West Kerry Live issue 409

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

& Mid Kerry Live

Inis Tuaisceart ag dul faoi na gréine : Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 20: Dingle Famine Commemoration

Pg 17: West Kerry League Final

Pg 22: Scéalta PCD

Pg 27: Dingle Cookery School R ecipe

Pg 30: Kerry FC

Pg 31: All in the Mind - The Love Affair With Life

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

Published by West Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 EC85

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

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

To ps oi l f or Sa le p er Load G oo d Qu a lity Bu i lding S tone

Cuir Glaoch/Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh 087 2969846 nó 066 9155446

Permit Number On Request - Uimhir Cheadúnais ach é a lorg

News from The Marts

Dingle

Calf Sale Saturday 29th, sale commencing at 10.30am.

Sheep Calf & Cattle Sale 5th April incl. clearance sale of 25 Dairy Cows, 22 calved, remainder calving April to HEfor Johnny Kelliher Coumlanders, Lispole.

Milltown -ring for details

DINGLE 066 91 51586

: 066 97 67309

To Advertise

Contact us on 066-9150530 Lorcán: 086-1737944 Mossy: 087-2149327 Email: westkerrynews@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook www.westkerrylive.ie

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

COUNTY CLEAN UP DAY. Saturday April 12th is the date chosen for the Annual County Clean Up Day this year. Dingle Tidy Towns Group will be meeting at the Bottle Bank in The Tracks from 10a.m. that day and would welcome as much support as possible to try and collect litter from all 8 approach roads out to a distance of 2 km from the town.

REUSABLE COFFEE CUP PROJECT. A good attendance at the recent information evening heard from representatives of the Killarney Reusable Cup Project about how they set about their efforts last year which resulted in a very successful launch with most outlets using the Reuse Cup continuously. The Dingle Cup Project team will now sit down and plan their strategy for an official kick off date to fully introduce their form of the scheme to the public. Certainly a good idea to help reduce the huge amount of plastic waste resulting from the one use cups now in operation which end up not only in litter bins but on street corners, lanes and roadside fences. Keep up the good work folks as slow progress usually yields the best results.

AWARDS. Murphy's Ice Cream which now has 6 outlets and 12 core flavours on its menu were award winners at the recent Irish Food Writers Presentation Night in Galway. The judges commended the quality, integrity and commitment to genuine sustainable products using Kerry Cow local milk right through their 32 years in business.

The continued excellent standards by Helen and Brian Heaton at Castlewood House in Dingle earned them another Gold Medal in the Breakfast Experience Category at the Virgin Media Awards last month.

BUSINESS CHAMBER PLANS. A wide range of suggestions and ideas which were noted at the recent open meeting have now been divided into four likely time frames for progress and completion. Under the titles Immediate, Medium Term, Longer Term and Sustainability are available on the Dingle Business Chamber website, also on the Dingle.ie website and DPTA website. The Chamber now invite members of the public to get involved with small work groups to help progress these ideas particularly in the categories that would be of most interest to them.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADES. Another huge crowd of supporters joined the Dingle Fife And Drum Band at dawn on St Patrick's Day for the traditional 6a.m. march through the streets in what is now acknowledged as Ireland's earliest parade on our national feast day.

The crowds and festive atmosphere was really good again on the streets in the early afternoon for the main parade. Music groups, school pupils and their parents, sporting and voluntary organisations, business and services groups, the Coast Guard and Fire Brigade Units all followed the Fife and Drum Band along the traditional route against the traffic route from Ashmount via the Pier and returned to Ashmount for the second time.

The Danno O'Keeffe Memorial Plaque for Best Entry this year went to the Ukrainian group who dressed in their traditional costumes for the occasion. Great to see them feeling part of our celebrations despite the turmoil which has been inflicted on their lives and their country over the past few years.

A rather disappointing side of the day was the non participation of many local business outlets and organisations who did not avail of the opportunity to be part of our community event again this year. The parade organisers will surely think very hard before deciding to try and put their efforts into such events in future years.

West Kerry Easter Sports Camp

Monday 14th - Thursday 17th April

Boys & Girls aged 5 - 13 years

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

Numbers Limited - Early Booking Essential!! Enquiries to Seán Geaney 087-221 3834 / 087-696 1567

60 Seconds with Wendela Rosenberg Polak

What was your first job?

