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Tour de Mace gets Rolling
News / 28 Jun 2023
Down Syndrome Ireland and MACE are delighted to announce the launch of Tour de MACE 2023. MACE retailers across Ireland will be inviting customers and…
Report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
News / 06 Apr 2023
Munster Rugby partners with Down Syndrome Ireland and Tour de Munster
News / 05 Apr 2023
Fintan Bray: I’m so proud to have made history in Irish politics
News / 17 Nov 2022
Fintan Bray last week became the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a political position in Ireland. The Westmeath man was voted…
Zurich launches charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland
News / 13 Oct 2022
Down Syndrome Ireland are proud to announce the launch of their 3 year partnership with Zurich Ireland which was celebrated in Zurich’s new offices in…
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Thousands of children with additional education needs ‘completely dropped’ from school re-opening agenda
18 Feb 2021
Groups waiting over a month for a meeting with Minister Foley while parents and children with additional educational needs left in the dark.
In-Person Supplementary Programme for Post Primary students
16 Feb 2021
The Department of Education & Skills acknowledges the significant impact of school closures on students with significant complex needs.
People with Down syndrome to be given vaccine priority
15 Feb 2021
As you may be aware, late last year DSI received confirmation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee that people with Down syndrome were included in…
Adults with Down syndrome struggle with isolation and job losses as a result of Covid-19
12 Feb 2021
Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partners MACE, Ireland’s longest established convenience retailer, have launched a national fundraising campaign to support adults with Down syndrome…
EDSA-Webinar with Dr. Dennis McGuire
12 Feb 2021
Promoting strengths and adaptive resources in persons with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome Ireland seeks urgent meeting to discuss AIM support for young children with Down syndrome
11 Feb 2021
DSI has sought an urgent meeting with Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Roderic O’Gorman to discuss the very serious concerns parents have for their pre-schoolers…