Emma Ward Profile Banner
Emma Ward Profile
Emma Ward

@emmawardjourno

Followers
1,602
Following
371
Media
145
Statuses
1,225

Disabled Irish Traveller Activist| Freelance Journo|Content Creator| @galwayad Byline|Inquiries by Email only!| Social media&email below|Personal Views

Galway, Ireland
Joined January 2022
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Pinned Tweet
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Thank you so much to the Galway Advertiser publishing this story I wrote about my amazing Nana,she is strong woman who went through so much in her life and I couldn't be more proud to be her granddaughter: it was an honor to share your story 💜 Page 24!
Tweet media one
40
93
602
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
21 years old today and I'm very proud of everything I've done, 20 was a good year for me and I hope this coming year will be as good or even better 💜💜
Tweet media one
139
47
2K
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
I don't normally post photos of my family on any of my public accounts but I wanted to share a photo of the greatest person I know, my 92 year old Nana, she's an amazing women and she's in great form and loves telling me stories about her life as an Irish Traveller, I'm blessed
Tweet media one
50
29
1K
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
After waiting all day for the phone call I am finally headed up to Tallaght University Hospital. My surgery is at 7:30am in the morning so I appreciate it if you all could keep me in your prayers for the next few days 🤍
112
13
1K
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
Why Try? -Emma Ward Imagine being born with a genetic condition and needing a bone marrow transplant at only 9 months, only for your parents to be told by some people and etc that you'll never amount to anything in life and will end up in a wheelchair in the future, so why even
Tweet media one
11
87
814
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Sorry for the rant on this picture but I want to be honest online Thank you so much Martin for taking this photo of me; I know I was nervous for the photoshoot because of my wheelchair (I don't see people like me in papers) but I really enjoyed myself more than I thought I would
46
43
823
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
I don't normally do this, I normally just post about what I've written and about Irish Traveller and disability activism but you only live once so here goes ✨ The Late Late Show Toy Show audience applications have just opened and I've applied (probably won't get them) and I've
66
403
722
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
I apologize for a long post but as part of #IrishTravellerPrideWeek2023 I wanted to share about the 3 women in my life that make me so proud of being an Irish Traveller women and proud of my heritage: You all know about my Nana and her life story and how incredibly proud I am of
Tweet media one
23
75
575
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
I have just received the best news this morning, after waiting 10 years my hip replacement surgery is scheduled for the 1st of December 🥹, it cannot come fast enough so I can finally have a pain-free life 😭 Thank you God 🙏🏼
42
11
493
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
To say this girl is an amazing activist for the Irish Traveller community would be an understatement, shes doing so many amazing things and I know she'll go very far in her life! Proud to call her a friend and to be able to watch what she does 🫶🏼🫶🏼 You should be so proud of
@LatishaMc2004
Latisha McCrudden
11 months
Being first member of my family to graduate secondary school was my highlight of my year so far Through my secondary school years and before there was times I never thought it was possible with mental health,sickness,domestic abuse and the statistics I was born into,but I did it
Tweet media one
127
33
1K
7
21
398
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
Two years since I graduated from secondary school so I thought I would share some photos from it, I am the only person in my family to complete the Leaving Cert and to graduate from secondary school so it was a huge achievement not just for me but for my parents and my siblings
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
21
4
380
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
As its #MakeWayDay23 I thought I'd share this post again, even after 5 months its still annoying me 🫠 People with disabilities especially wheelchair and mobility aid users shouldn't have to struggle so much to go around their towns 😞😞
Tweet media one
8
103
360
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Thank you so much to @sineadb_rte for interviewing me, I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity to share my experiences with being an Irish Traveller and a wheelchair user too, it was a lovely experience that I still can't believe I've gotten to do 🙈
@rtenews
RTÉ News
2 years
"I want someone to look at what I’m doing and say ‘if she can do it, maybe I can too'." Emma is a young Traveller and wheelchair user. She also is determined to break barriers.
