Out and About – Accessible and Inclusive Spaces

Cabinteely Park Playground: Has an ‘Ability Swing’ for young people that use a wheelchair. The Ability Swing is suitable for self-propelled and power wheelchairs up to 250kg and is located beside other swing sets and playground equipment.

How to access the Ability Swing: By a universal Radar key that also opens many disability toilets and changing areas in Ireland. (See Section Below on Keys to Accessibility). Otherwise, you can use an Abloy Key to open the black lock box attached to the swing and inside you will find the Radar Key. There is also an Abloy key available from the coffee shop within the park. On the back of the swing there is a QR code that you can scan with your phone to give you instructions on its correct use.  Cabinteely park is Multi Access, has a fully accessible trail, little or no gradient, flat smooth surface and no steps.  More info…

Kilbogget Park Playground: We-GO-Swing is suitable for all children, but designed specifically for children with a physical disability that use a wheelchair. The We-Go-Swing can be used by a number of kids (or big kids) at a time, including children with their family, friends or parents. Kilbogget Park is also Multi Access, has a fully accessible trail, little or no gradient, flat smooth surface and no steps.

South Beach Playground, Greystones: has an inclusive playground with an Ability Swing for young people who use a wheelchair. The ability swing in the South Beach playground has a locked key box on the gate which you need a code for. The code is available from the Greystones Municipal District, the building beside the playground, during office hours (Monday to Thursday 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm, Friday 9am – 4pm).

Other features in the playground include a music area designed to allow for self-expression; a quiet area to allow children on the autism spectrum to relax and recharge; as well as a sensory path, a toddler play area, and a wheelchair-accessible sand factory. These facilities are intermingled to ensure children of all abilities can play together.

Belarmine Avenue Playground: Communications board, 3 play boards, chimes & drums, trampoline, roundabout and cradle swing.

Clonkeen Park Play Space: sand play, inclusive swings, agility trail, ability trampoline, accessible roundabout and Skyrider basket zipline

Deer Park: Communications board, 1 play board, chimes & drums, roundabout and cradle swing.

Killcross playground: Communications board, Brail board, trampoline, roundabout, and accessible slide and cradle swing

Meadowbrook Ludford playground: junior and main play areas include accessible sand play, sensory panels, willow features, swings , accessible trampoline.

The Gallops Playground: Communications board, 3 play boards, chimes, roundabout and cradle swing.

Killiney Beach: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council offer a Beach Wheelchair Service at Killiney Beach. These wheelchairs allow visitors with disabilities or mobility restrictions to have easier access to, and enjoyment of our beaches.  The service is free of charge, but must be booked in advance.  Follow the link above for information on how to book it.

Sandycove: Dun Laoghaire – has a 2 km Promenade.

Greystones Co. Wicklow: accessible boardwalk on the South Beach, with access from the first arch opposite Park Lane.

Bray Promenade: is a fantastic spot to visit for a family day out. With ample parking, a wide accessible path, lovely green areas  to sit and beautiful views along the coast up to Bray Head, it’s the ideal place to go for a walk. There is a second path that runs parallel to the prom with accessible ramps linking both paths. More info…

Brittas Bay Beach: has a beach wheelchair service in the Summer from June to Mid-September. These wheelchairs allow visitors with disabilities or mobility restrictions to have easier access to, and enjoyment of our beach.  The service is free of charge, but must be booked in advance.  Follow the link above for information on how to book it.

The Bike Hub: aims is to make cycling accessible to as many people as possible in local communities. More info…

They have all sorts of bikes to suit any person including tandems, tricycles, wheel chair platform bikes and cargo bikes. Take a look at the fleet on the website and see if there’s one that suits you.

Coastal Mobility Route: in Dún Laoghaire is suitable for the wheelchair platform bike from ‘The Bike Hub’ listed above.  More info…

Many libraries are fully accessible and offer fun activities that all young people can enjoy. They are a lovely place to go especially on a rainy day.

