National Childminding Week Events

Saturday October 24th 10am to 1pm
The Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny, R95 XV2D
This event is FREE
Booking essential via: Sharon@kkccc.ie or call 056-7752865

Wednesday, 21st October 2026 from 9am-1pm.
Come along and speak with our Childminding Development Officer, Eilish, who will be available to answer any childminding queries you may have.

For Carlow based childminders ONLY
Tuesday, 20th October 2026 from 7pm-9.30pm.
This event is FREE.
For more information contact Eilish on Ph: 059-9140244
Email: eilish@carlowccc.ie

Tuesday 19th October 7pm-8.30pm
The Backyard Arts and Cultural Centre
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Orla
Mob: 087 1039482 or Email: omckeon@cavanccc.ie

Come along for an engaging morning of coffee, pastries, networking and learning.
Saturday 24th October 10.00am–12.00pm.
Clare County Childcare Committee Office, V95CXP1
This event is FREE
For more information and to book, email Aoife at aoife.roche@clarechildcare.ie

Join Shannan Mulrooney from Maia Purposeful Play for an interactive workshop created especially for childminders. Through hands-on play experiences, you’ll discover how to create simple, open-ended and sensory-rich play activities in your home setting, using everyday materials and following the children’s emerging interests.
Clare County Childcare Committee Office V95CXP1
Thursday 22nd October 18.30pm – 20.30pm
Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
This event is FREE.
Please click the Eventbrite link below to book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002116623717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 23rd October 10.30am to 12pm
Cork City Childcare Offices, T12 P9PV
For more information and to book your place contact Nessa 087 3613316 or by email nessa@corkcitychildcare.ie

With the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Storyteller in Residence project
Wednesday 21st October 10am – 10.45am
Cork City Childcare Offices, T12 P9PV
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Nessa 087 3613316 or by email nessa@corkcitychildcare.ie

Friday 23rd October 10.30am to 12pm
Cork City Childcare Offices, T12 P9PV
For more information and to book your place contact Nessa 087 3613316 or by email nessa@corkcitychildcare.ie

With the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Storyteller in Residence project
Wednesday 21st October 10am – 10.45am
Cork City Childcare Offices, T12 P9PV
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Nessa 087 3613316 or by email nessa@corkcitychildcare.ie

Intreo: Department of Social Protection Employment Services
Employment event for Disabled People
21st October 2026 10am-12pm
Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, F93PPH9.

14th November 9.30am-4.30pm
Safetech Office Letterkenny (more information to follow)

For more information and to book your place contact Rosaleen on
086 1503800 or Email: rosaleen@donegalccc.com

Join us for an evening of fun and information with demonstrations of Baby Massage, Messy Play, Tuff Trays and Storytelling.
We will also celebrate National Childminding Week with everything you need to know about Childminding.
Tuesday 20th October 2026 7pm-9pm.
Radission Blu Hotel, Letterkenny.

Tuesday 20th October 7pm-9pm
Blackrock Education Centre.
This event is FREE.
To book email anne@dlrchilcare.ie or call 01 2896600, places are limited.

A practical, interactive session for people working in caring roles,
especially single carers such as childminders.
Tuesday 20 October 6.30pm-8.30pm
DOC offices, Swords
This event is FREE.
Please click the Eventbrite link below to book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002717812890?aff=oddtdtcreator

Suitable for children aged 4-8 years old
Thursday 22nd October 3pm
In Blanchardstown library
This event is FREE
Please click the Eventbrite link below to book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002992434290?aff=oddtdtcreator

Part 1 is online on Thursday 15th October
Part 2 is in person at the Blackrock Education Centre on Thursday 22nd October.
Both evenings are 7pm-9pm and you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Both evenings need to be attended.
This event is FREE, with a free First Aid Kit

