Down Syndrome Ireland - Louth / Meath Branch

Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth / Meath Branch

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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.

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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.

🧦World Down Syndrome Day & Lots of Socks 4 DSILMB 2026 is this Saturdaythe 21st of March! 🧦

Our #LotsOfSocks campaign has officially launched — and everyone is invited to get involved!

📅 Around March 21st (World Down Syndrome Day)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Schools, families, friends, workplaces & communities

🎉 Wear your brightest, most colourful socks and host an event to raise awareness and funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and/or the Louth Meath Branch.

✅ Sign up to host: lotsofsocks.ie/
(You can also create a fundraising page when you register.)

💛 Supporting the Louth Meath Branch?
Funds raised can be donated directly:
👉 www.idonate.ie/event/LotsOfSocks4DSILMB26
Please let the Branch know if you choose this option.

🧦 Get involved:
• Rock your socks & spread awareness
• Invite friends, classmates & colleagues to join
• Run any event you like — big or small!

🛍️ Socks, pins & charms: downsyndrome.ie/shop/
📧 Limited branch socks available — email Brendan: info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie

💻 Donate anytime:
www.idonate.ie/event/LotsOfSocks4DSILMB26
dsilmb.ie/donate/

📚 Campaign resources: downsyndrome.ie/lots-of-socks/
(More resources being added — check back soon!)

Let’s Rock Your Socks and make Lots of Socks 2026 the biggest yet! 💙💛

Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland

#LotsOfSocks4DSILMB #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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🧦World Down Syndrome Day & Lots of Socks 4 DSILMB 2026 is this Saturdaythe 21st of March! 🧦

Our #LotsOfSocks campaign has officially launched — and everyone is invited to get involved!

📅 Around March 21st (World Down Syndrome Day)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Schools, families, friends, workplaces & communities

🎉 Wear your brightest, most colourful socks and host an event to raise awareness and funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and/or the Louth Meath Branch.

✅ Sign up to host: https://lotsofsocks.ie/
(You can also create a fundraising page when you register.)

💛 Supporting the Louth Meath Branch?
Funds raised can be donated directly:
👉 https://www.idonate.ie/event/LotsOfSocks4DSILMB26
Please let the Branch know if you choose this option.

🧦 Get involved:
• Rock your socks & spread awareness
• Invite friends, classmates & colleagues to join
• Run any event you like — big or small!

🛍️ Socks, pins & charms: https://downsyndrome.ie/shop/
📧 Limited branch socks available — email Brendan: info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie

💻 Donate anytime:
https://www.idonate.ie/event/LotsOfSocks4DSILMB26
https://dsilmb.ie/donate/

📚 Campaign resources: https://downsyndrome.ie/lots-of-socks/
(More resources being added — check back soon!)

Let’s Rock Your Socks and make Lots of Socks 2026 the biggest yet! 💙💛

Down Syndrome Ireland  @downsyndromeireland 

#LotsOfSocks4DSILMB #WorldDownSyndromeDay

💙⏳ 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.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2026 #TogetherAgainstLoneliness
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💙⏳ 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. 
 
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2026 #TogetherAgainstLoneliness

🎉 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

#DownSyndromeIreland #DownSyndromeLouthMeath #InclusionMatters #EmploymentForAll #SupportedEmployment #CommunitySupport #TrimCoMeath #TrimCastleHotel #AbilityNotDisability #ProudMoment #CongratulationsLiam #WorkplaceInclusion #LocalSuccess #OpportunitiesForAll #InclusionMatters #strongertogether #DSISupport #LouthMeathBranch #ShareTheJourney
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Well Done Liam you are an amazing young man 🌟

Congratulations Liam on your new job fantastic news ❤️🎊xx

Congratulations Liam 👏 enjoy 😊 xx

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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 

#DownSyndromeIreland #DownSyndromeLouthMeath #InclusionMatters #EmploymentForAll #SupportedEmployment #CommunitySupport #TrimCoMeath #TrimCastleHotel #AbilityNotDisability #ProudMoment #CongratulationsLiam #WorkplaceInclusion #LocalSuccess #OpportunitiesForAll #InclusionMatters #strongertogether #DSISupport #LouthMeathBranch #ShareTheJourneyImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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