Carrigaline Lions Club

On Sunday 13th May, the Carrigaline & District Lions Club together with members of the Carrigaline Singers organised an evening of Songs & Sonnets at the Carrigaline Court hotel.

Joined by special guests, Mary Hegarty (Soprano) and Pat Boran (Poet), the Carrigaline Singers led by Musical Director, Brian McNamara, entertained a packed house of 250 people with a diverse selection of music and poetry. Mary Hegarty sang some wonderful solo numbers including the hauntingly beautiful I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls from Bohemian Girl. Pat Boran, who hails originally from Portlaoise, read from his extensive collection of poems presenting a unique and often comical insight into many everyday situations. He also recited a very entertaining short story about a litle brown jug from Carrigaline Pottery which he had written specially for the occasion.

The first half ended with a lively rendition of New York, New York sung by the Carrigaline Singers and the show ended on a high note with the anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone sung by Mary Hegarty and the choir with plenty of help from the audience.

The event was kindly sponsored by Janssen Biologics in Ringaskiddy and the proceeds from the event will go to provide a well deserved holiday for local senior citizens at Trabolgan Holiday Centre in East Cork, organised annually by the Lions Clubs of Ireland and to help Cork Penny Dinners who look after homeless people in Cork.

Carriglaine Lions Club would like to thank all those who attended for their generous support.

[Photos by Adrian O'Herlihy]

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Pictured at Carrigaline Shopping Centre at the launch of the forthcoming evening of Songs & Sonnets by the Carrigaline Singers in aid of Carrigaline Lions Club Charities were members of the Carrigaline Singers & Lions Club, with, in foreground from left, Brian MacNamara, Musical Director, Carrigaline Singers; John Doran, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club; David Collins, Collins SuperValu Carrigaline and Colm O’Rourke, Lions Club Concert Co-Ordinator. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)

On Sunday, 13th May 2011, Carrigaline & District Lions Club (in conjunction with the Carrigaline Singers) proudly present an evening of top class Light Entertainment, with proceeds going towards our Senior Citizens Holiday fund.

In addition to the renowned Carrigaline Singers, under the musical direction of Brian McNamara, and accompanied by Ruth Stanley, we are honoured and excited to announce that our very Special Guest will be International Soprano, Mary Hegarty.

Poet and raconteur Pat Boran and Master of Ceremonies, James O’Sullivan complete the bill for what promises to be a truly memorable evening, tickets for which are now on sale, priced at a “recession busting” €10.

Mary Hegarty who of course needs no introduction, will join the Carrigaline Singers in a number of pieces, and also perform her own solo selection. Her voice is known and revered worldwide, and this is a rare opportunity to enjoy her in live performance.

As well as selections from their popular classical repertoire, the Carrigaline Singers will also perform their own unique interpretations of international best selling hits by John Denver, Billy Joel and many more.

Pat Boran, is probably best known for his presentation of The Poetry Programme on RTE Radio. He is also a regular contributor to Sunday Miscellany, where his humourous poetic portrayals of everyday life are always warmly received.

Funds raised from this event will be used by Carrigaline & District Lions to provide a well deserved holiday for local senior citizens at Trabolgan Holiday Centre in East Cork, organised annually by the Lions Clubs of Ireland and to support other Lions Club charities.

Tickets (€10) are available at the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Phelans Pharmacy Carrigaline, and Martin Walsh’s Pharmacy, Carrigaline Shopping Centre as well as from members of both Carrigaline & District Lions Club and the Carrigaline Singers. Early purchase is advised as the concert is expect to sell out. The concert which is scheduled to run for two hours with an interval will start at 8pm sharp and all concert goers are requested to be seated by 7:55pm.

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Lions Club fashion show raises over €9000 for Breast Cancer Ireland and ARC House Cork

Pictured at the presentation of the proceeds from the recent Carrigaline & District Lions Lions Club” Pink-A-Porter” Fashion Show, were from front left, Samantha McGregor, Breast Cancer Ireland and Hilary Sullivan, Arc House Cancer Support. Included at rear, from left, Sean Sanford, District Goveror of Lions Clubs of Ireland ; John Doran, Preseident of Carrigaline & District Lions Club and Jill OReilly, Fashion Show Co-Ordinator. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)

The Carrigaline & District Lions Club hosted its first Pink-a-Porter Fashion Show in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland in the Carsrigaline Court Hotel on Thursday the 8th of March.

