Tag Archives: Bealtaine

Bealtaine Beckons

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Sunday begins Ireland’s Bealtaine Festival which runs throughout May. The countrywide festival turns the spotlight on older people and the arts – celebrating our achievements and encouraging everyone in this age group to get involved and unleash our creativity. In this week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2011, Uncategorized | Tagged Active Retirement Associations, Age & Opportunity, arts festivals, Association of Irish Choirs, Bealtaine, Bealtaine Festival, Blow The Dust Off Your Trumpet, Cois Ceim, festivals, Irish festivals, older people, older people in the arts | Leave a comment

National Bealtaine Festival

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Did you know that May 1st is a cross quarter day? It falls half way between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It’s traditionally the first day of summer in Ireland though you’d never guess that if you looked … Continue reading →