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06 Dec 2025

Naas Ball gets new cloak for Brigid 1500

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Naas Ball gets new cloak for Brigid 1500

The famous Naas Ball has been given a make over with a new cloak for St Brigid's Day.

Preparations for Brigid 1500 are gearing up in Kildare as the county gets ready to celebrate it's patron saint. 

Brigid 1500 is a programme of events to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid the woman, the life and the legacy, in a broad, rich way.

The main aim of Brigid 1500 is to create a meaningful cultural and societal legacy that appeals to a diverse, contemporary audience. Brigid 1500 will engage communities with the story and heritage of St. Brigid, providing a tangible connection with the past through events and programmes that have an ongoing meaning and relevance.

Naas Ball is one of the county's iconic landmarks and today it received a revamp in advance of the festivities. There are many events planned to make the major anniversary of the saint. 

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