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On December 16th last, the Ballsbridge Lions Club hosted its annual Christmas Dinner at the Lansdowne Hotel, welcoming over 80 local elderly residents from Ringsend, Sandymount and Ballsbridge for a day filled with warmth, companionship, and festive joy.
The Ballsbridge Lions Club is a community-driven organisation dedicated to fostering social connections and providing assistance to those in need. Through initiatives like the annual Christmas Dinner, the club reinforces its commitment to making a difference in the lives of the elderly and promoting the values of generosity and togetherness.
Club President Farrell O’Boy expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community and local businesses for their unwavering support in making the event a success. “We at the Ballsbridge Lions Club are grateful for the generosity of the local sponsors. The significance of this Christmas Dinner is a traditional event of the Ballsbridge Lions Club, which conveys love and kindness, and calls on the social groups to pay attention to the loneliness problem of the elderly in Ireland,” he said.
The dinner served as more than just a meal; it was a celebration of community spirit and a reminder of the importance of supporting those who might otherwise feel isolated during the holiday season. With the help of its partners, the club provided comfort and cheer to seniors who needed it most.
Local businesses played a pivotal role in the event, donating generously to ensure its success. Among the contributors were Meagher’s Pharmacy, Lansdowne Hotel, Butlers Chocolate Café, Langkawi Restaurant, Yoi Izakaya Restaurant, Searsons Restaurant, Waterloo Bar, Baggot Street Wines, Boots Chemist, Ginkgo Florists, Sprout, Ethos, Grants, 51 Bars, and D4Rent.ie.
The Christmas Dinner has become a cherished tradition for the local community as well as the Ballsbridge Lions Club, demonstrating the power of community action in addressing important social issues. Through events like this, the club continues to inspire and rally others to extend kindness and support to vulnerable members of society.
