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The 20th Annual

BEALTAINEFESTIVALMAY 1st - 31st 2017

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL’SCULTURAL SERVICES PRESENTS

2 | Bealtaine Festival 2017

WELCOME

We would like to warmly welcome you to the annual Bealtaine Festival. For the past 20 years, Bealtaine has grown into Ireland’s largest co-operative arts festival with over 3,750 events taking place last year in cities, towns and villagesthroughout the country.

The national Bealtaine festival, co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity in partnership with local authorities and arts and older people’s organisations, features older people as artists and performers, as event organisers and as audiences and participants. It isthis unique collaboration across generations that makes the festival special each year. The theme of Bealtaine 2017 is All Together Now!, celebrating collective action and includes a diverse range of performances, commissions, residencies andprojects.

The pages of this brochure contain information on the large number of Bealtaine events taking place in County Donegal. It features a wide range of events in libraries, arts and community venues and day care centres throughout the county and shouldinclude something to suit everyone. We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity and attend as many Bealtaine events as you can.

Bealtaine in Donegal is organised by Donegal County Council Cultural Services in associationwith a wide range of partners and is co-ordinated by the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Library.

FÁILTE

Fáilte romhaibh uilig chuig Féile na Bealtaine na bliana seo. Le fiche bliain anuas, tá fás is forbairt iontach mhór tagtha ar an bhFéile náisiúnta seo a chuireann níos mó ná 3,750 imeachtaibh i láthair i gcathaireacha, i mbailte agus i sráidbhailte ar fud na tíre.

Tá Féile náisiúnta na Bealtaine comhordaithe ag Age and Opportunity, i gcomhar leis na húdaráis áitiúla mar aon le réimse leathan eagraíochtaí eile ealaíon agus eagraíochtaí éagsúla a mbíonn ag plé le dhaoine sinsearacha. Cuirtear daoine sinsearacha ag croílár na Féile - mar ealaíontóirí is mar oirfidigh, mar eagarthóirí imeachtaibh, mar lucht féachanna is mar rannpháirtithe. Is í an comhoibriú speisialta sin, thar na gliúnta, an rud is suntasaí fán bhFéile achan bliain.

Is é téama Féile na bliana seo ná ‘Muid Uilig le Chéile!’ Déanfar ceiliúradh ar spriod an mheitheal tríd clár cuimsitheach, éagsúlach seóanna is curanna i láthair, taispeántaisí, toghraí cónaithe, coimisiúnacha is toghraí cultúrtha eile nach iad, achur ar fáil.

Istigh sa bhileog seo, gheobhfar na sonraí uilig fán réimse mhór imeachtaibh a bhéas ag tarlú le linn na Féile in ionaid lae, i leabharlanna is in ionaid ealaíon agus pobail, thart fá Dhún na nGall. Ba mhaith linn go mór go ndéanfadh chuile ball den bpobal iarracht freastal ar an oiread imeachtaí agus is féidir leo, le linn na Féile speisialta seo. Tá Féile na Bealtaine i nDún na nGall agraithe ag Rannóg na Seirbhísí Cultúrtha 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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CONTENTS

Day By Day 4

Exhibitions 17

Day Care Centres 19

A big thank you to all the people involved in organising this year’s festival, especially to the Regional Cultural Centre staff and the Library Bealtaine Committee.

Thanks also to artists, performers, participating venues and to everyone who attends.

All events are free unless otherwise stated. To avail of Bealtaine concession prices at An Grianán Theatre and The Balor Arts Centre please quote ‘Bealtaine’ when purchasing your tickets. Please note these concessions arenot available online.

