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. 💙
#parentsplus #specialneeds #additionalneeds #parentsupport #downsyndromeireland #FamiliesSupportingFamilies
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💙💛 TEENAGERS’ WELLNESS PROGRAMME (AGES 13–18) 💛💙
We’re delighted to offer a FREE, fully funded 4-week Wellness Programme for our teenage members, focused on relaxation, stress management, and reducing anxiety.
✨ What’s Included?
🌿 Aromatherapy inhalers
👐 Aromatherapy hand lotion and hand massage
🔔 Sound therapy using sound bowls
🧘 Meditation and relaxation techniques
📅 Dates: Thursdays, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm
📍 Venue: Navan Library
💙 Cost: FREE – fully funded by the HSE Children’s Disability Services Fund
⚠️ Places are limited!
📩 To book a place, email Gillian Dunphy at Chairperson@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie with:
Child’s name and age
Parent’s name and email address
Contact number (for the WhatsApp group)
💙💛 Supporting our teenagers to relax, unwind and develop positive wellbeing skills!
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeathBranch #TeenWellness #Wellbeing #MentalWellness #HSEFunded
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💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
Meet Grace Ruddy. Grace is 5 years old and loves preschool! 🥰
Grace enjoys dancing, music, football, soccer, gymnastics and even doing her schoolwork! 📚⚽💃 But most of all, she loves spending time playing with her two sisters and brother. ❤️
Fun-loving, full of personality and with plenty of attitude, Grace is a little doll who brings so much joy to her family. They feel truly blessed to have her! 💛💙
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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