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A New Dress For Brigid

St Brigid's Cathedral

  Community Arts Facilitator Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder has been facilitating this community arts workshop since February 1st, with our Brideog and St Brigid crosses workshop. This intergenerational group has been exploring the traditions, arts and crafts practices, sharing knowledge and skills passed down through generations in our communities now coming together in the […]

Tile Making Workshop for children

St Brigid's Cathedral

Have you ever wondered how tiles were made when St Brigid's Cathedral was built 800 years ago? Come and see some of the 12th century tiles, learn a little about how they would have been made all that time ago, and then explore the various symbols in the Cathedral today We will then get started […]

Medieval Day - Kildare Town

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

  Date :  17 August                               Time : 11am to 4pm Location: Market House                      R51 T189                     Co. Kildare Transport yourself back in time […]

A guided walk to discover the ancient folklore and mythology of trees

Solas Bhríde Tully Road, Kildare Town, Ireland

Guided Walk at Solas Bhríde Date and Time: 17 August, 7pm - 9pm Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitage CLG Tully Rd., Kildare Town Eircode R51Y281 Solas Bhride Centre R51 Y281 Co. Kildare Details : From ancient mythology and folklore, we know that our Celtic ancestors worshipped trees long before science discovered the benefits they provide […]

FREE Walking Tours

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

FREE Walking Tours   Make sure you don't miss this wonderful opportunity book yourself in to do a FREE walking Tour of one of Ireland's Oldest Towns Kildare and immerse yourself in the stories of Brigid. Norman Knights etc. Walking Tours commence at 12 Noon on the following Saturdays 9th Sept, Sept 16th Sept 23rd […]

Culture Night - Family Storytime

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

Join Us for a night of Family Storytime   Join us in Kildare Town Heritage Centre form 7pm until 9pm where we will read stories of St Brigid in English, Irish and Italian.   All welcome , this is a family friendly event , feel free to bring along your favourite story of Brigid to […]

Cill Dara Historical Society Monthly Talk

The Education Centre The Education Centre Old Parochial House, Friary Road, Kildare, County Kildare,

The Bittersweet Story of Brigid Cleary WHEN 4 October 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Add To Calendar Download ICS Google Calendar iCalendar Office 365 Outlook Live WHERE The Education Centre Old Parochial House, Friary Road, Kildare, County Kildare, R51 KN66 EVENT DETAILS The Bittersweet Story of Brigid Cleary – The last woman to be burned in Ireland One […]

Halloween Happenings

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park Lullymore, Rathangan, Kildare, Ireland

  Be prepared for the return of the Terror Train and nasty zombie attacks, watch out for the Witches who are ready to cast a spell on anyone who crosses them. REMEMBER this is a ticket only event and online booking is essential. The event runs from; 21st and 22nd October and every day from […]

Halloween Spooktacular

Irish National Stud & Gardens Tully, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Tickets are now on sale for the Halloween Spooktacular! From Saturday the 28th - Tuesday the 31st October from 11-3 each day join us for creepy arts & crafts, magic shows, spooky storytelling and much more! Pre-booking is essential. Activities included in admission price.

Samhain: The End of the Old and the Beginning of the New

Solas Bhríde Tully Road, Kildare Town, Ireland

Samhain: The End of the Old and the Beginning of the New Details are as follow: Date : October 31st Time : 7:30pm-8:30pm GMT Admission Fee : €15 (incl. tea/coffee) Venue : Solas Bhríde Centre At our Samhain celebration we will revere the memory of all those who have walked the journey of life before […]

Upcoming Events

Contact Info

Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Tel: +353 45 530 672
Mobile: +353 871900945
Email: info@kildareheritage.com

Opening Hours

(Lunch 01:00-02:00pm Daily)

Monday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Tuesday 09:30am - 05:00pm 

Wednesday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Thursday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Friday 09:30am - 05:00pm 

Saturday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Sunday Closed