A 450 strong crowd of ladies and fashion conscious gentlemen were treated to a complimentary drinks reception sponsored by West Coast Cooler. The show was presented by PJ Coogan from Cork 96FM and featured the fabulous Spring Summer collections from Fran & Jane, Oasis, Coast, French Connection, Monsoon, Karla’s, Gabrielle’s Fashions, Best Menswear and many more. The Holman Lee Modelling Agency coordinated the event and acted with ultimate professionalism as did RETRO, Carrigaline, who looked after hair on the night. Shoes were provided by Batemans and Bronte.

The fashion was followed by music on the night from The Fallen Drakes; one of Ireland’s most promising new bands and winners of the RTE Breakthrough Award 2011.

Guests also had the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes sponsored by local businesses in Carrigaline which gave so generously to the event. The main sponsor of the event was Moore’s Jewelers, Ireland’s leading independent fine jewelers. “John Moore and his staff were fantastic and couldn’t have done more to help us make this event a success” said Committee Chairperson Jill O’Reilly.

“We were delighted to work with Breast Cancer Ireland to help raise funds for this worthy cause”, said John Doran President of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club. “€9,280 was raised by the event which provided badly needed funds to the main charity Breast Cancer Ireland, Arc House Cork and other Lion’s Club charities. We thank all the ladies in Carrigaline who joined us on the night to make the evening such a massive success”.

Samatha McGregor from Breast Cancer Ireland & Hilary Sullivan from Arc House Support Centre, pictured in front receiving the proceeds from the recent Carrigaline & District Lions Club ” Pink-A-Porter” Fashion Show. Included are, at rear, from left, James O’Sullivan, Carrigaline Lions ; Catherine O’Callaghan, Fashion Show Committee ; Sean Sanford, District Governor, Lions Clubs of Ireland ; John Doran, President, Carrigaline Lions ; Jill O’Reilly, Fashion Show Committee Chairperson ; Sheila Meade, Moores Jewellers ( Show Sponsors) and Mark Ginn, Fashion Show Committee. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)

Carrigaline United AFC sponsored by Carrigaline & District Lions Club are through to the all Ireland semi-finals of the Lions Cup. On their journey to the semi-final, Carrigaline have won against Rckmount AFC and teams from Charleville and Ennis. Carrigaline have been fortunate to secure a home draw for the semi-final where they will play a team from Dun Laoghaire. The match will be played at Ballea Park on Sunday April 29th at 2:30pm and all are welcome to attend.

Carrigaline and District Lions Club is delighted to have joined forces with Carrigaline Singers to produce a unique concert of music and poetry which is due to take place on Sunday 13th May in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. The proceeds of the evening will go to help local charities.

This event will incorporate a night of music interwoven with poetry from author and poet Pat Boran who hails from Portlaoise. Since winning the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 1989, Pat has published three collections of poetry as well as a volume of New and Selected Poems. A frequent broadcaster, he presents The Poetry Programme on RTÉ Radio 1 and he is also a regular contributor to the popular RTÉ Radio 1 programme Sunday Miscellany.

As a writer, Pat has a distinct talent for taking familiar things and translating them into humorous portrayals of ordinary life. He has been described as “a writer of great tenderness and lyricism”.

Boran’s poetry is not well known in Cork and the Carrigaline Singers wish to introduce this exceptional individual who has an unmistakable talent for language.

The concert also features renowned soprano Mary Hegarty who was born in Cork and studied at the Cork School of Music and at the National Opera Studio in London. She broadcasts regularly with the BBC and RTE and performs frequently on concert and recital platforms throughout Europe.

This collaboration will undoubtedly be an exceptional night of great entertainment for the benefit of local charities. Tickets will be on sale in local outlets in the coming weeks.

