Open calls for creative events for children and young people for Cruinniú na nÓg.
The National Day of Creativity for children and young people, Cruinniú na nÓg, takes place on Saturday 15th June 2024. It aims to celebrate and encourage children and young people’s participation in culture and creativity by providing free, activities to them in their own area.
We're currently planning what activities will take place across the county. Check back mid-may to find out what's in store.
We're currently planning what activities will take place across the county. Check back mid-may to find out what's in store.
Why not make a day of it?
Check out the downloadable playground passports for Donegal available in both Irish and English.
Cruinniú na nÓg is another event organised by Donegal County Council's Culture Team, which takes place annually as part of the national Creative Ireland Programme for 1 day each June.
See below some recordings which have taken place in recent years as part of the initiative.
We're so proud of everyone involved.
Rhyme Island 2023
"Use That Light"
"Use That Light" - GMC Beats had great craic working with a very talented group of young people in Letterkenny to create this song and video about inspiration in a couple of hours in May. This was an all island initiative travelling to many other counties across Ireland. Check out the other raps created for Cruinniú 2023 here.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2022
"Exploring Myths and Legends through Storytelling and Art" & "Fís Feasa"
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We had an amazing storytelling workshop in the run to to Cruinniú with young people aged 12–18 from ethnic minority backgrounds, including young people living in Direct Provision and young people from the Irish community. Check it out. Full details in the YouTube description.
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Young people from the Dunfanaghy area had a blast creating short films inspired by the resources around them in recent weeks. This is the result which we're sure you'll agree is fab. Full details are in the YouTube description.
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