Local parish welcomes public to walk St Brigid's Day Camino
Monasterevin event takes place again this February to commemorate saint
With St Brigid's Day almost upon us, Monasterevin Parish has announced the holding of its very popular Camino Walk in her honour.
The Parish says St Brigid is reputed to have been born in the townland of Umeras, just outside the Kildare community that has close links with Laois.
The 2025 edition of the Camino will start at St Brigid’s Shrine at Mountrice (W34 X529) at 11am with parking provided at Mountrice Cross.
The walk, which is approximately 6km will be led by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty, and will journey via
Umeras, then along the Canal Blueway, finishing in SS Peter & Paul Church in Monasterevin with a Service of Light at 12.30 pm.
A bus will leave the Parish Church at 10.30 am to Mountrice and return at 2pm. St Brigid’s Crosses and refreshments will be
provided on the day. For more information, contact Monasterevin Parish Office – 045 525346.
In Ireland, February 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde or St Brigid’s Day.
Some historians suggest that Brigid is a Christianisation of the Celtic goddess Brigid. The saint's feast day traditionally involves weaving Brigid's crosses and many other folk customs.
Since 2023, there has been a new annual public holiday in early February to mark St Brigid’s Day.