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Pringle, Flynn says Government must provide legislative protection for the right to PAS

Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, and independent Senator Eileen Flynn said Government must fulfil its duties to disabled people on a human rights basis, in voicing their support for Personal Assistance Services in Ireland. Deputy Pringle ...

10 May 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Donegal takes part in #MakeWayDay22

Make Way Day returns to Donegal today for another National Day of Local Action. Make Way Day is led by the Disability Federation of Ireland as a unique collaboration across Ireland and the voluntary and local government sectors. But most of all ...

30 Sept 2022 at 12:33

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Much cherished Clara GAA official and founder of Offaly Centre for Independent Living passes away

THE death has taken place of a former Clara and Offaly GAA official, Michael Nestor. The deceased gave vast service to Clara GAA and was also elected as an officer of the Offaly GAA County Board but unfortunately a life changing accident meant ...

12 Dec 2022 at 18:33

Longford Live

Longford Disabled Activist James Cawley and 300 others "Reclaim their Rights"

James Cawley, a Longford Disabled activist joined over 300 Disabled people in Brussels on Tuesday 24 September as they marched to the European Parliament demanding better rights for Disabled people across Europe. Cawley attended a number of ...

26 Sept 2024 at 10:33

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‘Inspiring’ Jennifer Doherty rose to the mental challenge of Everest trek

“I haven't even climbed Errigal or Muckish or anything - it’s so embarrassing,” laughed Jennifer Doherty speaking a week after her return from her trek to Everest's base camp. The Buncrana woman, who is blind from birth, ascended to the ...

26 May 2022 at 15:33

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Ballyshannon mother and son set sail for Atlantic TU to raise spinal injury awareness

A Ballyshannon mother and son who both study at Atlantic Technological University have sailed from Poole in England to Dublin in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. Victoria Matthews, an accessibility activist and ATU Sligo Sport with ...

20 Jul 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Mixed findings from HIQA on three Donegal centres for people with disabilities

Inspections by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) at three Donegal centres for people with disability are substantially positive. However, one of the three facilities was found to be non compliant in a number of ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:33

Donegal Life

‘Inspiring’ Jennifer Doherty rose to the mental challenge of Everest trek

26 May 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Death mourned of Donegal disability rights activist, music journalist Donal K O'Boyle

Former Donegal Person of the Year Donal K O'Boyle will be laid to rest in his native Gweedore on Saturday. There has been widespread sadness after the music journalist and disability rights campaigner died on Thursday. ...

02 May 2024 at 19:33

Scotland

Independent Living Fund for disabled people to reopen after Budget boost

A fund which helps disabled people lead independent lives will reopen to applicants following a Scottish Budget funding boost. The Scottish Government has announced a £9 million investment for the Independent Living ...

20 Dec 2023 at 12:14

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Project presents new opportunity for disabled people in Tipperary

The ILMI (Independent Living Movement Ireland) VOICE Project is back in Tipperary, ready to elevate the personal development journey of disabled people to the next level. With a focus on empowerment and inclusivity,...

27 Mar 2024 at 21:33

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Longford woman addresses Oireachtas committee

The media has a big part to play in how non-disabled people see disability and how disabled people see themselves was the message a young Longford woman delivered to a Joint Oireachtas Committee. Claire Kenny from ...

17 Feb 2023 at 18:33

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