Dlr Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. Here are a few examples:

• Have you tried the magic tables?: The Tovertafel is a fun, interactive ‘magic table’. Available for use in dlr Lexicon, Deansgrange and Dalkey Libraries. The games encourage players to reach out and touch the colourful images which respond to their hand and arm movements, allowing users to play with light and shapes.
• Accessible Services Collection: includes sensory/tactile toys, equipment and tools to help build motor skills and other items that may help develop life skills.
• Social Stories for each library/ Visual Guides
• Quiet evenings: in many branches as well as events tailored to neurodiverse audiences.
• Cubbie Sensory Hub: Ballyogan library has a dedicated sensory space.
• Changing Places Toilet: available in Ballyogan, Deansgrange and Lexicon Libraries
• Neurodivergent Studio Saturdays @ Lexicon Library, are workshops tailored to children with additional needs/neurodivergence.  As always, a quiet room will be available for anyone needing to self-regulate. More info..

Wicklow Library service also have a range of supports and events for all groups.

• Sensory Spaces and toys can be found in most libraries
• Fun Accessible Sensory Toys are available to be borrowed for up to 10 days. Details about how to borrow and view the catalogue of 140 items 
• They have a range of Assistive Technologies such as C-Pens that can be borrowed from any library.  C-Pen Reader scans and reads text aloud with a natural sounding speaking voice and the user can choose an Irish or English accent
• Dance The Night Away Bookclub takes place monthly in the Library in Wicklow Town. It is for people aged over 18 with Down Syndrome looking for a fun and welcoming space to enjoy stories,  chat about books and make new friends
• Wicklow town libary also hosts a monthly Young Adult Cosplay for teens 13-17 years old and all levels of ability are welcome

Marlay Park: has a fully accessible trail with flat smooth surface. The Craft Courtyard has a Changing Places toilet. More info…

Cabinteely Park: has an accessible playground with an Ability Swing, it is Multi Access, has a fully accessible trail, little or no gradient, flat smooth surface and no steps. More info…

Sandycove: Dun Laoghaire has a 2 km Promenade.

Kilbogget Park: is also Multi Access, has a fully accessible trail, little or no gradient, flat smooth surface and no steps. More info..

Greystones South Beach: accessible boardwalk on the South Beach, with access from the first arch opposite Park Lane.

Bray Promenade: is a fantastic spot to visit for a family day out. With ample parking, a wide accessible path, lovely green areas  to sit and beautiful views along the coast up to Bray Head, it’s the ideal place to go for a walk. There is a second path that runs parallel to the prom with accessible ramps linking both paths. More info…

Green Road Walk, Glendalough, Co Wicklow:  This is a 3km loop walk on flat service. The upper car park is very close to the upper lake, and you’ve got about 200m of flat surfaces from your parking spot to the water. For more of an explore, see what the intrepid accessibility testers made of the paths at visitwicklow.ie/accessible-day-visit-glendalough.

Powerscourt Gardens: There is a multi-access route around the gardens. Carers travelling with people with disabilities are entitled to free entrance to the Gardens. More info…

Coastal Mobility Route: Dún Laoghaire has a Coastal Mobility Route, that is suitable for the wheelchair platform bike from ‘The Bike Hub’ listed above.

Good to know!

The Irish Wheelchair Association highlights access guidelines for trails, greenways and public parks.  Whilst it is possibly more aimed at those developing trails, they explain the difference between a trail, greenway or public park.  They explain the ‘Access Level’:  Is the trail Multi – Access or Challenging Access.  It shows what symbols are used to highlight them and the criteria that apply to those symbols.  This gives you a good idea of what the signage means, and how accessible they are for your needs.

Cinemas offer inclusive screenings to improve the experience for young people with sensory or other additional needs.

