60 acast.com My Driving Force https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force en Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland DDAI,Disability,Disabled Drivers Ireland Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland Welcome to ‘My Driving Force’, a podcast by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, about what Drives People to reach their goals and achieve their full potential in life. In this series we will be talking to DDAI Members and friends about what is their Driving Force in Life.


The Disabled Drivers Association is Ireland’s leading charity which supports Disabled Drivers and Passengers on a national level. We promote independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education, and training. Our services include The EU Parking Card, Motoring Information & Advice, Advocacy and the Shopmobility service.


Our Mission Statement “The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland takes care to present physical disability in the best possible light and strives to show that most physical disabilities can be overcome, and individuals can go on to achieve their full potential, with the benefit of support and training”.


Presenter: Richard Ryder, Communications Manager with the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland.

 

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]]> Welcome to ‘My Driving Force’, a podcast by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland, about what Drives People to reach their goals and achieve their full potential in life. In this series we will be talking to DDAI Members and friends about what is their Driving Force in Life.


The Disabled Drivers Association is Ireland’s leading charity which supports Disabled Drivers and Passengers on a national level. We promote independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education, and training. Our services include The EU Parking Card, Motoring Information & Advice, Advocacy and the Shopmobility service.


Our Mission Statement “The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland takes care to present physical disability in the best possible light and strives to show that most physical disabilities can be overcome, and individuals can go on to achieve their full potential, with the benefit of support and training”.


Presenter: Richard Ryder, Communications Manager with the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland.

 

www.ddai.ie


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]]> false Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland info+650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b@mg-eu.acast.com 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b my-driving-force episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b/1695225568596-e1003bec7e9f69974275af74e1a1b0b7.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force My Driving Force Harry Greaney Harry Greaney Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:11:02 GMT 23:35 69a6d658cc6b0d21925e21e9 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/harry-greaney 69a6d658cc6b0d21925e21e9 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b harry-greaney full 2 4 On this episode, Richard is joined by Harry Greaney, a personal trainer and powerlifter whose story is a real example of resilience, grit, and determination.


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]]> On this episode, Richard is joined by Harry Greaney, a personal trainer and powerlifter whose story is a real example of resilience, grit, and determination.


https://www.ddai.ie/

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]]> Jonny Moore - Motability Ireland Jonny Moore - Motability Ireland Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:41:50 GMT 24:08 694556219ff9a18986b16b60 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/jonny-moore-motability-ireland 694556219ff9a18986b16b60 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b jonny-moore-motability-ireland full 2 3

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]]> Geraldine Lavelle Geraldine Lavelle Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:22:58 GMT 37:27 68b81704093397eb051a430c false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/geraldine-lavelle 68b81704093397eb051a430c 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b geraldine-lavelle full 2 2 In this episode, Richard sits down with the inspiring Geraldine Lavelle. In October 2013, Geraldine’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn after a cycling accident left her paralysed. What followed was a decade-long journey marked by extraordinary physical and emotional resilience. From living in a care facility to regaining her independence and moving into her own home in Castlebar.


Geraldine is also the author of two excellent books, Weathering the Storm and When the Apple is Ready it Will Fall, where she shares her story with honesty, strength, and insight.


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]]> In this episode, Richard sits down with the inspiring Geraldine Lavelle. In October 2013, Geraldine’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn after a cycling accident left her paralysed. What followed was a decade-long journey marked by extraordinary physical and emotional resilience. From living in a care facility to regaining her independence and moving into her own home in Castlebar.


Geraldine is also the author of two excellent books, Weathering the Storm and When the Apple is Ready it Will Fall, where she shares her story with honesty, strength, and insight.


https://www.ddai.ie/

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]]> Pat Carty Pat Carty Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:12:32 GMT 28:44 68adb2c0982c36846ed3e6bf false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/pat-carthy 68adb2c0982c36846ed3e6bf 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b pat-carthy full 2 1

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]]> James Casserly James Casserly Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:48:50 GMT 20:57 65eb5d9386967e0017729801 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/james-casserly 65eb5d9386967e0017729801 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b james-casserly full 6 In this episode Richard talks to James Casserly. James is 18 years old and lives in Lucan Co. Dublin. James is on a mission to travel to all 32 counties, by bus, train and tram. He wants to find out how accessible our public transport service really is. James is documenting his journey via his social media handle, Jimbo’s Accessible Adventures. He has over 10,000 followers, so check him out on the usual channels…


If you would like to contact me do so by emailing podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> In this episode Richard talks to James Casserly. James is 18 years old and lives in Lucan Co. Dublin. James is on a mission to travel to all 32 counties, by bus, train and tram. He wants to find out how accessible our public transport service really is. James is documenting his journey via his social media handle, Jimbo’s Accessible Adventures. He has over 10,000 followers, so check him out on the usual channels…


If you would like to contact me do so by emailing podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> Martyn Moran Martyn Moran Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:34:28 GMT 42:53 65c394f89f16b50017067553 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/martyn-moran 65c394f89f16b50017067553 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b martyn-moran full 5 In this episode Richard talks to Martyn Moran, a DDAI Board Member among many other accomplishments. Martyn is a native of Claregalway, and now lives in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Martyn lost his left leg following a terrible accident on the family farm when he was just 2 years 8 months old.

Now in his 70’s, Martyn describes himself as an outgoing person and says he has a positive approach to life despite his difficulties.

