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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Fun with Numbers is Back!

Fun with Numbers is Back! We’re delighted to announce that our weekly Fun with Numbers Zoom sessions are returning for the new school year! Junior Group (Ages 8–11) Mondays at […]

Happy Summer from Our Trim Artistic Swimmers!

Our Trim Artistic Swimmers are taking a well-deserved break for the summer! We would like to wish all our swimmers, families and friends a fantastic summer filled with sunshine, fun […]

Upcoming Parent Seminars – June 2026

The Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch is delighted to offer two online parent seminars this June. These sessions are designed to provide families with practical information, strategies, and resources […]

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Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath

Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath

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.

🎓 LOUTH MEATH DAY OPPORTUNITIES – SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION DAY 🎓

📢 PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATE!

The Louth Meath Day Opportunities – School Leavers Information Day has been rescheduled.

Are you a school leaver or family looking for information about day opportunities and supports in Louth & Meath?

📅 Monday 23rd November
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 City North Hotel, Gormanstown, K32 W562

Come along to find out more about the opportunities and supports available to school leavers in the local area.

📧 For more information: disabilitydayservices.northeast@hse.ie

Please share with anyone who may find this information useful! 💙

@downsyndromeireland @downsyndromeireland

#LouthMeath #SchoolLeavers #DayOpportunities #InformationDay #DownSyndromeIreland
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🎓 LOUTH MEATH DAY OPPORTUNITIES – SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION DAY 🎓

📢 PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATE!

The Louth Meath Day Opportunities – School Leavers Information Day has been rescheduled.

Are you a school leaver or family looking for information about day opportunities and supports in Louth & Meath?

📅 Monday 23rd November
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 City North Hotel, Gormanstown, K32 W562

Come along to find out more about the opportunities and supports available to school leavers in the local area.

📧 For more information: disabilitydayservices.northeast@hse.ie

Please share with anyone who may find this information useful! 💙

@downsyndromeireland  @downsyndromeireland

#LouthMeath #SchoolLeavers #DayOpportunities #InformationDay #DownSyndromeIreland

🌟 Sibling Support Workshops 🌟

Sibshop Workshop for siblings of children with special needs! 💜

📅 Saturday, 21st November 2026
🕑 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
📍 Drogheda Presbyterian Church

A fun and supportive afternoon where siblings aged 7–13 can connect with others, share experiences and have fun together!

The workshop will be led by qualified facilitators Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley.
✨ Free for our members!

👉 Eligibility: Siblings must be aged 7–13, and the child with Down Syndrome must be over 2.5 years of age.

📧 To register: info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
📱 Or contact Brendan: 083 8972044

Please note: The workshop will only go ahead if we have a minimum of 5 siblings registered, so please book your place today! 💜

Sibshop Ireland @sibshopireland @downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland

#downsyndromeireland #ShareTheJourney #dsilmb #DSILMB #strongertogether
#sibshopireland
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🌟 Sibling Support Workshops 🌟

Sibshop Workshop for siblings of children with special needs! 💜

📅 Saturday, 21st November 2026
🕑 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
📍 Drogheda Presbyterian Church

A fun and supportive afternoon where siblings aged 7–13 can connect with others, share experiences and have fun together!

The workshop will be led by qualified facilitators Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley.
✨ Free for our members!

👉 Eligibility: Siblings must be aged 7–13, and the child with Down Syndrome must be over 2.5 years of age.

📧 To register: info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
📱 Or contact Brendan: 083 8972044

Please note: The workshop will only go ahead if we have a minimum of 5 siblings registered, so please book your place today! 💜

Sibshop Ireland   @sibshopireland   @downsyndromeireland   Down Syndrome Ireland   

#downsyndromeireland #ShareTheJourney #dsilmb #DSILMB #strongertogether 
#sibshopireland

💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙

🎃👻💙💛 A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN SHOUT-OUT TO OUR TRIM ARTISTIC SWIMMERS! 💛💙👻🎃

This Halloween eve, we’re celebrating a very special group of swimmers who make waves, share smiles and bring a little magic to the pool! 🧙‍♀️🫧✨

Our Trim Artistic Swimming group began in October 2021 and meets every Monday from 4pm–5pm at Aura Trim Leisure Centre. With our fantastic coach, Aoife Drumm, every session is filled with fun, friendship, encouragement and plenty of splashing! 🏊‍♀️💦

A huge thank you to all our amazing swimmers and their families for their commitment, enthusiasm and continued support. 💙💛

A big thank you also to Aura Trim Leisure Centre and all their wonderful staff for their ongoing support in helping our swimmers shine.

And a very special Halloween thank you to Aoife Drumm! 🧡🕸️ Your dedication, encouragement and genuine friendship towards every swimmer make such a difference. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to make each session so enjoyable and inclusive. You're simply witch-tastic! 🧙‍♀️🪄

Our swimmers prove that the real magic isn't in a spell or a potion — it's in friendship, confidence, inclusion and having fun together! 🖤💜💚

Happy Halloween from all of us at Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth/Meath Branch! 🎃👻

Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland Aura Trim Leisure Centre

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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Very well done swimmers

Wow, well done 🎃

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