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Get Crafty Family Challenge – Activity PackCalling all competitive families!
In this creative challenge, each family member is given a mysterious envelope with different selections of crafts in each. The task is to create something from your imagination with the materials and for your family members to guess what it is. This will need you to get your creative thinking cap on. Who is the craftiest in your family? When you sign up, the Get Crafty Family Challenge will be posted to your doorstep including all materials and information on how to play. This event is suitable for all the family, though children aged 3 years or younger require adult supervision. |
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Make a Reptile Robot - Activity PackEngage your creativity and learn what components go into making a moving robot!
In this hands-on STEM activity, you get to build and craft your very own motorised robot that can hop and crawl across the floor. When you sign up to receive this pack, the Reptile Robot will be posted to your doorstep and detailed instructions and images on how to assemble will be emailed to you. It is most suitable for those aged 12 years or older to work on independently or for younger people with adult supervision. |
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Saturday Kite Fever at Home - Activity PackSoar to new heights with this exciting and crafty kitemaking activity from Go Fly Your Kite.
Young people across Donegal are invited to sign up to have a kitemaking kit delivered to your doorstep. Register and receive a link to an online tutorial which will teach you how to build and fly your very own kite, along with the safety steps on where and when it is safe to fly. Enjoy the flight! It is most suitable for those aged 5 years or older. |
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Let's Play Donegal TownLet’s Play Donegal is an exciting new event taking place in Donegal Town focused on creative play in public spaces. The Diamond and other local attractions in Donegal Town will be transformed into a playful places featuring chalk art, crafts, graffiti art and a variety of exciting outdoor games for the afternoon!
Join us in Donegal Town on 11 June for a family-friendly day of youthful creativity that sparks the imagination and inspires playfulness in our favourite places around the town. This event will see local business and organisations working together to build a day of creativity with children and young people front and centre. Suitable for ages 4–17. |
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Marine Murals - Beach CleanLearn about the incredible biodiversity of the sea and shore in Donegal, while creating eye-catching murals about sea life from plastic that has been collected from beach cleans in the area.
This event consists of two parts:
The art workshop will be hosted by a local artist and two marine biologists. They will share knowledge of the marine biodiversity in the area, and encourage the children to create underwater scenes and images of animals found in the ocean, using the plastic removed from our coastline. This project ties together many things through fun activities that provide an opportunity for expression and creativity – learning about ocean life, celebrating our local marine heritage and instilling a sense of pride and responsibility for the marine biodiversity of our home area. No booking required, just be weather prepared! |
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Still HereExperience a wordless physical theatre piece with a unique musical score played live on baroque guitars, suitable for children ages 3–6 and their adults. Still Here is a quirky, playful exploration of the journey from restriction, suspicion and fear to collaboration and celebration, gently exploring some of the feelings of the last few years and our changing times. Still Here event takes place on 10th and 11th of June.
This 30-minute performance will take place in An Grianán Theatre:
Tickets are free but booking is essential. Presented as part of the 2022 Network For Extraordinary Audiences programme and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. Still Here was originally commissioned by South County Dublin Arts Office and Ruaille Buaille Children’s Festival. |
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This is Art! in Donegal LibrariesWork by local young artists will be on display at Donegal Libraries, as part of This is Art!
This is Art! is a national competition open to all abilities, across a huge range of visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture and much more from across Ireland. Donegal entries will be exhibited on digital signs in Donegal Libraries for all to see during the month of June. |
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Read Make PlayJoin the Tots Takeover at Central Library Letterkenny, where little ones aged 0–4 along with their parents or guardians, get to explore art, the senses, and utilise their bountiful imagination.
The event will be guided by the watchful eye of Feena McBride from The Arty Fox, who will lead an art activity showing parents that art and visual expression is something that can be done easily at home. Fuel their imagination by reading, making and playing in these fun-filled workshops. There will be three sessions on 11 June: 10am–11am 11.30am–12.30pm 1pm–2pm Parents are required to accompany their children while at the event and all participants are advised to wear suitable clothing. This event is free but booking is essential. |
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Saturday Kite FeverSoar to new heights with this exciting and crafty kite-making event! You can either use your imagination to create the kite of your dreams or use a template that will be available on the day. It’s your kite for keeps, so create your dream design.
