Parent-and-toddler Classes in Donegal

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Trinity Toddlers

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Trinity Church Hall.

Tuesday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Tuistí agus Tachráin Chnoc Fola

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Bun na Leaca, Na Doire Beaga.

Wednesday · 10:00-12:30 · Drop-in
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Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Gligíní Rann na Feirste, Árslann Rann na Feirste, Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhún na nGall.

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Townawilly Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Townawilly Community Centre, Garvagh.

Tuesday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Tots le Chéile

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Upper Dore, Bunbeg, Letterkenny.

Friday · 09:30-11:30 · Drop-in
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Tiny Roots Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Saint Anne's Court, High Road, Letterkenny.

Tuesday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Tea & Tots Finn Valley FRC Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Mary's Parish Centre, Stranorlar.

Monday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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St Johnston and Carrigans Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre.

Monday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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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 Rossnakill Tourism & Activity Centre, Rossnakill.

Friday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Spraoi agus Spórt Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Unit 7 Supervalu, Carndonagh.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday · 10:00-13:00 · Drop-in
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Rosses CPD Mother & Baby Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at CDP na Rossan CTR.

Thursday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Rogues & Rascals Parent &Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall.

Wednesday · from 09:30 · Drop-in
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Paísti le Cheile

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cholm Cille, Station Road, Falcarragh.

Thursday · 10:30-12:00 · Term-time
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Ó Ghlúir go Glúin

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cultúrlann Árainn Mhór.

Wednesday, Thursday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Messy Hands Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at CPI Centre.

Monday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Little Explorers Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Springboard Family Support Project.

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Little Blessings Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Letterkenny Baptist Church, 73 Port Road.

Thursday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Leghowney Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leghowney Community Hall.

Friday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola.

Wednesday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Grupa Tuismitheoir & Tachrán

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Magheroarty.

Tuesday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Gligíní Tuismitheoirí an Gaeltachta

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at An Chrannóg.

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Culdaff Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Wee Hall.

Monday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Cresslough Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Community Links Hub, Main Street.

Friday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Club Babaí Beag

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Áislann Rann na Feirste.

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in
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Cockhill Community Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cockhill Community Preschool, Clonbeg, Buncrana.

Friday · 10:00-11:45 · Drop-in
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Cairde Beag Keadue Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Scoil an Aingil Choimheádaí, Keadue, Burtonport.

Saturday · 11:00-12:30 · Drop-in
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Cara House FRC Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cara House FRC, Pearse Road, Letterkenny.

Monday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Busy Bees Mevagh Baby & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mevagh Family Resource Centre.

Friday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Dunfanaghy & Creeslough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre runs a set of parent, baby and toddler sessions across the Dunfanaghy and Creeslough area of County Donegal, for children from newborn to five years old. The Dunfanaghy Parent and Toddler Group meets at Trinity Hall every Monday, 10-11.30am during the school term, for €3 per family, while a free Baby Group and Breastfeeding Support session runs on Main Street, Dunfanaghy, every Tuesday from 10.30am-12pm. A separate Creeslough Parent and Toddler Group meets at Creeslough Day Centre on Fridays. Occasional five-week Baby Massage courses run for €10, a discounted rate versus private classes - check the centre's social media for enrolment dates, as places fill quickly. Contact dunfresource@gmail.com for more.

Monday, Tuesday
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Baby Sensory Northwest

In Donegal Town Business Park, Baby Sensory Northwest runs weekly baby development classes on Tuesdays, for babies aged 0 to 13 months. Sessions last 60 minutes and welcome any primary caregiver - mums, dads, grandparents and childminders are all included - with a caregiver required to stay throughout. Classes focus on shared, sensory play experiences that support early development through movement, floor play and themed activities; babies just need comfortable clothing, as no equipment is required. A four-week term is priced at €72, with occasional pay-as-you-go spots at €22. Families further south can also find Baby Sensory Northwest's Thursday classes in Sligo.

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Termon Parent, Toddler & Baby Group

Termon Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Craoibhin Community Enterprise Centre in Termon, near Letterkenny, County Donegal. Mums, dads and carers are welcome to bring children from birth to five along for a chat and a cuppa while the kids make the most of the toys and space on offer. Admission is €2 per family. As with several nearby groups, it's worth checking social media for the exact restart date after school holidays, since term-time scheduling can shift slightly from year to year.

