West & Mid Kerry Live issue 169

Kerry Live

ISSUE / E ISIÚINT 169

West & Mid

7ú - 21ú Eanair 2016

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Essential Community News and Event Guide For West & Mid Kerry.

Nuacht, Imeachtaí & Eolas Cuí do Chiarraí Thiar & Chiarraí Lár

Dingle To Killorglin Castlegregory to Cromane

SAOR IN AISCE

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Dingle Bay: Mossy Donegan

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San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

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pg 8 : What’s Going On? Pg 12: Farming News Pg 18: The Sporting Year Ahead

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HANDMADE WINDSOR CHAIRS & STOOLS

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TABLES & DRESSERS

pg 26: Nutrition with Irene Ní Fhlannúra

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DISPLAY CABINETS

pg 28: Lispole (Part 2) by Carl Flaherty

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FULL DESIGN SERVICE

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CONTEMPORARY &

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Pg 25: Back Pain

pg 32 : Seville Orange Marmalade

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pg 34: Anso ‘s Ansúid i gCorca Dhuibhne Pg 38: Crosfhocal Sean Nós

News from The Marts

Pg 40: Live Music Listings Pg 42: Crossword

Dingle

pg 43: Classified Adverts

General Sheep & Cattle Sale Saturday January 9th & 23rd

pg 44: People Of The Year

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

Lorcán: 086-1737944 Mossy: 087-2149327 Email: westkerrynews@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook www.westkerrylive.ie

DINGLE 066 91 51586

M I LLTOWN: 066 97 67309

Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, Spa Road , Dingle 066 9151465 Ionad Leighis An Daingin The Mall, Dingle, 066 9152225., Dr. T. Sills, Castlegregory, 0667139226 Mon-Fri, 9:15am to 1:00 pm Saturday, by appointment. Emergencies Doctor’s Surgery Annascaul, West Inch 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 1850 335 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Dr Valerie Collins .Market St, 066 976 1253 Cronin, Dr Ann Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prendiville, Wm (Killorglin) Cluincorrig, Killorglin (066)9761149 Prenderville Edmond Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

Brendan O’ Connell, Spa Rd., Dingle. Tel (066) 9151814

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard: Tel: 112 or 999.

These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergencies.

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102 Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522 Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690 Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 2 West Kerry Live

Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 30011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646 Walsh John, Pharmacy Green st. Dingle (066)9151365 O’Keeffe Pharmacy Ltd . Strand St.(066)9151310 Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Dingle (066)-9150518 O’Dohertys Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Milltown (066)-9767305 Laune Pharmacy Bridge St Lower, Killorglin 066 976 1131 Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115 O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111 O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422 Ionad Eolais Clochán 087 4552911

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

Ó Domhnaill Opticians, Mail Rd., Dingle, (066) 9152863

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA Annascaul : 089-4259294 Dingle : 086-0203501 Castlegregory/ Cloghane : 087-1647788 Ballyferriter : 066-9156124 Tralee Office -066 -7128021

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Dingle News Richard Williams

leaving a mess and destroying the daffodils and primroses which were almost ready to flower .

The weather cleared up nicely for the Wren Parades on St Stephens Day. I was very impressed with the conduct, the colour , the music and merriment which was on display right around town by the various groups and their supporters and no doubt but the Wran will survive in Corca Dhuibhne for many years to come.

Perhaps the Neighbourhood Watch/Business Watch Scheme which is being researched at present will deter such behaviour when launched in early February.

The Sacred Heart University Band will perform at 2 Concerts the first in the Sceilig Hotel on January 13th at 7.30p.m. and January 14th in The Diseart at 7.00p.m. All welcome to what promises to be two lively sessions to pass the dreary winter evenings.

Dingles 2016 Commemoration Programme is being finalised this month and starting on St Patricks Day a series of events are planned over that weekend to celebrate this historic occasion in our locality.

Get well soon wishes to Monsignor Padraig O Fianachta agus comhgairdeachas as and duais mor a bronnadh ort sna Stait Aontaithe le deanai.

Good news on the N86 and on the long awaited improvements to Broadband Services in the area so we may see West Kerry really propel forward in 2016!!!. One last word of advice to all walkers, runners and cyclists please please wear a HIGH VIS VEST for your own safety and the safety of all other road users as well. Mile Buiochas.

Sincere thanks to the Dingle Fife and Drum Band for another wonderful parade to ring in the New Year and long live that unique tradition also!!!. Mile Buiochas to the Gardai and stewards who ensured the Midnight Celebrations passed off without incident and to the Press and Radio for their very positive coverage of all events in the Peninsula over the Christmas period.The Council Staff who had to face the litter ridden streets on New Years Morning once again did a wonderful cleanup job and deserve our gratitude for their continuous efforts to keep our area as tidy as possible.

What can one say about the Fireworks Display only they have also come to stay judging by the huge crowds who came to watch again this year. Mile Buiochas to the Harbour Master and his staff and to the stewards and collectors and all who supported the Race Night to fund the Display.

The Business Chamber wish to appeal to all residents to SHOP LOCAL when and where possible and think about supporting LOCAL JOBS before embarking on shopping trips outside the Peninsula. Looking through West Kerry Live one is pleasantly surprised to note the wide range of services that are now available in our catchment area and who will only survive with the support of the residents of the Peninsula especially at this time of year. Also good to see the local restaurants offering Winter Fireside Candlelit Dining at very reasonable prices.

The Tidy Towns Group report that the Ashmount Coward was out again recently when a number of flower tubs were upturned in that area

Photos: Mossy Donegan

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Sessions From The Shop

60 Seconds with

Colm Bambury

This weeks session from the Dingle

Record Shop features West Kerry woman Sláine Ní Cathalláin.

Sláine dropped in to the smallest record shop in the world and shared a chat and some sean nós with Mazz.

The resuting session can be heard at www.sessionsfromtheshop.com

Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm

What was your first job?

Working in the Pitch and Putt course on the Mail Road What is your favourite film?

The Wizard Of Oz What is your favourite book?

Unsung Hero What Was The First CD / Tape / Record You Bought?

Tomorrow, Today will be Yesterday - Mazz O Flaherty What was your favourite holiday?

Walking in Argentina What is your favourite drink?

Cava Who is your favourite actor?

Paula Patton Who is your sporting hero?

Mark Diony O’ Connor Two things you’d bring to a desert island?

Ricky Keane and his mobile phone he’d get you out of anywhere!

What’s your favourite saying?

Never Better!!

Dingle Film Club Open to Everyone 8.45pm Tuesday Nights

The featured film at the next screening of the Dingle Film Club will be ‘Black Mass’ on Tuesday the 12th January. The film charts the criminal career of the notorious gangster Whitey Bulger, played with intense menace by Johnny Depp. Bulger and another Irish American, John Connolly grew up together on the streets of South Boston. Decades later, in the late 1970s, they would meet again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBI’s Boston office and Whitey had become godfather of the Irish Mob. What happened between them - a dirty deal to trade secrets and take down Boston’s Italian Mafia in the process - would spiral out of control, leading to murders, drug dealing, racketeering indictments, and, ultimately, to Bulger making the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List.

The following week on Tuesday 19th January the feature will be the Steven Spielberg directed “Bridge Of Spies”.

This historical drama - thriller is based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War and tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers—a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union—in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a captive Soviet KGB spy held under the custody of the United States.

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Kerry ETB Training Centre Kerry ETB Training Centre is now recruiting for the following courses.

MTA Software & Networking Fundamentals Course (ET1Z4) - Tralee.

This entry level course offers experience on the technical side of software development and computer networks. It’s the ideal starter course for people considering a career in information and communication technology. Start Date: 25th January 2016.

Duration: 19 weeks. Certification: Microsoft Technology Associate Certification.

Digital Media Production Course (TRY18) - Kerry ETB Training Centre, Tralee.

The Digital Media Production course offers participants the opportunity to learn and develop real-world production skills in a broad range of media disciplines. The course covers design, digital imaging, photography, sound, video, digital publishing and media project management. Start Date: 8th February 2016. Duration: 52 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Diploma in Media Techniques 7601-03.

Manual & Computerised Payroll and Bookkeeping (ET0Z5) - Tralee.

This course is for people who wish to develop a range of manual and computerised payroll and bookkeeping skills. It’s designed for people with no prior experience in the topics. Start Date: 8th February 2016. Duration: 10 weeks. Certification: FETAC Level 5 Component Certificates in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping and Payroll.

Healthcare Support Traineeship (ETS97) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of effective and appropriate healthcare supports to clients in a variety of care settings. Start Date: 15th February 2016.

Duration: 41 weeks. Certification: FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support.

Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving Rigid (HGV) (ET394) - Tralee.

This programme provides participants with skills and related knowledge in the rules of the road, driving a heavy goods vehicle - rigid body, care and maintenance of the vehicle, loading and unloading the vehicle, customer care, and documentation. Applicants must be in possession of a current full Class B Driving Licence and a current Class C Learner Permit. Start Date: 15th February 2016. Duration: 10 Weeks. Certification: Class C Driving Licence, RSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, RTITB Counterbalance or Reach Forklift Truck Driving Certificate, and ADR Certification for Drivers.

ECDL (ETK79) - Kerry ETB Training Centre, Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the range and standard of computer and IT skills needed to work in an office environment. The modules include: Induction, Keyboard Skills, Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Wordprocessing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation Software, Career Planning & Job Seeking Skills, In-company Training. Start Date: 22nd February 2016. Duration: 18 weeks. Certification: European Computer Driving Licence Award, Level 1 Office Procedures Cert & Typewriting Cert.

Annascaul Singers Club Bert McCann

Broadcast Production Skills Course (TRY20) - Kerry ETB Training Centre, Tralee.

This is a practical, production-focused course covering documentary, drama, and entertainment formats. Participants will learn about researching, writing, directing, capturing, editing and delivering content for both location and studio-based productions. Start Date: 29th February 2016. Duration: 52 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Diploma in Media Techniques (Video production) 7601-03, BECTU Creative Industries Safety Passport, Occupational First Aid, Safe Pass and Manual handling.

Legal Administration Traineeship (ETS07) - Tralee.

This course is specifically designed for those wishing to pursue careers as legal administrators. It covers all the main administration tasks carried out in legal offices and is tailored to meet the needs of the industry. Start Date: 21st March 2016. Duration: 40 weeks. Certification: FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Office Administration.

Beauty Therapy Traineeship (TRS52) - Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work as beauty therapists. It integrates theory, practice and industry experience so that participants gain a clear understanding of the various treatments and therapies practiced in the industry. Start Date: 11th April 2016. Duration: 50 weeks. Certification: I.T.E.C, CIBTAC and CIDESCO Diplomas.

Visit Our New Walk-In Information Service Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Kerry ETB Head Office, Centre Point Building, John Joe Sheehy Road, Tralee.

(Opposite Tralee Bus and Train Stations) To apply or get further information on any of the above courses please contact Kerry ETB Training Centre, Monavalley Industrial Estate, Tralee, TEL. 066 7149600, 066-7149638, 066-7149676 www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie E-mail: training@kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie

Photo: Evelin Peenar A great crowd gathered in Patcheen's last month to welcome Christmas with songs, good cheer, and thanks to the pub's staff and management, santa hats and mince pies. Though not specifically themed as such there were festive contributions of all sorts. Notably the resident singers gave a moving rendition of 'Oiche Ciún/Silent Night' with the lyric sung in Estonian, Dutch, German, Irish and English. As usual though local singers were to the fore along with visitors who travelled from all over the county to make their contribution. It was a celebration of the spirit of the Annascaul Singing Club and an exhilarating night of song sharing that will be long remembered. The next gathering will take place at 9pm on Thursday 21st January at Patcheen's pub located on Annascaul's Main Street. Bring your songs. verses and your good selves for the first session of the new year. Sing if you please or relax and listen if that suits you best. As ever, the evening is free and it's fun

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What’s Going On? Cad atá ar siúl?

