The St Patrick's Festival has a full programme dedicated to young people of all ages and they have given us some tips for you all to enjoy and celebrate 17 March wherever you are.
It's called SPF Óg and you can find everything in one place here:
Click here to take part in the #RTÉVirtualParade!
Check out some of the highlights of SPF Óg here!
Yoga!
From the comfort of your home, learn more about the masterpieces in the national collection whilst participating in the classes for children (and the whole family!).
Alongside the yoga, instructor Mary Dowling will also discuss Irish art from the Gallery, taking in the different locations on site as we embrace this skill for life and encourage our young to start early while enjoying the mindfulness connection through art.
There are three classes, so check out the video above and click for more to come here!
Ballet, Clown, Circus!
Two world class Olympian-level idiots bring to you their latest masterpiece. She has prepared a poetic, delicate and tender ballet. He has prepared a bad ass display of mayhem.
Ballet Poulet is an non-verbal, family friendly street show featuring clown, dance, circus, comedy and absurdity from Fanzini Productions.
For more click here go to the St Patrick's Festival page HERE!
Science!
Are you a physicist but don't know it? Scientist Dr. Dan Nickström solves the scientific mysteries of the world in this video series from Midlands Science
In this series, Dr. Dan explains the physics behind some of the everyday objects we find at home, as well as looking at the natural world such how bees and pollinators contribute to our ecosystem.
There are lots of cool videos for you to learn more HERE!
There are also lots of brilliant videos and shows on SPF TV aimed at young people, but there are some aimed at a slightly older teenage audience too, so some parental guidance is needed.
Have a look at some things that teenagers will love!
Irish legends
Irish author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan is one of the few practising seanchaithe (traditional Irish lore-keepers and tale-spinners) remaining in Ireland.
Find out more about Eddie and see what other stories he has to tell HERE!
Mindfulness
Niall Breslin's spoken word piece,"Teen Spirit" brings him back back to his secondary school classroom where he thinks about what he would have said to his teenage self to help his own mental health.
You can read more on the inspiration behind the work at St Patrick's Festival
Young Irish Fimmakers
Fresh Films showcase the best short films made by Ireland's young filmmakers. There is a guidance age of 13+ for this material.
They present a collection that reflect topics that are educational, interesting, and important to children and young people in Ireland right now.
You can find out more HERE!
