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Irish Wheelchair Association, Longford Branch AGM in Kenagh

The Irish Wheelchair Association, Longford Branch are holding their annual general meeting in the Resource Centre Kenagh on Monday, March 4 at 8pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

27 Feb 2019 at 16:14

Local News

Lanesboro's Donal Chapman set for Bungee Jump fundraiser

Lanesboro man Donal Chapman will take on a 160 ft bungee jump in aid of Ms Longford, Irish Wheelchair Association, Kenagh and DPOL, Co Longford on Saturday, September 15. Also Watch: Longford's Brave Giant rock Croke Park on Limerick's historic day ...

21 Aug 2018 at 13:43

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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

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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 very worrying time for ...

18 May 2020 at 08:00

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 ...

03 Oct 2020 at 11:00

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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

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 Resource Centre, Granard ...

23 Jul 2019 at 14:00

Longford Town

IWA highlights disabled parking issues in Longford

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Kenagh Resource Outreach Centre hosted an event recently to raise local awareness on all matters relating to disabled parking permits and spaces. The matters addressed included the ...

25 Mar 2019 at 16:00

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

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 ...

13 Feb 2021 at 21:05

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€112,571 approved to support transport of Longford people to medical services

12 Jul 2019 at 17:09

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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 ...

10 May 2024 at 07:00

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