There will be three workshops of 1-hour duration and all materials are supplied. Workshops will take place at Bundoran Community Library at the following times:
This is a creative and fun event that will teach you how to build and fly your very own kite, along with the safety steps on where and when it is safe to fly. Enjoy the flight! It is most suitable for those aged 5 or older. |
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Glaoigh-DohairMás maith leat Glee, amhránaíocht, ceol agus córagrafaíocht, foghlaim na ‘moves’ agus na ‘grooves’ de thrí amhrán úr nua a dhéanamh ar an stáitse in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair chun an óige agus fuinneamh a cheiliúradh as Gaeilge ar lá Cruinniú na nÓg, an 11 Meitheamh.
Foghlaim faoi théarmaíocht stáitse, teilgean gutha agus aimpliú, obair foirne agus scileanna léiriúcháín. Cód gúna: T-Léine geal daite PLÉINEÁILTE , bríste dubha /jíons agus bróga reatha dubh /bán nó geal daite. Ceardlann do pháistí: 1.30 i.n. – 3.30 i.n. Taispeántas do thuismitheoirí & don phobal: 3.30 i.n. – 4.00i.n. If you like Glee, singing, music and choreography, learn the moves and grooves of three new original songs to perform on stage in Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair to celebrate youth and energy as Gaeilge on Cruinniú na nÓg day. Learn about stage terminology, vocal projection and amplification, teamwork and performance skills. Dress code: PLAIN bright coloured tee-shirt, black bottoms/jeans and black/white or bright coloured runners. Children’s Workshop: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Performance for parents & public: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Make, Create, Explore!Let’s get together to Make, Create and Explore! This family event consists of two strands exploring biodiversity and sustainability. The first strand, a biodiversity treasure hunt, runs 12pm-4pm and invites exploration of Moville Green and Shorefront for hidden wonders of our natural environment.
Families are encouraged to take photos or selfies with their most amazing finds and to share with Moville Tidy Towns via the Facebook page or email movilletidytowns@gmail.com. Treasure hunt sheets can be collected from 12pm or downloaded from Moville Tidy Towns Facebook page on the day. The second strand is a chance to get creative with repurposed materials to support sustainability at home. Running from 2pm-4pm, this event presents a number of make-and-create options like re-using plastic bottles to make flowers or milk cartons and toilet roll holders as plant pots. Or maybe you’ll create a wooden planter or pot up some seedlings for your own garden! Come along and find out what you can learn about the wonders on our doorstep and ways to live more sustainably. Wellies or sturdy shoes are recommended. No booking required. |
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FabLab BuncranaJoin Paul and Aine for our FabLab workshops where your child will get the opportunity to grow their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) skills through hands-on, fun and engaging learning activities!
Participants will have the chance to design and personalise their own items such as mugs and keyrings, while learning new skills. There will be two Digital Design workshops for ages 8-12:
Places are limited with a maximum of 15 participants in each workshop. |
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FabLab CarndonaghJoin Paul and Aine in the FabLab where your child will get the opportunity to grow their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) skills through hands-on, fun and engaging learning activities.
Participants aged 8-12 will have the chance to learn all about electronics and will use design and digital skills to build cool electronic items. The workshop takes place from 4pm-5.30pm. Places are limited with a maximum of 15. |
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Sensory Room CarndonaghTake some time to experience the calm magic of our sensory room.
Our sensory room will benefit any young person amidst the excitement of Cruinniú na nÓg due to its therapeutic effects that relax, calm and soothe. It’s a place of wonder and tranquility! The room is free to enjoy, but booking of the 30-minute time slots is required. It’s most suitable for ages 4-15. |
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Fís Feasa: Wisdom of YouthOur local landscape is filled with rich heritage and mythology that we engage with every day, and this project invites teens to respond creatively to the landscape of Dunfanaghy and Donegal.
Taking place at Dunfanaghy Workhouse, these workshops will have participants learning how to create short films inspired by the resources around them and finding new ways of engaging with our surrounding heritage through different media. Workshops took place Saturday 14 May and Saturday 28 May. The audio-visual results of their work will be one minute short films (bilingual/Irish language) that will be shown in the Workhouse cinema space on 11 June at 1pm and 3pm. |
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Creative Play PacksTake to the beach, the park, your back garden or meet up with friends and unleash your creativity.
Build a sandcastle with our mini-buckets and spades, collect some building materials for a bug motel or create your own guerrilla chalk art somewhere cheeky! We have the tools for the job at locations across the county, so make sure to call in to your local library and pick up a free set! |
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Garageland at the Regional Cultural Centre, LetterkennyDonegal County Council and Foróige Letterkenny are delighted to announce Garageland Galayxz Donegal at Cruinniú na nÓg 2022.
