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

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

When we hear the word ‘cult’, we might think about notorious religious groups such as Heaven’s Gate, Children of God, and Scientologists. But cults and other high control groups are everywhere, and they definitely are not always religious in character, with some luring people in under the false pretence of wellness and personal growth. It’s estimated there are around 2,000 cults in operation in the UK today, and 10,000 in the United States. Research from The Family Survival Trust in 2022 called this phenomenon a “hidden epidemic" in the UK, estimating thousands of adults and child