Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership in conjunction with St. John of God DSE, Family Focus Services, would like to invite you to our free open evening showcasing sports and social groups for people with a disability. Dlr Sports Ability Evening, a free open evening showcasing accessible activities for children and adults with a disability. There will be over 20 sports and social groups sharing information on accessible groups in an informal friendly environment.

During the evening there will be numerous groups demonstrating the different activities happening around the County. It’s a great opportunity to come try the different activities and get information about joining a club near you. The event takes place on Tuesday, 4th December 2018 from 3.30pm – 7.00pm in Newpark Sports Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

Register your place for free on our eventbrite page: https://dlrsportsability.eventbrite.ie. If you have any questions please contact dlr Sports Partnership on 01-2719502 or email Bridin on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A fun inclusive 2 day camp for children aged 13-16 years on the Autism Spectrum. This camp takes place from 10am - 2pm on the 8th & 9th August. Set in the  scenic landscape of Larch Hill International Scouting Centre, Tribbaden, Co Dublin, it is just €20 for the two days.

Activities include rock climbing, archery, fun games, obstical courses and more.

Places are limited. For more information please contact Brian O Donnell, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 01 2719506. 

Players from 13 countries will descend on Shankill Tennis Club in South County Dublin when it hosts the Blind Tennis World Championships at the end of the month.

The dlr TAKEI Blind Tennis World Championships takes place in Shankill from April 26th to 30th when as many as 60 players will compete in this unique competition which is being held in Ireland for the first time.

Competitors will come from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Pakistan, Poland, Great Britain and Ireland. Between players, sighted guides, coaches and officials up to 300 people involved in the tournament including many volunteers.

Blind tennis is an extremely skilled form of the sport.  It is played on a normal court and the players locate the ball by the sound made by a bell in the middle of the ball.  They are allowed either two or three bounces depending on their level of vision.

Read more: SHANKILL TENNIS CLUB TO HOST THE DLR TAKEI

Dlr Sports Partnership in conjunction with St. John of Gods Community Services CLG Family Focus Team would like to invite you and your family to our free open evening showcasing sports and social groups for people with a disability in your area. There will be over 20 sports and social groups sharing information on accessible groups in an informal family friendly environment.

During the evening there will be numerous groups demoing the different activities happening around the county and surrounding area. It’s a great opportunity to come try the different activities and get information about joining a club near you. The event takes place on the 23rd of November in Dlr Leisure, Loughlinstown from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Register your free place here....REGISTER

For more information contact Brian O Donnell sports inclusion disability officer for dlr sports partnership on ph: 01 2719506 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.