Darragh O’Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has thanked Malahide Rugby for supplying the venue for a Vaccination Centre and Dr Stan for running it. Minister O’Brien said, “ I want to say thanks to Dr Stan and the entire team at Salus Medical Clinic in Swords for mobilising so quickly and opening a vaccination centre in Malahide Rugby Club again.” He said it has proved crucial to the booster campaign in North County Dublin. He added, “ A massive thank you also to Malahide Rugby Club for once again offering the facility. A huge amount of work goes into getting a facility like this ready for vaccinations and it’s great to see the sense of community with Salus Medical teaming up with Malahide Rugby Club to ensure the optimum rollout of booster vaccines.”

St Sylvester’s U12’s boys have just completed a cracking season. Having received the support of new jerseys courtesy of Joe Duffy BMW at the start of the season, they represented Syls with pride and determination. All four football teams and all three hurling teams finished the season in the top half of their respective leagues. They proved more than a match for all that their opponents ( and Covid ) could throw at them. Certainly, one of the highlights will be the boys who went unbeaten all season and were TOP of their Football A division group. The boys enter the Christmas break having earned a well deserved break, and we look forward to what the future holds for them all.

By MARK HENRY

If you follow the headlines, you could be forgiven for thinking that things in Ireland in 2021 are worse than ever. In fact, we live longer than ever before, we have never been healthier or better educated, we earn five times more than our grandparents did, our personal freedoms exceed those of any previous generation, and the lives of women and children have been transformed for the better. At a time when some good news is welcome, this uplifting book tells our national story through facts and stats, placing Ireland under the microscope to chart 100 undeniable achievements of the past 100 years.When the State was formed, Ireland was one of the most poverty-stricken nations in Europe. Now ithas the second-highest standard of living in the world. While there is still more to be done, ‘In Fact’ illustrates that Ireland, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than you might think.This is an ideal Christmas gift from a local authorMark Henry has spent a lifetime analysing trends and what drives them. He trained as a psychologist and led the research and strategy functions of Irish technology companies before turning to do the same for the tourism sector. Having spent the past two decades telling people all over the world what a great country Ireland is, he is passionate about sharing the incredible progress we have made.

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Malahide struck gold at the Tidy Towns competition recently, picking up a €900 prize and a gold medal with a score of 335. Two more towns finished over the 300 mark this year in Fingal, with Balbriggan racing past that milestone with a score of 303 points while Swords’ Silver Medal performance netted them even more, finishing on a score from the judges of some 329 points and edging closer to Malahide. However the big prize has went to Malahide and all the hard work of their volunteers throughout the year has been recognised nationally once again!

Say hello to Scouting Irelands newly crowned Venture Master Mariner, Kate ‘Champion’ Campion!
Kate is our 4th ever member to receive this accolade and our first ever female!Congratulations Kate! We are equally proud of both Niamh Lynch & Emma Taylor who were awarded 2nd & 3rd Venture Master Mariner awards.Néala are on fire at the moment!And not to forget Evan Banable from Wednesday Troop who came in close 2nd in the Rover Master Mariner category! What am impressive group of young competitors who displayed some impressive seamanship as they were examined on boat handling skills, navigation and collision regulations.Ventures 1st – Kate (9th Port Malahide), Ventures 2nd – Niamh (9th Port Malahide), Ventures 3rd – Emma (9th Port Malahide), Rovers 1st – Daragh (7th Port Howth), Rovers 2nd – Evan (9th Port Malahide) and Rovers 3rd – Holly (7th Port Howth). Thanks to our hosts1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts – Ringsend, and to Dublin Port Company for supporting skills assessment with use of their pilot boat also to Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club for facilitating us and all our examiners and friends of the Irish Institute of Master Mariners

This Christmas why not send a special ‘Greetings from Malahide’ card to all your friends at home and abroad. In doing so you will be helping us to fund needy projects in our area. The Christmas Cards, with six beautiful views of Malahide, have been professionally printed and are ready to go. The cards are of the finest quality and fantastic value at a pack of six for €5. You won’t get better value this year! If you’d like to get your order in early, contact us:-lionschristmascards@gmail.com, WhatsApp or text 0858172660. We will deliver locally FREE - cash or card, pay on delivery. We would also like to mention our Christmas Appeal. It takes place on two weekends. On 4/5th Dec it’s at the Diamond in Malahide. We’ll be cycling and walking to raise funds for the food appeal. Also we’ll be outside local supermarkets on the 17/18th December. These funds are raised to help struggling families and local charities. Donations can also be given through malahidelions.com

