Join us for Brigid’s Way One Day Walks
A Sacred Journey with Intention
Walking in pilgrimage, listening attentively to the deep quiet voice within, reconnects us with our own deep spiritual essence, which knows itself as a part of the unbroken web of life. On our one day walks, pilgrims will be gifted the opportunity to ‘be’ with their own internal landscape and with the exterior landscape around them. This is not only a beautiful walk but a sacred journey undertaken with intention for self, family/community and the Earth.
Brigid of Faughart Brigid's Way Day 1 Walk
This is an annual event held in early February each year. It will take place on 1st February 2026.
Faughart Brigid’s birthplace (Hill of Faghart) to Dundalk via the Lisnawilly Meadows.
Come join us on the iconic Day 1 of Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage. Starting at St Brigid’s Holy Well on the Hill of Faughart, our route leads down to her Shrine and ancient stones.
Then meander in community with like-hearted walkers through Kilcurry and Toberona. We will finish by walking through the countryside meadows to Brigid’s stream in Sally Cox’s Lisnawilly Estate, Dundalk.
This route is the inaugural part of the This route is Day 1 of the 9 Months 9 Routes Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage Celtic Pilgrimage 2026. There will be ritual and ceremony including a Brigid Water Blessing, storytelling of her myths and legends and fascinating history of this wonderful part of Ireland’s Ancient East.
Your guides for this special day will be Dr Karen Ward, co-rediscoverer of this ancient route (with Dolores Whelan, founder of the Brigid of Faughart festival) and Siobhán Madden, eco-artist and nature trail facilitatorAs part of Brigid’s Day we will walk from Faughart to Dundalk. .
Brigid of Faughart Brigid's Way Day 1 Walk
Times: 10.00am sharp – 2.00pm
Start: At the Upper Faughart carpark (2 km from the Shrine and signposted). Details of the starting point are here and the the route you will walk are here.
Cost: €25.00 including storytelling, ceremony and ritual. This goes to the upkeep of Brigid’s Way Pilgrimage & the Brigid of Faughart Festival.
Terrain: Undulating paths and ending in grassy meadow.
Bring: a packed lunch, all weather clothing and hiking/walking shoes..it is muddy! You will need a MODERATE level of fitness.
End: Lisnawilly estate house, near Dundalk town centre.
Guide: Siobhan Madden
Here's how to find out where your route is starting & the path it will take.
Additional Information
Travel
For our first route, we will meet at 10.00am on Sunday 1st February at the Upper Faughart Graveyard carpark. This is 2 km from the Shrine and signposted. There are a number of options to get there listed below.
– Carpool with a friend leaving one car at the LongWalk Shopping Centre free carpark in Dundalk (a short walk from our end point). Then drive together in the second car to the start point at Upper Faughart. Afterward we finish, you
can drive to pick up the other car. Please note: Do not leave any valuables in the car at Faughart.
– There is also an option to meet others at the Shopping Centre car park and carpool together. Let us know if this is an option you would like and we will designate a meeting point there.
– There are trains and buses direct to Dundalk and you will find numbers for taxis on our website. You will also find directions travelling from car via this link
Preparation
Take the time to go through all the practical information provided on the website which includes what to wear, rain gear, bag size, walking tips and things to consider.
You can read about the healthy walking tips here and find out about the 9 Months & 9 Routes pilgrimage here.
Please bring a packed lunch with you and plenty of water.
Contact details
If you have any questions, please email Siobhán. She will be your main guide on each route and very much looks forward to meeting you!
National Pilgrim Path Week Brigid's Way Walk
Saturday 4th April 2026
Moynalvey to Donedea Forest
Saturday 4th April, National Pilgrim Path Week Brigid's Way Walk
From: Moynalvey to Donadea Forest Park.
Times: 10.30am – 1.30/2.00pm
Meet: The Church grounds, Moynalvey Village. Read more here about your route.
Start: The Church ground, Moynaley Village at 10.15am sharp.
Cost: €20.00 towards the upkeep of Brigid’s Way and includes passport also.
Terrain: The paved footpaths of minor ‘L’ roads
Bring: A packed lunch, all weather clothing and hiking/walking boots or shoes.
End: Donadea Forest Park
Guide: Paddy Madden.
Here's how to find out where your route is starting & the path it will take.
Additional Information
Preparation
Take the time to go through all the practical information provided on the website which includes what to wear, rain gear, bag size, walking tips and things to consider.
You can read about the healthy walking tips here and find out about the 9 months 9 routes pilgrimage here.
Please bring a packed lunch with you and plenty of water.
Contact details
If you have any questions, please email Paddy or WhatsApp 0879028285 (text only please). He will be your main guide on each route and very much looks forward to meeting you!
National Pilgrim Path Month Brigid's Way Walk
Saturday 12th April 2026
Ardee to Slane
As part of the National Pilgrim Path Week, pilgrims are invited to walk from Ardee to Slane. This route is part of Day 3 of the 9 Months 9 Routes Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage.
Sunday 12th April, National Pilgrim Path Month Brigid's Way Walk
Times: 10.00am sharp – 4.00pm
Start: At the Ardee Chúchulain & Ferdia statue carpark (just over the stone bridge at the start of the town).
Cost: €25.00 including passport, storytelling, ceremony and ritual.
Terrain: Undulating L road paths and ending in grassy meadow.
Bring: A packed lunch, all weather clothing and hiking/walking boots or shoes.
End: The Hill of Slane
Guide: Siobhan Madden
Here's how to find out where your route is starting & the path it will take.
Additional Information
Preparation
Take the time to go through all the practical information provided on the website which includes what to wear, rain gear, bag size, walking tips and things to consider.
You can read about the healthy walking tips here and find out about the 9 Months 9 Routes pilgrimage here.
Please bring a packed lunch with you and plenty of water.
Contact details
If you have any questions, please email Siobhán. She will be your main guide on each route and very much looks forward to meeting you!