Malahide 2010 Brochure / Directory

Thank you to the thirty plus people who attended the pre-Christmas social event in Gibney's last week. We took that opportunity to do a little networking and to launch the Malahide Directory. The Directory has been delivered to 8000 Malahide homes and will soon also be available through local businesses. Supporting local business has been our theme at the end of 2009 and I hope that we can successfully develop it into 2010.On behalf of all the Chamber Committee members I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Click here to view a PDF version of this brochure.

Al Ryan

2010 Budget Information

Please find attached a copy of the a pdf of the 2010 budget for circulation to all members.
http://www.malahidechamber.ie/Budget2010.pdf.

Kind Regards

Andrew Rittweger BAAF MBS ACA
andrew@rittwegerassociates.ie
http://www.rittwegerassociates.ie/

Art Alley Christmas Exhibition

ART ALLEY MALAHIDE
Christmas Exhibition
Every Sunday until Christmas
St Sylvester’s GAA Hall
11am to 5pm

Every day in Café Provence

www.irish-art.com/artalley
email: artalley@eircom.ie

Malahide Village Christmas Lights Go Green!

In a difficult year for everyone, the Malahide Chamber felt it important to ensure the Village entered the festive season in good spirits. Despite the economy they decided to push ahead with the annual lighting of the Village which adds to the atmosphere and special Village feel of Malahide. However, the Chamber also undertook to both reduce the cost by 30% and to re-equip the town with low energy lighting that will use just 10% of the previous electricity consumed.

The project was lead by local businessman Gerry Walsh of Iridium Ventures. To bring down the cost volunteers were sought to put up the lights and in November, twenty volunteers climbed ladders, strung lights and operated the Cherry picker to get everything in place for the Christmas. Local companies such as IT Rollout and REW electrical suppliers contributed personnel and material to complete the project on time and in budget.

Local Malahide businesses along with Fingal County Council and the Malahide Forum fund this project. Malahide ends the year with a project that involved all the community in a positive effort to bring new light to the town.

Malahide Book launch 30th November

Around and About Malahide: A guide to historical aspects
This is a new 96 page book by Roger Greene containing about seventy historical pieces about places, buildings, people, events and clubs around Malahide and is profusely illustrated in colour. The book will be launched in Malahide Yacht Club, St. James' Terrace at 8 pm on Monday 30 November by Councillor Ciaran Byrne, Mayor of Fingal. All Chamber members are most welcome to attend.
The book will be on special offer at the launch and could make a nice Christmas gift. Village Books have kindly agreed to stock the book at €10. If you would like to confirm attendance, please email Roger at mailroger@eircom.net.

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Enchiriadis Tre sponsored by RTE Lyric fm present GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL’S MESSIAH

THE HELIX, GLASNEVIN SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER 2009 -8pm

Tickets from The Helix Booking: 01 700 7000 Online: http://www.thehelix.ie/ Tickets: €15.00 €25.00 €30.00 Concessions: €13.50 €22.50 €27.00 Helix Booking Fee: €1 per ticket

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Author Signing: Michael Murphy Nov 18 @ 7pm

Michael Murphy, RTE Newscaster and acclaimed author of AT FIVE IN THE AFTERNOON will be signing copies of his book in Village Books, Malahide on Wednesday 18th November@ 7pm. All are welcome.

Michael Murphy is an award winning senior television producer/director and newscaster with RTE. His memoir At Five in the Afternoon has been widely read and has received critical acclaim.

Mary Robinson, first woman president of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called it ‘a beautiful, layered work about the importance of saying, about putting the world of the imagination into words that are true.’

http://www.villagebooks.ie

Christmas at Malahide Castle: A walk through history

Enjoy a festive evening in the majestic Great Hall at Malahide Castle, steeped in 800 years of history. Enjoy mulled wine & mince pies, a personal tour with stories about the Castle and Puck its resident ghost! Followed by a magnificent concert of Christmas Carols, performed by the Dublin Airport Singers.

Venue: Malahide Castle, Malahide, County Dublin

Date: Thursday, 10th December 2009, 7:30 pm

Ticket Price: €37.50 pp. Tickets available from: Malahide Castle Reception or phone (01) 846-2184, email: malahidecastle@dublintourism.ie

Malahide Chamber Newsletter 2009 Issue 10

IN THIS ISSUE
(click on article title to view full newsletter)

1. Chamber Projects in the pipeline

• Malahide Brochure
• Christmas Lights
• Christmas Lunch

2. Malahide Community Liaison Committee Meeting 29th September 2009

3. Bridgefield Car Park

4. Overseas Students

5. Who dares enter the Dragon's Den?

6. Fingal Enterprise Board Fingal Management Development Training November Courses for business

7. Malahide Hairdressing Success

Museum of Childhood & Tara's Palace open for Halloween mid-term break

The Museum of Childhood is located the courtyard of Malahide Castle. All admission fees go to childrens charities.

This year, for the first time, The Museum will be open for the Halloween break, from 24th to 31st October. Check out the event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155821822820&index=1.

