Daffodil Day 2010

On behalf of the Irish Cancer Society local fundraisers would like to thank those who supported Daffodil Day 2010 in the Malahide / Portmarnock / Donabate area. The total sum raised was €19,874.35.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Art Exhibition

Portmarnock Art Group are holding their annual art exhibition over the June Bank Holiday weekend (5th, 6th and 7th from 11am to 6pm, weather permitting) at Malahide Tennis Club railings.

Numerous artists from the Fingal area will be participating at this event.

All are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Kumon Open Day - St. Sylvester's GAA Hall

Kumon was started 50 years ago in Japan by Toru Kumon, a teacher and parent who wanted to help his son do better in school.

The Kumon Method was developed to unlock the potential in every child. Kumon English and Maths programmes help children master those fundamental skills so important to their overall academic performance.

Find out more about how Kumon can help your child with their Maths and English at an Open Day in St. Sylvester’s GAA Hall, Malahide, on Saturday, 29th May 2010 between 10am and 1pm.

Activities, competitions and light refreshments shall be provided on the day.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Yacht Club Unveils Honour Boards

Malahide Yacht Club has unveiled two Roll of Honour Boards in its clubhouse to mark the achievements of its six Olympians who competed at nine Olympic Games – including David Wilkins’ Silver Medal in 1980 - and nineteen members who won 27 National Championships in its 52-year history.

Successes in major UK championships have also been highlighted and a separate honour board lists the seven winners to date of the Club Person of the Year Award for the ‘Ossie Bachmann Trophy’, instituted in 2003.

The new Roll of Honour Boards were unveiled at a Reception in the clubhouse by the club’s two longest-serving members Kingsley Long and Dermot Hegarty.

“We are immensely proud of these achievements and of the contribution of members of our small club to Irish sailing,” said Club Commodore Martin Clancy. “With these boards, we have recorded for all time these successes and hope it will act as an incentive for our young members to want to join them.”

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Castle 10K Run

The Malahide Castle 10K run for runners, joggers and walkers, be them adults or children, shall take place on Saturday, 29th May 2010 at 10am in the picturesque setting of Malahide Castle.

It is the perfect warm-up for the forthcoming Women's Mini Marathon, and shall raise much needed funds for Crumlin Hospital.
The entry fee is €12 in advance or €15 on the day.

Sarah Ann McGrath

St. Vincent de Paul Shop - Malahide

The new St. Vincent de Paul Shop located in the car park beneath Supervalu in Malahide Shopping Centre officially opened at 12 noon on Wednesday, 12th May 2010.

The grand opening featured free refreshments and a huge range of items only on sale that day, including the launch of the new Elegance range of designer and brand-new clothing.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Ireland Beat Under-23's Side in Malahide

The Ireland senior squad beat their Under-23 counterparts 1-0 in a training match last night, Tuesday, 18th May 2010 in Malahide.

Hibernian striker Anthony Stokes' goal was the difference between the sides as Giovanni Trapattoni's side asserted their authority over the youngsters.

The former Sunderland forward met Cillian Sheridan's cut-back outside the box to score midway through the first half.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Tidy Town Group Committee

On Thursday, 29th April 2010 the Malahide Chamber of Commerce handed over its Tidy Town responsibilities to the new Tidy Town Group (T.T.G.). They are delighted that such a fresh and energetic initiative is now underway to greatly improve Malahide’s performance in the national competition.

The Chamber is also a member of the new T.T.G. Committee and will continue to give every support to the Tidy Town Campaign.

Tidy Town work improves our overall environment and from a commercial point of view, enhances the attractiveness of the town for our customers. If Malahide were to win the competition in the next couple of years, it would be greatly publicise the area.

Please consider how you can help this year. There are already two key things for you to do:
1. Participate in the Hanging Basket program run by T.T.G.
2. Ensure your premises is presented well to the street by cleaning, weeding and painting where necessary.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Gary Sweeney Stars in Dublin G.A.A. Win

Congratulations to Gary Sweeney who scored the winning goal for Dublin in their All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship Final victory over Donegal on Saturday, 1st May 2010 in Breffni Park.

Gary, who is a Leaving Certificate student in Scoil Iosa, Malahide was part of the Dublin Minor team beaten in last years All Ireland Final and won the Supporters Player of the Year Award.

Gary has played both football and hurling for St. Sylvesters G.A.A. Club Malahide.

Sarah Ann McGrath