St. Brigid of Kildare

Féile Bríde 2023 is sponsored by the Brigidine Sisters, Kildare County Council & Into Kildare

Upcoming Féile Bríde Events

Listing of Events to follow

Jan 2023
31 January 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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 […]

Japanese Garden’s Carpark, Japanese Gardens
Kildare,
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31 January 2023 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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 […]

Hill of Allen, Hill Of Allen
Allen, Co. Kildare Ireland
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Feb 2023
01 February 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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 – […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
01 February 2023 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm

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 […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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01 February 2023 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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 […]

Solas Bhride Website,
€15.00
01 February 2023 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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 […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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02 February 2023 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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 […]

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

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 […]

Kildare Education Centre, Friary Rd
Kildare town, Co. Kildare Ireland
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03 February 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Walking Nature Meditation

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

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€5.00
03 February 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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 […]

Kildare Town Library, Claregate St
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare Ireland
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04 February 2023 10:30 am – 11:00 am

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 […]

Market Square, Kildare Town
Kildare, Co. Kildare Ireland
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04 February 2023 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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 […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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05 February 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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

St. Brigid’s Well, Brallistown Little,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare Ireland
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05 February 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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, […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
06 February 2023 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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, […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free
06 February 2023 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

A Ramble on St. Brigid’s Pastures

Walk and Explore the secrets of the Curragh

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€10.00
06 February 2023 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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 […]

Online,
€15.00
07 February 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Highlighting the European Brigid

Exploring the story of Brigid in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Presenters:                  Catharina Eljs, Barbara Brosch Time:            […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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€10.00
07 February 2023 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

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 […]

Solas Bhride Centre, Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitages, Tully Road,
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare R51 Y281 Ireland
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Free