Bealtaine Arts
Festival 2024
25.04.24
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THE Bealtaine Festival,
Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and
creativity as we age, will be bursting onto the scene in
Donegal this May, offering a month-long exploration of
the arts for older people. The festival, now in its 27th
Year, was officially launched on Monday 15th April by
Councillor Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal
County Council at a lively launch event at Kilbarron
House, Ballyshannon. |
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Pictured at the launch of
the Bealtaine Festival 2024 at Kilbarron House in
Ballyshannon are front row (l-r) Fiona Truelove (Central
Library Letterkenny), Una Mathewson (Central Library
Letterkenny), Cllr. Martin Harley Cathaoirleach of
Donegal County Council, Sinead Noonan (Donegal Bealtaine
Coordinator). Back Row (l-r) Cllr. Mickey McMahon,
Caroline Carr, (Donegal County Museum) , Loretta
Mauerhofer (Donegal Town Library), Anna Kujawa (Bundoran
Library) and Cllr.Barry Sweeney. Photo by Gerard McHugh
Photography. |
Officially launching the
festival, Councillor Harley emphasized the importance of
embracing the festival's theme, "Lust for Life,"
stating, "I hope everyone will seize each moment of this
festival with enthusiasm and vigor." He went on to
praise the Bealtaine Festival as "a testament to the
fact that age is no barrier to creativity, curiosity and
joy."
“We have a wonderful variety of events planned for
Donegal this year,” said Sinead Noonan, Donegal
Bealtaine coordinator. "There will be something for
everyone, from gentle activities like chair pilates and
willow weaving to acrylic painting classes and a
fascinating talk about native garden birds throughout
the seasons. There will be visual art exhibitions and
film screenings to music performances and dance
workshops, the festival promises a diverse and enriching
program for all. We're also delighted to welcome Maura
Logue, who will be bringing her one-woman show to day
centres and care homes across the county in May. Events
in a festival such as Bealtaine, only take place because
of funding from initiatives such as Healthy Ireland and
Creative Ireland funding and we are grateful for their
continued invaluable support." |
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