Movies@Dundrum/ Movies@Gorey: ‘Special Needs Friendly Screenings’ allow their guests to benefit from subtle alterations to the cinema environment and to attend newly released movies with friends and family. Guests can feel free to move around the cinema or make noise! Special Needs Friendly Screenings are exclusively for customers with Special Needs and their parents/carers. Carers can attend free of charge on production of a valid carers card. Movies@Dundrum/ Movies@Gorey

Odeon Cinema Stillorgan: autism and sensory difficulties friendly screenings. To find out about autism friendly screenings at your local cinema, simply select the ‘Autism friendly’ filter when looking for films and showtimes at your cinema. If no performances are displayed, there may not be any autism-friendly screenings that week. If that’s the case, please contact their Disability and Accessibility Helpline who will be able to help you further. More info…

Omniplex Cinema Arklow:  Sensory friendly screenings when the lights are left on low, the sound is turned down and subtitles are played for the show. Each Omniplex Cinema nationwide will show a sensory friendly screening every Saturday and Sunday around 12pm (before the foyer gets too busy and noisy for the later shows) showing the most popular family-friendly movie at the time.  Ominplex provide complimentary tickets to carers on the presentation of The Carers Association of Ireland (http://www.carersireland.com) membership card, also known as an ‘FCI Card’.  https://www.omniplex.ie/cinema/arklow

Loughlinstown Leisure Centre: has a Poolpod lift system to support and provide easy and independent access to the swimming pool. It has a poolside hoist, designated disabled toilet, shower and changing facilities. More info…

Shoreline Leisure Centre: has a designated disabled toilet, shower and changing facilities.  It has a pool hoist, dianna hoist and wet area wheelchair. More info…

Coral Leisure Swimming Pool: has a pool hoist. More info…

Enable Ireland Swimming Pool: Sandymount Avenue. Available to children from Sandymount Special School and Children’s Disability Network Teams. More info…

Fun and Inclusive!

Bray Bowl: situated just off the Seafront Promenade. There is automated bumper rails and also a bowling ramp to put your ball on to push it off down the lane. Facilities include a ramped entrance, a ramp to the bowling lanes. Accessible toilets. More info…

WCMX (Wheelchair Motocross) chair rental service at the Skate Park, located in Shoreline Sports Park, Charlesland, Greystones.

This initiative promotes inclusivity and accessibility in action sports by offering a specially designed WCMX chair and ramp for free rental through the Shoreline Leisure website.

WCMX is an adaptive sport where athletes use purpose-built wheelchairs to perform tricks on skatepark ramps, similar to BMX or skateboarding. These chairs are engineered for high-impact stunts, providing enhanced manoeuvrability, suspension and durability.

The fully accessible Treetop Walk and Viewing Tower takes everyone to the very heart of the forest at Avondale, and beyond. Weave your way along the walkway exploring the trees, from top to bottom.  It also has a fully equipped ‘Changing Places’ and a sensory garden.

Dublin Zoo strives to be an accessible and enjoyable day out for everyone. Most of the Zoo is accessible and there are nine accessible toilet facilities around the grounds. Because of the nature of the Zoo, it’s one of the few tourist attractions in Dublin that restrict guide dogs, but there is an area that provides comfortable accommodation for dogs along with freshwater while owners visit the main part of the Zoo.  They also have concession prices for people with additional needs and carers go free.

They offer free entry for those with disabilities and their accompanying carers at all of their sites where an admission charge applies.  You can find out more of their accessibility supports.

There are 163 places to visit and information on accessibility of the sites can be found when you select the individual sites –  scroll down to the bottom and you get information about wheelchair accessibility, presence of an accessible toilet and social guides. It also outlines restrictions which is really helpful.

Pearse Museum in St. Enda’s Park, (where the leader of the 1916 Rising, Patrick Pearse, lived).

A magical day out with a difference, Airfield is Ireland’s largest urban farm and food gardens experience, designed to inspire people to reconnect with food and the land it comes from. The 38-acre estate includes a wheelchair accessible working farm and dairy, food gardens and food production tunnels that supply the destination restaurant, Overend’s.

Inspire curious minds to discover the wonders of science through sport located in Ireland’s only dedicated sport and science centre in Sandyford, Dublin. A day at Explorium is the perfect day out for kids of any age with over 300 interactive experiences to explore including a movie world, live demonstrations and a sensory room.