Selling lemonade on the side of the road, aged 8

What is your favourite film? Living in Oblivion

What is your favourite book? Travels with Charlie - John Steinbeck

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

What was your favourite holiday? Camping on the Blaskets

What is your favourite drink? Ginger and Coffee

Who is your favourite actor?

Jessica Lange / Eddie Hutch

What advice would you give to your younger self? You can't be too careful in the choice of your parents

Who is your sporting hero? Andy Murray

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

My grandmother and George Sands

If a time machine could take you somewhere for one day where would you go?

To a Salon in 18 Century France

What is your favourite saying?

The only thing to do with advice is pass it on. It is never of use to oneself.

Pat Hanafin

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Breathe Easy This Spring: A Nutritional Approach to Hay Fever

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist

As spring stretches into summer, nature bursts into bloom—but for many, that means more than just longer days and birdsong. For Ireland’s hay fever sufferers, it can bring the start of an all-too-familiar struggle: sneezing fits, itchy eyes and a constant supply of tissues. Hay fever—more accurately called allergic rhinitis—is the result of an overzealous immune response to harmless particles like pollen, tree grasses, house dust mites or animal dander. The body treats these irritants like invaders, releasing histamine, which leads to inflammation and a cascade of annoying symptoms.

While antihistamines and steroid sprays offer short-term relief, they don’t get to the root of the issue. From a nutritional therapy perspective, we take a broader, more foundational view—supporting the body’s natural defences and reducing the tendency for overreaction in the first place. The key player? Your gut microbiome.

Your Gut: Where Allergy Season Begins (and Ends)

About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. In fact, the trillions of microbes that call your intestines home are now recognised as a major influence on whether your immune system reacts appropriately—or overreacts. Current research continues to confirm this:

A 2020 review in Frontiers in Microbiology found that the diversity of the gut microbiome directly influences allergic responses—including hay fever.

A 2022 study in Allergy concluded that probiotic supplementation and microbiome-supportive diets can significantly reduce symptoms in individuals with allergic rhinitis. The takeaway? A nourished microbiome helps train the immune system to respond calmly—not explosively.

Let’s Feed Your Flora: Diet Foundations for Immune Resilience:

Plant Power – A fibre-rich, mostly plant-based diet supports microbial diversity. Include vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices daily. Aim for 30+ different plant foods each week.

Prebiotics and Probiotics – Garlic, onions, leeks, bananas, oats, artichoke and asparagus help feed friendly bacteria by providing them with their favourite foods. Live fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir (dairy or coconut) and natural yoghurt (if tolerated) offer probiotic benefits by adding more bacteria into the gut landscape. Remember, if you don’t feed your microbiome with prebiotic foods, it will not thrive and will struggle to provide the regulated immune response that tackling hay fever requires.

Anti-Inflammatory Fats – Omega-3s (found in oily fish, flax, chia, and walnuts) calm inflammation. Avoid pro-inflammatory refined seed oils and those dirty trans fats in processed foods.

Antioxidants Galore – Vibrant fruit and vegetables provide vitamins A, C and E, which help counter the oxidative stress triggered by histamine release.

Spices that Soothe – Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and garlic all reduce inflammation and support gut health.

Nature’s

Pharmacy: Targeted Nutritional Allies

These natural compounds are shown to reduce hay fever symptoms by modulating immune responses and calming histamine release:

• Quercetin – Found in onions, apples, and berries. Helps stabilise mast cells (the culprits behind histamine release). Supplementation may be needed for therapeutic doses.

• Vitamin C – Lowers histamine levels and supports immune function.

• Butterbur – A natural antihistamine herb (see below).

• Stinging Nettle – Traditionally used for allergies; available in capsules or teas.

• Bromelain – A pineapple enzyme that reduces swelling in nasal passages.

• Probiotics – Particularly strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis.

As always, check with a health professional before adding new supplements, especially if you are on prescribed medication.

