Event: World Down Syndrome Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Donal Hickey: We’re blessed to have Coillte forests and national parks in which to enjoy trees — not to mention a countryside full of sylvan riches. There are also many fine examples of splendid trees in urban areas, the Marina, in Cork, (pictured) for instance. Picture David Creedon</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Try forest bathing to improve sleep, reduce anxiety and enhance mental health

From national parks to Coillte forests and suburban greenways, woods are in full leaf and ready to be enjoyed — whether it's a brisk walk, a stroll or a day's 'forest bathing'

general

Mother's Day and Down Syndrome: a day for celebration and support

general

World Down Syndrome Day: Five mums talk about how their little superheroes save the day

news

Togher's Rock Bingo Hall proud owner of world’s largest bingo card

news

Tánaiste: British MPs need to decide what they want from Brexit

news

'Céadan is our little boy with an extra chromosome', says mum whose family features in Down syndrome booklet

Cork City’s ‘checklist’ will make matches autism-friendly

League of Ireland leaders, Cork City, are being cheered on for making their home games more inclusive.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Something for the weekend

1. Say it with Flowers

Sat, 25 Mar, 2017

SNA services are ‘over-stretched and under-resourced’

“Keep your child up as late as possible and fill him full of sugar,” was the unorthodox advice that Joanne Duffy received when struggling to secure a special needs assistant (SNA) for her son Ronan, who has Down Syndrome.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2017

Online and in the shops: Ice Age at Tayto Park

Life-sized Ice Age mammals, a monstrous Easter egg scavenger hunt and a new vintage carousel are just some of the attractions at Tayto Park, which opens on March 18 for its sixth season. 

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Down syndrome medical card fears

Half of people with Down syndrome have either had their medical cards scrapped or are in danger of losing them due to cutbacks.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2014

Agency opens for models with Down Syndrome

THE world’s first model agency representing people with Down Syndrome has been launched to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2011

Down syndrome model agency launched

The first model agency representing people with Down syndrome has been launched to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2011

New website to benefit children with Down Syndrome

Hundreds of families will benefit from a new website launched by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2008