Vision for year set out as Kilkenny Lions Club reveals new president for 2026/7

President of Kilkenny Lions Club Pat Cahill with Lions members: Eddie Holohan, Maeve O'Flynn, Pat Cahill President, Nuala Curran, Kieran Bollard and Philip O'Neill | Vicky Comerford

placeholder image — President of Kilkenny Lions Club Pat Cahill with Lions members: Eddie Holohan, Maeve O'Flynn, Pat Cahill President, Nuala Curran, Kieran Bollard and Philip O'Neill | Vicky Comerford

In 2026, Kilkenny Lions will reach a remarkable milestone of having donated over €1 million over the past 24 years to the local community

Kilkenny Lions club has announced Pat Cahill as its new president for 2026/2027.

Mr Cahill has been involved in Lions Club activities for five years, in particular with the Christmas mas Hamper Appeal, Young Ambassador initiative and the charity table quiz. During the summer months, he supports the joint clean ups between the Lions and the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful team.

He and his wife Claver, both natives of Thurles, have lived in the Sycamores, Kilkenny for more than 40 years.

Maurice Regan outgoing President Kilkenny Lions Club handing over the chain of office to Pat Cahill | Vicky Comerford

Mr Cahill is recently retired after a lifetime working in Animal nutrition in Ireland and the UK, and in later years in Europe and New Zealand. Former experience as President of the Agricultural Science Association and many years in marketing communications is a great background for his new role with the Lions.

Mr Cahill thanked Maurice Regan, outgoing president, for his valuable contribution over the past year, and said he looked forward to working with a very supportive and committed team of Lions members. Kilkenny Lions club have a proud record of supporting deserving local groups and organisations.

In 2026, Kilkenny Lions will reach a remarkable milestone of having donated over €1 million over the past 24 years to the local community. The Lions Club realise that this was only achieved through the excellent contributions from businesses and individuals across the county, and Mr Cahill gave thanks to all for their generous ongoing support.

Lions Committee with Pat Cahill President Lions Club: Joe Hickey, Philip Tierney, John Kelly, Sinead O'Keeffe, Eddie Holohan, Maeve O'Flynn, Kieran Bollard, Carmel Slater, Maurice Regan, Nuala Curran, Pat Cahill President, Rodger Curran, Niall Murphy, Padraig Keegan, Tony Joyce, Philip O'Neill, Pat O'Hanlon, Marie Kennedy | Vicky Comerford

Mr Cahill also thanked the Kilkenny People and KCLR for their invaluable support and partnership.

His vision for the year ahead is to further strengthen the standing of the Lions Club in Kilkenny, especially among the younger community working with local groups including schools, Foroige, scouts, and family resource centres.