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Ability West has officially launched an exciting new community fundraiser, offering supporters the chance to drive away in a brand-new Kia Picanto through its “Win a Kia Picanto” car draw campaign.

As Christmas approaches, Enable Ireland is extending warm wishes to the people of Galway and beyond for a happy, peaceful, and safe festive season. The charity has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the continued kindness and generosity shown by individuals, families, volunteers, and the local business community who have supported its work over the years.

Enable Ireland would like to wish everyone in Galway and beyond a very happy, safe and healthy Christmas and to thank everyone who has supported the organisation through the years.

Starting college or University can be daunting and scary for any student, but here are ways to prepare for the start of college and a few things to consider when starting a new course:

‘Understanding Palestine’ talk next week

People who are blind or vision impaired, as well as anyone with reading or learning difficulties, will have an opportunity to learn about and try out a wide range of Assistive Technology (AT) solutions at an upcoming AT exhibition in Galway today on World Sight Day.

Enable Ireland would like to wish everyone in Galway and beyond a very happy, safe and healthy Christmas and to thank everyone who has supported it through the years.

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) are celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, the focus being on empowering people to #TrustYourInstincts.

At this time of the year, the impact of loneliness on our elderly is greater — the dark evenings, the cold winters, the reduced socialisation due to the ongoing pandemic — these are all factors that have led to an increase in loneliness over the past year.

Brandon Blacoe from Salthill and Eibhlin O’Riordan from Knocknacarra, Co Galway, co-founders of ByoWave, have won a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Impact Awards programme and secured €20,000 in unrestricted funding for their organisation. ByoWave makes modular, accessible, and customisable video game controllers for people with disabilities, enabling everyone to build their own way to play.