We would like to welcome you to the website of Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch.
Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch provides support and information to over 350 families with a family member with Down syndrome in the counties of Louth & Meath. Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch is run on a voluntary basis by parents of children with Down syndrome with the aid of a part time Administrator. DS Louth / Meath believes in supporting families to ensure the best quality of life possible for our members with Down syndrome. We work together, united in our aim to achieve respect, acceptance and equality within society for our members with Down syndrome.
The aim of the Louth/Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is to support people with Down syndrome and their families in the counties of Louth and Meath.
💙 Parents Plus Special Needs Programme 💙
Are you a parent or carer of an older child (11+) or young adult with additional support needs?
The Parents Plus Special Needs Programme is a supportive programme designed to help parents and carers navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising a young person with additional support needs.
👩👦 The programme is facilitated by trained facilitators who are also parents themselves and understand the experiences of families.
🎥 Meet our facilitators
Hear from Brenda about the programme:
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And hear from Shanika:
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💚 There is no cost to participate.
The programme may be offered in person, online or in a blended format, depending on the preferences of participants.
You can also hear directly from parents who have taken part and learn about what the programme has meant to their families:
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📱 Interested in taking part or have a question?
Contact Mike Egan:
📞 085 861 8866 (call/text/WhatsApp)
📧 mike@downsyndrome.ie
Please feel free to share this post with any parent or carer who may find it helpful. 💙
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💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
🌟 Meet Bobby Cooney from Drogheda! 🌟
Bobby recently turned 8 and celebrated with his very first official birthday party! 🎉🎂
He’ll always be a massive Spider-Man fan 🕷️, but his newest obsession is The Lion King 🦁. He’s particularly fascinated by Scar and loves retelling the whole story to anyone who will listen! 😄
Thanks to the HSE Children’s Grant received by our Branch this year, Bobby also started horse-riding lessons last week. 🐴
So, who knows… maybe horses will be Bobby’s next big obsession! 😉💜
Once again, we’d love to celebrate our amazing Louth Meath members by featuring someone each day throughout October — and if we get lots of submissions, we’ll feature more than one! 😊
📸 Send us a photo, video or short story that shows what makes your loved one special.
🎂 October birthday? Let us know and we’ll celebrate with you!
🎥 Older members are also welcome to share their own story on video.
📧 Send submissions to info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
Let’s fill October with celebration, positivity and smiles! 💙💛
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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Awww happy birthday Bobby ❤️❤️
Hi Bobby! Great photos
💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
Hi. I'm Mark Lohan.
I live in Meath with my Mammy, Daddy and big brother James.
I am almost 3 years old. I have had a very busy 2026 so far. I started play school a few weeks ago, and I love playing dress-up, knocking down duplo towers, playing with the farm animals and being outside with my friends.
I am getting so much stronger on my legs, and I'm trying my best to get walking, all with the help of my biggest cheerleader, my brother James.
I love books, music, bubbles, throwing balls and watching the cows in the field. My absolute favourite treat is ice cream.
Once again, we’d love to celebrate our amazing Louth Meath members by featuring someone each day throughout October — and if we get lots of submissions, we’ll feature more than one! 😊
📸 Send us a photo, video or short story that shows what makes your loved one special.
🎂 October birthday? Let us know, and we’ll celebrate with you!
🎥 Older members are also welcome to share their own story on video.
📧 Send submissions to info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
Let’s fill October with celebration, positivity and smiles! 💙💛
@downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland
#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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Best little man mark xxx 💙💛
❤️❤️❤️❤️ gorgeous
