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.
💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
💙💛 Meet Ceola Murphy! 💛💙
Say hello to Ceola, aged 18 months, who lives in Drogheda with her mum and dad, big brother Rían and twin sister Caragh. 🥰
⚽ Ceola loves playing ball with her siblings and parents, singing her favourite songs and keeping everyone on their toes! 🎶💕
Ceola has recently started her Early Intervention lessons and is doing brilliantly. We’re delighted to hear how well she is getting on! 💙👏
🎃👻 With Halloween just around the corner, Ceola is looking forward to dressing up and heading out trick-or-treating. We hope she has lots of spooky fun and collects plenty of treats! 🍬🧡
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Ceola. We love celebrating our wonderful little members and all the joy, energy and happiness they bring to their families. 💛💙
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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🌟 Occupational Therapy Programme – November 🌟
We’re delighted to offer a second round of our successful Occupational Therapy Programme, funded by the HSE Children’s Disability Service Grant Fund!
📍 Venue: Athboy Community Centre
📅 Dates: Saturdays, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th November
🕙 Sessions: 10am–11am or 12pm–1pm
👧 Ages: 5–12 years (maximum 6 children per session)
👨👩👧 A parent/guardian must remain in the room to provide support if required.
📩 To book: Email Gillian Dunphy at Chairperson@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie with the following details:
• Child’s Name
• Parent’s Name
• Telephone Number (for WhatsApp group)
• Child’s Age
• Parent’s Email Address
Places are limited! Priority will be given to members who did not attend the previous sessions. Remaining places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to fully paid-up voting members.
Don’t miss out! 💙💛
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #OccupationalTherapy #InclusiveSupport
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🎃💦 HALLOWEEN AQUAFIT BOOTCAMP💦🎃
We’re delighted to bring back our popular Aquafit Bootcamp this Halloween, in partnership with Aura Trim Leisure Centre! 🏊♀️🎶
Led by our own branch member and Aura employee, Eleanor Murray, enjoy great music, fresh routines and a fun, energising workout in the pool! 💙💛
📅 Thursday, 29th October 2026
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Aura Trim Leisure Centre
Who can take part?
✅ Ages 13+
✅ Must be able to stand independently in the shallow end and follow instructions
🏊 A lifeguard will be present, but no assistant will be in the water.
⚠️ Places are limited to 15 participants and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum of 6 participants is required for the session to go ahead.
📲 To book your place, contact Cara on 085 710 5437.
Come along, get moving and make a splash this Halloween! 🎃💦
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #Aquafit #InclusiveFitness #AuraTrim #HalloweenFun 💙💛
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