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The 17th Annual

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May 1st - 31stCELEBRATING

CREATIVITYIN OLDER AGE

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WELCOME

Donegal County Council’s Cultural Services welcomes you to the 17th annual Bealtaine Festival for older people. The Bealtaine Festival in Donegal has one of the most extensive programmes in the country. It features over 80 events in libraries / taobh tíre centres, arts and community venues, community hospitals and day care centres throughout the county. It is organised by the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Library, in association with a wide range of partner organisations.

The range of Bealtaine events contained in this programme has something to suit everyone. All the events in the Exhibitions and Day by Day sections are open to the public and the vast majority are free of charge. There are special Bealtaine concessions available for other events. We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity and attend as many Bealtaine events as you can. Bealtaine in Donegal is part of a wider national month long arts festival, celebrating creativity in older age. Coordinated by Age & Opportunity, the festival covers all art forms, offers over 1,500 events countrywide and involves older people as performers, audience members and event organisers. A wide range of bodies throughout Ireland organise Bealtaine events, including the National Cultural Institutions, Local Authorities and older peoples’ organisations.

This year the theme for the festival is ‘And catch the heart off guard’ a phrase from Seamus Heaney’s poem Postscript. It is an invitation to be surprised by joy, to astonish yourself, to find your heart’s desire without looking for it.

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Cuireann Rannán na Seirbhísí Cultúrtha de chuid Comhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall fáilte romhaimh uilig chuig an 17ú Féile na Bealtaine, arna cur i láthair ag an tIonad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach agus Leabharlann Chontae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhar le réimse leathan eagraíochtaí páirtaíochta.

Is féile ealaíne náisiúnta do sheandhaoine í Féile na Bealtaine, atá comhordaithe ag Age & Opportunity. Tugann an Fhéile deis do sheanóirí an fhéith ealaíonta atá iontu a chur i ghníomh agus spreagtar iad le páirt a ghlacadh go cruthaitheach i níos mó ná 1500 imeachtaí ealaíona de gach cineál, ar fud na tíre. Bíonn réimse iontach leathan d’institiúdaí chultúrtha náisiúnta, rialtais áitiúl agus mórchuid eagraíochtaí ealaíona páirteach san iarracht comh-ordúcháin seo.

I mbliana, cuirfidh Féile na Bealtaine i nDún na nGall níos mó ná 80 imeachtaí i láthair i leabharlanna agus in ionaid Taobh Tíre, in ionaid phobail is ionaid ealaíne, in ospidéil phobail is ionaid lae, ar fud an chontae.

Is é téama Féile na Bealtaine na bliana seo ná, ‘And catch the heart off-guard’, líne as an dán ‘Postscript’ le Seamus Heaney. Séard atá ann ná, bheith oscailte do thaithí nua, iontas a chur ort fhéin is dúil do chroí a aimsiú gan dul sa tóir uirthi fiú.

The 17th Annual

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CONTENTS

Exhibitions 4 Day by Day 6

Day Care Centres 19

Big thanks to all the people involved in organising this year’s festival. Especially to the Library Bealtaine committee, Frances Crampsie and Martin McIntyre, to all the artists, performers and participating venues and to everyone who attends.

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

Shaun Hannigan,Regional Cultural CentrePort Road,LetterkennyT: 074 9129186E: [email protected]


EXHIBITIONSRegional CultuRal CentRe, letteRkenny

May 1 - May 24

DISTORTED PERSPECTIVESA group exhibition featuring emerging artists from Ireland and celebrating contemporary electronic, psych and avant-garde art. Showcasing left of field visual arts, music and film, through live performance, screenings and exhibition. Curated by the RCC in partnership with Earagail Arts Festival and Glebe Gallery / OPW.

May 1 - May 24

KEITH CONNOLLY

Keith Connolly is a highly regarded young Belfast artist and designer. His work demonstrates a prolific creativity from a broad spectrum of influences from type design to geometric form. His exhibition at the Regional Cultural Centre features a series of spectacular large-scale wall-based prints many of which were shown at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast earlier this year.

