Rotary Club of Dun Laoghaire

03/10/2026

Delighted to welcome back Past President David Dingemans on Thursday. David is now a member of the RotaryClub Schouwen-Duiveland in Holland. David spoke to us about his Great Grandfather, the Rev. John Evans Preston's Julianstown Rectory Miniature Railway 1887 to 1927.

17/08/2026

Polio has affected millions of lives, but many survivors went on to achieve remarkable things. Famous polio survivors include Franklin D. Roosevelt, who became U.S. president; Mia Farrow, the acclaimed actress and activist; Itzhak Perlman, the world-renowned violinist; and Donald Sutherland, the celebrated Canadian actor. Their stories remind us that a polio diagnosis does not have to define a person’s future. Resilience, talent, and determination can overcome enormous challenges.

12/06/2026

Yesterday we gathered to remember our Past President Fred Duffy by planting a tree at the Ballybrack Project Centre community garden. The garden was a pet project of Fred's and as his daughter said "Fred was never afraid to get his hands dirty". It was an honour to have Fred's wife Helen and family to plant the tree. Many thanks to Gina and all the staff of Ballybrack Project Centre for hosting us.
The community garden was funded by the Rotary Club of Dún Laoghaire, Plants and trees supplied by DLR Parks Department and maintained by Loughlinstown Mens Shed.

20/05/2026

A busy and vibrant evening at the Rotary Club of Dún Laoghaire as we welcomed 11 representatives from the Rotary Club of Navan, led by President Alan Nelson and fellow club officers.

We also enjoyed a lively guided visit to the Maritime Museum with Seamus, whose knowledge and stories brought Dún Laoghaire’s rich maritime heritage to life.
It was a pleasure to host Jörn P. Makko from Rotary Club Hannover-Luisenhof and Balduin Makko from Rotaract Club Kiel.

We were also delighted to officially welcome our newest member, Andrea, to the club.
The evening marked another exciting milestone with the launch of our new website. Please check it out at
rotarydunlaoghaire.com

A wonderful evening of fellowship, friendship, new connections, and exciting new beginnings for the club.

14/05/2026

A wonderful afternoon tea yesterday hosting clients of Rehab Care Dun Laoghaire. Music, song & chat.

12/05/2026

08/05/2026

It was wonderful to meet Gina Gina Hogan Vice President of Rotary Club of Dun Laoghaire To accept this cheque from Rotary Club of Dun Laoghaire from a recent Table Quiz in aid of four charities - thank you so much for this donation it is truly appreciated.🥰

06/05/2026

President Antonietta presenting cheque to Cormac Maher of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

06/05/2026

Past President Bridget handing over cheque for RNLI Flanked by Philip Ferguson and Michael Donohue from RNLI

03/05/2026

We celebrated inclusivity, diversity and talent at our 2026 Culture night. We were delighted to be joined by An Cathaoirleach Jim Gildea, Ms. Nts’ebo Moshoeshoe, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Rtn Sylvia Gavigan, honorary consul of Uganda, and representatives of local communities.