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Howth-Sutton Lions Club |
Lion YeYear 2000/2001
Howth sutton lions wins environment award
Howth/Sutton Lions Club won the District Environment Award at the District (105I) Governor's Handover Night in Navan on July 13, 2001. The award was given in recognition of the achievement by the Club in the restoration of the Martello Tower in Howth as a museum and visitor centre (see second next news item below). A shield was presented to the Club by outgoing DG Bill Goggins (Photo later).
Golf Classic a Good Day for Charity
The golf classic which took place at Donabate Golf Club on Monday June 18th, 2001 was once again a great success. 22 teams
entered and 19 took part and for the most part the weather held up well.
First
prize went to Gerald Langford's team (4) and they walked off with 48 (yes 48) bottles of
Chardonay. Golfing was followed by a
very nice dinner and a late night for some! As usual PDG Paddy O'Donnell did a good job and
takings are comparable to previous years (£2,500 approx.). Grateful
thanks to the Captain, Lady Captain and Management Committee of Donabate.
1:- President Tom Keane speaking before prize giving at Donate
Glof Club while Paddy O'Donnell waits to give out the results.
2:- The wining team captained by Gerald Langford. Also included with the
President are PDG Paddy O'Donnell, Jim Clune and other members of
team.
Martello Tower in Howth to be a local Museum
In turn, Howth/Sutton Lions Club presented the Cathaoirleach with a cheque for IR £15,000 (€19,000) towards the restoration costs.
Grateful thanks to Lion District Governor Bill for attending the function.
Above: F.C.C. Cathaoirleach Ned Ryan cutting the tape before entering the Martello Tower Museum & Visitor Centre.
Underneath:
President Tom presenting cheque for £15,000 to F.C.C. Cathaoirleach
Councilor Ned Ryan.
At the opening of the Martello Tower by Cathaoirleach
of Fingal County Council, are President Tom Keane, F.C.C. Cathaoirleach Ned Ryan, District Governor Bill Goggins, Lion Mervin Phelan, Chairman of Lions Environmental
Committe, F.C.C. Engineers and
Lion Jim Corcoran.
District Governor Bill Goggins sharing a jokewith Monica Smith and Patsy O'Donnell at the opening of the Martello Tower Museum
Pat and Gloria Doonan looking resplendent sheltering from an approaching shower at the Martello Tower opening.
Healthy walk on the hill
The 30th annual Lions Club walk took place on
Sunday morning May 27th, 2001. The 9 km route led from Howth village,
the Summit and down Carrickbrack Road to the Marine Hotel for refreshments. Those taking part ranged in ages from the under 10's of Beann
Éadair Hurling Club to upwardly mobile young
executives to some of the more
senior members of the Lions Club, a span of 75 years! The organisation of the
walk was led by Michael Moroney, assisted by Paul Fitzpatrick, Barney Rorke,
Richard McCaffrey, Gerry langford and Mervin Phelan. President Tom thanked
all for participating, certified walk cards and encouraged return of sponsorship
money ASAP.
105 Multiple District Convention
Five members of Howth/Sutton lions Club together with wives attended the 105 multiple District convention in Guernsey. Apart from serious deliberations, a good time was had by all. The opportunity was also taken to visit Jersey.
1:- Stopping off for a little prayer at the Marian Grotto are from left President Tom Keane, Anne Langford, Maureen Keane, Monica and Joe Smith.
2:- Admiring vintage MG's are Past president Brendan Doyle, Joe and Monica Smith, Gerald Langford and President Tom Keane
3:- Aren't they the beauties, all three! Maureen Keane admiring the vintage cars
Full house at bridge night
35 tables played on Howth/Sutton Lions bridge night (a few
late comers had to be turned away due lack of space) on April 8. A good
time was had by all. Some £1,300 nett (after sundry expenses) was made on the
night for Lions charities.
