Down Syndrome Sligo

Down Syndrome Sligo Down Syndrome 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 sligoinfo@downsyndrome.ie

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

Excited to see this roll out in , Glór involves Down Syndrome Ireland working in partnership with the HSE Ireland to pr...
23/03/2026

Excited to see this roll out in , Glór involves Down Syndrome Ireland working in partnership with the HSE Ireland to provide better access to therapies for our members... the end of the postcode lottery finally! Watch this space!😍

New See & Learn kits available in the library… always so supportive and a huge resource for everyone, they really have s...
22/03/2026

New See & Learn kits available in the library… always so supportive and a huge resource for everyone, they really have something for everyone. We are lucky to have the super staff in Sligo County Library, Tubbercurry Community Library & Ballymote Community Library

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day at Sligo Central Library. 💜💜💫

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Donal Gilroy, County Librarian Donal Tinney and Executive Librarian Michelle Brennan joined Caoimhe Sherlock along with her sister Fiadh Sherlock and her mum Aideen Kiernan to help launch access to the See amd Learn packs Phase 2.

The See and Learn teaching programmes are designed to help children with Down syndrome learn early language, reading, speech, number and memory skills. The See and Learn programmes are evidence-based and easy to use printed kits.

Sligo Library now has Phase 1 and Phase 2, available to borrow for FREE from your local Sligo Library branch: https://sligo.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/BIBENQ/805508462/44047526,2

Down Syndrome Sligo

Have you spotted them around yet? 5 shop display pieces celebrating in windows around town, each with a message or ...
21/03/2026

Have you spotted them around yet?

5 shop display pieces celebrating in windows around town, each with a message or tip about inclusion in practice.

Big thanks to Call of the Wild, Baby Accessories (Kool Kids), Moffitts Of Sligo, Mullaney Brothers & Henry Lyons Sligo Ladies fashion / Henry Lyons Sligo

P.S. These 5 figures are looking for their next home - get in touch if your business/premises could display them next!

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Here's a little clip about the work of our branch and our message about inclusion courtes...
21/03/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Here's a little clip about the work of our branch and our message about inclusion courtesy of Ocean FM Ireland.

Today marks World Down Syndrome Day, with events across the North West highlighting inclusion and community. Down Syndrome Ireland's Sligo branch is celebrati...

Delighted to be chosen as charity partner by Sligo Park Hotel!
21/03/2026

Delighted to be chosen as charity partner by Sligo Park Hotel!

Fab feature from The Sligo Champion on our member Eamon and his twin Marie.
20/03/2026

Fab feature from The Sligo Champion on our member Eamon and his twin Marie.

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Sligo branch is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st.

Together against loneliness is the theme - real inclusion is the answer - Happy World Down Syndrome Day everyone 🤩
20/03/2026

Together against loneliness is the theme - real inclusion is the answer - Happy World Down Syndrome Day everyone 🤩

Tomorrow, the world stands Together Against Loneliness

Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day.

And this year, something remarkable is happening.

Across the world — in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities — people are talking about loneliness. About what it feels like to be left out. About the quiet pain of being present but not truly included. About how belonging is not a privilege. It is a right.

This year's theme, Together Against Loneliness, has resonated in ways we could not have anticipated. From families sharing their stories for the first time, to disability organisations across the globe joining the conversation — the response has shown us that this issue goes to the heart of what our community experiences every day. And it has shown us that people everywhere are ready for change.

20/03/2026

Happy 💙💛💙💛 to all our members.

Keep an eye out around town for more messages about inclusion this weekend.

Thrilled to be teamed up with the Sligo Park Hotel and Sligo Rovers F.C. who will be celebrating at their home game Sa...
19/03/2026

Thrilled to be teamed up with the Sligo Park Hotel and Sligo Rovers F.C. who will be celebrating at their home game Saturday night!

Please support our Church Gate volunteers collecting across this weekend. All funds raised are used locally to provide...
19/03/2026

Please support our Church Gate volunteers collecting across this weekend. All funds raised are used locally to provide activities and support to people with Down syndrome.

Keep an eye out for buildings lit in purple, check out our window displays around town, check out local media in The Sligo Champion and Ocean FM Ireland or head along to the Sligo Rovers F.C. game tomorrow night which will celebrate

All support is hugely appreciated!

18/03/2026

Great to see Caoimhe cycling her bike and her mum crediting our initiatives in getting this far... 👏
Pls like and share to highlight this Sat March 21st.

It's great to show how our social activities can help in building physical skills.

Great fun at the parade today
17/03/2026

Great fun at the parade today

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Sligo

Opening Hours

9am - 2pm

Telephone

+353864409596

Website

https://downsyndrome.ie/branches-detail/sligo/

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