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Music classes for babies and Toddlers - Tullamore Library
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Music classes for babies and Toddlers in Edenderry library starting Friday 9th January at 1oam.
All welcome.
Places must be booked in advance through the libraries!

Music Classes for Babies and Toddlers Edenderry Library
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00
Music classes for babies and Toddlers in Edenderry library starting Thursday 8th January at 11am.
All welcome.
Places must be booked in advance through the libraries!

Start from the Heart Edenderry
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
Start from the Heart parent programme starting in Edenderry on the 15th January 2025. For more information contact Claire/Sinead on 046-9732463

Portlaoise NVR Parent Group- Non Violent Resistant Programme
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
For more information and to book into this group contact 086 0600611 or laoisoffalyparenthub@barnbardos.ie

First Time Parents Group Portarlington
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
First Time Parents Group
Every Wednesday for parents and babies 0-12 months
Portarlington Library 12-1pm
For more information or to boon Contact Jennifer 085-8683168

Triple P Junior Programme
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Laois Area
FREE Triple P Parenting Programme
For Parents of Children between 0-10 years
4-week group programme, where we meet for 2 hours each week.
The Programme gives you tips and strategies to help parents cope positively with the challenges of raising a child.
This programme looks at:
· Ways to build a stronger relationship with your child.
· Tips to reduce family conflict.
· Strategies to manage problem behaviours.
· Ways to support your child to become more independent and to stay safe.

ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-23 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.

In conversation with the Parental Advocacy and the Legal Aid Board - Access in Care
2026-01-15 13:00 - 13:30
This week the Parental Advocacy and Information Service and the Legal Aid Board will be discussing Access in Care.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, 15th January from 1pm to 1:30pm.

You can join via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6lHn7nMlQtesRlD3t2szjw
You can watch our previous webinars here: In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service – YouTube
We hope to see you there!

Parental Advocacy and Information Service and the Legal Aid Board discussing the Appeals Process
2026-01-08 13:00 - 13:30
We are delighted to continue our webinar series this Thursday, 8th of January with the Parental Advocacy and Information Service and the Legal Aid Board discussing the Appeals Process.
The webinar will take place from 1pm to 1:30pm.
You can join via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kvzHGpksTRevtvgZQzuQHQ
You can watch our previous webinars here: In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service – YouTube
We hope to see you there!

La Lech League Breastfeeding Group Portlaoise
2026-01-06 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
2026-01-06 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

Healthy Literacy Course Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
2026-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Portlaoise Family Resource Center, Harpur's Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Family Morning 0-3 years
2025-12-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Tullamore Library, Tullamore Library, O’Connor Square, Tullamore, Co.Offaly, Offaly, R35 X226, Ireland
Family Morning for parents and their children aged 0-3 years
Tullamore Library- The Space
Tuesday Mornings 10am-11;30am
For more information Please contact Dolores via Whatsapp on 0861959221

Social Prescribing Drop In Service Tullamore
2025-12-26 11:30 - 12:30
Social Prescribing Drop In Service
Tullamore Library, Last Friday of every month, Friday 30th May, 11.30am -12.30pm
Call in to find out more about how Social Prescribing can help link you with activities and supports in your community.
Contact Michelle 087 7470562

In conversation with Parental Advocacy and the Legal Aid Board - Family Mediation
2025-12-18 13:00 - 13:30
This Thursday, 18th of December the Parental Advocacy and Information Service is going to discuss Family Mediation with a representative from the Legal Aid Board’s Family Mediation service.
Please note that this week the webinar will take place from 1:30pm to 2pm.
You can join via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SaSyQAxhSPeLouNplU21oQ
You can watch our previous webinars here: In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service – YouTube
As this is going to be our final webinar of this year we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued participation and wish you peace and joy for this Christmas and throughout the New Year!

Parenting Programme for mothers subjected to Domestic Violence
2025-12-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Laois Area
Laois Domestic Abuse Service are offering a parenting programme to mothers subjected to Domestic Violence

Starting on Wednesday 12th November for 6 weeks

Time: 9.30am-11.30am

For more information contact the office on (057)8671100
