Passionate Kildare Brigidine nuns ready for Féile Bhríde 25
23 years and still going strong
The hugely popular Féile Bhríde in Kildare is back again this year for its 32nd anniversary and runs from January 31 to February 8.
While 2024 was a special year as the organisers commemorated the 1500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid, Geraldine Moore of Solas Bhride said: “We are delighted to present a varied and interesting programme of events which continues to highlight the life and legacy of St. Brigid.
“Many national and international visitors are expected to visit Kildare Town during the Féile. A packed program will focus on the many attributes of St Brigid through dance, music, poetry, walks, talks, crafts, meditation, and discussion.
“There are also a number of online events for people who cannot attend in person. The full programme of events can be viewed on www.solasbhride.ie/feile-bride-2025/
At the launch of Féile Bhríde 2025 Rita Minehan spoke of the importance of the Pause for Peace initiative.
“At 12 noon on February 1, people will be invited to Pause for Peace for 1 minute. The global Pause for Peace Movement was launched in Kildare in 2023 to mark the new national holiday in honour of St. Brigid. The people of Kildare call on people worldwide to pause for 1 minutes silence for peace in the world at 12 noon local time on St. Brigid’s Day.
“The Pause for Peace is gaining widespread support both nationally and internationally. In 2024 the initiative to involve students as Peace Ambassadors was developed by Kildare Town Community School and we are pleased that students continue to be involved in 2025.”
Phil O’Shea said the exciting growth and success of the Féile has its source in the energy and efforts of the community from which it sprang.
“We are delighted once again to network with Afri, the Education Centre, the Heritage Centre and Kildare Town Library in presenting an exciting Féile Bríde Programme for 2025.”
She also thanked the Solas Bhríde team, Cairde BhrÍde and the Festival Committee . The progamme is made possible by the sponsorship of Kildare County Council through their festival grant Scheme and the Brigidine Sisters Mission and Ministry Fund.