Family Morning 0-3 years
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

Skincare and Make Up Class Edenderry
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00
For more information contact Heather on 046-9732129

ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 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.

Social Prescribing Drop In Service Tullamore
2025-10-31 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

Own My Life Course (Night course)
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
September will see Laois Domestic Violence Service start The Own My Life Night course the week beginning Monday 22nd September.
It is a 2 hours per week course for 12 weeks starting the week of Monday 22nd September.
For more information on the course please ring 0578671100

Adult Art Classes Edenderry
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00
Adult Art Classes starting November 4th in LOETB Edenderry
For more information contact Heather on 046-9732129 or email hedunne@loetb.ie

Speech and Language Therapy Drop In Clinic Tullamore
2025-11-04 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
2025-11-04 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

Anxiety Based School Avoidance
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
ISPCC is delighted to deliver a FREE online webinar to parent’s/ carers on ‘Anxiety Based School Avoidance’ which takes place on Tuesday the 4th of November at 7pm.
On the evening ISPCC Childline Digital Support Coordinator, Bree O’Neil will look at how parent’s can support their child.
Key take aways on the night:

Provide a definition of the term “School Avoidance”
Provide an understanding of why children and young people may avoid school
Provide strategies and skills to cope with school avoidance
Provide tips about talking to children and young peoples school
Introduce the ISPCC’s Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Registration is now open, and we would appreciate if you could share the above information and the attached leaflets promoting the webinar to all your networks/ committees/ CYPSC’s/ CFNC’s/ stakeholders/ friends/ family etc. By clicking on the below link or the link on the leaflet you will be able to register for this webinar.

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6e0c1132-39bc-4175-9f44-4feb2b61e510@bb926d5e-af5f-4830-b812-e4d184987285

ISPCC – Anxiety Based School Avoidance Webinar

One Good Adult Workshop - Birr Library
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00
Birr Library 5 Nov at 6.30pm
For more information contact Sarah Butler at 057-9352871

Webinar - Rights of Parents in Custody
2025-11-06 13:00 - 13:30
The Barnardos Parental Advocacy and Information Service is starting a second series of webinars in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board.
The first episode of the second series will be exploring the Rights of Parents in Custody.
The webinar will take place on Thursday 6th of November from 1pm to 1:30pm.
You can join via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xK-itq2IROOJn-wrvk81ow

You can watch our previous webinars here: In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service – YouTube

Therapeutic Parenting Using Play
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30
Tuesday 11th November 7pm – 8:30pm Therapeutic Parenting Using Play by Carol Duffy, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Play Therapist. M.I.A.H.I.P., M.I.A.P.T.P.
Carol specialises in the areas of attachment, trauma, and play.
Following the successful Therapeutic Powers of Play Parenting Webinar series earlier this year, we are delighted to welcome back Carol who has developed a follow-on webinar, based on the amazing feedback received by participants in February. Carol also was very well received as a speaker at our Trauma Informed Care conference last year. During this Therapeutic Parenting Using Play webinar, there will be an opportunity for experiential learning while we explore more about the therapeutic powers of play. Engagement in the experiential aspect is optional, if participants would like to participate during the interactive segment of the webinar, please have the following materials to hand:
Two balloons
2-4 empty toilet roll inserts/holders
scissors
markers
masking tape
3 sheets of toilet roll
If you would like to attend either/both of these webinars, please contact admin@lngfrc.ie to register.

Parenting Programme for mothers subjected to Domestic Violence
2025-11-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-19 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

In conversation with Parental Advocacy and the Legal Aid Board - Care Orders: Supervision Order
2025-11-13 13:00 - 13:30
The second episode of the second series of The Barnardos Parental Advocacy and Information Service in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board
will be exploring Supervision Orders.
The webinar will take place on Thursday 13th of November from 1pm to 1:30pm.
You can join via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hl6lBJXrTCup_ORyXdAKOw
You can watch our previous webinars here: In Conversation – Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service – YouTube
We look forward to welcoming you on the webinar.

Supporting Anxious Children and Teens with Dr. Mary O'Kane Tullamore Library
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Tullamore Library, Tullamore Library, O’Connor Square, Tullamore, Co.Offaly, Offaly, R35 X226, Ireland
Supporting Anxious Children and Teens with Dr. Mary O’Kane.
All children worry at times, but for some, it can be a real challenge to manage their anxieties. As parents, when your child is anxious it can be difficult to know how best to support them. In this talk, Mary explains how anxiety impacts children and teen’s brains and bodies and offers parents practical advice on how to support them during difficult times, helping them to manage their fears and find the bravery we know they have within them.

Tullamore Library. Thursday, 13th November, 18:00

Booking Required, please contact Tullamore Library (057) 9346832/ tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie

SENSORY TOY SHOWCASE Birr Library
2025-11-19 08:00 - 18:30
Birr library is hosting a Sensory Toy Showcase to promote the resources that are available in the library to support families, caregivers and educators.
Wednesday 19th November at 17:30.
Booking required. Contact Birr library: (057) 91 24950 or email birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie
The talk will be facilitated by Occupational Therapist’s Roisín Farrell and Eleanor Wallace.
Roisín & Eleanor will highlight the benefits of sensory toys in promoting self-regulation and motor skill development, and offer practical guidance for parents and caregivers. This interactive and informal talk is designed to support parents, caregivers, and educators working with children who benefit from sensory tools and strategies.
The Sensory Toy Collection, along with other supportive resources, will be available on the night for parents and caregivers to view and explore.
Sensory Offaly OTT TALK

Free Portlaoise Occupational Therapist & Sensory Workshop
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Free Occupational Therapist Big Emotions Talk & Messy Play Training Workshops for Parents in Portlaoise & Tullamore…
Come meet our Occupational therapist & Communicational specialist offering S&L tools and roll up your sleeves in our purposeful messy play activities…
Please scan the QR code on the flyer with your camera and it will take you to registration or email laoisparents123@gmail.com
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/all-abilities-ireland-32607392089
https://www.facebook.com/AllAbilitiesIreland
https://www.allabilities.ie/

Managing Grief and Loss for Children with Melissa Moore-Tullamore Library
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Tullamore Library, Tullamore Library, O’Connor Square, Tullamore, Co.Offaly, Offaly, R35 X226, Ireland
Managing Grief and Loss for Children with Melissa Moore
Beneficial for parents, teachers, childcare staff and anyone working with children, in this insightful talk by Melissa Moore, Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist we will explore how grief shows up in children of different ages, how to recognise when they’re struggling, and how to support them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe.
Grief isn’t just about death — children can grieve many kinds of losses, from the passing of a loved one or pet, to moving house or changing schools. Explore how grief shows up in children of different ages, how to recognise when they’re struggling, and how to support them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe. You’ll learn practical strategies to help your child express their feelings, how grief may impact behaviour, sleep and school, and when to seek extra support. This talk will give you confidence in your ability to walk beside your child through their grief with empathy, language and understanding.
Tullamore Library. Thursday, 20th November, 18:00
Booking required, please contact Tullamore Library (057) 9346832/ tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie
