Carrigaline Lions Club

Carrigaline and District Lions Club have launched a new initiative  in Carrigaline called “Message in a Bottle” which could help save lives. This scheme is already being operated successfully in other parts of the country and is fully supported by the emergency services. It involves writing your medical details onto a form which is put into a plastic bottle and placed in your fridge. A label, included in the bottle is then stuck on the door to indicate that the information is available. Fire and ambulance services are aware of the scheme and they will immediately be able to recover the vital medical details from the fridge in the event of an emergency call.

The scheme should be of particular benefit to older people, those living alone or people having life threatening conditions/allergies. Bottles are available free of charge from various locations. Further details can be found here and a sample form for medical details can be downloaded here. We would like to thank Janssen in Ringaskiddy for their kind sponsorship of the scheme.

Last Monday evening, students from the choir and orchestra of Scarsdale High School in New York gave a concert in Carrigaline. The students are touring Ireland and are also giving a concert the Cork School of Music and in Dublin. Carrigaline was very fortunate to receive such a wonderful group of talented musicians. The concert took place in the Church of Our Lady and St. John and all contributions on the night will go to local Lions Club charities. The Lions Club and the citizens of Carrigaline are very grateful to the students and their conductors who gave of their time and their talents entirely free of charge.

Carrigaline & District Lions Club are delighted to present a concert given by the visiting Scarsdale High School Orchestra and Choir from New York with guest performers the Carrigaline Singers, which will take place on Monday 18th February, 2013 at 8:15 pm in the Church of our Lady & St. John.

The students from Scarsdale, New York are on a whirlwind tour of Ireland and will also perform in the Curtis Auditorium, Cork School of Music on Tuesday afternoon February 19th and will travel to sing in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Blackrock, Dublin on Thursday 21st February.

The Scarsdale High School has an outstanding music program which was started in 1936 and is one of the oldest music faculties in the United States. The school offers three orchestral ensembles, and comprises of students who are pre-enrolled in the music programme at the prestigious Julliard School of Music in Manhattan. The Orchestra is conducted by Amédée Williams, who is a professional violinist, conductor and writer. The Choir is conducted by John Cuk, who has been the Director of Choirs at Scarsdale for the past 11 years. John holds a Masters in Piano from the Manhattan School of Music so the audience will be in good company as the Musical Director of the Carrigaline Singers, Brian MacNamara, also holds a Degree in Piano from the Conservatoire National Superieur De Musique in Paris.

We hope that the residents of Carrigaline will come out in force to support this unique event and to welcome these talented students together with their teachers and mentors to our town. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Carrigaline & District Lions Club charities and audiences can be promised a variety of music such as popular lilting Irish airs performed by our guests from the “Big Apple” and modern favourites sung by our very own Carrigaline Singers.

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Pictured at the launch of the Lions Club Fort 2 Fort Cycle were Cork Hurlers John Gardiner & Sean Og O’hAlpin with Lions Club Mascot, Leo the Lion. Included at rear, from left, are Brid Ryan, Cork Rose of Tralee; Brian Thoma, Lions Club Zone Chairman; John O’Connor, Victoria Cycles; Stephen McCarthy, Ulster Bank and Rosemary O’Leary, Mercy Hospital Foundation. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)

Cork sporting stars Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and John Gardiner kitted up today with the Cork Rose, Bríd Ryan and Leo the Lion at Fort Camden to launch the Fort 2 Fort Cycling event. The event, on March 24th, will raise funds for the Lions Clubs of Cork, the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and the Rescue Camden initiative.

The exciting Fort 2 Fort Challenge has improved this year, offering an option of cycling 60km or a 112km loop of a spectacular route around Cork Harbour, the second largest natural navigable harbour in the world!

Cork Harbour is well known for its Importance to industry and Commerce and it’s fabulous forts are a testament to the Harbour’s former strategic glory. Cork Harbour deserves a lot more credit for its natural beauty and it is time to take advantage of the Harbours often overlooked recreational importance.

“The industrial performance of the harbour is healthy and it’s a chance to show that the inhabitants of the harbour are healthy too” Roared Leo the Lion.

The Fort 2 Fort Challenge is bringing cyclists on a spectacular route from Fort Carlisle to Fort Camden and back, starting at 10am on Sunday 24th March 2013 at Trabolgan Holiday Village.

Last years event was a huge succecss, when over 400 cyclists gave over €21,000 to charity, this year promises to be even better. “Every cyclist makes a huge difference and has something to be proud of. We have listened to the feed back from last year to make the experience even better” said Leo with a smile.

The Fort to Fort Cycle committee are very grateful to its sponsors for their generosity: Ulster Bank, Victoria Cycles, Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors, Butlers Transport and Arachas without whom, the event simply could never happen in the first place.

