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Coffee morning for new Longford IWA service

Anna McDonnell, the Service Coordinator of the Irish Wheelchair Association Longford School Leavers programme explained the purpose behind the day: “The coffee morning was very informal. The service is only open in the Axis Centre since September. ...

15 Dec 2022 at 19:33

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'Do not abandon us' says Irish Wheelchair Association in Louth

Irish Wheelchair Association marched on Leinster House last Wednesday to present its pre-budget submission to Government. Members and employees from Louth and around the country gathered to plead with the government to ‘hear our voice’ and ‘not ...

23 Jun 2023 at 19:33

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New housing campaign ‘Home Truths’ tackling accessible housing shortage in Donegal

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has just launched a new awareness campaign exposing the barriers people with disabilities face to finding wheelchair-accessible housing in Donegal. ‘Home Truths: Because everyone deserves a place to call ...

24 Sept 2023 at 10:33

Kilkenny City

‘Immediate action needed’ to combat problem city parking according to a Kilkenny councillor

Fianna Fáil councillor for Kilkenny City, John Coonan is calling on the public to be more mindful when parking near the local branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) on the College Road. According to Cllr Coonan, the entrance and ...

08 May 2024 at 12:33

Local Elections

Accessibility issues facing Laois residents heard at local election husting event in Portlaoise

The severe lack of accessible taxis, the inaccessible lift in Laois' brand new €7.6 million library in Portlaoise, the new high kerbs on the Dublin Road, Portlaoise which people in wheelchairs can't access, were among the topics covered ...

17 May 2024 at 22:33

Local News

IWA calling for Longford to show our support for their Annual Fundraising Day

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is calling on Longford to support their Annual Fundraising Day that takes place today, Thursday, 26 September 2024. You can show your support by making a donation to one of their on-street collectors ...

26 Sept 2024 at 11:33

Around Carlow

Carlow Irish Wheelchair Association Local Access Group call out illegal parking in disabled spaces

“I’ll just leave my car in the disabled car parking space for five minutes.” It’s a common excuse people use to take up disabled car parking spaces they don’t need. And it’s illegal. On Friday September 20th, at 11.00 am at the ...

15 Sept 2024 at 13:33

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Several fixed fines issued to Leitrim drivers using disabled parking without permits

Leitrim Gardaí issued several fixed charge penalty notices to drivers who parked their vehicles in disabled parking bay without displaying a disabled parking permit. Operation Enable Leitrim Gardaí patrolled all the towns in ...

04 Oct 2024 at 17:33

What's on

Irish Wheelchair Association to open new Community Centre in Waterford City

The Irish Wheelchair Association has extended an invitation to the public to join them in celebrating the opening of their new community support centre in Waterford city. The centre will provide support to young people with ...

16 Jan 2025 at 13:33

Local News

Celebrations: Silver Jubilee of Longford's Irish Wheelchair Centre

The Irish Wheelchair Association Kenagh Centre is celebrating its silver jubilee anniversary in 2025 and on Tuesday, February 18, a special Mass took place to mark the milestone. Acting Service Coordinator Noelle Gillen ...

07 Mar 2025 at 08:33

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