the Eve of St. Brigid’s Day. Snow was forecast so the Committee made the…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Each year, July 30 is set aside as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. We know that human trafficking and slavery occur in…
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Afri Conference at Féile Bríde 2018
Section of the large crowd at the Afri Conference “Light out of Darkness” held on February 3rd at Solas Bhride. Speakers at the Afri Conference: Peader Kirby, Hanny Van Geel,…
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Kildare Men’s Shed
Members of the Men’s Shed proudly display the new poly-tunnel they have constructed complete with several raised beds. They hope to begin planting variety of vegetables during the coming spring….
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Over 200 people crossed the threshold of Solas Bhride on St. Brigid’s Day
RTE presenter Brenda O’Donoghue making preparations with children from St. Brigid’s school who sang “We Sing a Song to Brigid” for the evening programme “Today with Maura and Daithi”. On…
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Men’s Shed: Promoting Wellbeing
Men’s Shed: Promoting Wellbeing at Cill Dara Housing, Campion Cresent, Kildare town from 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Be There!
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Traditions and Customs on St. Brigid’s Day
Margaret Walsh from the Solas Bhride team speaking to Dublin Walking Group on the customs around the St. Brigid’s Cross
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