West Kerry Live issue 408 by West & Mid Kerry Live

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

& Mid Kerry Live

Loch Shliabh an Iolair / Mount Eagle Lake: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 14: Dingle Whiskey Tasting

Pg 17: West Kerry League Final

Pg 20-21: Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

Pg 27: Dingle Cookery School R ecipe

Pg 30: Kerry FC

Pg 31: All in the Mind

Pg 32: Live Music Listings

Pg 33: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 36: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 37: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 38: Crossword

Pg 39: Classifieds

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, The Mall , Dingle 066 9151465

Ionad Leighis An Daingin, The Mall, Dingle 066 9152225.

DingleDoc, Spa Rd, Dingle V92K282 066-9152346 / 066-9152324

Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment.

Annascaul Health Centre, Annascaul 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 0818 355 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am

Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284

Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014

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

Dingle

Calf Sale Saturday 15th March intake from 9am Sale at 10.30.

Sheep Calves Cattle Sale 22nd March incl 2 PBR HE Bulls 28 & 36 mths old

Milltown -ring for details

DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333

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:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002

Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 6630011

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 Market Street, 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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA 066 7128021

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

PARADES. Dingle will again play host to the unique situation where not one but two street parades take place on St Patrick's Day this year.

The early morning parade by the Dingle Fife and Drum Band commences from Ashmount Terrace at 6a.m. through the traditional route stopping for Mass in St Mary's Church in Green Street before marching back to Ashmount again.

The Floats Parade commences at 12.30 p.m. from Ashmount again ably led by the Fife and Drum Band taking in the main streets in the town.

The organisers welcome all business outlets, services, schools, clubs and societies, individuals or groups of any nationality to take part but please notify us in advance for administration purposes at 0868641340.

The Danno O'Keeffe Memorial Plaque which is held by the Southampton Fire Brigade in New York will be presented to the best entry in the parade again this year.

Some people from Australia who will be in Dingle over the weekend invite others to join them in the parade so an open invitation to be part of the enjoyment and wonderful social occasion.

TRAFFIC CALMING. Observations or representations on the proposed traffic calming works at The Tracks in Dingle will be accepted by Kerry County Council up to Friday March 21st next.

Drawings showing the location and proposed works can be inspected in the Council offices in Milltown or in Áras An Contae Trá Lí.

TRAINING GRANTS. Sceim Glas Oiliúint is the title of a Training Support Scheme open by Údarás Na Gaeltachta at present for people interested in reskilling or starting a training course in the installation and maintenance of renewable energy equipment including solar panels and air to heat pumps.

Applications will be accepted up to April 4th and further details available on website udaras.ie/oiliuint-fostaiocht/oiliuint/.

RETURNABLE COFFEE CUPS SCHEME. Dingle Business Chamber and Tidy Towns Committees are jointly hosting a public briefing in Benner's Hotel on Monday March 24th on the proposal to introduce the Returnable Coffee Cup Scheme to the town this year. This idea has been very successful especially in nearby towns since last year and guest speakers from Killarney are due to speak at the briefing which starts at 7p.m. Business operators as well as the general public are invited to attend and hear what benefits the scheme has been to their area. The idea of a DINGLE CUP is also being researched by the group.

ANIMATION DINGLE. A big Céad Míle Fáilte to all who will be visiting our area for the 13th Annual Animation Dingle Festival over the weekend of March 21 to 23 this year. The programme includes feature films screenings, workshops led by international experts and a host of fringe events with opportunities to meet and learn from national and international personnel. Of course the social side will be well catered for as well. Details on events and ticket bookings at animationdingle.com.

TIDY TOWNS. Volunteers are advised that Saturday April 12th is the date just announced for the Annual KWD County Clean Up Day. Details of times and places to meet in our next edition.

Thanks to the generosity of Trees Ireland we recently received a quantity of hedging and tree saplings which have been planted at Mail Road and also in the Green Street Car Park surrounds. The planting was part of the Meitheal na gCrann initiative driven by Dr Peadar Ó Fionnáin and The Corca Dhuibhne Community Forum aim towards a more sustainable future for West Kerry.

Work Evenings will recommence on Mondays once the time change increases the daylight hours from next month. Suggestions from the public are always welcome on how we may improve our town and particularly take greater care of the wonderful environment here in the Dingle Peninsula.

West Kerry Easter

Sports Camp

Boys & Girls aged 5 - 13

Activities include: 5-7 years

Mini Soccer, Basketball, Football, Rounders, Foamball, Egg Hunts, Musical Games, Art & Craft, Fun Relays, Parachute Games, Mini Disco & more.

8-13 years

Soccer, Unihoc, Football, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Dodgeball, Aussie Rules, Rounders, Orienteering, Art & Craft, Obstacle Course, Olympic Handball, Teambuilding Games & much more

60 Seconds with Paul Duffy

What was your first job?

School holidays job in a mattress factory

What is your favourite film?

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

What is your favourite book?

The Batavia / Peter FitzSimons

What was the first CD/Tape/Record you bought?

The Beatles

What was your favourite holiday?

An Blascaod Mór

What is your favourite drink? 12 year old Red Breast

Who is your favourite actor?

Jack Nicholson

What advice would you give to your younger self? Worrying is a waste of time

Who is your sporting hero?

Brian O'Driscoll

Two figures from history you’d like to have as dinner guests?

Michael Collins and William Butler Yeats

If a time machine could take you somewhere for one day where would you go? To a world where there are no wars

What is your favourite saying? It will all turn out in the wash

Pat Hanafin

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AIDO'S ANNASCAUL CAFE AND POTTERY

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Ireland’s Enduring Love Affair with the Humble Spud

Irene Flannery

From the outside, our love for potatoes might seem questionable and even misplaced, considering the heartache and devastation we historically share. Yet, like all great romances, ours is one of twists and turns, resilience and unwavering loyalty. Almost six hundred years after its introduction to Ireland, the potato remains inextricably linked to our culture, cuisine and even our identity.

In his landmark 1949 work, The History and Social Influence of the Potato, British botanist and potato breeder Redcliffe Nathan Salaman detailed the remarkable impact of the potato on the countries and people that embraced it. He noted that "in no other country can potato’s influence on the domestic and economic life of the people be studied to greater advantage" than in Ireland. And he was right.

The Rise of the Irish Potato

Prior to the Great Famine of 1845, Ireland’s relationship with the potato flourished. Rejected initially by the British Empire as bitter and of the “devil’s realm,” the humble spud quickly established itself as Ireland’s staple food. The average Irish person consumed between three and six kilos of potatoes per day! It is said that such an appetite contributed to a doubling of the Irish population from four million to eight million between 1780 and 1840. Compared to their rural English counterparts, who relied heavily on bread, the Irish were notably healthier, taller and physically stronger. Infant mortality rates declined and the population thrived on the strength of them—until the blight changed everything.

Unlike the British, who struggled to make the potato palatable, the Irish quickly discovered that cooking made them more digestible and their ease of cultivation made them an ideal staple. Even Irish folk medicine included the potato in some (questionable) healing practices. Raw, sliced potato was used to soothe bruises and stop bleeding, frostbite was treated with potato compresses and carrying a spud in your pocket was believed to ward off toothaches. The most amusing remedy involved tying a cooked potato in a stocking around one’s neck to ease a sore throat—perhaps the placebo effect at work!

Our deep dependence on the potato ultimately proved catastrophic when blight wiped out entire crops, leading to the devastating famine of 18451860. Yet, despite the trauma, the Irish never truly abandoned the potato. It remained a crucial food source for generations and its value in Irish cuisine never wavered. Today, the spud continues to feature in everything from boxty and colcannon to champ and, of course, the beloved mashed potato—sometimes amusingly referred to as "Irish guacamole."

A Nutritional Powerhouse

Despite modern trends that vilify potatoes as "fattening" or an unhealthy carbohydrate, science tells a different story. Potatoes are an incredibly

nutrient-dense food, providing complex carbohydrates, fibre, protein and an impressive range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium. They are naturally low in calories and sodium, making them a valuable part of a balanced diet— provided they aren’t drowned in butter or deep-fried beyond recognition! What many don’t realize is that potatoes contain resistant starch, a type of fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and helps regulate blood sugar. This effect is particularly strong in cooled, cooked potatoes, such as in a potato salad, making them a surprising ally for metabolic health.

Let’s set the record straight on some common potato myths:

• "Potatoes are bad for blood sugar." While refined carbohydrates like white bread can cause sharp blood sugar spikes, boiled potatoes have a relatively moderate glycemic impact, especially when consumed with their skin, which adds extra fibre.

• "Potatoes make you gain weight." In reality, potatoes are among the most satiating foods, meaning they keep you fuller for longer and can help prevent overeating. The problem isn’t the potato itself—it’s how we prepare it. A plain boiled potato has fewer calories than the same weight of pasta or rice.

• "Sweet potatoes are healthier than white potatoes." While sweet potatoes contain more beta-carotene, white potatoes have more potassium and protein. Nutritionally, they each have unique benefits, but neither is inherently superior.

Populations known for their longevity, like Okinawans in Japan and Sardinians, often include potatoes as a staple. Genetics and lifestyle play a role, but evidence suggests that carbohydrate-rich, whole food diets, such as those including potatoes, support long-term health and vitality. In fact, historical accounts suggest that Irish peasants who ate mostly potatoes with a little milk and fish lived remarkably long lives, free from many of the chronic diseases that plague modern society. The potato was a peasant's superfood—rich in essential nutrients and sustaining entire communities for generations.

Despite their health benefits, potatoes have fallen out of favour in modern Ireland. Consumption has declined in recent years as low-carb diets and food trends demonize the humble spud. Ironically, a similar movement existed in the 1800s, when a British activist group called The Society for the Prevention of an Unwholesome Diet (SPUD, for short) sought to discourage potato consumption. Some believe this is the origin of the word "spud" as a nickname for potatoes. Like today’s food fads, their campaign was largely unscientific and politically motivated.

Yet, despite centuries of controversy, the potato remains deeply woven into Ireland’s culinary and cultural fabric. Gardeners and farmers are busy digging the earlies, and with the luck of the Irish, the main crop will be bountiful and plenty. Our love story with the potato may not be as racy as Fifty Shades of Grey, but it’s certainly more nourishing. In a world of ever-changing food trends, the spud is here to stay—so pass the butter, André, and let’s raise a fork to Ireland’s most steadfast companion!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 Web: www.omnom.ie

GROW, NOURISH, THRIVE

Cultivate Health and Resilience Through the Seasons

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The View from the Chair

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance honoured with a civic reception

We hosted a civic reception to honour the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, for their significant contributions to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula. Their recent achievement in winning the Intangible Heritage and Festivals category at the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) Awards is a testament to their dedication and hard work.

LAMA award for Discover Kerry

Congratulations to Discover Kerry #DiscoverKerry for being runners-up in the LAMA award for Best Communication Initiative for Kerry County Council at the 2025 LAMA All Ireland Council & Community Awards. Great job to the KCC Team and everyone involved in the Kerry Place Brand, keep up the excellent work.

A very happy birthday to a special lady

Delighted to celebrate my mom Bridie's birthday with her amazing family and friends. Thank you, mom, happy birthday!

Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference

Honoured to represent Kerry County Council at the Irish Hotels Federation at their Annual Conference in Killarney. Great to see Michael Flatley receive the President’s Award which is the highest accolade that the IHF can bestow on anyone and was presented in recognition of his contribution to Irish tourism and culture.

West Springfield High School & Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne

We welcomed the students and teachers of West Springfield High School to Dingle for an exciting week in Corca Dhuibhne with Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne. To mark the 10th year of this wonderful relationship, we launched the Perpetual Challenge Shield, kindly sponsored by Daniel McCarthy.

Community Support Fund 2025 - Approved Allocations

At a recent Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne MD meeting, we approved Community Support Fund 2025 funding for various groups in the Corca Dhuibhne LEA.

Annascaul, Camp, Inch & Lispole Community Games Committee €1,000, Féile Regatta Baile na nGall €700, Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triuigh Teo. (Féile Lughnasa) €1,500, Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triuigh Teo €1,000, Camp Community Council CLG €1,200, Castlegregory Community Council €500,

Castlegregory Community Council Baby & Toddler Group €1,500, Castlegregory Summer Festival - Sub Committee of Castlegregory Community Council €800, Castlegregory Tidy Towns Committee (a subcommittee of Castlegregory Community Council) €700, Castlegregory Youth Club €500, Castlemaine Community Gym €1,000, Castlemaine Events Committee (St. Patricks Day Parade) €700, Castlemaine Family Resource Centre (FRC) €800, Castlemaine Tidy Towns €700. Dingle Business Chamber Fireworks NYE Event €1,500, Dingle Business Chamber towards Christmas Lights €1,500, Dingle Food Festival €2,000, Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra €700, Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance / Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne €700, Dingle Regatta €800, Dingle Youth Theatre €700, West Kerry Agricultural Show €900, Dingle Animation Festival Limited €900, An Díseart €700, Féile na Bealtaine €1,400, Ciarraí Thiar AC €700, Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid/Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid €800, Regatta Fionn Trá €700, Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé €500, Keel Community Council €700, Ceoltóirí Lios Póil €800, Maharees Conservation Association CLG (MCA) €1,000, 3rd Kerry Milltown Scout Group €700, Milltown (Community) Childcare Centre €1,939, Milltown Community Council AKA Muintir na Tire Hall €800, Milltown Tidy Towns €1,500, Kerry Cancer Support Group (Kerry Cancer Support Trust Clg) €950. Irish Museums Association Conference in Kerry for 2025

Well done to Helen O'Carroll and her wonderful team at Kerry County Museum for bringing the Irish Museums Association Conference to Kerry for 2025. I was honoured to host delegates in The Thomas Ashe Memorial Hall. The theme of this year’s conference was 'Collections in Transition: the life cycle of objects'. Beir bua agus beannacht.

Funding for Agricultural Shows 2025

I welcome Minister Norma Foley's announcement that Minister Dara Calleary allocated funding for agricultural shows: €8,350 for West Kerry Agricultural Show on July 20th, €8,350 for Castlegregory Agricultural Show on August 2nd, and €6,700 for Blennerville Pony & Agricultural Show on July 13th.

Community Centre Investment Fund

I welcome the announcement by Minister Norma Foley that Minister Dara Calleary allocated funding under the 2024 Community Centre Investment Fund of €87,030 for Annascaul Sports Centre to fund replacement of exterior fire doors and gutters, roof repairs, installation of new kitchen, LED lights, solar panels and PV panels.

Comhairleoir Breandán Fitzgerald - Ag obair le An tAire Norma Foley TD, Michael Cahill TD, An Seanadóir Mark Daly, Billy Kelleher MEP & Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP.

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE Seo seachtain na Gaeilge má tá Gaeilge agat, labhair í.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go leir, i mbaile is i gcein.

OCEAN VIEW Riada Care intends to finalise the purchase of Ocean View Nursing Home this week. Residents, relatives, staff and the community of Camp and West Kerry are overjoyed with this news. At a meeting held in The Junction Bar/Restaurant on Thursday, Shane Scanlon Alliance and Robert Brosnan SF Councillor paid tribute to all the politicians, government and opposition who worked together to keep Ocean View open. The HSE were thanked and acknowledged for stepping in and keeping Ocean View open in the past months.

Pa Daly SF. Minister Norma Foley TD FF, Minister Michael Healy Rae Independent TD, Councillor Tommy Griffin FG, Local Camp Man representing Cork North Central, Padraig Rice TD Social Democrats, who also put his elbow to the wheel and Minister Mary Butler TD, FF and Padraig Burke TD, FG and many others especially those within the Department and the Health Services who worked in any way to help keep Ocean View open. Teresa Winters, CEO Manager, Ocean View and the entire staff of Ocean View were complimented on their commitment to the residents during this difficult time for all of them. Teresa addressed the meeting telling the story of her professional journey to Ocean View. Ocean View is home to a community of people who wish to live in a caring and safe environment in a beautiful rural area, in the twilight years of their lives. Wishing all in Ocean View the very best agus Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh.

MEALS DELIVERY Béile le Chéile is extended to Camp. The service is available to everyone, young and old. Daily delivery. €10 for main course and dessert. Please contact us on - 087-2372241. Thank you. Go raibh míle!

KERRY COMMUNITY GAMES Congratulations to all of the boys and girls in Annascaul/ Inch/ Camp/Lispole who won medals in the Community games over the past few weeks. Well done to all and to their coaches and mentors too. A great achievement for all of them. Best luck in the Munster finals.

PICKLEBALL SUCCESS Congratulations to Martin and Breda Quirke from Camp and all Kingdom Pickleball Club participants who won medals at the recent inaugural Munster Open pickleball tournament. The event was held in the MTU Kerry Sports Academy in Tralee. Great achievement for all, organisers and competitors. Well done!

GAA

Annascaul Victorious over Dingle winning the West Kerry League on Sunday last.

Jubilant scenes at Pairc an Aghasaigh on Sunday as Annascaul edged out Dingle in a tightly contested Lee Strand West Kerry League Final with a point in the last seconds of the game.

Playing with a strong wind Annascaul led by 3pts at half time.Dingle, playing with the wind in second half, fought their way back and in a dramatic finish drew level at the end of normal time. In injury time the game could have gone either way until Annascaul secured a magnificent point virtually on the stroke of the final whistle. Captain Gearoid Lyne accepted the cup for Annascaul and James Ashe won the man of the match award for his performance in a strongly contested mid field battle. Full credit to both teams for serving up an entertaining game of football in what were difficult windy conditions.Annascaul 0 10 Dingle 0 9. Congratulations all, well done!

CEILI A Ceili will be held in Camp Community Centre on Sunday 16th. March 3 - 6 p.m. Live Music and the Sets will be called.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC Music in Ashes Bar on Sunday, 16th March from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m.

Traditional Session in The Railway Tavern on Sunday, 16th starting around 8.00 till late.

OBITUARY

Declan Moriarty, Grattan Terrace, Gorey and Curraheen, Tralee, passed away peacefully on the 3rd March at St. Vincent's University Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ann-Marie, adored father of Michaela, Daniel and Matilda, son of Kathleen and the late Muiris, brother of Kevin and the late Sean and Brendan, uncle of Colin, Eoin and Darren. Will be very sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, mother, brother, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.

Following the Requiem Mass at St. Michaels Church, Gorey, St. Pat's GAA Club members accompanied Declan’s funeral cortege through Gorey on Wednesday on the way to his final resting place in St. Michaels Cemetery. Declan was a former Player Mentor and lifelong St Pats supporter and will be fondly remembered by many in the club.

Declan had an amazing presence and personality. Anyone whose life he touched in any way will always remember him, for the special person that he was.

"Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann, for sure, Declan left a large footprint in the world around him. God Rest his gentle soul.

The entire Community send their deepest condolences to his wife AnneMarie to his daughters, Mickaela and Matilda and son Daniel, to his mother Kathleen and brother Kevin and all the extended family, relatives and friends. Declan, pray that you are united in the house of God with your father, Muiris and all those loved ones, family and friends gone before you. Rest In Eternal Peace, Declan!

PICKLEBALL SUCCESS

Congratulations to Martin and Breda Quirke from Camp and all Kingdom Pickleball Club participants who won medals at the recent inaugural Munster Open pickleball tournament. The event was held in the MTU Kerry Sports Academy in Tralee. Great achievement for all, organisers and competitors. Well done!

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Murder of a Child

-Kerry Evening Post 03 April 1872

An inquest was held on Saturday at Blennerville, Tralee, on the body of the unfortunate child that was discovered at Anna (Annagh) the day before. The facts of the case, having been given in evidence, the child’s mother, , the putative (supposed) father and Janother were all committed for trial under the coroner’s warrant.

Four Fishermen Drowned

-Limerick Reporter 05 December 1848

On Wednesday last a canoe was upset in Dingle Bay where the crew, consisting of four, met with a watery grave. There was a tremendous surf on the beach and no possibility of their being able to save themselves. The names of those lost are John Keane, single; Daniel Rourke, married; John Callaghan, single and Michael Kennedy, married. This was a terrible tragedy not only for the men but for Mrs. Kennedy also.

She lost her first husband and her eldest son around June 1846. They were drowned near the coast-guard watch-house. Her father was also drowned some years ago.

New Winch for Ballydavid Slip

-Board of Works Letter Books 16 November 1870

‘Sir, I return the papers referred in your letter of 21st ult with the exception of J. Goggin’s offer of the crab winch for £11-18-6. Although the slipway is not unusually steep the winch will be useful when there is a scarcity of hands at the Coastguard Station and it has therefore been ordered.’

New Bank for Dingle

-Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier 24 May 1870

A PERMANENT Branch of the National Bank has been opened in Dingle.

No Fire Engine in Dingle

-Tralee Chronicle 14 June 1870 (Anonymous writer)

Fires are very rare in Dingle but this is no argument against purchasing a Fire Engine for nobody can tell when a fire may occur. Should any of the town’s large houses catch fire a whole side of street may be destroyed in a short time.

Another reason why the town should have the means of extinguishing fires is that very few houses are insured. Now – what I would suggest is, we now have a new bank and a Town Clerk, so the next thing we have to secure for Dingle is a Fire Engine.

This can be purchased for £150 or £200, a large sum to collect but I feel sure that with the liberal aid of our chief proprietors the amount would soon be collected.

Once obtained the Fire Engine could be placed in the hands of the police or the coast guards who should be trained on how to use it. They should also be provided with water buckets.

Death at Killarney Cathedral

-Kerry Evening Post 17 April 1909

Last Thursday evening Michael Fraher, a native of Clonmel and a labourer on Killarney Cathedral, was engaged in bracing scaffolding in relation to the extension of the Cathedral.

He was accidentally killed while engaged in that work while Patrick Looney, of Killarney, was seriously injured. It appears that a number of men were working on the scaffolding when the ledger gave way.

A lot of heavy stones on the scaffolding fell to the ground where the unfortunate men were working. It appears that a large stone had fallen on

Mr. Fraher’s head killing him instantly. He was 25 years of age.

(Ledger – tubing to support the floor of the scaffolding)

Farmer Shot in Kerry

-Belfast Weekly Telegraph 26 July 1884

About ten o’clock last Saturday night a desperate outrage was committed at Curraghmore, about six miles from Tralee. The house of a farmer named Peter Breen was entered by three men who accused him of putting a cow to graze on an evicted farm.

