Malahide Local V8I4-MAY 2024

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Springtime is here and volunteering brightens all our days!

The heralding of springtime with birds singing and the changing of the clocks and longer evenings annually means the emergence of dozens of community organisations engaging in their activities. Whether it is charities running fundraising events or Scouts/Guides or youth/ elderly clubs emerging from their halls, they all enjoy the sunlight. Even on the days when the sun doesn’t shine it still brightens our days early and elongates our evening pursuits. Spring flowers now adorn our gardens, window boxes and hanging baskets and brighten our areas. The springtime period therefore is the time when fun and good health is promoted, and the gloom of Autumn and Winter is dispelled as we look forward to long lazy Summer days. At this time too, groups across Fingal are readying themselves for their outdoor activities. Scouts and Guides practising tent building, sporting teams now able to train outdoors and community groups erecting gazebos and using new innovative ideas to raise money for their worthy causes. Those volunteers in such groups are now invigorated by the brighter days and longer evenings and the smiles on their faces are there for all to see. As people who worked in the community/voluntary sector for many years, we are very aware of the importance of Spring and its benefits. There is not a volunteer who does not greatly value the sense of fulfilment they feel when they achieved their goals and there is no better feeling in this world. This year with the rise in the Cost of Living it is more imperative than ever for volunteers to come forward to help in any way they can. Therefore, we ask you to enjoy the brighter days and longer evenings, but please spare a moment to think how you could help in our community. Everyone has a talent for something and every little helps to create a better place for all of us to live in. So, let us enjoy what spring has brought us and volunteer and brighten someone else’s day. You’ll love it!

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Malahide Tidy Towns planted over

Well done to our wonderful Tidy Towns group with over 1,000 trees planted in 8 days up at Robs Wall at the start of April. Amazing what a team can do! Also Malcolm did some beautiful creative planting in the village recently. Remember the Tidy Towns always need more volunteers so if you are interested, they meet every Saturday at 10.30am at the front entrance to the Malahide Train Station. Newcomers always welcome.

How To Remove Stress From Your Finances

By Dave Kavanagh

Most aspects of your life are connected to your finances, yet most people don’t take the time to plan them effectively. A couple of reasons for this: If you have a problem that needs a plumber, an electrician or a roofer, you will know about it. If you haven’t reviewed your finances for a while, you may not even be aware that you have a problem. The other reason is that some of the main aspects of financial planning are viewed as “negative”. I mean who wants to spend time considering potential occurrences like the impact of a fatality, or give thought to having sufficient income in your retirement when you haven’t reached 30 yet? This perception of “negative” is often why people subconsciously avoid the topic, often citing “not having enough time” as a reason. The same reason explains why people spend regularly on things like the lotto, believing they can win the jackpot, at odds of 10.7million to 1. The same people’s odds of being diagnosed with one of the specified illnesses covered, is 1 in 4 (before age 65!) yet they say “that’ll never happen to me”. This is a natural desire for something very positive to happen and for something negative not to happen. However, these everyday occurrences will happen whether or not someone has the right planning in place. One hour is 4% of your day. Spending that much time even once per year can be hugely

beneficial. You get the peace of mind that you are up to date with your planning. You get the reassurance that anything you have in place is the most appropriate for your current circumstances. You also get the satisfaction that you are not overpaying for something and are getting the best value. Suddenly, the mystery and uncertainty are removed, along with the stress and anxiety often associated with them. In all my years of doing reviews, I’ve never heard anyone regret taking time to go through their finances, but I’ve heard plenty regret not going through them when something unexpected crops up. Remove “money worries”. Make the time.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can of course also be contacted by you by emailing info@ financialcompanion.ie or you can also use the contact form on www.financialcompanion.ie or @ Davekav_advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/ nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM, LMFM and TV3.

