Cruinniú na nÓg, the official day dedicated to creativity for young people, will take place this Saturday, June 7th, featuring more than 50 free events for children and young people taking place across Wexford County.
Activities will take place across Wexford’s five libraries and the county’s renowned cultural venues, including the National Opera House and the Wexford Arts Centre, will host a variety of events from animation and coding workshops to creative writing sessions, mural painting, and much more. Members of the public can discover nearby events by visiting the Cruinniú na nÓg website.
This year’s Cruinniú na nÓg Wexford will culminate in a special evening time event taking place in Enniscorthy. The Night Belongs to Youth will pay homage to the historical Vinegar Hill, with a carnival-style procession making its way to the summit featuring drumming, ceremonial dance, and song. Organised by Creative Places Enniscorthy, members of the public can join the parade by gathering at Father Cullen Terrace at 7pm, on Saturday, June 7th.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s celebrations, Elizabeth Howard, the creative communities Engagement officer, invited the young people of Wexford to come and be inspired:
“This June 7th hundreds of children from across the county will have the opportunity to interact with artists, performers and expert facilitators for this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg”, explains Howard. “It’s a fantastic free day for young people to try something new, show off their skills, or discover a hidden talent,” she told Wexford Weekly.
Free Library Activities
Amongst the programme highlights specially curated workshops will take place across Wexford’s five libraries. Wexford Town Library, will have demonstrations in weaving, fine art print making and storytelling for those with additional needs. At Gorey Library young people can try their hand at oil painting, bookbinding or coding. Upcycling advocate Lynn Haughton will lead a workshop in Enniscorthy Library, where there will also be opportunities to try acting lessons with Wexford Youth Theatre (WACT). Over at Bunclody Library there will be storytelling through LEGO as well as singing workshops and New Ross Library will have “print making with natural materials.
Cruinniú na nÓg Wexford will take place on Saturday, June 7th for full details of the events taking place near you visit: https://cruinniu.gov.ie/
An initiative by Creative Ireland, Co-ordinated by Wexford County Council.
Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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