The uneasy history of horror films and disability

For decades, various kinds of disability have been used as ‘scary’ metaphors in horror. But a new wave of filmmakers is ...

Leona O’Neill: If Irish unity is to mean anything, we need unity here first

I would love to see a united Ireland in my lifetime, but we need to get our house in order first before we go knocking on the ...

Anne Hailes: Inside Belfast’s ground-breaking inclusive gym

In the heart of Taughmonagh, personal coach Ryan Bloomer is transforming disability fitness with Northern Ireland’s first ...
Irish Examiner on MSN

Access for all: Irish wheelchair users speak on their favourite Irish getaways

In 2025, Ireland still has ways to go when it comes to accessibility, but some spots get it right. Jennifer McShane speaks to ...

Affordable housing is key for independence of people with disabilities, says Danish minister

Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ...
IrishCentral

4,000 women from workhouses in Ireland became Australian pioneers

The “Earl Grey Scheme” saw 4,000 women sent out of overcrowded workhouses in Ireland to build colonies in Australia as ...
Independent.ie on MSN

University of Galway researcher granted €700,000 to lead reform project for disability rights

Almost €700,000 has been awarded to a researcher at University of Galway to embark on a project to reform laws and policies for disabled people in Ireland. Researchers at University of Galway will ...
Irish Examiner on MSN

'I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s, now I understand my brain better'

Women are increasingly being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life, giving them a better understanding of their personal ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens champions new awards celebrating Northern Ireland’s history teachers

The Inspiring History Teaching Awards from Historic Royal Palaces will recognise exceptional educators bringing history to ...

Irish actor Ruth Codd ‘murdered’ in Celebrity Traitors after taking aim at Jonathan Ross

Codd’s no-nonsense performance has made her a hero among Traitors watchers, and the expectation is that her career will now ...

With one in five new cars bought through Motability, has this scheme to help the disabled gone too far?

Motability is now the largest fleet car operator in Europe and costs the taxpayer £2.8bn. Peter Stanford’s mother benefited ...
Belfast News Letter

'He was fearless, courageous and outspoken' - Tributes paid to Northern Ireland Troubles journalist Ed Moloney

‘Moloney was an award-winning Irish journalist, author and film-maker best known for his coverage of the Troubles in Northern ...