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GAP and Down Syndrome Galway
have just made it easier for you to enter
our Virtual Ladies Day Fundraiser!

If you don't feel like getting all dressed up now -
Simply submit a photo of when you felt your best dressed!
It can be from a Ladies Day of Years past, a wedding, graduation or just a day
when you felt really great about yourself!
OR
simply dig out your best frock or suit, straighten your hat, shine your shoes and smile for the camera
All from the comfort of your own home

Be sure to donate and enter by Thursday 30th July to be in with a chance of winning!

Simply pick your categories, donate at www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

Support two great local charities and win wonderful prizes in 3 easy steps:

1. Donate via www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

2. Submit a photo - WhatsApp 083 122 2302 or tag Galway Autism Partnership GAP or Down Syndrome Galway
Direct message @galwayautismpartnership or @downsyndromegalway with your photos.

3. Nominate five friends or family to participate!

We have a range of incredible prizes including overnight stays, dinners, afternoon tea, jewellery
- treat yourself to a bit of luxury!
Winners will be chosen by judges Niamh of Simple Styling and Fiona of Fusion Fashion Moycullen;
they will be looking for flair and originality!

Don't forget to donate (just €5) using the link www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

Please like and share to help us reach our fundraising goal of €2000!
Plead LIKE AND SHARE!

We are so grateful to the many wonderful local businesses
that have kindly donated prizes for our Virtual Ladies Day!

We have some jaw-dropping prizes from Clayton Hotel Galway, The Ardilaun Hotel, Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Elysium Day Spa & Laser Clinic, Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Kingfisher Gym, Smyths Toys Ireland, The Dough Bro’s Wood Fired Pizza, Ór Jewellery and many more!

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Celebrate Galway Races Ladies Day online – July 30th – Galway Down Syndrome

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The Thursday of Galway Races, traditionally known as Ladies Day will take place behind closed doors this year. Knowing that there will be many disappointed ladies and gentlemen this festival season, Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) and Down Syndrome Galway (DSG) have partnered to run a fun and fashio...

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

7 days ago

GAP and Down Syndrome Galway
have just made it easier for you to enter
our Virtual Ladies Day Fundraiser!
If you don't feel like getting all dressed up now -
Simply submit a photo of when you felt your best dressed!
It can be from a Ladies Day of Years past, a wedding, graduation or just a day
when you felt really great about yourself!
OR
simply dig out your best frock or suit, straighten your hat, shine your shoes and smile for the camera
All from the comfort of your own home

Be sure to donate and enter by Thursday 30th July to be in with a chance of winning!
Simply pick your categories, donate at www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

Support two great local charities and win wonderful prizes in 3 easy steps:

1. Donate via www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

2. Submit a photo - WhatsApp 083 122 2302 or tag Galway Autism Partnership GAP or Down Syndrome Galway
Direct message @galwayautismpartnership or @downsyndromegalway with your photos.

3. Nominate five friends or family to participate!

We have a range of incredible prizes including overnight stays, dinners, afternoon tea, jewellery
- treat yourself to a bit of luxury!
Winners will be chosen by judges Niamh of Simple Styling and Fiona of Fusion Fashion Moycullen;
they will be looking for flair and originality!

Don't forget to donate (just €5) using the link www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

Please like and share to help us reach our fundraising goal of €2000!
Plead LIKE AND SHARE!

We are so grateful to the many wonderful local businesses
that have kindly donated prizes for our Virtual Ladies Day!

We have some jaw-dropping prizes from Clayton Hotel Galway, The Ardilaun Hotel, Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Elysium Day Spa & Laser Clinic, Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Kingfisher Gym, Smyths Toys Ireland, The Dough Bro’s Wood Fired Pizza, Ór Jewellery and many more!

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Celebrate Galway Races Ladies Day online – July 30th – Galway Down Syndrome

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

4 weeks ago

July Provision Summer Program.....
Click here for the latest update from DSI: downsyndrome.ie/update-on-july-provision/

On this update, you will find the email addresses of our 2 new relevant ministers. Keep up the pressure with you TD's and now new Ministers.
Find all their email addresses and even a sample email on this link.
downsyndromegalway.ie/excluding-students-with-down-syndrome-from-summer-provision-is-a-form-of-di...

Still a few Tutors left for Galway Area:

Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:

Katie is qualified since 2012 / has taught junior infants/ senior infants/ 1st class/ 2nd class) in Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna
Location best suited - city centre/ can travel to any of the city suburbs.

Post Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:
Katie teaches Maths and Irish/ Based in Cleggan, can work in the city in July/ willing to do online//not available week of July 20th

Fiona is a qualified resource teacher/ working in Our Lady's College Galway / PhD in education,a diploma in the teaching of resource students, A BSc and a Hdip in Ed / working as a resource teacher since 1999
Suited Locations - Moycullen/Knocknacarra/Barna

Sindy works in Our Lady’s College, Galway as SEN teacher /coordinator / went to St Joseph’s every wk as part of Facebuddies.
Completed a Speech and language course with HSE recently / teaches English and CSPE
Location best suited - Within a few Km's of either side of Barna or City

SNA's Available as Tutors:
Eva has Lots of experience subbing in Knocknacarra, Scoil Caitriona, Lakeview, St Joseph’s and St Pat’s school - City Based.
Location best suited - Knocknacarra to Oranmore

If you are interested in any of the tutor's above, please send me ASAP
Your Name:
Childs Name:
Childs age:
Email address:
Phone Number:
and I will forward your details to the preferred teacher.

Deirdre Nugent
Down Syndrome Galway Branch
Mobile: 087 186 1914
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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

4 weeks ago

A date for your diary:
Down Syndrome Ireland A.G.M will now take place in Dublin on Saturday 19th September 2020.

With the stepping down of Liam Ahern as President, there are now two National Director positions available,
President and National Secretary.
Anyone interested in these positions or becoming a board member of DSI.

Let your local branch know.
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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

4 weeks ago

This change in our weather can make Life a little greyer.
Don't struggle on alone, our Counsellor is still here for you anytime, Free of Charge.

You can now see Mary Face to Face if that is what you prefer. The phone and the online option are also still available.

As we have to get used to a new way of life, the Summer holidays, end of schooling & changes to routine, etc
please take comfort in knowing that there is support available to you whenever the time is right for you,
Free of charge.

Maybe you would like some play therapy for your child
or
feel that your young adult with DS could do with a listening ear
or
maybe it is Sibling of your child with DS that could do with talking things out with a neutral person.
Mary Kilraine Hannon, Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Play Therapist is there for you all.

Click here for Details: downsyndromegalway.ie/would-you-like-some-extra-support-at-this-time/

Please be assured that your privacy is guaranteed and that
All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Mary.

We will send regular reminders & you will find links on our website/social media also.

Take Care of yourself & those around you.

From all in Down Syndrome Galway Branch
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