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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JANSSEN BIOLOGICS PROVIDE LIONS CLUB AND ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WITH HAMPERS FOR NEEDY THIS CHRISTMAS
Thanks to the management and staf at Janssen Biologics, Ringaskiddy who have donated 100 hampers to our Christmas Food Appeal. The demand is greater than ever this year as there are many families in very bad economic circumstances and thanks to this very generous donation, some of these families will get a little bit of relief this Christmas. The Food Appeal took place this weekend in Supervalu and Dunnes Stores Carrigaline and Centra Crosshaven. There was a tremendous response from the public in both towns and the food is currently being sorted and packed ready for distribution next weekend. A big thanks to all who contributed.
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| Pictured at the Janssen Biologics Facility at Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork during a presentation of 100 hampers each to the Carrigaline & District Lions Club and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, were from left, Colm O’Rourke ; Anne Canniffe ; Pat Allen ; John Doran, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club ; Anne O’Mahoney ; Kyran Johnson, Site Director, Janssen Biologics Ireland ; Tim Black ; Eleanor O’Mahony ; Bob McLaughlin and Anthony Muldoon. |
(Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)
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A Family Fun Day In Aid Of Local Charities
The St. Stephens Day Challenge match is an annual event that is contested between Carrigaline Utd AFC and Carrigaline Hurling and Football Club.
Now in it’s 6th year, the St. Stephens Day Challenge Match has raised over €15,000 so far, with all monies raised given to the Carrigaline Lions Club who distribute it to local charities.
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| Pictured at the launch of the St. Stephen’s Day Challenge in Rosies Bar were Greg O’Halloran & Kalen Spillane (Cork City FC) with Pat O’Sullivan, Carrigaline Lions Club. |
Each year this match alternates between Carrigaline Soccer Club and Carrigaline GAA Club with the host club playing their preferred code. This year the Challenge Match is being hosted by the Carrigaline Hurling & Football club at their grounds on the Crosshaven road kicking off at 1PM on St. Stephen’s Day. The line up for the day is as follows:
Throw-in for the ladies game is at 1pm followed by the Legends teams (Golden Oldies ) which includes past and present players form both clubs. Finally wrapping up proceedings on the pitch are the Senior teams from both clubs which will also include in their line-ups Greg O’Halloran & Kalen Spillane (Cork City FC) and Nicholas Murphy & Michael Shields (Cork Senior Footballers). Off the pitch and in the club house bar, DJ Roy will be spinning the tunes while in the main hall, there will be entertainment between 3pm & 5pm for all the children.
As in previous years, there will be a prize raffle draw. This year’s 1st prize in the raffle consists of 2 Heineken Cup tickets plus there are many more vouchers and hampers to be won. Lines cost €2 with the draw taking place on the day.
We would like to thank all our generous sponsors including our main sponsor Paddy Cronin of Rosie’s Bar Carrigaline and other sponsors KWP Print and Cogan’s Toyota.
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Pictured at the launch of the St. Stephen’s Day Challenge in Rosies Bar Carrigaline were Roy Scully, James O Sullivan, Nicholas Murphy, Grace Harrington, Willie Walsh, Kieran Crotty, Niamh Drummond, Tim Lombard, Alan Murphy, Kalen Spillane, John Doran, Pat Allen and Kirsty Barrett. (Click to enlarge)
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Our Christmas Food Appeal will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (8th, 9th and 10th of December 2011). There will be food collection points in Barry Collins Supervalu and Dunnes Stores Carrigaline and in Centra Foodstore, Crosshaven. Food collection points will also be provided in the local schools in Carrigaline and Crosshaven.
Shoppers are asked to buy an extra food item (like pasta, rice, tinned vegetables, sweets, savories and other not immediately perishable food) and then place it in the trolleys provided. Cash donations will also be accepted and these are used to purchase food vouchers*.
The food and vouchers collected will be distributed in cooperation with the St. Vincent De Paul.
* These food vouchers are restricted to the purchase of food only and are not valid for purchasing other items.
