TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Parties around Tralee is brought to you by AIB Tralee… THE North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association once again 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 […]
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IWA To Hold Annual Fundraising Day Next Thursday
IRISH Wheelchair Association’s annual fundraising day is taking place across Ireland next Thursday, September 25. Members and volunteers will be hitting the streets collecting vital funds for the supports and activities the IWA provides in Kerry and across the country. The annual fundraising day is IWA’s biggest fundraising event of […]
PHOTOS: A Lovely Sunday Afternoon At The North Kerry Branch IWA Christmas Party
TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Parties is brought to you by CH Tralee ONCE again, the North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held their annual Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. It’s always a great chance for people to get together for a bit of fun […]
OPINION: Government And Local Authorities Need To Make Independent Living Happen
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 […]
PHOTOS: North Kerry Branch Of Irish Wheelchair Association Holds Annual Christmas Party
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 […]
People With Disabilities Urged To Apply For Social Housing As Soon As Possible
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 […]
O’Brien Says IWA Members And Staff Need More Help In Next Budget
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. […]
PHOTOS: Christmas Party Time For North Kerry Branch Of Irish Wheelchair Association
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. […]
PHOTOS: Getting Together For Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party
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 […]
PHOTOS: Irish Wheelchair Association Kerry Christmas Party In Meadowlands Hotel
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 […]












