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Brigit 26 Parade: Dublin’s Streets Awaken with Art, Myth and Women’s Power 🔥🛼🎭 Beginning at the top of Capel Street on Sunday 1 February, the procession brings together large-scale puppetry, stiltwalkers, dancers, musicians, ritual performers, cyclists, roller skaters and community groups. Rooted in themes of renewal, care, creativity and connection, Brigit 2026 honours women past, present and future while inviting the city to move forward together. Parade Highlights: Brigit Rising – Stiltwalker and Dance Procession ✨ Stiltwalker and dancers embody Brigid, bringing her presence to the streets. Luna 🌙 A 4.5m-tall puppet inspired by female divinities with a ceremonial soundscape. 50 First Skates 🛼 Roller skaters deliver playful, synchronised movement and vibrant energy. Na Bandéithe / The Goddesses 🥁 Drumming ensemble animating ancient female archetypes in the city. A Cloak of Community – St Brigid’s, the Coombe 🧵 Students’ textile panels form a large communal cloak celebrating Brigid. Polaris Fusion Dance Company 💃 Inclusive dance troupe blending Irish, Middle Eastern, and global styles. Sliabh na mban Brigid’s Cloak 🔥 Community-created cloak carried by women, accompanied by drummers and song. Bringing Brigit To Life 🎪 Circus artist performs expressive hula hoop and ribbon interpretations of Brigid. Brigit By Bike 🚲 Cyclists in golden cloaks ride together with live music and cargo sound systems. The High Kicks Irish Dancers 👞 Soft-shoe steps, spins, and hops celebrate Ireland’s dance heritage on the move. iníonacha na glas 🌿 Ritual performance using bells and accordion to explore fertility and renewal. Brigid’s Story 📜 Fire dance, music, and storytelling retell Brigid’s myth for the modern day. Lady Frost ❄️ Stiltwalker in sparkling costume spreads winter magic and joy through the streets.

Women’s Lives Hidden in Buildings: A Walking Tour 🏛️🚶‍♀️ Unearth the hidden stories of Dublin women whose lives shaped the city, often overlooked but always remarkable. Join this guided walking tour and discover the streets, buildings, and histories that tell their untold stories. 📅 Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 🕛 12.00pm 🎟️ €10 📍 Begins at The Kings Inn Library, Henrietta St, Dublin Booking link: dublin.ie/whats-on/listi… #BrigitDublin #Brigit26 #WalkingTour

📚 This week's #ReadwithAC is 'Shorelines', a novel in verse that reimagines the Little Mermaid for young adult readers. From #ArtsCouncilSupported author Ruth Ennis and publisher @LittleIslandBks Read more: littleisland.ie/products/shore…

Women’s History Rebels and Revolutionaries Tour 📜✨ Celebrate the rebels, radicals and rule-breakers who reshaped history. This special Women’s History Tour at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum shines a light on the Irish and international women who challenged the status quo and left a lasting mark on the world. Booking link: epicchq.com/event/rebels-a… 📅 Friday 30 January – Monday 2 February 🕐 1.00pm 🎟️ €14.50 (children) | €21 (adults) 📍 EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Workshop: Saints, Goddesses and Queens 👑🔥🌿 Explore Brigid and other remarkable women from the Chester Beatty collections, then create your own richly embellished portrait inspired by saints, goddesses, and queens. Limited to 15 participants. 📅 Saturday 31st January ⏰ 12.00pm 🎟️ Free, drop in 📍 Chester Beatty #BrigitDublin #Brigit26 @CBL_Dublin

Women & Empathy – An Exhibition Tour & Discussion 🖼️💬🌿 Photo Museum Ireland hosts a guided tour of Empathy Machine, followed by an informal discussion exploring questions around gender and empathy. Open to all, this relaxed session includes conversation, reflection, and light refreshments. 📅 Friday 30th January ⏰ 1.15pm 🎟️ Free, booking required 📍 Photo Museum Ireland, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar Find out more: dublin.ie/whats-on/listi… @DubCityCouncil @LabDCC @PhotoMuseumIRL

Her Streets, Her Stories – Exploring Dublin Through Walk & Sketch ✏️🌿✨ Celebrate the women who shaped Dublin with illustrator Eva Kelly on a creative walk. Observe, sketch, and reflect on streets and stories connected to women past and present, honouring the spirit of Brigit. 📅 Saturday 31st January ⏰ 11.00am 🎟️ €10 📍 Meeting point: Rosie Hackett Bridge, Dublin #BrigitDublin #Brigit26