May 1 - May 31

OUR BURIED PASTA history of families in local graveyards. Presented by the Letterkenny Active Retirement Association.

opening hours:Tues – Fri, 11am – 5pm, Sat 1 - 5pm. Info: 074 9129186 / [email protected] www.regionalculturalcentre.com

May 2 – May 31

an gRianan tHeatRe, letteRkenny

SIODA – KAREN O’KANE & FIONA HIGGINSAn exhibition of silk textile art

Karen O’Kane of Kokodesigns is a textile artist based in Ramelton who hand paints silk with a cold resist technique to make a range of bold and vibrant paintings which are constructed into lampshades, floor lights and all things illuminated.

Fiona Higgins is a batik artist working from her studio in Letterkenny, her work depicts the beautiful scenery of Donegal. In Landscapes, Seascapes and Trees she captures the vivid ever-changing light and colour of the shifting seasons and unpredictable weather.

opening Hours:Mon - Fri, 9.30am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 6pm Info: 074 9120777 / www.angrianan.com


May 1 – May 31

CouRtyaRD SHoPPing CentRe, letteRkenny

CONNECTION & DIVISION 1910 – 1930

Travelling exhibition from Donegal County Museum

An Exhibition exploring the impact of events between 1910 and 1930, including WWI, Easter Rising, the War of Independence, Partition, the Civil War and the establishment of the Border in Co Donegal.

Info: Courtyard Shopping Centre, Letterkenny, 074 9126840

May 1 – May 31

an tSean BHeaiRiC, FalCaRRagH ViSitoRS CentRe, FalCaRRagH

BEFORE I JOINED THE ARMYTravelling exhibition from Donegal County MuseumThis unique travelling exhibition explores the contribution of Ulster Men and Women to the First World War.

opening Hours:Mon - Fri, 10am – 5pm, Sat 11am – 5pm Info: An tSean Bheairic, Falcarragh Visitor Centre, Falcarragh, 074 9180888

May 1 – May 31

Donegal County MuSeuM, letteRkenny

LETTERKENNY TOWN COUNCIL – A HISTORYAn exhibition on the development of Letterkenny Town. Part of a series of events to celebrate the contribution of Letterkenny Town Council, which has played a major role in the development and support of the cultural and social infrastructure in the town.

opening hours:Mon - Fri, 10am – 4.30pm, Sat 1 - 4.30pmInfo: 074 9124613 / [email protected]

PERSONAL SURROUNDINGS EXHIBITION, MILFORD LIBRARYOpening Launch: Friday 9th May @ 11am

ISAAC BUTT EXHIBITIONBuncrana Community Library Buncrana Camera club exhibition in the Library.Free Internet use for all senior members.

SENIOR ART EXHIBITION BY BRIAN MCGOVERNBundoran Community Library.

WORLD WAR 1 EXHIBITION Carndonagh Community Library.Free internet use for all senior members.

LACE KNITTING EXHIBITION Moville LibraryA fantastic display of samples of lace knitting from the last century.Free Internet use for all senior members.


DAY BY DAY All events are free unless otherwise stated

WeDneSDay aPRil 30

LUNCH TIME WITH TED PONSONBY & FRIENDSBring your lunch, tea & coffee provided.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, 1pm – 2pmInfo: 074 9560862

tHuRSDay May 1

ART FOR RELAXATIONCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986

EDIC TALK ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP By Peter Kavanagh from Active Ireland with music and craic from Fergus Cleary.Bundoran Community Library,2.00pm. Info: 071 9829665

THE SOUND OF MUSIC28 years after it was first performed in Ballybofey, Rodgers & Hammersteins famous musical returns to the Balor stage for what promises to be a spectacular event. Audiences will revel in the glorious sounds of iconic melodies like ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Edelweiss’ , ‘Doh-Rey-Me’ and many more. Originally a Broadway musical, then a much loved 5-time Oscar winning film, The Sound Of Music is among the most celebrated shows in musical theatre. This production featuring a cast of over 20 talented locals under the direction of Kieran Quinn is guaranteed to be a great night’s fun and musical entertainment.

Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.00pmAdmission: €15/ Bealtaine Concession €10 Booking: 074 9131840

FRiDay May 2

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BEALTAINE 2014Launch of the 17th Annual Bealtaine festival by Mayor Cll Ian Mc Garvey with guest speaker Peter Kavanagh from Active Ireland talking on Active Citizenship, followed by entertainment with Maura Logue and Ted Ponsonby & friends.Regional Cultural Centre,Letterkenny, 11.00amInfo: 074 9124950

LEARN TO CROCHET (Bring your own hook)With Sally McMenaminBallybofey Community Library, 10.30am Info: 074 9175384

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Bundoran Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 071 9829665


TWO-HAND DANCING FOR BEGINNERSCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986

THE SOUND OF MUSICBalor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.00pmAdmission: €15/ Bealtaine Concession €10. Booking: 074 9131840

SatuRDay May 3

THE SOUND OF MUSICBalor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.00pmAdmission: €15/ Bealtaine Concession €10. Booking: 074 9131840

MonDay May 5

ART CLASSCara House, Letterkenny, 10.30am Info: 074 9123986

CHAIROBICSCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986

tueSDay May 6

MUSIC & CRAIC WITH FERGUS CLEARY Taobh Tíre Ionad Lae Day Centre, Trialogh, Fanad, 10.30amInfo: 074 9159631

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Central Library, Letterkenny, 11.00amInfo: 074 9124950

ONE TO ONE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERSWith Transition year students from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Buncrana Community Library, 11.am – 12pm. Info: 074 9361941

TALK ON ‘SECURITY N THE COMMUNITY’ With Garda Paul WallaceLeabharlann Phobail Na Rosann, Ionad Teampall Cróine, 11.00amInfo: 074 9522500

CIRCLE DANCINGCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986

KNITTING & CROCHETCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS With Magh Ene College Bundoran Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 071 9829665

THE PAST IN THE PRESENTCaroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan County Archivist will bring objects from their collections.Annagry Day Centre, 11.00am Admission: Free but limited to clientsInfo: 074 9124613 / [email protected]

COMHALTAS DANCERSRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 2.00pmInfo: 074 9129186


WeDneSDay May 7

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Carndonagh Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9373701

TWO HAND DANCINGJoin people from all over the county for this very popular class every Wednesday morning. Organised by Cara House Letterkenny.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 11.00am. Info: 074 9123986

BOOK CLUBCara House, Letterkenny, 2.00pm Info: 074 9123986

CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WESTTwo of the most innovative and subtle bluegrass musicians playing today,Cahalen writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel – simple, beautifully crafted and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, refracted through a modern lens.“This is quite extraordinary” – Bob Harris BBC Radio 2Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.30pmAdmission: €15/ Bealtaine Concession €12. Booking: 074 9131840

ERRIGAL SINGERSRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 7.00pm. Admission: Free – booking essential. Booking: 074 9129186

tHuRSDay May 8

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Buncrana Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9361941

THE PAST IN THE PRESENTCaroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan County Archivist will bring objects from their collections. Pettigo Community Care, 11.00am Info: 074 [email protected]


LUNCH & DANCINGOrganised By Cara House, LettekennyMount Errigal Hotel, 12 NoonBooking Essential, A small charge may apply. Booking: 074 9123986

FRiDay May 9

LEARN TO CROCHET (Bring your own hook) With Sally McMenaminBallybofey Community Library, 10.30amInfo: 074 9175384




COFFEE & COMPUTERS With the Transition Year students from Carndonagh Community School in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Carndonagh Community Library, 11am – 12pmInfo: 074 9373701

LUNCH TIME CEOL AGUS CRAIC With Ian Smyth & Friends Leabharlann Phobail Na Rosann, Ionad Teampall Cróine, 11.00amInfo: 074 9522500

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Milford Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9153927

LAUNCH OF ART EXHIBITION Milford Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9153927