Spotlight on Butterbur: Nature’s Antihistamine

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a traditional herbal remedy gaining scientific attention for its ability to relieve hay fever symptoms. The active compounds—petasin and isopetasin—help reduce inflammation, relax nasal passages and inhibit histamine and leukotriene release, making it a natural alternative to antihistamines. Clinical studies have shown butterbur extract can be as effective as conventional antihistamines, such as cetirizine, without the drowsy side effects. To ensure safety, only use PA-free butterbur supplements—these are free of potentially harmful compounds found in raw butterbur.

Interestingly, this plant grows wild across Ireland, especially near damp hedgerows, riversides and boggy ground. With its large rhubarb-like leaves and pink flower spikes appearing from March to May, it emerges right on cue with hay fever season. While it’s not recommended to harvest or prepare it yourself due to toxicity concerns, its natural timing is a lovely reminder of how nature offers support just when we need it. Look for PA-free butterbur supplements from reputable sources or via practitioner referral. Always consult a health professional before starting any new herbal remedy.

Your Daily Hay Fever Support List:

To make life easier this allergy season, here’s a simple checklist to keep your immune system calm and your symptoms in check:

-Start your day with a glass of water + squeeze of lemon (supports liver detox & hydration)

-Include a source of prebiotic fibre (oats, banana, leeks, onion, garlic)

-Add probiotics if tolerated (live yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or a supplement)

-Eat a rainbow of veg and fruit (especially red onions, apples, berries, spinach, kiwi, carrots)

-Include healthy fats (olive oil, walnuts, flax or chia seeds, or oily fish)

-Use anti-inflammatory herbs/spices regularly (turmeric, ginger, garlic, thyme)

-Drink nettle or chamomile tea (both have calming, anti-allergy properties)

-Avoid ultra-processed foods, sugary snacks and cheap cooking oils

-Get outside—but check the pollen forecast and shower after

-Consider using a nasal barrier balm and breathe in and out through your nose when outside

-Wind down with deep breaths or a short meditation (chronic stress can worsen symptoms)

You don’t have to do everything perfectly, but a little consistency goes a long way. Think of it as giving your body a seasonal nudge in the right direction: nourishing your gut so your immune system doesn’t throw a tantrum every time the pollen count rises. With a plant-slanted plate, a happy microbiome and a few smart supports, you can dial down the drama and breathe easier. It’s not about restriction — it’s about giving your body what it needs to thrive. And who knows? This might just be the year you can actually smell the roses without reaching for the antihistamines. Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 Web: www.omnom.ie

GROW, NOURISH, THRIVE

The View from the Chair

Kerry Respite Care's Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Minister Norma Foley T.D. launched Kerry Respite Care's Strategic Plan 2025-2027 in Tralee. Kerry Respite Care's Vision is that "Kerry Respite Care makes it possible and affordable for individuals with a variety of needs and backgrounds to live in their own homes."

9/11 Memorial and Museum New York

It was an honour to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum New York, where I met with the 9/11 Memorial staff and Visionary Co-founder Sean Egan, whose father, FDNY Captain Martin J. Egan, tragically lost his life on 9/11. To pay tribute to the victims, I laid a wreath on behalf of Kerry County Council at the Survivor Tree, which stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and remembrance. Ní imithe uainn atá siad, ach imithe romhainn.

Kerry Association of New York

I had the privilege of meeting the Executive members of the Kerry Association of New York at Kerry House in Yonkers where I made a special presentation to President Maura Barrett on behalf of Kerry County Council. Thanks to Michael and Tony Ferber for hosting us at Walter’s Bar, 389 8th Ave, and to Kerry Ambassador Tom O’Sullivan for his excellent work. Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus Chiarraí Abú go deo!

St. Patrick's Day reception at Gracie Mansion

It was an honour to attend the St. Patrick's Day reception hosted by The Mayor of New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, at Gracie Mansion. On behalf of Kerry County Council, I had the privilege of presenting Mayor Adams with a Brian de Staic Tie Bar, featuring his name inscribed in Ogham.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Marching down 5th Avenue in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York is an unforgettable experience. Doing it while representing Kerry County Council as Cathaoirleach is a privilege I deeply appreciate. With all the Green & Gold, you’d nearly think you were on your way to Croke Park to support our mighty Kerry Teams. Still, nothing beats the early morning Dingle Parade! Chiarraí Abú go deo!

