Empower OT

21/05/2026

25/04/2026

⭐️ Be Seen. Be Celebrated. Be Part of BAF!

This summer, Boyle will come alive for 10 days with music, art, children's events, community spirit & more from July 16th –25th. The positive effect the festival has on the town makes a noticeable difference each year and we’re inviting local businesses and individuals to be part of this vibrant celebration by becoming a festival sponsor.

From exclusive event sponsorship and complimentary tickets, to premium visibility in our programme, media and online platforms, there’s a package for every level of support – starting at just €150. Full details of the sponsorship tiers are at the link below.

Help us continue to support Irish artists, enrich our community, and bring visitors to Boyle. Your support matters.

🔗 Learn more & sponsor directly online at: https://boylearts.com/sponsorship

💶 Or use our bank details
Boyle Arts Festival – Account 63279424 Sort Code: 90-53-28
IBAN: IE37 BOFI 9053 2863 2794 24, BIC: BOFIIE2

📅 Deadline for programme inclusion: May 9th

03/04/2026

Some educators are still hesitant to use the word dyslexia.

But avoiding identification doesn’t protect a child — it holds them back.

When a child understands why learning feels harder, it changes everything:
✔️ less shame
✔️ more self-awareness
✔️ stronger self-advocacy

Identification is not a label — it’s a turning point.

Without it, children are left trying harder without the right support.
With it, they can build resilience, confidence, and the tools to thrive — not just in school, but in life.

We need to do better.

It’s time for National Educational Psychological Service and National Council for Special Education to step up — ensuring timely, consistent access to identification and evidence-based support.

Every child deserves to understand how they learn.

, dsi_dyslexia are ready to assess https://www.dyslexiaspecialistsireland.ie/ as is www.empowerot.ie contact us today.

Learn more: https://www.madebydyslexia.org/parents/

01/04/2026

I am so proud to tell you Empower OT has sponsored the U12 Boyle Camogie team this season ❤️

Supporting children to participate, build confidence, and be part of a team is at the heart of everything I do. It’s fantastic to see such energy, commitment, and team spirit on display from this wonderful group of girls.

Wishing the team every success for the season ahead – I will be cheering you on all the way! 🌟

08/03/2026

Happy international woman's day...

08/03/2026

international Woman's day. I am blessed to be surrounded by many amazing, strong, inspirational woman to laugh with, to connect with and feel empowered by. Surround yourself with a tribe that helps you be the best version of yourself and makes you laugh along the way 😄

20/12/2025

Wishing all our families, clients, and colleagues a happy Christmas and a healthy, peaceful New Year.

REMEMBER! 🥰Christmas can bring moments of joy, connection, and excitement — and also moments of overwhelm, fatigue, or stress.

We may move between hyperarousal (busy, rushed, overstimulated), hypoarousal (tired, withdrawn, shut down), and those calmer moments within our optimal window of tolerance, where we can think clearly, connect, and enjoy what matters most.

That’s normal — especially at this time of year. The goal isn’t to stay perfectly regulated, but to notice when we move outside our window and gently support ourselves (and our children) back again.

Be kind to your nervous system this Christmas. Small supports, rest, routine, movement, and compassion go a long way.

Wishing you a gentle, joyful Christmas and a regulated start to the New Year.

— Catriona, Empower OT

22/11/2025

A very informative clip that while is labeled for ADHD is about EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING a common skill deficit in Dyslexia.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRCXp2TEhXm/?igsh=Mm95Z3o4cGdxMTdo

21/11/2025

We need to shout about this as this is NO longer OK. Our children deserve better and more. and need to step up and stop the struggle for families and children. Along side additional support these children need there literacy profile to be assessed to determine there level of need. To help them access there ability and strengthen there self awareness to enable them to thrive. We need to . are a group of individuals with a Masters in Specific learning disability from DCU whom are ready to help but are not being recognised by

https://about.rte.ie/2025/11/20/tonight-on-rte-prime-time-marie-crowe-on-how-a-reading-school-changed-her-sons-life-and-the-struggle-of-children-and-adults-with-dyslexia/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAONYX9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR78HyaEcQRpaYWYpeeh5SLZWqTzIwmAA_CPHUfvsKRY4m6XNHUxQnO2PEIHsA_aem_BRseJxi0tRvzcxqa83bTYQ

Tonight on RTÉ Prime Time, Marie Crowe on how a Reading School changed her son’s life and the struggle of children and adults with dyslexia – Sports stars Kieran Donaghy and Jack Conan share their dyslexia experiences – Only four Reading Schools available in Ireland Tonight, on RTÉ Prime Tim...

17/11/2025

This is brilliant news 👏 🙌 😀 👍 thank you to all who have been involved.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D8s9eUU1v/

On Wednesday 12th November 2025, Senators Shane Curley and Fiona O’Loughlin tabled a motion in the Seanad under Private Members’ Business regarding the urgen...