Supporting Local Charities for over 69 years in Cork

Welcome To
Cork Lions Club

Registered Charity Number 20205915 CHY23107

Proudly serving Cork since 1957 as part of Lions Clubs International.

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“Together for Community, Together for Good."

Get Involved

Discover how you can make an impact with the Cork Lions Club through a variety of community-focused activities.

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Event & Meetings

Volunteer

Cork Lions Club were delighted to take the opportunity to make cheque presentations to several local charities before our Ball Run

Beneficiaries were –

Cork City First Responders

East Cork First Responders

Glanmire First Responders

Blarney First Responders

Wildlife Rescue Cork

Iris House Cork Cancer Support

We also appreciated the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy taking the time from his busy schedule to launch the balls in the Ball Run.

Last Event

15th March, 2026 - 14:00 - 14:30

Patricks Hill Ball Run

Thanks to everyone who supported the Patricks Hill Ball Run either on the hill or having purchased balls to support the First Responders of Cork City. The Winners were

#1 Wesley Bateman
#2 Emmet Ryan
#3 Neo Ryan
#4 Emmet Ryan
#5 Claire Cuffe
#6 Michelle Gould

We will be in touch with the winners over the coming days. Thanks again Cork Lions Club

Over €700,00 raised for Cork-based Causes

Ongoing Campaigns

Years Serving the Community

Cork Based Volunteers

Patricks Hill Ball Run - Video

"Ordinary People, Amazing Things"

Next Meeting

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month

Where: Clayton Hotel, Lapp’s Quay, Cork
When: April 7th, 2026.
New Members Are Always Welcome!

“Voices of Impact”

Testimonials

"I find being a member of the club very rewarding. Being part of a group of people whose only ambition as a club is to serve the local community and give something back is very rewarding. The diverse backgrounds and age profile of all involved also makes it a fun club to be involved in."

Jack Daly,

Lion member 15 years

"The Cork Barrack Street Band is extremely grateful for the support from Cork Lions Club. Their donations have allowed us to buy instruments and provide tuition to young people who otherwise couldn’t access music education. The socially inclusive nature of this program has changed lives, and it’s been a very positive experience to be associated with the Cork Lions and the tremendous work they do."

Billy O’Callaghan

Band Leader, Barrack Street Band

Helping Hands, Brighter Futures.”

Featured Campaigns

Message In a Bottle

A simple tool to store personal and medical details in one place, so vital information is immediately accessible in an emergency.

SafeTALK Workshops

Cork Lions run suicide alertness training to help people spot signs of risk and connect those in need with support.

Christmas Food Appeal

Since the 1980s, Lions across Ireland collect food each December to provide over €1 million in hampers for families in need.

Recycle For Sight

Millions lack glasses, limiting learning and work; Lions provide recycled eyeglasses to change lives for all ages.