Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 – Roscommon 

Get Ready for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 in Roscommon!

Roscommon is set to come alive with creativity this 6th June 2026 as Cruinniú na nÓg returns with a vibrant, county-wide programme of free creative events for children and young people of all ages!

From hands-on workshops in art, music, theatre, crochet, radio, and street art, to live performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences, there’s something to spark every young imagination. Young people can try their hand at vinyl design, sculpture, comedy, storytelling, drumming, and even mural-making, while early years audiences can enjoy magical performances, creative play, and family-friendly festivals.

Events are taking place right across the county — in Roscommon Town, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Strokestown, and Monksland — offering opportunities for young people to connect, create, and showcase their talents in welcoming community spaces.

Highlights include a lively Funfest at Strokestown Park, a collaborative Wonder Walls street art experience, creative workshops in Roscommon Arts Centre, and a range of drop-in activities, exhibitions, and performances designed to celebrate youth creativity in all its forms.

We warmly encourage community groups, youth organisations, and families to get involved—whether by attending events, spreading the word, or supporting young people to take part.

Let’s make this a day of creativity, connection, and celebration for young people across Roscommon!

✨View the full downloadable programme of events here: Cruinniú na nÓg-2026-Programme ✨

Videography and/or photography will be taking place at events.

Keep scrolling for full details on all our events

Ballaghaderreen Events:

Foróige Wire Sculpture & Printing

This May Ballaghaderreen Foróige have been working on new creative techniques with wire sculpting and printing with Andy Parsons. With one final workshop on Cruinniú day,they are ready to show off their marvellous creations with a window exhibition for Cruinniú na nÓg.

Venue: Phoenix Centre F45K4C8

Time: 6pm-8pm

No Booking Required

Age Range: 13-17yrs

Boyle Events:

Aladdin Mini Musical

Victoria Walker Dance invite you to step into a magical world of adventure with their Mini Aladdin performance! This lively show brings the beloved story to life through singing, dancing and acting. Join Aladdin, Jasmine and the hilarious Genie as they journey through friendship, courage, and wishes that come true.

Venue: St Joseph's Hall F52 VW70

Time: 3.30pm-6pm

No Booking Required

Age Range: 5-12yrs

Crochet Creativity

Led by local crochet artist Laura Kate Crochet, these hands on sessions will introduce you to the joy of making and creativity through crochet.

Workshop 1: Learn basic crochet skills and make a crochet octopus

Workshop 2: Design and make a crochet mushroom keyring

Venue: Una Bhán Tourism/Boyle Craft Shop

Time: 11am-12.30pm (9-13yrs), 1.30pm-3pm (13-17yrs)

Booking Required: Email marketing@unabhan.ie

Age Range: 9-17yrs

Museum of Believing

A hands-on, imaginative workshop that blends archaeology and storytelling. You will excavate and examine objects using real archaeological tools, then invent a story for your object—who it belonged to and why it matters. Each discovery is added to a shared “museum,” inviting you to explore history as a place of curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Super Paua productions will guide you through the activity.Venue: King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, F52 WR26

Venue: King House F52 WR26

Time: 12pm-2pm

Booking Required: https://www.visitkinghouse.ie/whats-on/

Age Range: 5-12yrs

Vinyl Design

Acreative, visual arts workshop led by Jacqueline Duignan where you get to transform recycled vinyl records into bold artworks inspired by music, identity, and self‑expression. Explore colour, composition, and mixed media while designing a circular artwork and a custom album cover for your favourite musician or band. The session includes idea sharing, creative experimentation, and a relaxed end‑of‑day showcase—celebrating young voices, graphic design skills, and contemporary creativity

Venue: King House F52 WR26

Time: 5pm-8pm

Booking Required: https://www.visitkinghouse.ie/whats-on/

Age Range: 14-18yrs

Castlerea Events:

Visual Noise

Enjoy a jam-packed day of creativity through music and art. Leave your mark on the street art wall with workshops by local artist Sabrina Egan, followed by Ruach Rhythm’s Drumming Circle, guided drumming and expression. Make noise, make a lasting piece of art and make connections!

Venue: Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre F42 WR26

Time: 1pm-7pm

Booking Required: Email coordinator@castlereacfrc.ie 

See Castlerea Community & Family Resource Centre Facebook for more info.

Age Range: 13-18yrs

Roscommon Town Events:

Lift Off-From Page to Stage

Thisis a vibrant workshop and live gig. As young writers and musicians you will work with Cliodhna Quinlan and Mark Murphy of GreenBirdFlying to develop, rehearse and perform original work. Shaped by you-choose the theme, atmosphere and musical accompaniment—celebrate new writing and emerging talent.

