Developmental Classes in Ireland

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Playful Tribe

Playful Tribe creates thoughtfully designed, child-led play and creative experiences for babies and children in East Meath & Louth. From sensory and messy play to art clubs, workshops and family events, each experience gives children the freedom to explore, experiment, create and follow their curiosity - with plenty of opportunities for connection, discovery and fun along the way.

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Mama Sensory

Dublin

Mama Sensory is an Irish based company specialising in sensory play kits designed to foster creativity and support key development milestones in children. Mama Sensory kits provide open-ended play experiences , incorporating materials that encourage learning through play. Designed by Rebecca an Early years specialised and sensory enthusiast. Rebecca has a passion for play and believes that it is a vital part of learning. Creating all sensory bases with different themes in mind that can enhance all learning experiences.

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The Sensory Submarine

The Sensory Submarine launched fully in 2022 with a mission to ignite children's imaginations through expertly designed sensory experiences. Led by founder Grace, an experienced occupational therapist and mum of two, we offer engaging programmes, workshops, and therapy services tailored to all children, with specialist support for those with autism, complex needs, and SEN. Based in Northern Ireland, we deliver services across the UK and Ireland, helping children explore sensory play while developing motor skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional regulation. Through fun, themed sessions and bespoke therapy, we make learning an adventure!

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Inspire Together - Sensory Space

Dublin

At Inspire Together, we are a sensory space dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children with extra needs. Founded by a team of professionals who understand families' unique challenges, we set out to bring together a range of therapeutic services under one roof. Our centre provides a welcoming space with a sensory room and a movement space where children can learn, grow, and thrive through personalised support. For bookings please click here https://inspiretogether.setmore.com/ For any other queries, group or school bookings please do email the team at info@inspiretogether.ie We look forward to welcoming you to our safe haven!

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Toddler Sense Cork

Cork

Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.

Sunday
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Toddler Sense Dublin North

Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.

Tuesday
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Toddler Sense Dublin North

Dublin

Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.

Wednesday
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Toddler Sense Dublin North

Dublin

Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.

Saturday
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Toddler Sense Galway

Galway

Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.

Monday, Friday
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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Monday
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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow

Kildare

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Monday
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Baby Sensory Galway

Galway

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow

Kildare

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Wednesday
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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Limerick & Kerry

Limerick

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Wednesday
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Baby Sensory Meath

Meath

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Wednesday
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Baby Sensory Cork

Cork

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Meath

Meath

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Friday
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Baby Sensory Meath

Meath

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Tuesday
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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Dublin

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Dublin City Northside

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Limerick & Kerry

Kerry

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Limerick & Kerry

Kerry

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Dublin

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Wednesday
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Baby Sensory Limerick & Kerry

Limerick

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory County Cork

Cork

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow

Kildare

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Thursday
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Baby Sensory Midlands

Longford

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow

Carlow

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Tuesday
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Baby Sensory County Cork

Cork

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Southeast

Waterford

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Southeast

Waterford

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Limerick & Kerry

Limerick

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

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Baby Sensory Galway

Galway

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Baby Sensory Galway

Galway

Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.

Thursday, Friday
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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Saggart Schoolhouse

Dublin

Weekly sensory play 'PlayLabs' classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers (birth to 3.5 years) featuring songs, crafts and sensory play.

Wednesday
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Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense Galway (Oranmore classes)

Galway

Award-winning sensory development classes for babies (birth-13 months) and Toddler Sense classes for over 13 months, running weekly in Oranmore, Salthill and Athenry.

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Second Nature Wellness

Cork

Wellness provider offering parent & baby classes and kids yoga & sound sessions in Mitchelstown area.

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Ciuin Wellness (Rainbow Kids Yoga)

Dublin

Weekly Rainbow Kids Yoga classes and camps with fun yoga poses, mindfulness, arts & crafts, meditation and breathing exercises.

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Ickle Minds Messy Play

Longford

Messy play / sensory classes for babies and young children with art, crafts and storytime elements; classes in Longford, Drumlish and Ennybegs.

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Baby Sensory Meath (Dunshaughlin)

Meath

Weekly baby sensory classes with sensory play, music, movement and visual stimulation. Classes take place weekly in Ashbourne, Navan and Dunshaughlin.

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BeeUtiful Minds

Meath

Therapeutic/sensory play and activity groups for children in Duleek, including summer groups and multi-activity programmes (arts, sports, sensory).

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Little Wonders Ireland

Monaghan

Children's activity provider offering fun learning activities promoting peer interaction, community engagement and new experiences; associated with kids programmes in the Castleblayney area.

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Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense Galway (Athenry classes)

Galway

Weekly Baby Sensory classes (birth-13 months) held at Raheen Woods Hotel's Tranquillity Leisure & Spa in Athenry; Toddler Sense classes also available for over 13 months.

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The Play Den - Flourish & Be Clonakilty

Cork

The Play Den runs autism-friendly sensory and messy play sessions for children aged 6 months to 4 years at Flourish & Be on Main Street, Clonakilty. Sessions are organised in 4-week blocks priced at €55 per child, giving families a defined programme length rather than an open-ended drop-in. With an explicit autism-friendly approach, the classes are designed to be accessible and comfortable for children who may find typical group settings overwhelming, while still offering the sensory and tactile benefits of messy play for any young child.

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Aloha Kids Yoga and Mindfulness - Ballinasloe

Galway

Aloha Kids Yoga and Mindfulness runs yoga-based classes for children aged 4 to 12 at Crofty's Yard on Main Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are split into a Juniors group for ages 4 to 7 and a Seniors group for ages 8 to 12. Yoga and mindfulness activities can help children build body awareness, focus and simple relaxation techniques, offering a calmer alternative to more physically intense after-school activities.

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The Yurt - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Kildare

Kildare

The Yurt, based in Kilmead, Co. Kildare, offers kids' yoga and mindfulness in two formats to suit different ages and schedules. A live online class runs weekly for children aged 9 to 12, giving pre-teens a regular, guided session they can join from home. For younger children from age 4 up, a pre-recorded home video series is available instead, letting families fit yoga and mindfulness practice into their own routine rather than a fixed class time. Both formats introduce children to breathing, movement and calming techniques that can help with focus and emotional regulation, all without needing to travel to a studio.

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Mighty Kids Yoga Cork - Midleton

Mighty Kids Yoga Cork runs imaginative yoga classes for children aged 2 to 12 at My Place in Midleton, with a Thursday session that combines preschool yoga with Zumbini, a music-and-movement format for younger children. Yoga at this age is typically taught through storytelling, animal poses and games rather than formal instruction, keeping it playful while still building flexibility, balance and body awareness. Classes cost roughly €10 to €12 each, making it an accessible drop-in-style option for families in the Midleton area wanting a gentle, movement-based activity for younger children.

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Sense-sational Kids - Clonmel

Sense-sational Kids runs sensory-focused classes for children in Clonmel, built around structured sensory play that supports development in a calm, controlled setting. Activities engage the senses through touch, movement and exploration, which can be especially valuable for younger children still developing coordination and self-regulation. The programme also includes a class specifically for neurodivergent children, giving families in the area a sensory-play option tailored to different needs and paces of development.

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Celbridge Playzone - Sensory Explorers

Kildare

Sensory Explorers at Celbridge Playzone runs weekly inclusive sensory play sessions every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm, aimed at neurodivergent children and their siblings. Each session is built around a themed sensory activity, giving structure and variety week to week while keeping the environment welcoming and low-pressure for children who benefit from a more sensory-considered space. Explicitly including siblings in the session means the whole family can take part together rather than splitting up for separate activities.

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Yoga with Michelle - Kids Yoga Greystones

Wicklow

Yoga with Michelle runs Kids Yoga at St Patrick's Church on Church Road, Greystones, every Friday from 2:15 to 3:15pm. Classes combine playful movement, simple breathwork and mindfulness exercises, giving children tools for both physical activity and self-regulation within the same hour. The class runs in 4-week blocks priced at €50, a manageable commitment for families wanting to try kids' yoga without a long-term sign-up.

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Aikyam.Yoga - Athlone Kids Yoga

Westmeath

Aikyam.Yoga runs kids' yoga for ages 4 to 10 out of Garden Vale, Athlone, with a regular Saturday class at 10:15am in St Mary's Hall, plus Monday evening drop-in sessions during July and August. The summer drop-in format gives families a flexible, no-commitment option to try a session or two over the holidays, at €5 per class, alongside the more structured Saturday class during the rest of the year. Kids' yoga at this age blends playful movement with simple breathing exercises, giving children tools to self-regulate as well as basic flexibility and body awareness.

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Super Stars Yoga - Tralee

Super Stars Yoga runs children's yoga classes for ages 3 to 13 across several Tralee venues, including Banna Beach Leisure Centre and Collis Sandes House. Running across multiple locations gives families more choice of a convenient class, and the wide age range means the same provider can be a fit for a child from preschool right through to early teens. Beyond regular classes, Super Stars Yoga also delivers yoga workshops directly in schools, bringing mindfulness and movement into the classroom setting.

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Elevate Dundalk - Kids Antigravity Yoga

Louth

Elevate Dundalk runs Antigravity Yoga classes for children, using a soft aerial hammock to support poses and movements that would be difficult on the ground alone. Multiple sessions run each week, giving children a fun, slightly unconventional alternative to mat-based yoga while still building core strength, flexibility and balance. The suspended format tends to appeal particularly to kids who enjoy a physical challenge, turning core yoga principles into something closer to play.

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Dundalk Yoga Collective - Kids Yoga Camps

Louth

Dundalk Yoga Collective offers children's yoga in two formats: weekly term-time classes for ages 6 and up, held Mondays from 4:20 to 5pm, and five-day Holiday Kids Yoga Camps during school breaks, priced at €100. Kids' yoga sessions combine playful movement with breathing and relaxation exercises, helping children build body awareness, focus and a healthy outlet for excess energy. The camp format gives children a more immersive week-long introduction, while the term-time class suits those wanting a regular, low-key weekly practice.

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Sara Falvey Yoga - Kids Yoga

Galway

Sara Falvey Yoga offers kids' yoga classes for children aged 6 and up at Yoga Darsana, based at the old driving range in Salthill, Galway. Yoga classes for this age group typically use simple poses, breathing exercises and games to build flexibility, balance and body awareness, while also introducing basic relaxation and mindfulness techniques in a calm, non-competitive setting. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Sara Falvey Yoga directly to confirm current class times and costs before booking a place in Salthill.

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Phonics with Robot Reg - Galway

Phonics with Robot Reg runs early literacy classes in Galway for children aged 3 months to 5 years, combining phonics with play, music and movement to introduce early reading skills in a hands-on, age-appropriate way. A 3-week trial is available for families wanting to try the format before committing to a longer term.

