The Rush Community Council Events Committee is proud to celebrate the success of the Rush Harbour Festival and Fingal Rush Air Display 2025, which took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This year was a special milestone as it was the first time the Community Council Events Committee had the honour of organising the festival – and it proved to be a weekend to remember.

Rush Harbour was alive with colour, music, and activity from morning to night. Families enjoyed children’s amusements, funfair rides, and workshops, while the harbour front bustled with food stalls and a harvest & craft market. Each evening ended on a high with fantastic live performances, bringing people together to celebrate Rush’s vibrant culture.

The Fingal Rush Air Display was once again the standout attraction, drawing huge crowds to the shoreline. Against the stunning backdrop of Rush North Beach and Lambay Island, visitors were thrilled by daring stunts, precision flying, and breathtaking aerobatic displays from some of the world’s finest pilots.
The Events Committee extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the festival possible: our generous sponsors, the many local businesses and community groups who contributed their time and expertise, and the incredible volunteers whose hard work ensured everything ran smoothly.

Speaking after the festival, Erin Cartlidge, Chairperson of the Rush Community Council Events Committee, said: “We are so proud of what was achieved this year. Taking on the organisation for the first time was a big challenge, but the support from the whole community was amazing. We want to thank our sponsors, contributors, and especially our volunteers, who gave so much of their time and energy. Without them, this festival simply would not have been possible.”

The 2025 Rush Festival & Fingal Rush Airshow was more than an event – it was a true celebration of land, sea, sky, and the community spirit that makes Rush so special, we are looking forward to building on the success of this year and working with everyone again to make the festival even more fantastic next year and for the future.

Credits to Photographers: Leo Bissett & Ray Watts, Valeta McCormick (Corvenieos Entertainment) & Darragh Butler (@feetwetaviation)

Rush-based director Dave Byrne is anticipating the release of his latest film ‘Sunphlowers’ on 26th September and it will be on general release in cinemas around the country.

Sunphlowers follows Catherine, a middle-aged mother of three embarks on a journey of self-discovery, against the backdrop of secrecy and devastation her late husband left behind, changing the course of her grief forever.

Set against an agricultural backdrop, Catherine, [played by Anne McCrudden] finds her husband dead in one of their glasshouses. In putting his affairs in order, the extent of secrecy and destruction her late husband Michael has left in his wake, forces Catherine to take a long hard look at the direction of the remainder of her life. In the days that follow, Catherine must deal with very real-life issues such as rural isolation, organised criminals targeting vulnerable people and financial ruin. Catherine initially struggles to deal with the overwhelming responsibilities that lay ahead, whilst also providing emotional support to her three adult children. Pride and determination bring out a strength of character beyond Catherine’s own expectations, as she deals with each problem head on, resulting in a newfound sense of freedom and the power to forgive and move on with her life

There was a fantastic turnout at the very first walking tour of Malahide village held a few weeks ago.
There was a full house of 30 participants including people from Germany, South Africa and even Drogheda! Not to mention locals some of whom said they have lived in Malahide most of their lives but never knew the story of the place until today and now have a greater appreciation of our gorgeous village.

Feedback has been extremely positive, and the weather could not have been kinder to us. We cannot guarantee sunshine for every walk but we can guarantee an entertaining Tours are free, but booking is advised and each tour is limited to 30 people. Go to the website for booking and further information - www.malahidehistoricaltours.ie

Courtesy: Malahide Historical Tours

Syls Cycling Club Malahide are delighted to offer the 2025 version of the updated Route 66k program with a hugely beneficial combination of cycling theory / practical demos and out on the road group spins.
Great for your physical health, mental wellbeing and very sociable.

This year the theory part of the program will start in Malahide Community School starting on Monday September 15th (evenings). It will cover Bike Technology & Road Safety, Cross Training & Nutrition, & Group Cycling techniques. The first road spin will be on Saturday September 20th, leaving Malahide Green at 9am. The program is designed to gradually re-build your fitness, skills and confidence on the bike. The remaining places will be allocated on ‘first contact to club’, first served basis. Previous participants ranked this program very highly and we look forward to your participation.

