The Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, will be celebrated throughout the month of May in Donegal.
Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine 2022 festival, will celebrate In(ter)dependence as its theme and a welcome return to live in-person events.
The festival, now in its 25th Year, will be officially launched on Sunday 1st May at 5pm by Councillor Jack Murray, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC).
And following the official launch the Donegal Bealtaine festival will be kicked off at 6pm with a special free concert featuring Irish country music legend Brendan Quinn & Band and supported by Americana songsmith Dean Maywood. The concert will be streamed live on www.regionalculturalcentre.com to mark the beginning of the month-long festivities.
Brendan Quinn & Friends in Concert, Special launch event of Donegal Bealtaine Festival 2022, Regional Cultural Centre (RCC), Sunday 1st May at 6pm.
When speaking about Bealtaine, festival co-ordinator Ciara Cunnane said “We are delighted to be able to welcome back everyone to live in-person events. Donegal County Council’s Cultural Division have planned various events throughout the month ranging from crafts, cookery, music, theatre, talks and walks! ‘.
RTE’s Carole Coleman talks about her book ‘News from Under a Coat Stand’, Bundoran Library on Wed. 11th May at 6.30pm and Central Library, Letterkenny on Tues 17th May at 7pm.
Featured events planned include The Eat Well To Live Well cookery demo with Pauline Sugrue, author visits from RTE’s Carole Coleman & Sally Hanan, The National Archives of Ireland 1921 Treaty Exhibition at Donegal County Museum and theatre featuring Conal Gallen in ‘My Wife, Her Cat and Other Stuff’ to name but a few!
My Wife, her cat…: A New play featuring actor & comic Conal Gallen, written by Brian Walsh and directed by Kieran Quinn, RCC, Letterkenny on Thursday 19th May at 7pm.
Donegal Bealtaine Festival 2022 Brochure can be downloaded from donegallibrary.ie, regionalculturalcentre.com or pick one up from your local library. For further details contact Central Library at 074 91 24950 or email Bealtaine@donegallibrary.ie
Maria Noonan-McDermott who will be a part of: Noel Sweeney & Maria Noonan-McDermott: The Coffee Morning- Music ; Stories with poet & artist Maria Noonan-McDermott and musician & storyteller Noel Sweeney, Bundoran Library on Friday 6th May at 10.30am
Noel Sweeney who will be a part of: Noel Sweeney & Maria Noonan-McDermott: The Coffee Morning- Music ; Stories with poet & artist Maria Noonan-McDermott and musician & storyteller Noel Sweeney, Bundoran Library on Friday 6th May at 10.30am
Wild Garlic Table: Eat Well To Live Well Cookery Demo & Talk with Pauline Sugrue of the Wild Garlic Table Cookery School and expert nutritional advice from senior dietician Anne Marie Lee, HSE. The RCC, Thursday 5th May at 11am.
Taster Walks with the Swilly Hiking Club, Tramore Beach Wed. 4th May at 6.30pm and Colmcille Trail, Milford on Wed. 11th May at 6.30pm.
Ceol Le Chéile will officially close the Donegal Bealtaine Festival 2022 with a special concert at the Balor Arts Centre on Sunday 29th May at 7.30pm.
