Autism group in Cork forced to stop accepting new members due to lack of space

Cork’s Rainbow Club's staff and volunteers will now concentrate on their existing 1,352 members, who will not be affected by the decision

Part of the Rainbow Club project 2022 at Mahon Community Centre. Its current premises are too small for further expansion. File picture Denis Minihane

The only autism group of its kind in Ireland has been forced to close to new members because of increased demand for its services.

Cork’s Rainbow Club, which offers support for people with autism and their families, has grown too big to meet demand.