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

This talk explores the importance of co-curation and community-led approaches in reshaping how Irish Traveller history is represented in national collections. It examines past exclusions, challenges dominant narratives, and highlights efforts to ensure authentic, meaningful inclusion of Traveller heritage in Ireland’s cultural institutions. This talk forms part of the Oak Room Heritage Talk Series, created by Dublin City Council's Heritage Office as an action of the Dublin City Strategic Heritage Plan 2024-2029. It is part-funded by the Heritage Council.

The City Council Inclusion and Integration team are delighted to announce the return of the Inclusion and Integration Week 2025 which will take place from Friday 23rdMay to Sunday 1stJune 2025 (Inclusive) to celebrate and promote “Dublin a City for All”.  What type of events are eligible? We welcome all types of events including Seminars, Talks, Creative Workshops, Demonstrations, Guided Walking Tours, Training Sessions, Open days, Exhibitions, Performances and much more. Our Inclusion and Integration Week events cover a broad range of topics such as, Health and Wellbeing, Public