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Supporting Our Community

All profits from all our activities go directly to our supported charities, including

• Cork Hospital Children’s Club
• Suicide Prevention/Pieta House
• Community School Bursary
• Men’s Shed
• KYSS Counselling and Support Services

• SVP
• Kinsale Youth Club
• Meals on Wheels
• Community Defibrillators
• Community Hospital

Welcome to the Kinsale & District Lions Club 2026

At the heart of our club is a simple belief — that communities are strongest when people come together in the spirit of service. The Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to play an active role in supporting our local community through leadership, collaboration, and practical action.

Our club continues to grow, welcoming new members who share a commitment to making a positive difference. Through initiatives such as our Table Quiz, Annual Golf Classic, participation in the Kinsale St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the rollout of the Message in a Bottle community safety initiative, and collaboration with fellow Lions Clubs on the Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, we work together to support important causes and strengthen community connections.

A key principle of Lionism is that 100% of funds raised through public fundraising are allocated directly to community causes, ensuring real and meaningful impact where it matters most — in the heart of our community.

We are always delighted to welcome new supporters, volunteers and members who share our values of service, friendship, and community leadership. If you would like to learn more about the work of the Lions or how to get involved, please feel free to contact any Lion in the community.

Together, through service and leadership, we continue to make a difference.
“Ordinary People – Extraordinary Commitment.”

Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA FCA
President 2024–2026
Kinsale & District Lions Club

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    Minister Jack Chambers TD and Economist Jim Power to Headline Kinsale Budget Breakfast Briefing 2027 Trusted Business Leadership Theme to Drive Munster’s Premier Business & Networking Event. Business leaders from across Ireland will gather in Kinsale this October as Minister Jack Chambers TD and leading economist Jim Power headline the Kinsale Budget Breakfast Briefing 2027, one of Cork’s premier business leadership and networking events. Taking place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, this year’s conference will focus on the theme “Trusted Business Leadership”, bringing together leaders from business, Government, the accountancy profession and the wider community to…

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  • We are serving a world in need

    One act of kindness at a time.

    Kinsale Lions Club is part of Lions Club Ireland and Lions Club International

  • We are serving a world in need

    One act of kindness at a time.

    Kinsale Lions Club is part of Lions Club Ireland and Lions Club International

Our Officers

We are 100% voluntary, and there are no paid officials or members within the Lions Club.

Our President

Nick Grattan
Email: nickgrattan@outlook.com
Tel: 0862640644

Treasurer

Eddie McCarthy
Email: maritimetourism@gmail.com
Tel: 0862400353

Secretary

Frank Kenned
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Causes we support:

Kinsale Traders Christmas Lights
Tracton St Vincent de Paul
Kinsale St Vincent de Paul
Kinsale Meals on Wheels
Kinsale Red Cross
Kinsale Hospital
Autism Support in the Community
St John’s Church
Carmelite Friary
Kinsale Union of Parishes
Kinsale First Responders
Kinsale Mens Shed
Summercove School
CUH Children’s Emergency Dep.
Kinsale Community School
Kinsale Your Support Services
Marymount Hospice
Kinsale Youth Community Centre
Community Defibrillator Scheme
Saile
RNLI