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Stay up to date with the latest Rotary Ireland news — from club projects and events to district announcements and stories from our members.
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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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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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21 May 2026
ShelterBox and Rotary Ireland: Shelter Where It Is Needed
ShelterBox — founded by a Cornish Rotary club in 2000 — is Rotary International's only Project Partner in disaster relief. From Gaza to Ethiopia, here is how Irish Rotarians are helping families rebuild.
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What makes a good story?
- A project that made a tangible difference — with real numbers and real people
- A milestone: a club anniversary, a charter celebration, a member recognised for service
- A partnership with a local school, business, or charity
- An event that brought the community together
- A personal story from a member about what Rotary means to them
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