Carrigaline & District Lions Club recently made a presentation to Rev. David Armstrong who is leaving Carrigaline after serving the community for the past 11 years. Rev. Armstrong is returning to Northern Ireland with his wife June. Club President John Doran thanked Rev. Armstrong for his support of Lions events over the years and also for his involvement in Carrigaline community during his term here. The President also commented on the Rev. Armstrong’s well-known and brave work for peace and reconcilliation in Northern Ireland. Rev. Armstrong responded by saying that he had enjoyed his time in Carrigaline and thanked particularly his good friend Fr. Bertie O’Mahony P.P. who was also present. He said that he had made many good friends in Carrigaline and he was sorry to be leaving. However, he is looking forward to returning to Northern Ireland where he intends to continue his work of reconcilliation among the communities there. The presentation was also attended by some representatives of Carrigaline Senior Citizens who acknowledged the contribution made by June Armstrong.
Rev. David Armstrong with his wife June, members of the Lions Club, representatives of Carrigaline Senior Citizens and Fr. Bertie O’Mahony.
Outgoing Lions Club President Sean Duggan handed over the chain of office to incoming President John Doran at the July Lions Club meeting. The outgoing President thanked all the members for their support and work throughout the year.
President John Doran began by thanking Sean for all the work done in the past year. John said that Sean had been a very effective president and because of him the Club is more invigorated, structured and stronger. John plans to carry on the mission of Sean and develop the Club further with the help and support of the members throughout the year.
The meeting also acknowledged the excellent job done by Brian Thoma over the past few years as Club Secretary. Brian is succeeded by incoming secretary Conor Phelan. Stephen Lawlor remains on as Club Treasurer. After the meeting, club members and their partners met in the Abbey bar & restaurant for a buffet supper and some liquid refreshment.
CARRIGALINE LIONS CLUB CHARITY WALK – Pictured leading off the Carrigaline & District Lions Club Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven, in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Cork Cheshire Home, were from left, Michael McGrath, TD ; Conor Tolan, Plant Manager, Pepsico ; Cork Hurler, John Gardiner ; Cllr. Sinead Sheppard ; Sean Duggan, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club and Deputy County Mayor, Cllr, John Collins.
Over 350 people participated in this year’s Carrigaline & District Lions Club charity walk from Carrigaline to Croshaven which was a fun filled family day out. The walk was led off by a celebrity line-up pictured above. Before the start, they took part in a dog handling presentation, which was given by Guide Dog Trainers from the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, one of the main beneficiaries of the walk. Other beneficiaries included Cork Cheshire Home and the Carrigaline/Crosshaven walkway. The event was sponsored by PepsiCo and Ulster Bank and the official media partner was 96fm. There was a great asmosphere as groups of friends and families walked the beautiful walkway, some taking their dogs with them for this Sunday afternoon event. A host of free entertainment kept adults and children amused including face painters, a magician, a giant chess set, fire engine and a certificate for all participants. The entertainment kicked off at 2pm in People’s Park, Carrigaline with DJ Rockin Jerry. The 96fm Street Fleet were also in attentance. In the square in Crosshaven, there was a programme of entertainment from 3:30 until after 6pm with DJ Roy kicking things off, followed by a live band and closing with a perfomrance from the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group who had earlier provided entertainment along the walkway at Agamartha. A free bus service operated between Crosshaven and Carrigaline to take participating walkers back to their cars.
Walkers taking part & enjoying the scenery, in the Carrigaline & District Lions Club Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven, in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Cork Cheshire Home.
(Pictures: Adrian O’Herlihy)
Hundreds of members of Lions Clubs from all over Ireland and the UK gathered in Belfast last weekend for the Multiple District Convention. Their parent body Lions International has over 1.3 million members in 200 countries and is the world’s largest group providing community service, from Christmas food appeals to fundraising for disaster relief and initiatives to help local communities. The Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Pat Convery welcomed delegates at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday morning. Several members of Carrigaline & District Lions Club attended the event including IPDG James O’Sullivan, Lion Bill Teap and Lion Donal Browning.
IPDG James O Sullivan and Cathy O Sullivan pictured with Internatoinal President Lion Sid Scruggs III and Lion Judy Scruggs at the 2011 MD Convention held in Belfast.
A host of Cork sport stars, politicians and personalities including Olympic athlete Sonia O’Sullivan, Cork Senior Footballer, Nicholas Murphy, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Minister Simon Coveney, TD Michael McGrath, Councillor Sinead Sheppard and Cork Rose Laura Mitchell have lent their support to the Lions Club Carrigaline to Crosshaven Charity Walk. See here for more details.
