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.
Ireland 'unprepared' to address Down syndrome, dementia
Ireland 'unprepared' to address Down syndrome, dementia
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Irish society is "unprepared" to meet the needs of the growing population of people with both Down syndrome and dementia, Down syndrome charity advocates have said.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
🌟 Meet Peter Hickey! 🌟
Peter has plenty to celebrate this week after achieving success in his Junior Cycle exams, and we couldn’t be prouder of him! 🎉👏📚
Peter has been determined from the very beginning — determined to overcome challenges, succeed, make friends, try new activities and embrace everything life has to offer. He also has a wonderful ability to find joy in every situation and leaves a lasting impression on his teachers, SNAs and fellow students. 💙
His family feels incredibly fortunate to have had such positive educational experiences, first at St Paul’s National School in Ratoath and now at Ratoath College. Along the way, they have met teachers and principals who truly believe in inclusion, approach challenges with patience and a can-do attitude, and recognise the importance of embracing differences and creating an environment of kindness, understanding and acceptance. 💛
And what about Peter? He’s simply getting on with life — enjoying school, taking part in leisure activities, having fun and making friends! 😊
Peter is showing us what inclusion is all about: having the opportunity to learn, grow, succeed and enjoy life alongside everyone else.
💙💛 Congratulations, Peter! We’re so proud of you and all you’ve achieved! 💛💙
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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Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉Peter delighted to hear about your brilliant results. Well done 👏
Congrats Peter , super well done
Congratulations Peter.
💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
✨ Meet Andrea Buckley! ✨
Andrea loves fashion and dancing, so it was no surprise when she stole the show at our Celebration Ball, winning the much-deserved title of Best Dressed Lady! 👗💃🏆
Here we have Andrea with her mum Marie and Eleanor Cosgrove, celebrating her fantastic achievement. ❤️
Andrea was also recently featured in the Meath Chronicle with her mum Marie after winning Best Dressed Lady. 📰📸
Andrea is a wonderful daughter and has been looking after her mum Marie following her recent hospital stay. ❤️
We’re delighted to celebrate Andrea, her sense of style, her love of dancing and, most importantly, the wonderful person she is! 💙💛
Well done, Andrea! 🏆✨
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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Thank you all for your kind comments
Belle of the ball 🥰
Congratulations Andrea....you look fab