Drumming classes at the Percussion Workshop Mondays - Adult beginners. Tuesdays - Kids (all ages). Wednesdays - Teenagers and also on Wednesday - Splanc-The Dingle Carnival Band. Info and bookings: Martin 0872808633 Karate (Shorinji Kempo). Classes in this original Japanese martial art takes place in Girls primary School hall. every Tue. . @ 6.00 pm -7-45pm and Sat. 10am - 11.30am. Paidi 087 7735815 Tinteán Ceoil - Live Music. Gach Luan ag 7.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh chách!

Every Monday in Ionad Cultúrtha sa Chlochán (next to O’Donnell’s pub) at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments.

Everybody welcome!

Annascaul ICA. ICA Christmas party takes place at Foley’s Inch @ 8pm on 7th Jan 2016 Annascaul ICA meet every Thursday 8pm in Annascaul Community Centre. New Members welcome! Information from Anne 0862647443 or Elizabeth 0862663186 Ciorcal comhrá tosnaithe i dTig Mike Uí Néill, An Cam. An chéad Deardaoin don mhí ó 9.30pm ar aghaidh, failte roimh cách.

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Washing Machines - CookersTumble Dryers - Fridge Freezers - Dishwashers Est. 1989. Spare Parts Available. New Appliances Installed

Eaglaise na hÉireann/The Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) Dingle Union Service times every Sunday Kilgobbin Church, Camp: 10am Sunday School on First Sundays All Year Round. St.James Church, Dingle:12 noon

087-2565569

Dingle Hillwalking Club - Weekly outings on Sundays. Meeting outside Garveys Supervalu @10am. Guests welcome subject to having proper walking gear, i.e. good hiking boots with ankle protection, decent rain jacket, hat, gloves etc. For the club`s full walk schedule please log on to our website: www.dinglehillwalkingclub.com .Off schedule walk routes for the alternate Sundays are decided on the previous Saturday subject to the weather forecast etc.

Christian Fellowship. Christian Fellowship. Monthly Service of Praise, Prayer & Bible Teaching. The Last Sunday of each month at 7:30 at Gairdin Mhuire Day Care Centre, Green St. Dingle. Also Home Bible discussion group. The 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 at Beenbawn Cottage, Binn Ban, Dingle and the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 at 14 Cluain Na Fiadh, Deerpark, Lispole. Further information from Laurence 064 663 1613 or Brid 087 313 8957 or Maureen 086 177 1117 Whist - Annascaul every Wednesday night at 8pm in the Community Centre All welcome Tá cruinnithe Al-Anon a tionóltar de ghnáth gach Aoine i Ré Nua, Sraid Eoin, An Daingean, curtha ar ceal go bhfógrófar a mhalairt.

Al-Anon meetings usually held every Friday in Ré Nua, John Street, Dingle, are suspended until further notice.

BINGO in CYMS Killorglin every Sunday at 8.30pm, in Milltown Hall every Monday at 8.30pm and Wednesday at 8.30 in Glenbeigh Community Centre Dingle branch of the Catholic Grandparents Association meets at 8pm on the first Wednesday of every month in Gairdín Mhuire Centre, Green Street, Dingle. All welcome!

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Window / Door Sales, Repairs & Glass Replacement Handles, hinges, locks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc.

Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units.

Ph. Mike 086-4043901

Breast Feeding support. La Leche league of Dingle: Informal meetings held on the second Thursday of every month at the West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle at 10.30am.

Welcome all interested women.

For more information/telephone support call Fiona 087-9711342 or Sylvia 087-6636635

Dingle Farmers Market: Every Fri. from 9.00am to 2.30pm in the Holy Ground Carpark Milltown Farmers’ Market, is on every Saturday of the year from 10 to 2 in the Old Church in Milltown. We are also indoor and with plenty parking facilities We have live music every Saturday from around 11 o’clock onwards and there is also a library (Solais) on the premises.

Free english lessons for the unemployed in the old monastery , Dingle every Monday from 6 -8 pm call bill 086 8159881

Dingle Cycling Club have weekly cycles every Saturday morning departing from Dingle Marina at 9am and Sunday morning at 10am.

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Suathaireacht Feabhais 's Spóirt

The Dingle Peninsula Walking Festival 2016 Maureen Cahillane, Baile na nGall with Seamus Mac Gearailt at the Christmas raffle in An Gáirdín Mhuire

The Annual Dingle Peninsula Walking Festival will be launched in Dannos Bar, Strand Street Dingle this Friday 8th january at 6pm by Jimmy Deenihan TD. Finger Food and complimentary Creans Lager will be available.

The festival will take place on Feruary 12th, 13th and 14th.

Radharc ó Cruach Mhárthain: Mossy Donegan

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Happy New Year to all our Members and Associates and we wish you every success for 2016.

Here is an update on the recent activities of Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance The following key Pillar Groups have been set up:

Upcoming Promotions for 2016: 1.

FREE Munich (10th to 14th February) – consumer travel, leisure and recreation show attracting almost 120,000 visitors interested in activity, wellness, outdoor, Watersports and cycling holidays

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Marketing & Branding

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Activities & Walking

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Heritage & Culture

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Retail

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Wild Atlantic Way / Special Projects

Wilton Shopping Centre (early February) – allowing us to 2. promote our spring and summer breaks highlighting all the upcoming Festivals and Events throughout 2016. We are looking for help on the stand over the 3 days so if you can come and give us a couple of hours, a half a day, full day or more, we would very much appreciate it. This is a great opportunity for you to not only promote the Dingle Peninsula but to promote your business too! Please email Caroline at dptalliance@gmail.com for more information

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US & International Promotions

3.

National Ploughing Championships – September

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Goodwood Members Meeting, UK – 19th & 20th March

A number or projects have been highlighted from these meetings such as: Development and promotion of walks & cycling routes across 1. the peninsula showcasing our Dingle Way

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A promotional showcase to the US is currently being researched and is being planned for the Autumn

Development of trails for shopping/ retail, arts & crafts, food, 2. heritage & archaeological sites Establishment of blue ways for water sports activities and so 3. much more…….

These shall be developed over the coming months with a full list of the projects to follow very soon. Should you be interested in any of the above Action Groups, please contact Caroline at dptalliance@gmail. com - we will be very happy to have you on board.

New Festival:

Social Media: Please send in your news, events and stories with photos or video clips to info@dingle-peninsula.ie or post them on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/corcadhuibhne or Instagram page www. instagram.com/dinglepeninsula/.

The new Dingle Peninsula YouTube channel will be developed this year and we will be looking for great content from businesses, locals and visitors to help the World see what a special place this is!

For further information, please email dptalliance@gmail.com. We look forward to supporting all Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Members, local tourism and community groups and local agencies over the coming year.

Storm Festival 5th, 6th& 7th February 2016

Le meas,

SAVE THE DATE

Gary Curran, Cathaoirleach

Come and be a part of the Dingle Peninsula’s inaugural Storm Festival 2016

Fun Filled Drama, Action & Music To include: Chats, Discussion & Debate on Weather & Climate Change

Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne, Ionad 4, Páirc Gnó na Coille, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, Office 4, The Wood Business Park, Dingle, Co. Kerry Ephost: info@dingle-peninsula.ie

App: Destination Dingle Peninsula mobile app Facebook: www.facebook.com/dinglepeninsulatourismalliance

The Dingle Peninsula Storm Chase Full of High Excitement, Blustery Clues, Windy Tales, Cosy Curiosities & Lots of Things You Didn’t Know About!

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The Ship Wreck Talk & Walk Fermoyle to Maharees The Best of West Kerry Choirs & Music More details to follow in the next edition & Visit us on www.dingle-peninsula.ie & www.facebook.com/corcadhuibhne 10 West Kerry Live

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Farming News

Louis Murchan

First GLAS Payments Issue The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has today announced GLAS payments will start issuing this week. The Minister stated that this is another milestone achieved for the roll-out of GLAS, which has already proved one of the most attractive agri-environment schemes ever offered to Irish farmers. Interest in the second tranche of GLAS has again exceeded expectations, with over 14,000 applications submitted. A total of 17,625 farmers with a start date of 1 October 2015 will receive a first instalment payment of what is due for the period October to December. The total value of payments comes to just over €11.5m. DAFM were particularly pleased to see such a proportion of Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications being submitted in this tranche, which together accounted for 80% of all applications received. Certain actions are eligible for payment in 2015, farmers will see the full value of their GLAS contracts realised in 2016, the first full year of their five year contracts.

Farmers Receiving Fodder Support Due to Floods Bad and all as the weather is in West Kerry, spare a thought for those poor souls living in the midlands, especially along the shoreline of the Rivers Shannon or Suir, where flooding has been a constant treat, or reality since early December. The Department of Agriculture recently today drew attention to the support being provided to those most affected by fodder losses due to recent flooding. The Department have been out on the ground and identified approximately 80 farmers who have been most affected by fodder losses.

These farmers are receiving emergency fodder supplies. The assistance provided is modest but important for those hardest hit by these floods. It is particularly important to ensure that animal welfare problems are avoided, arising from loss of fodder in the floods.

The Department’s helpline (Call save 0761 064408 or 01 607 2379) remains open and farmers with significant fodder losses or animal welfare concerns can avail of it.

Flexibilities introduced to facilitate the removal of water from flooded slurry tanks and the movement of animals for welfare reasons in areas worst affected by the flooding remain in place. And Safety is vital so it is important to be extra vigilant when accessing flooded lands as there are hidden dangers, if you have to cross flooded lands by foot use walking poles to feel the ground ahead and seek assistance in rescuing stranded animals.

DAFM Announces Payments under Beef Data Programme 2014 It should have been a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, and to some it was. They received their Beef Data & Genomics payment recently.

However, not was all well, as many of those in receipt of this payment, didn’t get the payment expected. These issues will be resolved over time, as with all new schemes, there will be teething problems. The Department Commenced payment recently, and outstanding payments will due under the 2014 Beef Data Programme (BDP) will issue shortly.

The programme was introduced to improve the competitiveness of the Irish Beef Industry and the quality of the beef produced by improving the genetic quality of the National Suckler herd through the collection of essential breeding and production information”. He added “that the programme was the precursor to the 2015 Beef Data and Genomics Programme which has a budget of €52m and which saw payments commence late last week.

These payments demonstrate DAFM’s commitment to the Suckler sector and to the importance of breed improvements within the national suckler herd”.

The Beef Data Programme payment is per calf up to 50 calves. It is worth €20 for the first 30 calves and €10 for the next 20. Advance Payments totalling €7.5 million issued in June this year to approximately 32,000 suckler farmers.

These payments represent the balancing 20% payment to these farmers plus full payment for a small number that have verified compliance since the advance issued.

Commencement of Payments to Farmers under the Dairy Aid Package Flat Rate Payment to Each Dairy Farmer of €1,395. Back in late December, just prior to Christmas, the flat rate payment under the direct aid package for the dairy sector was issued to farmers during, sort of as a “Christmas Bonus”! This direct aid package payment was being issued to all current milk producers.

This means a payment of €1,395 to each farmer. This support payment originates from a package of measures proposed by the EU Commission in response to the significant price deterioration experienced by primary dairy farmers in 2015, the impact of which has been exacerbated by a superlevy bill incurred in the final year of dairy quotas. The Government here has matched the EU funding and committed an additional €14m.

The Minister also confirmed that the additional €800 top-up for those dairy

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farmers who are successful applicants under the Young Farmer Scheme will issue in early 2016. In addition the Minister also confirmed that he has reserved €1m of the total package for the pig sector and that a final decision on the mechanism for this payment will be made in early January.

Severe Rainfall causing problems This past month has seen some of the worst flooding in recent times with farmland throughout the Finn valley being affected. There is going to be long term effects of this on the flooded farmland with the weight of the water causing severe compaction on some fields but his will not be known until stock starts returning to grass next spring. There are more immediate problems for farmers that need to be addressed. Any farmer who is out wintering cattle or sheep this year who has land susceptible to flooding needs to keep a close eye on the rainfall forecast. The flood levels are higher this year than has been seen in years so don’t take any chances and move animals as far away from the river as possible, there is no excuse to have stock in a field that could flood there has been plenty of warnings and red alerts giving for rainfall. Keep them on high ground. The department have announced exceptions to the animal movement rules for farmers affected by flooding. They state in general if your whole farm is affected by flooding and you are unable to move cattle to higher ground on your holding then take the following steps • Get a compliance cert before movement from your local DVO or print yourself. If this isn’t possible move the animals and then notify the department.

