Take a look at our jam-packed programme of free events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025on Saturday 7th 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 Council's programme of events for Cruinniú na nÓg, please contact arts@westmeathcoco.ie.
Inspiration Stations
Location: Your local library- Athlone, Castlepollard, Moate, Mullingar
Time and Dates: June 7th- 11am
Details: Get inspired at Westmeath libraries where children of all ages will be able to drop in and get creative at our imagination stations. Each of our libraries will have an arts and crafts event. There will also be storytimes, colouring sheets, toys and games available to spark your curiosity and imagination.
Target Age: 13-18
Animated Athlone
Location: St. Mary's Hall, Athlone, N37N1W3
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10am-12pm
Details: On June 7th, Matchbox Mountain will introduce participants to Hand Drawn Animation. July 21st - 25th will allow participants to continue to grow their animation skills and write, design and animate their own stop motion films.
Target Age: 13-18
Booking: Booking Form- Hand Drawn Workshop (June 7th)
Booking form- Stop Motion Workshops (July 21st-July 26th)
Athlone Youth Orchestra
Location: Athlone Civic Space, N37P2T5
Time and Dates: June 7th, 11am
Details: Catch the talented Athlone Youth Orchestra performing live for Cruinniú na nÓg!
Target Age: All Ages
Booking: No booking required
Garden to Gallery -Couture
Location: Athlone Castle, N37A6D7
Time and Dates: June 7th
Details: The Garden to Creation workshops will be taking place on the 10th, 17th, and 24th of May. Join Athlone Castle on June 7th, where participants will showcase their creations in a fashion show, ‘Garden To Runway’, in the courtyard of Athlone Castle.
Target Age: 9-15
Booking: No booking required for June 7th, book May workshops here.
Groove and Move
Location: Athlone Library, N37N625
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10:30am
Details: Join Miss Annie for Groove and Move sessions in Athlone Library June 7th for a celebration of music for Cruinniú na nÓg!
Target Age: 10:30am- Ages 1 and under, 11:15am- ages 1-4, 12pm- ages 4-6
Booking: Ages 1 and under booking link, Ages 1-4 Booking Link, Ages 4-6 Booking Link
Blossoms, Beats and Treats
Location: Water Street Association, Castlepollard, N91NP40
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10:30am
Details: Water Street Community Association, with Anna Browne (Big Sky Flowers) and Bertille de Lestrade (Studio Bleu), invites you to Blossoms, Beats & Treats in Castlepollard for Cruinniú na nÓg on June 7th. At 10:30am there will be a flower crown workshop, and at 1pm there will be a Drum Making Workshop
Target Age: 9-18
Let your Creative Spirit Flow
Location: Devine Art Studios, Crookedwood, N91FD39
Time and Dates: June 7th, 11am-12:30pm and 1pm-2:30pm
Details: Let your creative spirit flow in Devine Art Studios. Create your very own acrylic paint masterpiece, under the guidance of visual artist, Caithriona Devine. If weather-appropriate, workshops may be held outside.
Target Age: 11am- 4-9 year olds, 1pm- 10-18 year olds
Booking: Contact Caithriona on 087 270 2344
Birds & Wildlife Art Workshop
Location: Tuar Ard, Moate, N37X8P6
Time and Dates: June 7th, 11am-12:30pm
Details: A relaxing, nature-inspired art session, celebrating birds and wildlife. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, such as painting, collage-making and sculpture, using natural materials like leaves, feathers and clay.
Target Age: 5-12
Booking: Book your place here.
Buzz, Flutter, Crawl: Insects Art Workshop
Location: Tuar Ard, Moate, N37X8P6
Time and Dates: June 7th, 1pm-2:30pm
Details: A creativity-packed, insect-themed art workshop. Learn fun facts about bugs through interactive art, encourage kids to invent their species, and build habitats in miniature.
Target Age: 5-12
Booking: Book your place here.
Neon Lights - Drawing in the Dark
Location: Tuar Ard, Moate, N37X8P6
Time and Dates: June 7th, 2pm-3:30pm
Details: An edgy, modern art workshop designed for teens. Experiment with neon paints, glow-in-the-dark pens, and blacklight effects in a darkened studio. A chance to express individuality and creativity in a new way.
Target Age: 13-18
Booking: Book your place here.
Blacksmith Demonstrations
Location: The Forge, Dún na Sí, Moate, N37P271
Time and Dates: June 7th, 11am and 2pm
Details: Discover the Blacksmith way of life, and learn about the traditional ways to make metal objects like nails, farm tools, and horseshoes. Join local Blacksmith in Dún na Sí’s working forge, for an interactive demonstration and discover the art of this ancient craft.
