IMBOLC - The Celtic celebration of the return of Spring !
2026-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Mud Island Community Garden, Newcomen Court, N Strand Rd, North Strand, Dublin 3, Dublin, Dublin, D03 CX37, Ireland
We will be re-opening the garden on the 1st of February with music and stories, Bridget’s cross making and even a Céilí! Join us to shake off the winter months away and welcome nature’s awakening!
From 12:00 onwards we will make CROSSES – we have plenty of rushes (from Leitrim, the best ones!). Artist Rachael Kelly Ryder from Fire Station studios and Mudislander Aideen Leonard will be our annual Bridget’s cross making supervisors – read below if you want to learn ahead of the time.

At 1pm on the Caravan stage, we will welcome back the great Roxana Nic Liam spoken words. Check one of her brilliant spoken word pieces HERE
At 1:30pm:
Armagh Rhymers live music and amazing show at 1:30pm – you may remember them from last years, they were delightful and the best way to celebrate the return of Spring.
At 2:30 Brigit by Bike (created by Artist Donna Cooney working with Dublin Cycling Campaign) will be leaving Mud Island Sunday 1st February at 2.30pm to head into Capel Street. Read more HERE.
Maybe someone will join up with the cargo bike from Mud Island also?
We also have asked the amazing
at 2:45pm on the Caravan Stage.
Bern is a Singer/songwriter/guitarist and calls her stuff ‘Frock’ – an eloquent mix of folk, punk angst, rock ‘n’ roll, feminism, ire, laughter and irrepressible spirit.
Raw and uplifting, she will take to the stage with a fiery presence offering a heady mix of emotion and rebellion. “A real colourful individual with her saucy, unusual, punky, spicy, joyful songs”
Perfect to honour the memory of Bridget!
We’ll finish this incredible line up at 3:30pm with a Céilí called by the great Jerry O’Reilly from Góilín with LIVE MUSIC and a few songs too (if we are worthy :-)) Jerry O’Reilly and Rosie Davis are much in demand as singers and céilí dance leaders and are known for encouraging new dancers and harnessing the enthusiasm and expertise of experienced dancers to recreate the lively atmosphere of the traditional house dances and dances at the crossroads. Jerry O`Reilly from Dublin is a singer and dancer. A founder member of Brooks Academy in 1982 he is still actively involved and teaches a weekly dance class there. He has taught dancing and has facilitated Céilí’s at folk festivals all over the world. Rosie Davis is a singer, dancer and musician born in Woolton near Liverpool, she has been singing and dancing from the age of three. She is well known in England as a traditional step dancer. Since moving to Dublin (her dad’s hometown!) in 2013 she has further developed her set dancing at Brooks Academy and her Sean Nós steps at music sessions in The Cobblestone bar.
Definitely a date for your diaries!
****All times are an indication, best is to arrive early, wear warm clothes and sensible shoes and maybe bring a flask and snacks as our café will not be in operation at this event. ALSO, do not park your car in the entrance of the garden and use public transport****
