The Rock of Cashel will light up in blue to mark Aphasia Awareness Month on Sunday June 15th as blue is the colour associated with aphasia.
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. Aphasia leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. Most people develop aphasia as a result of a stroke.
Stroke survivor and advocate, Martin Quinn, says that aphasia “can be considered a hidden disability meaning it is important to bring it into the light, as we are doing with the light-up campaign.”Other places to light up in blue in support of aphasia include; The GPO (General Post Office Dublin), Cork City Hall, City Hall Galway, 35 The Mall, Waterford City and Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Limerick City and County Council HQ, Athlone Town Bridge, Cashel Palace Hotel and Talbot Hotel Clonmel.
