As a result of the upcoming Status Red weather warning, issued by Met Éireann in response to Storm Éowyn, a new venue has been announced for this Saturday (January 25)'s This Wonderful World day-time and evening events. Both events – which are presented by Kildare County Council and Hot Press, as part of the Brigid 2025 Festival Programme – will now take place at the Kildare Innovation Campus, located just down the road from the original venue, The Wonderful Barn, in Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

The star-studded line-ups remain the same – with the Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, Darina Allen, Jess Murphy and many more set to appear as part of the free This Wonderful World: A Day for Wellness & Joy event during the day, and the ticketed evening concert featuring the legendary likes of Mary Coughlan, Orla Gartland, Camille O'Sullivan, Lisa O'Neill and Ham Sandwich.

Lisa O'Neill. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome visitors from across the country and beyond to experience everything this festival has to offer," Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Kildare County Council, said. "Brigid 2025 is a unique opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Kildare, with a programme that blends intimate performances, large-scale public celebrations, and a series of community-focused events."

Friday's storm force winds, with incredibly powerful gusts forecast, would have made it impossible to safely build the infrastructure required for the festival activities on Saturday – so, with people's safety the paramount consideration, the decision was made to move the event, in its entirety, to the nearby facility.

“The Wonderful Barn is a brilliant location,” Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said, “and we were really looking forward to being there for This Wonderful World this coming Saturday. What we have planned, with Kildare County Council, is a free day of wellness and joy, followed by a more formal ticketed concert in the evening, featuring some of Ireland’s finest women artists.

“The good news is that we are really fortunate to have found a fantastic alternative venue, in the shape of the Kildare Innovation Campus – which is also in Leixlip and can accommodate everything that had been planned for the Barn, whether indoors or outdoors, in complete safety. We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone there. It is going to be a great adventure."

Brigid 2025, Spirit of Kildare launch. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Free parking will be available at the Kildare Innovation Campus in Leixlip.

Here's all the information about both events – taking place this Saturday, January 25, at the Kildare Innovation Campus:

THIS WONDERFUL WORLD – A DAY FOR WELLNESS & JOY

THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, FROM 11AM

This free, all-day event – centred around health, wellness, enjoyment and fulfilment – guarantees fun for all the family, with a wide range of activities for adults and children alike.

You can look forward to:

• Food and health panel discussions (for more details see below)
• Wellness workshops (yoga, pilates, qigong, crystal healing sound baths from instructors at Koru Wellness)
• Dance with Elaine (Saor Dance and Fitness)
• The Rustic Wood Fired Barrel Sauna Experience from Tigh'n Alluis [book a slot HERE]
• Delicious Food Trucks such as Spraoí, Gaelic Burger, Ginger's BBQ
• Family story-telling with Helena Byrne
• Live music and trad from Leah Moran, Gemma Cox and the Brigid Players
• Guided history tours
• And lots more...

Here are the free workshops and panels taking place throughout the day:

Pride of Kildare!
12pm

A Scoop and a Yarn with renowned food writer Dee Laffan

Panellists:

• Mark Bergin (Bergin’s Family Butchers)
• Mary O’Sullivan (Beara Bitters)
• Martin Donovan (Killadoon Milk)
• Barry Flanagan (Kildare Brewing Co. & Prokulture Drinks)
• Colman Power (Colman Power Organic Fitness)

Fab Food & Nourishing Nutrition
1pm

How to enjoy fabulous food with all the family – a panel discussion hosted by journalist and food writer Ali Dunworth

Panellists:

• Jess Murphy (Kai Restaurant)
• Darina Allen (Ballymaloe Cookery School)
• Cass McCarthy (Lúnasa Farm)
• Nutritionist Laurann O'Reilly

Dogs And Their Humans
2pm

The Wonderful World Chat with Noel Fitzpatrick (Channel 4’s Supervet and No.1 best-selling author)

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick

Let's Make Sweet Music
3pm

A fascinating music therapy workshop for all with Minding Creative Minds. This immersive musical experience was one of the highlights of the Hot Press Chat Room at Electric Picnic 2024.

And that, of course, is just a flavour of what promises to be a wonderful day in Co. Kildare...

THIS WONDERFUL WORLD: THE CONCERT

THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 8PM

This concert is currently SOLD-OUT. To be made aware of any additional ticket releases, fill out this form.

Featuring some of Ireland's leading female artists – including Mary Coughlan, Orla Gartland, Camille O'Sullivan, Lisa O’Neill and Ham Sandwich – this star-studded concert will connect the spirit of Brigid with the beauty of our natural world. Presenter Katja Mia will also feature as the MC on the night.

Orla Gartland. Copyright Abigail Ring/ hotpress.com

For more about the Brigid 2025: Spirit of Kildare Festival Programme, see spiritofbrigid.ie