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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Ealy Years Hive Snapshot 20 April 2026
Minister Foley announces €600,000 in funding for the development and refurbishment of playgrounds and play areas nationwide
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced the recipients of this year’s Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation, with a total of €600,000 awarded to 30 Local Authorities across the country. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play...
Early Years Snapshot 7th April
Children’s Creative Spaces
Early Learning and Care & School Age Childcare services! From 31 Mar–7 May, Minister Norma Foley invites you to join Children’s Creative Spaces centred around the theme “Where I learn and play” Contact your local Childcare Committee for details. Seirbhísí Foghlaim...
Bi Weekly Hive Snapshot
E-Bulletin Spring Edition
Lets Talk Early Years Consultation
Early learning and care and school-age childcare settings play key roles in supporting children’s learning, development and well-being. Are you an early years educator, a school-age practitioner, childminder or a service provider? We want to hear from you! Click the...
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has today announced the opening of applications for the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund 2026.
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Journey Through the Early Years Hive Training
A chara, We are delighted to announce the latest of our rolling training Journey Through the Early Years Hive. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users. Please note: this training will...