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Bursaries are to be presented to three secondary school students by Killarney Lions Club this Thursday night to mark the organisation’s collaboration with pupils on a number of hugely positive community initiatives each year.
Students from St Brendan’s College, Killarney Community College and St Brigid’s Presentation will be in the spotlight at a club open night which is being held to attract new members who might wish to lend a helping hand in the community or those who just want to find out more about what the club actually does.
The event will take place at the KDYS Youth Centre, Fair Hill, Killarney this Thursday, November 10, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm and everybody is welcome.
The gathering will be informal and everyone can move around between different exhibitions and stands to learn about Killarney Lions Club activities.
Club volunteers will be in attendance to chat about initiatives such as the annual Christmas Food Appeal, environmental work, the innovative Kerry Clubs Fair and how members provide support to local community organisations.
Many of the activities involve transition year students from Killarney’s three secondary schools who will also be represented on the night.
President of Killarney Lions Club, Denis Doolan, said the Lions motto is ‘we serve’ and it really is as simple as that.
“We try to do things every year that help individuals and groups in the Killarney area. A lot of people might not know that, so we look forward to welcoming anyone who can come along to the open night, see and hear about our various activities and maybe even get involved afterwards,” he said.
The Killarney Lions Club, through its members, assists various groups and individuals in and around the community. Lions do this through voluntary activities, fundraising and by holding various types of events in support of many local causes.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on the night and the KDYS Killarney where the eircode is V93 W0FH.
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