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There's still time to enter the GUI National Children’s Art Competition!

The DCDE are inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future”.

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/.../campaigns/art-competition-2026/

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There's still time to enter the GUI National Children’s Art Competition! The DCDE are inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future”. 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/.../campaigns/art-competition-2026/

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Join author Hazel Mulqueen this Saturday for Howl at Halloween storytime as part of Children's Book Festival.
Castleisland Library
3pm, Saturday 17 October
Contact 066 7163403 to book a place

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Join author Hazel Mulqueen this Saturday for Howl at Halloween storytime as part of Children's Book Festival. Castleisland Library 3pm, Saturday 17 October Contact 066 7163403 to book a place

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💊 Medication Management Awareness
👥 Target audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, and Early Years Staff
📅 Thursday, 15th October 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
✨ Free webinar
This awareness course is designed to support staff and reduce risk when assisting with medication intervention in educational settings.
The session will explore the importance of clear procedures, legal compliance, safeguarding, and best practice when supporting pupils with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, and anaphylaxis.
🔎 The session will include:
• Anaphylaxis & auto-injector awareness — recognising severe allergic reactions and awareness of the safe use and storage of devices such as EpiPens and Jext
• Diabetes Mellitus awareness — recognising symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia and understanding appropriate emergency responses
• Epilepsy awareness — understanding different seizure types, recognising triggers, and responding appropriately, including awareness of emergency medicines such as buccal midazolam where required by a student-specific medication plan and appropriate training
The webinar will also reference relevant guidance and frameworks supporting schools in safely meeting the needs of students with chronic health conditions.
🎙️ Presenter: James McLoughlin
🔗 Register via Zoom:
https://f.mtr.cool/bsdqk6bxz4

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💊 Medication Management Awareness 👥 Target audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, and Early Years Staff 📅 Thursday, 15th October 2026 ⏰ 7:00–8:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom ✨ Free webinar This awareness course is designed to support staff and reduce risk when assisting with medication intervention in educational settings. The session will explore the importance of clear procedures, legal compliance, safeguarding, and best practice when supporting pupils with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, and anaphylaxis. 🔎 The session will include: • Anaphylaxis & auto-injector awareness — recognising severe allergic reactions and awareness of the safe use and storage of devices such as EpiPens and Jext • Diabetes Mellitus awareness — recognising symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia and understanding appropriate emergency responses • Epilepsy awareness — understanding different seizure types, recognising triggers, and responding appropriately, including awareness of emergency medicines such as buccal midazolam where required by a student-specific medication plan and appropriate training The webinar will also reference relevant guidance and frameworks supporting schools in safely meeting the needs of students with chronic health conditions. 🎙️ Presenter: James McLoughlin 🔗 Register via Zoom: https://f.mtr.cool/bsdqk6bxz4

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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 9th October 2026 is now available.
https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin-this-week-in-childcare/

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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 9th October 2026 is now available. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin-this-week-in-childcare/

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Reminder - closing date for applications for the Learner Fund bursary is Friday 9th October 2026 @5.00pm.

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Reminder - closing date for applications for the Learner Fund bursary is Friday 9th October 2026 @5.00pm.

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Happy Talk - October

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Happy Talk - October

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Costume Swap Dingle Library
Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October.
Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October.

Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair.
Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

Costume Swap Dingle Library
Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October.
Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October.

Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair.
Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

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Costume Swap Dingle Library Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October. Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October. Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

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🤝 Intimate Care Training 🌿

Supporting children with intimate care requires a thoughtful approach that prioritises dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing. This practical webinar will explore how staff can provide appropriate intimate care while considering relevant Irish legal and policy frameworks.

📅 Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
💻 Venue: Online Webinar
👥 Target Audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers & Early Years Practitioners

✨ In this webinar, we’ll explore:

🔹 The principles of safe and respectful intimate care
🔹 Reviewing the Intimate Care Plan
🔹 Identifying potential hazards and risks
🔹 Toileting support
🔹 Changing incontinence products
🔹 Personal hygiene
🔹 Mobility and physical assistance
🔹 Medical-related personal care

💡 The session will focus on ensuring intimate care is provided in a way that safeguards each child’s physical and emotional wellbeing, while promoting dignity, privacy and independence.

👨‍🏫 Presenter: James McLoughlin

🔗 Register here:
https://f.mtr.cool/c145bw9ukp

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🤝 Intimate Care Training 🌿 Supporting children with intimate care requires a thoughtful approach that prioritises dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing. This practical webinar will explore how staff can provide appropriate intimate care while considering relevant Irish legal and policy frameworks. 📅 Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm 💻 Venue: Online Webinar 👥 Target Audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers & Early Years Practitioners ✨ In this webinar, we’ll explore: 🔹 The principles of safe and respectful intimate care 🔹 Reviewing the Intimate Care Plan 🔹 Identifying potential hazards and risks 🔹 Toileting support 🔹 Changing incontinence products 🔹 Personal hygiene 🔹 Mobility and physical assistance 🔹 Medical-related personal care 💡 The session will focus on ensuring intimate care is provided in a way that safeguards each child’s physical and emotional wellbeing, while promoting dignity, privacy and independence. 👨‍🏫 Presenter: James McLoughlin 🔗 Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/c145bw9ukp

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There's still time to enter the GUI National Children’s Art Competition!

The DCDE are inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future”.

