☀️ Energia Free-kend Map 10th-12th June ☀️
Saturday Kite Fever
When: Sat, 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cruinniu-na-nog-saturday-kite-fever-workshop-3-tickets-353647427977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Soar to new heights with this exciting and crafty kite-making event!
You can either use your imagination to create the kite of your dreams or use a template that will be available on the day. It’s your kite for keeps, so create your dream design.
There will be three workshops of 1-hour duration and all materials are supplied.
This is a creative and fun event that will teach you how to build and fly your very own kite, along with the safety steps on where and when it is safe to fly. Enjoy the flight!
Manga Art Class
When: Sat, June 11
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manga-art-class-with-john-carpenter-tickets-327187034227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Join artist John Carpenter for a Manga art workshop. You will learn to create your own Manga characters during this beginner's workshop for teens. It will be a fun and interactive workshop.
ConTempo Countywide
When: Sat, 11 Jun 2022
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/contempo-countywide-athenry-tickets-348791995247?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Galway Music Residency’s partners with Athenry Music School to present a special lunchtime concert in the beautiful Athenry Castle.
ConTempo Quartet will perform Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, composed in 1960, which the composer privately stated was a eulogy to himself. The quartet will also perform Galway composer Katharina Baker’s Galway Suite in tribute to her contribution to music education and music-making in Galway city and county.
Dundalk Show
When: Sun 12 Jun
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundalk-show-tickets-344134815497?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: €12
Free Kids entertainment - Magician, Face Painting, Characters, Giant Garden Games.
Bring a picnic and make a day of it
Design a T-Shirt Workshop
When: Sat 11 Jun
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-a-t-shirt-workshop-tickets-350341951207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Children aged 9-12 years are invited to join artist Lorraine Colleran at the Art Flow Studio, Garage Theatre, Monaghan using fabric paint and extra stitch detail
The children will display their artwork in a group exhibition after completing the workshop.
Sustainable Living with Monasterevin SEC
When: Sat, 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-living-with-monasterevin-sec-tickets-310515128107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 v
Admission: Free
Sustainable Living with Monasterevin SEC will be a FREE family friendly event on June 11th (9.30am - 5pm) at Monasterevin Community Centre. A variety of stalls, children's activities, and adult workshops throughout the day will focus on the 5 main areas of sustainability: Energy, Water, Food, Waste, and Biodiversity.
Bringing Ogham to Life
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-ogham-to-life-tickets-305670377327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Admission: Free
Learn about the fascinating ancient Irish Ogham alphabet by printing your own name in Ogham onto a t-shirt.
'Positivity' Dance Performance
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jete-youth-dance-company-present-positivity-dance-performance-tickets-313349435597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Admission: Free
The piece named 'Positivity' will be a vibrant collection of choreography and youth inspiration as part of Dance Ireland Project Pop Up Dances, funded by Creative Ireland as part of Cruinniú na nÓg.
Cruinniu na n'Og - Carlingford
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cruinniu-na-nog-celebrate-childrens-creativity-in-carlingford-tickets-319337706677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Creative Spark and AAEX will deliver a series of workshops for children in the Heritage Centre in Carlingford.
The workshops will include screen-printing, origami and collages inspired by Carlingford and its heritage. The event will run from 2.00 to 4.00 on a drop-in basis.
Street Art Workshops
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dlr-cruinniu-na-nog-2022-street-art-workshops-at-dlr-lexicon-tickets-330553533517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
On Saturday, 11 June, unleash your inner Street Artist and join Street Art Ink for this spray-painting workshop in the grounds of dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire.
Artist Juliette Viode will work with up to 30 chlldren per workshop using spray skills to create a piece of artwork on a canvas of hard card which you can take away with you at the end.
Cruinniú na nÓg – St. Peters Cork
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cruinniu-na-nog-st-peters-cork-tickets-311706631927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Following last years success with Cartooning workshop with Podge from the Community Art link, we have brought him back to do a workshop this year on drawing comic strips.
Andrea’s dance workshops vary from many styles and can be called as Urban Dance as it includes elements of Hip-Hop, Latino dances and African dances. They are energetic and fun and suitable to any age group.
The Fairy Tea Party
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cruinniu-na-nog-2022-the-fairy-tea-party-tickets-311233396467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: Free
Join us at Manorhamilton Castle for an afternoon of arts and crafts, interactive storytelling and a tea party fit for a Fairy!
Hosted by an array of dazzling fairies on the grounds of the castle, this is an event not to be missed.
We encourage any child (and their guardians!) to come dressed up as a fairy or another magical being!
Creative River Walk
When: Sat 11 June
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-river-walk-tickets-310347998217?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Admission: €5.88
As part of the Cork Harbour Festival, the Glucksman art museum in UCC are inviting you to join them on a creative walk along the banks of the River Lee. We’ll be exploring and documenting the plants and animals that live along the both the south and north channels. Led by a professional artist, participants will learn basic drawing and photography techniques.
This unique walk will wind its way from the University down to the Dockland area taking in greenways, bridges and riverbanks.
Cork Carnival of Science
When: 11 June - 12 June 2022
Link: https://www.discoverireland.ie/cork/cork-carnival-of-science
Admission: Free
Cork's Fitzgerald Park will be transformed into an unmissable Big Top science extravaganza this June as Cork Carnival of science makes it's highly anticipated return.
Highlights include live demonstrations, Big Top seated shows, hands on workshops and family-friendly experiments. Headlining the Big Top, Little Top and Live Stage will be ‘Mark the Science Guy’ from RTE's science show ‘Let’s Find Out’, Science Magic from Belfast’s W5, Eureka from Edinburgh and Phil Smyth from Simply Science.
