Malhide Festival 2010 - Tug of War Event

Congratulations to Malahide Rugby Club’s Tug of War team who were victorious at this year’s event.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Over 66 years of age? Travel by train to Malahide for FREE with the Golden Trekker

Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as you travel across Ireland by train.

If you are aged 66 years and over, you can now enjoy travel across the island of Ireland using the FREE Golden Trekker.

The scheme is valid on all DART, Commuter and Intercity rail services within the Republic of Ireland, and is open to all overseas visitors regardless of their nationality.

Each Golden Trekker gives you 4 days of free rail travel!

To avail of your Golden Trekker, call Tourism Ireland on 1800 SHAMROCK (7426 7625).

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide Has It - Update from Friday

The FM104 Gig Rig took up residence on New Street on Friday, 23rd July 2010 to broadcast from Malahide for the day.

Visitors received gifts from the FM104 team and there was a great atmosphere created to start our weekend of events.

Other events happening on Friday included the children’s Treasure Hunt and a Ceili in St. Sylvester’s GAA club and of course Cassely’s Xtreme Fun Fair at the Castle.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Great Malahide Quiz

The Great Malahide Quiz kicked off this week's 'Malahide Has It' events with a great success.

Over 50 teams competed at the Grand Hotel, Malahide for the honour of being Malahide's top quiz team.

The event was organised by the Malahide Tidy Town Group and all proceeds from the night went towards improving the town.

Well done to all who took part!

Sarah Ann McGrath

Where in Malahide is Wally?

Village Books, Malahide have organised a children’s search for Wally on the afternoon of Saturday, 24th July 2010.

Wally, star of the Where’s Wally? books shall be roaming around Malahide checking out the Malahide Has It festivities.

Keep an eye out for the famous red and white stripy jumper and hat because if you spot him and talk to him, you shall receive a voucher for a free book to be collected from Village Books.

Contact the organisers tent on the Green for details on the day.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Malahide's Villagers Mercury Prize Nominees

Irish band Villagers have been included in the shortlist for this year's Mercury Prize for their debut album Becoming a Jackal.

Villagers are from Malahide in Dublin, and are fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.

The award is given to the best album by a British or Irish act released in the last 12 months, with the winner announced on 7th September 2010.

Sarah Ann McGrath

Casserly’s Xtreme Fun Fair

Casserly’s famous Fun Fair shall come to Malahide from Thursday, 22nd July 2010 until Sunday, 25th July 2010.

The fun fair is conveniently located on the grounds of Malahide Castle, just between the Cricket Club and Bridgefield car park.

Please visit malahidehasit.com for more details and events.

Sarah Ann McGrath