11
96
519
16
44
284
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Thank you for tweeting this Martin, I appreciate you taking the time to even read my email and to send one back I couldn't believe it! 😁✨
@martinbeanz
Martin (Beanz) Warde
2 years
This is what visibility means to younger Travellers.Imagine in 10 years time,when younger Travellers have even better people to inspire them than me.That change is coming,and like I've always said,it will be through the education of our youth. @NUIGAccess I hope she's accepted❤
Tweet media one
15
33
350
9
18
234
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
Twitter just deleted this post so I have to upload again. Update about Hip Surgery! ✨ I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone for all the well wishes, prayers and positive vibes throughout this weekend, I'm happy to say my surgery was a success and I was able to walk
Tweet media one
29
7
226
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
10 months
Today marks 20 years since my bone marrow transplant, and I am so grateful to the person who donated their baby's umbilical cord; it saved my life and allowed me to enjoy it to the fullest. Since then, I've come a very long way, and I'm proud of myself for not letting my
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
5
10
213
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Happy International Wheelchair Day and Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day 2023 💜 I am extremely proud to be an Irish Traveller and a wheelchair user, being a part of both communities has given me so much strength and confidence and I hope I can keep helping to make the future better
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
3
31
210
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
It's been a year since I posted the first ever picture in my chair that I actually liked and I'm proud of the progress I've made to feel more confident in pictures in my chair but this might be my new favorite photo of myself 🥰❤
Tweet media one
9
5
210
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
(My phone is acting up and it deleted the original post so I had to post it again) Tomorrow is the start of Disability Pride Month and this is my first year to properly celebrate it but to start off on a good and short note I made this collage of different times during my
Tweet media one
4
16
193
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
A nice way to end the year, I still can't believe they chose me if I'm being honest 🥺💜, this has got to be of my proudest moments of the year, I was delighted to be the cover of @VoiceTraveller magazine and to share my views and opinions on so many things especially about
Tweet media one
16
22
192
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
Never really post about my family but this is the little boy who is part of the reason of why I do so much disability activism and why I fight for the changes that are desperately needed to make this country and society more inclusive and accessible for everyone, my nephew
Tweet media one
3
10
184
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
Feeling super proud that I got my first publication on the @IrishTimes about getting my first power chair. 🥺❤ Thank you so much @PatrickFreyne1 for the support and advice I seriously appreciate it and I can't wait to write more with your guidance in a couple weeks. Thank you
Tweet media one
20
27
187
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
Not the best video I've made but that's because I'm so frustrated. The IWA strike is happening next week and when it does I will be losing my Personal Assistant and will be losing out on my independence (which I think I more than deserve) and I'm going to lose out on possible
6
74
171
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
This is the most personal story I have ever written about how my life was growing up with a disability and how not having my hip replacement and waiting 10 years for it has impacted my life I hope you all enjoy reading my genuine thoughts and feelings about life ❤
Tweet media one
6
34
166
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
This year I was the PRO of Minceirs Whiden Society and as they won the best Society and was the first ever Irish Traveller society to win at the BICS annual awards I wrote this press release,it was published by @CTribune I couldn't be more proud! I am just a newbie journalist 🙈
Tweet media one
11
21
168
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
The very exciting thing that I spoke about a little a few days ago is happening tomorrow is that I am speaking in the Seanad about my experiences of being a disabled Irish Traveller activist, I will be speaking on how there is such a lack of disability representation in the Irish
18
23
162
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
Today is the start #IrishTravellerPride2024 ! I hope all who celebrate have a lovely 2 weeks enjoying our culture ❤ Here is a photo of me in my wheelchair, I am proud to be a disabled Irish Traveller woman, what I'm not proud of is how I am constantly being told that I don't look
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
11
23
139
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
For another #IrishTravellerPrideWeek2023 post I wanted to talk about a few Irish Travellers that I'm so grateful to know; Eileen Flynn, Martin Beanz Warde and Rosemarie Maughan. I met Eileen for the first time in March 2022, and I honestly didn't know what to expect from her;
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
4
12
137
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
An amazing day getting to speak in the Seaned Eireann about the issues I face as a disabled Irish Traveller and to get listen to other Irish Traveller activists and to meet so many amazing people, I left the Dáil feeling very empowered and more determined to make those important
13
22
133
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
6 months
As a wheelchair user this was very upsetting to hear ☹️ wheelchair users are humans too and don't deserve to have that type of ableism tolerated, just because I use a wheelchair, it doesn't mean that I shouldn't want to live to 100, I want to live as long as I can and do as much
@AccessForAll7
Access For All Ireland
6 months
Kathryn Thomas on @TheHardShoulder today at 11:54 Kathryn states “𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿”. Well actually yes we do. This is a terrible analogy by @gokathrynthomas to use on national
35
75
412
2
20
126
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
Hi @TicketmasterIre ,I am a wheelchair user i bought a ticket for shania twain on the 28th of June, I had to buy a general ticket as the accessible ones weren't available but I have just checked and there is accessible ones available so I was wondering would it be possible to
24
40
123
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
First exciting thing of the week 👩🏼‍🦽, I finally got my new manual wheelchair today, I was having multiple problems with my old one (which I had for almost 5 years) so I am delighted I have gotten this, so far I have noticed how easy it is for me to push which is a big thing for my
Tweet media one
19
0
119
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
I am resharing this for #IrishTravellerPrideWeek2024 because as far as my knowledge goes, my Grandmother is the oldest living Irish Traveller woman, (please do correct me if I am wrong) and this story about her life will always be my proudest achievement because I was able to
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Thank you so much to the Galway Advertiser publishing this story I wrote about my amazing Nana,she is strong woman who went through so much in her life and I couldn't be more proud to be her granddaughter: it was an honor to share your story 💜 Page 24!
