
Welcome To Blanchardstown C.I.L.
Part of a Nationwide group of disability organisations with the Disability Federation of Ireland.
What Is Independent Living
“Independent Living is about having the freedom to have the same choices that everyone else has in housing, transportation, education and employment. Independent living is about choosing what aspects of social, economic and political life people want to participate in.Independent living is about having control over your life, to have a family, to get a job, to participate socially and to realise your goals and dreams.“
Options, Rights, Empowerment, Independent.
BCIL is a not for profit company
For many disabled people, Independent Living can best be achieved by the employment of Personal Assistants.
Independent Living is not just about daily living. It is about self-determination, control, choice and the real freedom to make decisions Independent.
Blanchardstown CIL is part of a nationwide group of disability organisations of Ireland
Our Top Services

Connect Car
We transfer people with disabilities to appointments.

Home Support
We provide a home support to local people with disabilities.

Radio Show
We will be happy to see you, as guest in our show.

Community Garden
We would like to welcome you to our community garden.

CALL TO ACTION
Please give what you can and help people in need in your community.
Latest news
- Movement, Music and Hope: Supporting Life with Parkinson’s
On this week’s Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Kate Gray, Secretary of Fundraising with Move4Parkinson’s —a community-driven organisation transforming how people live with Parkinson’s.… Read more: <strong>Movement, Music and Hope: Supporting Life with Parkinson’s</strong> - From Compassion to Action: A Conversation with Funmilayo Akingbade
On this week’s Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Funmilayo Akingbade—chef, caregiver, charity founder, and board member of Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living. Wearing many… Read more: <strong>From Compassion to Action: A Conversation with Funmilayo Akingbade</strong> - Bringing the Arts to Everyone: Inside the Five Lamps Festival with Roisin Lonergan
On Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Roisin Lonergan, Artistic Director and founder of the Five Lamps Festival—one of Dublin’s most vibrant and community-driven arts… Read more: <strong>Bringing the Arts to Everyone: Inside the Five Lamps Festival with Roisin Lonergan</strong> - Building Communities, Not Just Houses: A Conversation with Cllr. Angela Donnelly
On this week’s Disability Matters, John Comiskey sits down with Cllr. Angela Donnelly, Councillor for the Ongar Local Electoral Area on Fingal County Council and… Read more: <strong>Building Communities, Not Just Houses: A Conversation with Cllr. Angela Donnelly</strong> - Supporting Carers Back to Work: Building Inclusive Workplaces for the Future —Caring Workplace Initiative
Returning to work after time spent caring for a loved one can feel like stepping into the unknown. Confidence may be low, routines have changed,… Read more: <strong>Supporting Carers Back to Work: Building Inclusive Workplaces for the Future —Caring Workplace Initiative</strong>
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