Category Archives: Community

Connecting communities to amenities

Posted on 30 March 2020 by malahidecommunity

It’s great to share a good news story in these challenging times! There’s now a brand new footpath connecting Ashwood Hall on the Back Road to the playground entrance at Malahide Demesne. The timing could not be better, as due … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Malahide Community Response

Posted on 24 March 2020 by malahidecommunity

See updates 4th April 2020 at foot of this post. Our sense of community in Malahide has long been one of our greatest attractions. In the challenging time ahead of us, it will be our greatest strength.   Local clubs … Continue reading →

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Casino Apartments – en bloc sale risk – Update

Posted on 28 February 2020 by malahidecommunity

Earlier this month we wrote to NAMA expressing our concern about the impact an en bloc sale of Casino Apartments would have on step down accommodation stock in the Malahide area. NAMA replied to us by email on February 14th … Continue reading →

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Malahide Traffic Speeds – Have Your Say

Posted on 23 February 2020 by malahidecommunity

Do you know the traffic speed permitted on your street? Are you happy with it? What about speeds permitted through the village? Now is your opportunity to speak up. Fingal County Council has launched a consultation regarding the traffic speed limits they … Continue reading →

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Great community video from West Cork

Posted on 11 February 2020 by malahidecommunity

Children in a West Cork school released this brilliant Rap song video after being shocked by the amount of litter they found when they went to help clean up local beaches.  

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En bloc sale of Casino Apartments would impact Step-Down Accommodation stock

Posted on 9 February 2020 by malahidecommunity

As the Malahide residents representative body, we’ve become increasingly aware of the lack of suitable step-down facilities in the greater Malahide area for our older residents, many of whom would be happy to trade down their family homes if suitable … Continue reading →

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It’s time to provide safe routes to schools

Posted on 3 February 2020 by malahidecommunity

Since November 2019, we’ve been supporting Fingal county council’s pilot “School Streets” project at St. Oliver Plunkett’s and St. Andrews primary schools. Initial results are promising – with a 50% increase in pupils using “active travel” – such as walking, … Continue reading →

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The Malahide Community Forum supports the development of the Broadmeadow Way

Posted on 20 December 2019 by malahidecommunity

The Malahide Community Forum supports the development of the Broadmeadow Way – a 6km long shared pedestrian and cycling Greenway linking Malahide Demesne to Newbridge House in Donabate.    We have supported this development for many years and would not … Continue reading →

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Opening of Casino Model Railway Museum Delay

Posted on 14 December 2019 by malahidecommunity

Due to technical, safety and operational issues, the Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide will not open in December. Here’s the link to the note on Fingalcoco website: https://www.fingal.ie/news/casino-model-railway-museum-update The opening date will be posted on the Casino Model Railway … Continue reading →

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Planning Application for Seamount Malahide – Strategic Housing Development

Posted on 6 December 2019 by malahidecommunity

An application for planning permission has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála for 142 units on Seamount Road by Ballymore Property Developments Ltd. View the application on the Fingal County Council website View details of the planning documentation at: https://seamountmalahideshd.ie/

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