Cloak on the Moat 2026

Cloak on the Moat 2026 🌳Cloak on the Moat : A Celebration of St. Brigid and all things Kildare
🤩Family-Friendly-Free Event
⏰Monday 2nd February @12 p.m
đź“ŤMoat of Ardscull

Thank you Aisling!
19/04/2026

Thank you Aisling!

02/02/2026

We're nearly ready to welcome you all to Cloak in the Moat today, it's thankfully dry but wrap up well as it's windy.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for this year’s Cloak on the Moat! Please remember to:• Wrap up warm...
01/02/2026

We’re really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for this year’s Cloak on the Moat!
Please remember to:
• Wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear
• Bring foldable chairs (the event lasts around 1.5 hours)
• Help us keep the event environmentally friendly by leaving no trace and taking any rubbish home, and bringing reusable cups if you have them.
-There will be a coffee van on site, we recommend bringing a reusable cup.
- Please be Aware there are no toilet facilities.
- all children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Follow the parking stewards on arrival, arrive early if you can to get a space

See you there!

There’ll be plenty of music this Monday at Cloak on the Moat, with a few songs we’d love everyone to join in with.The Ki...
31/01/2026

There’ll be plenty of music this Monday at Cloak on the Moat, with a few songs we’d love everyone to join in with.
The Kilmead Children’s Choir and Molly Doyle will sing the well-known 'We Sing a Song to Brigid' on stage, and they warmly invite any children who’d like to join them.
We’re hoping for a dry day, but please wrap up warm.

Today, our Brigid and Chieftain visited the children in the local schools and shared telling the stories of Brigid ahead...
30/01/2026

Today, our Brigid and Chieftain visited the children in the local schools and shared telling the stories of Brigid ahead of the celebrations on Monday.

We hope to see you there for Cloak on the Moat, dressed in your very best Brigid and Chieftain costumes. There will be lots of prizes to be won, so don’t miss out!



The Cloak on the Moat Committee is delighted to introduce the stellar line-up of performers who will take to the bandsta...
27/01/2026

The Cloak on the Moat Committee is delighted to introduce the stellar line-up of performers who will take to the bandstand on Bank Holiday Monday from noon. This year’s programme showcases the breadth of talent across South Kildare, and we are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of song, dance and history.

1. Molly Doyle trained in musical theatre at the Cork School of Music and is currently a music teacher with Carlow College of Music. She is proudly representing the Clanard Court in this year’s Kildare Rose.

2. Joseph Gorman has been involved with Cloak on the Moat since its inception in 2023. He recently released his debut Irish folk album, The Modern Irish Ballad, and also runs a local music school, Rural Rhythm.

3. Village Voices is an inclusive community choir formed in Narraghmore, Co. Kildare, in 2022. Meeting weekly, the choir brings passion and enthusiasm to local events including St Brigid 1500, St Patrick’s Day services, Darkness Into Light, Punchestown, and visits to St Vincent’s Hospital, using song to bring the community together.

4. Renowned tenor Paul Linehan is often seen leading the Baldonnel Singers. He recently completed a project composing music inspired by South Kildare, including a much-admired song about the Moat of Ardscull.

5. Aaron O’Rourke, a music graduate of SETU and former member of Beautiful Noise Choir and Cookstown Singers and Strummers, is a composer and musician whose influences span classical, folk and alternative genres.

6: Colm Flynn, Colm, a local historian and storyteller will regale us with tales of old, of Brigid and Education.

7,8,9: Finally, we are delighted to welcome Athy Comhaltas and Kilmead Figure Dancers and Set Dancers who will bring and dance traditional music to Cloak on the Moat 2026 with a lively selection of tunes. You might event join us for a set dance!

We're looking forward to seeing you there.

We’ve some fantastic prizes for Best Dressed Brigid and Chieftain at this year’s Cloak on the Moat!Both adults and child...
24/01/2026

We’ve some fantastic prizes for Best Dressed Brigid and Chieftain at this year’s Cloak on the Moat!

Both adults and children are encouraged to dress up and join in the fun.

Huge thanks to our generous sponsors: for their stunning silver pieces, for a tasty hamper, and , BeautyBox, and Liffey Barbers for their wonderful vouchers.

Get yourselves ready for a great day out, can't wait to see the costumes! 🌿

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Moat Of Ardscull
Athy
R14K300

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