To partake in this great day out sign up online at www.mercyfundraising.ie registration costs €45, with a further discount of €39 before 1st Feb, and thanks to the very generous support of Ulster Bank and Victoria Cross Cycles ALL of the funds raised will benefit both Lions Clubs of Cork projects, the Mercy Foundation and the Rescue Camden initiative.

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Cycle alongside Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world whilst raising funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and the Lions Club of Cork. To register click here.

The Cycle

The Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle will take place on Sunday 24th March, 2013. Beginning at Trabolgan Holiday Village and finishing at Fort Camden, Crosshaven, this exciting challenge gives cyclists of all abilities the option of takeing a 60km or 112km( (loop) route. To view maps of the two cycle routes click here.

Both routes pass through Whitegate and Saleen, where the 60km will take the spectacular loop around East Ferry, with both continuing on to Middleton for a refreshment stop at Barryscourt Castle. Cyclists will then make their way to Fota Island. At Belvelly the 112km route will again split from the 60km route, with the 60km continuing along the Coast Road and the 112km taking a more challenging loop to Rossleague and onto the Strand Road. At Cross River Ferry both routes will again converge.Cyclists will continue on to Monkstown, Shanbally, Ringaskiddy and Carrigaline before taking in the beautiful scenery on the road into Crosshaven. At Ford Camden, the 60km comes to an end and all participants can enjoy refreshments while gazing upon the majesty of one of the deepest natural harbours in the world.

The 112k (route is blue and red on map) will continue on from Fort Camden, along the coast and travel through Myrtleville, Fountainstown and Carrigaline before cycling back to the Cross River Ferry. On exiting the ferry, cyclists will take the Coast Road back to Fota Island and continue towards Midleton. Passing once again through Saleen and Whitegate, the 112km cycle will finish back at Trabolgan Holiday Village.

If desired, transport will be available for the 60km cyclist and their bikes back to Trabolgan Holiday Village.

An early bird rate of €39* per cyclist is available up to and including Friday 1^st February. After this date registration will be €45. Minimum age requirement is 18 years.

* Includes souvenir gift/Registration fee is non refundable

The Details

Sign in and registration will take place from 8:30am at Trabolgan Holiday Villge. The cycle will begin at 10am. If desired, transport will be available for cyclist and their bikes back to Trabolgan Holiday Village.

It is essential that each cyclist has the following:

• Cycling helmet (Compulsory)
• A good quality bike in perfect working order
• Some spare tubes
• A rain jacket

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Carrigaline Road Runner Club members Anita Reidy, Maria Gleeson, Mark McGarry and Catherine O’Callaghan with Munster Rugby star James Coughlan, sponsor Conor Phelan and Colm O’Rourke, President of Carrigaline Lions Club in Kent Station , Cork last night for the launch of the First Great Railway Run to be held on Sunday 11th November. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Cork’s historic old railway line linking the city with the lower harbour will form the route for a charity run to raise funds for vital local services.

Organised by Carrigaline and District Lions Club, supported by Carrigaline Road Runners AC and sponsored by Phelans Pharmacies, the Great Railway Run will raise monies for the Heart Safe Project which will deliver and maintain a multiplicity of defibrillators in locations in and around the town. The town’s Youth Centre Project will also be a beneficiary.

The first Great Railway Run will take place on Sunday, 11th November 2012 and will follow the scenic old railway line along the shores of Cork Harbour passing through Blackrock, Mahon, Rochestown, Passage, Monkstown, Raffeen and finishing in Carrigaline.

Carrigaline and District Lions Club President Colm O’Rourke, said he was confident that the event would generate support from across the local community and beyond. “The event features 10K, 15K and 25K distances and relay/walk to accommodate a wide range of participants. It’s going to be a well organised, enjoyable day out for everyone taking part, from the serious and not-so-serious runners to those who simply want to walk on a lovely route to support important community projects”.

Pharmacist, Conor Phelan, whose company, Phelans Pharmacies, is the event sponsor, said the event was a very important public health initiative. Supporting an event that keeps people fit and healthy is in line with our policy of not only helping people who are ill but in helping to prevent illness- physical fitness is a most effective way of preventing the onset of many illnesses including diabetes, blood pressure, heart disease and cancers. We also strongly support the beneficiary of the event, Carrigaline Lions club, who will use the funds to help develop a youth centre and to maintain the defribillators in Carrigaline. “Everyone knows how important defibrillators can be in responding to cardiac emergencies including Sudden Adult Death Syndrome . There are six locations in Carragaline, including the GAA club and several hundred people have been trained in their use. Our intention is that no-one in Carrigaline will be more than a few minutes away from this life-saving equipment.”