• The rules for herds down with TB are the same but it is vitally important to contact the department as soon as possible on these herds.

• If slurry tanks are flooded then water can be taking out and spread on the driest part of the farm. The pipe should be put at the top of the tank so as little solids as possible are taking out.

• If the flooding of the tank comes above the level of the centre feed passage then the cattle need to be moved to another shed/higher ground.

In general what the department are saying is that the rules to animal movements and slurry spreading still apply but exceptions can be made where the welfare of the animals are in jeopardy.

All farmers in flooded regions are asked to remember farm safety and to not enter floods on your own or without at least telling someone ware you are going.

Sheep/Goat Census 2015 The sheep Census form has been coming through doors in the last number of weeks and should be ready for return if not already sent back to the Department, as the closing date is Friday 29th January.

This form is one of the most vital forms that a sheep farmer will fill out this year and it is vital that it is done correctly. Failure to return this form on time will result in a penalty under your Basic Payment and area of natural constraints (formally area aid) could also be affected. These can be completed on-line, but you can also fill out the form that you have received in the post and send it back to the department Kildare street office.

When filling out the form itself it is splint into 4 sections with four sub sections in each. The subsections relate to the type of sheep in question. Mountain, Mountain cross, Lowland and lowland cross and these are the same for all 4 sections.

• Section A relates to breeding ewes. A breeding ewe is defined as a female that is over the age of 12 months on or before the 13th of December 2015.

• Section B relates to the number of breeding rams on the holding • Section c is all other sheep on the holding, this year’s lambs, rams that are not for breeding etc.

• Section D will not relate to the majority of farmers. This is only relevant if there is ewes being milked for human consumption or if there are no sheep on the holding.

There is then a sheep marking diagram to be filled out. This is for sheep being kept on commonage. This is to show where the farmers mark is and the colour of it that is used to identify his sheep on the commonage Below this there is then a declaimer that will need to be ticked if you give the department permission send your census details to sheep Ireland. This is every farmer’s choice and will not affect your census details in any way if it is not ticked. As stated, this form is vitally important and needs to be filled out and sent back as soon as possible.

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Saturday, January 11.

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Monday, January 13.

Gave an illustrated talk on archaeology to a group of 35 American students in Tralee library. They're here to study Irish culture.

Around 20,000 black mine workers were sacked in South Africa this week over strikes and demands for better wages.

Wednesday, January 1, 1986.

News today that singer-songwriter Ricky Nelson and members of his band were killed in a plane crash in Texas. It seems that the plane crash-landed but then burst into flames. The pilot and co-pilot escaped with severe burns.

Ricky Nelson was also an actor and starred in the film Rio Bravo with John Wayne and Dean Martin. He was 42.

Thursday, January 2.

The recently formed political party the Progressive Democrats opened their new offices in Dublin today. The party is headed up by Dessie O'Malley who was expelled from the Fianna Fáilparty last year.

Saturday, January 4.

Today was very wet and wild with forecasts of ' severe and violent winds up to force 11'. There were some ESB cuts in the area but power was restored by 5.30pm.

Reports of an attempted coup in Aden, South Yemen, against the Marxist government but it was quickly put down and the instigators were executed which is a fool proof way of getting rid of one's enemies in a hurry.

Tuesday, January 14.

Chaired a meeting of the parents council at the CBS primary school tonight. Discussions centered around fund-raising for the school; the provision of a better selection of books for the library; the possibility of getting the cinema from Michael Francie on March 17th and plans to run a social in the Hillgrove on February 28th.

American actress Donna Reed died today. She was probably best known for her roles in the films It's a Wonderful Life and From Here to Eternity. She was 64.

Another well known singer-songwriter died in London today. Phil Lynott was the founder and front man of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy.

His death, at the age of 35, has shocked the country.

Sunday, January 5.

The countryside is a bit brighter this morning because of the first fall of snow but not what you'd call soft snow - too icy for snowball fights.

The roads are very icy too. Driving to Ballyferriter, the car skidded on ice and waltzed around the road for a few moments but recoveredwithout hitting anything!

Monday, January 6.

Gave an illustrated talk on the archaeology of the area to a group of American students in Granvilles Hotel, in Ballyferriter, tonight.

Tuesday, January 7.

Forgot to mention the shock felt by the local community by the death last week of the popular Annascaul musician Stanley Doyle.

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The last of the Christmas decorations came down today. Our tree has been stuck in the lawn near the house. The birds might get used to it after a few days.

The oil companies have just reduced petrol prices by 7p per gallon but, before we could rejoice, the Government decided to take the reduction for itself by raising petrol prices by 7p per gallon.

We can't have motorists going around with smiles on their faces, now can we?

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President Reagan has introduced sanctions against Libya for its support of terrorism. He has ordered American civilians who live in Libya to leave the country or they will be penalised when they return to the States. Strange.

The UK's Defense Secretary, Michael Heseltine, has resigned from Cabinet after a reported blazing row with Margaret Thatcher over a British helicopter company.

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CAMP NOTES Brigid O’ Connor Christmas In Camp Christmas in Camp was joyous and peaceful.

St. Marys Church was packed on Christmas ‘Eve, on his first Christmas in our parish Fr. Gerry Keane PP welcomed everybody especially those home for this Christmas season.

The local children performed the Nativity play after Mass produced by Sheila O Donnell, it was a beautiful end to a lovely Christmas Mass. On Christmas Day Fr. Keane again celebrated Mass and afterwards some hardy Camp people braved the elements at Garrahies Gap doing a Christmas Day swim for charity. Groups of young people travelled house to house on the Wren’s day entertaining us with traditional music, some visited Ocean View Nursing Home and got a great welcome!

And Camp Annual Reindeer Run organised

by Martin and the Quirke family on Sunday morning was also a lovely event, starting at Ashes Bar the cavalcade of vintage enthusiasts and friends enjoyed spectacular scenery around the County, The Dingle Pensinsula’s Gold Coast and The Wild Atlantic Way. Obituary Kay Finn, Lougher, Annascaul passed to her eternal reward on Thursday 17th December. In a touching tribute to his mother at her funeral Mass on Sunday, Kay’s son Eugene talked fondly of her long and happy life, Gene talked about her interest in current affairs, her wonderful friendship with her neighbours and her great love of her family, and above all her love of her grandchildren and pride in their achievements. Gene thanked Norah and Bridie and all who supported and helped Kay at home and Alex, Bonny and the staff of Ocean View Nursing Home where Kay was so lovingly cared for in her final days on this earth.

Kay was laid to rest on Sunday 20th December at Ballinknockane Cemetary Camp following requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Gerry Keane PP. at St. Marys Church, Camp. Sympathy is extended to her son Eugene, Daughter Eileen, Daughter in Law, Marcella, 16 West Kerry Live

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grandchilden, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Kay’s beloved husband Eugene predeceased her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís.

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Well the answer is simple really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump.

Dinner ofisthe a long The way it was works one is a panel fittedbest to yourshe roof had which in is connected to a unit Even and cylinder in yourthe hot press. is aopposite compressor similar time. better, pubThis was to what's found in a fridge, this unit pumps a refrigerant gas into the Fay’s accommodation forthatthe Camp panel where it heats due to the fact the night gas has a-very low boiling point of aboutHouse -25 Celsius so this hot gas comes back into unit, Junction Bed and Breakfast.

Shethealso where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transhad dogs who were warmly welcomed by ferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity to operateJohn, so whilewho saving provided money on heating water it does so at owner an hot apartment, a cost. a most comfortable cosy place to stay for Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs the night.

And the joys and excitement on average about €1,500 to €2,000 per year to heat, of whichof about a 1/4 towalk 1/3 of this is hot water, so a typical hotLispole water bill for a family of the through Annascaul, and 5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year. into Dingle town and around the peninsula A solar system for a family of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to is€5,500 captivated thissaving excellent supplied andwonderfully fitted, giving themin a yearly of approx €350 to €500 and when you take into account the rising cost of enreport in the Sunday World. ergy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years.

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The Sporting Year Ahead

the night of May 28th.

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The World Cup is a week too long for anyone sane-minded and accommodates about eight teams too many. Conversely, the European Championship was ‘just right’, to quote the infamous Goldilocks in the minutes before she was brutally murdered by three bears.

Enter Michel Platini, who spearheaded the move towards a new 24team format that debuts this coming summer, thus ensuring that the European Championship is a week too long for anyone sane-minded, and accommodates about eight teams too many.

But all that hardly matters as the Republic of Ireland have qualified. The draw for the finals was even more exasperating than what was faced in order to make it to France in the first okace, and anything less than a victory against Sweden in our first game might very well sign our death warrant after just ninety minutes of action.

But as EURO 2012 proved, failure will never stand in the way of the craic, and though an early exit will be difficult to swerve, the feverish build up will be followed by a terrific month of football, with or without serious Irish contention.

June-July: Football (EURO 2016)

As if a summer offering Olympic and European Football Championship action wasn’t enough, 2016 maintains the usual highlights from the worlds of tennis, rugby, snooker, GAA, golf and horseracing, amongst many more helpings besides. Here’s the best of what we can look forward to over the coming year.

January: Tennis (Australian Open)

The least loved month of the year also appears the lightest in terms of sporting offerings, but the first major tennis tournament of the season would be worthy of a mark on any of the calendar’s boxes.

Novak Djokovic is currently rated as an odds-on favourite to successfully defend his Melbourne title, a testament to his exemplary 2015 season, while the comparably dominant Serena Williams might only be thwarted by the nagging knee injury that blighted the conclusion of her otherwise stunning 2015 season.

The action gets underway on the 18th of January, with the finals slated for the 30th and 31st of the month.

February: Rugby (Six Nations Championship)

It’s almost compulsory to note European Rugby’s principal international tournament as the sporting highlight of the spring, but in the aftermath of a World Cup dominated by Southern Hemisphere nations, the buildup period to the Six Nations Championship of 2016 is set to provide a more sombre experience than usual.

Though the competition could reasonably be seen as a drawn-out playoff to decide who the fifth best team in the world is, it will be intriguing to see what the North’s abysmal World Cup travails will have on its oftconservative brand of rugby. It would be disappointing if some harsh lessons won’t have been soaked in for the betterment of European Rugby.

The Six Nations commences on February 6th, with the fifth and final round of matches taking place on March 9th.

March: Horseracing (Cheltenham Festival)

Willie Mullins’ dominance of the 2015 extravaganza bordered on outright ownership of jump racing’s foremost festival, and if his stranglehold loosens even slightly in 2016, Prestbury Park’s concrete might crack under the strain of bookmakers collapsing to their knees in jubilation.

Mullins will saddle the favourite in the vast bulk of the festival’s most lucrative races, while the sport’s premier trophy, the Gold Cup, might finally schedule an overdue trip to his base in Muine Bheag, County Carlow. While the fabulous Vautour may now swerve the demanding race in favour of a tilt at the Ryanair Chase, Djakadam and Don Poli both look like potent candidates to take one of the few crowns that has continued to elude their decorated trainer.

August: The Olympic Games

The Olympic Flame will dock at a South American base for the first time this summer as the world’s grandest sporting spectacle unfolds in the legendary Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

As is the case at every Olympiad, most fanaticism will be centred on the track and field, and the most recent set of scandals served up by the incompetent IAAF will test our trust in every single medal awarded at Rio’s Joao Havalenge athletics stadium – suitably named ‘in honour’ of a former FIFA president scarred by allegations of corruption.

RTÉ will surely devote many hours of coverage to events in the boxing ring, wherein most Irish interest will understandably lie given our laudable exploits in major championships gone by.