Summer Camp for Kids in Balbriggan & Malahide

Throughout July and August, the Irish Institute of Music & Song in Balbriggan hosts their Sounds Good Music Camps for kids 4-7 and 7-12. The camp runs in Balbriggan (IIMS) and Malahide (St. Sylvester’s) and is a fun, open environment for children to explore music. The camp runs for a week and siblings receive 10% off.

No previous music experience is necessary as camps focus on enjoying music through songs and games. Kids also get to try out new instruments, experiment with rhythm, and percussion, partake in music workshops and make lots of new friends. Each camp ends with a showcase performance in The Lark Concert Hall where the kids get to show their family and friends what they have learned during the week. During the week, the children get involved in a mixture of musical activities, songs and instruments. These are taught through group activities and musical games. Everything has an educational goal which is fulfilled through fun activities. The team at the Irish Institute of Music and Song are very passionate about providing children with fun-filled musical experiences and each camp is staffed by specialists in various aspects of music. If you are looking to keep the kids entertained during the summer then this is the perfect place for them. Sounds Good Camps also run during Easter and Halloween.

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Sea Scout’s visit to Australian Sea Scout Groups!

Kevin Rowan D.G.L.

On a recent trip to Australia and while passing through Perth I had the opportunity to visit two Sea Scout Groups. The first Group nestled along the River Swan, the 1st Fremantle Sea Scout Group. The group hosts Joey (Beavers) Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts , Ventures , and Rovers. Scouting in Australia have the same program we have in Ireland. The evening programme I visited was with the Cub Scouts. The sections programme for the evening was to visit HMAS PERTH (1) Memorial site. A short walk along the River brought us to the site. Here the Cubs were engaged by custodians of the site. The HMAS Perth (1) was sunk during WW11 in 1942 by the Japanese with heavy losses. The evening concluded with a question and answer session by the Cubs. Further up the river and few days later I was invited to make a Sea Scout visit to the Ist Pelican Sea Scout Group of Perth. The group was established in 1913. They also have Joey Scouts , Cub Scouts , Scouts , Venture, and Rovers. The Saturday afternoon programme was to take place on the water. A inter watch sailing regatta took place in a 3 crew dinghy sailing boat known as a Pacer. A 3.8m. sloop rigged Craft. Here also I met Barbara de la Hunty and her crew of Scouters. Barbara back in November ‘23 took a Zoom call at our National Sea Scout Conference presenting a flavour of their Scouting down under which I also got to witness first hand. I wish to express my sincere thanks to both groups for their hospitality.

When the circus came to town

Courtesy of Michael Ingoldsby and Malahide Historical Society

Thanks to Malahide native Michael Ingoldsby who grew up in a house facing the Green, we have a vivid account of when the circuses came to the Green in Malahide, as they did several times each summer up to the early 1980s.

“The visit of the circus was heralded by the arrival of the advance agent’s caravan drawn by three horses in a row. The advance agent visited all the shops in the town and soon coloured posters hung in every shop window announcing the visit of the circus in seven day’s time and promising that we would see the most amazing feats performed by some exotically named man or woman who was the only person in the world to perform such a feat. We children counted the days

until the circus would arrive.

Then at long last the great day arrived. Even though it was early there were children on The Green patiently waiting to get the first glimpse of the cavalcade as it turned the corner and came down New St. Other children who wanted to be the first to see it waited on the Railway Bridge. Then we heard the noise of horses’ hooves in the distance and gradually it got louder until the first horse-drawn wagon turned down New St. to be followed by what seemed an unending line of horse-drawn caravans. And then the lorries pulling equipment and heavier caravans followed. One by one they went up onto The Green and found their place. Soon some 50 to 60 horses brown/white, black/white were grazing contentedly. We watched the feverish activity as the Big Top was raised. If the tide was full in the

horses were frequently driven into the sea for a wash.

