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PHOTOS: Well-Attended Events For Cruinniú na nÓg In Tralee

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Fiadh McEgan (left) and Blaithin Lyons (right) enjoying the “Around the Musical in 80 Minutes” Workshop by Bryan Carrs Shannon Star Entertainment at Collis Sandes House Tralee as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg events day – Photo by Mark O’Sullivan

FOLLOWING on from last year’s resounding success, Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 took place last Saturday with events all over the county.

Creative Ireland along with Kerry County Council’s Arts Office coordinated and programmed over 70 free creative workshops and events throughout Kerry for children and young people from ages one to 18.

With over 70 events there was something for all ages and creative interests including: STEAM, robotics, art and meditation, musical theatre, dance, print-making, and creative writing.

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Siamsa Tire, Collis Sandes House, Tralee Library and Kerry County Museum were among the Tralee locations for all kinds of arts activities.

There was a great turnout on the day with events booked out well in advance. Every effort was made to cover a wide range of creative activities and children were given the opportunity to unleash their creativity.

Emma Carmody, Creative Ireland’s Creative Communities Engagement Officer who coordinated the programme of events, summed up the experience: “We couldn’t be happier with the turnout for this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg.”

“Feedback from parents and children has been overwhelmingly positive with fun had by all who participated. The children’s enjoyment and enthusiasm of the events and workshops shone through. We are already looking forward to next year’s Cruinniú na nÓg and of course we would like to thank all the artists, facilitators and organisers who worked tirelessly to make this day happen.”

The Kerry programme was coordinated by the Arts Office and Creative Ireland Kerry Office in Kerry County Council. It is funded with support from Creative Ireland through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media.

Kate Kennelly, Creative Ireland Kerry Coordinator and Arts Officer at Kerry County Council, stated: “There was something for everyone with families and young people delighted to access high quality free events in their area. The Kingdom of Kerry showed itself to be the Kingdom of Creativity this weekend.” Scroll down for photos…

Enjoying the “Around the Musical in 80 Minutes” Workshop by Bryan Carrs Shannon Star Entertainment at Collis Sandes House Tralee as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg events day – Photo by Mark O’Sullivan
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Maisie Moriarty and Lilly Malloy Husain enjoying the Art and Meditation Workshop by Hummingbird Studios at Collis Sandes House Tralee as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg events day. Photo by Mark O’Sullivan
Joseph Curtin enjoying the Clay Creation Workshop with Tralee Pottery Club owner Amy Smith at Collis Sandes House Tralee as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg events day. Photo by Mark O’Sullivan
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At the Cyanotype and Monotype Print Workshops. Photo by Mark O’Sullivan
The Youth Dance Workshop at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Michelle Breen Crean
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The Rod Puppet workshop at Kerry County Museum. Photo by Michelle Breen Crean
The Marble Run STEAM workshop at Siamsa Tíre, Photo by Michelle Breen Crean
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