Leisure activities

Leisure Activities for Children Disability Specific or Inclusive Mainstream Activities in South Dublin

Compiled by: Geraldine Farren, Senior Social Worker, Cheeverstown – Oct 2014

Dear Parents/Carers, I have put together this leaflet with information on classes, clubs and groups in the community. Some of them are disability specific and others are inclusive and open to all children. If you know of any other classes/clubs please let me know and I can include them.

I hope this leaflet will grow in time and have many updates and additions.

I hope this information is helpful and encourages you and your children to access the many resources and supports available in the community!

Regards, Geraldine Tel 01- 4993739

Football Football for All Where: Sacred Heart FC, Killinarden (Indoors) When: Fridays Who: 6-14 years, able-bodied and wheelchair users welcome Contact: Larry Dolan 087-6623051 Where: Manortown FC, Spawell, Templeogue (Indoors) When: Fridays 7-8pm Who: 6-14 years (astro turf surface therefore may not suit wheelchair users) Contact: Barry Walsh - 0863750702 Where: Parkvale, Rockbrook College When: Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm Who: 6- 14 years, able bodied Contact: Paula Coughlan Tel: 085-7358843

Tag Rugby: Terenure Tigers Who: 7+ years.

When: Sundays 12:00pm Where: Terenure RFC, Lakelands Contact: Dave – 086-4481468 or Bernard 086-8044214

Swimming/Aquatics Special Olympics Clubs      

Carmona Cougars, Special Olympics, Dun Laoighre Cheeverstown House, Special Olympics, Templeogue Gheel Autism Services, Special Olympics, Milltown Newpark Nemos, Special Olympics, Blackrock Palmerstown Wildcats, Special Olympics, Dublin 20 Viking Swimmers, Special Olympics, Tallaght

 Special Olympics have a huge amount of clubs and different sports/activities in various locations for information contact: www.specialolympics.ie or 01-8912000 NB Waitlists may apply to clubs

Swimming Lessons: Who: 5 years + Where: Tallaght Leisure Centre When: Weds & Fri 5.30pm (8 week course - €64) Contact: Tallaght Leisure Centre Tel: 4523300 Who: 5 years + When: Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm Where: Cheeverstown Contact: Ann McCabe 087 2755978

Art Artzone Who: 5 years + When: Various times/classes Where: Rathfarnham, Tallaght, Terenure…

Contact: Tel: 4990614 or www.artzone.ie

Art & Social Workshop – (Social afternoon with variety of activities incl. Yoga, Dance, Drama…)

Who: 8 years+ - Children, Teens & Adults welcome! (Down syndrome Dublin) When: Every Saturday Where: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street Contact: Sarah Masterson 087 9317078 (Booking Essential)

Dancing & Drama Laughter Dance Academy (Hip Hop, Irish, Line, Disney…)

Who: Junior 6-12 years, Able bodied When: Thursdays 6.30pm-730pm Where: Cheeverstown Contact: Síle Hassett- 086-8305175

Encore Kids – School of Performing Arts (Drama, Hip Hop, Ballet…)

Who: 5-18 years When: Various Where: Rathfarnham, Knocklyon, Dundrum, Sandyford Contact: Caoimhe 087-9085913 or Emer 087-9085677, www.encorekids.ie

South Dublin Dance Academy – Tallaght Studio (Drama, Hip Hop, Singing, Ballet, Jazz…)

Who: 3 – 18 years When: Various Where: Main Road, Tallaght (beside Lidl, behind Bryan S. Ryan building) Contact: Paula Kearns 087 2386435 or www.southdublindanceacademy.com

Got 2 Dance – Stage & Musical Classes Who: 8-14 years (Down syndrome Dublin) When: Where: Ballyroan Community Centre Contact: Miriam Masterson Tel: 087 7428826

Rhythmic Gymnastics South Dublin Special Olympics Club, Dublin 6W Where: Cheeverstown When: Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am Contact: www.specialolympics.ie or 01-8912000

