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September 28, 2026

Courageous Conversations

The Club was delighted to welcome guests Global Scholar Abigail and 6 QUB Conflict Resolution students (3 from the USA, 1 from London, Columbia and Japan) to the Club meeting Monday 28 September.They came specifically to hear guest speaker Liza Wilkinson, CEO TIDES Mediation NI. In her excellent, engaging and very well-received presentation under the title Courageous Conversations, she gave a detailed presentation on the recent merger of TIDES and Mediation NI and the work of the newly combined organisation.  
September 28, 2026

Club Award

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September 28, 2026

Club Award

At the Rotary Ireland District Conference held in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork 25-26 September the Club was honoured to receive the Gay Berkery Award for 2025/26 "recognition of excellence in Club digital communications" (specifically the website and Facebook). It was presented to President Heather by Immediate Past District Governor Michael Flemming.This is the 2nd time the Club has won this award, it was previously won for the 2015/16 Rotary year.
September 21, 2026

Scholar 2026/27

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September 21, 2026

Scholar 2026/27

The club is delighted to welcome this year's Rotary Global Scholar Abagail Austin sponsored by the RC Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be studying for a Masters Degree in Conflict Resolution at QUB and is pictured with President Heather at her first visit to the Club Monday 21 September.During her well-illustrated, highly impressive, passionate and articulate address she noted she was delighted to be here, honoured to have this opportunity through the Rotary Global Scholarship and is looking forward to learning and seeing where it takes her. She highlighted her areas of focus in her undergrad and now master’s degree in Conflict…
September 13, 2026

Inner Wheel Charity Lunch

The Club were delighted to be invited by the Belfast Inner Wheel Club President Sheelagh Johnson to their Friendship Charity Lunch Sunday 13 September.  Many members attended and greatly enjoyed the fellowship and delicious array of cold meats, salmon, salads and desserts. This hugely successful event raised the marvellous total of £1,510 for Air Ambulance NI, President Sheelagh’s charity for her year. Particular thanks are extended to John and Hester O'Carroll for hosting it in their home.   Gallery images will advance automatically or click on an any image to enlarge and scroll through them.
July 01, 2026

Thank you President Heather

  The Club is delighted that President Heather Shiell has agreed to continue to serve as President of The Rotary Club of Belfast for the 2026/27 Rotary year.   We wish her a successful year as the Club continues its service projects where it can make a difference to create lasting impact in communities and to the people who live in them.      
June 01, 2026

Seeds of Hope Graduation

The graduation of the 2nd Seeds of Hope International Peace Leadership Academy class took place over the May Bank Holiday weekend when they reflected on their learnings from throughout the year and, with the sun shining throughout the residential, made the best of it with a trip to the Giant's Causeway! Corrymeela note they are proud to deliver Seeds of Hope in partnership with Rotary International, whose vital grant support helps them empower the next generation of peace leaders. Former participant Adam Linton, who spoke to the Club last September, attended he is pictured (on the right) with Seeds of…
May 21, 2026

This is Rotary Club Event

The Club held the 1st This is Rotary evening at the Boat Club Thursday 21 May. The gathering was addressed by Lady Mary Peters and President Heather after which several members noted their experiences of joining and being in the Club.
May 15, 2026

Manning the Rotary Stand

President Heather and PP Marnette Lyons and Rotary Ireland Direct Member Jeanette Pierobon were delighted to help man the Rotary Ireland Stand on Friday 15 May at the Balmoral Show.

T2627 tspWelcome to the website of

The Rotary Club of Belfast.

 

Please explore it and get a flavour of how volunteer Rotarians use our skills and vocations throughout our various projects to Make a Difference to people less fortunate than ourselves at home and abroad and the fun and fellowship we enjoy being members of the family of Rotary. 

The Rotary Club of Belfast is a vibrant club, welcoming and friendly
and we welcome visitors from the World of Rotary at any time.

 To visit please contact the Club in advance here.

 

 

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I am honoured to take on the role of President of Belfast Rotary Club for the year 2025-26 and grateful for the chance to work with people who are dedicated to service and community with integrity, whose aim locally and globally is to create meaningful change. 

Our projects, which range broadly through education, health, peace and reconciliation and disaster relief, can be seen in detail throughout this website and our weekly meetings, which welcome all current and prospective Rotarians, feature engaging speakers.

However, we are looking to broaden our meetup options and enhance our activities to foster greater community engagement in both practical and enjoyable ways and we warmly welcome anyone interested to join us in making a positive change around the world.

This year’s Rotary message is Create Lasting Impact.
We welcome you to join us on this positive journey! 

Heather Shiell, President 2026/27

Join Us

Membership of the Club is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience and we are actively looking for new people to invite to join and breathe new vibrancy and ideas into the Club and take Rotary into its second century in Belfast.

If you think Rotary may be for you, or for further information, please contact us.

Getting involved with Rotary could be the most important thing you ever do.

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