Sam Maguire Cup visits the Grand Hotel

The Sam Maguire Cup and members of the winning 2011 Dublin Senior Football Team visited the Grand Hotel on Thursday, 10th November 2011.

Pictured in the Matt Ryan Bar with the Sam Maguire Cup are Gemma Fitzsimons (Reservations Agent), Helen Cummins (Telephonist / Switchboard Operator), Patricia O'Reilly (Reservations Manager) and Maeve Fanning (Senior Receptionist).

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager  

Communion and Confirmation Lunch Menu - Grand Hotel

Communion and Confirmation Lunch Menu

Smoked Haddock and Pea Risotto, Parmesan Shavings and Herb Oil

Cream of Mushroom Soup, Truffle Oil and Thyme Crouton

Salad of Feta and Watermelon with Cress and Sunflower Seeds, Honey Mint Dressing

Grilled Asparagus, Chickpea and Chorizo Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Oil

Warm Galette of Vine Tomatoes, Basil and Buffalo Mozzarella

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Roast Rib of Beef, French Beans, Onion Puree, Red Wine Jus and Roast Potatoes

Breast of Chicken, Spring Onion and Bacon Potato Cake, Creamed Leeks, Wholegrain Mustard and Thyme Dressing

Grilled Fillet of Stonebass, Saffron Potatoes, Braised Fennel and a Tomato Tarragon Beurre Blanc

Mediterranean Vegetable Gratin of Aubergine, Courgette and Bell Peppers with Parmesan Shavings, Spiced Cous Cous and Rocket Pesto

Chef's Speciality of the Day

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A Melody of Seasonal Fruit and Berries with Apricot Panacotta

Chocolate Mousse on a Biscotti Base and Contreau Cream

Classic Cream Brulee, Rhubarb and Ginger Jam with Sable Biscuit

Warm Pear and Almond Tart, Vanilla Bean Ice cream

Chef's Sweet Treat of the Day

Tea / Coffee

€25.00

For further information in relation to booking Communion and Confirmation lunches at the Grand Hotel, please contact our Sales Department on 01 8450000.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

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

Visit the Malahide Christmas Fair on Saturday, 26th 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 - Sales and Marketing Intern

Grand Hotel Christmas Lunch Menu 2011

2 Courses & Coffee €23.40

3 Courses & Coffee €28.30

Soup of the Day

Variation of Melon with a Light Maple Syrup Yogurt

Winter Salad of Bulgur Wheat, Chicory, Fennel and Walnuts, Cinnamon and Pomegranate Dressing

Golden Fried Brie, Caramelized Fig, Red Current Glaze and Parma Crisps

Chicken Liver Parfait with a Grape Chutney and Warm Brioche

Smoked Haddock Risotto, Gardens Peas and Parmesan Shavings

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Traditional Roast stuffed Turkey and Ham with Green Beans and Roast Potatoes

Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Chorizo, Potato and White Bean Cassoulet

Panfried Seabream with a Prawn Bisque and Lemon Parsley Potato Cake

Wicklow Venison in a Red Wine Stew with Button Mushrooms, Onion and Roasted Chestnuts served with Champ

Stuffed Tuscan Chicken Breast with Italian Sausage and Sun Blushed Tomatoes, Warm Chick Pea and Herb Salad, and Sage Parmentier Potatoes

Tagliatelle, Courgettes, Artichoke and Peppers in Toasted Garlic Oil with Grilled Haloumi Cheese

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Vanilla and Ginger Scented Poached Pear, Lemon Mascarpone and Sable Biscuits

Warm Open Walnut and Cranberry Tart Served with Cappuccino Ice-Cream

Chocolate and Raspberry Trifle with a White Chocolate Custard

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Crème Anglaise

Wild Winter Fruits and Berries with Honey Cream

Coffee

For Christmas Lunch bookings, please contact the Grand Hotel on 01 8450000.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Dublin City Marathon 2011

Congratulations to Dermot Redmond, one of our Duty Managers here in the 4* Grand Hotel, who ran the Dublin City Marathon on Monday, 31st October 2011 in aid of both the Down Syndrome Association of Ireland and Loyola House Wexford Bus Appeal.

Many thanks to all those that supported the two causes Dermot ran for.

If you would like to make a contribution to either of these two causes, it is not too late. Any support however small would be greatly appreciated by Dermot and the causes he is supporting.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

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 here 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 - Assistant HR Manager