Cobh - Autism Friendly Town

25/05/2026

Our Autism Friendly Town Champion Garvey's Supervalu Cobh now hosting a weekly quiet hour in-store.

All information available on their social media platforms.

Quiet Hour

As part of our commitment to being a fully inclusive business and in support of the Cobh Autism Friendly Town Committee we will be hosting a weekly Quiet Hour each Tuesday from 7 to 8pm beginning this Tuesday 26th May.

Lights will be dimmed

No music or announcements

Priority till

Dedicated trollies

Additional help if required

Sensory toys and ear defenders available

As always companion dogs are welcome.

We are proud to offer this initiative to make the shopping experience as comfortable and accessible for all our customers.

02/04/2026

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. It affects how people experience, interact with, and relate to the world around them. Autism affects people differently – which is why there’s a common saying: “If you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person.”

Autistic people have different experiences and need different levels of support.

There are many misunderstandings about autism that can be harmful, and these can make it harder for Autistic people to access the support they need.

Here are some facts about autism that are often misunderstood:
🧠 Most Autistic people want to make friends, though some may find this difficult.
🧠 Autistic people experience the same range of emotions as other people, they may just express them differently.
🧠 Autism is defined by differences in social communication and behaviours, not intelligence. Intellectual disability or high intelligence may co occur with autism.
🧠 There is no cure for autism, but Autistic people can develop skills for life with the right support.

Autistic people have great strengths which should be celebrated. These include:
🧠 Noticing patterns, details, or inconsistencies that others may miss.
🧠 Deep focus and persistence, particularly when working on areas of interest.
🧠 Honesty, integrity, and direct communication, which can support trust and clarity in relationships.

To learn more this World Autism Day, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/autism

02/04/2026

✨ Happy World Autism Acceptance Day 2026 ✨
Today, we celebrate understanding, inclusion, and the beauty of neurodiversity in our community.
Cobh —where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and differences are embraced.
Let’s continue to listen, learn, and support one another, not just today but every day.
💛 Understanding.
💚 Inclusion.
💜 Belonging for all.

17/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported our inaugural "Sensory Friendly Zone" at today's parade.
We received some lovely words of thanks and appreciation along with some very valuable feedback from the community.
We are so grateful to Cobh St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival for working with us and supporting us with this initiative.
Lots of work yet to do!

03/03/2026

💚 Cobh St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sensory Friendly Zone 💚

We are delighted to announce that this year’s parade will once again include a Designated Sensory-Friendly Zone, in partnership with the Cobh Autism Friendly Town Committee.

This dedicated area is designed to create a more comfortable and inclusive experience for individuals and families who may benefit from a calmer parade environment.

We are proud to continue making our parade a celebration for everyone in our community. 🌈

📍 More details on location and timings will be shared soon – keep an eye on our page for updates!

Let’s make this year’s parade the most inclusive one yet 💚🇮🇪

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02/12/2025

Santa has an extra busy day on Sunday 14th December 2025 🎅

Cóbh A.F.T. will be hosting a Sensory Friendly Santa Experience from 12 - 1pm at Cóbh GAA

Bookings via their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/cobhaft?igsh=ajFrZGU0NG9qamFs

Limited spaces available.

Following

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02/12/2025

Cobh AFT will be hosting a sensory friendly hour with Santa this year

🎅Cobh GAA
🎅 December 14th @ 12-1pm
🎅Bookings only..DM here or Instagram

✨VERY LIMITED SPACES ✨