Centre opens for people with physical disabilities

A former Paralympian from Cork yesterday cut the ribbon on a new facility for people with physical disabilities in the city and surrounding areas.

Eileen O’Mahony, who is president of the Irish Wheelchair Association, was joined by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch; Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin; Deputy Lord Mayor Paudie Dineen; and other members of local businesses and community organisations at the opening of Oak House.

The IWA said Oak House, located on Bessboro Road, will provide some 40 people with physical disabilities with greater independence, freedom and choice, “enriching their quality of life by delivering a broad range of social, educational, and sporting programmes and activities”.