Free and ticketed events are taking place
Brigid 1500 is an initiative that celebrates the legacy of St Brigid and impactful events are set to continue to take place across Kildare over the coming weeks, with something happening to suit all ages.
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Events
Festivals, concerts, talks, art commissions, illuminations, pilgrimages and craft workshops will be happening in venues across Kildare with something for everyone.
There will be free and ticketed events covering culinary and visual arts along with vibrant musical performances.
On Saturday, January 27 at 8pm The Wonderful Barn Show: MOTHER EARTH will take place at The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip.
This star-studded show will feature songs around the theme of 'Mother Earth’ with performances from Denise Chaila, Gemma Hayes, Una Healy, Róisín O and Tolü Makay
On Thursday, February 1, 8pm at The Moat Theatre, Naas Nothing Compares – In Concert promises to be a night of extraordinary, genre-spanning music performed by Irish women including Imelda May, HamsandwicH, Camille O'Sullivan, Niamh Regan and Nell Mescal with Laura Whitmore as MC.
While on Sunday, February 4 at 8pm She Moves Through The Fair takes place at St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare. This special event will feature traditional and contemporary songs about Irish women, with Moya Brennan, Loah, Lisa Lambe and The Henry Girls, plus more to be announced all performing.
Events
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.
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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