
Welcome To Blanchardstown C.I.L.
Part of a Nationwide group of disability organisations with the Disability Federation of Ireland.
What Is Independent Living
“Independent Living is about having the freedom to have the same choices that everyone else has in housing, transportation, education and employment. Independent living is about choosing what aspects of social, economic and political life people want to participate in.Independent living is about having control over your life, to have a family, to get a job, to participate socially and to realise your goals and dreams.“
Options, Rights, Empowerment, Independent.
BCIL is a not for profit company
For many disabled people, Independent Living can best be achieved by the employment of Personal Assistants.
Independent Living is not just about daily living. It is about self-determination, control, choice and the real freedom to make decisions Independent.
Blanchardstown CIL is part of a nationwide group of disability organisations of Ireland
Our Top Services

Connect Car
We transfer people with disabilities to appointments.

Home Support
We provide a home support to local people with disabilities.

Radio Show
We will be happy to see you, as guest in our show.

Community Garden
We would like to welcome you to our community garden.

CALL TO ACTION
Please give what you can and help people in need in your community.
Latest news
- Finding Positivity Through Uncertainty: Rob Thompson Hunter on Life with Ataxia and His New Role at BCIL
In a recent episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Rob Thompson-Hunter, a new member of staff at Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL),… Read more: <strong>Finding Positivity Through Uncertainty: Rob Thompson Hunter on Life with Ataxia and His New Role at BCIL</strong> - September 2026 Newsletter
A Message from Our Team Welcome to the latest edition of the BCIL newsletter. In this issue, we bring you a mix of news, stories… Read more: <strong>September 2026 Newsletter</strong> - Peadar Breslin: A Life of Faith, Music and Bringing People Together
For the past several years, Peadar Breslin has been a service user of Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL). To those who know him through… Read more: <strong>Peadar Breslin: A Life of Faith, Music and Bringing People Together</strong> - Mobility Without Compromise: Ellen Zha on UpLiving and the Glide 2-in-1
On Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with UpLiving co-founder Ellen Zha about innovation, dignity and the award-winning Glide 2-in-1 Rollator and Wheelchair. Mobility aids are… Read more: <strong>Mobility Without Compromise: Ellen Zha on UpLiving and the Glide 2-in-1</strong> - Finding a New Normal: Ruth Lunnon and Allan McAllorum on Life After Brain Injury
Disability Matters explores acquired brain injury, recovery, hidden disabilities and the support available through Headway Ireland. For many people, a brain injury is something that… Read more: <strong>Finding a New Normal: Ruth Lunnon and Allan McAllorum on Life After Brain Injury</strong>
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