Contact Aisling by email aisling@southdublinchildcare.ie to book your place

Green Isle Hotel
Tuesday 20th of October 10.30 to 11.30am.
This event is FREE.
Please click the Eventbrite link below to book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1996201798315?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday, 22nd October 10am
Tallaght Library
This event is FREE.
Contact Aisling by email aisling@southdublinchildcare.ie to book your place

Wednesday 21st October 5.45pm to 8.30pm
This event is FREE
For information and to book your place contact Sorcha on 085 8462510 or Sorcha@dccc.ie

Monday 19th October at 10.30am
This event is FREE
For information and to book your place contact Sorcha on 085 8462510 or Sorcha@dccc.ie

Tues 20th October, 11am to 12:30pm with Sensory play areas for children

For more information and to book you place contact Heather on Mob: 087 4417373
Email: heatherchildminding@galwaychildcare.com

Sat 17th October, 09:30am to 4:30pm. Connacht Hotel
This event is FREE

Wednesday 21st October 6.45pm – 8.45pm
This event is FREE.
To book your place email info@kerrycountychildcare.com

Radio Advert through the week on Radio Kerry
For more information contact Eilish Eilish@kerrycountychildcare.com

A fun, interactive music session-singing, movement, rhythm and instruments for children and childminders.
Thursday 22nd October 10.30am-11.30am
Leixlip Library
This event is FREE.
For booking and info contact Elaine Graydon, Mo: 087 1677496,
Email: elaine.graydon@kccc.ie

Ruth creates sensory and messy play Tuff Trays and will spend two hours with the childminders showing them how to create tuff trays and talking about the learning which can be gained from them. The final hour will be open to parents and children to join the session and for them to stay and play.

Saturday October 24th 10am to 1pm
Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny
This event is FREE.

Booking essential via: Sharon@kkccc.ie or call 056-7752865

Saturday October 24th 10am to 1pm
The Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny, R95 XV2D
This event is FREE
Booking essential via: Sharon@kkccc.ie or call 056-7752865

Tuesday 20th October 2-4pm.
Laois Shopping Centre

Monday 19th October, 7-8:30pm, Portlaoise Parish Centre, R32FH67
Free of Charge.
Bookings can be made by calling Jackie on 057 8661029 or emailing qcsw@laoischildcare.ie

Facilitating Open-Ended Play in a Childminding Setting is presented by Maia Purposeful Play
Monday 16th November from 7-9pm
The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
This event is FREE.
Booking is essential, contact Aoife O’Neill,
Email: aoife@leitrimchildcare.ie

Monday 19th October 10.00am – 6.00pm
Cresent shopping Centre Limerick.

Friday 23rd at 10.030 am
Abbeyfeale Library
This event is FREE

Contact Heather for more information
Email: heather@limerickchildcare.ie

Wednesday 21st October 10.30 am.
Limerick City Library
This event is FREE

Saturday the 17th of October, 10am-11:30am
BeWell Yoga Studio, Unit 1c, Mastertech, Athlone Road,
Longford, N39 W5D7
(Beside ShannonSide FM & TopParts)
This event is FREE
To book your place contact Clare by phone 043 3342505,
Email: clare@longfordchildcare.ie
or click the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2001877034098?aff=oddtdtcreator

Information Stand in The Marshes Shopping Centre on Friday 23rd October 10am – 4:30pm.

For more information contact Órlaith on Mob: 085 2472451
Email: orlaith@louthchildcare.ie

Thursday 22nd October, 10am – 11:30am.
Muirhavna Mór Community Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth
This event is FREE
To book your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003200153584?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 20th October, 10am – 11:30am
St. Nicholas’ GFC, Drogheda, Co. Louth
This event is FREE
To book your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003199400331?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mini Messer’s: a facilitated Messy and Sensory Play Session for Childminders and children from 6 months up to 6 years.
Friday the 23rd of October from 10:00am-12
Castlebar Library, John Moore Road Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
This event is FREE

For more information and to book your place contact Elisha on 087 0329766 or Email elenehan@mayococo.ie

