Spirit of Brigid

Kilteel St. Brigid’s Art Weekend - Le Cheile—the gathering
2026-02-01 10:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Kilteel Community Hall, Kilteel, Co. Kildare
Tea, coffee and chat after Mass.

St Brigid’s Cross making. Home made cakes and spring planters for sale.

Taylor Swift Party
2026-02-01 11:00 | Cruinniú Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F, W91 X77F, Ireland
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
Date: 01/02/26
Time: 11 a.m.
Doors open 10:30 a.m.
Please arrive early for bracelet making, around 10:30, the event is planned to finish around 12:00.
Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below:
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Join Lisa Murray, Ireland’s biggest Swiftie, as she takes over for the ultimate Swiftie party packed with all the biggest Eras hits. Our dancers will be on hand to teach fresh Taylor-inspired routines, so you can belt out every lyric, move like you’re on tour and celebrate each era in true Swiftie fashion. One of the fandom’s most iconic traditions awaits too—friendship bracelet making. Craft, swap and collect your own glittering keepsakes, building your stack and your connections with fellow fans. Get ready for sparkle, rhythm and full-on Swiftie energy.

Kilteel St. Brigid’s Art Weekend - Stage Door and More
2026-02-01 11:30 | Kilteel Community Hall, Kilteel, Co. Kildare
The Children of Stage Door and More Drama School will perform to welcome the return of Celtic spring and brighter days.

Féile Bríde 2026 – Kildare calls for a Global Pause for Peace
2026-02-01 12:00 | Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
“The Pause for Peace Movement invites people from around the world to stop and pause for 1 minute’s silence/reflection with the aim of forming a spirit of solidarity and peace in societies all over the globe.” Michael D. Higgins

Féile Bríde 2026 – The Planting of a Peace Pole
2026-02-01 12:15 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
“May Peace Prevail on earth” – A Peace Pole is a symbol of hope, unity, and a monument to peace in our world.
Time: 12.15pm
Venue: Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre
Admission: Free

Kilteel St. Brigid’s Art Weekend - Céilí Dancing for all the family
2026-02-01 12:30 | Kilteel Community Hall, Kilteel, Co. Kildare
Céilí Dancing for all the family

Brigid Film Season 2026 - The Wild Robot
2026-02-01 14:00 | Kilcullen Bridge Cinema
Discover the heartwarming adventure of The Wild Robot, a perfect film for families to enjoy together.
Roz is a curious robot who becomes stranded in the wilderness and must learn to adapt, survive, and form unexpected friendships with the animals around her. The film adapted from Peter Brown’s beloved and award-winning book is a celebration of love, courage, and connection – an unforgettable journey for all ages.
Children will love the charming characters and thrilling moments, and adults will appreciate the emotional depth and life lessons.
Tickets €4 available in Woodbine Books or Eventbrite link on the Kilcullen Bridge Cinema Instagram page (@kilcullenbridgecinema).
Date: 01/02/26
Time: 2 p.m.

Kilteel St. Brigid’s Art Weekend - Writers Corner
2026-02-01 14:00 | Kilteel Community Hall, Kilteel, Co. Kildare
Writers of all genres are invited to read from their work in an informal setting – poetry, short stories, extracts from published and unpublished works. All welcome to come and listen or read something you have written yourself.

Carrying Her Flame
2026-02-01 18:00 | Kildare Town, Ireland
Please note, tickets are not required for this event.
LUXE will lead a grand fiery processional event for the Spirit of Kildare Festival.
Mark the end of the darkness of Winter and the return of light that is Spring in an immersive illumination of the streets of Kildare Town.
This stunning, fiery display – offers a unique opportunity to experience the energy and magic of the Brigid Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026.
Gathering at 5:45pm | Procession starts at 6:00pm
Please sign up at the below link if you’d like to be a lantern carrier:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG7iJkKK7mt78d1Ej4-zAMwsXtJLuOl7N2-Ejzb7o7Bg6llA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101795828532364369988
Date: 01/02/26

