Friday, September 11

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!
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:


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


Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager


Thursday, September 10

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

Wednesday, September 9

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:


Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Wednesday, September 2

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

Tuesday, September 1

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