He says he has had a good life despite all the suffering.


If you would like to talk to Martyn please contact me by emailing podcast@ddai.ie

If you would like to contact me for any other reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie.

If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie.

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]]> In this episode Richard talks to Martyn Moran, a DDAI Board Member among many other accomplishments. Martyn is a native of Claregalway, and now lives in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Martyn lost his left leg following a terrible accident on the family farm when he was just 2 years 8 months old.

Now in his 70’s, Martyn describes himself as an outgoing person and says he has a positive approach to life despite his difficulties.

He says he has had a good life despite all the suffering.


If you would like to talk to Martyn please contact me by emailing podcast@ddai.ie

If you would like to contact me for any other reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie.

If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie.

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]]> Seamus Reidy Seamus Reidy Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:59:11 GMT 31:03 657b22e680c39b0016fc2678 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/seamus-reidy 657b22e680c39b0016fc2678 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b seamus-reidy full 4 In this episode Richard talks to Seamus Reidy, Chairperson of the Disabled Drives Association of Ireland. Seamus is a wheelchair user since an early age but never let his disability get in the way of his independence and sense of adventure. He is an avid sports supporter, and has recently returned from France where he spent 8 weeks following the Irish Rugby Team on their World Cup journey. Seamus tells Richard about how he got on travelling the highways and byways of France (with a few handy tips thrown in!). Seamus hails from Limerick but now lives and works in Carrick-on-Shannon.

 

If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie or if you would like to contact me for any reason please email podcast@ddai.ie.


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]]> In this episode Richard talks to Seamus Reidy, Chairperson of the Disabled Drives Association of Ireland. Seamus is a wheelchair user since an early age but never let his disability get in the way of his independence and sense of adventure. He is an avid sports supporter, and has recently returned from France where he spent 8 weeks following the Irish Rugby Team on their World Cup journey. Seamus tells Richard about how he got on travelling the highways and byways of France (with a few handy tips thrown in!). Seamus hails from Limerick but now lives and works in Carrick-on-Shannon.

 

If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie or if you would like to contact me for any reason please email podcast@ddai.ie.


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]]> Peter Gohery Peter Gohery Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:32 GMT 29:31 65677e1377e86b0012794e70 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/peter-gohery 65677e1377e86b0012794e70 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b peter-gohery full 3 In this episode Richard Ryder talks to County Galway farmer and DDAI Board Member Peter Gohery. 

Peter sustained life-changing injuries in a farm accident in 2009 involving an unguarded tractor PTO shaft. Since then, Peter has become a disability advocate and someone who is passionate about talking to fellow farmers about Health & Safety on the farm. Peter lives with his wife Jean and 4 children in Eyrecourt, Co. Galway.


If you would like to contact us for any reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


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]]> In this episode Richard Ryder talks to County Galway farmer and DDAI Board Member Peter Gohery. 

Peter sustained life-changing injuries in a farm accident in 2009 involving an unguarded tractor PTO shaft. Since then, Peter has become a disability advocate and someone who is passionate about talking to fellow farmers about Health & Safety on the farm. Peter lives with his wife Jean and 4 children in Eyrecourt, Co. Galway.


If you would like to contact us for any reason please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> Nikki Bradley Nikki Bradley Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:57:49 GMT 29:30 653a544a5e8173001227931f false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/nikki-bradley 653a544a5e8173001227931f 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b nikki-bradley full 2 In this episode Richard Ryder talks to DDAI Member Nikki Bradley, motivational speaker, adaptive adventurer, and disability activist. Nikki was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewings Sarcoma when she was 16 years old. Nikki has had numerous operations including two hip replacements and ultimately rotationplasty in 2022. Nikki runs her own business and set up a campaign called Fighting Fit for Ewings in 2013.


If you would like to contact us for any reason, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> In this episode Richard Ryder talks to DDAI Member Nikki Bradley, motivational speaker, adaptive adventurer, and disability activist. Nikki was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewings Sarcoma when she was 16 years old. Nikki has had numerous operations including two hip replacements and ultimately rotationplasty in 2022. Nikki runs her own business and set up a campaign called Fighting Fit for Ewings in 2013.


If you would like to contact us for any reason, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> <![CDATA[Sean O'Kelly]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:02:10 GMT 25:30 650b0c6ee1e8c50011de97e7 false https://shows.acast.com/my-driving-force/episodes/sean-okelly 650b0c6ee1e8c50011de97e7 650b0b2add9c99001124ca5b sean-okelly full 1 In this episode Richard Ryder speaks with Sean O’Kelly, a DDAI Member and disability activist since 2016 when he set up a campaign called A day in my wheels, and subsequently started Access for all Ireland with his co-founder Bernard Mulvany. Sean lives in Dublin and works in the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford.


If you would like to contact us, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out more about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer, please visit www.ddai.ie

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]]> In this episode Richard Ryder speaks with Sean O’Kelly, a DDAI Member and disability activist since 2016 when he set up a campaign called A day in my wheels, and subsequently started Access for all Ireland with his co-founder Bernard Mulvany. Sean lives in Dublin and works in the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford.


If you would like to contact us, please send an email to podcast@ddai.ie


If you are interested in finding out more about the Disabled Drivers Association and the services we offer, please visit www.ddai.ie

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