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Mother & Toddler Group Portlaoise
2025-06-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-03 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/Dublin)
Mother & Toddler Group
For mothers in Portlaoise, this group provides a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and support one another while their children play in a safe and friendly environment. It is a great opportunity for mothers to build friendships and find community support.
For more information contact Cassie at 087 333 1809

Care of the Older Person Course Edenderry
2025-06-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 08:00 - 17:00

Chorus Connection Community Choir for adults
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:30
Chorus Connection Community Choir for adults
Meet every Monday, 6.15 -7.15pm, Offaly Local Development Company, Millenium House, Main St., Tullamore R35 Y7P2
Contact Michelle 087 7470562

Boom Boom, Shake the room
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:30
For Traveller Children
“Boom Boom, Shake the room” in the Hazel Hub, hosted by Music Generation Offaly and Crinniu on Saturday 7th at 2pm.
For more information contact Monica at 086-0109399

Senior Youth Club Edenderry
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Friday nights – 7.00 – 9.00pm Senior Youth Club – 1st – 6th year – a great way for young people to meet friends, make new friends and take part in organised fun activities, or chill out in a safe space with their friends at the end of the week.
For more information please contact Anna O Neill aoneill@youthworkmidlands.org

Healthy Literacy Course Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
2025-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Portlaoise Family Resource Center, Harpur's Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Junior Youth Club Edenderry
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday nights 6.30 – 8.00 – Junior Youth Club for 4th, 5th and 6th class – a great way for young people to meet friends, make new friends and take part in organised fun activities
For more information please contact Anna O Neill aoneill@youthworkmidlands.org

Drama Classes for Traveller Children
2025-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Tullamore
Drama classes every Thursday in the Hazel Hub, Tullamore from 5 to 7pm.
For more information contact Monica at 086-0109399

LGBTI+ club Edenderry Youth Cafe
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30
LGBTI+ club meets every Thursday in Edenderry Youth Café from 5pm to 6:30pm.
The LGBTI+ Club is young people who are members of the LGBTI community or allies of can attend this club. It is a safe space where young people can express their true selves and find out information as well as take part in activities
For more information please contact Anna O Neill aoneill@youthworkmidlands.org

10-Week Youth Development Programme
2025-06-05 11:00 - 13:00
New 10-Week Youth Development Programme for young people aged 16-18 in County Laois who are not in education or employment.
This programme, delivered in collaboration with Tús Supervisors at Laois Partnership, will equip participants with valuable skills, including:

General Maintenance
Woodwork
Horticulture
Manual Handling (certified)
CV and Employability Skills

The programme will run for 10 weeks, with sessions taking place 2 hours per week in the morning.
Participants will also have the opportunity to explore joining the Tús initiative, a community work placement scheme that provides short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. The scheme offers a weekly payment of €271.50 (inclusive of Jobseeker’s Allowance and a top-up).
Important Information:

The Tús scheme is available to participants aged 18 who meet the eligibility criteria.
Please note that while this programme provides an opportunity to join the Tús scheme, placement is not guaranteed and will depend on eligibility and availability.
For more information on the Tús scheme, please visit: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/de6a8b-tus-community-work-placement-initiative/.

For more information contact Orla Brennan at orlabrennan@laoispartnership.ie

Project Management Course Online
2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:30
Project Management Course (Online)
30th April to the 16th July
Wednesdays 18:30 to 21:30
For more info contact: amandanyoni@laoispartnership.ie / 087 2643547
LPC upcoming trainings

Hip Hop Classes Birr - Traveller Children Only
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
Hip Hop classes from 5pm to 7pm, Wednesdays in St. Brendan’s Hall, Birr, R42 RK74
For more information please contact Monica Daly 057-9352438

