Over 40 free events are set to take place across Donegal tomorrow as part of Cruinniú na nÓg.
The events are part of Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people.
This year’s Donegal Ambassador, Youth Cllr JJ, is encouraging young people across the county to check out the exciting events happening in their areas.
JJ, who has a keen interest in all things creative, spoke about his love for his hobbies: “Dungeons and Dragons, drawing, and Lego. During the beginning of lockdown, I started making Lego stop-motions, which I now post to YouTube.
“I love being creative and find it’s a great way to escape reality. When I am creating something, I feel calm, peaceful, and energetic. I even made a comic series before lockdown with my own characters and villains, all designed by me.
“I also founded my own Dungeons and Dragons group, and I loved creating the characters’ stories, names, and the world they live in.”
Venues and organisations right across the county are taking part – from Bundoran to Carndonagh, and Toraigh to Gleann Cholm Cille, Letterkenny, Donegal Town, and beyond.
Family Resource Centres, libraries, arts centres, and community halls will all host fun, creative activities, completely free of charge.
To check out the full line-up of what’s on near you, visit cruinniu.gov.ie.
Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme.
It is organised locally by Donegal County Council’s Culture & Creativity Team, in partnership with young people from the Donegal Youth Council, local Family Resource Centres, Múintearas, Spraoi agus Spórt, the Night Time Economy Advisor, and Bundoran Community Centre.