Bealach na nGael


Bealach na nGael is a Cavan/Monaghan based organisation specialising in the historical re-creations of the Gaelic periods of Irish History.

The group which was formed in 2001 has been involved in many festivals and events throughout the country in past number of years.
Including:

  • The organisation of an all Gaelic festival in the Co. Meath Gaelteach of Rath Cairn in 2001, 2002 & 2003
  • Samhain & Seachtain na Gaelige festivals - Monaghan County Libraries
  • Seachtain na Gaeilge festivals - Cavan County Libraries
  • Samhain Festival -Monaghan County Museum
  • Rural History Project -Clogher Historical Society
  • Various demonstrations in individual schools throughout counties Monaghan/Cavan
  • Patrick's Day Parade in Cootehill Co. Cavan and Monaghan town
 Contact:

Dara MacGhabhainn
Coill an Mheathain
Lios na Long
Condae Mhuineachan
049 5559988
daramacghabhain@monaghancoco.ie

Some recent photographs:



Young warriors take over the castle at Monea



Atop the Moate Ring, inauguration site of Maguires of Fermanagh.




A selection of swords copied from original artefacts


This project has been funded by a grant from the Heritage Council of Ireland. It has also received funding from Cavan-Monaghan Rural Development Co-op under the National Rural Development Programme. Funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.