For further information on the festival or to get involved contact:

Shaun Hannigan,Regional Cultural Centre,Port Road,LetterkennyT: 074 91 29186E: [email protected]


DAY BY DAY All events Are free unless otherwise stAted

TUESDAY MAY 2

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BEALTAINE 2017Launch of the 20th Bealtaine Festival, including a talk on Active Citizenship by guest speaker Rory Cleary from Active Retirement Ireland, plus music with Gay McIntyre and John Trotter. The Derry alto saxophone player and clarinettist is one of the living legends of the Irish and UK jazz and showband scene. Hugely admired by the likes of Nat King Cole (who once asked him move to America and join his band), Humphrey Lyttleton, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball, Gay has been performing, touring, teaching and living jazz music for over 60 years. Gay will be accompanied by his longtime friend John Trotter on trombone, violin, accordion and vocals.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00amInfo: 074 91 29186

COFFEE AND COMPUTERS Learn some computer basics with Magh Ene College Transition Year students.Bundoran Community Library @ 11.00amAdvanced booking requiredInfo: 071 98 29665

CIRCLE DANCING WITH THERESACara House, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986

KNITTING & CROCHET WITH FRANCESCara House, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986

WEDNESDAY MAY 3

BEALTAINE MORNING TEA DANCEOrganised by Cara House Letterkenny.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986

RHYMETIME: GRANDPARENTS AND TODDLERS Central Library, Letterkenny @ 11.00amInfo: 074 91 24950

COFFEE AND COMPUTERSLearn some computer basics.Moville Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 074 93 85110

DECOUPAGE WITH FIONACara House, Letterkenny @ 11.30am Info: 074 91 23986

DRESSMAKING WITH MARGERYRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 1.00pmInfo: 074 91 23986

THURSDAY MAY 4

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS WITH DIANERegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 10.00amInfo: 074 91 23986

LEARN TO CROCHETWith Sally McMenamin (Bring your own hook).Twin Towns Community Library @ 10.30am Info: 074 91 75384

ART FOR RELAXATION WITH ETTACara House, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986



SONGS AND STORIES WITH PATSY CAVANAGH Patsy Cavanagh, singer, storyteller and songwriter brings his unique style of entertainment to Taobh Tíre Pettigo.The Forge Family Resource Centre @ 11.00am Info: 071 98 61924

OUR PAST IN THE PRESENT - REMINISCENCE SESSIONS Join Caroline Carr, Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan, County Archivist, who will use items from their collections to enable people to reminisce about their lives and their communities.Ionad Lae na Carraice @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]

AGS CONNOLLY & PAT REEDYOxfordshire singer-songwriter Ags Connolly has been described by Country Music People as ‘The closest we’ve ever come to an English Willie Nelson’. As a live performer he has headlined shows across the UK, Europe and the US and opened for various international artists including Rosanne Cash. Joining Ags will be Pat Reedy – front man of Pat Reedy & The Longtime Goners, an independent country band based, at varying times, in Nashville and New Orleans. Reedy has toured the US playing festivals, bars, venues and listening rooms for the past eight years with his shows establishing a reputation for their energy, honesty and humour. Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €10 / Bealtaine Concession €8Booking: 074 91 31840

FRIDAY MAY 5

COFFEE AND COMPUTERS Learn some computer basics with Carndonagh Community School Transition Year students.Carndonagh Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 074 93 73701

RHYMETIME: GRANDPARENTS AND TODDLERS Bundoran Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 071 98 29665Milford Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 074 91 53927

TWO-HAND DANCING WITH CELINERegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986

THE STATE OF THE NATION / THE FUNDBy Conor Malone, directed by Charlie BonnerFour towering figures of Irish political history – Charles J. Haughey, Michael Collins, Jim Larkin and Thomas Davis - meet to play poker in the afterlife where the conversation quickly turns the current ‘state of the nation’. First produced in 2016, The State of The Nation was part of the Ireland 2016 Commemorative Programme, funded by Donegal County Council and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Fund won third prize for Conor Malone in the 2015 RTE Radio 1 PJ O’Connor Awards. It was broadcast on RTE’s Drama On One programme later that year. This performance will consist of a staged reading of the play.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 31840


SATURDAY MAY 6

AN INTRODUCTION TO PLEIN AIR Plein air — a french word simply meaning open air, it’s roots date back to the early nineteenth century and has flourished world wide ever since. The Gaeltacht Thiar Tír Chonaill art group are a branch of the National & International Plein Eire organisation and meet weekly 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 inspiring people to take up their brushes, pencils and pastels and experience some relaxed fun and creativity in an atmosphere where people of all abilities are encouraged to just have a go. Three Bealtaine paint-outs will take place during the month of May and will be preceded by this introduction to plein air workshop, focusing on composition, using thumbnail sketches, equipment & materials, tips & tricks.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00am - 1.00pm Info: 085 8388306 / [email protected]

