Emma Ward
@emmawardjournalist.bsky.social
Disabled Irish Traveller Activist| Freelance Journo|Content Creator| Public Speaker|Inquiries by email only!| Social media&email below|Views My Own
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Emma Ward
@emmawardjournalist.bsky.social
· Nov 15
I have attached my first ever print story that was published in my local newspaper in June 2022, the story is about my Nana and what her life was like as an Irish Traveller in the 1950s/1960s, if you want to read here's the 📎
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Here's an interview I did recently for a new series called Voices of the New Tribes of Galway hosted by Seán Ó'Maoilchiaráin
We chatted about my experiences of a disabled Irish Traveller and the work I do within the journalism disability advocacy worlds 🫶🏼
www.galwaybayfm.ie/podcasts/new...
We chatted about my experiences of a disabled Irish Traveller and the work I do within the journalism disability advocacy worlds 🫶🏼
www.galwaybayfm.ie/podcasts/new...
New Tribes of Galway | GalwayBayFM
Voices of the New Tribes of Galway is a 20-part series from Galway Bay FM. Galway has always been a city of culture, creativity, and community — but today, its...
www.galwaybayfm.ie
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Here's an interview I did recently for a new series called Voices of the New Tribes of Galway hosted by Seán Ó'Maoilchiaráin
We chatted about my experiences of a disabled Irish Traveller and the work I do within the journalism disability advocacy worlds 🫶🏼
www.galwaybayfm.ie/podcasts/new...
We chatted about my experiences of a disabled Irish Traveller and the work I do within the journalism disability advocacy worlds 🫶🏼
www.galwaybayfm.ie/podcasts/new...
I feel like I haven't been online in ages!
How is everyone?
How is everyone?
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I feel like I haven't been online in ages!
How is everyone?
How is everyone?
This is why I'm voting for @catherinegalway.bsky.social, she is also the only candidate that included the voices of people with disabilities and carers
Please vote tomorrow 🫶🏼
Please vote tomorrow 🫶🏼
October 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is why I'm voting for @catherinegalway.bsky.social, she is also the only candidate that included the voices of people with disabilities and carers
Please vote tomorrow 🫶🏼
Please vote tomorrow 🫶🏼
Just a girl who didn't know just how hard her life was going to be but she smashed through all the obstacles put in her way and she'll continue to do that for herself and the future generation of people with disabilities ✨
#JusticeForHarvey #ResignHarris #RecallTheDáil
#JusticeForHarvey #ResignHarris #RecallTheDáil
August 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Just a girl who didn't know just how hard her life was going to be but she smashed through all the obstacles put in her way and she'll continue to do that for herself and the future generation of people with disabilities ✨
#JusticeForHarvey #ResignHarris #RecallTheDáil
#JusticeForHarvey #ResignHarris #RecallTheDáil
August 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Ask Me Anything!
July 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Ask Me Anything!
I'm looking forward to attending this today 🫶🏼
July 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I'm looking forward to attending this today 🫶🏼
#journorequest
I'm looking to speak with a young boy (aged 12–16 ideally) with a disability, about his experiences living with a disability in Ireland and experiences with CHI. If anyone wants to talk please DM or email me, I would also appreciate it if you could share this post! 🫶🏻
I'm looking to speak with a young boy (aged 12–16 ideally) with a disability, about his experiences living with a disability in Ireland and experiences with CHI. If anyone wants to talk please DM or email me, I would also appreciate it if you could share this post! 🫶🏻
June 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#journorequest
I'm looking to speak with a young boy (aged 12–16 ideally) with a disability, about his experiences living with a disability in Ireland and experiences with CHI. If anyone wants to talk please DM or email me, I would also appreciate it if you could share this post! 🫶🏻
I'm looking to speak with a young boy (aged 12–16 ideally) with a disability, about his experiences living with a disability in Ireland and experiences with CHI. If anyone wants to talk please DM or email me, I would also appreciate it if you could share this post! 🫶🏻
I have a lot more free time and I want to continue building up my journo portfolio so I'm on the hunt for some news stories (or anything that will give me more writing experience), if you or someone you know want to chat with me, send me a DM or you can email me (emmaward0000@gmail.com)
May 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I have a lot more free time and I want to continue building up my journo portfolio so I'm on the hunt for some news stories (or anything that will give me more writing experience), if you or someone you know want to chat with me, send me a DM or you can email me (emmaward0000@gmail.com)
I have just published my first blog post on substack, I want to really grow my journo portfolio so could you please subscribe, thanks in advance 🩷
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April 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I have just published my first blog post on substack, I want to really grow my journo portfolio so could you please subscribe, thanks in advance 🩷
emmawardjournalist.substack.com?utm_campaign...
emmawardjournalist.substack.com?utm_campaign...
