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1st May 2012 • Volume 19, Issue 14 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200
Great Honour For Malahide Athlete ‘The World is your Oyster’ is a very famous old saying and sometimes it comes true for some people. In the case of Malahide man, Michael Fennell, it certainly came to pass. Marathon enthusiast, Michael has been selected to be one of the first Irish people to run in the Olympic Stadium in London this Thursday, May 3rd. He was picked
the County Leader, “I heard Derval O’Rourke being interviewed about regional events that were being held in the four provinces. I decided to go to the local event in Santry with my daughter. All I had to do was to participate in a 100 metre event. I couldn’t believe it when I was picked,” said a delighted Michael.
Malahide athlete, Michael Fennell is pictured training at ALSAA for his upcoming stint at the London Olympic stadium.
at the Powerade Ireland ‘On Your Marks’ event that took place at Morton Stadium in Santry recently and will run 100 metres in the stadium, which will focus the attention of the world in about two months time. Michael, who works for An Post, has completed over 30 marathons across the world including London, New York and Berlin. He told
He is now one of four people who have been selected to be the first Irish people to run 100m in the Olympic Stadium next month, accompanied by Irish Olympic medal prospect, Derval O’Rourke. Michael, who is originally from Clare, has been living in Malahide for over 30 years and is a member of the Civil Service Harriers Athletic
By Patrick Finnegan Club based in the Phoenix Park. He had exhausted all avenues to get tickets for the Olympics but now will be one of the first Irish people into the stadium to run. “I cannot believe I’ve won. I tried the ticket lottery for everything from athletics to swimming but had no luck and now to be one of the first four Irish people to run on the track in the Olympic Stadium is unbelievable. Some of the lads have even been saying I could qualify when I’m over there but I don’t think so,” he said after he won. “It’s just fabulous. Just imagine watching the 100 metres final in a few week time on TV and saying. “I ran there. I think I’ll aim to run in lane 4. The Olympic champion normally comes from this lane,” said Michael. “We are flying out tomorrow (Wednesday) and will go to the stadium on Thursday to spend a few hours there, before running in the event. Michael is allowed to bring one person on the trip, will be accompanied by his daughter, Aisling. “She is so excited about everything surrounding the trip. I think that she is just as excited about the prospect of visiting some of London’s shopping hot spots, so much so that she even bribed my son, Conor (9) to
forego an opportunity to travel, for the promise of a premiership football jersey,” said Michael. It certainly promises to be an occasion that affable Michael will remember forever.
Pictured are members of Lusk Waste Watch group, as they show their opposition to the council's plans to locate a Super Sewage Plant in agricultural land beside the village. See story on page 4.
Model Railway Museum Returns To Malahide Fine Gael TD for Dublin North Alan Farrell and local councillor, Anthony Lavin (FG), have announced that the Fry Model Railway museum will be housed at the Casino in Malahide. The historical building was widely seen as the logical place to house the important museum. This has been achieved in conjunction with Bord Fáilte and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Minister Leo Varadkar welcomed the move and said: “I’m delighted that this matter has finally been resolved. The Fry Collection and Model Railway will be a valuable addition to the growing range of tourist attractions which Malahide has to offer.” Minister Varadkar also said it is important to acknowledge the late Micheál Gaffney, whose generosity facilitated this development, and whose representatives are working closely with the County Council to finalise arrangements. He thanked Cllr Anthony Lavin, Deputy Alan Farrell and Minister James Reilly for their efforts. The Minister also acknowledged Cyril Fry’s lifelong work devel-
oping the collection, and thanked his family for their commitment that the collection be properly looked after and displayed. Commenting on the significant work that has gone into securing this
possible by the extraordinary donation from the late Micheál Gaffney. Lavin acknowledged the importance of this development, adding that ‘This announcement is an extraordinary success for Malahide, its residents, the County Manager and senior staff in the Department of Transport and Tourism, and for those of us who have been working quietly and consistently on this project. However, it is a particular success for the late Micheál Gaffney and the trustees who have represented his wish to have Fry Model Railway back in Malahide.” Farrell concluded, “I am aware the significant part that Malahide residents played in bringing the Fry Railway Museum home. I am very
Pictured outside the Casino building in Malahide to announce that the Fry Model Railway would be housed in the historic building are, Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), Deputy Alan Farrell TD, Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD and Cllr Tom O'Leary (FG).
project, Farrell said “I, along with my colleague, Anthony Lavin, have been working very hard behind the scenes to ensure that Malahide would not lose this fantastic opportunity, made
much looking forward to seeing the realisation of this project, and the securing of a unique and worthwhile attraction that will be part of the history and future of Malahide.”