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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SUPPORT ACT, PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. 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 […]
Opening the annual art exhibition with a drinks reception. The guest performers this year are: Harp Ensemble The art exhibition will be open all weekend whilst other activities are taking place in the hall.
Informal gathering of local singers and musicians in the lounge until late. Everybody welcome.
Led by: Maura Hennessy 3 hours approx. Meet outside Kilteel Inn to car pool to start of walk. 12.30 approx. To recover from the walk, have lunch in Kilteel Hall - soup, sandwich, cake, and tea or coffee €10.
It is said that, St Brigid wove a cross from the rushes of a floor mat, as she taught a dying man about Christianity. This cross appears with a woven diamond in the centre, with 3 or 4 arms. Hanging a Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house on February 1st was believed to […]
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 10 a.m. Door 9:30 a.m Arrive early for crafting & Brigid's Cross Making at 9:30 a.m. Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below: Book Tickets Kildare’s own Green Grannies will bring a specially […]
Time: 10.00-11.30 a.m. Cost: €12 (materials provided) Age: 8-15 year old Max #: 15 participants Led by: Aoife Munn Learn to make your own soaps with natural ingredients in this hands-on, eco friendly workshop. Workshops should be booked in advance to ensure a place. We will hold a waiting […]
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)
Please Note: This is an Over 18s Event Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m. Door 13:30 p.m. Arrive early for crafting & Cross Making at 13:00. Join Blindboy and other guests, […]
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/ Venue: Riverbank Arts Centre Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m.