Down Syndrome Ireland Sligo

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Down Syndrome Ireland Sligo Down Syndrome Ireland Sligo provide support & activities for people with Down syndrome and their families. We have approx 60 members of all ages living in Co.

Down Syndrome Sligo advocates for inclusion, participation and recognition for all people with Down syndrome. We believe that with the appropriate supports and opportunities, people with Down syndrome can live a full meaningful life and have the right to be recognised as valued members of their own communities. Sligo in the West of Ireland. Our Committee is comprised of parents, siblings and carers/guardians of people with Down syndrome as well as other skilled volunteers who have an interest in supporting our work. We run regular public fundraisers and occasionally avail of small grants. We are a member of Down Syndrome Ireland, regulated by the Charities Regulator. We employ a part time Coordinator, Riona Rochford, who organises events and activities for our members and their families to promote socialisation, education and inclusion. Riona advocates on behalf of the branch and its members and generally keeps the branch and communication going. Riona is our main point of contact and can be reached on 086-4409596 or [email protected]

We run various social events for our members to meet up and for family members to share information and gain support. We hold regular meet ups around the county in coffee shops, parks and play centres. We offer weekyl online yoga classes run by an OT, and our adults meet up at a monthly pool club in the Embassy. Each summer we offer our members subsidised places in mainstream activities such as surf camps in Strandhill. In the past, we have organised activities including yoga, art, photography, computing, baby & toddler events and many types of sports activities. We liaise with other local branches of Down Syndrome Ireland and relevant agencies such as Sligo Sports & Recreation Partnership, the HSE/CDNT, community groups, sports club, the ETB, RehabCare, Sligo ATU, NLN etc. To enquire about becoming a member or getting involved, please get in touch. Membership costs €10-€20 per year and means you are covered to attend our events, join our WhatsApp group and receive regular email updates from both us and Down Syndrome Ireland. You can sign up here: https://dsimembership.ie/

You can donate online here: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/dss

13/10/2026

This is wonderful! Well done guys 🥰
Happy Lámh day to all! (Wed 14th Oct) 😊

Please keep an eye out for our volunteer collectors in over the coming days. We are a very active community group and ...
13/10/2026

Please keep an eye out for our volunteer collectors in over the coming days. We are a very active community group and we receive no mainstream government funding, so we really rely on public fundraising along with small grants to keep the show on the road!

Thanks to everyone in for their support.

13/10/2026

There's still time to join the Purple Run and support Down Syndrome Ireland or your local Sligo branch (us!) 💜 Complete 42km during October by running, walking or jogging whenever suits you.

Not feeling energetic? Take our CEO Aidan Stacey's advice and sponsor him instead! 😆 👉 Sponsor Aidan: https://purplerun.ie/fundraiser/AidanStacey

07/10/2026

Bridie & Larry are back… and things have escalated! 👶

Maugherow’s Big Fat Mock Christening is proudly raising funds for Down Syndrome Sligo and Maugherow Community Partnership. 💜

📅 Saturday 24th October
📍 Radisson Blu Sligo

If this video is anything to go by, you’re in for some night!

🎟️ Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maugherows-big-fat-mock-christening-tickets-1597719876159?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you there in all your refinery!!!

📢 We’re Hiring – Branch AdministratorDown Syndrome Ireland Sligo is currently recruiting for a Branch Administrator to j...
07/10/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Branch Administrator

Down Syndrome Ireland Sligo is currently recruiting for a Branch Administrator to join and support our local branch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and passionate about supporting people with Down syndrome and their families in our community.💜

For full details about the role and how to apply, please follow the link below. Deadline is 19th Oct 👇

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A capture of what the budget for our members
06/10/2026

A capture of what the budget for our members

A look back at our Culture Night Sligo event. It really had a lovely vibe. 😍 Thanks again to Greg and the team in The Br...
28/09/2026

A look back at our Culture Night Sligo event. It really had a lovely vibe. 😍

Thanks again to Greg and the team in The Brasserie Sligo for the lovely venue and to Sligo Arts Service for the funding.

This is going to be a great night. The wedding was great craic, now it's time for the Christening! Sat 24th Oct in the R...
28/09/2026

This is going to be a great night. The wedding was great craic, now it's time for the Christening! Sat 24th Oct in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo. Another great fundraiser for ourselves and the Maugherow Community Centre, plus a brilliant night out.

Get your tickets now!

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️
After the craic of the Mock Wedding… we’re back! 😂👶🍻
Maugherow’s Big Fat Mock Christening
Saturday 24th October 🎉
Get the gang together — this is one you won’t want to miss!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maugherows-big-fat-mock-christening-tickets-1597719876159?aff=oddtdtcreator

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9am - 2pm

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+353864409596

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