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Stranorlar Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Also known as Tots and Tea, this playgroup is run by Finn Family Resource Centre at the Parish Centre, Stranorlar, County Donegal, meeting every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am during term time. Children get the chance to practise social skills and make friends while parents connect with others going through similar stages of family life. The group regularly welcomes special visitors, including Let's Mess Donegal and Tiny Tunes, adding variety to the usual weekly routine. Cost is €2 per family; contact sally.mooney@finnvalleyfrc.ie, and check social media for the exact restart date after school holidays.

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Ray Parent, Toddler & Baby Group

Ray Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Friday from 10.30 to 11.45am at Ray Community Centre in County Donegal, a pop-in session open to parents, grandparents and childminders with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Snacks are provided for the children and tea and biscuits for the adults, making it an easy spot to enjoy a cuppa while the kids play. Admission is €3 per family. As the group's return after school holidays doesn't always coincide exactly with term time, it's worth checking social media before a first visit; contact mariekgordon@hotmail.com for more details.

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Raphoe Parent, Baby, Toddler Group

Known locally as Springboard Little Explorers' Playgroup, this session runs every Tuesday from 10.30am to noon at Castle Grove, Raphoe, County Donegal, welcoming parents, grandparents, carers and childminders with children from birth to five in a colourful, welcoming setting. Alongside regular play, the group has featured activities such as baby massage and reflexology, plus special guests like Tiny Tunes from time to time - a bit more variety than a standard drop-in. Cost is €2 per family; contact claire.okane@dpfss.ie, and check social media for the restart date after school holidays, which doesn't always match term dates exactly.

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Raphoe Little Sparks Donegal Toddler Group

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Raphoe Little Sparks Donegal Toddler Group, also known as Little Sparks Friday Friends, meets every second Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Raphoe Congregational Church in County Donegal, during term time. It's a relaxed, comfortable setting for parents or minders to bring children along to play while getting a cuppa and a chat themselves. There's no charge to attend. Because the group meets fortnightly rather than every week, it's worth checking the Facebook page to confirm the calendar before heading along; contact kathycarter73@msn.com for more information.

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Raphoe Family Resource Centre Toddler Group

Also known as Little Smiles with Big Dreams Playgroup, this session is run by Raphoe Family Resource Centre at St Michael's Place on Castle Road/William Street, Raphoe, County Donegal, every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon during term time. It's a good way for children from birth to five to build confidence and get to know others their age, with fun activities and occasional workshops through the year. Cost is €2 per child, and everyone is welcome to join in. Contact laura.doran@raphoefrc.ie, and check the centre's social media for the exact restart date once school holidays end.

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Pettigo Parent, Toddler & Baby Group

Hosted by the Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at the Methodist Hall on High Street, Pettigo, County Donegal. Each week has a different theme, built around an activity, a story, rhyme time and a snack for children from birth to five. At €2 per child, it offers structured variety rather than just free play, and a good chance for little ones to make new friends locally. Contact theforgefrc@protonmail.com for more information, and check social media around school holidays for the term restart date.

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Moville Parent, Toddler & Baby Group

Moville Family Resource Centre hosts two related sessions for young families in County Donegal. The Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at Moville Methodist Hall, offering a safe space for parents and guardians to connect while children from birth to five play together, with snacks and drinks provided and donations welcome rather than a fixed fee. The centre also runs Active Tots on Wednesdays, 10.30am to noon at the same venue - a booked, five-week programme (€20) mixing messy play, stories, music and rhyme. Contact raymond54c@gmail.com, info@movillefrc.com, or drop into the centre on Market Square, Moville, and check social media for restart dates after school holidays.

Wednesday, Friday · 10:30-12:00
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Milford Parent, Toddler & Baby Group

Milford Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Monday from 10 to 11.30am at Gallowglass Community Centre (Milford Community Hall) in The Acres, Milford, County Donegal. There's no registration needed - families with children from birth to five can simply turn up for a cuppa, some company, and playtime for the little ones. Admission is €2 per family. As with many local toddler groups, the return after school holidays doesn't always coincide exactly with the start of term, so it's worth checking social media beforehand; contact info@mdrc.ie for more information.