VIADUCT ON SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER REOPENING

Iarnród Éireann has said that excellent progress is being made in the reinstatement of the Malahide Viaduct, with the line on schedule to be reopened, with full services resuming, before the end of November.
Already, major phases of the works are well advanced, including:
- the reinstatement of the weir, the erosion of which lead to the Viaduct accident, is well advanced
- the 4th pier has been reinstated, with new pre-stressed concrete beams now being placed into position: these will shortly be topped with the concrete bridge deck, which is in situ
- reinforcement of the other piers on the Viaduct through piling is underway
When structural work is complete, the track infrastructure will then be reinstated to allow for resumption of rail services.
A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said “we are delighted with the speedy progress in the reinstatement works. This is a credit to our own teams and our contractors working on the project, and we very much look forward to the resumption of full Northern line commuter and Belfast Enterprise services before the end of November.”
“We have ensured the project has taken advantage of expert opinion, in the areas of hydraulics and environmental issues, soil mechanics, and scour prevention, and designs have been independently assessed by consulting engineers, and the Railway Safety Commission.”
The reinstatement project represents an investment of €4 million, under Iarnród Éireann’s Rail Safety Investment programme.
A further significant issue in the reinstatement is the protection of the unique eco-system at the Estuary. The works are designed to leave the water level and flow rates unaffected. To this end, the services of the Hydrology section of Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, have been engaged to provide expert advice. Computational and physical models are designed to simulate the original conditions and the effect that the works will have on the wider estuary. UCC are also advising in regard to the environmental and ecological effects of these works.

The Malahide Viaduct accident occurred on the evening of Friday 21st August, when sea-bed erosion caused the 4th pier on the viaduct to collapse. Iarnród Éireann’s investigation into the accident is continuing, as is that of the Rail Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport.

Alternative services have been operated since the accident for commuters who use the line. These arrangements include:
- Revised Belfast Enterprise timetable, with bus transfers between Drogheda and Dublin
- Express bus services from Drogheda for Northern line commuters, with Dundalk, Laytown and Gormanston customers connecting to these services by rail
- Express peak time bus services from Balbriggan, with Bus Éireann accepting rail monthly and annual tickets at off-peak times
- Enhanced 33X and 33D services from Skerries, Rush & Lusk, and Donabate
- Bus shuttle between Donabate and Malahide DART Station, as well as special services for schoolchildren
- Dundalk/Drogheda to Donabate rail service
- Enhanced peak-time rail services between Malahide and Dublin

The Iarnród Éireann spokesperson continued “we have endeavored to provide our customers with the strongest possible alternatives during this disruption, and we thank customers for the patience they have shown and their cooperation with the alternative services. Notwithstanding the positive feedback these arrangements have received, we know customers are anxious for their rail service to resume, and confirmation of the November resumption will be welcome news to thousands of daily commuters.”

Used & Demo Boat Show, Malahide Marina, Oct. 16, 17, 18

Used & Demo Boat Show in Malahide Marina, organised by the Irish Marine Federation, on October 16, 17 & 18.
Take advantage of the recession. No serious offer refused! 50 boats on show from all major manufacturers at massive discounts.

• http://www.afloat.ie/news/malahide-used-boat-show-2009/
• http://www.afloat.ie/news/big-savings-to-go-on-show-in-malahide/

For further information, see attached poster. Contact Steve@dmm.ie tel. 087-6472746.

St Sylvesters Hurling

A busy weekend in prospect for Syls hurlers. First up on Saturday at 3.30 in Bridgefield, the U16 hurlers meet a crack Lucan side in the A Championship semi final. On Sunday we move to Parnell Park where the U15 Hurlers take on St Vincents in the U15 B Championship Final, throw in at 1pm. Best of luck to both team, please come out and support them.

Ladies All Ireland Football Final

Pride of the parish, Sinead Ahearne, carries all our hopes and best wishes into the All Ireland Ladies Football Final next Sunday. This Dublin team needs the support of everyone involved in Dublin GAA across all levels and from every corner of the county.
Our very own St Sylvester’s Gaelic-4- Mothers team take on Tipperary opposition during the half time interval in the very first game of this new code in Croke Park

Malahide Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Issue 9

In This Issue:

1. Rates Reminder!
2. Lisbon. You Decide.
3. Broadmeadow Railway Bridge, update
4. Stress everywhere? Take a step to wellness. Ross Cousens at the Tree of Life Centre Holistic Centre is running another Stress reduction workshop and offered free places for all Chamber members. The one hour session is on Monday 5th Oct, 5:30 to 6:30pm.
5. Fingal Day of Enterprise – The Business Panel - Thursday 24th September 8.30am - 11.00am
6. Garda News: CCTV, Garda Website & Crime Prevention Officer
7. Malahide Logo - Download it now for your Business -- available from http://www.malahidechamber.ie/.

Images from Bridge Visit, Friday Sept. 17th

All Ireland Football Final Sunday Sept 20th at Syls!

Welcome to St. Sylvester’s GAA Club, Malahide!
Have you family and friends up for the match this Sunday? Bring them to the club Saturday night for for the taste of a real GAA welcome. Come and welcome supporters from Cork & Kerry , Mayo & Armagh....Join in the pre-match banter, local expertise required ! Music chat agus Craic!

