May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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Donegal County Council’s Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual... May 1st-31st 2019
A big thank you to all the people involved in organising this year’s For further information on the festival or to get involved contact:
festival, especially to the Library Bealtaine Committee and the staff of Regional Cultural Centre,
the Regional Cultural Centre. Port Road,
Letterkenny
Thanks also to artists, performers, participating venues and to
everyone who attends. T: 074 91 29186
E: bealtainedonegal@gmail.com
All events are free unless otherwise stated. www.regionalculturalcentre.com
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Official Launch 5
Libraries 6
Donegal County Museum 12
Outdoor Events 13
Music 14
Bealtaine 2019 Theatre 19
Event Guide Film
Exhibitions
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Cara House Events 25
Crann na Teanga/The Language Tree 26
Miscellaneous 28
Day by Day Guide 29
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Welcome Fáilte
We would like to warmly welcome you to the annual Bealtaine Fáilte romhaibh uilig chuig Féile na Bealtaine na bliana seo. Le 21
Festival. For the past 21 years, Bealtaine has grown into Ireland’s bliain anuas, tá fás is forbairt iontach mhór tagtha ar an bhFéile
largest co-operative arts festival with over 3,000 events taking place náisiúnta seo a chuireann níos mó ná 3,000 imeachtaibh i láthair i
last year in cities, towns and villages throughout the country. gcathaireacha, i mbailte agus i sráidbhailte ar fud na tíre.
The national Bealtaine festival, co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity Tá Féile náisiúnta na Bealtaine comhordaithe ag Age and Opportunity,
in partnership with local authorities and arts and older people’s i gcomhar leis na húdaráis áitiúla mar aon le réimse leathan
organisations, features older people as artists and performers, as eagraíochtaí eile ealaíon agus eagraíochtaí éagsúla a mbíonn ag plé le
event organisers and as audiences and participants. It is this unique dhaoine sinsearacha. Cuirtear daoine sinsearacha ag croílár na Féile
collaboration across generations that makes the festival special each - mar ealaíontóirí is mar oirfidigh, mar eagarthóirí imeachtaibh, mar
year. The theme of Bealtaine 2019 is ‘Be Our Guest’ and includes a lucht féachanna is mar rannpháirtithe. Is í an comhoibriú speisialta
diverse range of performances, commissions, residencies and projects. sin, thar na gliúnta, an rud is suntasaí fán bhFéile achan bliain. Is
é téama Féile na bliana seo ná ‘Fáilte Romhaibh Uilig’ agus is ansin
The pages of this brochure contain information on the large number a gheofar réimse leathan, éagsúlach seóanna, toghraí cónaithe,
of Bealtaine events taking place in County Donegal. It features a wide coimisiúnacha is toghraí cultúrtha eile nach iad.
range of events in libraries, arts and community venues and day
care centres throughout the county and should include something Istigh sa bhileog seo, gheobhfar na sonraí uilig fán réimse mhór
to suit everyone. We encourage you to take advantage of this great imeachtaibh a bhéas ag tarlú le linn na Féile, in ionaid lae, i
opportunity and attend as many Bealtaine events as you can. Bealtaine leabharlanna is in ionaid ealaíon agus pobail, thart fá Dhún na nGall.
in Donegal is organised by Donegal County Council Culture Division in Táimid cinnte go bhfuil rud inteacht ann do chuile dhuine. Ba mhaith
association with a wide range of partners and is co-ordinated by the linn go mór go ndéanfadh chuile ball den bpobal iarracht freastal ar
Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Library. an oiread imeachtaí agus is féidir leo, le linn na Féile speisialta seo.
Tá Féile na Bealtaine i nDún na nGall eagraithe ag Rannán Cultúir de
chuid Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhar le réimse leathan
de pháirtnéirí. Déantar an Féile a comhordú ag an tIonad Cultúrtha
Réigiúnach agus Leabharlann Chontae Dhún na nGall.
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Official Launch
Official Launch Bealtaine 2019
Official Bealtaine launch in association with the National Convention
of Older Peoples Councils.
Wed May 8, 7.00pm / Donegal Bay Waterbus, Donegal Town
Info: 074 91 61818
Admission: Free
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Libraries
Songs and Stories
with Fergus Cleary
Fergus Cleary, singer, storyteller and playwright brings his unique
style of entertainment to:
Wed May 8, 11.00am / Taobh Tíre St Johnston & Carrigans Resource Centre
Info: 074 91 48551
Wed May 15, 1.15pm / Letterkenny Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road
Info: 087 284 0383
Andrea Carter Author Wed May 22, 2.00pm / Glenties Day Centre
Info: 074 95 51766
Andrea Carter, author of the series Inishowen Mysteries,
will discuss her techniques and writing success. Tues May 28, 1.00pm / Falcarragh Day Hospital
Info: 074 91 35104
Wed May 1, 7.00pm / Milford Community Library Wed May 29, 2.00pm / Rathmullen Day Centre
Info: 074 91 53927 Info: 074 91 58723
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Libraries
Lá Na Heorpach / Europe Day ‘A Long Farewell’
Blás Na Heorpach / A Taste of Europe - Reminiscence Sessions
Beidh ceiliúradh Lá na hEorpach ar siúl i Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Join Caroline Carr, Assistant Curator Donegal Museum as she
Dobhair ar 9ú Bealtaine ón 1 i.n. Bain triail as bianna blasta ó tíortha explores the story of the emigration of Donegal women between
na hEorpacha. 1845 and 1950.
