The Bealtaine Festival, coordinated by Calmast, is a partnership of groups in Ireland's Southeast who offer a wide range of outdoor events for all ages.

Gain some knowledge in the great outdoors at this year's Bealtaine Living Earth Festival in New Ross, Co Wexford.

The Bealtaine Living Earth Festival is the perfect way to spend a little time thinking about the earth in a constructive and useful way. With a public programme heaving with events across the South-East, there will be so much to do that you won't know where to start.

Events include:

Rocky Shore Ecology Walk with Marie Power, The Sea Garden

Saturday 19th May 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Do you know what’s living out there on our shores? Join Marie Power, author of The Sea Garden, at Garrarus Strand, one of the Copper Coast most beautiful beaches. Enjoy a leisurely beach walk on a lovely Saturday afternoon and explore the diverse plant and animal life on the rocky shore of the Copper Coast - and learn about the health benefits of seaweed, seaweed foraging and seaweed cooking! Booking in advance required.

Rockpool Exploration | Oceanics Surf School & Marine Education Centre

Saturday 19th May 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Wet your curiosity and feed your enquiring mind by exploring the rocky shoreline and experience the amazing habitats of our coast. The Rockpool Exploration celebrates biodiversity where all the family can enjoy hands on outdoors science in a fun and interactive way! Booking required.

Children’s Workshop: Plant Pot Painting and Planting at JFK Arboretum

Sunday 20th May 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Get out and get creative! Join the JFK Arboretum team for an afternoon of flower pot painting and planting. Suitable for Children 4 – 12 years, accompanied by an adult. Booking required.

Science on the  Farm at Copper Coast Mini Farm

Sunday 27th May - 2:30 – 4:00 pm 

Great way to explore science while getting up close to all the animals living on a farm. Start the afternoon with a treasure hunt at the Copper Coast Mini Farm while your parents enjoy the day in the tea rooms. You will then get the chance to present your treasures and to do some hands-on science experiments with materials you can find everywhere on a farm or in even at home in your garden. All participants get a free family pass for the whole day.