Mayor of Waterford City & County celebrates 60 years of Waterford Lions Club
On Friday, May 16th Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy hosted a Mayoral Reception for members of Waterford Lions Club in celebration of the organisation’s 60th anniversary.
Waterford Lions Club has been an integral part of the city and county for 60 years and its contribution to community life and commitment to improving the lives of those in need was marked with a Mayoral Reception.
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy warmly welcomed over 30 members to the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall, saying, “Today, we gather to recognise and commend the remarkable contributions of this esteemed organisation to our community.
“As Mayor, I have witnessed first-hand the positive impact of the Lions Club’s initiatives. Their dedication to causes such as the Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal, Senior Citizens Dinner, Trees for Life, Mental Health Awareness, Spectacle Recycling, Cycle for Hospice, Young Ambassador, and the support of countless other local charities, as well as supporting International Lions in countries that have experienced natural disasters and war, has brought about meaningful change and uplifted countless individuals.
“The Lions Club’s efforts have not only addressed immediate needs but have also fostered a sense of unity and solidarity among the communities of Waterford.”
As a community service organisation, Waterford Lions Club is active in supporting services to those in need in the community and fundraising for worthy local and national charities. The Mayoral Reception was in celebration of its remarkable members and volunteers, whose contributions have helped shape and uplift the lives of so many in Waterford.
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Images: John Power
- William Cuddihy, President of Waterford Lions Club; Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy
- Members of Waterford Lions Club at Mayoral Reception
- l-r: Ivan Grimes, Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council; Cllr. Joe Kelly; William Cuddihy, President of Waterford Lions Club; Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy & James McLoughlin, District Governor of the Lions Clubs of Ireland
