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A friendly, inclusive swim club in Tralee where children with Autism, Physical and Additional Needs build confidence, make friends and achieve their goals.
About Our Club
Tralee Little Dolphins Club was founded with a simple belief: every child deserves the chance to learn to swim in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Based at the Tralee Regional Sports Complex in Co. Kerry, we provide adaptive swimming lessons designed for children with Autism, Physical and Additional Needs.
Led by Shane Lee, Brian Casey and a dedicated team of qualified instructors, our club is a sensory-friendly, welcoming space where children build confidence, develop water safety skills and, most importantly, have fun in the water.
"At the start, our biggest fear was drowning. Twelve weeks later, our child can keep themselves afloat and swim 10 metres independently."
A Little Dolphins parent
"It gives us a place to go each week that our child looks forward to. It is inclusive, safe and a place where they can be completely themselves."
A Little Dolphins parent
"For us, this is bigger than swimming lessons. It is safety, independence, inclusion and the confidence to do things together as a family."
A Little Dolphins parent
Why Choose Tralee Little Dolphins?
Safe & Inclusive
Garda-vetted staff, qualified lifeguards and sensory-friendly sessions for every child.
Expert Coaches
Qualified, experienced coaches trained in the Halliwick approach to inclusive aquatics.
Progression Focused
Structured lessons that build confidence and skills at each child's own pace.
Community Driven
A welcoming club built together with families, schools and local partners.
Every Child Matters
Every child is welcomed and valued, whatever their needs or ability.
Get Started
Join the Waiting List
New to the club? Add your child's details and we will be in touch to confirm a suitable place and send you the registration form.
Join the Waiting ListSupport the Club
Sponsorship, grants and fundraising keep our programmes accessible and affordable for every family.
Get InvolvedOur Programmes
We offer a range of adaptive swimming programmes designed to meet the individual needs of every child.
Learn to Swim
Small adaptive group lessons with a maximum of 10-14 children per group, ensuring personalised attention in a supportive setting.
Adaptive 1-to-1 Lessons
A very limited number of 1-to-1 lessons are available through referral to some of our coaches, who provide private lessons independently. Availability depends on each individual coach, so get in touch to ask about a referral.
Water Safety Workshops
Seasonal workshops teaching practical water safety skills to children and families. Ongoing supports, videos and visual resources help families keep building skills and confidence at home and around water.
Gallery Highlights
A peek at club life, from Open Days at the pool to our trips away together.
Get Involved
Tralee Little Dolphins is a community club. Sponsorship, grants and fundraising keep our programmes accessible and affordable for every family.
Proudly Supported By
The Arena
Bon Secours Hospital Tralee
swimkit.ie
Born Zippy
Sandy Feet FarmSponsor the Club
Our sponsors make everything we do possible. If your business or organisation would like to join them in supporting inclusive swimming in Kerry, we would love to hear from you.
Talk to Us About SponsorshipWe also work alongside Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, Tralee Regional Sports Complex, Enable Ireland, the HSE, Halliwick Ireland and Water Safety Ireland.
Member offer: 10% off Born Zippy swimwear with code DOLPHINS10, and 10% goes back to the club. See the offer.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in lessons, sponsorship, or just want to learn more, get in touch.
Location
Tralee Regional Sports Complex
Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Sessions
Sessions run on Saturdays and Sundays at the Tralee Regional Sports Complex. Current block times are listed under Our Programmes.