The Readable Project (RP) is an online book club specifically designed for young people with dyslexia. Each group has 8 young people of a similar age who read and enjoy the one book together over the 6-8 weeks of the Readable Project. It is facilitated by a qualified teacher trained in how best to support young people with dyslexia.
The Readable Project introduces the young person, in a fun and sociable way, to the life-long pleasure that comes from reading. It also assists them to find out where and how to access stories in the format that best suits them (print/eBook/audio). In addition, time is spent discussing the story and investigating the meaning of words. This is a great way to make connections with other young people with dyslexia.
When is it running?
Each Readable Project group will meet for an hour once a week. Groups will take place after school on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
The Readable Project is open to two age groups currently: 3rd & 4th class (primary) and 5th & 6th class (primary).
How to sign your child/young person up for a Readable Project group
Below is the list of Autumn 2026 Readable Projects groups now open for booking. Click on each link for more info and to book a place for your child.
3rd and 4th Class (Primary)
Tuesdays at 4:00pm – The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O’ Doherty – starting September 29th (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays at 5:00pm – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl – starting September 29th (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays at 5:15pm – The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O’ Doherty – starting September 29th (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays at 6:15pm – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl – starting September 29th
Wednesdays at 4:15pm – Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow by Julie Sykes – starting September 30th
Wednesdays at 5:15pm – Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow by Julie Sykes – starting September 30th (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays at 5:30pm – Nina Peanut is Amazing by Sarah Bowie – starting September 30th (SOLD OUT)
Thursdays at 5:00pm – The Twits by Roald Dahl – starting October 1st (SOLD OUT)
Thursdays at 6:15pm – The Twits by Roald Dahl – starting October 1st (SOLD OUT)
5th and 6th Class (Primary)
Tuesdays at 6:00pm – Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston – starting September 22nd
Tuesdays at 6:30pm – Head Kid by David Baddiel – starting September 22nd (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays at 4:00pm – Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll – starting September 23rd (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays at 4:00pm – Maze Runner by James Dashner – starting September 23rd (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays at 5:15pm – Maze Runner by James Dashner – starting September 23rd (SOLD OUT)
Thursdays at 4:00pm – Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll – startings September 24th
Thursdays at 6:00pm – Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston – starting September 24th (SOLD OUT)
If you have any queries about the Readable Project, please contact our Acting Lead Facilitator, Katie Cullen, at readableproject@dyslexia.ie.
Also, read this interview with Lynda Croly one of our Readable Project tutors who discuss the benefits of taking part.
Books/Resources needed for the Readable Project
To participate in the Readable Project, you need to either buy or borrow the novel your group is working on.
Your Local Library: The novels used will most likely be available in both hard and audio format from your library. So we would encourage your young person to sign up to your library and download their BorrowBox App (this has a very wide variety of audio and eBooks). If your young person is not a library member yet or hasn’t downloaded BorrowBox please see How to Join the Library & Download BorrowBox.
You could also sign your young person up to Bookshare Ireland where they can access a huge library of books in alternative formats, including many school text books.
What is the cost and subsidised places?
The Readable Project is run on a not-for-profit, cost recovery basis. The cost of participation in a 6-week Readable Project is €80, and in an 8-week Readable Project is €110 . This is paid online, in advance to secure the place.
In addition thanks to funding from the Tomar Trust we have some subsidised places available for those experiencing ongoing financial hardship. The subsidised fee is €40 for a 6-week Readable Project, and €55 for an 8-week Readable Project.
Please opt for the subsidised rate if your financial circumstances mean that your young person will not otherwise be able to attend. We may contact you to seek evidence of your financial circumstance if you opt for the subsidised fee.
Refund and cancellation policy
If you choose to cancel a place, you must do so at least one week in advance of the start date to get a refund. If you cancel a booking less than a week before the start date, no refund can be given. Any queries regarding payments or bookings must be made in writing to readableproject@dyslexia.ie
As the Readable Project is run on a not-for-profit, cost-recovery basis each group must have 7 participants in order to proceed. Any group with less than 7 participants will be cancelled. Dyslexia Ireland will give one week’s notice if we have to cancel a group due to insufficient enrolment, and we will refund your fees.
