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Social Groups and Hangouts for Neurodivergent Young People

By February 23, 2026July 7th, 2026No Comments

If you have any questions about social groups or hang outs, you can chat online to a trained Youth Information Officer or leave us a message and we can get back to you.

Youth Cafes/ Drop Ins

Youth Services/ Centres are welcoming places for you to come and feel safe and supported.

To join your local youth group or find out what your youth service can do to help you, you can drop-in to or phone your local Youth Centre. Youth Services are mostly aimed at young people aged 10 – 24 years. More info….

Local Youth Cafes/Drop In:

The Beat Youth Cafe, 14-17 yrs; Dun Laoghaire, every Wednesday night; 6-8pm. Ph Sophie; 086 1916985.

Seomra Youth Centre, 13-18 yrs Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ph: (01) 276 4783.

Social Groups/ Hang Outs for Neurodivergent Young People

If you would prefer to join a group that is specifically tailored to neurodivergent young people:

Seomra Youth Club, Bray: A social space for neurodivergent 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.

ASIAM Social Activities Groups  – there are many online and in-person aimed at 13-17 year olds. Your parent/guardian needs to  sign up with the ASIAM child and family support and will get an email every Friday with the events in person and online over the next 2 weeks.

Aspire Ireland have teen meet-ups every Saturday – more info

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.

Board Game Hangouts incl D&D

There are some Board Game Hangouts that we have come across in Dun Laoghaire area – do you know more, let us know!
These spaces are all different – you may need to go as a group, or have to pay (not free). Some cater for different age groups. Some have open nights where you don’t have to know anyone. Always check with them before you go!
The Warchest, Unit 2, Hardy’s Lane, Dún Laoghaire.
Games@Lighthouse: board game selection. All games are €5 rental and a returnable deposit.
Board and Brewed, York Rd, Dun Laoghaire. Board game café.
Library Board Game Groups: Many of the libraries have Board Game Groups e.g. scrabble, chess and D&D.
Youth Centres – most youth centres have Board Games. They often have Board Game groups or would be willing to talk to you about setting up a Board Game/ D&D group. Call into your local Youth Centre
Games Night – from Outlast to D&D: Foroige Youth Service, Tallaght. Friday Evening, U18s. Ph: Jason 086  796 9726
D&D group in Ballyogan Library: Every fourth Wednesday of the month in Ballyogan Library at 6pm. Suitable for new players aged 12+.
D&D Online Group  – aimed at 13-17 year olds. Your parent/guardian needs to sign up with the ASIAM child and family support.
Attend a convention : It is a great way to meet people like-minded people. There’s normally a few a year – here are a few Leprecon, Belcon,  Gaelcon. Here a full list:Cons and Events

Out and About – Inclusive and Accessible Places

In this section you will find a list of accessible and inclusive places and spaces for all young people. These spaces offer somewhere to go, something to do, help build friendships and create a sense of belonging!:
  • Places to go and things to Do
  • Days Out
  • Festivals

More info….

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