Carrigaline & District Lions Club held their 20th Golf Classic on Thursday, 8th of May at the Monkstown Golf Club. Castlelands Construction continued their generous sponsorship of the event from last year. This is the longest running event in the club and so far it has raised an incredible €175,000 for various charities. This year over 20 teams took part and all monies raised will go towards our Trabolgan Annual Holiday for the Elderly, the Hope Foundation and various other Lions Club charities.
CARRIGALINE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB GOLF CLASSIC – Pictured at the presentation of prizes tothe winning team from David Ball (Ireland) Ltd., were from left, Maurice Healy, Captain, Monkstown GC ; Ronan Kenneally ; Pat O’Sullivan, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club ; Finbarr O’Connell and Sean Nevin, Co-Ordinator Golf Classic. More Photos …
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Over 500 people turned out last Sunday to walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven for charity. The walk started in the centre of Carrigaline on a fine sunny afternoon and finished in the square in Crosshaven, a total distance of about 8km.
Music and clowns kept the crowds entertained until the official start of the walk shortly after 3pm. Carrigaline Lion’s Club President, Pat O’Sullivan thanked the sponsors and the participants and then the walkers (and some runners) set off for Crosshaven. Refreshments were provided enroute and the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group provided entertainment. The event raised over €15,000 and the proceeds will go towards a number of Lion’s Club charities including the Hope Project in Calcutta and the Crosshaven Youth Club. Some of the money will also be used for the on-going development of the walkway itself. A big thank you to all walkers, sponsors and everyone who helped to make this a very enjoyable and successful event.
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The walkway has now been designated as a Slí na Sláinte. Signs will help walkers keep track of the distance walked and emphasise the health benefits of walking regularly.
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A coffee morning was held in Hogans, Carrigaline on the 4th of March with the proceeds going to help the Hope Foundation which works to improve the lives of the street children in Calcutta. Maureen Forrest, founder and director of the Hope Foundation attended the event and thanked all the participants for their generous support. Carrigaline Lions Club along with their German twin, Herne Lions Club, have recently committed to support one of the Hope Foundation’s projects in Calcutta over a period of three years. More information on this project is available here.
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Congratulations to Carrigaline Lions Club member, James O’Sullivan, who was voted Vice District Governor Elect of District 105i (Ireland) at the annual Lions Club convention held recently at the Rochestown Park Hotel. James has a long association with Lions and was President of the Carrigaline club back in 1992/93.
The members of the Carrigaline Lions Club collected food and money outside Barry Collins SuperValu and Dunnes Stores, Carrigaline on December 11th, 12th and 13th 2007. With the Money collected, the Lions club purchased over ninety Food Vouchers and these were distributed along with over forty five Food Hampers to local needy families in Carrigaline – Crosshaven – Minane Bridge areas in conjunction with the Society of St Vincent De Paul and Local Clergy. A big thank you to all who donated.
Members of Carrigaline & District Lions Club recently presented cheques totalling €38,000 – the proceeds of the 2007 Cycle Classic – to various local and international charities at a reception held recently at Beamish & Crawford. The event was well attended by representatives of the charities involved, members of the Carrigaline Lions and Leos and members of the recently formed Lions club at Cork Institute of Technology. Lions District Govenor, Pat Connolly, also attented the event where he praised the work of the event organisers and thanked everyone who helped make it such a success. Next year’s event will take place on October 11th. Over the years, the event has raised over €450,000 and next year we hope to top the €0.5 million mark.
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Work has now started on our latest housing project which aims to build 10 houses for older members of the community who are not in a position to provide accommodation for themselves. Funding for the new development will be provided by fund raising efforts on the part of Carrigaline & District Lions Club and from monies received from the Department of the Environment. These monies have been raised through various activities mainly focussed in the Carrigaline area and the support and generosity of members of the local community and beyond is greatly appreciated. More photos …
Congratulations to Mark Ginn, who received the Carrigaline Lions Club Member of the Year award at the club’s annual dinner recently. In announcing the winner, club president, Pat O’Sullivan highlighted Mark’s brilliant contribution in organising the club’s annual charity cycle from Carrigaline to Kenmare and many other club events. Mark thanked the club for the award and said that he enjoyed every minute of helping out with various activities. Mark was president of the club in 1994-95 and has remained a popular and enthusiastic member ever since.
GIGANTIC FIGHT BACK ENDS IN PENALTY SHOOT OUT ….
On Sunday 28th October at Ballea Park, Carrigaline played Fermoy in the U14 Lions Club Cup. Carrigaline looked dead and buried coming up to half time when they were 3-0 down. However, this team which has shown great fighting spirit in previous games with a never say die attitude, again proved their mettle as they came back superbly and almost pulled off what would have been an incredible victory had they not been denied by the lottery of a penalty shoot out. Continue Reading »
Carrigaline Lions Club are helping to form a new Lions Club at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). CIT Lions Club recently participated in the annual CIT Societies Day and received interest from 75 students. The first meeting will be held at CIT Bishopstown Campus on Tuesday the 16th of October in Meeting Room 2. Further information can be obtained by calling Brian Thoma on 087 2826800 or by sending an email to lions.cit@gmail.com.
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