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‘I was aware of the risks of spinal surgery but I never thought it would be me’
Left paralysed from chest down after brain surgery, Jennifer Hester can now walk short distances using crutches
Mark Pollock launches robotics rehabilitation programme at DCU
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Disposing of medicines, avoiding osteoporosis and learning to slow down
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‘Powerful’ Ted talk from Irish spinal cord activists Simone George and Mark Pollock
In their Ted talk George and Pollock explore how "climbing into the raging river of grief when tragedy strikes can be the way to get to the next place”;
The Irish ‘sporting scientists’ who found 60 caves in Papua New Guinea
The team are among the nominees for the annual Outsider awards, for achievements in Ireland’s outdoor and adventure scene
Sinead Kane aims to be first blind athlete to complete World Marathon Challenge
Seven marathons on seven continents in seven days begins in Antarctica
Council worker praised for role in saving man off Down coast
Mark Pollock working in Bangor at about 8am when he heard faint shouts out at sea
Mark Pollock’s inspirational words to Ireland’s rugby players
Belfast explorer, who is blind and paralysed, stressed importance of a positive mindset
£2m award to Mark Pollock not overturned
Blind adventurer suffered catastrophic spinal injuries after 25-foot fall from upstairs window
Microsoft to donate €10m in technology support to Irish non-profits
Company has already donated more than €8m in the past 12 months
Mark Pollock: ‘Expect problems as we explore possibilities’
This week on Róisín Meets . . . the adventurer speaks on finding a cure for spinal cord injury
Kenny returns to school and is deemed ‘best in class’ by Stiglitz
Economist tells Davos debate Ireland was most successful state on leaving bailout
Books are better than screens, education conference told
Students who use pen and paper outperform those who use laptops and tablets
Focus on Féilte: Can teachers and parents get along?
The benefits of a good home-school relationship – and how to manage it – will be discussed at this year’s Féilte education festival
Mark Pollock explains: ‘Why I took this case’
Adventurer had damages claim against his friends upheld in London High Court
Mark Pollock has damages claim against friends upheld
Claim will be limited to £2 million to save the Cahills from paying anything personally
Radio: Silly season gets serious as ‘Liveline’ turns to Greek crisis
Review:‘Bright Sparks’, 'Liveline' and 'Pat Kenny Show'
Mark Pollock sues over paralysing window fall
Irish adventurer claims friends disregarded ‘foreseeable risk’ of him falling out window
RTÉ seeks ‘accessible and popular’ science proposals
Science Foundation Ireland has given the broadcaster €500,000 to increase its output
Trip down memory lane with Keith Wood an Irish rugby legend
Former international player was the star of the show at the Ireland Funds’ annual rugby lunch
Turn potential into something lasting
The Potentialife programme aims to bring out the best in businesspeople
Panti Bliss, Garda whistleblowers named People of the Year
Ten outstanding citizens, groups honoured for their contributions to Irish society
Moving heaven and earth to find a cure for spinal injury
Blind and paralysed athlete Mark Pollock is racing to find a cure for spinal injury, with help from a global network
Creative thinking in recessionary times
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