Orla Comerford: My coach died a couple of months ago, it's difficult training without him

Orla has Stargardt’s disease, a degenerative condition that affects her central vision

Paralympian Orla Comerford is grateful to the
teacher who encouraged her to study art in college. 

A Paralympian and student of fine art, Orla Comerford admits she has taken the road a “little less taken”.

The 24-year-old sprinter and National College of Art and Design student from Howth says art was a subject that “never felt like any work” to her.