Autism Friendly Sligo

15/07/2025

Sorry to report that the silent disco has been cancelled

03/07/2025

Due to events outside our control, we have been obliged to postpone this training session by one week. It will now take place at the same time (11am) and in the same venue (The Riverside Hotel in Sligo) but on the following Wednesday (July 16th). We are very sorry for the inconvenience and hope to still be able to welcome you on the following Wednesday.

Image of a poster. The Autism Friendly Sligo logo is in the top left corner it shows a stylised image of Benbulben and Sligo Bay. The headline reads How to become Autism-Friendly (in maroon). Under that (in blue) it reads Free Training. The fine print in the middle (in black) reads: Businesses, groups and organisations who complete this training can become Autism Champions for Sligo, which helps Sligo achieve accreditation under the Asiam.ie Autism Friendly Town Scheme. The larger (maroon) text in the bottom left reads: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 16th, Riverside Hotel, Sligo. To the right of that is the AsIAm and Sligo PPN logos. Across the bottom it reads RSVP to (in Black) AutismFriendlySligo.com (in Green)

02/07/2025

Many of our followers will be familiar with Joey Jinks. He has created an excellent petition about accessibility for disabled people in Sligo. It follows on beautifully from the Sligo DPO video series Navigating Ordinary Things (https://youtu.be/aYicUmeH2OQ?si=WZtYTI_MnNccLLb1) and the recent Press release from the DOnegal DPO about the accessibility problems in the Northwest (https://www.oceanfm.ie/news/regional-imbalance-impacting-lives-of-north-west-people-with-disability-552923) Please sign and share Joey's petition https://chng.it/vBmqkSnfQ5

Ensure Accessibility in Sligo's Public Buildings and Paths

27/06/2025

Please support this, if you can:

In conjunction with Glór na nGael we at St Mary’s GAA are organising a Coffee morning for Palestine on Saturday 5th July from 10;30am- 12;30pm at St Mary’s GAA Club ( Maidin Chaife don Phalaistin).
People can also donate on line by opening the iDonate Logo and putting St Mary’s GAA, Sligo or CLG Naomh Mhuire , Sligeach under Co name followed by personal details🔴⚫️

25/06/2025

St Mary's GAA is one of our Autism Champions:

Poster has images of a skipping rope, a ball, people playing iwth a parachute, hoops and a jigsaw puzzle around the edges. At the top are the GAA for all and GAA Cúl Camps logos. The St Marys Logo is at the top centre. The text reads Cúl Eile Camp (in red block capitals) 5th - 7th August, 10 am - 12 pm. Kent Park, Ballydoogan Road, Sligo. Ages 6-13 years (in red text on a yellow circle). A camp designed for children with additional needs. Inclusive, supportive and packed with fun!

🌟 CÚL EILE CAMP 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce our Cúl Eile Camp, a fun, inclusive GAA summer camp designed specifically for children with additional needs! 🏐🎨💛

📅 Dates: Tuesday 5th- Thursday 7th August
⏰ Time: 10am–12pm
📍 Location: Kent Park, Ballydoogan Road, Sligo
👧👦 Ages: 6–13 years

Expect a camp full of games, laughter, and new friendships, all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

➡️ Spaces are limited, so get in touch to register or find out more!
📩 [https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Sligo&venue=&week=&inclusive=1 ] ☀️


Autism Friendly Sligo Down Syndrome Sligo Sligo LGFA Sligo GAA Sligo GAA Coaching & Games Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership

25/06/2025

We are running a training session for Autism Champions on Wednesday, July 9th fro 11am to 12:30pm in the Riverside Hotel in County Sligo. To become an Autism Champion your business, community group or organisation needs to attend a training session like this (or online), make one sensory accommodation, and write a social story about yourselves. All of this will help you by bringing in more autistic customers, clients, members and maybe even employees. Once we have enough groups, businesses and organisations trained and fully set up, AsIAm can award Sligo Town Autism Friendly Status. It is never too late to get on board, there is no maximum number of champions. To get involved, drop us an email to AutsimFriendlySligo@gmail.com

Image of a poster. The Autism Friendly Sligo logo is in the top left corner it shows a stylised image of Benbulben and Sligo Bay. The headline reads How to become Autism-Friendly (in maroon). Under that (in blue) it reads Free Training. The fine print in the middle (in black) reads: Businesses, groups and organisations who complete this training can become Autism Champions for Sligo, which helps Sligo achieve accreditation under the Asiam.ie Autism Friendly Town Scheme. The larger (maroon) text in the bottom left reads: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 9th, Riverside Hotel, Sligo. To the right of that is the AsIAm and Sligo PPN logos. Across the bottom it reads RSVP to (in Black) AutismFriendlySligo.com (in Green)

19/06/2025

Please note this event has been cancelled

Check this out!
Brought to your by our partners in the Sligo Disabled Persons' Organisation (DPO) -- a silent disco! Not only can you choose your volume and take a break from the relentless beat, you also get to choose between two DJs to find the right groove for you.

