Community Groups

Howth/Sutton Lions Club is a non-profit volunteer and service organization founded in 1969. Dedicated to the principle of 'We Serve', the club supports the local community in the Howth Peninsula and surrounding areas by raising funds for local charities, providing educational bursaries, supporting environmental projects, and assisting families in need. The club operates on a 100% donation model, where all administrative costs are covered by members, ensuring every penny raised goes directly to the causes they support.

Since its charter in 1974, Clonmel Lions Club has played a quiet but deeply meaningful role in strengthening the social fabric of Clonmel and surrounding communities. For over five decades, the Club has mobilised local volunteers, businesses, families and civic leaders under one guiding principle - We Serve - delivering practical help, dignity and hope to those who need it most. Operating as part of Ireland’s District 133 Lions network and the wider global Lions movement, the Club combines international humanitarian values with highly local, community-first action. Monthly meetings held at the Clonmel Park Hotel continue to provide a base from which members coordinate fundraising, identify emerging needs and organise direct intervention projects across the year.

Cork Rotary Club is a humanitarian service organization dedicated to making a difference locally and globally. Guided by the motto 'Service Above Self,' the club engages in various community projects, including the Tree of Remembrance, Friendship Night for senior citizens, and international partnerships like Clean Water for Cambodia. They foster connection, integrity, and peace through active community service and leadership.

The Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal is a service-oriented organization serving the North Dublin City and Fingal Council area. Founded in 1979, the club brings together professionals to support local charity projects, mentor youth leaders, and participate in international Rotary initiatives. Their mission focuses on community service, professional development, and fostering social connections through weekly meetings and various charitable activities.

Thurles Lions Club is a volunteer-led organization founded in 1964, dedicated to serving the local community by meeting humanitarian needs, fostering social progress, and supporting local initiatives such as cancer support services, youth development, and heritage preservation.