Slowly getting my confidence back 🩵🫶🏼
April 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Slowly getting my confidence back 🩵🫶🏼
The one thing I would love to have is a strong immune system: I think I'm at the start of a chest infection 🫠🫤, and even though I think I can take on the world (and most of the time I can try) my immune system will always stop and bring me a reality check of whats really in charge 🥲
April 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The one thing I would love to have is a strong immune system: I think I'm at the start of a chest infection 🫠🫤, and even though I think I can take on the world (and most of the time I can try) my immune system will always stop and bring me a reality check of whats really in charge 🥲
New Profile Photo 📸💜✨
[My attempt of getting a headshot]
[My attempt of getting a headshot]
March 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New Profile Photo 📸💜✨
[My attempt of getting a headshot]
[My attempt of getting a headshot]
March 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy #RareDiseasesDay2025
I have never let my condition define me and I never will, having my condition (Hurler Syndrome) is the reason I'm the person and activist you know, and I wouldn't change anything in my life because of that 🤍
I have never let my condition define me and I never will, having my condition (Hurler Syndrome) is the reason I'm the person and activist you know, and I wouldn't change anything in my life because of that 🤍
February 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Happy #RareDiseasesDay2025
I have never let my condition define me and I never will, having my condition (Hurler Syndrome) is the reason I'm the person and activist you know, and I wouldn't change anything in my life because of that 🤍
I have never let my condition define me and I never will, having my condition (Hurler Syndrome) is the reason I'm the person and activist you know, and I wouldn't change anything in my life because of that 🤍
I am hosting my first ever radio show this week for my work experience, I would appreciate any advice/tips
Basically, what would you have wanted to know at the start of your radio presenting career? Let me know 🩷
Thanks in advance 🩷
(Photo for attention)
Basically, what would you have wanted to know at the start of your radio presenting career? Let me know 🩷
Thanks in advance 🩷
(Photo for attention)
February 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I am hosting my first ever radio show this week for my work experience, I would appreciate any advice/tips
Basically, what would you have wanted to know at the start of your radio presenting career? Let me know 🩷
Thanks in advance 🩷
(Photo for attention)
Basically, what would you have wanted to know at the start of your radio presenting career? Let me know 🩷
Thanks in advance 🩷
(Photo for attention)
On the 2nd January, the woman who let me share her story with the world, which led me to many opportunities passed away 💔
Rest in Peace Nana, you were my everything, I loved you with every bit of my heart, I'm going to miss you very bad forever 💔
Rest in Peace Nana, you were my everything, I loved you with every bit of my heart, I'm going to miss you very bad forever 💔
January 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
On the 2nd January, the woman who let me share her story with the world, which led me to many opportunities passed away 💔
Rest in Peace Nana, you were my everything, I loved you with every bit of my heart, I'm going to miss you very bad forever 💔
Rest in Peace Nana, you were my everything, I loved you with every bit of my heart, I'm going to miss you very bad forever 💔
I am writing an essay for one of my modules and I would love the perspective of someone who works in the media;
What are two challenges and opportunities you face?
And as an employer/employee what are your rights and responsibilities
Thanks in advance 🫶🏼
What are two challenges and opportunities you face?
And as an employer/employee what are your rights and responsibilities
Thanks in advance 🫶🏼
December 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
I am writing an essay for one of my modules and I would love the perspective of someone who works in the media;
What are two challenges and opportunities you face?
And as an employer/employee what are your rights and responsibilities
Thanks in advance 🫶🏼
What are two challenges and opportunities you face?
And as an employer/employee what are your rights and responsibilities
Thanks in advance 🫶🏼
The moment we realized all our hard work paid off 🥹🤍🌟
December 10, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The moment we realized all our hard work paid off 🥹🤍🌟
Delighted that @LatishaMc2004 and I have won in the Campaigning and Activism catagory at the @voluntireland awards for our podcast Mincéirs: Paving The Way with Spunout Ireland, we couldn't be prouder of our podcast, what a fantastic way to end 2024 🩵🫶🏼
December 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Delighted that @LatishaMc2004 and I have won in the Campaigning and Activism catagory at the @voluntireland awards for our podcast Mincéirs: Paving The Way with Spunout Ireland, we couldn't be prouder of our podcast, what a fantastic way to end 2024 🩵🫶🏼
Happy International Day of People with Disabilities, and I am so happy that there's a day dedicated to celebrate people like me because people with disabilities are fierce and amazing people, I'm proud to be part of that community 🤍✨🫶🏼
December 3, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Happy International Day of People with Disabilities, and I am so happy that there's a day dedicated to celebrate people like me because people with disabilities are fierce and amazing people, I'm proud to be part of that community 🤍✨🫶🏼
I voted in my first General Election today, I hope we get a new government and they will do better for young people and the disabled people community #GE24
November 29, 2024 at 11:34 PM
I voted in my first General Election today, I hope we get a new government and they will do better for young people and the disabled people community #GE24
Our documentary is being screened again in the EYE cinema in collaboration with Access for All Galway on 3rd December if anyone would like to attend
www.eventbrite.ie/e/breaking-b...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/breaking-b...
November 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Our documentary is being screened again in the EYE cinema in collaboration with Access for All Galway on 3rd December if anyone would like to attend
www.eventbrite.ie/e/breaking-b...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/breaking-b...
I thought I'd briefly reintroduce myself I'm Emma, a disabled Irish Traveller activist who is passionate about making genuine changes for the disabled people community, I'm also a writer and content creator who's not afraid to speak her mind about things that matter 🫶🏼
November 21, 2024 at 10:43 PM
I thought I'd briefly reintroduce myself I'm Emma, a disabled Irish Traveller activist who is passionate about making genuine changes for the disabled people community, I'm also a writer and content creator who's not afraid to speak her mind about things that matter 🫶🏼
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Now more than ever, be the change you want to see in the world.
November 17, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Now more than ever, be the change you want to see in the world.