Dervla Burke

Crystal Swing’s Dervla says people still don’t “understand” autism as she calls for more supports

“If we died in the morning, where would Paul go?” Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke O’Connor has been praised for her honest description of autism on Claire Byrne Live. Speaking on the show this week, the mum-of-two discussed what life is like as she cares for her autistic son Paul. Dervla said she feels that sometimes […]

4 years ago

Crystal Swing’s Dervla calls for more supports for children with autism

“I feel nobody is listening.” Crystal Swing singer Dervla Burke O’Connor has called for more supports for children with autism. For the first time, she has opened up about having a severely autistic son and how she had to give up her singing career to care for him full time. The Cork mum said she […]

4 years ago