September: GAA (All-Ireland senior finals)

The football championship is a depressing afterthought in comparison to what it was as recently as five years ago, and the likelihood of Kilkenny’s hurlers being outfought and outthought looks as remote as it has at any point over the last three years of their latest commanding generation.

2015 handed us a particularly mundane summer of inter-county fare, and the many neutrals who love the GAA might secretly be praying for a Mayo triumph in the football championship, as well as a hurling season akin to 2013’s. The ‘dreams versus reality’ illustration drawn up by Father Ted Crilly comes to mind, and chances are that reality will have Dublin and Kilkenny signing another twelve month lease of our sport’s main trophies come September.

September-October: Golf (The Ryder Cup)

Few sporting venues are as venerable as Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, and nowhere is better equipped to showcase this unparalleled test of both skill and nerve.

Though the build-up will inevitably be at the mercy of perennial media favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan, the Englishman will be hard pressed to ward off the intensity of Mark Selby, Judd Trump, UK Champion Neil Robertson, and even a resurgent John Higgins. Defending champion Stuart Bingham’s form this season has been less than ordinary, and a replay of his fairy-tale win in 2015 looks less likely with each clatter of a cue ball.

Darren Clarke will be captaining a European team bidding for an eighth victory in nine stagings of the beloved contest.

Professional golf is an overwhelmingly solitary venture, making the Ryder Cup something of an oddity, but that only cements its reputation as one of the most enjoyable events in golf, and indeed sport as a whole.

Europe’s last raid on American soil concluded with one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, as the visitors overcame a 10-6 deficit ahead of an absorbing final day to claim victory by a single point. Many bridges need to be crossed before both teams are named, but with the sides currently inseperable in the betting, similar drama can reasonably be expected.

The 2016 staging of the biennial battle takes place at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota, with the opening matches of the three-day duel teeing off on September’s last day.

May: Football (Champions League Final)

The Winter Months: Rugby (November Internationals)

April: Snooker (World Championship)

The Champions League is the greatest of football’s many money spinners, but its lucre has at least been built on a foundation of breathtaking excitement and quality.

Barcelona’s sumptuous footballing product would make them a relatively popular set of winners should they defend their title, with their sternest examination likely to be provided by Bayern Munich.

The Champions League has cruelly exposed the shortcomings of England’s top teams over these last few seasons, and the unlikely scenario of a European Champion emerging from the Premier League would be well paired with the sight of pigs soaring across the skies of Milan on 18 West Kerry Live

Amidst the usual heady mix of horse-racing, Premier League football, darts and club championship action that enlivens the darkest days of the year, a visit in November by the superlative New Zealand All-Blacks peers first from under the blanket.

The form of rugby’s national teams ebbs and flows with regularity, but All-Black brilliance is one of its few constants. The most unenviable of unenviable tasks will be preceded by a test against modest Canadian opposition, while the series concludes against an Australian team who impressed so notably at the recent World Cup.

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The Staff of Langford Street Dental practice, Killorglin would like to wish all of our patients a very happy New Year. We would like to introduce our new Dentists Catherine O’Connor and Sorcha Trant who recently started working with us.

Dr Catherine O’Connor qualified in University College Cork in 1996. She worked in the UK from 1996-2004 in mixed private and NHS practice. She returned to Ireland in 2004 and worked in a mixed family practice in Co. Limerick until 2015.

She joined our practice in June 2015 as she is settling in South Kerry with her young family. After nearly 20 years she still loves the challenge of dentistry and still enjoys working with people and helping them to appreciate the importance of good oral health.

Dr Sorcha Trant qualified in University College Cork, Sorcha has an interest in all areas of general dentistry and has a particular interest in tooth whitening.

Sorcha is also an accomplished musician; she is a well known harpist and has played in venues throughout the country and abroad.

We would like to remind you that you may be entitled to a free annual exam through your PRSI and further treatments under the Medical Card Scheme.

Colin Clifford Club Lotto There was no winner of the lotto draw worth €5,700 held in Jack Duggans on Sunday 3rd January. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 15 and 18. €50 winner was Denis O’Mahony, Milltown. €25 winners were Noreen Evans, Ballyarkane, Joe Shannon, Killarney, Joan Hayes, Brackhill and Tom & Joan Evans, Ballyarkane. Next weeks lotto is worth €5,800 and the draw will take place in Knightly’s Bar on Sunday 10th January Keel GAA AGM Keel GAA will hold their AGM this Friday 8th January at 9pm in the Club House. All club members are invited to attend.

0-2000 Draw The club is running its 0-2000 Draw whereby you are invited to buy a ticket the price of which is revealed after purchase. The tickets range in price from 1 cent to 20 euros. Tickets are available from Club Members and Officers. First Prize €2000, Second Prize €500, 5 Prizes of €100. This year we have hidden 5 Golden Tickets worth €100 each among the rest of the tickets. Proceeds are in aid of the club facilities so make sure to support this important cause. If you are interested in selling some tickets, please call to Aidan in Bensons Quickpick

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Annascaul Notes Noel Spillane Celebrating 1916 in Annascaul An open meeting for anyone interested in celebrating 1916 in Annascaul will be held upstairs in the South Pole on Friday 15th January at 8pm. We will discuss how to gather information on what went on locally and talk about how we will commemorate the events of 1916. Everyone welcome for more information contact Patricia on 066 9157465 Annascaul Whist.

Whist results for 30th December.

Ladies: 1st John Mc Enery, 2nd Catherine Lyne & Nora Devine, 1st Interval: Noreen Walsh, 2nd Interval: Eileen Galvin.

Gents: 1st Michael Rohan, 2nd Thomas Maunsell, 1st Interval: Martin Courtney, 2nd Interval: Gerry Curran.

Mystery; Pat Rohan, Joan Sayers.

Raffle: 1st Maureen Dowling, 2nd Thomas Maunsell, 3rd Noreen Walsh.

Annascaul whist every Wednesday @ 8pm Annascaul Community Centre, All Welcome.

Heartfelt Thanks.

Patricia Sharpe would like to thank all those who have been so generous in supporting her, Julian, Darius & Leonard since his accident in September. The response from the community has been overwhelming from prayers, texts, cards, lifts for the boys, childminders to the recently held pub quiz in Hanafin’s.. a heart felt thanks to you all.

Annascaul ICA. 7 January - Christmas Party at Foley’s - starts @ 8pm.

14 January - Business Meeting 21 January - Pantomine - MaDame Butterfly aka Mrs Aladdin New Years Celebration.

A fantastic celebration took place in Annascaul Village on New Years Eve. One of the biggest crowds ever turned out on the bridge with their county/country flags. The parade was led by the New Jersey Pipe band & next was the lighting of the sods and the parade started in true Annascaul fashion. The atmosphere was tremendous with locals and many visitors from abroad.

Photo: Mike Kennedy Art Lessons.

Art lessons are being held in Annascaul. Community Centre every Friday 6.30-7.30. For further information contact Abe Boland Ph. 0872975588 If you would like anything included in the Annascaul Notes Contact Noel Spillane Ph. 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie.

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The Sacred Heart University Band In Concert Also performing on the night will be local choirs, solo singers and musicians

Venue: Dingle Skellig Hotel Date: Wednesday 13th January 2016 Time: 7:30pm Ticket Prices: €10 per person.

Tickets will be available on the night.

Doors open at 7pm. There will be complimentary mulled wine served from 7:00 - 7:30pm.

Sacred Heart University Band will be performing a varied repertoire from Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble including: Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp Havendance by David Holsinger Old Churches by Michael Colgrass Chery Marche Funèbre by Occide Jeanty (Ireland Premier) Danza Caribe by Alfred Reed Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual by Robert W. Smith 100% of the Ticket price will be going to Hope Guatemala and Cuan Counselling

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On Thursday, 14th January at An Díseart @ 7pm

a varied program of works for organ, brass and marimba,

by Sacred Heart University Faculty and Students including the world premiere of Edward Thompson’s “Poem of the One World” for trombone and organ.

Featuring: Galen Tate – Organ Keith Johnston – Trombone Andy Kolar - Marimba Sacred Heart University Student Brass Quintet We would like to acknowledge the kind generosity of the Dingle Skellig Hotel and An Díseart for use of their facilities.

Contact: Seán Pól @ 087 9692323 22 West Kerry Live

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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn

Ranganna Aclaíochta Beidh Jackie Griffin ag cur ranganna ar fáil i Halla Le Chéile, gach Dé Luain, 8 – 9 i.n. “Inner Strength” ; Déardaoin: 8 – 9 i.n. Aerobics. Breis eolais ó Jackie ag 087 7911224. Fáilte roimh cách.

Jackie Griffin will be doing the following classes in Halla Le Cheile, every Monday: 8 – 9 p.m. Inner Strength; Thursday: 8 – 9 p.m. Aerobics. For more information call Jackie on 087 7911224. Everyone welcome Tinteán Ceoil Gach Luan ag 7.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh cách!

Every Monday in Ionad Cultúrtha sa Chlochán (next to O’Donnell’s pub) at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments. Everybody welcome!

Buaiteoirí Mí na Nollag :December 2015 1ú: (€500) Mícheál O Murchú, An Ghleann 2ú: (€250) Ciaran O Callaghan,Corcaigh

Seirbhís Béile Baile Tá an tseirbhís ar fáil cúig lá na seachtaine. Más mian le h-éinne béile/ béilí a órdú cur glaoch orainn ar 066 7138137.

3ú: (€150) O Brien’s Office Systems, Corcaigh 4ú: (€75) Mary Ledwith,Cill Dara 5ú. (€50) Margaret Mullally, Breanainn Cruinniú CGB Pobal ar Aire / AGM Community Alert Beidh cruinniú Pobal ar Aire i Halla Le Chéile ar an 28/1/2016 ag 7:30 i.n.

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The Community Alert AGM will take place on the 28/1/2016 in Halla Le Chéile at 7:30 i.n. Everybody Welcome!

Meal delivery service is provided five days per week. Please give your name at the Halla if you are interested. 066 7138137 Béile Bia, Halla Le Chéile Dé Máirt Dinnéar agus imeachtaí, Costas: €5 nó €6 le milseog. Fáilte roimh cách!

Community Dinner, Halla Le Chéile every Tuesday .Cost: €5 or €6 with dessert. Everybody welcome!

ICA: Cartai Fuist Halla Le Chéile, 02/02/2016 ar a 8 a chlog. Fáilte roimh chách!

Whist Drive Halla Le Chéile, 02/02/2016 at 8p.m.Everyone welcome!

Cúrsa Ullmhúcháin Béaltriail 2016/ Irish Oral Preparatory Course 2016 Beidh cúrsa ullmhúcháin don Scrúdú Béil á dhéanamh i Halla Le Chéile ar an 4ú, 5ú & an 6ú Márta 2016. Cúrsa Gaeilge atá dírithe ar dhaltaí atá ag lorg ard chaighdeán sa Bhéaltriail san Ardteistiméireacht. Ar fáil do dhaltaí sa 6ú agus sa 5ú bhliain.

Grants Available

Cavity wall insulation & attic insulation & BER Cert = €1,014 grant available.

External wall insulation & BER Cert = €5,020 grant available (detached house)

Preparatory course for Irish Oral Examination in Halla Le Chéile on 4th, 5th & 6th March 2016. Further information from eolas@cflt.ie or 066 7138137

“The Way to Get Away More…For Less”

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Back Pain And Treatment Options Made Simple Eddie O’ Grady Three very common causes of back pain presenting in clinic are: 1. Muscular, 2. Discogenic (from a disc), 3. Locked Facet Joint.

Muscular - For the low back a common muscle to cause trouble is the piriformis muscle. It is involved in hip rotation movements so if it tightens you lose rotation putting pressure on the lower back during activities. When the piriformis muscle tightens it may also squeeze on the sciatic nerve which travels from the lumbar spine down the back of the leg causing pain anywhere along the nerve path(low back, hamstring, calf, sole of foot).

Tightened hamstrings may also contribute to low back pain(often resulting from being seated for long periods) making the spine do more work due to resulting poor posture in lifting etc.