Very happy to support patients and staff at West Kerry Community Hospital along with my fellow councillors Robert Brosnan and Tommy Griffin. The unopened wing of the hospital must be opened to serve patients from West Kerry, and it is critical to address the ongoing staffing level challenges immediately. At our next meeting of Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District I have tabled a motion asking the “Minister for Health and the HSE to address the issues caused by the changes to staffing levels at West Kerry Community Hospital immediately and when they will fill all vacant positions due to retirements or departures and could they outline plans for Module 1.”

Support Patients & Staff of West Kerry Community Hospital

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

LAY PARISH PASTORAL TEAM

You are invited to become part of a Parish Pastoral Team. The aim of the group is to support our Priest in his work thereby enabling the faith community in our parish to develop and grow. Part of the work involves identifying and addressing gaps or needs in our local Annascaul, Camp, Inch Parish. Interested please contact Annascaul Parish Office telephone - 066 9157103.

AFTER SARAH MILES

Michael Hilliard Mulcahy will present his One Man play After Sarah Miles on Easter Saturday night 19th April at 7.30 pm. In Camp Community Centre. Michael is a talented local playwright and this production is a brilliant play, not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased at O’Dwyers, Camp, Spar, Castlegregory and Halla Le Cheile, Cloghane.

AIFREANN AN CHAMA

Ceiliuradh Aifreann sa Cham La 'le Padraig. Is e an sagart paroiste an tAthair Eamonn O Mulvihill a leigh an taifreann. A lovely occasion and the beginning of a day of celebration of our Patron Saint.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to Paud Herlihy, Knockglossmore who celebrated his 94th. Birthday on St. Patrick's Day. Great to see Paud still in the best of health.

ST PATRICK'S DAY - LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG

Over the weekend the Irish came out to celebrate St. Patrick all over the world at home and abroad. There are indeed some great traditions associated with the parade all over the world. Just looking at a few places that uphold these customs to the present day, where the Irish come out to celebrate in style.

In Morrison, New Jersey, Jack Downs cut the ribbon to begin St. Patrick's Day on Saturday.

Camp has been home from home for Jack and Anne for many years now and everyone is delighted to see Jack honour his Irish heritage and perform an official duty on St. Patrick's Day. Glad to see himself and Anne looking in the best of health too.

In London our Camp /Kerryman of the Year for 2024 PJ Crean was also prominent in the London Parade and celebrations. PJ was joined by other Kerry dignitaries, Minister Norma Foley TD FF and Councillor Fionnan Fitzgerald FF leading the parade through London on St. Patrick's Day.

In Seattle a Camp woman, Marie Theresa Sogabe O Connor was officiating at the St. Patrick's Day festivities in her role as President of the Galway/Seattle Sister City.

Patrick O’Donovan TD FG and Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, Leonard Cleary, CEO, Galway Co. Council and Josie Ford, Deputy Mayor of Galway were among the Irish dignitaries in attendance. .

The painting of the green stripe along the parade route is a tradition in Seattle started by an Irish man, John Doyle Bishop back in the 1960’s. On Friday evening, the spirit of the Irish in the city and this wonderful tradition was once again upheld when the Parade Grand Marshall Meath man, John Keane began proceedings painting the green stripe down the centre of 4th. Street, Seattle. Everybody joined in and to finish a Camp woman Regina O'Connor painted the green shamrock on the square.

Our Kerry, Rose of Tralee Emer Dineen was in the USA too. In New York wearing Irish fashion designer Deirdre De Burca's wonderful creations. Emer was in Chicago too, where the river runs green for St. Patrick. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges on Saturday, cheering on the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union who sprayed green dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. The dyeing immediately preceded the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade.

West Kerry Co. Councillor and Mayor of Kerry Breandán Ftizgerald also carried the flag for Ireland in cities in the US throughout the weekend.

And in Dingle, at 6.00 a.m in the morning people arose to the sound of music leading the parade through the town. Independent TD Minister

Michael Healy Rae joined them. A great tradition too!

What an amazing gathering for Irish people all over the world celebrating their heritage and their homeland. Well done to all who work hard every year organising St. Patricks Day at home and abroad. Congratulations all

Go mbeirimíd beo ar an am seo arís.

