J.C.I. Fingal Career Directions Workshop

J.C.I. Fingal Career Directions Workshop

Thinking about changing career? Looking for a new career? Trying to work out what career direction is best for you?

Junior Chamber International Fingal are hosting a Career Directions Workshop on Saturday, 16th April 2011 from 10am until 5pm in the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide.

The workshop is aimed at those about to graduate, recent graduates, recently unemployed professionals and anyone with an interest in taking charge of, or making a change, in their career.

This 1-day workshop shall provide participants with:

• A comprehensive written description of their characteristics, values and goals;
• Enable participants to complete an evaluation of their current role and potential future opportunities and create a written development plan;
• Provide participants with the information, skills and tools to successfully manage their career development process in their current role and for the future.

The workshop will be facilitated by Alison Hand of Pathlight Training. Alison is an experienced consultant, facilitator and coach and has delivered training worldwide to industry leaders including Dell, IBM, Oracle, Elan, IONA Technologies, Irish Life and Permanent, Ericsson and Accenture. Alison was educated in UCD, the Coach Institute of Ireland and is an accredited MBTI and BarOn EQi practitioner.

The course costs just €5 / €10 for J.C.I. members / non members respectively to cover room hire. Places are strictly limited, so please register your interest today on http://tinyurl.com/67kovy3.   

For more information, please visit http://www.jcifingal.com/.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fingal Sailing School Easter and Summer Camps 2011

Fingal Sailing School have launched their 2011 Easter and Summer Sailing Camps.

They promise to be fun-filled excitement on the water with sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding!

The camps are suitable for children aged 8 - 17 years.

The Easter Camps shall take place from Monday, 18th April 2011 to Thursday, 21st April 2011 and from Tuesday, 26th April 2011 to Friday, 29th April 2011. They cost €149 per person and run from 9:30am until 4:30pm each day.

The Summer Camps shall take place on a weekly basis from 16th May 2011 until 29th August 2011. There is an Early Bird Special of €199 per person available for all those that book before Saturday, 30th April 2011.

Limited places are available, so early bookings are recommended.

Fingal Sailing School provide wetsuits, buoyancy aid and equipment. All you need to bring are trainers, a towel and swimwear.

Get fit, get healthy and have fun!

For more information, please log onto http://www.fingalsailingschool.ie/ or send an email to info@fingalsailingschool.ie

Sarah Ann McGrath

Support Dublin Maternity Hospitals on Sunday and Win a €1,000 Photshoot!

Please help support Dublin maternity hospitals!

Giggles and Smiles Photography shall be at Hughes and Hughes in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords this Sunday, 27th March 2011 from 2pm until 4pm signing copies of their book The Art of Life: Bumps and Babes.

All profits from the sale of the books shall be donated to Irish maternity hospitals.

And the best part is all those who purchase a copy of the book on the day shall have their names placed in a draw for a €1,000 photoshoot of a lifetime, with hair by Peter Mark, Malahide; makeup and nails by La Spa Therapie, Malahide; and clothes by Divine Boutique, Malahide.

Only 1,000 books will be sold, so your odds of winning are good!

See you all on Sunday in Swords!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society - Table Quiz

Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society shall hold a fundraising table quiz on Friday, 1st April 2011 at 8pm in the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre.

Entry costs €10 per person, with a team consisting of a table of four. Should you not have a full table please still come along, as there shall be plenty of people to make up a full team.

This is guaranteed to be a great night for all.

For further information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malahide-Musical-Dramatic-Society/127743649490

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - Person / Organisation of the Year

Congratulations to Brian Dooley, President of the Lions Club, who was awarded the Person / Organisation of the Year Award. This is to a person or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the business or community life of the town.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan, Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford and Lions Club President Brian Dooley.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - ‘Malahide Has It’ Award

Congratulations to Gibney's, Malahide who were awarded the 'Malahide Has It' Award. This is a general award for a business that has made a special contribution to the quality, diversity, size or innovative nature of business in Malahide.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan; Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford; and both Tony and Siobhan Gibney.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - Best Presented Business Award

Congratulations to Enjoymalahide.com who were awarded the Best Presented Business Award. This award is for the business that, through window displays and interior layout, shows a commitment to creativity and great presentation of their products.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan; Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford; and both Austin Maguire and Brian Newman from Enjoymalahide.com.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - Best Shop Front Award

Congratulations to The Village Bookshop who was awarded the Best Shop Front Award. This award is generally for retailers who have made an extra effort to present an excellent on street presence for their business which also enhances the special character and atmosphere of the village.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan; Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford and Mary Farrell from The Village Bookshop.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - Best Developing Business Award

Congratulations to Scotch Bonnet who were awarded the Best Developing Business Award for new and expanding businesses that are making a contribution to the town and the general development of a business culture.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan; Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford; and Paco O'Reilly; Matt Englishby and Keith Lawless from Scotch Bonnet.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Business Awards 2011 - Service Excellence Award

Congratulations to Kajjal Pakistani and Eastern Cuisine, Malahide who were awarded the Service Excellence Award for a clear demonstration of excellent and consistent customer service.

