Muireann Bradley launches Cruinniú na nÓg at her old National School

Musical sensation Muireann Bradley performed in her old national school, Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar, yesterday. 

It was for the launch of this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, where over 50 free creative events for children and young people in 22 towns and villages right through the county.

It takes place this Saturday June 15, and promises to be even bigger and better than before. 

ABOVE: A captive audience and new fans get to listen to Muireann Bradley at the launch of Cruinniú na nÓg

Muireann is this year’s Cruinniú Ambassador for Donegal, the young guitarist and singer who has had a meteoric rise in the past year, releasing her first album, appearing on Later with Jools Holland, and touring all over the world.

Cruinniú na nÓg, is the annual day of free creativity for children and young people.

The free events in towns and villages throughout the county, from Malin Head to Bundoran, and from Lifford right across to Ardara. There’s even a chance to get a STEM Balloon Powered Car Kit posted to your house! 

This year’s Cruinniú na nÓg also features, for the first-time events sponsored by the Night-Time Economy, aimed at 14 to 18 year olds, which will take place later than the events for younger children. 

ABOVE: Muireann and her smile beam broadly over the young students at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar

These include a multi-arts event in the Regional Cultural Centre, a recording session in Full Tilt Studios in Letterkenny, and special Foróige events throughout the County.

Cruinniú na nÓg is the brainchild of the Creative Ireland Programme and is organised locally by Donegal County Council’s Culture & Creativity team with young people from the Donegal Youth Council. 

ABOVE:  Muireann with the school Principal Eoghan Roarty

All the information for Donegal events is on www.wainfest.ie. 

Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of Creative Ireland, presented by Donegal County Council’s Culture and Creativity Team.