Is é Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair ionad eolais do chúrsaí na Thurs May 9, 6.30pm / Carndonagh Community Library
hEorpacha do Ghaeltachta na hÉireann, áit a dtig leat fáil amach faoi Info: 074 93 73701
na tíortha ina dtagann siad as. Tá an imeacht seo saor in aisce agus tá
fáilte roimhe gach duine. Fri May 10, 2.00pm / Ballyshannon Community Library
Info: 071 98 58824
Thurs May 9, 1.00pm / Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair Fri May 31, 11.00am / Twin Towns Library
Info: 074 95 60862 nó gaothdobhair@donegallibrary.ie Info: 074 91 75384
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Libraries
Songs and Stories
With Noel Sweeney
Noel Sweeney, singer, storyteller and songwriter, shares his songs
and stories with:
Write Together:
Tues May 14, 8.00pm / Mevagh Family Resource Centre
An Intergenerational Story Info: 074 91 55055
Fri May 17, 11.00am / Volt House, Raphoe
Monica Corish & Tom Sigafoos deliver a workshop on creative Info: 074 91 44115
writing. Completed work will be exhibited in Bundoran Community
Library until May 31st. Thurs May 23, 11.00am / The Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo
Info: 071 98 61924
Mon May 13, 10.30am / Bundoran Community Library Thurs May 23, 2.00pm / Bundoran Community Library
Info: 071 98 29665 Info: 071 98 29665
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Libraries
Image Therapy Play Percussion Positivity
Enjoy an evening of exciting Image Therapy for the over 55’s. There This workshop by Maria Coleman (Comhcheol Arts & Wellness), will
will be experts in hair styling from Patrick Gildea Hair Studios, guide it’s participants through a playful creative session, making
Letterkenny, make-up by Sculpt Studio, Letterkenny and fashion by music with percussion instruments. The accompanying talk explains
the award winning McElhinneys, Ballybofey in attendance. Pick up the wellbeing benefits of ‘flow states’ where arts and play activities
great tips on hair, make-up and style. flood the brain with happy chemicals.
Thurs May 16, 6.00pm / Central Library Letterkenny Tues May 14, 11.00am / Milford Community Library
Info: 074 91 24950 Info: 074 91 53927
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Libraries
Makey Uppers
An interactive performance of storytelling and craic with the
Makey Uppers.
Jiving Classes
Get those hips moving! Learn some basic jiving skills with Melissa
Tues May 21, 11.00am / Leabharlann Phobail Na Rosann and Karl.
Info: 074 95 22500
Thurs May 30, 10.30am / Twin Towns Library Thurs May 23, 11.00am / Club 50, An Crannog, Gaoth Dobhair
Info: 074 91 75384 Info: 074 95 32208
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Silver Lining Launch of Tovertafel
Donegal Local Development Company, Donegal Culture Division and The Tovertafel was developed for and with people with intellectual
Letterkenny Care of the Aged present: Silver Lining, a play by older disabilities and moderate to severe stages of dementia. It is
people for older people. For this innovative community arts project, a fun care innovation that connects older people in the late
participants took part in weekly drama classes, devised their own stage of their dementia journey with each other and with their
script and will perform it as part of a larger showcase event. surroundings, all the while stimulating movement. The interactive
games stimulate both physical and cognitive activity and
Information stands on services and refreshments provided. encourage social interaction.
Sat May 25, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Central Library, Letterkenny Thurs May 30, 2.00pm / Central Library, Letterkenny
Info: 074 91 24950 Info: 074 91 24950
Admission: Free Admission: Free
11Donegal County Museum
Your Past in the Present
- Reminiscence Sessions
Donegal County Museum and the County Archives use items from their
collections to enable people to reminisce about their lives and their
communities. Join Caroline Carr, Donegal County Museum and Niamh
Brennan, County Archivist who will bring items from their collections to
help reminisce, have a laugh and to enjoy looking back at past memories.
Your Past in the Present
Tues Apr 30, 11.00am / Dungloe Active Age, Rosses CDP Office, Chapel Rd, Dungloe
– International Museum Day
Fri May 3, 11.30am / Lifford Friday Club, Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre
Tues May 7, 11.30am / Inver Community Centre Donegal County Museum uses items from its collections to help
people reminisce about their lives and their communities. We invite
Mon May 13, 11.30am / St Vincent de Paul Monday Club, Castlefin CPI Centre
you to join Caroline Carr, Assistant Curator for a cup of tea, to learn
Tues May 14, 12.00pm / Creeslough Day Centre more about items from the Museum’s collections, to have a laugh and
Fri May 17, 1.30pm / Wheelchair Association, Carnamuggah, Letterkenny share memories of times gone by.