Come and dance, or even just take your headphones off and chat :-) The DPO has been promised that the event will be strobe lighting free and wheelchair accessible. Well done Sligo BID and Lola for putting this together!

Event Title -- Silent Disco Showdown
Date -- Saturday 19th July
Time -- 9pm-11pm
Location -- Lola Montez Sligo
Price Entry -- €10

You can book tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/silent-disco-showdown-tickets-1380869781689?

Headphones will be provided upon entry.

Image shows a line drawing of a person with long hair in two ponytails who is wearing a large set of over ear headphones over a hat and glasses. The person is in front of a brick background that is lit with pink lighing that fades through to purple down through the image. Text reads: Silent Disco Showdown – 2 DJs. 1 Dancefloor. Your Choice. Enjoy the party. Lola Montez. Saturday July 19th. 9-11pm. Entry €10.

Sometimes, even activists just want to dance!

We are very excited to bring you an accessible disco in association with Sligo BID. We asked for a mainstream, accessible disco using the silent disco technology with no strobe lighting and the Sligo BID together with Lola Montez have delivered.

Come and dance with us :-)

Event Title -- Silent Disco Showdown
Date -- Saturday 19th July
Time -- 9pm-11pm
Location -- Lola Montez Sligo
Price Entry -- €10

You can book tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/silent-disco-showdown-tickets-1380869781689?

Or you can contact sligodpo@gmail.com or phone or text
087 0978534 and your name will be put on a list to pay on the night.

Headphones will be provided upon entry. This event is over 18's and is open to everyone so bring your friends!!

Image shows a line drawing of a person with long hair in two ponytails who is wearing a large set of over ear headphones over a hat and glasses. The person is in front of a brick background that is lit with pink lighing that fades through to purple down through the image. Text reads: Silent Disco Showdown – 2 DJs. 1 Dancefloor. Your Choice. Enjoy the party. Lola Montez. Saturday July 19th. 9-11pm. Entry €10.

31/05/2025

Big thank you to the Sligo PPN for supporting our committee and champions to have Disability Equality Training today. Thank you to the Sligo Disabled Person's Organisation - DPO trainers for facilitating such a fantastic day of discussions. We got to unpack what is meant by the word disability and to have a think about how we market our own work, as we work to make Sligo an autism friendly town.

31/05/2025

We are ready to go for our Disability Equality Training with the Sligo Disabled Person's Organisation - DPO. There is room for a few extra chairs and plenty of lunch, pop in and join us from 10am if you're free. We will finish at 3:30pm.

28/05/2025

We were pleased to suppport the Riverstown Folk Park in the grant application for this -- absolutely delighted to see it has been approved :-)

Five projects in Sligo will benefit from the Dorman Accounts Fund Growing Social Enterprise Fund.

27/05/2025

Reminder: If you would like to join us for some Disability Equality Trianing from the Sligo Disabled Person's Organisation - DPO this Saturday, please let us know by email to AutismFriendlySligo@gmail.com asap. The Sligo PPN is kindly providing lunch for us and we need to confirm numbers for catering.

Image features the Autism Friendly Sligo logo in the top left corner. Text reads, Autism Friendly Sligo is delighted to invite you to attend Disability Equality Training. Saturday 31st May 10 am to 3:30 pm at the Abbeyquarter Community Center. RSVP to AutismFriendlySligo@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 28th. Training is delivered by the Sligo Disabled Persons' Organisation (DPO) and facilitated by the Sligo Public Participation Network (PPN). The Sligo DPO logo is at the bottom on the left and the Sligo PPN logo is at the bottom on the right.

05/10/2024

Fellow Sligoan, Lewis Carr, addressing the AsIAm Conference this afternoon in his capacity as a member of the AsIAm Youth leadership team. He was awarded senior school student of the year 2024 for his work in promoting inclusion.