NEON Ireland

15/06/2026

Charity fundraiser trivia night this Thursday !!📣 Loch Gorman Arms, Gorey 7.30pm

Book at table by texting 0879763523

Neon Ireland is a new grassroots charity based in Co.Wexford being opened by Two local mothers, Rachel Connolly, a parent from Gorey Educate together NS and early years teacher and Mareike Bartel, a licensed occupational therapist both with 20 years experience in their field.

Neon offers school places and occupational therapy for children with additional needs who can’t obtain an appropriate school place or struggle with the mainstream school system.

Your support of this trivia night would be greatly appreciated as it will help to raise much needed funds that will go directly into getting the school up and running.

15/06/2026

This Friday!!

Understanding your child’s nervous system- an information evening presented by Senior OT Mareike Bartel of Neon Ireland.

Book now by texting 0879763523 or emailing [email protected]

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

We had so much fun in castlebridge today for Wagfest! Thanks to the WSPCA for having us 💛

04/06/2026

Join us on Friday, June 19th for an information session on your child nervous system and the impact the changes in summer can have. Booking recommended as spaces are limited!

04/06/2026

This week in OT club we did some fun transformative play and melted large ice blocks with salt and friction to free our miniatures.

Transformative play can be very regulating because it is predictable and satisfying. Other kinds include shredding, laminating, and of course baking ☺️

03/06/2026

Join us for an info night with Senior OT Marieke Bartel to understand your neurodivergent child’s nervous system and how to manage the challenges summer brings

03/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈💛

NEON Ireland is a school being built on the belief that every child deserves to belong. That difference is not something to be managed or minimised — it is something to be understood, respected, and celebrated.

That belief runs through everything we do. And it runs through the people who lead us.

NEON Ireland is proudly led by an LGBTQIA+ educator. Someone who understands, from personal experience, what it means to move through the world as someone who does not always fit the mould. Someone who brings that understanding into every interaction, every decision, and every moment of connection with the children and families in our care.

We believe that the adults in a child’s life matter enormously. And we believe that children deserve to see themselves reflected in those adults.

Every child is welcome at NEON Ireland. Every family is welcome. Every identity is welcome. 💛🌈

Happy Pride from all of us.

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01/06/2026

The benefits of a farm school (part one of many)

Emotional development — Caring for animals builds empathy, compassion, and emotional regulation in children.

Responsibility — Feeding, cleaning, and monitoring an animal teaches consistent accountability.

Reduced stress and anxiety — Animal interaction is proven to lower cortisol levels, helping students feel calmer and more focused.

Engagement and motivation — Animals spark curiosity and make learning more exciting, especially for students who struggle with traditional methods.

Science learning — Direct observation of animal behavior, life cycles, and biology brings curriculum to life.

Social skills — Shared care of a classroom pet encourages teamwork and gives students a common talking point, helping shy kids connect.

If you would like more information on our school please check out our website or email us 💙 neonireland.com [email protected]

29/05/2026

We are SO excited to announce that the NEON Ireland school will be a farm based school 💙💛🩷💚

Farm School — a place where children grow food, care for animals, and learn in the open air, alongside a full indoor child led curriculum.

📍 Enniscorthy | Enrolling now for ages 5-12 years

👉 www.neonireland.com
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