Brigid's Way

Wishing our Brigid's Way Wells & Water pilgrims a beautiful last leg of their journey today as they head to Kildare, to Brigid's cathedral, site of the fire house, and her wells.

Here are some snaps from the past few days. The walk has offered much by way of contemplation and connection.

Check out our new Brigid's Way Hi-Vis too. Keeping pilgrims safe on route is important.

Please sign our pilgrim led petition. Walkers want signposts to enable them to make their way from Faughart to Kildare along the Brigid's Way route at all times of the year without one of the Brigid's Way volunteers as a guide. Let's make Brigid's Way accessible. Let's make Brigid's Way visible.

https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/we-have-brigid-s-day-let-s-sign-brigid-s-way

A one day pilgrimage in Kildare with Solas Bhride is available this month

Please sign and share, we'd love for as many to have access to this route as possible

We Have Brigid's Day, let's Sign Brigid's Way I just signed this petition calling for proper signage and maintenance of St Brigid's Way. Will you sign too?

Wishing Muireann, Bebhinn, Tracey, and all the pilgrims walking this year's 'Brigid's Way Wells & Waters' five day pilgrimage a good start as they set out this morning.

Here they are gathering in Dundalk yesterday beneath the stunning mural depicting Brigid.

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Elyn Aviva wrote a blog about her time in Ireland, a time when Brigid's Way revealed itself to be far more than a route between Faughart and Kildare.

Join Bebhinn, Tracey, and Muireann, Brigid's Way Firekeepers and Pilgrims, as they share traditional stories, rituals, and meditations on route.

Check out our website or use the direct link on our Linktree (in bio) for details and booking.

Josh Crosbie met different Brigid's Way Firekeepers along the route and interviewed them for Sarah McKenna's show on Newstalk for Brigid's Day. He met Karen at the Cathedral, Kildare (shown here); Dolores in Faughart; Padraig in Dundalk; and Bébhinn by the River Boyne at Slane.

Check out our Linktree in bio for the link. It starts just after thirty minutes in.

This Imbolc, we are delighted to launch a shorter guided pilgrimage this summer featuring the 'Wells & Waters' along Brigid's Way. We begin in Faughart and end in Kildare just like the nine day walk.

Join Bebhinn, Tracey, and Muireann, Brigid's Way Firekeepers and Pilgrims, as they share traditional stories, rituals, and meditations on route.

Check out our website or use the direct link on our Linktree (in bio) for details and booking.

RTÉ's 'Imbolc - The Fire Within' features Brigid's Way Firekeepers Karen and Sarah. Why not grab a cuppa and enjoy this ten-minute video

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RTÉ recently created a mini program called 'Imbolg - The Fire Within' to celebrate St Brigid's Day. Why not take a little time out to find out what this time of year means for many folk, including two of our Brigid's Way Firekeepers, Karen and Sarah.

Some Imbolg shots from some of Brigid's Way Firekeepers: Karen with her Brat Bhríde and Bridie Doll; Heidi's snowdrops; and Siobhan gathering reeds and her Brigid's Cross

There is an opportunity to walk with others today

Celebrating Brigid in Dundalk

Lá Fhéile Bríde! St. Brigid, born in Faughart in County Louth, on this the 1500th anniversary of your passing - we salute you, commemorate your life, and celebrate your everlasting legacy with The Northern Lights - ✨🕯️💫

📷 Philip Brodigan

Louth women weaving crosses for charity just a stone’s throw from St Brigid’s birthplace in Faughart A group of women have gathered in Patricia Cronin’s home to make St Brigid’s crosses, not far from the birthplace of Ireland’s most famous female saint in Faughart, Co Louth.

Come say hello to us at Kildare Town Heritage Centre on Monday for the Medieval Fair.
Our members will be there for a meet and greet and we will have a raffle on the day!!
All proceeds goes to Community Garden.
We look forward to meeting you.
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Look out for us at the stall serving delicious herbal tea!!


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This Sunday, 4th February, the Faughart Community Group will host a candlelit medieval style procession leaving from St. Brigid's Shrine, Faughart, going to Faughart Graveyard at 6:30pm.

This procession is for all religions and none in celebration of Brigid as a local woman, who achieved extraordinary things in her lifetime!

Find out more at https://www.visitlouth.ie/whats-on/events/faughart-candlelit-procession.html

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Beautiful shot of St Brigid's Garden, Kildare

Brigid in Naas

What a beautiful display on the facade of the new Naas Library & Cultural Centre to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day 2024.
Keep an eye our our FB feed for more photos from this wonderful light show.
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Tonight in Kildare - 4th February

For a fun filled Sunday evening, join us at Carrying her Flame spectacular light show where Luxe Landscape Theatre will lead a grand fiery processional event!

🔥 Sunday 4th of February at 6:00pm
🔥 Market Square, Kildare Town

No tickets are required for this event.

Various types of Brigid's Crosses made last summer by pilgrims of Brigid's Way. There is a huge variety created across Ireland each Imbolg, with varying traditions in different regions.

Brigid, as both a saint and a goddess, is the force behind many timely and good projects in the world. How will you be inspired this year?

LUXE Landscape Theatre are back in Kildare Town again this year with a light filled extravaganza and celebration of Brigid. Some of our Brigid's Way Firekeepers will be part of the main procession. Come and join the fun on Sunday evening.

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Do you have a favourite Brigid song?