News Archive: 2009


Charity Calls on Government to Fund Libraries for Blind in line with Libraries for Sighted People. - Jan 5th, 2009

NCBI Responds to Biofuel Obligation Scheme Introduction. - Jan 5th, 2009

Braille - A Year of Celebrations - Jan 6th, 2009

4th January 2009 was the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the man responsible for inventing the raised dot alphabet. The importance of Braille will be a key talking point at all of our events throughout the year. Find out how we're planning to celebrate Louis Braille's life throughout 2009.

LUAS - Temporary Weekend Closure of Connolly and Busáras Stops - Jan 9th, 2009

An Post adds its touch to Braille - Jan 23rd, 2009

2008 ONKYO Braille Essay Contest: EBU Announces Winners - Jan 27th, 2009

NCBI submission - Jan 29th, 2009

Phone Number Changes for 023, 043, 052 and 064 Areas - Jan 29th, 2009

LUAS Green Line - Late Starts This Weekend - Jan 29th, 2009

Information Fair for People with Disabilities - Feb 3rd, 2009

NCBI News Spring 2009 - Feb 5th, 2009

Abbey Theatre Announces Audio Described Performances - Feb 10th, 2009

IBS and NCBI Call for Participation in Sports Interest Survey - Feb 11th, 2009

2009 Braille Essay Competition - Feb 11th, 2009

Bertie has his Eyes Opened to Students Success - Feb 25th, 2009

Macular Degeneration Conference - Mar 2nd, 2009

NCBI Hosts EBU Annual Conference in Dublin - Mar 9th, 2009

Be Sunwise with SunEyes Campaign - Mar 9th, 2009

Share Your Story and Make a Difference - Mar 13th, 2009

All Eyes on Glaucoma for World Glaucoma Day - Mar 13th, 2009

Do you have an hour or two to spare? - Mar 26th, 2009

Nationwide takes a closer look at AMD - Mar 31st, 2009

Dancing Dots Music Workshops - Apr 6th, 2009

Call for Comments on Moving Dublin Bus Pole - Apr 8th, 2009

Roar of the Lions lures NCBI to Cape Town - Apr 16th, 2009

Let's Walk & Talk with NCBI and Dublin City Council - Apr 17th, 2009

Join NCBI's mini marathon team - Apr 30th, 2009

Summer issue of NCBI News now online - Apr 30th, 2009

Calling All Interested in Playing Football! - May 5th, 2009

Call for Views on Department of Social and Family Affairs Disability Sectoral Plan - May 11th, 2009

Local Election Manifesto 2009 - May 20th, 2009

European Election Manifesto 2009 - May 26th, 2009

Call for equal access to voting for blind people - Jun 4th, 2009

Energy efficient light bulbs regulation comes into force in September - Jul 2nd, 2009

Pharma-Braille Training Course - Book Now - Jul 6th, 2009

Temporary Closure and Late Starts at Busaras and Connolly LUAS Stops During July and August - Jul 15th, 2009

Autumn issue of NCBI News now online - Aug 12th, 2009

Seán "The Dragon" Gallagher wins RTÉ’s Charity Lords of the Ring - Aug 25th, 2009

Take the NCBI Guided Soundwalk on Culture Night - Sep 16th, 2009

Celebrity Chef Derry Clarke launches AMD Awareness Week 2009 - Sep 18th, 2009

See things differently on National Spex Day - Oct 1st, 2009

Sight Loss Groups Call for National Vision Strategy on World Sight Day - Oct 8th, 2009

NCBI lends Santa a helping hand! - Nov 3rd, 2009

Winter issue of NCBI News now online - Nov 6th, 2009

NCBI urges Government to stick to their promise on diabetic retinopathy screening - Nov 12th, 2009

Construction Work at Dun Laoghaire Pier - Nov 16th, 2009

Escape into Sound - an exhibition of art and sound works - Nov 18th, 2009

Keep in touch with us on Facebook - Nov 20th, 2009

Winner of the 2009 Car Draw! - Nov 26th, 2009

Budget 2010 - what does it mean for you? - Dec 10th, 2009

Christmas cards now on sale - Dec 10th, 2009

Cuts in welfare payments outrage blind organisation - Dec 10th, 2009

Public consultation on air passengers' rights - Dec 23rd, 2009