Martial Arts Tallaght Martial Arts Who: 3 years+ When: Various Where: Unit W2,Tallaght Business Park Contact: Martin 087-6836167 or Dave 086-8388478 or www.tallaghtmartialarts.com

Firhouse Tae Kwon Do Who: 4 years + When: Mondays & Wednesdays Where: Firhouse Community College Contact: Mark Pollock 087-2406328

Cycling Classes Down Syndrome Dublin Where: Cheeverstown When: Mondays Who: 5 years + (member of Down Syndrome Ireland/Dublin) Contact: Rosie Cahill Tel: 086 2735101 (* Instructors of this class are happy to run cycling classes for children with different needs/diagnoses, so if interested, you can contact Barbara Connolly – Tel: 01 627 3347 or barbaraconnolly23@eircom.net

Scouting Scouting Ireland Who: 6-18 years When & Where: Various locations & times Contact: Head Office, Larch Hill, Dublin 16 Tel: 01-4956300 or www.scout.ie

Girl Guides Irish Girl Guides Who: 5-18 years When & Where: Various locations and times Contact: National Office Tel: 01-6683898 or www.irishgirlguides.ie

South Dublin Arch Club Social Club, Multiple Activities, Outings and Parent Support Who: 5-17 years old, siblings and friends welcome!

When: Fridays and Saturdays Where: Based Blackrock & Foxrock (Outings all around Dublin & Trips away) Contact: Pam Robinson 087-2607188 www.dsjarchclub.com

Horse Riding Rathfarnham Equestrian Centre Who: 4 years+ When: Various Times & Days Where: The Gunny, Kilakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Contact: Jenny 0876332963 or 4945415 (Plans to hire Therapeutic Intructor)

Fettercairn Youth Horse Project Various Individualised Programs and Packages Contact: Colette 01-4627214

Festina Lente Who: Individualised programs, Personal Development & Riding When: Various Where: Bray, Co Wicklow Contact: Tel: 2720704/6 or www.festinalente.ie

ASD Social Clubs: Foroige Where: Big Picture beside The Square When: Tuesdays 5:45pm-7pm - 10-12 Age Group Tuesdays 7:15pm-8:30pm, 12-14 Age Group Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm, 14-18 Age Group: Contact: Noeleen 086-9672936 (Foroige) (Foroige run many inclusive mainstream activities, clubs & programs for teenagers in the locality – Contact Noeleen or visit www.foroige.ie )

Parent Support Groups/Resources  Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group (TPASG) Monthly support meetings Contact: www.tpasg.com or Patrice Reilly on 01-4626260

 Dublin Inclusion Group (DIG) Support group for parents/carers of children on the spectrum (Aspergers, ASD, ADD, ADHD…). 1st Tuesday of every month, 10am-12pm in Perrystown Community Centre. Contact 086 4064682 (text for a call back!)

 H+ARTS (Harolds Cross Autism Resources Therapy & Support) Support group, Siblings club, Social Skills, Family Fun days…

Evening support meetings in Rosie O Gradys, Harolds Cross every second Tuesday at 8pm. Morning support meetings, in Café Kylemore, Swan Centre, Rathmines, last Friday every month from 9.30am

 Helping Hands Tallaght Weekly support group for carers of dependents with all disabilities in St Marys Priory Contact 086-1024366

 Little by Little Weekly support group and coffee morning for carers of dependents with all disabilities in St Kevins Resource Centre, Kilnamanagh, Outings and Summer camps also arranged. Contact: Carol Mc Cann – 01-4610312

 Cheeverstown Baby/Toddler/Preschool & Parent group Last Thurs every month in Dominics Community Centre at 11am-12.30pm Contact : Lillie Gleeson – 01-4993700

 New Baby/Toddler/Preschool & Parent Group Monthly Meet up, Down Syndrome Dublin Contact: Lynda Delmar – 086-8187260 

Down Syndrome Dublin www.dsdublin.ie  The Carers Association www.carersireland.ie Freephone 1800 240 724

 Special Needs Parents Association www.specialneedsparents.ie or 087 7741917/087 0986019