Bealtaine @ dlr Libraries 2024
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