THE annual Tralee Rotary Club dinner took place at Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night which saw a new President take the chain of office.

John Moriarty’s final official function as President of the Rotary Club was to hand over the chain of office to incoming President elect for 2014/2015 Derry O’Sulllivan.

John Moriarty was very proud of the club’s achievements over the past year. The club assisted a variety of causes including Kerry Hospice, Kerry Cancer Support, St Vincent de Paul, Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre.

The club also organised the inaugural Rotary May Bank Holiday 10k run which raised funds this year for the Tralee Rowing Club.

The club also contributed to promoting and supporting the various causes and projects supported by Rotary International throughout his year of office, specifically the Pat Healy Orphanage in India and Shelter Box appeal for the Philippines.

Incoming President Derry O’Sullivan, a native of Killorglin, has plans for a number of events for the coming year including “Movember” and the annual Gala Ball as well continuing the club’s involvement in the annual projects and some new projects to raise funds and promote awareness that will benefit our community.

“I want to continue the good work John has done and if I have half the  year he has had, in terms of the success of the charity events, I’ll be very happy,” said Derry.

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