Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is run by Age & Opportunity, the leading national development organisation working to enable the best possible quality of life for us all as we age. This year Age & Opportunity unveils an all-new festival theme, ‘Lust for Life’, which reflects a familiar experience for many older people. To celebrate the theme Bealtaine Festival has commissioned a new essay, ‘Lust of Life’, by writer, former Labour TD and Bealtaine Festival ambassador, Liz McManus, which explores the n

As we head towards ‘Bealtaine’ the month of celebrating arts and culture as we age , why not visit the fascinating GAA Museum with a behind the scenes look at the iconic stadium, or experience an all time high on the Kellogg’s Skyline Tour! The GAA Museum at Croke Park is inviting senior citizens and active retirement groups to embark on an exciting journey behind the scenes of Ireland’s most iconic stadium with an enticing special offer. ‘Senior Squad Mondays’ means that anyone aged over 65 who goes on a tour or on a group excursion will get an exclusive discounted rate every M

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep. This collaborative project and programme of events aims to connect with and amplify the wider efforts being made to regenerate the area, highlighting all the great things there are to see and do in Dublin 8 to locals and visitors alike. This years event takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May.