Below is a brief outline of the programme for the day.
10.00a.m. | Arrival |
10.30a.m. | Setting the scene for the pilgrimage |
11.15a.m. | A short walk on The Curragh Plain (St. Brigid’s Pastures) - Bus will transport pilgrims to and from The Curragh Plain
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12.15p.m. | Visit to St. Brigid’s Cathedral - site of St. Brigid’s double monastery Visit to St. Brigid’s Parish Church – relic and icon.
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1.30p.m. | Return to Solas Bhríde for light lunch. |
2.15p.m. | Walk to St. Brigid’s wells. |
3.15p.m. | Return to Solas Bhríde for closing ritual. |
The pilgrimage will conclude at 4.00 p.m. The total length of the pilgrim walk in the afternoon will be approximately 2km.
The day will be interspersed with reflection, prayers, storytelling, poetry and music.
Cost: €30.00 (incl. of light lunch)
Kildare is the homecoming for all who wish to walk in the footsteps of St. Brigid. Increasing numbers of visitors/pilgrims from all over the world are drawn to Kildare to walk the sites associated with her.
Come! Be part of the unfolding of the legacy of St. Brigid.
A warm welcome awaits you in Kildare on this special day of pilgrimage.