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Bealtaine 2025: The Events So Far Duhallow
Bealtaine 2025 has been a tremendous success so far, with fantastic engagement from participants across the community. The enthusiasm and energy at each event have truly captured the spirit of the festival, making this year’s celebration one of the most memorable to date.
A summary of the events held so far is enclosed for your reference. These gatherings have brought people together through shared creativity, laughter, and a strong sense of community. There’s still plenty to look forward to! Upcoming events include Bingo, this Sunday 18th of May at 3pm, Arts and Crafts sessions, a friendly Pitch
and Putt tournament, and the much-anticipated annual Jack Roche’s Mystery Tour, which always promises surprises and great fun.
We encourage everyone to join in and make the most of the remaining festivities. Whether you’re a regular attendee or thinking of coming along for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
For further details or to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact Lenora—she’ll be happy to assist you. Email: Lenora.kelly@irdduhallow. com or phone 029 60633.
Western Duhallow Men’s Shed
As part of the Bealtaine Festival the Western Duhallow Men’s Shed held an open day on Tuesday, May 6th which was open to the public. The event saw a large turnout, blessed with glorious sunshine. Lenora Kelly from IRD Duhallow attended, and the shed members expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the grant aid received from IRD Duhallow.
The grant aid sourced the neccessary tools and equipment needed for their activities. The group still continued to meet every second Thursday of the month, hosting speakers from various organisations including the Gardai and Social welfare.
Now that the shed is up and running, the men continue their bi-monthly meetings and have the flexibility to gather at any time, provided there are at least two members present for safety reasons.
The shed is proudly registered with the Men’s Shed Association in Tullamore, whose support has been invaluable.
The members were easily recognizable in their brand-new high-visibility vests, generously supplied by Munster Fire and Safety.
A special thank you goes to Concepta Moynihan, who has been providing refreshments to the shed from the very beginning. Her support has been greatly appreciated by all.
IRD Duhallow Daytime Cinema
There was a lovely luncheon and movie day in the James O’Keeffe Institute. An audience turned up to view the classic Irish comedy: Waking Ned. A wonderful time was had, with laughs ringing throughout the building.
Assisted Decision Making Morning
As well as having fun, Bealtaine 2025 has made sure to be informative as well. Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service, delivered an informative session on the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. The session focused on what you need to know about the Act and why it may be important now or in the future.
Bealtaine Tea Dance
Bealtaine Coffee Morning
IRD Duhallow’s Lenora Kelly, along with her trusty camera, travelled out to the Bealtaine Coffee Morning hosted by Open Door Women’s Group recently.
The wonderful group of ladies raised €950 in aid of Mercy House Kanturk. A fantastic achievement, well done to everyone involved.
