The Arts Council

Age & Opportunity

Bealtaine is coordinated  by Age & Opportunity, the Irish national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society. Check out the Age & Opportunity web site.

Ambassadors

Read our exclusive interview with Eamon Morrissey

In 2007, Age & Opportunity began inviting established older Irish artists to become Bealtaine Ambassadors. These are artists of the highest rank and reputation, working in diverse creative fields. A number have since taken a mentoring role among groups fostering creativity. The endorsement that our Ambassadors bring to the festival honours all older people who participate in Bealtaine.

The Bealtaine Ambassadors are:
 

  • Robert Ballagh (visual arts)
  • Joanna Banks (dance)
  • Paddy Cole (music)
  • Veronica Dunne (music)
  • Jennifer Johnston (literature)
  • Eugene McCabe (literature)
  • Paddy Moloney (music)
  • Eamon Morrissey (theatre)
  • Dervla Murphy (literature)
  • Geraldine Plunkett (theatre)
  • John Quinn (literature)

 

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