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Claire Halpin Yoga and Pilates - Kids Yoga

Limerick

Claire Halpin Yoga and Pilates runs Kids Yoga & Mindfulness classes for children aged 4 to 12 in Limerick, combining breathwork, yoga games and non-competitive instruction. The relaxed, pressure-free approach is designed to help children build focus and body awareness through play rather than formal poses alone.

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The Yoga Nook - Kids Yoga

The Yoga Nook's Kids Yoga Adventures in Cork introduces children aged 4 to 9 to yoga through storytelling-based movement, cooperative games and simple mindfulness exercises alongside poses that build strength and balance. The playful, story-led format is designed to keep younger children engaged while still building the focus and body awareness that yoga practice offers.

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Complete Harmony

Dublin

Complete Harmony runs Toddler Yoga classes for children aged 18 months to 5 years, with parents attending alongside their child. Sessions take place in person at The Quaker Meeting House in Churchtown, Dublin 14, or online via Zoom for those who prefer to join from home. A block of 6 classes starts from €135.

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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands

Westmeath

Mullingar families can find Bloom Baby Classes' Midlands programme at Springfield (Spittlefield), Co. Westmeath, catering for babies and toddlers from birth right through to four years old. The entry-level Caterpillar Club (0-6 months) uses bright, bespoke props with a weekly changing theme, and every class ends with a gentle baby massage to wind down. As babies near walking age (roughly 6 to 15 months), they move up to Busy Bees, exploring heuristic treasure baskets and building social connections with other Bloom babies. Toddlers continue on to Bloom's toddler classes, featuring original music - phonics, numbers and a calming zen track - designed around first learning goals. Days and times vary by term and are posted on the provider's website; classes start from €15 each.

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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands

Westmeath

Bloom Baby Classes' Athlone base, on the Ballymahon Road in Cloghanboy, Co. Westmeath, runs the full Midlands programme spanning newborn to four years old. Babies begin in Caterpillar Club (0-6 months), where a different theme each week and a set of bright, bespoke props keep sessions fresh, closing with a soothing baby massage. Busy Bees follows for babies from around 6 months until they're confidently walking (roughly 15 months), introducing treasure baskets and social play with other Bloom babies. Toddlers then move into Bloom's own toddler classes, set to original music including a phonics song and a calming zen track, aimed at early learning milestones. Check the website for current Athlone class days, times and availability; sessions cost from €15.

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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands

Longford

In Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford (Aghafin, Granard Rd), Bloom Baby Classes runs its full Midlands age range, from newborns up to four-year-olds, with separate class tiers for each stage of development. The youngest babies start in Caterpillar Club (0-6 months), exploring bright, bespoke props with a new theme each week and ending every session with a calming baby massage. From around 6 months to walking (up to about 15 months), babies graduate to Busy Bees, where heuristic treasure baskets and sensory props encourage exploration and early social bonding with other babies. Older toddlers join Bloom's toddler classes, built around original music - including phonics and numbers songs - to support first learning goals. Class days and times vary and are listed on the provider's website; classes cost from €15 each.

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Baby Massage Sinead Grace

Tipperary

In Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, Sinead Grace runs baby massage classes at the GAA Club on Thursdays at 10.30am, €125 for a block of 5 classes with tea and coffee included (up to €100 may be reclaimable through private health insurance). A sister group meets at the County Arms Hotel in Birr, Co. Offaly on Thursdays at 11am, from €150 per block. Each block covers a full-body massage routine, techniques to ease colic, gas and constipation, strokes for relaxation and digestion, and reading your baby's cues - supporting calmer sleep, easier digestion and stronger bonding. Contact Sinead Grace on 086 2514700, or find her on Instagram at babymassagesineadgrace.

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Lasting Touch Baby Massage

Galway

Lasting Touch Baby Massage's Craughwell class runs on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11.30am, led by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor, for babies up to 12 months old with a parent or carer. The full course costs 150 euro, and up to 100 euro can often be reclaimed through health insurance. Bookings are for one parent and baby per class, though private home sessions can be arranged for families wanting other relatives to take part. Tea, coffee and a treat are included, and the same instructor also runs classes on other days in Athlone and Ballinasloe. Get in touch with Emily via email or Instagram (@lastingtouch_babymassge) to book.

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Lasting Touch Baby Massage

Westmeath

In Athlone, County Westmeath, Lasting Touch Baby Massage runs its class every Friday from 10 to 11.30am, taught by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor for babies aged 0 to 12 months and their parent. The course costs 150 euro in total, with up to 100 euro often reclaimable through health insurance. Sessions are kept to one parent and baby per booking, with private in-home classes available for families who'd like other relatives present. Tea, coffee and a sweet treat are provided, and sister classes run on different days in Ballinasloe and Craughwell. Contact Emily by email or Instagram (@lastingtouch_babymassge) to book a place.

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Galway Community Circus

Galway

Shantalla is the main hub for Galway Community Circus, offering the widest range of classes: Toddler Circus for ages 1–4 with an adult on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Family Circus on Saturdays for ages 4+ with siblings (adults join in), and Youth Circus spanning ages 1–17 across weekly age groups (5–7, 8–11, 12–17), where parents don't stay. The philosophy is 'circus for all' — non-competitive sessions that build confidence and social skills through circus arts. Tea, coffee and social time are offered around Toddler and Family sessions. Galway Community Circus also runs classes in Renmore and Tuam, September to June with summer camps too. Fees vary by age, paid via monthly subscription; see galwaycommunitycircus.com.

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Baby Massage with Kathryn

Tipperary

In Nenagh, County Tipperary, Kathryn - a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) - runs baby massage classes for babies from newborn up to crawling age. Her group classes run over a five-week block for €120 (much of which is often reimbursable through health insurance), giving parents dedicated 1:1 time with their baby, other families, beverages and snacks in a welcoming setting. A 3-week individual course is also available at the same price, and is recommended for babies with medically diagnosed colic or other specific needs ahead of joining a group session. Booking is essential, as places fill quickly - message 085 720 7677 to secure a spot. Kathryn also teaches a Portumna, County Galway group for families on that side of the region.

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Toddler Sense Cork

Cork

Toddler Sense's Ballincollig class offers parent-led developmental activities for children aged 1 to 4, giving parents and caregivers a structured, dedicated block of time to engage one-on-one with their toddler each week. When a parent can't attend, a grandparent or childminder is welcome to bring the child instead. Ballincollig is one of three Cork locations for Toddler Sense, with sister classes also running in Monfieldstown and Midleton.

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Toddler Sense Cork

Cork

In Midleton, County Cork, Toddler Sense runs a parent-led developmental class for children aged 1 to 4, built around structured activities that give caregivers focused, hands-on time with their toddler each week. A grandparent or childminder can step in to bring the child along on weeks when a parent isn't available, keeping the weekly routine going. This Midleton session is one of three Toddler Sense classes in the Cork area, alongside Monfieldstown and Ballincollig.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

Sense of Wonder Sensory Play runs its sensory sessions in Shannon, Co. Clare, for children aged 6 months to 8 years old, at a cost of €15 per session. Sessions revolve around hands-on, messy sensory exploration that helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. The format also supports cognitive growth, language development and social skills, giving children a chance to interact and play alongside their peers. Shannon is one of several Co. Clare venues where Sense of Wonder operates; follow the business on Facebook and Instagram to see the latest session schedule.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

In Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare, Sense of Wonder Sensory Play runs sensory play sessions for children aged 6 months to 8 years, priced at €15 each. The sessions use hands-on, messy exploration to help children build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving skills. They're also designed to stimulate cognitive growth, support language development and build social skills through interactive play with other children in the group. Newmarket on Fergus is one of several County Clare towns where Sense of Wonder holds sessions; upcoming dates are posted on Facebook and Instagram.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

Sense of Wonder Sensory Play brings its sensory sessions to Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, for children aged 6 months to 8 years, with each session costing €15. Sessions are built around hands-on, messy sensory exploration that helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving ability. Alongside the sensory element, sessions aim to stimulate cognitive growth, encourage language development and build social skills as children interact and play with others their age. Miltown Malbay is one of several Co. Clare venues Sense of Wonder visits; follow the business on Facebook and Instagram for session dates.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

Sense of Wonder Sensory Play holds sensory sessions in Ennis, Co. Clare, welcoming babies and children from 6 months to 8 years old for €15 per session. The hands-on, messy play format is designed to build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving through exploration. These sessions also support cognitive and language development, and give children the chance to build social skills by playing alongside other babies and toddlers. Ennis is one of several County Clare locations where Sense of Wonder runs sessions; check Facebook and Instagram for upcoming dates and venues.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

In Crusheen, Co. Clare, Sense of Wonder Sensory Play offers messy, hands-on sensory sessions for children aged 6 months to 8 years, priced at €15 per session. The sessions centre on open-ended sensory exploration, helping young children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving abilities. As well as the sensory fun, sessions support cognitive growth, language development and social skills, as children play and interact with their peers in a relaxed setting. Crusheen is one of several Co. Clare venues where Sense of Wonder runs its sessions; follow the business on Facebook and Instagram for the latest schedule.

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The Wriggles and Giggles

Kilkenny

Alongside its Carlow classes, The Wriggles and Giggles also runs baby and toddler sensory sessions in Kilkenny, for children from newborn through to age three. Sessions are led by the class teacher and combine singing, rhymes and dancing with stimulating light displays, hands-on sensory 'touch' experiences, a brief photo opportunity, and free play using Montessori toys. Pricing is €15 per class, payable as you go rather than in a fixed block. Check The Wriggles and Giggles' Instagram page for the current Kilkenny venue, day and time, as locations can move around.

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Chime in & Play

Cork

Chime in & Play's Clonakilty classes run in Cloheen, Co. Cork, offering parent-and-child music and play sessions for children aged 1 to 5. The format is built around playing and music together, helping build creativity, confidence and friendships while giving parents insight into their child's development. Days, times and term dates vary by venue and are listed on the website; some locations, potentially including Clonakilty, run a summer programme alongside the school-year terms. Pricing starts from €15 per class, or €50 for a full term.

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Chime in & Play

Cork

In Bandon, Co. Cork, Chime in & Play runs parent-and-child music and play classes at South Main Street for children aged 1 to 5. Sessions blend music and play to support early development, while giving parents a chance to learn more about their child's stage and how to nurture it, all while having fun together. Check the website for the current Bandon schedule, as days and times vary; some venues also run a summer term. Classes start from €15, with terms from €50.

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Chime in & Play

Wicklow

Chime in & Play's Wicklow classes run from the De La Salle Pastoral Centre on Saint Patrick's Road, offering parent-and-child music and play sessions for children aged 1 to 5. Through playing and music together, the classes aim to build creativity, confidence and early friendships for both children and parents. Specific days and times are published on the website, and some terms run through the summer as well as during the school year. Pricing starts from €15 per class, or €50 for a full term.

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Chime in & Play

Kildare

At St Wolstan's Abbey in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Chime in & Play offers parent-and-child music and play sessions for children aged 1 to 5. The classes combine playing and music to support development, while helping parents get to know their child's stage of growth and how to encourage it. Days and times vary and are listed on the website, with some venues, including this one, running a summer term as well as the regular school-year programme. Classes start from €15, with terms from €50.