Féile Bríde 2026 – Ceoilchoirm – Concert with Inni-K
2026-02-01 20:00 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter whose music draws from her extensive background in sean-nós and traditional Irish music.
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Solas Bhride Centre
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Lasair Bhríde/Brigid's Flame
2026-02-01 20:00 | The Dew Drop Inn, Kill, Co. Kildare
A night of Irish Traditional Music in Kill, Co. Kildare, on Sunday 1st February at 8 p.m. The line-up includes virtuoso uilleann piper, Mark Redmond, songs and tunes from sisters Sandie Purcell and Rossagh Cusack, some Irish and Breton magic from Aoife Kelly and Charlie Le Brun on concertina and flute, and a powerful duet of fiddle and accordion with Michael Harrison and Janine Redmond. The concert will also premiere a new composition, “Bandia”, for uilleann pipes and fiddle by Sandie Purcell.
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Brigid's Cross making with Willow Wonder
2026-02-02 09:30 - 14:00 | Cruinniú Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F, W91 X77F, Ireland
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 bring the blessing and protection of St Brigid for the remainder of the year, particularly from fire; a common issue for houses with thatched roofs!

Join Willow Wonder, Beth Murphy, for traditional St Brigids Cross making, using Willow and Rushes. Leave with your very own authentic St Brigids Cross, feeling closer to the spirit of Brigid and Kildare itself.

Beth has been growing and working with willow since 1997. She set up willow wonder in 2005 to promote the ancient craft of Basketmaking, Environment and Heritage. Beth’s current interest is in big sculptural pieces mixing steel and willow to play with form. website: https://willowwonder.net/

There is no booking necessary, these events will be run on a drop in basis.

Joe the Magician Beo
2026-02-02 10:00 | Cruinniú Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F, W91 X77F, Ireland
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
Date: 02/02/26
Time: 10 a.m.
Doors open 9:30 a.m.
Arrive early for Brigid’s Cross Making at 9:30 a.m.
Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below:
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Join Joe the Magician from RTÉjr favourites abraKIDabra and Dizzy Deliveries for a whirl of magic, mayhem and mighty fun as he brings his hugely popular children’s show to Crinniú Chill Dara! Famous for his playful chaos and quick-witted comedy, Joe delivers a lively performance bursting with laughter, surprises and plenty of playful participation. With a cúpla focal woven throughout and magic at every turn, this energetic show encourages young audiences to join the adventure and experience the joy of magic together.
Note: Suitable for over 4s

St. Brigid's Camino Walk
2026-02-02 10:30 | St. Brigid’s Shrine, Rathanghan Road (R414), Monasterevin, Ireland
St. Brigid is reputed to have been born in the Townland of Umeras, just outside Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.
To commemorate Brigid, Monasterevin Parish have organised a Camino Walk in her honour. Starting at St. Brigid’s Shrine at Monasterevin- Rathanghan Road (R414), Eircode W34 X529, @11am on Monday 2nd February ( walk is approx. 6km). Car parking provided at Mountrice Cross.
The walk will Journey via Umeras then along the New Canal Blue Way, finishing in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Drogheda Street, Monasterevin (W34KD61) with a service of Light at 12.30pm.
A bus will leave the Parish Church Monasterevin at 10.30am to Mountrice and return to Monasterevin at 2.00pm.
For those who wish to avail.

More information:
Parish Office 045 525346

Brigid's Spring Parade
2026-02-02 11:00 | Grand Canal Stores, Sallins, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Meet at 11am Grand Canal Stores
Date: 02/02/26
Time: 11 a.m.
The theme is Brigid, Bees & Butterflies
Come in Fancy Dress or borrow costumes and props from our costume station.
Cycle, scoot or walk together in our Biodiversity Parade . Post event cuppa in Sallins Parish Hall

Féile Bríde 2026 – Under Brigid's Mantle
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
A celebration of St. Brigid combining storytelling, poetry and music.
Presenters: Solas Bhride Team with Guest speaker Nancy Fitzgerald (Author of Brigid’s Mantle)
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Admission: €5.00
Booking details: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie
Ph: 045 522890

Make your own St. Brigid's Cross
2026-02-02 11:00 - 15:00 | The Square, Kildare Town, Ireland
Join Wild Kids Forest School for this family friendly event and learn about the local traditions and folklore associated with St. Brigid.
Date: 02/02/26
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue: The Square, Kildare Town

Cloak on the Moat 2026
2026-02-02 12:00 | The Moat of Ardscull, Athy
A community cultural celebration of St. Brigid and Kildare, fast becoming a much loved day out for the people of South Kildare.

