Fingal SPCA

The Fingal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in January 2009, when a group with lots of experience in the area of animal welfare came together to provide a rescue service for cats and dogs, and indeed all animals. They also rehabilitate injured animals.
The six-strong committee is assisted in its work by a dozen or so kind, dedicated volunteers who provide shelter to the animals the organisation rescues.

The organisation is currently looking for caring homes to welcome adult cats or nervous kittens into their families. Anybody who wishes to help or make a donation to the Fingal SPCA should please contact 018436477.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

St Sylvesters Hurling

It's a busy weekend in prospect for our St Sylvesters hurlers!

First up on Saturday, 26th September 2009 at 3.30pm in Bridgefield, the Under-16 hurlers meet a cracking Lucan side in the A Championship semi-final.

On Sunday, 27th September 2009 we move to Parnell Park where the Under-15 hurlers take on St Vincents in the Under-15 B Championship Final. Throw in is at 1pm.

Best of luck to both teams! All support this weekend is most welcome!

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Ladies All Ireland Football Final

Pride of the parish, Sinead Ahearne, carries all our hopes and best wishes into the All Ireland Ladies Football Final next Sunday, 27th September 2009. This Dublin team needs the support of everyone involved in Dublin GAA across all levels and from every corner of the county.

In addition, our very own St Sylvester’s Gaelic-4-Mothers team take on the Tipperary opposition during the half time interval in the very first game of this new code in Croke Park.

Best of luck to all!

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Dunsink Observatory

Dunsink Observatory is the oldest scientific institution in Ireland. Built in 1783-1785 for the first Andrews' Professor of Astronomy in Trinity College Dublin, the observatory is situated on a hill 13 nmiles west of the Grand Hotel
Open Nights are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month during the winter months (October-March). Weather permitting, visitors can view celestial objects through the historic Grubb Telescope and two smaller telescopes. Visitors can also attend audio-visual presentations and lectures on a wide variety of topics in astronomy. There is also a question and answer session on all your astronomy related queries. Open nights are free of charge.
If you wish to attend the Open Nights, please contact Hilary O'Donnell,
Tel: +353-1-6621333, E-mail: hod@cp.dias.ie
Posted by Niamh King

Fourknocks

Fourknocks is a passage chamber built about 5000 years ago. It is located about 16 miles north west of Malahide. The name Fourknocks may come from Fuair Cnocs (cold hills) describing its exposed location or more recently from Four Cnocs (four hills or tombs) meaning Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth and itself.

The Fingal area has many hidden treasures to explore, Fourknocks is probably the oldest of these amazing places.

Posted by Niamh King

Tidy Towns Competition 2009

Malahide received a Gold Medal in the Large Urban Centre category in the Tidy Towns Competition 2009. Malahide, a past national winner of the Tidy Towns Competition, was also Highly Commended in the County Awards.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Relaxing Lunch in Sunny Malahide

Why not make the most of the weather this weekend? Take a nice long stroll around Malahide and it's sandy beaches finished off with a nice relaxing lunch served in the Grand Hotel.

The Coast Restaurant’s beautiful view over Malahide Estuary is complimented by contemporary food and professional service. It truly is the perfect way to end any afternoon.

Take a sneak preview of our menus attached to whet your appetite!

Light Lunch Menu and Sunday Lunch Menu

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

Marine Hotel - Facebook and Twitter!

The Marine Hotel, our sister Hotel in Sutton, is now on both Facebook and Twitter!

Please click on the following link to become a fan of the Marine Hotel on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin/Marine-Hotel-Sutton/230977715553

To follow the Marine Hotel on Twitter, please click on the following link:

http://twitter.com/marinehotel

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Malahide Gaelic Football and Hurling

Ladies Gaelic Football:

Congratulations to Sinead Aherne who was part of the Dublin Ladies Football team (The Jackies) who have reached the All Ireland Final. Sinead scored 1-9 in the semi final win over Monaghan.

There is no rest for them though, as they join our near neighbours Naomh Mearnog to play Na Fianna in the Dublin Ladies Senior Championship Final on Friday, 11th September at 20.30 in Parnell Park.

