News - Wheelchair
Planning lodged for significant accessibility works at Boyle Train Station
The application includes a pair of staircases, free standing lift shafts, support portals and a walkway.
Feb 3, 2023 13:02Make Way Day encourages people to think about where they park
Mary Ganly says people don't think about wheelchair users when they park on footpaths
Sep 30, 2022 17:09Council urged to help Athlone man return home following medical treatment
Charles Murray suffered a stroke in February of 2020 but he's had to stay in a nursing home since his discharge.
May 26, 2022 17:05Disability activist calls for more accessibility in Roscommon town
The couple highlight the issue on their social media page.
Apr 28, 2022 13:04Local family launch fundraiser to finish purpose built accessible home
The home will stay in possession of the trust and be used for other families in the future.
Dec 9, 2021 14:12Carrick-on-Shannon local calls for immediate re-instatement of disability parking spots
Streetworks in Carrick-on-Shannon are due to be complete in the coming months.
Nov 19, 2021 11:11Calls for more wheelchair accessible parking in Carrick-on-Shannon
The issue was raised at this month's Carrick-on-Shannon municipal district meeting.
Oct 19, 2021 13:10Calls for more education on mobility aids after destruction of Longford paralympian's wheelchair
The talented athlete's chair was destroyed en route from Ireland to Heathrow airport.
Aug 19, 2021 17:08IWA say Garda crackdown had led to decrease in drivers abusing designated blue spaces
The Irish Wheelchair Association says a Garda clampdown has led to a sharp increase in disabled bay fines. The force collected over 870,000 euro
Jun 3, 2020 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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