Events

Graignamanagh Cub Scouts are participating in many exciting creative workshops that are being provided through the 2025 Cruinniú na nÓg programme.  Our young participants, aged 9-12, will showcase their creativity and skills through a vibrant exhibition of photographs and artwork via the following Cruinniú na nÓg funded events:

8/4/25: Under the theme ‘Ancient Ireland,’ and using the medium of clay, Siobhan JordanArt will bring Cubs on a nature walk through the local Graiguenamanagh woodland to collect items of interest for use in their impression of a visual and tactical scene of ancient Ireland.

27/4/25:  Juggler Brendan will hold a workshop with Graig Cubs, which will focus on fun, through achievable tricks with a variety of different props, where every cub will leave with a feeling of accomplishment and pride.

13/5/25: Rhythm Riot: Tom Duffy will provide an exciting and fun Samba drumming and Brazilian music experience for the Graiguenamanagh Cubs Scouts.

25/5/25: Woolly Crafts:  Felting workshop Paulina will educate Graig Cubs about the ancient craft of felt-making/wet-felting, as well as the contemporary art of needle-felting, using wool to create beautiful pieces of art.  

27/5/25:  ‘Toy Story’ Workshop with artist William Watson.  Using natural materials, the Cubs will embark on creating personalised costumes, based on their favourite character from the Toy Story Film.

Finally, an exhibition at Graiguenamanagh Library will showcase the wonderous creations on the 7th of June