Brightsparks Childcare Service Ballingarry

21/08/2026

10/07/2026

Are you qualified in Early Years? 🌟

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Brightsparks Childcare Service, Ballingarry is currently recruiting Early Years Practitioners.

Full-time and part-time positions available, including part-time hours 8:00am–2:00pm.

What we offer:
✨ Attractive remuneration (above ERO rates)
✨ Flexible working hours
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ Maternity pay top-up
✨ Continuous Professional Development
✨ Friendly and supportive working environment

To learn more and apply, click the link below:
https://www.ballingarrycommunitydevelopment.com/vacancies

If you have any questions, give us a call on 052 9154896 (Ext. 2).

📅 Application closing date: Friday, 31st July 2026.

09/07/2026

If there was ever a party to remember, this was it! 😄 Our Preschool Prom was filled with dancing, laughter, and smiles from start to finish. 💃🕺

After dancing the morning away, our little partygoers enjoyed a well-earned lunch of sausages and chips, served by the staff with a smile. ❤️

It was a wonderful day full of fun, celebration, and memories we'll treasure. Thank you to all our amazing children for making it such a special occasion! ✨

18/06/2026

🎓✨ Moving On Ceremony 2026 ✨🎓

What a special day celebrating our wonderful preschool children as they prepare for their next big adventure!

Over the past year, we have watched them learn, grow, build friendships, develop confidence, and create countless happy memories. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them and all they have achieved.

A huge thank you to our families for trusting us with your little ones and allowing us to be part of their journey. Thank you also to our amazing team for all of their hard work, care, and dedication throughout the year.

We wish all of our graduates the very best as they move on to primary school. We know they will do amazing things! ❤️

26/05/2026

Join us in Thurles Library this June for a fun‑filled day of creativity and imagination as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 - Ireland’s national day of free creative events for children and young people!

Taking place on Saturday, June 6, Cruinniú na nÓg is all about celebrating young people’s creativity with hands‑on activities, storytelling, music and making. We’ve a fantastic line‑up of workshops and events throughout the day, with something for all ages to enjoy.

📞 Booking is essential for all events (spaces are limited).
To book, please call Thurles Library on 052 616 6131.

🎨 Programme of Events
• Sensory Workshop (with Sense‑sational Kids) | 10:30am-11:30am | Ages 0–5
• Sarah Sparkles Storytelling | 11:30am-12:15pm | Ages 3+
• Wooden Toy Making Workshop (with Paul Carew, Lúchta Studios)| 11:45am-1:15pm | Ages 7+
• Slime Making (with Firefly Parties) | 1:15pm-2:00pm | Ages 6+
• Drumming Workshop (with Music Generation) | 2:00pm-2:45pm | Ages 5+
• Pottery Making (with Firefly Parties) | 2:30pm-3:15pm | Ages 6+
• Tape Resist Art (with Lisa Manton) | 2:45pm-4:15pm | Ages 10+

🌟 What is Cruinniú na nÓg?
Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. Cruinniú na nÓg celebrates creativity in children and young people with free events happening across the country on a single day each year.

Come along and get creative with us – we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

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08/05/2026

We recently said goodbye to our General Manager, Michael Kealy, who has retired. Michael has been with Ballingarry Community Development for many years and has made a significant contribution to the community. Congratulations on your retirement, Michael, and best of luck for the future.

We would also like to warmly welcome our new General Manager, Ash Hearn, and wish her every success in her new role.