Cruinniú na nÓg

A series of interactive and lively classical music concerts for early years children and their families will be performed at Millennium Park, Dublin 15 for Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 10th June at 12.30 - 1.15 pm.

Celestial Mechanics presents a learning experience for children through both science and visual art. This unique engagement with children aged 10-12 years will involve artist Aileen Murphy and artist/educator Mary Jo Gilligan, and scientist Prof. Peter Gallagher. and a tour of Dunsink Observatory.

Children in St. Luke’s National School, Tyrrelstown, will be guided by artist Edel Clarkson in an exploration of local biodiversity and ceramic making

Professional theatre makers Sean and Niall McDonagh will guide the children of Scoil an Duinninigh and Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe (Swords) in the creation of their very own unique theatre sketches based on old Irish legends.

What adventures can you find in the places all around you? Join bestselling author Shane Hegarty for a creative writing workshop Skerries Library

Join Erika McGann for a writing workshop on Creating Creatures. Find out how she uses bizarre facts about real-life animals as inspiration for the strange creatures in her books Malahide Library 11:30am-12:30pm, Balbriggan Library 2pm-3pm

Join Aoife from Wicklow Willow and learn how to weave your very own Willow Fish!  We will take you through the steps of how to make some wonderful, coloured fish to bring home Swords Library 10:30am-11:30am.

Author Eve McDonnel with inspire budding writers with some excellent and easy skills to creating a story from every-day items.  Skerries Library 2:30pm.

Join author Eve McDonnell for a craft demonstration workshop transforming beachcombed and mudlarked finds into treasures to behold! Howth Library 11am

Join artist Kim Jenkinson for this summer themed art workshop to create colourful suncatchers and bookmarks using a mix of leaves and flower petals Dobabate Library 11:30am-12:30pm, Swords Library 2:30pm-3:30pm