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Down Syndrome Bill could fail if amendments proposed, peers warned

Proposals aimed at helping people with Down’s Syndrome access care and services will “fall into oblivion” if they fail to become law within weeks, peers have heard. The House of Lords gave the Down Syndrome Bill an unopposed second reading on Friday ...

18 Mar 2022 at 15:55

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Waterford buildings to light up for world down syndrome day

Waterford buildings will light up blue and yellow tonight (Monday March 21) for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) According to Waterford City and County Council, 35 The Mall, City Hall and the Theatre Royal are among the buildings participating this ...

21 Mar 2022 at 18:33

Derry News

Derry pupils donate money fundraised to Mayor's charity

Pupils and staff of Hollybush Primary school in Derry have donated money they fundraised to the Mayor's charity, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. The money was raised by the school during a non-uniform day and amounted to £534.19. Mayor Warke said: "I ...

25 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Derry News

St Mary's College staff and pupils donation to Derry Mayor's charity

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has visited St Mary's College in the city to accept a donation of £500 from pupils and staff to his chosen charity, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. Following his visit Mayor Warke said: "I want to ...

25 Jan 2022 at 10:33

Derry News

Derry lecturer awarded MBE for her voluntary service during the pandemic

A Derry lecturer at North West Regional College has been awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours list. Angela Thompson, who lectures in Health and Social Care, was given an MBE for her Voluntary Service in Northern Ireland, particularly ...

21 Jan 2022 at 19:33

Local News

On your bike: Tipperary store saddles up for Down Syndrome cycle fundraiser

Ballycahill MACE Retailers Mairead and Noel Ryan are inviting people to support its Tour de MACE static cycle in-store in order to raise funds for its charity partner, Down Syndrome Ireland. The event will take place this Saturday, July 23,...

18 Jul 2022 at 13:33

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Down Syndrome Centre North East receives funding from Toy Show appeal

The Down Syndrome Centre North East (DSCNE) has received some great news, having been awarded €16,532 from the RTE Toy Show Appeal grants for 2022 by the Community Foundation for Ireland. Based in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, DSCNE ...

16 Jun 2022 at 22:33

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Scotland fans make £4,000 donation to Ukrainian children’s charity

Scotland fans made a donation to Ukrainian children with Down’s syndrome before the Nations League match between the two countries in Krakow on Tuesday. The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal raised £4,000 with fans also donating writing ...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:05

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IN PICTURES: Foyle Down Syndrome Trust host walk in memory of Ruby Lynch

A wet Ebrington Square didn’t dampen spirits for the Annual Ruby’s Walk on Saturday morning last. The Mayor Sandra Duffy pictured with Christoper Cooper and the group from the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust before Saturday’s Ruby’s ...

21 Mar 2023 at 13:33

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IN PICTURES: Susie’s 70th shindig raises funds for local charities

IN PICTURES: Susie’s 70th shindig raises funds for local charities Susie Friel pictured with members of the Open Doors Club. On Friday, August 19, many of Susie Friel's family and friends travelled from near and far to join ...

07 Oct 2022 at 13:33

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St Mary's Newport students mark World Down Syndrome Day

Well done to our TY students who raised €150 for the Limerick branch of Down Syndrome Ireland last week. Our students also had a visit from Charlotte Hanley and her son Daithí to educate our TY students about the work of ...

02 Apr 2023 at 09:33

Local News

Derry girl Ruby Lynch remembered with annual walk

A sponsored walk in memory of Derry girl Ruby Lynch was held on Saturday morning last. The seven-year-old, who had Down's syndrome, died three-and-a-half years ago leaving her family and friends heartbroken. Spirits ...

21 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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