Scott Flanigan and Ger Owens Olympic Fundraiser

Celebrity Chef Night with

 Antony Worrall Thompson

in aid of Ger Owens & Scott Flanigan’s 470 Olympic campaign

14^th of January 2012 Malahide Rugby Club

€100 per ticket, €1000 for a table of ten

Auction with unique items

Contact 01 8453459 for bookings.

Cheques made payable to Ger Owens

For more details about the team go to www.470ireland.com and follow their progress on Facebook

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society News

Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society would like to express a huge thank you to everyone that participated in and supported their recent fundraiser Malahide's Got Talent.

The competition was held over four nights from Thursday, 10th November 2011 until Sunday, 13th November 2011 inclusive. The first three nights were held in Malahide Rugby Club with the top acts, as voted for by a combination of audience votes and judges votes, qualifying for the Grand Final which was held on Sunday, 13th November 2011 in the 4* Grand Hotel.

The range of talent on display was tremendous - from Irish dancers to hip hop dancers, singers, rappers, musicians, the list goes on! 

They are delighted to announce the winners of Malahide's Got Talent 2011 were local band Fret 13 comprised of Seán Dolan, David McIntyre and Ben Lawless. The band impressed the judges with their stage presence as they sang and played Blink 182's 'All the Small Things'. As well as being crowned overall winners, they took home the top prize of €500. In second place, and winners of €200, were girl group The Copycats which consisted of Emma Woodhead, Emma O'Reilly and Megan O'Shea who impressed the judges with their rendition of Maroon 5's  recent hit 'Misery'. The girls sang and danced their way to second place. In third place, was Aoife O'Connor who gave the audience a beautiful performance of film classic, 'My Heart will Go On' made famous by Celine Dion. Aoife was thrilled to take home €100.

A great night was had by all and thank you to everyone that helped out both in front of house and behind the scenes. The funds raised from this competition will go towards staging Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society 's next production, Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which will be held in Scoil Iosa Hall from 14th February 2012 until 18th February 2012. Rehearsals for this musical are in full swing under the direction of Lynda O'Neill, Musical Director Andrew J. Linnie and Choreographer Michelle O'Hara. Both cast and crew are all very excited about this one.

Finally, keep an eye out for M.M.D.S. over the next few weekends as they take to the streets of Malahide carol singing!

Sarah Ann McGrath   

Village Books, Malahide.

Village Books, Malahide had a very busy week last week.

On Tuesday, 15th November 2011, TV3 filmed the Village Books Adult Book Group. The group discussed "The Chosen" by Arlene Hunt and appeared on TV3's Ireland AM. Click here to watch the programme: 
http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?video=42326&locID=1.65.74

On Thursday, 17th November 2011, Village Books were finalists in the Bord Gais Bookshop of the Year Award. Unfortunately, they did not win, but would like to take this opportunity to thank all their valued customers who voted for them. Fingers crossed for next year!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide has Christmas! Malahide Christmas Fair and Welcoming Santa Claus 2011

Visit the Malahide Christmas Fair on Saturday, 26^th November  2011 to meet Santa Claus who shall be coming to town that evening!  

The Christmas Fair shall commence at 12pm, with magnificent stalls and activities on New Street in the middle of the town centre.

Shop local all day and enjoy fine entertainment from 2pm from our local schools as well as some lovely traditional Irish music. 

Santa shall arrive at 6:15pm to say hello to everybody and to turn on our Christmas lights.

Make sure you don’t miss this special opportunity to meet Santa Claus, because Christmas comes but once a year!

Marie Lock

Malahide Christmas Market

The Christmas Market shall take place in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Church Road, Malahide on Saturday, 26th November 2011 from 10am until 2:30pm.

A range of festive gifts, toys, books and cakes shall be on offer as well as fun, exciting activities for all the family including face-painting, a raffle and a visit from Santa Claus! There shall also be a clown running around providing entertainment! 

We look forward to seeing you all there! 

Sarah Ann McGrath  

Sam Maguire Cup - St. Sylvester's G.A.A. Club

The Sam Maguire Cup and some members of the winning Dublin team shall be visiting St. Sylvester's G.A.A. Club, Malahide this Sunday, 20th November 2011 from 2pm until 5pm. Bring the family along to celebrate Dublin's All Ireland win!

Also, don't forget the Cul Cubs Academy every Saturday in Broomfield at 1:30pm!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Junior Chamber Fingal - Business Books That Will Change Your Life

If you wish to learn more about the top 200 business books, to discover the top 20 business trends which in turn can offer 2000 ideas, then come along to the next J.C.I. Fingal event.

With Alan Jordan from Bookbuzz speaking, this free event shall take place in the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide on Tuesday, 8th November 2011 commencing at 8pm.

Please book in advance by clicking on the following link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHg3ZUhPSzlld01rYW1ZRERWUU5KNmc6MQ#gid=0

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sarah Ann McGrath