We're currently updating our database to allow you to search for establishments that have achieved the ABLE Tourism award, awarded by Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).
The ABLE award is widely acknowledged as the Q Mark for accessibility. The award is nationally recognised by a number of associations and exceeds the standards required of current legislation. It indicates businesses leading the way in customer service that have made a commitment to support equality and accessibility.
What can you expect when you see the ABLE logo?
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Accessible car parks and routes into premises
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Disability-friendly team
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Easily identified lifts with accessible call buttons, wide doors and room to accommodate a wheelchair
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Fully accessible bedrooms
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Accessible showers and/or baths
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Telephones with induction couples
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Local knowledge of accessible services in the area
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Welcome for guide dogs
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Emergency accessible supports (e.g. vibrating pillow, personal emergency alarm)
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Wheelchair-friendly common area
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Accessible toilets
Self-catering establishments also offer:
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Easy-to-operate fittings (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom) at wheelchair height
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Ease of movement for a wheelchair
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Counters at an accessible height
► Search Able-awarded accommodation
Contact Ireland's Blue Book directly to find out which operators on their list offer accessible accommodation.
Visit irelandsbluebook.com
An Óige Hostels offer a number of accessible accommodation establishments. Contact them directly for more information.
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Accessible accommodation is marked and identified with a special symbol in Ireland's Hotel Guide listings.
Visit irelandhotels.com
Contact B&B Ireland directly to find out which operators on their member list offer accessible accommodation.
Visit bandbireland.com