Find 25 kids classes and activities for 5–8 year olds in Monaghan, from sport, dance, swimming and martial arts to drama, music, art and STEM. Each one states an age range that takes in this age group; listings that leave their ages open are on the county pages instead. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Doohamlet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group offers a relaxed weekly get-together in County Monaghan for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers, with plenty of playtime for the kids and a chance for the adults to chat over a cuppa. The...
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Swim Ireland's pop-up pool on Oriel Road in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan runs a structured Learn to Swim programme across Levels 1 to 5 for children aged 4 and up. The graded levels let children progress steadily from basic water...
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St Joseph's Pastoral Centre in Monaghan town hosts a Sunday morning Rugbytots class for children aged two to five, run under the Rugbytots North East franchise. The centre's hall is used for the toddler programme's games-based sessions....
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LA Gymnastics Monaghan welcomes members from age 3 right up to adults, running classes during the week for all levels from complete beginners to advanced gymnasts. The club has been established for over three decades, and some of its...
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Dance school running junior classes (ages 4-6 and up) in Monaghan.
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CMX Toy Library in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, describes itself as Ireland's first and largest toy library, lending toys to families, childminders and schools from its base in the town's shopping centre. Individual membership runs...
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Moo Music's Carrickmacross classes bring together singing, movement and instrument play for children from newborn through to age 5, drawing on a bank of 125 original songs written specifically for early-years music sessions. Music and...
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Clann McCaul teaches Irish dancing in Carrickmacross to children from age 4, with both competitive and non-competitive pathways available depending on what suits each family. This flexibility means children who enjoy dancing purely for...
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Born 2 Perform Stage School in Monaghan offers a weekly timetable for children aged 3 and up, all based at Monaghan Peace Campus. Ballet classes run on Mondays and Hip Hop on Tuesdays, giving younger children a focused, single-style...
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St Patrick's Church Hall in Monaghan town runs an unverified toddler group every Thursday from 10.30am to 12pm during school term time. With no current social media presence or website, Tots Spots could not confirm whether it's still...
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Oakland Community Centre in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, hosts an unverified toddler group every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during term time. It has no social media presence or webpage, so Tots Spots can't confirm current status -...
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Smithborough Presbyterian Church Hall runs an unverified toddler group called Junior Junction, meeting every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12pm. As with several other Monaghan groups, there's no current social media page or website to confirm...
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Tyholland Community Centre in Skinnagin, Co. Monaghan, is home to an unverified toddler group meeting every second Friday from 10am to 11.30am. With no social media presence or website to confirm current status, Tots Spots lists it...
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La Leche League Monaghan offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information, welcoming pregnant and breastfeeding mums with their babies and toddlers in tow. The Hillgrove Hotel session, Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan...
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In Drummond Otra, Co. Monaghan, Move To Improve's Super Saturdays give children aged 3 to 8 a 75-minute multi-sport session outside their normal school week, covering athletics, basketball, dance, football, tennis, GAA and rugby. A...
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Monaghan County Museum hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7-12, pairing the camp's hands-on history activities with a genuine museum setting. Campers dig into the past through practical, play-based exploration — simulated...
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Playful Páistí runs monthly sensory play classes for children aged 1 to 6 at Greenan's Cross Old School in County Monaghan, usually on Saturdays from 10 to 11am. Each session is built around a different theme, giving kids a hands-on way...
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Drum Gospel Hall on Main Street hosts an unverified toddler group in Co. Monaghan, meeting every second Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during school term time. As it has no current social media presence or webpage, Tots Spots could not...
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Run by An Cumann Gaelach, this Irish-language parent and toddler group gives families in Monaghan town a welcoming space to socialise with their babies and toddlers entirely through Irish. It's a gentle way to introduce young children...
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Monaghan Library, based at the Peace Campus on Plantation Road, runs a varied free programme for families of all ages. A Baby and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 11am to 1pm, giving parents a chance for tea and chat while little...
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La Leche League runs mother-to-mother breastfeeding support in Monaghan, open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums along with their babies and toddlers - and a good place to meet other local parents. The Doohamlet Community Centre...
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Killyfargy/Scotshouse Parent, Baby & Toddler Group brings together mums, dads and other caregivers in County Monaghan for a morning of play, with plenty of toys on hand and good company for the adults. The group marks festive occasions...
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Run by Clones Family Resource Centre, this baby and toddler group in County Monaghan is well stocked with toys and gives parents, grandparents and childminders a relaxed setting to meet new people over a cup of tea while the little ones...
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Castleblayney Library offers a busy calendar of free family activities in County Monaghan. Baby Group (Baby Book Club) meets on the first Friday of each month at 10am, with tea, chat and tummy time for new parents, plus occasional guest...
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Carrickmacross Library in County Monaghan runs a full weekly programme of free family activities, from baby and toddler storytime to clubs for older kids. Baby and Toddler Storytime is on Fridays at 11am and Saturdays from 11 to...
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Kids Patch lists 25 kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Monaghan. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (15), Dance (2), Music (2), Camps (1), Developmental (1), Drama (1), Gymnastics (1), Rugby (1), and 1 more.
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. Every listing here states an age range, so check each one for its exact ages.
1 of the 25 listings publishes a price: €12. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Yes — 7 of the 25 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.