The HAPPY Programme and & New Areas of Immune Research in Down Syndrome
Thu, 13 Nov
|Down Syndrome Centre North East
Join friends and family at DSCNE to learn about The HAPPY programme - a health awareness programme designed for young teenagers with Down Syndrome, and new areas of immune research in Down Syndrome. This event is part of the Cavan Monaghan Science Festival
Time & Location
13 Nov 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
Down Syndrome Centre North East, Units 15-18 Ctek Riverside Road, Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, A81 FY61, Ireland
About the Event
Beth Corcoran, who is pursuing an MSc in Down Syndrome research and is the mother of a teenager with Down Syndrome, and Dr. Rob McCarthy (MB, BCh, BAO, BA (Mod), MRCPI, a 4th-year SpR in Paediatric Medicine)
The HAPPY programme is a health awareness initiative aimed at young teenagers with Down Syndrome. Its purpose is to educate them about current health research and provide them with the language and tools needed to maintain their health and advocate for themselves in health management. This programme was created by Trinity College Dublin's Down Syndrome Research Group (DISCO) in partnership with the Down Syndrome Centre, Dublin, and was awarded a Trinity Civic Engagement Award in 2025. Beth Corcoran is currently working on an MSc in Down Syndrome-related research at Trinity College Dublin and is the mother of Rosa, who has Down Syndrome.
Dr. Robert McCarthy (MB, BCh, BAO, BA (Mod), MRCPI, a 4th-year…
Tickets
General Admission
Refreshments available from 7pm, event starts promptly at 7.30pm
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