Meath County Council has announced that they are partnering with Ablefest 2025 to bring you Ireland's largest inclusive Music and Arts Festival for people with additional needs, taking place at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Co. Meath on Saturday, 26 July. 

Co-founded by Shay Casserley and Kevin Farrell in 2018, Ablefest, was the first festival of its kind in Ireland , it is a non-profit event that highlights the importance of inclusivity and accessibility.

Since 2018, Ablefest has donated thousands to charities in Ireland and are now looking into sponsoring some respite care for a family from the proceeds of the festival. 

Now in its sixth year, Ablefest continues to set the standard for inclusive celebrations in Ireland working with other festivals Like TradFest in Dublin and The St Patricks Festival in Killarney, Co. Kerry and more. 

This year's line-up will feature music from Jake Carter, Johnny Brady, Brian Mullen, Catch 22, Matt Leavy, and Irish Elvis, as well as a myriad of creative fun with an array of Art and Activity Stations. 

Speaking today, Chief Executive of Meath County Council Kieran Kehoe said: "Meath County Council is delighted to partner with this year's Ablefest event, once again showcasing Meath as an inclusive county for people of all abilities. The excellent line-up and supportive festival environment will ensure Ablefest 2025 will undoubtedly be a great day out for all on Saturday, 26 July." 

Festival Director Kevin Farrell said: "We are very excited to collaborate with Meath County Council for Ablefest 2025, which is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet. Ablefest is the first and largest accessible festival in Ireland, where 1.2 million people have a disability, and I am proud to welcome people from all over the country to Fairyhouse for a fantastic event.”      

Tickets to Ablefest, Ireland’s first and largest inclusive Music and Arts Festival for people with additional needs, are available to purchase here. 

The organisers of Ablefest have created a video on their Facebook page, outlining every aspect of what to expect at their festival in order to provide support to any festival goers attending on Saturday, 26 July.