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Toddle Sense

Dublin

Toddle Sense holds classes at Balgriffin Hall on the Malahide Road, Dublin, one of several venues across the city alongside Swords and Drumcondra, for children aged roughly 13 months to 4.5 years. Each week brings a new theme - from outer space to under the sea, an ugly bug ball to a jungle trek - built around hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, visual stimulation, emotional regulation and social development. A twin/sibling discount applies across all classes, with a further discount for Baby Sensory graduates booking within 12 months of graduation. Pricing is set per term - contact Toddle Sense for current rates and class times at Balgriffin Hall.

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Toddle Sense

Dublin

In Drumcondra, Dublin, Toddle Sense runs classes for children aged roughly 13 months to 4.5 years, one of several venues in the area alongside Swords and Balgriffin. Sessions follow a different theme each week - from outer space to under the sea, an ugly bug ball to a jungle trek - designed to build hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, visual stimulation, emotional regulation and social development through play. A twin/sibling discount is available across all classes, and Baby Sensory graduates can get a discount if booking within 12 months of graduating. Pricing runs per term - contact Toddle Sense for current rates and class times in Drumcondra.

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Mini Me Massage

Dublin

Based in Flemingtown, County Dublin (K32 PD79), Mini Me Massage offers a one-hour Mum & Baby Yoga class and a 90-minute Baby Massage session, both run in a small, intimate setting to give mothers focused one-to-one bonding time with their baby alongside the chance to connect with other new mothers. The baby-led format means classes move at the baby's pace rather than a fixed structure. Mum & Baby Yoga runs as a 4-week course for €60, while Baby Massage runs over 5 weeks for €150, giving families in the Balbriggan area two complementary options to choose between.

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Messy Adventures

Dublin

On Clontarf Road, Dublin, Messy Adventures runs sensory messy play sessions for babies and children aged roughly 6 months to 6 years. The classes are built around open-ended sensory exploration, helping develop fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while giving parents and children dedicated one-on-one play time. Sessions are fully inclusive and welcoming to all babies and children, priced at €16 per class with a 30% sibling discount applied automatically at checkout. Messy Adventures also has sessions in Malahide, Swords and Raheny.

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Messy Adventures

Dublin

Messy Adventures brings its sensory messy play sessions to Phibblestown, Dublin, for babies and children aged roughly 6 months to 6 years. The format encourages fine and gross motor skill development and hand-eye coordination through open-ended sensory play, alongside dedicated one-on-one time with a parent or carer. Classes are fully inclusive and welcome all babies and children. Messy play sessions cost €16 each, with a 30% sibling discount automatically applied at checkout; Messy Adventures also runs sessions in Malahide, Swords and Raheny.

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Messy Adventures

Dublin

In Malahide, Messy Adventures runs two types of sessions weekly: Tuesday messy play at 11am, and Thursday Role Play Village Active sessions at 10am and 11.20am, for children aged roughly 6 months to 6 years. Both formats are built around sensory exploration, supporting fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination and independent play alongside one-on-one time with a parent or carer. Messy Adventures also runs sessions in Swords and Raheny. Messy play costs €16 per class, Role Play Village €14, with a 30% sibling discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Gentle Hands Baby Massage

Dublin

This Gentle Hands Baby Massage course runs in Howth, Dublin, over five weeks, teaching parents gentle, rhythmic massage techniques to use with their babies. As well as the direct bonding benefit, baby massage is commonly linked to better relaxation, digestion and sleep for babies. The Howth term begins on Thursday 4th September, running 10-11.30am, priced at €120 for the course. A second course runs on Tuesdays in Swords for families based on the other side of the city. Many health insurers will refund up to €100 of the fee depending on your level of cover, so it's worth checking before signing up.

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Claphandies

Dublin

In Monkstown, Dublin, ClapHandies offers weekly PlayLab sessions for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, mixing music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language with activities tailored by age group. Gross motor skills and language development run through every class. Sessions double as a social occasion, letting children mix with similarly aged peers while parents get to know others in the area. A 7-week term is €133, or €199 with the 50% sibling discount.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Dún Laoghaire venue runs weekly PlayLab classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, built around music, song and rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Each age group's session is tailored toward gross motor and language development. It's also a social outlet - children meet peers their own age, and parents and caregivers get to know each other locally. Terms run 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount (€199 for two).

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Claphandies

Dublin

At Knocklyon in Dublin, ClapHandies' weekly PlayLab sessions cater to babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, combining music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language basics. Gross motor skills and language development are central to every class, tailored by age group. The classes give children a chance to socialise with their peers, while parents and caregivers get to build connections locally too. A 7-week term costs €133, or €199 for two siblings.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Blanchardstown PlayLab brings babies, wobblers and toddlers (birth to 3.5 years) together weekly for music, song and rhyme time, baby massage technique and sign language, with each age group's activities tailored accordingly. Gross motor skills and language development are built into every class. Beyond the skills work, it's a chance for children to socialise and for parents and caregivers to get to know each other locally. Terms run 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount bringing two children to €199.

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Claphandies

Dublin

In Dundrum, Dublin, ClapHandies runs weekly PlayLab sessions for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, mixing music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language with age-tailored activities. Gross motor skills and language development are the underlying focus throughout. Sessions also offer children a chance to socialise with peers and parents a chance to connect with others in the area. A 7-week term is €133, or €199 with the sibling discount for two children.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Mount Merrion/Callary venue offers weekly PlayLab classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, built around music, song and rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Gross motor skills and language development run through every session, tailored by age group. It's also a social space - children meet others their own age, and parents get to know other local families. Terms run 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount (€199 for two).

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies also runs PlayLab sessions in the Rathmines area for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, with weekly classes covering music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Each age group's session is tailored toward gross motor and language development. The classes give children a chance to socialise with peers their own age while parents and caregivers get to know each other locally. A 7-week term costs €133, or €199 for two siblings.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Clontarf West classes in Dublin offer babies, wobblers and toddlers (birth to 3.5 years) a weekly PlayLab of music, song and rhyme time, baby massage technique and sign language, tailored to each age group. Gross motor skills and language development are a consistent focus. Beyond the activities, it's a chance for little ones to socialise and for parents and caregivers to build connections in the area. Terms run for 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount bringing two children to €199.

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Claphandies

Dublin

At Castleknock, near Phoenix Park in Dublin, ClapHandies' weekly PlayLab sessions cater to babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, combining music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Gross motor skills and language development are central to every class. Sessions offer children a chance to socialise with peers and give parents a way to connect with others locally. Each term runs 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% discount for a second child (€199 total).

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies runs a PlayLab in Dublin (D04) offering babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years a weekly mix of music, song and rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Activities are tailored by age group, with an emphasis on gross motor skills and language development. It's also a space to socialise - children meet others their own age, and parents and caregivers get to know each other too. A 7-week term is €133, or €199 with the 50% sibling discount.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Saint James venue in Dublin 8 runs weekly PlayLab classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, built around music, rhyme, baby massage technique and baby sign language. Each age group's activities are tailored toward gross motor and language development. The sessions double as a social occasion, letting children mix with similarly aged peers while parents get to know others in the area. Terms run 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount (€199 for two).

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Claphandies

Dublin

In Rathmines, ClapHandies' PlayLab sessions bring babies, wobblers and toddlers (birth to 3.5 years) together weekly for music, song and rhyme time, baby massage technique and sign language basics. Gross motor skills and language development are woven through every class. Alongside the developmental focus, the sessions give children a chance to socialise with others their own age and give parents and caregivers a chance to connect too. A 7-week term costs €133, or €199 for two siblings.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Dublin (D03) PlayLab offers babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years a weekly session of music, rhyme and play, along with baby massage technique and early sign language. The focus throughout is on gross motor skills and language development, tailored to each age group. It's also a social outlet - a chance for little ones to mix with peers and for parents to build connections locally. Each term runs 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% discount for a second sibling (€199 total).

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

At Dún Laoghaire, ClapHandies PlayLabs offers weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, split into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years), the latter two lasting 50 minutes. Music, learning, social interaction and sensory play run through every session. Term bookings include 3 months' free access to the ClapHandies at Home video library, with a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. Full 7-week terms are priced at €133, with flexible rates for those starting partway through.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Swords venue, at Nevinstown West in County Dublin, runs weekly developmental sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, across Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Sessions mix music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. Booking a term also unlocks 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. A full 7-week term is €133, with reduced pricing for joining partway through.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Dublin (D03) venue runs weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, structured into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Each class combines music, learning, social interaction and sensory play for parent and child. Term bookings come with 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home online, plus a baby massage e-manual for those in the Baby group. Full 7-week terms are €133, with flexible weekly pricing for late joiners.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

In Drumcondra, ClapHandies PlayLabs offers weekly developmental sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, split into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55-minute sessions), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years), both running 50 minutes. Sessions bring together music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. A term's booking includes 3 months' free access to the ClapHandies at Home video library, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. Full 7-week terms cost €133, with pro-rated pricing for those joining partway through.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Oldtown, County Dublin venue runs weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, divided into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Music, learning, social interaction and sensory play feature in every session, typically with toddlers first, then wobblers, then babies. Enrolling for a term includes 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, and a baby massage e-manual for those starting in the Baby group. Full 7-week terms are €133, with reduced rates available for joining mid-term.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs also holds classes at a second Rathmines venue, offering the same weekly developmental sensory play format across Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years). Sessions run 55 minutes for babies and 50 minutes for the older two groups, mixing music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. Term bookings come with 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. A full 7-week term is €133, with flexible pricing for joining partway.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs runs weekly sensory play classes in Rathmines for babies, wobblers and toddlers, structured into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Each class combines music, learning, social interaction and sensory play for children and the adults who bring them. A term's booking includes 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home online, plus a baby massage e-manual for those in the Baby group. Full 7-week terms cost €133, with pro-rated pricing for late joiners.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

In Terenure, ClapHandies PlayLabs offers weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, split into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months, 50 minutes) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years, 50 minutes). Music, learning, social interaction and sensory play run through every session. Booking a term also gives 3 months' free access to the ClapHandies at Home video library, with a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. Full 7-week terms are priced at €133, with flexible rates for those starting partway through.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Castleknock venue, close to Phoenix Park, runs weekly developmental sensory play classes across three age groups - Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55-minute sessions), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes) - blending music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. Timing typically has toddlers first, then wobblers, then babies, though this varies by venue. Term bookings include 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, plus a baby massage e-manual for those in the Baby group. A full 7-week term is €133, with reduced pricing for joining mid-term.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

At Knocklyon, ClapHandies PlayLabs offers weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, divided into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years), the latter two lasting 50 minutes each. Classes combine music, learning, social interaction and sensory play, typically running toddlers first, then wobblers, then babies. Signing up for a term also unlocks 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home's follow-along videos, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. Full 7-week terms cost €133, with pro-rated options for joining partway.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs runs its Inchicore, Dublin 8 classes as weekly developmental sensory play sessions for babies, wobblers and toddlers, structured into three age groups with their own class lengths: Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Sessions bring together music, learning, social interaction and sensory play for parent and child alike. Term bookings come with 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home online, and a baby massage e-manual for those starting in the Baby group. A full 7-week term costs €133, with flexible weekly pricing for late joiners.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Ballycragh venue, in Dublin 24, offers weekly developmental sensory play classes split by age into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years), each combining music, social interaction, learning and sensory play. Toddler classes typically run first in the morning, followed by wobblers and then babies, though timing varies by venue. A term's booking includes 3 months' free access to the ClapHandies at Home video library, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. Full 7-week terms are €133, with reduced rates for joining partway through.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

In Blanchardstown, ClapHandies PlayLabs runs weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers across three age brackets - Baby (6 weeks-7 months, 55-minute sessions), Wobbler (8-15 months) and Toddler (16 months-3.5 years), the latter two running 50 minutes. Music, learning, social interaction and sensory play feature in every class, with toddlers usually first thing, followed by wobblers and then babies. Enrolling for a term brings 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home for follow-along videos, and Baby PlayLab families also get a baby massage e-manual. A full 7-week term is €133, with pro-rated pricing available for those joining mid-term.

