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IN PICTURES: Laois Down Syndrome families gather for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

Laois Down Syndrome families celebrated their first in person gathering since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic recently at The Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix. Photographer Alf Harvey was there for the Leinster Express. - SWIPE through his pictures above

26 Mar 2022 at 19:55

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Celeb solicitor Gerald Kean offers €10k to help build Laois Down Syndrome's 'Field of Dreams'

The famous movie quote is 'if you build it they will come' but for the Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland, now it is "if you donate it, he will help". The charity which supports Laois people with Down Syndrome and their families, is planning a ...

01 Mar 2017 at 11:15

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RTE's Claire Byrne invited back to Laois for big news on Down Syndrome Ireland - Laois branch

RTE journalist Claire Byrne is hoped to visit her native Laois this Sunday, to help mark a big announcement from Down Syndrome Ireland 'Laois branch'. The Mountrath native is invited to officially turn the switch to light up Laois County Council ...

12 Mar 2018 at 14:25

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Laois Down Syndrome group gets 'field of dreams' for new centre

Down Syndrome Ireland's Laois Branch has got the 4 acres it was seeking in Abbeyleix to build a major training and therapy centre for all its members. Laois County Council members approved the lease of the land, beside Abbeyleix Fire Station, ...

03 Aug 2018 at 11:34

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Fun tractor run to support Laois Down Syndrome group this weekend

Calling all tractor, car and vintage enthusiasts and clubs in Laois, there is a fun run for a great cause in the county this Sunday September 16. The Laois Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is hosting their popular Annual Tractor Run in ...

14 Sept 2018 at 18:36

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Tour de France legend Stephen Roche backs Down Syndrome in Laois and Leinster

Tour de France legend Stephen Roche is backing Laois and other Down Syndrome Ireland branches for its cycling tour around Leinster while raising much needed funds for the charity. The annual Tour de Leinster gives cyclists the chance ...

17 Jul 2017 at 18:20

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Great gala entertainment for Portarlington charity fundraiser in Killenard

A firm favourite in the Laois social calendar, the 11th annual Portarlington & Killenard Charity Gala Ball took place on Friday February 24 this year, with Laois Down Syndrome as its chosen charity. The ball, which is organised by ...

05 Mar 2017 at 19:16

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Portlaoise business to host virtual duck race in aid of Laois Down Syndrome

A Portlaoise business has set its sights on raising funds for Laois Down Syndrome by hosting a virtual duck race. Laois Hire is organising the online event and has also launched a fundraising page through idonate.ie. "We've ...

13 Jun 2024 at 13:52

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First Down Syndrome graduate from Scoil Chriost Ri Katie Flanagan voted Debs Queen

A Laois student who has battled the odds to reach her Leaving Cert exams, was overjoyed to be crowned Debs Queen this week. Katie Flanagan, 19, from Stradbally, is the first student with Down Syndrome to sit her Leaving ...

01 Aug 2017 at 13:58

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Tour de Leinster cyclists got a warm welcome in Portlaoise from Laois members of Down Syndrome Ireland

Down Syndrome Ireland Tour de Leinster cyclists took a welcome break in Portlaoise recently. The cycle supported by legend Stephen Roche is an annual annual four day 600km trip around Leinster, in aid of Down Syndrome ...

28 Sept 2017 at 12:20

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Laois Down Syndrome asks county hall for land rent free

A group with an ambitious vision to prepare adults with Down Syndrome for employment, is seeking a free site from Laois County Council. Down Syndrome Ireland (Laois branch) has made a case to the council to provide ...

06 Jun 2017 at 11:34

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'It's going to take off' Gerald Kean supports Laois Down Syndrome training centre

Celebrity solicitor Gerald Kean is confident that Laois will get its Down Syndrome Centre of Excellence, with his continued support. "I'm very keen on seeing it take off, it's going to take off. Anywhere I can ...

02 Mar 2017 at 13:12

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