Tweet media one
40
93
602
4
19
117
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
Happy International Wheelchair Day and Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day, I'm proud to be both an Irish Traveller woman and a wheelchair user, being a wheelchair user especially because it gives me my independence, freedom, courage and stubbornness to overcome the challenges I face
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
5
21
112
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
Hi everyone, Emma has just come back up from surgery and she will be back online by Tuesday to update you all on how her surgery went We thank you for all the prayers and positive vibes, please keep them coming over the next few days
15
3
105
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
An update on this, both @TicketmasterIre and @mcd_productions were very helpful, unfortunately the accessible tickets sold out but they came up with a solution and I now have the access that I was looking to get, thank you so much to the both companies for helping me, I can't
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
Hi @TicketmasterIre ,I am a wheelchair user i bought a ticket for shania twain on the 28th of June, I had to buy a general ticket as the accessible ones weren't available but I have just checked and there is accessible ones available so I was wondering would it be possible to
24
40
123
18
5
100
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
I'm looking to speak with people with disabilities in Ireland about the accessibility in Ireland (whether its good or bad) for a possible story, my dms are open and my email is on my link tree in my bio 💜 #journorequest
17
88
92
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
I had the absolute honor in meeting Senator Eileen Flynn in March (I didn't realize my my tweet didn't post when I originally did it 🙈), it was lovely speaking with you! @Love1solidarity
Tweet media one
2
2
89
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
|Disclaimer, this is my genuine opinion, I wrote this while on hip rest during the week. I'm getting fed up with how long it takes to have changes in this country even though I know they're coming but its a long and very slow road to them important changes|
1
5
87
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
Today I had my first power chair lesson and going through Athenry town has yet again reminded me how inaccessible and dangerous the roads and footpaths are. One of my OTs is based in Galway was quite shocked with how inaccessible the town is but to me it was no surprise because I
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
6
27
82
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
So this is a little introduction to me, I realised I hadn't really done one in over a year and I have gained a lot of followers in that year, so I wanted to just share what some of my goals are for this year and a few more facts about me is I am a big book lover and I love music
Tweet media one
2
22
80
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
Newest story published with @galwayad , this one is particularly important to me because I wrote about how the @IrishWheelchair indefinite strike will affect my life, so if you could share it would be appreciated! I must repeat myself and say how important it is to try and stop
Tweet media one
6
37
76
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
Third attempt to post this (please work 🙏🏼) I know I said I wouldn't be doing any more long written posts until January but today is a special day for me in a way so I thought I would share it and my thoughts about it with you lovely people ✨ Today is 9 years since my last
Tweet media one
10
13
78
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
I am very excited to announce that me and my very good friend @LatishaMc2004 are bringing out a podcast with @spunout , we have been working hard on this for a while and can't wait for you all to listen to the first episode coming very soon! 💙🩵 If you are on Instagram please
3
23
76
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
Great to start feeling like myself and getting back to normality after my hip replacement surgery 💜🙌🏼 I just wanted to say thank you again to everyone who sent me best wishes, positive vibes and added me in their prayers I really appreciate it and I won't ever forget that
Tweet media one
6
2
75
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
I saw my first ever play this evening #TheDeadHouse in the @AnTaibhdhearc (which was very accessible, I had no problems at all, which made the experience even better), it was a mesmerizing show and I genuinely really enjoyed it A very well done to you @martinbeanz , it was just
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
4
7
74
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
Its absolute heartbreaking watching #Patrick on RTE1, I strongly urge everyone to watch it, Patrick and his family are in my prayers ❤🙏🏼 God rest your soul Patrick, may you rest in peace 😇❤
2
7
73
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Thank you so much to @itmtrav and the lovely Rosemarie @Minceirbeoir for inviting me to be a panelist at this #travellerprideweek2023 event; this was my first ever Traveller Pride Event and I had a lovely time being able to freely share my experiences as a proud Irish Traveller
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
2
11
73
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
The one thing about myself that I kinda hate is I don't take enough credit or acknowledge that I'm actually proud of myself for things I've done in the last year and half but I am and I'm grateful to every person who has given me an opportunity to share my story and to the people
3
5
70
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