Celebrating Malahide Library Centenary

Genealogy Seminar in Malahide Library on Saturday November 7th starting at 10.15am. With lectures by representatives of the National Archives, Ordnance Survey Historic Maps & UCD. Also giving a lecture will be Helen Kelly professional genealogist amongst others. Entry is free, booking is essential. Please call the library on 8704430 or 8704431 or email malahidelibrary@fingalcoco.ie to reserve a place.

Latest image from bridge work at Broadmeadows Estuary

Please find attached an Iarnrod Éireann aerial photo of the site in recent days.
Our group will be meeting with IE tomorrow and will follow up on a few queries we have received recently in respect of the work.
Best regards
Al Ryan
Grand Hotel - Marine Hotel
T: 01 866 0110
F: 01 816 7909
E: alryan@thegrand.ie

Tidy Towns Competition 2009

Malahide received a Gold Medal in the Large Urban Centre category in the Tidy Towns Competition 2009. Malahide, a past national winner of the Tidy Towns Competition, was also Highly Commended in the County Awards.
Well done to everyone involved! If anyone is interested in getting involved for the 2010 initiative, please get in touch. We'd be delighted to hear from you!

http://www.malahidechamber.ie/tidytowns.html

Agenda for the Malahide-Howth Area 'B' Meeting on Sept 17th

Thanks to Councillor Peter Coyle who forwarded the agenda for the Malahide/Howth meeting of Fingal County Council to the Chamber, there may be items of interest to you.

COMHAIRLE CONTAE FHINE GALL

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL

Phone: 8905000
Fax: 8905809
P.O. Box 174,
County Hall,
Swords,
Fingal,
Co. Dublin.

11th September, 2009

To each Member of the Howth-Malahide
Area Committee:

Dear Councillor

A meeting of the Howth-Malahide Area Committee (Services B – Planning, Housing, Community Recreation and Amenities, and General) will be held in the Baldoyle Library and Offices, Baldoyle, Fingal Dublin 13, Co. Dublin at 3p.m. on 17th September 2009.

Yours faithfully,

S. Peppard
Meetings Administrator
Corporate Services Division

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A G E N D A
1. Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting of the Malahide/Howth Area Committee
held on Thursday 21st May 2009. (to be circulated)

COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AMENITIES QUESTIONS
2. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the council will be able to match the grant given to the Malahide Castle Craft Courtyard project within the next twelve months?"

3. Councillor J. Maher
"To ask the Manager to replace the dead trees at back of Kilbarrack Graveyard at Sutton Park?"

4. Councillor J. Maher
"To ask the Manager to replace a tree outside 48 Sutton Downs, Bayside, Sutton?"

5. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the tree outside 5 Castledowns Grove could be pruned during the winter works program?"

6. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the sapling trees along side 1 Millview Close, Malahide could be removed/relocated as they are causing damage to the neighbouring boundary wall?"

7. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the trees at 1 Chalfont Road which are overhanging a residence could be pruned back when the season allows?"

8. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the tree outside 50 Bayside Square North which is obscuring a street light could be pruned back when the season allows?"

9. Councillor A. Farrell
"To ask the Manager if the gate lodge at Bridgefield, Malahide Demesne will form part of the upgrade of Malahide Castle & surrounding buildings or if any identifiable uses for it have been discussed?"

10. Councillor P. Coyle
"To ask the Manager when the open spaces and playground in Holywell estate will be taken in charge by the Parks Department?"

11. Councillor P. Coyle
"To ask the Manager to state Fingal County Council’s progress in contending the Adverse Possession claim submitted to the Land Registration Office relating to public open space lands adjacent to 29 The Dunes, Portmarnock?"

12. Councillor P. Coyle
"To ask the Manager if the trees in Burrow Court, Portmarnock could be examined, major pruning be carried out on the trees on the grass verges outside House no’s 13 and 25, and the damage caused by the roots of the tree outside no House No 10 be addressed?"

13. Councillor P. Coyle
"To ask the Manager to examine the planted area on the open space behind House no’s 95 to 106 Ardilaun, Portmarnock, which is subject to anti-social behaviour in some locations, and see what can be done to counteract the problem, possibly by some planting of appropriate prickly plants, or the removal of some shrubbery?"

14. Councillor P. Coyle
"To ask the Manager to report on the progress between the Planning and Parks Departments with Menolly Homes relating to the taking-in-charge of the pitches and Millenium Park at Baldoyle?"

15. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager what action he proposes to take to deal with the problem of anti social behaviour at night time at the playground in Howth?"

16. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager will he re-instate the small grant that was provided to Pride in Bayside to help them with their voluntary activity?"

17. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager for an update on progress in providing much needed community facilities in Millenium Park Baldoyle?"

18. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager to report on what steps have been taken to ensure that the terms of the planning permission at the Coast development in Baldoyle are complied with in respect to provision of playgrounds?"

19. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager to trim the hedgegrows and green verges along the Howth tramline?”

20. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager what assistance the Council will provide Trackside Tennis Club with their plans to upgrade the tennis courts in Seagrange Park?"

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & GENERAL QUESTIONS
21. Councillor E. O'Brien
"To ask the Manager for an update on the land ownership negotiations on the right of way at Barrack Bridge, Malahide?"

PLANNING QUESTIONS
22. Councillor E. O'Brien
"To ask the Manager for an update on the enforcement proceedings regarding Seaview Guest House?"

23. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager to report on what action has been taken to improve the poor state of the Former Signalmans House located at Howth Junction DART Station?"

HOUSING QUESTIONS
24. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
"To ask the Manager how many Council owned houses in Howth are boarded up, what their locations are and how long has each house been boarded up and vacant?"

COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AMENITIES BUSINESS
25. New Works, Acceptance of Tenders etc. (if any, to be circulated)

26. Applications for Funding. (if any, to be circulated)

27. PART XI OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2002
PART VIII OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENR REGULATIONS 2001
Proposed Redevelopment of the existing Cricket Ground at Malahide (report, to be circulated)

28. Area Chairperson Business: Councillor Peter Coyle
"That the Manager provide an update on negotiations with the Baptist Church and the local Melrose Park Residents’ Association re the provision of a Community Centre facility adjacent to Feltrim Road, serving Melrose Park/Kinsealy Downs and Kinsealy Court and the new communities in the general area (including Drynam Hall and Holywell estates)."

COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AMENITIES MOTIONS
29. Councillor E. O'Brien
"That the Manager provide a full report on the Management Agreement between stakeholders of the newly refurbished Hockey Pitch at Broomfield, Malahide. When will all stakeholders have use of the pitch based on the Management Agreement? Is there a delay in providing all stakeholders use of this facility and if there is a delay how long more will it take to resolve this matter?"

30. Councillor J. Maher
"That the Manager bring a report on the “Millenium Park” Baldoyle to include allocation of pitches to local clubs and when the park will be open to the public."

31. Councillor P. Coyle
"This Committee recommends that a project be carried out for the control of the Giant Hogweed in the Sluice River catchment area, given that the noxious weed is now also threatening the Sluice River Marsh (a proposed Natural Heritage Area)."

32. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
“That the Manager shall arrange maintenance and tidying of the bank between Church Street and Dunbo Hill, Howth.”

33. Councillor J. Maher
“That the Manager indicate what action the Council will take to deal with the trees in Bayside which are causing problems for residents because of their size and close proximity to houses. The roots are lifting footpaths and are in front gardens close to house foundations."

34. Councillor P. Coyle
"That the Manager report on progress in the provision of Allotments in the Howth-Malahide Electoral Area."

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & GENERAL BUSINESS
35. New Works, Acceptance of Tenders etc.
(if any, to be circulated)

36. Proposed Disposal of Properties.

a) Proposed disposal of substation site at Sarto Park, Montini Road (Roncalli), Sutton, Dublin 13 to the Electricity Supply Board.

b) Proposed disposal of substation site at Pobalscoil Neasain, School Lane, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 to the Electricity Supply Board. (to be circulated)

37. Correspondence. (if any, to be circulated)

PLANNING BUSINESS
38. Application for Planning Permission and Decisions – Files requested by Members.

(a) Files requested by Area Chairperson,
(b) Files relating to the Howth-Malahide Electoral Areas.
(report ,if any, to be circulated)

39. Files listed by Manager.
(if any, to be circulated)

40. Correspondence.
(if any, to be circulated)

41. Presentation on proposed Broomfield Local Area Plan.

42. Presentation on proposed Portmarnock Urban Centre Strategy.

43. Report on public display of Statement of Character Documents for Malahide Historic Core ACA and Malahide Demesne ACA.
(report ,to be circulated)
PLANNING MOTIONS
44. Councillor E. O'Brien
"That this Committee agrees to reverse the decision of the naming committee an the 16th April to name the new building on Railway Avenue, Malahide "The Well Building" and allow the provider to name it "Railway House" as suggested."

45. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
“That the Manager shall take action to ensure that the line of trees which acted as a visual and noise bufferzone between factories in the Baldoyle Industrial Estate and adjacent residential dwellings and which was an original condition of planning permission be restored.”

46. Councillor P. Coyle
"This Committee recommends that Shannon Homes be requested to provide more secure boundary fencing to the rear of House no’s 1 to 12 Castlemoyne, given that it appears that the estate may not be completed for some years and that the existing properties there have security problems in the interim period."

HOUSING BUSINESS
47. New Works, Acceptance of Tenders etc.
(if any, to be circulated)

48. Sketch layouts for proposed dwellings in the Housing Construction Programme - Initiation of procedure pursuant to Part XI, Local Government Planning and Development Act 2000.

49. Correspondence.
(if any, to be circulated)

HOUSING MOTIONS
50. Councillor C. O'Callaghan
“That the Manager shall take immediate action to renovate and reallocate Council owned properties in Howth which are boarded up.”

51. Councillor P. Coyle
"In relation to the twelve County Council flats at Dublin Street, Baldoyle, that the Manager report on works being carried out to address the problems there, including dampness, insulation, heating and general condition of the flats."

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Saturday 12th Sept: A Century of Sport Malahide Library

A Century of Sport Malahide Library

Below is the line up for the Century of Sports seminar this Saturday September 12th. Jim Glennon, former Irish rugby player, will do the introduction in the morning and Clr Alan Farrell will do the summary remarks in the evening time.

We would really like to have a good crowd and show our appreciation to all the clubs involved. It would be a great help if people wishing to come could call the library to reserve a place (01-8704430) so that we would have an idea of numbers coming along.

