Grant scheme opens for creative projects in Kilkenny for Cruinniú na nÓg

Kilkenny County Council, in association with Creative Ireland, is seeking project and event applications which will deliver the Cruinniú na nÓg programme in Kilkenny.

Cruinniú na nÓg (Saturday, June 10) is the national day of free creative activity for children and young people up to 18 years of age. It encourages new, ambitious, and meaningful collaborations between community groups and individuals, artistic and creative practitioners, event organisers and those involved in creative, cultural and heritage activities and projects.

In early 2023, the Kilkenny County Council cultural services team surveyed young people’s preferences across the remit of Kilkenny. Based on this feedback, priority will be given to projects and events under their preferences, namely: visual art and making, music, dance, literature, drama. Projects can take place in either indoor or outdoor settings. 

This grant scheme is supported by the national Creative Ireland programme. Applications are also available from the Community and Culture Section, Kilkenny County Council. Email: [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Monday,  April 3 at 5pm.