Bealtaine, the Irish national festival celebrating creativity in older age, is co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity and includes events organised by hundreds of partner organisations.

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A dream launch

dancing in Heuston Station“Fun, lightness and creativity" - share in the fun of the Bealtaine launch at Heuston Station, Dublin.

Bealtaine Launch 2010

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.
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Dawn Chorus 2010

Dawn Chorus in the media

For a real flavour of the day, listen to Ronan Kelly's report on Morning Ireland from Carlow, Youghal and Dollymount, with additional material from Liam O'Brien and Colette Kinsella.

You can also enjoy Alan Betson's audio and slideshow on the Irish Times site, of Sunday morning on Dollymount strand.

 

Youghal Dawn Chorus

They're enjoying 'The Rhythm of Life' on Youghal strand. Video and pictures courtesy of Wayne Motherway.

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Kinsale Dawn Chorus

Singing out in Kinsale for the Dawn Chorus 2010.

Singers at the Kinsale Dawn Chorus

Wexford Dawn Chorus

The 55 Club sing in the day in Crossabeg, Wexford.

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Dollymount Dawn Chorus

For a different view on the Dollymount event, check out Alan Betson's slide show on the Irish Times website.

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Dundrum Dawn Chorus

Thanks to Diane Barker for these Dundrum Dawn Chorus images, taken at the Mill Theatre / Dundrum Town Centre.

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Evaluating Bealtaine

Each year, we ask organisers to fill out an evaluation form once events are finished. If you have organised an event, you can fill out the form from here.

Go to evaluation form

Dawn Chorus

dawn chorus singersDawn Chorus returned to waterfronts all across Ireland on Sunday 30 May. See how they went.

See and hear the Dawn Chorus.

Ink exhibition

Ink exhibition logo

Aidan Kelly's exhibition exploring older people's tattoos, Ink, is now on in the Original Print Gallery, Temple Bar until 30 May. Part of the exhibition is online.

See the online part of Ink