Cruinniú na nÓg is the national festival celebrating creativity in young people.
Each year, young people are encourage to make, do and create for Cruinniú na nÓg
This year, Cruinniú na nÓg is taking place on Saturday 12th June. We are excited to see the range of online activities allowing young people to showcase their creativity.
In the run up to Cruinniú na nÓg, a number of projects are taking place which will result in exhibitions and awards.
Visit https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/ for full details of all events and bookings
| Date | Organiser | Event | Ages | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 June | Westmeath Libraries | Countdown to Cruinniú (prerecorded song with Noel) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | All ages | 11am |
| 8 June | Westmeath Libraries | Countdown to Cruinniú (prerecorded song with Noel) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | All ages | 11am |
| 9 June | Westmeath Libraries | Countdown to Cruinniú (prerecorded song with Noel) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | All ages | 11am |
| 10 June | Westmeath Libraries | Countdown to Cruinniú (prerecorded song with Noel) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | All ages | 11am |
| 11 June | Westmeath Libraries | Countdown to Cruinniú (prerecorded song with Noel) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | All ages | 11am |
| 12 June | Westmeath Libraries | Think Green!- online exhibition of works created by teenagers for Cruinniú na nÓg Whizzkids.io | All ages | From 9am |
| 12 June | Athlone Castle | Shenanigans on the Shannon https://www.athlonecastle.ie/events/ | 5-11 | 10am-11am |
| 12 June | Athlone Library | This is Art!- Digital Exhibition of This is Art entries from Westmeath | All ages | 10am-1.30pm |
| 12 June | Mullingar Library | This is Art!- Digital Exhibition of This is Art entries from Westmeath | All ages | 10am-1.30pm |
| 12 June | Westmeath Libraries | Singalong with Noel (via Zoom) https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/singalong-with-noel-tickets-152077960273 | All ages | 11am |
| 12 June | Luan Gallery | Memories- Awards ceremony (Zoom) and launch of virtual exhibition http://www.athloneartsandtourism.ie/ | 4-7, 8-12, 13-17 | 12 noon |
| 12 June | Dean Crowe Arts Theatre | Strong Women Science film and workshops (online) https://www.deancrowetheatre.com/dean_event/strong-women-science-online/ | All ages | All day |
| 12 June | Luan Gallery | Free potato and print making workshop (pre-recorded) http://www.athloneartsandtourism.ie/ | 4-7 | 1pm |
| 12 June | Luan Gallery | Tropical Fish Tank Print workshop (pre-recorded) http://www.athloneartsandtourism.ie/ | 8-12 | 2pm |
| 12 June | Belvedere House Gardens and Park | The Belvedere Bees with Dolores & Jim (pre-recorded) http://www.belvedere-house.ie/ | All ages | 4.30pm |
| 12 June | Westmeath Libraries | Blooms Bees and Apples with Dolores Keaveney (pre-recorded video) www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries | 4-12 | 2.30pm |
| 12 June | Belvedere House Gardens and Park | The Belvedere Bigfoot (pre-recorded video) http://www.belvedere-house.ie/ | All ages | 5pm |
| 12 June | Luan Gallery | Memory Themed Creative Art Workshop with Colm Mac Athlaoich (pre-recorded) http://www.athloneartsandtourism.ie/ | 13-17 | 3pm |
| 12 June | Athlone Castle | Creative Writing Awards Ceremony (Zoom) https://www.athlonecastle.ie/events/ | 7-11, 12-17 | 4.30pm |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Workshop – Paper Folding Fun http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | 8 years upwards | 10-11am |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Journey of Make Believe http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | Toddlers to 7 | 11am |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Statue Poetry http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | All ages | 12.30pm |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Dancing in Water http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | All ages | 1pm |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Perfect Park Picnic http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | All ages | 2.30pm |
| 12 June | Mullingar Arts Centre | Rock my Soul http://www.mullingarartscentre.ie/ | All ages | 4pm |
| 12 June | Belvedere House Gardens and Park | The Big Dig - excavation workshop https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-big-dig-belvedere-house-westmeath-cruinniu-na-nog-tickets-157597084121 | 5-12 | 11am-3.20pm |