Leixlip

Leixlip Disability Access Group with County Kildare Access Network (CKAN) would like to thank everyone who helped and everyone who came and enjoyed our Christmas events this weekend.   Sensory Santa Event On Sunday 30th of November we had a Sensory Santa Event in the Court Yard Hotel. Families came to visit Santa with their […]

For those of you visiting our Sensory Santa in Leixlip this Sunday, we have provided a Social Story for you so you know what to expect on the day. We have also provided an information sheet regarding the accessibility at The Court Yard Hotel. We are looking forward to Sunday and hope you all have […]

We were delighted to receive the below review from a recent visitor to the new Play Park in Leixlip, which has unofficially opened its gates! An official opening ceremony with CKAN, KCC Parks Department and Intel will be taking place next week, and we can’t wait! ‘We visited the new inclusive playground in Leixlip the […]

Come and meet Santa this Sunday and bring all the family! Our magical experience is designed to be a little calmer and more relaxed, while still full of Christmas cheer. You can take your time with Santa, and enjoy your visit at your own pace. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa and post […]

Thank you everyone ! Were you at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival 2025?  Huge thank you to all who attended (over 6.5k people attended) and all who participated and helped to make this such a success.  Yes over 6000 people attended, this is fantastic and we are already planning for 2026.  Please let us know if […]

Come and see the brand new Nua Mobile Sensory Units at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival on 11th May at the Curragh Racecourse, 11am to 4pm. These bespoke and unique mobile units are worth a look! Find out more information from the staff at Nua on the day, who will be happy to answer any questions.

Dressage Demo by Kildare’s Heather Lemmon at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival!   Don’t miss the chance to see Para National Champion 2024, Heather Lemmon, and her Connemara mare, Freya, in action! They will be giving a dressage demo, showcasing how dressage can be adapted and enjoyed by riders of all abilities. Come say hello, watch […]

Have you seen our Book?  Johnny Magory and the Mystery of the Missing Puppies.   Our Irish Language Version will Launch 11th May at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival. We launched this book in December 2023.  Copies went to all primary schools in Kildare.  Copies went to all libraries in Ireland. We gave out 3000 copies of […]

Have you seen the new Picnic Bench at Rye River Leixlip?  Leixlip Disability Access Group worked with Kildare County Council Parks Dept to have this parkside area made accessible.  CKAN Leixlip Disability Access Group Logo will be put onto this bench during the Summer.