News January 2nd, 2017

Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” Christmas party

Some photos from the Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” Christmas party which was held in the Manor Hotel Abbeyleix on the 18th of December. There was a great turnout as usual and feedback has been that it was the best Christmas party yet.

: Eoin Gorman meets Santa with his dad Mick

: Nicky Rea helping magician Paul Phelan to entertain the crowds at our Christmas party.

: Stephen Bergin and his mam Helen at the LDS Christmas party

: Left to Right Kate Higgins, Cally Higgins, Margaret Miron (Treasurer) and Antoinette Dowling (Secretary).

: Shane Greene meets Santa at our LDS Christmas party

: Dylan Grady enjoying our Christmas party

: Aine Keegan meets Santa at our Christmas party

: Mary Kissane, a long standing LDS member meets Santa at our Christmas party.

: Kelsey Fagan helping magician Paul Phelan to entertain the crowd also.

: Myra Drennan (LDS Committee) and her daughter Aisling

: A view of some of the attendance at our Christmas party.

: Lee Whelan and his sister Ashley (LDS Committee member)

: Young Kate Higgins being presented with a certificate of achievement for making and selling Christmas wreaths in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” by LDS Chairman Mick Gorman. Kate presented our chairman with a cheque for €200.00 from this fundraiser. Kate also helped us out at the Ploughing Championships last year, so well done Kate.