Our Regional Resource Officer is here to help

Our Regional Resource Officers help people with Down syndrome and their family’s access support locally. Regional Resource Officers provide vital support and a point of contact for new parents as well as families who need help and support at local level at every life stage. Our Regional Resource Officer for the LouthMeath Branch is: Mike … Read more Our Regional Resource Officer is here to help

Activities to Promote Communication

These activities are designed to promote your baby/toddler/child’s communication development. These activities can be easily carried out at home as each activity is nice and short. You can do one, some or all of these activities. You may choose to do them daily or weekly, it’s completely up to you! All you need for these … Read more Activities to Promote Communication

DSI co-signs a document on Ireland’s obligations under the UNCRPD

Down Syndrome Ireland has co-signed a document on the rights of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 period. The statement calls on the government to adhere to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and in particular: Provide full accessible information on all aspects of COVID-19 Ensure equal treatment in the provision of … Read more DSI co-signs a document on Ireland’s obligations under the UNCRPD

Early Intervention Home Teaching Visits Suspended

We have been advised by Down Syndrome Ireland National Office to follow the recommendations of An Taoiseach and the Department of Education and suspend all Early Intervention Home Teaching Visits until Monday 30th March. This decision has been taken with the best interest of our children, members, service providers and volunteers in mind. I apologies … Read more Early Intervention Home Teaching Visits Suspended

Hoedown for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)

A Hoedown in  celebration for World Down Syndrome Day on the 20th March in the Ardboyne Hotel Navan t 8.30pm Hoedown Tickets are €20 each / €50 for 3 (family ticket). We have a live band with guest singers Ray Murtagh,  Leah Barniville,  Seanie Vaughan,  Amy Rigney,  Frank Foley,  Eddie Quinn,   Nigel Connell, Leah Kirwan … Read more Hoedown for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)

4 Peak Challenge

A big Thank you to Derek & Ian Primrose for choosing our Branch as part of their fabulous Fundraiser. If you would like to support the fundraiser for these very worthy causes you can do so online (details below) or alternatively you can contribute in person 🙂 You can donate online via the following GoFundMe page:https://ie.gofundme.com/f/derek-amp-ian-primrose039s-48hr-4… … Read more 4 Peak Challenge

ROCK YOUR SOCKS

Down Syndrome Louth Meath Branch (DSLMB) are delighted to announce ROCK YOUR SOCKS fundraising event on Friday 20th March with primary schools throughout Louth and Meath.  This coincides with World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March which celebrates the uniqueness of triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Schools taking part in the ROCK YOUR SOCKS fundraiser will be … Read more ROCK YOUR SOCKS

The Fireside Sessions Summer Festival of Music

The Fireside Sessions Summer Festival of Music. Rocks for Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2020 McHugh’s Drogheda Mickey Joe Harte, The Committments, and Ireland’s best Oasis Tribute ” Live Forever ” are the headliners amongst 60 other artist and bands at the 2020 Fireside Festival of Music and … Read more The Fireside Sessions Summer Festival of Music

VALENTINES NIGHT PARTY Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane Friday 14th February 2020

INVITATION: Valentines night party Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch invites you to our Valentines night party in the Conynghams Arms Hotel Slane Friday 14th February 2020. Disco from 8 till late.Finger Food Provided. Bring a Friend  All Members and their Friends are Welcome Please Text Liz 087 1333760 or Audrey 086 0537177 on or before 10th Feb … Read more VALENTINES NIGHT PARTY Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane Friday 14th February 2020