To mark our 30th anniversary we set up a special fundraising project for Kolbe Special School. The aim is to raise funds to provide a minibus for the school.

This has been a great success. More details at "Get on Board"...

In a departure from our usual Christmas Food Appeal, this year Portlaoise Lions Club carried out a collection & bag packing at both Tesco & Dunnes Stores supermarkets in Portlaoise this year.

This enabled us to give out over 100 Tesco shopping vouchers to families in need throughout our community. This success is only due to all of our hard working volunteers from various clubs and associations from Portlaoise.

Congratulations to Richard McSweeney, who has been appointed Youth Football District Officer.

Richard has put a lot of hard work into youth football over the years, particularly in Portlaoise area.We wish him well in his new post.

Also congratulations to the Portlaoise Youth Football Team who beat Crusaders from Belfast to reach the final of this competition, coached of course by Richard.

The purpose of this award is to celebrate the contribution of young people to their community.

Ciara will be going to Italy for 3 weeks with other international winners as part of her prize.

Congratulations Ciara!

Two of our Lions are seen here feeding the hungry at a very successful annual cycle rally.

Funds raised go to the various school involved & The Scouts.

Our Sight First project is ongoing all of the time.

This picture shows approx. 1,000 spectacles that the Portlaoise Lions collected and sent for distribution in India.

Thank you for everyone who has supported this worthy project.

Visit our dedictated Sight First project page for more details...

Our Annual Book Sale which took place over two weekends in April was a great success with over €2,000 being raised in support of local causes. We wish to thank all of you for your generous support.

News Archive 2003 - 2004

Abbeyleix Hospital Visitation - 25th Anniversary

Soccer Camp 2003 review and photos - click here!