Wed May 22, 7.30pm / Raymoughy Historical Society, Manorcunningham Resource Centre
Sat May 18 / Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny
Thurs May 23, 11.00am / In CLUD Association, Radharc Na Cille, Mulroy Park, Carrigart Info: 074 91 24613 / museum@dongalcoco.ie
Admission: Free Admission: Free
12Outdoor Events
Historical Walk & Talk
Visit historic Glenveagh Castle – Guided tour of Glenveagh Estate
and Castle with local walking groups.
Tues May 7, 10.00am / Bundoran Community Library
Info: 071 98 29665
Advanced booking with walking group required.
Foraging with William McElhinney
Walk, Heritage expert William McElhinney (Wild Strands Caife)
guides you on beach walk where you will be introduced to the
wonders and benefits of seaweed, plus an outdoor Qigong
session and cookery demonstration.
Tues May 14, 11.00am / Buncrana Community Library
Open Garden Info: 074 93 61941
Advanced booking required
A garden to relax in with a Celtic theme, with wildlife friendly
activities and plenty for the garden enthusiast to enjoy. There is a
display of medicinal plants and educational posters of native flora
and fauna. Due to a pond, stream and poisonous plants, children
must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Good walking shoes
Visit Historic Fort Dunree
are needed. A short tour with the owner is recommended before Historical walk and talk at Fort Dunree Museum.
browsing around. Tea and Coffee served.
Thurs May 16, 3.00pm / Fort Dunree
Sun May 12, 2.00pm — 5.00pm / Ros Bán Gardens, Common, Raphoe
Info: 074 93 73701
Info: Ann Kavanagh 074 91 45336 / rosbangarden@gmail.com
Admission: Free Admission: Free
13Outdoor Events
Plein Air Paint Outs
The Gaeltacht Thiar Tír Chonaill art group is a branch of the National
& International Plein Eire organisation and meet weekly for ‘paint-
outs’ at various locations, to capture the sights and scenes, culture
and heritage of North Donegal. The emphasis of the paint-outs is
not on producing ‘finished’ art pieces but to inspire people to take
up their brushes, pencils and pastels and experience some relaxed
Plein Air Demonstration fun and creativity in an atmosphere where people of all abilities are
encouraged to just have a go.
A demonstration of the Art of Plein Air painting, focusing on
composition, using thumbnail sketches, equipment & materials, tips Sat May 4, 11.00am - 3.00pm / Ards Friary, Creeslough
& tricks. Sat May 11, 11.00am - 3.00pm / Glebe House & Gallery, Churchill
Sat May 18, 11.00am - 12.00pm / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Sat May 25, 11.00am - 3.00pm / Glenveagh National Park
Info: 085 1910777 / deemshanny@gmail.com Info: 085 1910777 / deemshanny@gmail.com
Admission: Free Admission: Free
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Donegal Youth Orchestra
in Concert
The Donegal Youth Orchestra under conductor Vincent Kennedy has
produced exceptional performances in 2018 and 2019 - this is your
DMEP Student Concert chance to hear them finish their year in style! They’ve topped the bill
at the National Concert Hall. They’ve played the Allingham Festival
Donegal Music Education Partnership in Ballyshannon and the Peadar O’Donnell weekend on Arranmore.
They’ve headlined wonderful concerts in An Grianán and Glenties.
It’s one of the most enjoyable concerts of the year - and usually a
full house! From grade 8 violinist to budding pianists, from classical Hear what sixty talented young musicians can do with material
singers to Coldplay guitarists, this is a quickfire showreel of the from the classical greats, hugely popular film scores such as Star
DMEP’s classes across Donegal. One minute you’re listening to a Wars, and arrangements and original work by their conductor, the
Chopin nocturne, the next to Edelweiss. A charmer of a concert composer Vincent Kennedy from Dublin. With special performances
featuring exceptional young talent. by departing orchestra members and guests.
Sat May 11, 2.00pm / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Sun May 19, 5.00pm / An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Info: 074 91 76293 Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Admission: Free Admission: €10 / €5 / Family (2+2) €20
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Decade - Donegal Youth Choir
John Lennon UK
10th Birthday Concert
John Lennon look-and-sound-alike Gaz Keenan fronts an
accomplished band of seasoned musicians to take you on a journey The Donegal Youth Choir and their conductor Sara Ní Lochlainn mark
through the best loved songs of the legendary Beatle. This two-hour, ten years of singing with a celebration concert. Also featuring the
fully costumed Lennon Retrospective covers Lennon’s best known Dungloe Junior Choir, the Letterkenny Junior Choir and special guests.
solo work as well as classic Lennon-penned Beatles songs. It’s a journey which has taken the Youth Choir from the studios of RTÉ
to the stage of Electric Picnic, and from a live televised show at Collins
A highly authentic Lennon/Beatles experience, John Lennon UK Barracks to the basilica at Lourdes. Come along and enjoy the show!
faithfully recreates Johns soulful vocals, his rugged and passionate
guitar playing, simplistic but beautiful piano work as well as his so Donegal Youth Choir, Dungloe Junior Choir and Letterkenny Junior
cool look mannerisms, accent and, of course, his caustic wit! Choir are part of Donegal Music Education Partnership
Sat May 18, 8.00pm / Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey Sat May 25, 7.00pm / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Booking: 074 91 31840 / www.balorartscentre.com Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Admission: €18 Admission: €10/€5
16Music
Tanya McCole
Hailing from Ardara, Tanya McCole has wowed audiences at home
and abroad with her vocal style, songwriting capabilities and flair for
interpreting songs of others.
