MIKEY O’Doherty, a client of Enable Ireland Adult Services in Quinn’s Cross, Limerick, is living proof that having a disability doesn’t mean you’re snookered.
Coming from a family of academics, Mikey’s lifelong ambition was to gain a college degree.
He attended Mary Immaculate College where he studied English and History, and earned a first-class honours degree for his dissertation, A Social and Oral History of Billiards and Snooker in Limerick.
After graduating, Mikey secured a job with Enable Ireland’s virtual services.
“I felt a huge sense of achievement when my dissertation was finally submitted. When I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and English on graduation day, I couldn’t stop smiling,” Mikey says.
“Now I’m kept busy by my role with Enable Ireland. The analytical and writing skills I developed through my degree have been useful in my new role.”
And now, Mikey is planning to have a shot at doing a Masters degree.
Mikey’s story is just one of many which will be highlighted in Enable Ireland’s fundraising campaign, Life With No Limits, this September. The campaign provides a platform for children and adults with disabilities to share their life experiences.
Enable Ireland provides vital disability services to children and adults in Limerick. As well as in-store activities, Enable Ireland’s Limerick charity shop will be raising funds through collections at Henry Street and O’Connell Street on Tuesday September16.
Every year, Enable Ireland needs over €2million in additional funding to meet the costs of delivering its services.
The additional income generated from Enable Ireland’s shops and fundraising is crucial. Without it, the charity says it would not be able to meet the needs of the children and their families relying on its services.
To support the Enable Ireland’s Life With No Limits campaign this September, buy visit the shop on Honan’s Quay or donate online at enableireland.ie.
