🕯️ Pilgrimage on St Brigid’s Eve

📍 Assemble at the Japanese Gardens Car Park, Kildare Town
📅 31st January 2026 | 5:45pm

“To walk in silence, to enter into wonder, to meet the world with an open heart — this is the true pilgrimage.”
— John O’Donohue

Follow the gentle glow of candlelight and walk in the footsteps of St Brigid on this serene St Brigid’s Eve pilgrimage. Gathering at the Japanese Gardens car park, participants are invited to journey together in quiet reflection, welcoming the promise of spring as Imbolc approaches.

This contemplative evening is open to people of all traditions and honours Brigid’s enduring values of hope, peace and renewal. The pilgrimage will pass St Brigid’s wayside well and conclude at St Brigid’s Garden Well. Please bring a candle, dress warmly, and arrive with an openness to the stillness of the night.

🚗 Car parking available at the Japanese Gardens
🚗 Additional parking available at Solas Bhríde Centre, Tully Road
ℹ️ Please note: this is an earlier start time than previous years

🔗 More info: solasbhride.ie