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Dublin

In Swords, Baby Sensory runs its classes on Feltrim Road, Drinan, with age-specific groups for babies 0-6 months and 6-12 months. The educational programme is timed around babies' natural play-rest-play pattern, so activities stay engaging without overstimulating them. Classes follow the school term calendar, with the Swords timetable published on the Baby Sensory website; booking is by term, starting from €17.75 per class. As with Baby Sensory's other Dublin venues, it doubles as a friendly space for parents to meet, chat and share early parenting experiences.

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Dublin

Baby Sensory holds classes in Raheny/Kilbarrack on Greendale Road, catering separately for babies aged 0-6 months and those 6-12 months old. The interactive programme follows each baby's play-rest-play cycle, giving structure to the sensory play without tipping into overstimulation. Sessions run during school term time; check the Baby Sensory website for this venue's current days and times. A term booking is needed rather than single drop-ins, with classes priced from €17.75. Many parents also value it as a regular meet-up point with others in the Raheny and Kilbarrack area.

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Dublin

Baby Sensory's Stoneybatter classes run from 45a Ben Edair Road, Dublin 7, with separate groups for babies aged 0-6 months and 6-12 months. Each session is built around babies' natural play-rest-play cycle, using sensory activities designed to support learning without overstimulating them. Classes run through the school term, and this Dublin 7 venue's schedule is listed on the Baby Sensory website; a term booking is required, with prices from €17.75 per class. It's also a handy way for local parents to connect, ask questions and share the ups and downs of the baby stage.

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Dublin

In Dublin 3, Baby Sensory holds its baby development classes on Howth Road, welcoming babies from 0-6 months and 6-12 months into separate age-appropriate groups. The programme is educational and interactive, structured around each baby's own play-rest-play rhythm to keep sessions calm rather than overwhelming. Term-time classes here run alongside Baby Sensory's other Dublin venues, with days and times confirmed on the website; a term booking is required, and classes start from €17.75. Parents attending also get a regular chance to meet others nearby and swap notes on early baby life.

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Lullababy Baby Classes

Wexford

Lullababy Baby Classes runs a range of term-based sessions for babies at An Seomra, Room 23, Gorey Business Park. Baby Massage classes suit babies from birth to 12 months and run over 6 weeks, while Baby Reflexology follows a 5-week term for the same age range - both sessions last 90 minutes and typically start at 10am. For slightly older babies, Baby Yoga is suited to those from around 12 weeks up to pre-crawling age, running as a 4-week term.

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Zen Baby by Grace

Tipperary

Zen Baby by Grace offers classes for babies up to around twelve months old, based in Ardgeeha Upper, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Given the name, sessions are likely to draw on calming, mindful approaches such as gentle massage or relaxation techniques, giving parents practical tools to help settle a baby while also building connection through touch and quiet one-to-one time. This kind of class tends to suit very young babies best, before they become mobile. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents in the Clonmel area are encouraged to contact Grace directly to confirm current class times and costs.

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Gentle Touch Baby Massage with Roisin

Tipperary

Gentle Touch Baby Massage with Roisin is based in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, and is aimed at babies up to around twelve months old. Baby massage classes typically teach parents and carers simple, gentle massage strokes that can help soothe babies, support bonding and ease common issues such as wind or unsettled sleep, all taught in a small, relaxed group setting. The course runs over five weeks for €125. As specific days and times aren't listed here, parents in the Roscrea area are encouraged to contact Roisin directly to check current availability and confirm booking details before the next course begins.

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Little Laochra Baby Massage Roscommon

Roscommon

Little Laochra Baby Massage is run by Ciara, a Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor, offering classes for babies up to 12 months in Roscommon. Sessions are designed to support bonding between parent and baby while aiding motor development, communication skills, sensory regulation, sleep and digestion. A term of classes costs €120, and the fee may be reclaimed through some health insurance policies, so it's worth checking with your provider. Alongside the practical skills, it's also a chance to connect with other local parents and pick up tips along the way.

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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands

Offaly

Bloom Baby Classes brings its Midlands programme to Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, with age-graded sessions running from tiny newborns right through to four-year-olds. Caterpillar Club welcomes babies from birth to 6 months, using bright bespoke props and a different weekly theme, finishing each class with a gentle baby massage to settle baby for a nap. Once babies are on the move, Busy Bees (6 months to walking, or around 15 months) introduces heuristic treasure baskets and more textured props, while building early social skills alongside other Bloom babies. Toddlers then move on to Bloom's own back-to-back music programme, including phonics and numbers songs, aimed at first learning goals. Classes run on various days and times - see the provider's website for the current Mucklagh schedule. Pricing starts from €15 per class.

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Baby Massage Sinead Grace

Offaly

Sinead Grace's baby massage classes in Birr, Co. Offaly run at the County Arms Hotel on Thursdays at 11am, starting 15th January - a block of 5 classes for €150, including hotel tea and coffee (up to €100 may be reclaimable through private health insurance). A companion group runs at the GAA Club in Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, Thursdays at 10.30am, for €125 per block. Across the 5 weeks you'll learn a full-body massage routine plus techniques for easing colic, gas and constipation, strokes that support relaxation and digestion, and how to read your baby's cues - building digestion, calmer sleep, bonding and parent confidence along the way. Contact Sinead Grace on 086 2514700 or @babymassagesineadgrace on Instagram.

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Playful Páistí

Monaghan

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 to explore textures, colours and imaginative play in a small-group setting. Classes cost €8 each and tend to fill up, so it's worth booking ahead. For the latest themes, dates and availability, follow @playful.paisti on Instagram, where sessions are announced as they're scheduled.

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elainesgiftoftouch

Mayo

This baby massage course near Claggarnagh West, County Mayo, teaches parents and caregivers of babies up to 12 months old the strokes and techniques to massage their own infant, practising first on a doll before trying it at home. Courses run over five weeks and can be booked as a group session or one-to-one. A five-week course costs €140, with a Book a Buddy Pass available for €120 per person if you sign up alongside a friend or group. Many health insurance providers allow you to claim back up to €100 of the course cost, so it's worth checking your policy before booking.

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Mini Messers Sensory/Messy Play Classes

Mayo

Mini Messers offers sensory and messy-play classes for babies through to school-age children, from 6 months to 6 years, around Belcarra, County Mayo. Sessions typically run around 10am and are based mainly out of Belcarra Community Centre, though the group plans to add pop-up classes in larger Mayo towns later in the year. Each class costs €15 per child. For up-to-date locations, dates and booking links, follow Mini Messers on Instagram, where new sessions are posted regularly.

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Messy Tots for Little Ones

Mayo

Messy Tots for Little Ones runs sensory and messy-play sessions for toddlers and young children aged 1 to 4 in Ballina, County Mayo. True to the name, sessions are hands-on and can get properly messy, so it's worth bringing tissues and a change of clothes for your little one. Parents or carers are expected to stay with their child throughout the class. A four-week term costs €45. Class times and venues are shared via the Messy Tots for Little Ones Facebook page, so it's worth following along there for the latest schedule.

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Elaines Gift of Touch

Mayo

Elaine's Gift of Touch offers a range of nurturing support for families in Co. Mayo, from pregnancy massage and infant massage classes to parent-and-child massage sessions and postpartum doula care. Infant massage classes (€140) are open to mums, dads or other caregivers who stay for the full session with their baby, while parent-child massage classes (€100) run for ages 2-3 and 4-12 through the Massage in Schools Programme. Mum's Haven support circles offer a gentle space for expectant and new mothers to rest and connect. Session times and locations are shared when booking. Children should wear comfortable clothing, and a small blanket or mat is useful for baby massage sessions - oil and guidance are provided.

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Longford Baby Massage

Longford

Longford Baby Massage is taught by an IAIM-registered instructor with fifteen years' experience, running as a course of four classes for €25 at The Family Centre on St Mel's Road, Townparks, Longford (behind Longford Cathedral). Sessions are suitable for babies from around seven weeks old up to six months, before they start crawling, and cover techniques that can support better sleep and digestion, alongside a chance to bond with your baby and meet other new parents. Classes usually run on Thursdays at 11am - contact ccorcoran@westcd.ie or 086 044 2354 to check when the next term starts.

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Your 4th Trimester

Limerick

Your 4th Trimester is a six-week course at the Crescent Shopping Centre in Limerick, designed to support parents through the early weeks with a new baby, aged up to six months. Each session combines baby massage and yoga with practical guidance on feeding, newborn care, babywearing, and postnatal recovery and nutrition, all in a calm space where questions are welcomed. The full course costs €120, or you can pay as you go at €25 per person or €40 per couple.

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Butterfly Bambino’s - Baby Massage

Limerick

Butterfly Bambino's runs baby massage classes at Ballyneety Hub in Co. Limerick on Thursday mornings, each session lasting around an hour and a half and suitable for babies from birth up to pre-movers. Parents and caregivers learn massage strokes and tummy time positions while bonding with their baby, with time to chat and have a cuppa with other parents along the way. A five-week block costs €130, or there's a standalone Tummy Time Workshop for €20 per class.

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The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness

Laois

The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness runs a Tummy Time & Sensory Play session in County Laois for babies from newborn up to around six months old, before they're crawling. Led by a Tummy Time Practitioner, the interactive workshop shows caregivers how to build tummy time into everyday play, alongside sensory activities suited to very young babies. Afterwards there's time for a cuppa and a chat, giving new parents a chance to meet others in the same stage of early parenthood. A baby ticket costs €15. The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness also runs a separate four-week messy play programme for older toddlers in Kilkenny.

