BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Open Up - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Open Up X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://open-up.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open Up REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T120000 DTSTAMP:20261013T084021Z CREATED:20261013T083957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T084021Z UID:10005825-1792488600-1792497600@open-up.ie SUMMARY:Your Money\, Your Questions Event DESCRIPTION:LOETB are pleased to invite members of the community to attend Your Money\, Your Questions\, a free information event taking place on Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\, from 9.30am to 12.00pm in the Midlands Park Hotel\, Portlaoise. \nThis event is designed to help people build confidence in managing their money and accessing services and supports available in their community. Whether someone has questions about banking\, budgeting\, avoiding scams\, or financial supports\, this event provides an opportunity to get trusted information in a welcoming and informal setting. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nSpeak with local experts and have their questions answered.\nLearn about supports and services available locally.\nVisit information stands from community organisations and service providers.\nAccess practical information and useful resources.\nEnjoy tea\, coffee and light refreshments while meeting others in the community.\n\nEvent Details \nšŸ“… Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nšŸ•¤ 9.30am ā€“ 12.00pm\nšŸ“ Midlands Park Hotel\, Portlaoise\nšŸŽŸ Free to attend \nTo register: \nšŸ“ž Phone 057 866 1338\nšŸ“§ Email RĆ³isĆ­n at rlawlor@loetb.ie\nšŸ“± Scan the QR code on the attached poster or click loetb.com/event \nThis event is being delivered in partnership with LOETB\, An Garda SĆ­ochĆ”na\, People First Credit Union\, Bank of Ireland\, AIB\, MABS\, Citizens Information\, Connect Laois\, Healthy Ireland Laois\, Laois Age Friendly\, LTAG\, NLN and Adult Literacy for Life. URL:https://open-up.ie/calendar-listing/3005/ CATEGORIES:Laois,Offaly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260908T063955Z CREATED:20260908T063955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T063955Z UID:10005466-1792490400-1792495800@open-up.ie SUMMARY:Baby Cafe Tullamore DESCRIPTION:Parents First/Community Families host a baby cafe every Tuesday in Tullamore Library \n10:15-11:30am \nFor more information contact Dolores 0861959221 URL:https://open-up.ie/calendar-listing/baby-cafe-tullamore/2026-10-20/ CATEGORIES:Offaly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20261013T090809Z CREATED:20261013T090809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T090809Z UID:10005826-1792495800-1792501200@open-up.ie SUMMARY:Creative Grief Relief CafĆ© - Birr DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for conversation\, connection and support. \nGrief and bereavement can affect people in many different ways. Sometimes\, having a welcoming space to meet others who understand\, share experiences or simply enjoy some company can make a real difference. \nThe Creative Grief Relief CafĆ© offers adults aged 18 and over who are living with loss and bereavement an opportunity to come together in a relaxed\, compassionate and supportive environment. \nThrough conversation\, creativity and connection\, participants can explore their experiences\, reflect\, remember loved ones and connect with others. \nNo artistic experience is necessary\, and everyone is welcome\, whether their loss is recent or happened many years ago. \nWorkshop dates:\nšŸ“BIRR ā€“ Tuesday 20th October 11:30-1:00pm \nšŸ“TULLAMORE ā€“ Wednesday 21st October 11:30- 1:00pm \nšŸ“ EDENDERRY ā€“ Thursday\, 29 October 11.30am ā€“ 1.00pm \nšŸ“Œ Venue confirmed upon booking \nAll workshops run from 11.30am to 1.00pm. \nšŸ’š FREE TO ATTEND ā€“ BOOKING ESSENTIAL \nTo book a place or find out more\, contact: \nšŸ‘¤ Karen Gray\nšŸ“ž 086 082 8313\nšŸ“§ kgray@offalycoco.ie \nThe Creative Grief Relief CafĆ© is delivered through SĆ³lĆ”s: Midlands Circle of Care\, a Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community funded project supporting wellbeing\, creativity and social connection. \nšŸ’š Grief is different for everyone. Connection\, understanding and a supportive space can make a difference. URL:https://open-up.ie/calendar-listing/creative-grief-relief-cafe-birr/ CATEGORIES:Offaly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T140000 DTSTAMP:20260907T095800Z CREATED:20260907T095800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T095800Z UID:10005145-1792501200-1792504800@open-up.ie SUMMARY:Family Communications: Parenting Teens DESCRIPTION:Explore the many changes and challenges that occur for teens as they move through puberty and how you as a parent can support your teen at this vulnerable time. \nCourse Information\nYou will learn: \nWhat assertive communication is and how to do it\nHow you can support your teen and the importance of empathy\nUnderstanding teen behaviour and encouraging responsibility\nHow to problem-solve together\nUnderstanding the parent role in sibling rivalry\nHow to keep conflict healthy\nThe importance of family self-care \nNext Start Dates 29 September 2026\n\n\nDuration:Ā 8 weeks\nTime:Ā 1:00pm-2:00pm\n\n\nWeek Day:Ā Tuesday\nLocation:Ā Online\n\n\nCost:Ā ā‚¬50\nTo Register:\nFamily Communications: Coping with Teens & family Life (Online) URL:https://open-up.ie/calendar-listing/family-communications-parenting-teens-2/2026-10-20/ CATEGORIES:Laois,Offaly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T200000 DTSTAMP:20250224T110606Z CREATED:20250224T110437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T110606Z UID:10001227-1792522800-1792526400@open-up.ie SUMMARY:ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Esker Community ā€˜kulele Orchestra is a community music group based in Esker Arts in Tullamore and is open to all\, young and old\, and we are always looking for new members who would like to come along and join in the fun of making music together. All instruments and singers are welcome. \nĀ  URL:https://open-up.ie/calendar-listing/esker-community-kulele-orchestra/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Tullamore END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR