Shows
Dan and Darragh do Ability20211017 Dan & Darragh with Kelly-Anne and Ross on DSFMWe get the low down on Kelly-Anne's big day out in Dublin on the Vintage Tea Bus tour while Ross has his own big day out at the London Film Festival.
Kelly-Anne and Ross bring us reviews of 'Decision to Leave’ and ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’. 2022-10-2047 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Monday 10th October 2022 DSFM with Kelly-Ann and RossOur show from Monday 23rd October 2022 from 8pm on Dublin South FM 93.9fm with Kelly-Anne and Ross Evans from the world famous podcast 'What we saw from the Cheap Seats' with reviews of 'Werewolf by Night' and 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon', Niamh Dunphy joins us with a review of George Ezra at the Point and AJR from the Olympia, there's chat and a nod to World Mental Health Day, you're invited.2022-10-1143 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh DSFM Monday 27th September 22On Monday nights show Darragh was joined again by Kelly Anne Evans from 'What we saw from the cheap seats' lots covered from the budget to photography and whole lot in between. Kelly Anne was joined by Ross for 'What we saw from the cheap seats' and they reviewed the movie 'Do Revenge' and had a look the up coming London Film Festival2022-09-2742 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityMonday 19th September 22 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FMOn Monday night show Darragh was joined by Niamh Dunphy on the line of Gigability the podcast with a review of Ryan Sheridan supported by Mark Caplice in Whelans on Friday night and a review of Emma Langfords gig supported by Niamh Keane in Aras Chronain.
In the studio with their own take on big and little screen we had Kelly Anne and Ross Evans of 'What we saw from the cheap seats' with a look at Disneys D23 line up and what they actually saw from the cheap seats with a review of 'See how they ru...2022-09-2151 min
Dan and Darragh do Ability20220912 Dan & Darragh Dublin South FM Radio ShowOn tonight's show Darragh is joined by Kelly Anne Evans & Ross Evans of the world renowned podcast 'What we saw from the cheap seats'. We're playing to their strengths and talking all things movies & TV, new releases, upcoming flops, the Venice film festival, Disney & D23 and of course what they saw from the cheap seats. 2022-09-1243 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh do Ability Monday 6th September 2022 Dublin South FM Radio Show with Kelly Anne EvansJoining Darragh McNicholas is the amazing @Kelly Anne Evans from the world renowned podcast "What we saw from the cheap Seats" (link Below) with the usual sports, news, disability updates, an interview with @niamhdunphy1 who has a review of @nathanmacmusic album and film launch from last Friday night and new music from Emma Langford.
https://anchor.fm/cheap-seats72022-09-0642 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh on Dublin South FM Monday 29th August 2022Sport, news, an interview with Nathan Mac on his new album and movie launch & an interview with Clara Monahan Tallaght University Hospital who is assembling a community choir for a ten week program. Niamh Dunphy brings us gig news from Paolo Nutini in the Olympia and the open mic night in Clondalkin. All this and a little bit more. 2022-08-3044 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan and Darragh DSFM Monday 22nd AugustWe're back at it tonight on @dublinsouthfm from 8pm with another packed show, Dan was on the water out of Dun Laoghaire harbour looking at access and a hoist, Darragh was at the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS and has a couple of interesting interview with Brian Allen from ChildVision and Suzanne & Ann from the @clondalkinequine about their plans for the future, equine therapy and horses, there'll be a view of the Avondale Tree top walk, a great new track from @nathanmacmusic and we'll have a look at his up coming album 'Learning Curve' which is a circus...2022-08-2344 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityMonday 25th July 2022 Dan & Darragh do Ability on Dublin South FMWe talk sport, disability pride month, disability representation and we have Gigability talking all things gigs and access, under scrutiny, Gavin James, Sam Fender and a whole lot more. 2022-07-2640 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh do Ability Radio Show DSFM Monday 18th July 2022On the show, sport, lots of rugby really, Giggability with Niamh Dunphy and there's a lot of talk of s ex2022-07-2539 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh do Ability Monday 11th July 2022Monday nights show July 11th 2022, join us as Dan chats to Tokyo Paralympic swimmer Roisin ni Rian about her recent medal showing in the world championships and much more. We catch up with Niamh Ni Donnchaidh Gigability The Blog for some gig reviews and her track of the week. 2022-07-1242 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh DSFM Monday 20th June 2022Lots of sporting discussions, Lizzo and her 'Spazz' lyric from her song Grrrls the back lash, the language of disability and the cancel culture, a DART driver has a pop at a wheelchair user, reclaiming music, Dan and IADT creative futures.
