Irish spellings are often replaced with an anglicized version, and those old spellings could be less popular in years to come ...

Minerva will host a free concert on the Municipal Park stage on Saturday, June 28, 7-9 p.m., featuring Bealtaine from Pittsburgh. Bealtaine is (front, from left) Conor Freeland, George White, and Andy ...

Toronto, ON – Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Irish arts and culture at the brand-new Bealtaine (pronounced Byal-tin-uh) Theatre Festival, a fresh addition to Toronto’s vibrant cultural ...

Throughout the sunny afternoon, amid selfies, people quietly approach the bonfire stack, quietly leave offerings and circle the pile. The fire will burn away the old, making room for something better.

Encouraging older people to actively get involved in the arts is the overarching aim of the Bealtaine Festival, which takes place at venues nationwide throughout May, and watching a classic movie is ...

Hundreds of spectators have gathered for a Celtic fire festival marking the beginning of summer in Co Westmeath. A procession of light and fire was held at the Hill of Uisneach, an ancient ceremonial ...

Crowds watch illuminations during the Bealtaine Fire Festival at the Hill of Uisneach in Co Westmeath (Niall Carson/PA) Hundreds of spectators have gathered for a Celtic fire festival marking the ...

Meath County Council's library service has organised over 30 events that will run in libraries across the county for the entire month of May as part of Bealtaine 2025. This year, Bealtaine is ...

Concertina player Cormac Begley plays his biggest Cork show to date with a headline outing at the Opera House. Expect stories about his instruments big and small and tunes to stir the soul — Begley ...

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Why does The Celtic Calendar and its most important dates, Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine and Lúnasa still resonate with the Irish people? Na Féilte Tine, delves into the rituals and traditions ...