Complete with a magical blend of exhibits and programs, it is perfect for all abilities as it wheelchair accessible throughout. As well as that, for those wondering what life is like on wheels, Explorium has an exhibit showing the obstacles wheelchair users face daily and it’s a real eye-opener.

Electric picnic have a very comprehensive guide to accessibility at the festival from essential companions, to medication storage to access routes and accessibility facilities, accessible toilets, showers and a Changing Places unit.

Immerse yourself in a rich diversity of voices from the disability arts community. The festival line up includes theatre, dance, literature-based performance and visual arts, all delivered through a range of accessible engagement formats in relaxed spaces.

This unique festival is designed to deepen understanding and appreciation for the richness of experiences and perspectives that define disability in Ireland.

Dublin Pride has a range of accessibility supports.  There are viewing areas, accessibility buses, a Neuropride zone, an in addition to the standard wheelchair accessible public toilets there is a Mobiloo mobile-accessible toilet with an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, and a friendly attendant. There is also an ISL team on the main stage for all performances and speeches.  

Ireland’s first ever inclusive music and arts festival for people with additional needs and their families and friends.   ‘Ablefest Killarney’ took place on the 16th of March this year. Ablefest also partnered with Tradfest to pilot a two-day mini Ablefest and TradFest event at the National Stadium. Ablefest will be at Fairyhouse Racecourse this summer (July 2025).  For information you can email ablefest@gmail.com or check out their facebook page.

Kaleidoscope provides accessible parking, camping (if required), on-site assistance, elevated platforms, and quiet zone access. Carers with free tickets.

The St. Patrick’s Festival Parade and Festival Quarter are fully wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair accessible viewing areas, and a relaxed parade space and St. Patrick’s Festival welcomes the accompaniment of service animals at the Parade and Festival Quarter..  At the Parade, in addition to the wheelchair portaloos, there is an Accessoloo with a hoist and changing bench made available for use. Check out their accessibility supports.

The festival has a diverse range of accessibility measures to ensure audience members of all abilities and backgrounds feel welcome at the festival. These measures include ISL events, braille signage at the festival hub in Smock Alley Theatre, masked events for those who are immunocompromised, relaxed performances, sensory kits for audience members who might benefit from them, and social narratives for a range of our programmed events. The online festival programme is screen reader compatible and in large print.

In addition, they offer concession tickets across a range of events for those who are unwaged, low waged, those who have a disability or are a carer, Members of the Travelling Community, Roma, Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Senior Citizens. First Fortnight are also members of the Sunflower Initiative, supporting awareness of invisible disabilities. They will have a number of sunflower lanyards available for festival goers to request.

You can find the accessibility supports by downloading the ‘Festival Programme’ on the festival homepage, or clicking into the individual events.

The above are a list of sample festivals if however you or someone you know would like to go to an event that is being sold through Ticketmaster, they have information on how to book accessibility tickets.

Good to know! You may need a KEY to access facilities or services!!!!

Radar/ Abloy Keys: There is no overall National Key Strategy at present. These keys are there to give people with disabilities, access to locked accessible facilities and services. Two of these keys are Radar and Abloy which open some (though not all) accessible toilets and swings etc. 

Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown use Abloy Keys to open facilities that require unlocking

• Radar Key is available from Boots online for €4.99
• Abloy Key is available from J. Williams Locksmiths, Ph. 01-4756307. 12 Bow Lane East Dublin 2, D02 F584.  The key costs €22.00.

Good to know!

The Irish Wheelchair Association: IWA strongly recommends that doors to accessible WCs should remain unlocked when the WC is not in use…… If leaving the accessible WC unlocked is completely unavoidable and a decision has to be made to lock an accessible WC door when the WC is not in use, then the use of a universal lock and key is recommended.  Page. 149. of their Best Practice Access Guidelines.

Good to Know! Some facilities are locked! You may need a key to access them! You may have to go and collect a key from somewhere nearby or use an Radar/Abloy Key (see above) – so always check the specific facility on how to access it.

