“Stay Strong Strategy”

Posted on 20 March 2013 by malahidecommunity

We have been asked to display the information below for older people who would like to remain active:

Have a Lark in the Park with our class on the grass

Put Exercise before tea this spring

23-04-2013 – The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) and Fingal Co. Council invites the men and women of the greater Dublin area to participate in a “Stay Strong Strategy” initiative this Spring. On the 23rd of April 2013, men and women in the Fingal area will have the chance to join their local community for an outdoor exercise session in one of the following parks Millennium Regional, Malahide Castle Regional and Seagrange. To encourage maximum participation the age friendly exercise session is completely free. Continue reading →

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AGM 2013

Posted on 5 March 2013 by malahidecommunity

If you would like to know what was discussed at our AGM on 25 February 2013 the minutes are now available for viewing here.

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Friends of Malahide Castle & Gardens

Posted on 27 February 2013 by malahidecommunity

Malahide Castle and Gardens has announced the launch of “Friends of Malahide Castle & Gardens”.  It is now possible to purchase annual membership allowing access to the Castle and Talbot Botanical Gardens at €50 for an adult and family membership from €75.

Visitors can also purchase a Garden Only ticket for €7 per adult.  These are available from the Admission Desk at the Visitor Centre or by contacting the Reservations Team on 01 8169538.

Full details can be found on Malahide Castle and Gardens website.

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Malahide Tidy Towns

Posted on 26 February 2013 by malahidecommunity

Malahide Tidy Towns’ first clean up is on Saturday 2 March meeting at 10.30am in the station car park and then every Saturday thereafter, same time, same place.  Please give them some help, even if you can only go once.  You will need to take gloves with you.

The Malahide group was delighted to again secure a Gold Medal in 2012 and if you would like to see our 2012 Tidy Towns report you may view it here.

Malahide Tidy Towns has been working tirelessly combating litter and weeds and developing various biodiversity and environmental projects.  They are always looking for new volunteers and you can contact them on their email – malahidetidytowns@eircom.net

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Volunteers urgently needed for Foroige Youth Group

Posted on 16 January 2013 by malahidecommunity

The Malahide branch of Foroige has been running for 3 years and was established to provide a safe social outlet for young people to meet and get involved in a wide range of activities and participate in events.  Additional volunteers are needed to get involved in the club to ensure it can continue to operate. 

The club meets on Thursdays from 8-9.30pm in the Malahide Tennis Club and has been very well supported.  If you can spare an hour and would be interested in getting involved, contact Bryan Gavin on 086 8519639 or email bryan.gavin@foroige.ie  We need you!

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Volunteers needed to drive Patients for Hospital Treatment

Posted on 14 November 2012 by malahidecommunity

The Irish Cancer Society urgently needs about 40 volunteers to transport patients, in volunteer’s own car, to and from hospital treatments in the Mater, St. Vincent’s, St. James’s & Tallaght Hospital.  Petrol expenses and all tolls will be paid.  This service is free to both the patient and the hospital, with the Irish Cancer Society paying volunteers’ expenses.

If you can help please call Gail on 01 2310 566 or email gflinter@irishcancer.ie

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New Bus Timetables

Posted on 12 November 2012 by malahidecommunity

Revised timetables, operational from November 18, for routes 32/a/b, 32x, and 42 are now available on the Dublin Bus website and we summarise the main updates below. Continue reading →

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Shorter Public Opening Hours for Malahide Garda Station

Posted on 8 May 2012 by malahidecommunity

From 30th April the hours Malahide Garda Station will be open to the public have been cut further so the public desk will now be closed from 9pm to 7am.  The current telephone number remains 6664600 but during the reduced hours calls automatically divert to the District Headquarters in Coolock.  However, the Malahide station is fully manned and only the public desk is closed during the above hours.

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Estuary Recycling Centre | Extended Opening Hours Mon-Sat

Posted on 6 March 2012 by malahidecommunity

From Thursday 8th March, the Estuary Recycling Centre will be open as follows:

Monday-Friday : 8am to 8pm
Saturday :  8am to 6pm

We welcome these extended hours!

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Seabury Volunteers Needed

Posted on 9 February 2012 by malahidecommunity

We are looking for replacement volunteers to deliver The Malahide Guardian newletter to houses in Seabury.  There are only 3 issues per year and it would take just a short time to deliver to your own road.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated so that we can continue to deliver in Seabury.  If you feel you can help please contact Margaret on 087-9833419.

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