Cars parked on footpaths were the most common obstacles.
Nearly 40% of people who are blind or vision impaired have been injured by footpath obstacles.
That's the finding of a new survey among NCBI service users as its Clear Our Paths campaign gets underway.
One person revealed they received a 'broken ankle' due to unexpected street furniture on a footpath.
Cars parked on footpaths were the most common obstacles they came across, followed by dog fouling and wheelie bins.
Midlands Authors To Attend Events In Local Libraries Tomorrow
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will host events respectively.
Westmeath Wellness Company Appears In New Bridget Jones Film
Products from deDANÚ were personally picked by the set designer for the movie.
Athlone River Festival Set To Headline August Bank Holiday Weekend
Food and craft markets will play a big part in the festival once again.
Mullingar Matchmaker Shares Her Top Online Dating Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman from Matchmaker HQ says communication is key
Midlands Production Company Up For Award At Tonight's IFTAS
'Wrecker' by Offaly 'mixed bag media' is up for a nomination in tonight's ceremony in Dublin.
Westmeath One Of The Lowest Spending Counties On Flowers For Valentines
A new spend trend predicts how people across the country will be marking February 14th.
Offaly Woman Offering Secular Funeral And Weddings Done However People Want
Teresa Ryan set up the business after going to the funeral of a non-religious friend.
Laois Restaurant Receives Michelin Star
Three Irish restaurants received the recognition.
Going To Eurovision Is "A Golden Card"-Westmeath Songwriter Behind Irish Eurovision Entry
Larissa Tormey from Kilbeggan is one of "Laika Party" which will represent Ireland in Basel this May.
American Woman In Laois Sets Sights On Top Prize In US Gameshow
She had originally applied for a spot on a different progamme.
Irish Eurovision Entry To Be Chosen Tonight
Mountmellick author of a Eurovision book thinks there is a wide variety of songs to pick from.
Westmeath Songwriter Among Irish Eurovision Finalists
The Kilbeggan artist has been writing songs for decades.
New Laois Exhibition To Explore Addiction And Creativity
The group want to aid people who have been impacted by addiction.
Public Invited To Electric Picnic AGM This Month
It will be held on Wednesday the 19th.
Offaly Down Syndrome Association Launch New Podcast
The Podcast will feature heartfelt interviews, expert insights, and community support.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