Target Age: All Ages
Booking: Book your place here.
The Little Prince: A Multilingual Journey Through Art and Story
Location: Riverside Community Centre, Mullingar, N91A0YT
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10am - 4pm
Details: A vibrant, inclusive community event that invites both Lithuanian and Irish families to come together through language, art and imagination. Young participants will choose scenes from "The Little Prince", read them in Lithuanian, English, or Irish, and create illustrations inspired by the story.
Target Age: All Ages
Booking: Please contact Jurgita to book your place- 085 178 3631
Mindfulness Meditative Art Workshop
Location: Crane Bird Studio & Art School, Mullingar, N91A003
Time and Dates: June 7th, 4pm
Details: A free workshop to guide tweens and teenagers on how to develop their art skills through painting and drawing. Participants will be guided and provided with techniques, to boost their self-confidence through meditative art and wellbeing activities.
Target Age: 9-18
Booking: Book via email- art@cranebird.ie or call 085 187 5458.
Mullingar Gathers na nÓg- Mindful Movement with Yogi Beaga
Location: The Refill Mill, Mullingar, N91FH51
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10am
Details: In this mindful movement workshop our experienced instructor will guide the class through poses and breathing exercises suitable for all levels. It's a wonderful opportunity for kids to connect with their bodies and minds in a peaceful setting.
Target Age: 7-12
Booking: Book your place here.
Mullingar Gathers na nÓg - Chocolate with Nadia
Location: The Refill Mill, Mullingar, N91FH51
Time and Dates: June 7th, 2pm
Details: Unleash your inner chocolatier and learn all about about how chocolate is made. You will decorate your own chocolate creations with edible flowers and natural ingredients to take home.
Target Age: 5-11
Booking: Book your place here.
Mullingar Gathers na nÓg- Creative Writing with Lorraine
Location: The Refill Mill, Mullingar, N91FH51
Time and Dates: June 7th, 4:30pm
Details: Join bestselling author Lorraine Murphy for a journey into your imagination as she guides you through writing your own story in your own voice. Learn tips and tricks to creating stories you will enjoy writing and everyone will want to read.
Target Age: 12-16
Booking: Book your place here.
Music Jam Live
Location: Columb Barracks, Mullingar, N91E18X
Time and Dates: June 7th, 6pm
Details: Music Jam Live features performances by young musicians from the Music Jam programme, run by Music Generation Westmeath in partnership with YoYo Youth Café Mullingar. Join us at Columb Barracks for a lovely evening of live music!
Target Age: 9-18
Booking: Book your place here.
Pottery Jam
Location: Mullingar Library, N91XH9R
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10am and 11:30am
Details: Learn ceramic hand-building techniques with Westmeath ceramicist, Stephanie Mc Guinness.Participants will learn different ceramic techniques including pinch and slab building. You can also decorate your piece.
Target Age: 9-18
Booking: Book your place for 10am here.
Book your place for 11:30am here.
Premiere of The Children of Lír
Location: Mullingar Library, N91FH4N
Time and Dates: June 7th, 12:15pm
Details: Join us in Mullingar Library for the premiere of The Children of Lír, a magical film created by the 2nd class students of Holy Family. This wonderful project brings the legendary Irish tale to life through sound, storytelling, and the creative vision of these young composers.
Target Age: All ages
Booking: Book your place for here.
Swish and Jiggle Under the Sea
Location: Mullingar Library, N91FH4N
Time and Dates: June 7th, 10am and 11am
Details: Swish, jiggle and join us for an underwater adventure! This gentle session blends music, movement, and ocean-inspired fun. We’ll sing songs, sway like seaweed, and listen to a beautiful story from beneath the waves. Children will also create their very own shaker instrument to take home. Perfect for preschoolers who love the sea, sound, and creativity.
This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential
Target Age: 2 - 5 year olds
Booking: Book your place for 10am here.
Book your place for 11am here.
Teens Telling Tales
Location: YoYo Café, Mullingar, N91XK06
Time and Dates: June 7th, 4pm-5:30pm. Then, June 12th, 19th, and 26th, 12pm-1:30pm.
Details: Join PIO Media at the YoYo Café for Teens Telling Tales, a writing course to share your stories, experiences, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
Target Age: All ages
Booking: Book your place for here.
The Rubbish Room
Location: Cúige Studios, N91E7KC
Time and Dates: June 7th, 2pm
Details: The Rubbish Room is a one-day, immersive creative experience for children and young people that invites participants to explore their imagination using materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Target Age: All ages
Booking: Book your place for here.
This article was published on: 14th May, 2025
Filed under: Arts News, Creative Ireland, News
Tags: Creative Ireland, Cruinniú na nÓg