Closing Ceremony for Bealtaine Festival Friday 31st May 2013

24/05/2013

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Press Release

11.30 am to 1.00 pm

Tallaght Stadium

On Friday 31^st May at 11.30 am in Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght Mayor Cathal King will close the Bealtaine Festival, the festival celebrating Creativity in Older Age. Bealtaine is co-ordinated by Age and Opportunity, the national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society. The name "Bealtaine" comes from the ancient Celtic festival of that name celebrating springtime, freshness and renewal. There was 81 events organised for the month and for the majority of the events we had full participation.

The competition entitled “It’s not life that makes us, it’s what we make of life” was organised by the Social Inclusion Unit and allowed residents of the County to submit their expression of thanks for the good things in their life. This was a huge success with entries from all over the county.  The awards will be presented at the closing Ceremony.

For further information please contact:

Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council.  Tel: 086 3803060/01 4149270 or email mfinn@sdublincoco.ie