Elaine Howley

Public transport and disability: ‘It’s improving but it could be improved more’

Conference told barriers still exist for people with disabilities in Ireland

Altered Hours: Convertible – Impressive pounding for the ears

Five people with disabilities appointed to public transport boards

Shane Ross wants views of those with personal experience of disability to be heard

Blind people need €45 a week extra for basic standard of living

Health, communications and household items more costly for visually impaired

The Altered Hours ratchet up the intensity

Making their debut album in a former East German radio studio helped The Altered Hours find a unity of purpose

The Altered Hours – In Heat Not Sorry: fuzzy, forthright alt-rock from Cork

Knockanstockan will knock yer socks off

Few Irish festivals are as intimate, welcoming and as packed with talent as Knockanstockan. Here are five acts not to be missed at this year’s Blessington blowout