Brian Kerr, Manager of the Irish football team and Mícheál O’Muircheartaigh, the renowned voice of the GAA, came together yesterday on 3rd August at Enable Ireland’s Sandymount pool, to launch the charity’s 2005 Action Week on Disability. Action Week runs from 19th-25th September countrywide.

Joining Brian and Mícheál were service users Grace Stynes (4), and Brendan O’Grady, a member of the Irish Parolympic soccer team. Grace and Brendan star in the Action Week poster campaign, which shows people with and without disabilities joining together through sport and recreation.

“We are delighted to support Enable Ireland’s Action Week on Disability.” said Brian Kerr. “Everyone in society should have the opportunity to participate in sport and recreation activities and have fun.” Mícheál O’Muircheartaigh agrees. “Sport has an important role in bringing the community together. It’s a chance for people from all parts of Irish society to mix and have a good time.”Including people with disabilities in sport and recreation is the focus of Action Week on Disability.

Enable Ireland invites people to get involved in fundraising events across the country. Volunteers can organise a sporting challenge or fundraising event, or purchase button badges, which will be on sale during Action Week on Disability for just €2 via 14 Enable Ireland service locations and 19 charity shops nationwide. To get active, organise a fundraiser or donate, call save 1850 204 304.

Shown above are: Sabrina Stynes, Caitlin Hazell, Brendan O’Grady, Grace Stynes (4), Mícheál O’Muircheartaigh and Brian Kerr, launch Action Week on Disability at the Enable Ireland swimming pool.