The 8th edition of this special partnership between Bealtaine and ILFDublin celebrates the influence writers have on each other across generations. Booker longlisted, and Nero Prize winning novelist and short story writer Colin Barrett speaks with internationally acclaimed, Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Lisa McInerney. In partnership with the International Literature Festival Dublin.
Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, marks three decades of vibrant, fun, and contemporary festivities in 2025. This milestone edition will unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, offering an expansive lineup of performances and activities that champion generational interdependence and diversity. From beautiful poetry to comedy showcases and immersive storytelling experiences, attendees can expect a diverse array of events that embrace the Bealtaine Festival theme, “Lust for Life”, inspired by the Iggy Pop classic hit.