Treatment - The piriformis muscle can usually be worked out and loosened in one to two treatment sessions. That means proper handson deep tissue work though. The hamstrings can also be worked.

Electro-acupuncture also helps loosen the muscles/trigger points and settle nerve irritation in affected areas. There should be a substantial improvement even after just one treatment session with a competent practitioner.

Locked Facet joint - This is com-

manipulation done over and over again and probably no tissue work. A manipulation only needs to be done once if it is going to work.

Also a good practitioner spends time with you.

Basically a muscle relaxant (valium) from your doctor along with an anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) for a couple of days usually helps a lot. Usually two treatment sessions along with the medication to loosen out the muscles will also reduce pain and improve recovery time. A manipulation to open any locked facet joints may help as the condition settles.

When a disc touches a nerve it initiates a series of reactions including muscle spasm and inflammation. The medication is very important in this condition and the combination of the both muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory seem to complement each other along with treatment. Things such as ''Mckenzie technique'' and ''nerve glides'' can also help when introduced at the right time during treatment but require too much detail to go into here.

Once the condition settles it is important to 1. Train your body to engage its core. 2. Strengthen your core muscles with pilates type exercises, along with developing your core fitness. 3. Lose weight if you are overweight. 4. Try and improve your flexibity.

Once you get somebody moving, loosened out, give them a proper rehab routine and they are taking the medication, it is more about giving the body time to heal itself than anything else. Basically what you are trying to do with initial treatment is to relax any muscle spasm, reduce inflammation, reduce pressure on the disc with the more longterm goal of strengthening the body in the hope of bringing back in the disc bulge/ protusion enough from the nerve it is touching, so that symptoms subside. If there is little improvement in your condition after a week, an mri may be required to get more accurate information on the injury. In some cases an epidural or surgery may be required.

mon in the upper back along back of the rib cage(thoracic spine)...Often the person feels like somebody is sticking a finger into their back when they inhale deeply. Also with this condition a person may find that they can turn completely in one direction but not the other. In more serious cases pain may shoot down the arm due to nerve entrapment/irritation. A locked facet joint may also occur in the lower back sending nerve pain down the leg. The crack you hear when the back is manipulated is locked facet joints opening, it is not a ''slipped disc'' being put back into place.

Treatment - One simple manipulation done correctly on the spine, with a little soft tissue work done thereafter. With the manipulation you get a little crack if the facet joint was locked, as it opens, giving immediate relief. One treatment session usually sorts this condition.

Discogenic (Disc pain) - This is a more tricky one. Probably most common in the lower back (lumbar region). The patient will sometimes present with their spine all twisted off to one side in a sort of ''S'' shape.

This is usually because the disc bulge or protrusion is touching a nerve.

The body compensates for this by trying to get the disc away from the nerve, hence the ''S'' shape. Also there will be muscle spasm as the body tries to protect itself. A patient with this condition is usually in a lot of pain and even simple tasks like walking can be excruciatingly painful. Disc pain is less common in the thoracic region but again here it presents with deep unrelenting pain.

Treatment - Do not let somebody tell you they are putting back in your ''slipped disc'' with some manipulation or other. This is a blatant lie.

There is no such thing as a ''slipped disc'', it is just a misnomer. Discs basically bulge, degenerate(collapse) or herniate(a little fluid filled sack can protrude or leak out of them)(see diagram below). It is when this bulge or protrusion touches a nerve, the trouble starts. Do not let somebody tell you they can feel your disc out when they touch your back. The disc is at the front of the spine behind the stomach etc. with the facet joints (bone)behind it. You couldn't possibly feel the disc.

Repeating above(The crack you hear when the back is manipulated is locked facet joints opening, it is not a ''slipped disc'' being put back into place). Do not get roped into loads of treatments especially where you are going in twice a week for a ten minute session with the same

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Happy, Healthy and some Humpy Food Trends for 2016!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra The post-Christmas blues barely touch us as the anticipation of a brand, new Year lies ahead offering zillions of resolutions, goals and challenges to make this year the one that counts! Looking at the predictions for 2016 in the Food World will surely bump up our expectations for an exciting year full of health and pure joy in every morsel we consume. Bolstered by the United Nations’ declaration that 2016 is to be the International Year of the Pulses, this is the year that we honour the humble beans, lentils and peas and elevate them to their rightful place among the edible greats of our time! For the regular readers of this column, you are in no doubt of the goodness derived from the Pulses but now that the UN have dedicated the whole year to them, there is a certain amount of comfort (and a little smugness) knowing we were on the right track all along!

Shedding the light on the Pulses is bang-on trend with the growing interest in plant-based food. Veganism and vegetarianism, while around for a long time, has seen a definite up-turn in interest from all sectors of society and not just from the fringes of hippy or alternative lifestyles. This upward trend has been on its way for quite some time, as news of animal welfare, meat processing and the environmental impact of rearing animals for food has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the last few years. The newly-coined term “Flexitarianism” has captured the attention of the regular folk who may not be ready to go completely meat-free but want to dip their tastes buds in more plant-based meals. This shift towards “plant to plate” dining will put vegetables in the limelight, making them the main act and meat will become more of a condiment or side dish for those who wish to indulge! Similar to fashion, food trends can be bordering on the ridiculous at the extreme end but pared back for the ordinary consumer, this movement towards eating more vegetables can only be a good thing for the people and the planet.

All in all, some real gems are coming our way as a result of a global trend that seeks values over value. Increased awareness of food source, environment and animal welfare concerns, demand for real food and transparency in the food supply chain are the real trend setters for 2016! Happy New Year to you all!

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Bugs are back for 2016! Not sure if they ever went away, but they certainly didn’t catch on as predicted in a similar article written in 2013 (“Meal Deals to Mealworms, May 2013). Crickets in particular are gaining some popularity and are served up in a variety of interesting ways from deep-fried crispy, as pretzels, to milled powder for a flour substitute and even as a protein powder for the new-age athlete! Do not be too squeamish about this trend because it is only a matter of time that we, too, will opt for the nutritious, low cost and environmentallyfriendly source of protein that insects offer. However, if you follow in the UN-led movement towards the pulses, you can also enjoy all the benefits of an alternative source of protein without having to crunch on a critter – it’s up to you!

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Grass-fed butter is set to continue its rise above the artificial, toxic butter substitutes that were all the rage at one stage, as consumers are more aware of the ill-effects of unhealthy trans-fats and hydrogenated oils. However, milk has a new competitor as Camel milk enters the market in the US and Europe. Native to the Bedouin cultures, from the deserts of Africa and Arabia, camel milk is said to be more digestible, higher in protein and reduces the risk of diabetes, autoimmune disease and heart disease when compared to cow’s milk. Camel milk also ticks the environmentally-friendly box as camels do not need vast areas of grazing land to produce milk. But, dairy farmers need not get the hump just yet - despite all the benefits it is very expensive to produce and will not be a real challenger for the milk industry until such time camels roam a little closer to us!

A few oldies too have been tipped to be big this year including turmeric, medicinal mushrooms and ancient grains. Ancient grains is a term used to describe traditional whole grains from varying countries that are cultivated to age-old traditions and have not been altered to suit modern-day growing and refining practices. Spelt, quinoa, chia, teff, amaranth, emmer and farro are some examples of ancient grains now widely available in shops. Their popularity is mainly led by consumers either seeking wheat-free or gluten-free natural wholegrain foods and this trend is likely to continue beyond 2016.

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Lispole (Part2) Carl O’ Flaherty My father Paguine was an unapologetic Lispole supporter. He admired their pride of parish, ruggedness and unquenchable spirit. They contested their first final in years in 1966 against Castlegregory. The teams were lead around the field by Denny Joe Griffin's accordion band.

Thomas 'the Champion' Griffin lead the parade with the tricolour held boldly in his hand. The match turned out to be a damp squib. It rained goals and the Castle lads put Lispole to the sword.

Within a year Lispole would return and achieve a notable victory.

Kerry footballer Séamus Murphy was their trainer and he was ably assisted by Jackie Dowling.Paguine's bar was packed to the rafters as the cup was filled and refilled in celebration. These victories were just a stepping stone and a bridge to the all conquering Lispole team who achieved an unbelievable six west Kerry championships in a row from 1982 to 87. However, just as noteworthy was the development of a pristine playing pitch and a clubhouse in the parish comparable with any club in the country. The whole parish got behind the project. However, special mention should be given to the leadership of John L O'Sullivan and Johnny Barrett. The field was officially opened in 1979 in a star studded game between Dublin and Kerry.

During the mid sixties I spent more time in the bar than I did in my own home in Grey's Lane. Like all youngsters I was attracted by the colourful characters among the loyal clientèle that frequented the small snug including, Sean 'Carney' O'Sullivan, Jama Griffin, Jimmy 'Jippy' Griffin, Francie Hickson, Danny Dan 'The Caonaí' O'Sullivan, Gearoíd Garret Fitzgerald, Michael Brosnan (Goulainn), Laurence Kavanagh and many many more. I soon realised that the prominent surnames were Griffin, Brosnan, O'Sullivan, Fitzgerald and Moriarty. Families were often defined with nicknames which were derived from place names or perhaps their mother's maiden name. Different Griffin families were referred to as the Carrs, the Briens, the Browns, the Hutches, the Battys, the Bushes and the Micíls. Possibly the most baffling for me was the Griffin known as just 'F'. Maybe he was an actor in a James Bond movie, I innocently wondered.

Another charming aspect about Lispole which fired my imagination were the mysterious place names. We didn't have these wild and secret places in Dingle like Lug na gCapall, Páirc na Fola, Bothar na gCat, Crúibín na Muice, Tobar na Múdán, Cnocán na nAsal. Tobar na gCeann,Cuas an Chlampair, Beárna na Gaoithe and Puckisland, incorporating both mythology and enchantment. Lispole has clung defiantly to its identity. This is best illustrated by its annual festival 'Féile Lios Póil'. I was in attendance on that first day in the community hall when Elizabeth Farrell (Ardamore) was selected as the first Rós na Féile. A number of years later she married Dingle's football stalwart Brendan Devane. Their four lads play without fear with Lispole's great rivals Dingle; Brian, David, Declan and Paul – man of the match in Dingle's recent victory over Dr. Crokes in the Kerry club championship final. Lispole's loss is certainly Dingle's gain! However, in recompense Brendan's brother, Eugene, was the 'bainisteoir' of the all conquering Lispole team of the early eighties. Inaugurated in 1979, the Féile has gone ó neart go neart and highlights what is best in county life and Irish culture. All aspects of parish life are celebrated, including ; Gaelic games, historical walks, sheep show, flower and vegetable demonstrations, Irish dancing and the incomparable run to the summit of An Stricín.

