This spring, creativity bloomed across the country as young people joined Helium for another season of imagination, connection, and joyful expression. From hands-on workshops in local communities to lively online sessions linking friends across counties, our Spring Programme was packed with moments to remember.

At Helium, we’re always looking for ways to make our workshops more accessible for every child or young person who wants to take part. This summer, we decided to try something new: offering travel support to children attending our summer camp in Ennis, Co. Clare.

Everything Begins Somewhere

An Art Exhibition by Young Creators
Súil Gallery, Ennis | 24 May – 21 June 2025

“With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere.”
– C.S. Lewis

JOURNEYS – For a Better Tomorrow

An Art Exhibition by Young Creators
IMMA, Dublin | 5-7 June 2025

“With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere.”
– C.S. Lewis

In June 2024, Helium launched its National Creative Health Programme with an inspiring week of events at the Naughton Institute, Trinity College Dublin. At the heart of the celebration was CREATIVITUDE, a powerful exhibition of artworks by children and young people from Cork, Galway, and Limerick who took part in

Dr Judith Meehan is a Consultant Paediatrician, Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin, and Dean of the Faculty of Paediatrics at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. A graduate of the University of Galway, she completed her specialist training in paediatrics and neonatology in Ireland and Australia. She holds

This year, Helium is proud to present two showcases, in Dublin and Ennis, that highlight our growing work in the area of inclusion health, which supports children at risk of social exclusion.

Our young participants in Ballybrack, Dublin, had an extra special workshop recently with a visit from RTÉ presenter Barry Gallagher from News2Day and his camera crew. They dropped in to capture the creativity and joy at the heart of Helium. Check it out here: