Newbridge Autism Friendly Town

03/11/2026

🏸 BADMINTON FOR ALL! 🏸

A fantastic opportunity for children and young people with additional needs to get active, have fun and try something new right here in Newbridge! 💜💚

Ryston Sports & Social Club, in partnership with Kildare Sports Partnership, is running a 6-week inclusive badminton programme.

📅 Starts Tuesday, 10th November
⏰ 4.30pm to 5.30pm
👧🧒 Ages 6 to 16 years
📍 Ryston Sports Club, Newbridge, W12 XT65
💶 €30 for the 6-week programme

The sessions are specifically aimed at children with additional needs, giving them an opportunity to enjoy sport in an inclusive setting.

At Newbridge Autism Friendly Town, we love seeing more opportunities like this being made available locally.

Every child deserves the chance to take part in sport, build confidence, make friends and have fun at their own pace.

📧 For more information, contact [email protected]

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster for further details.

Please share with any families who might be interested! 💜

01/11/2026

DONT FORGET ON TODAY FROM 1PM IN RYSTON

💜🚴‍♀️ INCLUSIVE CYCLING EVENT IN NEWBRIDGE! 💚

Looking for an activity that the whole family can enjoy?

This Sunday, Variety Ireland is bringing its Cycling Inclusion East Mobile Unit to Newbridge, offering people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience cycling using specially adapted equipment.

📅 Sunday, 1st November

⏰ 1pm to 4pm

📍 Ryston Sports & Social Club, Newbridge, W12 XT65

🎟️ FREE EVENT!

There'll be a range of equipment available to try, including:

🚲 Adapted mobility trikes

♿ Wheelchair bikes

🚴 Side-by-side cycles

💪 Handbikes

For autistic children, young people and adults, and for people with additional physical or mobility needs, finding suitable cycling equipment isn't always straightforward.

This is a lovely opportunity to explore different options and give cycling a go.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, experience or ability.

💜 Please share with families, schools, disability services and anyone who might benefit from this event.

29/10/2026

💜🚴‍♀️ INCLUSIVE CYCLING EVENT IN NEWBRIDGE! 💚

Looking for an activity that the whole family can enjoy?

This Sunday, Variety Ireland is bringing its Cycling Inclusion East Mobile Unit to Newbridge, offering people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience cycling using specially adapted equipment.

📅 Sunday, 1st November

⏰ 1pm to 4pm

📍 Ryston Sports & Social Club, Newbridge, W12 XT65

🎟️ FREE EVENT!

There'll be a range of equipment available to try, including:

🚲 Adapted mobility trikes

♿ Wheelchair bikes

🚴 Side-by-side cycles

💪 Handbikes

For autistic children, young people and adults, and for people with additional physical or mobility needs, finding suitable cycling equipment isn't always straightforward.

This is a lovely opportunity to explore different options and give cycling a go.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, experience or ability.

💜 Please share with families, schools, disability services and anyone who might benefit from this event.

25/10/2026

What a lovely evening remembering Kieran Gallagher at the Charity Cup tonight. 💚⚽

A huge thank you to Sarah, Barry and all of the Gallagher family for such a warm welcome, and to everyone who came out to support the event.

Great to see so much support for Kildare Town AFC and Newbridge Autism Friendly Town too.

And congratulations to the winning team! 💪🏻🏆

A really special evening in Kieran’s memory. ✨

12/10/2026

🎃👻 Some fantastic news from Emerald Park, and something we're delighted to see here at Newbridge Autism Friendly Town!

Emerald Park has announced a special Spooky & Sensory Halloween morning on Sunday, 18th October, designed to make Halloween more accessible and enjoyable for autistic children, families and anyone who benefits from a calmer environment. 💚

The morning will include:

🎃 Reduced capacity, with just 200 spaces available.

💡 Softer lighting and gentler sounds.

👻 Halloween characters and spooky fun.

✨ The Pumpkin Quest.

🎭 A live panto, Goldilocks and the Three Scares.

Halloween can be a brilliant time of year, but the noise, crowds and sensory demands of events can make it difficult for some children and families to take part.

That's why it's so encouraging to see places like Emerald Park recognising that a few changes can make a real difference.

