Kerry LCYP

STREETSCAPES LAUNCH

Thursday 8 October, 5pm
College Square, Killarney
All welcome.
Join us for the launch of Streetscapes, a colourful series of outdoor murals created by young Killarney artists.
Featuring a performance by Killarney Youth Drumming Band THUMP!

The murals will be on display until March 2027.

A collaboration between Kerry LCYP, Me+The Moon and Architecture Kerry Festival 2026, supported by Creative Ireland, Kerry ETB and Kerry County Council.

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Celebrating participation, resilience and inclusion in Kerry.

Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership recently premiered Ciarán – A PAL’s Voice, a short film highlighting the positive impact Ireland’s National Youth Award programme has had on remarkable young adults across Kerry.

Premiered at Inspired Day Centre in Tralee, the film celebrates the power of participation, connection and inclusion, and what can happen when young people are supported to have their voices heard.

Watch the full video now on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yOonkwRtQ0

What a premiere!

What an incredible day we had at Inspired in Tralee for the premiere of our film!

Ciarán: A Pal's Voice - tells the story of a young man taking part in Gaisce – The President’s Award, sharing his journey, challenges, achievements and what it means to become a Gaisce PAL.

We were absolutely delighted to see so many people come along to support the film and celebrate this film, creativity and community behind it. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the premiere was a massive success!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life — particularly Kerry LCYP, Kerry ETB & Inspired Tralee.

Most importantly, this film celebrates people like Ciarán: overcoming challenges, achievement, resilience, connection and belief in yourself.

We’re incredibly proud of Ciarán and what we have created together.

We are so excited to tell Ciarán's story!
We are really looking forward to the premiere of the short film: CIARÁN - A PAL'S VOICE tomorrow (Thursday, September 24th) at Inspired Day Service, Basin Court, Tralee (V92 PDE2) at 12 noon.
Ciarán's experience with Gaisce: The President's Award has bee such a fulfilling experience for him, he wanted to share it with everyone.
We hope you can join us for this very special event!
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✨ **Culture Night is coming to Kerry this Friday!** ✨

Get ready for an evening celebrating the creativity, culture and community that make Kerry so special. 🎶🎭🎨

From music and performance to exhibitions, heritage, workshops and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy — and many events are free!

📅 **Culture Night – Friday, 18 September**

Discover what’s happening across Kerry and find an event near you.

Find the events list here:
https://culturenight.ie/country/kerry/


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Kerry Archives • Culture Night

Under the guidance of Siamsa Tíre, Young Curators Antonia Gergely and Neil Moore Ryan, deliver a weekend jam-packed full of events for young people.

Lasta is an annual, nationwide, festival of events programmed by young people for young people supported by the NASC Network of venues. This year’s Lasta Festival at Siamsa Tíre takes place from 1st - 4th October 2026.

Discover everything you need to know about the events below!

2nd Oct | 7:30pm | €18/€16/€15 | 16yrs+
This bilingual (English/Irish) one-man show introduces Seoirse who has been pretending to be a spirit-medium. When he actually makes contact with the other side, he’s forced to confront what he has done.

Pop-Up Shop with
The Vintage Vault

3rd Oct | 11am - 3pm | Free
The Vintage Vault was born out of a passion for sustainable living and a love of fashion! Based in Killorglin, Co.Kerry, the team are excited to bring quality used vintage clothing to LASTA festival and can't wait to meet fellow young Kerry fashionistas! No booking required.

Piece of Mind
Drop-in Workshops

3rd Oct | 3pm | Free
Drop by the interactive creative stations to connect and share your thoughts on wellbeing and mental health, no booking required.

Akira
Film Screening

3rd Oct | 7pm | €5 | 15A
The 1988 animated, Japanese cyberpunk, anime masterpiece, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, with its unprecedented hand-drawn detail.

‘Tangent’
Idea Generation Workshop

4th Oct | 11am | €8/€5
A workshop for creatives of all kinds (especially if you don’t call yourself one!) Engage whichever way you choose to. Chat to a new face across the table, jot down words and phrases that catch your ear or doodle aimlessly while you listen to the buzz of the café. You won’t be asked to share what you write. Just bring a journal, a pen, and a book for our book swap.

Art Therapy Workshop

4th Oct | 3pm | €5
Join Art Psychotherapist Rebecca Anastasia for a taster art therapy group workshop applying self-compassion in creative expression. Participants will take their artwork home with them. All materials provided. No experience in art making needed.

And That's Not All!!

The weekend will also feature a free art exhibition, immersive sound installations, and a surprise music gig to bring the festival to a memorable close (more details announced soon). Keep an eye on our website and socials for exciting festival updates!

Calling all young people aged 17–25!

Are you passionate about art, theatre, sound, playwriting, craft, or climate action? We'd love you to be part of shaping our exhibitions at LASTA 2026. Join us to collaborate, create, and make your mark on this exciting youth-led festival. No experience necessary.

Open Call for Sound Installation
'Ag Samhlú'

A three-part workshop series where the finished work will be exhibited as a sound installation titled ‘Ag Samhlú’ for Lasta Festival 2026 at Siamsa Tíre. Attendance at all three 2hr workshops (29th Aug, 5th & 19th Sept) is encouraged, contact our box office to book your spot.

Open Call for Art Exhibition
'Backspace'

Open to all artists, the theme revolves around the return to slowness in contemporary art and the increased relevance of traditional crafts and art forms in response to the big technological changes of recent years.

We're particularly interested in painting, drawing, handmade (handknit/crochet) textile work, film photography, or other similar slow media. For a chance to exhibit your work, email [email protected] by 18th August 2026.

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The Click has found its forever home!
Our outdoor photography exhibition, is now permanently on display at the Playground in Waterville.
Featuring 13 inspiring photographs captured through young eyes, The Click celebrates curiosity, imagination and the beauty of everyday moments. Take a stroll, explore the exhibition, and see the world from a fresh perspective.

Free to visit. Open every day. Everyone is welcome.
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