Down Syndrome Ireland

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.

A huge congratulations to Christopher in the Donegal branch who received his results today 🎉"I am over the moon it’s don...
21/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Christopher in the Donegal branch who received his results today 🎉

"I am over the moon it’s done and the results are good, I can’t wait to start my new life in ATU", says Christopher.

We want to extend a huge congratulations to all our members who received their Leaving Cert results today! 👏🏻🎉

We hope you all enjoy the well deserved celebrations over the weekend! 💜

Donegal Downsyndromeassociation

Check out the lastest episode of The Down Syndrome Ireland Podcast 🎙️This episode is all about SET and SNA supports in P...
21/08/2026

Check out the lastest episode of The Down Syndrome Ireland Podcast 🎙️

This episode is all about SET and SNA supports in Post Primary schools and is hosted by Dr Fidelma Brady, Head of Primary and Post Primary Education, and Nicola Hart, National Research and Support Specialist.

More information here: https://downsyndrome.ie/resources/the-down-syndrome-ireland-podcast/

Purple Run is back 🏃💜Irish rugby international Joe McCarthy has joined forces with his brother Andrew and members of Dow...
21/08/2026

Purple Run is back 🏃💜

Irish rugby international Joe McCarthy has joined forces with his brother Andrew and members of Down Syndrome Ireland to launch the 2026 Purple Run! 🏃‍♀️

This October, during Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re calling on people across Ireland to walk, jog or run 42km across the month.

Joining Joe and Andrew as ambassadors are Fintan and his sister Kathrina, Liam, Elisha and Libb with her baby Ben.

And every euro raised will directly support Down Syndrome Ireland’s services nationwide, helping people with Down syndrome reach their potential and access support at every stage of life.

Sign up and you’ll receive your exclusive Purple Run running top, a progress calendar and access to our Purple Run community!

Join Joe, Andrew and thousands of others this October and sign up today at PurpleRun.ie 💜

Nicola Hart, National Research and Support Specialist with Down Syndrome Ireland, has put together these documents on ey...
20/08/2026

Nicola Hart, National Research and Support Specialist with Down Syndrome Ireland, has put together these documents on eye health.

It is incredibly important for people with Down syndrome to go for eye tests every two years. According to the health survey we did last year, 76% of people with Down syndrome are going for their two year eye check up.

Here is an easy read guide guide to Eye Health:https://downsyndrome.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Vision-Easy-Read.pdf

Here is a checklist to bring to the optometrist:https://downsyndrome.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Vision-Checklist-Easy-Read.pdf

Here is an information guide for parents/carers:https://downsyndrome.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Vision-Information-for-Families-and-Carers.pdf

All resources and easy reads can be found here: https://downsyndrome.ie/resources/

Have you applied for a primary or post-primary school place for your child in the last four years, or do you expect to a...
20/08/2026

Have you applied for a primary or post-primary school place for your child in the last four years, or do you expect to apply in the next four years?

The Department of Education and Youth is carrying out research to understand how families experience the process of starting school. The findings will inform the design of online public services for parents and guardians.

Why is this research happening?
• The Government is developing a series of online Life Events services, which organise information and supports around significant milestones in people's lives rather than around individual government departments. Starting school is one of these, and the Department of Education and Youth is leading the work on it.

Who should take part?
• Parents and guardians who have applied for a primary or post-primary school place in the last four years, or who expect to apply in the next four years.

What will it involve?
• Taking part involves a short online form of about five minutes.
• You can also volunteer for a one-to-one online interview of around 45 minutes, at a time that suits you. Interviews are not recorded, and findings are reported anonymously.

Please note: Not everyone who volunteers will be interviewed, as a mix of participants will be selected to reflect a range of circumstances.

You can take part here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HB2ej8hSPa

Questions can be directed to [email protected]

A big thank you to the Ballydowd Special Care Unit for their very generous donation. The Ballydowd Special Care Unit hel...
19/08/2026

A big thank you to the Ballydowd Special Care Unit for their very generous donation.

The Ballydowd Special Care Unit held their annual run in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and Warren and Callum popped into National Office to say hello and drop off their donation. A big thank you to all the staff and teens who took part in the run 👏

Don't miss our upcoming webinars this month!• Open Conversation on Adulthood, Rights, Opportunities and Changing Perspec...
18/08/2026

Don't miss our upcoming webinars this month!

• Open Conversation on Adulthood, Rights, Opportunities and Changing Perspectives - August 20th - 5pm

Join us as we explore what adulthood means for people with Down syndrome and how supports, services and opportunities are evolving. Topics will include Adult Services, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, adult education options, and more. This will be an open conversation with an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and explore how we can continue to support meaningful adulthood for people with Down syndrome.

• Supporting Choice, Independence and Living Your Own Life - August 26th - 7.30pm

This open and interactive evening will be an opportunity for everyone to come together to share experiences, ask questions and explore what good support, choice, and independence really look like in everyday life. We will be joined by Down Syndrome Ireland members and parents to discuss their personal journeys, the challenges they have experienced, the changes they are considering for the future, and more.

More information and registration links can be found here: downsyndrome.ie/resources/upcoming-webinar

Check out the latest epsiode of The Down Syndrome Ireland Podcast 🎙️We are now in the Post Primary School Series and thi...
14/08/2026

Check out the latest epsiode of The Down Syndrome Ireland Podcast 🎙️

We are now in the Post Primary School Series and this episode delves into issues around Speech and Language in Post Primary School as well as Mental Health, Wellbeing and Behaviour.

You can find all our podcast episodes here: https://downsyndrome.ie/resources/the-down-syndrome-ireland-podcast/

All our podcast epsiodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 💜

David is thriving at work! 😎Donegal Branch member David recently had a very positive employment review.David works at Ha...
14/08/2026

David is thriving at work! 😎

Donegal Branch member David recently had a very positive employment review.

David works at Harvey's Point, where Employment Officer Marcella McGarry recently checked in to see how he is getting on.

“David is doing exceptionally well. He has a very clear set of tasks, he is very established in the organisation and he is treated equally.”

It’s fantastic to see David thriving in his role, feeling valued as part of the team and making his mark in the workplace.

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.

Donegal Down Syndrome

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

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

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