Someday, discover the authentic Lispole. Leave your car and take to the byways. Follow the arc of the Stricín from Lisdorgan and amble to Puckisland where the wild flowers and heather are a joy, grasshoppers, grey crows and gatekeepers(butterflies) abound.Watch the sheep dogs on the hill side as they pause with pointed ears then crouch and sprint as they obey the whistles and commands of their masters and return an errant ewe to the flock. Follow the trails of the different hillfarmers from Listorgan and continue east. Sheep remain loyal to their area on the hill. You can identify the different flocks on the Stricín like a patchwork quilt. Hill-farming is a labour of love with many endless hours of rambling the zig zag paths. They check the animals for such exotic delicacies as maggots, fluke,galar cam,cumerolladh( Blackleg) or 28 West Kerry Live

foot-rot. They also have to be extra vigilant during the lambing season to protect the ewes from the scourges of foxes and grey crows. In truth the number of sheep and flocks have dwindled drastically over the years, however, the following farmers are still loyal to this traditional method Paudie Beagley, Brian Devane, John Joe Garvey, John Noel Hanafin, Theresa Rafter Moriarty, Paudie Hanafin and John Joe Griffin all from Lisdorgan,Michael Brosnan, Michael Sullivan and Dermot Kavanagh of Reenboy, Timmy Bob Fitzgerald and Sean Moriarty from Boherbrack and from Gowlane Mike Jim Fitzgerald, Sean Lovett, John O'Sullivan, Pakie Begley and Mike Joe Sullivan. Next lean on a gate, look towards Puckisland and breathe in the fresh mountain air while a rainbow disappears soon followed by a shower of soft rain – pure, simple and wonderful! Alternatively, take a southerly route and ramble from Minard Castle to Kinard, breathtaking sights await. Sit on a cairn and enjoy the majestic solitude as the Iveagh peninsula and Macgillycuddy reeks come into view. Forget about Spain, the crowded beaches of the Canaries or the multitudes of humanity in Rome or Paris. You have just discovered an ideal site, your Shangri-la, a rare and golden nugget of peace and solitude.Whilst at the bridge in Minard on the road which head north to Doonties, linger a while and reminisce. On a dark night in January 1943 a barrel of rum drifted towards the nearby shore and was rescued with loving care. What luck! A gift from God during the dark war years.That same week 70,000 German soldiers surrendered at Stalingrad and the Allies captured Tripoli. This was “The Emergency” in De Valera's Ireland. Would this incident have repercussions on the world stage? Not Likely. However, the church and state ruled the country with a vice like grip. News of the illicit booty reached the ear of the authorities. Garda Folan and Garda Cronin cycled from Annascaul to enforce the law and confiscate the rum. After exhaustive house searches, fruitless digging of manure hills and haylofts, they departed empty-handed. The rum had already been released from the large barrel and poured into numerous containers and bottles and cunningly disposed of in ditches and stone walls. There were many nights of celebration and revelry. “The pubs were open late in Doonties again last night” was the local catchphrase around Lispole. Perhaps their greatest delight was in defying the boys in blue!

Also that year there was a local emergency when little or no seaweed came ashore on the local beaches. This was a disaster for most homes because the seaweed was relied upon as fertilizer which guaranteed a good yield of potatoes. It was decided to invite Canon Lyne from Dingle to come to Minard school and to celebrate mass. He made a special appeal during the mass that the lord would send a storm and a bountiful harvest of seaweed. He was duly paid an offering of one pound note. Three days later the fiercest storm in living memory broke.

Sheds were uprooted, houses lost slates, and there was severe flooding. Mountains of seaweed arrived but the damage was widespread.

The cure was worse than the disease!

In pre-famine times, this countryside was densely populated. The combined parishes of Minard/Kinard reached almost four thousand inhabitants in the 1830's. The authorities encouraged the farming communities to grow flax and establish small linen industries. They offered a modest bounty for the purchase of flax seed and spinning wheels.

Nearly eight hundred received the premium in Corca Dhuibhne in 1796 of which ninety three were from Minard/ Kinard drew “ An Deontas” including Ashes, Barrets, Bowlers, Brosnans, Cahills, Cain, Clifford, Connors, Currens, Doolins, Devanes, Fitzgeralds, Griffins, Garveys, Hicksons, Kennedys, Mahoneys, Moriartys, Noonans and Sheeys.

Roam or cycle to Kinard where noted ship captain and smuggler Big John Griffin defied the authorities and imported the best French wines and luxury goods. His niece married an Ashe from the west and so introduced the name into Lispole. In more recent times notoriety came to Kinard when local girl Bríde O'Sullivan discovered a bottle which contained the name of an American G.I. from a liberty ship at Kinard Strand. The story took wings. Post war America was craving for a feel good story. He visited Kinard to meet Bríde. He stayed at Foxe's guest-house at The Mall. They visited the lakes of Killarney and were besieged by journalists and photographers. Years later Bríde married our neighbour Peter Hand. Another Kinard native was Paddy Joe Batty (Griffin). A tearaway character who didn't give a tinkers curse about church, state or convention. I remember him coming into Paguine's with a wild smile on his face and a brown jute coarse bag slung over his shoulder.This was the common type of shopping bag used by country

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folk in those times. Everyone wondered what secrets lay in the bag; a pigs head, a rabbit, a hare, a turkey cock, spuds or cabbage plants!

My father Paguine served him a frothy pint of black porter and Paddy Joe sinks half the drink in one gulp. Paddy Joe is stoney broke and the drink is on the house. Eventually, he releases the genie from the bottle and opens the brown bag .I watch in wonder as with great gusto he pulls out a battered button accordion. He rattles out a tune and Paguine accompanies him on the bodhrán. The lads in the bar shout words of encouragement ''Come on Lispole.......Sound man Paddy Joe.......Up Kinard ''. Paddy Joe is certainly not the best musician in Kerry, Lispole or even Kinard but he is definitely a great entertainer,loud, wild and energetic with a roguish smile on his face. He strikes it lucky, a couple of lads home from England idir an dá Nollaig stand him a few pints.

Then he gathers the accordion into the bag and leaves in high spirits.

He retrieves his Honda scooter from the archway and casts an anxious eye towards the barracks. The bike is roaring and spluttering but the front headlamp is broken.Another quick glance at the garda station, the coast is clear, he clears his throat and bellows out a ferocious roar before he tears off into the dark night. Within a few years Paddy Joe and Paguine are entertaining the holy souls in purgatory. There is a family connection with Kinard which nowadays is forgotten. The O'Flaherty,Grahams, Devanes ad Sheehys lived in the fishing village at Reenbeg (Opposite Dingle lighthouse, the villagers were cleared out and relocated by Lord Ventry to the town in 1901). A relation of my grandfather, Bridget O'Flaherty who was sixteen years of age and was about to emigrate to America. Herself and some friends rowed across to Kinard beach for a last farewell. She met Patrick Griffin of Tubber and her destiny was sealed. Paradise lost had been found. They married within a month on 26 February 1884. Present descendants include Joseph (Josie) Griffin and the Browns ( Griffins). Don't leave Cinnáird beach without skimming a stone and making a wish, the breeze is laden with heroes from yester year! Finally, return to your starting point at Garrynadur and catch a tonic in O'Sullivan's Bar. Otherwise, tuck into a pot of fine brew and hot apple tart at Eoin and Sharon Devane's cosy kitchen at Kate's Cross. Then ramble across to the nearby field and watch a black lama and pet lamb jostle to gain your attention. I kid you not, just wonderful!

And so concludes this all too brief sojourn on the eastern side of Dingle. Sometimes overlooked but never forgotten, it remains a jewel to be enjoyed. Like all rural communities, there is a constant drain of the youth from the parish. Many attend college and emigrate to seek their fortune in the major cities of the world. Lispole people always meet the challenges of life head on, they dont know any other way. Long may they continue.

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Junior Golfers star at Ceann Sibéal Captains’ Drive-In

US ambassador to Ireland Mr Kevin O’ Malley, John Moriarty owner of Lord Bakers Restaurant and Jimmy Deenihan TD at Lord Bakers recently. Mr O’Malley discussed the Sister city Santa Barbara and Springfield Massachusetts connections and the great working relationship and friendships and interaction that have flourished over the past number of years with great benefit to the Dingle Peninsula. The Ambassador also had a great interest in how Dingle was voted the foodie Gourmet capital of Ireland .

Bad weather couldn't dampen the spirits of Ceann Sibéal Golf Club members as they headed out to support Club Captains Frank Murphy and Ann Moore in launching the 2016 season.

The loudest cheer of all was saved for the Club's first ever Junior Captains, Sibéal Ní Ógáin and Jimí Ó Fiannachta who stepped up to the challenge with great composure, and drove the ball a country mile!

Junior and Senior members then joined forces to compete in a team event, with prizes kindly sponsored by Pádraig Foley Solicitors.

Junior Convenor, Muiríde Uí Chruadhlaoich, has high hopes that the newly established Junior Section in Ceann Sibéal will grow from strength to strength in 2016. Coaching will commence in March, and a full programme of activities will be provided for Juniors over the Summer months. New members are very welcome to come along and join in the fun!

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Tá seans acu siúda gcuid amhráina chleachta an chead Ceadaoin don mhí ag Club an Mháistir i dtig uí Chatháin ar an mBuailtín. i would like to thank the following who contributed items for the (free) raffle. Kevin in Ollmhargadh Uí Ghairbhí, Garáiste Uí Mhoráin, Ré Nua, Raidio na Gaeltachta, Máire Uí tSithigh- Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Paul i dTig Bhric , Corca Dhuibhne Beo agus Iarfhlaith a dhein na glaochanna guthán ar fad go mbeirimíd beo ar an am seo arís agus coimeadaí ag amhrán.

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Our next Lotto draw is for €5,600 . Tickets are on sale at usual outlets in Milltown,Castlemaine and Ballyfinnane and from our regular ticket sellers. Sincere thanks to our on going sponsors-Mike O' Shea and Sons-Builders,Farran,Milltown, for their generosity.We are also very grateful to our sellers and of course to all of you for supporting our Lotto.

Mid Kerry Minor Championship Final Replay: This game will go ahead on this Sunday January 10th in Beaufort- with the throw in scheduled for 2 p.m.

The last encounter between our boys and Laune Rangers was a thrilling game from start to finish and no doubt this will a similarly hotly contested match with both sides wanting to bring home the silver ware. Please come along and show your support.

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Seville Orange Marmalade Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School Back by popular demand ‌ seeing as it’s the only time of year to make this marmalade here it is again! You will notice when you visit your local greengrocer at this time of year you will see plenty of Seville oranges on the shelves. These bitter oranges are perfect for making marmalade but they have a very short season and if you miss them you wont see them until this time next year.

Seville oranges are ideal for marmalade as they have a more bitter taste than most oranges and they have a higher pectin content, which will help in the overall making and setting of marmalade.

Recipe (Will make about 8 or 9 1lb jars) 2kg Seville oranges (about 18) 4 lemons 2kg light muscovado sugar 2kg white sugar Method Wash the oranges and lemons and put them in a large pot and add about 9 litres of water. If you do not have a large pot, divide the recipe by two and make the other batch the following week. Place a plate on top of the fruit to keep them submerged. Simmer this for about 3 hours to allow the fruit to soften.

After this, allow the pot and fruit to cool enough to remove the fruit, you can leave over night if you want, but make sure to keep the liquid.

For the next step remove the whole fruit and cut them in half and scoop out the flesh and put into the liquid which was used to cook the fruit. Slice the orange peel finely and put with the pips into muslin or a pillow case.

At this stage put everything into a pot including the muslin cloth tied at the top and bring to the boil.

Allow this to simmer until it has reduced to about one third.

Next, warm the sugar in a bowl in the oven for about five minutes (this will help to speed up the process of setting the marmalade). You can add the sugar stirring continuously - you can add the sugar in two or three stages allowing it to dissolve totally before adding the next.

Once the sugar has totally dissolved bring the pot to a fast boil. Keep it boiling until it reaches setting point. An easy way to determine this is to have a couple of cold saucers in the fridge and simply pour a little on the saucer and place into the fridge and leave for a few minutes. Once you check this after a few minutes in the fridge it will determine if it is ready or if you want the marmalade thicker just leave to boil longer.

Once ready pour the marmalade into hot sterilised jars (simply put them and lids in an oven at 180Âş for about 10 minutes, remember to do this with all utensils used such as the ladle jug etc.)

Fill them almost to the top, put the lid on tightly and turn upside down and allow to cool.

Enjoy!!

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Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne Beannachtaí na bliana nua go dtí ár gcairde go léir. Táimid ag súil leanúint ar aghaidh ag oibriú libhse Pobal Chorca Dhuibhne agus lenár gcairde ar fud na tíre agus na cruinne! Beifear ag cur tús le rangann Gaelainne an athuair agus ag leanúint leis na Scéimeanna éagsúla i mbunscoileann agus meánscoileanna na dúichí. Beidh an Dr. Muiris Ó Laoire ag obair linn as seo go ceann cúpla mí chun Plean Teanga do Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Chiarraí Thiar (LPTCT) a thabhairt chun críche.

Gan dabht, is ins an gcur i bhfeidhm a bheidh an obair ach éireoidh linn sin a dhéanamh leis. Céimeanna beaga agus é ráite riamh gur mór iad na beaga i dteannta a chéile. Éireoidh linn i dteannta a chéile.

