As many of my readers will know, I spent three hundred and twelve days in hospital before I moved … [Read more...]
Western People Newspaper Publications
Here are some of my recent publications from my fortnightly column in the Western People.All … [Read more...]
When labels go wrong, they can lead to stereotypes.
In the words of Peter Griffin "do you know what grinds my gears??!" the dreaded question “What do … [Read more...]
If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life.
Lately , I have been doing alot of reading around psychology in a quest to understand as human … [Read more...]
Perseverance
Perseverance; I could write a book on it at this stage! My continued effort to rebuild my life … [Read more...]
Misinformation around sexual health of people living with disabilities
You don’t need a perfect body or unblemished mind to find love. Fact. The Undateables is a … [Read more...]
Emptiness is the ‘possibility yet to be filled
Feeling empty is a strange and uncomfortable sensation. The feeling of desolation can only be … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation
Life here is regimented. It is only one month since I aquired a devastating spinal cord injury that … [Read more...]
COVID-19
I wish to send my love and gratitude to some modern day heroes. Anyone who works at a … [Read more...]
Everyone needs a place to call home
Thankas to the Western people newspaper for starting the discussion around disability and showing … [Read more...]
Independent Living- Dream or reality?
Independent living and equal rights are only theories the #HSE put forward in an ideal world. In … [Read more...]
Panel Discussion on the lack of people with disabilities working in the media
There is a definite lack of representation of people with disabilities in the media, in particular … [Read more...]
Castlebar Urban Adventure Hub provide Adventure opportunities to all!
Great work by Castlebar Urban Adventure Hub in providing opportunities for all to participate in … [Read more...]
Why sometimes I feel like a failure
I have not being doing the things lately that I like because I'm too busy with the things I have to. … [Read more...]
Parties commitment to Disability rights ahead of general Election 2020
During my daily berating of myself, I decided to stop for once and give myself abit of … [Read more...]
What research is being done to treat spinal cord injuries?
Scientists continue to investigate new ways to better understand and treat spinal cord … [Read more...]
Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life
"Anxiety, the product of our overactive imaginary evils creates an inability to love our minds … [Read more...]
Trust that I am where I need to be for now.
I have been asked by alot of people lately has there been any update on my housing situation and the … [Read more...]
Opening Address at the National Critical Care Nursing Conference
I was delighted to have been asked to give the opening address at the National Critical Care Nursing … [Read more...]
Boat trips and fishing excursions
The Rose of Innisfree Tourboat operates on the picturesque Lough Gill, in counties Sligo & … [Read more...]
Mayo Adventure Experience
Lovely calm waters for a stand up paddle boarding session in Castlebar yesterday on Lough Lannagh … [Read more...]
The power of sport; Sense of belonging and coping mechanism
The power of sport and its ability of inclusion is simply amazing. Just take the Paralympics for … [Read more...]
Transfer board from Beasy
This wheelchair transfer board from Beasy has a swivel seat that can rotate 360 degrees and runs … [Read more...]
Outdoor Gyms
At the minute, I am loving oudoor gyms and outdoor gym sessions available in my community. Outdoor … [Read more...]
Katie Bourke- What disability?
Katie Bourke is an Accessibility & Equality Consultant and founder of Adaptable Solutions. Katie … [Read more...]
The Great Outdoors – Accessibility
In 2016 the national census showed that 13.5% of the Irish population were living with a disability. … [Read more...]
Family Resource Centre in Claremorris Talk
The resource centre in Claremorris provides individials of the community with a range of supports in … [Read more...]
No matter how slow you go you are still lapping everyone on the couch
Recently, I took part in a Fit4Life Women's 5K Series in Sligo organised by Sport Ireland. The Walk … [Read more...]
GMIT Outdoor Education Courses
Inspired by recent training in Adapted Activities with Lecurer Katarzyna Kasia Mielniczuk, the BA in … [Read more...]
Dissemination of my work at National Irish Schools
To date, I have presented my work in several National schools around the west and north west of … [Read more...]