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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
Donegal County Council’s
Culture Division Presents,
The 22nd Annual...

May 1st-31st 2019
May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
Official Launch                      5
                 Libraries                            6
                 Donegal County Museum               12
                 Outdoor Events                      13
                 Music                               14
Bealtaine 2019   Theatre                             19

   Event Guide   Film
                 Exhibitions
                                                     22
                                                     23
                 Cara House Events                   25
                 Crann na Teanga/The Language Tree   26
                 Miscellaneous                       28
                 Day by Day Guide                    29

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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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May 1st-31st 2019 Donegal County Council's Culture Division Presents, The 22nd Annual - Bealtaine Festival
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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Libraries

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
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Donegal 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

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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 / 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

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Outdoor 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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Music

                                                                         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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Music

                                                                         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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Music

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

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Music

                                                                          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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Theatre

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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Theatre

                                                                          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

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Theatre

                                                                             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

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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 / info@abbeycentre.ie                                    Refreshments Served.

  Admission: Free                                                            Admission: Free

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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
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

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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

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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

                                                                  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

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Crann 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

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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
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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TIME              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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