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Down Syndrome Ireland Down Syndrome Ireland provides support and services to children and adults with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland.

We have over 3,500 members with a national office and 25 branches nationwide. We provide ‘all-through-life’ supports to people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland with specialists in the areas of health, speech and language, early development, education and adult education, adult employment and independence and advocacy.

13/10/2026

A message from CEO Aidan Stacey on Purple Run 🏃💜

The steps are adding up, the kilometres are building and the enthusiasm is climbing as this years Purple Run is in full steam!

Don't forget to share your pictures and videos with us and make sure to join our Facebook community where people are sharing their own Purple Run journeys.

It is not too late to sign up - register and get your t-shirt at www.purplerun.ie 💜

Down Syndrome Ireland and the NCSE are joining forces for a seminar in Laois. The seminar is on supporting inclusive lea...
12/10/2026

Down Syndrome Ireland and the NCSE are joining forces for a seminar in Laois.

The seminar is on supporting inclusive learning environments for students with Down syndrome. It is for post-primary special education and mainstream teachers.

Click here to attend: https://tpl.ncse.ie/login/index.php

Huge congratulations to Donegal branch member Cian on his excellent results in the Junior Cert 🎉Cian, who is now in Tran...
09/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Donegal branch member Cian on his excellent results in the Junior Cert 🎉

Cian, who is now in Transition Year, had a great day celebrating with the school staff and also with his delighted parents, Yvonne and Martin.

Well done Cian and to all our members who received their Junior Cert results this week 💜

Meet Eimear 💜Eimear is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist at the Limerick branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and is com...
09/10/2026

Meet Eimear 💜

Eimear is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist at the Limerick branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and is completing the 42km Purple Run in support of all our incredible members.

She says, "It is an honour to be able to make small changes that add up to big changes in our members lives. I am doing the Purple Run to give back to the community...the funds raised will ensure therapies, education programmes, life skill workshops and more can be provided for our members. They deserve the world."

You can support Purple Run today by donating at www.purplerun.ie

Together, We Go Further 💜

A massive thank you to Woodie’s Heroes for raising an incredible €642,662.90 split between Down Syndrome Ireland, Autism...
08/10/2026

A massive thank you to Woodie’s Heroes for raising an incredible €642,662.90 split between Down Syndrome Ireland, Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, Childline by ISPCC and Cancer Fund for Children. 💜

For more, read our news story here: downsyndrome.ie/woodies-heroes-2026-raises-amazing-amount-for-down-syndrome-ireland/

Budget 2027: What the disability measures mean for our membersBudget 2027 includes welcome changes to employment support...
06/10/2026

Budget 2027: What the disability measures mean for our members

Budget 2027 includes welcome changes to employment supports and additional investment in disability services. However, Down Syndrome Ireland is deeply disappointed that the €500 Cost of Disability Payment falls far short of the €55 per week sought.

We know members and families will want to understand what these announcements mean for them and when they can access the supports. As detailed eligibility rules and implementation dates become available to us, we will update members, explaining who qualifies, when each measure takes effect and any steps needed to apply.

Join us for our conference supporting the health and wellbeing of adults with Down syndrome this November 13th.This one-...
05/10/2026

Join us for our conference supporting the health and wellbeing of adults with Down syndrome this November 13th.

This one-day conference for professionals, caregivers, and families will focus on raising awareness of health issues in adults with Down syndrome. Along with discussions surrounding the latest developments in research, there will also be an overview of Down Syndrome Ireland's programmes and projects.

Topics will include:
• Age-related vision changes
• Regression
• Maintaining brain health
• Weight management
• Sleep/sleep apnoea
• Swallowing disorders
• Dental care
• Bone health

For more information and to book tickets, click here: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SupportingHealthandWellbeingofAdultswithDownSyndrome

A big shout out to our Cork branch members, Emma and David , who recently started their new paid roles as sales assistan...
02/10/2026

A big shout out to our Cork branch members, Emma and David , who recently started their new paid roles as sales assistants in Penneys! 🙌

After completing a six-week placement at the Wilton store, both were excited to stay on in permanent positions, with Emma saying, "I loved it. I enjoyed doing the accessories and the fitting rooms and the company of others, talking to customers in the fitting rooms and talking to the staff. They were full of news, and they are very helpful to me."

David added, "I like to work. I like getting paid for my work. The managers and staff are very nice and I like meeting customers."

Emma and David's colleagues are now also taking on the Purple Run, and will be completing the 42km challenge throughout the month of October.

It's not too late to sign up - go to www.purplerun.ie today to get moving this Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💜

Down Syndrome Ireland's National Employment Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Social Protection and the European Union.

01/10/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Join us this month as we celebrate everyone with Down syndrome, including all of our incredible members across the country! 💜

At Down Syndrome Ireland, we support our members from their early years, all through their life.

We work across health, speech and language, early years development, education, employment, advocacy and independence to enhance the lives of thousands of children and adults with Down syndrome in Ireland.

If people with Down syndrome and their families require any information or support, please contact us on (01) 426 6500, email [email protected], or visit www.downsyndrome.ie

Address

Unit 3, Park Way House, Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount Drive
Dublin
D12HP70

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+35314266500

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