St. Sylvester’s Leaders in AFL1

Five games into the AFL1 and our local club, St Sylvester’s, are leading the league on points difference.

Last week, they had a very convincing win after a slowish start for the senior footballers, shaking off the loss to Mary’s last week.

They had a lot of new faces starting, testament to the strength in depth they have developed in their teams, and seemed to get stronger as the game progressed, completely dominating the second half.

The final score was St. Sylvester’s 2-13 Fingal Ravens 0-7.

To view photos from the event, please click on the following link:
http://GaaPics.zenfolio.com/zf/fbshow/33bf804df5f5f5cccccc05020baf01ffffff6d3ffw2kvdmpe

Sarah Ann McGrath

Windsurfing Fleadh 2010

Fingal Sailing School with Wind & Wave are hosting this year's Windsurfing Fleadh Festival on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd May 2010 in Malahide.The schedule for the weekend is as follows:

It shall commence on Saturday morning with some sessions and dedicated clinics for all levels. In the afternoon, some racing shall take place.

Throughout the whole weekend the speed wall shall be in use with the King and Queen of the Lake prize coming back!

On Sunday they shall have some more clinics / coaching sessions in the morning followed with some more racing in the afternoon, with plenty of prizes on offer!

Monday shall be a more relaxed day with sessions booked throughout the day, finishing off early enough to allow people to travel home.

On hand throughout the whole weekend shall be the full use of kayaks, sups and sailing boats.

A B.B.Q. shall also be running!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Everbuild Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Competition - Malahide

Please click on the link below to view photographs from the Everbuild Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Competition held on Saturday, 17th April 2010 in St. Peregrine's, Mulhuddart; St. Sylvesters, Malahide; Ballyboden St. Enda's, Firhouse Road; and Kilmacud Crokes, Stillorgan.

http://gaapics.zenfolio.com/f733831625

Well done to all involved who made Feile 2010 a memorable one.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Seabury Residents Partake in Tidy Towns Competition

Seabury residents from Malahide are getting ready for the upcoming Tidy Towns competition and will aim to tackle four major projects in the meantime.

The area has been chosen by Malahide Tidy Towns as an entry in the Tidy Districts category.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Affinity Network - Essentials in Selling

The third Malahide Affinity Network event shall take place next month on Wednesday, 12th May 2010 at 6:30pm in the Grand Hotel.

Guest speaker and sales expert, Paul Lanigan from Sandler Sales Institute shall speak about the essentials in selling.

This event is free of charge to Malahide Chamber of Commerce members, and just €10 to non-members.

To book online, please follow the following link: http://affinitynetwork-100512.eventbrite.com/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Affinity Network - The Fear of Shopping

The Malahide Chamber of Commerce had their second Affinity Network meeting in the Grand Hotel on Wednesday, 14th April 2010.

Guest speaker, Branding Expert, Gerard Tannam (see picture to the left) addressed a group of leading local business people in a talk entitled The Fear of Shopping.

Thanks to the recent economic carnage, the 'fear of shopping’ is keeping many buyers out of the marketplace, and Gerard spoke about how it's up to business owners to make it safe again for customers to do business with them.

Gerard also spoke about branding and the importance of building a relationship with your customers.

Local business consultant and the network facilitator, John Byrne of Saol Business Partners commented that, “Gerard certainly provided some food for thought and reaction from the attendees has been excellent. We certainly need to look at business challenges with a fresh perspective if we are going to help ourselves in the current challenging trading environment.”

Sign up for Gerard’s Email Newsletter: http://www.islandbridge.com/?/brandwidth

The Malahide Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Gerard for giving his time to the Chamber last Wednesday, and hopes that all attendees enjoyed the evening.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Travelling to Malahide? New Clongriffin DART Station Now Opened

The new Clongriffin DART station in North Dublin opened yesterday morning, Monday, 19th April 2010.

It is the 145th DART station on the rail network, and is the first new DART station since Grand Canal Dock DART station opened in 2001.

It is located between Howth Junction and Portmarnock on the Malahide line. Residents in the area will be able to avail of 63 trains each day, with Connolly Station now just 17 minutes away and the journey to Malahide taking just 10 minutes.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Chamber Presentation to Eric Crampton

After many years of membership of the Malahide Chamber of Commerce Committee, Eric Crampton is stepping down.

Eric is a well known Malahide figure and has made a unique contribution to maintaining the Chamber as an integral part of the Malahide business community.

In recognition of his service to the Committee, he was presented with a commemorative plague on Wednesday, 14th April 2010 which acknowledged all his fine work.

Eric has served as President and practically every other role within the Chamber. During that time, he obtained many achievements including the Malahide Christmas Lights and the successful mission to Cervia in Italy.

