Autism Assistance Dogs Visit 2026

Pupils in Castlelyons NS dressed up in their favourite Hallowe’en costumes on Friday 23rd October and raised €180.50 for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. Nadine Bohane visited the school on Friday 6th November with ‘Smooch’, an assistance dog currently in training, gave an opportunity to all pupils to ‘interact’ with the dog. Nelius de Róiste (príomhoide) along with the School’s pupil Wellbeing Committee presented the cheque to Nadine on behalf of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.