Pippa Molony, Farah Elle and Natalya O’Flaherty among guests at Seanchoíche Brigit event this week
As part of the Brigit Festival programme, a special Seanchoíche event takes place at the Pepper Canister Church this Saturday 1st February.
Brigit’s Fire: A Celebration of Women through Spoken Word, Music & Poetry honours the legacy of the Celtic Goddess Brigit/
Seanchoíche will take Brigit as its theme where you will hear stories that celebrates the creativity, strength, and resilience of women throughout history and today.
As well as audience members participating through storytelling, some guests are lined up including musician filmmaker, photographer and writer Pippa Moloney, Dublin poet and performer Natalya O’Flaherty, singer-songwriter Farah Elle and Limerick activist Natasha O’Brien.
The night is presented by Dublin City Council in partnership with Seanchoíche for Brigit 2025: Dublin City Celebrating Women.
Tickets are €25 from Eventbrite.
More from the Brigit programme.
Pippa Molony is a multidisciplinary artist from Dublin, working as a musician, filmmaker, photographer and writer (poetry, lyrics, prose, and scripts). Her work explores themes of personal experience, female identity, transgression, transformation, and growth.
Farah Elle’s debut album FATIMA reflects her journey from childhood in Libya to her life in Ireland, blending her North African and Irish heritage through powerful, cinematic music. Influenced by her family’s rich, complex history, Farah’s songwriting explores themes of displacement, identity, and personal growth. A self-taught musician, she has captivated audiences at major Irish venues and now shares her passion through music and wellness workshops.
Natalya O’Flaherty is a Dublin-based poet and performer known for her dynamic blend of rhythm, social commentary, and self-reflection. From open mics to major platforms like The Late Late Show and Electric Picnic, her work spans a range of genres and mediums, with commissions from RTE, Irish Tatler, and more. She also facilitates poetry workshops for young people nationwide and performs internationally.
Natasha O’Brien, a Limerick native and dedicated women’s rights activist, was named Goss.ie Woman of the Year 2024 in recognition of her unwavering advocacy. Her story gained national attention after she was brutally attacked in 2022, leaving her unconscious, while her attacker received a controversial three-year suspended sentence. This sparked widespread outrage and ignited important conversations about the treatment of women within the legal system.