CHELTENHAM TIPSTER

Huge congratulations to Vincie and Chris, winners of The Junction Tipster 2025. 2nd place, John and Diane. 3rd Place, Bernadette. 4th. Orlaith Howley, Val Boland. 6th. Paul Howley. Lovely to see the trophy travelling to Oranmore in Co. Galway this year. Well done and congratulations to you all and to all of the 65 participants in the competition. A lovely occasion every year in Camp, supporting Ireland in Cheltenham, that's what it's all about. Long may the tradition continue. And a once a year gamble for many of those taking part ! Thanks to Mike and Bernadette and all at The Junction Bar for organising.

OBITUARY

David (Sonny) Ward of Bruree, Co. Limerick, died peacefully on 14th March. Sadly missed by Mary, his children Donagh, Siobhan & Triona, daughter-in-law Fionnuala, son-in-law Maciek and his six grandchildren Joe, Sean, Anna, David, Noah and Hannah.

Sonny is also missed by his extended family, his nieces, nephews, and many friends. Sonny was predeceased by his siblings Denis and Margaret.

The family would like to sincerely thank his wonderful carers for their great support and friendship over the past three years. Many thanks also to the staff at Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee and Killeline Care Centre, Newcastle West, Donagh paid a lovely tribute to his father, Sonny at the requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Camp on Wednesday. Sonny was a great character, he got to know everyone in his neighbourhood in Camp during the past few years and was much loved and highly regarded by all of us. He had a great interest in history, tracing relations and could hold a conversation on any subject. He will be missed in our village. His work with the community in his native Limerick and Bruree and his love of Limerick Hurling and GAA was huge. There was a big turnout at his funeral on both days truly representative of the esteem in which he was held. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam. Sympathy is extended to his wife Mary and all the family.

NEW BABIES

Three local women, cousins and friends gave birth to babies last week. On Wednesday, baby Conor Farrelly was born to Ciara and Gerard, on Thursday, baby Lily Hogan was born to Laura and Philip and on Friday, baby Mago Costelloe was born to Jane and Denis. And Mary Fitzgerald and Marie Goodwin are great grandmothers once again and this time, twice, in the one week. Must be a record, has to be documented in the local history of Camp for sure. Congratulations all and long life and may Conor, Lily and Mago be blessed with good health and happiness agus go maire siad an cead.

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Teacher Found Dead

Kerry Reporter 18 December 1915

It is with feelings of the most profound regret that we must announce the death of Mr. Patrick Sugrue, the Principal Teacher of the Mastergeehy National School under very melancholy circumstances.

From the scarcity of information available it appears that Mr. Sugrue had been in Waterville on Saturday at a meeting of the shareholders of Waterville Co-operative Society and proceeded towards his home in the evening which turned out to be very wet and stormy.

On yesterday morning his body was found on the public road, a short distance from his home, his life being extinct. This sad death has cast a gloom over the district. It is not yet known if an inquest will be held.

Blasket Widow.

Kerry Reporter 16 September 1916

An appeal has been made to relieve distress of a widow and her family on the Blasket Islands. Some subscriptions have been sent in but much more would have been expected. It appears that the family – like many Blasket Islanders – speak only the Irish Language and no other.

Shot Through The Head

-Kerry Evening Post 01 March 1916

News of the death from a bullet wound of Private John Dore, Cliveragh, Listowel, has been received by his parents and many friends with great sadness, The deceased hero, who was better known by his friends as ‘Johnny Dore’, was a splendid example of Irish manhood, standing six feet tall.

He left his native home on 05 August 1914 and went to the front in France. He wasn’t long there when he was involved in the battle of Mons. Later he took an active part in the battle of Marne, Ypres and Hooge. Then on to the terrible pitched battle of Loor where he was shot through the head. He survived in hospital for eighteen days before succumbing to his wound. He was buried with full military honours.

Barbados Rum.

-Caledonian Mercury 04 November 1745

The Nonpareil, under Captain Sherman of and from Barbados, bound for Cork with 170 Hogsheads of Rum, is ashore near Dingle. The crew are all

Assault with a Scissors

-Kerry Evening Post 29 July 1914

John Leary, Boherbee, Tralee, was charged by Denis Tangney with assaulting him with a scissors. The men are working together at Mr. Lynn’s, the tailor. Tangney asked Leary to clean up his place of work. Leary refused and then hit Tangney with a scissors, cutting him on the neck. A warrant has been granted for Leary’s arrest.