All that and a whole lot more. 2022-06-2139 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh do Ability Monday 13th June 2022On Mondays show we talk sport and the how Leinster just aren't all that better than Munster at the end of the season, there's soccer and golf too, while we have a look at penny pinching in the Department of Social Welfare and a ministers response. Dan is back with the IADT Graduate Launchpad Program with the Creative Futures Academy and looking for a PA. all that and a whole lot more. 2022-06-1439 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan and Darragh on DSFM, Monday 23rd May 2023Monday nights show 23rd May 2022, technical difficulties makes this one a little shorter but we still packed it in, news & sport, battered and lost wheelchairs, disabled parking spaces on a hill on Fishable Street, Asiam.ie fundraising climbing hills and walking in the park, Down Syndrome Ireland fundraising with Alex and Paudy, does Google present you with strange ads due to your odd browsing history, Dan pitching to Virgin and he's looking for a PA, all this and a little bit more.2022-05-2426 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan and Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 10th May 2022We hear from Dan about the Independent Living Movement Ireland PAS Now webinar and his up coming talk with Travelport around disability and language. Niamh Ni Donnchaidh reviews Anne-Maries gig in the Three Arena and gives us here track of the week. There's talk of nerds and choo-choo trains from Darragh and a whole lot more.
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Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Monday 2nd May 2022Last night’s Dan & Darragh radio show with a great interview with James Casserly a teenager going places in more ways than one. James is undertaking a 32-county review of transport for wheelchair users; you can find him @James22034777 on Twitter and he's well worth a follow.
There’s other stuff too, music, news, The Independent Living Movement Ireland 30 days of action, @irishmusicgems and Niamh Dunphy and a whole lot more.2022-05-0337 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh DSFM Monday 25th April 2022Dan and Darragh discuss the latest developments in Independent Living Movement Ireland 30 days of action campaign, @niamhdunphy1, her Ed Sheeran double-header and her track of the week, sport, Down Syndrome fund raisers, James Casserly taking to the road of Ireland, all this and more 2022-04-2544 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan and Darragh Monday 11th April 2022In a show dedicated to the memory of Megan McGuckin we hear from Conor McAuley following his transport issues mentioned last week, Independent Living Movement Ireland 30 days of action so far, Dan's trip to Mondello Park and more. Dan and Darragh on Dublin South FM 2022-04-1137 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 4th April 2022Our Monday 4th April show from Dublin South FM.
Dan gets his PA hours (hurrah), Conor McAuley doesn't get the bus, Darraghs disabled friends and a whole lot more. The music has been removed to meet copy right requirements.2022-04-0439 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Monday 28th March Dublin South FMWe talk about the Independent Living Movement Irelands 30 days of action, sport, the smallness of disability, Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music gems the podcast joins us, all that and a lot more. Music has been removed for copyright reasons. 2022-03-2940 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh DSFM Monday 21st March 2022Our radio show from Monday 21st March on Dublin South FM, the music has been removed for copyright reasons.
We talk about sport, that weather, disability and housing, Sean O'Kellys plight for a marital home, Down Syndrome Irelands fund raiser, Niamh Dunphy talks music while Dan updates us on his mission to get PA hours. All that and some other stuff.2022-03-2139 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityMonday 14th March 2022 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FMOur radio show from Monday 14th March on Dublin South FM, the music has been removed for copyright reasons.
