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moreDublin secures rights to host Rotary International Convention 2031
DUBLIN (Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026) Rotary International today announced Dublin as
the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention 7-11
June 2031.
It will be the
first time that Rotary’s international convention will be hosted in Ireland and
up to 20,000 Rotary members and participants are expected to attend the organisation’s
122nd annual convention.
The winning bid was
led by Rotary clubs across Ireland, with strong support from Fáilte Ireland’s
Dublin Convention Bureau, and the Royal Dublin Society, where the five-day
gathering will be based.
According to Rotary International, the event is
projected to generate an estimated €68 million for the local economy from the
convention itself, with additional economic impact anticipated as many
delegates extend their stay in Ireland.
Rotary, which has
clubs in almost every country in the world, describes itself as a membership
service organisation whose members develop and support sustainable, community
driven projects in the areas of health, education and the environment.
Often described by attendees as a “mini-United Nations”, delegates from
over 140 countries are expected to attend the convention, which will include an
exhibition of over 100 humanitarian projects, workshops, presentations and
entertainment.
Speakers at previous Rotary international conventions have included
philanthropist Bill Gates, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and UN
General Secretary General António Guterres.
“Rotary conventions
are powerful global gatherings where people unite to exchange ideas, celebrate
service, and drive new thinking toward a healthier, more peaceful future,” said
Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo. “We’re thrilled for our members
to experience the hospitality of Dublin and the whole of Ireland when we come
together at the RDS in 2031.”
Garth Arnold,
Co-Chair of the Bid Committee said Rotary club members in Ireland are thrilled
to be bringing the international convention to Ireland for the first time.
“Rotary in Ireland has a long and proud
history of service—Dublin Rotary Club, founded in 1911, was the first Rotary
club established outside North America—yet we have never hosted the Rotary
International Convention. Bringing this global gathering to Ireland has been a
long‑held ambition of our members, and we are now very much looking forward to
realising that ambition in 2031.”
According to Paul
Mockler, Head of Commercial Development with Fáilte Ireland, the Rotary
International Convention is projected to be one of Dublin’s most significant
events in 2031.
“Fáilte Ireland is
pleased that Dublin has been selected to host the Rotary International
Convention in 2031. It is the largest convention ever secured through Fáilte
Ireland and a major milestone for Ireland’s business events sector. With up to
20,000 international delegates expected, securing the convention is a testament
to the Team Ireland approach underpinned in the Business Events 2030 strategy,
which was launched by Minister Peter Burke in 2025.”
Rotary in Ireland
Ireland’s 1,500
Rotary members belong to 67 clubs and volunteer their expertise and time to a
range of local and international projects, such as;
The Rotary Tree
of Remembrance, which gives people the opportunity to remember
loved ones in a simple way during the Christmas period by placing their message
on a yellow ribbon on the Tree.The Youth
Leadership Development Competition involves Rotary Clubs running competitions in
and between schools. Twenty future young leaders, North and South, are selected
to represent Ireland at the Euroscola event in the European Parliament in
Strasbourg. This just took place last week.
School Bikes
Africa involves the collection of unwanted bicycles nationwide,
refurbishment by prison inmates and then shipping to The Gambia for use by
secondary school children.
Just 1 Life, a safe driving
awareness programme for secondary school students.
Rotary members throughout the world develop and implement
sustainable, community-driven projects that fight disease, promote peace, provide clean
water, support education, improve maternal
and child health, grow local economies and protect the environment. Over US$5.5 billion has been awarded through The Rotary
Foundation to support these programs worldwide.
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DUBLIN (Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026) Rotary International today announced Dublin as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention 7-11 June 2031.
It will be the first time that Rotary’s international convention will be hosted in Ireland and up to 20,000 Rotary members and participants are expected to attend the organisation’s 122nd annual convention.
The winning bid was led by Rotary clubs across Ireland, with strong support from Fáilte Ireland’s Dublin Convention Bureau, and the Royal Dublin Society, where the five-day gathering will be based.
According to Rotary International, the event is projected to generate an estimated €68 million for the local economy from the convention itself, with additional economic impact anticipated as many delegates extend their stay in Ireland.
Rotary, which has clubs in almost every country in the world, describes itself as a membership service organisation whose members develop and support sustainable, community driven projects in the areas of health, education and the environment.
Often described by attendees as a “mini-United Nations”, delegates from over 140 countries are expected to attend the convention, which will include an exhibition of over 100 humanitarian projects, workshops, presentations and entertainment.
Speakers at previous Rotary international conventions have included philanthropist Bill Gates, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and UN General Secretary General António Guterres.
“Rotary conventions are powerful global gatherings where people unite to exchange ideas, celebrate service, and drive new thinking toward a healthier, more peaceful future,” said Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo. “We’re thrilled for our members to experience the hospitality of Dublin and the whole of Ireland when we come together at the RDS in 2031.”
Garth Arnold, Co-Chair of the Bid Committee said Rotary club members in Ireland are thrilled to be bringing the international convention to Ireland for the first time.
“Rotary in Ireland has a long and proud history of service—Dublin Rotary Club, founded in 1911, was the first Rotary club established outside North America—yet we have never hosted the Rotary International Convention. Bringing this global gathering to Ireland has been a long‑held ambition of our members, and we are now very much looking forward to realising that ambition in 2031.”
According to Paul Mockler, Head of Commercial Development with Fáilte Ireland, the Rotary International Convention is projected to be one of Dublin’s most significant events in 2031.
“Fáilte Ireland is pleased that Dublin has been selected to host the Rotary International Convention in 2031. It is the largest convention ever secured through Fáilte Ireland and a major milestone for Ireland’s business events sector. With up to 20,000 international delegates expected, securing the convention is a testament to the Team Ireland approach underpinned in the Business Events 2030 strategy, which was launched by Minister Peter Burke in 2025.”
