Farney Community Creche

19/05/2026

This may be of interest if you have a child starting school this year.

Starting Junior Infants is a big milestone, for both children and parents.

This practical and supportive course is designed to help families feel confident and prepared for the transition into school life.

Together, we’ll explore simple, effective strategies to build your child’s emotional readiness, strengthen social and communication skills, and encourage independence in everyday tasks.

We’ll also look at developing attention and listening, creating helpful routines, and understanding sensory needs that can impact your child’s school experience.

From physical skills to practical preparation, like recognising belongings and managing lunchboxes,
this course offers real-life tools you can use at home right away.

We’ll also focus on parent readiness, giving you the reassurance and guidance needed to support your child with confidence.

Whether you or your child is feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, this course will help you both start the school journey feeling prepared, calm, and capable.

Online: Tuesday 9th June 7.00pm-8.30pm

To book your place email: [email protected]
Achieve Health and Well-Being

20/03/2026

18/03/2026

Teach inclusion early. Connection starts on the playground. 🤝✨
Children with Down syndrome are often "known, but not chosen". They might be physically in the classroom or at the party, but they are often socially absent—sitting alone at lunch or waiting for an invitation that doesn't come. This "quiet loneliness" can begin in early childhood when social worlds start to narrow.
On 21 March, we are using to start a conversation that isn't always easy to have with children: the subject of loneliness.

Why talk about this in schools and at home?
💛To build empathy: Loneliness is the sad feeling of wanting to be more connected to others. Children can understand this feeling and learn that they have the power to change it for someone else.
💛 To move past "being there": Inclusion isn't just sharing a space. It’s about "everyday gestures"—inviting someone to join a game, welcoming them into a conversation, and recognizing their value.
💛 To create safe ecosystems: When children learn to include others genuinely, they create a "big family" atmosphere where everyone is safe from stigma and everyone belongs.

Ask children to wear their brightest, boldest socks! 🧦 When they ask why, tell them: "We wear these to remind us that everyone should be invited to join in."

Let’s stand and teach the next generation that no one should have to walk their path alone.

Learn more: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks-campaign/

18/03/2026

Information Session for Parents – Access & Inclusion Model (AIM)

Is your child attending preschool or due to start the FREE pre-school programme in September 2025?

Do you have any concerns about their development or interactions and feel that additional support in preschool might help?

The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is designed to support all children to fully participate and get the most out of their preschool years.

Cavan and Monaghan County Childcare Committees, together with the Better Start AIM Team, are hosting a FREE online information session for parents to learn more about the AIM programme.

🎟️ Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1984371502582?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Monday 13th April 2025
🕖 7:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Join us to find out how AIM can support your child in their early learning journey.

MCCC Better Start

18/03/2026

We received a beautiful homemade gift in the preschool this morning as part of the Eid celebrations. Thank you 😊

18/03/2026

Our school age children are very busy this afternoon making scones 🫓

27/02/2026

A wide range of articles and eLearning modules designed to help parents no matter what stage their child is at can be found on the Parenting 247 website.

Information and helpful tips are provided across topics such as, child safety, understanding baby behaviour, managing risky behaviour in teenagers and encouraging healthy eating.

A link to the Parenting 247 website along with a range of other parenting resources can be found on the Helplines, Parenting Courses and Advice page of the Supporting Parents website.

27/02/2026

Tomorrow the 27th February, Carrickmacross Library is hosting a very special story time and sleepover for teddies. Our story time will start at 4pm and include my teddy's favourite book 'Corduroy'.
If your teddy likes making friends with other teddies and having a teddy bear party consider dropping them in the library for the sleepover.

27/02/2026

Join us on Saturday 28th as we join with the rest of the country in celebrating the joy of reading.

At 11.00am we will have a special story time so bring the kids to hear some fantastic stories...

You'll have a chance to pick up a grab a bag one of which has a special prize. There will also be spot prizes for any adult who picks up a bag.

If a grab a bag isn't for you you can browse our collection and find out next great read.

If you're not a member of the library drop in to see what Monaghan County Libraries offer you. Membership is free.

Monaghan County Council
Monaghan County Libraries
Community Libraries - DRCDG

18/02/2026

Job opportunity