Welcome to Bantry Bay Lions Club
Bantry Bay Lions Club meets at 1900hrs on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Bantry Tourist Office.
The next meeting is on the third Thursday in May, the 17th at the usual time of 1900hrs
Wild Atlantic Mizen Cycle
This is an event which takes place each year in July was on the 14th this year.
Bantry Agricultural Show 2018
As always we were able to support this year's Agricultural Show. The weather was against us, with rain all day until the show finished at 1600hrs.
Pinning of New Member
We had the pleasure of pinning Lion Joan O'Donnovan, who is rejoining the Club.
Welcome Joan!
Glengarriff Fun Day 2018
We raised €440 at the Fun Day this year with out PaintBall arcade for Sharp Shooters. This is a record for us. This money will be going to the Glengarriff Community Hall Fund.
District Convention 2018
District Convention 2018 Report Westport Co.
St Patricks Day Parade, Bantry
The Lions were on parade with a Lion this year. Crafted by Peter, Francis & Susy it got us noticed!
Our thanks to Nora for the 'grass' and flowers
Lions Diabetes Screening at the National Ploughing Championship 2017
Anne O'Regan and Mary O'Regan-Barsum participated in the Lions Diabetes Screening Project at the National Ploughing Championships held in Screggan, County Offaly. 5,976 people were screened, comprising of 3,239 males and 2,737 females.
As a result, 255 males and 152 females were found to be outside the normal ranges and were referred to their GP for follow-up.
Christmas Food Appeal
The Bantry Bay Lions held their annual food appeal at the new SuperValu store in Bantry on December 15, 16 and 17. Non-perishable food items and money were donated to give a total value of €1,886.34, a superb response from the community.
As a result, 36 food hampers were delivered by the Lions Club to the Saint Vincent De Paul organization for distribution to needy families in the local community. Special thanks to Jim O’Keeffe at SuperValu and to Eamonn Maginer and all the excellent SuperValu staff for their help.
10 Year Service Awards
Our District Governor Teresa Dineen was able to present two members of the Club, John Dervan and Marion Rouse with their 10 Year service Awards. The photo below shows from left to right, President Francis with Teresa, Marion and John.
