Cavan- Creative Seasons in Knockbride: A Children’s Art Journey exploring Irish Culture & Nature -Irish Night
Location: Tunnyduff Hall
Date and Time: 6-8pm
Age: 6-12
Creative Seasons is coming to West Knockbride! Local children aged 6–12 will explore Irish culture, seasonal change and creative play through hands‑on art workshops.
Book Via whataspp 086 452 2516 or email Westknockbrideparentsa@gmail.com
South Dublin County Council- The Cruinniú Stage at Ruaille Buaille Children’s Music Festival
Location: Lucan House
Date and Time: 12-4pm
Age: 0-18
Join us for a full day of workshops, music, dance, circus and fun at the Cruinniú Stage for this years Ruaille Buaille Children’s Music Festival.
Free but booking required
Fingal- Bodhrán Making Workshop
Location: The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre
Dates and Time: 10-2pm
Age: 8+
Participants will craft their own bodhrán entirely from scratch, they will then personalise their instrument by decorating it with a design of their choice. The workshop will conclude with a lively lesson of how to play jigs and reels.
Free but booking required
Fingal- Shadow Puppet Workshops and Performance with The Flight of Fancy Shadows
Location: The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
Dates and Time: 10-12pm
Age: 5+
In this two‑hour workshop, the facilitators will guide participants in creating their own puppets and exploring the importance of movement, storytelling, and voice. Inspired by Dúchas archive, participants will get the chance to perform to their family and friends, accompanied with live traditional music by Lucie Flynn.
Free but booking required
Kilkenny- Cead Focal
Location: Thomastown Community Centre
Dates and Time: Workshops: 7, 14, 21 May from 5-7 pm and Sat 23rd 10am-2pm. Screening will take place on the 6th of June. Note: Children must be available for all sessions.
Age: 8+
Participants will explore drama, character, and visual storytelling, working together to invent their own screenplay from scratch. With no script in advance, the film will be shaped entirely by the children’s ideas, voices, and imagination. The finished 10–12-minute film will premiere at a public screening for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026.
Free but booking required
Galway County- Morse Code & Marconi
Location: TBC
Dates and Time: TBC
Age: All ages
Connemara Coding Club will host a session where you can learn how to send messages using Morse Code. This is a workshop for all ages and parents are asked to stay with their children. There will be two sessions in the day, each running for 3 hours – more details to follow!
For more information contact: connemaracoding@gmail.com
Galway County- Ceardlann Gearrthóg Beochana
Location: Stiuideo Fia
Date and Time: TBC
Ages: 13-18
An animation workshop at Stiúideo Fia on June 6th for Cruinniú na nÓg will give young people the chance to create a short video using sand, seashells and natural materials. Participants will learn animation, recording, and video-editing skills while working creatively as a team.
The finished film will be screened at Frame Fest in August.
No booking required.
Donegal- Scoil Rac ar Oileán Árainn Mhór !
Location: Árainn Mhór
Date and Time: 11-4pm
Ages: 12+
Le linn an lae, beidh na daoine óga ag díriú ar scileanna macasamhail cheol a sheinm i ngrúpa, banna ceoil a chur le chéile, comhoibriú, scríbhneoireacht agus bainistiú fuaime leis an ceoltóir Declan McClafferty.
Beidh uirlisí ceoil ar fáil, ach tá fáilte roimh rannpháirtithe a gcuid uirlisí féin a thabhairt leo. Spásanna teoranta.
Free but booking required
Wicklow- Ciorcal Ceoil
Location: Courthouse Arts Centre
Date and Time: 11-12pm
Ages: 2-12
Join us for a bi-lingual, engaging music workshop for 2 to 12 year olds filled with songs, stories, rírá agus ruaille buaille!
This is a ticketed event and all materials will be supplied.
Free but booking required
Wicklow- Gruaig Áine le Sadhbh Devlin
Location: Bray Library
Date and Time: 10-11am
Ages: 5-8
Is fuath le hÁine a cuid gruaige, mar sin, tugann sí bearradh gruaige di féin… ach ní bhíonn an toradh ró-iontach! Éist le sliocht as an leabhar fíor-ghreannmhar seo atá aistrithe go Gaeilge ag Sadhbh Devlin agus bain úsáid as ábhar lámhcheardaíochta le triail a bhaint as bheith i do ghruagaire tú féin!
Drop in event, no booking required!
Kilkenny- Mo Duchas Night Time Event
Location: Kilmacow Parish Hall
Date and time: 6-8:30pm
Ages: 9-18
This vibrant exhibition highlights young people’s ideas, voices and creativity, developed through an artist‑led process that encouraged experimentation, expression and collaboration.