One of the men gave the command, “Number 21, fire!” and a shot was fired into the man’s thigh, inflicting a deep, lacerated wound. The police and a doctor were summoned to the house. No arrests have been made so far as Breen is unable to identify his assailants.

Boxing and Football

-Kerry Reporter 17 July 1909

A boxing match was held in Dingle on Saturday and some local amateurs entertained a very large audience. Sapper Grant gave a very fine exhibition of the fistic art.

(Sapper Grant was probably an engineer in the British army or may have worked on Ordnance Surveys or both. There wasn’t any OS survey work in West Kerry at that time.)

Football

On Sunday next, in the Sports Field the Dingle and Tralee teams will meet to decide the Championship of the County for 1908. The contest will probably be one of the finest inter-club matches ever witnessed in Kerry. The match will start promptly at 3 p.m. Admission to the field will be 6 pence.

New Pub License Application

-Kerry Evening Post 11 October 1876

Sirs, - TAKE NOTICE that I, Maurice Hoare, Residing at Boulteen, in the County of Kerry. Shopkeeper, do hereby apprise you that it is my intention to make an application at the next General Quarters Sessions of the Peace, to be holden at Dingle, in the County of Kerry, on the 30th day of October, 1876, for a Certificate to enable me to obtain a Seven-Day Licence to sell Spirits, Beer and Cider by Retail, in my dwelling house, situate at Boulteen, Townland of Boulteen, Parish of Dunerlin (sic) , Barony of Corcaguiny, in the said County, and which home is situate on the highway, or road, leading from Ballyferriter to Dingle and in which house I reside, and I propose sureties , the following persons -viz- John Ferriter, of Teeravane and John Hoare of Cloher, both farmers and both in said County for which let this be to you sufficient notice.

MAURICE HOARE

His mark

Dingle Open Top Tour

Get ready to take in the breathtaking views of the Slea Head Drive like never before! From the rolling hills to the rugged coastline, you’ll experience West Kerry in a whole new way. First tours will be rolling out this St. Patrick’s Weekend

Saint Patrick’s Weekend Schedule:

Friday: 2pm

Saturday: 11am & 3pm

Sunday: 11am & 3pm

Monday: 3pm

The bus leaves the Dingle Marina Car Park, opposite Ocean World / Wave and takes approximately 3 hours returning again to the Dingle Marina Car Park..

Gearóid ó Mistéal and Seán Prendeville have started a new Open Top Bus Tour service, which will provide tours of the Slea head drive. The full summer schedule will start on April the 11th with daily tours which will include selected stops to give guests a unique insight into the local culture, the archaeological heritage and of course the world famous scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, Dingle Bay with Valentia and The Skelligs in the distance and of course The Blasket Islands.

They will be announcing their new full daily schedule in the coming weeks.

They are really excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to share more with you!

At ACME Blinds Kerry, we’re offering upto 15% OFF our premium range of shutters and upto 10% off our Roman blind selection for a limited time only.

Whether you're style is classic and timeless or bold and colourful we have you covered! Visit us today in our showrooms in Dingle, Tralee or Killarney. Acme Blinds Kerry - style, savings and sophistication! www.acmeblinds.com Dingle - Tel: 066 9151989

HARD OF HEARING?

Our clinics will be held at: The Dingle Medical Centre The Mall, Dingle, Tel: 066 9152225

This is an opportunity to STOP LIVING

and improve your hearing now!

• See, try and test the latest in hearing aid technology

• Free hearing aid test & professional evaluation of hearing

• Reduction available in trading in your old hearing aids Generous RSI grants available

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 22ú Márta 2025 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Tabhair leat do phiocadóirí féin. Beidh málaí agus láimhíní ar fáil. Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday 22nd March 2025 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m. Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided. Orna Dunlevy 087-228653

Dingle Whiskey Tasting

Peter White

April 4 will see old friends traverse our country from the farm distillery at Echlinville on the Ards peninsula in Down and return to the Dingle peninsula. As we all know, Echlinville have revived the Dunville's brand and are producing some amazing whiskey on the opposite side of the country. Indeed, Dunville's has won the vast majority of awards in the Irish Whiskey Awards over the past 2 years, in addition to all of the awards that they have won elsewhere. Their whiskey has attained legendary status in a very short period of time and this tasting is always a favourite here.

Echlinville distillery became Northern Ireland's first licenced distillery in over 125 years distilling its first spirit in 2013 and Seamus Og Birt will bring along some excellent whiskeys to sample together with some cask samples and perhaps some new make spirit. Echlinville distillery is a truly unique operation as they grow and malt their own barley in the fields surrounding the distillery and they have also revived the age old tradition of distillery floor malting. These are actual 'field to fork' production methods in the truest sense of the expression and the new distillery itself is a sight to behold.

The ethos of 'We will not compromise in our desire to produce the finest whiskey conceivable. We will give it authenticity and provenance and it will tell the story of the land from which it originates, and of those who brought it to life,' will be borne out in the evening's presentation.'

NB: No cash accepted at door on evening

Where: Dingle Skellig Hotel, Breeches Room

When: Friday April 4 2025 @ 19.30 hrs

Book on line at www.irishwhiskeysociety.com under 'Events'

Musical Instruments Strike a Chord in Kerry!

In 2023, the Library Services, Environment Office, Arts Office, and Integration Department of Kerry County Council, along with Music Generation Kerry, invited anyone who was considering donating unused musical instruments to do so through their local library. That call was met with great generosity from the people of Kerry, and Kerry Library continue to welcome dusty keyboards, long-forgotten guitars, violins, and even an electric organ!

If you would like to contribute to this worthy project, check your attics and sheds for unused instruments and bring them to your local library. Music Generation Kerry evaluates all donated instruments and compiles a comprehensive catalogue. Through this initiative, these instruments are made available for borrowing to all residents of Kerry.

Deirdre Johnson, Music Generation Kerry Coordinator, describes the importance of the project as: "The Musical Instruments Project is a powerful initiative that gives people the opportunity to borrow instruments from their local library, just like they would a book. This access to music opens doors to creativity, skill-building and performance, helping to boost confidence and self-expression. When everyone has the chance to learn and play music, they gain more than just a new skill - they gain a sense of pride, accomplishment and well-being."

A parent of an aspiring banjo player highlighted how the project empowers young people to build confidence and a sense of achievement without the burden of cost:

"Without a donated instrument my son would not have been able to learn how to play a new and unfamiliar instrument. As a parent, I would not have been able to invest in a new instrument until I knew whether or not my son enjoyed even playing this new instrument. With the instrument donation, my son has thrived and really enjoyed learning the banjo. Additionally, the commitment from Music Generation to source quality instruments and offer them to students is a superior opportunity and I am so grateful for the Music Generation programme's investment in my child."

Libraries have always been places of discovery. The Musical Instruments Project complements Kerry Library's mission of providing accessible resources to the local community.

To avail of or contribute to the project, please visit your local library. Donations will be accepted at any of the nine Kerry libraries.

Details of all library services, including opening hours, are available at www.kerrylibrary.ie.

RITHDAINGEANUÍCHUIS RUN DINGLE

Dé Sathairn 12 Aibreán 2025 / Saturday April 12th 2025

Rás Rith / Rith Spraoi, €25 le t-leine

Timed Road Race / Fun Run, €25 incl. t-shirt

Duaiseanna don chéad bheirt fhear agus bhan / Prizes for first two female and male runners

/ SPONSORS:

Chun Clarú / To Register. @rundingle

URRAITHEOIRÍ

Dúchas an Daingin/Tobar Dhuibhne, Mac Gearailt Centra - Daingean Uí Chuis, Ceann Sibeál Hotel, Dingle Garden Townhouse, David Clifford Roofing & Contracting, Infinity Sauna, Tigh Uí Chuinn, Barr an Bhaile Homes, Sona Sauna, Blasket Island Sea Life Tours, Tigh Tábhairne Páidí Uí Shé, Stay YNA Dingle, Experience Dingle

Annascaul Take League Title

There were scenes of great jubilation in Páirc an Ághasaigh on Sunday when Annascaul edged out Dingle in a tightly contested Lee Strand West Kerry League final with a point in the last seconds of the game. Playing with a strong wind Annascaul led by 5 points to 2 in the first quarter. By half time it it was 7pts to 3. Dingle, playing with the wind in the second half gradually cut into Annascaul's lead. By the 50th minute it was 9pts to 7. Playing against the wind Annascaul were now finding it hard to penetrate Dingle's defence but nevertheless were holding on to a narrow lead.A dramatic finale was in prospect when Dingle levelled at 9pts each at the end of normal time. It was well into injury time when Annascaul won a free about 25 yards out close to sideline and against the

wind. This was a real pressure kick and Jason Hickson drawing on all his experience nailed it. There was only time for the kick out and the referee blew and Annascaul had won.

This game could have gone either way as there was little between the two teams. A strong wind made life difficult for all. A feature of the game was some fine high fielding by both sides at midfield. What the game lacked in scores it made up for in tension and high drama particularly in the closing stages. It was no place for the faint hearted.

Final score Annascaul 10 points Dingle 9pts. Annascaul captain Gearóid Lyne accepted the cup and James Ashe won the man of the match award. - Michael Kennedy

Tairiscintí / Tenders

Cuireann Údarás na Gaeltachta fáilte roimh thairiscintí ó fheirmeoirí ar aon cheann de 6 chomhaontú aonarach féarach timpeall 10.5 mí ar a chuid tailte i mBaile na Buaile (c. 8 acra); Baile Uí Shé (c. 8 acra), Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Thiar (c. 6 acra); Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (c. 4 acra); Gallaras (c. 14 acra); le húsáid do bha agus / nó do chaoire amháin. Tairiscintí le bheith istigh faoi 2 a chlog i.n. ar an nDéardaoin 4 Aibreán 2025, comhaontuithe ag tosnú ag deireadh an phróiseas tairisceana agus le rith suas go 28 Feabhra 2026

Údarás na Gaeltachta welcomes tenders from farmers in relation to any of 6 separate circa 10.5 month grazing agreements on its lands at Baile na Buaile (c. 8 acres); Baile Uí Shé (c. 8 acres), Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Thiar (c. 6 acres); Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (c. 4 acres); Gallaras (c. 14 acres); to be used for the grazing of sheep, cattle or both. Deadline for tenders is 2pm on Thursday 4th April 2025. Grazing agreements to commence upon completion of tendering process and to run up until 28 February 2026

Léaráidí talún ar fáil ó agus tairiscintí le seoladh dtí :

Land maps available from and tenders to be sent to:

Údarás na Gaeltachta, Páirc Ghnó an Daingin, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí, V92 TX48. 066 91 50100

Successful International Women's Day Event Raises Funds

and Celebrates Inspiring Women in Business

Base Dingle hosted a truly inspiring and impactful event in celebration of International Women's Day, bringing together an incredible group of women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members. This free event attracted a diverse audience, all gathered to celebrate and support women in business, while raising much-needed funds for Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge.

The evening was filled with inspiring words and thought-provoking conversations as well as appreciation of the Irish language through song. The event’s highlight was the powerful address by Kathleen Sheehy, one of the directors of Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge, who spoke passionately about the vital work the organisation does to support women and children in need, providing shelter, care, and advocacy. Donations were accepted throughout the evening, with all proceeds going directly to Adapt Kerry, helping continue their critical work within the community.

