Portmarnock Irish Countrywomen’s Guild is having an Open Evening on Wednesday 8th October at 8pm at The Arch Club in the grounds of Portmarnock church. There will be a crafts display, a raffle and tea/coffee will be available with cakes. Our guild provides a warm welcome for new members which offers friendship, fun activities (line dancing, chair aerobics, fitness to music, ceili dancing) and crafts (Christmas decorations, wreaths and cards, painting on silk, decoupage, knitted angels) and day and weekend away trips,

The Malahide Lions Art Exhibition and Sale will take place this year in the Gaffney Hall, at the rear of St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, over the weekend of the October Bank Holiday.

The principal beneficiary of funds raised this year will be St. Michael’s House, Special National School, Baldoyle (www.smhbaldoyleschool.ie ), with support also to local charities.

Baldoyle Special National School enables pupils in our region to flourish in a caring and stimulating environment. Emphasis is on learning and achievement for all pupils with a focus on everyone’s level of ability, and all progress is celebrated and rewarded. Additional funds are urgently required to upgrade specialist developmental support equipment.

The Lions are so fortunate and indeed extremely grateful that the Art Exhibition and Sale is again receiving the wonderful support from many renowned artists and our own celebrated Malahide artists to provide a stimulating and entertaining collection for public viewing over the holiday weekend. Several artists have donated to a raffle which will take place on Monday 27th. For further information contact malahidelionsclub@gmail.com

All are welcome and admission is free.

Details:
The Art Exhibition will be held in The Gaffney Hall, at the rear of St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, K36 HR63, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 25-27 October 2025.

Hours are as follows -
Saturday 25th October, 5pm to 8pm.
Sunday 26th October, 11am to 8pm.
Monday 27th October, 11am to 5.30pm.

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!”

A warm sunny Sunday brought out the crowds for this year’s Malahide Lions Vintage and Classic Motor Show which was held on 18th May in the Grand Hotel. The event was held in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation (which provides countrywide home nursing and respite support for children with profound cognitive delay) and Bumbleance Children’s Ambulance Service (which provides a free professional ambulance service for long-term sick and seriously disabled children). The exhibition raised €22,000 for the two charities.

There was plenty to see on the day with a wonderful collection of classic cars and motorcycles. The vehicles ranged from exotic Italian brands like Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia and Lamborghini to classics such as Austins, Morris, Jaguars and Triumphs. Ireland’s only example of a 1960s Ferrari 275GTB was displayed at the show.

Over 3,000 day trippers, families and car lovers turned up to enjoy the car and motorbike display and with an ice cream stand, face painting and a fun and game stall, there was plenty to keep everyone very happy. A classic American fire engine provided plenty of fun and photo opportunities for the children as well.

The judges had a difficult time deciding on the winners of the Carole Nash Insurance trophies with so many worthy contenders on display. After much deliberation Car of the Show was awarded to an original 1975 Ford Granada Ghia Coupe owned by Andy Hennessy. Runner-up Car of the Show was the beautiful 1984 Jaguar XJS HE owned by Jerry Collins. The drivers themselves got to vote for the ‘My Dream Car’ award, and chose the 1950 Jaguar Mark V, owned by Eugene McArdle who was exhibiting for the first time at the show.

Malahide Lions Club would like to thank our sponsor Carole Nash Insurance Ireland. We would also like to thank our judges Michael McAleer of the Irish Times, Shauna O’Doherty of Carole Nash Insurance Ireland, and classic car and rally veteran Rory Dooley. Special thanks to the Grand Hotel, Malahide who allow us to use their grounds for the show and provided us with essential services and facilities.

Portmarnock Community School had its annual Sports awards Ceremony on Thursday 8th May. Our guest speaker was David Gillick who is an Olympian, author and sports commentator. He spoke to our students of the importance of writing down a plan, talking and asking for help if you feel like you need it.

The sports awards ceremony is an annual event and it is to recognise the positive impact that sports can have on a young person’s life, which we all value and wish to acknowledge here in PCS. The awards ceremony is a celebration for all our students who participate in sports throughout the year - not just the athletes receiving awards.

Fingal County Council is taking a stand against disposable culture by launching the Fingal Reusable Cup Project in two of its most vibrant communities. This will see residents in the coastal towns of Malahide and Rush being asked to go disposable cup free by November 2025 and to join a bold new chapter in sustainable, waste-free living.

The Fingal Reusable Cup Project is more than just a council-led plan; it’s a cross-sector collaboration that’s bringing together public and private players, local volunteers, environmental advocates, community groups and retailers. Think: baristas, tidy towns volunteers, parish councils, sports clubs, schools, chambers of commerce, all working side-by-side toward one shared goal: no more disposable cups.
Fingal is kicking off the six-month pilot powered by reusable cup tech experts and not-for-profit social enterprise VYTAL. Participating cafés in Rush and Malahide will offer free reusable takeaway cups for those who don’t already own one of their own. Customers can simply borrow a VYTAL cup to enjoy their drink and then return it at any participating location within 14 days, for free.

Launching the initiative, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh said: “We’re incredibly proud to launch this in Fingal. By working directly with local communities, volunteers and retailers, we’re building something sustainable and scalable. This is climate action that feels good — and tastes like good coffee.”
Welcoming the approach, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’ Brien TD, said: “Changing the culture of disposables in Ireland will take time and effort, but initiatives like this demonstrate a strong appetite for climate action from local government, retailers, communities, and customers alike. This project is a leading example of circularity in action, and I commend Fingal County Council for its leadership and commitment to reducing unnecessary waste.”

“We have been looking for a feasible solution that works for us as a business and for our customers to reduce our carbon footprint. We are delighted to take part in this project and encourage all businesses to get on board”, said Alan Purcell, owner of Seomra Tae in Malahide.

“As a local tidy town representative, I am proud of Rush and how enthusiastic our retailers have been. We are very excided to get started and will continue to promote this project over the pilot period to local businesses and customers”, said Vanessa Hetherington.

The 2025 Inclusion Games are set for the 5th and 6th of July! Watersports Inclusion Games VII is an award-winning free multi-watersports event for all abilities/disabilities from the physical, intellectual, sensory and learning spectrums and those who experience barriers accessing mainstream sport.

Aimed especially at young people but catering for all ages, participants together with family and friends can access the exciting sports of Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Powerboating, Motorboating, Dragon-boating, Snorkelling and much much more!

The event showcases the latest adaptations and innovations for optimised watersports delivery and promotes the benefits to health and wellbeing of accessible inclusive watersports participation. All activities and equipment are provided and no experience is necessary.

Watersports Inclusion Games is organised by Irish Sailing and Malahide Yacht Club in association with Canoeing Ireland, Irish Wakeboarding and Waterski Federation, Diving Ireland, Spinal Injuries Ireland and many others.

Our landmark multi-activity event, in its 7th year, will be hosted by Malahide Yacht Club. Located on the beautiful Broadmeadows, Co. Dublin, this wonderful venue will offer a wide range of watersports and wonderful accessible on shore facilities right beside the lake. There will be all the usual exciting offerings of Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Powerboating, Motorboating, and Waterskiing, on offer with Snorkeling and Dragon-boating returning, following the successes at the Ramor Games in 2024.

All in all, there will be a fine spectacle of activities over the weekend and a fun-filled event is in store for all participants and volunteers.