We express our thanks to Lady Captain, Laurie Linehan who hosted the function
and to the Captain of Howth Golf Club, Séan O'Brien for the use once again of
their fine facilities, to Sutton Lawn Tennis Club for assistance, those who
helped on the night, and to the many local businesses who gave
valuable prizes
for the raffle. Well done Lions Briege Barrett and Carmel Mac Canna for a
very successful Lions
charity project.
Cake Sale a treat!
Once
again a very successful cake sale was held for Howth/Sutton Lions charities
in
the Community Centre, St Fintan's Church, Sutton, on
'Mothers' Day'
Sunday March 25, 2001.
The proceeds exceeded £800. Grateful
thanks to all Lions spouses and Lions who assisted
with the preparations and serving on the day. A special thanks to those who stood in for the President's wife, Maureen, whose mother passed away suddenly. Also grateful thanks to the priests of the parish for their support and church announcements .
Lions later adjourned for refreshments and dinner was held in the 'Bloody Stream' restaurant, Howth.
Little Sisters of the Poor Supported
A cheque for £1,500 was presented in
May 2001 by president Tom Keane to
the Little Sisters of the
Poor, Sybil Hill, Killester, Dublin 3 towards the
purchase of a special orthopedic bed for long-termed confined persons.
Here you have Lion Brendan Clancy linked by Sister as President tom
presents the cheque to Reverend mother and Frank
Hanratty poses for the photo
Sutton Boy Scouts given the Green Light.
Sutton Boy Scouts were once again supported by Howth/Sutton Lions Club when they were present by President Tom Keane with a cheque for £1,500 towards the cost of a set of lamps and a number transporting gear when on camping trips.
Presentation to Guide Dogs Organisation for the Blind
It has been a busy time for President Tom Keane during May of 2001.
The accompanying photos show a cheque for £1,500 being presented
in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Above are: Lions Brendan Clancy, Frank Hanratty and President
Tom Keane presenting the
cheque to Guide Dog owner Liz McKeon. Across are shown Paddy Coyle,
Guide Dogs for the Blind Regional Development Manager, North-East, Liz
McKeon with her guide dog 'Lottie' and President Tom Keane.
Charter Night celebration
Howth/Sutton Lions 31st Club Charter night (dinner & dance ) was held in the Marine hotel on Friday February 16th, 2001. District Dinner Bill Goggins and Anne were guests of honour. Mervin Jones Fellowship Awards were presented to Mervin Phelan (Environment; see Martello Tower) and John Prior (Club Treasurer
for 15 years). Visiting Lions from Íle d'Oléron Club, west coast of France, in Dublin for the International Rugby match (Ireland v France) attended as well as Lions members of from Swords, Dundrum, Clondalkin, Sugarloaf, Portadown attended.
John Prior, Phyllis Prior, DG Bill Goggins and President Tom Keane, with Michael Fitzpatrick and Anne Culhane in the background, at the presentation of the Mervin Jones Fellowship.
Mervin Phelan being presented the Mervin Jones Fellowship plaque by DG Bill Goggins as President Tom looks on.
Club Banners: DG Bill Goggins and President Tom present banners (white, DG's; blue, Howth/Sutton's banner) to Jean Louis of Íle d'Oléron Club, France, who attended the Charter function.
Howth hurlers given a helping hand!
Beann Eadair (Howth) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) have just reformed their under 9 years hurling team. Howth/Sutton Lions Club were delighted to assist the club with the purchase of new jersey
tops for the team. Congratulations to the under 9's for doing exceptionally well, losing only one match in the Dublin indoor hurling competitions. We wish the team well through the coming season and
in the years ahead. Interested parents/players contact the Club or Peadar MacCanna.
President Tom Keane presenting a cheque to the Chairman of Beann Eadair Club, Martin McGhee.
Pictured with the young team are from left, Lion Eamon Foran, Howth/Sutton Lions Youth Officer, Beann Eadiar Chairman, Martin McGhee, Lion Brendan Clancy and President Tom Keane
At the
presentation were Peadar MacCanna, Beann Eadar Youth (under 9's &
10's) Team, Lion Eamon
Foran and Beann Eadar Club Chairman.
