Donegal Down Syndrome

07/09/2026

Dr Dennis McGuire returns to Ireland this September to host a series of events with Down Syndrome Ireland in Sligo and Limerick for both families and professionals.

• Families Learning Together: Supporting Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome – Sept 25th and 30th
This interactive workshop is suitable for parents and guardians of individuals aged 15 years and over, and will focus on the transition to adulthood and the unique social, emotional and practical challenges that arise during the teenage and adult years.

• Professional Development Day: Supporting Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome – Sept 24th and 29th
This practical professional development workshop is suitable for those supporting adolescents and adults with Down syndrome across disability, health, education and community settings. It will help participants better understand the emotional, behavioural and cognitive profile associated with Down syndrome and provide practical approaches that can be applied immediately.

For more information and to book tickets, click here: downsyndrome.ie/dr-dennis-mcguire-workshops

02/09/2026

Tomorrow John Rooney takes on his incredible challenge in aid of Donegal Down Syndrome and G.R.A.S.P.

John has been a great support to our organisation and especially to one of our own members, Dearbhla, and we’re delighted to support him in this challenge.

If you see John out on the road tomorrow, please give him a wave and a cheer!

Best of luck John we’ll be cheering you on all the way!

Part of the funds raised will go towards Donegal Down Syndrome. Please support and share if you can.

John’s route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3519320494949529116

Fundraiser:
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/johnrooney21

01/09/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who supported our Annual Church Gate Collection over the weekend.

We are especially grateful to our collectors and volunteers, including those who came forward from outside the organisation to give their time and help across Donegal.

Thank you also to the parishes, parish communities and everyone who donated or helped spread the word.

This important annual fundraiser helps the Donegal Branch of Down syndrome Ireland continue providing support, activities and services for children, adults and families living with Down syndrome across Donegal.

We truly appreciate the continued generosity and support of the Donegal community.

28/08/2026

Our Annual Church Gate Collection This Weekend

Our Annual Church Gate Collection takes place this Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August across the majority of Roman Catholic parishes throughout Donegal.

This is one of the Donegal Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland’s most important annual fundraisers, helping us continue to provide activities, services and support to children, adults and families living with Down syndrome across Donegal.

We would like to say a very special thank you to all our members, families, friends and volunteers, including those who have come forward from outside the organisation, who are giving their time to support collections this weekend. Your help is very much appreciated.

If you see our collectors at your local church, we would be very grateful for your support.

If you are unable to donate in person, you can also support the Donegal Branch through our online donation page. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/downsyndromeirelanddonegal

Thank you to the people of Donegal for your continued generosity and support throughout the years. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Donegal Branch will hold its annual Church Gate Collection across the county this weekend.Volunteers will collect donations at the major...

27/08/2026

Our Champions🏆

24/08/2026

It’s confidental shredding time once again on Friday 28th August at the Letterkenny Shopping Centre in association with United Shredding Company and the Letterkenny Rotary Club and all for just a donation, to the Donegal Down Syndrome Association.You will see your confidential documents shredded in the USL machine.

As usual the USL unit will be situated on right hand side of the car park near the entrance, from 10.30am until 12 midday.
Members of the Rotary Club will be on standby to assist members of the public if needed. Letterkenny Rotary greatly appreciate your continued support of this very worthwhile project.

14/08/2026

We’re absolutely delighted to see one of our Donegal Branch members, David, doing so well in his job at Harvey’s Point Hotel

A recent employment review was a lovely reminder of just how settled and valued David has become within the team. He knows his role, is confident in what he does, and is very much part of the Harvey’s Point family.

It’s moments like this that make us so proud seeing our members supported to find their place in the workplace, build their confidence and, most importantly, be recognised for the contribution they make.

Well done, David! Keep up the fantastic work!

09/08/2026

⛳️ Golf Summer Fun Day #2 ⛳️

Last Friday we finished up our two Golf Summer Fun Days with our members at Letterkenny Golf Club, and this time we were joined by Rory from Golf Ireland.

A big thank you to Mary Fowley and everyone at Letterkenny Golf Club for once again linking up with Donegal Down Syndrome and making our members feel so welcome.

We really appreciate clubs and organisations taking the time to work with us and create opportunities like this. It gives our members the chance to try something new, get active, meet people, build confidence and, most importantly, enjoy themselves.

There were plenty of smiles and some great golf along the way!

Thanks again to everyone involved for two really enjoyable days. We can wait to next year.

07/08/2026

Well Done Leah, we hope you had a great night of dancing at Claudia Buckley. 💃