Kids Activities in Monaghan
Browse 44 kids activities and classes in Monaghan. Popular categories in Monaghan include Parent-and-toddler, Music, Swimming.
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Core Kids Monaghan
At CORE Kids, our mission is to inspire millions of people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. We achieve this by delivering positive physical activity experiences and promoting well-being for everyone in our community, including children, parents, schools, teachers, and coaches. Our commitment extends beyond individuals to encompass the wider community, fostering a culture of holistic health and vibrant living.
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Little Stars Hub 21Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Hub 21 -- FKA the Down Syndrome Centre North -- East, Unit 15-18 CTEK 1, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.
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First Steps Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at First Monaghan Presbyterian Church Hall, Dublin Street, Monaghan.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Integral Fitness Castleblayney
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Integral Fitness Castleblayney, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Rugbytots - St Joseph's Pastoral Centre Monaghan
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at St Joseph's Pastoral Centre Monaghan, Sunday. Run by Rugbytots North East.
View full details →Water Babies - Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
View full details →LA Gymnastics Monaghan
Gymnastics club with members from age 3 to adults; classes for beginners to advanced, some compete nationally/internationally.
View full details →Fusion Dance School - Monaghan
Dance school running junior classes (ages 4-6 and up) in Monaghan.
View full details →Coral Leisure Monaghan
Leisure centre with pool and gym offering group and individual children's swimming lessons from age 3-4+.
View full details →Little Wonders Ireland
Children's activity provider offering fun learning activities promoting peer interaction, community engagement and new experiences; associated with kids programmes in the Castleblayney area.
View full details →Flamenco for Kids (Castleblayney)
Flamenco dance classes for kids; programme listed at Scout Hall on York Street, Castleblayney (multi-week course format).
View full details →CMX Toy Library
Ireland's first and largest toy library, based in Carrickmacross; also runs early years music sessions (1pm birth-18 months, 2pm toddlers/pre-schoolers, €5/child).
View full details →Carrickmacross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Traditional Irish music & dance branch offering weekly children's music classes (Accordion, Banjo, Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle, Set Dancing, Irish Singing) every Saturday 3-6pm during school terms in the Workhouse.
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Moo Music Monaghan - Carrickmacross
Moo Music's Carrickmacross classes bring together singing, movement and instrument play for children from newborn through to age 5, drawing on a bank of 125 original songs written specifically for early-years music sessions. Music and movement at this age is widely recognised to support language development, rhythm and coordination, as well as giving parents and little ones a fun, shared activity together each week.
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Trishas Tunes - Carrickmacross
Trishas Tunes in Carrickmacross combines a music shop with lessons, stocking drum kits and instruments across the board for use in classes. Having the shop and teaching under one roof makes it convenient for families to sort out an instrument and lessons together in one visit. A rental programme is also available, which can be a practical option for parents who aren't ready to buy an instrument outright before knowing whether their child will stick with lessons long-term.
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Carrickmacross Library - Fashion Design Workshops
6-week hands-on textile design workshops for ages 9-12, Wednesdays; free.
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Carrickmacross School of Music
Carrickmacross School of Music offers tuition across a range of instruments, including guitar, piano and flute, for students of all ages. Being an all-ages school means children can start lessons alongside older siblings or even parents attending their own lessons at the same school. The school emphasises a high standard of tuition, giving parents in Carrickmacross confidence that lessons are structured and progress-focused rather than casual drop-in sessions.
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Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool - Carrickmacross
Swim Ireland's pop-up pool on Oriel Road in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan runs a structured Learn to Swim programme across Levels 1 to 5 for children aged 4 and up. The graded levels let children progress steadily from basic water confidence through to more developed strokes and technique. Preschool Splash Lessons are also available for younger children not yet ready for the main Learn to Swim levels, giving families with mixed-age children options at the same pool.
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Born 2 Perform Stage School - Monaghan
Born 2 Perform Stage School in Monaghan offers a weekly timetable for children aged 3 and up, all based at Monaghan Peace Campus. Ballet classes run on Mondays and Hip Hop on Tuesdays, giving younger children a focused, single-style class to attend. Saturday's Stage School session combines dance, drama and singing in one class, suiting children who want a broader introduction to performing arts rather than specialising in just one discipline.
