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Parenting When Separated Online Parents Group
2026-05-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Dublin)
Parents Plus – Parenting When Separated Programme
A practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce.
What to Expect:
Parenting when separated can be challenging and confusing. Drawing on international long-term evidence, the Parenting when Separated Programme is a six week course that highlights practical steps parents can take to help their children cope and thrive, as well as coping successfully themselves.
Topics include:

Solving co-parenting problems in a positive way that focus on the needs of children.
Cope with the emotional impact of separation and learn stress management techniques.
Help your children cope with the impact of the separation both emotionally and practically.
Enhance communication with their children and with their children’s other parent.

The ‘Parenting When Separated’ course does not propose to find magic answers but hopes to help parents to gain the support of other parents who may have similar experiences and to find down-to-earth solutions for difficult situations. The focus of the course is positive and aims to build on your strengths as a parent and what you are already doing right.
Who should attend:
The course is free to attend and is open to separated parents from all backgrounds. Both mothers and fathers, resident and non-resident parents are welcome to attend this course. Both parents of the same children are welcome to attend though we recommend you attend separate groups. We will meet all parents for an individual introductory meeting prior to the group starting.
The course consists of SIX two and half hour group sessions.
Day & Dates: Wednesday 15th April— Wednesday 20th May 2026
Time: 9.30am—12pm
Location: Online via Zoom App
Facilitators: Sharon Smyth & Ann Dunne, Project Workers Barnardos
If interested please contact office on 046 9734263 for more details.
Parenting When Separated April 2026

ESKER COMMUNITY - Kulele Orchestra
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 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.

Family Communications Parenting Teens
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Explore the many changes and challenges that occur for teens as they move through puberty and how you can support your teen at this vulnerable time
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Week Day: Tuesday
For more information click the link below

One Family

Family Morning
2026-05-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Tullamore Library, Tullamore Library, O’Connor Square, Tullamore, Co.Offaly, Offaly, R35 X226, Ireland
Family Morning for parents of children aged 0-3 years
Tuesdays 11:30 to 1pm in Tullamore Library
For more information contact Dolores on 0861959221

Separating Well for Children: Morning Group
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Separating Well for Children: Morning

Are you nearly separated or considering separating from your partner? Do you want to learn how to have a child-centered approach to separation?
Our 8 week course equips parents with the skills and tools to navigate separation in a positive, supportive way.

Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 10-11am
Location: Online
Week Day: Wednesday

For more information click the link below

One Family

Little Twinkles Parent Toddler Group Tullamore FRC
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 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

Separating Well for Children: Afternoon Group
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
Separating Well for Children: Afternoon

Are you nearly separated or considering separating from your partner? Do you want to learn how to have a child-centered approach to separation? Our 8 week course equips parents with the skills and tools to navigate separation in a positive, supportive way.

Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Online
Week Day: Wednesday

For more information, click link below

One Family

Non Violent Resistant (NVR) Programme
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
For more information and to book into this group contact 086 0600611 or laoisoffalyparenthub@barnbardos.ie

Supporting parents of children who have a disability and parents of neurodivergent children
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun filled morning of information and well being in Mountmellick Family Resource Centre on Thursday 21st May from 10am to 1pm
Open to all parents of children who have a disability and parents of neurodivergent children across Laois
To book contact 096-0600611 or email laoisoffalyparenthub@barnardos.ie
Parent Support Champions Mountmellick 21st May event – 1

Supporting Parents of Children who have a Disability and Parents of Neurodivergent Children
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun filled morning of information and well being in Clara Family Resource Centre on Tuesday 26th May from 10am to 1pm
Open to all parents of children who have a disability and parents of neurodivergent children across Offaly
To book contact 096-0600611 or email laoisoffalyparenthub@barnardos.ie
Parent Support Champions Clara 12th May event – 1

Healthy Literacy Course Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Portlaoise Family Resource Center, Harpur's Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Triple P Group Tullamore
2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:30
Triple P Parenting Programme For Parents of Children 2-10 Years Triple P gives you tips and strategies to make family life less stressful with young children and a good understanding of positive parenting with plenty of ideas to make parenting easier. The Triple P Group Programme is for 4 weeks. Each session lasting 2 hrs. Topics covered include:
· Positive Parenting
· Helping Children Develop
· Managing Misbehaviour
· Implementing Positive Parenting Strategies
DATE Thursday 16th April; 23rd April; 30th April; 7th May
TIME Evening 6:30-8:30pm Venue St. Mary’s Community Centre Tullamore
To Book a place Call Laois Offaly Parent Hub 086-0600611 Or email laoisoffalyparenthub@barnardos.ie

Triple P Tullamore April 2026

La Lech League Breastfeeding Group Portlaoise
2026-05-05 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 Drop in Clinic Tullamore
2026-05-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Arden View Family Resource Centre
Are you worried about your child’s Speech and Language, come for a chat with a speech and language therapist who will advise and support you with tips and ideas on how to help your child speech and language development at home. This is not for children already referred for SLT.

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Speech and Language Therapy Drop In Clinic Tullamore
2026-05-05 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
