Parent-and-toddler Classes in Monaghan
Explore 23 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Monaghan, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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.
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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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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.
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Run by An Cumann Gaelach, this Irish-language parent and toddler group gives families in Monaghan town a welcoming space to socialise with their babies and toddlers entirely through Irish. It's a gentle way to introduce young children 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 parent-and-toddler groups are there in Monaghan?
Kids Patch lists 23 parent-and-toddler groups 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 age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Monaghan cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. 23 of the 23 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Monaghan cost?
None of the 23 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 Monaghan?
Yes — 9 of the 23 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.