Schedule

10.15 Tea/Coffee

10.30 Introduction10 by JimGlennon

10.45 St. Sylvesters GAA

11.10 Malahide Cricket Club

11.30 Tea/Coffee

11.45 Malahide Rugby Club

12.10 Malahide United AFC

12.30 Malahide Golf Club

13.50 Lunch

14.00 Malahide Yacht Club

14.20 The Island Golf Club

14.40 Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

15.00 Closing Remarks Clr Alan Farrell

Many thanks to all for getting involved.

Nora Finnegan

Librarian

Malahide Library

01 8704430

Malahide Juvenile Hurling

Bridgefield is the place to be this Saturday 12th Sept and Sunday 13th Sept with Championship matches for St Sylvesters Under 16s and U15s.

On Saturday at 2.30 the newly promoted U16s face a stern test against high flying Na Fianna in the Division 1 quarter Finals.

On Sunday at 11.30 the U15s face Nh. Oliver Plunkett/Eoin Rua in the Championship semi finals. With little between these teams in the league games a hard and close match is expected.

Please come along and support your villages teams. More info at http://www.stsylvesters.ie/

Malahide Ladies Gaelic Football

Congratulations to Sinead Aherne and Niamh McEvoy who were part of the Dublin Ladies Football team (The Jackies) who have reached the All Ireland Final. Sinead scored 1-9 in the semi final win over Monaghan.

There is no rest for them though as they join with our near neighbours Naomh Mearnog to play Na Fianna in the Dublin Ladies Senior Championship Final on Friday 11^th September at 20.30 in Parnell Park.

The Ladies All Ireland 7s will again be hosted by Naomh Mearnog and St Sylvesters on the 26th September 09 and a lot of work is being done by the club in having the dressing rooms in Broomfield redecorated for this event.
On All Ireland day itself, St Sylvester’s will be participating in the Gaelic For Mothers match at half time. Team manager Declan Lynch has been working in preparing the team over the last number of weeks.

Your support would be welcome in Croke Park on the day to support the ‘mothers’ and also Sinead Aherne and the Jackies in their quest for All Ireland glory against Cork.

This in turn will be followed by an All Ireland Gaelic For Mothers tournament to be hosted by St Sylvester’s on October 11 with 300 participants expected on the day. We will have a further update in a couple of weeks.

Meanwhile, our Under 14 girls had a hard fought win over Castlenock on Friday night in Broomfield and share top spot with Kilmacud in the Division 1 League.

Broadmeadow Liaison Group meeting 1st September 2009

Hi everyone,

Yesterday our committee met with Liam Meagher Meagher (Project Manager Iarnrod Éireann), Gary Keane (Iarnrod Éireann Community Relations) and Michael Lorigan (Fingal Director of Transportation). There were eight members of our committee in attendance representing Malahide Chamber of Commerce, Malahide Yacht Club, Swords Sailing Club, Sea Scouts, Fingal Sailing School, DMG Sailsports and Malahide Community Forum.

Together we had a very constructive and informative meeting and exchange of opinions. The main points emerging from the meeting were:

· The Bridge was constructed in 1844 and the original wooden bridge replaced in 1860. The bridge was again upgraded in the 1960’s. The concrete piers were built on top of the weir rather than down to the underlying ground. A fissure in the weir allowed water scour the foundations of the piers resulting in the collapse of pier 4.

· Initially it seemed that the restoration of the bridge was the matter at hand but it quickly became clear that the repair of the weir was the priority because faults there were the cause of the incident.

· Firstly, the velocity of the water coming through the weir needed to be reduced to prevent further damage and loss of water from the inner estuary. Five and ten tonne stones were placed in front of the weir and back filled with smaller stones.

· Having stabilised the weir, an access road has been constructed that extends across the weir. At the weir this will not exceed the height of the existing weir and should be complete by today. This should effectively stem further water loss and allow a restoration of water levels on the high tides in the coming days.

· There was a concern that this new structure might raise the water levels and cause flooding on Bissett’s Strand and through the estuary. Iarnrod Éireann undertook to monitor this situation. We realise that there is occasional flooding in this area and the work now taking place will probably not improve that situation.

· It is now planned to rebuild Pier 4 and strengthen the remaining piers with pile driven supports. Work is likely to continue after the bridge is reopened which is expected to happen before Christmas.

· The access road is temporary and will be removed when work is complete, but some of the structure will remain to shore up the weir. We have asked that this does not adversely affect users of the weir, especially canoeists.

· A survey is being undertaken of the entire estuary by Professor Keogh of UCC to study the dynamics of this body of water and to make recommendations that ensure the proper management of the estuary and the protection of wildlife.

· The purpose of this project is to re-establish the Dublin-Belfast line and restore the weir to its original condition. This work does not require planning because it is emergency repair work that adds no new features. Because of this, it is not possible to include any additions such as walkways or sluice gates as part of the project.

We have established a structured communication system with Iarnrod Éireann and will liase with them on a regular basis and inform you of news as it occurs. In the meantime I believe its fair to say that the concerns we had in respect of the weir and the inner estuary have been acknowledged and accepted by all parties.

