FunFest - Creativity At Play
2026-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Strokestown Park
***Tickets Sold Out***

FUNFEST ‘Creativity At Play’ returns to the beautiful Walled Gardens of Strokestown Park as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026. This vibrant children’s festival celebrates creativity, play, self-expression, and inspiration. Families and children aged 0 -12 years are invited to dive into a wonderland of fun and creativity.
This year we are thrilled to partner with Glór na nGael who will be inviting families to enjoy bilingual performances and activities, as Gaeilge, in the Féile Spraoi tent.
Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Walled Gardens, Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon
Booking Information: FREE ENTRY. Advanced Booking Required.
**Festival Highlights**
Science On Stilts
Out of the Blue, Circus Show
Face Painting by Fierce Fun Faces
Dance Parties hosted by Dee Dee
Balloon Modelling with Giggles The Clown
The Imagination Playground with Bricí Spraoi
Puppet Shows by Custard Pie Puppet Theatre
Sports Activities with Roscommon Sports Partnership
Baby & Toddler Music Sessions with Ready Steady Play
Play & Creativity Zone with Discovery Playtime & Willow Outdoor Pre School
Additional Information
Inclusivity:
FUNFEST is committed to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all. A Sensory Zone will be available for children who need a quiet space to relax and recharge.
Food & Beverage:
This year we have M.K Bia Food Truck on site along with the Woodland Café Coffee Truck.
The Woodland Café will also be open in our Visitor Centre.
Important Information:
– Gates open at 12:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM.
– While the event is free, advance registration is required.
– Children must be accompanied by an adult / carer.
– Videography and photography will be taking place at the event.
Don’t miss out on this fun and creative day for the whole family!FunFest is supported by Roscommon County Council, Cruinniú na nÓg Programme 2026, the Roscommon County Council Irish Language Fund and Glór na nGael.

Rooted & Growing Conference
2026-07-29 - 2026-07-30
A Conference of Nature Connections

Rooted & Growing is a community gathering to showcase nature-based interventions within the West and North West of Ireland. It will provide a forum to discuss an emerging vision of nature connections to support health and social care outcomes.
Rooted & Growing has been created by a small group of psychologists, community workers, researchers and artists that are passionate about the role of nature connections in their work and personal life.
This gathering is committed to highlighting the research base and clinical experiences of positive biopsychosocial outcomes for nature-based interventions. It aims to build a network to support the further development of nature connection projects for all in community, including those living within health and social care settings.
Rooted & Growing will feature talks from leading academics from Maynooth University, along with psychologists and community workers in the West and Northwest, who all promote nature connections within their work. There will be opportunities to experience workshops giving practical examples of how nature can be incorporated into clinical practice. A number of these workshops will be hosted by people with lived experience of participating in nature-based interventions.
Rooted & Growing is perfect for professionals working in health and social care settings and policy makers, who may already be connected to nature in their work or simply nature-curious. This conference has a collaborative and experiential focus, creating a space for discussion and development of community nature connecting in Ireland.
This non-profit event will take place on 29th and 30th July 2026 in Strokestown Park, County Roscommon.The full Conference programme, along with workshop choices, will be available soon. All conference attendees will be notified of the final programme and workshop choices via their email provided.
