Rotary in Ireland

65 clubs across the island. One shared purpose: people of action in their communities.

Rotary Ireland today

A district at work

  • 65 Clubs across Ireland
  • 1,381 Members of action
  • 8 Active projects
  • 115 Years in Ireland
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Project updates, member milestones, and upcoming events from clubs across Ireland.

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Where we are

65 clubs across the island

From Cork to Coleraine, Galway to Dublin, our clubs are at work in every corner of Ireland. Find one near you.

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Where do you live?

Search by town, county, or club name to find your nearest Rotary club.

65 clubs across Ireland

About our district

Many ways in

However you connect with Rotary — volunteering, giving, or joining a project — there’s a place to start.

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What we do

Seven areas of focus

Promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies, protecting the environment, and saving mothers and children.

Area 01

Peacebuilding and conflict prevention

Peace fellowships, community-led reconciliation, and the Positive Peace framework — addressing the conditions that sustain peace, not just the absence of war.

Area 02

Disease prevention and treatment

Vaccinations, healthcare-worker training, clinics, and major eradication campaigns — including PolioPlus, from polio to malaria to maternal health.

Area 03

Water, sanitation, and hygiene

Wells, water-purification projects, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene education in the regions where access is most limited.

Area 04

Maternal and child health

Prenatal care, midwife training, immunisation, and nutrition programmes that give every mother and child a healthy start.

Area 05

Basic education and literacy

Schools, teacher training, adult literacy programmes, and scholarships — especially for women and girls denied access elsewhere.

Area 06

Community economic development

Vocational training, microfinance, women-led enterprise, and partnerships with social entrepreneurs in the communities where help is needed.

Area 07

Environment

Rotary's newest area of focus (added 2021): reforestation, ocean and freshwater protection, sustainable agriculture, and conservation.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Quick answers about joining a club, what membership involves, and what Rotary actually does.

What does Rotary actually do?

Rotary clubs are local service organisations — every club picks its own service projects. In District 1160 that ranges from food banks and Christmas hampers to international clean-water and education projects, plus the global eradication of polio and the funding of peace fellowships at Rotary Peace Centers worldwide.

How do I join Rotary?

Visit your local club. Most clubs welcome guests at their weekly meetings, and joining is by invitation after a couple of visits. Use the club finder above to find your nearest club, or fill in our membership enquiry form and we'll connect you.

Is there an age requirement?

There's no upper age limit. Members range from their twenties to their nineties. For 18-30 year olds, Rotaract offers a parallel programme with the same service ethos and slightly different format.

What does membership cost?

Annual dues vary by club but typically run €150-€300 per year, plus a meal cost if your club meets over breakfast or lunch. Clubs are run by their members — the dues fund both club activities and the Rotary district worldwide.

Do I need to know other members to join?

No. Many people join after attending a meeting as a guest. Rotary is an open community — members come from every profession and walk of life, and clubs actively look for fresh perspectives.

How much time does Rotary take?

It's flexible. Clubs typically meet weekly (often over a meal). Beyond that, members get involved in service projects at whatever level suits their life — some Rotarians lead major international projects, others contribute by showing up to support local initiatives.

Ready to make a difference?

There’s a place for you in Rotary.

Whether you’re looking to give back, grow your network, or develop new skills — we’d love to meet you.

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