Cavan Disability Network

18/08/2025

Children Waiting List for first contact from a Child Disability Network Team.

Cavan is in the HSE's North East region.

HSE Dublin and North East, 2926 children are on the waiting list, at the end of June, as per figures from the HSE.

2054 are waiting over 12 months.

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2025/08/17/nearly-11000-children-waiting-for-first-contact-from-disability-teams/

This is a drop from the 11,527 children at the end of May.

13/08/2025

Cavan Childrens Disability Services.

Parents and carers of children with special needs protested outside of the HSE Office in Cavan town yesturday.

'Long waiting lists for speech and language therapy are having a detrimental impact on children according to a number of Cavan parents.'

Their mission statement: "Our children deserve better and they also deserve answers".

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2025/08/12/parents-of-children-with-special-needs-protest-in-cavan-town/

HSE acknowledges concerns raised by families at the protest.

https://www.northernsound.ie/news/hse-acknowledges-concerns-raised-by-families-at-cavan-protest-265101




HSE Ireland

PARENTS and carers of children with additional needs in Co Cavan staged a protest outside HSE offices in Cavan town today (Tuesday).

09/08/2025

Good News!
The €4 daily transport charge for people with disabilities attending day services in Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, and Donegal is set to be removed.

The €4 daily transport charge for people with disabilities attending day services in Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, and Donegal is set to be removed.

09/08/2025

07/08/2025

Early-Stage Dementia Activity Club in County Cavan, starting on Tuesday, 12th August by the
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 👇

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2025/08/06/early-stage-dementia-activity-club-launching-in-cavan

A new early-stage dementia activity club is starting up in Cavan

01/08/2025

📣📣𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺📣📣

With our club championships just starting and in full swing next week, we want to draw people's attention to Cavan GAA award winning Accessibility and Sensory Room in Kingspan Breffni.
See below for the methods to book these wonderful facilities for all to enjoy their club's matches in comfort and safety..

Sensory Room is for children with additional needs and can be booked by sending email to -- bookings.breffni.cavan@gaa.ie

Accessibility Room is for anyone with mobility issues, for more information on this ring Kingspan Breffni office on 049 4361032

Wilton Waste Recycling Kingspan Group

01/08/2025

Did you know that there is a 'Accessibility Space and Sensory Room', in Kingspan Breffni?

The Sensory Room is for children with additional needs.
The Accessibility Space is for anyone with mobility issues.

More information, and how to book it see the Cavan County Board's Facebook post 👇

📣📣𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺📣📣

With our club championships just starting and in full swing next week, we want to draw people's attention to Cavan GAA award winning Accessibility and Sensory Room in Kingspan Breffni.
See below for the methods to book these wonderful facilities for all to enjoy their club's matches in comfort and safety..

Sensory Room is for children with additional needs and can be booked by sending email to -- bookings.breffni.cavan@gaa.ie

Accessibility Room is for anyone with mobility issues, for more information on this ring Kingspan Breffni office on 049 4361032

Wilton Waste Recycling Kingspan Group

01/08/2025

Inclusive GAA 'Cul Camp', on the 14th and 15th August
More info in Cavan Sports Partnership's Facebook post 👇

🔵⚪️Inclusive Cul Camp is Back!🔵⚪️

Get ready for two mornings packed with fun, football and friends at Cavan County Board Inclusive Cul Camp for children with disabilities.

📆 Thursday 14th & Friday 15th August
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍Stradone GAA (Astro)
Cost €35

This camp is all about giving every child the chance to enjoy the magic of GAA in a safe and supportive environment 🏐

Pre-registration essential, limited spaces available.
To book a space for your child, please click the link https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?inclusive=1&county=Cavan

Laragh United Gaa Cavan Disability Network Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Down Syndrome Support Cavan

01/08/2025

'Disability Angling Facility' planned for Dargan Lake, Virginia.

has submitted proposals to improve a fishing facility for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.northernsound.ie/news/disability-angling-facility-planned-for-co-cavan-lake-264244

County planners will decide on the application by the end of September.

30/07/2025

💦Join us for a splash of summer Fun!💦

East Cavan Swim Club is excited to host a 2 day Inclusive Swim Camp for children aged 6-16 years with additional needs in conjunction with Bailieborough Leisure Centre 🏊‍♂️

📆 Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th August
📍Bailieborough Leisure Centre
⏰ Age 6-10: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
⏰ Age 11-16: 1:15pm - 2pm
€10

This is a fun, supportive space for children to build their water confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends, all while having a splashing good time😁

Pre-registration is essential, limited spaces available.
To book a space for your child, email Lorraine at lorourke@cavancoco.ie

Cavan Disability Network Jumping Jellybeans, Virginia, Co. Cavan Down Syndrome Support Cavan Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Cavan Down Syndrome Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA

28/07/2025

National Disability Authority

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July marks Disability Pride Month. The theme this year is 'We Belong Here, and We're Here to Stay'.

More than one in five people in Ireland have a disability.

Read more in our Disability Statistics Factsheet:

Disability statistics in Ireland

25/07/2025

As part of HER Outdoors week, we are delighted to launch this Inclusive Mother & Daughter Kayaking session.

This will be a lovely, calm kayaking session for Mothers and their Daughters. Suitable for children and teens with additional needs, aged 7yrs +

📆Date: Tuesday, August 12th
⏲️Time: 7pm - 8pm
📌Location: Castle Lake, Bailieborough
💶Cost: €5 (price includes Mother & Daughter)

Click on the link to book: https://cavansportspartnership.ie/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=inclusive

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Cavan Disability Network