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The Creative Ireland Programme is an all-of-government initiative committed to enhancing access to, engagement with, and enjoyment of Ireland’s culture and creativity. The vision of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023 - 2027 is to mainstream creativity (arts, culture, heritage or technology) in the life of the nation so that individually and collectively, in our personal lives and in our institutions, we can realise our full creative potential thereby promoting individual, community and national wellbeing.
The Creative Ireland Programme will prioritise its work around five aspects for the period 2023-2027: Creative Youth; Creative Communities; Creative Industries; Creative Health and Wellbeing; Creative Climate Action and Sustainability.
Creative Communities is led by our local authorities, and we aspire to deliver new creative engagement initiatives for example children and young people, older persons, climate action, and local economies. We seek to enhance individuals and communities’ perception about the role and value of culture and creativity as central to our wellbeing in its broadest sense.
The opportunity embraced within the Galway County Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023 - 2027 is to support people’s participation, inclusion and expression within communities, and further strengthen local creative economies.
Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027
OPEN CALL 2025
The Creative Ireland Open Call for 2025 is now closed.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
Galway County will celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a National Day of Creativity for children and young people, with a host of FREE events and workshops on Saturday 7th June. The day is all about giving children and young people the opportunity to express themselves through cultural and creative activities while having fun! Events will take place throughout the county from Ballinasloe to Connemara and everywhere in between.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 is a collaboration between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Creative Ireland Programme, RTÉ,and local authorities. Galway County Council is delighted to once again partner with Creative Ireland for Cruinniú na nÓg in presenting in-person diverse activities throughout the county for a wide range of ages.
Galway County Council will give small grants to help fund your 2025 Cruinniú na nÓg project. The maximum amount granted in 2024 was for €2,500 but most were between €200 and €750.
Complete this Criuinniú na nÓg 2025 Application and return to creativeireland@galwaycoco.ie by 4PM on Friday March 7th
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