EVENTS

In Praise of Brigit 524-2024

The year 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of Brigit of Kildare, a figure who fascinates and inspires countless people to the present day. 

A one-day conference on Saturday 26th October from 9.45am-5pm at Glenstal Abbey will explore her legacy and that of other Women of God through archaeology, history and folklore. It also celebrates the memory of the great Glenstal Brigit scholar and Celticist, An tAthair Seán Ó Duinn OSB.

Talks include:

  • The Holy Helpers and the Handmaid: Aspects of Devotion to Female Saints in Late Medieval Ireland with Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB
  • Brigit in Irish Popular Tradition: devotion, narrative, performance and belief with Professor Bairbre Ní Fhloinn
  • Sean Ó Duinn OSB – In Retrospect with Luke Macnamara OSB
  • The Archaeology of Brigit with Dr Tracy Collins
  • St Brigit: forging a patron saint in medieval Ireland with Dr Liz Dawson

For more information and for bookings please telephone 061 621005 or email events@glenstal.com

Save the Date

 
  • The Irish High Crosses – Beacons of Our Land. An exploration of the Crosses through the lenses of archaeology, history, art, liturgy, and theology on Saturday 15th February 2025. Speakers include Dr Rachel Moss, Dr Megan Henvey and Br Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB.
  • The Glenstal Easter Retreat. Celebrate the great days from Holy Thursday through to Easter Sunday (Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th April 2025) at Glenstal with the ceremonies and common prayer, accompanied by talks. In addition to contributions from members of the monastic community, the guest speaker will be Dr Anne Francis.

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