We talk about sport, that weather, disability and housing, Sean O'Kellys plight for a marital home, the ILMI's housing information session, Niamh Dunphy talks music while Dan updates us on his mission to get PA hours. All that and some other stuff.2022-03-1541 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Monday 7th February 2022Dan & Darragh's Monday nights show from Dublin South FM (music has been removed to meet copyright requirements).
There's talk of Ukraine, The Heartlands guest House in Carrick on Shannon which is being built with disability at the forefront, we talk to Ciaran O'Reagan from the Irish Wheelchair Association about the 'Wheelie Good Podcast', International Womens Day, Full Spectrum Ireland talking Se x, Down Syndrome Ireland sock fundraiser, Dan's meeting with Catherine Martin TD in his pursuit of PA hours and we even squeeze in some sport.2022-03-0840 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Monday 28th Feb Dublin South FMWe discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the loosening of the last of Covids mask wearing requirements, The Irish Wheelchair Associations point of view on the upcoming e-scooter legislation and their new Wheelie Good podcast, The Independent Living Movement Irelands strategies for change, celebrating International Women's Day and a soon to open B&B in Carrick -On-Shannon for people with disabilities and some talk of sport too.2022-03-0141 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDaD Monday 21st February 2022Monday nights show from @dublinsouthfm news, and discussion following Dan's appearance on @irelandamvmtv All this and more with Dan and Darragh on @dublinsouthfm Mondays from 8-9pm on 93.9FM and online at dublinsouthfm.ie.2022-02-2342 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh DSFM Monday 14th Feb 2022Monday 14th February 2022 8pm to 9pm Dublin South FM (music has been removed for copyright)
News and chat with Dan and Darragh, Dan's interview on the Claire Byrne RTE Radio One show telling the nation and beyond just some of the challenges faced by wheelchair users, Niamh Dunphy on music and a whole lot more. 2022-02-1541 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh on Dublin South Fm Monday 7th Feb 2022News, Chat, Niamh Dunphy, the dark web and a whole lot more. 2022-02-0838 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDSFM Monday 31st January 2022Our show from Monday 31st January 2022, the music has been removed for copy right.
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Dan and Darragh do AbilityDSFM Monday 3rd January 2022As an alternative to New Year's Resolutions, we thought it best to look back as a means of going forward. This week we've put together a review of our adventures in the podcasting world in 2021. From our chats with Tom Clonan about getting all those with disabilities together in one place, Disability: A New History with Peter White on the BBC, Niamh Dunphy and Sean's Big Build, Disability and Sexuality with Grace Alice O'Shea and so much more.2022-01-0558 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 20th December 2021Dan and Darragh get festive this week, discussing our plans over the Christmas Period. Niamh Dunphy is back with us providing her track of the week, an in-depth review of Dermot Kennedy at the 3Arena in aid of Pieta House and Focus Ireland and more.
We also discuss the fact that the HSE didn't seem to understand the assignment of spreading Christmas cheer while looking ahead to the sporting offerings under the tree this year.2021-12-2231 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan & Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 13th December 2021Colds, Covid-19 and mans best friend, that and a whole lot more. 2021-12-1543 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDSFM Monday 6th DecemberDan and Darragh on Dublin South FM Monday 6th December 2021, the radio show with the music removed for copyright issues.
We do a little sport, disability and need for PA's (personal assistants), inequality, Dan's mini doc 'Terms & Conditions Apply' and a whole lot more. 2021-12-0842 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 75, all things Social Audio with Shane Monahan & LimorWe catch up with Shane Monahan of Limor for a conversation around Social Audio and his App Limor which helps creatives and everyone else harness the power of their voice. 2021-11-2133 min
Dan and Darragh do Ability20211115_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShowDan & Darragh on Dublin South FM, we talk all things music with Niamh Dunphy Irish Music Gems the Podcast, chat of sports, why PA's are so important for people with disabilities, Dan's outing to RTE's Creative Futures with the millennials and a whole lot more.