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Cavan and Monaghan ETB - Family Learning Classes
Cavan and Monaghan ETB runs free family learning programmes that bring parents and children together to learn side by side. The programme covers a mix of practical and academic topics, including cookery, Lego Mindstorms robotics, homework support and storytelling sessions. Running across locations in both Monaghan and Cavan, the classes are designed to support learning at home as well as in the classroom, and being free of charge removes a common barrier for families looking to get involved.
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Ardtreo Gymnastics Academy - Soft Play & GymTots
This Soft Play & GymTots session at Kilmore Community Hub gives children aged 0-5 a child-led, open-play environment to move, climb and explore alongside a parent or carer. It's less about formal gymnastics and more about confidence-building through free play - a good option for younger siblings not yet ready for structured classes. Sessions run on Fridays and Sundays, cost €8.50 per visit, and a caregiver is expected to stay for the full session throughout.
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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence
St Patrick's Church Hall in Monaghan town runs an unverified toddler group every Thursday from 10.30am to 12pm during school term time. With no current social media presence or website, Tots Spots could not confirm whether it's still operating - Monaghan Childcare Committee last listed it as active in September 2024. Contact Gayle on 047 81136 to check before attending. It's one of several similarly unverified groups across the county, also including sessions in Drum, Smithborough, Glaslough and Tyholland; see the Tots Spots map for further local listings.
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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence
Oakland Community Centre in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, hosts an unverified toddler group every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during term time. It has no social media presence or webpage, so Tots Spots can't confirm current status - Monaghan Childcare Committee last recorded it as active in September 2024. Contact Claire on 083 038 0203 before heading along. It joins a handful of similarly unverified groups across Monaghan, in Drum, Smithborough, Tyholland and Monaghan town; check the Tots Spots map for more options nearby.
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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence
Smithborough Presbyterian Church Hall runs an unverified toddler group called Junior Junction, meeting every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12pm. As with several other Monaghan groups, there's no current social media page or website to confirm it's still active - it was last listed as operating by Monaghan Childcare Committee in September 2024. Contact Carole on 087 243 6997 to check before attending. Other unverified groups in the county run in Drum, Glaslough, Tyholland and Monaghan town; see the Tots Spots map for further local options.
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Tyholland Community Centre in Skinnagin, Co. Monaghan, is home to an unverified toddler group meeting every second Friday from 10am to 11.30am. With no social media presence or website to confirm current status, Tots Spots lists it based on Monaghan Childcare Committee records from September 2024 - contact Louise on 00 44 7821 554012 to check it's still running before you go. It's one of a handful of similarly unverified groups across Co. Monaghan, including ones in Drum, Smithborough, Glaslough and Monaghan town; the Tots Spots map lists further options nearby.
View full details →Monaghan / Castleblayney Breastfeeding & Baby Group
La Leche League Monaghan offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information, welcoming pregnant and breastfeeding mums with their babies and toddlers in tow. The Hillgrove Hotel session, Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan (H18 RK15), runs every fourth Wednesday at 10.30am and is free. There's also a fortnightly session at Doohamlet Community Centre, Dernaglug, Co. Monaghan (A75 EF99), held every second Thursday at 10.30am. Email lalecheleaguemonaghan@gmail.com for details on either group.
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Move To Improve - Carrickmacross, Drogheda
In Drummond Otra, Co. Monaghan, Move To Improve's Super Saturdays give children aged 3 to 8 a 75-minute multi-sport session outside their normal school week, covering athletics, basketball, dance, football, tennis, GAA and rugby. A 4-week block costs €40, or sessions can be booked pay-as-you-go at €12.50 each.
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Archaeology Camps – Booking Now
Monaghan County Museum hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7-12, pairing the camp's hands-on history activities with a genuine museum setting. Campers dig into the past through practical, play-based exploration — simulated excavations, artefact handling and storytelling — a good fit for curious kids looking for an alternative to sports-themed summer camps. Archaeology Camps runs sessions throughout the year, and the Monaghan date is one of several venues on offer around the country.
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Playful Páistí
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.
View full details →Moo Music Monaghan
This baby massage and reflexology course in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan runs over a 4-week term, with 1 to 1.5 hour sessions from 10 to 11.30am. It gives parents dedicated one-on-one bonding time with their baby while learning routines that can bring lasting benefits for digestive, respiratory, sleep, teething and general wellbeing. The approach is baby-led and no-stress - feeding, changing and even sleeping are all fine mid-session - with hands-on practice guided by a qualified instructor, plus take-home notes and diagrams. Each session ends with time for sensory and social connection. Cost: €60.
