Lions’ radio roar!

Galway Lions Club has issued its annual call-out for assistance ahead of its 30th annual Radio Auction on Galway Bay FM.

The Auction takes place on Friday, December 6, in Galway Bay FM between 9am and 12 noon – live on the Keith Finnegan Show and streamed live on Galway Bay FM’ s Facebook.

And Galway Lions are seeking the support of local businesses and organisations in helping the less well-off by either making a financial donation or by sponsoring an item that can be auctioned.

They also want to encourage the public to bid for the items offered for sale. The charity expects to have around 230 items for sale from weekends away, fuel and food vouchers, tickets to sporting events, to shopping vouchers and furniture.

This year’s event was officially launched by City Mayor, Cllr Mike Cubbard, and Bishop Brendan Kelly at the Galway Bay FM Studios last week.

Over its 30 years it has raised in excess of €790,000 – thanks to the generous support of the business community and the people of Galway.

Galway Lions President Mary MacLynn said that, last Christmas for example, they distributed more than 400 supermarket vouchers.

“All of this was made possible through the generosity of the people and businesses of Galway, for which we are most grateful. We work in close co-operation with the Saint Vincent De Paul,” she said.

Mary also thanked Keith Finnegan and Galway Bay FM for their support to the club over many years, saying ‘without Keith and Galway Bay FM team, there simply would be no auction’.

The public can bid on line from 9am next Monday, December 2, until 12 noon on December 6 on www.auction.galwaylionsclub.ie – or on the day by phone on 091-353250; the lines will be manned from 9am. Alternatively, if you have something to donate or sponsor contact the club in advance at info@galwaylionsclub.ie