Sport has always been a massive part of my life and as I reflect, I can see how this has changed and evolved in many ways. As a child, I remember being at a different sport everyday, tennis, basketball, swimming,
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Announcement – Cara Appoints New Chair
CARA APPOINTS JON MORGAN AS CHAIR Jon Morgan has been appointed as the new Chair of Cara (Sport Inclusion Ireland). Jon Morgan – New Chair of Cara Jon has been a Board Member of Cara since March 2018, although his
“The sport you enjoy doesn’t have to be the one your best at.” Patrick Monahan’s Story
My name is Patrick Monahan. I am 33 years of age and from Caragh, just outside Naas in County Kildare. I’m a T7 paraplegic as a result of a road traffic accident in 2007. Before my accident, my passion was
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Position Available – Business Support Manager
Do you have experience of providing professional administrative and secretarial support coupled with high customer service and professional standards? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Then this is great opportunity for you to join Cara at an exciting
SIDO Training Day 2019
International leaders in Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity deliver training at Kerry Sports Academy As part of European Week of Sport, Cara in conjunction with Sport Ireland coordinated a day of inclusion training at the Kerry Sports Academy for the
SIDO Profile – Shane Hayes
Shane Hayes is a Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership since 2008 Shane Hayes – SIDO First of all, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I have been working as
Physical Activity Programmes Coordinator Appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rhian McCarroll as Physical Activity Programme Coordinator with Cara. Rhian will be based out of our Dublin office in Sports HQ, working alongside Odhran and Brenda. RHIAN MC CARROLL “I am thrilled
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SIDO Profile – Caitriona Corr
Caitriona Corr – SIDO Caitriona is a sports Inclusion Disability Officer with Kilkenny Sports Partnership First of all, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I initially worked in Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership as a Sports Development
“My first time in the gym, I was like everybody else, I was sore” – Chris O’Connor’s Story
My name is Christopher O’Connor. I’ll be 42 years of age In November and I live in FInglas. I work in the National Aquatic Centre as a gym instructor. I like to go to the gym myself, which I try
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“My disability made lots of sports unsuitable for me” – Colin Judge’s Story
My name is Colin Judge and I was born with three missing limbs. I’m 24 years old and I’m from Dublin. My biggest passion is table tennis but I also like swimming, music and reading. Getting involved in sport at
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