Accessible Adventures: Fun & Inclusive Holiday Destinations Around Ireland
Practical ideas for accessible family breaks that prioritise comfort, participation, and fun. Planning a holiday when a family member has complex medical needs or mobility requirements can feel overwhelming. Questions about wheelchair access, hoists, wet rooms, and medical equipment can quickly turn excitement into stress. The good news? Ireland is home to a growing number […]
Everyone welcome: Kildare’s free Inclusivity Festival returns on Sunday 10 May
The Curragh comes alive this weekend for Kildare Inclusivity Festival! We’re delighted to see this exciting event return for 2026 with a free, family fun day focused on inclusion and accessibility for all. Brought to you by the team at CKAN (County Kildare Access Network) and Kildare County Council, this Sunday will be a warm […]
Crann Centre: Newsletter
We’re delighted to share the latest news from our friends at the Crann Centre who provide both a warm community and resources for families with neuro-physical disabilities. Our team of associates at MCS find the Crann Centre a great resource for many of the families we work with in the Cork area: Upcoming Programmes […]
Great Inclusive Summer Activities – Making the most of the Irish Summer
Discover accessible holiday destinations and inclusive summer activities across Ireland in 2025 — from scenic getaways to adaptive outdoor experiences. Following on from our previous Blog Post “Exciting Accessible Travel News : Travel Without Limits“, MCS is constantly on the look out for local inclusive summer activities all across Ireland. While we currently have […]
Ireland’s First Autism Friendly Barbershop
Here in MCS Case Management we are always on the look out for inclusive spaces. Recently an article was published in the Irish Independent shining a light on a Ireland’s first Autism Friendly Barbershop in Walkinstown, Dublin. In a heart-warming story of compassion and innovation, a Dublin salon owner has launched Ireland’s newest autism-friendly barbershop, […]
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Cerebral Palsy is a brain disorder, caused by damage that occurs in the developing brain that disrupt its ability to control movement and maintain posture and balance. Symptoms appear during infancy or preschool years, with the condition varying from very mild to serious. Cerebral Palsy impacts more than 1 million people in the US. Around […]
Riding the waves of empowerment for children with autism in Cork – August Camp
Surf2Heal is no ordinary surf camp; it’s a haven designed especially for children with autism, situated in the picturesque beach of Garretstown, Co.Cork. What makes this surf camp exceptional is its dedication to bringing the therapeutic benefits of surfing to young individuals with autism. The founders, inspired by the remarkable impact of surfing with their […]
The Best Accessible Outdoor Spots Around Ireland
Most of us will experience times at some stage in our lives when walking is difficult, if not impossible. For those who have impaired mobility, accessibility is a fact of life. It is also something that, in different ways, will come to everyone. Occasionally an injury or convalescence will impact our abilities to get around. […]
Higher Education Authority Courses at universities and colleges for students with intellectual disabilities – PATH
PATH – Programme for Access to Higher Education Background The Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH) is a dedicated fund, broken into five strands, committed to increasing participation by under-represented groups in higher education. The fund, valued at over €30 million, was established by the Department of Education and Skills, now the Department of Further […]
K2ALPACA Farm & Stud – Therapeutic Trek with the Alpaca’s
Alpaca Therapeutic Service Have you heard of Alpaca Therapeutic Service? Alpacas are particularly suitable as therapy animals. We love our therapy work and are constantly amazed at the results. The alpacas have a sixth sense which is evident by they way they react to different people and situations. Working with alpacas has proven to improve […]