Welcome to Feile Bride 2022

St Brigid's Cross

Féile Bríde is a week-long festival dedicated to St Brigid of Kildare, running 31 January - 6 February at Kildare Town in Ireland's County Kildare. This year it is being celebrated in person and online, which organisers hope will help create a sense of belonging and reconnection. All are welcome to join the festival on the theme: 'Brigid - Flame of Justice and Peace.' Organisers include the Brigidine Sisters.

The programme of events includes Pilgrimages, Meditations, Customs and Traditions associated with St Brigid, a Sacred Dance and 'The Hidden Secrets of The Curragh'. On 4 February the annual Celtic lecture 'Brigid Woman of Wisdom - Woman of Peace' will be given by Deirdre Ní Chinnéide. A Justice and Peace Conference will feature on Saturday 5 February, with Mass from St Brigid's Garden Well the following day to round off the Festival.

St Brigid is a fifth century saint and one of the Patron Saints of Ireland. She is celebrated for her love of and service to the poor, the sick, the elderly, the environment and animals of all kinds.

Full details on the website:

https://solasbhride.ie/

Virtual pilgrimage to St Brigid's Well 2021:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hYChdIOTo

Details of the London Irish Centre's St Brigid's concert, celebrating the creativity and resilience of Irish women:

www.londonirishcentre.org