29/01/26
As winter turns toward spring, people across Ireland come together to honour St. Brigid, one of Ireland’s most beloved patron saints and a symbol of creativity, community and renewal. St. Brigid’s Day marks not just a feast day but an opportunity to celebrate imagination, heritage and the turning of the seasons.
If you’re looking for events this weekend celebrating women’s strength, creativity and resilience, Creative Ireland is proud to support a range of free and inspiring events for all ages that bring these traditions and contemporary creativity to life – from workshops and storytelling to festivals and community gatherings. Here’s what’s going on around the country this St. Brigid’s weekend.
30 January to 6 February 2026, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre and venues across Roscommon
From January 30 to February 6, The St. Brigid’s Day Festival in County Roscommon is one of the most extensive celebrations taking place this year. Hosted across multiple venues, including the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, this week long programme of events celebrates heritage, creativity and community participation.
Enjoy music, performance, storytelling and craft workshops, alongside creative activities that explore folk traditions and seasonal customs connected to St. Brigid. Events are designed to be accessible and inclusive, welcoming families, local communities and visitors alike.
By combining traditional practices with modern creative methods, the festival highlights the lasting relevance of St. Brigid’s values in contemporary Ireland, making it an event you won’t want to miss.
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31 January 2026, Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff
The celebration continues on the evening of 31 January with Weaving Words and Pictures, a creative event taking place at Cavan County Museum. Part of the Bringing St. Brigid’s Cloak to Life project, this event brings together poetry, textile art and visual storytelling in a collaborative and welcoming setting.
Participants are invited to a needle-felting workshop led by Morag Donald, creating Brigid-inspired symbols from wool and fibre. Poet Bee Smith will facilitate a poetry workshop where participants write and print their own poems inspired by St. Brigid, and the themes of renewal and creativity. The evening also marks the opening of the St. Brigid’s cloak exhibition, which will become part of the museum’s permanent collection.
This event offers a reflective and hands-on way to welcome St. Brigid’s Day through shared creative practice.
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29th-30th January 2026, Shannon and Kilrush Library, Co.Clare
Take part in this hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft a traditional Brideóg—a symbolic doll representing Brigid and a cherished part of Irish seasonal folklore. Celebrate heritage, creativity, and community in Shannon and Kilrush Library.
Alongside these St. Brigid’s Day events, Creative Ireland continues to support initiatives that reflect Brigid’s association with craft, land and sustainability. The Wise Wool Project is a Creative Ireland-funded initiative that celebrates Ireland’s wool heritage while addressing the issue of wool waste.
The Wise Wool Project will host a Brat Bríde workshop on 31 January, inviting participants to create their own Brat Bríde using a range of beautiful materials. Alongside the making process, the workshop will explore the folklore associated with St. Brigid and Imbolc, offering a shared moment to mark the turning of the season together as a community.
From St. Brigid’s Eve gatherings to week-long festivals and ongoing creative projects, this St. Brigid’s season offers many ways to take part in celebrations across Ireland. Whether through creating, storytelling, ritual or shared experience, these events invite people to engage with Ireland’s cultural heritage in ways that are vibrant, inclusive and forward-looking.
To discover more Creative Ireland-supported events taking place in your area this St. Brigid’s Day, visit your local Creative Communities page or check with your local county arts office.
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