Resources for Parents in Meath and Cavan

This page contains links to resources in the Meath and Cavan area. We are always adding to this page so please check back regularly for new resources added. 

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Community Sports & Activities

Meath Sports Ability
Tel: 046 906 7337 | Email: elaine.banville@meathcoco.ie
Facebook: MeathSportsAbility | meathsports.ie/disability-sports

Castle Villa AFC
Inclusive football (ages 6–16).
Gary: 087 961 6826 | Pat: 087 211 5899

Spectrum Kids Fitness (Huntstown)
Autism-spectrum fitness & social classes.
Tel: 087 256 8678 | Facebook: Spectrum Kids Fitness

Aura Swimming (Navan/Trim)
Mainstream swimming lessons for children with disabilities (age 3+).
Navan: 046 907 995 | Trim: 046 943 8730 | auraleisure.ie

Knightsbrook Leisure Centre (Trim)
Saturday swimming lessons for children with disabilities.
Tel: 046 948 2100 | knightsbrook.com/health-club-swimming.htm

Surf2Heal
Annual surf event for children with autism.
surf2heal.org

Soft Play & Children’s Classes

Huckleberry Den (Navan)
Soft play centre; monthly special needs events + toddler mornings.
Tel: 046 909 3377 | huckleberrysden.ie | puddenhill.com

Ship Shape Kids Play (Castleknock)
Soft play (1–11 yrs); autism-friendly monthly sessions.
Tel: 01 829 4123 | shipshapekidsplay@gmail.com | shipshapekidsplay.com | Facebook: shipshapekidsplay

Gymboree (Meath)
Art, music, sports & baby massage; summer camps.
Contact (Navan/Dunshaughlin): Karla – 086 814 1534 | playandmusic.ie

Equestrian & Therapy Riding

Brookfield Stables, Navan
Summer camps and lessons for children of all abilities.
Tel: 087 138 1716
Email: info@brookfieldstables.ie
Website: brookfieldstables.ie

Riding for Disabled Association Ireland (RDAI)
Therapeutic riding and carriage driving in Pelletstown and Kells.
Contact: Helena O’Reilly
Email: helenaoreilly@eircom.net

Old Town Riding Stables, North Co. Dublin
Special needs-friendly riding school, affiliated with Special Olympics Ireland and RDAI.
Tel: 01 835 4755

Ability Equine Assisted Therapy, Castletown, Navan
Therapeutic riding, children’s camps and carer mornings.
Tel: 086 159 4997
Website: aeat.ie

Support Groups

 

Down Syndrome Louth Meath Branch
Parent-run support group offering family supports and activities.
Website: dsilmb.com
Facebook: facebook.com/downsyndromeirelandlouthmeathbranch

Autism Support Louth & Meath
Parent-led group offering youth clubs, family events and support meetings.
Website: autismsupportlouth.com

Special Hands Group, Meath
Activity group for children with learning delays and disabilities. Support for new parents.
Tel: 046 924 1004
Email: theresaolohan@gmail.com
Website: specialhandsgroup.com

Music, Arts & Creativity

Music Matters Inclusive Choir
Community choir welcoming people of all abilities. Fully accessible venues.
Location: MACRO Centre, Dublin 7
Email: inclusivcechoir@gmail.com

Best O’Matz, Kells
Sensory playroom for children with specialised lighting, toys and stimulation.
Tel: 046 929 3432

The Bricks Club
Inclusive Lego-based activity clubs for all ages and abilities.
Navan Contact: Sarah – 089 212 9802
Website: thebrickxclub.com

Libraries & Cultural Activities

Navan Library
Sensory Hour: Saturdays 2:00–4:00pm
Website: meath.ie

Athboy Library
Free parent and baby group Fridays 10:30am–12:00pm
Tel: 046 943 2539

Ashbourne Library
Events for ages 0–6 including stories, music, Lego, drama and massage classes.
Tel: 01 835 8185
Website: meath.ie

Kells Library
Regular children’s and baby groups.
Contact via meath.ie

Solstice Arts Centre, Navan
Autism-friendly film screenings and events.
Tel: 046 909 2300
Website: solsticeartscentre.ie

Odeon Newbies (Various Locations)
Parent and baby cinema screenings with softer volume and lighting.
Website: odeoncinemas.ie/newbies

Sensory Shops & Resources

Adam and Friends, Dublin 11
Sensory toys and equipment. Multi-sensory room installations.
Tel: 01 899 1041
Website: specialneedstoys.com

Sensational Kids, Kildare
Developmental toy store supporting therapy services.
Tel: 045 520 900
Website: sensationalkids.ie

Sensory Kids Store (Online)
Products tailored to sensory needs.
Website: sensorykidstore.com

Thinking Toys (Online)
Irish-run store with toys for children with additional needs.
Tel: 061 374 402 or 085 889 4855
Email: info@thinkingtoys.ie
Website: thinkingtoys.ie

Delta Sensory Gardens, Carlow
2.5-acre accessible sensory gardens with themed areas.
Tel: 059 914 3527