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St. Brigid's Medieval Style Candlelit Procession, Faughart Graveyard
St. Brigid's Medieval Style Candlelit Procession
Dundalk, Co. Louth
31 January 2026
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Medieval style candlelit procession from St. Brigid's Shrine to Faughart Graveyard, featuring cloaked characters, bonfires, Gregorian chant, Uileann pipes & much more. See the historical graveyard lit by candlelight and absorb this unique experience.

This experiential event is an ideal opportunity for both young and old to immerse themselves in a unique experience. It is an ancient style candlelit procession from St. Brigid's Shrine to Faughart Graveyard which includes robed figures, bonfires, uileann pipes, Gregorian chants, candlit ruins and much more.

This is a celebration of Brigid the Saint, the Goddess, the Woman and the Local. It is for all religions and none.

An incredible atmosphere on the amazing ancient Faughart Hill. Not to be missed!

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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St Brigid's Oratory
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31 January 2026
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Start 18:30End 19:30
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St Brigid's Oratory, Monascreebe, Faughart Upper, Co. Louth, Ireland
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