Brigid 1500:
In February 2024, the life and legacy of St Brigid of Kildare are being celebrated with Ritual, Reflection, Song, Art, Dance – and Joy!
On St Brigid’s Day, February 1st, the Kildare churches celebrated Brigid 1500 together – including Pause for Peace – in the Cathedral.
Brigid 1500 Service Celebrated by Churches Together
The Event was live-streamed – and can be viewed (1 hour) here:
Ecumenical service in St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare
The Curragh
Also on St Brigid’s Day, 4,000 young people created St Brigid’s Cross on the Curragh: (1 min)
Students on the Curragh! (source: RTE News)
Image: Mark Maguire Photography
What is it about Brigid?
On St Brigid’s Day 2024, RTE (Ireland) aired a special Brigid 1500 Episode of the program ‘Nationwide‘.
The episode explores the Brigid ‘Story’, the Brigid Legacy, and why she is honoured and celebrated by many today. Watch the episode (24 minutes) here:
(Source RTE – available for limited time)
Celebrations across Ireland to mark St Brigid’s day: RTE News Feb 01
1st – 10th February 2024 : Feile Bride 2024 – Kildare Town, Co. Kildare PDF
Online Events – Register here:
TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY: Meditation – A Gift of quiet at the dawn of Springtime at 10.30am. Register here
WEDNESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY: Reflection on ‘St Brigid: Woman of boundless Heart, Faith, Courage & Love’ at 7.30pm Register here
THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY: Annual Celtic Lecture – ‘The Secrets of St Brigid 7.30pm. Register here