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https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/wheelchair-hurler-james-mccarthy-ready-to-do-his-country-proud-again/ There’s a very good chance that Limerick-man James McCarthy is Ireland’s most prolific multi-sport international athlete. Recently announced as the vice-captain of the first ever international wheelchair hurling squad, that’s just the latest feather in his already impressively plumed sporting cap. Athletics was his first love and he competed in
https://www.gaa.ie/stories/ireland-wheelchair-hurling-panel-announced/ Uachtarán CLG John Horan was in Croke Park today to formally announce the players who will make up the first ever international wheelchair hurling squad. The 12-man panel is made up of three wheelchair all-star hurlers from each of the four provinces, and they will travel to take part
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/schools-to-get-800-new-special-needs-assistants-1.3904990 Almost 800 new special needs assistants are to be allocated to schools from September. The increased allocation reflects the fact that record numbers of children with special or additional needs are in mainstream education, as well as earlier diagnosis of underlying conditions. The announcement means there will be a
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/disability-allowance-refusals-rise-but-70-of-appeals-granted-900721.html New figures show that while there was a rise in the percentage of applications turned down for disability allowance last year, almost 70% of appeals were then upheld. By last December the number of recipients of disability allowance stood at 140,835, with 23,080 new applications received by the Department
Website Newspaper Article: https://www.echolive.ie/life/Working-towards-my-dream-job-2419081f-5b3b-4629-b13f-f14081969090-ds THE COPE Foundation, which supports 2,350 children and adults of every ability, is all about inclusion. Recently, the organisation launched Ability@Work at the Republic of Work on the South Mall. Its aim is to connect jobseekers with local employers in Cork and to promote inclusivity and diversity in
Website News Article: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/fitness/people-with-intellectual-disabilities-relishing-new-fitness-initiative-1.3831295 Until recently, Mary Lynch had to take her 26-year-old son Jonathan for a gruelling two-hour power walk around their Donaghmede neighbourhood every single evening. Jonathan is a powerhouse of energy, but lacks concentration, and needs to be kept constantly occupied. “Every evening we’d take him out for at least two
Autism Charity Warns of Children Being Excluded From Schools: RTE: Autism Charity Warns of Children Being Excluded From Schools A charity that advocates for children with autism has warned of a hidden crisis of autistic children and those with special needs being excluded from school. AsIAm says a survey it
Having a Job is Brilliant for me Financially and for my Independence: Having a Job is Brilliant for me Financially and for my Independence Article The Cope Foundation has unveiled an ambitious plan to help more than 60 young people in Cork move towards full employment. The foundation, the country’s
The Irish Beaches that are Accessible to all with Free Beach Wheelchair Service: The Irish Beaches that are Accessible to all with Free Beach Wheelchair Service Denise O’Donoghue looks at a Kerry County Council initiative to make the beaches accessible to all and asks coastal councils nationwide about opening up our
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