The annual Carrigaline & District Lions Club Dinner was held on Friday 10th February in the Carrigaline Court Hotel and was a resounding success. A crowd of around 100 turned up on the night and a warm atmosphere was enjoyed by all. It  was a good gathering for members who were reflecting on the year gone by and also looking forward to plans for the future. Guest of Honour was Lions District Governor of Ireland, Sean Sandford accompanied by his wife Patricia. Lion Eoin Stack won club person of the year, a reflection of his great work on various club activities including the annuak Charity Walk and his efforts to develop the Youth Centre. Eoin’s father, Pat Stack was also a member of the club and was chairman of the housing committee that built houses for the elderly in Carrigaline. The Lions club are looking forward to another active year in 2012 with several major projects already planned including the Fashion Show in March, the Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven in May and the inaugural Great Railway Run in September which will be staged along the old railway line from Cork to Carrigaline.

An U15 selection from Carrigaline United will play Charleville in the 2nd round of the Lions 5 nations cup on Tuesday 14th February at 5pm. The match will be held in Ballea Park, Carrigaline. More details on the competition can be found here.

Lions Club organise fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland

Pictured at the launch of the Pink-a-Porter Fashion Show organised by the Carrigaline & District Lions Club in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland, were from left, Catherine O’Callaghan, Show Co-Organiser ; John Doran, Lions Club President ; John Moore, Proprietor of Moores Jewellers ( Main Sponsors) and Jill O’Reilly, Show Co-Organiser. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)

The Carrigaline & District Lions Club today announced its plans to host the first Pink-a-Porter Fashion Show in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. The fashion show will be held in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Thursday the 8th of March at 8pm.

Upon arrival guests will be treated to a complimentary drinks reception sponsored by West Coast Cooler followed by music on the night from The Fallen Drakes; one of Ireland’s most promising new bands and winners of the RTE Breakthrough Award 2011. The Fallen Drakes made history in March 2011 by becoming one of Ireland’s first unsigned bands to play Dublin’s O2 Arena in front of 13,000 people when they supported The Commitments on their sell-out reunion show.

Guests on the night will have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes sponsored by local businesses in Carrigaline. There is also a Best Dressed Lady competition so fashionistas are encouraged to dress to impress! The main sponsor of the event is Moore’s Jeweler’s, Ireland’s leading independent fine jewellers.

The show will be presented by PJ Coogan from Cork 96FM and will feature Spring Summer collections from Fran & Jane, Oasis, Coast, French Connection, Monsoon, Karla’s, Gabrielles’ Fashions and many more. The Holman Lee Modelling Agency will coordinate the event and hair will be done by RETRO, Carrigaline.
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In the first round of the Lions 5 Nations Youth Football competition, Carrigaline United AFC representing Carrigaline Lions Club scored an impressive victory over Rockmount AFC at Ballea Park on 2nd of January 2012. Rockmount were representing Cork Lions Club. In a close game, Rockmount were first to score but Carrigaline equalised before half-time. Carrigaline scored a second goal early in the second half but Rockmount continued to pile on the pressure and had some great scoring chances. However, victory on the day went to Carrigaline who now go forward to the next round. The Youth Football competition is sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Britain and Ireland and the Competition is sanctioned each year by the English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish Football Associations and by UEFA. Any “Under 14” boys team playing in its local league, and affiliated to its County FA, can represent its local Lions Club in this knock-out competition. Initial games are drawn on a regional basis so as to reduce travelling time and costs, moving farther a field as the rounds progress. The Irish Lions District has its own District Cup with eventually the Multiple District semi-finals and Final being staged at prestigious professional stadiums. In the past, finals have been played at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest, Walsall, Ipswich Town, Port Vale, Telford United, Burton Albion, Rushden & Diamonds & Kettering Town.

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Some of the food collected at Lynch’s Centra Store in Crosshaven

The Annual Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal was held on December 8th, 9th and 10th at Barry Collins SuperValu and Dunnes Stores in Carrigaline and at Lynch’s Centra in Crosshaven. Members of the Carrigaline Lions Club led by organiser, Lion Colm O’Rourke, took turns manning the food stands at each store. The list of needy families was longer than ever this year and the response from the public was phenomenal. A large amount of food along with a substantial amount of money was donated. This year, we also had food collection points in many of the schools in Carrigaline and Crosshaven where we also had a very generous response. Food hampers and food vouchers were distributed throughout the Carrigaline and Crosshaven areas in close cooperation with the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Thanks to everyone who donated so generously to our appeal, thanks to Janssen Biologics for their donation of Hampers and thanks also to SuperValu, Dunnes, Centra and the Schools and Creches for their co-operation.

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