Having sung blues, soul, jazz and rock with some of the top acts in this
country including Sharon Shannon, Mundy and Shane MacGowan
Juan Martín
Tanya found herself returning to her roots of folk and classic country Flamenco Maestro Plays Solo and with the Donegal
whilst discovering Americana along the way. The result was the Chamber Orchestra.
2018 album Because Of You revealing a new stripped back sound
showcasing her distinctive voice and songwriting ability. That same Conductor Víctor Yélamo, leader Orsolya Szabó-Yélamo.
year she fulfilled a lifelong dream touring with Grammy award winner A programme of Spanish Music and Flamenco Solos with music by
John Prine. Tárrega, Malats, Lecuona and Juan Martín.
Sat May 25, 8.00pm / Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey Thurs May 30, 8.00pm / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Booking: 074 91 31840 / www.balorartscentre.com Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Admission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12 Admission €15/€12
17Music
The Swingtime Starlets
With summer in full ‘swing’ what better time to get your toes tapping,
your sweetheart swaying, your Jitterbug jiving and Lindy Hop your
way to the Balor as Andrews Sisters inspired trio Swingtime Starlets
transport you through the eras with their exceptional voices, slick
harmonies, red lips and vintage style!
Strabane Chamber Choir presents
A Glimpse of Heaven Renditions of the 40’s American Big Band and Wartime Anthems, Retro
Pop classics of the 50’s and 60’s and the records that defined The
An evening of uplifting spiritual music featuring sacred choral works Hollywood Hey Day will put a swing in your step for a Summer Night of
by Anglea, Arnesen, Chilcott, Rutter and Whitacre. musical magic!
Fri May 31, 8.00pm / Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny Sat June 1, 8.00pm / Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey
Info: 074 91 76293 Booking: 074 91 31840 / www.balorartscentre.com
Admission: Free, with retiring collection Admission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12
18Theatre
Letterkenny Active Retirement Association presents
Staged Reading of New Plays
Written by Members
followed by Bealtaine Tea Dance
Haughey/Gregory
As part of this year’s creative project, the ladies from Letterkenny
Active Retirement Association participated in a course devised by Fishamble’s Haughey|Gregory by Colin Murphy, directed by Conall
Deirdre Hines, called ‘The Art of Playwrighting”. The ten-minute Plays Morrison, follows the deal made between Tony Gregory and Charles
which resulted, delight, provoke debate, entertain and tickle the Haughey in 1982, when Gregory took a surprise Dáil seat – and
funny bone. You won’t be disappointed. A riotous morning of theatre suddenly found himself holding the balance of power. Can Gregory
awaits. Don’t miss out on the event of the year. use his vote to achieve something for his constituents? To do so, he
Lunch & Refreshments served. will have to face off against the dominant personality of Irish politics –
Charles J Haughey.
Thurs May 2, 11.00am - 12.30pm / Tea Dance, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Tues May 7, 8.00pm / An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Info: 074 91 23986 Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Admission: €5 Admission: €18 / Bealtaine Concession €16
19Theatre
An Grianán Theatre presents
The Experience of Being
Written and performed by Carol Moore
The Mating Season An empowering story of a woman who decides to take back control.
On her 60th birthday Cathy should be celebrating but it rapidly goes
Letterkenny Music and Drama Group downhill. The Experience of Being is a funny, absorbing and moving
one-woman play about dwindling power, how to challenge it and
In this very funny farce we join Sid Gillespie, a widowed bachelor why ageism makes growing older far harder than it needs to be.
who desperately wants the hand in marriage of his lady friend, Stella
Morley, much to the dismay of her daughter, Vanessa and his cleaner Thurs May 16, 8.00pm / Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon
Mrs Jamieson. Stella accepts Sid’s proposal on one condition – that Booking: 071 985 1375
he ensures his two sons, Mervyn and Robin along with his Dahlia
loving brother-in-law, Fred move out of the house. Fri May 17, 8.00pm / An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Wed May 15, 8.00pm / An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny Sat May 18, 8.00pm / Church of Ireland Hall, Dunfanaghy
Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com
Admission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12 Admission €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10
20Theatre
Bealtaine Book Club 2019
“Twelve Thousand Days” by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne
The Bealtaine Book Club aims to honour and promote an Irish writer
with a distinguished and lengthy career who has made a significant
contribution to literature. It also aims to encourage older readers and
writers and to create a greater understanding of issues impacting on
older age.