Register now by emailing contact@sylscc.ie or visit www.sylscc.ie for more info

This Autumn the Malahide Pipe Band is offering beginners the opportunity to learn and play the bagpipes.

For parents, playing the pipes offers young people a unique hobby to learn and play a musical instrument, be part of a music group, and grow in confidence by performing at local events.
For older beginners, it is never too late to learn a musical instrument. If you have ever heard or seen the pipes and you would like to try, now is your chance!

Just email for an information pack. Enquiries welcome. Classes in Malahide.

“Toots was delighted to chat with Manager Joy Murray of Irish Rails building & properties regarding their plans for long awaited public toilet facilities in Malahide Train Station. Exiting and anxious visitors from platform 1 with their back teeth floating will be eased when the facilities are in place is welcome news indeed.

Also, please check our Dart Station board and communicate with the mobile number highlighted.
We’ve got old web pages giving outdated info so while we’re trying to remove the old web pages timings and the 2013 prices other than that we’re 10.30am start from castle but can drop down a little earlier for dart station visitors when contacted in advance. Go Toots!”

The summer months have been full of road races and track & field with plenty of opportunities for our club members to reap the benefits of their training sessions. Marathon plans are now up and running with many now looking forward to the Dublin City Marathon in October. The club’s 50th anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday 6th September. There will be road races around the village green and a party in the parish hall. All welcome to join us.

Welcome back to training for our juvenile members after the summer break and a big welcome to our new members.

for December marathons in Valencia and Turin. There was also a Lusk AC parkrun takeover where our latest Fit4Life group completed their graduation 5k runs. The races will be coming thick and fast from January onwards so talk to your coach for a training plan to suit your needs.

Black Raven Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in Glasgow on 16th August to complete two in a row in World titles

2025 has been a remarkable season for the Ravens following a two in row in All Ireland Titles held in Derry on July 5th and then travelled to Edinburgh on 12th July for the UK Championships and again completed two in row. Results also include 1st in the Leinster Championships, 1st in the East of Ireland Championships, 3rd in the Mid Ulster Championships and 1st in the Heart of the Down Championships in Newcastle Co. Down.

World Championship Day started at 7am in the Morning to prepare for the qualifying round at 9.15am. The qualifier was held in the prestigious Grade One Arena, likened to your local GAA team playing in Croke Park. Having played in the qualifier and happy with their performance they waited until 12.30pm for qualifier results, they were over the moon to learn that they qualified for the final.

The final took place and they played at 3.40pm and played for best for the whole season and then the long agonising wait for the results.

The results were announced at 6.30pm and they were crowned World Champions and took the World Drumming Prize and then celebrations began late into the night

Its wort pointing out all four adjudicators placed the band in first place

The band had a home coming parade through the streets of Lusk and greeted by hundreds of people which gave them a tremendous reception The band treated to crown to selections of their music much to the delight of the crowd

And so, we look forward to 2026 pipe band season

Black Raven welcome new members and in particular young people who wish to learn the art of piping and drumming and we can be contacted at blackravenpipeband@gmail.com

With summer holidays now life was quiet for the month of August for the ICA ladies.

Two of our member Mary Hagan and Mary Hassett helped with the fundraising for Palestine, which was organized by Skerries Ukulele Strummers.

Currently the total stands at €12,822 raised for medical aid for Palestine… going to hospital staff and to supply equipment and food in hospitals who are working among the horrors and dangers in Gaza. Please keep supporting these fundraisers.

While there was no meeting in August, we continue to meet on Monday mornings in the Belfry Restaurant and the swimmers meet in Rush South Beach at 11:30 on Saturday morning.

We will resume again on Thursday 4th September in the Lusk Scouts Den. And look forward to another Active year. new members are very welcome to come along.

Pictured are members of Lusk Men’s Shed after the complete revamping & painting of the Church Gates & Railings for the Centenary Celebrations.

Pictured with Father Kevin Moore are Bob Tyrell, Paul Neville, Tom Cox & Brendan Kavanagh.