How to book:

🎟️ Book your tickets through Emerald Park's usual booking system.

📧 Email [email protected] with your booking reference to register your interest in the Spooky & Sensory experience.

Places are limited to 200, so early booking is recommended.

We'd love to see more attractions and events across Ireland, including here in Newbridge, taking this approach to accessibility and inclusion.

Well done to the team at Emerald Park! 💚

22/09/2026

It might not be Newbridge, but it’s not too far away. 💚

The final STEPTember Autism Friendly Walk takes place this Friday, 25 September, at Moore Abbey Woods in Monasterevin.

It’s a relaxed walk through the woods, followed by a chat and complimentary light refreshments at The Woodstack Cafe. A lovely chance to get out, meet people and enjoy an autism-friendly evening together.

📅 Friday, 25 September
⏰ 6pm, parking available from 5.40pm
📍 Moore Abbey Woods, Monasterevin

If you’d like to come along, you can RSVP or get more information by emailing [email protected].

We’d love to see some familiar Newbridge faces making the short trip over. 💚

14/09/2026

⚽ We’re incredibly grateful to be one of the beneficiaries of this year’s Kieran Gallagher Charity Cup.

On 25 October, Ciaran Gallagher and everyone involved will come together at Rathbride Road, Kildare Town, for a charity football match in memory of Ciaran’s dad, Kieran.

Funds raised will be split between and Newbridge Autism Friendly Town, helping us continue our work to make Newbridge a more autism-friendly and inclusive community.

💚 The fundraiser has already reached 57% of its target. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated or shared it so far.

📅 25 October
📍 Rathbride Road, Kildare Town
⚽ Kieran Gallagher Charity Cup

If you’d like to support the fundraiser, you can donate here:
https://gofund.me/a3193e855

Every donation and share helps. 💚

27/08/2026

Samhain Newbridge are wondering what might help make their Market Scare Event more accessible, what do you think

♿ WHAT WOULD HELP YOU ATTEND?

We want Market Scare to work for as many people as possible.

Would any of these help you attend?

• Reserved accessible viewing spaces
• Seating for people who cannot bring chairs
• Films with captions or subtitles
• A quieter viewing area
• Clear information about lighting and sound
• Accessible toilets
• Space for buggies
• A clear weather plan

Tell us what would make the event more comfortable and accessible for you.

You can comment below or send the Samhain Newbridge page a private message.

27/08/2026

🥾 STEPTEMBER Hillwalking Festival 2026

We’re delighted to be part of this year’s STEPTEMBER Hillwalking Festival, with a series of Autism Friendly Walks taking place every Friday evening throughout September.

The walks are FREE and designed to be relaxed, welcoming and accessible for autistic people, neurodivergent families, friends and supporters.

📅 Fridays in September
⏰ 6pm to 8pm
🥾 Choose a 2.5km or 5km route
♿ Wheelchair friendly routes
🚗 Parking available
🚻 Toilet facilities
👥 Walk leaders and sweepers will be there throughout

The walks will take place at:
📍 4 September, Curragh Racecourse
📍 11 September, Donadea Forest
📍 18 September, Kerdiffstown Park
📍 25 September, Moore Abbey Woods, Monasterevin

Please register in advance. You’ll receive route maps and further information before the walks.

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/JUSq4ifohDcvNvr27

A big thank you to Hill Dara Hikers, Kildare Sports Partnership, Kildare County Council, Healthy Kildare and everyone involved in making these walks possible.

We’d love to see plenty of Newbridge families joining in during September. 💚

30/07/2026

Our 19th Annual Golf Classic at Newbridge Golf Club was another fantastic success! ⛳💙

We were delighted to present a cheque to Newbridge Autism Friendly Town, and we would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported this year's event. Your generosity and continued support make a real difference.

Pictured receiving the cheque on behalf of Newbridge Autism Friendly Town are Jennifer O'Dwyer and Adele O'Connor, alongside Jamie's sisters, Ciara and Hayley.

Thank you to all our players, sponsors, volunteers and supporters for helping make this year's outing such a memorable one. We couldn't do it without you.

"Be the reason someone SMILES today." 😎🌻