Best regards

Al

Al Ryan
Malahide Chamber of Commerce
T: 01 866 0110 / F: 01 816 7909 / E: alryan@thegrand.ie

Malahide Chamber Newsletter: 2009 Issue 8

In This Edition:
1. Broadmeadow Bridge-Chamber Action
The collapse of the railway viaduct at Broadmeadow in Malahide thankfully did not result in any injuries or fatalities. However, there are other implications that we need to be aware of. The water in the inner estuary is higher than the outer estuary and is retained by a weir running below the collapsed bridge. More...
2. New Business Directory Project
The Chamber’s Promotions committee is currently working on a publication that will be delivered to all Malahide homes and distributed through other commercial outlets to visitors to our town. More...
3. Support Low Rock Swimming
The Low Rock/Rob’s Wall Swimming Committee has put in great work to restore and maintain the traditional swimming facility at this location. Howver, Low Rock is not recognised by Fingal County Council as a swimming facility which means it does not assist in the maintenance of the shelter, access or with the provision of safety services. More...
4. Recession News – Support Local businesses and jobs
As we continue to battle the economic downturn its good to see our local businesses react with vigour. We have always offered our community quality products and services and now shops, restaurants, activity centres and other businesses are offering even better value than ever. More...

Broadmeadows Liaison Group: Bridge Collapse

The Broadmeadows Liaison Group is formed under the auspices of the Malahide Chamber of Commerce who are the central contact point. The group itself consists of representatives of all the professional sailing organisations, the Yacht Club, Sea Scouts, environmental groups, Malahide Marina and general business interests in Malahide.

Objectives:
1. Ensure that the inner estuary is protected during renewal work to the Railway bridge.
2. Ensure our interests are represented to and recognised by Iarnród Éireann and any other bodies involved in the forthcoming works.
3. Ensure the conservation of the natural habitat in this high amenity are protected.
4. Assist in the speedy restoration of rail services.

If you have any comments or queries, please contact president@malahidechamber.ie.

Bridge Collapse at Broadmeadows Estuary, Malahide

At this point in time, many articles and news reports have been published regarding the collapse of the bridge at Broadmeadows Estuary. The Chamber of Commerce in Malahide would like to assure all interested parties that we are keeping abreast of progress and plans for work on the bridge on behalf of the local community, local businesses, clubs and of course the protected wildlife in the surrounding areas.

On Sunday August 23rd a public meeting was held in Malahide Yacht Club and attended by all those affected by, or interested in, the events at the estuary. A liaison group has now been established and is being chaired by Al Ryan, President Malahide Chamber, to ensure the interests of the local community are considered and addressed when works take place on the bridge. More information will be published as it becomes available.

Malahide Carnegie Library Celebrates its Centenary

The staff at the library would like to invite everyone to the launch of a Photographic Exhibition of Irish Carnegie Libraries from the Library Council.

Speech on the night by Brendan Grimes, D.I.T lecturer and author of Irish Carnegie Libraries.

All welcome from 6 p.m on Wednesday 2nd September

Winning Leinster Team to visit Malahide

Malahide Chamber would like you to know that the Leinster Cup Winning team and full squad visit Malahide on 12th August. Come to Malahide, see the squad in action, learn rugby tips and enjoy the day.


Have you photos taken with players, autographs and much much more. Bring your Cup Final Programme or other memento and have it signed by the Leinster Players.


Join us at Malahide Rugby Club on 12th August 2009 from 3.00pm.

For more information, call Ronan on 01-8464200 Mon-Fri (09.00 to 17.30)

Malahide Chamber of Commerce: July 2009 Newsletter

From all accounts coming from local business owners, its not getting any easier out there. This is a time to concentrate on our individual businesses but also a time to pull together to ensure Malahide remains a vibrant place for business. The Chambers Committee has been working in several areas to help promote the town as a place of business and to provide support for our members. If there is anything else you would like us to address alongside the current projects, please do let me know.
Best regards,
Al Ryan
President Malahide Chamber of Commerce

In This Issue ~ View Full Newsletter:

• Rates Survey
• Malahide Marketing
• Your Business and Influenza A (H1N1) or Swine Flu
• Facebook - A Chamber Success
• Fingal County Enterprise Board: Start-up Supports - Business Information Workshop
• How do we feel about NAMA

Syls Victorius in Croke Park

St. Sylvesters Malahide U-8 Football team showed the Dubs how to do it, beating Kildare team Johnstownbridge in the Go Games Tournament held at Croke Park on 2nd July. This was a day that the 10 players and their families will never forget, from arriving on the team coach, to togging out in the dressing rooms, running out the tunnel, warming up in front of the Hill and going on to give an exhibition of football on the immaculate surface of Croke Park.

It might have been an early start, leaving Malahide at 7.30am, but the team were wide awake right from the off and had 2-4 on the board before our opponents managed to get out of their own half. Goals from Daniel Stone, David Deneher, Daragh McLoughney, Sean Guidan and Matthew Brenner combined with some great points from Guidan, McLoughney and Jack Boyne stretched our lead coming up to half time and with the defence of Timmy O’Connor, Euan Farquarson, Tom Bennett and Sean Curran not only repelling any danger but counter-attacking with gusto we turned well ahead.