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Midwife For You

Laois

This five-week infant massage course in Ballyhyland, Co. Laois, is run by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor, and is suitable for babies from newborn up to pre-crawling age. Each week focuses on a different part of the baby's body, alongside techniques that may help with wind, colic, constipation and settling for sleep. Classes are relaxed and baby-led, with plenty of time for feeding and chatting to other parents in the group. The course costs €130 and takes place in a private studio; mums, dads, grandparents or other caregivers are all welcome to attend and learn the techniques alongside their baby. Massage oil and an information booklet are provided - just bring a towel or blanket for baby to lie on.

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Edel's Baby Massage in Portlaoise🌈

Laois

Edel's Baby Massage classes in Portlaoise are physiotherapy-led and run in four-week blocks for babies from newborn up to 12 months old, at Portlaoise Parish Centre on the Dublin Road. Organic massage oil and all class materials are provided, and the course is recognised by a number of health insurance providers, so it may be worth checking your policy for cover. A term costs €140. To book or ask questions, message @edelsmassage on Instagram or WhatsApp 087 698 2073.

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Baby Massage in Portlaoise with Oxana Murray

Laois

This five-week baby massage course in Knockmay, Portlaoise, teaches parents gentle massage techniques for babies from birth to around 12 months old. Each session gives parents dedicated time to bond with their baby while learning strokes that can support relaxation, digestion and sleep, alongside the chance to meet other parents in a calm, supportive setting. The course costs €150 for the full five weeks, and places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness

Kilkenny

The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness runs a four-week block of messy play classes in Kilkenny for children aged roughly 9 months to 4 years old. Classes take place at The Scouts Den in Kilkenny, usually on Friday mornings from 10.30-11.30am, and are structured term by term rather than as drop-in sessions. A four-week term costs €60, with a discounted €45 sibling rate available when booked alongside a full-price child ticket. Follow The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness on social media for upcoming term dates - the group also runs separate tummy time sessions for younger babies in County Laois.

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Gentle Beginnings Baby Massage Kilkenny

Kilkenny

Gentle Beginnings Baby Massage runs at The Smithland Centre in Loughboy, Kilkenny, taught by a certified IAIM instructor. Suitable for babies from birth up to pre-crawling age, the course blends massage, reflexology and baby yoga techniques, demonstrated on a doll during class with a handout of the strokes to take home and practise. Classes run for about 1.5 hours over a 5-week term on Thursdays at 11.30am, priced at €140 for the full term. Beyond the massage itself, there's time to chat about baby-related topics and swap tips with other parents, finishing each session with tea, coffee and cake.

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Ready Steady Play Midlands

Kildare

Ready Steady Play Midlands runs weekly sensory and play classes across five locations - Athlone, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Tullamore and Naas - led by play leaders with a background in child development. Sensory Baby Play suits newborns up to pre-walkers, while Toddler Play covers pre-walkers through to 3.5 years, with over 30 rotating themes across the year, from under-the-sea adventures to circus skills. Between the five venues, classes run six days a week: Athlone on Mondays and Saturdays, Mullingar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Portlaoise on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Tullamore on Thursdays and Fridays, and Naas on Fridays. Alongside the structured play, sessions build in time for parents and caregivers to connect with each other. A 5-week term starts from €72.

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The Unrelated Auntie - Messy Play Group

Kerry

The Unrelated Auntie runs hour-long messy play sessions in North Kerry for children aged 1 to 5, facilitated by a qualified play therapist. Rather than a drop-off class, parents or guardians stay for the full session, using the time for focused one-to-one play with their child alongside messy, sensory activities. Tea and coffee are available throughout, making it as much a chance for adults to meet and chat as it is for children to explore messy play. Cost is €15 per session.

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Lasting Touch Baby Massage

Roscommon

Lasting Touch Baby Massage offers a course of classes for babies aged 0 to 12 months, taught by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor. Classes run in Athlone, Ballinasloe and Craughwell, each on a different day of the week, giving families across the region a nearby option. The course costs 150 euro, with up to 100 euro redeemable through some health insurers. Group classes are limited to one parent and one baby per booking, though private sessions at home can be arranged if other family members would like to join. Tea, coffee and a treat are provided at each class, alongside the chance to meet other parents locally. Contact Emily via Instagram (@lastingtouch_babymassge) or email to book.

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Galway Community Circus

Galway

Galway Community Circus runs a circus arts programme for ages 1 to 17 (and adults) from locations across Galway, including Renmore on the city's Eastside. The philosophy is 'circus for all' — non-competitive, creative sessions that build confidence, resilience and social skills for children of every level and ability. At Renmore, Toddler Circus runs on Fridays for ages 1–4 with an adult (participation optional but adults must stay), and Youth Circus is available for ages 1–12. The main hub is in Shantalla, with a further Youth Circus location in Tuam. Classes run September to June with summer camps also on offer; fees vary by age group, paid via monthly subscription, with some trials available. Full details at galwaycommunitycircus.com.

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Baby Massage with Kathryn

Galway

Kathryn is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) who runs baby massage classes in Portumna, County Galway, for babies from newborn up to crawling age. Group sessions give parents dedicated time with their baby alongside other families, in a relaxed setting with beverages and snacks provided - a chance to learn massage skills, bond with your baby and meet other local parents. A five-week block of group classes costs €120, much of which is often reimbursable through health insurance. Individual classes are also available over three weeks for the same price, recommended for babies with doctor-diagnosed colic or other specific needs before joining a group. Booking is essential as spaces fill quickly - message 085 720 7677. Kathryn also runs classes in Nenagh, County Tipperary.

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Baby Massage Oranmore

Galway

Baby Massage Oranmore runs small-group classes weekly over a five-week term in Oranmore, County Galway, each session lasting an hour and a half. Classes are baby-led, suitable from birth right through to the active crawling stage, giving parents a structured introduction to massage techniques alongside other new families locally. For those who prefer more individual attention, 1:1 sessions are also available alongside the group option. A five-week term costs €130, working out as a fuller, more instructional alternative to a free drop-in baby group.

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Carndonagh Inishowen Toddler Group and More - Spraoi agus Sport

Donegal

Spraoi Agus Sport in Carndonagh, Inishowen, runs a busy parent and toddler programme at Ray Community Centre, County Donegal, with sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm, term time) - flexible enough to fit around most family routines. Each three-hour drop-in gives children plenty of toys to explore while a parent or carer gets a well-earned cuppa, at €5 per family, bookable and payable online. Beyond the toddler group, the wider programme includes baby massage and breastfeeding support, a sensory room and dedicated support for children with a disability or autism, parent workshops on topics like weaning and potty training, and activities for older children aged 5-15 such as creative writing, sewing and guitar. Contact info@spraoiagussport.ie.

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Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland

Donegal

Bloom Baby Classes brings its gentle, research-based baby development sessions to Bundoran Community Centre in Co. Donegal, with weekly classes on Wednesdays. Any primary caregiver - mum, dad, grandparent or trusted carer - is welcome to attend and stays for the full session. Caterpillar Club (6 weeks-6 months) is a calm, nurturing class for younger, pre-sitting babies, combining baby massage, gentle sensory play and bonding-focused activities; it runs 11.45am-12.30pm. Busy Bees (6-15 months), for babies who are sitting, moving or exploring, is a livelier session with music and sensory play, running 10.30-11.15am. Each week introduces a new theme, song and activity. Term pricing is 14 euro per class, with a 16 euro PAYG/trial rate for anyone wanting to try a class first.

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Toddler Sense Cork

Cork

Toddler Sense's Monfieldstown class in Cork is a parent-led developmental session for children aged 1 to 4, giving parents and caregivers dedicated one-on-one time with their toddler through structured, age-appropriate activities. If a parent can't make a session, a grandparent or childminder is welcome to bring the child along instead, so the routine of weekly attendance isn't disrupted. Toddler Sense also runs classes in Midleton and Ballincollig, giving families across Cork more than one location to choose from.

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Little Learners Holistics

Cork

Little Learners Holistics offers baby massage and related wellbeing sessions for babies from newborn to around a year old, run across several venues in North Cork including Forrest Hall in Mitchelstown, Ganapati School of Yoga in Mallow, Gealach Grá Yoga Studio, and Fermoy Community Youth Centre. A term costs €60. Classes are led by a qualified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) who is also a Mother and Baby Wellbeing Facilitator and Kids Yoga Instructor, framing massage as more than just touch - it's presented as a way to build bonding, confidence and connection between parent and baby, in a supportive space for mothers as much as their little ones.

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BabyGrá - Baby Massage & Yoga Cork

Cork

BabyGrá runs a five-week Baby Massage course for babies up to around a year old at Croí Wellness Studio in Blackpool, Cork, priced at €125. Each course is built around slowing down and connecting with your baby: you'll learn gentle massage techniques that can help with sleep, ease tummy discomfort and colic, and strengthen bonding through touch. Materials are provided, including organic baby massage oil, a parent's manual covering all the strokes and routines, and mats and a comfortable setup for the session itself. It's a calm, guided introduction to infant massage rather than a drop-in class, so booking ahead for the next course is recommended.

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Sense of Wonder Sensory Play

Clare

Sense of Wonder Sensory Play runs hands-on sensory sessions in Quin, Co. Clare, for babies and children from 6 months up to age 8. Each session costs €15 and is built around messy, sensory exploration that supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving. Beyond the fun of getting stuck in, the sessions are designed to stimulate cognitive growth, encourage language development and build social skills through interactive play alongside other children. It's an approachable way to spark curiosity and creativity in young children. Sense of Wonder Sensory Play runs sessions at several venues across County Clare, including Quin, and posts upcoming dates on Facebook and Instagram.

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Baby Massage Classes Newmarket on Fergus

Clare

Taught by Siobhan, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with close to ten years' experience, this five-week baby massage course runs at Harmony House in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, for €120. Rather than massaging your own baby, Siobhan demonstrates each movement on a doll while you follow along on your own child, working through a simple routine that's adapted to your baby's needs and stays with you long after the course ends. Regular infant massage is often linked to better sleep and easier settling through teething, gas, colic and general muscle tension, and it's known to raise oxytocin and serotonin levels in both parent and baby. To book a place, call Siobhan on 086 855 2307, and follow the group's social media for details of upcoming terms.

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Baby Massage Class in Shannon Co Clare

Clare

This baby massage course at the Family Resource Centre in Shannon, Co. Clare, is aimed at babies from newborn up to pre-crawling age and is taught by a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. The term runs for five weeks at €125, with sessions lasting around ninety minutes to leave plenty of time for tea, coffee and a chat once the massage part is done - a nice way for new parents in particular to meet others going through the same stage. Classes are entirely baby-led, so there's no pressure if your little one needs a feed, a nappy change or just a cuddle instead. Keep an eye on social media for the next start date, as new terms are announced there rather than following a fixed yearly schedule.

