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Footballer James McClean marks World Autism Month by meeting young fans

Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and his family have marked World Autism Month at an event in Dublin. The 33-year-old Wrexham player revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with autism. He attended the event alongside his wife Erin ...

17 Apr 2024 at 16:26

National News

Autism committee makes 109 recommendations to Government

The State should introduce a targeted, non-means tested cost of disability payment for autistic and disabled people and their carers who experience high levels of expenditure due to their diagnosis or disability, according to the final report of an ...

14 Jun 2023 at 16:33

National News

'An invaluable resource' - Minister launches phone line for autistic community

The Minister of State for Disabilities has announced the creation of a telephone information line for the autistic community. The AsIAm (Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point) phone line initiative was launched today (Thursday ...

17 Feb 2022 at 16:20

TV & Radio

Living With Autism - Nicholas’ story of success to be shown on big screen in Limerick

A DOCUMENTARY maker living with Asperger’s Syndrome will bring his highly moving documentary back to Limerick this Thursday. Nicholas Ryan-Purcell’s “This is Nicholas – Living With Autism Spectrum Disorder” has already gone down well with ...

14 Mar 2019 at 13:51

National News

Dublin parents to hold 24-hour sleep-out over ‘cruel’ lack of special placements

Around 50 parents from Dublin are to hold a 24-hour sleep-out at the Department of Education over difficulty accessing special education school places. The demonstration is set to start from 1pm on Friday at the department on Marlborough ...

22 Feb 2025 at 13:43

National News

‘I’m not lazy, I’m autistic’: Young woman says she ‘thrived’ in special school

A young woman who is autistic has described how she “thrived” in a special school and how difficult it was to learn in a mainstream setting. Kate Raftery, 19, from Ashbourne in Dublin, was speaking at a 24-hour sleep out outside the ...

28 Feb 2025 at 18:49

National News

'Unlawful' plan to create special school centres slammed by children's rights expert

A plan to create special school centres for children with additional needs is a “watered-down” form of education that is unlawful, an expert has said. Children’s rights solicitor Gareth Noble said the government’s plan is in breach ...

27 May 2022 at 13:55

Republic of Ireland international James McClean reveals autism diagnosis

Sport

James McClean reveals autism diagnosis he shares with daughter in autism week

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has revealed he has been diagnosed with autism. The 33-year-old Wigan midfielder made his diagnosis public in an Instagram post on Tuesday during World Autism Acceptance Week, ...

28 Mar 2023 at 19:11

Northern Ireland

Keith Duffy presents award to founder of autism and suicide prevention charity

Boyzone’s Keith Duffy has presented a National Lottery Award to a mother who founded an autism charity after her son lost his life to suicide. Julia McKeever, from Portadown, set up The Autism Hive after her son, Luke ...

26 Oct 2023 at 15:34

National News

Irish MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan receives major public support after autism disclosure

After disclosing his autism diagnosis on Autism Awareness Day, Irish MEP, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, has drawn widespread support and admiration from the public. Mr Flanagan took to social media to share his diagnosis on ...

03 Apr 2024 at 11:47

Local News

Limerick parents to protest against 'poor' services for children with autism

PARENTS from all over Limerick will take to the streets to campaign against the HSE’s “extremely poor services” for children with autism, as part of a nationwide protest. The march, entitled Enough is Enough, will ...

30 Mar 2017 at 17:45

Local News

Limerick mum's plea following two-year wait for respite care for son with autism

A YOUNG mother of a boy with severe autism says she has “nowhere to turn” having waited over two years for respite care for her child. Five-year-old Cathal Griffin who attends Caherline NS was diagnosed with ...

10 Nov 2017 at 06:30

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