Autism-Friendly & Additional Needs Activities in Ireland

Hope for people with Autism Parent and Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at 14 Parnell St, Limerick.

Little Rascals Funworld

Little Rascals Funworld is an indoor play centre in Majestic Business Park, Mallow, with a sensory room.

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The Wild West Play Village

The Wild West is an indoor play village at Westpoint, Altamont Street, Westport, with a sensory room.

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The National Wax Museum Plus

The National Wax Museum Plus is on Westmoreland Street in Dublin city centre, with wax figures and interactive exhibits. It welcomes school groups, families and birthday groups, and runs an autism hour every Sunday from 10am to 11am.

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Bounce n Beyond

Bounce n Beyond in Ballyboughal, north County Dublin, is an indoor trampoline and ninja park for ages 5 to 17, with trampolines, a foam pit, giant airbag, rock wall, gymnastics floor and ninja challenges. It also has a soft play area...

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Jump Zone Sandyford

Jump Zone Sandyford is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Sandyford. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just for...

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Jump Zone Liffey Valley

Jump Zone Liffey Valley is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Liffey Valley. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just...

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Airtastic Entertainment Centre Cork

Part of the Airtastic chain with centres across Northern Ireland, the Cork branch at Little Island packs bowling, mini golf, an arcade and a large Inflata & Ninja inflatable/soft-play park under one roof, giving families a weatherproof...

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Titanic Belfast

Standing on the actual slipways where Titanic was designed, built and launched, this striking museum uses nine interactive galleries to trace the ship's full story, from Belfast's shipbuilding boom through construction and launch to the...

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Airfield Estate

Airfield Estate is Dublin's only working urban farm open to the public, tucked away in Dundrum just a short drive from the city centre. Across roughly 38 acres, families can meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats and chickens on the working...

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Emerald Park

Formerly Tayto Park, Emerald Park near Ashbourne in County Meath bills itself as Ireland's only combined theme park and zoo, with more than 45 rides and attractions alongside a zoo collection of over 250 animals. Thrill-seekers can head...

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Clonfert Farm

Contrary to older listings claiming no website exists, Clonfert Farm has a full official site and online booking system. Established in 2009 as a small open farm with around ten animal types, it has grown into a much bigger mini zoo in...

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Exploris Aquarium

Exploris is Northern Ireland's only aquarium and seal sanctuary, set on the shores of Strangford Lough in the small harbour town of Portaferry, about an hour from Belfast. First opened in 1987 and substantially reopened in 2016, it has...

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Achill Experience Aquarium & Museum

Mayo's only aquarium, tucked into the same building as the Museum of Achill Life on the edge of Keel village. Guided tours run every 45 minutes and get kids right up close to native and exotic sea creatures -- catshark pups, jellyfish,...

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Connect Music Therapy

Connect Music Therapy is a music therapy organisation working with children and their families with Special Needs. We use musical methods including singing, instrument playing, song writing, movement to music, musical games and...

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Active Kids Academy

At Active Kids Academy & Active Academy we offer a wide range of services including: FOR CHILDREN Weekly classes in schools, creches, Montessori's, autism classes, special schools and after school facilities Classes for neurodivergent...

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The Animal Roadshow

Munster's only Licenced Mobile Mini Zoo The original Party Animals.......................... We learn best when were inspired, having fun and using all of our senses,our interactive animal sessions tick all those boxes. With sensitive...

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The Sensory Submarine

The Sensory Submarine launched fully in 2022 with a mission to ignite children's imaginations through expertly designed sensory experiences. Led by founder Grace, an experienced occupational therapist and mum of two, we offer engaging...

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Inspire Together - Sensory Space

At Inspire Together, we are a sensory space dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children with extra needs. Founded by a team of professionals who understand families' unique challenges, we set out to...

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Nexus ASD P&T Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Nexus ASD Preschool, Respond Community Centre, Cois Sleibhe, Bray.

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Little Gems P&T Group Additional Needs Only

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Union Road, Ballisadare, Co Sligo.

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Autism P&T

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mohill FSC, Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill.

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Fireflies group for children with autism and complex needs and their parents

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leixlip.

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Turtle Tots - CRC Clontarf

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at CRC Clontarf, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 6 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years),...

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Turtle Tots - Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 5 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons...

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CCÉ Cnoc na Ré

CCÉ Cnoc na Ré is a Sligo town branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, set up in September 2025 to promote Irish traditional music, song, dance and language, based at Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré. Junior classes cover a range of traditional...

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Turtle Tots - Great National Hotel Ballina

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Great National Hotel Ballina, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 5 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons...

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Turtle Tots - Arklow Bay Hotel

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Arklow Bay Hotel, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 5 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5...