Dungeons & Dragons Group (over 18) Portlaoise
2025-06-04 17:00 - 18:00
Dungeons & Dragons Group (over 18)
This group is designed for young adults who enjoy fantasy, storytelling, and role-playing games. It offers a structured and engaging environment that encourages creativity, strategic thinking, and social interaction. The group may also be a good fit for individuals on the autism spectrum who are comfortable with complex gameplay and collaborative storytelling. However, as the game requires a high level of cognitive engagement, it may not be suitable for those who experience significant challenges with complex problem-solving or learning difficulties.
For more information contact Cassia at 087 333 1809

Music Classes - Ukelele Traveller Children Only
2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:00
Ukelele – music classes for Traveller Children Only in St. Brendan’s Hall, R42 RK74, Birr
Every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm.

Word Processing Course Edenderry
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00

Family Communications: Separating Well for Children
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
Family Communications: Separating Well for Children
Starting Wednesday 7th May (8 weeks)
Morning time 10am-11am
Lunch time 1pm-2pm
For more information contact Elaine McKiernan at 01-6629212 or email emckiernan@onefamily.ie

Men power programme Tullamore
2025-06-04 00:00
Men power programme Tullamore
12-WEEK PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Starting June 4th
Contact Aoife 087 7385989 for more information
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ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Tullamore
Esker Community ‘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.

Soccer for Traveller Children
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Tullamore
Soccer at Aura from 6 to 7
For more information contact Monica at 086-0109399

Hip Hop Classes - Traveller Children Only
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Tullamore
Hip Hop Classes every Tuesday at the Hazel Hub, Columcille Street, Tullamore, R35 R974
Time 5pm to 7pm.
For more information please contact Monica Daly at 057-9352438

Keep Fit for Travellers
2025-06-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Tullamore
Keep fit at Get Fit Tullamore from 4.45 to 5.30
For more information contact Monica at 086-0109339

Offaly Traveller Movement Youth Club
2025-06-03 16:00 - 18:00
Meets every Tuesday and Thursday in Tullamore
For more information Please contact Monica 0860109399

Ukelele and Drumming Classes - Traveller Children Only
2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Tullamore
Ukelele and/or drumming Classes for Traveller Children

Tuesdays at the Hazel Hub, Columcille Street, Tullamore, R35 R974
4pm to 5pm

For more information and to book in please contact Monica Daly at 057-9352438

Family Communications: Coping with Teens & Family Life
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Family Communications: Coping with Teens & Family Life
Starting Tuesday 29th April (8 weeks)
Time: 1pm-2pm
For more information or to register contact Elaine McKiernan at 01-6629212 or emckiernan@onefamily.ie

Offaly Traveller Movement Coffee Morning
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Tullamore
Join us for a warm and welcoming coffee morning at The Hazel Hub, OTM!
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Traveller parents, share experiences, and let the little ones play in a safe and friendly space.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 3rd of June
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Location: The Hazel Hub, OTM
📞 Contact: Lorna – 0860757146
There’ll be tea, coffee, and plenty of toys to keep the toddlers entertained! Come along for a chat and some quality time with other parents.

La Lech League Breastfeeding Group Portlaoise
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00
La Lech League Breastfeeding Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month in Portlaoise Family Resource Centre. For more information please contact Portlaoise Family Resource Centre on 051-8686151 or 087-6978488.
http://www.portlaoisefrc.ie

Speech and Language Therapy Drop In Clinic Tullamore
2025-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Arden View Family Resource Centre
Speech and Language Therapy Drop In Clinic Tullamore
1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
This Drop In Clinic operates from the Tullamore Family Resource Centre, Arden View and not the Health Centre, Tullamore.
The day has changed from a Friday to a Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30.
Queries with regard to the Drop in Clinic should be made to Tullamore Primary Care, Church Avenue, Tullamore on 057 93 19599/19598 and not Tullamore Health Centre 057 93 41301.
Drop In Clinic Offaly Speech and Language

Level 3 Internet Skills Edenderry
2025-06-03 09:30 - 11:00