SatuRDay May 10

TALON: THE BEST OF THE EAGLESTalon are recognised throughout the industry as the world’s definitive Eagles tribute show. The show features all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmAdmission: €25Booking: 074 9120777www.angrianan.com

BIRDS OF CHICAGOTwo of the most compelling voices in North American Roots Music, Birds of Chicago is

a collective based around the remarkable talents of JT Nero and Allison Russell. Nero’s fractured country-soul voice wrapped in Russell’s silver and gold tones is a fine thing. Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.30pmAdmission: €15/ Bealtaine Concession €12. Booking: 074 9131840

SunDay May 11

DONEGAL CAMERATA WITH ST. EUNAN’S CATHEDRAL CHOIRThe Donegal Camerata String Quartet will be joined by St. Eunan’s Cathedral Choir for another Classical Music Sunday afternoon recital in Conwal Church.Music by Antonio Vivaldi, Samuel Barber, Gabriel Fauré, Graham Harrison and Vincent Kennedy.Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny, 3.00pmAdmission: €10/ Bealtaine Concession €5Tickets Available at the Door

MonDay May 12




tueSDay May 13

MARTIN MALONEY, BIRDS OF PREY. Martin is an expert Falconer. He will bring along a selection of live birds of prey.Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, 11.00amInfo: 074 9560862



COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERSWith Magh Ene College Bundoran Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 071 9829665


ONE TO ONE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERSWith Transition year students from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Buncrana Community Library, 11am - 12pmInfo: 074 9361941

THE PAST IN THE PRESENTCaroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan County Archivist will bring objects from their collections. Moville Day Centre, 2.00pm Admission: Free but limited to clientsInfo: 074 9124613 [email protected]

WeDneSDay May 14


TWO HAND DANCINGJoin people from all over the county for this very popular class. Organised by Cara House Letterkenny.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 11.00am. Info: 074 9123986

THE PAST IN THE PRESENTCaroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan County Archivist will bring objects from their collections. Craoibhin Community Enterprise Centre, 11.30am Info: 074 [email protected]


A HISTORY OF POLITICS IN INISHOWEN Donegal Studies Talk by Shaun Canny focusing on 1870 to the partition era.Buncrana Community Library, 6.30pmInfo: 074 9361941


HIGH SOCIETYThis delightful, high gloss musical remake of The Philadelphia Story starring Grace Kelly in her last film role before becoming Princess Grace along side Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra gets it gloriously right. It features the classic Cole Porter songs High Society, Well Did You Evah and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, as well as a cameo appearance by Louis Armstrong and his band.“...as a Cole Porter musical, High Society is nigh-unbeatable” - Empire MagazineRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 2.00pm (107 Mins)Admission: Free but booking essential.Booking: 074 9129186

GAY BYRNE An Grianan Theatre is proud to announce a unique opportunity to spend some time in the presence of Ireland’s legendary broadcaster Mr Gay Byrne, as he reminisces about his life and times in a live performance.The show which premiered in Dublin in 2011 will be performed at An Grianan as part of a short Irish tour and is an exclusive opportunity to enjoy Gay Byrne at his best in a live performance telling some of the greatest show-biz stories never told in an hilarious evening’s entertainment, described as “a masterclass in comedy”.

“Superb…exhilarating…ingenious…a thoroughly enjoyable evening.” The Irish TimesAn Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmAdmission: €20. Booking: 074 9120777www.angrianan.com

tHuRSDay May 15

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Buncrana Community Library, 11.00 amInfo: 074 9361941


A HISTORY OF POLITICS IN INISHOWEN Donegal Studies Talk by Shaun Canny focusing on 1870 to the partition era.Carndonagh Community Library, 6.30pmInfo: 074 9373701


FRiDay May 16

LEARN TO CROCHET (Bring your own hook) With Sally McMenamin Ballybofey Community Library, 10.30amInfo: 074 9175384



COFFEE & COMPUTERS With the Transition Year students from Carndonagh Community School in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP). Carndonagh Community Library, 11am – 12pm. Info: 074 9373701

