Supping on Lough Gill Stand up water paddling, or sit down paddle boarding as the case may be is … [Read more...]
Step by step
At the national rehabilitation hospital, Dun Laoighre I was introduced for the first time to the … [Read more...]
Developing Gross and fine motor function in a child with a disability
WFine motor skills are the movements of smaller muscles in our body, like fingers, toes, wrists, … [Read more...]
Ali Ingersoll- What a Lady!
Ali Ingersoll is a complete C6 quadriplegic. She broke her neck whilst shallow water diving in 2010 … [Read more...]
Sport and Friendships
Comradery can be found in many places like the camaraderie of soldiers at war who offer support … [Read more...]
Alcohol Usage vs Sport
According to the World Health Organization 2017, spinal cord injuries (SCI) overuse and abuse … [Read more...]
Finding activities to enjoy with your partner after an injury
A couple’s relationship dynamic changes after an enormous life event occurs and though this is not … [Read more...]
Body image after a spinal cord injury
One of the hardest things for me to cope with when I first became a wheelchair user was my change in … [Read more...]
Positive Change
People with mobility, sensory and other impairments can often be isolated from their community and … [Read more...]
Healthy Ireland at your Library
Councillor, Blackie Gavin and members from Mayo Sports Partnership attending my talk in Castlebar … [Read more...]
Katie Bourke- What disability?
Katie Bourke is an Accessibility & Equality Consultant and founder of Adaptable Solutions. Katie … [Read more...]
Motivation
I have been asked several times what motivates me? At 27, after becoming paralysised … [Read more...]
Why you need to get moving
Even at rest, the average heart easily pumps over five litres of blood throughout the body every min … [Read more...]
Marcus Harrison- Powerchair football
WHAT ACTIVITIES/SPORT/EXERCISE DO YOU DO? HOW DID YOU GET ACTIVE? I currently play and … [Read more...]
Good Nutrition
Planning, preparing and executing a week of healthy dinners can be a challenging task at the best of … [Read more...]
Shane Delaney
Biography My name is Shane Delaney. I am a c6 quadriplegic, I broke my neck at a festival in … [Read more...]
Anne Marie Leonard- Paraplegic kayaking
Anne Marie thanks everyonewho supported her on her journey over the last 2.5 yrs since her spinal … [Read more...]
Mark Rohan- Competitive handcyclist
After acquiring a Spinal Cord Injury at the age of 20, Mark saw the benefits of having a healthy … [Read more...]
Mark Barry- Sports development officer
Mark is a sports development officer with the Irish Wheelchair Association in Dublin. His ethos is … [Read more...]
Keith Connelly- Wheelchair basketball
A car accident Keith was involved resulted in the devastating loss of his legs. He recalls those as … [Read more...]
Amy Fitzpatrick- Quad rugby
"Exercise doesn’t have to mean working out in a crowded gym. You can try exercising early in the … [Read more...]
John Fulham- Pushing boundaries
For John, sport is more than a hobby, its more than being physically active, its the next level up. … [Read more...]
David Griffith- Track racing
David was born with Spina Bifida resulting in limited use and feeling in his legs. His preference is … [Read more...]
Brian Colleran- Home gym workout
Exercise participation and adaptability of equipment may be limited depending on the level of … [Read more...]
Spinal Cord Injury and Exercise
An individual who has sustained a spinal cord injury usually demonstrates some loss of motor … [Read more...]
Jonny Mulhall- Wheelchair rugby player
Jonny in his track chair 28year old, Jonny Mulhall sustained a complete spinal injury in January … [Read more...]
The Exoskeleton by Nathan Kirwan
On the third of June 2013, Nathan Kirwan woke up to find himself without the use of over 80% of his … [Read more...]
Jenna Fitzgerald-Batec Quad Hybridhandbike
Jenna talks about her experience of sport and exercise since becoming paralysed in 2014. She talks … [Read more...]
Gary O’ Reilly- Paracyclist
Gary O’Reilly is a 25 year old paracyclist. On the 14th of March 2014, he had an accident which left … [Read more...]
Geraldine Lavelle
What does being physically active mean to you? After a life altering event I think you just need … [Read more...]