Malahide Golf Club - Upcoming Events

The All-Ireland Mother and Son Foursomes Competition shall take place in Malahide Golf Club on Friday, 9th July 2010.

The venue shall also host the Lancome Ladies Scotch Foursomes on Monday, 5th July 2010.

On Sunday, 11th July 2010, there shall be a Men’s Senior Scratch Cup (handicap 4 or below) and Junior Scratch Cup (handicap 5-9).

Entries for all are available on the club’s website: www.malahidegolfclub.ie

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

St. Sylvester's Infant School Awarded 3 Environmental Green Flags

The only infant school in Ireland to be awarded three environmental green flags has been honoured by Tanaiste Mary Coughlan.

St. Sylvester's Infant School in Malahide raised its latest green flag at a school ceremony attended by the Tanaiste and Minister for Education.

The new green flag marks the achievements of the pupils and staff in conserving water. Two other flags were previously awarded for recycling and energy conservation. The school has been working to teach the practice of conserving water in ways that are practical to children of a very young age.

A special Water Action Day was held to showcase all the projects and experiments put together by the children and the water saving practices implemented by the school.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Malahide Library: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Play in Malahide Castle

The Chapterhouse Theatre Company shall perform William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in Malahide Castle on Friday, 2nd July 2010 at 7:30pm.

Frolicking fairies, raucous workmen, young lovers and magical verse combine to create what promises to be one of the most beautiful and enchanting evenings of the summer.

Tickets are on sale in Malahide Library, with prices as follows:

Adults €8, Children and O.A.P.'s €5 and Families (2 Adults and 2 Children) €20.

Grounds shall open for picnics from 6:30pm.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Malahide Girl to Appear in Britain’s Next Top Model

Susan Lochnane from Malahide is set to appear in the new series of Britain’s Next Top Model!

The red-head will be hoping to impress the new judge Elle Mc Pherson and stand out from the other final 25.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Support St. Patrick's Hospital Coast to Coast Cycle

Manus Hanratty is embarking on an annual Coast to Coast Cycle in aid of St. Patrick's Hospital.

He is looking to get 2,000 people to donate just €1 each in order to raise €2,000 for the care of those with mental illness.

To support this amazing initiative, please click on the following link:

http://www.causes.com/causes/494324?recruiter_id=18888582

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Village Books - Best Bookshop Up North

Village Books, Malahide are thrilled that 'The Dubliner' magazine has recently awarded them Best Bookshop up North.

This is what they wrote:

“Located on the sweet and cheerful slopes of Malahide, this busy, family-oriented shop has a cute atmosphere. It’s the sort of place that encourages its staff to recommend their favourite books each month via handwritten notes, and they will arrange book-based events for your school or fair.

The website introduces a team of sunny staff: like Peter, a genial fellow with a greying moustache, who “enjoys reading nonfiction, Irish interest and is a sudoku and puzzle nut!”

There are generous amounts of grown-up novels, and the presence of several dedicated booklovers on staff means the stock is up-to date too, with enough classics and hot-to-trot bestsellers. Just what you want in a village shop."

For more information regarding Village Books, please phone 01 8455073 .

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Grand Hotel Employee Nominated for Photography Award

Congratulations to Grand Hotel employee Alex Finnigan (Day Porter) who was recently nominated by the Irish Professional Photography Association for the I.A.D.T. Student Award 2010 for his Mural Landscapes series.

The project was shot in the heart of Belfast and the town of Maze, areas which are well known for their murals and cultural materials left as consequences of conflict. It reflects on the troubles by making visible the thoughts of ordinary people. Writings from local people were traced from the Peace Wall and projected onto the landscape, embedding their thoughts and words on the surface, creating murals on the land.

If you require any further information in relation to Alex's work, please send an email to finniganalex@yahoo.ie

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager