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The Christmas in Killarney Festival is committed to openness, inclusion and diversity. Many of our events are suitable for people with disabilities. As our festival grows, we will endeavour to be as inclusive to all abilities as possible.

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Autism Friendly Viewing

There is an Autism Friendly viewing area available at Áras Phádraig (on Lewis Road) for each magic parade.
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Wheelchair accessible viewing

Experience the parade in the heart of town at our viewing area at Market Cross (at the junction of Main Street & New Street) or if you prefer a quieter space visit our accessible viewing area at Áras Phádraig (on Lewis Road)
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Visual Guides

You can access visual guides through the Autism Friendly Killarney Instagram page.

These will be available shortly before the festival begins.

Autism Friendly & Accessible Viewing

Accessible Viewing to Main Street

After the hugely successful introduction of the Autism Friendly area at our Christmas in Killarney Magic Parades last year, we would like to take the opportunity to begin introducing further supports in order to make our festival more Autism Friendly.  Be patient with us, we are all learning, but together we can raise awareness of Autism in Ireland, we can help everyone to have the #samechance to enjoy our festival and we can ensure, that year on year, we will improve.  After all, we all deserve to have the #samechance. 

There are a number of champion businesses in Killarney where sensory boxes are available. Please ask and they will be happy to help to the best of their capability.  A full list of champion businesses is available on killarney.ie

 

 

You can access visual guides through the Autism Friendly Killarney Instagram page.

VISUAL

Santas Grotto

Magic Parade

Music Events

Christmas Market

SOUND

Magic Parade

Music Events

Dine in Killarney

Killarney On Ice

Christmas Market

Carol Singing

SMELL

Dine In Killarney

Sleigh Rides

Christmas Market

Santa’s Grotto at Deenagh Lodge is wheelchair accessible.

Please make Santa’s elves aware on arrival if a member of your group is autistic or has any additional needs.

Wheelchair with three teddy bears on it

Bringing the magic to those who can’t come to town…

In 2023 the Christmas in Killarney elves diverted the parade to pass through St. Columbanus Nursing Home, bringing the magic to those who were unable to make it to town.