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.
Fidelma Brady, Head of Education speaking on Morning Ireland this morning.
Fidelma was speaking about the concerning lack of placements in special classes for children with Down syndrome.
This was also covered in story on RTE.ie: Lack of special classes for children with Down syndrome
This was in relation to Fidelma's report, which can be found here: downsyndrome.ie/special-class-provision-update-march-2026/
Down Syndrome Ireland
Lack of special classes for children with Down syndrome
www.rte.ie
A new report from Down Syndrome Ireland has found there is a severe lack of suitable special classes in primary and post primary level for children with Down syndrome, who do not have a dual diagnosis...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Fair play to that mammy for talking about it. In co. Louth, just like north kildare, weve no special classes suited for those with mild ID which are attached to mainstream. We are lucky though to have 2 special schools but the choice should still exist for children. Itll be even more important if the government goea ahead with the proposed redesignation of special schools.
🎉 Huge congratulations to our wonderful Branch Member Katie Gaynor!
Katie was one of the stars of the show today at the International Women’s Day panel event in Ratoath, held in The Venue Theatre. As well as taking part in the panel alongside inspirational speakers from across County Meath, including Gillian Toole, Katie also wowed the audience with a fantastic solo dance performance! 💃✨
It was a brilliant community celebration of leadership, confidence, and the power of women supporting women — and we are so proud to see Katie representing our community so beautifully.
Pictured with Katie is her good friend Lucy Oliveri, who is a great support.
Well done, Katie! 👏💙
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✨ Reminder – Tomorrow Evening! ✨
Join us for an informative workshop on Next Steps After 18 for young people with Down syndrome.
🗓 Monday 9th March
⏰ 7.30 pm
📍 Conyngham Arms Hotel
Led by Gina Grant, we’ll cover options after 18,
✔️ Transitioning into adulthood – practical & emotional supports
✔️ Options after 18: education, work, supported living & community life
✔️ 2023 legislation on decision-making support & rights
✔️ Entitlements for long-term carers
✔️ Staying safe online & avoiding scams
Parents & caregivers – we’d love to see you there 💙
Please share with anyone who might benefit!
📩 Info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
📱 083 897 2044
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