Omeath District Development

⚠️Reminder - Road Closure Notice⚠️

Fathom line , Omeath will be closed from Monday 8th June to Friday 10th July, between 9:30am and 4:30pm daily, to allow road resurfacing works.

Diversion via Flagstaff
Please allow extra time for your journey
Thankyou

We are delighted to announce another great Workshop here in the Dolmen Centre as part of our Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Programme during the Summer months with the support of the HSE National Lottery Funding.
Come join us for a Creative Arts Adult Workshop commencing Monday 6th July for 4 weeks from 10am to 1pm. It will be Self Portrait course that will support mental, spiritual, and creative well-being, enabling students to explore authentic self-expression through artistic practice. Materials will be provided. Cost is €10 per person per week. For more info and to book your place please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to [email protected]
Carlingford Lough and The Cooley Peninsula Cooley Connect Well Tidy Towns

Take a look at the calendar for next week beginning Monday 8th June with a list of all the classes and meetings taking place here in the Dolmen Centre. For more info please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to [email protected]

🎒 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2026

Did you know?
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is now open, and for the first time, eligible children aged 2 and 3 are now included.

This year the payment is:

👟 €160 for eligible children aged 2 to 11

📚 €285 for eligible children aged 12 to 22

The scheme opened on 3 June 2026 and applications close on 30 September 2026. Many families will receive the payment automatically, but if you do not receive a notification and think you may qualify, you can apply through MyWelfare.

Find out more on gov.ie:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/services/back-to-school-clothing-and-footwear-allowance/

Apply through MyWelfare:
https://services.mywelfare.ie/en/topics/parents-children-family/back-to-school-clothing-footwear-allowance/

Please share this with other parents who might not realise that younger children can now be included too.

We are delighted to announce the beginning of our Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Programme for the Summer with the support of the HSE National Lottery Grants with the first of the courses taking place here in the Dolmen Centre, Omeath.
Our Grow, Cook, Eat, Heal Health and Wellbeing Course kindly delivered by local lady Roisin Cotter and master herbalist Pauline Morgan Caffrey will be hands-on and based on a mixture of information and experiential learning - how our food is grown and where it comes from, recipes and demos each week of healthy dishes we can make from local ingredients-promoting healthy food choices. All recipes and information on culinary/health benefits will be available to all participants.
This 4 week course is open to everyone and it will take place here every Tuesday, commencing on Tuesday 23rd June from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €10 per person per week. For more info and to book your place please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to info@dbusiness.

We are delighted to announce another great camp for the youth " POSITIVE COMMUNICATION WITHOUT DEVICES" here in the Dolmen Centre as part of our Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Programme during the Summer months with the support of the HSE National Lottery Funding.
It is open to children aged strictly 8 to 15. This camp will involve games, storytelling and singing showing the importance of human interaction and the negative impact screens, mobile phones and technology in general can have on our relationships. It takes place from Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 24th July from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €25 per child and family discount applies. For more info and to book your place please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to info@dbusiness
Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath - Parents Association Scoil Naomh Brid Parents Association Parents Association of St Olivers NS Carlingford Carlingford Lough and The Cooley Peninsula

We are delighted to announce the taking place of the "SELF RESILIENCE EDUCATIONAL YOUTH DRAMA WORKSHOP" here in the Dolmen Centre as part of our Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Programme during the Summer months with the support of the HSE National Lottery Funding.
It is open to children aged strictly 8 to 15. The topics of the workshop will be delivered through role play/ sketches/ improv. The topics covered will include bullying, discrimination and self-awareness. It takes place from Wednesday 15th July to Friday 17th July from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €25 per child and family discount applies. For more info and to book your place please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to [email protected]
Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath - Parents AssociationScoil Naomh Brid Parents AssociationParents Association of St Olivers NS Carlingford

📢 Farming and Mental Health – An Inspiring Talk with John Connell 🌾💚

We are sharing this event for information purposes.

Join renowned author and farmer John Connell for an engaging talk exploring the connection between farming, wellbeing, and mental health. Drawing on his own experiences and insights, John will discuss the importance of looking after our mental health while navigating the challenges and rewards of rural life.

📅 Thursday, 19th June
🕥 10:30am
📍 Cooley Kickhams GFC

This promises to be a thought-provoking and meaningful event for anyone interested in farming, rural communities, and mental wellbeing.

Hosted by HSE Spark and Age Friendly Louth.

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We are delighted to announce the beginning of our Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Programme for the Summer with the support of the HSE National Lottery Grants with the first of the courses taking place here in the Dolmen Centre, Omeath.
Our Grow, Cook, Eat, Heal Health and Wellbeing Course kindly delivered by local lady Roisin Cotter and master herbalist Pauline Morgan Caffrey will be hands-on and based on a mixture of information and experiential learning - how our food is grown and where it comes from, recipes and demos each week of healthy dishes we can make from local ingredients-promoting healthy food choices. All recipes and information on culinary/health benefits will be available to all participants.
This 4 week course is open to everyone and it will take place here every Tuesday, commencing on Tuesday 23rd June from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €10 per person per week. For more info and to book your place please contact us on 0429375422 or by email to [email protected]
Carlingford Lough and The Cooley Peninsula Cooley Connect Well Louth Gardeners & Growers Collective Omeath Tidy Towns

Wishing everyone starting their exams today the very Best of Luck.