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Child & Family

Child & Family Support

Lunch Club (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Online Lunch Club is a get together where teens can chat with each other and our group leads around lunch time. Great for teens who attend school from home, but all are welcome!

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Gamer Chat (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Join us for an hour where we'll each have a turn to share about our gaming interests. If you prefer to listen only, that's welcomed too!

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D&D West Marches

11-17 years · Online

West Marches is a style of DnD in which a large pool of players come together to play in the same universe when places are available at the game table.

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Maynooth Hangout (9-12 years)

9-12 years · In person · Maynooth

Hangouts are safe, relaxed spaces for teens or tweens to socially connect with each other and have fun. There will be different activities on offer like board games, arts & crafts or Lego.

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Maynooth Hangout (13-17 years)

13-17 years · In person · Maynooth

Hangouts are safe, relaxed spaces for teens or tweens to socially connect with each other and have fun. There will be different activities on offer like board games, arts & crafts or Lego.

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Navan Hangout (9-12 years)

9-12 years · In person · Navan

Hangouts are safe, relaxed spaces for teens or tweens to socially connect with each other and have fun. There will be different activities on offer like board games, arts & crafts or Lego.

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Navan Hangout (13-17 years)

13-17 years · In person · Navan

Hangouts are safe, relaxed spaces for teens or tweens to socially connect with each other and have fun. There will be different activities on offer like board games, arts & crafts or Lego.

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South Dublin Hangout (13-17 years)

13-17 years · In person · Blackrock, Dublin

Hangouts are safe, relaxed spaces for teens or tweens to socially connect with each other and have fun. There will be different activities on offer like board games, arts & crafts or Lego.

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Minecraft Club (9-12 years)

9-12 years · Online

Join us in Minecraft Club for fun building challenges and free building too!

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Minecraft Club (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Join us in Minecraft Club for fun building challenges and free building too!

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Lego Club (9-12 years)

9-12 years · In person · Blackrock, Dublin

Join us for Lego Club at our offices in South Dublin! This is a small group where we will have fun building Lego creations together.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (9-12 years)

9-12 years · Online

Join us for Mario Kart 8 where we will race, battle and have fun!

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Join us for Mario Kart 8 where we will race, battle and have fun!

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Passionate Interests Club (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Join us for an hour where we'll each have a turn to share about our passionate interests. If you prefer to listen only, that's welcomed too!

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History Club (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

History Club is on an online club where we learn and share about different history topics. Each month we decide a topic to discuss together and if you prefer to listen only, that's welcomed too!

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Animal Crossing (10-17 years)

10-17 years · Online

Come join us and play Animal Crossing where we will visit Islands, play hide & Seek, have a fashion Show, go for coffee together at The Roost and more!

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Gamer Chat (9-12 years)

9-12 years · Online

Join us for an hour where we'll each have a turn to share about our gaming interests. If you prefer to listen only, that's welcomed too!

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Super Mario Bros Wonder (9-12 years)

9-12 years · Online

Come join us for Super Mario Bros Wonder! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a side-scrolling platform game for the Nintendo Switch featuring Mario and friends exploring the Flower Kingdom, with new Wonder Flower effects and power-ups like Elephant Mario.

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Super Mario Bros Wonder (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Come join us for Super Mario Bros Wonder! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a side-scrolling platform game for the Nintendo Switch featuring Mario and friends exploring the Flower Kingdom, with new Wonder Flower effects and power-ups like Elephant Mario.

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Switch 2: Mario Kart World (9-12 years)

9-12 years · Online

Mario Kart World is an open-world kart racing game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Come join us to play, race and have fun!

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Switch 2: Mario Kart World (13-17 years)

13-17 years · Online

Mario Kart World is an open-world kart racing game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Come join us to play, race and have fun!

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Adult Support & Wellbeing

Adult Support & Wellbeing

Arts and Crafts - Online

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic adults who enjoy arts and crafts or would like to try something new. It is a space to connect with others, explore different creative activities, and work on your own projects in a supportive and relaxed environment. Each session includes a different creative theme, but participants are welcome to create whatever interests them.

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Ballymun Board Games and Hangout

18+ · In person · Ballymun, Dublin

This group is for Autistic adults who would like to meet others in the Ballymun area. It is a space to connect with others, chat, make new friends, and enjoy board games in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

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Book Club

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic adults who enjoy reading and discussing books. It is a space to connect with others, share thoughts on what you've been reading, and explore different stories and ideas in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Drum Circle

18+ · In person · Blackrock, Dublin

This group is for Autistic adults who enjoy music or would like to try playing percussion instruments. It is a space to connect with others, explore rhythm and music, and take part in a relaxed and collaborative drumming session. No experience is needed.

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Film Club

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic adults who enjoy film and television. It is a space to connect with others, share opinions, and discuss stories, characters, and themes from a wide range of films and TV shows in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Peer Support - All Genders and Ages

18+ · Online

This group is for all Autistic adults. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics of interest.

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Peer Support: LGBTQIA+

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic LGBTQIA+ adults, including those who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. It is a safe and supportive space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics relevant to the community.

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Peer Support: Men's Group

18+ · Online

This group is for anyone who identifies as a man. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics of interest.

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Peer Support: Parents of Autistic Adults

Online

This group is for parents of Autistic adults. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics relevant to supporting Autistic adults. Each session includes an opportunity to check in and discuss a topic selected in advance.

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Peer Support: Women's 18-30

18-30 · Online

This group is for anyone aged 18-30 who identifies as a woman. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics of interest.

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Peer Support: Women's 30+

30+ · Online

This group is for anyone aged 30 and over who identifies as a woman. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics of interest.

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Peer Support: Women's 50+

50+ · Online

This group is for anyone aged 50 and over who identifies as a woman. It is a space to connect with others, share experiences, and offer peer support while discussing common challenges and topics of interest.

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Peer Support: Shared Experiences

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic adults who would like to connect with others through topic-based discussion. It is a welcoming and supportive space to share experiences, learn from one another, and offer peer support. Each session focuses on a different peer-led topic.

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Portlaoise Games and Hangout

18+ · In person · Portlaoise

This group is for Autistic adults who would like to meet others in the Portlaoise area. It is a space to connect with others, chat, make new friends, and enjoy board games and video games in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

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Shankill Board Games and Hangout

18+ · In person · Shankill, Dublin

This group is for Autistic adults who would like to meet others in the Shankill area. It is a space to connect with others, chat, make new friends, and enjoy board games in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

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South Dublin Nintendo Switch Hangout

18+ · In person · Blackrock, Dublin

This group is for Autistic adults who enjoy video games. It is a space to connect with others, chat, make new friends, and play Nintendo Switch games such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

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Special Interest Info-Dumping

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic adults who would like to share or learn about special interests. It is a space to connect with others, listen to presentations and discussions, and explore topics that participants are passionate about in a respectful and supportive environment.

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Women's Social Group

18+ · Online

This group is for Autistic women. It is a space to connect with others, chat, share interests, and make new friends in a relaxed, friendly, and respectful environment.

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Young Adult Film Club (17-19)

17-19 · Online

This group is for Autistic young people, aged 17 - 19, who enjoy film and television. It is a space to connect with others, share opinions, and discuss stories, characters, and themes from a wide range of films and TV shows in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Employment

Employment Support

Employment programmes will be added here

The structure is ready and Employment programmes can be added when the programme information is available.