Down Syndrome Ireland - Louth / Meath Branch
Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth / Meath Branch
At the Branch AGM on 29th of May 2024, the members of the Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch have agreed to provide a funding scheme for branch members to help cover the cost of therapies, and sports / recreational activities in 2024 that will be of benefit to our members with Down syndrome.Please find attached the application form for … Read more Funding Scheme for 2024
As we enter March, World Down Syndrome Day is just around the corner on the 21st. We are asking people to get involved to raise awareness and some vital funds for our Branch. World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since … Read more Rock Your Socks 4 DSILMB
🎉🌟 Let’s Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in Style! 🌟🎉 Hey Everyone! Mark your calendars because something truly special is happening on Monday, March 18th, 2024! 📅✨ 🗓 Date: Monday 18th of March🕰 Time: 2 PM to 4 PM🏠 Venue: Wilkinstown Community Centre, Balsaw, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co Meath, C15 V123 Join us at the Wilkinstown … Read more Time for Tea for WDSD
Let’s Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Together! Hey everyone! Mark your calendars because something wonderful is happening at Connell & Co, Menswear & Household! We’re thrilled to announce that they are hosting a special Coffee Morning in honour of World Down Syndrome Day! Save the Date: Saturday, March 23rd Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM … Read more WDSD Coffee Morning
The World Down Syndrome Day #RockYourSocks #LotsOfSocks4DSI campaign exists to raise awareness of Down syndrome. All you need to do is choose some socks that are going to get noticed. Get your friends, classmates and colleagues to join in too. World Down Syndrome Day is Tuesday 21st March and we in Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch invite you … Read more Rock Your Socks 4 DSILMB
Congratulations to the wonderful students from our Athboy class who graduated recently. Aimee, Ann-Marie, Cara, Cathal, Deirdre, Dualta, Eileen, Eleanor, Emily,Fintan, Joan, Liam, Katie, Michelle, Monica, Teresa and Tomás graduated from a mixof four courses – Latch-On Literacy and Technology, MOTE My Opinion My Vote,Work Skills and Personal Development. They were joined by proud families, … Read more Graduation
There was great excitement at the Tons of Fun Tots playgroup during its last session when a certain someone in a familiar red suit paid an unexpected visit to some of the youngest members of the DSI Louth Meath Branch. We had a room full of excited boys and girls, all dressed up for Christmas, … Read more Tons of Fun Tots welcomes an unexpected guest …
The Regional Advisory Council held its first formal meeting on September 4th in Conyngham Arms hotel Slane. The newly formed Regional Advisory Council(RAC) is an independent self-advocacy group for adults with Down syndrome in the North East area. The 14 member council, consisting primarily of people from Meath and Louth but also some from Westmeath … Read more Regional Advisory Council
Down Syndrome Ireland have organised Education Conferences for 2019/2020. “Managing Behaviour & Transitions for the Student with Down Syndrome” “Supporting the Child with Down Syndrome in Mainstream Primary School” Please note: early booking is essential as, due to the high costs involved, the conferences will only go ahead if sufficient numbers are booked. Each … Read more Education Conference 2019/2020
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Information Evening on the Regional Advisory Council last week. A special thanks to our guests, Eileen Dunne(former Chairperson of the National Advisory Council) and Helena Connors(Adult Advocacy Officer, DSI) who shared their experience and advice with us. We are now delighted to formally extend our: Invitation to join … Read more Invitation to Join the Regional Advisory Council