Find out here about leisure and recreational activities that fall outside of the arts or sports and fitness.
Useful Information
Info on things to see and do in Bray.
Info on things to see and do in Greystones.
Active Retirement Ireland website
Find out about local Active Retirement Associations and the recreational and social activities they offer.
All Trails: accessible trails in Ireland
Beyond the Trees Avondale: wheelchair-accessible Treetop Walk and Viewing Tower high up in the tree canopy. Changing Places toilet facility.
CASA – Caring & Sharing Association
Social activities for people with disabilities.
Festina Lente Equestrian Centre
Private riding lessons; therapeutic riding and learning programmes for children and adults with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Sensory garden in Burnaby Park, Greystones, developed by Greystones Tidy Towns and Wicklow Triple A Alliance.
Lakers Sports and Recreational Club
Sports and social activities for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
Lough Ree Access for All Boat Trips – not in Wicklow but great for a day trip out!
For information on local Men’s Sheds – there is a Men’s Shed in Greystones and a Men’s and Women’s Shed in Bray.
Parent-run activities club for children and teens on the autistic spectrum – based in South Dublin.
Bray Area Partnership Social Prescribing Well-being service
Free one-to-one support to help you identify activities of interest in your own community that can benefit your health and well-being.
Accessible beaches
Bray beach south has an accessible walkway during the summer months.
Greystones South Beach has an access mat.
Accessible playgrounds
Greystones South Beach accessible playground
Recreation & Social News
Online meet-up for young adults with epilepsy
January 11, 2024Epilepsy Ireland is running an online young adult meet-up for young people aged 18-24 with epilepsy, on Thursday 18th January 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 via Zoom. At this special online…... Read More
Aqua aerobics for people with chronic pain
December 12, 2023Wicklow Local Sports Partnership is running an eight-week aqua aerobics programme for people with chronic pain, starting on 12th February 2023. The aim is to increase physical activity opportunities for…... Read More
Lakers Annual Christmas Raffle
December 12, 2023Lakers Annual Christmas Raffle is back – with lots of great prizes! You can buy tickets online here: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/LakersChristmasRaffle?fbclid=IwAR0YnuEOGitr01Ccn4kXL32O4NLuloT7Bldu3hCQsEzRWfokPROKuYBHJco Tickets are also on sale from Lakers Reception or over the…... Read More
New Vision Impaired PE Teaching Guide launched
December 12, 2023Vision Sports Ireland have launched a Vision Impaired Physical Education Teaching Guide – developed to give readers the skills and confidence to teach students who are blind or vision impaired…... Read More
New Children’s Disability Grant Fund
November 15, 2023If you offer services or support to children with a disability, you can apply for funding under a new grant scheme – the closing date for applications is Monday, 20th…... Read More
Vision Sports Ireland Youth Leadership Programme
September 13, 2023Vision Sports Ireland’s 2023 Youth Leadership Programme will take place over six weeks starting on Sunday 24th September and will be open to participants aged 13-17 years. You have to…... Read More
Left Behind inclusive theatre production
August 28, 2023Inclusive theatre company, Shadowbox, are presenting Left Behind in the Mermaid Theatre in Bray on 20-21st October 2023. What if you could look through a window to the past, present…... Read More
Inclusive Summer Camps 2023
May 17, 2023Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running a range of diverse and inclusive summer camps over the summer for boys and girls aged 5-18 years – whether you’re a water…... Read More
Lakers Show 2023
May 15, 2023Lakers are back with their wonderful annual show in the Mermaid Theatre on 13th-14th June 2023 – expect a full show of dancing, singing and laughter. Come and join in…... Read More
CARA Disability Inclusion Training
May 9, 2023Wicklow Local Sports Partnership is offering an online CARA Disability Inclusion workshop on Wednesday 17th May 2023 from 7-9.30pm. The training is aimed at sports coaches, volunteers, SNAs , parents/carers…... Read More
Project Arts Centre Big Blue Badge Project
May 4, 2023The Project Arts Centre is calling for participants to take part in the Big Blue Badge project. They’re having an ongoing conversation with people with a lived experience of…... Read More
Hugh Lane Gallery programme for people with visual impairment
May 4, 2023The Hugh Lane Gallery is piloting a new three-part programme for people with a visual impairment which will include a short film with audio description, a live online discussion and…... Read More
Meet the Guests
April 13, 2023Fundraiser event to get a specialised racing handbike for local man Galen English to allow him to race and compete in cycle racing. Get your tickets here: https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634717?fbclid=IwAR2R7QCz-GnIw8owr9QCzvRaaTSbdYZeCL671HZyklKM8RyP-h3tuGqZxhQ At this…... Read More
Connecting Artists programme 2023
February 20, 2023Connecting Artists is a programme designed for visual artists with intellectual disabilities who wish to develop their creative practice. The programme is designed to elevate the talent within this community,…... Read More
Wicklow Triple A Bowling Club
January 25, 2023Wicklow Triple A Alliance are running a Bowling Club for Neurodiverse Youth on the first and third Monday of the month, from 7-8pm in these venues: Bray Bowl for Teens…... Read More
Bray Lakers free hockey classes
January 25, 2023Bray Lakers and Bray Hockey Club are running a free four-week programme for players with intellectual disabilities aged 10 and over, starting on 19th February 2023. The classes will run…... Read More
First Fortnight Festival 2023
January 10, 2023The First Fortnight Mental Health Art & Culture Festival runs from 6th-15th January 2023, with lots of events across art forms such as poetry, music, textile art and theatre. Find…... Read More
Active Healthy Me programme
December 12, 2022A new programme called ‘Active Healthy Me’ provides information for people with disabilities on the importance and benefits of being physically active, how to live a healthy lifestyle and the…... Read More
New Accessible Toolkit for Sports Clubs
November 24, 2022Does your sports club need support and guidance on how to become more inclusive? CARA Sport Inclusion Ireland have launched an Xcessible Club Toolkit for sports clubs. The toolkit is…... Read More
Engaging Young People with Physical Disabilities in Youth Work
November 14, 2022Youth Work Ireland’s next Youth Work Symposium on 30th November will focus on youth work with young people with physical disabilities. It’ll provide a space to hear from young people…... Read More
Vision Sports Awareness Training
November 9, 2022Online workshop on 22nd November from 7-8pm. Vision Sports Awareness Training is designed to educate coaches, volunteers and teachers on vision impairment and how small adaptations to sport and physical…... Read More
Festina Lente Monthly Market
September 21, 2022Festina Lente’s September Market in on the 24th September 2022. Get in early to get your bits & bobs. There will be a great mix of everything from plants to…... Read More
Lakers Guided Walks in Glendalough
September 21, 2022Lakers Social and Recreational Club’s Glendalough guided walks are back on the 16th of October! Join them on one of their three walks around the beautiful landscape of Glendalough. All…... Read More
Wicklow Triple A Alliance Autumn Calendar of Events
September 21, 2022Wicklow Triple A Alliance has a jam-packed series of autum events – from clubs and classes to trips and events. Find out more at this link.
Cycling classes for children with a disability
September 15, 2022Wicklow Local Sports Partnership are offering a 6-week cycling course for children, starting in Bray on 20th September 2022. Priority for bookings will be given to children with a disability…... Read More
No Magic Pill play
August 22, 2022This play is the (mostly) true story of Martin Naughton AKA Michael Collins in a wheelchair. Martin is an agitator. A disruptor. A seeker of justice and planter of (truth)…... Read More
NeuroPride 2022 Festival
August 4, 2022Neuro Pride Festival takes place online via Zoom from 4th-8th August 2022, with a wide range of events. Neuro Pride Ireland is a volunteer-led grassroots DPO (Disabled Persons’ Organisation) founded…... Read More
Gaelic Games #signmeup ISL Initiative
August 4, 2022An Tochar GAA Club Wicklow, Irish Deaf Society, Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership, The GAA, The Camogie Association, The Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and Wicklow GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee, have launched…... Read More
Lakers Roundwood Run
June 9, 2022Would you like to do a 10k run in beautiful Roundwood Reservoir and raise money for Lakers? The Lakers Roundwood Reservoir 10k Run is now open for registration. The registration…... Read More
Taster ASD sailing sessions
May 30, 2022Taster sailing sessions for ASD teens are being run in Bray this June by Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership and Bray Sailing Club, part-funded by Tusla. The sessions are for…... Read More
Ablefest 2022
March 23, 2022Ablefest inclusive music and arts festival. Sunday 12th June 2022 at Causey in Co. Meath from 1-5pm (gates 12pm). Tickets €15.00 (includes free entry for one carer with valid ID)…... Read More
Triple A new Girl’s Club & Men’s Group
March 7, 2022Triple A Wicklow has two new social groups: a Girl’s Club and a Men’s Group. Girl’s Group for neurodiverse members who identify as female social activities and events to support…... Read More
Inclusive online dance classes for children & teens
March 7, 2022Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership are offering Inclusive Online Dance Classes for children and teens with a physical and intellectual disability – starting on 7th March 2022. Classes with…... Read More
Connecting Artists 2022
January 11, 2022Connecting Artists 2022 is looking for 10 Visual Artists from all over Ireland who live with an intellectual disability. Have you ever dreamed of being part of a national Art…... Read More
DADA Coffee Morning #IDPWD21
December 1, 2021DADA are hosting a coffee morning on Saturday 4th December at 11.30am in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. If you are a disabled person working or training…... Read More
Christmas at Festina Lente!
