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.
Ticket price subsidised by Brigid Spirit of Kildare Festival. Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/jack-l-Celbridge Renowned for his extraordinary voice, theatrical flair, and charismatic stage presence, Jack will bring audiences on an unforgettable musical journey through his celebrated career, performing fan favourites from Wax, Metropolis Blue, The Story So Far, and […]
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Kildare County Council and the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 are delighted to announce that one of Ireland’s biggest bands, Picture This, will headline this year’s celebrations. The band will return to their home county of Kildare for an unmissable performance in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy (R14 EW20), on Friday, 30 January 2026.
The homecoming concert titled The Spirit of Kildare Sessions will see the chart-topping band perform an intimate set at this legendary venue in the heart of Kildare. Tickets for the event are priced at €25 (+ Booking fee) and will go on sale in person at Dreamland Ballroom, Athy on the 6th of November from 12pm to 8pm.
Eircode: W91 X77F Doors: 19:30pm Time: 20:00pm Over 16's accompanied. Tickets on sale at the below link: https://events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/gurriers-naas Hailing from various parts of Ireland, Gurriers—Dan Hoff on lead vocals, Ben O'Neill and Mark MacCormack on guitar, Pierce Callaghan on drums, and Charlie McCarthy on bass—take their name from an antiquated Irish term for lout or […]
Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/blindboy-podcast-live-naas Join Blindboy and other guests, for the Blindboy Podcast Live, in this ticketed event which will take place at “Cruinniú Chill Dara”, Devoy Park, Naas as part of the Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026. Blindboy is a best selling Irish writer and […]
Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/celine-byrne-kildare An unforgettable evening with Kildare native and internationally acclaimed soprano, Celine Byrne. Celebrated as one of opera's brightest stars, Celine's powerful and emotive voice has captivated audiences on the world's most prestigious stages. Now, she performs in the stunning and historic setting of St. Brigid’s […]
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Time: Morning Kildare’s own Green Grannies will bring a specially commissioned show to Naas Crinniú Chill Dara—an energetic, magical celebration of St Bríd, busy bees and the stories of her enchanted pastures. Bursting with songs, stories, a cúpla focal and plenty […]
Show Times: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm Free Outdoor Event Volkidana brings a breathtaking fireside storytelling spectacle to Maynooth—where myth blazes to life through puppetry, aerial artistry and elemental performance in the tale of the Raiders of Cooley. Expect a legendary tale reborn in sparks, shadow and soaring imagination, inviting audiences of all ages into a […]
An energetic, interactive workshop, using game-based learning to highlight the skills needed for storytelling. Led by Sorcha Fumbally of Candlelit Tales. Link to book tickets and further information can be found below: https://www.riverbank.ie/event/candlelit-tales-storytelling-skills/
Candlelit Tales bring their unique style of musical Storytelling to tell the tale of Brigid as part of Kildare County Council’s Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival, 2026. Featuring live musical accompaniment, just as Brigid would have wanted, be she a Saint, a Goddess, or perhaps a bit of both. Further information and link to book […]