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DOWN Syndrome Kerry (DSK) has announced the launch of its ‘Lots Of Socks’ campaign in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, taking place on Thursday, March 21st. This campaign aims to raise awareness, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the unique talents and abilities of their members. “Renowned comedian Bernard Casey has […]

WITH tickets sold out well in advance, the Down Syndrome Kerry ‘Re-New Fashion Show’ was an enormous success and a fantastic night of fun at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Attended by around 250 people, it provided a showcase of the amazing fashion on offer from the 321 Shop. After […]

THE Europe Hotel & Resort recently presented a cheque of €8,150 to Down Syndrome Kerry raised from their Christmas Fundraiser. “We are most grateful to The Europe Hotel & Resort for this wonderful fundraising initiative – Bertie and Charlie Bear,” said John O’Connor, Chairperson of Down Syndrome Kerry. “The funds raised […]

DOWN Syndrome Ireland Kerry Branch marked the success of its national employment programme — celebrating the meaningful employment of over 20 members and seven securing jobs in 2023 alone — with a Christmas party. Since April 2023, Joe Burkett, the Employment Support Specialist with Down Syndrome Ireland, Kerry Branch, has […]

THE Europe Hotel & Resort has teamed up with Down Syndrome Kerry this Christmas as the hotel welcomes back Bertie Bear and his cousin, Charlie Bear who always come to stay at the five-star hotel for the festive season. As well as the families getting together, the two cousins like […]

CYCLING legend Sean Kelly officially launched this year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle in Cork this week. The 2023 Tour de Munster will take to the road from Thursday, August 10th to Sunday, August 13th and will see over 100 cyclists venture 600km across the six counties of Munster — […]

THE good folks at Sam McCauley’s at Manor West showed their generous side by fundraising recently for Down Syndrome Kerry. Funds were raised through a gift wrapping service during Christmas and the cheque for €1,320 was presented recently to the organistion. “The team at McCauley Tralee were delighted to help […]

DOWN Syndrome Kerry is hosting a huge celebration and representation of the entire county of Kerry and their members in one location for the first time. Stars In Their Eyes will see young adults with Down syndrome, their families and friends take to the stage to showcase their wonderful talents […]

THE 2022 Tour de Munster charity cycle has enjoyed another hugely successful year, raising €389,214.99 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation on December 16th which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate […]

DOWN Syndrome Kerry are hosting a fundraiser in town tomorrow to raise funds for aid to Ukraine. As a show of solidarity, the Team at 321 Down Syndrome Shop on High Street in Tralee are having a Coffee Day from 10am-4pm on Saturday. All monies will be donated to the Irish Red […]

KERRY GAA and Down Syndrome Kerry have unveiled a new charity partnership which will see Kerry GAA donate a percentage of proceeds from ticket sales for the Win A House in Killarney draw to the Kerry charity. On Saturday night, a small number of children were invited to the outdoor […]

THIS August, the Tour de Munster charity cycle is celebrating the 20th running of the event and will set out on its most important tour yet in order to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries. The cyclists will pay their annual visit […]

A LOCAL woman is taking on a swimming challenge this summer with the aim of raising €5,000 for Down Syndrome Kerry. Rachel Fitzgerald aims to swim from Derrymore Strand to Fenit beach — a distance of about 5k — sometime between August 1st and 15th, depending on weather. Rachel has […]

MEMBERS of Down Syndrome Kerry joined others in Cork on Saturday to celebrate Tour de Munster’s incredibly successful year, with the 2019 charity cycle raising a phenomenal €316,254.86 for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and individual beneficiaries. Since the tour began in 2001, over €3.1 Million has […]

THE weather actually stayed dry and the was a good crowd of well-wishers at Manor West Retail Park on Friday evening to welcome cycling legend Seán Kelly and over 100 amateur cyclists to Tralee on the second day of the 600km Tour de Munster charity cycle. This was the third […]

MANOR West Shopping Centre and Retail Park will welcome cycling legend Seán Kelly and over 100 amateur cyclists to Tralee on the second day of the 600km Tour de Munster charity cycle tomorrow, (Friday August 9). This will be the third year that Manor West has hosted the tour in […]

MEMBERS of Down Syndrome Kerry were on hand on Wednesday to accept a cheque from The Ashe Hotel after an event was held in aid of the organisation in Easter. The annual Easter Tea Party was another huge success with tickets snapped up well in advance, eventually raising €1,170. Hosted […]

TOUR de Munster, the 600km annual charity cycle which is set to take place from August 8th to 11th, announced their official charity partnership with the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) at the weekend. Entering into its 19th year this August, Tour de Munster has raised a significant […]

THE Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle and family fun weekend, in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry, is back again at Ballyseedy Home & Garden, Tralee. Last year was the first year of the event when over 250 cyclists took to the road raising much needed funds for Down Syndrome Kerry. […]

THE Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle and family fun weekend, in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry,  takes place this year on Saturday/Sunday, April 20/21, at Ballyseedy Home & Garden, Tralee. Last year was the first year of the event when over 250 cyclists took to the road raising much needed […]

TRALEE Rotary Club and Down syndrome Kerry have got together to promote a day for dropping off unwanted bicycles and clothing at two different venues this Saturday. If you have an old bike that you want to get rid of, then a trip to Tralee Rugby Club is in order […]

TRALEE Rotary Club and Down syndrome Kerry have got together to promote a day for dropping off unwanted bicycles and clothing at two different venues. If you have an old bike that you want to get rid of, then a trip to Tralee Rugby Club is in order later this […]

THE Tour de Munster charity cycle raised a phenomenal €256,404 in total for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries. Members of Down Syndrome Kerry were at a special celebratory event attended by cyclists, branch members, and their families at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork on Saturday, December […]

A VINTAGE car club has restored an old Land Rover to raffle off in aid of Recovery Haven and Down Syndrome Kerry next weekend…and it could be yours for a tenner! The vehicle was at St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School in Tralee so that students could have a look […]

BALLYSEEDY Garden Centre is the place to be on Saturday, April 21, as the Kerry Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) are set to host the inaugural Unsung Hero charity cycle. The cycle will pay homage to renowned explorer Tom Crean and will also remember DSI Kerry member Emily Keohane […]

  A GREAT Family Fun Day was held at Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre in association with the Kerry Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland on Saturday. Details of the charity partnership, that sees the 17th annual Tour De Munster Charity Cycle once again “share the journey” with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster […]

FAMILIES finished off the Easter Holidays with a bang at the annual family fun day at Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre on Saturday to mark the Tour de Munster Partnership Spin. The event saw cyclists depart Ballyseedy at 10am and return later in the afternoon when the entertainment was in full […]

THIS weekend sees the annual family fun weekend to mark the Tour de Munster Partnership Spin at Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre. The event will see cyclists depart Ballyseedy at 10am and return later that afternoon when the entertainment will be in full swing with bouncy castles, giant games, a face […]

THE Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK) organisation received some great publicity last night when a report was aired on the RTE News. The 3-2-1 shop on High Street received a visit recently from Sean Mac an tSíthigh and crew and he discovered what goes on there. Continued below… Adults with Down […]

‘FULL Stop’ opened its doors today for the official launch of the bookshop and coffee dock, above the 321 Down Syndrome Charity Shop on High Street. It’s part of the expansion of Down Syndrome Kerry’s services and there’s a team of about 18 volunteers who are excited about the opening […]