November 17, 2021Festina Lente has great gift ideas and activities coming up – a great way to support this brilliant local community group. Festina Lente 2022 Calendars – each month has…... Read More
Arts & Disability Connect funding
October 11, 2021Arts and Disability Connect includes New Work, Research and Development, Mentoring and Training awards for individual artists with disabilities. The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists…... Read More
Wicklow Sport Ability Forum
July 27, 2021Calling all Inclusive Sports Clubs and Disability Physical Activity Groups! Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is looking to bring a group of like minded people together (only four meetings a…... Read More
Lakers Summer 2021 Programme
July 27, 2021Lakers summer 2021 programme runs from Monday 3rd to 28th of August and has a huge range of activities. You can see the full timetable at www.lakers.ie All activities will…... Read More
Additional Needs Closed Sessions at Zoom Adventure Play
June 18, 2021Wicklow Triple A is offering Additional Needs Closed sessions at Zoom Adventure Play in Greystones every Monday from 4-6pm, starting on 12th July. Pre-booking and payment is essential (to control…... Read More
Leinster Rugby Inclusion Camps
June 1, 2021The Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Inclusion Camps provide children with all disabilities aged between eight and 12, with a fun-filled three days of rugby during the summer holidays. The…... Read More
Greystones Sensory Garden Sponsor Raffle
May 18, 2021Wicklow Triple A Alliance and Wicklow Inclusive Communities invite you to join them via Greystones Tidy Towns Facebook Live, for their Sponsor Raffle for Greystones Sensory Garden, at 1pm on…... Read More
Free Tai Chi with Cairdeas
April 24, 2021Cairdeas clubhouse, a HSE mental health service based in Bray, are offering FREE access to their live online Tai Chi sessions every Tuesday at 1030am to all services and service…... Read More
Sport Ireland survey on diversity and inclusion in sport
April 22, 2021Sport Ireland is developing a policy to complement the ongoing work of promoting diversity and inclusion in sport. Whether you are involved in sport or not, they’d like you to…... Read More
Lakers seeking raffle prize donations
April 22, 2021Lakers Spring Raffle takes place at 11.00am on Thursday 29th April 2021. PRIZES NEEDED: Lakers is still looking for prizes and hamper fillers as they want to have as many…... Read More
Arts and Disability award scheme info session
April 21, 2021Are you an artist with a disability? Are you considering applying for funding via the Arts and Disability Connect Scheme? Info Clinic on Tuesday 27 April from 11:00 am –…... Read More
Arts and Disability Connect awards scheme
April 13, 2021Arts and Disability Connect round one is now open! The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support individual artists with disabilities to be ambitious, to develop their practice…... Read More
Ceol 21
March 24, 2021If you identify as a disabled person be loud and proud – ILMI wants you to be part of their zoom virtual audience for Ceol 21 at 8pm on 30th…... Read More
Vision Sports Ireland classes
March 4, 2021Vision Sports Ireland supported by Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership are delighted to continue to increase the range of online physical activity classes available to adults who are blind and…... Read More
Healthy Ireland fitness classes for adults with a disability
February 12, 2021As part of the Healthy Ireland National Campaign to Keep Well, Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running free, inclusive classes for adults with a disability for four weeks starting…... Read More
Freezin’ for a Reason!
November 27, 2020Special Olympics Ireland want you to get Freezin’ for a Reason this December 14-20 and take part in their Virtual Christmas Challenge. They’re asking individuals, groups or families to get…... Read More
Free Sport Inclusion/Disability Awareness Workshop
July 7, 2020CARA is offering a free online Sport Inclusion & Disability Awareness workshop on 16th July 2020. Participants will gain increased awareness of people with disabilities taking part in sport and…... Read More
Not my Independence Day!
July 1, 2020Petition! As people regain their independence with the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, not everyone will be enjoying their full freedom. Imagine never escaping the lockdown. For people with physical disabilities,…... Read More