A Changing Places Toilet: is an accessible sanitary facility with a toilet, hoist, washbasin, adult-sized changing bench and optional shower with adequate space for use by persons with a range of disabilities who may require assistance. Changing Places promote dignity and are a key element of inclusion. More info…

Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown:

Dundrum Town Centre: Located on Level 1 beside River Island. Radar Key, you can get it from Customer Service Desk.  Changing Places at Dundrum Town Centre.

Marlay Park:  Entrance via archway to rear of Marlay Craft Courtyard – accessed with an Abloy Key.  Extra features include shower facility with a floor area of 11.0m2.  Check café website for seasonal changes to opening hours here.

Happy Out Café, Pavilion Building, Dun Laoghaire Baths: located off the main entrance lobby of the Pavilion.  The accessible entrance is from the Café terrace to the side of the Pavilion. Accessed using an Abloy Key.

Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill:  Stand alone building inside entrance to Shanganagh Cemetery.  Accessed using an Abloy Key.

Step Down Facility

Cabinteely Park: located within the toilet block beside the car park – accessed using an Abloy Key.

Ballyogan Library: 

Deansgrange Library: located at the Adult area in the library and accessed 365 days a year.   However out of staffed hours access requires registration with the Open Library in advance.

Lexlcon Library, Moran Park, Queen’s Road, Dún Laoghaire:  located in the cafe at lower ground floor level, – accessed with an Abloy Key.

Loughlinstown Leisure Centre, Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown: available for pool users only, accessed via changing rooms. Available during opening hours.  No key required.

Wicklow Way Café, Marlay Park:  equipment has been added to an existing disabled toilet. Located on the lower ground floor. Accessed via lift in the café. Available during opening hours of Cafe.   No key required. 

Good to Know! Some facilities are locked! You may need a KEY to access them!! You may have to go and collect a key from somewhere nearby or use an Radar or Abloy Key (see section above) – so always check the specific facility on how to access it.

See Section above for locations of specialised Changing Places toilets.

Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown Public Toilets: There is an accessible toilet within all the public toilet facilities located within Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown  parks. The accessible toilets are open during the same hours as the public toilets. More info…

Dublin City Public Toilets  – If you click on the first box, you can filter it to ‘accessible’ toilets. More info…

Wicklow: List of accessible public toilets coming soon.  Accessible toilets in Bray are fitted with a universal lock. A limited number of universal keys for disabled toilets are available to purchase directly from Bray Municipal District Offices at a cost of €14.50.  More info…

Dún Laoghaire has a dlr SpaceFinder App which provides real-time updates on Accessible Parking Spaces in Dún Laoghaire. More info

It is also available for Limerick city.  More info

The JAM Card (“Just A Minute” – jamcard.org) is a simple yet powerful tool that allows people with additional needs to discreetly communicate that they need a little extra time and understanding when accessing services or public spaces.

The card can be requested on line (free to get, but £1.90 (sterling) if you want it in a lanyard), or at these Outlets
It can also be downloaded as an app to have on your phone.

Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO): aim to increase the participation of people with disabilities in sport, fitness and physical activity throughout the country. More info…

The key aims of the Local Sports Partnerships are to increase participation in sport and to ensure that local resources are used to best effect.

Find out more about Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership  or contact them at  sportspartnership@dlrcoco.ie

Find out more about the Wicklow Sports Partnership or contact them at wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie

You can also contact the Bray Sports Promotion Unit who run different activities in the Bray and North Wicklow area.  They can be contacted through ruthcomerford@kwetb.ie or by phoning 086 795 3353

Check your local county council Arts Office.
Dun Laoghaire Arts Office support, programme and develop a wide range of arts activities and opportunities. Arts Office Phone: 01 2362759, Email: arts@dlrcoco.ie

You can find out more about the Arts Office in County Wicklow  by emailing wao@wicklowcoco.ie or call (0404) 20155 with any query

Every county council has an Access Officer. They are there to provide assistance and guidance to people with a disability in accessing services. The DLR Access Officer can be contacted on Email: eryan@dlrcoco.ie and the County Wicklow Access Officer can be contacted at disability@wicklowcoco.ie 

Arts & Disability Ireland: promote engagement with the arts at all levels – as professional artists, audience members and arts workers – for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds.  More info…

Contact your local Youth Service.  Youth Services are spaces for all young people.

