An important date highlighting children’s unique rights and personal freedoms, today is Universal Children’s Day. Explore the many Creative Ireland Programme initiatives nurturing the endless creative potential of our young people.

Tá deis agat go fóill feabhas a chur ar do chúpla focal agus Bliain na Gaeilge, bliain cheiliúrtha ár dteanga náisiúnta, ag teacht chun deiridh. Bí páirteach sa chraic agus tú ag cur feabhais ar do líofacht!

People from all walks of life are enjoying a special kind of self-expression through choreographer Catherine Young’s extraordinary dance initiative.

Based on interviews with the creators' own mothers, Tallaght’s Freshly Ground Theatre are examining the changing definitions of girlhood, womanhood and motherhood.

Two Wexford-based initiatives are raising awareness of the unique culture of rural life and the importance of understanding our local heritage, past present and future.

Students nationwide are discovering the beauty and value of their local heritage through the Heritage in Schools Scheme’s engaging, interactive workshops.

Ireland has long been recognised as a hotbed of exceptional musical diversity and today’s output of homegrown artists, over just about every genre, shows the industry is in fine – if not fantastic – fettle.

Announced by Minister Madigan, the welcome increase will enable the programme to further its impact and deliver on its mission to promote individual, community and national wellbeing.

Today is World Mental Health Day so we’re shining a light on some fantastic initiatives that combine creative activity with personal and collective wellbeing.

Tullow’s social farming project helps people with disabilities express themselves through art in a farm environment.

The National Creativity Fund activates and supports genuinely ground-breaking initiatives, research projects, community programmes and more.

This Carlow artist's studio takes inspiration from the town’s industrial past.