What Does Rotary Do?
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues.
WHAT IS ROTARY AND WHAT IS THEIR MISSION
Rotary Douglas is a long- established club involved in some interesting projects and
is part of Rotary International
Rotary International is the world’s oldest service club organisation and now has over 1.4
million members in 46,000 clubs in 168 countries.
Our motto “Service Above Self” exemplifies the humanitarian aims of the organisation.
Founded in 1991, Douglas Rotary Club meets most Tuesday lunchtimes (except after Public
Holidays) in the South County, Douglas.JOIN TODAY
Make A Difference At Local, National And International Level,
Join Rotary’s Community of friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
LOCAL HEROS - INTERNATIONAL REACH
We routinely support the following worthy causes:
Marymount Hospice by our Remembrance tree and previously through door
collectionsChristmas Gift Packs – whereby we provide Christmas gifts to 50 men
and 35women who find themselves down in their luck
Local Charities - We support many local charities, more recently we ran a fun quiz
night in aid of the Rainbow Club
Kids Out Day – along with the other local Rotary Clubs each June 100+ children are
given a special day out, they are brought by bus from Cope Foundation to Musgrave
Park for a magic show, then driven by Rotarians to Chuckies and on to McDonalds for
lunch and again back to Cope
Bikes for Africa – unwanted bikes are donated to school going children in Africa.
The donated bikes are taken by the army to Irish prisons, refurbished by prisoners
who gain a skill and then are shipped to the Gambia to be used by children who cycle
long distances to school
Rotary Foundation – this is a Rotary charity which has been working to eradicate
polio for many years and many other worthy causes, the Gates Foundation matches
all donations put forward by Rotary.
Humanitarian Causes – we support humanitarian disasters that occur from time to
timeMost of our funds are raised via an Annual Golf Classic.
We are always delighted to welcome new members, if you would like to get further
information or attend our weekly lunch, please give us a call, we will be delighted tohear from you...
What We Do
Some recent activity and the worthy causes we support
Kids Day Out at Fota Wildlife Park.
Some members of The Rotary Clubs' of Cork, Bishopstown and Douglas with Mayor Anthony Barry at Kids Day Out at Fota Wildlife Park. This annual event is organised by Rotary.
We are always delighted to welcome new members, if you would like to get further information or attend our weekly lunch, please give us a call, we will be delighted to hear from you.Contact Mary on 087 2668612 - Jim on 087 2034995
- Meg 086 2468909
Members of Douglas Rotary making a donation to Rotary District Governor Sean Fitzgerald in aid of recent Turkish / Syria emergency appeal
Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating earthquake on 6 February that has killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands of homes and other structures, and left people across the region without shelter in bitterly cold winter weather.
Donations help clubs and districts provide aid and support rebuilding efforts where the need is greatest. The funds are distributed to affected communities through disaster response grants.
Douglas Rotary Quiz night in aid of the Rainbow Club Cork which took place in the South County in October 2022
The Rainbow Club is a lifeline to families, children, young teens and adults living with Autism. We support their needs in coping with the world and challenges they face on a daily basis.
Our aim is to help, support and teach people about Autism, how to live every day with it, and the challenges it brings to the child and family. We understand what’s needed to cope with the diagnoses and how to get support from each other. We teach children and young people to communicate, make new friends, be part of a group, learn new skills, and how to be themselves, proudly accepting Autism, and finding their own place in the world.
Douglas Rotary Club winner of Rotary YLDC 2022. Anna Scott, Regina Mundi College.
( Rotary Youth Leadership District Competition )Participants' Learn to Connect with leaders in their community and around the world to:
Build communication and problem-solving skills
Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
Unlock their potential to turn motivation into action
Have fun and form lasting friendships
Douglas Rotary Club Tree of Remembrance at Douglas Court Shopping Centre 2022
The Rotary Club of Douglas had a very busy run up to the Christmas period. They held a Remembrance Tree in Douglas Court Shopping Centre in aid of Marymount Hospice where a considerable sum was raised. The Rotarians were assisted by various volunteers to man the tree and it was a big hit with the public as it gave them an opportunity to remember their loved ones. A huge thank you to all who either helped or contributed.
Give a Bike change a life – donate your much-loved unwanted bike to the Rotary Bikes Africa Project.
This project was launched by The Cork Rotary Clubs and is supported by Cork City Council and the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority.
A drop off container has been placed at the exit from the Kinsale Civic Amenity Site, part of Tramore Valley Park, South Link Road. This is to facilitate anyone who would like to donate their unwanted bike.
The bikes need to be in reasonable condition, moderate repairs accepted, also they need to be sturdy, no kiddies or racing bikes accepted. The bikes need to withstand rough terrain, a 24” diameter wheel size is recommended. These bikes are transported by the army to a number of prisons whereby they are refurbished. They are then shipped to the Gambia in Africa and distributed to school going children, these bikes transform their daily lives and are often the difference between them getting an education or not.
Old bikes give new lives to families in Africa. Unused bike in your garage could be life changing for a student in the Gambia. It’s a win-win situation, a win for the environment, a win for the children in Africa. Mary Long, of Douglas Rotary Club says ‘ this is an amazing project and we are really appreciative of the support from Cork City Council when we see the difference it makes to the families in the Gambia. ‘Please donate your unwanted bike today’.
Douglas Rotary Club Golf Classic 2022
Most of our funds are raised via an Annual Golf Classic.
We are always delighted to welcome new members, if you would like to get further information or attend our weekly lunch, please give us a call, we will be delighted to hear from you.Contact Mary on 087 2668612 - Jim on 087 2034995
- Meg 086 2468909
Why Should I Join?
Impact in the community starts with our members — people like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. At club meetings in communities across the globe, our people of action come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives.
What are the benefits?
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back, Through regular meetings and events, You will,
Discuss your community’s needs and develop creative ways to meet them
Connect with other leaders who are changing the world
Expand your leadership and professional skills
Catch up with good friends and meet new ones
What’s expected of me?
We’re looking for people who want to give back to their communities.
As a club member, you will be asked to:
Pay club dues
Attend meetings and events
Use your professional skills and talents to make a difference
Gallery
Photos & videos from our activities to date....