THE STATE OF THE NATION / THE FUNDBalor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 31840

I, MALVOLIOIn his brilliant one-man show, Tim Crouch unlocks Twelfth Night for new audiences, telling a timeless story of bullying, prudery and practical jokes. I, Malvolio is a charged, hilarious and sometimes unsettling rant from a man adrift in front of a cruel audience.

Part abject clown, part theatre-hating disciplinarian, Malvolio asks his audience to explore the pleasure we take in other people’s suffering. This is a show for anyone who has ever been told off, called a name or has fallen in love with the wrong person.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

MONDAY MAY 8

OUR THE PAST IN THE PRESENT - REMINISCENCE SESSIONS Join Caroline Carr, Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan, County Archivist, who will bring items from their collections to enable people to reminisce about their lives and their communities.Letterkenny Day Centre @ 11.30amClients OnlyInfo: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]

WATERCOLOURS & OILS WITH BERNIECara House, Letterkenny @ 11.30am Info: 074 91 23986

TUESDAY MAY 9

CAKE DECORATING WITH RUTHCara House, Letterkenny @ 10.00am Info: 074 91 23986

CHAIROBICS WITH LINDARegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 10.00am Info: 074 91 23986

HAND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONTabletop weaving demonstration with Clare O’Presco of Donegal Craft Village.Buncrana Community Library @ 11.00am Info: 074 93 61941 Carndonagh Community Library @ 1.30pm Info: 074 93 73701





OUR THE PAST IN THE PRESENT - REMINISCENCE SESSIONS Join Caroline Carr, Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan, County Archivist, who will bring items from their collections to enable people to reminisce about their lives and their communities.Ionad Lae Day Centre, Traigh a Locha, Fanad @ 11.30amInfo: 074 91 24613 / [email protected] EUROPE DAY - A TASTE OF EUROPECome along and taste various European foods.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 95 60862

WEDNESDAY MAY 10


TWO HAND DANCING WITH PATSY & BRIDGETJoin people from all over the county for this very popular class.Organised by Cara House Letterkenny.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986


MUSIC AND CRAIC WITH FERGUS CLEARYFollowed by guest speaker Rory Cleary from Active Retirement Ireland talking on Active Citizenship.Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann @ 11.00amInfo: 074 95 22500Taobh Tíre An tSean Bheairic/Falcarragh @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 91 80888



CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPFacilitated by Cathal Ó Searcaigh. Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair @ 6.00pmInfo: 074 95 60862

ART EXHIBITION LAUNCHLaunch of JOURNEY, an art exhibition by Bernie Wilson and students.Official launch by Adrian Kelly, curator of The Glebe Gallery.Milford Community Library @ 7.00pmInfo: 074 91 53927

BAG FOR LIFE Commissioned as a legacy project for Derry Londonderry’s 2013 UK City of Culture, this powerful and captivating play is laced with the blackest of humour, and received a hugely successful script in hand reading at the Open House Festival in Bangor, 2015. “a raw, powerful and no-holds-barred journey through the deepest, darkest emotions we all have… Bag for Life will stir the darkest recesses of the Northern Irish soul” Irish NewsAn Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com


THURSDAY MAY 11



BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONBrendan Farren will demonstrate his basket making skills using willow.Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann @ 11.00amInfo: 074 95 22500The Crannóg, Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 95 60862



RTE LYRIC FM QUARTETMusic for all ages with Evelyn Grant and the RTÉ Lyric FM Quartet.Central Library, Letterkenny @ 12.00pmInfo: 074 91 24950

OUR THE 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 communities.Gartan Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]

