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wherever you are.

Find your local group, things to do, and places to support your learning journey. Whether you're considering home-ed or already doing it, you're very welcome here.

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Tap a county to see the groups, meet-ups and days out nearby. New listings are added all the time.

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Support and guidance, when you need it

Support circles, co-ops and meet-ups across Ireland, run by home educators and open to newcomers.

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Mayo Home Educators
Co. Mayo
North Cork Home Ed
Co. Cork
Dublin Area Home Education
Co. Dublin

Oh, the places you'll go…

Home-ed doesn't mean staying at home. Find great fun and learning moments nearby, rain or shine.

Museums & heritage

Country Life, Céide Fields, Rathcroghan and dozens more.

Nature & outdoors

Greenways, forest parks, beaches and national parks.

Indoor & rainy-day

Play centres, aquariums, farms, cinemas and leisure spots.

Arts & festivals

Baboró, Roola Boola and children's arts programmes.

Events coming up

One-off days out, festivals and seasonal happenings for home-ed families around Ireland.

Crochet for Teens
14 Sept – 19 Oct 2026
Arts & crafts

Crochet for Teens

Co. Mayo
Introduction to Drawing Animals with Rosie Harel-Dore
19 Sept – 24 Oct 2026
Art classes

Introduction to Drawing Animals with Rosie Harel-Dore

Co. Mayo
3 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Farm

Killarney Pumpkin Farm

Co. Kerry

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Come and find your people

Home-ed groups, meet-ups, classes and days out — all across Ireland, all free to browse.

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