12 O’Clock Hills Dawn Walk
Participants trek an 8km path to greet spring’s dawn over the hills, followed by a communal breakfast in nearby Kilkishen
~6:45
Imbolc Festival (East Clare)
Féile Íomhulg Chontae an Chláir
Ennis, Ireland
Jan 27 - Feb 8, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each February, the East Clare town of Ennis welcomes spring with an Imbolc festival honoring St. Brigid. Nature walks, storytelling, and the arts mark the ancient Celtic feast, in a young celebration that revives the old turning of the year, when the goddess and saint Brigid stirs the land back to life.
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Day 1 · Jan 27
Where it happens
Kilkishen Cultural Centre
Ennis, Ireland
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Dress for the setting
Hiking boots for sunrise walk
Arrive before peak flow
Early wake-up and breakfast booking
Respect local boundaries
Respect natural sites and local customs (e.g. gathering places, agricultural lands)
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Imbolc Festival (East Clare)
Féile Íomhulg Chontae an Chláir
Ennis, Ireland
Each February, the East Clare town of Ennis welcomes spring with an Imbolc festival honoring St. Brigid. Nature walks, storytelling, and the arts mark the ancient Celtic feast, in a young celebration that revives the old turning of the year, when the goddess and saint Brigid stirs the land back to life.
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Jan 27 - Feb 8, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Imbolc Festival (East Clare)
Imbolc historically honors the goddess Brigid and the start of spring (from the Irish for “in the belly”, referencing pregnant ewes). In East Clare, this CIP (Celtic calendar) is being reintroduced to honour local folklore. The festival emphasizes Brigid’s themes of light, creativity and community as they blended into Christian Brigid’s veneration.
Respect natural sites and local customs (e.g. gathering places, agricultural lands)
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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The story behind it
Imbolc historically honors the goddess Brigid and the start of spring (from the Irish for “in the belly”, referencing pregnant ewes). In East Clare, this CIP (Celtic calendar) is being reintroduced to honour local folklore. The festival emphasizes Brigid’s themes of light, creativity and community as they blended into Christian Brigid’s veneration.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jan 27~6:45Expected
12 O’Clock Hills Dawn Walk
Participants trek an 8km path to greet spring’s dawn over the hills, followed by a communal breakfast in nearby Kilkishen
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Hiking boots for sunrise walk
Arrive before peak flow
Early wake-up and breakfast booking
Respect local boundaries
Respect natural sites and local customs (e.g. gathering places, agricultural lands)
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jan 27 - Feb 8, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Ennis
Munster Province
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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