Club Year 2000/2001
Howth/Sutton candidate for Youth Award comes true!
The Howth/Sutton Lions Club entrant for the Youth Award reached to 105I (Ireland) Lions District Finals, held at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoire. Jade McGroarty-Barry was highly praised by the judges for her voluntary work for handicapped children, undertaken in her spare time. Among other tasks, she devotes many after school hours to helping the physically challenged children in the L'Arche Community House, Baldoyle and at the Central Remedial Clinic, Clontarf. Jade is a pupil of Manor House Secondary School, Raheny. Well done Jade! All in Howth/Sutton Lions wish the District winner sponsored by Thurles Lions the very best of luck in the Multi-District finals.
Right:-
PDG Paddy O'Donnell, on behalf of the District Governor, Bill Goggins, presenting the regional final
trophy to Jade McGroarty-Barry
at the finals in the Royal Marine, Dun Laoire.
Youth Services Officer for Howth/Sutton Lions Club, Eamon Foran and Jade at the
finals in the Royal Marine
Hotel, Dun Laoire (photos courtesy Lion Cecil Lyons, District (regions
3-8) PRO).
Takings
from Quiz night tops recent years
125 competitors (22 Tables) battled it out for the honours on Friday January 19th, 2001. The winning team (all outside patrons) only lost 2 marks over the whole night . There was a tie for third place and a sudden death tie-breaker was needed to decide the outcome. Lion Brendan Clancy's team got second place and Lion Joe McRory's team was third.A novel approach was adopted by the Quiz Master when at the half-way interval, it was clear that there were two streams emerging - first and second divisions - and it was announced that a prize of set of books, donated by PDG Paddy O'Donnell, was offered to the winners (also outside patrons) of the second stream. Profits from the night are expected to be £2,000, thanks to Eamon McEvoy and his dedicated committee for a job well done.
Our Thanks
Lions Clubs' Christmas Food appeal took place on December 7th - 9th at Nolan's Supermarket, Clontarf, and Supervalu, Killester. As a result 97 hampers weredelivered Grateful thanks to all patrons, supermarket managements, Lion Larry O'Rourke, Chairman of Services Committee and all the voluntary helpers
International Director visits Dublin
Dr Jean Behar, International Director of Lions Clubs paid a visit to Ireland on December 8th, 2000 and spoke with and met representatives of Lions Clubs in Ireland at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoire, Co Dublin.
District Governor, Bill Goggins,
introduces President Tom Keane, Howth/Sutton Lions and Maureen Keane to the International President, Jean
Behar.
Dublin Simon Community Concert
A very enjoyable concert given by the Garda Band and the Garda Choir took place to a packed house in St Mary's SS, Baldoyle on Wednesday, November 19th, 2000. Sponsorship for the event was tremendously supported by local businesses. The proceeds will be donated to Dublin Simon to enable them to acquire a cold store/walk in fridge to preserve food, and food donations. When all receipts are in, the event is likely to realise £8,500 for the project.
Well done one and all involved, especially to Lions Carmel Mac Canna and Joe Smith who led a very enthusiastic organising committee including Briege Barrett, Eamon Foran and Michael Moroney.
A
Taste of Howth 2000
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The Ultimate Gastronomic Experience!
This most desirable social event (supporting the Royal National Lifeboat Association of Ireland, RNLI),
which was held on Friday October 13, 2000 at Howth Yacht Club was again most enjoyable and successful.
Despite a restriction this year in the number of patrons that could be accommodated,
the event was financially as successful as last year, raising up to £11,500 for charity.
Again
sincere thanks to Howth restaurants who participated, Howth
Yacht Club, to Aidan McManus (King Sitric) - MC for the night, and
to Michael Fitzpatrick the dedicated organiser.
Delicacies from the new Russian
restaurant added an air of mystery to the night.
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see Over to next page for reports on last year's activities
July 22,2001 reformatted January 3, 2003
