Brigid’s Night in Portobello

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St Kevin's Community Centre, Monday 6th February

Brigid's Day is the yin to your Paddy's Day yang…

End your bank holiday weekend with writer and yoga teacher Gráinne Conroy and special guest broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi for a chill night of ritual, yoga and conversation in the heart of Portobello…

The festival of Imbolc marks the beginning of spring – a time associated with new beginnings. On this threshold come and spark some new connections and new beginnings in your own life…

RITUAL – YOGA – CONVERSATION

Connect in with…

• ritual for the Celtic festival of Imbolc

• seasonal yoga flow

Come together to find meaning…

• conversation with Ola on Irish culture now, this new holiday and what Brigid has to do with us

This is an inclusive event open to everyone with an interest in celebrating Brigid and Imbolc.

No experience of yoga is required, but please bring your own yoga mat.

Gráinne Conroy is a writer and yoga teacher based in Portobello. Her work focuses on womanhood, Ireland and identity. She has a special interest in personal narrative, embodiment and the link between creativity, expression and healing.

Ola Majekodunmi was born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She is a broadcaster, Gaeilgeoir, creator, public speaker and writer. Ola found a passion for the Irish language at a young age and was educated in Irish language schools. She’s a regular media contributor on politics, current affairs, and race. Ola was a co-founder of Beyond Representation and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Foras na Gaeilge and Dublin Film Festival. She’s also a member of Galway Film Centre’s National Talent Academy Steering Committee.


Date:
Monday 6th February
Time:
6.00pm
Price:
€35
Address:
St Kevin's Community Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Portobello, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of St Kevin's Community Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Portobello, Dublin, Ireland

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