TEA DANCE & BOOK LAUNCHLetterkenny Active Retirement Association launch their book of memories, ‘Life In a Lantern’ consisting of poems, stories and photos. The memoir project was envisaged as a way for the members of LARA to reflect back on their lives and to have that reflection curated by an experienced facilitator. The results of this process have been fourfold. Old age has been characterised as a period of ‘integrity’ vs ‘despair’. When a person reflects back on their life in such a way that celebrates and cherishes that life lived, then despair does not overpower. Those who have their accomplishments celebrated will feel a sense of integrity. This is a vital determinant of good mental health. This process has also allowed the group to realise their creative potential and to express this in the form of the book (poems, stories and short memoir pieces) and small installation that is being launched as part of Bealtaine. This project also strengthened the bonds of friendship within the group and made the group’s identity cohere in a celebratory way. All Active Retirement Groups Welcome.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 91 29186

HAND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONTabletop weaving demonstration with Clare O’Presco of Donegal Craft Village.Bundoran Community Library @ 2.00pm Info: 071 98 29665

SONGS AND STORIES WITH PATSY CAVANAGH Patsy Cavanagh, singer, storyteller and songwriter brings his unique style of entertainment to Carndonagh Library.Carndonagh Community Library @ 6.30pm Info: 074 93 73701

TIPS FOR PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE HOME WITH NEIL MARTIN(Care & Responsibility Instructor HSE) Followed by guest speaker Rory Cleary from Active Retirement Ireland talking on Active Citizenship.Bundoran Community Library @ 7.00pm Info: 071 98 29665


THE FURROW COLLECTIVEBBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners The Furrow Collective is a critically acclaimed English/Scottish quartet consisting of four distinctive and talented performers – Lucy Farrell (fiddle, viola, voice), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice).Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €12 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.regionalculturalcentre.com

FRIDAY MAY 12


RHYMETIME: GRANDPARENTS AND TODDLERS Bundoran Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 071 98 29665


RTE LYRIC FM QUARTETMusic for all ages with Evelyn Grant and the RTÉ Lyric FM Quartet.Twin Towns Community Library @ 1.00pm Info: 074 91 75384

CHAIR YOGA WITH JULIE BROWNGentle Yoga exercise for adults.Buncrana Community Library @ 1.30pmInfo: 074 93 61941

BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONBrendan Farren will demonstrate his basket making skills using willow.Moville Community Library @ 1.30pmInfo: 074 93 85110

MUGS OF LOVEGrandparents and grandchildren crafting together.Advanced Booking is essential.Buncrana Community Library @ 4.00pmInfo: 074 93 61941

SATURDAY MAY 13

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AT ARDS FRIARYPainting on location with the Plein Air art group.Meet at car park 11.00am.Ards Friary, Creeslough @ 11.00am - 3.00pmInfo: Dee - 085 8388306 / [email protected]

EILISH O’CARROLL - LIVE, LOVE, LAUGHBest known as Winnie McGoogan in her brother Brendan’s successful BBC sitcom, ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’, Eilish comes into her own here with this reflective look on an eventful life that includes a strict Catholic upbringing, two failed marriages and coming out as a lesbian at the age of 50. While poignant and deeply moving it is also packed with humour. A 1950s baby, and the ninth of ten children, she describes her childhood with affection and humour. The end result is a warm, witty triumph that joyously celebrates being true to yourself.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €20 / Bealtaine Concession €15Booking: 074 91 31840


MONDAY MAY 15


ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPBuncrana Community Library @ 12.30pmInfo: 074 93 61941

COFFEE AND COMPUTERS Learn some computer basics with Pobail Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair Transition Year students.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair @ 2.00pm Info: 074 95 60862

TUESDAY MAY 16

GARDENING WITH JOANNECommunity Garden, St. Conal’s, Letterkenny @ 10.00am Info: 074 91 23986





BIRDS OF PREY WITH MARTIN MALONEYMartin, an expert falconer, will introduce a selection of live birds of prey.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair @ 11.00amInfo: 074 95 60862Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann @ 1.00pmInfo: 074 95 22500

BUTTER MAKING DEMONSTRATIONJane Gamble will demonstrate the art of butter making.Carndonagh Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 074 93 73701