Revolutionary Women: Exploring Women’s Roles in Conflict in Ireland Tour 🏛️📜✨ A guided tour examining the lives and actions of women central to Ireland’s revolutionary past. This session highlights their roles, experiences, and impact during periods of conflict. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 📅 Saturday 31st January – Sunday 1st February ⏰ 2.00pm 🎟️ Free, no booking required 📍 Collins Barracks Find out more: dublin.ie/whats-on/listi… @DubCityCouncil @LabDCC @NMIreland

Flame and Flow 🔥🕯️🌿 Join poet Siobhán Mac Mahon and yoga teacher Justine Carbery for an intimate ritual space combining poetry and gentle Yoga Nidra. Guided by the words of Message from Brigid, this evening centres on rest, reflection, and honouring the light carried within. Teas and treats will be served; please bring a yoga mat and a blanket. 📅 Friday 30th January ⏰ 7.00pm 🎟️ Tickets €35 📍 47 Frascati Park, Blackrock Find out more: dublin.ie/whats-on/listi… @DubCityCouncil @LabDCC

Taking Flight: Education & Performance Studios – IMBOLC Scratch Night ✨🔥 Celebrate the turning of the seasons and the first signs of spring with an evening of performance inspired by women, nature, and magic. Explore new ideas, fresh voices, and works-in-progress across circus, dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary art. 📅 Saturday 31st January ⏰ 6.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) 💶 €10 📍 Taking Flight: Education & Performance, Royal Canal Bank, Phibsborough Tickets: www-250h.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_takin…

Brigit x District continues the festival weekend with Muireann Bradley, one of the most distinctive young voices emerging from Ireland. ✨🎸 Opening the night is harpist and folk songwriter Molly Donnery, one of the most quietly powerful new voices in Irish music. Tickets: eventbrite.ie/e/brigit-x-dis… 📍 Abbey Presbyterian Church 🗓️ Saturday, Jan 31 ⏰ 7 pm – 10 pm Presented in partnership with District Magazine.

Gemma Dunleavy opens the festival weekend with a rare headline performance in collaboration with District Magazine 🎤✨ Since the release of UP DE FLATS in 2020, Dunleavy has largely stepped away from releasing music, choosing instead to refine her sound behind the scenes. Her return for Brigit feels timely. Rooted in stories of working-class Dublin and shaped by her upbringing in Sheriff Street, her club-pop songs balance emotional clarity with sharp, understated production. Opening on the night, is Essiray, one of the most exciting new voices of DIY drum and bass dream-pop. What a perfect combo. Tickets from €20 (excluding booking fee): eventbrite.ie/e/brigit-x-dis… Set in the historic Abbey Presbyterian Church, this show offers a focused live moment to mark Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women [30 Jan - 2 Feb 2026] — a programme that celebrates renewal, creativity and women’s voices at the start of spring. Presented in partnership with District Magazine. Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women is brought to you by Dublin City Council. Full programme details will be released in January. Visit Dublin.ie/brigit

Wonderful moments captured at yesterday's #Brigit2026 programme launch in Merrion Square Park! 🌟🌸 Featuring Muireann Bradley, @_franceswilde, Alannah Thornburgh, @LordMayorDublin, Ellie Cruz and Charlotte Bridget Collins. 💐 Stunning floral designs by Flowerpop 👕 Beautiful sweatshirts by Jill & Gill 📷 Photos by Andres Poveda Explore the #Brigit2026 programme now at dublin.ie/brigit ✨

NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS - DEADLINE FRI JAN 9TH @LabDCC @artscouncil_ie

The full Brigit 2026 programme is now live! 🌸🔥🪞 More than 120 events will take place across Dublin from Friday 30th January to Monday 2nd February 2026 as Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women marks its fifth year. See what’s happening, plan your weekend and book tickets at dublin.ie/brigit Brought to you by @DubCityCouncil with support from @Dublin_ie #BrigitDublin

📚 Writers! Kick-start your new year with The Irish Writers Handbook 2026. A practical guide on how the publishing industry works, along with insights on craft for writers at all stages of their careers. Published by #ArtsCouncilSupported @wordwellbooks wordwellbooks.com/index.php?rout…

Dublin City Council is conducting a comprehensive Needs Assessment to plan for the future of Clongriffin and Belmayne. To ensure that new social and community infrastructure keeps pace with this expansion, we are gathering insights! Take survey: engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projects…

Join the Brigit 2026 volunteer team! 🌸✨ Help deliver events across Dublin City, including the Brigit Parade and our flagship event in Meeting House Square. Meet great people and be part of something special. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…