Suzanne Carolan Speech & Language Therapist

05/02/2026

We are very excited to have Mother Tongues come to Blue Skies Initiative again, this talk is for parents raising bilingual children.

Mother Tongues

15/01/2026

There are currently a limited number of places available on upcoming training for February and March 2026.

https://www.betterstart.ie/training-events/lamh-module-one-places-now-available-for-february-and-march-2026/

This course is for staff members and professionals who have started to work in an environment where Lámh is used and covers 100 Lámh signs and how to support a Lámh user.

The training is delivered in a blended approach combining Moodle (approx. 3hours) and a practical signing session online (approx. 3.5hours).

The e-learning material on Moodle must be completed before coming to the signing session.

Sessions available for Lámh Module One – Practical Signing Session – Online Webinar:

Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 17:30
Wednesday 4th February 2026, 17:30
Wednesday 4th February 2026, 18:00
Saturday 7th February 2026, 09:00
Saturday 7th February 2026, 09:30
Wednesday 25th February 2026, 18:00
Saturday 28th February 2026, 09:30
Monday 2nd March 2026, 18:00
Wednesday 4th March 2026, 17:30
Saturday 7th March 2026, 09:00
Monday 9th March 2026, 18:00

If you are registered to access the Gateway, you will see the courses in the Course Catalog. If you have yet to register, the link is available on the HIVE Service Provider Portal on HIVE.

11/11/2025

🌟 POTTS Occupational Therapy Programme 🌟

At Dyspraxia Ireland we were delighted to launch our POTTS Occupational Therapy Programme, offering assessment and intervention support for children aged 8–13.

This service is available to children who are currently on a HSE - Primary Care - Occupational Therapy waiting list for assessment and/or intervention.

🧩 To apply, you’ll need:

1️⃣ A referral to the HSE OT service (if not already obtained)
2️⃣ A letter from the HSE confirming your child is on the primary care waiting list

Once you have these, you can make a referral here:

🔗 https://www.dyspraxia.ie/referral

Full programme

https://www.dyspraxia.ie/POTTS-OT-Services

You can also find the link in our BIO 💙

This marks an exciting new step in supporting children and families living with Dyspraxia/DCD across Ireland.

04/11/2025

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/get-britain-reading/article/how-bedtime-stories-synchronise-your-childs-brain-with-yours-vc3b2mfp8?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAN26a5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuN65OK8jW0j0Jk1QGmOCbPqTIju0_n2aQol3kkc0MBBeLozTFaGnZRdHdJq_aem_R6G6uCsKbtrq615OajiXUA =1762099892

When parents read to young children their neural patterns begins to align, an experience no screen can match

12/09/2025

Fiona Hall, psychotherapist & counsellor, explores the emotional journey parents face after a neurodiverse or ASD diagnosis.

It’s not just about appointments and decisions — it’s about you, too. This session offers support for managing overwhelm, denial, and the pressure to “do it all,” while helping parents process their own emotions and needs.

Join us at your local library:
📍 Dundalk Library – Thursday 18th Sept, 6:30 PM
📍 Dunleer Library – Wednesday 24th Sept, 11:00 AM
📍 Drogheda Library – Thursday 25th Sept, 6:30 PM

Booking is essential! Contact your local branch to reserve your spot:
📞 Dundalk Library - 042-9353190
📞 Dunleer Library: 041-6859016
📞 Drogheda Library - 041-9876162

Let’s talk about what it means to care for your child and yourself.

Libraries Ireland Healthy Ireland Healthy Louth Louth ABC Programme Louth County Childcare Committee

12/09/2025

The BabyTalk Initiative is a groundbreaking project aimed at enhancing the early development and wellbeing of the most vulnerable babies across the nation.

Developed by a team at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, it focuses on supporting early language habits in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by encouraging those around them to “Speak, Read and Sing” to newborn babies.

Louth County Council

09/09/2025

There are currently a limited number of places available on upcoming training for October 2025.

This course is for staff members and professionals who have started to work in an environment where Lámh is used and covers 100 Lámh signs and how to support a Lámh user.

https://www.betterstart.ie/.../lamh-module-one-places.../

The training is delivered in a blended approach combining Moodle (approx. 3hours) and a practical signing session online (approx. 3.5hours).
The e-learning material on Moodle must be completed before coming to the signing session.

Sessions available for Lámh Module One – Practical Signing Session – Online Webinar:
Saturday 4th October 2025, 10:00
Monday 6th October 2025, 17:30
Tuesday 7th October 2025, 18:00
Wednesday 8th October 2025, 18:30
Saturday 11th October 2025, 09:15
Saturday 11th October 2025, 09:30
Monday 13th October 2025, 17:30
Thursday 16th October 2025, 17:00

If you are registered to access the Gateway, you will see the courses in the Course Catalog. If you have yet to register, the link is available on the HIVE Service Provider Portal on HIVE

05/09/2025

Have you seen Lámh's "At the Hospital" poster?

It shows the Lámhsigns for Hello, Doctor, Nurse, Help, Sick, Pain/Sore, Toilet, Medicine, Thank you, Goodbye.

Created with the kind involvement of staff at CHI Temple Street.

Check it out here ➡️ https://bit.ly/LámhSHOP ⬅️

25/08/2025

23/08/2025

We are delighted to announce the new Parent & Toddler Group at Bettystown Library! 🧸👶📚

Commencing Friday, 5th September 2025.

Taking place every Friday morning from 10:30am - 12:30 pm, no booking required.

Bring a long your little ones and meet other parents in the local area.

Meath County Council | Libraries Ireland