Sensory Garden Mural Unveiling February 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Date: Wednesday, 28th February 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Leixlip Youth and Community Centre, Leixlip, Co. Kildare Description: Join us for the unveiling of a vibrant mural in our new Sensory Garden. The mural, funded by the Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival, Community and Creative Grant, celebrates the […]
‘Beacon of Light’ marks the reopening of the Round Tower in Kildare Town after more than a year of meticulous renovation and cleaning. Presented within this unique and historic space, the exhibition celebrates Brigid — both saint and goddess — whose presence continues to inspire across generations. For this installation, original artworks have been reimagined […]
Venue: Riverbank Arts Centre Newbridge Griese Youth Theatre is joining with Glór an Churraigh to devise a script as Gaeilge with young members aged 11/12. An intergenerational, urban/rural project which has at it’s core an appreciation of culture, sense of place, and confidence in speaking Irish. Bígí Linn. Tickets available on the Riverbank website or […]
Location: Kildare Steiner Secondary School, Rathargid, Gormanstown, Co. Kildare, W91CR24 Facilitator: Grazyna Chyla-Kaczmarek Weekend Immersive Ceramic Workshop Immerse yourself in the malleable beauty of clay and unlock your creative potential. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop guides you in crafting meaningful pieces inspired by St. Brigid’s legends. ● Dates: Saturday and Sunday, May 17th […]
Brigid – Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 and Kildare County Council are delighted to announce the launch of the Spirit of Kildare Awards 2026, a new initiative honouring the individuals and groups who embody Brigid’s values through their contributions to community life across the county.
Make your own St Brigid's Day cross with Sheena. This is a rolling workshop which means that people can join in at any time. All ages are welcome. Drop in. No booking required.
Date: 25/01/26 Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Venue: Sallins Parish Hall Community Collaborative Art Piece Make Brigid’s Cloak together. Book costumes to borrow for Brigid’s Spring Parade
Students will learn how to make St Brigid’s crosses with artist Sheena Malone. This event is booked.
To celebrate Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026, we will be holding a Bricks & Scripts workshop introducing children to the concept of Universal Design through play. Participants will design, build or write a scene based on the festival theme. These workshops are a collaboration between Celbridge Library, Celbridge Disability Access Group and HP Enterprise. […]