A lineup of exceptional local and national women in business took center stage, each sharing their unique experiences and invaluable insights. Speakers included:

Nell Ní Chíobháin, Anam Nutrition, who spoke on the importance of health and wellness and her journey to wellbeing.

Magda from Dingle Sushi, shared her personal experience of setting up her successful business and moving from employment to self employment while navigating motherhood.

Grace Alice O’Shea, spoke about her experiences of her work in schools and with couples on intimacy and sex positive aspects of relationships, as well as consent and what our teens consume online.

Máire Ní Churraoin, detailed her experience of growing up in the Gaeltacht of County Meath and how her mother shaped her in her life journey as well as her work through Irish and in Irish Sean Nós.

Clíona Walker from Éalú Chocolate and The Stone House, shared her passion for food and how this has now created a successful business as well her personal story of mentorship.

The panel was chaired by Miriam Ferriter, whose questions guided the conversation, allowing the speakers to share their stories and advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Throughout the evening, guests were inspired by the stories of resilience, ambition, and innovation shared by the speakers.

The event was not only a celebration of women in business but also a reminder of the importance of supporting local charities and organisations like Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge, who provide crucial services to vulnerable women in the community.

“We were thrilled to host this amazing event, and we are deeply grateful for the space to get together and feel connected on International Womens Day and to all the speakers for sharing their own personal stories.'' commented Miriam Ferriter.

Base Dingle is committed to supporting and empowering women in business and is proud to have provided a platform for such an inspiring and impactful event.

Location: Dingle Benners Hotel

Acknowledgement

Margaret Galvin

Doonties East, Lispole 1st Anniversary 25th March 2025

As we remember Margaret on her first anniversary, all her family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the support shown to us after Margaret's passing.

We extend our sincere gratitude to those who helped on the night of her passing, especially members of the Ambulance Service and An Garda Siochana.

Thank you to all who attended the funeral, prayer service and burial, those who travelled distances, sent mass cards, called, texted and offered condolences online and in person.

We would like to express our gratitude to neighbours and friends for their kindness and generosity when calling to our home, bringing food, flowers and words of support.

Thank you to Donal O'Connor for his guidance, empathy and professionalism during this difficult time.

We especially remember Fr Seamus McKenna RIP, who celebrated her mass so beautifully and remember him in our prayers.

To Seamus and Marina for their beautiful music and singing, and the gravediggers who prepared Margaret's final resting place.

We are so grateful and please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our thanks and appreciation.

Anniversary mass will be celebrated Saturday March 29th at 6.15pm in St.Mary's Church Dingle

West Kerry Gardening Services

Táimid ag Earcú/ We are Hiring

LEAS BHAINISTEOIR DEPUTY MANAGER

Deis iontach do dhuine a bheidh ag feidhmiú i ról ardleibhéal san Ionad. Táimid ag lorg duine díograiseach, ardspreagtha agus gur breá leo a bheith ag obair le leanaí mar aon le seirbhisí a fhorbairt

A fantastic opportunity for someone working in a high level position in our Centre. We are seeking to recruit a person who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, loves working with children and to develop the services.

Riachtanas/ Requirement

1. Íosleibhéal QQI 6 i gCúram Leanaí/Oideachas Luathbhlianta/Eolaíochtaí Sóisialta nó a chomhionainn. Minimum QQI Level 6 in Childcare/ Early Years Education/ Social Sciences or the equivalent.

2. Taithí bainistíochta foirne/ Ag obair le leanaí agus a teaghlaigh

Experience Managing a team/ Experience of working with children and families.

3. Caighdeán maith labhartha agus i scríobh na Gaelige (cuirfear oiliúint ar fáil más gá)

Good working knowledge of spoken/written Irish (sufficient training will be made available if required).

Tuarastal/Salary €35,000-€40,000 (ag brath ar cháilíochtaí agus ar thaithí/dependint on qualifications and experience).

Chun iarratas a dhéanamh, seol ríomhphost chun an Foirm Iarratais a fháil, chuig

To apply, please email to receive the Application Form eolas@aiseannanahoige.ie

Spriocdháta le haghaidh Iarratas a dhéanamh/ Application deadline: Aoine/Friday 21 Márta/Márta @ 17.00.

Ní ghlacfar le hiarratais i ndiaidh an dáta sin/Late Applications will not be accepted.

D'fhéadfadh iarratais a bheith faoi réir gearrliostú, agus cuirfear painéal le chéile d’aon phost oiriúnach a thiocfaidh chun cinn laistigh de 6 mhí. Applications may be shortlisted, and a panel will be formed for any relevant positions that may arise in the forthcoming 6 months.

West Kerry sunset: Mossy Donegan

Gradam an Chíosógaigh 2025 ag

CLG Lios Póil

Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh

Cúis ríméid do phobal CLG Lios Póil Gradam an Chíosógaigh a bheith buaite agus bronnta ar an gclub le déanaí. Dhein Cathaoirleach CLG na Mumhan, Tadhg Ó Murchú, an duais a bhronnadh ar ionadaithe ón gclub in Áras Mumhan i gCaladh an Treoigh i Luimneach ag searmanas suaithinseach ar an Satharn 1ú Márta Bhí ionadaithe ós na cheithre chumann rathúla a ghnóthaigh gradam i láthair. Mar choimriú cuí ar an gcomórtas, seo a leanas preasráiteas Aedín Uí Bhriain, Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge CLG na Mumhan: … Reáchtáladh Comórtas do chlubanna i gCúige Mumhan chun a dtiomantas do chur chun cinn na Gaeilge agus an Chultúir ag leibhéal an chlub a léiriú. Roinn ceithre chlub bhuaiteacha duaischiste iomlán de EUR 10.000, agus bronnadh EUR 2.500 ar gach club rathúil sa chúige. Buaiteoirí Ghradaim An Chíosógaigh 2025: CLG Átháin, Co. Luimnigh, CLG Lios Póil, Co Chiarraí; CLG na hEochaille, Co. Chorcaí agus CLG na Gaeil, Trá Lí. Chuir gach club físeán le chéile ag léiriú conas a chuirtear an Ghaeilge agus an Cultúr chun cinn ar an leibhéal áitiúil, chomh maith le haighneacht i scríbhinn faoin gcaoi a ndéanfadh an club ceiliúradh ar an méid a bhain bunaitheoir CLG amach ar ócáid a lae breithe i mí Mheán Fómhair gach bliain.

Agus é ag bronnadh na nGradam, labhair Cathaoirleach Chomhairle na Mumhan, Tim Ó Murchú, faoi thiomantas CLG don Ghaeilge agus luaigh sé go raibh bunú Ghradaim an Chíosógaigh ag leanúint ar aghaidh leis an traidisiún seo. Bronnadh na gradaim mar chuid de cheiliúradh agus de sheoladh Sheachtain na Gaeilge, i gcomhpháirtíocht le Comhluadar Luimnigh, a d’eagraigh clár cuimsitheach imeachtaí as seo go Lá Fhéile Pádraig chun an Ghaeilge a cheiliúradh sa réigiún. Arsa Aedín: ‘Agus mé ag tacú le clubanna sa chúige, mar chuid d’Fhondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha, chonaic mé an sárobair atá ar siúl chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ar fud an Chúige. Ba chúis mhóir áthais dom féachaint ar na hiontrálacha a chuir na clubanna go léir isteach sa chomórta agus léirigh sé an chaoi ina bhfuil spiorad an phobail lárnach i gcroílár CLG i gcónaí.’

Comhluadar CLG Lios Póil ag bronnadh Ghradam an Chíosógaigh 2025.

Físeán

Mar atá luaite sa phreasráiteas, bhain dhá ghné leis an iarratas, inár gcás, mar leanas: Fé stiúir ag ár ndraíodóir físe, Pádraig Ó Dubhaigh, chruthaíomair gearrfhíseán (c. 4nm.). Dhein Pádraig an taifeadadh ar láthair CLG Lios Póil cois gort caide, i radharc maorga Chnoic Ghabhláin is an Struicín. Le blaiseadh de shaothrú phobal CLG Lios Póil mar aidhm, feictear Caoimhín Ó Grífín, Cathaoirleach an chlub, i dtús an fhiseáin lena fhís don chumann agus ár bplean forbartha a lua aige. Ina dhiaidh sin, cuireann Colm Ó hAiniféin, Cathaoirleach, Coiste na n-Óg an óige in ár láthair is iad ag saothrú ar a scileanna caide gach maidin Domhnaigh lena meitheal oiliúnóirí; Cathal Ó Súilleabháin ansan, stiúrthóir na liathróide láimhe is an óige i bpáirt go líofa leis siúd sa bhfíseán, Bea is

Jamie Ó Loinsigh; agus Lotto Lios Póil i nGarraí na dTor, le Cathy Ní Ghrífín is a comhluadar ar a bhfuil an club ag brath go mór. Ar deireadh, ach ní chun deiridh, daltaí Scoil Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil agus a gcomhluadar i mbun an amhráin ‘Glas is Buí’ mar fhuaimrian don bhfíseán, a bhuí le Nuala Mhic Gearailt, Ní Ainiféin, Príomh-oide, agus a foireann ghairmiúil. ii) Aighneacht i scríbhinn I bpáirt le Ranganna 5 is 6, Scoil Eoin Baiste, agus fé stiúir ar a múinteoir, Séamus Ó Dubhda, idir seo agus saoire an tsamhraibh, bheartaíomair go n-oibreoidh na daltaí ar thogra fé scáth Mhíchíl Chíosóig, le: a)Taighde ag daltaí áirithe ar Mhícheál Cíosóg, a shaol is a fhís, is a bhain sé amach, agus a oidhreacht dtín ár linn féin; Iniúchadh ar Ardán Uí Chíosóig agus a bhaineann leis; maille le láthair oidhreachta Mhichíl Chiosóig i bPoll a’ Phúca, b) Déanfaidh daltaí eile cinnlae nó dialann ar a n-aistear caide idir seo is deireadh an scoilbhliana (ochtar le Lios Póil, agus cúigear le Cailíní Chorca Dhuibhne), c) Déanfaidh daltaí eile fós iniúchadh ar úsáid is tábhacht na Gaelainne ina n-aistear saoil féin, ar scoil, sa chlub, agus aige baile, d) Ag éirí as an saothrú seo, tá súil Taispeántas a bheith réidh ag na daltaí d’Fhéile Lios Póil 2025, a cheiliúrfar i dtús Lúnasa, is déanfaidh siad cur i láthair bunaithe ar an dtogra taighde seo ar Mhícheál Cíosóg ag ócáid oscailte na Féile (mar a dheineadh anuraidh, bunaithe ar ‘Chursaí Feirmeoireachta sa Pharóiste, Inniu is Inné’, le thart ar 150 duine i láthair), e)Rithfidh Coiste na n-Óg blitzchomórtas i gcuimhne ar Mhícheál Cíosóg le linn deireadh seachtaine den 20 Meán Fómhair 2025 um Lae an Chíosógaigh.

Meitheal na Gaelainne CLG Lios Póil le Barra Ó Siochrú (pleanálaí teanga Thobar Dhuibhne is Clíodhna Ní Dhufaigh (Glór na nGael/ Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha). Grianghraf: RÓC.