Venue: The Quad F42 CH70

Time: 4pm-8pm

Booking Required: Email marybranley.writer@gmail.com

Age Range: 13-18yrs

Watching a SunsetWorkshops

Artist Andy Parsons will lead a fun, practical workshop. Taking the sculptures of figures in his exhibition as a starting point, you will get to use a variety of materials including wood, wire and clay to experiment with abstract and human forms, creating lively and fun sculptures.

Venue: Roscommon Arts Centre F42 YX61

Time: 11am-12.30pm

Booking Required: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/

Age Range: 9-12yrs

Laugh Out Loud - Comedy Workshop

Comedian Cathal Shanagher will guide you through an interactive comedy workshop event where you will explore the world of stand-up and performance. Get hands-on experience in crafting jokes, delivery, and performing in front of their peers with a focus on stand-up techniques, comedic timing, and collaborative sketch writing.

The event will end with an optional Showcase Performance time where you will have the chance to present your work to an audience, making it a memorable experience.

Venue: Roscommon Arts Centre F42 YX61

Time: 12pm-2pm Followed by optional performance time

Booking Required: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/

Age Range: 13-18yrs

My Place My Space- First Steps in Theatre

A fun, interactive theatre-style workshop with Louise Holian where you play, explore, experiment, and try new things in a relaxed and supportive space. Through creative activities and discussion, participants will explore self‑expression, confidence, and how the places we live — home, community, town or village — shape who we are. No experience needed, just curiosity and openness. A safe space to be yourself — because that’s worth celebrating.

Venue: Lisnamult Sports and Activity Hub

Time: 6pm-9.30pm

Booking Required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-place-my-space-first-steps-in-theatre-tickets-1986885204131?aff=oddtdtcreator

Age Range: 15-18yrs

Wonder Walls Roscommon

Wonder Walls invites young people aged 12–18 to take part in a bold, hands-on street art experience as part of this nationwide celebration of creativity. Across artist-led workshops, you will work together to design and create a large-scale mural, learning real spray-paint skills and contributing to a special national artwork linking young people across Ireland. Spaces are limited.

Drop-in sessions take place on June 6th with live performances from Music Generation Roscommon.

Venue: Roscommon County Council Building F42 VR98

Time: Workshop 9th May 11am-12.30pm Drop In Session 6th June 12pm-4pm

Booking Required for May 9th Session:https://roscommonartscentre.ie/event/wonder-walls/

No Booking Required for 6th June

Age Range: 12-18yrs

Leaping Horse – Making Workshops

Join Tom Meskall for this very special lantern making workshop, which will be part of a new light sculpture to celebrate Roscommon Arts Centre’s 25th anniversary

Venue: Roscommon Arts Centre F42 YX61

Session 1: 11.30am-12 noon 

Session 2: 12.30pm-1pm

Session 3: 2pm-2.30pm 

Session 4: 3pm-3.30pm

Booking Required: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/

Age Range: 13-18yrs

Strokestown Events:

Funfest: Creativity at Play Children's Festival

Taking place in the beautiful Walled Gardens of Strokestown Park, this vibrant children’s festival celebrates creativity, play, self-expression, and inspiration.Dive into a wonderland of fun and creativity. This year will see the return of specified sensory zones as well as a new Irish language creative space to explore and enjoy.

Venue: Strokestown Park F42 H282

Time: 12pm-5pm

Booking Required: https://strokestownpark.ie/events/

Age Range: 0-12yrs

Monksland Events:

Creative Youth On Air

The world of radio production awaits. At three hands‑on workshops guided by experienced producers at Athlone Community Radio, you will learn researching, scriptwriting, interviewing and audio recording while developing confidence, creativity and teamwork. Followed by a live outside broadcast featuring pre‑recorded pieces alongside live interviews, performances and music requests.

Venues: Athlone Community Radio N37 WK25 & Monksland Community Centre N37 WK25

Time: Workshops at Athlone Community Radio 16th, 23rd & 30th May 11am-2pm, Live Outside Broadcast from Monksland Community Centre 6th June 5pm-7pm

Booking Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-youth-on-air-tickets-1986913786622

Age Range: 7-17yrs

Voices of Monksland Youth Café

This public exhibition showcases the voices and creativity of young people from the Monksland Youth Café who have taken part in artist‑led workshops exploring storytelling, character creation and illustration. Celebrate imagination, confidence and creativity. Participant’s original work professionally illustrated and displayed.

Venue: Monksland Community Centre N37 WK25

Time: 1pm-2pm

No Booking Required

Age Range: Suitable for all ages

County-Wide Library Events:

Heritage Heroes

View the newly launched Roscommon Heritage Ezine on library branch computers, explore Roscommon's past, monuments, names, wildlife and traditions in a fun and exciting interactive way.

