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.
📢 Upcoming Parent Seminars – June 2026
The Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch is delighted to offer two online parent seminars this June, delivered by experienced facilitators Liz Fitzpatrick and Linda Foley from Sibshop Ireland.
📅 17th June – Sibling Support: How to support children who have a sibling with Down Syndrome and what siblings would like parents to know.
Learn about sibling experiences, supports, Sibshops, and useful resources.
📅 24th June – Communication & General Behaviour Strategies
Topics include managing tantrums, transitions, positive behaviour, visual aids, emotions, and communication.
🕢 Both seminars take place online from 7:30 pm–8:45 pm.
These informative sessions will provide practical strategies and valuable resources for families.
Registration links can be found below ⬇️
dsilmb.ie/2026/06/03/upcoming-parent-seminars-june-2026/
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🍀 Best of Luck to Everyone Starting Their Exams Today! 🍀
The Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch would like to wish all students beginning their exams today the very best of luck, especially our amazing members.
Remember, your exams are just one part of your journey. Be proud of the hard work, effort, determination and resilience that have brought you to this point. Believe in yourself, do your best, and take each exam one step at a time.
We are all cheering you on and wish you every success in the days and weeks ahead. 💙
Good luck everyone – you've got this! 🌟
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Summer Provision 2026 - Update
Following an announcement on RTE Lunchtime News yesterday (Thursday 28th), the Department of Education and Youth notified us later that afternoon, informing us that the portal for applications for the summer programme for both the school-based and home-based schemes would re-open. All schools were being notified of this change. While the announcement was very welcome, it was unexpected, given that very recent information from the Department indicated that the Application Portal had closed on May 15th and would not reopen under any circumstances. The Portal will open from June 2nd to June 5th inclusive
Information can been accessed at these links:
www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/summer-programme-2026-school-based-programme-i...
www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/summer-programme-2026-school-based-programme-i...
A home-based summer programme will be available for children with complex special educational needs where their schools are not providing a school-based programme. Information can be accessed at this link:
www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/summer-programme-2026-home-based-programme/
Please note the eligibility and terms and conditions will be the same for this year as it was in 2025, for both the school based and home-based programme
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