Sign up through Kilmacow Youth Club Email: kilmacowyouthclub@gmail.com. Workshops will be private through the youth group but friends and families welcome to view the exhibition on the 6th of June from 6 – 8.30pm
Carlow- Seomra Traidisiúnta
Location: St Joseph’s National School
Date and Time: TBC
Ages: 9-12
Seomra Traidisiúnta is an immersive, creative programme for children and young people under the expert guidance of traditional singer & folklore collector Rachel Uí Fhaoláin and digital storyteller John Ó Faoláin. The children will actively engage in traditional song, folklore, culture & heritage.
Free event. More information can be found here .
Galway County- Make your own Fairy Forts and paper Golden Sun Crown
Location: Portumna Library
Date and Time: 12-1pm
Ages: 5-8
A creative workshop will invite participants to make miniature Fairy Forts using natural Irish materials like moss, twigs, and stones, along with a paper Golden Sun Crown to wear.
The workshop combines storytelling, nature-based crafts, and imaginative play in a fun hands-on experience for young people.
Booking: Contact Portumna Library at portumna@galwaycoco.ie or 090 974 1261
Galway County- The Secret of Kells, Monks, Monsters & Manuscripts
Location: Portumna Library
Date and Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Ages: 10-14
Inspired by Saint Columba, this creative workshop for 10–14 year olds will explore the life of Ireland’s patron saint of poets, writers, and bookbinders through art and storytelling.
Participants will design their own illuminated letters and names using gold markers, colourful inks, Celtic knotwork templates, and mythical monster illustrations.
Booking: Contact Portumna Library at portumna@galwaycoco.ie or 090 974 1261
Galway County- The Hedgerow Heroes
Location: Portumna Library
Date and Time: 4-5pm
Ages: 8-12
This nature-inspired workshop for 8–12 year olds will explore Irish biodiversity, herbal traditions, and the vibrant wildflowers found in hedgerows during midsummer.
Participants will identify native plants, create botanical artwork, and make certified Irish wildflower seed bombs to plant at home or in community spaces.
Booking: Contact Portumna Library at portumna@galwaycoco.ie or 090 974 1261
Galway County- The Creative Spiral: Finding Your Creative Glimmers
Location: Milltown Old School / Day Care Centre
Date and Time: 11:30- 1:30
Ages: 6-10
This 2-hour creative workshop for children aged 6–10 invites participants to explore spirals in nature and create unique artworks inspired by colours, shapes, and natural materials.
Led by Louise O’Boyle, the session encourages imagination, mindfulness, and self-expression through painting, collage, pastels, and storytelling.
To book or for more information contact Louise at: louiseoboylecreative@gmail.com
Kerry- A Collaborative Collage Event – Paint & Print
Location: The Fishery
Where and when: 4:30-7:30
Ages: 9-15
This hands-on workshop invites young people to explore visual art and printmaking in an engaging and accessible way. Participants will experiment with mark-making, texture, and simple techniques such as splatter painting, mono-printing, and resist processes.
Free but booking required.
Donegal- Learn to paint your self portrait !
Location: Garradh Chomcille
Where and when: 10-2:30pm
Ages: 9-15
Through games, stories, and hands‑on activities with artist Maria Gasol they’ll explore the history of self‑portraiture in an engaging, age‑friendly way and enjoy expressing themselves by creating their very own self‑portraits.
Free but booking required.
Donegal- Cruthaitheacht sa Ghaeltacht: Ceardlann Ealaíne & Deartha do Dhaoine Óga
Location: Ionad Oige Gaoth Dobhair
Date and Time: 10-1pm
Ages: All ages
Participants will work with a visiting Artist and Youth Workers to create their own original artworks inspired by local culture, landscape and imagination.
The event will conclude with a mini exhibition of the young people’s artwork, allowing participants to showcase their creations to family and the local community.
Free event. More information can be found here.
Donegal- RCC X Cruinniú na nÓg
Location: Regional Cultural Centre
Where and when: 1:30-4:30
Ages: 4-12 and 12-18
Young children can explore portrait-making with The Arty Fox, while older participants will experiment with graffiti-inspired art and lettering led by Peaball. A relaxed mini cinema screening animated short films throughout the day will add to the inclusive, family-friendly creative experience.
Free event. More information can be found here.
