The event will feature the work of artists who would normally be excluded from mainstream arts activities including individual artists and arts groups who are challenged in the areas of social, intellectual, psychological and economic resources.

The inspiration for the Outsiders Festival evolved from the success of the work of the Love Spotters—a group of dancers who have been working with dance artist, Daniel Vais for the past year and a half.

Belltable, Daghdha and the Printmakers recognize the unharnessed power of artists who practice their work in sometimes hidden locations.

These established Limerick arts bodies wish to develop and support the work being brought to public attention by Daniel Vais and Love Spotters and to identify other pockets of heretofore undiscovered art in the mid-west region through collaboration and encouragement.

Other festival events include a screening of the Israeli film ‘It kinda scares me’ on May 6.

Tomer Heymann's documentary focuses on a group of adolescents living in Azur, a poor area of southern Tel-Aviv, and the play they write and perform together.

The film ‘Inside I’m dancing’, directed by Damien O’Donnell, will also be screened for secondary school students.

The film revolves around Michael, a 24-year-old who has cerebral palsy and who is long-term resident of the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled and his life is transformed by Duchenne muscular dystrophy sufferer, Rory O’Shea.  Outsiders Festival Director, Daniel Vais, will give a brief talk and answer questions following the screening.

The book, ‘Outsider’ by Del Harding, will be launched during the festival.

The book tells the true story of the outdoor nomadic lifestyle of a footloose fisherman, living off the land and eschewing the values, norms and laws of conventional society.

Del Harding will be interviewed by Mark O’Kelly on May 10 at 8pm in the Daghdha Church, Johns Square.

For further information on the festival see www.belltable.ie, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 087-9930553.

Booking is via the Belltable Box Office on 061-319866.

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