disAbility Louth hold AGM in the Crowne Plaza

The first in person AGM of disABILITY Louth since the start of the Lockdown was held at the Crowne Plaza recently, and was opened and compered by Chairperson David Larkin.

David thanked Officers, Committee Members, Group Members, Speakers, Dara Mc  Gabhainn of Louth Local Development and Sinead Mc Verry and Eamon Redmond from Louth County Council for their work and support.

"We start the New Year with a New Public Image Logo, designed by Crown Creatives and Printed by Print Express, and a renewed call to be One Voice for Persons with disABILITY."

A review of the Years activities of events, research and  representations was given by our Secretary Vesna Radosevic.

Treasurer Annette Monaghan reviewed the group's finances and also give a presentation on their 'Breaking the Mould' Creative  project.  The work from this project will be displayed at the Highlanes Gallery Drogheda from Feb 2023.

The all important theme of Cost of Living and Wellbeing was reflected in the presentations of the Guest Speakers.

disABILITY Louth extends thanks to the Guest Speakers;

Helen Grant

Manager

EmployAbility Service Louth

Sean Brosnan

Money Advisor

M.A.B.S.

Money Advice and

Budgeting Service

Peter O' Toole,

Head of Counselling,

N.C.B.I.

National Council for the Blind of Ireland

A Video Summary of the Results of disABILITY Louth's  research on the 'Effects of Covid and Lockdown on Persons with disabilities' was also screened.

Music was provided by Sean O Riordan and Maeve Harkin,Social Inclusion Manager with Louth Local Development was invited to make closing remarks.

Chair David Larkin thanked the Crowne Plaza , Cathy Barry Photography, who covered the event, and all who attended the AGM.

Subsequently, the current Officers were reelected as Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.