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Dan and Darragh do Ability20211108_DanandDarragh_DSFM_RadioShowMonday nights show, chats with Niamh Dunphy, talk of men's health, players being to far away at live matches, no wheel chairs at COP26, Gretta sticking it somewhere and so much more. 2021-11-0942 min
Dan and Darragh do Ability20211101_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShowOn this show Dan & Darragh bring you new music from Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the Podcast, the Screenbait crew have a review of 'Halloween Kills' and whatever happened to Matt Damon and 'The Last Duel'?. There'll be talk of sport, Cop26 and a whole lot more.2021-11-0444 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode70 Ableism and PA'sThis week with Dan and Darragh, is there an ableist bias towards media representation of disability and society as a whole? We discuss this, Eileen Daly's "discrimination" as she tries to employ PAs, Dan's Major Project and more. Dan and Darragh, Monday's at 8pm on @dublinsouthfm and wherever you get your podcasts thereafter. @dublinsouthfm 2021-10-1329 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 71 Fashion and DisabilityJust don't wear it out2021-10-1329 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 69 Dan and DarraghThis week with Dan and Darragh, we take a trip down memory lane as we discuss the build up to Halloween (already), we say "Sayonara" to the @paralympics and Dan discusses his latest taxi adventures. All this and more, Monday's at 8pm with Dan and Darragh on @dublinsouthfm and anywhere you get your podcasts thereafter2021-09-1228 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 68This week with Dan and Darragh, we talk Dan's upcoming return to college, his new exercise regime and we give our penultimate round up from the @paralympics On top of this we also discuss new accessibility features at @dollymountstrand and their implications for the future. All this and more, this week with Dan and Darragh. Mondays at 8pm on @dublinsouthfm.2021-09-0829 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 67 All Things ParalympicsThis week with Dan and Darragh, we talk all things @paralympics as we give you a round up of @paralympics_ireland exploits in Tokyo so far. From Gold for @keane_ellen to Silver for @katiegdunlevy and @evemccrystal and more. We also discuss the adventures of @_thewheeldeal prior to the Games after an incident @heathrow_airport. All this and more this week with Dan and Darragh. Mondays at 8pm on @dublinsouthfm and anywhere you listen to podcasts thereafter.2021-08-3129 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 66 Lough Ree Access for AllThis week with Dan and Darragh, we had our first on location recording since the pandemic courtesy of the lovely people @loughreeaccessforall Boat Trips in Athlone. We talk to John and Noel, two wheelchair users about their experience of the boat and much more along with Skipper Robert and crew member Lisa. Darragh also tells of his experience driving the "Dan Mobile" All this and more2021-08-2358 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 65 Dan & DarraghIn this episode we catch up with Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the podcast and find out how her online fundraiser ' Night in for Sean's Big Build' for Sean's Big Build went, we catch up with Karl Doyle of Nerdy Bird Media and find out about his appearance in season 3 of 'Go Outside and Play' off the RTE Player. Ross Coleman's "truly dreary existence" and the Paralympics (when Darragh's bother Noel McNicholas bumped into one in the airport), all that and a little bit more from 8pm on DSFM.2021-08-1858 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 63 with Niamh Dunphy and her big revealOn this episode we have a big announcement from Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the podcast, she reveals her on line fundraising gig for 'A night in for Sean's Big Build'. Niamh has arranged some of Irelands amazing up and coming artists to perform on line to raise money for an Extension to young Sean Dunnes house to help improve his quality of life. 2021-07-2026 