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.

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Ella Kavanagh, her dad Philip, everyone at Connell & Co, and all who helped organise Ella's World Down Syndrome Day Coffee Morning on the 21st of March in Connell & Co, Dundalk! 💛💙

Your kindness, effort, and incredible community spirit made the day so special. We are so grateful to Ella & Philip for presenting Brendan with a cheque for an amazing €1,800.00 – what a fantastic contribution! 👏

Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us and celebrating inclusion, awareness, and love. 💫💛

@downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland @connelldundalk Connell & Co
#WDSD2026 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DownSyndromeAwareness
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Well Done to Ella xxx

Wow. Well done. Nice big cheque 🥰

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Ella Kavanagh, her dad Philip, everyone at Connell & Co, and all who helped organise Ellas World Down Syndrome Day Coffee Morning on the 21st of March in Connell & Co, Dundalk! 💛💙

Your kindness, effort, and incredible community spirit made the day so special. We are so grateful to Ella & Philip for presenting Brendan with a cheque for an amazing €1,800.00 – what a fantastic contribution! 👏

Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you for standing with us and celebrating inclusion, awareness, and love. 💫💛

@downsyndromeireland   Down Syndrome Ireland  @connelldundalk  Connell & Co  
#WDSD2026 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DownSyndromeAwarenessImage attachment

📣 Louth Meath Branch Members – Let’s Kick Off Pound the Pavements 2026!

Join us for the inaugural Dunleer AC 5km on Thursday, 30 May 2026 at 7pm 🏃‍♀️

We’re inviting all members and their families to take part in this fantastic new local event as we officially launch our Pound the Pavements 2026 activities!

🏃‍♀️ Run 🏃 Jog 🚶 Walk
👉 All paces welcome!

💶 Special Rate:
Dunleer AC is offering our Branch a discounted entry fee of just €16

📢 Interested?
To help us plan, please send us your:
• Name
• Email
• Mobile number

More details on registration and meeting points will follow soon.

Let’s show a strong Louth Meath Branch turnout 💪

— Louth Meath Branch Committee

@downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland

#PoundThePavements #LouthMeathBranch #DunleerAC #5KRun #CommunityEvent #GetActive #RunWalkJog #FitnessForAll #BranchStrong #dsilmb #downsyndromeireland #ShareTheJourney #strongertogether
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📣 Louth Meath Branch Members – Let’s Kick Off Pound the Pavements 2026!

Join us for the inaugural Dunleer AC 5km on Thursday, 30 May 2026 at 7pm 🏃‍♀️

We’re inviting all members and their families to take part in this fantastic new local event as we officially launch our Pound the Pavements 2026 activities!

🏃‍♀️ Run       🏃 Jog       🚶 Walk
👉 All paces welcome!

💶 Special Rate:
Dunleer AC is offering our Branch a discounted entry fee of just €16

📢 Interested?
To help us plan, please send us your:
• Name
• Email
• Mobile number

More details on registration and meeting points will follow soon.

Let’s show a strong Louth Meath Branch turnout 💪

— Louth Meath Branch Committee

@downsyndromeireland  Down Syndrome Ireland 

#PoundThePavements #LouthMeathBranch #DunleerAC #5KRun #CommunityEvent #GetActive #RunWalkJog #FitnessForAll #BranchStrong #dsilmb #downsyndromeireland #ShareTheJourney #strongertogetherImage attachment

🌟 Sibling Support Workshops 🌟

📅 Saturday, 11th April 2026
🕑 2.00 – 4.30 pm
📍 Drogheda Presbyterian Church

Fun Sibshop workshops for siblings (ages 7–13) of children with special needs, led by qualified facilitators Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley. A chance to connect, share, and have fun together!

👉 Free for our members (siblings must be 7–13, child with Down Syndrome over 2.5 yrs).

To register: ✉️ info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie or 📱 Brendan 083 8972044
The workshop will only go ahead if we have a sufficient number of at least 5 Siblings.
@sibshopireland Sibshop Ireland @downsyndromeireland Down Syndrome Ireland

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

📅 Saturday, 11th April 2026
🕑 2.00 – 4.30 pm
📍 Drogheda Presbyterian Church

Fun Sibshop workshops for siblings (ages 7–13) of children with special needs, led by qualified facilitators Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley. A chance to connect, share, and have fun together!

👉 Free for our members (siblings must be 7–13, child with Down Syndrome over 2.5 yrs).

To register: ✉️ info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie or 📱 Brendan 083 8972044
The workshop will only go ahead if we have a sufficient number of at least 5 Siblings.
@sibshopireland    Sibshop Ireland      @downsyndromeireland    Down Syndrome Ireland 

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