Sligo Lions Club

13/10/2026

🦁 💙 💛 Sligo Lions Club Launches Message in a Bottle – A Simple Idea That Could Save Lives!

Yesterday, Monday 12th October 2026, Sligo Lions Club was delighted to officially launch our Message in a Bottle initiative at Sligo City Hall, with Mayor Ann Higgins.

This simple but potentially life-saving initiative helps emergency services access vital medical information when every second counts.

🟢 What is Message in a Bottle?

It's a FREE, easy-to-use scheme that allows you to keep important medical information in a small plastic bottle stored in your fridge.

The bottle contains a form for recording:
✅ Medical conditions and medications
✅ Allergies
✅ Emergency contact details
✅ Other important health information

🏠 How does it work?

1. Complete the information form and place it inside the bottle.
2. Keep the bottle in your fridge.
3. Place the supplied green cross stickers on your fridge and inside your front door.

If an emergency occurs, ambulance personnel, Gardaí or firefighters can quickly identify where to find your essential information, even if you're unable to communicate.

❤️ Who can benefit?

Everyone! The scheme is particularly valuable for older people, those living alone, and anyone with medical conditions or taking regular medication.

📍 Where can you get one?

Message in a Bottle kits are available FREE of charge from participating local pharmacies.

A small bottle. A simple idea. Information that could make a life-saving difference.

👏 Thank you to Mayor Ann Higgins and everyone who joined us for the launch and helped support this important community initiative.

💙 Please share this message with your family, friends and neighbours. Together, we can help make Sligo a safer and more caring community.

Sligo Lions Club – We Serve. 🦁

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06/10/2026

06/09/2026

🏍️ CALLING ALL MOTORBIKE ENTHUSIASTS! 🏍️

We’re delighted to announce that Sligo Lions Club’s 2nd Annual Charity Motorbike Poker Run is taking place on:

📅 Sunday, 27th September 2026
⏰ 10:30am
📍 Queen Maeve Square

This year’s Poker Run is in aid of the Sligo Christmas Food Appeal and Barnardos, helping us support two very worthwhile causes.

🏍️ Riders will set off from Queen Maeve’s Square and travel through some beautiful parts of County Sligo, collecting poker cards at stops along the route.

🃏 And remember — you don’t necessarily need the best hand to win! There will be prizes for both the BEST and WORST poker hands!

☕ It’s all about enjoying the ride, the scenery, a coffee, a chat and some good company — while supporting great causes in our community.

Not riding? You’re still very welcome!

The event is open to the public in Queen Maeve’s Square in the morning before the bikes head off, and again in the afternoon when they return.

Come down, meet the riders, have a chat and take a look at some fantastic motorbikes. 🏍️

📣 Motorbike enthusiasts — spread the word, tag your riding buddies and join us on the day!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sligo Lions Club 🦁

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13/08/2026

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27/03/2026

💛 Supporting Children in Need 💛

Two dedicated members of Sligo Lions recently travelled to Dublin to proudly present a cheque to a UNICEF representative, helping support children impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza.

This contribution was made possible through a street bucket collection in Sligo, where the incredible generosity of the local community truly shone. 🙌

Every donation, no matter how small, is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing unimaginable challenges.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this important cause. Together, we can continue to bring hope where it’s needed most. 🌍✨

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26/03/2026

🌿✨ Community in Action – Sligo Lions Making a Difference! ✨🌿

This month, the amazing team at Sligo Lions Club proudly took part in a clean-up initiative at the newly developed Sensory Path in St. Cecilia’s School, Cregg, Sligo. 💚

As dedicated Community Representatives on the school’s Action Team Partnership (ATP), Sligo Lions have been actively involved in supporting this meaningful project from the beginning.

🎉 We were also delighted to be part of the official opening on March 20th, 2026 — a fantastic milestone for the school and the wider community!

Projects like this highlight the power of teamwork, inclusion, and community spirit. 👏

💬 A huge well done to everyone involved in bringing this wonderful space to life!