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 55 with Grace Alice O'SheaIn episode 55 we talk about all things s€x, s€xuality and disability with S€xuality Educator Grace Alice O'Shea. We cover a lot of ground from awkward conversation to s€x education and why you have to disguise the word S€X on social media platforms.2021-05-1758 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 57 Who are they?In episode 57 which aired on @dublinsouthfm on Monday evening by way of introduction we tell the listeners a bit about ourselves and continue our look at Disability a New History with episode 9 which looks at children and disability during the 19th century. Spoiler alerts abound as we take a look at the 2019 movie 'Come as you are', a film about three disabled men on a road trip looking to lose their virginity. all that and more on Dan & Darragh do ability.2021-05-1230 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDADDA with The IWA Ability TeamEpisode 53 features the Irish Wheel Chair Associations Ability Team who help people between the ages of 18 and 29 with a physical disability (not just wheelchair users) find employment. We discuss how the pandemic has affected the way they interact with clients and businesses, how Zoom has levelled the playing field, why Dan should join the Ability Program and much much more.2021-04-2733 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 53 Its Good to TalkWe talk wooden legs and wheelchairs in light of episode 6 'Disability a New History' (pirates may be mentioned). Darragh attended an online Sport Inclusion and Disability Awareness Webinar hosted by South Dublin County Sports Partnership, interesting and insightful, well worth the time. 2021-04-1529 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 52 Tinfoil HatsIn episode 52 we have a look at another 12 months of podcasting from home? How the disabled community earned money in the 17th and 18th centuries and why we're so opposed to it now, Disability a New History. CEOL 21 a night out in for Dan with Glen Hansard, Mundy and friends. €70 million refurb and €17 million to fit out and over 200 complaints, it could only be the OPW. Affluent areas dodging kids with Autism? we have a look at Mick Cliffords report from the Irish Examiner and autism awareness month. All this and no laughing guaranteed, well maybe a titter or two...2021-04-0733 minDan and Darragh do AbilityDADDA Episode 51 Nice firm ballsWe review Episode 5 of 'Disability, a new history' where they look at a 1754 essay on deformity, World Down Syndrome day challenging your perception on disability and the governments antics keeping records on its citizens.
We also have a look at the BISFed/World Boccia Ball Licencing issue with our guest Geraldine Massey. 2021-03-3128 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 50 with Catherine Gallagher_ Dan and Darragh do AbilityIn episode 50 we acknowledge our half century of podcasting and we have a chat with Catherine Gallagher about ableism, the media, a career in journalism, how society disables and how a kerfuffle over a scholarship payment to study at PHD level has led to Catherine's Law.
All that and a little bit more.2021-03-2333 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 49 Sorting Your Ginger Kids OutEpisode 49, Dan regales us of stories from the radio and how he ended up on the Claire Byrne RTE1 radio show. We have a look at episode 4 of Disability-A New History where they discuss Beauty and Deformity in the 17th century and how to sort your ginger kids out. How Jennie Barry blogger on Instagram looks at the power of saying no. Darragh heads down a train of thought he hasn’t quite thought through yet.2021-03-1636 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 48 Normal ChildrenWe have a review of episode 3 of BBC Radio 4's Disability - A New History Freaks and Entrepreneurs, how in 17th and 18th century England disability wasn't necessarily a barrier to employment. How you can loose all your disability allowances in an effort to improve yourself? Ask Catherine Gallagher, 23, a journalism student from the west, this has since been resolved but it took an awful amount of work to correct it.
