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Maynooth Access Group was proud to have delivered “Our World”, a disability awareness programme designed for and about children — promoting understanding, acceptance, and the celebration of what makes each of us unique, all part of the Inclusion & Diversity Week in Maynooth Educate Together School. What is “Our World”? “Our World” is a vibrant, […]

Maynooth Access Group is delighted to announce the installation of a new accessible bench on Parsons Street, Maynooth! This project marks another step forward in enhancing the inclusivity and comfort of our #ActiveTravelNetwork. A Special Thanks This wonderful addition wouldn’t have been possible without the help and collaboration of: Area Engineer Cyril Buggy The local […]

Maynooth Access Group was thrilled to loan out the inclusive toy resource “Our World” to Simona Leonard for her presentation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to the Sallins’ Ladybirds, Brownies and Girl Guide groups. The Our World programme is all about learning through play and our diverse and inclusive toys and teddies affords children the […]

The Stewarts Care Regional Equine Therapy Hub in Kilcloon, Co. Meath will be at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival offering an opportunity for children to be introduced to their horses and team. They deliver equine assisted learning to children and adults with intellectual disability and autism from across Dublin, Meath and Kildare. Find out more here.

We are thrilled that Para National Champion 2024, Heather Lemmon and her Connemara mare Freya will be joining us at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival on the 11th of May, giving a dressage demo showcasing how dressage can be adapted and enjoyed by riders of all abilities. Come say hello, watch them in action, and learn […]

Join Us! The Kildare Inclusivity Festival is a free event, and all members of the community are encouraged and invited to attend.   Date: Sunday, 11th May 2025 Location: The Curragh Racecourse Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free   Festival Highlights Attendees can enjoy a range of activities suitable for all ages and […]

The Maynooth Access Group (MAG), in collaboration with CKAN.ie, is committed to enhancing accessibility for neurodiverse individuals in Kildare’s public libraries. Due to the high demand for CKAN’s sensory toy boxes, a comprehensive audit was conducted to assess their usage and effectiveness. As part of this initiative, MAG actively engaged with all 15 libraries in […]

What a way to finish up for the year! On the 6th of December 2024 we had the honour of attending the culture and diversity day at Colaiste Chiarain, Leixlip and what a wonderful event it was. Great food, beautiful costumes and a warm inclusive environment. While there we had the privilege of meeting Dr […]

Have you seen our Book?  Johnny Magory and the Mystery of the Missing Puppies. 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 the book.  The book is now gone for reprint. In May we will […]

This project was proposed by Leixlip Disability Access Group as part of County Kildare Access Network.  The carpark area and other works have taken place.  The installation of the Playground  will commence May 2025.  This will be a fantastic Playground, a very big project and it has been great to work with Kildare County Council […]

The project to update the viewing platform and make it more accessible is underway, to be carried out Q2 2025.  The need to make the viewing platform more accessible and to enable viewing for all was identified at our “Have Your Voice Heard” public meeting.  

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.        

Join Us! The Kildare Inclusivity Festival is a free event, and all members of the community are encouraged and invited to attend.   Date: Sunday, 11th May 2025 Location: The Curragh Racecourse Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free   Festival Highlights Attendees can enjoy a range of activities suitable for all ages and […]

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4pm – 5pm on Thursday 5th December* 2.30 – 3.30 on Friday 6th December* To celebrate Kildare Disability Week we will be holding 2 Bricks & Scripts workshops introducing children to the concept of Universal Design through play. Participations will design and build a scene from their favourite Christmas movie and write a scene for […]

The Brownie Branch Committee of Irish Girl Guides, in partnership with Maynooth Access Group (MAG), are organizing a National Disability Awareness Day for Brownies. The Our World programme is an initiative created by MAG which aims to educate children through play about disabilities, both visible and invisible, and it will be an essential part of […]

An audit of our town identified a real need for more accessible seating particularly in areas where people gather and along walking routes into town. MAG have now gifted three new age friendly / accessible benches to our community. Two benches opposite the church at the entrance to the boy’s schools and a third bench […]

Maynooth Access Group presented Maynooth GAA Club with a purple Access Matters flag and a GAA For All Communication Board. Copies of the CKAN funded book “Johnny Magory and The Mystery of the Missing Puppies” were distributed to all the young players at one of their training sessions. You will see more about this fantastic […]

To welcome Stepping Stones Special School to Maynooth, Maynooth Access Group presented the school community with a buddy bench for their sensory garden.

Maynooth Access Group is so proud of our intergenerational social gardening project between Maynooth senior citizens and scouts from the 8th Kildare Maynooth scout group, which is being spearheaded by our vice chair and scout leader Carmelia Jordan. Gardening projects like this provide a welcoming space to share cultural and life experience and a way […]

Since its inception, the David Mulready Memorial Cycle (formerly Maynooth Veló Abú) has had a place on the Maynooth Access Group’s calendar. Members of M.A.G. have volunteered each year the event has been held, working in many areas from registration to marshalling, food distribution, road signage and cleaning up. It has grown to be one […]

What a privilege to participate in the Inclusive Play Workshop for MU Social Justice Week 2024 with Deidre Forde, Georga Dowling and Evelyn Reilly from MU Froebel Department of Primary and Early Child Education. A great opportunity for us to introduce our collection of diverse and inclusive toys and accessories to a new cohort of […]

Shared interests in advocating for and raising awareness about persons with disabilities was the catalyst which brought these two groups together through their social media outlets. Posts by Maynooth Access Group which detailed their flagship project “Our World” caught the attention of members of Waterford Disability Network and they were very interested to learn more […]

Accessible benches KCC funded seating in Newbridge Seating purchased by the Access Group through KCCs Community & Cultural grant in 2021 was installed at St Conleth’s Church and Military Rd and as a result matching funding from Rotary Club of Newbridge provided accessible seats at the Sports Centre and Lakeside-Highfield Dara Park area. Liz Mc […]