Féile Bríde 2016: A Time of Opportunity

Féile Bríde 2016

A Time of Opportunity

Saturday 6th February in Solas Bhríde, Kildare Town

Organized by Afri in partnership with St. Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan and Cairde Bríde

The recent Climate Conference in Paris, while lacking binding commitments, marked a milestone in terms of governments of the world coming together and recognising the seriousness of the situation and the need to tackle climate change. Even more important, in advance of, and during, the conference an unprecedented demonstration of people power was witnessed. Post-Paris it is clear that this people power needs to continue and grow, that it is up to citizens of the world, we the people, to take responsibility and 'be the change we want to see in the world'. This is a time of opportunity and Féile Bríde will explore what can be done - and what is already being done - by ordinary people to save our planet.

Clár

10.30am Gathering at the Well (adjacent to Irish National Stud) for walk to Solas Bhríde

11.00am Registration

11.15am Fáilte

The arrival of the Flame & words of welcome

Music by Imogen Gunner and friends

11.30am Farming and forestry - Alan Matthews

12.15pm After Paris and the Climate Change Bill – What now? - Oisin Coghlan

1pm Sustaining a Climate of Peace – Young People’s Perspective

Ruairí Atack & Keziah Keenan-O’Shea, students from Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin

1.30pm Lunch and tree planting

2.30pm The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Gráinne’s corner

Gráinne O’Neill explores the exciting things that are already happening to tackle the urgent issue of climate change.

Music by RoJ Whelan and friends

Short inputs from Baltinglass Community Garden, Cloughjordan Eco-Village, Cabragh Wetlands, Dublin Cycling Campaign, Irish Seedsavers Association, and well as information about vegetarianism, solar panels and more…

3.30pm Tea break

3.45pm A Time of Opportunity – music and reflections

4.30pm Conclude

Feíle Bríde is part of a week-long series of events taking place in Kildare organized by the Brigidine Sisters and Cairde Bríde. Further information can be found here: http://solasbhride.ie/feile-bride-2015/