Bealtaine Festival 2026
Bealtaine Festival is Ireland’s National Celebration of the Arts and Creativity as we age.
The festival takes place each May and is coordinated by ‘Age & Opportunity’, the national organisation which promotes active and engaged living as we get older.
For the month of May, Waterford Libraries are delighted to be taking part in the National Bealtaine Festival with a wide range free events in libraries across Waterford City and County.
View and Download our Bealtaine Highlights 2026 Brochure.
For further information and event bookings, please contact the branch where the event is taking place.
Bealtaine Festival is Ireland’s National Celebration of the Arts and Creativity as we age.
The festival takes place each May and is coordinated by ‘Age & Opportunity’, the national organisation which promotes active and engaged living as we age
News Archive
Upcoming Events
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The War in Spain – Exhibition – The Index Gallery Central Library – Friday 24th April until Wednesday 6th May
April 24, 2026May 6, 2026‘The War in Spain – travels in the steps of the Waterford International Brigadistas, 1936 – 1938′ This year sees the 90th Anniversary of a military... Read More
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Waterford’s Quaker Heritage – Central Conversations
May 6, 20266:30 PMAs part of our Central Conversations series Joan Johnson will be presenting a talk ‘Waterford’s Quaker Heritage’ in Central library on Wednesday 6 May... Read More
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Seed – Seedling Swap at Ardkeen Library
May 12, 2026May 12, 20266:00 PM - 7:00 PMIs it too late to sow? No! Have you surplus seeds or seedlings to share with others? Drop in to Ardkeen library on Tuesday... Read More
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Bealtaine – Active Aging and Falls Prevention Talk – Central Library
May 15, 2026May 15, 202611:00 AMJoin us in Central Library on Friday 15th May at 11:00 AM, for a free talk on Active Ageing and Falls Prevention with physiotherapist Karen... Read More
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“Hello How are you?” – Afternoon Tea in Central Library
May 15, 2026May 15, 20262:00 PMPop into Central Library on Friday afternoon 15th May from 2pm, and enjoy some refreshments for ‘Hello, How Are You?’ Day. This is a day... Read More
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Why Mining Matters – Talk on Rare Earth Minerals – Ardkeen Library
May 19, 2026May 19, 20266:30 PMArdkeen Library will host a talk about why mining matters and the importance of rare earth minerals with Eoin McGrath, on Tuesday 19th May... Read More
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Bealtaine Adult Jewellery Making Workshop at Browns Road Library
May 19, 20262:30 PMAdult Jewellery Making workshop for Bealtaine at Browns Road Library on Tuesday, 19th May at 2.30pm. This is a free event but spaces are... Read More
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Bealtaine – Active Ageing and Falls Prevention Talk – Ardkeen Library
May 20, 2026May 20, 202611:00 AMJoin us in Ardkeen Library on Wednesday 20th May at 11:00am for a free talk on Active Ageing and Falls Prevention with physiotherapist Karen... Read More
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Dordán & Suir Ukulele Strummers at Central Library
May 23, 2026May 23, 20262;30 PMDordán and Suir Ukulele Strummers will perform in Central library on Saturday 23 May at 2:30pm. Free Event – All Welcome.
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Get creative at Central Library to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg with artist Roibí O Rua
June 6, 2026June 6, 20262:30 PM - 4:00 PMThis is a collage workshop for teens. Participants will play with created and found material. They will have the chance to consider ideas that... Read More
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