Venue: Regional Cultural Centre Date & Time: Sat 11th June 2022 – 11.30am – 6.00pm Garageland Galaxyz is a super exciting new nationwide festival for young musicians aged 12 – 18. With 8 Live Stages all over Ireland and a giant online multicast, featuring hundreds of young artists, special guests, and music industry workshops, Garageland Galaxyz is set to be one of the biggest events ever seen for supporting Irish Young Musicians. If you are aged 12 – 18, in a band, musical group or a solo performer of any genre, and you’d like to take part, please email info@garageland.ie simply saying ‘YES Galaxyz’ and our team will be in contact. Creative Ireland in strategic partnership with Garageland – Supported by RTÉ. |
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Nature and Music for Wellbeing WorkshopExperience how wonderful music and nature are for your wellbeing. This workshop looks at how we can enjoy the outdoors, while protecting our surroundings for the future.
We’ll explore the river, forest, sea and land habitats, make some new friends along the way and create music together! Learn how to help the environment and keep our wonderful world blooming and take the pact together to Leave No Trace. There are two workshops:
Tickets are free but booking is essential. |
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Still HereExperience a wordless physical theatre piece with a unique musical score played live on baroque guitars, suitable for children ages 3–6 and their adults. Still Here is a quirky, playful exploration of the journey from restriction, suspicion and fear to collaboration and celebration, gently exploring some of the feelings of the last few years and our changing times.
This 30-minute performance will take place in An Grianán Theatre:
Tickets are free but booking is essential. Presented as part of the 2022 Network For Extraordinary Audiences programme and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. Still Here was originally commissioned by South County Dublin Arts Office and Ruaille Buaille Children’s Festival. |
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Sweet and SavouryGrab your pinny for this fun, hands-on workshop with Cookie Kidz in Letterkenny!
Bake your heart out in a custom-built kitchen where 20 participants will make and decorate their very own cake and bread. First on the menu is a mouth-watering white chocolate and raspberry cake, followed by a savoury bread. This delectable workshop caters for all food allergies and each baker will take home their own creations to share (or not!). There will be two workshops on 11 June:
This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. This is a drop off event so parents, you can scoot off and return to some delicious treats! |
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Creative Writing: Nature to Nurture in WordsBe inspired by nature at this online creative writing workshop as we focus on the self and the positive self. Using nature in words to build confidence and self-esteem and to nurture ourselves. Putting nature on the page and bringing the positive self out of the cage.
There will be two workshops: 11am–12.30pm (ages 8–11) 12.45pm–2.15pm (ages 12–15) These workshops will be held online and places are limited. |
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Damhsa le Chéile Dance ClinicSuitable for ages 3–18, Damhsa Le Chéile’s Dance Clinic will include a variety of fun and creative styles including hip hop, Irish dancing & lyrical/contemporary.
Together we will produce a piece of performance choreography to be showcased to parents and guardians after the workshop. The Dance Clinic merges movement, expression and creativity and with its mix of ages and styles, displays a ‘stronger together’ approach. This free event has limited places and booking is essential! |
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Marine Murals WorkshopLearn about the incredible biodiversity of the sea and shore in Donegal, while creating eye-catching murals about sea life from plastic that has been collected from beach cleans in the area.
This event:
The art workshop will be hosted by a local artist and two marine biologists. They will share knowledge of the marine biodiversity in the area, and encourage the children to create underwater scenes and images of animals found in the ocean, using the plastic removed from our coastline. This project ties together many things through fun activities that provide an opportunity for expression and creativity – learning about ocean life, celebrating our local marine heritage and instilling a sense of pride and responsibility for the marine biodiversity of our home area. |
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Exploring Legends & Myths Through Storytelling, Drama and ArtStorytelling is one of the simplest and most compelling forms of dramatic and imaginative activity which enables youths to create and recreate imagined worlds together.
Exploring heroes, villains, gods, goddesses and creatures from important myths and legends from their own cultural backgrounds, young people will gather together to share and celebrate stories in a theatre workshop involving storytelling, drama and art. This theatre workshop is a cultural exchange between young people aged 12–18 from ethnic minority backgrounds, including young people living in Direct Provision and young people from the Irish community. The capacity of 12 spaces for this workshop has now been reached. Leading the cultural exchange, the young people will decide on the stories shared, create performances, and paint a visual response as a backdrop to performances. This workshop is facilitated by drama teacher and writer Eve Li and Artist Leanne McLaughlin. |
