Westmeath Arts Office invites youth organisations, community groups, and creatives to apply for funding for this years Cruinniú na nÓg gathering, taking place on Saturday June 7th 2025. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. Since 2018, young people and families […]
As part of Westmeath County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme for 2025, we are inviting applications for a number of grants and residencies. You will find details of all available funding below. All funding streams will be assessed by a panel. Applicants are welcome to apply for all available funding, but should note that, due weight will be […]
'The Game Piece' Sculpture Lough Sewdy Gaming Piece A collection of 17 gaming pieces was discovered in Lugacaha, Lough Sewdy, Co. Westmeath. These gaming pieces, are a unique Irish type used in the early medieval game Hnefatafl. A digital model was created of one of these pieces. It features a conical antler core which appears […]
'Sustainability Horizons' exhibition was officially opened on Thursday 21st November in Castlepollard Library by local multi-disciplinary artist, Andrea Cullen. Andrea is well known for her work with Cúige Studios in Mullingar, and further afield thanks to her recent success as artistic director for Bressie’s “Where is My Mind’ tour. The works on view in this show […]
Artists, creatives and community groups are invited to Bloomfield Hotel on Thursday 5 December for a day-long networking and brainstorming session. The event will take place from 3pm-8pm. We will be announcing the 2025 Creative Community Grants for Westmeath at the event, and encouraging attendees to think about how they might work collaboratively to bring […]
Join us in Castlepollard Library for a series of linked workshops where we will develop our Sustainability Horizons project. These workshops will focus on practical sustainability skills and artistic expression, culminating in an exhibition of participant-created artworks at Castlepollard Library at the end of November. Events are free, and you can register to attend any […]
Take a look at our jam-packed programme of free events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 on Saturday 15th June! Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. This year, Westmeath invites you to participate in a programme of fun, creative activities. For more information on Westmeath County […]
On 15th June 2024 Westmeath Libraries will be celebrating Cruinniu na nÓg, A day of free creativity for young people. Why not drop by one of our libraries and celebrate with us. Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone Go Fly your KiteJoin "Go Fly Your Kite" workshops for an explosion of creativity. Choose a blank kite and […]
Grow your creativity with Westmeath Libraries in 2024 with our Sustainability Horizons programme of events. From felt-making to author talks, from gardening to upcycling, there is something for everyone at your local library. Funded by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Date Venue Event Booking 25th April at 6.30pm Mullingar Library Meet the author: Anne GriffinThe Mullingar Library […]
Collecting memories is an integral part of the heritage and history of Westmeath. With thanks to Creative Ireland funding Westmeath Heritage offered a training course to assist individuals and communities in their collection of oral histories. with the assistance of Tomás Mac Conmara, participants were given insights in how to conduct and preserve recordings and […]