The pump on The Green worked overtime as buckets of water were filled and carried by eager children hoping for a free pass. We went to the matinee as our mother deemed the night show to be too late for us. That night my brother and myself stayed by the bedroom window straining to hear the band and to make out what was happening in the dark on The Green. Invariably sleep overcame us and we were lifted into bed by my father. When we awoke the following morning the circus had gone and what a feeling of loss seemed to pervade the place”.

We are grateful to Michael for sharing his memories with us and for sending us his nostalgic photographs of the scene as it was in the 50s and 60s..

Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society proudly presents ‘California Suite’

Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society proudly presents Neil Simon’s Award Winning Comedy ‘California Suite’. Written in 1976, the play is a four-part humorous confection showcasing four couples, from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago, who travel to Los Angeles at different times during the same year and share the Beverly Hills’ hotel suite, with separate but hilarious antics occurring for each of them. All of our couples bring their own baggage, a mix of problems, anxieties and comical marital dilemmas. Directed by Lynda O’Neill following the success of her production of ‘Little Women’ last September, ‘California Suite’ takes place in Malahide Community School from May 8th11th - tickets available now!

An estimated 140,000 residents set to take part in Street Feast this year

Ireland’s national weekend of street parties and community celebrations takes place 25th and 26th May 2024 especially in Malahide. Annually there are more Street Feast participants than Electric Picnic attendees! From city slickers to countryside dwellers, everyone’s invited to the feast. Whether you’ve got a front yard, a street corner, or just a spot to gather, Street Feast knows no bounds. President Michael D. Higgins said: “We must all by now realise the importance of community, inclusion, creativity and togetherness - all values that require support and a conscious effort of care, protection and solidarity. Initiatives such as Street Feast provide exactly that type of opportunity.” Street Feast will be held over two days instead of one for the first time meaning a full weekend of celebrations. Over 1,250 communities across Ireland will share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer – any excuse to connect with people in your neighbourhood. So let’s get planning. Organisers say that no matter what kind of place you live in, everyone is invited to participate and host gatherings. It doesn’t matter if you live in an

apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. Street Feast has had parties organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres.

Founder of Street Feast and Neighbourhood Network CEO, Sam Bishop, said: “For 14 years, Street Feast has been all about bringing folks together over food, fun, and fellowship. And the stats speak for themselves: 97% feel the neighbourly love post-feast, and a whopping 98% say their sense of belonging gets a boost. That’s the magic of community “ Sam added: “97% feel their neighbourhood is friendlier since hosting Street Feast and 98% say their sense of belonging has increased since Street Feast. That’s what it’s all about. Running it over two days instead of one will give people more opportunity to celebrate together.”

Register at StreetFeast.ie today and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring your community together and celebrate. Once registered you’ll receive a FREE Street Feast party pack, complete with bunting, posters, invites and a brilliant DIY guide.

Malahide Community School Parents Association - Plant sale

The Parents Association of Malahide Community School are holding their annual Plant Sale on the first weekend in May. The times of the floral event are as follows : Friday 10th - 3pm to 6pm - Saturday 11th10am to 5.30pm & Sunday 12th - 11am to 3pm. It will take place in the school

canteen and there will be lots of colourful flowers, window boxes, hanging baskets and more for sale. Everyone is welcome so please come along and support this fundraising event. All profits will be spent by the PA to improve the school facilities and support the students in various ways. We hope to see you there.

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Malahide area history – A brief history of Malahide News

By Brian Madden

In 1979 Junior Chamber (Esmond Reilly, Finbar Holland and others), the Chamber of Commerce (Rory McDevitt) and Malahide Community Council (Nora Owen and John Cleary) saw the need for a local newspaper to cover all aspects of life in Malahide. It would create community awareness and report on the activities of the many clubs, associations and societies in the area. In jointly launching Malahide News they could hardly have realised that it would last for twelve years, produce 88 issues, and become an important record of the social and historical story of Malahide. In 1981 the Community Council assumed overall

responsibility for the publication and set up a sub-committee of highly committed and talented volunteers, including John and Phil Barry, Jim Duignan, Michael Howard, Tom Potts, Senan Keating, Tim Hickey and others. Advertising by local firms was critically important to the paper, as it was free to the public. Deliveries to about 3,000 households were made each month in addition to supplies to local shops. Working to a tight schedule, all the latest news, sporting events, school activities, tidy towns, planning issues, festivals and more were given coverage. Professional photographs by John Barry enlivened most of the stories. Christmas 1990 saw the final issue of Malahide News. Source: Malahide Lions Club

