Bealtaine is still blazing a trail, demonstrating the many ways that artists of any age can surprise, confront and delight us. Browse through some of our memories of Bealtaine over the years. Click on any image to see a larger version.

South-west Wexford CDP's Festival Of Lace (photos: Jack Butler)

Fun with the Blow the Dust orchestra at Dublin's Heuston Station, kicking off Bealtaine 2010 (photos: John Ohle)

Swans, Bealtaine 09, (photos: Ros Kavanagh)

Blow the Dust off Your Trumpet, Bealtaine 09, (photos: Jeff Harvey Photography)

The Dawn Chorus in Donegal, Bealtaine 09, (photos: Simon Houston)

Talks in the National Library of Ireland, Bealtaine 09 (photos: John Ohle)

The Glen Road Sessions, Co. Donegal, Bealtaine 08 (photos: Simon Houston)

Dead Good Guides, Bealtaine 08 (photos: Dominic Campbell)

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Co. Laois, Bealtaine 08 (photos: Alf Harvey)


Magic Me, Sligo, Bealtaine 08 (photos:James Connolly Photography)

Silver Stars, Bealtaine 08 (photos: Colm Hogan)

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Bealtaine 07 (photos: Lise Metzger)