Thurles Lions Club
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Latest Club News
Thurles Student Achieves European Success in Lions Young Ambassador Competition
Thurles student Caitlin Tierney has brought national pride to Ireland after securing second place in the European final of the prestigious Lions Young Ambassador of the...
Launch of “Slí Dhurlais” – Thurles Heritage Trail
The Slí Dhurlais Heritage Trail is an initiative of Thurles Lions Club and was officially launched on Saturday 17th October 2026, in The Source Arts Centre. The trail...
Thurles Lions Club Heritage Trail Project “Slí Dhurlais”
Thurles Lions Club Leads New Heritage Trail Initiative In Thurles Thurles Lions Club has secured €29,600 in grant support under the LEADER Programme toward the...
About Lions Club International
Founded in 1917
Founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader
1.5m Members
With almost 1.5 million Lions globally, our motto is “We Serve”
200 Countries
There are Lions clubs established in over 200 countries
46K Clubs
There are now in excess of 46,000 Lions clubs globally
About US
The entire organisation of Lions Clubs can be summed up in the simple motto of every club and member: ‘We Serve’. The mission of the organisation articulates this clearly: “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs and encourage peace and international understanding through Lions Clubs.”