The second half brought a downpour and with the rain, the hot humid conditions and the fact that both teams were not used to 20 minute halves, scores were at a premium. However what scores that came were magnificent with Euan, Timmy, David and Sean Guidan all raising flags. While it was pleasing to see the scores going over it was great to see the blocking, harrying and hassling that never allowed our opponents settle. READ MORE...

Romeo and Juliet at Malahide Castle

Romeo and Juliet at Malahide Castle

Shakespeare’s romantic tale of star-crossed lovers, the greatest love story ever told, unfolds next Thursday, July 2^nd, against the stunning backdrop of Malahide Castle

A large cast, magnificent costumes and an enchanting musical score promise to make this one of the most memorable evenings of the summer. Friends and family can join together for an evening of social relaxation amidst the most beautiful of surroundings and sit back to enjoy a healthy dose of escapism.

Tickets available from Malahide Castle Reception (01) 846-2184

ADMISSION

Adult €8.00

OAPs, Students, Children: €5.00

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) €20.00

Performance will be on the West Lawn and grounds will be open for picnics from 6:30 p.m.

Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.

Minke whale sighted and photographed off Irelands Eye

From IWDG website: Whale sightings of any species off the Dublin coast are rare events. To photograph one from land is exceptional.

On 25th May we received a report of a sighting of a whale off Ireland's Eye, Co. Dublin on Sunday between 12:00-13:30 from Eamon Mc Grattan. Along with his report was an image taken from the boat on which Eamon was angling. The image (above) which showed only the dorsal fin caused some debate on the thorny issue of species ID. Eamon reported it as either a minke or Northern bottlenose whale, and given the evidence it wasn't possible to be certain whether this was a small whale or a large dolphin, like a bottlenose. So the sighting was downgraded accordingly, as there was considerable doubt as to its species.

There was a nice twist in the story when last night 25/05/09 we received a 2nd sighting from the immediate area. This 2nd sighting was by Ray Kellett, a birder from Howth Head, who luckily happened to have an 800mm DSLR equivilent lens with him and managed to obtain a sequence of three images, which this time showed more of the animal's body. This encounter was at 7:30am, and given that both sightings are from the same location, on same morning and both suggest strongly a small-medium sized whale species, we are confident both Eamon and Ray photographed the same whale, which we believe to be a minke whale.

This is a wonderful development and is only the third sighting of a minke whale off Howth Head, and is certainly the only time a whale of any species has been captured on camera from land on the east coast. This sighting is in keeping with sightings data from IWDG monthly ferry surveys in previous years which shows that minke whales can be recorded further offshore, from places like Rockabill and Kish lighthouse.

This is further proof that Whale Watchers should never assume that places like the Irish South and southwest have a monopoly on whale sightings. If you'd like to know more about the Minke whale, which is Ireland's smallest and commonly frequently reported baleen whale click on the following species profile link on http://www.iwdg.ie/species_profiles.asp?speciesID=2105

Images from both encounters are viewable on http://www.iwdg.ie/, lead article

The addition of this minke whale sighting brings to four, the number of cetcaean species which have been recorded off the Dublin/Wicklow area in recent weeks.

A huge thanks to Ray Kellett and Eamon McGrattan for taking the time to report their sightings and photographs to IWDG.

Pádraig Whooley
Sightings Co-ordinator IWDG

Exploring the People and Places of Malahide

As part of our Centenary Celebrations we are holding a day long history seminar on Saturday June 13th at Malahide Carnegie Library. Below is a programme of the event. The talks will take place in the library in Malahide. The day is entirely free and open to all. We do request that anyone interested in coming along please book with the library just so we get an idea of numbers. Our telephone number is 8704430/ 4431 or they can book by emailing me at Nora.Finnegan@Fingalcoco.ie. Please book by the Wednesday 10th June.

Chairperson Michael Ryan

10.15 – 10.30 Tea/Coffee

10.30 – 10.45 Introduction Ms Marjory Sliney Senior Librarian

10.45 – 11.10 Social Improvement in Malahide in the 19^th Century. Speaker Joseph Byrne

11.10 – 11.20 Q & A

11.20 – 11.40 Tea/Coffee

11.40 – 12.00 Nathaniel Hone and North County Dublin. Speaker Jessica O’Donnell

12.00 – 12.10 Q & A

12.10 – 12.30 Carnegie Libraries in Fingal. Speaker Brendan Grimes

12.30 – 12.40 Q & A

12.40 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 – 14.20 Sea trade in Malahide. Speaker Paddy Ryan

14.20 – 14.30 Q & A

14.30 – 14.50 Malahide Prelate & his turbulent times. Speaker Sinead Collins

14.50 – 15.00 Q & A

15.00 – 15.20 Carnegies other gift to Malahide. Speaker Brendan Teeling

15.20 – 15.30 Q & A

15.30 – 15.50 The collection of Fingal Archives. Speaker Colm McQuinn

15.50 – 16.00 Q & A and close

Booking essential. Please contact the library on 840330/4431

Event sponsored by Irish Library Supplies

Malahide Lions Club - Steam Train Excursion

An opportunity not to be missed!! A steam train excursion from Malahide to Dundalk and a bus tour of the Cooleys and Carlingford.

http://www.malahidelions.com/stmtrain.htm

Sunday 7th June 2009:
Depart 11.00 and return 17.10

With the assistance of local business sponsorship, Malahide Lions are offering an affordable, unique and memorable experience to our community by recapturing memories of yesteryear.

