Down Syndrome Ireland - Louth / Meath Branch
Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth / Meath Branch
Ireland’s national Down Syndrome team hopes to participate in the SUDS European Championships for athletes with Down Syndrome, to be held in Padua, Italy from 3-10 September 2023. Hosting this multi-sport event is, the Italian Paralympic Sport Federation for athletes with intellectual or relational disabilities, FISDFIR
More details can be found HERE
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. Please see attached leaflet.
As well as having lots of fun it provides a great opportunity for siblings to get together and chat about some of the difficulties and the positives of having a sibling with Special Needs.
The workshops are for our member’s Siblings aged between 7 & 13 and the members with Down Syndrome should be over 2.5 years old so that the Siblings can see and understand that their brother or sister has special needs.
These Sibshops are free to our members.
Please reply to secretarydslm@gmail.com or text Brendan at 083 8972044 to register your intention to attend.
Place on each workshop is limited to 12 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
“SIBSHOP WORKSHOPS (duration 2.5 hours)
Sibshops are fun workshops for siblings of children with special needs. We run them on weekend afternoons or during school holidays. They are lively, with games and discussions. We also prepare a snack and/ or make pizzas with the children.
As well as having lots of fun it provides a great opportunity for siblings to get together and chat about some of the difficulties and the positives of having a sibling with special needs.
The workshops are aimed at children aged between 8-12 years with a maximum of 12 children in the group recommended as we find this works best in order to give all the children a chance to contribute to the discussions and games. Their sibling with special needs should be over 2 and a half years old so that they can see and understand that their brother or sister has special needs.”
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 adults & children to the farm is €8 for our members (Carer Free), rest of the family €10 each.
Book online at newgrangefarm.com – in the special needs section on the bookings portal or tickets can be purchased at the gate.
All Members Welcome
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 be found on our Website
https://dsilmb.ie/more/funding-scheme/
Application
Members should submit completed application forms, accompanied by receipts and relevant supporting details as per the Terms & Conditions to the Branch Administrator Brendan Stephenson before the end of January 2024 for therapies/activities that took place the previous year (eg. activities/therapies that took place in 2023, the application should be made between 1st January. – 31st January 2024.)
The Treasurer (who is a volunteer) will endeavour to process applications before the end of February. (Applications submitted after 31st January will be processed the following year)
Please send applications to:
Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch
9 Ashdale,
Wheaton Hall,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth
A92 KDK8
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 Music And Great Moves in the pool.
Where: Aura Trim Leisure Centre
When: Wednesday 12th July
Time: 2 PM
Aged 13 up (Have to be able to stand independently in the water, in the Shallow End and follow instructions . There will be a lifeguard but no assistant in the water)
Contact Cara 0857105437
Minimum of 6 participants and a Maximum of 15. Places will be filled on a first-come-first served basis.
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 am
Where: Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility (Navan Rd, Balsaran, Duleek, A92 F2HN, CO. Meath)
The group is run fortnightly and is facilitated by Louise Tully.Below are some of the different activities that Louise will aim to deliver:
Each session costs €5 to be paid directly into our Bank AccountAIB Grafton Street
Sort Code 93 10 47
A/c 49363006
SWIFT BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE33 AIBK 9310 4749 3630 06
Account Name: Down Syndrome Louth MeathPlease include your name and label it Toddler Group.
To register your interest, please email Brendan Stephenson; at secretarydslm@gmail.com or phone/text Brendan at 083 8972044.
Table quiz hosted by the Village Inn Slane Co. Meath supporting Moyo to raise more funds in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland Louth/Meath Branch.
Join in on Friday 2nd June 2023 ( yes! the June Bank Holiday weekend).@9pm
When: Friday 2nd June 2023 ( yes! the June Bank Holiday weekend).@9pm
Where: The Village Inn (Hardings) Main Street, Slane
Time: 9 pm
Let’s get the Tables occupied and all smart minds working!!
There will be Raffle tickets on sale with Lovely prizes to win.
Looking forward to seeing you!
AGM
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Louth Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will be held on Wednesday, 26th April 2023 at 7.30pm in the Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane, Co Meath.
More details have been sent to our members by email
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Louth Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will be held on Wednesday, 26th April 2023 at 7.30pm in the Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane, Co Meath.
More details have been sent to our members by email