
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
- “You Have a Choice Every Day”: The Story of Máirín Ní BheacháinWhen Máirín Ní Bheacháin stepped onto the TEDx stage for the first time, she wasn’t simply delivering a talk. She was defying every fear, limitation,… Read more: “You Have a Choice Every Day”: The Story of Máirín Ní Bheacháin
- You matter until the end of your life: Dr. Una Molloy on the Role and Importance of Palliative CareIn this Disability Matters episode, Patrick O’Donnell and John Comiskey speak with Dr. Una Molloy, a Advanced Nurse Practitioner in palliative medicine and representative of… Read more: <strong>You matter until the end of your life: Dr. Una Molloy on the Role and Importance of Palliative Care</strong>
- “No Excuses, Just Possibilities”: Rob O’Byrne Brings Inclusive Fitness to LifeIn a recent episode of Disability Matters, Patrick O’Donnell spoke with Rob O’Byrne —fitness coach, entrepreneur, and advocate for inclusive physical education. Rob’s journey, marked… Read more: <strong>“No Excuses, Just Possibilities”: Rob O’Byrne Brings Inclusive Fitness to Life</strong>
- “From Gamekeeper to Poacher”: Gerry Maguire on Leading SBHI and Championing Independent LivingIn this episode of Disability Matters, host John Comiskey sat down with Gerry Maguire, the CEO of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI), for a… Read more: <strong>“From Gamekeeper to Poacher”: Gerry Maguire on Leading SBHI and Championing Independent Living</strong>
- BCIL Named County Finalist in 2025 National Lottery Good Causes AwardsWe’re delighted to announce that Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) has been selected as a County Finalist in the 2025 National Lottery Good Causes… Read more: <strong>BCIL Named County Finalist in 2025 National Lottery Good Causes Awards</strong>
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