St. Doulagh’s Restoration Programme This ancient, beautiful and still functioning church which dates back to the 7th century, requires extensive repair and renovation at an estimated cost of €300,000. Cheques payable to “United Parishes of Malahide, Portmarnock & St. Doulagh’s” and marked “St. Doulagh’s Restoration Fund” on the reverse side may be forwarded to:-…
St. Doulagh’s Restoration Appeal launched at Open Air Service
The sun shone on the congregation at the annual St. Doulagh’s Church Open Air Service which took place on Sunday May 29th in Balgriffin. The service was attended by Archbishop Michael Jackson and was led by the Rector, the Revd. Dr Norman Gamble. Music was led by the Brass Band of the 1st Dublin Company…
Coast and Castle Charity Run…..A MAJOR SUCCESS STORY
Our Walk/Run in aid of Homeless Charities took place on Sunday 22nd May raised approximately £4000 for the homeless including the Alice Leahy Trust and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Thanks are due to all who gave so freely of their time in planning and execution, especially Richard Firth, Emer Bryan, Ian Watkins and their team,…
Select Vestry Appointments for 2016-2017
At the meeting of the General Vestry of the parish held in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 30th March 2016, the following were elected to serve as members of the Select Vestry. Churchwardens: St Doulagh’s Mrs Irene Black (Rector’s) Mr Ken McAllister (People’s) St Andrew’s Mr Richard Firth (Rector’s) Ms Anne Winslow O’Dea (People’s) …
St Doulagh’s Open Air Service on Sun 29th May at 3.30pm
St. Doulagh’s Annual Ecumenical Open Air Service of Praise and Thanksgiving will take place on Sunday 29th. May at 3.30pm in St. Doulagh’s Field (beside the church) on the Malahide Road, in Balgriffin. Music will be provided by the 1st. Dublin Company Boys’ Brigade Brass. Special guests will be The Dublin Conservative Club Male Voice…
St. Andrew’s School News
Read the latest edition of the School News by clicking on the header entitled “Communications”
Table Quiz
A successful table quiz night was held on Friday 29th in Malahide Cricket club. Over €600 was raised for parish funds. An exciting finale occurred with a tiebreaker round being necessary to separate first and second. A steward’s enquiry then reversed the placings! We expect to see some beautiful people about Malahide after their trip to…
Lenten Programme 2016
The Churches of Malahide, Portmarnock, & Kinsealy invite you to join us at 8pm on a journey of faith each Wednesday night in Lent, as we prepare for the great festival of Easter. We will meet at the venues indicated below for an act of worship, followed by a talk given by various speakers. There will also…
Rev. Norman Gamble completes 25 years’ Service as our Rector
Following their meeting on Monday, 14th December, the Select Vestry presented Norman and Susan with a gift to celebrate and mark this auspicious occasion. The presentation was made by Ken McAllister, the longest serving member of the Select Vestry. Hazel Bolton, Hon. Secretary, also addressed the gathering. Norman and Susan responded, acknowledging and expressing their…
Christmas Services in the Parish
On Sun. 20th December in St. Andrew’s Church, the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held in the evening at 7.00 pm. Afterwards, all who attend are warmly invited to partake of warming Christmas fare, mince pies and mulled wine. Further information on all services in both churches over the Christmas and New Year…