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Wexford branch of Down Syndrome Ireland reflect on jam-packed month
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (592+ words) The treasurer of the Wexford branch of Down Syndrome Ireland has reflected on a jam-packed month for the group which included everything from an Easter egg hunt at the National Heritage Park to coming together to mark World Down Syndrome…...
I took my youngest out of creche to put her in summer camps. It was a saving" " Irish parents on how they budget for childcare during the school holidays
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) The Irish Independent Trying to juggle work and kids for two months can be a significant cause of stress for parents We"re just nearing the end of the school Easter holidays, but if you"re a parent of children…...
They view our children as never being voters, so why look out for them?" " a father"s fight for more special needs schools
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (431+ words) The Irish Independent Robbie Mc Mahon"s autistic son had to watch as his twin sister went off to secondary education due to the lack of special schools available. Now Robbie is campaigning to get politicians to change the system…...
My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (188+ words) The Irish Independent Cookies and data processing on The Irish Independent Mediahuis (we) and partners use technologies such as cookies to store and access (personal) data " online identifiers (e. g. , IP address, sign-in ID), non-precise location and information about your browser, operating system,…...
My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play with on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (384+ words) The Irish Independent Grandparents are not employees and have given their time to look after your children for free, but Dr David Coleman says there are subtle ways to get them on the same wavelength with rules A parent got…...
Palestinian tech student tops class at Dublin university after creating AI-powered sustainability app
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (551+ words) Elias Amro, a Palestinian from Bethlehem, graduated from DCU last week at the top of his Master's class (Kyran O'Brien/DCU/PA) A Palestinian student has graduated at the top of his class at a Dublin university after creating an…...
Clare Youthreach centres awarded national LGBTQ+ quality mark
5+ day, 36+ min ago (558+ words) Mid Clare Youthreach. Image: Marc O'Sullivan A number of Clare Youthreach centres have been awarded the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for their work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young people. On…...
Kildare man who has "never even run a marathon" to tackle 60km Kerry Way Ultra for Down Syndrome
5+ day, 16+ min ago (592+ words) Stephen Noctor from Kildare will take on the challenge in September after being inspired by his cousin, Rebecca, who has Down Syndrome. Stephen Noctor with his cousin, Rebecca, who is his inspiration behind his decision to run the 60km Kerry Way…...
Killarney school recognised for creating safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students
6+ day, 16+ min ago (376+ words) Pictured receiving the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark at a ceremony in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire in Dublin on Thursday March 26, recognising their work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young…...
13th Wexford Clonard Scout Group to host open night for teens as invaluable life skills are highlighted
6+ day, 36+ min ago (383+ words) The 13th Wexford Clonard Scout Group is inviting young people aged 12 to 15 to attend an open night later this month which aims to give teenagers a hands-on introduction to scouting and the wide range of opportunities it offers. The event takes…...