Thursday 22nd October 10am -1pm
Navan Shopping Centre

Friday 23rd October 10.30am – 11.30am
Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells
This event is FREE
To book your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003333474350?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 20th October 10am – 11am
Ashbourne Hotel
This event is FREE
To book your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003299883880?aff=oddtdtcreator

Connect & Recharge –For Childminders and Future Childminders
Saturday 17th October 10.30am to 12.30pm
Newgrange Hotel
This event is FREE
To book your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003293672301?aff=oddtdtcreator

For a deeply relaxing, complimentary Reflexology session designed to support your health, happiness, and peace of mind.

Contact Natasha on childminding@monaghanchildcare.ie for more details

Wednesday 21st October 2-4pm
Bridge Shopping Centre, Tullamore.

Thursday 22nd October 7-8:30pm,
Offaly CCC Office, Tullamore R35Y7PO.
Free of Charge.
Bookings can be made by calling Jackie on 057 9135878 or emailing jackie@offalychildcare.com

Thursday 22nd October 1.30pm -2.30 pm & evening connect event if it required
This event is Online

Roscommon CCC will have a drop in week for information & support on childminding in Roscommon CCC office
Week 19th to 23rd October

For more information and to book your place contact Maria on 094 96 22540 or Email: maria.corrigan@roscommonchildcare.ie

Ballaghadereen Family Resource Centre, Monday 19th October 10.30 am- 12.30 pm

Wednesday 25th November, 11am
Boyle Family Resource centre
This event is FREE

This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate childminding and highlight the valuable role childminders play in supporting children and families within our communities
Sligo Central Library: Friday 23rd of October at 10am
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Claire, Mob: 086 7978512, Email: claire@sligochildcare.ie

This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate childminding and highlight the valuable role childminders play in supporting children and families within our communities
Ballymote Community Library: Thursday 22nd of October at 11am
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Claire, Mob: 086 7978512, Email: claire@sligochildcare.ie

Thinking about becoming a childminder or simply looking for a chance to catch up with other childminders over brunch?
Join us for a friendly and relaxed get-together where you can connect with others and share experiences

Saturday 24th October 11am to 1pm
Civic Offices Cashel
This event is FREE
To book your place contact Aideen on 087 1919990 or aideenmccormack@tccc.ie

Saturday October 24th 10am to 1pm
The Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny, R95 XV2D
This event is FREE
Booking essential via: Sharon@kkccc.ie or call 056-7752865

Saturday 7th Nov 9:00am to 4:00pm
Kilkenny County Childcare Committee R95 TH97

Saturday 28th Nov 9:00am to 4:00pm
Rainbow Community Hall, Kilmacthomas X42 XW90

For more information and to book your place contact Michelle Ph: 051 295045
Email: mryan@cccw.ie

Wednesday 21st Oct, 10:30am to 1:00pm
in Tramore Library X91 CY96

Thursday 22nd Oct, Online, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Childminders and their minded children meeting @ Belvedere House to explore the Magical Fairy Gardens & Play Park
Monday 19th October 10am-11.30am
Belvedere House, Mullingar
This event is FREE
For more information and to book your place contact Michelle Mob: 087 433 7700 or Email: childminding@westmeathchildcare.ie

Monday 19th October
Wexford County Childcare Committee Offices, Y21 D8W6
This event is FREE

Wednesday 21st October 11am to 12pm to coincide with the Baby & Toddler Rhyme time sessions

For more information and to book your place contact Joanne Mob: 087 176 9418
Email: joanne@wexfordchildcare.ie

Ballywaltrim Library, Bray on Monday 19th October at 10.30am
Arklow Library on Tuesday 20th October at 10.30am
Wicklow Library on Thursday 22nd October at 10.15am
Greystones Library on Friday 23rd October at 10.15am
For more information contact Margot Mob: 087 4856764
Email: margot@wccc.ie