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New helpline will enable blind and partially sighted to vote independently

A new helpline will assist blind and partially sighted people in voting independently for the first time in Northern Ireland. Previously, many of the 56,400 people registered blind or partially sighted have had to rely on proxy voting or assistance ...

26 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Racing

Murphy looking to Brewin’Upastorm to realise Relkeel plan

Brewin’Upastorm will take on six rivals in the Grade Two Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Olly Murphy’s representative impressed on his seasonal reappearance at Aintree and the trainer is keen to see if he can ...

31 Dec 2021 at 14:25

Blind woman thanks strangers who helped her land a job at her old college

A blind woman has thanked the generosity of strangers who crowdfunded a campaign which led to a job at her old college. Meg Victor, who is 27 and lives in Sutton, worked for the ONS census team for five months, and then lost her job. She was ...

28 Jul 2022 at 17:04

Football

EFL clubs permitted to wear away kits at home to help colour blind supporters

Teams in the English Football League will be permitted to wear their away or third kit at home from next season in order to help supporters who are colour blind. The amendment, which was voted through at Friday’s annual general meeting of ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:15

National News

How to keep your dog calm during fireworks as charity highlights dangers for pets

Halloween fireworks are having a devastating impact nationwide on Guide and Assistance Dogs and their owners, according to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Fireworks are been set off for weeks ahead of Halloween on the last day of October,...

17 Oct 2022 at 16:33

National News

How to keep your dog calm during fireworks as charity highlights dangers for pets

17 Oct 2022 at 21:33

Free boat trips scheme for community groups to return

Free community cruises for vulnerable communities are set to return for a second year to allow people to “experience a slower pace of life on the water” and “connect with others”. Eco-friendly boat hire company GoBoat UK, which ...

26 Sept 2022 at 14:37

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 ...

30 Sept 2022 at 12:33

Sport

Tipperary Paralympian Peter Ryan has signed up for Paris2Nice cycle challenge

Leading charity Fighting Blindness has presented a diamond award in "recognition and thanks" to its sponsor, leading online car insurance company its4women, for the "incredible and generous support" that was ...

10 Mar 2022 at 09:33

Home

Joe's ' Superheroes' streaming now

Fresh from the success of his debut single, ‘Blackout Blinds’, accomplished Derry singer / songwriter, Joe Allan, is back in business. Joe is releasing his second single, ‘Superheroes’ on April 14 when it ...

23 Apr 2023 at 17:33

Duke of Edinburgh feared Miss Piggy encounter at Coronation Concert

The Duke of Edinburgh admitted he was concerned about the royal box being crashed by Miss Piggy during the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. The duke aired his concern about the amorous Muppet as he ...

08 May 2023 at 16:31

Blind veteran with terminal cancer completes bucket list wish to skydive

A blind veteran who is terminally ill has spoken of the excitement he felt when he completed a tandem skydive from his bucket list at 13,000 feet. Mark Pile – who served in the Light Infantry between ...

02 Jun 2023 at 14:38

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