Kilkenny County Childcare Committee

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Join our childminding webinars this evening, for more information and to book your place go to https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

20/10/2026

Calling all young artists aged 4-15 across Ireland!

It's time to grab your pencils, paints, imagination and be part of the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition!

The theme of the competition is ‘Ireland of the Future’.

Whether through drawing, painting or another artistic medium, we want to see what the next generation imagines for Ireland’s future.

The deadline for submission is 12pm noon on Friday, 23 October 2026.

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs! Two overall winners will have their artwork form part of a permanent exhibition in the Department's headquarters in Dublin, giving lots of people the chance to enjoy their creativity for years to come. The winners and highly commended awards in each age category will receive an art hamper packed full of supplies to inspire their next masterpiece.

See link in comments for more details.

20/10/2026

South East Technological University is delighted to host this fantastic free parent and child event for Science Week 2026 on Saturday 14th November. Facilitated by Maia Purposeful Play, preschool children and their parents will engage in a fun filled hour of water exploration with a variety of resources for play based learning. Two sessions available 11am or 12.30pm. Booking is essential (scan QR code or see link to eventbrite in comments). Places are limited. Funded by Calmast STEM Engagement Centre

19/10/2026

Deadline next Friday 23 October, apply here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/art-competition-2026/

We’re inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future” in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition!

Entries must be submitted by 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026. For competition details, including how to enter and terms and conditions, please see here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/art-competition-2026/

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

This week is National Childminding Week!

From 19 to 23 October, we are celebrating the incredible childminders across Ireland.
To mark the week, there are several FREE webinars packed with ideas, inspiration and practical support.

Feel free to contact your local City/County Childcare Committee’s Childminding Development Officer for more information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/city-and-county-childcare-committees/

Register for any session at: https://www.betterstart.ie/training-events/
Learn more about the week at: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/