DCU AFU Bealtaine Poster

DCU AFU Marks Bealtaine Festival

DCU Age-Friendly University is delighted to mark the Bealtaine Festival with a 4-day event, with the launch of a suite of online engagements funded by DCU's Anam Initiative. We are delighted to be taking part in the Festival and contribute to the ageing agenda in Ireland.

Monday will feature the release of a podcast, with contributions from staff, students and participants of the Age-Friendly DCU programme.

Tuesday will mark the release of an E-book, “Hello World” - A celebration of life in lockdown” which features a written pieces featured in the podcast.

On Wednesday, Dr Vera Gallistl, University of Vienna will make a presentation on "Cultural Ageing - Ageing In and Through The Arts", and Dr Cathy Fowley, Director of Silver Thread Limited will present "January to May, Stories from the Calendar".

Thursday will feature the release of a number of videos with contributions from staff, students and participants of the Age-Friendly DCU programme.

Click here to register to be part of the events.