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.
💙⏳ The countdown to World Down Syndrome Day is on! ⏳💙
Join us for "Time for Tea for World Down Syndrome Day", a truly special afternoon as we come together to celebrate our amazing community.
📅 Saturday, 21st March 2026
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 Wilkinstown Community Centre, Balsaw, Navan, Co. Meath
Come along for an afternoon filled with love, laughter, and community spirit, with plenty of tea, coffee, cupcakes, sandwiches, biscuits, and tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. ☕🧁
🎉 Here’s just some of the fun planned:
🧱 Lego creativity with the Bricks Club
🎶 Sensory fun and movement with Orla McFeely
🎥 A special World Down Syndrome Day video celebrating our amazing artistic swimmers
💃 A unique performance by the dancers from Barn Door Creative Studios
🌟 A celebration screen showcasing the incredible members of our community
It promises to be a joyful afternoon full of smiles, connection, and celebration.
💙 We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙
@downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland @wilkinstowncommunitycentre Wilkinstown Community Centre Ltd.
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🎉 Congratulations Liam! 🎉
A huge congratulations to Liam Foley from Trim, who recently started paid employment at the fantastic Trim Castle Hotel! 👏
Liam has settled in really well and is already very busy with his many duties. You’ll find him working Fridays in The Bailey Bar & Restaurant, so if you’re in the area be sure to pop in and say hello! 😊
His role includes stacking bottles, setting up tables with water jugs, shining and providing cutlery, assisting with room service, and much, much more. Liam is especially enjoying the staff meals and getting to know all the friendly members of the team.
A special thank you to Mary Bowers in Human Resources, and to Aaron and Mairead in The Bailey, for all your support and for welcoming Liam so warmly.
Liam is another Down Syndrome Louth Meath Branch member successfully participating in our Employment Support Programme in his home town — something we are incredibly proud of! 💙💛
A special mention to Cara Morgan, Employment Support Specialist, who worked closely with Liam over the past few months to help him achieve this milestone.
Well done Liam — we are all so proud of you! 🌟
@downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland @trimcastlehotel Trim Castle Hotel
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Congratulations Liam on your new job fantastic news ❤️🎊xx
Congratulations Liam 👏 enjoy 😊 xx
Good luck liam no bother to you
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.
