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  • Claire Bolger, BAgSc, MAgSc, HDip- HAA (Hearing Aid Audiology)

    Blackberry Hearing Supports Laois Couple Facing €10,000...

    At Blackberry Hearing, we believe hearing care should never be out of reach. Recently, we had the opportunity to help a couple whose story highlights just how difficult accessing essential hearing technology can be for many working families in Ireland. James Reardon and Ruth McSkane, a couple from Portarlington, Co. Laois, were facing a €10,000 […]

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  • Katie Lynam, MSc. Audiology

    How Your Hearing Can Help You Stay...

    We usually think of a hearing test as something we do to make sure we can hear clearly. What many people don’t realise is that taking care of your hearing can also help keep you steady on your feet. A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health found that older adults who received hearing […]

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  • Rita Foley, BSc. Audiology

    Rita’s 10-Year Journey with Blackberry Hearing

    Starting the Journey: Blackberry Hearing in 2015 I began working with Blackberry Hearing in 2015, while the company was still very much in its development stage and before a single customer had been tested or fitted with hearing aids. Fast forward 10 years and I’m still here, proud to see Blackberry Hearing grow into the […]

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  • Anita Sayers, MSc. Audiology

    Understanding & Managing Tinnitus

    Tinnitus, often described as a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears, is more common than you might think. For many people, it comes and goes, but for others, it can be a constant distraction. While it can be frustrating to live with, there are ways to manage it, and you don’t have to […]

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  • Emer O' Reilly, MSc. Audiology

    Why I Became An Audiologist

    Our Audiologists share insights into what they love most about their profession, from meeting new patients to the satisfaction of helping others with hearing loss. They provide insights into what they find is the most rewarding aspect of their work life. Emer O’Reilly – MSc Audiology Why did you choose to become an Audiologist? With […]

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  • Claire Bolger, BAgSc, MAgSc, HDip- HAA (Hearing Aid Audiology)

    Unboxing the Widex Moment 440 Sheer

    The Widex Moment 440 Sheer is a rechargeable RIC ( Receiver In Canal) hearing aid. The battery life on this hearing aid should last up to a full day giving that you have charged it for at least four hours. The Widex Moment 440 Sheer is built for users with mild to profound hearing loss. […]

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