1st February 2024

Brigid in Balbriggan

To celebrate Brigid's bank holiday, the wonderful community of Balbriggan gathered for a spectacular, illuminated procession through the streets of the town and onto the beach. Balbriggan is one of Europe’s most diverse towns and is expanding into a vibrant hub of creative expression and life.

On a beautiful, calm February evening, performers from Luxe Landscape Theatre Company were joined by community groups at the Lark Concert Hall.

Accompanied by an ethereal soundtrack, they carried light together from Church Street, gathered the community at George’s Square and in a powerful and emotive performance, spread Brigid’s light, before bringing everyone on a processional journey down Quay Street, under the viaduct and onto a celebration on the beach. All were welcome to join in this family-friendly event to celebrate the return of Spring with a celebration of light, hope, and the coming together of this wonderful and beautifully diverse community.  

This breathtaking procession was developed through a collaboration between Creative Fingal, Fingal County Council, Our Balbriggan, Community Wellness, Luxe Landscape Theatre, and the entire Balbriggan community. This demonstrates how the Creative Ireland Programme delivers through collaboration and partnership to promote understanding and appreciation of the value of creativity in all its forms. It was a wonderful and unique opportunity to celebrate community and creativity and to mark the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day.