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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence
Drum Gospel Hall on Main Street hosts an unverified toddler group in Co. Monaghan, meeting every second Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during school term time. As it has no current social media presence or webpage, Tots Spots could not confirm whether it's still running - Monaghan Childcare Committee last listed it as active in September 2024. Contact Margaret on 086 352 5405 to check before attending. It's one of several similarly unverified groups around the county, including sessions in Smithborough, Glaslough, Tyholland and Monaghan town - worth checking the Tots Spots map for other options nearby.
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Monaghan Toddler Group - Teach Na nDaoine
Hosted by Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre, this toddler group offers a safe, welcoming space in Monaghan for mums, dads, grandparents and minders with children up to age 3. Tea and coffee are provided for the adults, and the little ones get plenty of toys plus a small lunch during the session. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 11am to 12pm, during the school term at the Family Resource Centre, Oriel Way, Mullaghmatt (H18 D218). It's free to attend; contact info@teachnadaoine.com, and check social media in case dates shift after school holidays.
View full details →Monaghan Parent and Toddler Group in Irish
Run by An Cumann Gaelach, this Irish-language parent and toddler group gives families in Monaghan town a welcoming space to socialise with their babies and toddlers entirely through Irish. It's a gentle way to introduce young children to the language while parents meet others with a similar interest in Gaeilge. The group meets every second Wednesday from 11am to 12.30pm during term time at 20 Park Street, Monaghan. Attendance is free; contact eolas.mlg@cnag.ie for more information.
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Monaghan Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups
Monaghan Library, based at the Peace Campus on Plantation Road, runs a varied free programme for families of all ages. A Baby and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 11am to 1pm, giving parents a chance for tea and chat while little ones practise tummy time and enjoy stories, and a Family Storytime follows on Saturdays at 11am. For older kids there's Children's Dungeons and Dragons on Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30pm (booking required), plus a Lego Group and a Kids Coding session, both on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm - Kids Coding is especially popular, so it's worth contacting the library ahead of time. All activities are free; reach out to monaghanlibrary@monaghancoco.ie for details.
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Monaghan / Castleblayney Breastfeeding & Baby Group
La Leche League runs mother-to-mother breastfeeding support in Monaghan, open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums along with their babies and toddlers - and a good place to meet other local parents. The Doohamlet Community Centre session, Dernaglug, Co. Monaghan (A75 EF99), meets every second Thursday at 10.30am and is free to attend. A second monthly session runs at the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan (H18 RK15), every fourth Wednesday at 10.30am, also free. For either session, contact lalecheleaguemonaghan@gmail.com.
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Killyfargy / Scotshouse Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Killyfargy/Scotshouse Parent, Baby & Toddler Group brings together mums, dads and other caregivers in County Monaghan for a morning of play, with plenty of toys on hand and good company for the adults. The group marks festive occasions throughout the year and has welcomed special visitors like Moo Music in the past. Sessions run every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm during the school term at Scotshouse Community Centre, 1, 19 Oakland Grove, Aghnahola. The cost is €3 per family. Call 087 3486166 for more details, and keep an eye on social media in case term dates shift after school holidays.
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Doohamlet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Doohamlet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group offers a relaxed weekly get-together in County Monaghan for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers, with plenty of playtime for the kids and a chance for the adults to chat over a cuppa. The group meets every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm during the school term at Doohamlet Community Centre (A75 EF99). A suggested donation of €2 per family helps cover costs. Contact hazel.parker@faithmission.org for more information, and check social media for term-time updates after school holidays.
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Derryvally / Ballybay Steiner Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Hosted by Monaghan Waldorf School and Ballybay Kindergarten, this Steiner-inspired parent and child group in County Monaghan offers a gentle, nurturing space built around storytelling, singing and free play. It's a good opportunity for young families to connect with the local Waldorf community as well as meet other parents in the area. Sessions run every Friday from 10am to 12pm during the school term at Monaghan Waldorf School, Clones Road, Ballybay (A75 HF78), for €5 per family. As sessions may not always align exactly with school term dates, check the school's social media for updates, or contact info@monaghanwaldorfschool.ie.