Eric is not hanging up his spurs just yet, instead, he shall move on with Gerry Rafferty to work on the reconstituted Malahide Tidy Town Committee where we are sure he will again bring success and pride to Malahide.

Pictured above are Eric Crampton and Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide - Summer Training Camp for Irish Soccer Team

Malahide has been chosen as the summer training camp location for the Irish Soccer Team.

Giovanni Trapattoni, the Ireland Manager, shall have the Irish Soccer Tean in Gannon Park, Malahide between 16th May 2010 and 21st Mary 2010 ahead of their back-to-back friendly games against Paraguay and Algeria which shall take place at the R.D.S.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Steve Conway Reads In Malahide Library

Former Radio Caroline and current Phantom 105.2Fm D.J. and author Steve Conway shall read from his memoir about his life on Radio Caroline, Shiprocked Life on the Waves with Radio Caroline, right up to his dramatic rescue when the ship ran aground on the Goodwin Sands in Kent on Thursday, 22nd April 2010 at 6:45pm in Malahide Library. The reading shall last one hour.

In lieu of an admission fee, Steve invites attendees to make a donation to the wonderful R.N.L.I. who risk their lives everyday to save people like Steve and his crew mates.

Steve's reading is especially relevant to Malahide, given that this sea town is no stranger to the bravery of the R.N.L.I. crews.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Affinity Network - The Fear of Shopping

Affinity Network are holding a networking event, The Fear of Shopping, this evening, Wednesday, 14th April 2010 at 6:30pm in the Grand Hotel, Malahide.

Branding expert Gerard Tannam of Islandbridge Brand Direction, shall share his thoughts on this current customer phenomenon. It promises to be another thought provoking evening and a superb opportunity to build some new relationships to grow our businesses.

The event is free of charge to Malahide Chamber of Commerce members and only €10 to non members.

If you wish to attend this event, please book online at http://affinitynetwork-14april2010.eventbrite.com/

Sarah Ann McGrath

10th Anniversary Malahide Millennium Tournament

Malahide Chess Club present the 10th Anniversary Malahide Millennium Tournament 2010 supported by the Leinster Chess Union from Saturday, 1st May 2010 until Monday, 3rd May 2010 in the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel, with Major (over 1500) and Challengers (under 1600) sections.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Vincent Bissett on 01 6903195 or visit http://www.malahidechessclub.com/

Please note that there is a €10 discount on entry before Wednesday, 28th April 2010.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide R.F.C. Host 3-Team Tournament

Malahide R.F.C. Under-16's shall host visiting Belfast team Cooke R.F.C. and Clontarf R.F.C. in a three-team tournament on Saturday, 17th April 2010.

Each team shall play two matches, with the schedule as follows:
- 1.30pm Clontarf V Cooke
- 2.30pm Malahide V Clontarf
- 3.30pm Malahide V Cooke

Each match shall be 40 minutes (2 x 20 min halves) in length.

For more information, please visit http://malahiderfc.ie/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fingal S.P.C.A.

The Fingal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in January 2009, when a group with lots of experience in the area of animal welfare came together to provide a rescue service for cats and dogs, and indeed all animals. They also rehabilitate injured animals.

The six-strong committee is assisted in its work by a dozen or so kind, dedicated volunteers who provide shelter to the animals the organisation rescues.

The organisation is currently looking for caring homes to welcome adult cats or nervous kittens into their families.

Anybody who wishes to help or make a donation to the Fingal SPCA should please contact 018436477.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fingal Sailing School

Fingal Sailing School shall be commencing a series of evening classes this week.

Kayaking shall commence on Tuesday, 13th April 2010; Sailing on Wednesday, 14th April 2010 and Windsurfing on Thursday, 15th April 2010. All sessions shall take place between 6:30pm and 8:30pm in the evening.

Each session costs €25, and you can pay as you go! Please note that Chamber members can avail of an additional 10% off each session.

Places are limited, so please put your name down now to secure your spot!

For more information, please send an email to info@fingalsailingschool.com.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Everbuild Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Competition - Malahide

One of the highlights of the Juvenile Year is the Everbuild Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Competition held each April in Dublin.

This year, the competition shall bring together 33 Under-14 teams to play in a blitz league on Saturday, 17th April 2010 in four venues: St. Peregrine's, Mulhuddart; St. Sylvesters, Malahide; Ballyboden St. Enda's, Firhouse Road; and Kilmacud Crokes, Stillorgan.

33 teams is a new record, seven more than last year's record. A record 30 clubs will make up that number and on Sunday in Kilmacud, twelve teams will compete in three divisional finals.