How has lockdown affected you? We know how its getting to us. 2021-03-1034 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 47_So what's in a Word_DADDACripple, Handicap, Mongo, Midget, Spastic, So what’s in a word? In this episode we have a deeper look at the language of disability, its history and how words come and go. We also report on a hearing-impaired student’s run in with a lecturer over zoom and we look at Episode 2 of Peter Whites Disability- A new History from BBC radio 4.2021-03-0234 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 46 It's all strangely connectedIn episode 46 we find its all strangely connected, from a Para-Olympian to a dwarf in Liverpool and the design of that wheelchair we all know when we see it. Take a little trip down the disability worm hole with us, you’d be a little bit surprised where it goes but we get to join the dots.2021-02-2334 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 45 with Dr Tom ClonanIn this weeks episode we speak with Dr Tom Clonan, soldier, journalist, campaigner, father and sometimes angry man. We talk about disability, the lack of support, the challenges of the leaving cert, covid and Darragh pitches an Irish alternative to the 'Hunger Games' called 'I'm more importanter than you' to sort out who gets the vaccine first. All that and more in Episode 45.2021-01-2531 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEP 44 Dan & Darragh do AbilityIn this weeks episode we have a chat with disability activist, radio host and newly minted to the work force Sean Kelly, Sean shares with us his insights into breaking into the employment market, job interviews and disclosing disability in the interview process. 2021-01-1731 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 11 Dan & Darragh doing Something ElseLots covered in this episode, we discuss How's your Head, the Young Voices Covid-19 survey which is very revealing about the mindset of our youth during this very unusual time period.
How can the Cure and Morrisey help? Have a listen
World cerebral paly day? Just one day or everyday?
Whats your USP? (unique selling point), we might have found one of Dan's.2020-10-2648 minDan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 10 Dan and Darragh do Something ElseIn this weeks episode we look at access to TU Dublin Tallaght Campus for those with additional needs as students return to college. Dan brings us up to date on the survey he has been involved in with National Youth Council of Ireland, Young Voices to gauge just where the youth of Irelands heads are at during these Covid times, this is in conjunction with the Department of Health, SpunOut.ie and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. We have a chat about the Irish Wheel Chair Associations fund raising drive 'Stuck' which highlights just how important any...2020-10-0422 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 9 Dana and Darragh do Something ElseThis is Episode 9 with Dan and Darragh doing something else. We discussed the Netflix documentary Rising Phoenix, disabled golfer Brendan Lawlor's full European Tour debut and more2020-10-0130 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityE43 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityEpisode 43, the truth, your truth, being kind and dogs making a difference.2020-03-1129 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityE42 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIts Episode 42 and this week we have a look at the week that was for politics and what impacts that a left government might have on disability, representation and disability in film along with death anxiety for the able bodied community living with disability on the screen giving us inspiration porn (yep). What more could you want?2020-02-1723 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityE41 DanandDarraghdoAbilityWould you look who's back? After a long Christmas break Dan and Darragh are back at it again. In Episode 41 theres talk of horses for physio, wheelchairs as bomb disposal robots and so much more.2020-02-1023 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 40 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn Episode 40 we have a look at why a blind student was dragged from a debating chamber in Oxford, the right to a personal assistant and its impact on so many people across the country and the upcoming Ahead conference.2019-11-2627 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 39 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn episode 39 we have a look at toilet signage again in the UK, a sperm bank banned from advertising its wears, climbing Kilimanjaro with no legs and lots more.2019-11-2017 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 38 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityEpisode 38 and we have a look at Paddy McGuinness in a disabled parking spot, Luka Pezzillo challenges his teachers to spend the day in a wheelchair in school and the results are interesting, we have a look at people who are being labelled as 'Transabled' as they feel they should be living their life not as an able bodied person but as one with a disability and Dan tells us of his trip to the Positive Sexual Health Conference where he was talking about willies.2019-11-1329 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 37 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityDan gives his review of the 'Peanut Butter Falcon' movie, why is this story about cerebral palsy a story?, The blue buckets for Halloween trick or treat, Karl from 'Up' re-imagined and Dan previews hid involvement in the Youth Work Ireland Positive Sexual Health talk in the Mansion House on Friday2019-10-3118 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 36 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn episode 36 we