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Daniel Marnane, a pupil at Scoil Mhuire Lourdes in Carrigaline, has taken first prize in the local Peace Poster competition organised by the Carrigaline & District Lions Club and his poster will now be submitted to the district level where he will be competing with children from all over Ireland.
Over 50 children from various schools in Carrigaline entered the competition and an awards ceremony was held recently in the Carrigaline Court Hotel where prizes were presented to the top three entrants:
- Daniel Marnane, Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline
- Brian O’Leary, Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline
- Kimberly White, Carrigaline Educate Together N.S.
Some of the entries can be viewed here. At the ceremony, Carrigaline & District Lions Club President, John Doran, said he was impressed by the expression and creativity of the children that entered. “It’s obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m very happy that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.” Continue Reading »
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Last Wednesday evening at a presentation held in the Ulster Bank, Carrigaline & District Lions club presented cheques to the Irish Guide Dogs, the St. Laurance Cheshire Home and Crosshaven Development. The money was raised from our annual Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven which was held earlier in the year. Thanks to PepsiCo and to Ulster Bank for their generous sponsorship and support for the event.
John Doran, President of Carrigaline & District Lions club, presententing a cheque to Roger Flack & Doreen O’Mahony of Irish Guide Dogs, being some of the proceeds from the recent Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven. Included at rear are, Conor Tolan, Pepsico ; Eoin Stack, Walk Co-Ordinator and Brendan Healy, Ulster Bank, Carrigaline.
John Doran presents a cheque to Eleanor Goggin & John Crotty from St. Laurence Cheshire Home, Cork.
John Doran presenting a cheque to Caroline Ryan and Eddie Cogan of Crosshaven Development Committee.
(Pictures: Adrian O’Herlihy)
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The 2011 Cycle Classic organised by Carrigaline & District Lions Club took place on Saturday the 8th of October. The route was from Carrigaline to Bantry (same as last year) and details of the route can be viewed in MapMyRide here. The event was a great success with over 200 cyclists taking part (a significant increase on last year). The event raised €40,000 for varioius charities including Marymount Hospice. Thanks to all who participated, to our main sponsor Victoria Cross Cycles and to Sean Kelly for his encouragement en route. Photos of the event may be viewed here.
More than 30 people from locally based company PepsiCo will take part in this years Cycle Classic to Bantry. Interest in the event is very high this year and hopfully we will be able to surpass last year’s record breaking event in terms of participation.
Some of the cyclists from PepsiCo in Carrigaline pictured announcing their participation in the annual Carrigaline Lions Club Cycle Classic recently. Included are Seamus Power, Patricia Lane, Alex Wynne, Georgina Duggan, Niamh O’Mahony, Denis O’Connor, Aishling O’Driscoll, Niamh O’Leary and Conor Tolan of PepsiCo with John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles and John Doran, President Carrigaline Lions Clkub and Mark Ginn, Project Co-ordinator (pic Howard Crowdy)
(More photos here)
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Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic was co-launched recently by former professional cyclist Sean Kelly and broadcast personality and rugby pundit George Hook along with Mr. John Doran, President of Carrigaline and District Lions Club. The cyclling classic is celebrating its 20th 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 8th October and is sponsored by Mr. John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles. The route this year will be from Carrigaline to Bantry and organisers are hoping that it will be bigger and better than ever. All cyclists must make a contribution of at least €300 and this includes dinner and overnight accomodation in the Maritime Hotel. Participants have a choice of cycling the entire 95km route or may also opt to cycle 65km or 35km. Transport will be provided to ferry participants to the appropriate start locations. All cyclists will finish at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry 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.
Photographed at the press launch of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic which takes place on Saturday 8th October from Carrigaline to Bantry were John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles (main sponsors), Mark Ginn (organiser), TV Pundit George Hook, International Cyclist Sean Kelly, James O’Sullivan (coordinator) and John Doran (club president). Photo Billy macGill
See more photos of the launch event here.
Read about the 2010 event here.
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