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Kingscourt Mum and Baby Group

Cavan

Kingscourt Mum and Baby Group is a support group for new and expecting mothers, meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11.30am, at Kingscourt Community Centre in Dunaree. The focus is on sharing experiences and building friendships with other mothers going through similar stages, over a cup of tea in a relaxed setting. From time to time the group also runs baby massage or reflexology sessions as an add-on. Cost is €3 per family. Contact Berniece on WhatsApp, 0871860352, for more information or to confirm the next date.

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Baby Massage with Orla

Cavan

Baby Massage with Orla runs as a 5-week block on Wednesdays, 10 to 11.30am, at The Backyard in Moynehall, Cavan town. The course costs €135 for the full block. Mum, dad or a grandparent can bring baby along, though only one adult per baby attends each session to keep the class focused and calm. A dedicated dads' baby massage workshop is planned and will be announced separately. Baby massage is a gentle way to build bonding and can help with sleep and settling, giving parents a structured, guided way to spend focused one-on-one time with their baby each week.

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The Wriggles and Giggles

Carlow

The Wriggles and Giggles runs baby and toddler sensory classes in Carlow, welcoming children from newborn up to three years old. Each session follows a structured format led by the class teacher: singing, rhymes and dancing, stimulating light displays with hands-on 'touch' experiences, a short photo opportunity, and free play with a selection of Montessori toys. Classes cost €15 per session, with no need to commit to a long block in advance. The Carlow group is one of two run by The Wriggles and Giggles across the south-east - follow them on Instagram for the current schedule and venue in Carlow.

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Little Lullabies Baby Massage

Carlow

Little Lullabies Baby Massage runs a 5-week baby massage course at New Oak Community Residence in Carlow, for babies from newborn up to around a year old. Sessions take place weekly at 10.30am. All supplies are provided - cushions, oil and handouts - so there's nothing to bring along except your baby. Baby massage is widely used to support digestion, ease colic, encourage better sleep and build bonding between parent and baby, giving the course benefits that extend well beyond the class itself. The 5-week course costs €120 and offers dedicated one-on-one time with your baby each week.

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Chime in & Play

Carlow

Chime in & Play runs its parent-and-child music and play classes in Carlow, for children aged 1 to 5. Sessions are designed to build creativity, confidence and early friendships through playing and music together, while giving parents insight into their child's development along the way. Classes and terms run at various times through the year, with some venues also offering a summer programme; check the website for the current Carlow schedule. Pricing starts from €15 per class, or from €50 for a full term.

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Toddler Sense

Cork

Toddler Sense is the follow-on programme from Baby Sensory, running sensory play classes for children aged roughly 13 months to 4.5 years across three locations in North County Dublin. Each week follows a different theme - anything from Space to Under the Sea, an Ugly Bug Ball or a jungle trek - built around adventure play, songs, music, puppet shows, light shows and bubbles, with recurring characters Jennifer and Todd guiding the story. Behind the fun and games, activities are designed to support a wide range of developmental milestones, including hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills, visual stimulation, emotional regulation and social development. With multiple North County Dublin locations, families can find their nearest class via the Toddler Sense website.

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The Mothering Psychologist

The Mothering Psychologist, run by Dr Emma Bagnall, offers online support that combines child psychology, maternal wellbeing and sleep consultancy in one service. Rather than treating these areas separately, the approach looks at parent and child together, recognising that a struggling child's sleep or behaviour is often closely tied to a parent's own wellbeing and stress levels. Because sessions are delivered online, families anywhere can access support without needing to travel, making it a practical option for parents juggling young children and limited free time.

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SENSEable Tots

SENSEable Tots runs teacher-directed sensory classes for children aged 6 months to 3.5 years, held in Shankill and Greystones. Lessons use sensory materials to engage the five senses - touch, smell, hearing, taste and sight - through songs, play, crafts and active games. The approach is built around accessible, hands-on activities rather than formal instruction, encouraging early learning and development in a way that stays fun for both toddlers and their grown-ups. Classes run for around 40 minutes, a length well-suited to younger attention spans. With two locations along the south Dublin/Wicklow coast, families in Shankill and Greystones have a nearby option for structured sensory play.

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National Gallery of Ireland

Dublin

The National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square West offers free admission and a dedicated Early Years, Children and Families Programme aimed at making art accessible and fun for all ages, from babies and toddlers to teenagers and their parents or guardians. The programme leans on play, enquiry and hands-on exploration rather than formal art history, with sensory activities that respond to pieces in the national collection. The Atrium Creative Space is open every day with free art packs available, alongside scheduled workshops, tours and family-focused events. After a visit, Merrion Square Park right outside makes a natural spot for kids to run around and let off some energy.

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Messy Fun

Dublin

Messy Fun runs sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers at Terenure Business Park on Beechlawn Way, Dublin 6W. Prepared solutions such as fingerpaint, slime and gloop give little ones plenty of different textures and materials to explore, and what looks messy from the outside is genuine sensory learning underneath. Sessions support early eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, letting children experiment freely rather than following strict instructions - play is considered a young child's main way of learning. Adults are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and join in rather than worry about the mess. Messy Fun also runs themed sessions around events like Halloween and Easter throughout the year, so it's worth keeping an eye on their social media for what's coming up.

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Language Explorers Workshops

Dublin

Language Explorers is a programme from Mother Tongues, designed for children aged 3 to 6 and the adults who bring them along. Sessions are facilitated by specially trained multilingual artists and create a welcoming space for families from any linguistic or cultural background, using storytelling, play, visual arts, music and movement to explore language together. Workshops are delivered in English, but families are actively encouraged to bring whatever other languages they speak at home, whatever the child's level — fluent, just starting out, non-speaking, or communicating in a different way are all equally welcome. It's a good option for multilingual families, or any family curious about other languages and cultures, looking for a shared activity rather than a formal language class.

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It’s a Small World

Dublin

It's a Small World, based in Ballycragh, offers imaginative, role-play-based activities for young children built around different everyday themes. Sessions invite kids to step into different roles and scenarios — from helping out with pets to building dreams, growing gardens, and taking the spotlight — giving them a rotating variety of imaginative play rather than one fixed activity. This kind of themed pretend play suits younger children who learn well through hands-on, story-driven activities, helping build early social skills, confidence and creativity through play. Parents in the Ballycragh area looking for a varied, imagination-led activity for their little ones can get in touch for current sessions and age groups.

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Classical Kids

Founded by musicians Aura Stone and Sylvia Roberts, Classical Kids runs relaxed, affordable classical music concerts for parents, children, toddlers and babies aged 0-3 in community settings across Dublin. Rather than expecting children to sit still and listen quietly, the concerts encourage dancing, making noise and playing as a natural part of engaging with the music. Play mats, colouring, toys and musical worksheets are provided at concerts to help younger attendees stay engaged throughout. Regular concerts take place at various venues across Dublin, and families can find their nearest one online. Classical Kids also curates its own Spotify playlist for children who enjoy the concerts and want to keep listening at home.

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Chatterparrot

Chatterparrot offers baby sign language classes for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups, aimed at building bonding and early communication from birth. Sessions blend songs, stories, sensory play and simple baby signs, giving little ones a playful way to start forming their first words and giving parents dedicated one-to-one time with their baby. Classes are run by Helen O'Sullivan, a qualified language teacher and linguist, and take place at locations in Rathmines and Kilternan, as well as online for families who prefer to join from home. Parents can check the website to find the class time and format that suits them best.

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Active Mum .ie

Dublin

Active Mum .ie, based at Castleknock Community Centre on Laurel Lodge Road, Dublin 15, offers baby massage and related classes for parents to spend quality time with their little ones while also meeting other local mums for friendship and support. Three classes are on offer: Baby Massage, Story Massage & Sensory Play, and Massage in Schools - giving families a few different ways to connect through touch and play, depending on their baby's age and stage.

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ClapHandies

Dublin

ClapHandies' Mount Merrion/Callary PlayLab runs weekly sessions for babies, wobblers and toddlers, split into three age-specific groups: Baby PlayLab (6 weeks-7 months), Wobbler PlayLab (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLab (16 months-3.5 years). Sessions combine music, rhyme, baby massage technique, sign language and sensory play, and parents are actively encouraged to join in rather than just observe. Typical class times run Toddlers at 9:45am, Wobblers at 10:45am and Babies at 11:45am, though exact scheduling varies by venue. Each 7-week term costs €133 per child, with a 50% sibling discount bringing the total for two children to €199, held indoors.

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Wellness by Meadows

Wicklow

Wellness by Meadows, just outside Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, runs baby massage classes over a five-week term, on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30am. Each week covers different massage strokes that can help relax and soothe a baby, ease wind, colic and constipation, support good sleep, and build body awareness, alongside songs and rhymes throughout. Classes are kept small and are baby-led, with time built in for feeding, changing and naps as needed. Handouts and oil are provided, 1:1 sessions and both parents attending together can be accommodated, and babies with special needs are welcome. The five-week course costs €120, much of which may be reclaimable through health insurance depending on your policy.

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Love Life Nurture Doula and Baby Massage

Wicklow

Love Life Nurture Doula and Baby Massage runs small baby massage classes in Wicklow Town, kept to around 5 or 6 mums for an intimate setting where everyone gets to know each other. Classes start at 10.30am and run for about 90 minutes over the course, priced at €130 for the term. Each relaxed, baby-led session covers different massage strokes - including techniques to relieve colic, wind and general fussiness - along with the benefits of infant massage and how to read your baby's cues, followed by a tea and cake break. Oils, handouts, blankets and refreshments are all provided, and the final week wraps up with a coffee date in town for the group.

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Gentle Start Collective

Wicklow

Gentle Start Collective, based at Saint Mary's Convent of Mercy in Abbeylands, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, runs a range of movement classes for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers. Options include Mum Moves, Baby Foundations Movement and Toddler Movement, each priced at €12, with occasional events at €10. The classes are designed to be approachable and low-key - there's nothing special to bring, just a willingness to get moving with your little one in a relaxed, friendly setting.

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www.birthandbaby.ie

Jen of birthandbaby.ie runs Baby Massage and Baby Yoga classes in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, on Thursday mornings. Baby Massage is suitable from birth to 12 months and runs as a 5-week course for €120, while Baby Yoga suits babies from around 3 to 12 months and runs as a 4-week course for €100. Both classes offer a gentle, guided introduction to movement and touch for parent and baby together - full booking details and current schedules are available at www.birthandbaby.ie.

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Touch Therapies by Aimee

Meath

Touch Therapies by Aimee offers a small, baby-led infant massage class in Johnstown, Navan, running over 5 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays and Fridays. Each week introduces the strokes for a new part of the body while revisiting techniques learned previously, alongside guidance on how massage benefits change as your baby grows. The class is suitable from birth to pre-crawling and creates a calm, relaxed space for bonding through nurturing touch. Beyond physical benefits like aiding digestion and easing constipation and teething, parents get to know others in the local area over a cup of tea while discussing a different parenting topic each week. The 5-week term costs €120.