The Ladies All Ireland 7s will again be hosted by Naomh Mearnog and St Sylvesters on Saturday, 26th September 2009. A lot of work is being done by the club in having the dressing rooms in Broomfield redecorated for this event. On All Ireland day itself, St Sylvester’s shall be participating in the Gaelic For Mothers match at half time. Team manager Declan Lynch has been working in preparing the team over the last number of weeks.

Your support is most welcome in Croke Park on the day to support the ‘mothers’ and also Sinead Aherne and the Jackies in their quest for All Ireland glory against Cork. This in turn will be followed by an All Ireland Gaelic For Mothers tournament to be hosted by St Sylvester’s on Sunday, 11th October 2009 with 300 participants expected on the day. We will have a further update in a couple of weeks.

Meanwhile, our Under 14 girls had a hard fought win over Castlenock on Friday night in Broomfield and share top spot with Kilmacud in the Division 1 League.

Juvenile Hurling:

Bridgefield is the place to be this Saturday and Sunday with Championship matches for St Sylvesters Under 16s and U15s. On Saturday, 12th September 2009 at 2.30pm, the newly promoted U16s face a stern test against high flying Na Fianna in the Division 1 quarter Finals. On Sunday, 13th September 2009 at 11.30am, the U15s face Nh. Oliver Plunkett/Eoin Rua in the Championship semi finals. With little between these teams in the league games a hard and close match is expected.

Please come along and support your village teams! For more information, please visit: http://www.stsylvesters.ie/

Ernie Brenner - Financial Controller

Malahide Library - Century of Sport Seminar

A Century of Sports seminar shall take place in Malahide Library this Saturday September 12th 2009. Jim Glennon, former Irish rugby player, shall do the introduction in the morning and Clr Alan Farrell shall do the summary remarks in the evening time.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

10.15 - Tea/Coffee
10.30 - Introduction by JimGlennon
10.45 - St Sylvesters GAA
11.10 - Malahide Cricket Club
11.30 - Tea/Coffee
11.45 - Malahide Rugby Club
12.10 - Malahide United AFC
12.30 - Malahide Golf Club
13.50 - Lunch
14.00 - Malahide Yacht Club
14.20 - The Island Golf Club
14.40 - Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
15.00 - Closing Remarks Clr Alan Farrell

Tea, coffee and croissants are being supplied by Java Junction ...a delicious start to an interesting and fun day!

Malahide Library would really like to have a good crowd present and show their appreciation to all the clubs involved. It would be a great help if people wishing to come could telephone the library to reserve a place on 01-8704430.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Bridge Collapse at Broadmeadows Estuary, Malahide - Transport Update

To cope with the increased demands on the public transport network, Iarnród Éireann has confirmed details for enhancements to the alternative arrangements in place for Northern line commuters in the wake of the collapse of the Broadmeadows viaduct.

Please click on the following link for updated information regarding Rail and Bus services to and from the Grand Hotel, Malahide:

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=501

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Malahide

Malahide is renowned for offering top quality entertainment and events. From the weekly Irish Farmer’s Market and to the much loved Brendan Burke Comedy Club.
Malahide pubs offer a variety of music and entertainment from local artists as well as international acts.
‘Malahide Art Alley’ located beside Café Provincal in the town has weekend exhibits showcasing the work of local artists. These exhibitions are well worth a visit as they.
Tours of Malahide Castle are available 7 days a week. This interesting and informative tour comprises a history of and a tour of the castle. If you’re lucky you may even get to meet ‘Puck’ one of Malahides 5 ghosts.
The local yacht club has regular regattas and exhibitions that are a joy to watch from the comfort of the shore. These spectacular events happen on a monthly basis.
Posted by Niamh King

Women's Mini Marathon 2009

Congratulations to The Arena Team of 2009. This year The Arena Team raised an amazing total of €8,312.00 for St Francis Hospice!!!

The staff at The Arena would like to say a special Thank You to all of the ladies who took part this year and helped us to reach our best ever total for St Francis Hospice!

Last Wednesday, 19th of August, we held a coffee morning in the Grand Hotel with St. Francis Hospice and the Ladies of The Arena Team 2009. We used this opportunity to present to St Francis Hospice the Cheque of €8312.00

Once again we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who took part. This years Mini Marathon can only be described as a total success and we would love to see all back again for next year!!!





Jean Brophy - Sales Executive