About Rotary
Rotary is a global voluntary service organization whose purpose is to create lasting change in our communities, and in ourselves. It is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit organisation open to all.
Charities supported by Castlebar Rotary
Local Projects
Through various and novel fundraising activities, the club has supported many local charities over the years, including: Candle of Grace Ukraine, Mayo Autism Camp, Castlebar Scouts, Castlebar Social Services, Mayo Mental Health Association, Love Castlebar, Tidy Towns, Rock Rose House, IISPCC, Family Carers, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, St Anthony’s Special School, Irish Wheelchair Association, Cancer Care West, Mayo Pink Ribbon Appeal, Women’s Refugee Centre, Order of Malta, Rape Crisis Centre, St Vincent de Paul, St Brids Special School, Sacred Heart Home, Emigration Liaison Committee and more.
Youth Projects
The club has also been involved in Youth Development Projects such as Youth Leadership Development (students visit European Parliament and Stormont), School’s Mock Interviews and Healthy Eating Promotion in St Patricks National School.
Castlebar Overseas Projects
The club, though fundraising activities has directly supported school building projects in South Africa (Kopo) & Tanzania. The club has supported appeals such as polio eradication, Tsunami & Earthquake Relief, Emergency Aid and the elimination of water borne diseases in Africa.
International Rotary Projects
As part of Rotary International, the club has supported appeals such as polio eradication, Tsunami & Earthquake Relief; Emergency Aid, Bikes and Radio appeals and the elimination of water borne diseases in Africa.
Rotary Club of Castlebar
Founded in 1978
The Club’s members are drawn from the local community. One of the club’s founder members, John McHugh, is still actively involved. Over the years, the Club has been very active in supporting local charities through fundraising and providing on the ground support to community projects.
WE ARE PROBLEM-SOLVERS
As a club we apply our professional experience and personal commitment to help communities in our town and internationally.
WE ARE COMMUNITY-BUILDERS
We collaborate with communities locally and internationally who want to get to work on projects that have a real, lasting impact on people’s lives.
WE ARE OPPORTUNITY-CREATORS
Rotary members look for opportunities to improve our communities today and invest in the next generation for tomorrow.