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Pregnancy/Post-Natal Pilates

Meath

Based at a physio and pelvic health clinic in Navan's Abbeyland South, this studio offers Post-Natal Pilates aimed at rebuilding pelvic ligament stability after birth - suitable for up to one or two years postpartum. A 5-week term costs €65, with drop-in classes available at €15 each for anyone who prefers more flexibility. The same clinic also runs weekly Baby Massage classes over 5 weeks, designed for parents, grandparents and other caregivers with babies from birth to pre-crawling age. Each session guides participants step by step through a massage routine, with individual attention, relaxation techniques, and talks covering common concerns like crying, sleep and baby emotions. Handouts, massage oil and refreshments are all included.

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Baby Massage With Laura

Meath

This baby massage class is run by a PICU/NICU nurse across two Navan-area locations: Wilkinstown Community Centre on Monday mornings and Red River Yoga Studio in Navan on Wednesdays, both from 10am. It's open to all babies aged 0-12 months, including those with additional or complex needs, with space for equipment like ventilators, suction machines or feeding pumps, and techniques adapted for stoma bags or feeding tubes. A five-week block costs €120, with each session ending in tea, coffee and a treat so parents can chat and get to know each other. One-to-one classes are also available for those who prefer individual sessions. Times and locations are occasionally updated on social media, so check before a first visit.

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Bumps & Bainne Baby Massage Classes

Louth

Led by Aoife, this baby massage course helps parents bond with their baby while learning a full massage routine to support relaxation, sleep, digestion and communication, along with techniques for easing wind and constipation. Classes are baby-led and unhurried, with plenty of allowance for feeding, cuddles and nappy changes as needed. Suitable for babies from around 6 weeks old until they become mobile, sessions run Thursdays from 10 to 10.45am at Redeemer Family Resource Centre, Dundalk, County Louth, over a five-week course priced at €100 (plus a €2.50 booking fee). One caregiver attends per baby and stays for the full session. Bring a towel or blanket, feeding supplies, nappies, wipes and a change of clothes for baby; massage oil is provided, and comfortable, easy-to-remove clothing is best.

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Happy Peeps Sensory Play

Kildare

Happy Peeps Sensory Play offers small-group, child-led messy play sessions for children aged 3 to 6 at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre, County Kildare. In a relaxed, supportive setting, children are free to regulate, get hands-on with sensory materials, and express themselves, with smaller group sizes than a typical class. Sessions run from 10.30 to 11.30am, priced at €58 per term. Parents, grandparents or childminders are welcome to attend and are asked to stay for the full session; a spare change of clothes and a small towel or wipes are recommended. A separate Babies & Toddlers Sensory Play session also runs in a different location — check the group's Instagram page for updates, or contact Vicky on 085 737 7109 with any questions.

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Elmm Infant Massage Castledermot

Kildare

Elmm Infant Massage runs baby massage classes for babies from newborn up to pre-crawling age at Teach Diarmada in Castledermot, County Kildare. One parent or caregiver attends with their baby, learning hands-on massage techniques that can support bonding, sleep and comfort during the early months. The course runs weekly on Thursdays over a five-week term, priced at €130.

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Yoni Hearts Club Baby Massage & Mum & Me Yoga

Dublin

Yoni Hearts Club offers two parent-and-baby wellbeing courses for babies aged 0 to 12 months across the Dublin City area, with the exact venue confirmed by email or social media ahead of each course. The Baby Massage course is taught by an instructor certified with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), running over five weeks on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm, with all equipment and refreshments provided — an online option is also available for weeks you can't make it in person. Mum and Baby Yoga runs on Tuesdays from 10.30 to 11.30am, either as a course or drop-in depending on availability, with a light snack provided after class. Baby Massage is priced at €130 for the five-week course, while Mum and Baby Yoga pricing varies.

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Toddle Sense

Dublin

Toddle Sense runs classes at Fingallians GAA Club in Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin, one of several venues across the county alongside Balgriffin and Drumcondra, for children aged roughly 13 months to 4.5 years. Each class follows a themed adventure - from outer space to under the sea, an ugly bug ball to a jungle trek - built around hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, visual stimulation, emotional regulation and social development. A twin/sibling discount applies across all classes, and graduates of Baby Sensory can get a discount if they book within 12 months of graduating. Pricing is set per term - contact Toddle Sense for current rates and class times in Swords.

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Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children - Balbriggan

DublinFree

This Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children offers a small, supportive session for kids aged 4 to 10 to explore sensory activities in a safe, low-pressure environment, capped at eight children per session to keep numbers manageable. Sessions run twice a month from 4 to 4.45pm at Balbriggan Library, Saint George's Square, County Dublin, and are free to attend. Bookings open at the start of each month and fill quickly, so it's worth joining the library's email list to be notified when spots go live — email balbrigganlibrary@fingal.ie to secure a place. Parents or guardians must remain on the library premises for the duration of the session, though not necessarily in the room itself.

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Mini Me Massage

Dublin

Mini Me Massage runs from Mountview in Flemingtown, Balbriggan, offering two baby-led classes: a one-hour Mum & Baby Yoga session and a 90-minute Baby Massage class. Both are designed around an intimate, small-group setting, giving mothers dedicated one-to-one time to bond with their baby while also meeting other new mothers locally. Mum & Baby Yoga runs as a 4-week course priced at €60, while Baby Massage runs over 5 weeks at €150. The relaxed, baby-paced format means sessions can flex around feeding or settling, making it approachable for parents new to either yoga or massage.

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Messy Adventures

Dublin

Messy Adventures runs messy play sessions in Swords every Friday, with two slots at 9.30am and 11.15am, for babies and children aged roughly 6 months to 6 years. The sensory play format encourages fine and gross motor skill development, hand-eye coordination and independent exploration, alongside parent-and-child bonding time. Classes are designed to be fully inclusive and welcoming to all babies and children. Messy Adventures also runs sessions in Malahide and Raheny, with pricing at €16 per messy play class (€14 for Role Play Village) and an automatic 30% sibling discount at checkout.

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Koala Cuddle Baby Massage

Dublin

Koala Cuddle Baby Massage offers a gentle, hands-on way for parents to bond with babies aged from around 3 weeks up to pre-crawling age. Led by a certified infant massage instructor who is also an OT-approved Tummy Time practitioner, nurse and mother of three, sessions teach a full head-to-toe massage routine that can help ease colic, wind, constipation and teething, while supporting sleep and attachment. Classes run on Tuesday mornings at The Park Community Centre in Ballycragh, Dublin 24, over a five-week term priced at €140, with each weekly session lasting between one and one and a half hours. Alongside the practical massage skills, parents get the chance to relax with a cup of tea and connect with other new mums and dads going through the same early months.

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Gentle Hands Baby Massage

Dublin

Gentle Hands Baby Massage runs a five-week course in Holywell, Swords, teaching parents gentle, rhythmic massage strokes for their babies. Beyond the immediate bonding benefit, baby massage is often associated with helping relaxation, digestion and sleep for both baby and parent. The Swords term starts on Tuesday 2nd September, running 10-11.30am, and costs €120 for the full five weeks. A sister course also runs in Howth on Thursdays, for families who find that location more convenient. Many health insurance policies will refund up to €100 of the course fee depending on the level of cover, so it's worth checking your policy before booking.

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Dad and Baby Massage with Melanie Murphy Infant Massage

Dublin

Dad and Baby Massage, run by Melanie Murphy Infant Massage, is a 5-week in-person group held at The Community Cottage in Lusk, Co. Dublin (K45 VE83). It's designed for parents and their babies from newborn up to around 11 months, before they start crawling, and teaches simple massage techniques to help with bonding, relaxation and settling. Sessions run on Fridays from 10 to 11.30am; the current course runs across five dates in November and December (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November and 6th December). Partners are welcome to attend together, and the full 5-week group costs €100.

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Claphandies

Dublin

ClapHandies runs its weekly PlayLab sessions in Drumcondra, Dublin, for babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years. Each class blends music, song and rhyme time with baby massage technique and simple baby sign language, alongside activities aimed at gross motor and language development. Beyond the skills-building, PlayLabs are a chance for children to socialise with others their own age and for parents and caregivers to get to know each other locally. Terms run for 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% sibling discount bringing two children to €199.

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

Dublin

ClapHandies PlayLabs' Lucan (Pettycanon) venue runs weekly developmental sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, structured into three groups: Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months, 50 minutes) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5 years, 50 minutes). Each class blends music, learning, social interaction and sensory play, with toddlers typically running around 9:45-10am, wobblers 10:45-11am and babies 11:45am-12pm, timing venue-dependent. Booking a term also includes 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, an online library of follow-along music and playtime videos, plus a baby massage e-manual for those in the Baby PlayLab. Full 7-week terms cost €133, with flexible pricing for joining partway through (from €19 for the final week up to €114 for six weeks).

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Dublin

Baby Sensory runs its Glasnevin classes off Ballymun Road, Dublin, offering an educational and interactive developmental programme for babies aged 0 to 12 months (with separate 0-6 month and 6-12 month groupings). Sessions are built around each baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, so little ones are never overstimulated. Classes run during school term time, with the venue and timetable for Glasnevin published on the Baby Sensory website - places are booked by term rather than as single drop-ins, starting from €17.75 per class. Beyond the sensory activities themselves, it's a good way for parents to meet others locally, swap questions and share early-parenthood experiences.

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Baby Massage & First Aid

Dublin

Calming Little Feet, based in Clontarf East, Dublin, runs a 6-week baby massage course (€160) taught by a paediatric nurse and mother of four. The course covers infant massage techniques and the bonding benefits of massage, in a supportive, non-judgemental setting - everything needed is provided, so parents just bring their baby. Alongside the main course, monthly Daddy & Baby classes run on Saturdays (€30), giving dads dedicated bonding time, and monthly parent or grandparent first aid courses (€60) cover essential emergency skills. Together, the offerings give families in the Clontarf area a few different ways to build confidence around their baby's care.

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Baby Health

Dublin

Baby Health offers baby massage classes taught by an internationally certified instructor, available in person in Dublin or online, with sessions run in English, Spanish or Italian. Each session lasts an hour, and all parents and caregivers are welcome to attend with their baby. Baby massage supports both physical and emotional development: it can soothe teething pain, encourage better sleep, ease digestion and colic, and help build muscle strength and flexibility, while also strengthening the bond between parent and baby. Pricing runs from €130 to €150 depending on the course chosen, with the option of joining in person or online depending on what suits the family best.

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Parents & Children Yoga Classes in West Cork

Cork

MeMamí runs family-friendly yoga classes in West Cork, based in Derrigra, Co. Cork, designed for parents and grandparents to practise yoga together with their little ones rather than finding separate childcare. As a newer yoga collective in the area, it's aimed at bringing different generations together through a shared practice. Classes combine stretching and movement with time spent alongside your child on the mat, giving busy parents and grandparents a way to look after their own fitness and wellbeing without leaving little ones at home. It suits families looking for a relaxed, connective activity to fit into a hectic week in the West Cork area.

