Arts
Note: This page has been updated. Visit our Arts
Section for more up to date information about the Bealtaine Arts
Festival
Bealtaine
Community Arts Festival
Newbridge.
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here for the The 1999 Programme
| In Celtic Mythology Bealtaine
Festivals warmly welcome the coming of the Summer's warmth
and the return to outdoor gatherings and celebrations.
Traditionally on the eve of Bealtaine fire was kindled afresh,
Eros, music and dance were all celebrated during the festival.
It is a time of love and adventure, inspired by the fledgling
birds which leave the nest at this time to find their own
territory. Bealtaine encourages people to fully engage
in the prospects and plans which we have waited a long winter
to fulfil. |
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Opening Ceremony
Park
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| Bealtaine Community Arts Festival
in Newbridge has been established since 1996. We are
unique in the festival calendar of Ireland with our emphasis
on community involvement and with bringing quality artists,
both home grown and from aboard to participate. |
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Pottery Masterclass
St. Conleth's
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Our hope is that every man, woman and
child will experience joy and fun during our festival.
