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GALWAY CITY CIRCUS 250 — YOUTH CIRCUS DAY Ballinfoile-Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre, Headford Road
Circus arts workshop for young people. No skills required. Times: 10.30am-4.30pm. Ages9+
STREET THEATRE ART Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Road
Open day to prepare various props for Westside Arts Festival parade. Times: 11am-3pm. Ages 9+
GAC DUINE YOUTH MUSIC, PRESENTED BY RED BIRD Nuns’ Island theatre
Concert featuring young Galwegian musicians. Great way for kids to get involved with music. Times: 7-11pm All ages
GALWAY COUNTY BLING! The Irish Workhouse, Portumna
Jewellery designer Vivienne Martin shares her techniques. Participants make jewellery using textiles and varied materials. Times: 11am-12pm, and Gort Library, 2.20-4pm. Ages 13+
STUFFED Tuam Library, Tuam
A graphic novel designed and produced through weekly workshops over 4 months led by Alan Nolan. With a chance to learn stop-motion animation by Marta Barcikowska. Times: 4-5pm Ages 13+
LEITRIM FILM WORKSHOP HOSTED BY LEITRIM YOUTH THEATRE Carraigallen Community Hall, Main Street
Colm Mullen on the art of screen-writing, production, camera recording, lighting and sound, assisted by Maura Williamson. Times: 11-5pm. Ages 13+
DRAMA WORKSHOP HOSTED BY LEITRIM YOUTH THEATRE Bredagh Old School, Church Street, Carrigallen
For young people who’ve never tried drama. Shows how drama benefits social and creative development. Times: 11am-1pm. Ages 9-12
THE STREET SESSION The Glens Centre, New Line, Manorhamilton
Perform a piece of your choice on stage. For solo and group acts to play with a chance for the public to see. Times: 4-7pm. Ages 8-18
MAYO A FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY & HERITAGE The Military Barracks, Castlebar
Family-friendly festival with music, history, exhibitions, photos, stories, living memory, culture and robotics. Times: 12-6pm. All ages
ROSCOMMON SLOVAKIAN JAZZ BAND Loughkey Forest Park, Boyle
A family band of Slovakian jazz musicians will play music that appeals to all. Times: 4-6pm. All ages
WHEEL-O (WHEELCHAIR ORIENTEERING) Loughkey Forest Park, Boyle
Introduction to orienteering. A sport where participants follow a trail and identify their location at control points. Times: 2-6pm. Ages 13+
SLIGO AUTHOR READING & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote
Author and illustrator Alan Nolan (pictured) will be reading from his latest book and giving tips on illustrations. Times: 1.30-3pm. Ages 9-12
CLIMATE AWARENESS WORKSHOP Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street
Climate change awareness workshop. Includes art. Making a mural from bottle tops and smaller pieces that show climate action. Times: 12-1pm. Ages 9-12
VICTORIA WALKER DANCE HIP-HOP WORKSHOP + TWINKLE TOES Sligo Central Library
Hip Hop dance class. Also with twinkle toes introduction for younger kids. Times: 12-12.30pm; 2.30-3.30pm. All ages.
For more events see creative.ireland.ie/cruinniu