13/10/2026
💙 Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Meet Jacob McGivney, Our New Youth Club Leader! 💛
We are absolutely delighted to introduce Jacob McGivney, the newest member of the team at The Down Syndrome Centre Swords Youth Club ! 🥰
Jacob is 18, and after discussing the possibility of him becoming a Youth Club Leader with our wonderful collaborators at Foróige, everyone agreed that Jacob would be a fantastic addition to the team. He will undertake all the necessary training in due course.
Last Friday night was Jacob’s first evening helping us lead our Youth Club, and he was absolutely brilliant! ❤️
With his warm, empathetic nature and genuine desire to help others, Jacob has so much to offer our teenagers. He is someone they can turn to for a little reassurance, encouragement and support when they need it.
When asked how he felt about his new role as a mentor, Jacob had one word: JOY! 💙 Because, as Jacob explained, he loves helping people.
And how did he feel after his first night? PROUD! 🥹 Why? Because Triona told him he had been a great help!
The pride on Jacob’s face as he stood outside the centre after his first evening said everything.
Jacob’s story is such a lovely reminder of what Down Syndrome Awareness Month is all about. It is about recognising potential, creating opportunities, opening doors and ensuring that people with Down syndrome have the chance to contribute, lead and make a real difference in their communities.
Please join us in giving Jacob a huge welcome and wishing him every success in his new role! 💙💛
Because everyone deserves the opportunity to shine, to belong and to be recognised for what they can bring to the world. ✨