I normally don't ever do this but I have a really big hospital appointment tomorrow to speak about me having a hip replacement after waiting nearly 8 years for one (I hope it goes ahead) I would appreciate it if you would say a prayer that the outcome is a positive one 🤞🏼 💜💜
7
0
71
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Thank you very much @galwayad for publishing my story about the Irish Traveller Pride event I went to last week! Very grateful 🫶🏼 @Minceirbeoir
Tweet media one
2
9
68
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Happy birthday to this amazing women who I am so grateful to know and call a friend, genuinely one of the best people I have ever met and one of my role models who inspires me all the time in my own activism, I hope you have a lovely day Rosemarie, you're one in a million 🥰❤
Tweet media one
3
6
69
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
I'm very excited to announce that I am co-hosting a podcast with a very good friend of mine @LatishaMc2004 We have started recording our podcast Minceirs: Paving The Way last Friday and are looking forward to it being released next year 🫶🏼
Tweet media one
9
14
65
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
4 Weeks Post Op Update! Heres a bit of a long post of life updates and gratitude ✨ I am 4 weeks post op and I can happily report that since having my surgery I have reached my goal of not having an ounce of pain, I have obvious soreness from surgery but that was to be expected
Tweet media one
8
3
62
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
14 years ago today I had the first surgery of many which gave me a better and more comfortable life. I can still remember that day like it was yesterday, I had the first spinal surgery to fix my scoliosis a month later, I have never forgotten what I went through with those
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
4
10
61
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
This picture represents how I felt on Wednesday when I went into the Eyre Square shopping centre in Galway and the lift to the stores was broken and I have since learned its been broken for the last couple weeks 😩, I had to go the long way around Eyre Square to get to Starbucks
Tweet media one
5
15
59
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
I got to see my favourite person in the world today! I wasn't able to see my nana for 10 weeks because of surgery so my biggest goal aside from doing small steps was to build up enough strength to walk enough to see my Nana and I did 😭😭, we were delighted to see each other,
Tweet media one
4
0
59
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
11 months
So I never really post reviews here and I want to change that so this is a video of a review I did of the accessible shopping trolleys in #aldi in Athenry, it was genuinely so easy to use and it was weightless to guide through the shop. I can confirm that this is the only shop in
3
14
59
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
This is just a very excited and proud aunty post, my nephew Patrick was on the @TG4TV news tonight because his school held a St Patrick's parade 🥰💚☘, I couldn't be prouder to see him happy enjoying the parade 💚
3
3
58
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth and I'm proud to be a person living with scoliosis, I had my first spinal surgery when I was 7 years old until I was 12 and I can still remember everything, when you go through spinal surgeries its not something you'd forget easily and I'm proud
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
2
16
59
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
Very last attempt so I apologise for the constant posts about the Toy Show 🙈 I applied for The Late Late Show Toy Show audience tickets(probably won't get them) and I've applied every year since I was 15 (i didn't know at the time you had to be 18 to attend) and I actually got
@RTELateLateShow
The Late Late Show
8 months
WIN 2 tickets to @PatricKielty 's FIRST EVER TOY SHOW!! 😍 To join us for the biggest show of the year on Friday Nov 24th you gotta... RT this & head over to our Instagram... #latelate #latelatetoyshow
56
707
496
0
18
56
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
I like sharing about my life so this is a new milstone for me, my first powerchair which is unlocking a little more independence for myself once I have my hip replacement 👩🏼‍🦼✨
Tweet media one
4
1
56
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
I know Rare Diseases Day (I hate the word disease because thats not what we have its a genetic blood condition) isn't until next week and I was thinking of posting this photo then but I honestly couldn't resist posting it now! This is my nephew Patrick, I have spoken a little
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
3
4
56
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
This is heartbreaking to watch because as a person who has scoliosis and was lucky enough to have the necessary surgeries done when I was very young I know a little about the pain they're going through, its the type of pain a person will never forget. This little girl and every
@TonightVMTV
TonightVMTV
4 months
“Love her the way we love her and give her the quality of life she deserves” Catherine Stuart’s message to government as her daughter Kylie Anne awaits surgery. #TonightVMTV
26
49
130
1
16
54
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
On the eve of #RareDiseaseDay2024 I want to share more of my story and to raise more awareness of my medical condition "Mucopolysarcharidosis type I (MPS1)" which would be more commonly known as Hurler Syndrome which is a rare disease (it occurs in 1 in every 100,000 babies),
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
2
9
55
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
