Upcoming events.
Global Pause for Peace – St Brigid’s Day
🌍 Global Pause for Peace – St Brigid’s Day
📍 Solas Bhríde Centre & online
📅 1st February | 12:00 noon
Join people around the world for the Global Pause for Peace, inspired by St Brigid’s enduring message of compassion and reconciliation. At noon on St Brigid’s Day, participants are invited to pause for one minute of reflection, prayer or quiet intention for peace.
An inclusive and powerful moment of connection from Kildare to the world.
🔗 More info: solasbhride.ie
Pilgrimage on St Brigid's Eve
🕯️ 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
Candlelit Tales – Brigid Storytelling Events
🎭 Candlelit Tales – Brigid Storytelling Events
📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge
📅 Late January / Early February (festival dates)
Experience the magic of storytelling as Candlelit Tales bring the story of Brigid to life through myth, music and spoken word. These engaging performances and workshops explore Brigid’s place in Irish folklore and tradition in a warm, intimate setting.
Afternoon session ‘ Storytelling Skills ‘ is now sold out, but you can still book in to the Candlelit Tales Awakening Brigid event for a small booking fee. This is a magical experience not to be missed, this duo are outstanding storytellers and have a passion for what they do.
Suitable for adults and families depending on the event.
St Brigid’s Eve – Cross Weaving & Reflection
🕯️ St Brigid’s Eve – Cross Weaving & Reflection
📍 Solas Bhríde Centre, Kildare Town
📅 31st January - 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Mark St Brigid’s Eve by taking part in one of Ireland’s most cherished traditions — weaving a St Brigid’s Cross. This gentle, reflective gathering invites participants to slow down, connect with tradition and prepare for the arrival of Imbolc and the beginning of spring.
A beautiful way to experience living heritage in Kildare Town.
🔗 More info: solasbhride.ie
Féile Bríde at Solas Bhríde
🌿 Féile Bríde at Solas Bhríde
📍 Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages, Kildare Town
📅 31st January – 2nd February
Celebrate St Brigid in the heart of her home place with Féile Bríde at Solas Bhríde. This annual festival honours Brigid’s legacy of hospitality, creativity, peace and care for the earth through music, reflection, ritual and community gatherings.
Events typically include St Brigid’s Cross weaving, reflective walks, music performances, talks and the much-loved Global Pause for Peace on St Brigid’s Day itself. A meaningful and welcoming celebration for all ages. Click the link below to view the full programme in PFD.
Brigid: Spirit of Kildare Festival
🎶 Brigid: Spirit of Kildare Festival
📍 Various locations across County Kildare
📅 Late January – Early February
The Brigid: Spirit of Kildare Festival is a county-wide celebration of St Brigid through music, art, performance, storytelling and community events. Taking place in venues across Kildare, the festival highlights Brigid as a figure of creativity, strength and inspiration.
Expect concerts, family events, talks, workshops and unique cultural experiences throughout the festival period.
🔗 Full programme: spiritofbrigid.ie
St Brigid’s Trail – Self-Guided Experience
🚶 St Brigid’s Trail – Self-Guided Experience
📍 Kildare Town
📅 Available year-round
Discover Kildare Town through the story of its most famous saint with the St Brigid’s Trail. This self-guided walk brings visitors to key sites associated with Brigid’s life, legacy and influence, offering a deeper understanding of why Kildare is known as her home place.
Start your walking tour with a visit to the Kildare Town Heritage Virtual Reality Experience. Perfect to combine with Féile Bríde events or a winter walk around town.
🔗 Trail details: Pop in to the Heritage Centre in Kildare Town from Monday to Friday 9:30 to 5:00pm to pick up a free trail map or download a copy from intokildare.ie
A Ramble on St. Brigid’s Pastures
A Ramble on St Brigid’s Pastures
📍 Venue: Assemble at Solas Bhríde Centre at 2:00 p.m.
⏰ Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: €10 (includes tea/coffee)
🚌 Transport: Bus to The Curragh provided
Join the Solas Bhríde Team for a special pilgrimage to the Curragh, a landscape rich in history and legend. This reflective journey invites you to connect with the land, the spirit of St. Brigid, and the timeless traditions of pilgrimage.
Important: Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for soft or wet ground. 🌿☔
The walk will include some ancient and recent historical sites on the Curragh Plains.
Make your own St Brigid's Cross
🌿 Make Your Own St. Brigid's Cross 🌿
📅 Date: Monday, 3 February 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
📍 Venue: Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square, Kildare Town
Celebrate the feast of Imbolc and the arrival of Spring by creating your own St. Brigid’s Cross! Learn to craft either the traditional 4-arm cross or the ancient 3-arm cross, and take home a piece of Irish heritage.
A hands-on, creative experience to honour St. Brigid. 🌿✨
St. Brigid’s Camino Walk
🚶♀️ Camino Walk to Commemorate St. Brigid 🚶♂️
📅 Date: Monday, 3 February 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Starting Point: St. Brigid's Shrine, Mountrice (W34X529), Monasterevin - Rathangan Road (R414)
📍 Finish: St. Peter & Paul Church, Monasterevin (W34KD61)
Join Monasterevin Parish for a Camino Walk in honour of St. Brigid, led by the Bishop. The 6km walk begins at St. Brigid’s Shrine in Mountrice, travelling through Umeras and along the Canal Blueway, ending with a Service of Light at St. Peter & Paul Church at 12:30 p.m.
🚗 Car parking available at Mountrice Cross.
A meaningful journey connecting faith, nature, and community. 🌿✨
The Stones of the Hollow Hill- Kerdiffstown Park
🪶 The Stones of the Hollow Hill – Kerdiffstown Park 🪶
📅 Date: Monday, 3 February 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Kerdiffstown Park, County Kildare
Join artist James Winnett for a fascinating presentation on The Stones of the Hollow Hill—a series of 18 carved stones inspired by Brigid’s Day solar alignment. James will share the inspiration behind the work and insights into the carving process.
The carvings, found at Kerdiffstown Park, intertwine Irish mythology, local folklore, and the recent history of Kerdiffstown landfill.
A thought-provoking event connecting art, history, and landscape. 🌿✨