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Malin Head Ballyhillin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Malin Head Ballyhillin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10.30am to noon upstairs in Malin Head Community Centre, at the very tip of the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. New families are actively encouraged to pop along and meet other parents and carers with children from birth to five. Beyond the regular toy-filled sessions, the group marks Halloween and Christmas with festive events for the children. Cost is €3 per family; email mmoc88@hotmail.com for details, and check social media for the group's restart date after school holidays.

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Lifford, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Also known as Lifford Tots Club, this parent and toddler group is hosted by the Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre at Croaghan Heights, Lifford, County Donegal, and meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon during the school term. It's open to all parents and carers with children under four, offering toys, new faces and a chance for little ones to make friends. Admission is €2 per family - contact jakki.lcrc@gmail.com for more information, and check the group's social media for updated dates when school holidays end, since the restart can shift slightly from the usual term calendar.

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Letterkenny Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Hosted by Cara House Family Resource Centre on Pearse Road, Letterkenny, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Monday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term, giving parents, grandparents and childminders in County Donegal a chance to meet others locally while their children play with a range of toys and take part in activities. Refreshments are provided for both children and adults. Unlike many drop-in groups, a place here needs to be booked in advance by contacting Janet on 074 912 3986 or 086 122 3029. Cost is €3 per family, and it's worth checking social media for the restart date after school holidays, as it doesn't always align exactly with term time.

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Letterkenny - Mums and Tots Playgroup

Known locally as Little Blessings Mums n Tots, this Letterkenny playgroup meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at Letterkenny Baptist Church during the school term, closing over the holidays. Babies and toddlers up to school age are welcome, with plenty of toys to play with, snacks and drinks for the children, and tea, coffee and treats for the adults. There's no need to book - families can simply pop in on the day. Cost is €2 per family. Session times can occasionally change, so it's worth checking the group's Facebook page beforehand, particularly around the start of a new term.

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Killybegs Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Killybegs Parent, Baby and Toddler Group runs every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am at the Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre in Killybegs, County Donegal, and welcomes new members warmly into its drop-in playgroup. Children from birth to five can enjoy sensory play, arts and crafts, slides and bubbles, while the adults are looked after with tea, coffee and snacks. At €3 per family, it's a well-equipped weekly session for this South West Donegal fishing town; email stbyrne@msn.com for more details, and keep an eye on social media for the exact restart date after school holidays.

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Glenties Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Glenties Parent and Toddler Group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at the Market Hall in Glenties, County Donegal, welcoming parents, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five for a morning of fun activities, with tea, coffee and biscuits provided throughout. Cost is €2 per family, making it an accessible weekly outing for families in this part of South West Donegal. Contact annmariec02@hotmail.com for more information, and check social media for updated dates around school holidays since the group's term-time schedule can shift slightly.

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Dungloe Letterkenny Outdoor Toddler Group

Also known as Play Matters, this Dungloe toddler group takes a slightly different approach with its Woodland Wednesday sessions - an outdoor toddler group held at Teach Biddy on the Riverwalk in Dungloe, County Donegal, moving indoors occasionally when needed. It meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time. Snacks and refreshments are provided for children from birth to five, and everyone is welcome to drop in and see what the group offers. Cost is €3 per child or €5 per family; contact playmattersoffice@gmail.com, and check social media for term restart dates after school holidays.

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Dunfanaghy & Creeslough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Run by Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre, this group offers several sessions for parents and carers with babies and young children across the Creeslough and Dunfanaghy area of County Donegal, for ages newborn up to five. The Creeslough Parent and Toddler Group meets at Creeslough Day Centre every Friday, 10-11.30am during the school term, for €3 per family. The centre also runs a Dunfanaghy Parent and Toddler Group at Trinity Hall on Mondays, plus a free Baby Group and Breastfeeding Support session on Main Street, Dunfanaghy, every Tuesday from 10.30am-12pm. A five-week Baby Massage course runs occasionally for €10, discounted compared to private sessions - watch social media for enrolment dates. Contact dunfresource@gmail.com for details.

Friday · 10:00-11:30
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Drumaweer Greencastle Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Drumaweer Greencastle Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at Greencastle Community Centre in County Donegal, offering families with children from birth to five a fun-filled morning built around tea, treats and making new friends. New faces are always welcome to call in. The cost is €3 per child or €5 per family, whichever works out better for you, and the group can be reached at info@greencastlecentre.ie. It's worth checking social media before the first session of a new term, since the restart doesn't always match school holiday dates exactly.