THE LAD FROM LAGHEYA one woman show starring Jean Curran.The Lad from Laghey is set in South Donegal during World War II, in a time when German U Boats are sited off the Donegal coast and RAF seaplanes thunder through the Donegal Corridor over Dunkineely and St. John’s Point. A local girl complains that, “everything is rationed, including decent young men”. Things begin to look up however when she meets a visiting young British airman at a dance in Bundoran. Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 2.00pmBooking: 074 91 29186 / www.regionalculturalcentre.com


WEDNESDAY MAY 17

OUR THE 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 communities.Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Drumfries, Clonmany, Inishowen @ 10.30amInfo: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]



TWO HAND DANCING WITH PATSY & BRIDGETRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 23986


SONGS AND STORIES WITH PATSY CAVANAGH Patsy Cavanagh, singer, storyteller and songwriter brings his unique style of entertainment to Buncrana Library.Buncrana Community Library @ 12.30pm Info: 074 93 61941


BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONBrendan Farren will demonstrate his basket making skills using willow.Milford Community Library @ 7.00pmInfo: 074 91 53927

THE LAD FROM LAGHEYA one woman show starring Jean CurranThe Lad from Laghey is set in South Donegal during World War II, in a time when German U

Boats are sited off the Donegal coast and RAF seaplanes thunder through the Donegal Corridor over Dunkineely and St. John’s Point, a local girl complains that ‘everything is rationed, including decent young men’. Things begin to look up however when she meets a visiting young British airman at a dance in Bundoran Taobh Tíre Mevagh Family Resource Centre @ 7.30pmInfo: 074 91 55055

MOTHER LOSSWritten and directed by Maura Logue.Mother Loss imagines a reunion of these three extraordinary women – Mary Wollstonecraft, pioneering British writer and feminist, whose ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Women’ made the outrageous claim for the time that women were not naturally inferior to men, but only appeared so through being denied access to education. Her daughters Mary Shelly, author of the classic Gothic horror story Frankenstein, and Fanny Imlay, the illegitimate and younger of the two, who took her own life at age 22 in 1816, each have their own dark histories exposed in this family gathering. The losses and the hardships these women endured in their private lives, with stoic and singular resolve, in a time of inequality and bondage, are explored in this intimate new play.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com


HAT FITZ & CARAHat Fitz is a “veteran” wild man of the blues scene in Australia. He has a record 18 straight appearances at Byron’s East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, a record that is not likely to ever be broken, and one which bears testimony to his amazing live performances and popularity with festival goers.Cara draws on her soul background (she’s toured Europe and the United States with singers such as Jamiroquai and Corinne Bailey-Rae). The Australian guitarist and Irish-born Cara may be based Down Under but they have built a faithful following from touring relentlessly.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 31840

THURSDAY MAY 18




THE LAD FROM LAGHEYA one woman show starring Jean Curran.Taobh Tíre Aislann Chill Chartha @ 2.00pmInfo: 074 97 38376

BRAIN HEALTHAnnemarie Lee will discuss tips on how to keep your brain healthy. Followed by guest speaker Rory Cleary from Active Retirement Ireland.Central Library, Letterkenny @ 6.30pmInfo: 074 91 24950

FRIDAY MAY 19

FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATIONMary McGranaghan will provide this demonstration in the Friday Club premises, Stranorlar @ 10.30am Info: 074 91 75384


HAND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONTabletop weaving demonstration with Clare O’Presco of Donegal Craft Village.Central Library, Letterkenny @ 11.00am Info: 074 91 24950Milford Community Library @ 1.30pm Info: 074 91 53927


RHYMETIME: GRANDPARENTS AND TODDLERS Milford Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 074 91 53927Bundoran Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 071 98 29665

CHAIR YOGA WITH JULIE BROWNGentle Yoga exercise for Adults followed by guest speaker Rory Cleary from Active Retirement Ireland talking on Active Citizenship.Carndonagh Community Library @ 1.30pmInfo: 074 93 73701


