Tuesday, January 25

Arena Health and Fitness Club Featured on R.T.E.'s 'Four Live'

View the Arena Health and Fitness Club on R.T.E.'s Four Live broadcasted on Monday, 24th January 2011.

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1089760

To contact the Arena directly in relation to membership and Zumba classes as featured in the above clip, please phone 01 8450222.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Tuesday, January 18

The Laura Brennan Charitable Trust - Annual Gala Evening

On Saturday, 12th February 2011 at 7pm the 3rd annual Laura Brennan Charitable Trust Gala Evening shall take place here in the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide.

This is their principal fund raising event and each year the event has become bigger and bigger.

The Trust was set-up to provide assistance and support to children under the age of 18 who have life-threatening or life-limiting diseases within the local area.

The cost of each ticket is €100. The night itself will include a full sit down meal at 8pm, wine for the evening, a raffle, auction, and dancing until late!

For more information in relation to the event, please log onto http://www.laurabrennan.org/

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Grand Hotel Wedding Fair 2011 - This Weekend!

The Grand Hotel is delighted to announce that it's 2011 Wedding Fair shall take place on Sunday, 23rd January 2011 from 1pm until 6pm.

See how the Grand Hotel can transform your Wedding Day into the fairytale you have always imagined.

For more information, please call 01 8450000.

We look forward to seeing you here in the Hotel this weekend!

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Friday, January 14

Sporting Matches - Grand Hotel

With ESPN, Sky Sports 1, Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports 3, why not come to the Matt Ryan Bar in the Grand Hotel to watch your favourite team play.

Premier League, Championship Football, Scottish League and Heineken Cup Rugby matches shall be shown as per fixtures.

For more information in relation to sporting fixtures and matches scheduled to be shown, please call the Grand Hotel on 01 8450000.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Portmarnock / Malahide Charity Valentine's Ball

A Valentine’s Ball shall be held in aid of the National Haematology and Oncology Unit, St. John's Ward in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on Saturday, 12th February 2011 in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre.

In December 2008, Mia Keane, aged 7 from Malahide (pictured to the right meeting her idols ‘Jedward’ on Sunday, 9th January 2011) was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour on her kidney. She subsequently had her kidney removed, underwent 6 months of chemotherapy and thanks to the wonderful staff and support in Crumlin, Mia successfully finished her treatment and was recovering well. However in November 2010, doctors discovered that her tumour had unfortunately returned, this time affecting her lung. She recommenced treatment 2 weeks later this time with more intensive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and possibly further surgery. Thankfully, she is now doing well.

The return of Mia's tumour highlights the necessity for ongoing research and development of oncology treatment. The money raised will go towards this research, and to the ward itself, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. Last year, over €16,000 was raised.

All donations of vouchers or prizes from locals and / or their businesses in the greater Malahide and Portmarnock area would be most appreciated. In return for these possible donations, the M.C. on the night shall mention your Company's name, and the organisers of the Ball shall advertise your goodwill in their 'Thank You' brochure .

If you wish to receive further information in relation to this event, book a table, or make a donation, please contact Kelli O'Malley on 0860833258.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Wednesday, January 12

The Power of Social Media

An invitation has kindly been extended to the Malahide Chamber Affinity Network and local businesses to attend ''The Power of Social Media'' presentation this Thursday, 13th January 2011 at 8pm in Malahide Yacht Club.

So if you don’t know your Facebook from your Twitter or are curious about how you could use Social Networks to grow your business then this is an excellent opportunity for you to network with local businesses and to learn something new and potentially profitable.

The presentation shall be given by Social Media Consultant, Noel Davidson (http://www.noeldavidson.com/)

The outline of the presentation shall be as follows:
• Social Media - What is it?
• Social Media / Internet - "Filtering the Noise"
• The big five of Social media - Explanation/ Discussion of each one
• Facebook - Personal Pages / Business pages
• Twitter - Pointless Babble or Market Research Tool?
• LinkedIn - Business networking, Generating new business, managing connections
• You Tube - Research / Advertising / Marketing / Our very own TV Channel on demand.
• Skype / VOIP - Single / Multi Conference calls and hidden utilities
• Making Social media work for my business.
• Q&A

If you require any further information in relation to this event, please contact John Byrne at john@saol.ie

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Wednesday, January 5

Launch of Malahide Camera Club / Malahide Tidy Towns Biodiversity Photographic Exhibition

Malahide Tidy Towns are delighted to invite you to the launch of Malahide Camera Club / Malahide Tidy Towns Biodiversity Photographic Exhibition which shall take place on Saturday, 15th January 2011 at 2:30pm in Malahide Library. The event shall be launched by Deputy Trevor Sargent.

As part of the Malahide Tidy Towns Initiative 2011, Malahide Camera Club have collected together photographs of plants and animals around the Malahide area and have established a fabulous display as information for the residents of Malahide.

Fingal County Council and the Malahide Library are facilitating the display from Saturday, 15th January 2011 until Friday, 28th January 2011 during which time residents and visitors can examine the vast wealth of biodiversity including birds, insects and plants which can be seen during the year in the Malahide area.

The project was initiated by the Malahide Tidy Towns and is a part of their Biodiversity plan for Malahide and included in their 5-year plan for the Tidy Towns competition. Last year Malahide took 2nd place in the Regional awards, winning a Gold Medal.

All are welcome to attend this event.

For more information, please contact Heidi Bedell at 087 2301894.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager