Rap Workshop in Dunamaise Arts Centre - Elizabeth and Audrey Delmar, Lily O'Hara,Shonah Finlay and Isabelloa Mc Mullen.
A range of events were held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday last.
Such events included art workshops, cupcake making, hair braiding, music and dance shows in both Fitzmaurice Place and the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Generation Laois hosted a, ‘try an instrument event’, and a Drumming Circle with Eddie O’Neill, which was open to all ages in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
A rap workshop also took place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre for ages 10 and upwards.
All events were free of charge – on a first come first serve basis.
Cruinniú na nÓg coincided with The Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise.
Music Generation Laois presented a performance by members of the Irish music extraordinaires the Rusangano Family, who performed on the main Gig Rig.
All Cruinniú na nÓg events were programmed by the Arts Office of Laois County Council and funded by Creative Ireland.
Photographer Michael Scully went along and sent us over these pictures:
Darragh Kelly, trying out the harp at Dunamaise Arts Centre, with Tutor – Siobhan BuckleyCathal and Darragh Kelly, trying out guitars at Dunamaise Arts CentreAdam Bergin and Pauric Kirby – trying out the piano at Dunamaise Arts CentreFamilies enjoy the Drumming circle at Dunamaise Arts Centre .Aoibhinn Brennan has her face painted , at Fitzmaurice Place .Vincent Hunt, Tutor, helps Eva Troy with the CelloVincent Hunt, Tutor, helps a young child at Dunamaise Arts Centre .Jelly Bean Julie entertains children with her Story telling at Dunamaise Arts Centre .Rap Workshop in Dunamaise Arts Centre – Godknows Jonas, Murli Boevi, Llyod Mc Carthy, Zoe Holland and Alice Fitzgerald.Stephanie and Erica Gouveia , Susan Deegan and Dinah Thorneycroft( Historical Representative ) giving a demonstration at Fitzmaurice PlaceMaura, Oliver and Holly Brown Quill , Molly and Ella Mc Nulty, at Fitzmaurice PlaceThe ” Quare Wans” entertain the crowd at Fitzmaurice PlaceLord Edward’s Own group, Monasterevin, give historical advice at Fitzmaurice PlaceMichael Moylan (Irish History Live) with Oran Dwane and Doireann Brennan at Fitzmaurice PlaceThe Emer Dunne Dance Group in action at Fitzmaurice Place .Richard Reid conducts a painting Workshop at Fitzmaurice Place .Anna and Sarah Rothwel, Lily-May, Isobel and Fehin Quinn enjoy an ice-cream at Fitzmaurice Place, PortlaoiseCruinniu na nOg/ Laois Arts Office staff at Fitzmaurice Place .Laois Youth Dance Ensemble in action at Fitzmaurice Place .Charlie and Ruby O’Donoghue at thePillary Stock at Fitzmaurice Place .Philip Turkington with Laois Archer – Cyril Dent, at Fitzmaurice PlacePhilip Turkington with Laois Archers- Cyril Dent, Alan O’Grady, Nick Anton and George Fitzpatrick, at Fitzmaurice PlaceJunior Comhaltas children perform Fitzmaurice Place.The Lithuanian Dance Group ” Radkila” with Arts Office staff at Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise.Shannon, Rocco and Sean Mc Namara with the stilt lady, at Fitzmaurice PlaceThomas and Dylan Mc Donald, Stradbally and Gerry Brennan ( Lord Edward’s Own group, Monasterevin) with a 1798 musket, at Fitzmaurice Place .Young boys test their skills , at Fitzmaurice Place .Erin Connolly, Mountrath , tries the Flower Stick at Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise.Jelly Bean Julie entertains children with her Story telling at Dunamaise Arts Centre .Teddy Fennelly ( Laois Heritage Society ) giving a History Tour at Fitzmaurice Place .Boys having fun with a chess game on Main StreetFionn, Gill, Floyd and Cora Kenny about to paint at Fitzmaurice Place .Rap Workshop in Dunamaise Arts Centre – Elizabeth and Audrey Delmar, Lily O’Hara,Shonah Finlay and Isabelloa Mc Mullen.Rap Workshop in Dunamaise Arts Centre – Zoe and Philo Holland, and Alice and Vivienne Fitzgerald.Rap Workshop in Dunamaise Arts Centre – Godknows Jonas, Murli Boevi, Llyod Mc Carthy, Zoe Holland and Alice Fitzgerald.
