Cruinniú na nÓg 2026

Cruinniú na nÓg is a national initiative that celebrates and encourages participation in culture and creativity through performance, theatre, art and music workshops, readings, screenings, special events and much more.

It is about giving children and young people the opportunity to express themselves through a specially curated programme of cultural and creative activities where they can share their ideas, learn new skills and have fun!

All events are free of charge, child-centred and activity based. It’s a day for lots of doing, making and creating!

• Rocky's Adventure - A Story Created in Rathkeale | Rathkeale Library | Friday 5th - Friday 26th June
  Featuring the creations of 3rd and 4th classes of St. Anne's Primary School, St. Joseph's Boys National School and Church Street National School.
   
• VMA – Virtual Museum of Art | Friars' Gate Theatre | 10am
  Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Experience.
   
• Let's Judge a Book by Its Cover | Limerick City Library | 10am & 11.15am
  Join Celina Buckley at Limerick City Library to design your very own book cover!
   
• Newcastle West Fire Station Family Tours | Newcastle West Fire Station | 11am, 11.30am, 12pm & 12.30pm
  Visit the Fire Station to take a tour, meet the firefighters and see how they keep your community safe every day!
   
• A Taste of Theatre | Friars' Gate Theatre | 10am, 11am & 1pm
  This Cruinniú na nÓg why not join the County Youth Theatre at Friars' Gate in Kilmallock!
   
• Paint Outside the Brush (Sensory Friendly) | The Hunt Museum | 10.30am
  Sensory-friendly workshop geared to the needs of autistic young people and their families.
   
• Mix + Match Screen Printing Workshop (Quiet Hour) | Limerick Printmakers | 10.30am
  Welcoming young people aged 6-16 years to experiment with silkscreen printing.
   
• The Sound Project | Shannon House, Castleconnell | 11am
  Use sounds in everyday life learn to make digital music.
   
• Lá Spraoi na dTeaghlach | Mary Immaculate College | 11am
  Is ceiliúradh spraíúil teaghlaigh ar an nGaeilge agus ar an gcultúr í Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge.
   
• Hip Hop Dance Workshop | Desmond Complex, Newcastle West | 11am
  Build your confidence and unleash your inner rhythm with our Hip Hop dance workshop.
   
• Groovy Hands Drum Workshop | Watch House Cross Community Library | 11am
  Places are limited so booking is essential by contacting the branch directly.
   
• Story Time & Puppet Making | Dooradoyle Library | 11am
  Join us for story time with puppets. Afterwards, you can make our very own sock puppet.
   
• The Limerick 48 Hour Film Challenge | ENGINE | Thursday 4th - Saturday 6th June @ 10am - 5pm
  This fun challenge is an introductory workshop and pitching session.
   
• Make Some Noise Kids Music session | Croom Family Resource Centre | 10am
  This two-hour workshop invites children aged 7–14 to explore music in exciting ways.
   
• The Big Limerick Drawing | Abbeyfeale Library | 10am
  Families of all ages, are welcomed to make their mark on the Big Limerick Drawing.
   
• The Big Limerick Drawing | Dooradoyle Library | 10am
  Families of all ages, are welcomed to make their mark on the Big Limerick Drawing.
   
• The Trunk of Tricks | Adare Library | 10.15am
  A feast of Indian traditional string puppetry, magic and storytelling.
   
• Cruinniú na nÓg at Limerick City Gallery of Art | Limerick City Gallery of Art | 10.30am, 11.30am & 1.30pm
  Explore the secret land of Myth and Legend that has transformed our HUB space in Limerick City Gallery of Art!
   
• Green Screen Animation Workshop | Limerick Citizen Innovation Lab | 10.30am
  This workshop teaches 8 - 12 year olds how to bring some movie magic.
   
• Play & Discover: Behind The Scenes of a Handmade Video Game | Newcastle West Library | 10.30am
  Beyond the Bark, and Limerick Libraries, invites young people to come and try Éalú.
   
• Day at the Museum | Limerick Museum | 11am
  The Limerick Museum welcomes young, and young at heart, to explore their collections.
   
• Wonder Walls | The Gaff | 12pm
  Young people aged 12–18 can take part in a bold, hands-on street art experience as part of a nationwide celebration of creativity. Wonder Walls will also take place on Friday 8th May and Friday 22nd May at 5.30pm.
   
• Music for Everyone with the Irish Chamber Orchestra | The Hunt Museum | 11am & 2pm
  Young people will meet the musicians and have access to explore and try a variety of classical stringed instruments.
   
• Mix + Match Screen Printing (Drop in) | Limerick Printmakers | 12pm
  Young people aged 6-16 years get the chance to experiment with silkscreen printing.
   
• Theatre Taster Workshop | Limerick Youth Theatre | 11am & 12.15pm
  Dip your toes in a theatre experience with this taster workshop offered by Limerick Youth Theatre.
   
• Old Father Story | Adare Library | 12pm
  Telling tall tales, getting dressed up, face-painting and going on treasure hunts.
   
• Spring Flowers: A Participative and Creative Art Experience for People of All Ages | Askeaton Community Centre | 12pm
  Join Dóchas Midwest Autism Support, artists Anne and Denis, and Askeaton Contemporary Arts to view art work, enjoy a light and sound installation, and take part in creative workshops.
   
• Launch of LCYP Creative Hub | Friars' Gate Theatre | 12pm
  Join Friars' Gate Theatre for the launch of a new Youth Creative Hub in Killmallock.
   
• Art Workshop | Friars' Gate Theatre | 12.30pm
  Experience Friars' Gate Theatre's Creative Hub and enjoy a free Art Workshop!
   
• The Stage @ The Desmond Complex | The Desmond Ability Resource Complex CLG | 1pm
  Live musical performances in partnership with County Limerick Music Generation.
   
• Cruinniú na nÓg in the City | Limerick Citizen Innovation Lab | 1pm
  Big Blocks, Lego Stop Motion, Badge Making, VR Headsets and the Limerick FabLab.
   
• Paint Outside the Brush | The Hunt Museum | 2pm
  Experiment with paint and a wide range of unexpected painting tools.
   
• Groovy Hands Drum Workshop | Kilmallock Library | 2.30pm
  Groovy Hands Drum Workshop. Places are limited so booking is essential by contacting the branch directly.
   
• Movie Soundtracks: A Performance by the ICO | The Hunt Museum | 12pm & 3pm
  Join the Irish Chamber Orchestra for a free performance of movie soundtracks.
   
• The Tallest Smallest Circus | The Desmond Ability Resource Complex CLG | 3pm
  A clueless Ringmaster with no acts. He is going to require a lot of help. Who will be the star?
   
• Story Time & Sock Puppets | Newcastle West Library | 3.30pm
  Puppet performance followed by a Sock Puppet-making workshop.
   
• Vinyl and Digital DJ Workshop | Wickham Way | 6pm
  Vinyl and Digital DJ workshop with OneMoreChoon, and an opportunity to DJ your first All Ages Dance Party!