Over 150 cyclists took part in this years Cycling Classic from Carrigaline to Dungargan which now in its 17th year was one of the most successful events ever. This event has raised €460,000 to date and it is hoped to break the €500,000 mark this year.
Following the official start by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, the cyclists left Carrigaline last Saturday in bright sunshine. The route took them through Raffeen and Monkstown to Glenbrook where they boarded the Cross River ferry to Carrigaloe on the Cobh side. They then made their way across the Belvelly bridge past Fota and on to the main Waterford road at Carrigtwohill. The main bunch of cyclists were acompanied by cycling legend Sean Kelly who provided much needed inspiration for those with flagging legs. A “soup kitchen” was set up at Youghal bridge where soup, sandwiches and choclate bars were dished out to the cycling masses. After that, it was a series of long hills before the final decent into Dungarvan and Lawlors Hotel for some well earned refreshment. The first cyclists arrived in Dungarvan at 2pm, less that three hours after leaving Carrigaline with the last of the stragglers sailing in about 4:30.
A big thanks to all participants and their sponsors whose generous fundraising effort will benefit Marymount Hospice, South Infirmary Oncology Unit, Irish Cancer Society, Hope Foundation, Senior Citizens and other Lions Club Charities. Thanks also the main sponsors Kellogs Ireland, road sponsors Ulster Bank and Cross River Ferries for their support.
ULSTER BANK CARRIGALINE SUPPORT CARRIGALINE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB CYCLE CLASSIC
John Middleton, Branch Manager, Ulster Bank, Carrigaline presents a sponsorship cheque to James O’Sullivan, Cycle Classic Committee Chairman. Included from left, (Standing)Sean Og O’hAlpin, UB ; Sam Beamish, UB ; Adrian O’Herlihy, President, Carrigaline & District Lions Club. In front are Neil Alllister,UB and Mark Ginn, Cycle Classic Committee.
The Cycle Classic takes place on Saturday October 11th from Carrigaline to Dungarvan.
Entries are now being accepted for the 2008 Cycling Classic which will run from Carrigaline to Dungarvan. This years event is being held on Saturday, October 11th and the closing date for entries is Friday, September 12th. This event has raised over €460,000 so far we hope to break the half million mark this year. Any cyclist interested in taking part in the event should fill out a booking form which may be downloaded below. Sponsorship cards will only be issued on receipt of a completed booking form. Please note that participants must be at least 18 years old.
The recent Charity Fun Walk organised by the Carrigaline & District Lions club has raised a total of €17,000 which is going to benefit a number of charities.
Beneficiaries include Crosshaven Youth Club, Crosshaven Development Walk Committee, Carrigaline Lions Club Amenity Walk Fund and the Hope Foundation Calcutta Project. €1,600 is also being given the Lions International SightFirst Campaign. Cheques were presented by club president Pat O’Sullivan at a function hosted by Ulster Bank in Carrigaline who were main sponsors of the Walk Event along with Coca Cola.
Pictured at the presentation of cheques to various charities from the proceeds of the recent Carrigaline Lions Club Walk for Charity, were from left, Mark Ginn, Carrigaline Lions Amenity Walk Fund ; Michael Ahern, Crosshaven Youth Club ; Pat O’Sullivan, President, Carrigaline & District Lions club ; Sinead Harrington, HOPE Foundation – Calcutta Project ; Sam Beamish, Chairman Charity Walk Committee ; Noel Condon & Eddie Cogan, Crosshaven Development Committee. (Picture: Adrian O’Herlihy)
The development of 10 new houses near the Mount Rivers Estate in Carrigaline is progressing well. It is hoped that the new houses will be ready for occupation before Christmas of 2008. More information on this project can be found here.
The annual Boat Paddle organised by the Carrigaline & District Lions CLub was held last Sunday. The event was well attended with up to 50 paddlers making their way down the Owenabue river from Carrigaline to Crosshaven. The flotilla departed from the bank of the Owenabue near the Community Complex on a full tide and took about 1 and a half hours to reach the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven where a barbeque was provided for the paddlers and their families. The proceeds of the event will go towards the Irish Guide Dogs, the RNLI, the Housing Project and several other Lions Club charities. A big thank you to all who contributed and a special thanks to Kelloggs who were the main sponsors of the event, to Brennan’s Bakery and Thomsons Farm who supplied the barbeque food and to Brian St. Ledger and Slyne’s Maxol who supplied the fruit and goodie bags.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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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.
A coffee morning was held in Hogans, Carrigaline on the 4th of March with the proceeds going to help the