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All Abilities Stage School - Portarlington

All Abilities Stage School runs its Portarlington classes at Portarlington Community Centre on Link Road, Co. Laois, with sessions grouped by age into 5 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, and 13 to 18 years. The programme is inclusive by...

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Turtle Tots - Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Turtle Tots holds baby and toddler swimming classes at Oranmore Lodge Hotel near Galway city, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. The Leisure Club's teaching pool is kept warm at around 30 degrees and 1.4m deep, with...

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Coral Leisure Monaghan

Coral Leisure Monaghan runs children's swimming lessons at its pool on the Clones Road in Monaghan town, with a level-based programme starting from age 3. The entry level, Ollie Octopus, introduces water confidence through games, while...

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Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy

Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy, established in 2010 and based in Ballyogan Business Park, Dublin 18, runs gymnastics and dance classes for children from age 2 through to adulthood. Younger children can start with Bambinos play...

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Nikki's Playball - Dunboyne

Nikki's Playball runs multi-sport classes for preschool and primary school children at Dunboyne Community Centre on Station Road. Saturday mornings are split by age, with a 10:15am slot for two-year-olds, 11am for three-year-olds and a...

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The Water School

The Water School operates a private, chlorine-free pool at Pearson's Bridge in West Cork, treating the water with UV, ionisation and oxidation instead of chlorine, which makes it a more comfortable option for swimmers with asthma or...

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Finn Valley Leisure Centre (FVLC) - Swimming Lessons

Finn Valley Leisure Centre in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, is built around a 25m swimming pool, with a separate children's training pool and a baby and toddler area alongside the main gym. Children's swimming is taught across stages from...

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The Play Den - Flourish & Be Clonakilty

The Play Den runs autism-friendly sensory and messy play sessions for children aged 6 months to 4 years at Flourish & Be on Main Street, Clonakilty. Sessions are organised in 4-week blocks priced at €55 per child, giving families a...

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Curadh Muay Thai - Additional Needs Classes, Mallow

Curadh Muay Thai runs a dedicated Saturday morning class for children with additional needs, including autism, at Quarters Town Industrial Estate in Mallow, Co. Cork. The session runs from 10 to 11am and is built around creating an...

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Sense-sational Kids - Clonmel

Sense-sational Kids runs sensory-focused classes for children in Clonmel, built around structured sensory play that supports development in a calm, controlled setting. Activities engage the senses through touch, movement and...

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AOK-DANCE - Clonmel

AOK-DANCE in Clonmel offers ballet, lyrical and contemporary dance classes for children from age 3 right through to adult level. Classes are structured by age and ability, so young dancers progress at a pace that suits them as they...

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Celbridge Playzone - Sensory Explorers

Sensory Explorers at Celbridge Playzone runs weekly inclusive sensory play sessions every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm, aimed at neurodivergent children and their siblings. Each session is built around a themed sensory activity, giving...

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The Toy Box - Sensory Family Fun

The Toy Box brings its sensory-friendly playgroup and toy library service to the Ongar area of Dublin, offering a relaxed, neurodiverse-friendly space where children can explore, play and connect with others. Alongside the regular...

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Bunclody Library

Bunclody Library runs a full programme of free sessions for children of all ages. Rhymetime brings stories, songs and rhymes for 0 to 5 year olds every Wednesday at 11.15am, while Storytime for ages 4 to 7 runs every Saturday at 11am...

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Sensory Play Studio

Sensory Play Studio offers sensory play classes for children from around 4 months old, built around child-led play in a 'yes' environment where kids are free to explore the toys and resources however they like. Sessions are...

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Ballymote Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Hosted by Ballymote Family Resource Centre and also known as the Peek-A-Boo Baby and Toddler Group, this session takes place every Wednesday during the school term from 10am to 12pm at the centre on the corner of Wolfe Tone Street and...

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Carrickmacross Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups

Carrickmacross Library in County Monaghan runs a full weekly programme of free family activities, from baby and toddler storytime to clubs for older kids. Baby and Toddler Storytime is on Fridays at 11am and Saturdays from 11 to...

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Abbeyfeale Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Abbeyfeale Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12.30pm at St Ita's Community Hall on Convent Street, Co. Limerick, and is free to attend. The morning is packed with exploring, songs, simple cooking and...

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Mohill Toddler Group & Autism Playgroup

Mohill Family Resource Centre runs a full calendar of groups for babies through to preteens at Mohill Family Support Centre, Co. Leitrim. The Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm during term time for €2 per...

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Rathdowney Children With Additional Needs Social Group

Incredabilities is a social group for children with additional needs in Rathdowney and the surrounding area, set up by parents to give kids from age three through their teens a space for inclusion, friendship and play. It also gives...

