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Watch: news2day Friday, 20 March 2026 - World Down Syndrome Day

Ava is in studio ahead of World Down Syndrome Day. Learning about the law in Dublin. Plus, we have stories about big cats and an amazing dog!

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Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to highlight the rights and achievements of people with Down syndrome! Ava Raggett, a young member of Down Syndrome Ireland, had a chat with Cathal in studio today!

It was quite a big day for a group of little lawyers, as primary schools from across Dublin City took part in the Law Society of Ireland's School Tasking Final! So, Florence went down to get a sneak peek…

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