Deaf Fans Struggle for Concert Access

Sarah O’Neill and her family are fighting a frustrating battle to secure an Irish Sign Language interpreter for the Lewis Capaldi concert this Friday at Thomond Park — a basic accessibility need that’s been ignored for months despite multiple attempts at Ticketmaster, MCD, and the venue. Working to ensure her sister Kate and another deaf wheelchair user, Erin, can enjoy the show, Sarah’s been met with endless runarounds and no real solutions, forcing them to sell tickets and buy standing room just to be together. Her outrage highlights how deeply inaccessible live events remain for the deaf community — a stark contrast to the viral joy of last year’s sign interpreter at an Oasis gig. The promoters are being pressured for answers before the show, as this case could spark real change for accessibility in Irish live music. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de9a32f7879edff8