This year, Creative Ireland have asked five wonderful young people to represent Cruinniú na nOg 2023 to inspire others with their creative energy and skills.
The big day (10 June) is coming up fast, so let's get to know these amazing young people.
Click here to see ALL the events taking place across the island!
But first, let's meet the amazing ambassadors...
Caterina (8) Last year Caterina won the 7 years and under category in the This is Art with her cat collage. Not only does Caterina make art but she loves Irish dancing, playing the guitar and writing and singing her own songs.
Read more about Caterine here!
Sibéal (8) loves swimming, making art and recording radio shows. She made her first radio show in 2022 on Raidió Rí-Rá. Making art makes her feel great and that she is helping the world.
Sibéal believes that being creative means that you can use your imagination in order to do different things.
Jamie (the King) Forde (17) has been rapping at Knocknaheeny's The Kabin in Cork since he was 10. With his friend MC Tiny (Darren Stewart) Jamie recorded ' Yeah Boy’ which they have performed in all over Cork and at Dublin Castle. In 2021 Jamie appeared on The Late, Late Toy Show to introduce Ed Sheeran.
Jodie (14) is a member of the Dublin Circus Club which she joined in 2022. In a relatively short period of time she was walking on stilts in the St Patrick’s Day parade. For Cruinniú na nÓg this year she will be at the Dublin Circus Club adding to her circus skillset by learning to spin plates.
Archie (15) has been involved with the Dublin Circus Club for over a year and he loves it! Once a week he joins his friends in the club to learn everything from stilt walking to trapeze to juggling. Through circus he has met other circus teens from all over the country when they have met for more intensive training. Archie also enjoys fencing, gaming and reading.
RTÉ are a partner for Cruinniú again this year and you find out more about what is going on across TV, Radio, Online and Socials!
Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme supported by the Local Authorities and RTÉ. It is one of the key actions of Creative Youth – a plan to enable the creative potential of every child and young person.
The first Cruinniú na nÓg, featuring over 500 free creative activities, took place on Saturday 23 June 2018.
