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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

Soccer

Harps fundraiser scores over €10,000 for Donegal Down Syndrome

A novel fundraiser by a Finn Harps fan has raised just over €10,000 for Donegal Down Syndrome. Harps unveiled a new third strip in March with the logo of Donegal Down Syndrome, Harps’ official charity partner in 2021, emblazoned on the ...

21 Dec 2021 at 18:53

Sport

Gweedore Celtic present €1,900 to Donegal Down Syndrome

Gweedore Celtic presented Donegal Down Syndrome with a cheque for the proceeds of a recent game against Fanad United. For their Donegal League Division One game with Fanad United on Sunday-week at An Screabán, the Gweedore Celtic ...

19 Oct 2021 at 13:07

Other Sport

Swimmers Anna Hennessy, Eoin Rooney set for European Championships

Donegal swimmers Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney are set for the European Down Syndrome Championships, which take place next week. Letterkenny woman Anna and Ballyshannon’s Eoin fly to Italy on Sunday. The Donegal duo are part of ...

01 Sept 2023 at 11:37

South Donegal

John Rooney completes enduring 30-hour 600km solo cycle for local charities

John Rooney spent 30 consecutive hours in the saddle over the weekend to raise money for charity. John headed off from Corker Lane in Ballyshannon at 6am Friday and returned 600km later as he finished up at the Market Yard at ...

13 Aug 2023 at 12:56

Letterkenny/Milford MD

In pictures: North West Truck Fest do their bit for Donegal Down Syndrome

The North West Truck Fest on Saturday was held to raise funds for Donegal Down Syndrome at Milford Mart - it continues today, Sunday. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery .

27 Aug 2023 at 10:39

Other Sport

Donegal trio set for European Championships in Italy

Three Donegal men will represent Ireland at the SUDS Open European Championships for Down Syndrome Football this week. Letterkenny’s Daniel O’Reilly, David Crawford from Donegal Town and Gweedore man Hughie Sweeney are part ...

02 Sept 2023 at 11:04

Local News

Donegal man set to skydive for Down Syndrome

A parachute jump has been organised to fundraise for Donegal Down Syndrome. A Doochary couple, Aidan and Anne-Marie Bonner have two children, Áine and Dan who are 11 and six respectively. Dan has Down Syndrome. A local and ...

12 Apr 2024 at 12:22

Local News

World Down Syndrome Games swimmers Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney need sponsors

An appeal is being made for business sponsors for swimmers Eoin Rooney and Anna Hennessy who will represent Ireland in the World Down Syndrome Games. The games take place in Turkey from March 19 to 26 and with no funding ...

18 Feb 2024 at 13:32

Glenties MD

Arranmore teenager with Down Syndrome to follow his dream of a career at sea

A Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome who has a passion for the sea has taken a big step towards following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle recently passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh ...

14 Jan 2024 at 13:04

Soccer

Donegal trio make Ireland Down Syndrome Futsal squad

Three players from Donegal have been named on the Ireland Down Syndrome Futsal squad. Hughie Sweeney from Gweedore, Letterkenny’s Daniel O’Reilly and Donegal Town native David Crawford are all included. The trio play ...

21 Apr 2023 at 21:44

Soccer

Donegal quartet aim for sports in Ireland Down Syndrome Futsal squad

Four Donegal players are vying for inclusion in the Irish Down Syndrome Futsal team for the European Championships. Daniel O’Reilly and Meg Carr from Letterkenny will be joined in the trials by Donegal Town’s David ...

13 Apr 2023 at 22:18

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