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, Thanks also to artists, performers, participating venues and to everyone who attends. T: 074 91 29186 E: [email protected] All events are free unless otherwise stated. www.regionalculturalcentre.com 2 Official Launch 5 Libraries 6 County Museum 12 Outdoor Events 13 Music 14 Bealtaine 2019 Theatre 19 Film 22 Event Guide Exhibitions 23 Cara House Events 25 Crann na Teanga/The Language Tree 26 Miscellaneous 28 Day by Day Guide 29

3 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 ’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 . 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.

4 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

5 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 & 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 / Day Centre Info: 074 95 51766 Andrea Carter, author of the series Mysteries, will discuss her techniques and writing success. Tues May 28, 1.00pm / 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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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 / 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 / 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 [email protected] Info: 074 91 75384

Admission: Free Admission: Free

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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, Monica Corish & Tom Sigafoos deliver a workshop on creative Info: 074 91 44115 writing. Completed work will be exhibited in Community Library until May 31st. Thurs May 23, 11.00am / The Forge Family Resource Centre, 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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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, 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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Makey Uppers An interactive performance of storytelling and craic with the Jiving Classes Makey Uppers. 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 11

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 / Active Age, Rosses CDP Office, Chapel Rd, Dungloe – International Museum Day Fri May 3, 11.30am / Friday Club, Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre Tues May 7, 11.30am / 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, CPI Centre you to join Caroline Carr, Assistant Curator for a cup of tea, to learn Tues May 14, 12.00pm / 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, Resource Centre Sat May 18 / Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Thurs May 23, 11.00am / In CLUD Association, Radharc Na Cille, Mulroy Park, Info: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]

Admission: Free Admission: Free

12 Outdoor 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 / 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 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 / [email protected]

Admission: Free Admission: Free

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Plein Air Paint Outs

The 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 / [email protected] Info: 085 1910777 / [email protected]

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 chance to hear them finish their year in style! They’ve topped the bill DMEP Student Concert at the National Concert Hall. They’ve played the Allingham Festival Donegal Music Education Partnership in Ballyshannon and the Peadar O’Donnell weekend on . 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

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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 Juan Martín country including Sharon Shannon, Mundy and Shane MacGowan 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

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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

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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

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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, Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

Admission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12 Admission €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10

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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

21 Film

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 / [email protected] Refreshments Served.

Admission: Free Admission: Free

22 Exhibitions

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 great-grandparents in the heritage town of , Buchanans Women in Politics & Public Life, 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 / [email protected] All welcome - Refreshments served

Admission: Free Admission: Free

23 Exhibitions

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

24 Cara 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 Cara House Gym in the Park 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 / [email protected]

Admission: FREE unless stated otherwise

25 Crann na Teanga

‘Fís na Teanga : Ways of Seeing’. Taispeántas de Scoth Litríocht Chloich Cheann Fhaola Exhibition of the highlights of 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) /[email protected]

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) Dr. Frank Sewell. Lecturer of English in University of Coleraine and Crann na Teanga 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) /[email protected] 3rd – 5th Bealtaine An L unch included / Admision: €10 / Booking essential

26 The 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 Turas Oíghreachta agus Litríochta timpeall Chloich Cheann presented by Noel Ó Gallchóir and special guests. Launch of new CD 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) /[email protected] 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 [email protected] 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) /[email protected] 15 Bealtaine, 7.00pm – 8.00pm An Gailearaí, Paírc Gnó, Gaoth Dobhair, (Bilingual) / Admission: FREE info/booking: An Gailearaí 0749560862 or [email protected]

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 [email protected]

27 Miscellaneous

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

28 Bealtaine 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

29 TIME 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

30 TIME 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

31 TIME 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

32 TIME 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

33 TIME EVENT VENUE INFO Thursday May 30 10.30am Makey Uppers Twin Towns Library, 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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Regional Cultural Centre 074 91 29186 [email protected] 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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