Bealtaine Festival, an initiative of Age & Opportunity, is proudly funded by the Arts Council and the HSE, with the support of communities nationwide and a vast network of accomplished local and national bodies.  Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, marks three decades of vibrant, fun, and contemporary festivities in 2025. This milestone edition will unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, offering an expansive lineup of performances and activities that champion generational interdependence and diversity. From beautiful poetry to comedy showca

After the incredible success of the celebration concert in memory of Christy and huge demand. For his anniversary we are coming together for another night to celebrate Christy's memory and the music he sang and loved joined by special guests Kiera Dignam, Shobsy, George Murphy, Tom Dunne, Steve Wall, The 4 of us, Mundy, Paul Walsh and Brian McFadden with hosts Eric Lalor and Enya Martin ... with lots more to be announced!

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you 'How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It', comes a brand new show: 'Further Adventures in WOMANING'. And what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be! Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from the Sunday drive to the spa break, from Angel Delight to Ozempic and back to the chiffon scarf test, Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff - And that’s just the tip of th