Portlaoise teachers come together to host Laois St Brigid's day charity event in aid of Palestine

A charity event in aid of Palestine is being held in Laois on St Brigid's Day which is being organised by three Portlaoise teachers. 

A night of wellness, Celtic wisdom, song, spoken word, céilí and connection, all in honour of the Goddess Brigid will take place in Gaelscoil Phortlaoise on Saturday, February 1. 

The organisers, Niamh, Clídna and Clíodhna all teachers at Gaelscoil Phortlaoise, said Brigid's kind and generous acts are the driving force behind their decision to donate all profits to charity. 

"Brigid is a triple Goddess’ of flames and she inspires us to shine our light, reignite that fire in our belly that has been dimmed as we move through life. Imbolc/g literally means in the belly. She is a Goddess of healing, creativity and fertility/midwifery. Brigid is associated with the festival of Imbolc, that takes place on the 1st of February when we celebrate her as the bringer of light.

"In her honour, we want to celebrate her by shining our light, and welcoming the light that spring brings after the darkness of winter."

The event will involve an opening circle, welcome and introduction, guided breathwork and meditation with Niamh, music with Clíodhna, collective singing, a guest speaker, performances, Céilí mór le Clídna and a closing circle.

Niamh is a the founder of Wellness company; Gró le Niamh. Niamh holds wellness events and retreats in Ireland. At the event she will guide you through some breathwork and meditation on the night that will allow you to connect to your unique light and the essence of who you truly are.

Clídna is a yoga teacher and teaches yoga in Portlaoise. Clídna’s passion is dance and is most recently qualified as an ecstatic dance teacher. Clídna will guide you on the night through some rince gaelach, a céilí mór!
Clíodhna is on a career break and has been travelling. She is a singer, musician and digital creator with a huge grá for wellness, craic agus gaeilge. Clíodhna will guide you through some ceol on the night.

"We are looking for 8 people to perform on the night, music, dance, spoken word, story, poems... Please reach out via DM if you are feeling called. It will be in a relaxed, safe setting, the best place to try something new!" added the organisers.

"As this is a charity event, we are looking for some sponsors for raffle prizes on the night. Additionally, if you are in the catering business please reach out if you would like to help us with providing some food/treats on the night."

The event will be held from 6pm to 9pm and you cant book tickets here.