Tullamore Lions Club annual now on sale
The 12th edition of the Tullamore Lions Club Annual was launched on Friday by Michael Byrne, Secretary of the Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society.
Anthony Kearns, President Tullamore Lions Club, speaking at the launch in the Bridge House, explained that the annual is the major fundraising project for Tullamore Lions Club.
“We are most grateful to all our contributors and our advertisers for their valuable financial support on this production," he said.
“Funds generated from the advertisements and sales of the annual support a number of our projects throughout the year, starting this month with our Christmas Food Hampers,” he said
Dymphna Bracken, Editor of the Annual said that aligning with the Lions mission of voluntary service, the Annual, this year features the work of a number of our voluntary organisations, the Credit Union, Tullamore Show and Civil Defence personnel who support numerous community events throughout the year.
“We highlight the exploits of some of our best known sports stars, and the gifted and creative work of some our best known national artists and musicians.
“We profile a number of people from our town including a special kidney donor, persons who share their experiences of travel to different parts of the world and others who have achieved above and beyond in their chosen fields including medicine and the arts.
“We also feature a number of our schools, their travel experiences and special and interesting projects completed throughout the year,” she added.
The changing face of Tullamore, she said is illustrated in articles on Esker Arts Centre, an analysis of the town’s 15,500 population and outlines of future town development.
“Welcoming members of Ukrainian people was one of the club’s projects this year. We feature stories written by persons involved in those experiences,” she added.
Tullamore Lions Club is affiliated to Lions Club International, the largest community service organisation in the world. The people of Tullamore and surroundings are most generous in their support of fundraising appeals. Lions Club members are all volunteers who pay an annual fee of €100 to cover the administration costs of work.
The publication of the Tullamore Annual is the culmination of many months of research and work by dedicated members of for which the club is most grateful
Dymphna thanked all those who agreed to interviews, contributed articles and photographs.
The increased sized 1840page Annual is now on sale in all usual outlets in Tullamore and surrounding areas still at €15 and would make a great Christmas gift.