In Memory of my Aunt Aileen
I remember with great affection my Aunt Aileen who died on the 31th of January 2024. I remember her most of all my aunts because when I...
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Nov 2, 2023
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Many people who see me around Dun Laoghaire and other places might not realize that I am vision impaired. In fact, I have been told that...
Oct 16, 2023
Strike for Equal Pay
I have lived on my own for the past 23 years with the help of Personal Assistants (PAs) employed by the IWA (Irish Wheelchair...
Sep 6, 2023
DUN LAOGHAIRE
During the summer I love to walk down Dun Laoghaire Pier in the afternoon. Recently I saw a lot of sail boats, one of which was called...
Aug 30, 2023
Difficulties With Everything Going On-line
I have used computers since 1982 when I was nine years old. I attended a special school called the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) in...
Jul 19, 2023
My View on Different Types of Fundraising
Last Sunday I was coming home from the Dun Laoghaire Market when I noticed two people collecting money with buckets. When I asked what...
Jul 13, 2023
The Most Accessible Hotel in Dun Laoghaire
On June 24 I celebrated my 50th birthday in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire. In the lead-up to the party, the staff were very...
Jun 15, 2023
WHEELCHAIR OBSTACLES
This past week I went to the nearest Lidl to do shopping. I took the decision to go in my wheelchair with my Personal Assistant rather...
Jun 7, 2023
An End to Fast Food Advertising
Upon turning 50, I decided to change my diet and cut out all fast food. After making mind up about this decision, I’ve noticed fast food...
May 11, 2023
BANK HOLIDAY, WEEKENDS AND MY LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP
I have both a love and a hate relationship with bank holidays. I never know whether to be happy or nervous. When a new, tentative bank...
Apr 20, 2023
TURNING 50
Turning 50 At the end of June I will turn fifty. My mother was reminding me today of many things I’ve done during my life to highlight...
Mar 22, 2023
My Interest in Universal Design
Before I explain how my interest in universal design began, I should explain what it means or how I understand it. Universal Design is...
Mar 1, 2023
The Power of Music
Ever since I was little, I have experienced the power of music. For example, when I was five I went with my sister Bonnie to a local...
Feb 15, 2023
The State of Banking Today
For over twenty years I was with one of the two banks that are now leaving the Irish market. And I am not the only one who feels the way...
Feb 8, 2023
A tribute to a Niamh Bhreathnach
I was very sad to hear of the death of Niamh Bhreathnach. I have known her for over thirty years. I was lucky to benefit from the free...
Feb 1, 2023
ACCESS TO PUBLIC TOILETS
I was fourteen when I joined the Irish Wheelchair Association. A few years later I was told about a master key that would give access to...
Jan 25, 2023
CHRISTMAS SEASON
I know this is after the new year began, but it’s still January, and the Christmas season is very recent. I think I’m like my dad, Tom....
Dec 7, 2022
THE NEED FOR DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORT
The Need for Door-to-door Transport to be part of the Transport for Ireland Initiative A few weeks ago, there was a report on the news...
Nov 3, 2022
ONE OF MY GREATEST PASSION IS WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT
One of my greatest passions is wheelchair transport. Let me tell you about a brilliant company that has served the Southside of Dublin...
Sep 1, 2022
The man behind "The fighter"poem
Another important person in my life was, of course, my Dad. I say this because he believed in me even when the professionals such as...
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