With street cuisine, picnic benches, toilet facilities, a gigantic playground, extensive gardens, the Cork Public Museum and Café all on site it truly makes for the ultimate family day out!
Cruinniú na nÓg - Killruddery
When: 1 June - 12 June 2022
Link: https://www.discoverireland.ie/wicklow/i-see-you-cruinniu-na-nog-at-killruddery
Admission: Free
For this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, Killruddery is delighted to offer ‘I See You’ – a weekend of art, culture and heritage for children of various backgrounds as part of the Historic Houses of Ireland’s ‘Heritage Habitats’ programme.
West Waterford Festival of Food
When: 10 June - 12 June 2022
Link: https://www.discoverireland.ie/waterford/west-waterford-festival-of-food
Admission: Free
One of Ireland’s biggest food festivals, the West Waterford Festival of Food returns from 10 – 12 June with almost 100 events, both free and ticketed.
Highlights include the Long Table Feast by Paul Flynn and Greg Harris while Tom Walsh cooks at Woodhouse Estate and The Old Bank's David Larkin joins Luis Martin for a tasting menu. There's a FoodCloud and GIY supper, Dungarvan Brewing Company welcomes Lily Ramirez-Foran and Anthony O’Toole and Sunday lunch at Dromana House by Colin Hennessy.
Old favourites return with the Market and demos in the Taste Waterford marquee, the Flahavan’s Greenway Breakfast, the Bake-Off, Afternoon Tea at Salterbridge House, a BBQ at Comeragh Pods, blind food and cocktail tasting and Bus Bia Tours.
For young foodies, there's the Glanbia Fun Zone, farm trips, yoga sessions, treasure hunt and picnic, sensory cooking and reducing food waste workshops.
Street Art Walking Tour
When: Sun, 12 Jun 2022
Link: https://visitbelfast.com/event/street-art-walking-tour-2/
Admission: £10
Come and enjoy a gently paced, two hour walk around the ever-changing face of Belfast Street art every Sunday at noon.
Belfast is a weird, passionate, messed up place. The legacy of our conflict is about more than people, it’s about place. It’s about how the people of Belfast navigate this divided city, and how we build shared spaces for people of all backgrounds to co-exist.
A Stone's Throw Away
When: 11 June
Link: https://discovernorthernireland.com/whats-on/a-stones-throw-away-p792871
Admission: Adult £3.50, Child £1.75
Join the Marble Arch Caves, on a guided walk through Killykeeghan Nature Reserve an area built and carved by sea and ice, and home to a succession of human communities for thousands of years, local life continues to this day as people go about their daily lives living on the limestone.
Although life is much different to that of our early ancestors who arrived at Killykeeghan, many traditions remain, a tribute to the rich history and heritage, a legacy left behind. A connection between people and place with tenacity and persistence, and one which we can enjoy learning about today.
Celtic Folklore and Irish Nature Drawing Workshops
When: 12 JUN 2022
Link: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/celtic-folklore-and-irish-nature-drawing-workshops/
Admission: Free
Irish nature and folklore are intrinsically linked, and both play a role in the stories we learn as children. This series of sessions will delve into the subject through the medium of illustration.
An illustration is a wonderful tool that can be used as a form of expression and learning. We will learn about Irish nature and the connection to Celtic folklore and traditions.
Led by visual artist Grace Haynes, who is currently writing a children’s education book in Irish and English, the young people will create artwork in response to stories and information.
The Dig
When: 11 JUN 2022
Link: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/the-dig/
Admission: Free
Come and see The Dig at Coolock Library, a delightful theatre adventure in archaeology guaranteed to entertain!
All his life Mac has wanted to be an archaeologist, to be an expert at finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories.
But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is.
Performer and writer Paul Curley and designer Ger Clancy, in collaboration with award-winning theatre artist Robert Alan Evans, bring this theatre adventure in archaeology to life. The Dig spins a classic yarn into a brand-new light that will delight audiences young and old.
Plantable Seed Paper Workshop
When: 11 JUN 2022
Link: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/plantable-seed-paper-workshop-at-mud-island/
Admission: Free
Make your own plantable seed paper from recycled materials!
Suitable for all ages (with adult supervision) this workshop invites participants to use homemade recycled paper pulp mixed with wildflower seeds to create an awesome plantable seed paper. Once planted in soil, the seeds in the paper will grow into beautiful Irish wildflowers that benefit local pollinators and wildlife.
Learn about biodiversity in a vibrant urban garden, get creative in shaping the paper into different shapes, and create beautiful gifts you can give to family, friends – or your local bees.
Lego Robotics and Coding Workshops
When: 11 JUN 2022
Link: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/lego-robotics-and-coding-workshops/
Admission: Free
Come and have fun while learning to build, connect, and code robots with our building kits and computers!
Corrib Kids Coding will run a Lego robotics and coding workshop for kids.
Workshops are aimed at 8–12-year-olds and are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have already have coding skills.
Imagine, Draw, Make – Clay Workshop
When: 11 JUN 2022
Link: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/imagine-draw-make-clay-workshop/
Admission: Free
This workshop explores the tactile nature of clay, while promoting self-expression and independent thought.
We will begin by sketching – these shapes and lines will become the inspiration for your piece.
Next, we discover techniques using clay. Children are given the freedom to create and will learn how to process their ideas into a piece of art. The theme of each piece can be left open to the interpretation of the child.
50 Years of Donegal Rally Car & Classic Car Show
When: 12 JUN 2022
Admission: Free
Open to all makes of rally cars and classic cars at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology from 11am.
We will begin by sketching – these shapes and lines will become the inspiration for your piece.
Next, we discover techniques using clay. Children are given the freedom to create and will learn how to process their ideas into a piece of art. The theme of each piece can be left open to the interpretation of the child.