Known for its fluid movement and varied steps, sean nós is one of Ireland's traditional forms of dance.
Bealtaine is a national festival celebrating the arts and ageing, during the month of May.
Run by Age & Opportunity, the national organisation for older people, the Bealtaine programme of events is designed to inspire creativity among older people and promote their skills and experiences.
Tom King and Johnny Smith give a preview of Lá na gCos, a day-long celebration of the art of sean nós dancing (meaning 'the old way' as Gaeilge) and old style dancing in Limerick. Music is provided by Tom Duff on accordion and Paddy Reilly on fiddle.
This episode of 'Live At Three' was broadcast on 29 April 1996. The presenter is Mary Kennedy.
First transmitted on 29 September 1986, ‘Live At Three’ was an afternoon show broadcast Monday to Friday on RTÉ 1 presented by Thelma Mansfield and Derek Davis. Executive producer Noel Smith described it as "an afternoon version of breakfast TV, but with an even easier pace" (RTÉ Guide 10 October 1986). It catered for a broad audience, covering fashion, health, the social services, astrology, gardening, wine and beer-making, knitting, antiques, cookery, animal welfare and finance. ‘Live At Three’ ran until May 1997.
