On the 4th of May a 5k fun run took place in the Phoenix Park, organised by NCBI’s Iona Centre. With over 60 people taking part, the run raised €3893.40. The fun continued when participants went back to the Iona Centre to refresh with soup and sandwiches. Well done to everyone who took part on …Read More about Fun Run with NCBI at Phoenix Park
National Council for the Blind of Ireland
NUIG Students complete project on public transport in Galway
This article was written by Hugh Bulfin, Rachel McLaughlin, Tara Ferry and Siobhan Quirke who are 3rd year occupational therapy students from National University Ireland Galway. They are currently completing a project about public transport for people with a visual impairment. It is interesting to read the team’s perspective and conclusions following their study. Studying …Read More about NUIG Students complete project on public transport in Galway
Fundraising dance in Tipp for NCBI
In March, despite the snowy conditions, a Fundraising dance took place in aid of NCBI. Thanks to the organisation of Mary Madden, a great crowd flocked to Fitzpatrick’s Country Club, Clonmore, Templemore to dance to The Brendan Lee Band. Organiser Mary Madden, who is well known in her home village of Clonmeen Co. Laois, said …Read More about Fundraising dance in Tipp for NCBI
Sightlines – The ‘Pillar’ of Society
The European Pillar of Social Rights was jointly signed by the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission on 17 November 2017, at the Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ‘Pillar’ of Social Rights sets out 20 principles for a fairer, more inclusive European Union (EU). By uniting and guiding …Read More about Sightlines – The ‘Pillar’ of Society
International Vision Impaired Runner Sinead Kane highlights the importance of Aniridia Day
The second annual Aniridia Day takes place today (21st June). This day aims to improve understanding of the rare genetic eye condition aniridia. Aniridia is a disease, present from birth that causes lack of irises (the colour) in the eyes. Without the iris to block out bright lights, people with aniridia find glare and sunshine …Read More about International Vision Impaired Runner Sinead Kane highlights the importance of Aniridia Day