Newcastle West Community Council

14/05/2026

What an amazing achievement Nell. You are an inspiration to girls in STEM. A very proud moment for Desmond College and Newcastle West.

Nell McMahon from Co Limerick said she was inspired after seeing friends and family struggle with the condition

14/05/2026

What a buzz in the square today. So exciting for Newcastle west

13/05/2026

Autism friendly newcastle west are getting the ball rolling on their fundraiser to help make Newcastle west Limericks first autism friendly town. They are starting with nothing but have big plans including the planned purchase of a sensory tent for town events. Please give generously if you can.

We are the newly formed Autism Friendly Newcastle West Committee. Together with ASIAM we s… Kate Reddin needs your support for Autism friendly Newcastle West

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Autism friendly Newcastle West committee on their successful launch yesterday evening. A wonderful evening at the longcourt.

11/05/2026

Repeated tomorrow after midday news

🎙️📻 Catch the repeat of a very important local interview on The Exchange

You can hear a repeat of our interview with Kate Reddin, Chairperson of the Newcastle West Autism Friendly Town Committee, on The Exchange with Andy O’Sullivan on Tuesday 12th May after the midday news.

Kate spoke about the fantastic new initiative to make Newcastle West an autism-friendly town in partnership with AsIAm, and the work being done to create more inclusive, welcoming and supportive environments for the autism community, their families and everyone who supports them. 💚

We also hope the local community will come out and support the official launch of this great initiative this evening at 6:30pm at the Longcourt House Hotel, where Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm, will be guest speaker.

This is a very exciting and positive step for Newcastle West — and a wonderful opportunity for the community to show its support.

📻 Tune in Tuesday 12th May after the midday news on West Limerick 102FM.

11/05/2026

Here is a visual guide for tomorrow night's Autism friendly town launch. We look forward to welcoming everyone.

09/05/2026

Free Disability Cycle for Bike week.

1 hour slots to try out disability bikes

Book your slot by calling 085 2562890

Bikes available include

Manual trike
E trike
platform bike for wheelchairs
Trishaw- driven by our staff
Tag along
Kids trailers and seats.

Complimentary tea/coffee and scone or hot chocolate and Cookie after your cycle.