The Lennon Courtney Podcast Archive: Joanne O'Riordan

Way back in the sixth series of The Lennon Courtney Podcast, we invited some excellent guests to join our podcast party. This week, we're throwing back to our chat with sports writer, podcast host and activist, Joanne O’Riordan. Joanne first gained attention for skipping school to confront then Taoiseach Enda Kenny about his proposed plan to reduce disability funding during his election. In April 2012, she spoke before the UN and challenged the body to create technology to help disabled people such as herself. She was named Young Person of the Year at the People of the Year awards in 2012. Joanne is an activist for people with disabilities, a motivational speaker and a sports columnist with The Irish Times. She appears in the 2013 documentary No Limbs No Limits. Series 9 is coming soon - we promise! Keep an eye on Lennon Courtney on all social media platforms for the launch date. Sonya and Brendan.