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 Council's programme of events for Cruinniú na nÓg, please contact Grace Dignam
Grace.Dignam@westmeathcoco.ie
Athlone Youth Orchestra
Location: Athlone Castle
Time and Dates: June 15th, 1:45pm-2:45pm
Details: Join Athlone Youth Orchestra formed under Westmeath Music Generation for an outdoor performance of popular movie themes and classical greats in the magical surroundings of Athlone Castle.
Target Age: All Ages
Booking: No booking required.
Athlone Film Camp
Location: Abbey Road Artists Studios, Athlone
Time and Dates: June 4th-7th, 11am-4pm with a screening on June 15th
Details: Harp Media presents a collaborative series of filmmaking workshops. Get involved with everything from script writing to shooting a film. No previous filmmaking experience needed!
Target Age: 13-18
Booking: Contact arts@westmeathcoco.ie to reserve your free place
Groove and Move
Location: Athlone Library
Time and Dates: June 15th, 10:30am (0 - 3 years), 11:15am (4 - 7years), 12:00pm (8-12 years)
Details: Join Miss Annie from Music Generation Westmeath in Athlone Library for a morning filled with dancing, singing, and music making.
Target Age: 0 - 3 years, 4 - 7 years, 8 - 12 years
Booking: Event is free, but booking is required at the following links; 0 - 3 years, 4 - 7 years, 8 - 12 years.
Awakening Sionnann
Location: Saint Peter's National School, Athlone
Time and Dates: 15th June, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Details: Create your own lantern in preparation for the Sionnan Festival this August.
Target Age: 5-18
Booking: Contact coordinator@afrc.ie or 085 842 3738.
‘Bee our guest’- Make Your Own Bug Hotel
Location: Abbey Road Artists Studios, Athlone
Time and Dates: 15th June, 10:30am
Details: Join local artist Mimi Seery in building ‘hotels’ for bees and other pollinators expected to visit the newly established Historical Garden at Athlone Castle.
Target Age: 9-18
Booking: Link
Children’s Exhibition Tour and Sustainable Printmaking Workshop
Location: Luan Gallery, Grace Road, Athlone
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11:30am
Details: Join Luan Gallery curator Aoife Banks for a tour of Apocalypse Anxieties, to get inspired for a sustainable printmaking workshop with visual artist Hilary Kinahan.
Target Age: 9-18
Booking: Contact (090) 644 2154 or luanreception@westmeathcoco.ie
Go Fly Your Kite at Athlone Library
Location: Athlone Library
Time and Dates: 15th June, 10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Details: Join our "Go Fly Your Kite" workshops for an explosion of creativity. Choose a blank kite and let your imagination run wild with tracing graphics or free-style drawing. This therapeutic activity boosts self-esteem and wellbeing.
Target Age: 5 to 12
Booking: Link
Stone Painting for Summer Solstice
Location: Dún na Sí
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11am-1pm
Details: Design your own stone for the summer solstice with artist Patsy Preston. Your stone will be added to a collection from the community on the Dún na Sí grounds.
Target Age: 10-15
Booking: Link
Fairy Art and Craft Workshop
Location: Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Church Street, Moate
Time and Dates: 15th June, 10am-11:30am
Details: Join the artists of Tuar Ard for this Fairy-themed art and craft workshop. All supplies will be provided.
Target Age: 0-8
Booking: Link
Mermaid Art and Craft Workshop
Location: Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Church Street, Moate
Time and Dates: 15th June, 12pm-1:30pm
Details: Join the artists of Tuar Ard for this Mermaid-themed art and craft workshop. All supplies will be provided.
Target Age: 9 to 12
Booking: Link
Rock Your Life: Custom T Shirt Design
Location: Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Church Street, Moate
Time and Dates: 15th June, 2pm-3:30pm
Details: Join the artists of Tuar Ard to learn how to create your own custom t-shirts. All supplies will be provided.
Target Age: 13-18
Booking: Link
Bee Creative…Bee Happy at Moate Library
Location: Moate Library
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11am-12pm
Details: Join author and illustrator Dolores Keaveney in Moate Library for a fun-filled morning finding out about bees and how to use your imagination to create stories.
Target Age: 5 to 12
Garageland Galaxyz: Festival for Young Musicians
Location: Clarke's Bar and Venue, 5 Patrick St Mullingar
Time and Dates: 15th June, 2pm-8pm
Details: Ireland’s young musicians are invited to show off their talents on Cruinniú day. This festival will come to you live from Clarke's Bar Music Venue in Mullingar.
Target Age: 9 to 18
Booking: If you are a musician age 12 to 18 and would like to take part in the festival, you can get more information simply by writing ‘YES GALAXYZ’ to info@garageland.ie.
Festival Skills for Teens
Location: Mullingar Town Park
Time and Dates: 15th June, 6pm-8pm
Details: Join our samba drumming workshop, to learn to play with the band, learn hula-hoop skills and routine or try out a range of circus skills, including juggling and slack lining.
Target Age: 9 to 18
Booking: No Booking Required
Coterie na nÓg
Location: Cúige Studio, 17-23 Dominick St,
Mullingar
Time and Dates: 15th June, Na Páistí’s (7-11) 10am to 12pm, Na Déagóirí’s (12-16) 12.30 to 2.30pm
Details: The Coterie na nÓg - lets get creative is a two hour free workshop where young creatives can gather to learn, create and discuss how their creativity can influence and inspire new ideas such as song writing, poetry, invention and storytelling.
Target Age: 7-11 (Na Páistí), 12-16 (Na Déagóirí)
Mullingar Music Jam Live
Location: Mullingar Library
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11am-1pm
Details: The young musicians of Mullingar Music Jam invite you to join our Song Circle. Playing a selection of well-known songs, other young musicians interested in joining in are welcome.
Target Age: 5 to 18
Booking: No booking required- all welcome
Kombucha Making
Location: The Refill Mill, Austin Friars St, Mullingar
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11am-1pm
Details: LEARN - how to make your own Kombucha TRY - different flavours GET - Messy, probably, so wear old clothes! ALSO GET - Your own ’starter kit’ to make your own at home!
Target Age: 13-18
Booking: Link
Making Dried Flower Crowns
Location: Cúige Studio, 17-23 Dominick St, Mullingar
Time and Dates: 15th June, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Details: A Dried Flower crown is the ultimate sustainable and beautiful accessory, and you will discover how to make your own with dried flowers and other botanicals.
Target Age: 9 to 18
Booking: Link
Art Workshops for Teenagers
Location: Crane Bird Art Studio, 4 Pearse Street,
Mullingar
Time and Dates: 15th June, 3pm-5pm
Details: Participants can choose to do one art project such as Mosaic Art, Pastel painting, Painting on canvas or Watercolour painting. Tutor guidance will be provided during this relaxed creative session.
Target Age: 13 to 18
Booking: Contact Aida Cassiano on art@cranebird.ie or 085 187 5458
Get Arty at Mullingar Library
Location: Mullingar Library
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11am-1pm
Details: Get Arty in Mullingar Library to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg. Drop in and explore your creative side with Crane Bird arts. All welcome to this family friendly event.
Target Age: 0 to 12
Booking: No booking required- all welcome
Singalong with Noel
Location: Castlepollard Library
Time and Dates: 15th June, 11:30am-1pm
Details: Westmeath Libraries invites children of all ages to join in and sing their hearts out in Castlepollard Library on Cruinniú na nÓg. All members of the family are welcome to join the musical morning.
Target Age: 0 to 18
Booking: No booking required- all welcome