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Man with Down syndrome ‘thrilled’ at election to senior position in Fianna Fail

A young man from Co Westmeath has said he is “overwhelmed” and “overjoyed” at becoming the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in a political party in Ireland. Fintan Bray was voted into Fianna Fail’s National ...

03 Oct 2022 at 18:21

Sport

Scotland fans make £4,000 donation to Ukrainian children’s charity

Scotland fans made a donation to Ukrainian children with Down’s syndrome before the Nations League match between the two countries in Krakow on Tuesday. The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal raised £4,000 with fans also donating writing ...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:05

Midland Tribune

Make-A-Wish Ireland makes Rathcabbin boy's day

Make-A-Wish Ireland made one little boy very happy last week. The tractor mad seven year old Colm Hoary from Rathcabbin will not just have a very enjoyable Christmas from his brand new electric tractor, but that happiness will ...

10 Dec 2021 at 15:23

Lifestyle

Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched its first doll with Down’s syndrome as part of its diverse Fashionistas line. Trailblazing British model Ellie Goldstein, who has Down’s syndrome, appeared in a campaign with the new Barbie. Mattel, the ...

25 Apr 2023 at 14:53

Lifestyle

Comedian Ashley Blaker on why he wants to ‘change the conversation’ around children with special needs

Parenting is hard enough when you only have one or two children. So imagine how tough it can be when you have six kids – which is the case for comedian and television producer Ashley Blaker. Blaker, who’s worked on shows ...

22 Sept 2023 at 11:00

Sport

Ange Postecoglou enjoys Tottenham fans’ visit for Down Syndrome Awareness Week

Ange Postecoglou said it was a joy to meet Owen Bright again and a number of other Tottenham fans after the club recently showed its support for Down Syndrome Awareness Week. A group of young people with Down’s syndrome ...

15 Mar 2024 at 15:08

Lifestyle

Line Of Duty star Tommy Jessop: I try to focus on the good things in life

Tommy Jessop is no stranger to firsts. He was the first actor with Down syndrome to lead in a prime-time BBC drama (2007’s Coming Down The Mountain, starring alongside Nicholas Hoult), to play Hamlet in a professional ...

05 Jul 2023 at 08:00

Offaly Life

Offaly Down Syndrome expresses heartfelt gratitude for generous €12,000 donation

OFFALY Down Syndrome Association extends its deepest thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the Brereton's Bar Annual Tractor Run Committee and the entire Ballybritt community for their incredible support and ...

29 Aug 2024 at 17:40

Offaly Life

Offaly Down Syndrome expresses heartfelt gratitude for generous €12,000 donation

Offaly Down Syndrome Association extends its deepest thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the Brereton's Bar Annual Tractor Run Committee and the entire Ballybritt community for their incredible support ...

30 Aug 2024 at 10:00

Tullamore Tribune

Offaly Down Syndrome is Tullamore Show's chosen charity for 2024

Offaly Down Syndrome is Tullamore Show's chosen charity for 2024. The Charity Spot enables the chosen charity to fundraise by various means, whether by bucket collections, raffles or donations. It ...

09 Aug 2024 at 16:15

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Offaly teen celebrated for powerful advocacy ahead of World Down Syndrome Day

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Offaly branch is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. The branch wants you to join them in celebrating their amazing members, including 17-year-old Ailis ...

14 Mar 2025 at 10:33

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