UCD OCTOBER 18th
UCD OCTOBER 18th
Neuroconvergence is back—this time in the heart of UCD Campus — for another vibrant celebration of neurodivergent creativity, community, and connection.
Saturday, 18th October 2025 – 2pm to 6pm
UCD Student Centre, Stillorgan Rd, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4
Free & open to all
This unique gathering is designed to break down barriers and spark real conversations. Expect an inspiring day filled with music, performance, comedy, film, panels, and unexpected moments of joy. Whether you come for the conversations or the celebration (or both!), you’ll find a space that welcomes and honours difference.
Led by neurodivergent voices, this festival is for individuals, families, allies, and communities of all kinds. Activities will suit a range of ages and needs, with quiet and sensory-friendly spaces available throughout the day.
Let’s come together to imagine and build a more inclusive, supported, and compassionate world.
In addition to the main event, Neuroconvergence 2025 will host a facilitated stakeholder meeting from 12–2pm. This session is aimed at organisations, advocates, and individuals interested in building stronger networks and supports across all areas of neurodivergence. If you’d like to be part of that conversation, please get in touch at hello@neuroconvergence.ie
Embracing Complexity Panel with Elaine McGoldrick, Bláinid Gavin and John Sharry
Facilitated by Michele Van Valey
Venue: Red Room, UCD Student Centre 2:10pm - 3:10pm
This panel is ….
Myles O’Reilly: AV Performance
Venue: UCD Cinema, UCD Student Centre 2:10pm - 2:40pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Fighting Words Workshop
Venue: Blue Room, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Throwing Shapes: Musical Performance
Venue: Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre 2:10pm - 3:00pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Lightning Talks with NeuroPride Ireland
Venue: Fitzgerald Debating Hall, UCD Student Centre 2:10pm - 3:20pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Inside Out (2015)
Venue: UCD Cinema, UCD Student Centre 3:00pm - 4:30pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Yin Yoga with Jennifer Healy
Venue: Harmony Room, UCD Student Centre 3:00pm - 4:00pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Creative Performance Hour: Tierra Porter, Nathan Patterson, Priyangee Guha and Leanne Brennan
MC: Louisa Ní Éideáin
Venue: Red Room, UCD Student Centre 3:20pm - 4:20pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Presentation - Crafting and Neurodivergent Identities: Bronagh Lee, Render Reid and Fáin
Venue: Meeting Room 7, UCD Student Centre 3:20pm - 4:10pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Family Friendly Comedy Hour: Jo Jarvie, MJ Stokes, Felix O’Connor and Emily Bradley
MC: Ian Lynam
Venue: Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre 3:30pm - 4:20pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Presentation & Demonstration: Neurolinks
Venue: Fitzgerald Debating Hall, UCD Student Centre 3:30pm - 4:30pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Music & Discussion: Fiachna Ó Braonáin with Peter O’Brien
Venue: Red Room, UCD Student Centre 4:30pm - 5:20pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Late Diagnosis and Your Career Panel with Jody O’Neill, Dr. Mary Doherty, Neil Burke Kennedy and Ian Lawton
Facilitated by Dee Roycroft
Venue: Meeting Room 7, UCD Student Centre 4:30pm - 5:30pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Breathwork
Venue: Harmony Room, UCD Student Centre 4:30pm - 5:30pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Rehearsed Reading: Unveiled by Max Whelan, performed by Eleanor Walsh
MC: Louisa Ní Éadeáin
Venue: Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre 5:00pm - 6:00pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Partners Panel: AsIAm, Dyslexia Ireland, Dyspraxia Ireland and ADHD Ireland
Facilitated by Michele Van Valey
Venue: Fitzgerald Debating Hall, UCD Student Centre 5:00pm - 6:00pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Walkabout Entertainers & Circus Skills Workshop
Venue: Foyer, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Sensory Soft Play and OT Space
Venue: Café Brava, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Senco Sensory Bus
Venue: Outside Front Door, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Information Area
Venue: Atrium, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Bouncy Castles & DJ Silt
Venue: Quad, Outside UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Arts & Crafts Area
Venue: Yellow Area, Foyer UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
Quiet Space
Venue: Chaplaincy Hub, UCD Student Centre All Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.