Featuring:

Live Music
Ceili Dancing
Local history talk
Best dressed Brigid competition

The event takes place outdoors in the beloved heritage site of The Moat of Ardscull.

Brigid’s Busking Festival
2026-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Market Square & Surrounding Areas, Kildare Town
Looking for a great day out this Bank Holiday? Join us in Kildare Town for Brigid’s Busking Festival, a vibrant celebration of live music, street performance, and community spirit.

Building on the success of last year, the festival returns bigger and better, featuring a lively mix of talented buskers and performers bringing the streets to life. Stroll through the town, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment.

🎶 Live Music & Street Performances
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly – suitable for all ages
📍 Market Square & Surrounding Areas
🕛 12 noon – 5pm

Make a day of it — pop into Kildare, enjoy the performances, and experience the buzz of this unique Bank Holiday event.

Keep an eye out for more updates as the festival approaches.

How to Gael Live
2026-02-02 14:00 | Cruinniú Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F, W91 X77F, Ireland
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
Date: 02/02/26
Time: 14:00
Doors open 13:30
Arrive early for Brigid’s Cross Making at 13:00
Tickets available below:
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‘How To Gael is Ireland’s number one bilingual podcast and has quickly amassed a cult following at home and abroad since its 2023 launch. Mar thriúr ban navigating their 30s, they are living, working and socialising as Gaeilge in a way that is suimiúil, spraíúil agus just good craic. You may not learn the modh coinníollach, but from sharing their favourite lines in Irish literature to justifying the absolute necessity of weekly blow dries (a.k.a. ESSENTIAL), these mná embody a vibrant new generation of Gaels.
Join Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, Louise Cantillon and a special guest at St Brigid’s Festival for a bilingual celebration filled with wit, warmth and wide-open conversation. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or simply Gaeilge-curious, this uplifting live event invites everyone to lean in—brunch-chat energy, festival vibes and plenty of craic guaranteed.’

‘How to Gaels special guest Brìghde Chaimbeul is a trailblazing Scottish smallpipes virtuoso, blending ancient Gaelic roots with bold experimental sound, and winner of the BBC Young Folk and Horizon Awards. She embodies the festival spirit, redefining Celtic tradition for a new era.
Brìghde Chaimbeul (Breech-huh Campbell) is a leading purveyor of celtic experimentalism and a master of the Scottish smallpipes; a bellows-blown, mellower cousin to the famous Highland bagpipes. A native Gaelic speaker, Brìghde roots her music in her language and culture. She rose to prominence as a prodigy of traditional music, but has since begun a journey to take the smallpipes into unchartered territory. She has devised a unique way or arranging for pipe music that emphasises the rich textural drones of the instrument; the constancy of sound that creates a trance-like atmosphere, played with enticing virtuosic liquidity. She draws inspiration from the world of interconnected piping traditions, but her most recent album brings in influence from ambient, avant garde and electronic music.
Her mesmerising musicianship has won her many awards and media recognition, including BBC Young Folk Award, BBC Horizon Award, SAY Award nomination and a wide array of collaborators include Caroline Polachek, Colin Stetson, Gruff Rhys, Radie Peat.
Brìghde’s smallpipes are made by renowned makers Fin Moore and Hamish Moore.
See more on her website: https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1340&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brichaimbeul.com%2F&t=a7de1ad4dc9209c55f72d1f54e8b59c5a8b0fd4c
As a modern torchbearer of her namesake’s legacy, Brìghde perfectly embodies the spirit of the festival by fusing ancient Gaelic roots with a creative fire that redefines Celtic tradition for a new era.

Féile Bríde 2026 – Kildare through the Ages: A Journey across the Curragh
2026-02-02 14:00 | Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
Step back in time and explore Kildare’s history on the legendary Curragh.
Facilitators: Kevin O’Kelly, Mary Lenihan
Registration: 2.00 p.m. at Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre
2.15 p.m. Bus departing
Cost: €10.00 (incl. cost of bus & tea/coee)
Bus will bring participants to The Curragh
Booking details: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie
Ph: 045 522890
Please dress weather appropriate and wear suitable footwear for
soft/wet ground underfoot. Moderate level of difficulty.

