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Finding Connection, Recovery and Purpose: Edel and Isabella from Saol Clubhouse

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Mental health recovery is about far more than treatment alone. It is about connection, purpose, community, and having a place where people feel supported and understood. In a recent edition of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Edel and Isabella from Saol Clubhouse about the life-changing impact of the Clubhouse model and the role it […]

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Living with Ataxia: Building Understanding Around a Rare Neurological Condition

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Ataxia is a neurological condition that affects coordination, balance, speech, and movement, yet many people have never heard of it. On a recent episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Maureen Sweeney, Administrator at Ataxia Foundation Ireland, about the realities of living with ataxia and the vital support available to individuals and families across

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Strength Beyond Bones: Coreen Kelday Discusses Life with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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Living with a rare condition can often mean facing challenges that many people have never heard of. In a fascinating interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Coreen Kelday, Support Development Officer at the Brittle Bone Society, about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. OI is a rare genetic condition that

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Finding Your Tribe: How Rehab Group Helps People Build Confidence and Connections

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For more than 75 years, Rehab Group has been supporting people across Ireland to live independently, access education, build skills, find employment, and participate fully in their communities. In a fascinating interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Ciara Heffernan, Senior Communications Officer at Rehab Group, about the organisation’s remarkable history, the wide range

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How Clinical Trials Are Helping Shape Tomorrow’s Cancer Treatments —Emer Mulvaney from Cancer Trials Ireland

Interviews Disability Matters /

Cancer research has transformed treatment options and survival rates for many patients over recent decades. Behind many of these advances are clinical trials — carefully designed research studies that help doctors develop safer, more effective treatments and improve patient care. In a recent episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Emer Mulvaney, the Contracts

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Supporting Ireland’s Most Vulnerable Children and Families — Marion Lynch from the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

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Families caring for children with severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs face challenges that many people never see — long hospital appointments, sleepless nights, emotional strain, financial pressure, and the constant responsibility of providing around-the-clock care. In a compassionate and heartfelt interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Marion Lynch from the Jack

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Courage, Compassion and Care: Living with Motor Neurone Disease

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Living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) brings enormous challenges — not only for the person diagnosed, but also for their families and loved ones. In a deeply informative and compassionate interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Naomi Fitzgibbon about the realities of MND, the supports available, and the importance of community care and

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Community at the Heart of Democracy: Donall Geoghegan on The Wheel and the Power of the Voluntary Sector

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In this episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Donall Geoghegan, Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Wheel, about the vital role charities, community organisations, and social enterprises play in Irish society. Dónall recently joined The Wheel as Director of Policy and Advocacy, bringing with him decades of experience across government, community development,

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Finding Purpose and Community: Gerry McGrath’s Journey with KingsRiver

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For Gerard McGrath, walking through the doors of KingsRiver Community was a simple decision — but one that would go on to make a meaningful difference in his life. Speaking with John Comiskey on Disability Matters, Gerry shared his personal journey of joining the service, building friendships, and rediscovering a sense of purpose. “I just

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When Migraine Takes Over: Real Support and Real Stories

Interviews Disability Matters /

For many people, migraine is still misunderstood as “just a headache.” But for those living with it, migraine can take over entire days — sometimes even weeks — disrupting work, family life, and the simplest daily routines. In a recent Disability Matters interview, John Comiskey spoke with Naomi Thornton from Migraine Ireland, who shared insight

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