Clabhsúr; Ar deireadh, ba bhreá bualadh leis na hionadaithe ós na cumainn bhuacacha ag ócáid cheiliúrtha an bhronnta in Áras na Mumhan – foirgneamh geal nua-aoiseach ar imeall chathair Luimnigh –agus iad uile tiomanta d’fhís an Chíosógaigh – gur misniú dúinn-ne atá in aon bhád leo – aitheantas d’fháil d’ár n-iarrachtaí. Ba rí-shuimiúil fiseáin na gclubanna eile d’fheiscint ar an ócáid, agus smaointe úra go leor ag éirí as an éagsúlacht cur chuige a bhlaiseamair iontu, gur spreagadh é brú ar aghaidh dtín chéad chéim eile. Ar am nóta úd, tógadh cinneadh ag cruinniú cinn bliana CLG Lios Póil roimh Nollaig, Meitheal na Gaelainne a bhunú, le cur chun cinn na teanga i dtreo 2027 agus Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta mar sprioc againn. Chuige sin, chomh maith, an t-athchóiriú ar Ionad Pobail Lios Póil, gurbh é an dea-scéal is déanaí go bhfuil an pacáiste tairisceana curtha i gcrích, agus a fhoilseofar ar r-thairiscintí (etenders) an mhí seo, le cóir linn idir an dá linn. San ar fad, le súil go mbeifear in ann an príomhchonraitheoir a cheapadh ag tús an tsamhraidh, agus go dtosnófar ar na hoibreacha gan mhoill ina dhiaidh sin. Ar aghaidh linn!

FOCLÓIR:

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Paráid Lá ‘le Pádraig ar an mBuailtín

Is é teama na bliana seo ná “An Stoirm”. Fágfaidh an paráid mar is gnáth an Comharchumann ar a 11, rachfaidh sé soir chomh fada le Tithe Saoire na Cluainte, casadh sé timpeall agus fillfidh sé tharnais go dtí ann Comharchumann. Dóibh siúd a theastaíonn uatha dul an Daingean le flótanna, beidh siad curtha chun tosaigh sa pharáid agus scaoilfear leo ag Tithe Saoire na Cluainte le go mbeidh siad sa Daingean in am don pharáid ar a 12.30. Impímid ar daoine a bhflótaí a bheith sa car chlós leath uair a chloig sula bhfágann an paráid agus ar gach aon duine a seacht ndícheall a dhéanamh i mbliana agus flótaí agus cultacha a dhéanamh den chéad scoth.

Má thá breis eolais ó aon duine chur glaoch ar Paul 0879124007 nó JJ 086 9602382

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballyferriter.

Once again the St Patricks Parade will be held in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh this year

This years theme is called “The Storm” . With the younger generation’s imagination we hope to see some exceptional costumes on the day.

As usual the parade will leave the Comharchumann car park at 11.00 travel through the village as far as the Cluainte Holiday homes where it will turn around and return to the Comharchumann’s car park. Floats etc are requested to be at this location at least half an hour before departurture.

For floats that wish to be in Dingle in time for that parade these will be put to the front of the our parade and will be able to leave the parade at the Cluainte Holiday Homes in order to be in Dingle with time to spare Extra information can be had by calling any of the following organisers Paul 0879124007 nó JJ 086 9602382

Ócáid

Imeacht le ‘Dingle Wellness’

Bhí ócáid álainn ar fad againn i Dingle Wellness i mBaile na nGall maidin Dé Sathairn. Bhíomar ag snámh san fharraige agus ag baint súp as an sána agus na folcadáin feamainne. Bhí te, caife agus cístí aoibhinn ó My Boy Blue curtha ar fáil ag Fiona dúinn chomh maith. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le Fiona as ucht an aire a thug sí dúinn, tá an t-áth dearg linn áis chomh aoibhinn a bheith againn inár gceantar.

Laochra Am Lóin le Dara Ó Cinnéide

An mhí seo, tháinig iar-imreoir caide Chiarraí agus craoltóir Radió na Gaeltachta, Dara Ó Cinnéide isteach chughainn sa Hare’s Corner do Laochra am Lón le labhairt le daltaí Coláiste Íde agus daltaí na Pobalscoile. Labhair Dara faoina thaithí ag imirt caide, an post atá aige le Raidió na Gaeltachta agus an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an nGaoluinn ina shaol fhéin. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Dhara! Buíochas ollmhóir leis an Hare’s Corner aríst, as ucht an seacláid te agus na brioscaí deasa.

Ar stailc ó Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh go Trá Lí

Ar an 26ú Feabhra chuaigh os cionn 40 grúpa Gaoluinne agus Gaeltachta ar fud na tíre ar stailc in aghaidh dífheistíocht fadtéarmach agus easpa comhionannas in earnáil na Gaoluinne. Bhailigh Tobar Dhuibhne, Cathair Saidhbhín le Gaeilge, Glór na nGael, Trá Lí le Gaeilge agus Craobh Thrá Lí chomh maith le daoine ón bpobail i lár Thrá Lí chun tacú leis an bhfeachtas chomh maith le eolas a scaipeadh. Tá tuille eolais maidir leis an stailc seo ar fáil tríd an haischlib #tógRAIC.

Congratulations to Kieran Keane, Lispole and An Ríocht who won a bronze medal in the shot putt at the national indoor under 20 championships last Sunday in Athlone throwing a 6kg ball he threw 14.34m, a new personal best.

Deiseanna fostaíochta / Job opportunities

Bíonn éagsúlacht iontach le postanna agus Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh (tuilleadh ar www.peig.ie):

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• Comhordothaitheoir Cnusaigh Clár Techspace - Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne

Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne’s events

• Babhta Cuileachtan sa bheár bheag i dTigh Kruger gach Luan @ 12in

• Ciorcal Comhrá - gach Céadaoin ag a 11:00 in Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Fáilte roimh chách // all welcome.

• Tae & Plé gach Déardaoin @ 12:00 i Benner’s le Dúchas an Daingin

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Comórtas Ghlór na nGael

Chuamar fé agallamh le déanaí do Chomórtas Ghlór na nGael. Bíonn comórtas ag Glór na nGael na haon bhliain do Choistí Gaelainne agus déantar measúnú ar an obair a bhíonn ar bun. D’éirigh linn an chéad áit a bhaint amach anuraidh bunaithe ar an obair a bhí ar bun againn leis na gnóanna i 2023. Tá roinnt athraithe ar an gcomórats i mbliana de bharr na coirrithe atá déanta ag Foras na Gaeilge, ach deis iontach is ea é i gcónaí féachaint siar ar an obair atá déanta go dtí seo.

We recently did an interview for Glór na nGael’s national competition, they run a yearly competition for committees/groups and evaluate the work they are doing. We were lucky enough to win first prize in the Business and State category last year based on the work we achieved in 2023. This year's competition is slightly different as the budget cuts in Foras na Gaeilge have affected the budget, but it's always great to look back on the work that's been completed to date.

Ciste an Phobail

Tá ana áthas ar Dhúchas an Daingin a fhógairt go bhfuil Ciste an Phobail oscailte againn aríst do 2025. Tá roinnt athraithe déanta ar an gciste i mbliana agus tacaíocht d'uasmhéid €2,000 anois ar fáil. Tá an ciste seo ar fáil do thionscadail a thacaíonn le spriocanna an phlean teanga agus é dírithe ar imeachtaí/gníomhaíochtaí nó tionscadail nua teangabhunaithe a léiríonn deathionchar ar úsáid nó ar chleachtas teanga sa phobal.

Le cúpla bliain anuas tá tacaíocht tugtha againn do choistí agus imeachtaí difriúla timpeall an bhaile, mar shampla; Féile na Bealtaine, Féile Bídh, Cogar, Ceol am Lóin, Shorinji Kempo Chorca Dhuibhne, Oíche Amhránaíochta agus mórán eile.

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Dúchas an Daingin ar delighted to announce that this years Ciste an Phobail is now open for applications.

We have made some changes to the fund this year, and now have a maximum support of €2,000 available. This fund is available for projects that help achieve the aims of the language plan, focusing on new language based events/actions or projects that demonstrate a positive effect on the use or language habits of the communities involved. Over the last few years we have supported different events and committee in the town, for example; Féile na Bealtaine, Féile Bídh, Cogar, Ceol am Lóin, Shorinji Kempo Chorca Dhuibhne, Oíche Amhránaíochta agus mórán eile.

GRADAIM 2025

Tá GRADAIM Ghnó na hÉireann de chuid Glór na nGael bainte amach anois ag 64 ghnó i nDaingean Uí Chúis le cúpla bliain anuas. D’éinne a bhain GRADAIM amach i 2022, caithfear anois iarratas a dhéanamh ar an scéim aríst i mbliana chun an stádas san a choimead agus b’fhéidir bonn níos airde a bhaint amach! Má tá suim agat do ghnó a chlárú do scéim na bliana seo, is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

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Useful Phrases & Terms

Bain triail astu sa ar na meáin an tseachtain seo! Why not try some of these on your posts this week!

- Lá Fhéile Pádraig

- Lá le Pádraig

- Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort/oraibh

- Beannachtaí na Féile ort/oraibh

- Glaoigh isteach chugainn

- Táimid oscailte

- Uaireanta oscailte don ndeireadh seachtaine fada

- Beimid anseo feanna deireadh seachtaine

- An mbeidh tú ag an paráid?

- Tosnóidh an paráid ar a…

- Bí linn don gceiliúradh níos a dhéanaí

- Ceol, craic agus na haon ní uaine

- Beidh an gabhair á róstadh anseo anocht!

- St Patrick's Festival

- St Patrick's Day

- Happy St Patrick's Day to you

- Happy Festivities to you

- Call in to us

- We are open

- Opening hours for the long weekend

- We will be here all weekend

- Will you be at the parade?

- The parade will start at …

- Join us later for all the celebrations

- Music, craic and everything green

- The party is here tonight!

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Over the last three years 64 businesses have achieved a GRADAIM, under Glór na nGaels scheme. Any businesses that achieved their awards in 2022 must now apply again to keep that status, or even improve on it! If you would like to register your business for this years scheme, you can contact us on optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Solar..panels or tubes, what's the difference? Well they both provide hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, be it oil, gas or electricity.

A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally more efficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially when we have had such a great spell of sunshine. There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, you ask how!

Seisiúin Cainte don lucht gnó Tá seisiúin cainte don lucht gnó ar bun againn i mBase Dingle Dé Máirt óna 18.30-19.30. Deis iontach do chuid Gaelainne a chleachtadh agus díriú ar an dteanga a bhíonn in úsáid sa láthair oibre. Beidh na seisiúin seo ar bun ar na dátaí seo: 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, fáilte roimh chách. Tuilleadh eolais 087 7004 884

Well the answer is simple really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump. The way it works is a panel is fitted to your roof which is connected to a unit and cylinder in your hot press. This is a compressor similar to what's found in a fridge, this unit pumps a refrigerant gas into the panel where it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling point of about -25 Celsius so this hot gas comes back into the unit, where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity to operate so while saving money on heating hot water it does so at a cost.

Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs on average about €1,500 to €2,000 per year to heat, of which about a 1/4 to 1/3 of this is hot water, so a typical hot water bill for a family of 5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year.

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A solar system for a family of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to €5,500 supplied and fitted, giving them a yearly saving of approx €350 to €500 and when you take into account the rising cost of energy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years.