preview 'Peanut Butter Falcon' and how its had an effect on its lead Shia LaBeouf and his rocky road. You think you have a worry waiting for a bus? We look at Ryan McDaids story from the UK. Cyborgs aren't that far away it would seem, we look at Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan and his efforts to give motor neurone disease the slip. There is also Dans trip out to TU Dublin Blanchardstown.2019-10-2829 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode35 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn Episode 35, we talk about disability being described as a gender, the Workability 2019 Conference with @Irish_wheelchair_association and much more.2019-10-0626 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 34 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityEpisode 34 and we're discussing the right to live one's life to the fullest degree without unnecessary restrictions, back to college and more.2019-09-3016 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 33 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn Episode 33, we get to hear from Dave Barry in the Irish Wheelchair Association to follow up on the Roll and Stroll, Dan tells it like it is when it comes to relationships and lots more.2019-09-2233 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 32 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityThis week we talk more about the Diversity and Inclusion Conference, the Positive Sexual Health Conference coming up in November with @youthworkireland, yet more issues for @irishrail with a challenge to @seanokelly and so much more.2019-09-1627 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 31 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIts episode 31 and we get the low down on the roll and stroll, the National Diversity and Inclusion Conference and lots more.2019-09-0925 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 30 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityEpisode 30 with Anne Hopkins from the Irish Wheelchair Association. Anne is the Eastern Region Job Coach for the IWA's new Ability Programme. We also have a Run and Roll update.2019-09-0228 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 29 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityBack from the holidays and recording Episode 29 of the award winning podcast. This week Dan has flash backs as we discuss one wheel chair users efforts to get to Dublin with Bus Eirean, parents helping their disabled kids at the school sports day and lots more up for debate.2019-08-1933 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 28 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn this week’s episode we are talking to Roslyn Moore about her volunteering work with the Tallaght Tornadoes, a Special Olympics bowling club based in Tallaght LeisurePlex. Roslyn graduated from IT Tallaght (TU Dublin) with her honor's degree in Creative Digital Media so she also gives us an insight into job hunting after college and the challenges of breaking free from University life.2019-08-0327 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 27 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn this weeks Episode we are in Oracle in Dublins East Point Business Park talking to Eva McEneaney about her journey, working in a corporate environment, travel, inclusion and lots more. There may be excuses from Dan regarding training for Roll and Stroll in September.
A huge thanks to all the team in Oracle for having us.2019-07-2830 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 26 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityDisability and representation in Toy Story 4 {spoiler alerts galore}, Podcasting in Oracle, 'getting mugged' and roll and stroll.2019-07-2336 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 25 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityEpisode 25 back in studio in college, we're covering accessible bike parking in Trinity College, Dan's work experience in Oracle, roll and stroll training progress and why we can't talk about Toy Story 4.2019-07-1418 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 24 Dan Aand Darragh Do AbilityIn this weeks episode we are out in the Irish Wheelchair Associations holiday village in Clontarf, talking to Niamh Dunphy about doors that aren't automatic, why 'Yesterday' is not 'Toy Story 4', how many wheelchairs you can squeeze into the Yacht, independent living and lots more. *a word of warning, this episode has been heavily edited to remove as much laughter as possible.2019-07-0723 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 23 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn episode 23 we talk about putting your child in a home and walking away, ways to alert the emergency services and first responders to hidden disabilities and Dans Roll and Stroll progress.2019-07-0119 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 22 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn episode 22 we talk about the National Youth Council and young people preaching to the old people, the DART app in beta testing phase and more on Dan's progress towards the Roll and Stroll in September.2019-06-2319 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 21 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn Episode 21 Dan starts the fitting process for his racing chair at the IWA headquarters, we talk fund raising and men's health.2019-06-1620 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode20 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn this weeks episode we have a chat with James Cawley from the Independent Living Movement Ireland www.ilmi.ie and talk all things independent living and personal assistants. The HSE's trip to court for placing a woman with a disability in a nursing home.
