Cruinniú na nÓg Programme Includes Puppet-Making Workshop in Castleisland

Cruinniú na nÓg Programme Includes Puppet-Making Workshop in Castleisland

Following the national launch of Cruinniú na nÓg by Creative Ireland on last week, the Kerry programme was launched on May 15th in Tralee. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creative activities and events for under 18s. This year it is taking place on Saturday, June 10th. Earlier in the year, the…

Kerry County Council Invite to Creatives for Cruinniú na nÓg Proposals

Kerry County Council Invite to Creatives for Cruinniú na nÓg Proposals

The Kerry County Council Arts Office is inviting proposals, from professional creative practitioners, venues and festivals, for events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2023. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of creativity for children and young people under 18 which is funded by Creative Ireland. This year it takes place on Saturday, June 10th. As…

Local Live Performance Programming Scheme Phase 4 Applications Invited

Local Live Performance Programming Scheme Phase 4 Applications Invited

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport Media,Catherine Martin, TD has announced a fourth round of the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme (LLPPS). The aim of the scheme is to support employment opportunities for professional performers and technicians across every town, city and county in Ireland and to help underpin the recovery of the commercial…

Cruinniú na nÓg: Free Make & Do Events at the Ivy Leaf Tomorrow from 10am to 5pm

Cruinniú na nÓg: Free Make & Do Events at the Ivy Leaf Tomorrow from 10am to 5pm

Cruinniú na nÓg is taking place all over Ireland tomorrow, Saturday, June 11th. with a programme of creative celebrations for children and young people. The programme in Kerry offers a vast choice of free events and activities for children and young people to take part in. Earlier in the year, the Arts Office at Kerry…

Cruinniú na nÓg – Ireland’s Day of Creativity Returns on June 12th

Cruinniú na nÓg – Ireland’s Day of Creativity Returns on June 12th

Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s day of creativity for children and young people, returns on June 12th and Kerry County Council’s arts office is in the final stages of planning and co-ordinating this year’s exciting programme. Like last year, in light of current restrictions, all events will take place online – with over twenty projects programmed…

Cruinniú na nÓg a Resounding Success Throughout the County

Cruinniú na nÓg a Resounding Success Throughout the County

Creativity was to the fore at Cruinniú na nÓg recently where children and teenagers enjoyed free cultural and creative events across the county. Events and workshops were all well subscribed and feedback from participants has highlighted the demand for more creative activity choices for our young people in Kerry Great Choice of Activity “Feedback tells…

Creative Ireland Kerry Call Out for Cruinniu na nÓg 2019

Creative Ireland Kerry Call Out for Cruinniu na nÓg 2019

Cruinniú na nÓg celebrates all things cultural and creative for children and young people and it will take place all over Ireland on Saturday June 15th next – but the closing date for applications is March 14th. It is the national day of creativity for children and young people, and the staff at the Arts…

Busy Year for Council’s Artists in Residence

Busy Year for Council’s Artists in Residence

Kerry County Council’s artists in residence have been very busy over the last few months. Film-maker-in-residence Mieke Vanmechelen has connected with a number of special groups of secondary students, each with their own vision and unique approach. Change the Future A short film produced with CBS The Green called ‘Change The Future’ was selected for…