Sibling support – Sibshop Workshop

We have organised a Sibling Support Workshop for our Branch.    Saturday 2nd September 2023 in Drogheda Presbyterian Church from 2.00 – 4.30 pm.   The Workshops are carried out by Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley, both Nurses working with children with an Intellectual disability. They are qualified Sibshop Facilitators and run Sibshop workshops which are afternoons of fun for siblings of children with special … Read more Sibling support – Sibshop Workshop

Next Parent and Toddler group – Thursday 31st of August

We are delighted that our new Parent & Toddler Group continues to run. The group is open to children with Down Syndrome aged 5 months to school-going age. When:   Thursday Mornings (fortnightly) Time:     10 to 11:30 am Where:  (Navan Rd, Balsaran, Duleek, A92 F2HN, CO. Meath) Our next group will be on Thursday 31st of August. The group is run fortnightly and is facilitated … Read more Next Parent and Toddler group – Thursday 31st of August

Sibling support – Sibshop Workshop

We have organised a Sibling Support Workshop for our Branch.  Saturday 2nd September 2023 in Drogheda Presbyterian Church from 2.00 – 4.30 pm.   The Workshops are carried out by Liz Fitzpatrick & Linda Foley, both Nurses working with children with an Intellectual disability. They are qualified Sibshop Facilitators and run Sibshop workshops which are afternoons of fun for siblings of children with special needs. … Read more Sibling support – Sibshop Workshop

Invitation to Family Fun Day & BBQ

Where: Newgrange Farm When: Sunday 3rd September 2023 Down Syndrome Louth/Meath Branch is holding a Family Fun Day & BBQ in Newgrange Farm, Slane, on Sunday the 3rd Sept. BBQ grill will be cooking from 1 pm-3 pm approx. BBQ is free and is paid for by the Louth/Meath Branch. The cost of entry for … Read more Invitation to Family Fun Day & BBQ

Irish Legends Golf raffle Winner

Under the watchful eyes of Poppy Stephenson and Mike Egan, Karl Bourke draws the winning ticket in the DSI Louth Meath Irish Legends Golf raffle.  Congratulations to the delighted winner Thinus Jordaan from Dundalk, and originally South Africa. Thinus is an enthusiastic golfer and husband of our great Down Syndrome sports/athletics supporter Sanet Jordaan so … Read more Irish Legends Golf raffle Winner

Funding Scheme for 2023

The members of the Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch have agreed at the Branch AGM held on 26th April 2023, to provide a funding scheme for branch members to help cover the cost of therapies, and sports / recreational activities in 2023 that will be of benefit to our members with Down syndrome. Details of the Funding Scheme can … Read more Funding Scheme for 2023

Summer Aquafit Bootcamp

Our first Aquafit of the Summer is Wednesday 12th July, at Aura Trim Leisure Centre from 2 to 2:45 pm. This Camp will be facilitated by Eleanor Murray, Aura Trim Employee and Branch Member, and another Aura Trim Staff Member. We have organised an AQUA Boot Camp in association with Aura Trim Leisure Centre. Great … Read more Summer Aquafit Bootcamp

Parent and Toddler Group

We are delighted that our new Parent & Toddler Group continues to run. The group is open to children with Down Syndrome aged 5 months to school-going age. When:   Thursday Mornings (fortnightly) Time:     10 to 11:30 am Where:   Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility (Navan Rd, Balsaran, Duleek, A92 F2HN, CO. Meath) Our next groups will be on Thursday 6th of … Read more Parent and Toddler Group

Parent and Toddler Group

The Louth/Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland manages an “Parent & Toddler Group” for preschool children (aged from 5 months to 6 years) with Down syndrome in the counties of Louth and Meath. The group is open to children with Down Syndrome aged 5 months to school-going age. When:   Thursday Mornings (fortnightly) Time:     10 to 11:30 … Read more Parent and Toddler Group