Inch Notes

Inch Farmers Market is back!

Our community Farmers Market is starting again on the 29th of March. Come and support some small local businesses by treating yourself to some of the finest local produce this peninsula has to offer!

Everyone is welcome from 10am to 2pm @ Foley’s Beer Garden in Inch!

The Farmers Market will be on the last Saturday of every month. So it’s easy to remember.

If you own a small local business, please get in touch through our social media page @inchfarmersmarket or at inchfarmersmarket@gmail.com Beach Clean

Winter as come and gone and so have the storms! Our lovely Inch Beach needs a little clean up. Beach Clean will take place on Sunday the 30th from 10am-12pm. We’ll meet at the entrance of the beach to provide bags and pickers and high-vis vest if available.

Please keep in mind that clean-ups are weather dependent. Check the Inch Community Facebook page or WhatsApp for last-minute changes. Save the Date: Quiz Night !

Saturday 11th April at 8pm @ Foley’s Bar Inch. Maximum four in a team, €10 per person. Raffle on the night. Time to brush off your general knowledge! Events at Inch Community Centre:

Yoga with Mélanie: Mondays 7-8pm and Thursday 6-7pm, book in advance via WhatsApp +33 659 286 354.

Bingo nights on the following Thursdays at 7:30pm : 13th March and 27th March.

Coffee Mornings on the following Sundays at 10:30am (after mass):16th March.

Senior citizen community lunches (all are welcome) on at 1pm on the following Tuesdays:, 11th Mar, 25th Mar.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays: 16th March and 30th March.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 21st March, 4th Apr.

Practice your Irish at the weekly Comhra at Foley’s Bar Inch on Wednesdays at 10:30am. All levels welcome.

The 276 Bus Service from Killarney to Dingle will be passing Inch Church daily at 9:53, 15:28 and 18:53, and Inch Beach daily at 9:55, 15:30 and 18:55. The service from Dingle to Killarney will be passing Inch Beach daily at 7:45, 12:20 and 16:50, and Inch Church daily at 7:47,12:22 and 16:52.

If you would like to add something to the Inch Community notes, please contact Mélanie : inchcommunityevents@gmail.com.

I Burnt the Toast Again

Jump from the bed! Seize the day! This is going to be good! Chase the sleep away!

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Playing music loud

But all of a sudden There’s another sound

The smoke alarm I burnt the toast again

Maybe I’ll just go back to sleep

- Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Crispy Chicken, Coriander and Lime Courgettes and Yogurt Dressing

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

Crispy chicken, coriander, and lime courgettes with a yogurt dressing

– a vibrant, fresh dish bursting with flavour. Golden, crunchy chicken pairs beautifully with tender courgettes, infused with zesty lime and fragrant coriander. The creamy yogurt dressing adds a cooling contrast, balancing the dish perfectly. This light yet satisfying meal is ideal for a quick midweek dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve with warm flatbreads or a simple green salad for extra freshness. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—simple to prepare, packed with taste, and full of bright, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

For The Chicken

4 chicken breasts-sliced in half

300g panko crumbs

2 eggs, 200g flour oil

For The Courgettes

2 courgettes, sliced lengthways

2 limes

1 tbsp. honey

1 tsp. ground cumin

3 garlic cloves, crushed

100ml water

handful of coriander, chopped

For The Yogurt

200ml natural yogurt

½ lime juiced

handful of mint chopped salt and pepper

Method

Add the courgettes to a bowl, add a good pinch of salt and leave for about 30 minutes or so. This will help to remove some of the water from them.

For the chicken

Add a good pinch of salt to the flour. Take the chicken and dredge it in flour, the dip in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. To cook them, put a large pan on over medium heat, once hot add a little oil and add the chicken, carefully cook the chicken pieces, you may need to turn adjust the heat as you cook them. Alternatively, you can cook them in a pan for a few minutes on each side until they take on some colour and place them on a tray and pop in to an oven (180C) for about 10-12 minutes. Check to make sure the chicken is cooked.

For the rest

While the chicken is cooking you can make up the courgettes and the sauce.

Put a small pot over a low heat, add a little oil, add the lime juice from the 2 limes, honey, cumin, garlic and water. Stir this and cook for a few minutes, allowing the mixture to reduce. Drain the courgettes and add them to the pan along with the coriander. Cook for a few minutes, taste and season. Keep warm until needed.

For the yogurt, mix the yogurt, lime juice and mint and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Lá Domhanda na Leabhar á cheiliúradh ag leanaí Scoil an Fheirtéaraigh.

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Tourism News

March Festivals and Events

It is great to see businesses re-opening after their winter break and we wish everyone well for a busy season ahead. This month of course is dominated by Lá Fhéile Pádraig with great parades across the peninsula – Baile na nGall; Baile an Fheirtéaraigh at 11am; Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis with two parades, 6am and 12.30pm; Castlemaine at 11.15am; and Castlegregory at 3pm. March also welcomes back Animation Dingle on the 21st and 22nd. Bain súp as!

Pobal Scoil Chorca Dhuibhne hosted West Springfield High School pupils and leaders with a wonderful week of cultural and leisure activities across the peninsula. Cathaoirleach Contae Chiarraí, Councillor Breandán Fitzgerald welcomed the group with a Civic Reception at the Dingle Bay Hotel, sponsored by Kerry County Council, and launched the West Springfield High School and Pobal Scoil Chorca Dhuibhne Perpetual Shield, sponsored by Daniel McCarthy, which will bring new shared experiences, sport and fun for the students every year. Our West Springfield friends had the opportunity to spend time at the Pobal Scoil and meet students and teachers alike learning some Irish dancing and words of Irish. Their visit also included a visit to Ionad an Bhlascaoid where they learnt more about their shared heritage and connections with the Blasket Islands and Dingle Peninsula. The Pobal Scoil pupils will travel to West Springfield in 2026. This long-standing relationship between both schools, having begun in 2015 with West Springfield High School’s first visit to Dingle, is very special with many lasting friendships between both communities. These friendships have never been as important as they are today in the spirit of building deep enduring relationships for the future.

Continuing on the series of tourism trends for 2025 published by Tourism Ireland, here are the next three to consider:

“Off the beaten track” – “According to Forbes, 2025 will see an increase in people looking for more authentic experiences and Ireland is packed with under-the-radar “detour destinations”. This is great for the quieter villages and areas of the peninsula with their quieter beaches, stunning scenery, water-based activities, horse riding in the landscape, and amazing walks.

“Astro tourism” – “Skyscanner predicts that 2025 will be a big one for star-gazing, but not a lot of people know that Ireland is one of the best places in the world to enjoy the stars, with internationally accredited locations where, if you time it right, you’ll be able to enjoy a dazzling night sky”. This week has offered us a wonderful sky full of stars just be stepping outside!

“Focus on food” – “Foodies have always travelled in search of the perfect dish and, according to Hilton, “foodies will propel the food and beverage trends forward in 2025”. Right now, Ireland is at the cutting-edge of the food scene with exceptional local ingredients, super-creative chefs and skilled artisan producers creating everything from excellent cheese to small-batch whiskey”. The Dingle Peninsula has a wealth of talented chefs, local food producers, farmers and fishermen where we can enjoy such amazing local food. Bia Dingle will showcase their members at the Bia Dingle Local Producers Showcase in Dingle Benners Hotel on Tuesday 25th March between 2pm to 5pm. This will allow hospitality providers to meet directly with local producers to talk about purchase/delivery, etc., and how to get local produce on their menus and shop shelves. Local producers will share their unique stories which hospitality providers can share in turn with their guests and get to know the producers behind the Bia Dingle brand. For more information, contact biadingle@gmail.com

Members Business Supports:

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance members are welcome to book one-on-one business coaching meetings with Caroline on Wednesdays from April 2nd until Mid May. Your individual business queries will be the focus be it marketing tips and supports, business supports and opportunities, and / or help with concerns or challenges. Pre-booked one-on-one sessions are available from 11.00am to 12.30pm. Please contact Simone for further information at info@ dingle-peninsula.ie. Our office address is Office 4, The Wood Business Park, Dingle, V92 Y002.

Dates for the Diary – Whale Watch Ireland 2025 in association with Inis, is inviting people to free and guided whale watches at local headlands and vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. This will take place on Saturday 17th May at 17.00 at Slea Head. While there are of course no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the marine species that can be viewed locally. Please note, there are no boats involved and no bookings necessary. For more information, please contact Nick Massett at (087) 673 6341or Email: nickmassett@hotmail.com

Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry County Council and Kerry Tourism Industry Federation are hosting another in-person tourism networking event. This is a very worthwhile opportunity to kick-start the 2025 tourism season for business owners, managers, sales and marketing personnel to cross sell/promote your business and highlight Kerry and everything it has to offer.

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 7th in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. This is an important opportunity for accommodation providers, attractions, activities, and visitor experiences to meet one another in person, in pre-scheduled appointments to learn about the excellent experiences available across the county and to inspire greater collaboration within the sector. Contact: Declan.Murphy@failteireland.ie for more information.

Funding:

CLÁR funding provides up to €50,000 for the development of community facilities like parks, playgrounds, walking tracks and more. Application windows differ across the country, with some open now and some set to open in the coming weeks. Contact: Kerry County Council County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee Ph: 066 7183500 or e: info@kerrycoco.ie

Promoting Together….

Make sure your Spring, Summer and Autumn Leisure Packages up on www.dingle-peninsula.ie for 2025 bookings. Enquiries are coming in every day so please contact Simone at: info@ dingle-peninsula.ie.

Create your language plan for your business in time for this Spring & Summer. Contact Cristín at optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Get your 2025 Festival and Events registered on the Dingle Peninsula Calendar of Events with Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie or (066) 915 2448;

Follow Dingle Peninsula Tourism on our Social Media Platforms

Facebook: @dingle.offical

Instagram: dinglepeninsulatourism

X: @DinglePeninsula

Use all relevant hashtags in your post/stories/reels/videos/etc.. To create a hashtag, all you need to do is include a ‘#’ and a relevant keyword or phrase. Be sure to use the below hashtags so that your post will appear on the DPTA social media! The more hashtags you use, the more engagement you see.

#dinglepeninsula

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#stayalittlelonger

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Oíche cheiliúrtha Craobh an Daingin Cumann Múinteoirí Éireann do na múinteoirí a d’imigh ar scor in Ostán na Sceilge sa Daingean, Co Chiarraí ar an 28ú Feabhra 2025.

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Gach aon séasúr, bíonn ar a laghad cluiche amháin a mbíonn ábhar gearáin ag foireann amháin i leith na foirne réiteoireachta. Ní hé atá i gceist agam an gnáth-chasaoid maidir le ciceanna saora, nó dul as an imirt, nó seilbh na liathróide nuair a théann sí ar fóraoil nó ar seachrán, ach imirt ar chóir cic éirice a bhronnadh air, agus nár bronnadh. De ghnáth, admhaíonn imreoirí agus fiú lucht tacaíochta na foirne eile go raibh dul amú ar an réiteoir sna cásanna seo.

Ón méid a chonacsa an Aoine seo caite, bhí ceann de na cluichí sin ag lucht na Ríochta in aghaidh Fhánaithe Bhré i bPáirc Chnocán an Iolair, cluiche a chailleadar don aon chúl amháin, cúl sa tríú nóiméad.

