A new centre for young adults with autism in Cavan is welcoming its first service users.
Cavan Autism Education and Training Centre is an initiative to create a space for young adults to continue their education after they've finished secondary school.
A small number of people are being invited to attend this summer as part of a pilot project, with the first service users being brought in this week.
Kieran Walsh, the Chairperson of Special Needs Active Parents in Monaghan says having an autism specific service will be of a massive benefit to local families.
As part of the opening Kieran along with his son Conor and friend Jarlaith have decided to allow their beards and heads to get shaved all in aid of both the centre and SNAP.
Sheila Naughton spoke to Kieran ahead of the big day:
