The Archbishop of Dublin will confirm candidates from Fingal Rural Deanery at a service in the Church of St John the Baptist, Clontarf on the morning of Saturday 2nd May, 2026. The time of the service has yet to be confirmed. Pre-confirmation classes for candidates from Malahide and Swords Parishes. are being held in St…

As of the end of February the restoration programme is approaching the end stages.                          Following a schedule update meeting with the contractor, he has indicated that the refurbished sound board will be installed in March, which following installation of the remaining pipes, will…

The Register of Vestrypersons of the United Parishes of Malahide, Portmarnock and St Doulagh’s has been updated and subsequently revised in accordance with Diocesan regulations. The regulations allow only Registered Vestrypersons  to vote at the Easter General Vestry held to elect the Select Vestry and make other appointments.  

The last Saturday in November has always been fixed in the parish diary for many years for the Christmas Market  and the 2025 market held on Sat 29th November, was once again a  highly successful event, raising just short of €15,000 for parish funds. However, the Christmas Market is not just about raising money, important…

Christmas Market 2025 – Raffle Prize winners   Prize No. Prize Winner 1 €1,000 Cash Nigel Dawkins 2 Case of fine wine Andrew, Maisie & Jonny Synnot 3 €300 Garden House voucher James McGrear 4 Luxury Christmas Hamper (€250 value) Nina 5 €200 Eatzen Restaurant voucher Karen Brown 6 Case of fine wine Sienna Bradley…