Clare Leader Forum Chairperson, Padraic Hayes at home in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley

CLARE LEADER FORUM are holding their second annual Clare Disability Pride Event in Ennis on Wednesday.

Speakers and music will kick off the event on Wednesday (July 26th) from 11:45am at the Daniel O’Connell Monument. From here, it’s off to The Temple Gate Hotel for music and food with the party starting at 12:45pm.

Chairperson of Clare Leader Forum, Padraic Hayes explained, “July is Disability Pride month, celebrating our individuality, community, highlighting the creativity, resilience and achievements of people with all impairments. It is about our individuality and making our society more inclusive and accessible.

“As a non-funded organisation, we are asking each person to contribute €10. We are thankful to Clare Local Development Company for providing financial contribution towards costs,” the Shannon man added.

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