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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.

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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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Over 300 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, the main beneficiary of the walk. The event was kindly sponsored by PepsiCo. 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, clowns and a fire engine and there was a certificate for all participants. The entertainment kicked off at 2pm in People’s Park, Carrigaline with DJ music by PJ Coogan. In the square in Crosshaven, there was a programme of entertainment from 3:30 until after 6pm with a live band. As in previous years, the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group provided entertainment along the walkway at Agamartha. A free bus service operated between Crosshaven and Carrigaline to take participating walkers back to their cars.

Photos by Adrian O’Herlihy.

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]

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.

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 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.

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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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.