To celebrate Brigid, Spirit of Kildare 2026, local lacemaker, Christina Kearney, is doing a Mountmellick embroidery workshop at Celbridge Library. Mountmellick work is a white embroidery done on a white background incorporating the flora and fauna of Mountmellick. During this workshop you will learn some of the common embroidery stitches used in this work. This […]
Come along and join the very talented Ann K from Athy Library to learn how to make a St Brigid’s Cross with rushes! To book your place, please contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie
Ticket price subsidised by Brigid Spirit of Kildare Festival. Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets 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 his most […]
Drop in to Clane Community Library and enjoy some wonderful colouring in celebration St Brigid’s day. No booking required, all welcome.
To celebrate Brigid, Spirit of Kildare 2026, The Swifters Writing Group are holding a writing workshop exploring the many myths and legends around St. Brigid. This workshop is for adults. Date: 30/01/26 Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Booking via Celbridge Library.
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 30/01/26 Time: Midday Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below: Book Tickets Join Céilí dancer, Louise O'Connor, for an afternoon inspired by St Brigids gentle spirit. A Céilí of traditional Irish music and simple Irish dancing steps for […]
Suitable for 8–11-year-olds Learn how to make a St Brigid’s Cross with pipe cleaners! And chat about your favourite books! Get ideas about what to read next! And make new friends! Suitable for 8-11years No need to book, just come along! New members welcome!
Hop and skip in the Spirit of Brigid. Spraoi agus Craic, Jigs and Reels. Fun for all young people aged 8+ (and parents). Date: Friday 30th of January Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: The Meeting House, Ballitore, R14 A212 €5 entry Sweet treats and refreshments on sale.
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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 Date: 30/01/26 Over 16's accompanied. Tickets on sale below: Buy Tickets 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 […]
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 10 a.m. Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below: Book Tickets 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 […]
Join a hands-on St. Brigid’s cross weaving workshop, celebrating tradition, creativity, community and Irish heritage . Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre Admission: Free Event (No booking – spaces available on a rotating basis)