Monaghan- Make a Film “As Gaeilge”
Location: The Garage Theatre
Dates and Times: TBC
Ages: 13-18
Make a Film as Gaeilge for Cruinniú na nÓg! This Irish-language filmmaking project invites young people to explore screen acting and filmmaking through creative engagement in Irish.
Workshop 1: Creative Development, Saturday 23rd May, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Workshop 2: Filming Day, Saturday 30th May, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Film Screening / Premiere on Saturday 6th June, 4:00pm
Spaces limited/booking essential. To book email joannebrennan@cmetb.ie
Galway County- Ceardlann Drámaíocht
Location: Amharclann Chois Fharraige (Seanscoil Sailearna)
Where and when: 2-3pm and 3:30-5pm
Ages: 5-8 and 9-12
Beidh dhá cheardlann drámaíochta ar siúl in Amharclann Chois Fharraige (Seanscoil Sailearna) do Cruinniú na nÓg, ag díriú ar scileanna bunúsacha drámaíochta trí chluichí, seiftiú, gluaiseacht agus scéalaíocht.
Beidh béim ar chruthaitheacht, muinín, cumarsáid agus obair fhoirne, le deis ag páistí a gcuid smaointe féin a fhorbairt i dtimpeallacht thacúil agus spraíúil.
Free but booking required.
Galway County- Drumming Workshop (5-8’s & 9-12’s)
Location: Moyne Villa, Headford
Date & Time: 1-2pm for 5-8 year olds, 3:30-5pm for 9-12 year olds
Ages: 5-8 & 9-12
For Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, Headford & District Association is running inclusive group drumming workshops with Drumadore.
The sessions are high-energy and hands-on, designed so young people of all experience levels can take part.
Free but booking required.
Galway County- Paper Art: Book Making & Quilling
Location: Mountbellew Community Centre
Date & Time: 10-4pm
Ages: 5-12
Join local artists Madeleine and Eucharia for hands-on paper crafting workshops. Participants will explore bookmaking techniques, including Coptic stitch binding, cut-out book art, and quilling, using a variety of colourful materials.
Find more information here.
Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown- Ceoltóirí Óga
Location: Shanganagh Park Dublin Road Entrance
Date & Time: 11-1pm on 6th June
Ages: All ages
Join us for a lively celebration of traditional Irish music performed by talented young local children! On the day, you’ll hear a wonderful selection of traditional instruments and enjoy the energy of live music.
More information can be found here.
Tipperary- Ceol agus Damhsa
Location: Cahir Tourist Office
Date & Time: 11am on 6th June
Ages: All ages
On Saturday 6th June 2026, Cahir Comhaltas young musicians and dancers will present a lively “Ceol agus Damhsa” performance at Cahir Tourist Office Plaza near Cahir Castle. The event showcases traditional Irish music and dance by performers aged 5–16.
More information can be found here.
Meath- Féile na Gealaí, Rath Chairn
Location: Leabharlann Ráth Chairn
Date and Time: 10-12pm
Ages: All ages
Tar linn taobh amuigh de Leabharlann Ráth Chairn le haghaidh maidin spraíúil de dhráma sorcais lán le gáire agus gluaiseacht.
Foghlaimeoidh rannpháirtithe scileanna ar nós gleacaíocht, húlahúpáil agus cothromaíocht i gceardlann oscailte do chách.
Free event. More information can be found here.
Meath- Féile na Gealaí, Ráth Chairn – Draíocht Dochreidte!
Location: Leabharlann Ráth Chairn
Date and Time: 11-11:40am on 6th June
Ages: 8-12
Bí réidh le haghaidh eachtra draíochta le Quentin Reynolds, ball bródúil den Chiorcal Draiochta Inmhéanach le Réalta Óir! Tugann Quentin leis meascán den rúndiamhair, gáire agus amanna iontacha agus beidh lucht féachana de gach aois faoi dhraíocht aige.
Free event. More information can be found here.
Meath- Féile na Gealaí, Ráth Chairn – Draíocht & Ruaille Buaille!
Location: Leabharlann Ráth Chairn
Date and Time: 10-10:40
Ages: 3-7
Bí réidh le haghaidh eachtra draíochta le Quentin Reynolds, ball bródúil den Chiorcal Draiochta Inmhéanach le Réalta Óir! Tugann Quentin leis meascán den rúndiamhair, gáire agus amanna iontacha agus beidh lucht féachana de gach aois faoi dhraíocht aige.
Free event. More information can be found here.
