Irish Down Syndrome Sporting Org. CLG

26/04/2022

Eleanor Murray, one of our former champion swimmers sadly recently lost her dad, Tom Murray, RIP. Our thoughts are with Eleanor, Liz and family at this sad time.

19/03/2021

Wishing all of our swimming athletes a great World Down Syndrome Day on Sunday, 21 March. Well done on all your achievements. It's a privilege to support wonderful athletes, powered by an extra chromosome.

26/02/2021

Hillary Smith keeping busy during lockdown. Here is her fabulous arts and crafts exhibit. Great work Hillary!

27/01/2021

We are very proud to announce that two of our swimmers, Kevin Kennedy and David Hogg received an award from the An Garda Siochána/Lidl Initiative to recognise outstanding achievements of youths in the community. Their swimming achievements were taken into consideration. Well done lads!

06/05/2020

Hi athletes, parents, Coaches,
It was great to see all of you who logged on to our Zoom gathering last Sunday. The Covid-19 pandemic has made this a difficult time for all of us and it is very important that we try to stay as fit as possible now, without access to our normal activities and the swim training. Niall is making himself available for another Zoom session on Sunday next 10th May at 4 pm. We hope as many as possible will log on and join us for a brief chat and an exercise session. Stay safe, stay fit.

27/03/2020

Hi Athletes,
Margaret found the attached exercise programme on line and we feel it is worth sharing. Remember, it’s important to stay fit and healthy so doing as many of the exercises on the video as you can should help with that. Parents, you might even be able to join in😊. Get going and stay safe and well. https://youtu.be/4wzoy_J3I

Day three of my 9am daily workouts

21/03/2020

IDSSO wish a very happy World Down Syndrome Day to all our athletes. A very big thanks also to all who support them - the coaches and of course their families.

11/03/2020

Update regarding IDSSO’s position on swim training and the Covid-19 virus. In keeping with HSE guidelines if you are feeling unwell, have been in an infected area or in contact with any infected persons, please stay away from training sessions until it is safe to return.

There is no risk of picking up the virus from the pool water. In general Swimming pools are usually cleaner than a lot of public places due to chlorinated water in the swimming pool and showering. It is important that all of us keep ourselves informed in order to stay safe and healthy.

11/03/2020

Our trip to Turkey for the Trisome Games - World Swimming Event has been postponed - See link below. We are very pleased with the decision given the current situation regarding the Covid-19 Virus. https://www.facebook.com/110421770336726/posts/212399293472306/?sfnsn=mo

25/11/2019

I was delighted to attend the CARA National Seminar for Inclusion on behalf of IDSSO. It was great to link in with people from other organisations and see familiar faces. The seminar was interesting as always with inspirational speakers. Growing Strong Together was the theme for the seminar and IDSSO are proud to be part of the march forward towards inclusion for all. Áine

26/09/2019

Peadar Connolly from Newry, Co. Down receiving his silver and bronze medals in his category, Masters 1, for 400m Individual Medley and 200m Backstroke respectively.

26/09/2019

Katie Troy from Tullamore receives her two bronze medals for third place in her category Masters 1 in both 200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke in Sardinia.