SOIREE IN THE CASTLEAn evening of wonderful music and song organised by the Donegal Music Education Partnership and presented by Martin McGinley. Choral singing, strings and special guest, singer and founder of North West Opera Ann Jennings. Bus from car-park, tea and treats on arrival of course!Glenveagh Castle @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

SATURDAY MAY 20

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AT GLEBE HOUSEPainting on location with the Plein Air art group.Meet at car park 11.00am.Glebe House & Gallery, Churchill @ 11.00am - 3.00pmInfo: Dee - 085 8388306 / [email protected]

LUKA BLOOMWith a poet’s heart and a rockster’s soul, Luka Bloom is regarded as one of Ireland’s most respected contemporary folk artists. It’s almost 40 years since recording his first album but Luka Bloom is still as important and vibrant as ever. He comes to The Balor as part of a nationwide tour showcasing his latest album ‘Frugalisto’.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12Booking: 074 91 31840

THEN THERE WAS LIGHT - IRELAND’S RURAL ELECTRIFICATION SCHEMEJoin P.J Cunningham and Dr Joe Kearney, authors of the book ‘Then There Was Light’ - Stories behind the installation of Ireland’s Rural Electrification Scheme, to hear eyewitness memories and stories of the roll-out of the Rural Electrification Scheme across the Ireland over 70 years ago. Ireland’s Rural Electrification Scheme charts one of the defining projects that modernised Ireland, and rural Ireland in particular and was one of the most transformative projects in the history of the State. Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny @ 2.00pm Info: 074 91 24613 / [email protected]

SUNDAY MAY 21

DONEGAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA & FRIENDSThe Donegal Youth Orchestra visits the Twin Towns for a wonderful afternoon of music. Experience the sound of a full orchestra under the baton of conductor and composer Vincent Kennedy at ‘DYO and friends – at the Balor’. More than 50 of Donegal’s finest young musicians will be onstage playing classical works, including some great favourites, as well as excerpts from film scores and original work by Vincent Kennedy. Also performing


TUESDAY MAY 23



GARDENING WITH JOANNECommunity Garden, St. Conal’s, Letterkenny @ 10.00am Info: 074 91 23986



WEDNESDAY MAY 24

SONGS AND STORIES WITH PATSY CAVANAGH Patsy Cavanagh, singer, storyteller and songwriter brings his unique style of entertainment to Moville Library.Moville Community Library @ 10.30amInfo: 074 93 85110



MUSIC AND CRAIC WITH FERGUS CLEARYTaobh Tíre St. Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre @ 11.00amInfo: 074 91 48551


will be some musical friends from the Twin Towns. And there’s a special guest appearance by the talented children from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin in Letterkenny, finalists in the 2016 Waltons Music for Schools Competition.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 3.00pmAdmission: €10 / Bealtaine Concession €5Booking: 074 91 31840

AND FINALLY… PHIL COLLINS‘And Finally… Phil Collins’ are recognised throughout the industry as the market leaders and definitive Phil Collins & Genesis tribute show. Now, celebrating their ‘10th Anniversary’ year together, this truly amazing eleven piece band which includes the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create all the classic hits from the Phil Collins and Genesis timeless back catalogue.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €22.50 Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

MONDAY MAY 22


ON OUR WAY TO LISBONGlasgow Celtic’s 1967 European Cup win is one of the great sporting legends of all time. Two fans recreate the epic campaign that saw Jock Stein’s young team sweep aside the best that Europe had to offer. The two actors, Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden, play everything — players, crowds, commentators, managers, in a masterpiece of story-telling, including some hilarious slow-motion sequences.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €15 / Bealtaine Concession €12Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com




MOTHER LOSSWritten and directed by Maura Logue.What if the three Wollstonecraft women – Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughters Mary Shelley and Fanny Imlay – met in a place beyond time and earthly bounds? What would they talk about? Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €12 / Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 91 31840

THURSDAY MAY 25




SONGS AND STORIES WITH PATSY CAVANAGH Patsy Cavanagh, singer, storyteller and songwriter brings his own style of entertainment to Bundoran Library.Bundoran Community Library @ 2.00pm Info: 071 98 29665