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The 2011 Golf Classic will be held on Friday 13th May at Monkstown Golf Club. Please support this event by entering a team and help raise money for charity while having a great day out! Further details can be found here.
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An event was held last Monday at the PepsiCo facility in Carrigaline to launch the 2011 Charity Walk from Carrigaline to Crosshaven which will take place on May 22nd. The event is being sponsored by PepsiCo and Ulster Bank and the main beneficiaries will be the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Assitance Dogs Programme and Cork Cheshire Home. More details of the walk can be found here.
Pictured at the Pepsico Ireland Facility in Carrigaline were from front left, Conor Tolan, Plant Manager, Pepsico Ireland ; Sean Duggan, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club ; The Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Simon Coveney TD ; Brian Cassidy, HR Director, Pepsico Ireland. At rear are Micheal McGrath, TD and Padraig Mallon, C.E.O. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Pictured at the Launch of Charity walk were from left, Cllr. Sinead Sheppard ; Conor Tolan, Plant Manager, Pepsico Ireland ; Cork Senior Footballer, Nicholas Murphy and Sean Duggan, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club.
Pictured at the launch of the Charity Walk were from left, Charlie Grant, Carrigaline Lions Club ; Sinead Brady, Pepsico Ireland ; Seán Óg O’hAlpín, Ulster Bank ; John Middleton, Ulster Bank and Niamh O’Mahony, Pepsico Ireland.
(Pictures: Adrian O’Herlihy)
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The Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Charter Dinner was held on February 11th, 2011 in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. The event was well attended by members and friends. Guests included the current District Governor, Terence Mangan who is a member of Ennis Lions Club.
Club President Sean Duggan addresses the gathering of about 120 members and guests.
Four members of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club were awarded with one of the Highest Awards the Lions Club can confer, The Melvin Jones Fellowship. Pictured from left are Pat O’Sullivan ; Syl Duane ; Sean Duggan, President Carrigaline Lions Club ; Terence Mangan, District Governor, Lions Club of Ireland ; David O’Callaghan ; Colm O’Rourke and James O’Sullivan, Past District Governor.
CARRIGALINE LIONS CLUB-MEMBER OF THE YEAR – Pat O’Leary, pictured receiving his Award for Club Member of the Year in the Carrigaline & District Lions Club from Terence Mangan, District Governor , Lions Club of Ireland. Included from left are, Sean & Margaret Duggan ; Phylis O’Leary ; James & Cathy O’Sullivan.
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On December 9th, 10th and 11th, Carrigaline & District Lions Club members will organise collection points at Barry Collins SuperValu and Dunnes Stores, Carrigaline for their annual Christmas Appeal. 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. With this food we make up hampers which are then given to charities like St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to needy families in the local area.
Carrigaline & District Leo Club held their first ever Jingle Bell Walk on Saturday 4th December at the Carrigaline – Crosshaven walkway. Despite the frosty weather, there was an excellent turnout although the icy conditions meant that the walking part of the event could not take place. Indeed it could have been called the Jingle Bell Skating Event. However, the children recieved their goody bags, jingle bells and santa hats and even managed a chorus of Jingle Bells! The Leos would like to thank all those who braved the elements to attend and money raised from the event will go towards the Lions Christmas Food Appeal and Bernardos. For further information on Carrigaline Leos, see here.
Pictured at the Jingle Bell Walk were Leos Orla Duane, Grace Kiely, Silvia Phelan, Hugh Duane and Niamh Quinlan and Lion John Doran, Leo Club Advisor.
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Carrigaline & District Lions Club recently made a presentation to Rev. David Armstrong who is leaving Carrigaline after serving the community for the past 11 years. Rev. Armstrong is returning to Northern Ireland with his wife June. Club President John Doran thanked Rev. Armstrong for his support of Lions events over the years and also for his involvement in Carrigaline community during his term here. The President also commented on the Rev. Armstrong’s well-known and brave work for peace and reconcilliation in Northern Ireland. Rev. Armstrong responded by saying that he had enjoyed his time in Carrigaline and thanked particularly his good friend Fr. Bertie O’Mahony P.P. who was also present. He said that he had made many good friends in Carrigaline and he was sorry to be leaving. However, he is looking forward to returning to Northern Ireland where he intends to continue his work of reconcilliation among the communities there. The presentation was also attended by some representatives of Carrigaline Senior Citizens who acknowledged the contribution made by June Armstrong.
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