THE PAST IN THE PRESENTCaroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan County Archivist will bring objects from their collections.Donegal Town District Hospital Day Centre, 11.00am Admission: Free but limited to residents and Day Centre clientsInfo: 074 9124613. [email protected]

AFTERNOON TEA PARTY Activities will include gentle exercise, Crafts and Board games.T.T. Áislann Chill Chartha. 12.00pmInfo: 074 9738376

LUNCH TIME WITH TED PONSONBY & FRIENDSBring your lunch, tea & coffee provided.Central Library Letterkenny, 12.30pm – 2.00pm. Info: 074 9124950

LIAM LAWTONJoin Liam Lawton and his musicians for an intimate evening of new songs, stories and other influences from the life and writings of this well-known spiritual composer. Liam is presently writing new material for a new collection to be launched in the autumn many of which will be showcased on this tour.He will also present some of his more well known pieces and launch his first Orchestral Collection. Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.30pm. Admission: €20Bealtaine Concession €16. Booking: 074 9131840


POSTSCRIPTBigger Pictures Project and NB TheatreA poignant and humorous account based on a true story of an adopted person’s search for identity. ‘From a very early age I was told I was adopted. In fairness I think my parents had no choice but to tell me, what with me being redheaded with pale skin in a family with dark skin and dark hair’. “... beautifully brings to life the letters that form the linchpin of Browne’s journey... a powerful piece of work.”The Irish Times

An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmBealtaine Special Offer: €10Booking: 074 9120777www.angrianan.com

SatuRDay May 17

THE IONA CONNECTIONThe remote Hebridean isle of Iona is the inspiration for Scots fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Californian cellist Natalie Haas and Altan’s Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh as they explore the connections between traditional Irish, Scottish and Old Time American music. Fraser, long regarded as one of Scotland’s premier fiddlers is part of a long established and highly acclaimed duo with Hass, and for this tour they are performing for the first time with the inestimable Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, one of the foremost singers in the Irish language.

Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmPresented By Music NetworkAdmission: €12/ Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 9120777www.angrianan.com

MonDay May 19



tueSDay May 20





THE EXTRAORDINARY REVELATIONS OF ORCA THE GOLDFISH Dark Daughter Productions Henry & Alice Smith, to distract from the boredom of a dull marriage, play multiple fantasy roles in this hour long “laugh out loud” audience friendly comedy. Orca The Goldfish is a comic dance between hilarious fantasies and deadpan realities. A hoot of a play, fast paced and full of colourful comic interactions. Starring Maura Logue & Ryan O Neill. Ionad an Mhachaire (Maghery Day Centre), 1.00pm. Info: 074 9522724

tHuRSDay May 22


ART CLASS With Bernie Wilson Milford Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9153927


tueSDay May 20

ONE TO ONE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERSWith Transition year students from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP). Buncrana Community Library, 11am - 12pmInfo: 074 9361941


STORYTELLINGWith Fergus Cleary and Mevagh Men’s Group Taobh Tíre Mevagh Family Resource Centre, 8.00pmInfo: 074 915505

WeDneSDay May 21

TWO HAND DANCINGJoin people from all over the county for this very popular class every Wednesday morning. Organised by Cara House Letterkenny. Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 11.00am. Info: 074 9123986



REMINISCENCE WITH FRANK GALLIGAN Ballyshannon Community Library, 2.00pmInfo: 071 9829665


AFTERNOON TEA DANCEMusic, craic and afternoon tea, organised by Donegal Travellers Project.Now in its eighth year, the tea dance has become a celebrated part of the Bealtaine calendar. Join us for dancing, refreshments, live music and a fun afternoon. Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 12.30pm. Places are strictly limitedInfo & Booking: Dervala 074 9129281

REMINISCENCE WITH FRANK GALLIGANBundoran Community Library, 2.00pmInfo: 071 9829665

BEALTAINE BARNDANCEA very enjoyable annual dance organised by Glenties Day CentreRefreshments served.Highlands Hotel, Donegal Town, 2.30pmInfo: 074 9551766

