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- Irish Independent
Photos show Kerry kids enjoying Cruinniú na nÓg around the county
Kerry hosted a fantastic day of creative activity as part of festivities as close to 67 free activities for children and young people took place on the day. Highlights included events involving dance, magic, drumming, jewellery making, puppetry, comic books and much more besides.
Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald remarked:
"Kerry County Council is delighted to partner with Creative Ireland on Cruinniú na nÓg. This is a great day for children and young people, who have many opportunities to explore creativity and maybe find a new skill.'
In Killorglin, Rochelle Lucey and Darragh Kinch hosted Screen-Printing Workshops and mural workshops, followed by a screening of films by Jesse Gilbert. Donal Moroney also organised a concert in the town on the Saturday evening as part of the festivities and he spoke to The Kerryman about how it all went.
"It was a great night altogether. It was a great way of showcasing all of the wonderful local young talent that we have here. It was great for them to have an opportunity to perform. There was some great acts on the night including a new trad group called Undercurrent who were just brilliant,' he said.
'There was wonderful support for them on the evening too from locals to parents so we're delighted with how it all went,' Donal continued.
Elsewhere in Kenmare, the town offered monoprinting, building your own safari jeep, robots and mini lamps whilst Sneem had an action-packed day with 'Happy Mess'- including singing, DJ party disco and arts and craft sessions.
In Killarney Lily MacMonagle encouraged Swifties who were invited to 'Sing it, Shake it, Slay it' at the ANAM centre as part of a Taylor Swift inspired workshop.
Kerry International Film Festival hosted a Create Your Own Script workshop at Muckross Traditional Farms, in addition to a wonderful Singer's Circle with Grace Foley, and Music Generation Kerry offered a fun filled 'Whack,Strum, Play'.
Listowel proved itself to be a centre for literature and much more, with Fighting Words creative writing workshops, Clay Pottery, Art Workshops and not to forget the King of Mayhem, Ronaldo Fanzini at St. John's Theatre in Listowel. Dingle meanwhile offered nature-based art workshops at An Díseart with Darrach Ó'Murchú and teen bracelet making with Celtic Costal Creations.
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Tralee was a vibrant hub with nineteen events, hosted by Síamsa Tíre, Collis Sandes House, KCYS, Tralee Library and Kerry County Museum. Highlights included sock puppet workshops, Wonder Walls workshops, Makermeet STEAM activities, Youth Theatre Island workshops, the Magic Mirror, Drumming Playshop, Creative Dance and a Ukrainian necklace workshop.
Emma Carmody, the Creative Communities Engagement Officer for Kerry County Council, who coordinated the day for Kerry stated, 'I especially want to thank all facilitators, artists, and organisers who make this annual day of youth creativity happen, and the young people and their families who came out to participate on the day.'