• Crosscare Youth Services here.
• Youth Work Ireland Youth Services here.
• Foroige here

The Arts Council of Ireland is proud to announce it has become a founding partner of All In. This initiative, developed ‘by disabled people for disabled people’, is designed to remove barriers and ensure that everyone can fully participate in and enjoy the diverse range of creative experiences that the arts have to offer, including theatres, galleries, museums, festivals and more.

https://allin.online/all-in-for-people-with-access-requirements/

Arts and Disability Ireland: promote engagement with the arts at all levels – as professional artists, audience members and arts workers – for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds.  More info…

Arts and Disability Connect funding: includes mentoring, training, new work, and research and reflection awards for individual artists with disabilities. More info…

Helium Arts:   Supports all children and young people living with lifelong health conditions – in accessing creative encounters and improving their wellbeing. Locally check out Ballybrack Spring Saturday – a free series of Saturday workshops, specially designed for children (ages 8-12), with a lifelong physical health condition.  More info…

Families with very young children under 6 years with physical disabilities are invited to engage in a practical multi-sensory visual art workshop. Designed by early years artist Helen Barry in collaboration with early years educator Audrey Fagan and the children attending the Central Remedial Clinic School. This workshop invites the children and their families to explore the world of ‘Under the Sea’ through paint, colour, mark making, movement, music, and sound. A specialised care team will support families to engage in all elements of the morning. 

Siblings are welcome but parents need to be aware that the engagement will not focus on the sibling. ART-icle 12 is funded by the Arts Council. More info…

Contact arts@dlrcoco.ie for more information to find out when the next workshop is on and to book a space 

All In: is a new access scheme in development in the UK and Ireland to improve accessibility in arts, creativity and culture for people who identify as deaf, disabled, and/or neurodivergent.

All In is being developed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, who want to help creative and cultural organisations improve access, remove barriers and welcome more people with access requirements through their doors. This includes theatres, museums, galleries, festivals, libraries and more.  More info…

Parent led group that organise camps & activities for Kids with additional needs aged 3-21.

DLR SportsAbility database: where you will find a list of sports & social clubs that are inclusive of people with disabilities, both physical and sensory within the Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown area includes rugby, GAA, sailing and much much more!! Each club identifies the type of disability catered for.  More info…

Also at the back of this booklet ; beside each club name you will see a colour or multi-colour  to show the type of disability catered for: Intellectual: Physical: Sensory: All.

Therapeutic Horse Riding is a multi-area intervention therapy which is used for children and adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and developmental disabilities.

Festina Lente: Bray Co.Wicklow.  More info…

Happy Hooves: Therapeutic Riding, Killegar, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. More info…

Tír na nÓg Equine Assisted Therapy Centre:  Aughrim, Co Wicklow. More info…

Ballyhara Equine Assisted Therapy:  Ballyhara, Two-mile water, Co. Wicklow.  More info…

OPEN SPECTRUM: is a parent-run activities club for children and young adults to the age of 30 years who are on the autistic spectrum in South Dublin  More info…

Gladiators Club is a sports and social club for children with additional needs in Clondalkin and surrounding areas. It is a non-profit group run by volunteers on a part time basis.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040753892680728/

If you are a tennis player with a disability interested in any of our programmes, Shankill Tennis Club would love to hear from you. You can also pay and play as a member of the public, or check out our membership page for information on how to become a member of our club. More info….

This camp includes a variety of sports and games that are suitable for children of all levels of ability. The aim of this Inclusive Multi-Sport Camp is on developing physical and sporting ability as well as providing children with an opportunity to socialise and make new friends in a structured and fun-filled environment. More info…

IWA Sport: is the National Governing Body in Ireland for Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Para Powerlifting. Alongside these sports, they run multi-sports clubs for young people and work in partnership with many para sports associations and clubs.  More info…

Vision Sports Ireland: Promote Sport and Physical Activity for people who are Blind/Vision Impaired of all ages and abilities.  More info…

GAA for All: is a family of initiatives in the GAA encompassing, Wheelchair Hurling and Camogie, Football For all, All Stars” Inclusive club program, among others.  More info…

GAA have the All Star Clubs – Raheny, Ranelagh Gaels, St. Judes, Cuala, Kilmacud Crokes, St Kevins.