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Finglas Sensory Sessions/ Baby Book Club - Finglas Library

Finglas Library on Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, runs two free weekly sessions aimed at different needs. Baby Book Club, best suited to children up to around two years old, offers a relaxed setting to listen to stories and borrow books...

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Carndonagh Inishowen Toddler Group and More - Spraoi agus Sport

Spraoi Agus Sport in Carndonagh, Inishowen, runs a busy parent and toddler programme at Ray Community Centre, County Donegal, with sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm, term time) - flexible enough to fit...

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Ability Fitness Sligo

Ability Fitness Sligo offers inclusive fitness classes at Snap Fitness Sligo (Unit 9), designed for people with autism or additional needs who benefit from a sensory-friendly, low-arousal, low-impact environment. Sessions are led by...

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The New School

The New School is a comprehensive music centre offering tuition across a broad range of instruments and subjects, combined with a number of programmes that reach beyond standard lessons. Its Outreach Programme provides workshops and...

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Splashtastic Swim School

Splashtastic Swim School runs children's swimming lessons on Saturdays at St Michael's House Leisure Centre in Belcamp, catering to kids from age 3.5 up. The North Dublin school serves families across Portmarnock, Swords, Malahide and...

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Clontarf GAA Club

Clontarf GAA Club has been based in the area since 1961 and has grown into the largest sports club in Clontarf, with over 2,100 members playing Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football. The club is based at Áras on Seafield...

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Cherry Orchard Equine Centre

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, based at Cherry Orchard Crescent in Dublin, offers riding lessons for children at every stage, from complete beginners to more advanced riders, following the AIRE syllabus. Group lessons focus on fun,...

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Wellness by Meadows

Wellness by Meadows, just outside Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, runs baby massage classes over a five-week term, on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30am. Each week covers different massage strokes that can help relax and soothe a baby, ease...

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Trim Family Resource - Baby and Kids Classes

Trim Family Resource Centre in Manorland runs a wide range of groups for babies, toddlers and older children, most free or low-cost. Parent and Toddler Group meets Thursdays at 10.45am for ages 1-4; Babies and Bumps runs Thursdays...

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Neuroverse Explorers

Neuroverse Explorers is a STEM-focused club for neurodivergent tweens and teens, aged roughly 10 to 14, meeting in Lougher, County Meath every Thursday from 4.45 to 6.15pm. The club is built around a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere...

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Baby Massage with Laura

Baby Massage with Laura is run by a Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with over ten years of experience. Classes welcome all babies from birth to 12 months, including those with special, complex or additional needs. There's...

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Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group

Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group is a free-play social club designed specifically for children aged 3 to 7 with autism and other complex needs, giving them a safe, secure space to explore different sensory stations at their own...

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The Toy Box - Sensory Family Fun

The Toy Box runs a sensory-friendly playgroup alongside a toy library from its Fortlawn Park base in Dublin, with a neurodiverse-friendly approach letting families connect, play and explore at their own pace. It also organises...

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Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children - Balbriggan

This Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children offers a small, supportive session for kids aged 4 to 10 to explore sensory activities in a safe, low-pressure environment, capped at eight children per session to keep numbers manageable....

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Fingal Additional Needs

Fingal Additional Needs runs inclusive sessions for children aged 4 to 12 with additional needs, based at The Band Room in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The sessions are run by David, a parent of a child with ASD and ADHD who has over 10 years'...

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Do Your Dance Tots - Blackrock

Do Your Dance Tots meets on Saturdays from 10.15 to 11am at the Newtownpark Pastoral Centre in Blackrock, County Dublin, for children around 2 to 4 years old, with younger toddlers welcome if ready to join in. The 45-minute class blends...

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Do Your Dance Kids - Mountanville

Do Your Dance Kids in Mount Anville is aimed at older children aged 7 and up who are ready to build on existing dance skills, with a one-hour weekly session covering choreographed routines, technique and flexibility across styles...

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Balbriggan - Lego-Based Therapy Groups

Lego-Based Therapy Groups run at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre, Co. Dublin, for neurodiverse children aged 6-12, including children on the autism spectrum or navigating ADHD, anxiety or communication difficulties. Sessions use...

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Small Group Tuition Classes

Guided Growth Academy runs small group tuition based in Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, for children aged 5 to 12, run by qualified primary school teachers. The academy welcomes children from a range of backgrounds, including those with...

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Piano Lessons

Piano lessons are available in Harold's Cross, Dublin for students of all ages and abilities, taught by a tutor holding an MMus, BMus and LRSM. Lessons are tailored to each student's goals and can include performance work, music theory,...

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