Speakers

Jonathan McGrath Paralympian Swimmer

Jonathan joined the Irish Paralympic swim team in 2008 and competed at the 2010 World Championships and 2011 European Championships, Jonathan finished fifth in the worlds and eighth in the Europeans.

Jonathan has represented Ireland at multiple European and World Championships, including the 2019 World Para-Swimming Championships which were held in London. His most notable appearance was at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, as part of Team Ireland.

The NC Limerick clubman is a graduate of University of Limerick in Psychology, where he trains in the Swim Ireland High Performance Unit at UL.

He was born with cerebral palsy which affects both of his legs

James Murrihy Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with Clare Sports Partnership

Mr James Murrihy, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with the Irish Sports Council, is a former member of the Athletes Commission of Paralympics Ireland and board member of People with Disabilities in Clare.

Selected as Athlete Representative for IFCPF, Mr Murrihy has enjoyed playing for the Ireland CP Football team from 1995, including three World Championships and two Paralympic Games before his final tournament in 2010.

Padraic Moran Development Manager Boccia Ireland

Padraic has a BA in Communication Studies from DCU and works as a Service Specialist for Sky Ireland. Through working with Sky he has become a Sky Sports Living for Sport Athlete mentor; this role allows him to be an active advocate for inclusive sport.

Padraic has been playing Boccia for the past 20 years. He has competed at two Paralympic Games (Beijing 2008 & London 2012) and took the title of World Champion in 2010. Padraic’s desire to see the sport reach its full potential along with his character, clear passion and determination together with his communication and persuasion skills will be influential in securing financial resources to allow Boccia grow in Ireland.

Activities and Events

Arts and Crafts Activities

Family Mindfulness Workshop

Magician and Balloons

Variety Charity Bikes

Irish Boccia Team

Popcorn and Sweet treats (free)

Tea, coffee, hot and cold food (free)

Subsidised CP Books for Pre-purchase and in person pick up

Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press and Mac Keith Press have recently published three new books on different subtypes of cerebral palsy as part of The Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series. Each book in the series provides a detailed medical explanation of the subtype, its evidence-based best-practice treatments, and includes the lived experience of families.

The below books have been subsidised in price by CPF. They are only available for purchase online with pick up in person at the family fun day. CPF cannot accept cash on the day of the event. All purchases must be collected in person. Please present your confirmation and QR code at the CPF info table. 

  • Spastic Hemiplegia–Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

    Spastic Hemiplegia–Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

    Understanding and managing the condition across the lifespan: A practical guide for families

    Marcie Ward, Lily Collison, and Eimear Gabbett

    Paperback Edition.

    Spastic hemiplegia is a very common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic hemiplegia is also known as unilateral spastic CP or, simply, unilateral CP. Spastic hemiplegia affects the upper and lower limbs of one side of the body. The upper limb is usually more affected than the lower limb. This practical guide addresses spastic hemiplegia across the lifespan and the evidence-based, best-practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families.

    Spastic hemiplegia affects the upper and lower limbs of one side of the body. The upper limb is usually more affected than the lower limb. This practical guide addresses spastic hemiplegia across the lifespan and the evidence-based, best-practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families.

    The writing of Spastic Hemiplegia was led by Marcie Ward, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children’s, a world-renowned center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone, and movement conditions.

    €25.00 ea.
  • Spastic Diplegia–Bilateral Cerebral Palsy 2nd Edition

    Spastic Diplegia–Bilateral Cerebral Palsy 2nd Edition

    Understanding and managing the condition across the lifespan: A practical guide for families

    Lily Collison

    Paperback Edition.

    Spastic diplegia is a very common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic diplegia is also known as bilateral spastic CP or, simply, bilateral CP.

    With spastic diplegia, the lower limbs are much more affected than the upper limbs, which frequently show only fine motor impairment. Now in its second edition, this practical guide addresses spastic diplegia across the lifespan and the evidence-based, best-practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families.

    The writing of Spastic Diplegia was led by Lily Collison, MA, MSc, the parent of a son with spastic diplegia.

    €25.00 ea.
  • Spastic Quadriplegia–Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

    Spastic Quadriplegia–Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

    Understanding and managing the condition across the lifespan: A practical guide for families

    Marcie Ward, Lily Collison, Cheryl Tveit, and Kate Edin

    Paperback Edition

    Spastic quadriplegia accounts for about one-fifth of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic quadriplegia is also known as bilateral spastic CP or, simply, bilateral CP. Spastic quadriplegia affects all four limbs and the trunk. It is generally a severe form of CP that impacts many aspects of a person’s life. This practical guide addresses both the motor and nonmotor aspects of spastic quadriplegia across the lifespan and their treatment. It also includes the lived experience of families.

    The writing of Spastic Quadriplegia was led by Marcie Ward, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children’s, a world-renowned center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone, and movement conditions.

    €25.00 ea.

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