Coming up in the first week of the festival we have a number of in-house programme events including: Beside the Sea devised by composer Ian Wilson, Bealtaine Voices lead by Stockton's Wing frontman Mike Hanrahan in Ennis, The Grannies taking to the streets of Galway, and our flagship Dawn Chorus in Co Waterford. Read on for more and start planning!
Bealtaine also includes hundreds of community events nationwide. Artists, arts organisations, community groups and individual organisers are invited to register events (if you haven't already!) on bealtaine.ie. Registration will remain open until the end of May (but please register as soon as possible!).
We particularly invite organisers of National Arts in Nursing Homes Day celebrations on Friday 19th May to register your event. See below for more details.
See you at Bealtaine!
Best wishes,
The Age & Opportunity Arts Programme Team
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| Bealtaine On Screen: OVER / PASS |
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United by the bonds of family and compounded by the pressures of society, two women are caught in a cycle of care, loyalty, tension and intimacy. This short dance film by Shaun Dunne and Jessica Kennedy explores the complexities of care and the frustrations of being cared for. Performed by two acclaimed dancers Robyn Byrne and Finola Cronin, with cinematography by Luca Truffarelli and music by Denis Clohessy. Funded by The Arts Council of Ireland Commission Award and Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival 2023. |
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| The Bealtaine Tour: The Grannies |
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Meet Billie and Frieda, a bit bored with life, these cheeky friends take to the streets of Galway and Dublin for Bealtaine and share with the world their experiences whilst showing off their acrobatic tricks with their walking sticks. Presented by Bill and Fred Productions. Co produced by Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival 2023. Galway performances in partnership with Galway Theatre Festival. |
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Following the great success of this concert last year, come and join us for this family-friendly event with singer, musician, producer and proud Ennis man Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing. With local choirs form different communities, Mike will be hosting this free community event for all generations to join in and sing along. This event is developed in partnership with Clare County Council and Creative Ireland. |
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| The Dawn Chorus is a nationwide choral event in which older people come together with a choir in their locality and sing at dawn to welcome the day and the season. The Bealtaine Flagship Choir for 2023 is Waterford Libraries Bealtaine Choir led by Anne Woodworth, who will sing in the beautiful surrounds of the Dunmore East Library at Fisherman’s hall (overlooking the harbour). |
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| Roots & Shoots: Forgotten Photos |
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‘Forgotten Photos’ is a visual art workshop held with artist Frances Crowe as part of the national Bealtaine Festival Roots and Shoots Visual Arts programme. Following on from the success of the 'In Memory of Cloth' Project which Frances facilitated in May of 2022 at Roscommon Arts Centre, she will now investigate how 'Forgotten Photographs' can be manipulated by hand stitching directly onto these vintage images with colourful thread. These worn photographs carry enigmatic narratives which can be brought to life with a needle and thread. |
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| Here's a snapshot of other Festival events coming up this week . . . |
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This film is part of the Hugh Lane's ‘Measurement, modernism and mystics’ screening programme, curated by film curator Alice Butler, who will introduce each film and moderate a post-screening discussion. The screening of 'Constant' by Sasha Litvintseva and Beny Wagner includes a post-screening Q+A with the directors, who will be joining remotely.
1:00 pm on Friday 5th May, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin. |
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Roscommon Poets – and lovers of poetry – are invited to participate in Poetry in the Park, Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Co. Roscommon. Poetry in the Park is an opportunity for poets and lovers of poetry to meet, share their favourite poems, and to socialise. There will be a short walk, with stops along the way for the reading of poems. Immediately after the walk (which will be about an hour), we will take up residence at the Lough Key Tearooms for refreshments (at your expense), perhaps some more poetry, and plenty of chat.
Running dates depend on the weather, follow the link below for more! |
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Histories and Tales of Tramore
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Join Waterford Libraries for a free walk and talk with Dr. Maxine Keoghan where she will reveal some of the hidden histories and tales of Tramore.
Tuesday 3rd May, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, starting at Tramore Library, Waterford. |
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Here's a recap of our Week 1 in-house programme:
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Now in its third year, National Arts in Nursing Homes Day takes place on the third Friday of May as part of Bealtaine Festival.
The day celebrates and promotes the integral role the arts play in supporting resident care.
Around 100 nursing homes hosted celebrations in 2022, with 2023 looking to build upon previous years’ successes. Nursing home staff, residents, members of daycare centres and their families and visitors will participate in celebrations on Friday, 19th May.
With three weeks to go, you still have time to join the celebrations! Please register your nursing home's event on our Bealtaine website. |
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