Enjoy a Family Fun Day

• Come one come all, on the steam train excursion.
• It is 50 years since the last steam train served Malahide.
• Let's capture the memories and experiences of yore.
• Delight in the Cooleys and Carlingford.
• Bring a packed lunch and enjoy a family fun day.

Tickets €30pp, or a Family Ticket €100 (Family Ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children under twelve years of age)

Tickets available Irish Rail Malahide Station from Saturday May 16th.

BRING A PACKED LUNCH and ENJOY a FAMILY DAY.

Malahide Lions Club & Our Sponsors - Both Serving the Community

To enable our Community enjoy this memorable experience, we need the assistance of tweny Sponsors and Fingal County Council

For more information on how you can help with sponsorship E-mail

Malahide Chamber May 09 Newsletter

Topics in this months newsletter below. Full version available to view online here.

Malahide Chamber: Working for You

Brand Malahide

Radio Advertising

Print Media

Internet

Fingal County Council Development Plan 2011-2017

Malahide Castle Development

Local Elections: Chamber Survey

Smyth’s Pub

Seynod Students

Diary Dates

Malahide Community Games May 17

Malahide Community Games will be held on May 17th at 2.30pm, Malahide Castle. Ages from 8 years to 16 years. Cost €3 per entrant, or €5 per family.
www.communitygames.ie/site/organisation/aboutus/committees.jsp

Malahide Watersports Festival! May 23+24

Have you always wanted to get out on the water, but just didn't have the opportunity? Well now is your chance!
On the 23rd & 24th May, we are opening our doors to interested parties to either take part in a taster session, watch some demonstrations, or even to just drop by and have a chat about the different watersports on offer in Malahide...

Taster Sessions: Powerboating, Windsurfing, Cruiser Sailing, Keelboat Sailing, Dinghy Sailing. 2 hour session just €30pp (discounts available for multiple session booking or family groups).
Demonstrations: Sea Scouts in kayaking, dinghy racing, swimming
Drop-in: To chat with staff / members of DMG Sailsports, Malahide Sail Training, Malahide Yacht Club or Malahide Sea Scouts.

• Map of launch areas
• View PDF poster to print out
• Schedule of events coming soon!

To reserve a place on a taster session, please call 01-8456946 or email info@dmgsailsports.com.

Reminder! Windsurfing Festival May 2, 3+4!

On the May bank holiday weekend, 2nd to 4th May 2009, the students from Coláiste Dhúlaigh and Malahide Yacht Club @ Broadmeadows Estuary will host the 2009 Fleadh Sheoil na hÉireann / 2009 Windsurfing Festival of Ireland. This is the third year for the event to be run in Malahide. Competitors are welcome from overseas, and tuition will be provided for all levels at a greatly discounted rate for the weekend. Visit http://www.windsurffestival.ie/ for more.

Malahide Tidy Towns Volunteers Urgently Needed!

The 2009 Tidy Towns competition is now underway and the Tidy Towns Committee urgently seek volunteers. We're looking for people to give a little time to help with general cleaning, some planting, weeding etc. All offers of help are welcome, as are donations including plants, compost, gloves - in fact anything to help make our job easier!

To register your interest, or even just to find out a little more, please email president@malahidechamber.ie. We'll be delighted to hear from you!

Visit the Tidy Towns webpage for more information at http://www.malahidechamber.ie/tidytowns.html.

Reminder! Windsurfing Slalom Event April 4+5

Reminder that the first race of the Irish Windsurfing Slalom series is scheduled for April 4th & 5th at Malahide Yacht Club, Broadmeadows Estuary. Whether you're interested in participating or just being a spectator, come down and enjoy the atmosphere!

Visit www.irishslalom.ie for more.

GAA Club Champions play at Malahide

Saturday 28th March: AFL 1 Broomfield 16:45 St. Sylvester's v Kilmacud Crokes
Visitors to Broomfield don't get much bigger than the newly crowned All Ireland Club Champions and this Saturday afternoon that exactly who we can look forward seeing in action as Kilmacud Crokes play their first game since their Patricks Day exploits. There is a guard of honor planned for the Saturday afternoon and we would like for all supporters to come along and offer their congratulations to Crokes. Lets not also forget that this is an important league game for our senior footballers and we need to give them all the support we can.

March '09 Newsletter

As fellow business people in Malahide, the Chamber’s Committee realises the difficulties we are all experiencing at present. We have decided to prioritise the promotion of Malahide and your businesses for 2009. There is great experience and knowledge in the town and if you would like to either contribute an idea or indeed participate in the Special Committee established to organise this project, please email me at mailto:president@malahidechamber.ie?subject=Malahide%20Promotion%20Project or call 8660110. Individually we can do a lot but together we can do more.

In This Issue:

• Malahide Castle Investment Program and Exhibition


• Biz to Biz


• Blog Anyone?


• Got Stress? Get a free Stress Toolkit!


• AIB Ladies Irish Open 26th - 28th June 2009


• Subscriptions


• Chamber AGM


• Fingal County Council Malahide Liaison Committee

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