The Malahide Business Awards 2011 took place in the Grand Hotel last night, Wednesday, 23rd March 2011.

Pictured are Malahide Chamber of Commerce President Al Ryan; Malahide Chamber of Commerce Vice President Deirdre Rochford; and Shoaib Yunus and Sean Collender from Kajjal.

Sarah Ann McGrath

The Green Village

The Green Village is a Malahide based not for profit organisation made up of local volunteers. It aims to improve energy efficiencies and create a greater lifestyle awareness that will benefit the 14,600 residents of Malahide, the many local businesses, their children and their visitors.

For the members of the team, the personal satisfaction gained from volunteering in a worthwhile project is immense. They believe individuals can make a difference and in this current economic crisis individuals and communities taking action is crucial.

They are liaising with local community groups already established in Malahide working on similar goals. Where there are overlaps, they want to work with them to achieve these goals. This has the added benefit of involving more people in spreading the message of sustainability.

Now it's full steam ahead of their launch on Wednesday 23rd March 2011 at 8pm in 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide.

For more information, please visit http://thegreenvillagelaunch112303.eventbrite.com/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Win a €1,000 Photoshoot of a Lifetime!

Support Irish maternity hospitals by purchasing The Art of Life: Bumps & Babes for only €30 before Mothers Day, Sunday, 3rd April 2011, and your name shall be placed in a draw for a photoshoot at Giggles and Smiles Photography including:
- A Signature Wall Art Portrait from Giggles and Smiles Photography;
- Makeup and nails by La Spa Therapie, Malahide;
- Hair styling by Peter Mark, Malahide;
- Designer clothes from Divine Boutique, Malahide.

The book is available from the following:
www.gigglesandsmiles.com
Village Books, Malahide
La Spa Therapie, Malahide
Divine Boutique, Malahide
Hughes and Hughes, Pavilions, Swords

All profits shall be donated to the Rotunda, Coombe and Holles Street.

A great Mother's Day present!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Third Age Foundation

Third Age is an organisation which promotes and celebrates the contribution of older people to Irish life. It has over 800 volunteers who give their time and expertise variously throughout Ireland as active listeners, tutors, advocates, befrienders, nutritionists - and more. This work impacts positively on thousands of people of all ages.

The Third Age Foundation, based in Summerhill County Meath, is an older people's organisation, run by older people for older people. The Third Age Foundation empowers and enables its members, presenting new ideas, opening up new possibilities.

Everyone is welcome at the Third Age Foundation. Members are not asked for a birth certificate, an address or a country of origin, but organise and take part in intergenerational and intercultural projects, partnership projects with a local long-stay residential care facility and a local Traveller group, lifelong learning, drama, I.T., health and fitness project, Failte Isteach Project... the list is endless.

The Third Age National Programmes include:
- Senior Help Line: A national confidential telephone listening service for older people is provided by older trained older volunteers. LoCall 1850 440 444, available all day and evening, 365 days a year;
- Failte Isteach: 400 older volunteers provide free conversational English class each week to over 1,000 students in 35 centres throughout Ireland;
- The Way We Were: An intergenerational project in which Third Age members create and host an exhibition of early artifacts to primary schools;
- Eating into the Future: Established in partnership with the H.S.E., in which trained older people pass on advice on menu planning, shopping and cooking to older people and their families;
- Men’s Shed: A befriending service in which older men are encouraged to become engaged in their local communities.

For more information, please visit: http://www.thirdagefoundation.ie/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,48/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Daffodil Day - Friday, 25th March 2011

Daffodil Day is on the way and ordinary heroes are needed to climb on board with preparations to make Friday, 25th March 2011 the best success it can possibly be.

This year, the Irish Cancer Society need your help more than ever if they are to continue providing vital cancer information, support and care to those who so badly need it.

Volunteers and fundraisers are needed urgently. For more information, and to see how you and your business can help, please log onto http://www.cancer.ie/fundraising/daffodil.php

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fingal Sailing School - St. Patrick's Day 2011

There shall be an Open Day from 11am until 4pm on Thursday, 17th March 2011 at Fingal Sailing School.

All are welcome to attend - adults, children, families and friends! Come along and try a new activity or get practicing at something you love. Qualified I.S.A. Instructors shall be on hand all day long.

Two sessions of sailing shall take place; two sessions of windsurfing and three sessions of kayaking. Wetsuits are provided by Fingal Sailing School.

With places limited, early bookings should be made to avoid disappointment. There is a €5 cover charge per person, with B.B.Q., hot soup and hot drinks avilable throughout the day. There shall also be up to 50% off in the 'Wind and Wave Shop' on Thursday!

