Leitrim Association of People With Disabilities

Structure & Governance

The Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities is a County organisation and is a Company Limited by Guarantee and became a registered charity in1997. Every person in society is welcome to become a member of LAPWD. In practice, the active membership fluctuates with the various undertakings of the association. The Board comprises 12 directors, most of whom are people with disabilities.

The Association was formally launched by Mr. Mervyn Taylor, Minister for Equality and Law Reform at the time in October 1997. The Association is a member of The Disability Federation of Ireland and also a member of the Leitrim Network of People with Disabilities Ireland.

Management Committee of LAPWD

Hon. President, Sr.Emmanuel Farrelly. A.McGovern Snr; M. Curran; J. Rooney; M. McNabola, I.Carmody, H. Cusack, T. Lavin. Ita Flynn, Kevin McGill,T.Murphy, B.McGourty, D.Tiernan, Co. Secretary Rosaleen Kielty.

Elected Officers