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Coffee morning for new Longford IWA service

Anna McDonnell, the Service Coordinator of the Irish Wheelchair Association Longford School Leavers programme explained the purpose behind the day: “The coffee morning was very informal. The service is only open in the Axis Centre since September. ...

15 Dec 2022 at 19:00

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IWA receives funding for Longford wheelchair accessible bus

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €2 million in funding under Measure 2 of the CLÁR Programme which will allow community groups to purchase vehicles designed to transport people who have ...

19 Aug 2023 at 09:03

Local News

Irish Wheelchair Association in public appeal as pandemic leads to cancellation of annual street collection

The charity has launched an online appeal called ‘Without You, We’re Stuck’ and is asking people to make a donation through its website, www.iwa.ie. Irish Wheelchair Association’s annual collection, which normally takes place across the ...

03 Oct 2020 at 11:00

Features

Imagine never escaping the lockdown: Longford Irish Wheelchair Association reminds us 'not everyone will be enjoying their full freedom'

A Longford worker from Irish Wheelchair Association is asking people to get behind the organisation’s #NotMyIndependenceDay petition, which urges the new Government to ensure independence for people with disabilities. Also read: ...

13 Jul 2020 at 14:00

Local News

Irish Wheelchair Association in Longford calls for people with disabilities to be prioritised in Covid-19 vaccination rollout

Irish Wheelchair Association in Longford 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 ...

13 Feb 2021 at 21:05

Local Elections

Longford Elections: Local election hustings and open day at IWA Kenagh

Over fifty people attended the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Kenagh local election hustings and open day on Thursday, May 23. The attendance included members, staff, IWA Longford Branch committee and volunteers, ...

02 Jun 2024 at 08:03

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OPINION | Finding housing that is ‘wheelchair liveable’ is impossible in Longford

Housing shortages in Ireland have been well documented and highlighted. But everyday here in Longford, I meet people with disabilities who are facing a deeper, silent housing crisis that doesn’t have the commitments ...

10 May 2024 at 07:00

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Pictures: Local campaign highlights 'abuse' of disabled parking spaces in Longford town

Based on the 2014 Lisbon Experiment, the campaign highlights the misuse of disabled car parking spaces in Longford town. Those gathered this morning heard that the campaign aims to create awareness around the issue ...

08 Jun 2018 at 16:27

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PICTURES | IWA frontline workers delivering vital services to people across Longford

The Irish Wheelchair Association’s frontline workers are delivering vital services to people with physical disabilities in Longford throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Martin Tarmey of the IWA explained: “This is a ...

18 May 2020 at 08:00

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PICTURES | IWA marks two decades of progress in Kenagh

People from all over the county descended on the Irish wheelchair Association’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Kenagh Community Centre on Monday, February 17. The day began with a warm welcome extended to ...

27 Feb 2020 at 17:00

Local News

IWA calling for Longford to show our support for their Annual Fundraising Day

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is calling on Longford to support their Annual Fundraising Day that takes place today, Thursday, 26 September 2024. You can show your support by making a donation to one ...

26 Sept 2024 at 11:30

Longford Town

€112,571 in funding allocated to three Longford organisations

CLÁR funding of €112,571 has been approved to support transport of Longford people to medical services. Longford Hospice Homecare (€45,830), Irish Wheelchair Association Kenagh (€47,191) and Rath Mhuire ...

23 Jul 2019 at 14:00

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