Dan does some retail therapy and you won't look at a changing room the same way again.2019-06-0725 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 18 DanandDarraghdoAbilityIn this weeks episode we follow up on that bus, Dan talks diving, disabled parking bays and the Dublin dance festival2019-05-1726 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 17 Dan and Darragh Do AbilityIn this weeks episode we talk about our trip to the BICS (Board of Irish College Societies)awards night in the Shearton Hotel in Athlone. And Dan gets to experience yet again first hand the low standards of transport for people with disabilities in Ireland and the lack of interest there after.2019-04-1415 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode16 DanandDarraghdoAbilityIn this weeks episode we go through Dan's post and find a very interesting letter from the HSE regarding his medical card.
We're super excited as we're off to the BICS awards on Thursday 11th April as we've been nominated for an award.2019-04-1018 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode15 DanandDarraghdoAbility PSIn this weeks episode we chat to Paddy Slattery, Director, Producer and writer. If Jesus had an I-Phone and all things disability on screen and representation.2019-03-3050 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode13 DanandDarraghdoAbilityOn this weeks Episode we have a chat with Niamh Dunphy a 1st year digital marketing student at TU Dublin (Tallaght campus). Niamh gives us an insight in the sport of Boccia, concert reviews and independent living.2019-03-0922 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode12 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn this weeks episode we have a look at the new fuel service app that allows drivers with a disability to get assistance when filling up.
Dan tells us of his trip out to RTE and his appearance on the Ray Darcy radio show.
We also reveal some breaking news on an upcoming guest.2019-03-0313 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode11 Dan And Darraghd Do AbilityIn Episode 11 we look at mental health and the upcoming Mens Mental health week, Dan tells us about the Mens Health Program he was involved in at the weekend creating videos on Physical, Mental and sexual health.
We also have a chat about the projects we are involved in for our mini thesis this semester.2019-02-2624 min
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In this weeks episode we have a chat with the amazing Saoirse Schad about writing and mental health and impact both have had on her life. Well worth a listen.
If you want some more of Saoirse this is where you can connect with her.
https://www.facebook.com/SaoirseSchadWriter
http:saoirseschad.com/confessions/
www.twitter.com/saoirseschad2019-02-1737 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 9 DanandDarraghdoAbilityIn this weeks episode we have a catch up after the Christmas break. We here about Dan's upcoming appearance on First Dates Ireland, his trip to RTE to meet with Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show, more from the Europe and the youth.2019-02-0131 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityEpisode 8 Dan And Darragh Do AbilityIn episode 8 we have a look at how visually impaired football fan has been treated following a Liverpool match, we kick the wheels of Dan's new chair and we have a chat with David Barry and Chris Cassini from the Bray Rollers youth club.2018-12-1528 min
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In this weeks episode we have a look at what’s making the headlines. We report back on our eventful trip on the Dart and we have a chat with Luka and Sean at the Bray Rollers youth club.
Remember if you want to get in touch you can send an e-mail to dananddarraghdoability@gmail.com and you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and YouTube.2018-12-0832 min
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In this episode we have a look at the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we have a chat with Marie Nolan from Tallaght about mobility and other issues and Dan tells up of his work with Eu's Youth Goals.2018-12-0124 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDan and Darragh do ability Episode 5In Episode 5 we have a look at the headlines from the week and we talk to Orla Doyle and Grainne Bulger at Rathfarnham Equestrian Center about therapeutic riding and why it works, we also talk to Alva and Izzy from Izzys Wheels about pimping your wheel chair with wheel covers.2018-11-2322 min
Dan and Darragh do AbilityDanandDarraghdoAbilityEpisode4.RThis week we are having a look at transport, we have a chat with Chris Rafferty in Irish Rail about access to the Dart for people with accessibility issues and we have a look at some of the diability issues hitting the headlines.2018-11-1628 min
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Dan and Darragh do AbilityDanandDarraghdoAbility Episode1Dan and Darragh do Ability, Episode 1. We'll be taking a look at the ability in disability.2018-10-2624 min