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The Government and local authorities need to face some ‘Home Truths’ about accessible housing writes Terry O’Brien, Service Coordinator with the Kerry Irish Wheelchair Association… Housing shortages in Ireland have been well documented and highlighted. But everyday here in Kerry, I meet people with disabilities who are facing a deeper, silent […]

THE North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held their annual Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Over 70 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh followed by a four course meal and entertainment from Tom O’Brien. There was also loads of spot prizes […]

THE Kerry based Irish Wheelchair Association Service Coordinator Terry O’Brien is encouraging people with disabilities to apply to the local authority for housing sooner rather than later. The Irish Wheelchair Association has launched ‘Think Ahead Think Housing’ 2023, it’s annual housing campaign for more social housing for people with disabilities […]

IRISH Wheelchair Association members and staff from across Ireland, including from Kerry, marched on Leinster House on Wednesday to present its pre-budget submission to Government. Members and employees from across Ireland gathered to plead with the government to ‘hear our voice’ and ‘not abandon people with disabilities’ in Budget ’24. […]

AFTER a break of three years, the North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held a Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Over 70 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before enjoying a four course meal followed by some music from Mike O’Shea. […]

THEY gathered from all over the county in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon for the Irish Wheelchair Association Kerry Christmas Party. Around 105 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before enjoying a four course meal followed by some music from Tom O’Brien. “We do this every […]

THERE was around 110 people in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon for the Irish Wheelchair Association Kerry Christmas Party. Guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before enjoying a four course meal. People from all over the county attended and really enjoyed the food and some music […]

FANCY testing the general knowledge for a great cause next week? Well, the Irish Wheelchair Association Tralee branch is hosting their annual table quiz in the Greyhound Bar on Thursday, April 5 at 8.30pm. Tables of four are €40 and there will be spot prizes and refreshments on the night. […]

THERE was around 100 people in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon for the Irish Wheelchair Association North Kerry branch Christmas Party. Guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before tucking into a four course meal. People from all over the county attended and really enjoyed the food […]

Kerry Council Council has made specially adapted beach wheelchairs available for wheelchair users and people with disabilities at two Kerry beaches this summer. The Hippocampe wheelchairs are designed to make it easier for beach users with a disability or mobility restrictions to access and enjoy local beaches. With the support […]

QUIZ buffs gathered in The Greyhound Bar on Thursday night for the the Tralee branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association table quiz fundraiser. Well known entertainer Mark Leen, the Emerald Elvis, was MC for the night and was in his element for the two music rounds of the quiz. Spot prizes […]

MERCY Mounthawk transition year students faced off against teachers in a match with a difference. On Wednesday, competitors strapped themselves into wheelchairs for a charity basketball match with all proceeds going to the Kerry Hospice Foundation and the Irish Wheelchair Association. The initiative was the brainchild of Mercy Mounthawk PE teacher, […]