Submit a Story
Tell the District about something your club just did. We'll consider it for the District newsletter, the website, and our social channels.
Stories are how Rotary travels
Every club in District 1160 is doing work worth talking about. But if it stays inside the club, only the members in the room ever know. The District amplifies club stories — in our newsletter, on rotaryireland.com, on Facebook and LinkedIn, and out into the press — so the work reaches the people who need to see it.
A good Rotary story does three things: it shows the impact in concrete terms, it puts real people at the centre, and it gives the reader a way to get involved.
Don’t worry about polish. Send us the raw material — we’ll edit, format, and check back with you for sign-off before anything is published.
Four things that make stories sing
A real moment
A specific event, project completion, milestone, or unexpected outcome — not a general description of what your club does.
Names & numbers
Who showed up. Who benefited. How many people, hours, euros. Specifics give the story weight.
A photo
One strong photo beats five weak ones. People doing the thing, not posed group shots in front of banners.
Quote or two
A line from a beneficiary, a partner, or a member — in their own words. Lifts a story from report to narrative.
The submission form
It takes five minutes. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
From submission to publication
- 1. Review. The District comms team reads every submission, usually within a few days.
- 2. Polish. We may light-edit for clarity, length, and consistency with our tone of voice.
- 3. Sign-off. We always send a draft back to you for approval before anything goes live.
- 4. Publish. Selected stories go to the newsletter, the website, and our social channels.
Your club’s work deserves an audience.
If you’re unsure whether something is “newsworthy” — send it anyway. Most Rotary stories that go on to inspire other clubs started with someone thinking “this might not be a big enough deal.”