In 2019, the Bealtaine Book Club
author is Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and the
Bottom Dog Theatre Company presents
book is ‘Twelve Thousand Days’
Smallone (2018) published by Blackstaff
Press. Ní Dhuibhne was selected
Mingey loves her cats, Peru and Club Milks. She hates Sunday mass- by Libraries around Ireland as the
ones, blackmange mutts and papery sausages. She is feisty and Bealtaine Book Club author.
mischievous and has a heart full of love. She guards her privacy like
a treasure. She refuses to be cowed by other people’s view of her or ‘Twelve Thousand Days’ concerns the
surrender to the sadness she sometimes feels. author’s 30 year relationship with
husband and folklorist Bo Almquist
Moving and tender, Smallone is inspired by people who live lives of who died in 2013. We hope you will
quiet privacy, examining the struggles and joys that all of us might feel. join with us in celebrating this book
and author over the coming months.
Bottom Dog mark their 11th season with this “small but purrfectly Check with your local library for a copy
formed” play, by Irish Times Theatre Awards nominee John Murphy. of the book.
Fri 24 May, 8.00pm / Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey Éilís Ní Dhuibhne will be interviewed in Dublin during Bealtaine 2019.
Booking: 074 91 31840 / www.balorartscentre.com
Admission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12
21Film
The Guernsey Literary
and Potato Peel Pie Society
London, 1946. Free-spirited author Juliet Ashton is invited to travel to
Finding Your Feet the Channel Island of Guernsey to carry out research for a new book.
Whilst there she meets the delightfully eccentric members of the
When ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott (Imelda Staunton) discovers that her Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a mysterious literary
husband of thirty-five years (John Sessions) is having an affair with group formed during the Nazi occupation.
her best friend (Josie Lawrence), she seeks refuge in London with her
estranged, older sister Bif (Celia Imrie). Sandra is a fish out of water Based on the beloved historical novel of Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie
next to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling who lives on Barrows, directed by Mike Newell (Into the West, Four Weddings and
an inner-city council estate. But difference is just what Sandra needs a Funeral) and featuring a charming ensemble cast, The Guernsey
and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society weaves a romantic story of love,
where she meets her sister’s friends, Charlie (Timothy Spall), Jackie courage and loyalty where the power of books can bring people
(Joanna Lumley) and Ted (David Hayman). This colourful group of together and provide refuge in their darkest times.
defiant and energetic third-agers start to show Sandra that retirement
is a beginning, and that divorce could be her new lease of life and love. Thurs May 23, 7.00pm / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Booking: 074 91 29186
Wed May 22, 8.00pm / Abbey Cinema, Ballyshannon Donegal Libraries Book of the Month Film Screening.
Info: 071 98 51375 / info@abbeycentre.ie Refreshments Served.
Admission: Free Admission: Free
22Exhibitions
Shelf Life! - Laura Buchanan
A new series of screen prints and textile collages inspired by her
childhood growing up in a grocery & hardware shop. Owned by Laura’s
Women in Politics & Public Life, great-grandparents in the heritage town of Ramelton, Buchanans
stores operated from 1907 - mid 1980s and were a centre-point of the
1918-2018 life of the village. In this exhibition, Laura explores and reimagines the
remnants left behind today and how they inspire and live on in her
This exhibition explores 100 years of women’s participation in politics creative process.
and public life in Ireland. The exhibition is supported by the Department
of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht as part of the Decade of Thurs May 9 - Sat May 25 / Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Centenaries programme. Exhibition runs to end of June 2019. Info: 074 91 29186 / regionalculturalcentre.com
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Wed May 1 - Fri May 31 / Donegal County Museum, High Rd, Letterkenny Official Opening: Thurs May 9, 7.00pm
Info: 074 91 24613 / museum@donegalcoco.ie All welcome - Refreshments served
Admission: Free Admission: Free
23Exhibitions
Plein Air Artist Exhibition
Exhibition of works by local artists
Wed May 1 - Fri May 31 / Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair
Info: 074 95 60862
Local Artists Exhibition
Local artists exhibit their work for Bealtaine Festival 2019
Wed May 1 - Fri May 31 / Bundoran Community Library
Info: 071 98 29665
Photography Exhibition
Wed May 1 - Fri May 31 / Buncrana Community Library
Info: 074 93 61941
Ann Quinn Artist Workshop
Donegal artist Ann Quinn will be artist in residence for a five week Write Together Exhibition
art workshop. Exhibition of work by intergenerational writing group
Wed May 1 - Fri May 31 / Bundoran Community Library
Fridays May 3,10,17,24, 31 & June 7, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Info: 071 98 29665
Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford
Info: 074 91 72878
Admission: Free Admission: Free
24Cara House Events
Free Social Afternoon
Facilitated by Cara House with Optum.
