THE Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 31. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their wonderful members Seán Boyle from Arranmore, who has just turned 18. Seán demonstrates remarkable commitment by traveling from Arranmore Island by ferry […]
Student with a desire to help others launches community care handbook
by Dionne Meehan A BUDDING entrepreneur with a deep desire to help others has launched a community care handbook in a bid to raise funds for Donegal Down Syndrome. Arranmore’s Seán Boyle Sailor, a Fifth Year student from Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, began this ambitious project last year while he was in Transition Year. Advertisement The idea […]
Annamarie’s donation to Donegal Down Syndrome
Annamarie Brogan presenting as cheque for €1,625 to Maureen Jordan and Laura Dorrian of The Donegal Down Syndrome Association. The money was raised at an Easter Coffee morning held in the links hub in Creeslough. Creeslough native Annamarie has raised thousands of euro for various charities over the years and helps organise the very popular […]
Tractor draw launched for Donegal Hospice
BY JEROME HUGHES AN exciting fundraiser has been launched to support the development of Donegal Hospice, offering a somewhat unique prize – a highly sought-after Massey Ferguson 135 tractor. Orla Neely and her husband Mark embarked on a journey across Ireland to acquire the perfect tractor, aiming to raise as much money as possible for […]
Donegal Down Syndrome team up with groundbreaking theatre group
DONEGAL Down Syndrome have teamed up with the UK and Ireland’s foremost diverse musical theatre company Skyzdalimit to promote its upcoming show. Since its inception in 2010, Skyzdalimit has been pushing the boundaries of diverse theatre with its high-octane spectacular musical stage productions with a cast of 38 autistic and learning disabled performers. It has pioneered for greater […]
Mother of son with Down Syndrome accuses the HSE of discrimination
by Louise Doyle A MOTHER whose son has Down Syndrome has spoken of her upset and distress after being told on two occasions by HSE professionals that children with the condition can be “quite lazy”. The mother-of-two has accused the HSE of discrimination for its failure to put in place a plan for her three-year-old […]
Picture Special: Tractor Run raises €7,500 for Donegal Down Syndrome
THERE was a large turnout in Kilmacrennan for the Tawney Tractor Run in aid of Donegal Down Syndrome. Ninety-nine tractors got involved in the fantastic event organised by Orla and Mark Neely. Orla’s brother, Ryan Higgins, who has Down Syndrome, moved in with her following their mother’s passing last August. Donegal Down Syndrome’s services have […]
Donegal Libraries celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
Donegal Libraries are proudly celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st with a special ‘See Me’ window display in Twin Towns Library featuring Finn Valley native, Aoibhe McConnell. Aoibhe can be seen in the photos using the See & Learn and Numicon resources that are available for free throughout all Donegal libraries. The window […]
Donegal Down Syndrome community celebrated in beautiful new book
‘See Me’ is a book created to celebrate the beautiful faces and stories of children and adults in Donegal with Down Syndrome. Speaking to the Donegal News, Sandra Devenney, General Manager of McElhinneys Department Store in Ballybofey said she came up with the idea as she wanted to do more for Donegal Down Syndrome. Sandra’s […]