A local mother is behind the idea.
A Laois woman is setting up a GAA Cúl Camp for children with additional needs in Mountmellick.
Laura White established the first team in the county, called Rock for All, after her son was diagnosed with autism three years ago.
She says she was unsure Jake was going to have the same opportunities to participate in sports as her other children.
She says the club, based in The Rock GAA Club, is open to all children and is all about having fun: