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 here in the 4* Grand Hotel.

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 - Assistant HR Manager

Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup at Grand Hotel

Pictured on Friday, 11th March 2011 in the Grand Hotel, Malahide with the Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup were Leinster Rugby's Brendan Macken, Rob Kearnery and Shaun Berne.

They are pictured here, along with the Powerade Girls, with Matthew Ryan (Managing Director), Al Ryan (Director) and Ernie Brenner (Financial Controller).

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

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 - Assistant HR Manager

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 here at the Grand Hotel, Malahide.

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

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

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 - Assistant HR Manager

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 - Assistant HR Manager

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 - Assistant HR Manager

St Patrick's Weekend

Why not treat yourself this St Patrick's Weekend?

Enjoy a two night stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis including dinner in Coast Restaurant on one evening of your choice.

Priced at only €110.00 per person sharing

Offer valid for Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of March 2011

(Subject to availability)

For enquiries and bookings please contact our reservations team on

01 845 0000 or email for further information.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Hotel - the "craic" will be mighty!!

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive

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 here at 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 - Assistant HR Manager

Coca Cola Luxury Night Out Competition

Congratulations to David and Joanne, pictured above at the Grand Hotel, Malahide on Sunday, 6th March 2011, who won the drinkaware.ie Coca Cola Luxury Night Out Competition.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Coast Restaurant - Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is delighted to announce the launch of our brand new menus in the popular Coast Restaurant.

Our new menu offers traditional style food in a relaxed dining atmosphere with a beautiful view over Malahide Estuary that is perfect for any occasion. Our menu features fresh local produce cooked to prefection that is complimented by professional service.

Coast Restaurant allows a warm, friendly atmosphere and a fabulous dining experience which is ideal for lunch, relaxed evening meals or simply socialising with family and friends!

Our Early Bird menu starts from as little as €19.00 per person for a two course meal and we are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Take a sneak preview of some of the treats on offer from our New Menu to whet your appetite!

Jean Brophy - Sales Executive