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M a l a h i d e • P o r t m a r n o c k • K i n s e a ly • C l a r eMonth h a lXX, l INSIDE: Christmas fever reaches the streets of Malahide as Santa Claus turns on lights P6-7
Cricket:
Malahide set for top-quality international Page 30
Rugby:
Vital victory puts Malahide in mix for title Page 32
ALSOINSIDE: GALLERIES.......................6 DUBLIN LIFE....................11 OUT&ABOUT...................17 CLASSIFIEDS.................26 SPORT............................27
novel guest: Author Roddy Doyle comes to Malahide to meet his readers Page 6
Sports clubs’ funding boost Natalie Burke
Sports clubs in Malahide were celebrating last week when it was announced that just over €1 million was to be allocated to the Dublin Fingal region as part of the national Sports Capital Grant scheme. Almost €26 million in funding for local sporting clubs and societies nationwide was announced by Minister for Sport, Michael Ring.
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Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell welcomed the announcement, saying it was “terrific news” for local clubs and the local economy. “I am delighted by this announcement from Minister Ring,” said Farrell. “It has been many years since the last round of sports capital grants and many clubs across Fingal have been desperately short of funds in these tough economic times.” Full Story on Page 9
Bon Appetit: Local chef shows his skills at Christmas show pictured on stage at the Food and Wine Christmas Show on December 2 was Oliver Dunne, Michelin chef of Bon Appetit Malahide. The Christmas Show took place from November 30 to
December 2 at the Main Hall, RDS, Dublin 4. The three-day event saw some of Ireland’s top chefs demonstrating their skills and sharing top tips on the Chef’s Stage.