Rotary in Ireland
Ireland’s 1,500 Rotary members belong to 67 clubs and volunteer their expertise and time to a range of local and international projects, such as;
The Rotary Tree
of Remembrance, which gives people the opportunity to remember
loved ones in a simple way during the Christmas period by placing their message
on a yellow ribbon on the Tree.The Youth
Leadership Development Competition involves Rotary Clubs running competitions in
and between schools. Twenty future young leaders, North and South, are selected
to represent Ireland at the Euroscola event in the European Parliament in
Strasbourg. This just took place last week.
School Bikes
Africa involves the collection of unwanted bicycles nationwide,
refurbishment by prison inmates and then shipping to The Gambia for use by
secondary school children.
Just 1 Life, a safe driving awareness programme for secondary school students.
Rotary members throughout the world develop and implement sustainable, community-driven projects that fight disease, promote peace, provide clean water, support education, improve maternal and child health, grow local economies and protect the environment. Over US$5.5 billion has been awarded through The Rotary Foundation to support these programs worldwide.
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“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
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Gaza Relief FundsAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues there are a number of Rotary-specific ways in which we can donate to help.
The Palestine Aid Fund is hosted by Rotary District 2452, which includes Armenia, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. The fund will provide humanitarian assistance to communities and families in Gaza, West Bank, and other countries in that District. Contributions will help bring desperately needed food, medicine, clothing, and shelter.
Click here to Donate to the Palestine Aid Fund
Our Rotary partner Shelterbox is active inside Gaza, delivering tents and emergency shelter supplies. To date, Clubs in Distrcit 1160 have donated over £20,000/€23,500 which has been matched by a generous donor. A further £10,000/€11,250 is available for match funding of donations.
Click here for an update and to Donate to Shelterbox
Gaza has seen it's first case of polio in 25 years. All of Gaza's wastewater treatment plants and 70 per cent of its sewage pumps have been destroyed, according to Oxfam, meaning many streets in Gaza are flooded with water contaminated with untreated sewage, making it a prime environment for diseases to spread.
To avert a widespread polio outbreak, aid groups are preparing to vaccinate more than 600,000 children in the coming weeks, as soon as a ceasefire is implemented.
Click here to Donate to End Polio Now
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rotary Ireland District Conference
The 2026 District Conference will take place at the Rochestown Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Douglas, Cork from 25th to 27th September.
Information is available on www.bishopstownrotary.com
Booking links will appear here shortly
Looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
George Roche,
District Governor 2026/27
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Rotary Ireland has established a District crisis relief fund in aid of Ukraine Find out More & How you can Help!
67 Rotary Clubs - All Making A Difference
We have 67 great Rotary Clubs in Rotary District 1160; encompassing the whole Island of Ireland, stretching from Mizenhead in the south to Malinhead in the north. We are 1,400 men and women; all having fun whilst serving our communities and making a difference worldwide.
What We Do
We like to meet people, socialise and have fun together whilst doing good in the world.
We apply our leadership and expertise to solve social issues. We raise funds and manage projects both locally in our own communities and also overseas to promote peace, alleviate poverty, support education, fight disease, provide clean water and address poor sanitation.
Since the mid eighties Rotary, together with the World Health Organisation and other partners, has also been at the forefront of the battle to eradicate polio from the world.
Rotary At The Heart of Your Community
"Rotarians are ordinary people who go that extra mile to help other people and in the process widen their circle of friends and enhance their social life"
Looking for a new opportunity?
Rotary is not just a club that you join. It is an invitation to endless opportunities. Rotary opens opportunities for you to serve in a project as big and historic as End Polio Now and also in a small community project, where you just plant a tree. ... Everything we do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere.
If you think Rotary could be for you we would love to hear from you soon. learn more here & contact us
We're Rotary
We see opportunities where others see obstacles. We're change makers and problem solvers. We continue to provide access to clean water, tackle global heath concerns, support education and build the foundations for peace across borders. We're Rotary and there's no limit to what we can do.
Africa Declared Polio Free
On 25th August the WHO declared the Africa Region Polio Free.
By raising funds for polio eradication, advocating with world governments and national and local leaders, holding events and fundraisers for World Polio Day, and raising awareness, Rotarians in the African region and around the world have made an indelible impact in the fight to eradicate polio.
- There are Rotary clubs in all 47 countries in the African region, and the region is home to almost 32,000 Rotary members in nearly 1400 Rotary clubs.
- Rotary and its members have contributed nearly US$890 million to eliminate polio in the African region.
Polio Latest (as of 21 October 2020)
The eradication of polio has been the number one project for Rotary over the past 30 years.
Five Key Facts You Need To Know About Polio:
1. Polio mainly affects children under age 5.
2. There is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine.
3. Only two countries continue to show new cases of wild polio virus
4. We’ve reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988.
5. Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk.
Polio Immunisation Programme:-
Pakistan has resumed the polio drive after a four-month pause due to coronavirus outbreak.
Latest from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
On 19 September 2019, a polio outbreak was declared in the Philippines after a 3-year-old child and several environmental samples tested positive for polioviruses. Fifteen other children have been paralyzed by polio since the outbreak started. As we approach World Polio Day this year, we are celebrating the heroes who have been working tirelessly to combat polio in the Philippines.
• In Afghanistan - 1 WPV1 cases this week and 2 cVDPV2 positive environmental samples reported.
• In Pakistan - 2 WPV1 case were reported this week and 0 cVDPV2 cases were reported.
The fight continues ....
