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Eamonn McGowan is raising money in aid of Leitrim Association For People With Disabilities

Eamonn will complete a Solo Leitrim Cycle Sunday, the 25th of Sept. On the day, he will cycle 100 kilometers throughout Leitrim. Staring in his hometown of Drumshanbo, moving on through the following towns/villages- Keshcarrigan, Fenagh, Ballinamore, Newtowngore, Carrigallen, Aughavas, Cloone, Mohill, Dromod, Annaduff, Drumsna, Jamestown, Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim Village and finishing in Drumshanbo.

Eamonn is a stalwart in volunteering and charity work. He is also a wonderful advocate for those with disabilities.

All funds raised will go towards supporting people with physical and sensory disabilities throughout Co Leitrim and West Cavan. If you would like to donate you can on our go fund me page link https://gofund.me/69b832a0

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The Staff and Directors of LAPWD wish to thank all our supporters who attended this years fundraiser and participated in our 5k Walk Run Or Roll held in Mohill on Sunday September 22nd.

Special thanks to Michael and Saoirse Barry for officially opening the event and cutting the ribbon.

Thanks to our regular stewards who give their time freely and assist in the smooth running of the event. Michelle Fanning from Leitrim Sports Partnership for being her energetic self and getting everyone warmed up for the event and Lisa Mulligan for being our First responder.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, who gave lovely prizes for our raffle,

The Shed Distillery, RJS Chemist, C &D Chemist and Mitchells butchers.

Trophy Winners on the day:

Enda Gilmartin (first man)

Susanne O’Beirne (first woman)

Eanna Flynn (first boy)

Sara O’Beirne (first girl)

 For any further information on LAPWD or its services please contact 071965100 or visit www.lapwd.com

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Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities CLG will take place on Monday 17th JUNE.

The meeting will take place at 2pm in the office of LAPWD, Station Road, Mohill, Co Leitrim. N41X9T1

Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities is based in Mohill, Co. Leitrim and supports people with Physical and Sensory Disabilities in all areas of the county and west cavan.

The Board of Directors is nominated by members and membership is open to all.

Membership of LAPWD costs €10 annually, membership forms can be obtained at the office or downloaded from our website www.lapwd.com.

Tribute to Jim Boyle. Everyone at LAPWD, were so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Jim Boyle. We acknowledge the contributions that Jim made to LAWPD and its activities, over many years, supporting people with physical and sensory disabilities. Jim was a dedicated volunteer, who along with his good friend Paul Beck, brought many of our members on trips around Lough Rynn on the Wheelyboat. You could always count on Jim to help whenever and wherever he was needed, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Jims’s wife Eileen, also a great supported of LAPWD, his brothers Charlie and John, sisters, Mary, Ann ,Jean and all the extended Boyle  and Mahon Families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 3 Pictures featuring Jim Boyle Volunteering with LAPWD on our 5k annual charity walk and on the Wheely boat with LAPWD members
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Tribute to Jim Boyle.

Everyone at LAPWD, were so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Jim Boyle.

We acknowledge the contributions that Jim made to LAWPD and its activities, over many years, supporting people with physical and sensory disabilities.

Jim was a dedicated volunteer, who along with his good friend Paul Beck, brought many of our members on trips around Lough Rynn on the Wheelyboat.

You could always count on Jim to help whenever and wherever he was needed,

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Jims’s wife Eileen, also a great supported of LAPWD, his brothers Charlie and John, sisters, Mary, Ann ,Jean and all the extended Boyle  and Mahon Families.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities (LAPWD) Urgently looking for a

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (PA) in the CARRICK ON SHANNON AREA

A Personal Assistant (PA) is sought to provide daily living support to a disabled woman (Leader) living independently in Carrick on Shannon. The PA will act as the Leader’s legs and eyes in her day-to-day life, taking direction from the Leader in a respectful, professional manner.

Tasks include:

  • Assistance in preparing meals (vegan)
  • Light housework: washing up, laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
  • Feeding assistance dog
  • Putting bins out and other domestic tasks.
  • Managing specialised support cushions on bed and sofa
  • Trips to the shops to get fuel, occasional messages.

Conditions:

  • This is a part-time position, totalling between 7 and 12 hours a week (to be decided with the successful applicant) over a 7-day week roster.
  • Very competitive rates of pay from €14.70 per hour plus higher anti-social rates available.
  • All successful applicants will be Garda Vetted.

If this sounds like the job for you, please supply an up-to-date CV to the address below as soon as possible or would like more information please get in touch, you can send your CV via email to karen@lapwd.com or call 0719651000

LAPWD is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate must have good communication and listening skills; be able to take direction as well as to take initiative; be respectful to all people, regardless of gender identity, race, disability, sexuality, religion, age, ethnicity (including membership  the Travelling community); a willingness to engage in training and work within the Philosophy of Independent Living and the social model of disability.

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