Events

The Moat Theatre, Abbey Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare

Starring: Imelda May, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Una Healy, Lemoncello, Rachael Lavelle with special guest Sabina Higgins, who will present a spoken word reading.

MC: Laura Whitmore

A night of extraordinary, genre-spanning music by Irish women, will celebrate the boundless range and talent of Ireland’s contemporary female artists – as singers, songwriters, musicians and spoken word performers – par excellence.

A fun, sport-filled day at The Curragh for all the family! This free public event will feature leading Irish sportswomen and sports organisations, in a series of sporting activities, demonstrations, training sessions, meet and greets, and public interviews – with fun for all ages!

Starring: Sharon Shannon, Lyra, Irish Women In Harmony, and more!

This free public concert will take place on Brigid’s Day itself and will be the ultimate celebration of the Spirit of Brigid, in the company of some of the most vital Irish female artists of all time – and music laced with a special sense of the courageous Irish female spirit in glorious action.

Spirit of Play - Sustainability Day in Clane Abbey Community Centre. A day packed with hilarious performances, hands-on activities, and games all about sustainability. Experience Animal Yoga for kids to move and play and join the Green Grannies Bingo for a heart warming variety show. Free events, booking essential.

The Allen Heritage and History Brigid day walk will begin with assembly in Allen Hall please register in the hall where volunteers will be on hand. 

The walk sets off in small groups heading to Crosspatrick hill and back through St. Brigid's path and return to Allen Hall for light refreshments and some chat.

St. Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare

Starring: Cathy Jordan, Róisín O, Eimear Quinn and Muireann Bradley.

A Celebration of Irish Women Artists St. Brigid’s Cathedral in Kildare will be a marvellous setting for a musical event. In keeping with the spirit of Brigid, and the dignified aura of the Cathedral, this specially curated, ticketed event will draw from the well of spiritual music, choral music, soul music and the Irish tradition to deliver an event that stirs the soul and the spirit alike.

Monasterevin Parish have organised a Camino Walk to commemorate Brigid. Starting at St. Brigid's Shine at Mountrice W34X529 on the Monasterevin - Rathangan Road (R414) at 11am on Monday 3rd February (walk is approx 6km). Car parking provided at Mountrice Cross. The walk will be led by the Bishop and will journey via Umeras then along Canal Blueway, finishing in St. Peter & Paul Church W34KD61 Monasterevin with a Service of Light at 12.30pm.

Celebrating Sallins Biodiversity, Brigid, & Bikes 
Meet at Canal Stores at 11.00 to dress your bike
11.30 Parade 
12.00 Picnic
Cycle, scoot or walk. 
All Welcome

Kildare Town Tidy Towns, The Square, Kildare Town

Celebrate Spring and the ancient feast of Imbolc by making your own St. Brigid's cross!

A traditional 4 arm or ancient 3 arm cross.

Spirit of Play - Innovation Day in Kilcock Community Centre. This action-packed day is designed to spark creativity, ignite fun, and bring out the playful side of science, circus, and dance for all ages. No booking required.

In honour of Brigid, Kildare Town Heritage Centre are hosting the first Brigid's Busking Festival in Kildare Town. It promises to be a fun filled family day with entertainment and plenty of the Spirit of Brigid.

Join us on Monday, February 3rd at The Acre Project, Celbridge, Co. Kildare for a day of renewal, celebration, and community as part of the Spirit of Brigid festival 2025!

Celebrate spring with Brigid’s Cross Making, Outdoor Fire, Song Circle, Dance, Poetry, Art Displays, Tea & Treats, and more!  FREE (No booking required)