FRiDay May 23

LEARN TO CROCHET (bring your own hook) With Sally McMenamin Ballybofey Community Library, 10.30amInfo: 074 9175384

RHYME TIME: GRANDPARENTS & TODDLERS Milford Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9153927

TWO-HAND DANCINGFOR BEGINNERSCara House, Letterkenny, 11.00am Info: 074 9123986


COFFEE & COMPUTERSWith the Transition Year students from Carndonagh Community School in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP). Carndonagh Community Library, 11am – 12pm. Info: 074 9373701

SunDay May 25

OPEN GARDEN Guided tour of Ros Bán Gardens, with it’s displays of Medicinal Plants and Educational Posters, with a special Carers get together at 2.00pm. Organised by Donegal Carers Association.Ros Bán Gardens, Common, Raphoe. Info: Ann Kavanagh 074 9145336 [email protected]

CARA DILLON Cara Dillon has been hailed as ‘one of Ireland’s truly great singers’ (The Guardian). You will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. She’ll be performing songs from her new album A Thousand Hearts, as well as songs from her extensive back catalogue. “Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice” Q MagazineAn Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmAdmission: €20 Bealtaine Concession €15Booking:074 9120777. www.angrianan.com


MonDay May 26



OPEN GARDENGuided tour of Ros Bán Gardens, organised by Donegal Carers Association,Ros Bán Gardens, Common, RaphoeInfo: Ann Kavanagh 074 9145336/ [email protected]

tueSDay May 27





ONE TO ONE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERSWith Transition year students from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Buncrana Community Library, 11am-12pm. Info: 074 9361941

CUMANN CAIRDEAS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARYAn Exhibition of photographs of Cumann Cairdeas from the past 10 years. The Yard, Falcarragh, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Info: Rosemary Grain 074 9180111. [email protected]

WeDneSDay May 28

TWO HAND DANCINGJoin people from all over the county for this very popular class every Wednesday morning. Organised by Cara House Letterkenny.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 11.00am. Info: 074 9123986



EDIC TALK ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIPBy Peter Kavanagh from Active Ireland Buncrana Community Library, 6.30pmInfo: 074 9361941

AMANDA SHIRESTexas artist of the year and one of America’s most arresting new voices.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.30pmAdmission: €12.50/Bealtaine Concession €10Booking: 074 9131840


QUARTETLifelong friends Wilf (Billy Connolly) and Reggie (Tom Courtney), together with former colleague Cissy (Pauline Collins), are residents of Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Every year on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, the residents unite to give a concert to raise funds for their home. But when Jean Horton (Maggie Smith), a former grande dame of the opera fallen on hard times, also Reggie’s ex-wife and the fourth and most celebrated member of their former quartet, moves into the home to everyone’s surprise, the plans for this year’s concert start to unravel. Quartet is a wickedly comic film about redefining old age and growing old with hope; demonstrating how art illuminates life and the human spirit remains undimmed even as the brightest stars start to fade. - BBC FilmsRegional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 7.00pm (98 Mins)Admission: Free but booking essential.Booking: 0749129186

tHuRSDay May 29

EDIC TALK ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP By Peter Kavanagh from Active Ireland and Reminiscence with Frank Galligan. Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, 10.30amInfo: 074 9560862

GARDEN PARTY & EXHIBITION OPENINGChildren from four local schools have worked with the residents and clients of Buncrana Community Hospital and a local artist to create a stained glass painting of the Massrock on Mamore Gap. The finished work will be displayed on a window, overlooking the serenity garden. The day will commence with a garden party, where people will be able to view the stained glass window which will undoubtedly “catch the heart off guard”. A representative from the local Historical Society will give a short history of Mamore Gap and there will also be music performed by local artists.Buncrana Community Hospital, 1.30pmInfo: Fiona Lavery 074 9361500

