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.
💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
Meet Siolta Byrne 💙
A little boy with a big world to explore.
From swimming in the sea in Korea to riding his bike, enjoying adventures and making music at Halloween, Siolta finds his own ways to experience the world around him.
And at the heart of his world is love, especially the beautiful bond he shares with his little sister, Naraola. 💕
For Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Siolta for who he is: a much-loved son, a cherished big brother, and a unique individual with his own personality, interests and way of experiencing life.
Because every child deserves to be seen, celebrated and included-just as they are. 💙
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeAwareness #DownSyndromeIreland #InclusionMatters #EveryChildMatters #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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Go Siolta!!!
🎭❄️ FINAL REMINDER – RAC PANTO OUTING: FREEZIN! ❄️🎭
⏰ DEADLINE: THIS TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER!
The RAC invites our members aged 18+ to join us for a fantastic day out at Freezin in the TLT Theatre, Drogheda! 💙💛
📅 Monday, 28 December
🎟️ Ticket price: €28 per member
🚌 Itinerary:
🕓 4:00pm – Bus departs Balreask Bar & Restaurant
🍽️ 4:45pm – Dinner at the Black Bull, Drogheda (members pay for their own meal)
🎭 7:00pm – Panto at the TLT Theatre
🚨 IMPORTANT: Tuesday is the final cut-off date to BOOK AND PAY for your ticket!
📩 To book: Contact Ellie Cosgrove to reserve your panto ticket, secure a bus seat and confirm if you would like to join us for dinner.
💶 Payment of €28 must be made by Tuesday, 27 October, via Revolut ONLY to Ellie Cosgrove – 087 667 1393.
❌ No cash payments accepted.
Don't miss out on this brilliant day of festive fun, laughter and panto magic! 🎶😂💙💛
Please make sure your booking AND payment are completed by Tuesday!
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland @thetlt_venue T.L.T
#RAC #RACOuting #PantoTime #Freezin #TLTTheatre #Drogheda #DayOutTogether #FunAndFriendship #InclusiveFun #DownSyndromeIreland 💙💛
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💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
💙💛Meet Poppy Stephenson💛💙
🎂 Happy 19th Birthday, Poppy! 🎂
Today, we’re celebrating Poppy’s special day as she turns 19 years old! 🥳🎉
Poppy lives in Drogheda with her Mam, Dad and sister Daisy. She is currently in her final year at Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown. 💙📚
🏉💃 Poppy loves keeping active and having fun! She enjoys Zumba dancing and swimming with our friends at the Special Hands Activity Group, and playing rugby with the Blue Dragons at Navan RFC on Sunday mornings.
🎶 Poppy also loves getting up on the dance floor at parties and social events. She certainly enjoys any opportunity to dance and have a great time! 🥳💃
We hope Poppy has a fantastic 19th birthday filled with happiness, laughter, dancing and lots of lovely memories. 🥰🎂
Happy Birthday, Poppy! Keep dancing, swimming, playing rugby and shining! 💙💛
Once again, we’d love to celebrate our amazing Louth Meath members by featuring someone each day throughout October — and if we get lots of submissions, we’ll feature more than one! 😊
📸 Send us a photo, video or short story that shows what makes your loved one special.
🎂 October birthday? Let us know, and we’ll celebrate with you!
🎥 Older members are also welcome to share their own story on video.
📧 Send submissions to info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
Let’s fill October with celebration, positivity and smiles! 💙💛
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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19! It passes in a blink of an eye, wishing you an amazing birthday Poppy 💝
Happy birthday sweet Poppy can’t believe you are 19 years old already! Great photos enjoy your dancing 💃 🎉🎂🥳🍭🩷
Happy Birthday Poppy....hope you get to do lots of dancing
