Down syndrome Ireland

Ways to observe and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Ways to observe and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. While it is important to spread awareness about Down syndrome all year, October provides an opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate the lives and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome as well as bring additional awareness to the genetic condition. Down syndrome occurs when a person […]

2 years ago

Watch: Irish children mark World Down Syndrome day in the sweetest video

Watch: Irish children mark World Down Syndrome day in the sweetest video

The cutest thing. Children across the globe are marking World Down Syndrome day today and here in Ireland, they’ve marked it in a very special way – with the sweetest video. With the message of “It’s a better place with us in it”, 30 Irish children and their families took part in a music video […]

3 years ago

Take part in HB Ice Cream Sunday tomorrow – in support of Down Syndrome Ireland

Take part in HB Ice Cream Sunday tomorrow – in support of Down Syndrome Ireland

A new take on a much-loved fundraiser. For the past 19 years, HB has partnered with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) for the campaign which has seen thousands across Ireland host ice cream parties at home, in their offices and in schools, raising over €3.7 million, making a life-changing difference to those with Down syndrome as […]

6 years ago