Terenure Tigers, St Mary’s and Palmerstown de La Salle, Seapoint and Greystones all have mixed ability and special need teams.

Special Olympics: are a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability from the age of 4 years old with no upper age limit.  More info…

Football For All: sections include, Blind and Vision Impaired Football, Special Olympics Football,Cerebral Palsy Football, Association of Power Chaired Football and more!.  More info…

Deaf Sports Ireland: and DSA encourage participation at all levels and looks for potential athletes to take part in competitions national and international events. DSI provides training and a huge range of sporting activities.  More info…

Based in Bray Co Wicklow, Lakers Social and Recreation Club support both adults and children with intellectual disabilities through a wide range of exciting sports and social activities, including football, basketball, cooking, art, pottery, computer literacy, dancing, and more.  For more info…

WCMX (Wheelchair Motocross) chair rental service at the Skate Park, located in Shoreline Sports Park, Charlesland, Greystones.

This initiative promotes inclusivity and accessibility in action sports by offering a specially designed WCMX chair and ramp for free rental through the Shoreline Leisure website.

WCMX is an adaptive sport where athletes use purpose-built wheelchairs to perform tricks on skatepark ramps, similar to BMX or skateboarding. These chairs are engineered for high-impact stunts, providing enhanced manoeuvrability, suspension and durability.

Seomra Youth Club, Bray: A social space for neurodiverse young people. The group meets on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm – 8.30 pm at the Seomra Youth Centre, Carlisle House, Adelaide Rd Bray. Age – 13 -18yrs  Contact Paul at pmurphy@crosscare.ie

DLR Neuro Sharks (Foroige) Youth Club, Dun Laoghaire. The group meets on Wednesday 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Contact Jo on 083 0437080

Foroige Neurodivergent Youth Club, Nutgrove. Contact Laurynas on 0857632924. for more information

ASIAM Social Hangout Group for young adults in Shanganagh Park, Shankill on Thursdays from 7pm – 8pm

Lakers Sports and Social are based in Bray Co Wicklow and have a number of different social groups and activities for young people to take part in. More info 

Open Spectrum Social Club: This group is for young people aged 13-22 years who are on the autistic spectrum. Held in the basement floor of Booterstown Parish Center, Booterstown Avenue. This event takes place on a monthly basis on Friday evenings from 7-8.30pm. The cost is €50 for 5 sessions. A place to get to meet others with activities (e.g quizzes and art) changing on a monthly basis. More info….

Proud Spaces Neuro Cafe (Online) –  supporting neuro-diverse LGBTQI+ young people. The online cáfe takes place each month. The overall aim of the youth café is to create pathways where young people can be supported into a physical youth work setting where they can get the benefits of youth work, develop social skills, make friends and connections. For more information contact proudspaces@youthworkireland.ie

Contact your local Youth Service.

• Crosscare Youth Services here.
• Youth Work Ireland Youth Services here.
• Foroige here

Thousands of young people just like you are taking part in these opportunities each year. Find out who qualifies for Inclusion Support and explore all the ways that you can be supported to take part in European programmes. More info…

Make events accessible to as many people as possible. The Ombudsman for Children have an accessible and inclusive events guide.  Little changes that make things easier for people with a disability generally make things easier for everyone! This guide details what you can do in advance and things to consider on the day of your event.

Enable Ireland Virtual Service have created and Easy Read Guide to The European Accessibility Act (EAA).  The EAA is a law to make things more accessible. The guide explains the law and how it applies to you. More info

This Strategy sets out a whole-of-Government approach to disability. Each Pillar has a brief statement of facts, an ambition statement, and a range of key commitments with priority actions identified for delivery during 2025-2026.  Find out more about the Key Commitments.