Bridge Collapse at Broadmeadows Estuary, Malahide - Transport Update

Further to the recent bridge collapse at Malahide, we can now provide all guests travelling to and from the Grand Hotel with the following update:

Bus transfers have been arranged for services between Belfast and Dublin. A shuttle service is operating between Drogheda and Skerries. Replacement bus services are also running between Dublin and stations north of the city. The Belfast Enterprise service will only run between Belfast and Drogheda, with bus transfers in and out of Dublin. Local Dart services between Malahide and Howth Junction have resumed, and are operating normally.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Bridge Collapse at Broadmeadows Estuary, Malahide

The collapse of the railway viaduct at Broadmeadow in Malahide thankfully did not result in any injuries or fatalities. On Sunday 23rd August a meeting was convened by all the interested parties and a committee called the Broadmeadow Liaison Group was established to operate under the auspices of the Malahide Chamber of Commerce. Since then we have spoken directly to the key people in Iarnrod Éireann and Fingal County Council and our concerns has been accepted by them. We also received the support of our local politicians.

Iarnrod Éireann has brought in experts from the U.S. to study the weir and foundations of the bridge. They are presently planning to create a new span from pier 3 to pier 5, skipping the collapsed pier. It may then be possible to reopen the bridge while further work is carried out on strengthening the remainder of the bridge. For the moment though, emphasis is being placed on securing the existing structures including the weir.

In the meantime extra train and bus services are running to and from Malahide. We will be sure to keep you updated with further information as we receive it!

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

Malahide Trivia

The name Malahide is an anglasised version of Mullagh Ide, meaning "Sandhills of the Hydes" a local Norman family
Posted by Niamh King

Malahide Trivia

Did you know the Talbot Family of Malahide Castle resided there for 799 years from 1174 until 1973?

Kids Go Free at the Grand Hotel!!

Looking for a treat this weekend?? Why not come sample our mouth watering new menus in Coast Restaurant and bring the kids along for a true family treat. Children under the age of 12 dine for free in the Coast Restaurant at the Grand Hotel, Malahide!!

Terms and conditions apply

Click here to view Kids Menu

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

Marine Hotel Sutton - New Website

Check out the brand new website of the Marine Hotel, our sister Hotel in Sutton:

http://www.marinehotel.ie/

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Sunday Night Special at the Grand Hotel

Summer is coming to an end and the weekends are just not long enough!! Why not extend the weekend in style this Sunday, 16th of August, with an overnight stay in the renowned Grand Hotel. Rates available from as little as €69.00 Room Only!!

Check out our Hotel website http://www.thegrand.ie/ and book a room today!

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

Recycling

The Grand Hotel recently began to recycle with gusto! the hotel had always recycled but with the help of Thorntons Recycling we have increased our recycling and composting amounts and reduced the amount of waste going to land fill!!!! Well done to the Green Team and all the staff!

We are in competition with our sister hotel, the Marine Hotel in Sutton to be the most eco friendly of the 2 hotels so lets keep up the good work!

Celebrate Christmas in Style - Christmas Party Nights 2009

Our Christmas party package has been finalised and we are delighted to enclose our festive brochure outlining our Christmas Party Nights, Festive Lunches, Dinners and special accommodation rates for all party guests.

Our Christmas party nights are priced at only Eur69.00 per person and are extremely popular. We would be delighted to welcome you to the Grand Hotel to celebrate with us, so call today to secure your preferred date.

For enquiries and bookings please contact 01 816 8218 or email christmas@thegrand.ie for more information.

We look forward to celebrating the season in style with you!

Christmas Party Brochure 2009


Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

Staff Achiever of the Quarter

Congratulations to Catherine Day (Personnel – Grand Hotel) and Siobhan Smyth (Accommodation Assistant / Restaurant Waiting Staff – Marine Hotel) on being awarded Staff Achiever of the Second Quarter 2009!

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Leinster Rugby Team visit Malahide

The Leinster Cup Winning team and full squad visit Malahide on 12th August. Come to Malahide, see the squad in action, learn rugby tips and enjoy the day.

Have you photos taken with players, autographs and much much more. Bring your Cup Final Programme or other memento and have it signed by the Leinster Players.

Join Malahide Rugby Club on 12th August 2009 from 3.00pm.

For more information, call Ronan on 01-8464200 Mon-Fri (09.00 to 17.30)

Malahide Carnegie Library Celebrates its Centenary

The staff at the library would like to invite you to the launch of a Photographic Exhibition of Irish Carnegie Libraries from the Library Council.

Speech on the night by Brendan Grimes, D.I.T lecturer and author of Irish Carnegie Libraries.

All welcome from 6 p.m on Wednesday 2nd September

An Taoisach launches the opening of the Grand Hotel's extension

After alot of hard work and time the Grand Hotel opened its doors to its new Lobby & a 50 Bedroom extension.

Some lucky staff members were moved into brand new offices too!

We celebrated by having an open night here in the Hotel, with local celebrities, local businesses and valued customers, an Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was our guest of honour!

Matthew Ryan elected President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)

Mr Matthew Ryan, our Managing Director was elected President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) for a two year term at its 70th Annual Conference in Kilkenny. Mr Ryan is the 32nd President of the Federation. The IHF is the premier representative tourism body in Ireland, and the national organisation represents over 1,000 hotel and guesthouses!

Grand Hotel hosts the Irish National Football Squad

There is always a great buzz around the hotel when the Irish soccer team come to stay!

Malahide is the base camp for the Irish National Football team. Prior
to the important game with Georgia, the Irish Team Manager Giovanni
Trapattoni and team star Robbie Keane briefed the press at the Grand
Hotel. The Hotel is very proud of its association with the Football
Association of Ireland with which it has a long standing relationship.
The FAI are one of the many famous organisations who are regular
clients of the Grand Hotel.

Grand Hotel wins Gold Award at the Irish Accommodation Services Institute Awards ceremony

Our Accommodation Manager Joan Brennan and her team won Gold at a standards award ceremony. Joan and her team work so hard here in the Grand Hotel, it was well deserved!

Congratulations to all!!!!

The Irish Accommodation Services Institute is a national body representing the professional interests of the accommodation industry throughout Ireland. Its members include accommodation managers, supervisors and all personnel working in the accommodation field in the hotel and catering industry.

Charity Events - Holles Street Hospital

Late last year the Staff began fundraising for Holles St. Each Department chose a different way of fundraising. There was a cake sale, a 24 hour treadmill-athon, a football tournament, and a smoking toll for staff!
Pictured are Mr Matthew Ryan (Managing Director), Caroline Kelly
(HR Manager), Gillian Butler (Operations Manager - Grand Hotel) and
Suzanne Byrne (Arena Health & Fitness Club Manager) at Holles Street
Hospital on Wednesday, 18th March 2009 with the new EEG brain-activity
monitor (the first in Ireland) and the high-end incubator.

Holles Street Hospital were extremely grateful to all staff and
management in the Company for the great efforts made in raising the
funds. Well done to all!

3 things to do in Malahide

Loads of things to do in Malahide and here are just 3.

1. Stay in the Grand Hotel Malahide (obviously)
2. Visit Malahide Castle
3. Stroll along the Sandy Beaches.