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Downstrands Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Run by Downstrands Family Resource Centre, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at The Dolmen Centre in Kilclooney, Portnoo, County Donegal, for €2 per family - a friendly, volunteer-led session for babies and toddlers to socialise while parents chat. The same centre also runs a popular 5-week Baby Massage course for babies from six weeks to pre-crawler stage, and a 6-week Mums and Bubs Pilates course aimed at rebuilding core strength while bonding with baby - both good ways to meet other new parents locally. Check the centre's Facebook page (contact downstrandsfrc@yahoo.ie) for upcoming course dates.

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Donegal Town Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Donegal Town Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am at St John Bosco Community Centre on Drumrooske Road in Milltown, welcoming parents, grandparents and childminders with children from birth to preschool age. Families can arrive at any point during the session, and there's an active Facebook and WhatsApp group to keep everyone in the loop. Pricing is €2 for a first child, rising to €3 if bringing two or more children - a fair setup for larger families. As with many local groups, it's worth double-checking social media after school holidays, since the restart date doesn't always land exactly on the first day of term; email donegaltownparentandtoddler@gmail.com.

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Conwal Letterkenny Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Also known locally as Conway Tots, Conwal Letterkenny Parent and Toddler Group runs a play-based session every Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Conway Hall, behind Conway Church in Letterkenny, County Donegal, for children from birth up to about three years old. It's an easy-going space for parents or guardians to meet for a cuppa and a chat while the youngest members of the family play. Admission is €3 per family, and it's worth checking social media before the first visit of a new term, since restart dates can shift; contact louisetoner18@gmail.com.

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Convoy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Convoy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10.30am to noon at St Mary's Parish Hall in Convoy, County Donegal, giving children from birth to five a chance to play with a range of toys and meet others their age while parents and guardians catch up over refreshments, which are provided. It's a pop-in group open to everyone, with no need to commit to every session. Cost is €2 per family - contact shaunpaulmaguire@gmail.com for details, and keep an eye on social media since the autumn restart doesn't always line up neatly with the school calendar.

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Clonmany Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

A well-established local group, Clonmany Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon at St Mary's Hall in Cleagh, Clonmany, County Donegal. It's a pop-in style session, so families with children from birth to five can come along as it suits them, with a good spread of toys on offer including slides, balance bikes and walkers. Admission is €4 per family. As with many local groups, term-time dates can shift around school holidays, so checking social media before a first visit is a good idea; contact carolineharkin@hotmail.com with any questions.

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Carrick Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Carrick Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am at the Day Centre in Roxborough Glebe, County Donegal, open to parents, carers, grandparents and childminders with children from birth to five. Expect free play and table-top activities for the kids alongside tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults. The group keeps a private Facebook group for updates, which is worth checking regularly since the return to sessions after school holidays doesn't always match term dates exactly. Cost is €4 per family; contact staceygeoghegan88@gmail.com for more information.

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Buncrana Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Buncrana Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets twice a week - Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to noon during term time - in the large hall at St Mary's Hall (under the cinema) in Buncrana, County Donegal. The size of the space gives children from birth to five plenty of room to explore a big selection of toys while parents and carers get to know one another. The group doesn't run a social media page or website, so the best way to find out more is to contact Shauna directly on shaunamckinley@gmail.com or 086 312 5183. Admission is €4 per family.

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Ardara Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Ardara Parent and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 10.30am to noon at Ardara Parish Centre in County Donegal, welcoming mums, dads, grandparents and guardians alike with children from birth to five. The morning mixes messy play, arts and crafts, and simple sports and games for the kids, with tea and coffee on hand for the adults. It's a drop-in group, so there's no obligation to attend every week, and new faces are always encouraged to come along. Cost is €3 per family; email cosabeaga@hotmail.com for more details on this West Donegal group.

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Common questions

How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Donegal?

Kids Patch lists 56 parent-and-toddler groups in Donegal. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

Whereabouts in Donegal can I find parent-and-toddler groups?

Parent-and-toddler listings in Donegal are concentrated in Letterkenny (7), Buncrana (2).

What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Donegal cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 5 years. 56 of the 56 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.

How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Donegal cost?

None of the 56 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.

Are there any free parent-and-toddler groups in Donegal?

Yes — 1 of the 56 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.

Do parents need to stay during parent-and-toddler groups in Donegal?

It varies by provider: of the 56 listings, 28 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.