The run will start at 12:30pm from the Albert Road area of Cork city which was the site of the original railway terminus. For a large part of the run, the route will follow the old railway line that skirts the shores of Cork Harbour. The total distance is 25 km and it can be run by an individual or a relay team of two; one doing 15K and one doing 10K. The relay handover point will be in Monkstown. The race will finish at Carrigaline GAA Club. Water stations will be provided en route at intervals of approximately 5K. Shower facilities and refreshments will be available in the GAA Club after the race.

A 10K run/walk will be held on the same day along the latter part of the same route with a separate start in Monkstown at 1pm and also finishing at Carrigaline GAA Club.

Entries will be limited for safety reasons so make sure to register early. As an extra incentive to register early, the first 500 entrants will receive a technical T-shirt and a medal on completion of the race. The entry fee is €45 for the 25K (individual or relay) and €15 for the 10K. Transport will be provided for runners from Carrigaline to Cork before and after the race. Further information from thegreatrailwayrun.com.

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The Carrigaline & District Lions Club held their 21st Cycle Classic on the 6th of October 2012. As ever, the event was very well supported and 120 cyclists set off from Carrigaline heading for Kenmare on a beautiful sunny day with little or no wind – a perfect day for cycling. A food stop was provided after Ballyvourney near the County bounds. With any event of this nature, safety is of paramount importance and members of the club turned out in force to ensure the safety of participants. Many of the cyclists chose to stay in Kenmare overnight and were accommodated in the Kenmare Bay hotel where the cycling dinner was held on Saturday evening. All proceeds of this charity event go to local charities including Marymount Hospice. Over the 21 years of this event, over €300,000 has been raised for Marymount Hospice and an additional €300,000 has been distributed to other local charities. Carrigaline Lions Club would like to thank all the cyclists who took part for their generous contributions. A special thanks also to our main sponsor, Victoria Cross Cycles for their generous support and assistance with the event. See Photos of the event here.

New Ross Lions Club is sponsoring free Diabetes Screening at the National Ploughing Championships which will be held in New Ross from the 25th to the 27th of September 2012. The screening will take place on stand number R585. Download poster here.

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Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic takes place on Saturday 6th October. The cycle classic is celebrating its 21st year this year and from humble beginnings, it has grown into a huge charity event. In the first year, 1991, 18 cyclists took part and raised €2,500. It has grown steadily year by year and last year 200 cyclists took part and in total over €550,000 has been raised for local charities over the years.

This year’s cycle takes place on Saturday 6th October and is sponsored by Mr. John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles. The route this year will be from Carrigaline to Kenmare and organisers are hoping that it will be bigger and better than ever. All cyclists must raise a target spnsorship of at least €300 and this includes dinner and overnight accomodation in the Kenmare Bay Hotel. The charge for an additional guest is €80. Participants have a choice of cycling the entire 90km route or may also opt to cycle 60km or 30km. Transport will be provided to ferry participants to the appropriate start locations. All cyclists will finish at the Kenmare Bay Hotel in Kenmare where the cycle dinner dance will be held on Saturday night. For details, information and sponsorship cards, please contact Mark Ginn at Mark Ginn & Associates, Station Road, Carrigaline, Tel. 021 4373088. An entry form is available here.

Note: Under 18’s must be  accompanied by an adult.

Read about the 2011 event here.

Five Lions Clubs from the Cork Harbour area came together to organise a cycle event from Fort Carlisle (Trabolgan) to Fort Meagher (Camden) on April 1st last. This was the inaugural event of what is hoped to become an annual fixture and it proved a big success with over 400 cyclists raising over €21,000 for local charities. The Fort2Fort cycle provided a number of distance options to cater for as many cyclists as possible, refreshments were provided en route and further refreshments and entertainment were provided at Fort Meagher in Crosshaven.

Members from the all the Cork Harbour Lions Clubs pictured at the cheque presentaion from the recent Fort2Fort Cycle Event around Cork Harbour. Proceeds of the event which came to over €21,000 were dispersed to the Mercy Hospital Foundation; Camden Fort Meagher Renovation Fund and various Lions Club Charities. Included from left are, Matthew Maguire, Cork LC; Paul O’Riordan, Douglas LC; Brian Thoma, Zone Chairman, Lions Clubs of Cork; Jim O’Connor, Midleton LC; Sam Beamish, Chairman, Fort2Fort Cycle Committee; John Doran, Carrigaline LC and Chris Allander, Cork LC.

Pictured at the presentation of a cheque from the proceeds of the recent Lions Clubs of Cork Fort2Fort Cycle Event, were from left, Greg Aston, Fort2Frt Cycle Committee ; John Doran, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club ; Sam Beamish, Chairman, Fort2Fort Cycle Committee and Liam Lyons, Vice District Governor, Lions Clubs of Ireland.

(Pictures: Adrian O’Herlihy)

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