Fingal- Scéalta agus Spraoi le Seosamh Ó Maolalaí/Stories and Fun with Seosamh Ó Maolalaí
Location: Malahide Library
Date and Time: 3:45-4:45
Ages: 3-8 (and parents/carers)
Insíonn Seosamh scéalta do pháistí. Amhráin agus rannta aige chomh maith. Insíonn sé go dátheangach, i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla. Bíonn spraoi agus gáire agus scléip ina chuid scéalaíochta. Bainfidh gach éinne, idir óg is aosta, sult as an seisiún seo.
Free but booking required.
Fingal- Céilí Teaghlaigh le Mairéad
Location: Donabate Library
Date and Time: 11:30-12:30
Ages: All ages
Join us in Donabate Library for a joyful family céilí, celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg. Enjoy live traditional Irish music, lively dancing, and plenty of fun for all ages.
To book a place, please contact Donabate Library on 01-8905609 or by email at donabate.library@fingal.ie
Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown: Cruinniú Cois Farraige
Location: Moontour
- Ages 10-12: 9-11:50am
- Ages 13-15: 12:15-3:15pm
- Ages 16-18: 3:45-6:45pm
Each session is limited to 16 participants. Book here
As part of Cruinniú na nÓg, immersive kayaking workshops in Irish invite young people to explore Dún Laoghaire Harbour through outdoor adventure through Irish. Participants will learn about biodiversity, heritage, and climate action while kayaking or paddleboarding, shaping their own themed activities on the water.
Free but booking required.
Donegal- Nature Connection & Survival Skills
Location: Gallowglass Community Centre
Date and Time: 12-4pm
Ages: 5-15
Nature Link presents a fun, hands-on day inviting children and families to reconnect with nature through play, creativity, and practical outdoor skills.
Free but booking required.
Donegal- Printmaking Workshop
Location: Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann
Date and Time: 10-12pm & 1:30- 3:30pm
Ages: 5-15
Presented by Muintearas, this hands-on workshop as part of Cruinniú na nÓg invites young people to design and create their own personalised tote bags.
Free but booking required.
Donegal- Ceramics & Lino
Location: Fanad Lighthouse
Date and Time: 10-1pm
Ages: 10-1pm
Muintearas presents an artist-led workshop as part of Cruinniú na nÓg where young people explore clay and lino printmaking.
Free but booking required.
Carlow- Spúnóg Workshops
Location: Bagenalstown Community Garden
Date and Time: 1-3pm
Ages: 5-18
‘Spúnóg’ is an inclusive art project for 24 DEIS school children led by polymer clay artist Liga Valge. Participants will design and create teaspoons using polymer clay, developing creative skills in a calm, supportive workshop environment.
Free event.
Galway County- Listen and Lilt
Location: Clifden Library
Date and Time: 2:30-3:30
Ages: 0-18
Join us in Clifden Library for an afternoon of storytelling and music!
For more information or to book contact Clifden Library at clifden@galwaylibrary.ie or 091 509616
Donegal- Little Artists’ Creative Workshop
Location: Mevagh Family Resource Centre
Date and Time: 10-12pm
Ages: 5-12
The ‘Little Artists Creative Workshop’ with Art Farm is a free, fun art session for children aged 4–12. Children will explore creativity through clay sculpting, drawing, painting, and playful group activities.
Free but booking required.
Galway County- Comic Book Making Workshop
Location: Gort Library
Date and Time: 2-3:20
Ages: 6-12
Participants will learn how to turn a single A4 sheet into a mini comic book, developing storytelling and drawing skills. They will write and illustrate their own comic, building confidence and creativity through the process.
For more information or to book contact Gort Library at gort@galwaylibrary.ie or 091 631224
Donegal- Bilingual Creative Play, in English agus as Gaeilge
Location: The Forge Family Resource Centre
Date and Time: 11-3pm
Ages: 5-12
Come and experience four different activities through English and Irish, including a painting workshop and yoga!
Free but booking required.
Galway County – Scéal agus Ceol
Location: Loughrea Library
Date and Time: 10:30-11:30
Ages: Up to 8 years old
Join us for a 1 hour Scéal agus Ceol session from 10:30 -11:30am on Saturday June 6th.
For more information or to book contact Loughrea Library at loughrea@galwaylibrary.ie or 091 847220
Roscommon- FunFest ‘Creativity At Play’ 2026
Location: Walled Gardens, Strokestown Park
Date and Time: 12-5pm
Ages: 0-12
This vibrant festival for children aged 0–12 celebrates creativity, play, and self-expression in a fun, family-friendly setting. The event features sensory zones and a new Irish language creative space, with all children attending accompanied by an adult.
Free but booking required.
