Red Rock Art Group - Painting Exhibition and Sale

Red Rock Art Group shall hold an Exhibition and Sale of Paintings on Saturday, 27th March 2010 and Sunday, 28th March 2010 in the Old Courthouse, Howth from 11:30am until 7:30pm each day. An advance preview shall take place on Friday, 26th March 2010 at 8pm.

All proceeds are in aid of St. Francis Hospice Raheny.

All are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Free Rail Scheme on Track for Older Visitors

From Tuesday, 16th March 2010, all overseas visitors aged 66 or over, from anywhere in the world, shall be able to benefit from free unlimited travel on mainline, DART and commuter trains in the scheme, developed by Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann.

Travelling to the Marine Hotel, Sutton will now be free!

The scheme was announced by the Government as part of the budget in December 2009, in a bid to increase overseas visitor numbers. It is similar to the free travel scheme for Irish people aged 66 and over, but does not include free bus or Luas travel.

The scheme is initially for a fixed 1-year period, but shall be subject to review and is expected to continue indefinitely if the demand is there.

Tourists can access the scheme by visiting the Fáilte Ireland website, www.discoverireland.com, to arrange for a Golden Trekker reservation. They will be asked for details such as their date of birth and passport or national identity card number. Their Golden Trekker reservation can then be used to book their free Golden Trekker tickets when they arrive in Ireland.

Tickets can be purchased in blocks of four days, depending on the length of stay. A 4-day unlimited ticket is normally worth €100.

Visitors who do not pre-book the reservation can also avail of the scheme when they arrive in Ireland, by calling to a Fáilte Ireland tourist information office.

Al Ryan - Director
Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Weddings at the Marine Hotel

The magical setting of the Marine Hotel makes it an outstanding Wedding venue..... The Hotel offers the beautiful coastal Sutton setting; luxurious comfort; excellent cuisine and gracious style.

For more information regarding the Wedding Packages on offer at the Marine Hotel, please contact our Management Department on 01 839 0000.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Matthew Ryan Completes 2 Years as I.H.F. President

Matthew Ryan, Managing Director of both the Marine Hotel, Sutton and Grand Hotel, Malahide, successfully completed his two year period as President of the Irish Hotels Federation in March 2010.

Mr. Ryan presided over the annual conference in Galway before handing over to his successor, Paul Gallagher of Buswell’s Hotel, Dublin.

During his two years at the helm of the I.H.F., Mr. Ryan helped steer the industry through a very difficult economic cycle. Achievements included revision to the J.L.C. regulations; allowing V.A.T. to be claimed back by overseas conference organisers; free rail for overseas visitors; commissioning of the Peter Bacon Report on the Hotel Industry; and of course constant representation of the Hotel sectors interests to both government and public bodies.

Pictured to the right are Matthew Ryan and Paul Gallagher.

Al Ryan - Director
Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager