Sensational Kids

30/01/2026

💙 Positive News for Families in Monaghan, Cavan & Beyond 💙

We’re delighted to share that Sensational Kids has expanded its Child Development Centre in Clones, Co. Monaghan, helping to tackle long therapy waiting lists and improve access to vital supports for children and families across the region.

With six staff now employed on site, including four qualified therapists, our Clones centre is increasing access to Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) bringing timely, evidence-based supports closer to home for families in Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding counties.

At Sensational Kids, our skilled therapists deliver family-centred, evidence-based interventions, tailored to each child’s unique needs, with a strong focus on meaningful outcomes and early intervention.
This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to:

✨ Reducing therapy waiting times
✨ Supporting children with additional needs
✨ Creating local employment
✨ Strengthening essential health supports in our communities

📅 Bookings & Referrals Now Open

We welcome referrals from parents, schools, and healthcare professionals.

📞 Phone: 047 52671
📧 Email: clones@sensationalkids.ie
🌐 Website: https://www.sensationalkids.ie

Together, we’re making timely intervention more accessible and changing lives, one child at a time. 💛

29/01/2026

⏳ Places Are Filling Fast. Handwriting Without Tears Workshop 2026 ✍️ 🚨 Early Bird price ends 6th February

Back by popular demand after a sold-out, highly praised workshop last year, this practical, hands-on training is returning to Naas for 2026. If you support children with handwriting, this is one workshop you don’t want to miss.

Parents, teachers, and therapists will gain proven, research-backed strategies to make handwriting easier, more enjoyable, and more effective for children of all abilities. 💛

🗓 Friday, 6th March 2026

📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare

✔️ Practical, evidence-based handwriting techniques
✔️ €220 resource pack included
✔️ Catering, certificate of attendance & more

✨ Limited places available booking is essential

👉 Secure your place now before it sells out:
https://www.sensationalkids.ie/upcoming-events/handwriting-without-tears-workshop-kildare-ireland/

29/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring in West Cork! Join the Sensational Kids Team 🌟
Sensational Kids is growing and we’re looking for passionate, community‑focused people to join us as a Regional Fundraising Officer in West Cork! 💛

If you love connecting with people, organising events, and helping to build support for children with additional needs, this could be the perfect role for you.

✨ Key parts of the role include:
• Leading local fundraising initiatives & community events
• Supporting corporate fundraising by building relationships with local businesses
• Helping raise awareness of Sensational Kids across West Cork
• Working alongside an inspiring national fundraising team
Whether you have fundraising experience or simply a drive to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Learn more & apply here:
https://www.sensationalkids.ie/jobs/regional-fundraising-officers/
Please share to help us reach someone who’d love this opportunity! 💛

28/01/2026

🎉 The fun just got even better at Sensational Kids! 🎉

For a limited time only, enjoy 10% OFF our full-price sensory range, perfect for creating calm-down corners, playtime adventures, and magical little spaces at home or in the classroom ✨

🛒 Use code: happykids10
📅 When: 28 January – 8 February
⏰ Limited-time offer. don’t miss out!

Please note: Excludes kits, sets, and sale items.

Shop now and make sensory play even more rewarding 💛

28/01/2026

🌟 Supporting Children to Thrive at Sensational Kids Clonakilty! 🌟
Located right here in West Cork, our Occupational Therapy services are designed to help children build confidence, independence, and everyday skills, all in a warm, fun, and child‑centred environment.
👋 Is your child:
• Struggling with handwriting or school tasks?
• Finding it hard to focus or stay organised?
• Having challenges with coordination, balance, or motor skills?
• Seeking extra support with sensory processing?
Our highly trained Occupational Therapists provide personalised, play‑based sessions to help your child reach their fullest potential. ✨
💙 At Sensational Kids, we believe every child deserves the chance to shine and we’re here to support your family every step of the way.
📅 Appointments are now available in our Clonakilty centre!
📞 Call us today on 023 887 8208 or email clonakilty@sensationalkids.ie to book your child’s session.
👉 Early booking is recommended as spaces fill quickly!
Let’s help your child thrive together 💫

24/01/2026

💚 Step Up for Sensational Kids. Join Our February Challenge! 💚

Looking for motivation to keep your New Year fitness goals on track? This is your sign ✨

Step Up for Sensational Kids is a simple but powerful February challenge where you’ll walk or run 110km over the month anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

🏃‍♀️ 110km
📅 One month
💛 One incredible cause

By taking part, you’ll be helping to create real impact for children with additional needs across Ireland, while staying motivated, feeling great, and doing something meaningful.

✔️ Walk or run
✔️ Solo or as part of a team
✔️ Flexible, achievable, and rewarding

Stay consistent. Feel proud. Create impact.

👉 Ready to Step Up? Register now and join us today!

https://www.idonate.ie/forms/c/StepUpRegistration

23/01/2026

🌟 Exciting News from Sensational Kids Clones! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Sensational Kids in Clones, County Monaghan is now offering Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services to support children and families in our community. 💙

At Sensational Kids, our mission is to help children of all abilities reach their full potential. Our highly skilled therapists deliver family-centred, evidence-based care tailored to each child’s unique needs. Whether your child needs support with motor skills, sensory processing, communication, or language development, we’re here to help.

Why Choose Sensational Kids Clones?
✅ CORU Registered OT & SLT team
✅ Child-friendly, supportive environment
✅ Collaborative approach with families & healthcare professionals
✅ Accessible services in the heart of Clones, Co. Monaghan

📅 Booking is easy! We welcome referrals from parents, schools, and healthcare professionals.

📞 Phone: 047 52671
📧 Email: clones@sensationalkids.ie

Together, we can make a difference for every child! 🌈

21/01/2026

✍️ Handwriting Without Tears Workshop Back for 2026! 💫

Last year’s workshop was a huge success, with attendees sharing amazing feedback:

⭐ “Excellent content, excellent teacher, everything broken down and easy to understand. Have learned so much today.” – L. Gleeson
⭐ “Very happy with the workshop, and I’m looking forward to implementing it with my son.” – M. Siewierska
⭐ “Excellent Course. Lots of very good information.” – A. Hughes
⭐ “Workshop, really, really worthwhile. Tania has super presentation/teaching skills and has experience” A. Donagher

This year, we’re back in Naas to help parents, teachers, and therapists make handwriting easier, fun, and more effective for children of all abilities. 💛

🗓 Friday, 6th March 2026
📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare

What’s included:
✅ Practical, research-backed handwriting strategies
✅ €220 resource pack included
✅ Catering, certificate of attendance & more

✨ Early Bird Price until 6th February – limited places available! Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and empower children on their handwriting journey.

👉 Secure your place today:
https://www.sensationalkids.ie/upcoming-events/handwriting-without-tears-workshop-kildare-ireland/

19/01/2026

🎉 Our January Mega Sale is here at Sensational Kids! 🎉

Does your little one need hands-on tools for learning shapes and sensory play?

✔️ Tactile Bingo
Now €30.00 (was €40.00)

This educational game helps children learn to recognize and name shapes in a fun, interactive way!

✅ Place solid wooden shapes on the correct spot on the assignment card
✅ Identify shapes by touch using the included cotton bag
✅ Build vocabulary, shape recognition, and sensory skills

Perfect for hands-on learning and playful exploration!
👉 https://www.sensationalkids.ie/product/tactile-bingo/

⏰ While stocks last!

16/01/2026

2016 was a fun year with our Fairy & Elf Festival, Special Educational Needs Conference and Christmas Tubas fundraising on Grafton Street 😍

16/01/2026

✨ Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Timely Support ✨

Imagine your child thriving with the right support at the right time 💛

At Sensational Kids, we’re delighted to share that many of our Child Development Centres currently have good availability for therapies that make a real difference.

🌟 Now Available
✅ Occupational Therapy: Supporting motor skills, sensory processing, and everyday activities with confidence.
✅ Speech & Language Therapy: Helping children communicate clearly, express themselves, and connect with others.