For more information and bookings, please send an email to info@fingalsailingschool.com or telephone 01 8451979.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Cruzzo Restaurant, Malahide - Summertime Offers

Cruzzo Restaurant, Malahide have launched their new Summertime offers effective Tuesday, 15th March 2011:

Lunch:
Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm
2 courses €21 / 3 courses €25 / Two Dine for €65 inc. 3 courses, tea or coffee & Bottle of House Wine

Saturday from 12pm to 3:30pm
2 courses €21 / 3 courses €25 / Two Dine for €65 inc. 3 courses, tea or coffee & Bottle of House Wine

Sunday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Early Bird:
2 courses €21 / 3 courses €25 / Two Dine for €65 inc. 3 courses, tea or coffee & Bottle of House Wine
All night Tuesday to Thursday for March 2011 and April 2011
Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 7pm

Dinner:
Tuesday to Friday from 6pm to 10pm
Saturday from 6pm to 10:30pm

For further information and bookings, please log onto: http://www.cruzzo.ie/

Sarah Ann McGrath

Fowlers Malahide Auction in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

An auction of pub contents shall take place in Fowlers Pub, 12 New Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin on Monday, 28th March 2011 at 7:30pm.

Fowlers Pub is holding an auction on the premises of its pub contents as renovations are about to commence.

If you would like to support the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and are interested in buying some of Fowlers vast array of interesting pub items and memorabilia on offer, please come along to Fowlers Pub on the night.

For more information please visit www.alzheimer.ie or contact Joanne at 01 8022200.

Items can be viewed at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTlhjc6Gg4Y&tracker=False

Sarah Ann McGrath

JCI Fingal present 'The Secrets of Successful Social Networking'

Most businesses and individuals now have a Facebook page, a LinkedIn profile and even a Twitter account but are they capitalising on the opportunities that Social Networking can bring?

On Tuesday, 15th March 2011 at 8pm in the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide, JCI Fingal shall present a free training seminar on the secrets of successful social networking.

Michelle Daly, social media strategist, brand builder, blogger and communications manager at Paddy Power will deliver an insightful and interactive session that will inform and challenge common misperceptions of social media.

Whether you are a business owner aiming to develop closer links to your customers or a job seeker looking to make the most out of your LinkedIn profile, this session will provide you with the tools to make an impact online.

What is JCI all about?
Junior Chamber International is a worldwide nonprofit organisation which contributes to the advancement of the global community. JCI provides young people in their 20's and 30's with the opportunity to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change. More than 200,000 members globally gain personally and professionally through training and self development programmes. This can be achieved through leading teams, organising events, increasing skills and networking. JCI also provides opportunities to travel and meet fellow members from all parts of the globe. In 2011, members will attend events in Spain,France, and Belgium among others. All members are welcome to attend these conferences and training events. Bill Clinton, Kofi Anan, Al Gore and Bill Gates are all JCI Alumni. JCI Fingal have been active in north Dublin for the past 37 years.

For more information in relation to JCI, please visit www.jcifingal.com

Sarah Ann McGrath

Owens and Flanigan Olympics London 2012

On Friday, 25th March 2011 there shall be a Golf Classic held in the Island Golf Club, Donabate, to fundraise for Olympic Campaigners Ger Owens and Scott Flanigan.

Ger is a double Olympian who won two races at the last Olympics in Beijing, whilst Scott will be the youngest sailor ever to compete in the Olympics for Ireland should they qualify.

The Golf Classic has already seen Ryder Cup players, Rugby and Soccer Internationals and several Olympians from a range of sports confirming their attendance. Ger and Scott would now appreciate the support of corporate and individual teams as they aim to field 40 teams on the day. To date the fundraising committee have successfully filled 23 team slots, there are 17 still available.

If you or friends would like to join them on March 25th, teams will cost €600 (four persons/ team). To reserve a slot please contact Kevin Flanigan on 086 2590505 or email kevinfflanigan@gmail.com.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Enchiriadis Treis - Rescheduled Tribute Performance

Enchiriadis Treis, the Malahide Community Choir, is performing Handel's Messiah on Saturday, 2nd April 2011 at the Helix as a special tribute to their recently retired choral director Dr. Marion Doherty Hayes.

Marion has had a profound influence of music education and promotion not only in Malahide but all over the country. This concert has been rescheduled from December 2010 due to the poor weather conditions.

Previous ticket holders will still be able to use their tickets. There are also more tickets available at the box office so please come along and help them celebrate Marion's great contribution.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Off the Rails - Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre

R.T.E.'s Off the Rails is coming to the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre on Thursday, 10th March 2011 at 2pm.

The show will feature a host of attractions on the day including:

-Revealing makeover candidates;
-The winners of Dublin’s most stylish;
-Sonya and Brendan will go head to head in a competitive fashion face off;
-Catwalk style shows;
-Mini Makeovers;
-Fashion, beauty and style advice on hand.

If you would like to be part of their super stylish studio audience, just send an email to offtherails@rte.ie for tickets with 'Tickets' in the subject line.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide's Darragh O'Brien Appointed to Seanad

Outgoing Taoiseach Brian Cowen has announced that he is appointing Malahide's Darragh O’Brien, pictured to the right, to the Seanad.

O’Brien, who lost his TD seat in Dublin North in the general election, is Cowen’s nomination to replace Ciaran Cannon who has been elected as TD in Galway East.

O’Brien, 36, from Malahide, will sit in the Seanad until the elections in April 2011, at which time he can contest them or leave the seat. He had been selected as Fianna Fail’s spokesperson for Sport by Micheál Martin at the start of February 2011.

Sarah Ann McGrath