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First 5 Ireland

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The official account of First 5, a whole-of-government strategy for babies, young children and their families, led by @dcediy

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It's never too early to start preparing for the school year ahead! 🎒 Check out Let’s Get Ready for helpful information on getting ready for school: gov.ie/en/department-… #letsgetready #first5ireland

It's never too early to start preparing for the school year ahead! 🎒 Check out Let’s Get Ready for helpful information on getting ready for school: gov.ie/en/department-…

#letsgetready #first5ireland
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The #NCS isn’t just for toddlers! If your child is aged under 15 years, and still in school, you can receive a subsidy of at least €2.14/hr! That can be used to cover after-school, breakfast clubs – or even childminders! Don’t miss out – apply today via ncs.gov.ie!

The #NCS isn’t just for toddlers! If your child is aged under 15 years, and still in school, you can receive a subsidy of at least €2.14/hr! That can be used to cover after-school, breakfast clubs – or even childminders! Don’t miss out – apply today via ncs.gov.ie!
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Let’s Play Ireland has lots of resources and ideas for play. Get online and get some ideas! 🛝🏀🏓 gov.ie/en/department-… #first5ireland #letsplayireland

Let’s Play Ireland has lots of resources and ideas for play. Get online and get some ideas! 🛝🏀🏓 gov.ie/en/department-…

#first5ireland #letsplayireland
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Playing and spending time outdoors is good for children. But it is important to protect their skin when outside in the sun. Don’t forget the #SunSmart 5 S’s to help keep your family safe from the sun’s UV rays.

Playing and spending time outdoors is good for children. But it is important to protect their skin when outside in the sun. Don’t forget the #SunSmart 5 S’s to help keep your family safe from the sun’s UV rays.
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The aim of our Parental Advocacy Service is to help and support parents to actively participate in the child protection and legal process in an informed and supported way!💚 📞 Freephone 1800 333 355 📅 10am - 1pm 📅 Monday - Friday #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

The aim of our Parental Advocacy Service is to help and support parents to actively participate in the child protection and legal process in an informed and supported way!💚

📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Monday - Friday

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
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Babies and children have very sensitive skin. Playing and spending time outdoors is good for your child but it is important to protect children's skin when outside in the sun between April and September, even on cloudy days. Protect children from UV radiation by following the

Babies and children have very sensitive skin. 

Playing and spending time outdoors is good for your child but it is important to protect children's skin when outside in the sun between April and September, even on cloudy days.

Protect children from UV radiation by following the
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Does your family love folk and traditional music? Head on over to Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal and enjoy the culture and music! 🎻🥁 The #BallyshannonFolkandTraditionalMusicFestival will take place: 📅 31 July - 3 August.

Does your family love folk and traditional music? Head on over to Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal and enjoy the culture and music! 🎻🥁

The #BallyshannonFolkandTraditionalMusicFestival will take place:

📅 31 July - 3 August.
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Need advice or assistance? Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚 ⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM 🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday ☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123 #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

Need advice or assistance? 

Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚

⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM 
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday 
☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
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Check out our cool 'Playful Families Play Packs' provided by our friends in Scotland! Visit Let’s Play Ireland for more details: gov.ie/en/department-… #letsplayireland #playpacksscotland #first5ireland

Check out our cool 'Playful Families Play Packs' provided by our friends in Scotland! Visit Let’s Play Ireland for more details: gov.ie/en/department-…

#letsplayireland #playpacksscotland #first5ireland
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Have you started planning your team development for the autumn? We have a full schedule live now on our website: barnardos.ie/early-years-de… #EarlyYears #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyLearning

Have you started planning your team development for the autumn?

We have a full schedule live now on our website: barnardos.ie/early-years-de…

#EarlyYears #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyLearning
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No activity is a small activity. They all contribute to your child's health and development. Let's Get Ireland Active! ⛹️⚽️🚴 Visit getirelandactive.ie

No activity is a small activity. They all contribute to your child's health and development. Let's Get Ireland Active! ⛹️⚽️🚴

Visit getirelandactive.ie
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For a fun-filled family day out, head on down to Bray for the #BrayAirDisplay event on Saturday, 2 August 2025. You’ll be swept off your feet! 🛩 #letsplayireland #first5ireland

For a fun-filled family day out, head on down to Bray for the #BrayAirDisplay event on Saturday, 2 August 2025. You’ll be swept off your feet! 🛩

#letsplayireland #first5ireland
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Did you know? The #NCS offers a universal subsidy of €2.14/hr for every child aged between 24 weeks and 15 years of age. The subsidy is non-means tested and provides up to 45hrs/week! Find a local provider and calculate your award today! Visit ncs.gov.ie for more!

Did you know? The #NCS offers a universal subsidy of €2.14/hr for every child aged between 24 weeks and 15 years of age. The subsidy is non-means tested and provides up to 45hrs/week! Find a local provider and calculate your award today! Visit ncs.gov.ie for more!
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Skin damage doesn’t just happen on holiday in hot, sunny places. The sun is strong enough to cause damage here in Ireland between April and September, even on cloudy days, so remember to be #SunSmart! ⛱️

Skin damage doesn’t just happen on holiday in hot, sunny places. The sun is strong enough to cause damage here in Ireland between April and September, even on cloudy days, so remember to be #SunSmart! ⛱️