Monaghan County Council Launches Exciting Programme of Events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
Children and young people across Co. Monaghan are preparing for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025! Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s ‘National Day of Creativity’ for children…
20/05/2025
Get ready for a day of magic, music, creativity and connection as Cruinniú na nÓg returns to Roscommon on Saturday, June 7th, offering a packed programme of free, creative events for young people across the county.
Organised as part of the national Cruinniú na nÓg initiative – Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people – Roscommon’s 2025 programme is brimming with interactive workshops, outdoor performances, art installations and showcases of young local talent.
Highlights include:
🎉 Funfest – Creativity at Play (Strokestown Park House & Gardens, 12pm–5pm)
An immersive wonderland for ages 0–10 featuring dance parties, magic shows with RTE Jr’s Joe the Magician, storytelling, Lego workshops, science, sports, circus acts, face-painting and more.
🎭 Ballaghaderreen Foróige Showcase (Phoenix Centre, 11am–1pm)
Celebrate the imagination of Ballaghaderreen’s young creative minds in this vibrant showcase of activities they have been enjoying.
🎼 Song Tales Sa Spéir (Roscommon Arts Centre, Outdoor, 2pm–2.45pm)
A musical storytelling experience for ages 4–8 – no booking required.
🛠️ Basking Workshop with Tom Meskell
Create illuminated sea life sculptures with artist Tom Meskell at the Arts Centre – a magical hands-on session for budding artists.
🎨 Workshops for All Interests
From cyanotype printing and clay sculpting to coding with Lego, nature crafts, paper sculpture making and poetry with Mary Branley – there’s something for every curious mind aged 0 to 18.
🎤 Cruinniú Late Events
Teens can get creative at Laugh Out Loud, a comedy workshop at King House, or take part in global storytelling and art at Global Neighbours in Castlerea. Don’t miss the Making Myths & Shadows theatre project performance at the Percy French Hotel.
“Cruinniú na nÓg is a wonderful celebration of the imagination and creative talent of our young people. Here in County Roscommon, we are proud to support a programme that brings creativity into the lives of all children and young people, no matter where they live or what their background may be. We are committed to ensuring every young person in Roscommon has the opportunity to take part.” Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Paschal Fitzmaurice
All events are free of charge, with booking required for many activities. Detailed schedules, booking links and venue information are available now on the Roscommon County Council website: www.roscommoncoco.ie.
Roscommon’s Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 is proudly supported by Creative Ireland, Roscommon County Council, and a vibrant community of artists, educators, and youth leaders.
Join us on June 7th for a celebration of creative spirit and youthful imagination – there’s something for everyone in Roscommon this Cruinniú!
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