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Region sees creation of first accessible sports club for children

May 21, 2025 13:46
By Shannonside News
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Region sees creation of first accessible sports club for children

The group, based in Drumlish, will be open to families across the region who's children live with a physical or cognitive disability.

Children across the region with additional needs will soon have access to a new accessible sports club.

Drumlish Inclusive Sports Club are in the process of setting up an organisation dedicated to giving children with disabilities the chance to play and compete in a range of sports.

A group of local parents and community members have formed the committee in order to offer children with additional needs access to team and solo activities.

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The group, based in Drumlish, will be open to families across the region who's children live with a physical or cognitive disability.

Chair of the group Teresa Kane says that accessible sports are just not available in the region:

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Secretary of the club, James Cawley Junior says the group is about removing the barriers these children face in living their life:

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