Lion year 1999-2000

Yyear 1999/2000

International Convention in Honolulu 

The Howth/Sutton contingent at the Lions 

International Convention in Honolulu in June were:-President Brendan Doyle,Gerald and Anne Langford,  PDG Paddy and Patsy O'Donnell, Joe and Monica Smith, and Neil and Stella Paul. Also spot Michael McLoughlin (PDG) leading his troups in the parade at the International Convention

Charity Walk

The Charity Walk for Lionsvilla and other Lions charities took place on Sunday morning May 28, 2000. The route took us through some of the most scenic sights in the Howth peninsula starting from Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross. 

It ended with refreshments  and light mental exercises at the Marine Hotel afterwards. As usual Jim will not be in a position to give 'exact' accounts of what was collected until all supporters and sponsors have been 'gentlemanly harassed' over the next several weeks - could end up at £4,500.

The following pictures show the small but brave hearted group before facing the south side of 'Ben Eadar'.

 The left handed picture shows Lisa Reid, Simon Bray and Alan Hanway before setting out for the walk.  Well done to Simon for the 'creative way' he inspired his colleagues in MeesPierson Financial Services, IFSC, to sponsor his walk.  

Many thanks to Simon and Damian for a very  impressive fund raising initiative in MeesPierson, Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Dublin. 

The second picture show the larger group taking part

Golf Classic

This year's golf classic, a 4 person Stapleford Team event,  took place on Friday May 19, 2000 at Donabate Golf Club.   Organised as usual by PDG Paddy O'Donnell, it was a very enjoyable and successful occasion blessed by good weather.  Some IR £2,000  was made on the day for Howth/Sutton Lions charities plus IR £450 on raffle for Food appeal. The following are photos of the winners:-

President Brendan Doyle and PDG Paddy O'Donnell, organiser of the Golf Classic making the presentations.

Winners (90 points):- Ann Brown, Mary Noonan, Mary Galvin, Mary O'Hara

2nd (88 points):-  Brian Quinn, Ben Kavanagh, Charlie Scoll, Niall Garland

3rd (86 points):-  Jack Fetherston, Tony Fetherston, Jim McDonagh, Leo Caffrey

Lady's team:- Mary Clinton, Molly Wylie, Carmal McThagga, Anne Halligan.

Front nine:- R Horton, C Hanratty, Frank Hannraty, Marie Hanratty

Back nine:- Cathal Mac Canna, Peadar Mac Canna, Carmel Mac Canna, Ann Mac Canna

A Taste of Howth 1999 

New Format tops them all!

A charity night is held annually in Howth Yacht Club for the Howth-Sutton Lions, who in turn present a cheque  to the Royal National Lifeboat Association of Ireland (RNLI).  This year the function was revamped under a new format. This replaced the 'Oyster Night' which itself was so successful over the years in creating valuable funds for the Howth-Sutton Lions Club.

    Lion President Brendan Doyle welcoming 

    patrons at the Taste of Howth function

The welcome change was suggested by 'Himself' of King Sitric fame, who organised his fellow Restauranteurs of the village of Howth to combine and provide a Buffet for all to enjoy.

Each introduced food of their own speciality which made the night a unique and experiential occasion for the guests. Sponsored wine and beer  was also on tap.

The night realised £11,500 for Howth-Sutton Lions charities, which exceeded the previous year by 75%. Great credit to Michael Fitzpatrick and 'his committee'.  

Following photos were taken at the presentation of a cheque to RNLI, Howth Branch Howth RNLI Lifeboat as it set sail for Ireland's Eye. 

1st left:- Members of Howth/Sutton Lions going on board the lifeboat

2nd left:- In safe hands with Monica Smith at the helm of the lifeboat

2nd right:- President Brendan Doyle speaking at the presentation ceremony

Right:- President Brendan Doyle is shown the radar and other technical equipment on board the Lifeboat

Also

left:- President Brendan presenting a cheque to Alister McMillan, Chairman RNLI Howth Branch.

middle:- Capt John Burrows, Howth Harbour Master speaking to the Howth Sutton Lions Group at 

the presentation to RNLI

right:- Gerald Langford, President Brendan Doyle, RNLI Chairman Alister McMillan , Joe Smith, 

Capt John Burrows and Michael Fitzpatrick 

Sincere thanks to Howth Yacht Club, Guinness, Carlsburg, Budweiser, Heinegen, Gilbeys, local business's and many other sponsors, and to the Howth restaurants for  participating:-   

The Abbey Tavern; The Big Blue Restaurant; Cassa Pasta Restaurant; El Paso Restaurant; Howth Yacht Club; The King Sitric

Other 1999/2000 Events

Cake Sale - sold out!

The cake sale on April 2, which was organised after Sunday Masses in St Fintan's Parish Centre by Lions spouses, led by Anne Langford and Colette O'Rourke, proved to be a great success.  £633 was made for Lions charities. Much thanks to all concerned.  A special word of thanks to the Centre's Management, the parish clergy, Fr Malony PP, Fr Enda and Fr Hogan, to Dara Walsh and to the parishioners of St Fintan's for their support once again.  Well done!

Bridge Night, a great success

Sincere thanks to all who supported our Bridge Night on April 9, which was a great success (32 tables). Thanks are particularly due to the  Captain of the Howth Golf Club, who hosted the event, to the many generous sponsors, which made the night, and of course to Lions Carmel MacCanna and Briege Barrett, who organised the event.

Some £1,100 was made for Lions Charities on the night.  Well done all.

Art (2000) Competition Winners

School Principal, Dick Fogarty, PVDG Lion Jim Corcoran and Lion Eamon Foran, Youth Services at the presentation of prizes on January 31, 2000 for the Lions Art Competition at St Fintan's High School, Sutton.
 
PVDG Lion Jim Corcoran presenting First Prize to Gareth Toolan at the art competition awards cermony at St Fintan's High School on January 31, 2000.  Also in the picture is School Principal, Dick Fogarty.

Pictured at the award ceremony were from left: School Principal, Dick Fogarty, Art  Teacher, Gillian Blaney, Thomas McElhinney (5th), Alan Purcell (4th), Gary Rafferty (3rd), Carl Stewart (2nd), Gareth Toolan (1st) and Lion Eamon Foran.

A view of St Fintan's High School pupils attending the award ceremony

 

President Joe Smith presenting a     cheque for £2,500 to Mother Gabriel     of the Little Sisters of the Poor,      Sybill Hill, Raheny, Sping, 1999	(presentation of prizes  on January 31, 2000 at  St Fintan's High School, Sutton)   See more photos
Howth Celtic 1998/99	Artane 1999/2000

 

 

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Updated (reformatted) January 3, 2003