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.
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The following Bealtaine events are running in this county:
Arts / Culture / Heritage
Myriad Dance
Wexford Opera House, High Street, Wexford Town, Co Wexford.
'Dance Your Heart Better'
Learn creative dance and discover the freedom of stretch and harmony in moving your body in this day-long event in the wonderful surroundings of Wexford Opera House. Lunch provided.
17th
'Dance Your Heart Better', from 11.30am - 3.30pm
Wexford Opera House
Deirdre Grant
+353 (086) 876 3552
Silver Tones Choir
Villa Nova, The Moyne, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
A Variety Concert
Apart from our 65 members of Silver Tones the concert will include ,Olwen Sheil on cello,
Nick clancy baritone and The Loch Garman Band
31st
A Variety Concert
St Aidans Cathedral , Enniscorthy,
Liam O'Leary
+353 (053) 923 3100
Wexford Arts Centre
Cornmarket, Wexford.
Bealtaine Film Tour
access>CINEMA and the Irish Film Institute present the 2012 Bealtaine Film Tour screenings of 'My House in Umbria', 'An American In Paris' and 'Last Chance Harvey'
A variety of creative events including writing workshops, gardening lecture and a traditional Irish song session.
Seasonal Gardening lecture for grow your own enthusiasts with Iain McDonald.
At the Foot of Mount Leinster - Traditional Irish songs session with Aileen Lambert.
8th - 22nd
Being Your Story is a chance for people to work with a highly experienced writer and community participant, Suzanne Power. She will work with those who are coming to writing for the first time and want to know the best way to proceed to record their own life story in writing. A wonderful opportunity for those who have begun to gather their memories and those that seek advice on the memories they have gathered, over three evening sessions to run on Tuesdays in May. Dates may change, this will be confirmed when booking your place for these free sessions:
1. Gathering your memories
2. Progressing your memories
3. Possibilities for publication and/or distribution
Bunclody Library
24th
Seasonal work in the vegetable garden to include demonstrations with Iain McDonald. Starts at 7pm Event is free but booking is essential.
Bunclody Library
31st
'At the foot of Mount Leinster'. Traditional Irish singing project with Aileen Lambert will have an open evening for members of the public to both listen in and share their favourite traditional Irish Songs. This is a free event.
Bunclody Library
Trish Keenan
+353 (053) 9375466
Gorey Library
Gorey Civic Offices, The Avenue, Gorey, Co Wexford.
Celebrate Bealtaine with Gorey Library Service
A variety of creative events including 'Wobbly Circus'; 'Surf the web and learn about Bealtaine'; and 'Favourite Fiction and Faction'
24th
What kind of old do you want to be? Hold on to your hat! as Paul from Wobbly Circus brings all the magic of the Big Top to you with his amazing circus show. Sit back, relax and enjoy the energetic juggling and gravity defying stunts. Hats, balls, clubs, bicycle wheels - you name it he can probably juggle it! This is a unique show that will entertain those of you who are young at heart. Thursday, May 24th, starts at 1pm, free. Booking essential
Gorey Library
11th - 25th
Surf the web and win: Plan your social diary, join Yvonne Smyth for an interactive e-leisure workshop to search the Bealtaine website, find what is on in cinemas, theatre, storytelling houses and art centres in Co Wexford, locate a good read, send photos and make sense of social networking. Workshops on Friday, May 11th at 10.30am and Friday, May 25th at 10.30am. Full accessibility, suitable for all, free. Booking essential
Gorey Library
1st - 14th
Favourite Fiction and Faction: An opportunity to discuss your favourite fiction, talk about faction and review recommended fiction from 2011 with Librarian Hazel Percival. Workshops on Tuesday, May 1st at 7pm and Monday, May 14th at 11am. Suitable for all, free. Booking essential
Gorey Library
Hazel Percival
+353 (053) 942 1481
New Ross Library
Barrack Lane, New Ross, Co. Wexford
New Ross Library Art & Facebook
An art exhibition from the patrons of the New Ross Day Care Centre and why not become a friend of Bealtaine on Facebook during the month of May? New Ross library will help you to learn how to do it.
17th - 31st
Patrons of the New Ross Day Care Centre will exhibit a selection of artwork that they have produced under the direction of local artist Betty Roche. This very popular annual art exhibition is free and open to all to attend dring library opening hours. Tel: 051 421877 for further information.
New Ross Library
10th
An introduction to Facebook for over 55s.
Curious about Facebook and what it can do for you? New Ross Library is here to help get you started with two introductory Facebook classes at 10.30am or 12.30pm on Thursday 10th May. Participants must have a valid email account and be familiar with browsing the web. Early booking is advisable as places are limited. Phone 051-421877 for more information.
New Ross Library
Dearbhla Ní Laighin
+353 (051) 421877
Wexford Town Library
Wexford Town Library, McCauley's Car Park, Redmond Square, Wexford,Co Wexford.
