The Town that has Nurtured My Dreams
Film Screening for Bealtaine 2026

Film Screening at Uillinn, The Town that has Nurtured My Dreams  on 6 May, 6:30pm

Free Entry, No booking necessary

Created by residents of Skibbereen Community Hospital with composer Justin Grounds, this short film, first shown at the Fastnet Film Festival, celebrates Skibbereen through animation, drawing, poetry, soundscape and song. The residents decided it was high time for a new song for the town which celebrates all the fabulous places and wonderful new families who have come back to make it their home.

This event will also feature two other collaborative films made in Skibbereen Community Hospital over the last 3 years, and Justin will be speaking about the process of making the films which form part of his multi-disciplinary practice as a resident Arts for Health artist in the hospital. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

More about Bealtaine 2026 at Uillinn, Celebrating the arts and creativity as we age

Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to present a rich and varied programme for Bealtaine 2026, Ireland’s national festival celebrating the arts and creativity as we age. Throughout May, Uillinn will host exhibitions, film screenings and open‑studio events, with free activities taking place both at the Centre and across West Cork. Coordinated nationally by Age & Opportunity, Bealtaine invites older people throughout Ireland to engage creatively and share their artistic voices.

Bealtaine at Uillinn reflects the relationships we have built with artists, older people and our health and education partners across West Cork. The work shared is the result of time, trust and creative conversation. At Uillinn, we believe creativity should be accessible to everyone, and Bealtaine is a powerful reminder of what happens when people are given the space, support and encouragement to make art. The projects in this year’s exhibition highlights the imagination and skill of older artists in our community.

We are delighted to open our doors for a month of free events, screenings and open studios, no booking required.