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Start from the Heart Edenderry
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Start from the Heart parent programme starting in Edenderry on the 15th January 2025. For more information contact Claire/Sinead on 046-9732463

Music Classes for Babies and Toddlers Edenderry Library
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 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!

Music classes for babies and Toddlers - Tullamore Library
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-06 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!

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.

ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-10 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.

Triple P Junior Programme
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.

First Time Parents Group Portarlington
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-04 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

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/

Portlaoise NVR Parent Group- Non Violent Resistant Programme
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
For more information and to book into this group contact 086 0600611 or laoisoffalyparenthub@barnbardos.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

Carer Support Group Meeting
2026-01-30 11:00 - 13:00
Carer Support Group Meeting in Portlaoise Parish Centre 30th January 11am-1pm
For more information contact Niamh Lynch, Family Carers Ireland 086-8363846

Social Prescribing Drop In Service Tullamore
2026-01-30 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

Speech and Language Therapy Drop In Clinic Tullamore
2026-02-03 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

La Lech League Breastfeeding Group Portlaoise
2026-02-03 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

Start From The Heart Parent Group Mountmellick
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
Start from the Heart Parent Group
Starting February 3rd at 10am in Mountmellick FRC
For more information please contact Sarah on 086-8177596

Study Skills for Students & Parents
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
This is an online event. For more information Click HERE
Study supports to help our neurodivergent brains to focus and be productive

Come along to learn tips and skills to help our executive function, organisation and prioritisation. We’ll explore different methods of learning, so you can find what works best for you. Practical tools and strategies will be sent to you after the session.
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/

Safer Internet Day Webinar
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 10th February, 2026 @ 7pm- Safer Internet Day Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Td6bhxoZT1iwBZqqy_J7ww
Parent / Carer Webinars
We provide support to parents, carers and families on topics of online safety.
Our Barnardos trained facilitators deliver live public webinars twice per month and we aim to work with families on helping their children to make the most of their time online. Our webinars are free to register, they run for 60 – 70 minutes and all attendees receive resource pack and parents guide.
See below for upcoming dates and to register your place.
Download this flyer for more information.
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Webinar Outcomes

Outline the key risks for children with being online
Implement practical solutions and tips to help their children stay safe online
Reflect on how they might help their children if they were cyberbullied/cyberbullying
Recognise ways to interact with their child’s online world and day to day experiences
Identify helpful websites and research and signpost them to others
Once you book your place, you will receive a link to the webinar. You’ll also be reminded a day before the webinar too.

Little Twinkles Parent Toddler Group Tullamore FRC
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Arden View Family Resource Centre
Little Twinkles Parent and Toddler Group meet every Wednesday and Friday in Tullamore FRC at 10am.
All Welcome.
For more information contact Marie on 0579320598