Before you leave, take away a copy of the Heritage Heroes booklet which has lots of fun activities for you to do at home or with your friends. Including Biodiversity Bingo, Nature Ninja, Heritage Hopscotch and Crafty Creations

Venue: Ballaghaderreen Library F45 E3C3, Castlerea Library F45 C8P7, Roscommon Library F42 RP49 & Stroketown Library F42 RH39.

Time: 10am-5pm

No Booking Required.

Age Range: 4-12yrs

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Cruinniú na nÓg Open Call 2026

Applications Open for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 in Roscommon

Roscommon County Council Seeks Artists, Creatives and Youth Organisations to Inspire Young People

Roscommon County Council, in partnership with Creative Ireland, is excited to announce the call for applications for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, taking place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.

This national day of FREE creativity for young people offers children and teens (ages 0-18) the chance to engage in fun, free, and hands-on creative activities in their local communities.

The Council is now inviting artists, creative groups, and youth organizations to submit proposals for exciting workshops, events, and creative experiences that will help unlock the creative potential of Roscommon’s young people. Grants of up to €1,000 are available to support selected projects.

We asked young people what creative activities they love and what new ones they want to try, and their responses were inspiring! Based on their feedback, we encourage proposals that reflect these popular interests:

• Clay, Pottery & Sculpting
• Photography
• Theatre & Costume Design
• Trying New Instruments
• Design
• Street Art and Murals
• Sewing, Knitting & Crochet

Get Involved! Apply to Bring Your Creative Idea to Life

We are seeking proposals that offer engaging, interactive experiences in a wide range of creative areas, including theatre, music, dance, film, circus, fashion, photography, visual arts, digital arts, storytelling, street art, architecture, coding, nature projects, heritage, archaeology, and more!

Projects should put young people at the centre, encouraging active participation and creative exploration. We especially welcome projects that provide new opportunities for those who may not have had access to creative experiences before.

As part of this year’s programme, we are also looking for proposals for Cruinniú Late, an event designed specifically for teenagers. This event should start no earlier than 5 PM and finish no earlier than 8 PM (later running times are encouraged).

Selection Criteria

Projects will be chosen based on:

• Engagement & Participation – How well young people are involved in creativity and the community.
• Youth Involvement – How much input young people have in shaping the idea.
• Relevance – How well the proposal aligns with young people’s interests.
• Diversity & Accessibility – How many young people can take part, including those from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience & Feasibility – The applicant’s experience in running creative events for young people.

Key Information for Applicants

• Events can take place before and on June 6th, 2026, but must include at least one activity on the main event day.
• Grants are available up to €1,000, with most awards ranging between €500 and €1,000.
• Only fully completed applications will be considered.
• Not all applications may receive funding; events that best align with Cruinniú na nÓg’s goals will be prioritized.
• All projects must comply with child protection legislation and have appropriate safeguarding policies in place.
• Applicants may submit up to three supporting files (e.g., images, recordings, or videos). Files should be in .doc, .pdf, or .jpg formats, while video and audio files should be shared via online links.

How to Apply

To apply, send your completed application form and supporting materials via email to creativeireland@roscommoncoco.ie.

For further information, contact the Roscommon Arts Office at 090 663 7271 or email creativeireland@roscommoncoco.ie.

Applications forms can be found Here

Application Deadline: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Let’s make Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 a vibrant celebration of youth creativity in Roscommon! We can’t wait to see your inspiring ideas come to life.

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Cruinniú na nÓg Youth Survey 2025

And the winners are......

Roscommon County Council, pride ourselves on supporting Youth Voice representation in our programming.

We are so lucky to administer Creative Ireland and Cruinniú na nÓg funding but the important thing we need to ensure is that we are listening to the people we are programming for and hearing what they would like to see in their area.

Roscommon young people have a voice!

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for young people and Roscommon County Council want to hear about our the creative things our county’s children and young people like doing or would like to try.

We will then use this information when we offer funding to youth organisations to facilitate creative activities and events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 which will take place on the 7th June 2025.

By completing the BELOW form young people have the chance to tell us what they want. As many answers as possible, and the most popular themes will then be part of the Cruinniú na nÓg Open Call for grants that we will offer in the coming weeks. This will ensure that funding is spent on things that our young people enjoy and that programming is influenced by the people it is supposed to be for.

For under 12’s the form called “Cruinniú Survey Youth” is designed for you and over 12’s might prefer the form called “Cruinniú Survey Teens”. They both ask the same questions but we will be able to focus on what preferences come up in particular age groups.

Cruinniu-Survey-Youth.pdf (size 2 MB)

Cruinniu-Survey-Teens.pdf (size 4.2 MB)

You can return the completed forms via email to creativeireland@roscommoncoco.ie by scanning or taking pictures on a phone, all methods will be accepted.

You can do so by post if that is your preference, the address is Arts Office, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98

 10 responses randomly selectined responses will receive goody bag prizes.

Closing date for receipt of completed forms is Friday 14th February