CKAN

CKAN and the Kildare Local Access Groups have been celebrating Kildare Disability Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities by holding events across the county all week. We have been delighted to meet so many people and make new connections. Check out some pictures of our activities from the week!   Flying the CKAN […]

A Playground Where Everyone Belongs! We’re delighted to announce that construction is officially underway on a brand-new inclusive and accessible playground at Leixlip Amenities Centre! This dream project, spearheaded by Íde Cussen and Cllr. Bernard Caldwell of the Leixlip Access Group, and backed by the County Kildare Access Network (CKAN), is a shining example of […]

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.

06 May 2025: Kildare County Council has today announced details of a programme of initiatives to mark Kildare Disability Week 2025, which will take place from Sunday, 11th May to Sunday, 18th May. The week kicks off with a bang, with the first ever Kildare Inclusivity Festival which takes place at The Curragh Racecourse from […]

Plan your day ahead of time, so you can be sure not to miss anything!  See our Festival Site Map above, along with a schedule of events. Looking forward to seeing you on the 11th of May, 11am to 4pm.  

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 […]