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ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.

Triple P Junior Programme
2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 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.

Music Classes for Babies and Toddlers Edenderry Library
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 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!

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!

Music classes for babies and Toddlers - Tullamore Library
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00
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!

First Time Parents Group Portarlington
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-28 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

Portlaoise NVR Parent Group- Non Violent Resistant Programme
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00
For more information and to book into this group contact 086 0600611 or laoisoffalyparenthub@barnbardos.ie

Start from the Heart Edenderry
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 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

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!

Neurodiversity & Friendship :Tips for parents on supporting neurodiversity
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00
Online Event. For more information Click HERE

Neurodiversity and Friendship: tips for parents on supporting children in their relationships

Neurodiversity and Friendship: tips for parents on supporting neurodiverse children
in their relationships
This workshop is for parents who are looking to support their child to make friends at school.
Navigating social differences can be difficult for neurodiverse children. This workshop will
contain facts and research about how neurodiverse people make meaningful friends as
children and adults. It will also contain advice on how to create a supportive environment,
and on how to help your child to learn communication and navigate conflict.

Parent Connection Groups- Portlaoise
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00
Come & join us in Portlaoise Parish Centre on January 29th at 10am for a chat amongst other parents of Neurodivergent children.

These monthly groups are free of charge, we are looking to build a community of support for parents & for them to make connections they can continue both in & out of the group. We will also use this opportunity to find out what you need in Portlaoise and try to provide the respite or creative supports wanted.
See you there!
If you wish to work with us or see what else we do, please check us out on https://www.allabilities.ie/

Carer Support Group Meeting
2026-01-29 11:00 - 13:00
Carer Support Group Meeting in Family Carers Ireland, market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 29th January 11am-1pm
For more information contact Niamh Lynch, Family Carers Ireland 086-8363846

Parent Connection Groups - Online
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00
Come & join us in Portlaoise Parish Centre on January 29th at 10am for a chat amongst other parents of Neurodivergent children.

These monthly groups are free of charge, we are looking to build a community of support for parents & for them to make connections they can continue both in & out of the group. We will also use this opportunity to find out what you need in Portlaoise and try to provide the respite or creative supports wanted.
See you there!
If you wish to work with us or see what else we do, please check us out on https://www.allabilities.ie
