Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow 2023 programme launched

Carlow County Council Arts Service are calling on all young people to fire up their imaginations and take part in one of the free Cruinniú na nÓg events that will take place around the County on Saturday 10th June 2023.

Now in its sixth year, Cruinniú na nÓg celebrates and encourages participation by children and young people in creative activities in their local neighbourhoods and communities. The Programme is led by the local Creative Ireland Carlow Culture and Creativity Team, coordinated through the County Council Arts Service, with huge support from local organisations, creative practitioners, and community groups. It includes everything from science workshops in your local library, a Fun on the Green event with Take A Part Carlow on the Tullow Rd, Imagine If….. Art Workshops at Visual Carlow and so much more!

Launching this year’s programme with participating young people of Carlow, Cllr. Brian O'Donoghue, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council said “This year Cruinniú in Carlow returns with a jam-packed programme of events which is fantastic for the young people of County Carlow. Local authorities – together with local arts, culture, heritage, community groups and organisations, as well as local artists and creatives – have always been key to the success of Cruinniú na nÓg and this year is no different. A special thanks is due to all who are contributing to make this programme the best one yet!”

Sinead Dowling Arts Officer and Creative Ireland Co-ordinator for Carlow County Council added, “We are delighted to launch today the Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow 2023 programme which offers fun and creative opportunities for our young people to get involved, get inspired and express themselves! The programme has something for everyone and a fantastic opportunity to watch our young people perform and showcase their creative abilities.”

The full programme can be downloaded at Publications | Carlow.ie, or see Cruinniú na nÓg (creativeireland.gov.ie) or pick up a programme from your local library.