Following on from the phenomenal success of our Buy My Dress events in Dublin, Cork and Galway, we are thrilled to announce that Buy My Dress Online is now OPEN for business!!

BMD Online is our new, year round-shop that allows those of you who don’t live near an event to browse and buy our beautiful dresses, at reasonable ...

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In November 2009, we brought Diana Kerr over from Scotland to lend her extensive wisdom in the area of Down syndrome and dementia to professionals, families and others who care for an ageing person with Down syndrome.

The day-long seminar was hugely informative for those who attended and represented the first formal, learning experience some had received. Feedback was hugely ...

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A parent of a 26 month old little girl with Down syndrome recently contacted the website to let us know of an ingenious device that has helped her daughter enormously. Like many children with Ds, her daughter has very low muscle tone (hypotonia) and was having difficulty controlling her hips and legs, which had a tendency to splay.

The aid ...

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DSC is currently researching the issue of children with Ds who are assessed as being in the mild range of intellectual disability and the subsequent withdrawal of service which results from the delivery of such as assessment.

As we build the case and uncover the extent of the impact these diagnoses have on children and their families, we rreceived the ...

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On Thursday 9th September, the Hermitage Golf Club will host a four person team event in aid of Down Syndrome Centre, organised by our committed supporters, Cora Dixon and Jackie O'Donohoe.

The team price is €400 which includes green fees with all-day tee-times available, refreshments, goody bag, dinner voucher and excellent prizes.

Star prize for the winning team, sponsored ...

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Making it possible to give to charity without having to put your hand in your pocket.

Down Syndrome Centre were delighted to be invited to join an innovative initiative, www.giveandbuy.ie ; at ground level recently.

This new website operates like any other classified advertisement service. You can either get rid of some unwanted presents or prizes, offer a service ... Continue reading

On the 25th September, DSC will host its first Soccer 32 5-A-Side Tournament! The event will take place at Astropark in Coolock, with kick off at approximately 1pm.

We are now looking to recruit 32 teams to take part on the day, and the entry fee is €210 for 7 players (€30 per player!)

Tournament Format

ü  8 Groups containing 4 ... Continue reading