Dylan McLoughlin (26) from Galway. Lives at home with my parents. A dedicated supporter of Galway hurling and football, aims to raise funds for publishing a book featuring interviews with Irish sportspeople.

Dylan has spina bifida and in a wheelchair so every day is a challenge but not one to complain or sit in the corner waiting for things to happen. Two years ago he started writing and today he is a contributor to the University of Galway student newspaper (SIN) and the Galway Advertiser.

His column is called ‘Dylan Meets’ - a human interest piece with well known personalities from the world of sport, business and entertainment. He has interviewed Michael Lyster (RTE/The Sunday Game), Damien Browne (who rowed single handily across the Atlantic Ocean), Amy Croffey (Emmy Award winner, CNN) & Damien Comer (Galway GAA & All-Star Footballer) just to name a few.

Now Dylan is planning to turn the series into a book which he hopes to launch in June 2024. To edit, print and publish a book of this nature costs money so he's looking for some help. Any support would be hugely appreciated. Proceeds will also go to Spina Bifida Ireland & the Irish Kidney Association.

A former student of Calasatius College, Dylan collaborates with Paul Byrnes on this project. Despite facing daily challenges due to his spina bifida, Dylan aspires to advance his journalism career. Your generous donations would be highly appreciated.

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