Má tá aon mholtaí nó aon tuairimí gur mhaith leat a roinnt linne in Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne maidir le caomhnú, buanú nó neartú aon ghné d’oidhreacht na háite ná bíodh leisc ort teagmháil a dhéanamh linn: eolas@cfcd.ie agus beidh fáilte romhat!

taitneamh is tairbhe as bhur dtréimhse anso linn. Is tréimhse fíor thábhachtach í seo daoibhse foghlaimeoirí ó na Coláistí Oiliúna, deis iontach daoibh sibh féin a thumadh i ngach gné de chultúr na nGael, agus an spioraid agus an meanma sin a bhreith abhaile libh le dáileadh amach anseo ar na leanaí óga a bheidh faoi bhur gcúram i scoileanna ar fud na tíre. Ár seasamh oraibh a oideachasóirí óga.

Is tús iontach í seo don mbiaiste amach romhainne. Táimid fíor bhuíoch dosna Mná Tí, na múinteoirí agus sibhse go léir a sholáthraíonn seirbhísí d’ár gcúrsaí.

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Cuireann dealbh Fungi an samhradh i gcuimhne dom, na laethanta ar an traigh, an tsaoirse ón scoil. Go tobann, chím soilse na Nollag agus cuimhním nach fada uainn an tsaoire sin, ar a laghad.

Tá deabhadh orm anois agus sinn buailte ar na soilse tráchta. Iompaíonn siad dearg. Siúlann seanbhean bheag trasna na sráide, go mall, mall, mall. Braithim an clog: tic, toc, tic. Solas glas!

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Castlegregory Notes

Anybody discarding their Christmas Tree, please bring back to the club car park.

Whist every Thursday evening from 8.00pm in the Club.

Soccer Club U17 result: Dingle Bay Rvrs 1 - 2 Castlegregory Celitc.

After a very tight encounter and a dramatic finale to the game that saw a Castlegregory red card and a Dingle penalty miss it was a Jimmy O’Grady penalty early in the second half that proved the decisive goal in this game in Gallarus last Saturday. Throughout the match it was tit for tat as both sides were very evenly matched and were playing some very good soccer as both teams went for the win from the off. It was Castle that made the breakthrough on the half hour mark when Tomas Butler smashed home a superb right foot finish with the outside of his boot low to the far corner after some great work by the outstanding Michael Scanlon. Despite Castle creating a number of very good chances in the opening half Dingle were next to score when a lovely move down the Castle left wing was finished neatly from close range leaving the half time score at 1-1. Then after the break Castle won a corner and from the resulting breaking ball the referee spotted a hand ball and awarded a penalty to the away side which was expertly dispatched by Jimmy O’ Grady to give Castle a narrow 2-1 lead. From here Dingle dominated the game but Castle were solid with Brian Dowling an absolute rock in central defense and Patrick O Donoghue, Cillian Hennessy and Michael Scanlon all working tirelessly to keep the home side at bay. Then in the dying minutes it seemed certain Dingle would level when a goal bound shot was intentionally handled on the line resulting in a red card for Castle and a penalty for Dingle. However, the spot kick went narrowly wide and the 10 men of Castle hung on to win 2-1. Overall, a superb display of soccer from both sides and a great sign of the future of the game in West Kerry. Best on the day for Castle were Michael Scanlon, Jimmy O’Grady, Patrick O Donoghue and Tomás Butler but every player of the 13 that travelled played with great heart and commitment to seal a super win to start off 2016 and one that sees our U17s top of their league.

Seniors: The senior game scheduled for last Sunday was cancelled due to the deluge made Saturday night.

Church gate collection: a huge thank you to everyone that supported the soccer clubs church gate collection over the Christmas period.

Whist Results from Castlegregory 27/12/15 Ladies 1st : Catherine Lyons, 2nd: Avila Fitzgerald Intervals: Maureen Dowling, Beatrice Dowling Gents 1st: John McEnery, 2nd: Mike Dowling Intervals: Martin Murphy, Pat Rohan Mystery: Martin Courtney, Noreen Walsh Castlegregory Pantomime Group We have begun rehearsals if you would like to be involved please contact the Information Centre Crime Prevention and Community Texting A Crime Prevention and Community Texting system was set up in our area on Friday 23rd October 2015. If you wish to be a part of the texting system, sign up forms are available in Castlegregory Information Centre. There is a cost of €10 which will last you 2-3 years. The more people who are involved in the texting system the more effective it will be.

Thank you.

Castlegregory Community Council apologizes for the cancellation of the Wren Ball Disco Calling On All Local Photographers From February 5th - 7th there will be a Peninsula-wide “STORM FESTIVAL” . As part of our participation we will have a photographic exhibition of all things relating to storms on land and sea and sky in the Club Rooms. Your work can be for sale but not to be picked up until Sunday afternoon. Pictures must be mounted, framed and ready to be hung. This exhibition is open to all photographers, both professional and amateur. The exhibition will be held in the Club Rooms on newly installed picture rails. For further information call Marcia on 087 1693493. Thanks Upcoming Events Castlegregory does Strictly Come Dancing on the 23rd of January hosted by Clarissa Michaux. See local participants ‘strut their stuff’. The event is to help raise funds for some of Clarissa’s dancers in the Academy of Dance who-again - have been selected to represent Ireland in a dance competition held in Barcelona later this year.

Senator Marie Moloney

Castlegregory Amateur Dramatic Society are putting on Robinson Crusoe panto over four nights from Thurs 28th Jan @ 8pm, Fri 29th Jan @ 8pm, Sat 30th Jan @ 8pm and Sun 31st matanee @3pm Come and enjoy the show. Price €10 over 16, €5 under 16.

Cooking Up A Storm in Castlegregory on February the 6th. A 3 course dinner will be served in the Clubrooms at 6pm, surrounded by a photo exhibition related to all things ‘stormy’. Music provided throughout the dinner. Tickets at the Information Centre Price: €12 Adult, €7 under 12, limited to 80 people, so book your tickets early. Additional activities to be announced

will be holding an advice clinic in the following areas: 3rd Friday of each month:

Golf Golf Results: Men’s Club. Sunday 3rd January 2 Person Scramble Captain’s Drive in ,Winners were 1st Noel Mc Coy(13) and Peter Egan(26)30.12. 2nd Eddie Hanafin(8) and Pat Doody(7)31.12

Castlegregory - Club Room @ 1pm Annascaul - Annascaul House B&B @ 2pm Dingle - Hannie Agnes's Pub @ 3pm

Fixtures: Ladies Club: Friday 8th January 18 hole singles Stableford (Weather Permitting!!!) Draw at 10:00 am. Shot gun start on Sunday 10th January Sign in at 8:30 am, Draw afterwards

1st Friday of each Month

Killorglin- Manor Inn Hotel @ 11am

Men’s Club: Sunday 10th January Shot gun start: Sign in @ 8:30 am, Draw afterwards.

The Golf Club does Strictly Come Dancing: . Friday January 22nd in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Doors open at 7pm, Starting at 8pm sharp.

Vice-Captain Geraldine Flynn is busy getting this up and running. The dancers rehearsing!!! Please contact the clubhouse for tickets and sponsorship cards. We have three prizes for all the names on the Sponsorship Cards (€2 a line or €30 per card), Hotel Stay, Evening Meal and Lunch. We have secured our trophy for the winners, kindly sponsored

by Seamus O’Shea. It is a beautiful Waterford Crystal Vase. So save the date. Please pick up tickets before the event if possible. Thank You.

Caherciveen - Community Centre @ 12.30pm Waterville - The Villa @1.30pm Kenmare - The Brooklane Hotel @ 4pm Advice Clinic every Saturday morning from 10am The Constituency Office, Conroy Hall, Park Road, Killarney Phone: 064 6632034 / 086 3049422, Fax 01 6184138 marie.moloney@oir.ie Office open Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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31 Card Drive in Muiris Dans Pub Dingle ar mhaithe le Foireann Peil Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Dé Domhnaigh 17ú Eanair 6.30 Spot Prizes

From West Kerry to Western Australia: Derek and Helen Besseling from Castlegregory at Collier Golf Club, Perth.

Ó Mhárthain.

Breandán Mac Gearailt An Seomra Nuachta Sláine Liosta na nGradam gur ‘Dea-Shláinte’, atá a greannta ar na slinnte in Ógham i mbliana CLG. Colm Ó Muircheartaigh, Ógí Ó Sé, Seán Ó Beaglaoi, Conall Ó Cruaidhlaoidh, Pól Ó Cuinn agus Jimmí Ó Conchúir.

Beirt atá ag scor, Micheal de Mórdha agus Máire Uí Shíthigh.

Ealaíon – pobal- amhráin- teanga Áine Nic Amhlaoidh, Mícheál ‘Toose’, Mac Gearailt, Ben Ó Loingsigh, Sean Ó Lúing, Eibhlín Uí Iarlaithe, Niamh Ní Bhaoill, Tommí ‘Jim’ Mac Gearailt, Máirín Uí Chonchúir, An tAthair Tomás Ó hIcí.

Tá an leabhar ar fáil ar €7.50 sa Chaifé Liteartha.

Breandán.

The Dingle New Music Choir and Orchestra invite all who would like to join the choir or the orchestra in 2016! Please contact Gábor on 0862204598 for the forthcoming rehearsals by the 14th of January. We wish everyone a prosperous and a happy New Year!

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Cromane Notes Jane Casey GAA Lotto: The numbers drawn on 30th Dec in the Cromane GAA Lotto Draw were 1,5,15,31. There was no winner of the €12,000 Jackpot.

Prizes of €30 each went to Susan Carolan, Cromane Lr. Ticket sold by Jacks.

Gerald McCarthy, Cromane Lr. Ticket sold by Jacks Susan O.Neill, Cromane Lr. Ticket sold by Eamon Carr.

Johnny Connor, Lake Rd. Ticket sold by Mary O.Connor.

Annual Ticket December Winner was Fr. Micheal Fleming.

Next weeks Jackpot will be €12,100. If youre not in, you cant win.

SOCIAL: Cromane GAA had their annual social during Christmas. It was a wonderful occasion and was wonderful to have Micheal O’ Murahurtaigh and Weeshie Lynch of Kerry Co. Board present.

BIRTHS: Heartiest Congratulations to Gerry and Grace O’ Sullivan, Upper Tullig,Killorglin,Wexford and Australia on the safe arrival of their baby daughter during Christmas in Australia. Every Blessing to them and their families for the future.

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Congratulations also to to Hazel (nee Boyle) and Ger Daly of Tinahalla, Killorglin on the birth of their son Denis, born in KGH on the 8th November. Grandchild number fifteen for George and Muriel Boyle of Killorglin. Heartiest congratulations and good wishes to all the family.

PANTOMIME: Madame Butterfly AKA Aladdin will commence with Matinees on 16th 17th and 24th Jan and night shows from Wed 20th to Sat 23rd Jan inclusive in the CYMS Killorglin. Bookings to 066 9790961 USED STAMPS & CAN RINGS: Please keep your used stamps from your mail and also the rings from your drinks cans for the writer. This is the time when these are in ample supply. They help people in third world countries. Stamps are sold by Mission Work Societys and money gained is used towards development of water irrigation and crops and can rings melted down to make joints for amputees.

BALLROOM DANCING every Monday night in the CYMS Killorglin ARTISAN MARKET: in the CYMS every Friday 10 to 2pm. Baking, Crafts, Preserves, Jewellery, available.

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Óglaigh na Gaeltachta agus Slógadh na Cásca 1916 le Breandán Mac Gearailt foilsithe ag Coiscéim ‘Is fés na hÓglaigh ó Pharóiste an Fhirtéaraigh a thug Trá Lí orthu féin Cáisc na bliana 1916 atá an leabhar nua seo. Tá scéal ochtair den bhfiche duine a shiúil ann agus a bhí beo caoga bliain ó shin, agus ar thóg Pádraig Ó Snodaigh ar téip uathu a raibh le rá acu. Tá cuntaisí ann fé mar a fuarthas na gunnaí a bhí acu, fé Ruairí Mac Easmainn, An Rathailleach, Tomás Ághas, agus Brian Ó Ceallaigh. Tá ráiteas ó Shéamus Mac Gearailt ann, a bhí i gceannas ar Chomplacht Lios Póil agus i gceannasaíocht an chontae ina dhiaidh sin. Leabhar beag ina bhfaighimid pictiúir de sheachtar déag as an bhfiche a shiúil, agus pictiúr de Phádraig Ó Briain, O.S., a chuaigh go Trá Lí ar a rothar Domhnach Cásca.

