Imbolc Fair - Celebrating Brigit

Welcome Spring with a celebration of Brigit and the traditional festival of Imbolc. This year, Brigit takes over Meeting House Square for an afternoon of activity embodying the spirit and traditions of Brigit. Drop in for a demonstration in blacksmithing, join a wise women weaving circle, unlock your inner goddess with a tarot reading, and so much more.

- Join critically acclaimed author and tarot reader Moïra Fowley for a mini tarot session. Using the Imbolc tarot spread, connect with the goddess Brigit and your own inner goddess as we leave behind the darkness of winter and step into the light of spring. Tickets are €5 and can be booked here.

- Drop in and learn how to paint on a very unique canvas! Artists big and small can visit the experts at Dublin Body Paint as they show you how to create stunning wearable artwork on your own skin.

- Come together with ReCreate, the creative reuse company, in a creative space to make a large collaborative textile piece, using reused materials. During this drop-in workshop, we will encourage and support you to stitch and share your stories. Everybody and all sewing abilities welcome.

- Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at screenprinting! Choose from one of two designs and let the experts from Damn Fine Print studio will show you how to create your very own vibrant piece of art you can take home and hang on the wall.

- Stop by the 9 Irons mobile forge for a demonstration in blacksmithing, one of the traditional crafts associated with the goddess Brigit. Learn about the tradition of the 9 irons and meet Ireland's first female graduate in blacksmithing, Mary Hallinan.

- Join qualified ecologist, environmental scientist and accomplished craft worker Steffi Otto for some special drop in workshops in celebration of Brigit. Learn how to use rushes and straw to make crosses, biddy dolls, wands, butterfly cages, and more.

- In honour of Brigit as patroness of poetry and wisdom, call into our Oracle tent for a one-on-one with resident poet Osaro who will craft a one-of-a-kind poetic masterpiece just for you! Tickets are €5 and can be booked here.

- As part of their Share the Warmth, Share the Blessing clothing drive, members of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic will have a pop up donation point in Meeting House Square where you can donate your gently used clothing in honour of the tradition of Brat Bhríde.

Presented to you by Brigit 2023: Dublin City Celebrating Women, a Dublin City Council initiative.