Bealtaine @ dlr Libraries 2024

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Bealtaine

Bealtaine Festival takes place across Ireland in May every year and is a celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, through an events and activities programme that champions generational interdependence and diversity. This year’s theme is Lust for Life. We encourage everyone to take part and get involved.

Folk Music for Wellbeing with Ruairí O'Shea
Fri 3 & 24 May, 10.30am-11.30am 
Shankill Library 
To book, email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 282 3081 

Craft and Chat Circle
Tuesdays, 11.00am 
Room 3, Level 5, dlr LexIcon
No booking required, all welcome

Making Free with the Past: A Creative Writing Workshop with Máiríde Woods & Patricia Hickey
Thurs 9 May, 11.00am-12.30pm 
Room 2, Level 5, dlr LexIcon 
Max 12. To book, email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 280 1147 
Supported by the Creative Ireland Programme. 

Upcycling Wall Hanging Workshop with Lynn Haughton
Wed 8 May, 10.30am-12.00pm 
Dalkey Library 
To book, email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 5317

Stencilling Workshop with artist Kim Jenkinson
Thurs 9 May, 2.30-3.30pm
Shankill Library 
To book, email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 282 3081

Unique Jewellery Making Workshop
Thurs 9 May, 6.00-7.30pm 
Dalkey Library 
To book, email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 5317

Writing Short Stories: A Creative Writing Workshop with Éilís Ní Dhuibhne
Fri 10 May, 10.30am-12.00pm
Shankill Library 
To book, email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 282 3081

Something Old, Something New:  A Story-Making Workshop with Colin Urwin 
Sat 11 May, 10.30am – 2.30pm 
Deansgrange Library 
To book, email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 0860

Mixed Media Art Workshop with Artist Kim Jenkinson
Fri 17 May 10.30-11.30am 
Cabinteely Library 
Max 10 participants.  
To book, please email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 5363

Faux Pa comedy event with Seán Begley 
Wed 22 May, 7.00-8.15pm  
Studio Theatre, Level 1, dlr LexIcon 
Booking via dlr Libraries eventbrite 
Suitable for ages 15 yrs+ 

Memoir Writing: A Creative Writing workshop with Mary Rose Callaghan and Phyl Herbert
Sat 25 May, 11.00am-12.30pm 
Cabinteely Library 
Max 12. To book, email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 5363 
Supported by the Creative Ireland Programme

Cup of Focals with Áine Gallagher  
Wed 29 May & 26 June, 2.00-4.00pm 
Level 3, dlr LexIcon 
No booking required, drop in event

Poetry by the Pond with poet Katie Donovan
Thurs 30 May, 2.30pm 
dlr LexIcon Pond (If bad weather, Level 3, dlr LexIcon) 
All welcome, no booking required

Writing your Life Story: A Creative Writing workshop with Ivy Bannister
Thurs 30 May, 1.30-3.00pm 
Dundrum Library 
Max 12. To book, email dundrumlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 298 5000 
Supported by the Creative Ireland Programme

Healthy Age-Friendly Homes: Pop-Up Information Sessions
Throughout May 
All dlr Libraries 
All welcome, no booking required