Wed May 22, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Conwal Church Hall, Letterkenny
Alcohol Ink Art
Sat May 11, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Cara House, Letterkenny
Cost: €20 All materials provided
Men’s Breakfast Club
Mondays, 10.00am
Cara House, Letterkenny
Admission: €2
Two-Hand Dancing With Patsy & Bridget
Wednesdays, 11.00am
Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Gym in the Park
Cara House Thursdays, 11.00am
Family Resource Centre Letterkenny Town Park
Admission: €5
Cara House helps support and promote the health and well being
of individuals and families in the heart of Letterkenny through Two-Hand Dancing with Celine
social, recreational and educational activities. Fridays, 11.00am
Central Library, Letterkenny
Info: 074 91 23986 / info@carahouse.ie
Admission: FREE unless stated otherwise
25Crann na Teanga
‘Fís na Teanga : Ways of Seeing’.
Taispeántas de Scoth Litríocht Chloich Cheann Fhaola
Exhibition of the highlights of Cloughaneely Literary Heritage: A
visual telling.
3 Bealtaine Dé hAoine/Friday, 7.30pm
An Gailearaí, Páirc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair / Admisson: Free
Info: 074 95 60862 (Ext 16) /angailearaidonegal@gmail.com
11.30am: Léacht: Prós Litríocht Chloich Cheann
Fhaola/Prose Literature of Cloughaneely: (Gaelic)
Dr. Nollaig Mac Congáil. Former professor of Irish at University College
Galway and author of numerous critical works on Donegal Gaelic literature.
Lón/Lunch
2.30pm: Léacht: Ag Fánaíocht ar fud na Cruinne/Zig-
Zagging all over Creation: Filíocht Chathaíl Ú Shearcaigh/
The Poetry of Cathal Ó Searcaigh. (Bilingual)
Crann na Teanga Dr. Frank Sewell. Lecturer of English in University of Ulster Coleraine and
an acclaimed translator of Gaelic poetry.
/The Language Tree
4 Bealtaine Dé Sathairn/Saturday, 11.30 - 4.30pm
Féile Litríochta Chloich Cheann Fhaola : Cloughaneely Dámhlann An Ghleanna, Mín A Leá, Gort a Chóirce.
Literary Festival Info: 074 95 60862 (Ext 16) /angailearaidonegal@gmail.com
An L unch included / Admision: €10 / Booking essential
3rd – 5th Bealtaine
26The Language Tree
Oíche Coirme le Noel Ó Gallchóir: Ceiliúradh ar litríocht Turais agus Léacht/
agus ar cheol Chloich Cheann Fhaola agus seoladh “Idir
Muir agus Sliabh” CD le Diane Ní Chanainn. (Gaelic) Tours and Talks
Evening Celebration of the literary and song heritage of Cloughaneely
presented by Noel Ó Gallchóir and special guests. Launch of new CD
Turas Oíghreachta agus Litríochta timpeall Chloich Cheann
by Diane Ní Chanainn Noel Ó Gallchóir; retired principal of Pobailscoil Fhaola le Cathal Ó Searcaigh agus Murray Learmont
Ghaoth Dobhair, scholar and dramatist. A tour of the parish of Cloughaneely; a rare and delightful insight into
the literary heritage of Cloughaneely with Cathal Ó Searcaigh and
4 Bealtaine Dé Sathairn/Saturday, 8.00pm
Murray Learmont.
Óstán Loch Altáin, Gort a Chóirce / Admision: €5 at the door
Info: 074 95 60862 (Ext 16) /angailearaidonegal@gmail.com 8 Bealtaine & 22 Bealtaine, 10.30am - 4pm
Meet at An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair / Admission: €15
Lón san Áireamh/lunch included. Booking essential. (Bilingual)
info/booking: An Gailearaí 0749560862 or angailearai@gmail.com
Annual Tullaghobegley Walk
5 Bealtaine Dé Domhnaigh/Sunday, 11.30am Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh:
An Fál Carrach (Assemble at the Shamrock Lodge Ba) Irish Composers from Carolan to Field to Ó Riada
Info: 074 95 60862 (Ext 16) /angailearaidonegal@gmail.com 15 Bealtaine, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair, (Bilingual) / Admission: FREE
info/booking: An Gailearaí 0749560862 or angailearai@gmail.com
Noel Ó Gallchóir: Ceiliúradh ar litríocht agus ar cheol
Chloich Cheann Fhaola
Celebration of the literary and song heritage of Cloughaneely
presented by Noel Ó Gallchóir.
29 Bealtaine, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair, (Bilingual) / Admission: FREE
info/booking: An Gailearaí 0749560862 or angailearai@gmail.com
27Miscellaneous
Ceol le Chéile
Ceol le Chéile is an intergenerational choir made up of people from
all walks of life in Co. Donegal. Members of the acclaimed choir along
with Choral Director Veronica McCarron will tour local day nursing
homes in Co. Donegal. Visits will be arranged in advance.
Fri May 17 / Tour of local day nursing homes in Co. Donegal
Info: 074 91 61818
Admission: Free
Age is Just a Number Be Our Guest
Home Instead Senior Care Donegal present a celebration of age, wisdom Letterkenny C.D.P invite you to celebrate Bealtaine with Lunch,
and memories for the young at heart and their families. Music & Dancing. Plus Information on Care and Repair Programme,
Local support organisations, guest speakers and information stands will be Volunteer in the Home & Senior Alert Scheme.
on hand. Refreshment corner and a free draw are available to all visitors.
