What: St. Brigid’s day Pintxo Pote
We are very pleased to invite you to our first event of 2026, a special celebration of Ireland’s only female patron saint, St. Brigid.
This is a key date in Irish culture that celebrates creativity, learning and the contribution of women to society.
Come join us, and our experienced local guide and foodie, for a culinary trip around Bilbao’s Casco Viejo!
Extracts from Brigid’s life will be read at each bar and we will finish with a demonstration of the making of the famous Saint Brigid’s cross.
Full details, and how to book your place, as follows:
When: Sunday, 1st February, 13:00-16:00
Where: MEETING POINT: Iglesia San Anton – Erribera Kalea, 24, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao.
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Cost: 40 EUR per person – this covers all food and 5 drinks.
How to reserve your place:
1. Send an email to laguncara.elkartea@gmail.com with your full name/names of attendees.
2. Send payment via BIZUM to 670-44-68-83
Capacity is limited – please confirm attendance before 16:00 on Wednesday, 28th January to facilitate the work of the organisers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHAT: Irish and Basque Dance Workshop
WHEN: Sundays 1 February, 22 February & 15 March – 11:30
WHERE: Centro Civico Otxarkoaga, Casals Pau Hiribidea, 17, Otxarkoaga, Bilbao
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1tuV38hXpkdPdF7F9
+INFO: Join us this winter and spring and immerse yourself in this important part of the Irish and Basque tradition and culture. For more information, contact Seamus via email laguncara.elkartea@gmail.com or via Instagram, Facebook or X.
WHAT: LAGUNCARA READING GROUP
WHEN: 20:30 – Sunday evenings as scheduled
WHERE: via Zoom video call
+INFO: Our online Reading Group, which initially grew out of an inability to meet up during the Pandemic, is now in its 6th year and thriving!
We will soon read and discuss «The Gadfly» by E. L. Voynich. Contact Seamus at laguncara.elkartea@gmail.com for more information and to join the Group.