Summer Camp for Kids in Balbriggan & Malahide

Throughout July and August, the Irish Institute of Music & Song in Balbriggan hosts their Sounds Good Music Camps for kids 4-7 and 7-12. The camp runs in Balbriggan (IIMS) and Malahide (St. Sylvester’s) and is a fun, open environment for children to explore music. The camp runs for a week and siblings receive 10% off. No previous music experience is necessary as camps focus on enjoying music through songs and games. Kids also get to try out new instruments, experiment with rhythm, and percussion, partake in music workshops and make lots of new friends. Each camp ends with a showcase performance in The Lark Concert Hall where the kids get to

show their family and friends what they have learned during the week. During the week, the children get involved in a mixture of musical activities, songs and instruments. These are taught through group activities and musical games. Everything has an educational goal which is fulfilled through fun activities. The team at the Irish Institute of Music and Song are very passionate about providing children with fun-filled musical experiences and each camp is staffed by specialists in various aspects of music. If you are looking to keep the kids entertained during the summer then this is the perfect place for them. Sounds Good Camps also run during Easter and Halloween.

Malahide First Responders -Saving lives in the Community

Malahide and Portmarnock Community First Responders are Volunteers providing emergency cardiac care in Malahide & Portmarnock via National Ambulance Service.

Well done to Malahide Lions Club, who hosted a CPR/AED training session recently in Grand Hotel Malahide. 47 people attended the session, and learnt a very valuable skill. The Malahide and Portmarnock Community First Responders were delighted to be a part of it!

Automated external defibrillators or ‘AED’s’ analyse the abnormal

heart rhythm of patients in cardiac arrest and deliver a precisely calculated shock in order to attempt a restart of normal heart rhythm. Getting these machines, as well as high-quality CPR to patients in cardiac arrest are vital links in the chain of survival and core part of what cardiac first responders do. So, If you are a business person in the area who would like to sponsor one of these lifesaving machines then contact Malahide and Portmarnock Community First Responders, they could use it to save your life or the life of those you love!

FCC plan to grow athletics talent in Fingal

An exciting new partnership has been announced between the Fingal Athletics League and Morton Games that will help the growth of athletics in Fingal and help create unparalleled opportunities for young athletes. The collaboration between the Fingal Athletics League - known for its commitment to grassroots development - and Morton Games - a World Athletics Continental Tour International track and field event - brings together two pillars of athletics in one of the countries youngest regions. Morton Games, which takes place in the Morton Stadium, Dublin has since 2011 consistently

attracted top-tier athletes from around the globe to its prestigious events. By partnering with Fingal Athletics League, Morton Games aims to strengthen its commitment to nurturing talent at all levels of the sport. Located in Fingal, Morton Stadium has undergone a significant €3m refurbishment project led by Dublin City University and which sees a new Mondo track installed. The stadium is also home to the iconic Morton Mile event which attracts domestic and international stars. This collaboration signifies a new chapter in athletics, one that is characterised

by unity, collaboration, and a shared passion for the sport. Fingal Athletics League and Morton Games look forward to a bright future of growth, innovation, and success. The Fingal Athletics League Finals Day will take place on 24th April at ALSAA Sports Complex, with 2,700 students from 61 primary schools across Fingal coming together to showcase their talent. Morton Games takes place on Friday July 12th in the Morton Stadium Dublin from 5.30pm with the international programme starting at 7.00pm. For further details visit mortongames.ie/

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