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Parent First Aid Classes – Nationwide

Parent First Aid describes itself as Ireland's leading provider of paediatric first aid training for parents and childminders, running courses nationwide. The aim is to make essential emergency medical training accessible at a local level and at times that fit around busy family schedules. All courses are delivered by vetted, fully qualified and experienced trainers, covering the practical skills parents and childminders need to respond confidently to common childhood medical emergencies. Being run nationwide, it's a useful option for families looking for a paediatric first aid course close to home rather than travelling to a single fixed location.

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Kids Yoga & Zumbini Combo Class Midleton

Kids Yoga & Zumbini Combo Class runs every Thursday from 3.30-4.15pm at My Place Community Centre on Mill Road, Midleton, Co. Cork, for preschool-aged children. The 45-minute session combines two activities in one: a Zumbini portion of singing, dancing and instrument play drawing on music from different cultures, followed by themed yoga stories. The yoga stories - jungle adventures, farm adventures, moon missions and ocean dives among them - use visuals and props to explore everyday challenges like frustration, friendships and separation anxiety in a way young children relate to. The class rounds off with simple games, dance and a short relaxation. The combined format builds emotional intelligence, coping skills and social skills while keeping children playful and moving throughout.

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Kids & Teen Yoga Classes (Tralee Area)

Kerry

Kids & Teen Yoga Classes run weekly across the Tralee area, with sessions at Collis Sandes House in Killeen on Thursday afternoons and at Banna Leisure Centre in Ardfert on Saturday mornings. Age groups are kept fairly narrow - 5-8 and 9-13 year olds on Thursdays, 4-7 and 8-11 year olds on Saturdays - so children practise alongside similarly aged peers. Each class blends yoga poses with games, movement, mindfulness, breathing exercises, art and relaxation, keeping sessions varied rather than a straight yoga class - a good option for children who might not sit still for a traditional class but benefit from its calming, body-awareness side. The same instructor also brings yoga sessions into preschools, schools, clubs and parties around the Tralee and Kerry area.

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Kate Cuddy Yoga

Cork

Kate Cuddy Yoga runs classes at Glounthaune Community Centre, Co. Cork, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, catering to a wide range of participants from absolute beginners to more advanced practitioners, as well as teenagers and new mums attending with their babies. Classes focus on building flexibility, mobility, strength, posture and balance, alongside relief for common aches like back, neck or joint pain. Yoga also supports mental wellbeing, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, boost mood and encourage better sleep. With gentler and more challenging options available within each session, the classes are designed to be accessible whatever your starting point, while offering the regular structure and social support of a weekly practice in Glounthaune.

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Ickle Minds

Ickle Minds runs messy and sensory play sessions for babies, toddlers and young children aged 6 months to 5 years, with a grown-up attending alongside them. Sessions are built around hands-on sensory materials - think textures, colours and messy play activities - that support early exploration and development. This kind of unstructured, sensory-rich play helps young children build fine motor skills, curiosity and confidence, while giving parents and carers a chance to connect with their little one and meet other local families in a relaxed, informal setting.

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Fun Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Classes

These kids' yoga classes are starting up in Mallow and Kanturk, North Cork, for children aged 4-12, run in 4-week blocks with limited spaces. Sessions are designed to help children build confidence, improve focus and learn to relax and unwind - useful skills alongside the physical practice of yoga itself. Message via instagram.com/breatheandbloomkidsyoga to book a spot or find out more.

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Cuidiú Cork

Cuidiú Cork runs a regular calendar of parent, toddler, baby, breastfeeding and social meet-ups across Cork, from coffee mornings and playgroups to café meet-ups and breastfeeding support. Whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, working or at home, mums, dads, grandparents and carers are all welcome to join and connect with other local families while the children make friends of their own. Full event listings and dates are kept up to date at cuidiucork.ie/cuidiú-cork-events.

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Boyne Babies Sensory Classes

Meath

Boyne Babies runs sensory-rich classes for babies and toddlers up to age 2 at Julianstown Community Centre, Dimanistown West, Co. Meath. Weekly themed sessions bring together music, movement, lights, textures, messy play, soft play and other sensory activities tailored to different developmental stages, from non-walkers through to toddlers. Beyond the developmental focus, it's also a welcoming space for parents to connect with other local families and enjoy some calm, engaging time together each week.

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Bloom Baby Classes North East Ireland

Cavan

Bloom Baby Classes, based near Pollamore, Co. Cavan, run two musical sensory programmes: Caterpillar Club for babies aged 0-6 months, and Busy Bees for babies aged 6-15 months. Caterpillar Club is a gentle, calming introduction to sensory play, using music, props, lights and movement, finishing with a chill parachute and short guided baby massage to encourage relaxation. Busy Bees builds on those foundations with instruments, movement and props that support fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language and social interaction. Every week brings a new theme across a full year, with themed music, dress-up, sensory lights and treasure baskets giving both babies and parents plenty to explore - and plenty of chances for parents to relax, chat and build friendships within the Bloom community.

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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow

Kildare

Baby Sensory classes at the Keadeen Hotel, Co. Kildare, are suitable for babies from birth to 13 months and cover creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music - all in simple, practical ways parents can easily repeat at home. Original and traditional songs and rhymes help develop early speech and language skills, alongside sensory signing activities that let parents and babies start communicating from birth.

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Baby Sensory Dunboyne

Meath

Baby Sensory classes at St. Peter's GAA Dunboyne, Rooske Rd, Co. Meath, support babies' development from birth to 13 months through music, movement and sensory play - lights, textures, bubbles and more - all designed around early childhood development research. Each class is pitched to your baby's current stage, from tiny newborns to active explorers. Beyond the developmental side, parents value the class as dedicated bonding time and a chance to meet other local families, in a warm, pressure-free environment.

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Baby Massage with Laura – Navan & Surrounds

Meath

Baby Massage with Laura serves families across Navan and the surrounding area, led by a Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with over ten years of experience. Classes welcome all babies from birth to 12 months, including those with special or complex needs, with room for equipment such as suction machines, ventilators or feeding pumps, and massage adapted around feeding tubes or tracheostomies. Sessions run at Red River Yoga Studio in Navan on Wednesdays at 10am and Wilkinstown Community Centre on Mondays at 10am, with 1:1 classes also available. Mats, cushions and oils are provided, and classes are baby-led, so feeding or walking around is fine. Reach Laura via Instagram DM @baby_massage_with_laura or email lauramcq.babymassage@gmail.com.

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Baby Massage with Emma

Emma, a registered nurse and midwife recently certified with the IAIM in infant massage, runs baby massage classes in Co. Louth from a private address. Each course consists of 5 classes for €150, and most private health insurers offer some level of reimbursement. Get in touch by email at babymassageemma@gmail.com, or find Emma on Instagram at @babymassagewithemma to book.

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Babble & Bloom

Dublin

Babble & Bloom is a parent and baby early communication course held at Malahide Castle, Malahide Demesne, Co. Dublin, created and led by a registered Speech & Language Therapist. Over six weeks of relaxed, play-based sessions, parents learn evidence-based strategies for supporting communication from the very beginning - modelling baby signs, building connection and language through play, and turning everyday moments into opportunities to communicate. It's suitable for babies and toddlers aged 6-14 months and gives parents a chance to build confidence in supporting their child's development while meeting others at a similar stage. Please note this is an educational class rather than a clinical Speech & Language Therapy service, and isn't a substitute for assessment or intervention where needed.

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Dimples Baby Massage

Dublin

Dimples Baby Massage runs a certified 4-week baby massage course at Mount Merrion Community Centre, The Rise, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin, for pre-crawling babies aged six weeks to eight months. Classes are led by a certified infant massage instructor and kept small, with a maximum of 8-10 babies per group. The course costs €135 online (€150 standard rate) and is described by the provider as compatible with health insurance reimbursement. Each session wraps up with refreshments and social time, giving parents a chance to chat once class is done.

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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest holds classes at The Park Community Centre in Firhouse, Dublin 24, for babies aged 0-13 months attending with a parent or carer. Each session uses baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to stimulate babies' senses and support bonding and early development in a relaxed, indoor setting. The Firhouse class is one of several Baby Sensory venues running across Dublin's south west, giving local families a nearby option for their baby's first group classes. Get in touch with Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest for current class times and booking details.

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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

At Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre on the Blessington Road in Tallaght, Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest runs multi-sensory classes for babies aged 0-13 months, attended alongside a parent or carer. Sessions combine baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support early sensory development and parent-baby bonding. The Tallaght venue is well set up for families, with wheelchair and buggy access, an on-site cafe and changing facilities, making it a comfortable option for a first group class with a baby. It's one of several Baby Sensory venues run across Dublin's south west.

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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest

Dublin

Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest runs its Rathfarnham classes at the Ruah Centre, offering multi-sensory development sessions for babies aged 0-13 months, with a parent or carer attending throughout. Each class blends baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to engage babies' senses and support early development, bonding and confidence. The format is designed to give babies a stimulating but calm introduction to structured group classes, and parents a chance to meet others locally. Held at an indoor venue in Rathfarnham, classes are one of several Baby Sensory sessions running across Dublin's south west.

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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Dublin

This Baby Sensory class runs from St Brigid's in Cabinteely, County Dublin, offering multi-sensory development sessions for babies from birth to 13 months old. Each class weaves together baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to engage a baby's senses and support early development, all in an indoor venue suited to younger babies. Parents or carers stay with their baby for the full session, making it as much a bonding opportunity as a developmental class. Baby Sensory South Dublin also runs a second class in Dundrum for families who find that location easier to reach.

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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Dublin

Baby Sensory's south Dublin class meets at the Taney Parish Centre on Taney Road in Dundrum, offering multi-sensory development sessions for babies aged 0 to 13 months. Classes combine baby signing, music, gentle light shows, bubbles and puppets, all designed to support early sensory development while giving parent and baby time to bond together. A parent or caregiver stays and takes part throughout, held in an indoor venue in Dundrum. This is one of two Baby Sensory South Dublin locations, with a sister class also running in Cabinteely, so families can pick whichever base is more convenient.

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Common questions

How many Developmental classes for kids are there in Ireland?

Kids Patch lists 212 Developmental classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

Where in Ireland can I find Developmental classes for kids?

Developmental listings are spread across 24 counties, most of them in Dublin (75), Cork (16), Galway (13), Meath (11), Kildare (10), Clare (8), Limerick (6), Wicklow (5), and 16 more.

What age range do Developmental classes for kids in Ireland cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 176 of the 212 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.

How much do Developmental classes for kids in Ireland cost?

2 of the 212 listings publish a price, ranging from €133 to €135. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.

Are there any free Developmental classes for kids in Ireland?

Yes — 1 of the 212 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.

Do parents need to stay during Developmental classes for kids in Ireland?

It varies by provider: of the 212 listings, 39 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.