Successful Autism ‘Quiet Hour’ ahead of Rally of the Lakes
Successful Autism ‘Quiet Hour’ ahead of Rally of the Lakes
Paul, Robyn and Noah Howard at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghFinn and Ryan McCormick, Killarney, at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghColm, Ciara and Owen O’Brien, at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghCiaran and David Monaghan at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghJohn and JJ Bagge at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghAisling Deasy, Tom, Thomas, Connall and Boann McGrane and Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghAdah, Donnacha and Fiadh O’Brien, Killarney, at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDeirdre Horgan, Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO), Tim Clifford (Clerk of the course), Denis Doolan and John O’Donoghue (Autism Friendly Killarney) at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghA group at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Included are Tim Clifford (Clerk of the course), Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO), Eddie and Stephanie Garry, Denis Doolan and John O’Donoghue (Autism Friendly Killarney) and Dermot Healy. Picture: Eamonn KeoghKyle and Tyler McSweeney at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDaniel and Declan Kelleher, Gneeveguilla, at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghLuke Brosnan and Jayk Moynihan at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn KeoghConall and Thomas McGrane at the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes Autism Friendly ‘Quiet Hour’ in the Lewis Road car park, Killarney, on Friday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
The Killarney and District Motor Club hosted the return of the Autism Friendly “Quiet Hour” last Friday, May 1, following the initiative’s massive success in previous years.
The session took place at the Lewis Road Car Park and was designed to ensure the excitement of the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes remained accessible to every member of the community.
Running ahead of the main ceremonial parade, the special hour allowed autistic individuals and their families to get up close to the rally cars and meet the drivers in a calm, controlled environment. All engines remained switched off and revving was strictly prohibited to eliminate loud noises that can often be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities.
Representatives from Autism Friendly Killarney joined Clerk of the Course Tim Clifford to oversee the event, highlighting the ongoing importance of inclusivity within the sport. By providing this sensory-friendly space, the club ensured that every fan could experience the magic of the rally safely and comfortably.
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