Newbridge Autism Friendly Town

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." 😎🌻

30/07/2026

Annual Jamie “Smiley” Donohoe Golf Classic raises €4,000 for Newbridge Autism Friendly Town Committee

08/07/2026

🏸 Inclusive Badminton Camp in Newbridge

Kildare Sports Partnership is running an inclusive badminton camp for children with additional needs at Ryston Sports Club, Newbridge.

Details:

• Monday 13th to Thursday 16th July
• Ages 5 to 14 years
• Venue: Ryston Sports Club, Newbridge, W12 XT65
• Coaching by Badminton Ireland coaches
• €10 for 1 day
• €30 for the full 4-day camp
• Booking through Payzone: https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11337/product-list
• Contact: Majella at [email protected]

This is a great opportunity for children to try badminton in a supportive and inclusive setting.

You can book using the link above or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

What a lovely day at the June Fest Newbridge Family Fun Day.

As part of the day, we were delighted to help run the sensory space in Riverbank Arts Centre giving children and families a quieter place to step away from the noise, crowds and activity when they needed it.

One parent summed up why this matters:

“Fantastic area. My girls found the sensory hub very helpful to regulate themselves from all the noise and crowds. Brilliant layout, very relaxing.”

That feedback means a lot.

A huge thank you to Riverbank Arts Centre for allowing us to use the space, and to JuneFest for trusting us to take the reins and run it as part of the Family Fun Day.

Thanks as well to all the volunteers who helped set up, welcome families, make the visual guide, support children on the day, and keep the space calm, friendly and useful.

There were quiet corners, sensory equipment, crafts, Painted faces, plenty of smiles, and even a few brain breaks for the adults too. I was handed markers and a card cutout at one stage, and the avocado shirt artwork was alarmingly accurate.

This is what practical inclusion looks like. It is about making sure more families can take part, stay longer, and enjoy community events in a way that works for them.

Well done to everyone involved.

01/06/2026

Need a quiet moment or a movement break during June Fest? 🌈

Pop into the Autism-Friendly Sensory Hub at the Riverbank and make use of the space whenever you need it. Everyone is welcome.

Here is a visual guide to show you what to expect.