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Ballet Poulet by Fanzini Productions which will be part of online events on the day.
IT’S almost time for Cruinniú na nÓg, which is taking place all over Ireland on Saturday June 12 this year with a programme of creative celebrations for children and young people.
The programme in Kerry offers a vast choice of free events and activities for children and young people to look forward to. This year’s event is entirely online with lots of opportunities for making, creating and doing.
Earlier in the year, the Arts Office at Kerry County Council carried out an extensive consultation with young people of Kerry to see what they wanted in this Cruinniú na nÓg Chiarraí.
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There is something for all ages and tastes in this year’s programme and some of the highlights include dance workshops, online circus show and workshop, short film programme and discussion panel, music and music video creation workshop and tutorial, creative writing and poetry workshops, painting, pottery and plaster making workshops, origami workshops, youth theatre screenings and kite making workshops.
“It’s fantastic to see all that’s on offer here in Kerry, free, for Cruinniú na nÓg,” the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Counci, Cllr Patrick Conor-Scarteen said. “No doubt it will be a great day with lots of positive experiences and great fun.”
The brochure for all events for Kerry is available to download on www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/events-festivals/ and all events are listed on the national Creative Ireland website at https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/
The programme has been put together by the Arts/Creative Ireland Kerry Office at Kerry County Council. It is funded with support from Creative Ireland through the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht.
All events are online this year – some are live interactive events and workshops while others are pre-recorded sessions that will be available on the day. The hashtag #CreativeIreland has also been set up to give us all a flavour of what to expect and what is happening throughout the country.
“While events are online for safety, children will still get a change to engage creatively, and even get outside with some activities. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience something creative, at no cost,” explains Kate Kennelly, the Creative Ireland Co-ordinator and Arts Officer at Kerry County Council.
“Cruinniú na nÓg is a welcome addition to the arts calendar here in Kerry. This year’s programme delivers a varied, exciting range of activities and I would encourage young people and parents alike to enjoy the day, online, and try something new,” says Moira Murrell CE, Kerry County Council. “Tabhair faoi rud nua agus bain sult as an lá!”
