
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
- “Mobility, safety, and freedom,” — John Mitchell about Impact of Irish Guide Dogs for the BlindThis week on Disability Matters, 12 June 2025, Patrick O’Donnell spoke with John Mitchell, a dedicated volunteer with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, about… Read more: <strong> “Mobility, safety, and freedom,” — John Mitchell about Impact of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind</strong>
- Empowering Lives Through Inclusion: Walk Ireland on Advocacy, Employment and the ArtsIn this Disability Matters episode, John Comiskey welcomed two special guests from Walk Ireland: Vanessa Martin, Human Rights and Participation Practice Developer (HRPPD), and Brendan… Read more: <strong>Empowering Lives Through Inclusion: Walk Ireland on Advocacy, Employment and the Arts</strong>
- FND Ireland: Eamonn McPartlin on Advocacy, Diagnosis, and SupportIn this Disability Matters episode, Patrick O’Donnell and John Comiskey speak with Eamonn McPartlin, founder and Chairperson of FND Ireland. They discuss functional neurological disorder… Read more: <strong>FND Ireland: Eamonn McPartlin on Advocacy, Diagnosis, and Support</strong>
- A Voice Through the Door: How Mary Tynan Transformed Disability into Creative ResilienceDisability Matters – Thursday, 5 June 2025 on Phoenix 92.5FM On this week’s edition of Disability Matters on Phoenix 92.5FM, presenters Patrick O’Donnell and John… Read more: <strong>A Voice Through the Door: How Mary Tynan Transformed Disability into Creative Resilience</strong>
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