There are both free and ticketed events taking place
When you consider the themes of biodiversity and sustainability, arts and culture, social justice, peace, hospitality and education, it is incredible to think how one woman championed all of this and more over 1,500 years ago in Ireland.
Brigid 1500 has been celebrating the legacy of St Brigid for the past few weeks and the initiative will run until St Brigid’s day.
Impactful events are set to take place across Kildare over the coming weeks, with something happening to suit all ages.
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Events
Brigid 1500 activity will be ramping up over the next week with a series of events and initiatives taking place in Kildare including festivals, concerts, talks, art commissions, illuminations, pilgrimages and craft workshops.
The vast programme includes something for everyone with a fusion of culinary and visual arts and vibrant musical performances throughout the programme of free and ticketed events.
On Saturday, January 27 at 11am Mother Earth Food Symposium takes place at The Wonderful Barn, Leixlip. It promises to be a culinary delight with a host of talks and workshops and demonstrations featuring leading Irish women in food such as Dee Laffan, Holly Loftus, Darina Allen and many more.
On Tuesday, January 30 at 8pm We Shall Overcome takes place at Athy Library. Eleanor McEvoy, Mary Coughlan, Pauline Scanlon, Jess Kav and Toshín will perform a concert centred around songs of social justice and freedom.
On Thursday, February 1 at 8pm at The Moat Theatre, Naas Nothing Compares – In Concert will deliver a night of extraordinary, genre-spanning music by Irish women including Imelda May, HamsandwicH, Camille O'Sullivan, Niamh Regan, Nell Mescal and Laura Whitmore as MC.
Light Shows and Dance
HerStory light shows around the county at prominent locations in Clane, Newbridge, and Athy, including Naas Potato Market and the new Naas Library and Cultural Centre.
LUXE Landscape Theatre will lead two grand fiery processional events to celebrate St Brigid, which will take place in the towns of Maynooth and Kildare over the bank holiday weekend.
Riverdance is set to be a featured act at the family event at the scenic Curragh Racecourse on February 3rd. As part of the lineup, Riverdance will deliver a captivating performance alongside other acts that will be joining the festivities. The visual spectacle will combine dance and theatre while honouring the rich heritage of Ireland.
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How To Get Involved
The full festival programme of events can be found on www.brigid1500.ie and Brigid 1500 social media channels.
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