Muireann Bradley launches Cruinniú na nÓg at her old National School


She was at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar for the launch of this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, where over 50 free creative events for children and young people in 22 towns and villages right through the county
Musical sensation Muireann Bradley performed in her old national school, Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar, yesterday.
It was for the launch of this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, where over 50 free creative events for children and young people in 22 towns and villages right through the county.


ABOVE: A captive audience and new fans get to listen to Muireann Bradley at the launch of Cruinniú na nÓg
Muireann is this year’s Cruinniú Ambassador for Donegal, the young guitarist and singer who has had a meteoric rise in the past year, releasing her first album, appearing on Later with Jools Holland, and touring all over the world.
Cruinniú na nÓg, is the annual day of free creativity for children and young people.
The free events in towns and villages throughout the county, from Malin Head to Bundoran, and from Lifford right across to Ardara. There’s even a chance to get a STEM Balloon Powered Car Kit posted to your house!


ABOVE: Muireann and her smile beam broadly over the young students at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar
These include a multi-arts event in the Regional Cultural Centre, a recording session in Full Tilt Studios in Letterkenny, and special Foróige events throughout the County.


ABOVE: Muireann with the school Principal Eoghan Roarty
All the information for Donegal events is on www.wainfest.ie.
Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of Creative Ireland, presented by Donegal County Council’s Culture and Creativity Team.