The first in-person fundraiser for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind since restrictions were lifted took place on 4th September and was a great success. The Portmarnock-Malahide branch of IGDB held its first Par 3 Fundraiser at the Malahide Castle Sports & Leisure Hub on 4th September, raising €5,520 in total through golf entries, donations, and raffle ticket sales.Event organiser Frank Kelly said “We are delighted that our first Par 3 event went so well, thanks to all of the golf teams who took part. We are very grateful for the support from local businesses who donated raffle prizes, and of course everyone who donated and bought raffle tickets on the day.”Pat Harney, Chair of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Portmarnock-Malahide, said “It was fantastic to be able to get out and meet people locally again, and especially to see so much generosity and support for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Congratulations to the Par 3 winners and everyone who took part!” New volunteers are always welcome to get involved with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. If you are interested in learning more, you can find the Portmarnock-Malahide branch on their Facebook page at IrishGuideDogsPortmarnock/Malahide.

Erica will be teaching a 6 week online yoga course aimed at beginners but all are welcome. She will guide you through a 1 hour class each week aimed at introducing you to the benefits of yoga through breath work, yoga postures and relaxation. Each week she will incorporate different postures and techniques helping you to feel more at ease in your body and mind. The postures or movements will be open level with modifications for those working with injuries and tightness to help you get the best from the class.You will need a yoga mat, and possibly a pillow and blanket for relaxation.If you are interested in starting something new for you or would like to join in to stretch out and feel good in your body, then join Erica on November 2.Course runs Tuesdays: November 2/9/16th at 10am for 6 weeks..All welcome.Registration is via the link yogasanctuary.ie/book-online/. Or contact the library direct. You will receive a zoom link in your booking confirmation email.

A super successful half-centenary Sea Scout Sailing Regatta took place recently on the Broadmeadows Estuary, Malahide. Well done to the x16 teams from Malahide, Howth, Dun Laoghaire, Dollymount and Arklow who all put in a fantastic effort under very testing and breezy conditions! Big thanks to the race officers (Roger and Sean from MYC) who managed to provide x46 safe and exciting races under two fleets which made for an excellent day of sailing! We’re very proud of our MSS sailors who displayed some excellent teamwork and sailing to take almost a full house of podium positions!Well done and thanks all for organising and participating.Team Racing:1st - 9th Port Malahide (Néala), 2nd - 9th Port Malahide (Wed), 3rd - 9th Port Malahide (Lír) Seamanship Challenge:1st - 9th Port Malahide (Fri), 2nd - 9th Port Malahide (Wed), 3rd - 9th Port Malahide (Néala) Scouters/ Rovers Race: 1st - 9th Port Malahide (Fri), 2nd - 9th Port Malahide (Néala), 3rd - 9th Port Malahide (Wed), Albatross Race: 1st - Arklow Sea Scouts, 2nd - 9th Port Malahide (Néala) 3rd - 7th Port Howth (Tues)

For each of the past nineteen years the talented students of the Catherine Lawlor School of Art have been holding an Art Exhibition to raise funds to support local charities in the Dublin area, including an online exhibition, in November 2020, in the midst of the Covid Pandemic.This year, Catherine is delighted to be hosting the Catherine Lawlor School of Art – Juliette Gallery Art Exhibition. This exhibition is close to Catherine’s heart as it will be held in memory of her dear mother, Juliette. The Juliette Gallery Art Exhibition will be held on 12th – 14th November, 2021 in Malahide Tennis Club from 10am to 6.00pm. This promises to be a most exciting and entertaining event. It will include an exhibition of a wonderful selection of over 60 pieces of art work on show. It will offer a great opportunity to meet the artists, talk to them about their work and possibly commission an original piece for yourself or as a gift.All paintings on display at the event will also be available to view on Catherine’s website at dublinartclasses.com in the online Juliette Gallery.Check out the website too for the calendar of events, classes, workshops, guided gallery visits, students’ art work and details regarding trips at home and abroad. All levels are catered for in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere online on Zoom and face to face in Balgriffin Hall, Malahide Road. Catherine is an inspiring teacher who provides numerous opportunities for all students to develop. This dynamic school of art is the largest on the northside of Dublin.