Wed May 22 , 12.30pm - 4.00pm / Station House Hotel, Letterkenny
Thurs May 9, 12.00pm – 4.00pm / Station House Hotel, Letterkenny Booking: CDP Charity Shop, Letterkenny 074 91 20633
Info: 074 91 13050 Places are limited so booking is essential.
Admission: Free Admission: Free
28Bealtaine 2019 | Day by Day Event Guide
TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Tuesday April 30
11.00am Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Rosses CDP Office, Chapel Road, Dungloe 074 91 24613
Wednesday May 1
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Patsy & Bridget Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
7.00pm Andrea Carter Author Milford Community Library 074 91 53927
Thursday May 2
11.00am Letterkenny Active Retirement Association Plays Readings Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 29186
11.00am Gym in The Park Letterkenny Town Park 074 91 23986
1.00pm Letterkenny Active Retirement Association Tea Dance Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 29186
Friday May 3
10.00am Ann Quinn Artist Workshop Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford 074 91 72878
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Celine Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
11.30am Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre 074 91 24613
7.30pm ‘Fís na Teanga : Ways of Seeing’. Taispeántas de Scoth Litríocht An Gailearaí, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair, Doire Beag 074 95 60862
Chloich Cheann Fhaola
Saturday May 4
11.00am Plein Air Paint Out at Ards Friary Ards Friary, Creeslough 085 1910777
11.30am Léacht: Prós Litríocht Chloich Cheann Fhaola/Prose Literature of Cloughaneely Dámhlann an Ghleanna, Mín A’ Leá, Gort a’Choirce 074 95 60862
2.30pm Léacht: Ag Fánaíocht ar fud na Cruinne/Zig-Zagging all over Creation: Dámhlann an Ghleanna, Mín A’ Leá, Gort a’Choirce 074 95 60862
Filíocht Chathaíl Ú Shearcaigh/The Poetry of Cathal Ó Searcaigh
8.00pm Oíche Coirme le Noel Ó Ghallchóir Ostán Loch Altan, Gort a’Choirce Beag 074 95 60862
29TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Sunday May 5
11.30am Annual Tullaghobegley Walk An Fál Carrach 074 95 60862
Monday May 6
10.00am Men’s Breakfast Club Cara House, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
Tuesday May 7
10.00am Historical Walk and Talk Bundoran Community Library 071 98 29665
11.30am Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Inver Community Centre 074 91 24613
8.00pm Haughey/Gregory An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny 074 91 20777
Wednesday May 8
10.30am Turas Oíghreachta agus Litríochta timpeall Chloich Cheann Meet at An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair 074 95 60862
Fhaola le Cathal Ó Searcaigh agus Murray Learmont
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Patsy & Bridget Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
11.00am Songs and Stories with Fergus Cleary Taobh Tíre St Johnston 074 91 48551
& Carrigans Resource Centre
7.00pm Official Launch / Photocall Bealtaine 2019 Donegal Town Waterbus 074 91 61818
Thursday May 9
11.00am Gym in The Park Letterkenny Town Park 074 91 23986
1.00pm Blás na hEorpach / A Taste of Europe Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 95 60862
12.00pm Age is Just a Number Station House Hotel, Letterkenny 074 91 13050
6.30pm A Long Farewell - Reminiscence Sessions Carndonagh Community Library 074 93 73701
Friday May 10
10.00am Ann Quinn Artist Workshop Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford 074 91 72878
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Celine Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
2.00pm A Long Farewell - Reminiscence Sessions Ballyshannon Community Library 071 98 58824
30TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Saturday May 11
10.00am Alcohol Ink Art Cara House, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
11.00am Plein Air Paint Out at Glebe House Glebe House & Gallery, Churchill 085 1910777
2.00pm DMEP Student Concert Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 76293
Sunday May 12
2.00pm Open Garden Ros Bán Gardens, Common, Raphoe 074 91 45336
Monday May 13
10.00am Men’s Breakfast Club Cara House, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
10.30am Write Together: An Intergenerational Story Bundoran Community Library 071 98 29665
11.30am Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Castlefin CPI Centre 074 91 24613
Tuesday May 14
11.00am Play Percussion Positivity Milford Community Library 074 91 53927
12.00pm Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Creeslough Day Centre 074 91 24613
11.00am Foraging with William McElhinney Buncrana Community Library 074 93 61941
8.00pm Songs and Stories with Noel Sweeney Mevagh Family Resource Centre 074 91 55055
Wednesday May 15
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Patsy & Bridget Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
1.15pm Songs and Stories with Fergus Cleary Letterkenny Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road 087 284 0383
7.00pm Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh: Irish Composers from Carolan to Field to Ó Riada An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair 074 95 60862
8.00pm The Mating Season An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny 074 91 20777
Thursday May 16
11.00am Gym in The Park Letterkenny Town Park 074 91 23986
3.00pm Visit Historic Fort Dunree Fort Dunree, Buncrana 074 93 73701
6.00pm Image Therapy Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
8.00pm The Experience of Being Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon 071 985 1375
31TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Friday May 17
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Celine Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950
11.00am Songs and Stories with Noel Sweeney Volt House, Raphoe 074 91 44115
1.30pm Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Wheelchair Association, Carnamuggah, Letterkenny 074 91 24613
8.00pm The Experience of Being An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny 074 91 20777
Saturday May 18
11.00am Plein Air Demonstration Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 085 1910777
1.00pm Your Past in the Present - International Museum Day Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny 074 91 24613
8.00pm John Lennon UK Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey 074 91 31840
8.00pm The Experience of Being Church of Ireland Hall, Dunfanaghy 074 912 0777
Sunday May 19
5.00pm Donegal Youth Orchestra - In Concert An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny 074 91 20777
Monday May 20
10.00am Men’s Breakfast Club Cara House, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
Tuesday May 21
11.00am Makey Uppers Leabharlann Phobail Na Rosann 074 95 22500
Wednesday May 22
10.30am Turas Oíghreachta agus Litríochta timpeall Chloich Cheann Meet at An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair 074 95 60862
Fhaola le Cathal Ó Searcaigh agus Murray Learmont
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Patsy & Bridget Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
12.30pm Be Our Guest Station House Hotel, Letterkenny 074 91 20633
2.00pm Songs and Stories with Fergus Cleary Glenties Day Centre 074 95 51766
2.00pm Social Afternoon Conwal Church Hall, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
7.30pm Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Manorcunningham Resource Centre 074 91 24613
8.00pm Finding Your Feet Abbey Cinema, Ballyshannon 071 98 51375
32TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Thursday May 23
11.00am Gym in The Park Letterkenny Town Park 074 91 23986
11.00am Songs and Stories with Noel Sweeney The Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo 071 98 61924
11.00am Your Past in the Present - Reminiscence Sessions Radharc Na Cille, Mulroy Park, Carrigart 074 91 24613
11.00am Jiving Classes Club 50, An Crannog, Gaoth Dobhair 074 95 32208
2.00pm Songs and Stories with Noel Sweeney Bundoran Community Library 071 98 29665
7.00pm The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 29186
Friday May 24
10.00am Ann Quinn Artist Workshop Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford 074 91 72878
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Celine Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
8.00pm Bottom Dog Theatre Company presents: Smallone Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey 074 91 31840
Saturday May 25
10.30am Silver Lining Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
11.00am Plein Air Paint Out at Glenveagh Glenveagh National Park 085 1910777
7.00pm Decade - Donegal Youth Choir 10th Birthday Concert Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 76293
8.00pm Tanya McCole Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey 074 91 31840
Monday May 27
10.00am Men’s Breakfast Club Cara House, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
Tuesday May 28
1.00pm Songs and Stories with Fergus Cleary Falcarragh Day Hospital 074 91 35104
Wednesday May 29
11.00am Two-Hand Dancing with Patsy & Bridget Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 23986
2.00pm Songs and Stories with Fergus Cleary Rathmullen Day Centre 074 91 58723
7.00pm Noel Ó Gallchóir: Ceiliúradh ar litríocht & ar cheol Chloich Cheann Fhaola An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair 074 95 60862
33TIME EVENT VENUE INFO
Thursday May 30
10.30am Makey Uppers Twin Towns Library, Stranorlar 074 91 75384
11.00am Gym in The Park Letterkenny Town Park 074 91 23986
2.00pm Launch of Tovertafel Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
8.00pm Juan Martín - Flamenco Maestro Plays Solo Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 074 91 20777
Friday May 31
10.00am Ann Quinn Artist Workshop Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford 074 91 72878
11.00am Two - Hand Dancing with Celine Central Library, Letterkenny 074 91 24950
11.00am A Long Farewell - Reminiscence Sessions Twin Towns Library, Stranorlar 074 91 75384
8.00pm Strabane Chamber Choir Conwal Parish Church. Letterkenny 074 91 76293
Saturday June 1
8.00pm The Swingtime Starlets Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey 074 91 31840
Friday June 7
10.00am Ann Quinn Artist Workshop Habinteg Housing Association, Lifford 074 91 72878
Get Active During Bealtaine
Leisure Centres Offers in May:
Ballyshannon Leisure Centre, Aura Leisure Complex, Finn Valley Leisure Centre,
Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon Sallaghagrane, Letterkenny Millbrae, Stranorlar
55+ Swim for €3.50 55+ Swim for €4.50 60+ membership €100 per year.
Info: 071 98 52818 Info: 074 91 06422 Info: 074 91 32053
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Contacts
Regional Cultural Centre
074 91 29186
rcc@donegalcoco.ie
www.regionalculturalcentre.com
County Donegal Library Service
074 91 53900
www.donegallibrary.ie
Donegal County Museum
074 91 24613
Age & Opportunity
01 8057709
www.olderinireland.ie
Donegal County Council’s
Culture Division incorporates
The Library, Museum, Archives,
Heritage and Arts Services,
and the Regional Cultural Centre.
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