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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 in her big birthday ...

07 Oct 2022 at 13:33

Ireland

Man with Down syndrome ‘thrilled’ at election to senior position in Fianna Fail

A young man from Co Westmeath has said he is “overwhelmed” and “overjoyed” at becoming the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in a political party in Ireland. Fintan Bray was voted into Fianna Fail’s National ...

03 Oct 2022 at 18:21

Quirky

Adorable toddler feted as an actor and model will beam out from giant screens in NYC’s Times Square as face of a Down’s syndrome charity

An adorable toddler who has already won plaudits as an actor and model will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New York’s dazzling Times Square as the face of a Down’s syndrome charity. With his irresistible smile, 22-month-old ...

15 Aug 2022 at 09:54

Football

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

Health

Loving mum of Down’s girl left with PTSD after treatment for everything from a heart defect to leukaemia praises charity for making her smile

A devoted mum whose daughter has Down’s syndrome and was left with PTSD following years of treatment for everything from a heart condition to leukaemia has praised a very special charity for making her smile. Little Ciara Foley, ...

02 Aug 2022 at 08:32

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 ...

18 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Lifestyle

WATCH: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Triona's Tots

Every year Triona's Tots produce a brilliant video to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Here is this year's offering and it carries a very special message: ROAR (Reach Overcome Achieve Respect). On their ...

21 Mar 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Down Syndrome Waterford and South Kilkenny Branch organise cycle fundraiser

The Down Syndrome Waterford and South Kilkenny Branch are organising a cycle on May 29 to raise much-needed funds for our local Down Syndrome Waterford and South Kilkenny Branch. The Sunny South East cycle starts at ...

20 Apr 2022 at 12:33

Derry News

Supercar tour day returns to Derry to raise funds for Foyle Down Syndrome Trust

Many of the finest Super Cars and Muscle Cars in Ireland will take part in a tour of the North West this Bank Holiday Weekend in a special event to raise funds for the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. The Bear Run 74 ...

25 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Local News

Kilkenny campaign embraces slogan for World Down Syndrome Day

'See The Able Not The Label' is a campaign run by the DSI Waterford and South Kilkenny and DSI Kilkenny branches in partnership with Dunnes Stores to mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. This campaign saw ...

16 Apr 2022 at 20:33

Whats on

Local Carlow MACE Retailer to saddle up for Down Syndrome Ireland

Local County Carlow MACE Retailer, Kevin Nolan is inviting local 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 ...

15 Apr 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Signed Wild Mountain Way – Donegal on Foot and Alone book up for fundraising auction

When mountaineer and author, Adrian Gallagher, saw Charlie Bird on the Late Late Show in January, he was astounded by Charlie’s courage and resilience in the face of adversity and so he determined that he ...

15 Mar 2022 at 10:33

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