LIZ CARROLLThe famous Chicago born traditional Irish fiddler Liz Carroll will be joined by Seán Óg Graham (guitar/accordion) and Trevor Hutchinson (bass) for what promises to be an exceptional concert. Liz has recorded extensively over the past thirty years including a Live String Sisters album in 2007, two albums with the band Trian and a series of critically acclaimed solo and duo recordings. In 2010 Liz became the first American-born traditional Irish musician to be nominated for a Grammy for the album Double Play.Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny 8.00pm. Admission: €12 Bealtaine Concession €10Booking:074 9120777. www.angrianan.com


tHuRSDay May 29

THE PAPERBOYSBluegrass and Country mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels and a good dose of Mexican Son Jarocho.Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, 8.30pm. Admission: €15Bealtaine Concession €12Booking: 074 9131840



FRiDay May 30



COFFEE & COMPUTERS With the Transition Year students from Carndonagh Community School in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP). Carndonagh Community Library, 11am – 12pmInfo: 074 9373701

EDIC TALK ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIPBy Peter Kavanagh from Active Ireland with music and craic from Fergus Cleary Ballybofey Community Library, 11.00amInfo: 074 9175384

A NIGHT IN NOVEMBERRamor TheatreOne of the most successful Irish plays ever. This production of Marie Jones’ smash-hit one-man show features Padraic McIntyre playing the part of Kenneth, a Protestant dole clerk on a search for his own identity. When he finds himself on the football terraces for a crucial Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland World Cup qualifying match, little does he know that his hum-drum life is about to change forever. The passionate and often hilarious show has enjoyed productions all over the world including the West End and Broadway.An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, 8.00pmBealtaine Special Offer: €10Booking: 074 9120777www.angrianan.com


DAY CARE CENTRES

tueSDay May 6

MUSIC SESSION(Danielle Roelofsen)Falcarragh Day Hospital, 2pmInfo: Donna Ward 074 9135104

WeDneSDay May 7

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING(Fergus Cleary)Mevagh Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Bridie Bradley 074 9154848

tHuRSDay May 8

MUSIC SESSION(Danielle Roelofsen)- Gartan Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Sandra Brennan 074 9137231

STORYTELLING(Aussie Bryson) - Buncrana Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Fiona Lavery 074 9361500

MonDay May 12

MUSIC & SONG(Denis McSweeney) - Killybegs Communty Hospital, 2pmInfo: Bertie Johnston 074 9732044

tueSDay May 13

MUSIC SESSION(Danielle Roelofsen) - Creeslough Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Sally Gallagher 074 9138467

WeDneSDay May 14

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING(Fergus Cleary) - Glenties Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Fiona McDwyer 074 9551766

tHuRSDay May 15

STORYTELLING(Aussie Bryson)Newtoncunningham Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Rowena Sheridan 074 9156404

MonDay May 19

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING(Fergus Cleary) St Colmcille Village, Clonmany, 2pm Info: Mary Devlin 074 9376603

tueSDay May 20

STORYTELLING(Aussie Bryson)- Moville Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Claire McGuinness 074 9382714

WeDneSDay May 21

MUSIC SESSION(Danielle Roelofsen) Carrick Day Centre, 2pmInfo: Eithne O’Donnell 074 9739354

tHuRSDay May 22

STORYTELLING(Aussie Bryson) - Donegal Town Community Hospital, 2pm. Info: Stephanie Darch 074 9721019

FRiDay May 23

MUSIC AND STORYTELLING(Fergus Cleary) Lifford Day Hospital, 1.30pmInfo: Siobhan Devine 087 6871278

WeDneSDay May 28

MUSICAL SENSATION(Butterfly Company)Killybegs Communty Hospital, 2pmInfo: Bertie Johnston 074 9732044

CONTACTS

RegionalCultuRal CentRe074 91 [email protected]

County DonegalliBRaRy SeRViCe074 91 21968www.donegallibrary.ie

DonegalCounty MuSeuM074 91 24613

euRoPe DiReCt inFoRMation CentReDonegal and Gaeltacht074 91 [email protected]

age & oPPoRtunity01 8057709www.olderinireland.ie

Donegal County Council’sCultural Services incorporatesThe Library, Museum, Archives and Art Services, Public Art Programme and the Regional Cultural Centre

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