Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 - Explore and Wonder

Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 - Explore and Wonder

Cruinniú na nÓg is a day of free creativity for children and young people which took place on Saturday 6 June 2026 with events throughout Ireland.

Image shows children playing with signpost to Share Discovery Village.

Explore and Wonder is a Cruinniú na nÓg event which is a gentle, sensory-friendly creative day designed especially for children with additional needs and their families.

Explore and Wonder offers a range of creative workshops including printing, circus skills, messy play and much more. Children and young people enjoy a welcoming, inclusive environment where they can explore, express, and discover creativity at their own pace.

Watch highlights of the June event.

Another date has been added :

Wednesday, 28 October

1pm to 4pm

Share Discovery Village, Lisnaskea

Free Event

The event includes : 

DiscoWave: A sensory-friendly disco for autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. With gentle lighting, playful beach-themed props, a live DJ and dancer, it offers a calm, welcoming space where families joined in at their own pace.

Sensory SongTales: A gentle music session for children with complex needs and their families.

Mark Making Mural: A collaborative canvas where everyone is encouraged to contribute. Participants are invited to explore at their own pace, whether making bold marks, soft patterns, or simply enjoy the sensory experience of materials and colour.

This event is a collaboration between Creative Monaghan and Creative Cavan and is part of Cruinniú na nÓg - funded through Creative Ireland Shared Island delivered in Share Discovery Village.

for more information view project report or contact showe@cavancoco.ie or audrey.wilson@monaghancoco.ie

Design: www.saoistudio.ie Illustration: Lydia Hughes