Wobbly Circus Show
All the magic of the Big Top brought to you with an amazing circus show.
24th
What kind of old do you want to be?
"Hold on to your hat!" as Paul from Wobbly Circus brings all the magic of the Big Top to you with his amazing circus show. Sit back, relax and enjoy the energetic juggling and gravity defying stunts.Hats, balls, clubs, bicycle wheels- you name it he can probably juggle it!
This is a unique show that will entertain those of you who are young at heart.
Wexford Town Library
Nicola McGrath
+353 (053) 9121637
Active Retirement / Community Groups
Co Wexford Age Equality Network
Wexford Local Development, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Right To Hope & Dream
Annual conference of Co Wexford Age Equality Network marking Bealtaine and this year highlighting active citizenship as we age. Will feature exhibits by groups who are members of the Network from throughout Co. Wexford who will share creative skills.
22nd
Exhibition of creativity by older people's groups from throughout Co. Wexford
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Marie Louise Byrne
+353 (053) 915 5864
Gorey Active Retirement Association
Carraig Cuig, Ballyfoley, Camolin, Co Wexford.
A programme of events suitable for older people
Social get-togethers with dance, fun and games over 4 days.
7th
Social gathering with games and music 11am --- 3pm Refreshments will be served
Badminton Hall, Esmonde Street. Gorey, Co Wexford
8th
A programme of gentle movement to music for older people with discussions before and after regarding the benefits. 11am - 3pm Refreshments will be served
No 2, The palms, The Avenue, Gorey Co Wexford
9th
Various types of party games and a sing-along 11am - 3pm
Refreshments will be served
N0 2 The Palms, The Avenue, Gorey Co Wexford
10th
Dancing for beginners. Including line dancing. 1.30pm - 4pm Refreshments will be served
No 2, The palms, The Avenue, Gorey Co Wexford
George Harmon
+353 (053) 938 3918
Kilrane and Rosslare Harbour ARA
St Ninian's, Ballygillane Little, Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford.
Craft is an Art
We will exhibit some of the work we have created and invite other local artists and groups to join with us. In response to feedback from previous years, we will offer some items for sale.
3rd - 6th
A showcase of our creations; we have as yet to confirm the venue. It will be in Rosslare Harbour. We are planning this for the first week in May, over 2-3 days.Please note dates are indicative only.
To be arranged
Lynn Byrne
+353 (087) 204 7471
New Ross Active Retirement
Augustine Hall, New Ross, Co Wexford
Get Creative with New Ross Active Retirement
An afternoon of Irish food and music.
15th
An afternoon tea with typical Irish menu; Irish dancing by local school children & local dance class; recitals & accordion playing
Augustinian Hall, New Ross
Maura Kidd
+353 (051) 448 346
Rosslare Strand Active Retirement Association
Rosehill, Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford.
Drama
'The Vegetable Man' a play by Tom Garry
A 3 act play with 20 of our members taking part along with the village people. Date to be arranged.
To be arranged
Senior Citizens Concern Ltd/Ramsgrange ARA
St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, New Ross,
Co Wexford
Heritage Outings, Music and Poetry
Heritage outings to Rosslare, Kilmore and Johnstown Castle (date to be arranged); poetry; music and dance.
Fado Fado. Date to be arranged
To be arranged
25th
Dance
To be arranged
22nd
Dance
St Louis Day Care Centre
Poetry Reading. Date to be arranged.
To be arranged
Linda Ryan
+353 (051) 389 509
South West Wexford CDP
South West Wexford Community Development Project,
Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co. Wexford
'Blokes with Cameras' Photography Exhibition and St. Louis Stitchers Festival of Needlework
'Blokes with Cameras' will be exploring the issue of mental health, they will work in solidarity with a group of young people to raise awareness and inform people about mental health and highlight the fact that it affects both young and old. This will culminate in a photography exhibition.
'St Louis Stitchers Festival of Needlework', the St. Louis Stitchers will showcase various needlework that they have produced over the past year and also hold workshops in various needlework.
19th
Photography Exhibition, from 10am to 4pm, open to the public, highlighting mental health in young and old people
South West Wexford CDP, Ramsgrange
19th
Needlework display and demonstrations.
South West Wexford CDP, Ramsgrange
Jane McWilliams
+353 (051) 389 418
Taghmon Community Groups for Older People
Jospeh Street, Taghmon, Co. Wexford.
Arts and Craft in our Community
An exhibition of the various arts and crafts that the 3 different groups have created. Taghmon Day Centre, Taghmon Family Resource Centre Women's Group and Taghmon Active Retired Association.
15th
Community arts and craft exhibition.
The Oak Tree, Foulksmills.
Westland's Young at Heart Group
Westlands Estate, Wexford
Heritage Trip
Research the history of Johnstown Castle followed by visit to Castle
2nd
Heritage visit to Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle
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