Creative Ireland Carlow is inviting all young people to get creative, try something new, show off their skills and take part in one of the 30 free Cruinniú na nÓg events taking place around the County on Saturday 15th June 2024.
The Cruinniú na nÓg 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 youth organisations, creative practitioners, and community groups. This year it includes everything from Comic Book design workshops in Borris library, a Magic Show at Forward Steps Family Resource Centre in Tullow, and a Pop-Up Cinema event in Bagenalstown and so much more!
Launching this year’s programme with participating young people of Bagenalstown, Cllr. Andrea Dalton, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council said “This year Cruinniú na nÓg returns with a programme bursting at the seams of events to suit all ages which is fantastic for the young people of County Carlow. I’m delighted that Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow will feature events across the County building new relationships and bringing communities together”.
Speaking about the programme, Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Aileen Nolan added, “Local authorities – together with arts, culture, heritage, community groups and organisations– 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!” Some highlights of Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow include,
Behind the Curtain Club, A night of Music by and for 15 – 18-year-olds at Visual. Young people are invited to attend a live music performance and disco hosted by the VISUAL Collective and friends, facilitated by musician and artist Tadhg Griffin and DJ Robbie Kitt. At Visual from 6-9pm.
Our Journey to Youth Reach, presented by Take A Part Carlow and Carlow Youth Reach. Youth Reach Carlow participants have developed a brand-new Theatre piece based on telling the story of their journey to Youth Reach. A performance will take place at An Gairdin Beo, from 6.30pm.
Creative Places Bagenalstown presents The Lock Keeper’s Memories. An inclusive promenade performance made with the community of Bagenalstown and directed and written by Artist Hugh W. Brown. Leaving the Lock Keepers House, Bagenalstown at 11.30am and again at 3pm!
The full programme can be downloaded at https://carlow.ie/arts-and-culture/culture-and-creativity/cruinniu-na-nog-programme or see https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/events/location/carlow/ Printed programmes will also be available from your local library.
Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow is organised and managed by Carlow County Council Arts Service as part of the Creative Ireland Programme.
For Further information contact: Aileen Nolan – Creative Communities Engagement Officer
T: +353 (0)59 9136234 E: artsservice@carlowcoco.ie
or see ‘Creative Ireland Carlow’ and ‘Carlow Arts Office’ on FaceBook
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