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dhóigh le duine go bhfeicfeadh fear dall é.

Lena gceart a thabhairt do na cuairteoirí rinne siad dian-chosaint ar a gcúl féin as sin go deireadh, an cúl báire agus an captaen eatarthu ag coinneáil iarracht i ndiaidh iarrachta ag na Ciarraígh ó dhoras. Chruthaigh Daniel Okwute go han-mhaith, ag cothú an-chuid iarrachtaí ar fónamh, ach ní raibh an lá leo. Bíodh faoiseamh amháin acu, mar sin féin: beidh a chomhghearán ag lucht Chille Mantáin lá éigin roimh clabhsúr na sraithe!

Níorbh é sin an t-aon teip le coicíos anuas ag foireann Thrá Lí. Ní dócha go raibh mórán muiníne ag an lucht tacaíochta na Ríochta go n-éireodh leo an ceann is fearr a fháil ar Dhún Dealgan, atá ar bharr an tábla agus arb iad rogha na coitiantachta leis an chraobh a bhreith leo agus filleadh ar an roinn uachtarach. Agus b’amhlaidh a thit amach, cé nach ndearna lucht na Ríochta aon fhábhar do mhuintir Lú ar an mbealach. Is iad na cuairteoirí is mó a bhí gníomhach sa chéad leath, ach má fuair siad luach a saothar ó Dean Ebbe, fuair siad a dturnamh chomh maith, agus iar-imreoir Chiarraí Leo Gaxha díbeartha roimh an briseadh de bharr dúshlán fealltach ar Niall Brookwell. Ainneoin an bhuntáiste fir, agus dea-imirt ón bhfoireann baile, níorbh fhéidir leo cúl na cothramaíochta a scóráil, fiú agus ocht nóiméad d'am cúiteamh ghortaithe curtha leis an imirt ag an réiteoir, Glen Geraghty.

B’fhéidir go bhfuil sé ró-luath bheith ag iarraidh breithiúnas a thabhairt ar na himreoirí nua a tugadh isteach i mbliana. Tá roinnt mhaith athruithe ar leagan amach na foirne, agus tógann sé tamall i gcónaí ar an fhoireann dul i dtaithí ar

a chéile, agus cé go bhfuil cuma na maitheasa orthu, is ó am go céile a chífeá an cumas is féidir leo a thabhairt chun páirce.

Maith má tá, ach is gá an cumas san bheith ar taispeáint ar feadh 90 nóiméad seachas go fánach. Sin mar a bhainfear na cluichí, agus a chnuasófar na pointí sraithe.

An Satharn beag seo beidh na Ciarraígh i lár tíre, in aghaidh Bhaile Longphoirt, agus an Aoine dar gcionn i Loch Garman. Ba mhór ab fhiú pointe nó dhó a bhailiú le linn taistil dóibh – nó níos mó féin!

SCHEDULED AROUND YOU We deliver Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Other hours are available on request ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

An cúlbáire Malagásach Mathyas Randriamamy

It's All In The Mind

Coming Home to the Body

Orla Smyth

Right now, can you take a moment to check in with your level of stress -on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being very stressed and 1 very relaxed. How do you know you are stressed? How did you access your stress level? Generally, there are 2 components to this. One is - what do I feel? Are my muscles tense, is my breathing shallow, are my thoughts racing?. The second is - how do I notice what I feel? How do I notice the tension,

the rumination ,the stress symptoms?

The answer is often, we don’t notice, we go through our day on automatic pilot, intent on getting things done and we don’t really notice what is happening in the body and the mind. If we are not aware of how we feel, we are unable to pick up on the distress signals the nervous system is sending and so the symptoms will compound, sometimes until they reach crisis levels. The fallout from this can be burn out , anxiety disorder, various health issues, depression and so on.

Particularly, when we live in times of uncertainty and fear , it can be very useful to slow down and check in with the body throughout the day in order to self-regulate : a moment to renew and reset our nervous system.

Interestingly, the same function that helps us to assess our stress level is also the function that helps us to regulate our stress better. All we need to do is notice, make space for whatever is present and allow sensations and thoughts to come and go without judging or criticizing, bringing as much kindness and compassion to ourselves as possible. There is no effort involved. The easiest thing in the world...the hardest thing in the world!

You can try this out in the coming weeks by taking a short mindful pause a couple of times a day.

This week we will focus on awareness of touch. Skin provides us with the sense of touch and interoception is the collection of senses providing information about the internal state of the body e.g the sensation of hunger or being able

to feel your heart beating and so on.

I’ll do this practice sitting in a chair but you can do it standing or even lying in bed as you wake up or go to sleep.

- Begin by taking a couple of slow deep breaths and ground into the body

- Notice any thoughts, feelings or sensations that come up for you and let them be. You are simply acknowledging what’s there, not trying to fix or improve anything

- Now try to bring your awareness to the sensations of your body in the chair. You might feel the points of contact on your feet with the ground beneath you: the weight of the upper body sinking into the chair; the feeling of your arms and hands on your lap or on the armrest. Feel your back, your legs and where they are coming into contact with the chair, the ground, the fabric of your clothes ,the air around you

- When you get distracted by thoughts, sounds or feelings simply notice and come back to the sensation of touch inside and outside the body

- When you are ready take an intentional breath and continue with your day.

The more often you practice, the more accessible it becomes.

I welcome any comments, reflections or questions on the email below

Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@ gmail.com

EXCITING NEW TY PROGRAMME

Ceol Beo /

Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon

Monday 17th March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 24th March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 13th March

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

Friday 14th March

7 - 9 Kennedy's - Open session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Jeremy Spencer (Fiddle) & Matt Griffin (Guitar)

9.30 Dingle Pub - Paulie O'Brien

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 15th March

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Sunday 16th March

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 17th March

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.30 Dingle Pub - Out the Gap

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Tuesday 18th March

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 19th March

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Theresa Horgan (Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

Thursday 20th March

9.00 Curran's Bar - Trad & Folk with Billy and Luke 9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Galavanters Friday 21st March

7 - 9 Kennedy's - Open session

7.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Jeremy Spencer (Fiddle) & Matt Griffin (Guitar)

9.30 McCarthy's Bar - Rock & Soul with De-Vices

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Saturday 22nd March

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Live Music

10.00 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

Sunday 23rd March

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.30 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

Monday 24th March

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

Tuesday 25th March

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 26th March

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Theresa Horgan (Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

Thursday 27th March

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

Castlegregory Notes

St. Patrick's Day Parade: Call out for participants to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, 3pm 17th March.

Easter Market: Saturday 12th April, 11-4pm. Stall holders wanted; €20 per stall, email castleinfocenter@gmail.com with product info to apply. Castlegregory Tidy Towns: If you would like to join our weekly volunteering activities we usually meet every Saturday at 10:00am at the Castlegregory Playground unless otherwise stated. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners. Please contact 087 2854779. .

CE Scheme Vacancy: The role will be to assist in the kitchen and include assisting the cook when and as required, deep kitchen cleaning, venue prep/ set-up for the weekly dinner and assisting with the delivery of the entertainment programme. Contact: castleactiveretired@gmail.com 085 43 2251.

Whist: Every Thursday evening in the Clubrooms from 8pm. Newcomers and Learners welcome.

05/03/2025: Ladies:1st Kathleen Hennessy 2nd:Catherine Lyons Intervals: Nora Devine, Mary Farrell Gents: 1st: John McEnery 2nd: Martin Courtney Intervals: Mary McKenna, MArcia Ganter Mystery: Thomas Maunsell

06/03/2025:Ladies;1st; Anne O Connor 2nd; Joan Moriarty Intervals; Mairead Ni Dubhda, Anne Kavanagh, Brid Baker Gents; 1st John McEnery 2nd; Martin Courtney Intervals; Thomas Maunsell, Pat Moore Mystery; Kathleen Hennessy

Baby and Toddler Group: Castlegregory Clubrooms, Thursday mornings during school term, 10.30-12pm. Parents, grandparents, guardians, all welcome. Come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Annascaul player, James Crean with his parents Nora and Jack holding The Paudie O Shea cup after beating Dingle in he West Kerry League at Pairc an Ashaigh

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 14TH APRIL

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir

Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904 Mob: 087-246 1678 email:michael.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

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Trasna

1Neaṁṡımplí(5)

4Scórtríṗoıntesaṗeıl(3)

6Níosfaıde(3)

7Tásíagbunnacoıse(5)

8Duıneaoıbríonndeláıṁınıarann(4)

9Galarvíreasaċaṫagannċugaınngaċblıaın(4)

12Aclaí(5)

14Ar+mé(3)

16Daṫsıonnaıġ(3)

17Béal,leıceann,éadan,súıle,srónetc.le ċéıle(5)

Síos

1Géagdenċorp(3)

2Blasbaınneatáasdáta,b’ḟéıdır(5)

3As+ıad(4)

4Scamallíseal(3)

5Rudaḋéanaṁníoslú(5)

8Aıcíd(5)

10Máıstreaċtteangaaḃeıṫagat(5)

11Daṫmıotaılluaċṁaır(4)

13Rudolf,Bambı,Pancermarṡampla(3)

15Slí,bealaċ(3)

Tagairtinmheánach:

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite:

Marie Uí Ghrífín, An Mhin Aird Thoir

Buairtín

Brighid Ní Loingsigh foilsithe ag Oidhreacht

Chorca Dhuibhne

Ón lá a tháinig sí amach ón ubh bhí saol cruaidh i ndán do Bhuairtín. Ach le hanam, le spiorad agus le fuinneamh, tugann sí faoin saol chomh maith agus is féidir léithi. Agus bíonn neart eachtraí aici lena linn!

Leagan nua í seo den scéal `Buairtín`, a scríobh Brighid Ní Loingsigh. Rugadh Brighid i gCill Mhic Iarainn Thoir, An Dromad, i deisceart Chiarraí in 1893.

Is i gcanúint Ghaeilge Uíbh Ráthaigh a scríobhadh é agus deineadh iarracht gan an teanga a athrú sa leagan nua seo. - Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Bhíos ag éisteacht le cupla scéal ar theilifís an lá cheanna. Bhíodar ag cur síos ar an airgead na tailte agus foirgnimh atá ag Trump. Do chreite. Tá a mhac atá fiche bliain agus lán do géaraíocht ina mhilliúnaí ach molann a mháthair gan a bheith ag tabhairt aon eolas fé a ghaiscí shaibhris.

Ansan tá Putin go bhfuil traein a thugann go béal dorais é ach ná féadfadh aon saghas dúracán cogaidh í a scrios. Ta cairt mhór aige ná fuil aon bheann ar aon saghas goireas aige. Is taibhseach an tigh ‘tá aige fallai clúdaithe le ór in aiteanna. Is sort sráid dá shaibhreas an tsráid agus thigh lonnaithe i dtimpeallacht taibhseach. Níl áireamh an méid saibhris atá aige, ach san am cheanna níl ach pingini scáinte ar fáil don bpobal, Coiméadfaidh san socair iad!

