We held a “Louth/Meath Employment Morning” on the 17th of February.
Adults with Down syndrome, parents/family members & key/support workers were welcomed on the day.
It took place from 10am-1pm in the D Hotel, Marsh Rd, Drogheda, Co.Louth, A92 HF5F.
The morning gave us an opportunity to tell you about our Employment Programme, but also to find out the interests of members locally in relation to work.
Schedule: 10am – arrive, tea, coffee & scones
10.30 – Employment talk for adults with Down syndrome, parents & support workers -Q&A & discussion about local employers -Complete employment questionnaires to gather info & create a database of job seekers
11.30 – Employment skills workshop (for adults with Down syndrome only)
1.00 – Finish
Please email employmentdslm@gmail.com for more details
We would like to invite you to our February monthly coffee morning.
These monthly meetups aim to create an opportunity for parents and their children to meet up regularly in a fun environment.
The August coffee morning will be held at Ark play centre in Pudding Hill Moorepark, Puddenhill, Co. Meath, A42 Y046 on Sunday 26th February from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
(Coffee and tea are available for purchase at the venue)
The prices are €5 and free for parents.
We look forward to meeting you 😊
Insil & Avril
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Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth/Meath Branch are delighted to announce that the Christmas Party for Teenagers/Young Adults will take place this year with a Disco, and finger food.
Saturday 10th December from 7.00 PM till late.
Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane
The theme of the night is “Sparkle & Glow”
If attending, please text Eleanor Cosgrove at 087 6671393 with the name of the teenager/ adult with Down Syndrome and the number of siblings/other adults attending.
The final date for replying is Monday 5th December.
Branch Membership Renewals for 2023 will be accepted on the night. Christmas Cards will also be on sale on the night.
We held a very successfull Children’s Christmas Party for our younger members (for 0 – 13ish-year-olds) in the spectacular Trim Castle Hotel on Sunday 27th November from 2 PM – 5 PM.
It was great to see everyone at the Christmas Party in the Trim Castle Hotel . Santa was there to give out some presents and even had time for a dance with the children.
A big thank you to our volunteers who worked as Santa’s helpers and made the day special. A special Thank you also to Adam Morgan who collected memberships and sold Christmas cards. We would also like to thank our DJ Philip Connolly DJ Philmeister who kept everyone on the dance floor and our event photographer Jass Foley.