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May Roundup
Welcome to our May Roundup! We are on the home stretch now and summer is in sight!! We are looking forward to the sun returning and enjoying our upcoming summer timetable.
Take a look back at the last month with us 🌻
30th May 2025
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Kicking Up a Storm: Our members Smashed Their Taekwondo Grading!
Grading Success! Thursday 1st of May, 29 of our Taekwondo members successfully graded! 
Under the expert eyes of Ms. Clare Harney and Mr. Paul Keogh, our members were put through their paces—showcasing fitness, patterns, fundamental movements, and breaking.
It was a brilliant night, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who took part! 
A huge thank you to all the family and friends who came out to support.
And a very special thank you to Clare, Paul, Conor, Rory and Jamie for all the time and dedication you give—your commitment means the world to our club. 💖
Lakers had a great October! With prepping for Halloween and a fun filled disco - we had a busy month!
Fun, Learning, and Energy – Saturday Afternoons Done Right!
Saturday 10th of May marked the launch of our new Saturday Afternoon Pilot Programme for our Under 18s members – and what a fantastic start it was!
The programme kicked off with our under 12s – they took a trip to Glenroe Farm, where they were treated to glorious sunshine, friendly animals, and plenty of laughs. From petting rabbits to enjoying the outdoors, it was a perfect way to spend the afternoon. 
Our second Afternoon Pilot Programme was another success! This week saw our first Teen group outing. They hopped on the train to Dun Laoghaire, soaked up the sunshine and treated themselves to some well earned ice-cream 
There was plenty of laughter, a bit of football in the park and we may have even had a dance or two! 
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Bain Capital, for their incredible support in helping us bring this pilot programme to life. Your backing means the world to us and makes days like this possible. 
Here’s to many more great Saturdays ahead! 
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Lakers had a great October! With prepping for Halloween and a fun filled disco - we had a busy month!
National Volunteer Week - A big thanks to our amazing volunteers!
National Volunteer Week took place this 18th – 25th of May ! 
We celebrated the incredible contribution of volunteers who have supported Lakers over the past 35 years.
From leading classes and supporting our members to helping events and fundraisers run smoothly, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do. Their dedication, time, and energy help us create a welcoming, inclusive community for everyone at Lakers.
We’re so proud to have such a passionate and committed volunteer team. Thank you for being an essential part of the Lakers story! 
Throughout the week we highlighted a few of our volunteers just to give everyone an idea of the different classes, activities and support of weekly volunteers bring to lakers! See below for a few of them or follow the button below to read our volunteer newsletter!
Volunteer Week Highlight Jennifer
Volunteer Week Highlight Diane
Volunteer Week Highlight Jamie
Volunteer Week Highlight Martha
Volunteer Week Highlight Adrienne
Volunteer Week Highlight Fionnuala
Volunteer Week Highlight Rosario
Tee-rific Times at the Interclub!
⛳ What a fantastic day at the Grange Golf Club on Thursday, 22nd May, for our Special Olympics Interclub Golf Competition! 🏌️♂️
The sun was shining, spirits were high, and our athletes truly shone out on the course. It was a day filled with skill, sportsmanship, and smiles, as our members took part in friendly competition, encouraged one another, and celebrated each other’s successes. Whether they were sinking putts or cheering from the sidelines, the energy and enthusiasm were contagious.
Events like these are a wonderful reminder of the power of community and the joy of sport. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Grange Golf Club for hosting us so warmly, and to all the clubs who took part and helped make the day so special.
And of course, we couldn’t do any of this without our incredible volunteers. Your continued commitment to our weekly training sessions and competitions makes a huge difference in the lives of our athletes. Thank you for everything you do — you are the heart of our team! ❤️
Until next time — keep swinging and smiling! ⛳😊
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Lakers had a great October! With prepping for Halloween and a fun filled disco - we had a busy month!
Goal-Getters! Lakers 7-a-side Bring Home the Gold
🥇⚽ GOLD for Lakers 7-a-side Football Team! ⚽🥇
What an incredible achievement! Huge congratulations to our amazing Lakers 7-a-side Football Team, who brought home the Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Regional Games! 🏆👏
From the first whistle to the final goal, our players gave it their all—showing off not just their skill on the pitch, but their grit, passion, and unbeatable team spirit. Competing in both divisioning and the main competition all in one day, the team powered through with unstoppable energy and focus. It was a challenging schedule, but they rose to the occasion and gave a performance that was nothing short of inspirational.
Each and every player played a vital role in this success, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our gold medal-winning stars:
🌟 Shane Nolan, Francis Mooney, Donal O’Mahoney, Sean O’Reagan, Graham O’Neill, Carl Tighe, and David Doyle 🌟
Your teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication are what the Special Olympics is all about, and we couldn’t be prouder of how you represented Lakers. 💙⚽
To our coaches and supporters—thank you for being there every step of the way. Your encouragement from the sidelines and behind the scenes keeps the heart of the team beating strong.
Let’s keep this momentum going—GO TEAM LAKERS! 🔥💪🎉
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Lakers had a great October! With prepping for Halloween and a fun filled disco - we had a busy month!
Thank You Delgany Golf Club
Huge shoutout to Delgany Golf Club for their incredibly generous donation to Lakers Sports & Social Club! 
Your support means the world to us and helps make a real difference in the lives of our members. Thank you for swinging into action for a great cause! 
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