THE Tralee branch of Soroptimist Ireland came together in the Meadowlands Hotel on Saturday night to celebrate 50 years of activity in Tralee.
The Soroptimists are a ladies only club with their origins stemming from 1920’s USA. Since then the organisation has spread progressively worldwide.
In attendance for the 50th year celebration were two founder members of the Tralee branch, Maeve O’Donnell – who is still an active member – and Noreen O’Sullivan.
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The Soroptimists are a non-political, non profit service group who fundraise on behalf of different charities. They choose which charity to raise money for, either by a suggestion from a member or letters that get sent to them.
The charity The Soroptimist’s collected for this year was the Bumbleance and they raised €2,500.
“Soroptimism aims to inspire and guide young ladies and women and make them successful people,” said the President of the Tralee Soroptimists Karen Ivers Keohane.
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At the Soroptimist Tralee 50th anniversary were, from left: Maire Bailey, Sheila Slattery West and Mary Stack Dorrian. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Soroptimist Tralee 50th anniversary celebration were, from left: Lorraine Walker, Mary O’Neill, Patricia Stanley and Anne O’Driscoll. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Soroptimist Tralee 50th anniversary celebration were, from left: Etna Fitzgerald, Eileen Buckley, Joan Jones and Noreen O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Soroptimist Tralee 50th anniversary celebration were, from left: Etna Fitzgerald, Karen Ivers Keohane and Joan Ivers. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Soroptimist Tralee 50th anniversary celebrations were, from left: Maureen Ryan, Mona Butler and Pearl McGillicuddy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
