The Dublin branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is the founding and oldest branch of the organisation. We are an organisation of parents and families, striving to enhance the lives of our children through inclusion, independence and choice.
There are approximately 380 members in our branch, ranging in age from babies to adults. The branch is run by a committee of parent volunteers who meet once a month to discuss the running and organisation of our branch. We provide a range of services, classes, therapies and activities for all age groups. All of these are organised by parent volunteers.
Activities: SLT, Art & Drama, Bowling, Ballroom Dancing, Hip Hop Dancing
Education and Therapy
- New Parent Support
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Information Talks / Expert Speakers
Breast Pump Rental for nursing mothers. Please contact Pump@DownSyndromeDublin.ie for more information.
Subsidies Available for Members for Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy etc. Please contact Treasurer@DownSyndromeDublin.ie for information.
Life Skills and Social Groups
- Art and Drama
- Ballroom dancing
- Bowling (Tallaght and Blanchardstown Leisureplex)
- Chime in and Play (Gymboree)
- Fun With Numbers
- HipHop
- Swimming
Ages 6-16: Fun with Numbers, Le Cheile, Donnycarney. Wednesdays @4pm and 5pm during school term. Contact Info@DownSyndromeDublin.ie
Ages 12-15: Morning Art and Activity Club, Carmelite Centre, D2. Saturdays @11am during school term (spaces available), text Sarah Jane on 087 9317078
Ages 12-99+: Afternoon Art and Activity Club, Carmelite Centre, D2. Saturdays @1.30pm during school term (spaces available), text Sarah Jane on 087 9317078 (there are 3 groups in the afternoon session, children from 8, teens and adults)
Age 18+: Ballroom Dancing, Thursdays @ 7pm, email info@DownSyndromeDublin.ie
Sports and Fitness
Ages 10-16: Dance/Hip Hop Class, St Jude the Apostle Parish Hall, Templeogue. Fridays @ 4:45pm during school term, contact Info@DownSyndromeDublin.ie
Ages 16+: Dance/Hip Hop Class, St Jude the Apostle Parish Hall, Templeogue. Fridays @ 4:45pm during school term, contact Info@DownSyndromeDublin.ie
Ages 10-18: Bowling, Leisureplex Tallaght, Dublin 24. Every Tuesday @ 7pm during school term, contact Info@DownSyndromeDublin.ie