I have a very exciting week ahead, doing something that I could have only dreamed about doing a few months ago (may not seem like a big deal to you but when you come from a very small town in Galway and didn't have a lot of connections, when opportunities come it is a big deal),
9
1
53
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
So so proud Leesa!!! You're going to be an amazing teacher and influence on the next generation, those kids will be so lucky to be taught by you and to know from young ages that a disability doesn't define a person! 💜🫶🏼
@MaynoothUni
Maynooth University
8 months
First wheelchair user graduates as a primary teacher from MU Disability advocate, Leesa Flynn, has become the first wheelchair user to receive a Master of Education degree from Maynooth University. 👏 #graduations #MaynoothUni #MUclassof2023
Tweet media one
5
26
235
1
8
49
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
Its my best friends birthday tomorrow! Happy 93rd birthday Nana, its becuase of her that you all know about my writing because I decided to write about the most important and amazing person I know and that has gotten me so many amazing opportunities ✨ I am very grateful to know
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
2
3
51
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
As part of #DisabilityPrideMonth I wanted to speak about what I think are a few positives of having a disability. I have found a community of amazing people that know/have gone through similar experiences to me which I would've never found if I didn't have a disability and also
Tweet media one
3
8
49
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Photo for Attention | Here's a little rant from me this evening 🙃🥲 and as always I speak from my own experiences ✨ @IrishRail please improve this
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
2
9
49
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
Since it is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I thought I would take this as an opportunity to just talk about proud I am of having a disability and how I am very proud to be a wheelchair user. I was born with a disability so I've never known any difference of not
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
2
7
49
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
I have debated about posting this because I don't know if I'm the right person to talk about the scoliosis surgery waiting lists but I feel like I do need to say something because its not fair on the people who are affected by this. I just took my camera and splurged my thoughts
6
18
49
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Happy #TravellerPrideWeek2023 Can't wait for some of the events!! ❤❤ Very proud to be an Irish Traveller women and proud of my heritage 🥰❤✊🏻
1
4
48
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
4 months
Happy birthday Martin! Thank you for all the continued support in my work, very grateful to be able to work alongside you. I hope you have a great day! See ya soon ☺💙 @martinbeanz
Tweet media one
1
1
48
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 month
Very excited to be a speaker at this event! Its my first ever writing festival so I'm really looking forward to it 🙌🏼❤🖋
@Writingandideas
Festival of Writing & Ideas at Borris
1 month
Saturday 8th June 3.40pm @Writingandideas WRITING WRONGS: Writers @emmawardjourno & @martinbeanz talk about barriers to cultural inclusion. @PatrickFreyne1 shares his experiences of mentoring; hosted by independent festival producer and programmer @naoisen
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
0
3
12
1
4
47
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
6 months
Getting ready to go through another big challenge and change of my life, so I thought I would share it with you people 🤍, I'm looking forward to seeing how my life will change for the better once I have recovered 🤍 I hope you all enjoy reading my thoughts on the upcoming
Tweet media one
3
2
47
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
5 months
I don't have a lot of followers on Youtube so I thought I would share it here (I will share the link to YouTube if you'd like to subscribe to me, it would be really appreciated 🤍) I am at day 12 post op and feeling well so I thought I would record a video to get back into the
11
4
46
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
26 days
Its not everyday that you'd meet @MichealMartinTD and @lichamber , they were in Galway City, such a random meeting 😅
Tweet media one
6
4
46
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
Hello everyone. I am looking to build up my writing portfolio, I do freelance work mainly with the Galway Advertiser (but I do look to get published in bigger newspapers as well) but I had to take a break from writing at the end of December until a few weeks ago due to having
5
27
43
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
23 days
First writers festival ✔ I had an amazing day at the @Writingandideas festival as a panelist alongside @martinbeanz , speaking to both @naoisen and @PatrickFreyne1 about our journeys into the media world and how my mentorship with the great Patrick is going (it was great to
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
8
9
46
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
@PatricKielty You did amazingly Patrick! I seriously enjoyed the toy show last night, it helped me forget about my hip pain for a while so thank you so much ❤
0
0
42
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
Thank you so much @martinbeanz for an amazing evening, the photos turned out amazing, I really appreciate you giving me this brilliant opportunity 😁 I really enjoyed myself throughout the whole project. It was lovely to meet everyone who was involved in the project 💜
Tweet media one
2
2
42
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