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/.../campaigns/art-competition-2026/

@kerryccc2026

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There's still time to enter the GUI National Children’s Art Competition! The DCDE are inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future”. 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/.../campaigns/art-competition-2026/

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Join author Hazel Mulqueen this Saturday for Howl at Halloween storytime as part of Children's Book Festival.
Castleisland Library
3pm, Saturday 17 October
Contact 066 7163403 to book a place

@kerryccc2026

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Join author Hazel Mulqueen this Saturday for Howl at Halloween storytime as part of Children's Book Festival. Castleisland Library 3pm, Saturday 17 October Contact 066 7163403 to book a place

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💊 Medication Management Awareness
👥 Target audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, and Early Years Staff
📅 Thursday, 15th October 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
✨ Free webinar
This awareness course is designed to support staff and reduce risk when assisting with medication intervention in educational settings.
The session will explore the importance of clear procedures, legal compliance, safeguarding, and best practice when supporting pupils with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, and anaphylaxis.
🔎 The session will include:
• Anaphylaxis & auto-injector awareness — recognising severe allergic reactions and awareness of the safe use and storage of devices such as EpiPens and Jext
• Diabetes Mellitus awareness — recognising symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia and understanding appropriate emergency responses
• Epilepsy awareness — understanding different seizure types, recognising triggers, and responding appropriately, including awareness of emergency medicines such as buccal midazolam where required by a student-specific medication plan and appropriate training
The webinar will also reference relevant guidance and frameworks supporting schools in safely meeting the needs of students with chronic health conditions.
🎙️ Presenter: James McLoughlin
🔗 Register via Zoom:
https://f.mtr.cool/bsdqk6bxz4

@kerryccc2026

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💊 Medication Management Awareness 👥 Target audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, and Early Years Staff 📅 Thursday, 15th October 2026 ⏰ 7:00–8:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom ✨ Free webinar This awareness course is designed to support staff and reduce risk when assisting with medication intervention in educational settings. The session will explore the importance of clear procedures, legal compliance, safeguarding, and best practice when supporting pupils with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, and anaphylaxis. 🔎 The session will include: • Anaphylaxis & auto-injector awareness — recognising severe allergic reactions and awareness of the safe use and storage of devices such as EpiPens and Jext • Diabetes Mellitus awareness — recognising symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia and understanding appropriate emergency responses • Epilepsy awareness — understanding different seizure types, recognising triggers, and responding appropriately, including awareness of emergency medicines such as buccal midazolam where required by a student-specific medication plan and appropriate training The webinar will also reference relevant guidance and frameworks supporting schools in safely meeting the needs of students with chronic health conditions. 🎙️ Presenter: James McLoughlin 🔗 Register via Zoom: https://f.mtr.cool/bsdqk6bxz4

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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 9th October 2026 is now available.
https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin-this-week-in-childcare/

@kerryccc2026

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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 9th October 2026 is now available. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin-this-week-in-childcare/

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Reminder - closing date for applications for the Learner Fund bursary is Friday 9th October 2026 @5.00pm.

@kerryccc2026

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Reminder - closing date for applications for the Learner Fund bursary is Friday 9th October 2026 @5.00pm.

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Happy Talk - October

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Happy Talk - October

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Costume Swap Dingle Library
Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October.
Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October.

Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair.
Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

Costume Swap Dingle Library
Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October.
Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October.

Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair.
Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

@kerryccc2026

•

Costume Swap Dingle Library Halloween Costume Exchange - Dingle library is hosting a Halloween costume exchange. Drop old costumes (in good condition) into the library 1-26 October. Costumes will be available to swap from 19-31 October. Malartú Feisteas Shamhna - Tá leabharlann an Daingin ag eagrú malartú feisteas Shamhna. Fág seanfheisteas (i ndea-chaoi) ag an leabharlann idir an 1 agus an 26 Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh na feisteas ar fáil le malartú ón 19 go dtí an 31 Deireadh Fómhair.

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🤝 Intimate Care Training 🌿

Supporting children with intimate care requires a thoughtful approach that prioritises dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing. This practical webinar will explore how staff can provide appropriate intimate care while considering relevant Irish legal and policy frameworks.

📅 Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
💻 Venue: Online Webinar
👥 Target Audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers & Early Years Practitioners

✨ In this webinar, we’ll explore:

🔹 The principles of safe and respectful intimate care
🔹 Reviewing the Intimate Care Plan
🔹 Identifying potential hazards and risks
🔹 Toileting support
🔹 Changing incontinence products
🔹 Personal hygiene
🔹 Mobility and physical assistance
🔹 Medical-related personal care

💡 The session will focus on ensuring intimate care is provided in a way that safeguards each child’s physical and emotional wellbeing, while promoting dignity, privacy and independence.

👨‍🏫 Presenter: James McLoughlin

🔗 Register here:
https://f.mtr.cool/c145bw9ukp

@kerryccc2026

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🤝 Intimate Care Training 🌿 Supporting children with intimate care requires a thoughtful approach that prioritises dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing. This practical webinar will explore how staff can provide appropriate intimate care while considering relevant Irish legal and policy frameworks. 📅 Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm 💻 Venue: Online Webinar 👥 Target Audience: Primary & Post-Primary SNAs, Primary & Post-Primary Teachers & Early Years Practitioners ✨ In this webinar, we’ll explore: 🔹 The principles of safe and respectful intimate care 🔹 Reviewing the Intimate Care Plan 🔹 Identifying potential hazards and risks 🔹 Toileting support 🔹 Changing incontinence products 🔹 Personal hygiene 🔹 Mobility and physical assistance 🔹 Medical-related personal care 💡 The session will focus on ensuring intimate care is provided in a way that safeguards each child’s physical and emotional wellbeing, while promoting dignity, privacy and independence. 👨‍🏫 Presenter: James McLoughlin 🔗 Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/c145bw9ukp

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