New era for disability charity but funding issues remain crucial


by Louise Doyle THE Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal has marked the dawn of a new era, but has said funding for its services remains a top priority. Owen McFadden has been appointed as Services Co-ordinator of IWA, a role that had been passionately held by Mary McGrenra for 23 years. Advertisement THE IWA was formed in 1960 by […]

‘We never should have been put to the pin of our collar’


By Róise Collins VULNERABLE service users across the county went to bed on Monday night, not knowing if they would get out of bed on Tuesday morning, Mary McGrenra, service coordinator at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal has revealed. Ms McGrenra was speaking following the suspension of a proposed strike of community and […]

Care workers strike set to start this morning suspended


A proposed strike involving close to 5,000 workers from organisations funded by the Health Service Executive and other State agencies due to take place this morning,  has been suspended following agreement between all parties at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The talks concluded in the early hours of the morning. Speaking to the Donegal News […]

Letterkenny staff to strike over pay disparity


by Louise Doyle CHRONIC underfunding and a pay disparity will see workers at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal take to the picket line in two weeks’ time. The stark concerns around underfunding and the difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff came under the spotlight at a gathering of staff and service users in Letterkenny on […]

‘Selling the Past’ exhibition shows that it’s the little things that matters


It’s the little items that can mean so much. Just visit an exhibition in Letterkenny to prove the point. ‘Selling the Past’ can be seen at the Irish Wheelchair Association’s charity shop as part of National Heritage Week. Donated items with links to Donegal’s history are part of the exhibition. Advertisement Throughout the shop are items with […]

Taking great leap in memory of father


WHEN Brendan Cavanagh lost his mobility, he found a new lease of life with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). Brendan sadly passed away in 2017, but his family are now preparing to ‘take the plunge’ by each doing a bungee jump from Moville pier next month. They hope to raise much needed proceeds for IWA, which […]