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Clones Baby & Toddler Group - Clones Family Resource Centre
Run by Clones Family Resource Centre, this baby and toddler group in County Monaghan is well stocked with toys and gives parents, grandparents and childminders a relaxed setting to meet new people over a cup of tea while the little ones play. The group meets every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during the school term at the Family Resource Centre, Unit 5, Clones Business Technology Park, Jubilee Road (H23 AE75). There's no set fee, though donations are welcome. Since term dates can shift, it's worth checking the group's social media before the first session after a school holiday, or calling 047 52919 for details.
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Castleblayney Parent, Baby & Toddler Group - Blaneytots
Known locally as Blaneytots, Castleblayney Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is a free session in County Monaghan packed with toys, games, stories, nursery rhymes, songs and snacks for little ones. The group also marks occasions throughout the year with festive activities, adding a bit of extra fun to the calendar. Sessions run on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 9.30 to 10.30am, during the school term at Castleblayney Central National School (A75 E653). There's no cost to attend; contact castleblayneycentralns@gmail.com for details, and everyone is made feel welcome, whether a regular or popping in for the first time.
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Castleblayney Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups
Castleblayney Library offers a busy calendar of free family activities in County Monaghan. Baby Group (Baby Book Club) meets on the first Friday of each month at 10am, with tea, chat and tummy time for new parents, plus occasional guest speakers on first aid or baby massage. Toddler Group (Toddler Tales) follows on the third Friday of the month, also 10am. Older children have plenty to choose from too: Children's Chess every Tuesday at 3.30pm, a popular Kids Coding session on Saturdays from 10.30am (contact the library ahead, as places fill up), and a Pokémon Club on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm for card trading and colouring. All sessions are free. The library is at the Gatelodge, 2 Market Square, Onomy, Castleblayney (A75 V383); contact castleblayneylibrary@monaghancoco.ie for more.
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Carrickmacross Parents & Tots
Carrickmacross Parents & Tots is a small, friendly parent and baby/toddler group for children up to age 3 in County Monaghan, giving parents and other caregivers a chance to meet local families while the kids play together in a relaxed setting. The group meets every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm during term time at Woodlands Christian Centre, Magheross Road (A81 NY04). The cost is a modest €2 per family, making it an easy, low-cost outing to add to the weekly routine.
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Carrickmacross Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups
Carrickmacross Library in County Monaghan runs a full weekly programme of free family activities, from baby and toddler storytime to clubs for older kids. Baby and Toddler Storytime is on Fridays at 11am and Saturdays from 11 to 11.30am, while a Sensory Friendly Storytime (booking required) runs Wednesdays from 11am to 12pm for children with sensory needs. Older children are catered for too, with Children's Chess Club on Mondays from 4 to 5pm and a Lego Group (booking required) on Tuesdays from 3 to 5pm and Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All sessions are free. The library is at the Civic Centre, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross (A81 HY83). Check social media or the newsletter for extra activities during school holidays, and contact carrickmacrosslibrary@monaghancoco.ie for more.
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Ardtreo Gymnastics Academy
Ardtreo Gymnastics Academy's Soft Play & GymTots is a relaxed, play-based session for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to explore movement safely. Soft mats, tunnels, balance beams, obstacle courses and music help build coordination, confidence and social skills, and it's entirely child-led - no gymnastics experience needed. All equipment is provided; bring soft-play-friendly clothing and a drink of water. Mums, dads, grandparents, guardians and childminders are all welcome, along with siblings aged 0-5, and a caregiver must stay for the full session alongside the qualified coaches on hand. Sessions run Fridays and Sundays in the afternoon at Kilmore Community Hub, Monaghan, H18 HY65 (easy parking, pram-friendly access), at €8.50 per soft play session.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Monaghan?
Kids Patch lists 44 kids activities and classes in Monaghan. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of kids activities are available in Monaghan?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (23), Music (5), Swimming (4), Dance (2), Developmental (2), Gymnastics (2), Academic Support (1), Arts and crafts (1), and 4 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Monaghan cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. 34 of the 44 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do kids activities and classes in Monaghan cost?
1 of the 44 listings publishes a price: €12. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Are there any free kids activities and classes in Monaghan?
Yes — 10 of the 44 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.
Do parents need to stay during kids activities and classes in Monaghan?
It varies by provider: of the 44 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.