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Amazing Kilkenny athlete receives civic reception

An inspirational young woman, accustomed to breaking barriers was feted in her native city on monday evening. Back in February, Mary Fitzgerald won gold in three events at the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games ...

17 Apr 2019 at 10:39

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Pictures: Kilkenny's IWA on College Road get a visit from Mary Coughlan and musicians

23 Dec 2021 at 16:32

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Irish Wheelchair Association in Kilkenny calls for people with disabilities to be prioritised in vaccine rollout

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Kilkenny has called on the Government to prioritise people with disabilities under its vaccination plan, as concerns grow over vaccine delays. The charity said that people with physical disabilities are at ...

12 Feb 2021 at 15:49

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IWA calls on Kilkenny businesses to keep access open for shoppers with disabilities

As Christmas approaches, Irish Wheelchair Association is asking Kilkenny local authorities and businesses to keep their pathways and disability parking clear for shoppers in wheelchairs and their families, as lockdown ends. The association ...

11 Dec 2020 at 16:51

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Johnstown Tractor Run for Kilkenny IWA

You may from time to time have come upon the Irish Wheelchair Association, whether it’s on your way to work, passing our accessible transport, in the car park at the back of Croke Park on All Ireland Hurling day in September or on a dark ...

21 Nov 2018 at 13:53

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Kilkenny wheelchair users make passionate plea for more accessible housing

Recently, members of Irish Wheelchair Association Kilkenny addressed the Mayor and Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council as well as prominent local politicians in a bid to highlight the current lack of accessible local authority ...

04 Nov 2022 at 17:49

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On yer bike with Santa! Kilkenny's Festive 50

Hop on your bike for a good cause, this weekend, and get involved in the Festive 50 cycle! Organised by Marble City Cyclers in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association, the event is open to all Cycling Ireland members over the age ...

29 Nov 2024 at 00:54

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Kilkenny wheelchair users make passionate plea for more accessible housing

Last Friday, members of Irish Wheelchair Association Kilkenny addressed the Mayor and Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council as well as prominent local politicians in a bid to highlight the current lack of accessible local ...

12 Sept 2022 at 11:47

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Kilkenny group’s ‘Space Invaders’ project takes on disabled parking space misuse

A self-advocacy group at the Irish Wheelchair Association in Kilkenny has put together a project on the misuse of disability parking spaces in the city. Under the guidance of adult education tutor with Word Aid Kilkenny ...

01 Mar 2019 at 13:27

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Wheelchair users occupy spaces in Kilkenny City to highlight misuse

Local wheelchair users occupied car parking spaces throughout Kilkenny City this afternoon to draw attention to their campaign to get motorists to stop misusing disabled car parking spaces. Around 20 people involved in ...

17 Apr 2019 at 17:01

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Wheelchair Association’s Kilkenny frontline workers support people in their homes

The Irish Wheelchair Association’s frontline workers are delivering vital services to people with physical disabilities in homes in Kilkenny throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The organisation has also set up an ...

29 Mar 2020 at 16:23

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People with disabilities in Kilkenny unite as they voice local concerns

Accessibility and housing issues dominated discussions at the Local Election Hustings, hosted by Irish Wheelchair Association, at their premises in Kilkenny City this week, Thursday, May 23. Attended by ...

27 May 2024 at 10:57

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