Belmullet Autism Friendly Town

24/03/2026

** Please register with Mayo Autism Camp at [email protected] if interested **

We’re really excited to have teamed up with MAC to bring these Easter events to Erris as a first step in building more supports for children and families in the area.

At the moment, interest has been quite low, and in order for autism supports and resources to grow locally, we need to start small and build from there. These events are an important beginning — they help show that there is a need and a community here.

By attending and getting involved, you’re helping us demonstrate that interest. This is what allows us to apply for funding, expand our services, and plan bigger and better events in the future.

If there isn’t an evident need or want for these type of events, unfortunately we won’t be able to move forward with additional supports or larger initiatives in Erris.

We’d love to see you there and take this first step together 💛

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful supporters, champions, and champions to be!
We have achieved so much this past year but none of it would have been possible without the support of our brilliant community.

We are so grateful for all the help, encouragement, collaboration, and support we have received as we work towards making Erris a more inclusive space for Autistic children and adults.

Wishing a peaceful and restful Christmas to all! ♥

07/12/2025

🌟 **Day 6 – Celebrating Access & Participation** 🌟
Celebrating National Disability in Sport Week 2025
“Let’s make inclusion the standard.”

Today we spotlight the ** Access to training and programmes** that make sport accessible for everyone:

✅ **Autism in Sport Training**
Coaches and volunteers learn practical tools to make sessions inclusive for autistic athletes—covering communication, sensory needs, and simple adaptations that help everyone feel welcome.

✅ **Disability Awareness Workshop**
Over **40 coaches** received training as part of the Cúl Camp Coach Education Programme, led by Mayo Sports Partnership and Mayo GAA.

✅ **Online Autism in Sport Course**
15 coaches from Belmullet, Kilcommon & Kiltane GAA Clubs trained in partnership with the Erris Youth Disability Network.

✅ **Disability Inclusion Training**
Delivered by Active Disability Ireland in Belmullet GAA Club with 15 coaches participating—funded by Mayo Sports Partnership.

✅ **GAA For All Adults**
Three **10-week programmes** at Castlebar Mitchell’s GAA Club in 2025—hugely popular and growing stronger every year!

💡 **Impact:**
Volunteer participation in these training courses is driving real change. Clubs in Ardaree, Belmullet, Kiltane & Kilcommon are now offering inclusive opportunities thanks to upskilled coaches and dedicated volunteers.

Together, we’re making sport open, accessible, and welcoming for all

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Sport Ireland Followers

07/12/2025

Once again we would like to say congratulations to Erris Credit Union on becoming the first Autism Champion in Erris!

They have participated in training and made adjustments to make the service more autism friendly, such as adding a privacy pod where memebers can conduct their business in a quiet space, and have created a walk through video so members know what to expect before they go.

We are delighted by the response from businesses and organisations in Erris, and currently working with many of them to help them achieve Autism Champion status and make their businesses/services more accessible.

If you would like more information, or would like to get involved you can contact us by email at [email protected]

02/12/2025

Congratulations to on becoming the first Autism Champion in Erris! 🥳 Thank you

22/11/2025

There will be a community meeting held as below
It's important that we all understand the proposal

Please feel free to join next Saturday Dara Calleary TD Rose Conway-Walsh The Erris Journal Erris Agricultural Show Erris FM 90.8 Bangor Erris Sheep Fair Blacksod Lighthouse Blacksod Sea Safari Belmullet Tidal Pool Shore Road

10/11/2025

🤩 🙌🏻SENSORY SMART PARENTING 🙌🏻🤩

We are hosting two consecutive Sensory Smart Parenting Workshops in conjunction with Mayo County Library, supported by the Parent Support Fund and Healthy Ireland.

🗓️ They take place over two dates: Tues 18th and Tuesday 25th November, 10am-1pm. ❗️Participants should attend both workshops.

ℹ️ The workshops will be delivered by Áine Farrell, M.Ed, a sensory informed Neuro Developmental Therapist and former teacher. The workshops will be practical and empowering, designed for parents of children with sensory processing differences.

Parents can expect:
• A deep dive into understanding children’s sensory behaviours
• Practical HANDS-ON as well as PASSIVE strategies that work for your child
• Tips for using sensory toys and equipment effectively
• Confidence to support your child’s unique sensory needs
• Opportunities to ask questions and address your concerns

If you are a parent of a child with sensory needs, and you are unsure how to help, these workshops are for YOU!

Parents will also have the benefit of getting demos following each workshop on sensory, learning, and regulation resources available through our local library.

Places are limited- Registration essential! ✅