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The latest stories from across Rotary in Ireland — club projects, events, member milestones, and district announcements.
7 May 2026
2026 District Conference: Cork, 25–27 September
The 2026 Rotary Ireland District Conference will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September at the Rochestown Park Hotel & Conference Centre in Cork. Registration is now open.
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22 July 2026
Killarney Rotary Club hosts District Governor visit
District Governor George Roche has made his official visit to Killarney Rotary Club, meeting members, reviewing local projects and backing the year's plans under new President Yolande Nieman.
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19 July 2026
Rotary Mallow combi oven boosts Meals on Wheels kitchen
The Rotary Club of Mallow funded a new combi oven for Mallow Meals on Wheels, and District Governor George Roche toured the kitchen to see it in use before joining the club for lunch.
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15 July 2026
Rotary Navan raises €8,400 for Venezuela earthquake relief
The Rotary Club of Navan has raised €8,400 for victims of the Venezuela earthquakes, funding 12 ShelterBoxes of emergency shelter and supplies for families who lost their homes in the June disaster. Donations remain open.
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13 July 2026
Ian Bowen takes office as Rotary Club of Clonmel President
Ian Bowen has taken office as President of the Rotary Club of Clonmel for 2026–27. Outgoing President Richie Molloy handed over the chain of office at a well-attended evening in Clonmel on Thursday 9 July, joined by new Assistant Governor Sían Moloughney.
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10 July 2026
District Governor visits Omagh as new club president takes office
OMAGH, Thursday 9 July 2026 — The Rotary Club of Omagh has welcomed George Roche, the new District Governor for Rotary Ireland,…
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19 June 2026
Rotary Books4Home pilot brings books to Donegal pupils
The Rotary Club of Letterkenny has brought the Rotary Books4Home literacy scheme to Donegal for the first time, with Magherabeg National School its pilot. Pupils now take library books home to read, and the principal says reading is already on the rise.
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18 June 2026
Rotary Limerick signs civic partnership with Chamber
The Rotary Club of Limerick North Munster has signed a Civic Partnership Declaration with Limerick Chamber, formalising a shared commitment to the social, economic and civic wellbeing of the city and the wider Mid-West.
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14 June 2026
Verona Murphy made an honorary member of Rotary Wexford
The Rotary Club of Wexford has conferred honorary membership on Verona Murphy, TD, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann and the first Wexford representative to hold the office. Clubs from across the South East gathered in New Ross to mark the occasion.
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28 May 2026
Clonmel Rotary backs Community Youth Project with cheque
The Rotary Club of Clonmel has presented a cheque to the Clonmel Community Youth Project, supporting the programmes it runs for young people across the town and surrounding area.
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24 May 2026
400 Million Steps for 400 Years – A Remarkable Achievement!
The Rotary Club of Ballymena has reached 400 million steps on the Treekly App, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Ballymena's Town Charter while planting over 16,000 mangrove trees worldwide.
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24 May 2026
Killarney Rotary Club distributes €21,000 to local causes
The Rotary Club of Killarney has distributed €21,000 from its annual Wine and Art Night to schools, sports clubs and charities across Kerry, with the 25th edition of the fundraiser confirmed for November 2026.
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