Seo iad na cinnirí go bhfuil trácht ortha agus ná fuil uatha ach cur lena gceirtlín. Tá an saibhreas atá ag an mbeirt seo scanruil. Scoil cheoil

Dúrt go luafainn cúpla duine imeasc scata daoine a bhí chomh maith le chéile. Is mór an moladh ata ag dul do Andrea Palandri a sheinn go binn agus go bhfuil CD ar an margadh aige fé cheoltóirí Shliabh Luachra. Tháinig sé go hÉirinn ón Iodail agus tá Gaolainn mhilis ar bharr a theangain. Ard fhear. Bhí Toose ar a Chiorcail Comhrá blasta.

Mar is gnáthach bhí Pádraig ó hEalaí ar na bioráin agus leabhar agus léacht binn agus leabhar uaidh, fé Bhréanann agus cnoc Bhréanainn. Is maith é Pádraig.

Níl aon teora le Ailean Domhnallach ag seinnt ar an bpíb mhór agus thug sé seal ag múineadh na Gailice. Ait go leor measaim dá mbeadh aon chrích in aon chor ort ní thógfadh sé i bhfad uait teanga dúchais na hAlban, Gáidhlig a fhoghlaim.

Chuir Becky Ni Éallaithe scata ag rinnce ar an sean-nós go bríomhar snasta agus bhí leabhar filíochta ag Dairína Ní chinnéide, dár teideal Teacht Andiar. Líofa Óg

Tá buachaill óg ón Úcráin ar an mBuailtin agus tá Gaolainn chomh blasta aige is a bheadh ag aon chainteoir líofa áitiúil, a deirtear liom. Bail ó Dhia air. Iománáníocht

Bhíos ag feachaint ar thrí chluiche Iomána Dé Domhnaigh.

Bhí an chluiche idir Cilll Chainnigh a bhí go hainnis agus Tiobrad Árann a bhí ar fheabhas ach is beag in aon chor a tugadh do fhealanna. Bhí an cúram as ord ar fad. Bhí sé cosúil le Cath na mBaitíní. Siar sa chluiche cuireadh ceathrar don ngort, triúr Cill Chainneach agus duine ó Thiobrad Árann. Ní raibh aon dealltramh leis an sléacht. Dar liom gur cheart don réiteoir aon duine a bhuaileann imreoir eile le camán sa cheann a cur go poll an amhrais. Cluiche iomána, spoirt ‘sea í, ní búistéireacht.

Bhí Laois agus Aondtroim ag imirt ar a ndícheall ach gan aon fheall baolach gránna ann.

Tá gaisce déanta ag Gearaltach an Chláir ag bainistiú foireann iomána Aondroma.

Bhuaidh Luimneach le feidhm, ar an nGaillimh. Amhrán na BhFiann

Rud eile sheas an dá fhoireann go dtí go raibh amhrán na bhFiann críochnaithe, tátar coitianta ag léiriú droch bhéasa faid a bhíonn an tAmhrán náisiúnta a sheinnt nó á chanadh. Bíonn cuid dos na himreóirí sall is anall ba dhóigh leat go raibh míola ag siúl ortha nó go raibh tochas ortha. Ba cheart do CLG an masla leanúnach so a stop mar a deintear i dtíortha eile. Ní gá gioláin a dhéanamh dúinn féin.

Bás

Fuair Walter Sheehy ón nDaingean bás ar an 7ú Lá do Mhárta.

Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Máire iníon, Olga mac Mícheál gar chlann gaolta agus cáirde. Fear an- gheanúil b’ea Bháiltéar- bhí aithne agam air ó Scoil na mBráthar Críostaí. Bhí an focal maith nó scéal grinn aige coitianta. Fear gur mhaith leat bualadh leis. In iothlainn Dé a anam caoin. Fuair Dónal Ó Gairbhia ón Riasc bás an deire seachtaine seo caite.

Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Eibhlín dá mhac Breandán a iníon Eibhlís, dá deartharacha Mícheál agus Jeaic, a dheirfiúr Nóirín, gar chlann gaolta agus cáirde. Bhí an- aithne air. Bhí a athair Mícheál agus a mháthair Nóra ar shlí na fírinne mar a dheartháracha Tomás agus Seosaimh, an-chara dhom. Beidh Dónal ag seinnt an bhosca ceoil agus ag lomadh gháirdíní na bhFlaitheas,

do Pheadar. Bhíodh sé ag socrú innill lomadh gáirdíní agus ag seinnt cheoil agus imirt chaide.

I bhFlaitheas na naomh a anam caideachtúil ceannsa.

Ócáid

Beidh Ócáid Comóradh ar Phádraig Ó Snodaigh a fuair bás i dtosach na bliana nua, i Músaem an Bhuailtín ar Luan Cásca ag tosnú ar a 2 a chlog. Bhí Pádraig ag obair sa Musaem Náisiunta, agus bhí ina stairí, údar,file agus a bhunaigh comhlacht foillseachán leabhair as a eascair na Ceadtha leabhar Gaeilge a cuireadh ar an margadh. Bhí sé seal ina Uachtarán ar Chonradh na Gaeilge.

Ar na cainteoirí beidh an Dr. Pádraigh Ó hÉalaí, údar, saineolaí litríochta, léachtóir tofa ar fad.

Míchéal de Mórdha iriseoir agus iarball do fhoireann Raidió na Gaeltachta, údar agus bainteach le ionad an Bhlascaoid.

Pádraig Mac Fheargusa, file údar, iar Uachtarán ag Cónradh na Gaeilge, fear go bhfuil cion thar cuimse déanta aige do Oideachas Gaeilge agus

Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin, mór scoláire, údar, sár chainteoir agus léachtóir.

Beidh amhráin ó Pháidí ‘Mhárthain’ Mac Gearailt, Eibhlín Ní Cheárna agus

Áine Ní Chatháin sár amhránaí agus árd bhoscadóir.

Ná caill an Ócáid.

In eagar ag Craobh áitiúil Chonradh na Gaeilge agus Cumann Cearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta.

House Swap in Dingle

Three bedroom bespoke townhouse in Dingle town centre. Privately built by owners and finished to a high spec in 2019.

• A rated BER,

• Underfloor Heating,

• Air to water heat pump,

• Triple glazing and acoustic windows,

• Wooden kitchen with granite worktops,

• Tastefully appointed.

Our family are looking to swap for similar size or bigger dwelling on the outskirts of the town.

(but all locations will be considered)

Please email if interested to: townhousedingle@gmail.com

Viewings of our house are welcomed.

ACROSS

1. Well turned-out (in dress)

6. Take the load off

8. Rhythmic writing

9. Defame

10. Dependent

11. Reckoning (of account)

12. Soap up

14. Former French president, Jacques ______

18. Strong gust of wind

20. Tough guy (7)

22. Personal (non-real estate) item

23. Cliché

24. Nothing

25. Article expressing opinion

DOWN

1. Many

2. Of the countryside

3. Perform a function

4. In the original place (2, 4)

5. Minimum

6. Leather worker

7. Delay in action

13. Toil

15. Character from Hamlet

16. Coagulate

17. Pepper plant (Br. Spelling)

18. _____ and eggs

19. Heading

21. Polynesian language

Send your completed crossword to West/Mid Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle Prize €40 Voucher for Danno’s Restaurant & Bar Winner of the Crossword 447 is Amanda Foley, Ballycullane, Inch

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Single En Suite Room to rent long term close to PCD and town centre. House share with two others. “A” rated new house. Please contact rentindingle@gmail. com with name, work info etc.

Single ensuite room to rent in Dingle town, garden, mod cons. 086-1210038 For Sale/Le Díol

Dining oak table & 7 Dining leather chairs. Excellent condition. 086-8560961 3 football manaquins and stands €300. Dyson hot & cold heater €250. Louis Mulcahy large vase €300. Bone inlay side board blue/white €990. Call 0872299288

Decathlon Bwin electric, pedal assist electric bicycle for sale. Good condition recently serviced. As new. €800 o.n.o Call 087-4310631

Lovely solid wood table. Length - 1.70metre (with extension 2.16 metres), width 1.08 metres. Also 2 single beds with new matresses (€200 for both). 7 sitting room chairs, good condition - €70 for the lot. 086-3688484

Tall fridge and kitchen sink for sale. 087-9947927

Services / Seirbhisí

Carer available, many years experience. Please phone 087 6997154. Triona Kennedy, Massage Therapist - Enjoy a lovely relaxing, restoring and rejuvenating massage in the comfort of your home. Ph: 087 6997154. Home Help Support, West Kerry area. 20 years experience. Please phone 0876880723 day or night.

Man Friday - Handyman for all those small jobs that nobody gets around to doing. 087-6353325

Native Irish speaker, fully qualified Irish teacher available to teach Irish. Please email Maria at: marianimhurchu@gmail.com

Chimney sweeping service. Clean and efficient. Call Paul on 083-1727571.

Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday. 9 am-2 pm. Call, Text or Whats App 0857338601 for an appointment.

Regina Sheehy - Kinesiology and Food Intolerance Testing. Treating all forms of digestive issues, fatigue, candida, fungal issues, stress, food intolerances, recurrent infections. Clinics in Dingle (Tuesday and Thursday) Tralee (Wednesday and Saturday) Evening appointments available. Ph: 0860820224 www.reginasheehy.com

Plumber specialising in boiler breakdown, servicing and commissioning. Complete range of plumbing services. Call John 086-3165714

Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812

West Kerry Gardening services - lawn cutting, sand/gravel delivered, landscaping, power washing etc. Call Seán 087-6336082

Experienced bookkeeper seeks local employment. Call 086-3717633. South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971 Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory. Call: 083-4179641

Civil Celebrant available for wedding ceremonies, baby naming and funerals. Contact Eithne Griffin 086-6066835 www.yourdayyourwaycelebrant.com

Garden Services in Kerry: Lawn mowing, strimming, vertical pruning, tree surgery. Reasonable rates. Ring 0838268371

Experienced cleaner/ keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc 087-6256533

Septic Tank emptying, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018

Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emergency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493

Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day.

Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446

Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493

Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Join our team at The Boatyard Restaurant Dingle. Looking for Chef and front of house staff. Full / Part time. Send CV to info@theboatyardrestaurant.ie or

drop in to the restaurant.

Cill Bhreac House, Dingle: Staff required for coming season for busy B&B 1 mile from Dingle Town . Primary Duties: Serving breakfast & room servicing. Pay: €15 per hour. Hours: 8:30-13:00 (5 / 6 days per week). Contact Orla on 0876601294 for further information.

Harrington's of Dingle: We are hiring. Positions available. Full & part time, job sharing. Chef and general workers. Please contact Eileen 086-8263986 or send CV to harringtons- dingle@gmail.com. 14 yr olds can apply with the written consent of a parent

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950 Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Wanted - help with indoor lambing between Mid-March and Mid April - May. Suitable for students wanting to gain experience working alongside us on a sheep farm. - Phone: 086 8497282

Looking for a small house or apartment to rent in the area. Dingle, Lispole, Ventry. Emily 087-9310859

Storage wanted for a car and a tractor in the west Kerry area. 085-1359579

Mature responsible woman seeks house to rent, long term, Dingle area, west of Dingle preferred. Long term resident of the area. 2 or 3 bedroom preferred but all considered. Must be warm and dry. 085-7774050

Other / Eile

Insulated storage facility available - call Ted Browne Tool Hire & Tyre Centre on 087 2342599 for details

Storage space available. Suitable for camper van / classis car etc. email: polaoghaire@yahoo.com

Dry secure storage unit for rent. Lispole area. 087-2820062