The lucky Division 1 winners shall represent Dublin in National Féile na nÓg which will be hosted by Derry this summer. 700 girls shall take part this year.

Dublin is this year's European Capital of Sport and the organisers hope that Ladies Gaelic Football will get some high profile coverage from this.

The ethos of Féile is enjoyment, although picking up one of the three Cups on offer is a bonus!

For more information, please visit http://www.dublinladiesgaelic.ie/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fingal Junior Chamber Learn the Secret of Sales Success

J.C.I. Fingal shall hold Sales Training on Tuesday, 13th April 2010 at 8pm in the Grand Hotel, Malahide. The training session shall cover the following areas:

-Definition of Selling;

-The importance of Questioning and Listening as part of the selling process;
-Structured Selling.

Can you learn to sell?
Selling is a skill that can be learnt with the appropriate training and anyone can develop this knowledge.

Why is selling important?
Selling is an important skill to develop in order to increase business success. Those who learn to communicate effectively win others over and maintain relationships with loyal clients.

Who is providing the training?
J.C.I. Fingal’s guest speaker on the evening is Ken McIntyre-Barn. Ken is the Managing Director of Commercial Excellence which specialise in growing Sales, Brands and People. He is also General Manager for Kantar Retail Ireland which is a global consultancy and training company. Prior to this Ken held various Senior Management roles for well known multinational organisations such as Unilever, Heineken, Wella and Kellogg’s in Ireland and abroad. Throughout his career, Ken has been involved in a number of key change projects, training and capability development, channel / route to market strategy and new business set-up. Ken is currently Deputy President 2010 for Junior Chamber International Dublin.

What is J.C.I. all about?
J.C.I. is a worldwide leadership development organisation that provides a business and social network for young people to develop their management skills. Membership of JCI is open to anyone aged between 18 and 40. Members gain personally and professionally through training and self development programmes. This can be achieved through leading teams, organising events, increasing skills and networking. J.C.I. also provides opportunities to travel and meet fellow members from all parts of the globe. In 2010, members will attend events in Scotland, the U.K., Finland, Denmark and Japan among others. All members are welcome to attend these conferences and training events.

If you would like to find out more about J.C.I., please email fingal@jci-ireland.org for more information.

Sarah Ann McGrath

€22m Clongriffin DART Station on Dublin-Malahide Line

The new Clongriffin Dart station shall open for commuters on Monday, 19th April 2010. It is expected to generate more retail activity in the new town at Clongriffin, on the north-eastern edge of Dublin city.

Residents on the Baldoyle side of the facility will also be able to avail of the Dart service which is along the Dublin-Malahide line.

The opening of the station is expected to draw thousands of commuters through Clongriffin town centre, where Gannon Developments has built a 500-space park-and-ride facility under the town square as well as a 700-space multi-storey car park. The town will eventually cater for about 25,000 residents.

Two sides of the town’s open air square designed by Conroy Crowe Kelly Architects have already been completed and include a 2,900sq m (31,215sq ft) supermarket to be operated by Superquinn. Travelators will take shoppers to an overhead department store of 2,800sq m (30,129sq ft) which is to be offered to some of the top names in retailing.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Man to Run Boston Marathon

26-year-old Aengus McAllister from Malahide, who is currently living in Boston, is hoping to raise much needed funds for the American Liver Foundation by taking part in the upcoming Boston Marathon.

At the moment, Aengus is running up to 40 miles a week to prepare for his first ever marathon.

The money raised will go to directly helping people who suffer from life-threatening liver diseases. As a member of the American Liver Foundation’s Run for Research Team, Aengus is helping over 30 million Americans who suffer from liver disease.

Over 20,000 people from across the world will gather in Boston on Monday, 19th April 2010, to run the 26.2 miles of the most challenging marathon course in the world.

Aengus's weeks of rigorous training will take him from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, through the hills of Newton, and to the finish line in the heart of Boston.

A number of runners have been paired with individuals who are afflicted with liver disease, to emphasise their commitment to the cause.

To make a donation to Run for Research and sponsor Aengus, visit http://www.liverteam.org/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Art Alley - Malahide

Art Alley was set up by Padraig O'Brien six years ago in Malahide. The name Art Alley is used, as the group of artists exhibit in the alley beside Café Provence on fine days.

Art Alley consist of a group of twenty artists whom all live locally. The existing waiting list of artists wishing to join are included as guest artists when possible.

Exhibitions take place every Sunday from 12pm to 6pm in St. Sylvester's G.A.A. Hall and permanently in Cafe Province.

Paintings are changed fortnightly.

For more information, please contact Padraig O'Brien on 01-8451367 or Paula Bradley on 0861713301.

Sarah Ann McGrath