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Psychologist Paraic Barnes’ experience of sudden sight loss & building resilience on NCBI Podcast

09 June 2023

Paraic Barnes is standing against a yellow wall. He has brown hair and a beard. He is wearing black sunglasses and a blue shirt.

NCBI reopens our Drogheda store for first time since March

02 June 2023

The NCBI Drogheda Team are huddled together and standing in the doorway of the store, which is painted light blue outside and has two windows with a clothing displays.

Students invited to apply for 2023/24 Gerard Byrne Bursary

01 June 2023

Maya Flynn, Rafiat Agbona and Jack Spillane accept their Gerard Byrne Bursary certificates from John Kearney, NCSE CEO, during a presentation at NCBI's offices in Tallaght.

NCBI inSight Magazine – Summer 2023 – The Adventures of Robert and Rhona

22 May 2023

The inSight cover shows Robert Thompson on one knee, kneeling beside his blonde guide dog Rhona. They are superimposed against a colourful blue and green background.

Robbie Henshaw and Ian McKinley Launch new Vision Impaired Rugby Coaching Guide

19 May 2023

Two women in red tops are holding bright yellow rugby balls. In between them are Ian McKinley and Robbie Henshaw who are holding Vision Sports Ireland and Mayfest signs, respectively. All four people are standing under rugby goal posts.

NCBI raises the bar as we reveal, for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, new features coming soon to myNCBI Smart Hub Version 2

18 May 2023

NCBI announces the appointment of Paul Kelly as Chairperson of the Board

18 May 2023

Fancy joining a walk for sight loss with Victoria Smurfit….. in sunny Marbella?

16 May 2023

Vision Walk 2023 poster, which includes a picture of a group of walkers. There is also text on the poster which outlines how to get involved. You can either by a €3 ticket to be in with a chance of winning a place on the trip or you can fundraise €1,500 to automatically seal your place. The trip takes place from October 4th to 9th.

What supports do blind students need at exam times? Niamh and Sinead Kilcawley tell NCBI Podcast

28 April 2023

How important are NCBI stores to local communities? Geraldine Cussen tells NCBI Podcast

14 April 2023

A close up image of Geraldine Cussen's face as she stands in front of a blue wall. Geraldine has blonde hair and is wearing red lipstick.

Calling to all corners of Ireland! Come and join NCBI’s Local Advocacy Network in your area.

05 April 2023

A group of people sitting in a circle and discussing a topic

How is Tier addressing NCBI’s concerns about e-scooters? Peader Golden tells the NCBI Podcast.

31 March 2023

Peadar Golden is standing in a navy t-shirt and he is holding a bright green helmet in one arm and has his other hand resting on the handlebars of a a Tier e-scooter.