FRIDAY MAY 26

RHYMETIME: GRANDPARENTS AND TODDLERS Bundoran Community Library @ 11.00amInfo: 071 98 29665



HALLELUJAH 2After the success of the ‘Hallelujah!’ concert in Ramelton Town Hall last year, we’re having another. The Colmcille Gospel Choir, the Errigal Singers, the one-and-only Mind Your Quavers and guests. Organised by the Donegal Music Education Partnership. Ramelton Town Hall @ 8.00pm Admission: €10 Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

SATURDAY MAY 27

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AT GLENVEAGHPainting on location with the Plein Air art group.Meet at car park 11.00am.Glenveagh National Park @ 11.00am - 3.00pmInfo: Dee - 085 8388306 / [email protected]

DUKE SPECIALDuke Special is one of Irelands most talented, versatile and entertaining musicians. From his debut album – 2005’s Adventures in Gramophone to last year’s Look Out Machines! Duke has consistently delivered excellence in the studio. Playing live is where Duke really shines with his theatrical styled shows making him one of the hottest live tickets in the country. For this Balor gig expect a glimpse into his latest musical adventures liberally sprinkled with favourites from his previous 12 releases.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey @ 8.00pmAdmission: €17.50 / Bealtaine Concession €15Booking: 074 91 31840


BALLET IRELAND PRESENT GISELLEA haunting story of love and betrayal, choreographed by Ludovic Ondiviela (former Royal Ballet dancer). Betrayed by Albrecht, Giselle dies broken hearted, but her spirit returns to protect and forgive her now-repenting lover from death at the hands of the vengeful Wilis. Ballet Ireland’s 21st century telling of this romantic classic reminds us of how it feels to have your heart broken, but still yearn to love.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny @ 8.00pmAdmission: €20 / Bealtaine Concession €15Booking: 074 91 20777 / www.angrianan.com

SUNDAY MAY 28

OPEN GARDEN 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 are needed. A short tour with the owners is recommended before browsing around. Ros Bán Gardens, Common, Raphoe @ 2.00pm – 5.00pmInfo: Ann Kavanagh 074 91 45336 / [email protected]

MONDAY MAY 29

WATERCOLOURS & OILS WITH BERNIECara House, Letterkenny @ 11.30amInfo: 074 91 23986

TUESDAY MAY 30

GARDENING WITH JOANNECommunity Garden, St. Conal’s, Letterkenny @ 10.00am. Info: 074 91 23986





WEDNESDAY MAY 31







EXHIBITIONS

REMOTE PHOTOMay 1 – May 20The second edition of Remote Photo, a festival dedicated to photographers creating work in remote or rural contexts. The RCC will host ‘The Queen, The Chairman and I’ by award winning Hong Kong born photographer Kurt Tong in association with Impressions Gallery Bradford, and a group exhibition from the School of Photography MFA programme at Ulster University, whose students are tutored by the likes of Donovan Wylie, Paul Seawright, KayLynn Deveney and Martin Parr.Regional Cultural Centre, LetterkennyInfo: 074 91 29186

EXHIBITIONS MAY 1 – MAY 31

LISA MCGILL - ‘AT SEA’Lisa McGill is primarily a seascape artist, living in Rathmullan where the ocean is a major influence on her art.An Grianán Theatre, LetterkennyInfo: 074 91 20777

PLEIN AIR PAINTERSExhibition of work created by artists who paint together outdoors.Central Library, Letterkenny Info: 074 91 24950

TOBAR GROUP EXHIBITIONExhibition of work by the trainees of Tobar Training Centre.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair Info: 074 95 60862

ROBERTA ROPER AND FRIENDS Art exhibition by Roberta Roper’s Art Class.Bundoran Community Library Info: 071 98 29665 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BRIAN FRIEL A selection of photographs and text giving a picture of his life and works.Moville Community Library Each Wednesday and Friday throughout May.Info: 074 93 85100

MEMORIES OF BUNCRANACollection of Thomas the Miller photographs.Buncrana Community LibraryInfo: 074 93 61941


PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONExhibition of photographs by Buncrana Camera Club. Buncrana Community LibraryInfo: 074 93 61941

JUNK KOUTURE DISPLAY Created by students from Carndonagh Community School.Carndonagh Community LibraryInfo: 074 93 73701

JOURNEYArt exhibition by Bernie Wilson and students.Milford Community LibraryInfo: 074 91 53927

CROCHET AND KNITTING CRAFTExhibition of work by Sally McMenamin and students.Twin Towns Community LibraryInfo: 074 91 75384

PORTRAITS – MARIA GASOLGortahork based Catalan artist Maria Gasol is undertaking an ambitious and poignant art project creating portraits of older people with dementia in the Gaoth Dobhair area over the next 12 months. Maria, who has already painted a number of such portraits in recent years, will produce a larger collection along with text and a video. The project, supported by Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Creative Ireland and Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny, will culminate in an exhibition at An Gailearaí Gaoth Dobhair in May 2018 as part of next year’s Bealtaine programme.

PORTRÁIDÍ – MARIA GASOL.Is fís ealaíontóir Catalónach í Maria Gasol atá ag cur fuithi anois i nGort a’ Choirce. Le linn an bhlian atá romhainn, beidh sí ag cruthú portráidí de dhaoine sinsearacha as ceantar Ghaoth Dobhair, a bhfuil gealtachas nó dementia ag buaireadh orthu. Tá sraith portráidí cruthaithe ag Maria cheanna féin, is tá de mheon aici anois cur leis an mbailiúcán sin, comh maith téacs is scannán a úsáid leis.Tá a hiarrachtaí á thacú ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus ag an tIonad Réigiúnach Cultúrtha is beidh na portráidí a chruthaíonn sí á thaispeáint ag An Gailearaí, ag Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, le linn Féile na Bealtaine 2018.


FRIDAY MAY 12

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING WITH FERGUS CLEARYMoville Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: Claire McGuinness 074 93 82714

WEDNESDAY MAY 17

MUSIC WITH VIRGIL QUINNRamelton Community Hospital @ 1.00pmInfo: Noelle McLaughlin 074 51 04991

THURSDAY MAY 18

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING WITH FERGUS CLEARYBuncrana Community Hospital @ 2.00pmInfo: Fiona Lavery 074 93 61500

WEDNESDAY MAY 24

STORYTELLING WITH AUSSIE BRYSONNewtoncunningham Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: Rowena Sheridan 074 91 56404

THURSDAY MAY 25

MUSIC WITH VIRGIL QUINNGartan Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: Sandra Brennan 074 91 37231

WEDNESDAY MAY 31

MUSIC WITH VIRGIL QUINNMevagh Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: Bridie Bradley 074 91 54848

DAY CARE CENTRES

THURSDAY MAY 4

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING WITH FERGUS CLEARYCarrick Day Centre @ 2.00pmInfo: Eithne O’Donnell 074 97 39354

FRIDAY MAY 5

MUSIC WITH VIRGIL QUINNKillybegs Community Hospital @ 2.00pmInfo: Bertie Johnston 074 97 32044

MONDAY MAY 8

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING WITH FERGUS CLEARYSt Josephs Day Centre, Stranorlar @ 1.30pmInfo: Helen Foy 074 91 89731

TUESDAY MAY 9

STORYTELLING WITH AUSSIE BRYSONFintown Day Centre @ 1.30pmInfo: Mary Breslin 087 22 65849

WEDNESDAY MAY 10

MUSIC WITH VIRGIL QUINNSt Colmcille Village, Clonmany @ 1.30pmInfo: Anne Marie Doherty 074 93 76603

THURSDAY MAY 11

STORYTELLING WITH AUSSIE BRYSONCreeslough Day Centre @ 11.30amInfo: Sally Gallagher 074 91 38467

CONTACTSREGIONALCULTURAL CENTRE074 91 [email protected]

COUNTY DONEGALLIBRARY SERVICE074 91 53900www.donegallibrary.ie

DONEGALCOUNTY MUSEUM074 91 24613

AGE & OPPORTUNITY01 8057709www.olderinireland.ie

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