24 days
Feel like an adult now that I casted my vote. I voted for the people I believe have people with disabilities in mind, I just hope if they get elected they will actually make my town and county better with the help of those with lived experiences of poor accessibility because
4
3
41
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
Over the last few weeks I have been asked a few times what got me into activism and it made me realise that I have never said what has actually gotten me into activism so heres a post where I tell you a little about what got me to where I am today with activism. I have always
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
2
4
41
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
Not everyday you see yourself in the @galwayad when its usually just your writing that appears in it 🙈😅 but my cousin did this for my 21st which is Saturday 🤍 Look forward to the upcoming photo dump I'll be doing about it (I apologize in advance haha) ✨
Tweet media one
5
2
40
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
6 months
I would like to preface this as I am not looking for pity or sympathy, I just thought I would share this video here as well as I don’t have many followers on YouTube and I would like this to be seen as much as possible as, it might help another person who is in a similar
12
2
39
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
1 year
Very excited to finally study something I actually love and have passion for 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thank you @GTIGALWAY for giving me this opportunity ✨
Tweet media one
6
1
40
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
19 days
@JamesStokesSF Well done James! You'll be back with a bang next time 🙌🏼 you've made the Irish Traveller community very proud 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
0
2
40
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
I'm trying to be a content creator so please be nice 🥰💜 I had a great time being an audience member for the @latelaterte , its an experience I will never forget, I can't wait for the next trip to @rtenews 😏💜
2
3
39
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 months
Tweet media one
3
0
37
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
3 months
Great to see @LatishaMc2004 today to record more episodes for our upcoming podcast #minceirspavingtheway , we are very excited for you all to listen to the episodes which should be coming soon 🥰💙
Tweet media one
1
4
37
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
28 days
I went to check out phones today and the whole time I was at the shop the worker wasn’t looking or talking to me, they spoke to my mom who was only there to help me get into the store, I am capable of getting my own phone so it was annoying 🫠,think it was very ableist of them 🥲
5
2
37
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
26 days
Very excited that the first episode of mine and @LatishaMc2004 podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Audible, we hope you all enjoy it 💙🫶🏻 Thank you @spunout for this incredible opportunity 💙
Tweet media one
4
11
38
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
Oh thank god 🥹🥹, great news to wake up to this morning ❤
@rtenews
RTÉ News
9 months
A strike by health and social care workers in the community and voluntary sector, which was due to begin today, has been called off
2
4
25
0
4
36
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
10 months
Its when events like these happen that I really pinch myself and realize that I'm doing something I really love and its not a dream 🥹🙈 I'm so grateful for every opportunity I get and I'm so grateful for the people who help and support me along the way to help in my journalism
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
1
7
36
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
8 months
@RTELateLateShow @PatricKielty Brilliant Consider this my last attempt at tickets (I've been trying since the 13th of October) So here goes I applied for The Late Late Show Toy Show audience tickets(probably won't get them) and I've applied every year since I was 15 (i didn't know at the time you had to be
5
12
34
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
I have to reshare this video and reiterate how important it is for @LeoVaradkar and to step in and stop the @IrishWheelchair strike. This strike will have a seriously negative impact on every single person who uses the services @IrishWheelchair provides and especially those who
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
9 months
Not the best video I've made but that's because I'm so frustrated. The IWA strike is happening next week and when it does I will be losing my Personal Assistant and will be losing out on my independence (which I think I more than deserve) and I'm going to lose out on possible
6
74
171
0
8
33
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
7 months
Best of luck to everyone going out to protest ✊🏼, the mental health crisis within my community has gone from bad to worse through the years to the point that young children who are being subjected to constant bullying are killing themselves because they feel they have no choice
@TravellersMH
National Traveller Mental Health Network
7 months
Traveller Mental Health is a Human Right. Join us this Tuesday 5th of December @12pm outside the Dail to call on Government to Implement the National Traveller Mental Health Strategy in program for government. #HumanRights #MentalHealth #Travellers
Tweet media one
1
21
35
1
5
32
@emmawardjourno
Emma Ward
2 years
I am very happy to say that I have been selected as a @JSchofieldTrust fellow for 2023 to say I'm excited would be an understatement 😊🙈, thank you so much for the opportunity, 2023 is going to be a great year 💜💜
Tweet media one
7
1
32