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Communicating Europe Lego Competition - EU Landmarks

Closing date for Entries is Friday, 30th of May

CLOSING DATE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, 30th May!

Join us for an exciting Lego Competition celebrating Europe Day and the Communicating Europe Initiative, as we invite builders of all ages to recreate iconic EU landmarks! 

Discover the rich tapestry of Europe’s architectural marvels and showcase your creativity by constructing miniature replicas of famous sites like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, or Sagrada Familia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of the European Union and have the chance to win a great prize! 

So whether you're a seasoned builder or a newcomer eager to join the fun, this event promises a delightful blend of creativity and culture.

The theme of the competition is "EU Landmarks".  

Whatever you choose to build it must be an original creation - use of Lego kits is not allowed.

There are 2 age categories for judging. 

  • Category 1: Ages 9-12 or 3rd to 6th Class 
  • Category 2: Ages 4 - 8 or Jnr Infants to 2nd Class

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This project has been funded by the Communicating Europe Initiative through the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Lego Competition EU Landmarks Communicating Europe May 2025 Meath Libraries Closing Date Extended

How to Enter

  • Read the terms and conditions, download and complete the entry form available on this page.
  • Bring your build and completed entry form to Navan Library. Entries will be accepted during the library’s opening hours from Monday 12th to Friday 30th May.
  • Age categories for entry are:
  • Category 1: Ages 9-12 or 3rd to 6th Class 
  • Category 2: Ages 5 - 8 or Jnr Infants to 2nd Class

There will be 2 Prizes awarded in each age category:

  • Staff Pick - Entries will be judged by MCC Staff.
  • Crowd favourite – All entries will be on display in each library from Monday, 26th to Friday, 31st of May.  Voting will take place during this time for the “Crowd Favourite”. Voting slips will be available from the library desk and are strictly limited to 1 vote per person. Voting closes at 5.00 pm on Saturday, 7th of June.
  • Prizes: The winners in each category will each receive a Family Ticket to Brick Féile, Ireland's premier event for Irish LEGO® fans which will take place in July 2025.
  • The winning entries will be announced on Monday, 9th of June.
Meath Libraries Lego Competition Entry Form EU Landmarks

Terms and Conditions

  • Use your own LEGO® bricks to build an original creation. Constructions made from specialty themed LEGO® kits are not eligible and will be disqualified. 
  • Only ONE creation per person or team may be entered. 
  • Team projects will be placed in the category of the oldest participant in the team. Each team member will require their own entry form. Please note that a team will compete for a single prize. 
  • Your creation must fit within a space of 38 x 38 cm (1 large base plate (48x48 studs)), and be no taller than 2 ft. The size limit is not a target; small entries are just as welcome. 
  • By entering the competition, you are granting Meath County Council Library Service permission to use the entry for exhibition, documentation, research and publicity purposes, including library and Meath County Council approved websites and social networks.
  • Lego Builds will not be considered if the terms and conditions are not accepted 
  • A parent or guardian must sign the entry form.
  • Entries will be judged under the following criteria: Building Skill, Creativity, Theme Interpretation.
  • The judges decision will be final.
  • The Contest entries must be collected from the library by 5pm on Satuday, 14th June .
  • All possible care will be taken in the handling of entries. Entrants accept that Meath County Council Library Service is not responsible for loss or damage to any entry.

Have a look at the video below for some tips and techniques for building using Lego bricks that you probably already own.  Also check out these Lego engineering tricks to help you on your way. 

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