⏰ Why Early Intervention Matters
Early support can create lasting progress. Every moment counts when it comes to your child’s development and now is the perfect time to take that next step.

👉 Find a Centre with Availability
To see which Sensational Kids centres currently have availability and to book an appointment, click the link below:
🔗 https://www.sensationalkids.ie/unlock-your-childs-potential-with-timely-support/

Don’t wait secure your child’s place today and begin their journey toward confidence, independence, and success 💙

18/11/2025

Update on Therapy Availability at Sensational Kids, Clonakilty:

Occupational Therapy & Speech & Language Therapy: Appointments are available for assessments and therapy, as well as parent consultations—contact us now to book.

Play Therapy: Currently we have a waiting list.

Educational Psychology & Autism Diagnostic Assessments: New services starting January 2026. Contact us now to register your interest.

Occupational Therapy Power Hour: Available weekly. A focused, one-hour session for your child with an occupational therapist, including a screening assessment and tailored take-home strategies. Ideal for families awaiting ongoing therapy or seeking guidance on specific concerns. Please note: This is not a substitute for a full OT assessment or long-term intervention. Contact us to book.

SLT Power Hour: Coming soon. Contact us now to register your interest.

📍 2nd Floor, Building G, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 VF62
📞 023 887 8208 | ✉ clonakilty@sensationalkids.ie

05/08/2025

We are delighted to grow our multidisciplinary team at our Munster child development centre in Clonakilty Read more:
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41681999.html

20/09/2024

🎉 **Celebrating 6 Years of Sensational Kids in Clonakilty!** 🎉

We’re delighted to be celebrating the 6th anniversary of our Sensational Kids Child Development Centre in Clonakilty this month! Since opening, we’ve had the honour of supporting 1,066 children in West Cork with vital therapeutic services. 🙌💙

A huge thank you to our amazing families, dedicated team, and the incredible community in West Cork for your unwavering support. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of children and families every day! 💫

Here’s to many more years of supporting children to reach their full potential! 🎈

23/03/2024

Our upcoming webinar on Managing Emotions and Challenging Behaviour is not to be missed. Find out more here:

Managing Emotions and Challenging Behaviour – A Regulation Perspective Online Webinar: Wednesday 27th March at 7pm   Many children present with challenging behaviours that sometimes leave us stumped and wondering what on earth has happened! This workshop will help you to identify some of reasons ...

29/01/2024

Clonakilty and West Cork Dyslexia Branch

12/01/2024

Currently one in four children in Ireland has a special educational need and there are 40,000 children waiting for speech and language and occupational therapy appointments. Many children struggle due to a lack of affordable support services for those who...

10/01/2024

Transformative Handwriting Without Tears Workshop Comes to Sensational Kids on Friday, January 26, 2024. This virtual workshop, presented by esteemed expert Tania Ferrandino, OTR/L, is tailored for education professionals, health professionals, and parents who are dedicated to enhancing children's writing skills. https://www.sensationalkids.ie/upcoming-events/handwriting-without-tears-online-workshop-jan24/ Clonakilty Notice Board

About The Handwriting Without Tears Workshop Friday 26th January 2024 If you are not able to attend for the live training on this date, you can still book and watch online for up to 90 days afterwards. A must-do one-day online course for parents, teachers and healthcare professionals working with ch...

31/03/2023

We're hiring in Clonakilty!

Part Time Paediatric Speech & Language Therapists (Maternity Cover) Sensational Kids is recruiting a Part Time Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist to join our amazing team in Clonakilty, West Cork.   About Sensational Kids Sensational Kids is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to makin...

18/10/2022

LEGO based Therapy Group
Supporting social communication and language skills

“Is your child aged 6 to 10 years?
Do they enjoy using Lego?
Would they benefit from support for their social communication and language skills?
If so, our group may be for you! Sensational Kids Clonakilty will be running a social communication group using Lego.
To find out more or book online just visit our website at https://www.sensationalkids.ie/upcoming-events/block-by-block/