Irish Wheelchair Association

Irish Wheelchair Association Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is Ireland’s leading representative organisation IWA has over 2,000 registered volunteers and 2,221 staff.

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a national organisation founded in 1960, dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational inclusion and integration of people with physical disabilities as equal, independent and participative members of their communities and society. IWA is one of Ireland's leading social enterprises and representative organisations providing services and

support to over 20,000 members nationwide. The Association provides over 2 million hours of service annually to people with disabilities in their homes and communities throughout Ireland.

IWA members in Clonakilty were delighted to get a trophy for their felting project and for their resident felt mice at t...
09/06/2026

IWA members in Clonakilty were delighted to get a trophy for their felting project and for their resident felt mice at the Clonakilty Agricultural Show over the weekend. Well done to the amazing creative team in the centre, who worked so hard on creating their gorgeous pieces to enter into the competition. 🐭

Everyone at IWA would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the Northampton to Belmullet Charity Tractor ...
08/06/2026

Everyone at IWA would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the Northampton to Belmullet Charity Tractor Run. The incredible crew travelled 359 miles over five days to raise money for four vital charities, including Irish Wheelchair Association. 🚜

Starting on 25th May, this amazing convoy rolled out from The Swan and Helmet in Northampton. They battled the elements, crossing the Irish Sea and traversing the country before their triumphant arrival in Mayo on Friday, 29th May, and they raised over £69,000 for their chosen charities in the process.

A special thanks is owed to Martin Ruddy and Tom Kelly, founders of the Northampton Irish Vintage Tractor Club, who organised the tractor run. We would also like to thank Linda Conway and the team at The Corner House for their tireless work behind the scenes, hosting the grand arrival and organising the fundraising raffle. The community spirit in the pub was electric!

The funds raised will be distributed to the McCarthy-Dixon Foundation, the Belmullet branch of IWA, Glencastle Special National School, and the Ben Saunders Foundation. 🫂

The sun came out for our Clontarf members when they visited the Bloom Festival during the week making for a most fantast...
06/06/2026

The sun came out for our Clontarf members when they visited the Bloom Festival during the week making for a most fantastic day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

05/06/2026

Our Athlone Youths recently enjoyed a fantastic visit to Butler's Chocolate, where they got hands-on creating their own delicious chocolates and learning about the chocolate-making process.

Of course, no trip to Butler's would be complete without sampling some of the amazing treats on offer!😋

A huge thank you to the team at Butler's Chocolate for making the day so enjoyable and memorable. The smiles (and chocolate-covered fingers!) said it all.😀

Kenagh IWA's Open Day last week was attended by over 60 people who all thoroughly enjoyed the day.Members and staff were...
05/06/2026

Kenagh IWA's Open Day last week was attended by over 60 people who all thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Members and staff were joined by a wide range of guests including Councillor M Skelly, Longford Branch volunteers, Longford PPN, Longford Sports Partnership, staff from Therapeutic Lego Bricks Program, family members, Fr Tom and representatives of the wider community.

A big thank you to Longford Branch for supporting with sweet cart, balloons, and delicious refreshments on the day by Bernie & Kathleen.

We are so grateful to every one who attended and helped out in anyway to make it the great occasion it was.

A special shout out to our wonderful volunteers who were all recognised on the day with appreciation certificates for all their support to the members and staff in the centre.

Staying with us this week on an IWA supported holiday in the Hoban Hotel in Kilkenny are Aoife and Adele who enjoyed a d...
04/06/2026

Staying with us this week on an IWA supported holiday in the Hoban Hotel in Kilkenny are Aoife and Adele who enjoyed a day trip to the Wax Museum in Dublin.
As you can see from the pictures lots of fun was had!
The ladies are pictured with staff members Tracey and Geraldine.
You can find out more about IWA supported holidays on https://www.iwa.ie/services/holidays/

Athy IWA was among over 40 local community and voluntary groups who gathered under one roof for the Athy Community Netwo...
04/06/2026

Athy IWA was among over 40 local community and voluntary groups who gathered under one roof for the Athy Community Network's inaugural 'Know your Community' Fair last Thursday.
It was a fantastic day and we were honoured to be part of it.
Shout out to Renee O'Rourke and Derek Byrne from our MAAT's Centre who joined us for the day.

Join us in wishing a very happy big birthday to Ciara one of our long time members in Clontarf, who still only looks 35!...
03/06/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy big birthday to Ciara one of our long time members in Clontarf, who still only looks 35!🎈 🎊
Hope you had the best day yesterday and enjoyed the birthday cake😋 🎂

At the SEAI Public Sector Energy Conference 2026 in DCU on May 28th last, IWA delivered a presentation titled “The Plan ...
03/06/2026

At the SEAI Public Sector Energy Conference 2026 in DCU on May 28th last, IWA delivered a presentation titled “The Plan in Action – A Section 38/39 Example,” followed by a panel discussion.

The presentation emphasised the vital role of leadership in advancing decarbonisation and showcased our organisation’s approach to climate action.

We outlined our decarbonisation journey, highlighting initiatives such as Green Teams, our Climate Action Roadmap, and the use of tools like the SEAI Monitoring & Reporting (M&R) system to track progress and support evidence-based decision-making.

What a great way to finish up last week with a trip to Youghal Beach 🏖️ and Clancy’s restaurant for the Fethard School L...
02/06/2026

What a great way to finish up last week with a trip to Youghal Beach 🏖️ and Clancy’s restaurant for the Fethard School Leavers group, those strawberry daiquiris just look fantastic on such a warm sunny day 🌞

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