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Tús an Éirí Amach a bhí le bheith i nglacadh agus i ndáileadh na ngunnaí ón Aud agus a fhios san acusan a ghlac páirt ann. Is eol dúinn ar tharla. Ní bhaineann san den laochas.

13th January 10th February

Laoch de chuid na linne seo i gCorca Dhuibhne is ea Breandán Mac Gearailt, a chuireann fé chomaoin sinn lena scríobhann sé, lena gcuireann sé i gcrích.’

- Coiscéim An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

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For example, for gross weekly earnings of €377: Answer 1. One-sixth of your earnings over €352.01 is Starting on 1 January 2016, a new Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) credit applies to earnings between €352.01 and €424 per week. (If you earn less than €352 you do not pay any PRSI.) Previously people who earned very little more than €352 had to pay 4% PRSI on all their earnings. The new credit will reduce the amount of PRSI you have to pay. The credit is tapered and the amount of the credit depends on your earnings. The maximum credit is €12.

For example, if you earn €352.01 per week, you will get the maximum PRSI credit of €12. On these earnings of €352.01, your PRSI charge (calculated at 4% of your earnings) would be €14.08. After the €12 credit is deducted, you will pay PRSI of €2.08 instead.

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4. You will pay €7.25 PRSI weekly in 2016 (€15.08 minus your €7.83 PRSI credit).

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Live Music Ceol Beo Annascaul / Inch

10th Jan Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm2 17th Jan Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm

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10th Jan The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 10th Jan The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 17th Jan The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 17th Jan The Junction Bar traditional music and song @ 9.30

Clochán - Cloghane

11th Jan Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30 18th Jan Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30

Dingle

Thursday 7th Jan

The Mighty Session: Declan MacTaggart @ 6pmpm An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9.30p.m.

Courthouse Pub Trad music @ 9

Friday 8th Jan

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6.00-8.00pm Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm Paul Geaney’s- Ballads with Declan McTaggart @ 10pm The Dingle Pub: Dreams Of Freedom @ 10pm.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30pm An Droiched Beag: P & Gary O’ Brien @ 9.30. DJ Andrew 11-late.

Saturday 9th Jan

Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm The Mighty Session: Derek Hickey & Matt Griffin @ 8 followed

by Declan Mctaggart @ 10.30 Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & friends @ 9pm. DJ Andrew 10.30 - late. Draggen SoundDisco upstairs 11 - late.

The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Dreams Of Freedom @ 10pm Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30 Hillgrove Niteclub & Club Htwo: Disco from 11pm.

Sunday 10th Jan

The Marina Inn Sunday Open Trad Session @ 5:30 pm.

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm 40 West Kerry Live

An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Dreams Of Freedom @ 10pm Courthouse Pub Trad @ 8.30pm Paul Geaney’s- Ballads with Diarmuid Kelly @ 9pm. Disco.

Monday 11th Jan

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30 Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9pm

Tuesday 12 Jan

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub -Trad @ 9pm

Wednesday 13th Jan

The Dingle Skellig Hotel Sacred Heart University Band in Concert @ 7.30pm The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy and Bréannán Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set Dancing @ 8.30. Padraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien @ 9.30p.m: Courthouse Pub -Trad session @ 9pm

Thursday 14th Jan

An Díseart Sacred Heart University Band in Concert @ 7.00pm The Mighty Session: Derek Hickey & friends @ 8 followed by DJ Dowdyman @ 10 An Droichead Beag,: Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.00pm

Friday 15th Jan

Chapter Two @ 9pm The Dingle Pub; Ronnie Ryan @ 10pm Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9.30pm Hillgrove Niteclub:11pm

Sunday 17th Jan

The Marina Inn: Sunday Open Trad Session @ 5:30.

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm Courthouse Pub - Trad@ 8.30

Monday 18th Jan

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30 Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9pm

Tuesday 19th Jan

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9pm

Killorglin

7th Jan Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.00 9th Jan Kingstons, live music @ 9.30 10th Jan Bunker’s Bar- Trad Session @ 8pm Musicians welcome.

10th Jan Kingstons Live music @ 7pm 10th Jan The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm 14th Jan Bunker’s Bar - Live music @ 9pm 14th Jan Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.30 16th Jan Kingstons, Band @ 9.30 16th Jan Dodo Sheahan’s: Live Music @ 9.30pm 17th Jan The Manor Inn. Live

Wednesday 20th Jan

The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy and Bréannán Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set Dancing @ 8.30. Padraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien @ 9.30p.m: Courthouse Pub -Trad session @ 9pm

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Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6.00-8.00pm Adam’s Singer songwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Dreams Of Freedom 10-12 An Droiched Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien @ 9.30. DJ Andrew 11-late.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30 Hillgrove Hotel Niteclub Disco from 11.00

Saturday 16th Jan

The Mighty Session: Padraig Sè & Bréannán Begley @ 8, DJ Ed @ 10 Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm Paul Geaney’s- Ballads with Declan McTaggart @ 9pm.

An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. DJ Andrew 10.30 - late. Draggen SoundDisco upstairs 11 - late.

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Room available in house share 2 miles west of Dingle 085 1142562 Room to rent, Main Street, Dingle. Would suit mature adult. 087-9512840 Rooms to rent long term. En Suite. Marian Park, Dingle. 087-7995984

Holiday Rental House to let Ballyferriter. 086-3684254

For Sale/ Ar díol

Home Guard, British Queens, Kerrs Pink seed potatoes for sale. Call 087-9582727 Electric Wheel Chair for sale. €1250 ,very good condition. Call Tony 085 8414860 Clean field stone for sale. Phone 087 6351832 As new 1100 litre oil tank for sale with all connections. 086 8609216 Mothercare Britax car seat for children stage 2 €40. Mothercare obaby stroller with plastic cover and umbrella €35. Fisher Price toddler rocker chair with vibration - €20. Moses Basket - €15. All items used but in good condition. 086-1639333

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1998 Avensis for sale. Blue, petrol. NCT ‘til Feb 2016. Immaculate family car. €550. 087-3820170 1999 Mercedes 200 . NCT ‘til April 2016, good condition.. Call 086 8609216 BMW 318. Quick sale. 2 door, great condition. Work to be done on engine. €1,000. 087-6394546

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Carpenter available. 10 years experience. Bottom to top houses. Int. / Ext., framing, concrete, finishing, custom furniture. Will labour. Brian 083-8115015 Angel Card reader by Doreen Virtue.

Call Petra on 087-7204962 Freelance graphic designer/editor of tour and travel guides is available to update / edit new projects. 085 7745250 ( Katja) Oil Boiler servicing Oil fired boilers and cookers.

Servicing and repairs . Emergency Call out service available. James Greaney 087 3440493 Holistic healing treatments. Christmas Offer! Buy a gift voucher with a minimum amount of €45,and receive a second giftvoucher of €15,- for free!

Teertha 087 4119622. Monique 087 2698249. Enso Holistic Health, Grey’s lane, Dingle.

Maths and geography grinds available for both leaving and junior certs qualified teacher available in your own home 087 6336082 Grinds available in French and Irish from an experienced teacher who works with students at all levels.

Call Sharon Ní Chonchúir at 087-9151350 for details.

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experienced in working with depression, anxiety and stress related problems. meganedwardscbt@ gmail.com 083 169 6295 www.meganedwardscbt. com Cleaner available in Dingle Area.

Call Kensi 087-4504000 W.O.W Gardening! “Way Out West” Gardening Services. Qualified in Organic Horticulture. Available for one-off or regular jobs. Call Tom on 089-9869031 Cleaners available to service your homes/holiday homes all year round. Good reliable honest local women, 087 6893860 Chainsaw services / handyman. NPTC qualified chainsaw operator available for tree work, gardening. 086-8816352 Local builder available. House repairs, blockwork, plastering, carpentry, garden walls, stonework. 087-193 7388 Experienced English speaking childminder/ Nanny available. Worked for over 12 years with children between age of 6 weeks -15 years Own transport. References on request. 087 7204962 General worker available for all kinds of work.

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Septic Tank emptying, licenced. Drains unblocked, percolation work. Gearóid Mac Gearailt.

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Situations Vacant

Carer required for lady with limited mobility, Ventry area. Part time hours. 087-6490404 Childminder wanted in Lios póil area - more info call 087 2961435 Staff wanted for Harringtons Family Restaurant, Dingle for the coming season. Chefs, counter assistants, general workers. Call Eileen 086-8263986

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Volunteer / Free worker Exp. with event planning, marketing, sales, photo/video, typing, sports instructing. I want to learn, meet people and stay busy. Brian 083-8115015

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Wanted: sofa or settee in reasonable condition and price. 086-8258995 Two rooms wanted to rent in Dingle Town long term call 087 4678393 10-20 acres wanted- for silage west of Dingle 085 1741386 Wanted 3-4 bedroom house in Dingle long term. Young couple, both working with 3 children.

085-8414860 Woman with 2 cats looking for accommodation long term, preferably outside of Dingle Town. Call Anna 087-4656685 Looking for 2 bedroom apartment or house in Dingle Town or surrounding area 085 1136742 For rent: roadside property Lios póil village 20m x 8 m with parking suitable for workshop / storage 087 6825186 Secure insulated household and commercial storage units or workshops of various sizes available. 087 2027698 Concrete yard to rent would suit container storage or large vehicle parking, water electricity cctv, access to n86. Call 087-2342599

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Dingle Peninsula People of The Year Awards

The Dingle Peninsula People of The Year Awards are being held to recognise those people for their unrelenting dedication to the community by their work or their contribution to life on the peninsula, through voluntary participation, sports , arts or community groups be it on a local, national or international level.

The awards are being organised by Mike O’ Shea in conjunction with West & Mid Kerry Live.

The public are being asked to nominate those special people,groups or teams that have stood out to you in the last year.

You can cut and fill out the attached NOMINATION FORM and send it to : PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

CATEGORIES: This year there are a total of 7 categories and a winner shall be selected for the award in each category

Person of the Year:

This person can come from any of the living categories or have been selected specifically for this award and must have provided a relentless dedication to the Community by their actions and motivation to make Dingle a better place. (Individual Award)

Tourism Award:

Recognition for enhancing Dingle’s position as a tourism destination. (Individual/Group Award)

Sports Award:

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For that sports person/organasation who has that extra bit of talent and provides a standard for all to aspire to.

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Talent Award:

NOMINATIONS TO BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY

or fill out the online form at: mikeoshea.ie/?page_id=573 All entries must be returned by January 15th A committee of 6 people from across the community has again been put together to choose a shortlist in each category having considered all of those nominated by the public.

An awards ceremony shall take place on the January 29th in the Dingle Bay Hotel and all persons shortlisted will be notified in advance so they will be able to attend, and also provide permission to be selected in their given category.

It’s sure to be a great night of craic and entertainment.

An award aimed at someone from the Arts, Music or any individual talent where the person/organasation has excelled through persistence and hard work to reach the pinnacle of their talent.

Posthumous Award:

To recognise the achievement’s of someone who is not with us anymore but who has contributed to Dingle’s history, development and is an inspiration to all.

Organisation Award:

Specifically aimed at Voluntary Groups who have enhanced the lives of others through care, help or training,

Young Person of the Year:

Aimed at the youth of the peninsula, someone who goes the extra mile in their field of endeavour and who is under 18 years of age.

Compere for the night - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee: ______________________________________ ______________ Award Category: _________________________________ ___________________ Nominated By:______________________________________ _ Telephone Number:____________________________________ Why have you nominated this individual/ Group/Team:

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