Down Syndrome Mayo

01/10/2026

People of all ages and abilities are warmly invited to join us for our next Comhaltas Cuimsiú Session — a relaxed and inclusive traditional music session created especially for those with disabilities or additional needs.
Whether you play the fiddle, bodhrán, harp, banjo, a non-traditional instrument, sing, dance, or simply enjoy the music, this is your chance to experience what it’s like to be part of a Trad session, surrounded by other musicians in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
The session will be led by Mary Munnelly and Chuck Dunford and is supported by ÁIRC - Supporting Children with Disabilities in Mayo, Ballina Autism Friendly Town and Down Syndrome Mayo .
It will be hosted by CCÉ Admiral Brown, in The Moy Hotel on Sunday 18th October from 1:30pm - 3pm, as part of events taking place during Foxford Traditional Weekend.
Families, friends, and support persons are encouraged to come along, listen, and enjoy the music too.
Please note that musicians and their support persons should bring any instruments needed.
All musicians must be accompanied by a support person for the duration of the session.

09/09/2026

Weekend of 18th & 19th Sept Cuimsiú sessions been invited to 2 events. Mary Munnelly & Breege Gleeson will lead these sessions:
1. Cuimsiú session Friday 18th September 6-7 Jackie Clarke Ballina as the opening for Ballina Street Lanes event for Culture night.
2. ⁠ Cuimsiú session Aras Inish Gluaire Belmullet 1pm-230pm Sat 19th sept as part of Trad Ar AnMbéal festival .

Please feel to share the flyers with your friends.

10/08/2026

13/07/2026

19/06/2026

Elena Mangan with her sister and brother in school at St Patrick's NS Kilmaine who has raised 285.00 during WDSD. Well done and thank you to all at st Patrick's NS from Downsyndrome mayo Branch. Down Syndrome Mayo Gayle Mangan

18/06/2026

Hundreds of athletes from around the country are making their way to Dublin for the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games.

18/06/2026

🌟 Best of Luck to Our Special Olympics Athletes! 🌟

We would like to wish all of our members who are taking part in the Special Olympics in Dublin over the next few days the very best of luck.

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Enjoy every moment, give it your all, make wonderful memories, and most importantly, have fun. We will all be cheering you on from home and following your achievements with great pride.

Good luck to all our athletes, coaches and families. "The true victory is in giving your best effort." 🏅🍀💙 Down Syndrome Mayo Special Olympics Ireland

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Mayo branch member Maya Bullard, who recently competed at the Cuimsiú Fleadh Competition in Ballina on the harp, tin whistle, and bodhrán.

Speaking about her love of music, Maya says, “music excites me, it makes me feel good and I love to learn new tunes”.

Well done!🪉🎶

04/06/2026