There was a lovely atmosphere at the special Bealtaine Gathering on Friday, May 1 at Longford's Cairn Hill. The event was a celebration of Irish heritage, marking the ancient festival of Bealtaine, and brought people together to honour our traditions and connection to the land. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures from Cairn Hill and we hope you enjoy them. Also read: PICTURES | Longford GAA Race Day wins it hands down for style and craic at Punchestown

placeholder image — There was a lovely atmosphere at the special Bealtaine Gathering on Friday, May 1 at Longford's Cairn Hill. The event was a celebration of Irish heritage, marking the ancient festival of Bealtaine, and brought people together to honour our traditions and connection to the land. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures from Cairn Hill and we hope you enjoy them. Also read: PICTURES | Longford GAA Race Day wins it hands down for style and craic at Punchestown

PICTURES | 'Honouring our connection to the land' at Longford Bealtaine Gathering

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 9th May 2026, 18:33 GMT

Special Bealtaine Gathering took place on Longford's Cairn Hill

Caption: Gavin Smith, Organiser Hazel Robinson and Val Murphy at the Bealtaine Gathering on Friday, May 1 at Cairn Hill. Picture: Shelley Corcoran Also read: PICTURES | Fabulous turn out of runners in Longford for Royal Canal Run

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Caption: Gavin Smith, Organiser Hazel Robinson and Val Murphy at the Bealtaine Gathering on Friday, May 1 at Cairn Hill. Picture: Shelley Corcoran Also read: PICTURES | Fabulous turn out of runners in Longford for Royal Canal Run

Longford Cairn Hill

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