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.
🚨 LAST FEW PLACES! 🚣
Meath Local Sports Partnership in collaboration with Ribbontail Paddlers Canoe Club will host a taster Canoeing session for children with additional needs and their families as part of European Week of Sport 2026.
📅Wednesday 23rd September
🕕 6pm – 7pm
📍Ribbontail Paddlers Canoeing Club Longwood
For more info please contact Terry on 0469067887 or Email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie🚨 LAST FEW PLACES! 🚣
Meath Local Sports Partnership in collaboration with Ribbontail Paddlers Canoe Club will host a taster Canoeing session for children with additional needs and their families as part of European Week of Sport 2026.
📅Wednesday 23rd September
🕕 6pm – 7pm
📍Ribbontail Paddlers Canoeing Club Longwood
For more info please contact Terry on 0469067887 or Email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie
#BeActiveYourWay #EuropeanWeekOfSport #BeActive #ActiveMeath
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🏉💜 A HUGE THANK YOU TO DUNDALK RFC! 💜🏉
We were absolutely thrilled to be presented with a generous donation of €1,000 from Dundalk Rugby Football Club.
The donation was raised as part of a fundraiser to support the launch of the Dundalk Magpies Inclusive Tag Rugby Team at the club. We are incredibly grateful to Dundalk RFC for their generosity and for supporting inclusion and opportunities for children and young people with additional needs. 👏💜
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Louth/Meath Branch were Linda Doheny, Conor Doheny and Mike Egan, along with Mary Murdock of Dundalk RFC and Eleanor Clarke, Inclusive Tag Rugby Manager.
🏉 Dundalk Magpies is a new inclusive tag rugby team for children aged 8–15 with additional needs and learning disabilities.
The 4-week pilot programme starts Sunday, 4th October, from 10am–11am at Dundalk Rugby Club. Everyone is welcome! 😊
📞 For more information or to book a place, please contact Eleanor on 087 791 6349.
A massive thank you once again to everyone at Dundalk RFC for your wonderful support. 💜🏉
Dundalk R.F.C (Official) @dundalk_rfc @downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland
#downsyndromeireland #LouthMeath #dundalkrfc #dundalkmagpies #inclusiverugby #tagrugby #inclusion #additionalneeds #FamiliesSupportingFamilies
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🏆🏁 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, FINTAN! 🏃💜
We are absolutely delighted to congratulate our branch member and NAC Chairperson, Fintan Bray, on completing his first-ever half marathon at the Belfast City Half Marathon! 🎉👏
Fintan proudly wore his Purple Run T-shirt alongside his sister Kathrina and brother Fiachra as they took on the challenge together. 💜
Fintan has been training incredibly hard for this achievement — even fitting in some laps around the park before our Purple Run photoshoot, where he challenged Joe McCarthy to a race! 😄🏃♂️
Fintan is a fantastic ambassador for the Purple Run and is encouraging everyone to get involved:
💬 “The Purple Run is a different way to spend time with your family and friends. If you are new at it, I want to wish you the very best of luck.”
Well done again, Fintan — what an achievement! 👏🏆 We are very proud of you! 💜
Why not join Fintan and take part in the Purple Run?
👉 Sign up today at purplerun.ie
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #PurpleRun #FintanBray #HalfMarathon #BelfastCityHalfMarathon #ProudMoment #Inclusion #FamiliesSupportingFamilies
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Congratulations 👏👏well done Fintan 👏
Congratulations Fintan ..you are absolutely super