Altan and Madra Salach
2026-02-02 20:00 | Cruinniú Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F, W91 X77F, Ireland
Tickets are now on sale below:
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Over 16’s accompanied.
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
Date: 02/02/26
Time: 8 p.m.
Doors open 7:30 p.m.
Madra Salach open the show at 8:00 p.m.
Altan stands firmly at the forefront of traditional Irish music—trailblazers who have brought the sound of Donegal to some of the world’s greatest stages, from Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House to Dublin’s National Concert Hall and even Glastonbury. The first traditional Irish band ever signed to a major label, they were hailed by The Boston Globe as “the hottest group in the Celtic realm,” a title earned through decades of vibrant musicianship and cultural pride.
Blending the wild pulse of Donegal fiddle with lyrical beauty and effortless musicality, Altan continue to dazzle global audiences with their Irish-language songs, shimmering twin fiddles and electrifying presence. At the centre of it all is Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh—widely regarded as one of the greatest fiddle players in the world—leading audiences into the heart of their heritage with strength, artistry and soul.
An evening of rare brilliance, deep tradition and unforgettable sound awaits.
Madra Salach Supporting Altan
Formed around 2023, Madra Salach is a 6-piece Irish experimental folk band from Dublin, blending traditional Irish music with modern experimentation and draws inspiration from acts like Lankum and The Pogues, emerging from sessions on Dublin’s Northside.

Féile Bríde 2026 – Stepping into Spring: Morning Meditation
2026-02-03 10:00 - 10:30 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Admission: Free – All welcome.
Booking details: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie
Ph: 045 522890

Féile Bríde 2026 – Sacred Circle Dance
2026-02-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Join hands and hearts in a shared circle dance honouring Brigid and the promise of Spring.
Presenters: Terry Hennessy, Betty White
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Venue: Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre
Admission: €15.00 (incl tea/coffee)
No previous experience needed.
Booking details: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie
Ph: 045 522890

Brigid Film Season 2026 - Four Mothers
2026-02-03 19:30 | Kilcullen Bridge Cinema
Darren Thornton’s remake of the Italian film Mid-August Lunch is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. An impeccable cast skillfully capture the film’s emotional core while delivering knockout comedy performances.
Edward is an Irish novelist whose career has stalled due to the demands of caring for his ailing mother Alma. He’s kept sane by a group of friends in similar situations – until those friends spontaneously decide to escape to a Pride festival in the Canaries, leaving Edward alone to care for all their mothers at once.
The film explores themes of aging, caregiving, loneliness, and sexual identity with a heartwarming blend of humour and sensitivity.
Reception: 7.30pm
Film: 8pm
Date: 03/02/26
Tickets €7 available in Woodbine Books or Eventbrite link on the Kilcullen Bridge Cinema Instagram page (@kilcullenbridgecinema).

Féile Bríde 2026 – Open Heart: An Exploration of Hospitality
2026-02-03 19:30 - 20:15 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Join us as we reflect on the practice of hospitality, inspired by the generosity and compassion of St. Brigid.
Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team
Time: 7.30 p.m – 8.15 p.m.
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Admission: €5.00
In person and online event.
Link for online participants will be forwarded on the morning of the 3rd.
Booking details: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie
Ph: 045 522890

Féile Bríde 2026 – Emerging into Light: Morning Meditation
2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Venue: Solas Bhride Spirituality Centre
Admission: Free

Féile Bríde 2026 – Mindful Steps: A Meditative Walk
2026-02-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Go out into the natural world, look, listen and know your place within creation.
Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Admission: €10.00
Enquiries to: www.solasbhride.ie or info@solasbhride.ie

Féile Bríde 2026 – Annual Celtic Lecture
2026-02-04 19:30 | Kildare Education Support Centre, Friary Road, Kildare Town
Presenter: Dr. Bairbre Ní Fhloinn, Lecturer on Irish Folklore and Ethnology
Venue: Kildare Education Support Centre, Friary Road, Kildare Town
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Booking: Kildare Education Support Centre
Admission: Free – Sponsored by Kildare Education
Support Centre
Enquiries to Kildare Education Support Centre: Phone 045-530200
email: office@ekildare.ie

Féile Bríde 2026 - Springtime Stillness: Morning Meditation
2026-02-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre, Tully Rd, Tully East, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre
Time: 10.00 a.m.-10.30 a.m.
Admission: Free