Farmer shot on way home from Puck

-Drogheda Conservative 17 August 1889

A farmer named P. K. Teahan, from a village near Killorglin, was returning home from Puck Fair on Thursday night when he was fired at by a party of men.

Four shots were discharged at the man. One bullet struck his jaw while a second wounded his hip. He lies in a house near Cara Lake (sic) and can identify his assailants, three of whom have been arrested. No motive has been disclosed.

Train Fell Over

-General Advertiser for West Cornwall 05 October 1889

The Listowel single line Lartigue railway was returning from Ballybunion with holiday seekers when it fell over on its side about three miles from Listowel on Sunday evening. The train was not evenly balanced which is necessary on the single line rail system.

Some three or four persons were injured. If the accident had happened a few yards nearer Listowel, on a bridge crossing the River Geale, the consequences could have been disastrous.

Mystery of the Matchmaker

-Witness (Belfast) 22 June 1877

Circumstances connected with the disappearance of a man named Michael Moriarty indicate that a tragedy has been perpetrated in the neighbourhood of Castlegregory. It appears that on the 11th of February last Michael Moriarty went to Castlegregory to discuss business.

While there he visited a public-house and was engaged in match-making for his son, also Michael Moriarty. He left Castlegregory between ten and eleven o’clock that night, in company, it is said, with a woman, but he never reached home.

Up to now no tidings of his whereabouts have been discovered. The son reported that he and Dan Courtney found signs of a struggle on the sand bank by the shore. His father’s shoes were recently found about the place and his father’s trousers, turned inside out, was found some distance away

The police intend making a diligent search of the locality where the son

Dingle Dental Practice

SITUATION VACANT

Dingle Dental Practice has a vacancy for a part time dental surgery assistant.

Dental or medical practice experience is desirable but training can be provided for a suitable candidate.

Please email your contact details and a short CV to info@dingledental.com

Dr. Bryan Long, Dingle Dental Practice.

Helen Collis with Donnacha O'Callaghan at the Studio Olimpico in Rome at the Ireland v Italy match on 15th March

+353 (87) 962 0675

Annascaul ICA

Annascaul ICA will have an OPEN MEETING on Monday 31 March , 7pm in the Community Care Centre, Annascaul. "Fire Safety in the Home " by Brendán Ferriter of Dingle Fire Service will present this vital subject. Residents of the community and beyond are urged to attend. The AGM of Annascaul ICA will be held on 14 April 2025 7pm in the Community Care Centre, Annascaul. New Members welcome.

Léiriú Spéise – Coiste Forbartha

Halla Na Feothanaí

Tá Coiste Forbartha Halla na Feothanaí ag lorg léirithe spéise ó chonraitheoirí chun Halla na Feothanaí a pheinteáil ón dtaobh amuigh. Beidh obair réamh ullmhúcháin le déanamh mar aon leis an peinteáil. Is féidir meastacháin a sheoladh chuig hallanafeothanai@gmail.com roimis an 18 Aibreán 2025.

Páistí Scoil Mhaolchéadair ag caitheamh geansaithe peile nua a cheannaigh Coiste na dTuismitheoirí dóibh ón t-airgead a deineadh ón Oíche Biongó a bhí acu an bhliain seo caite.

Otter eating a crab above the Broken Bridge at Burnham, Dingle.

Photo: Mossy Donegan

The Parish Next Door

New

Exhibition by David Scarff

David Scarff's new exhibition at the Marina Centre in Dingle is a welcome return for the artist after a 12 year hiatus. A sculptor who would have held regular exhibitions, he went through a 12 year period of not producing any work but concentrating more on sketches and drawings, “ a sculptor’s bloc “ so to speak.

David, was born in Dublin and studied sculpture in N.C.A.D for 5 years and then a further 5 years in the Royal Art Academy in Stockholm, Sweden. On finishing his studies he was invited to teach in an art college in Stockholm which he did for a further 15 years.

One of the benefits of practically living in an art college for 25 years is the easy access to a fully equipped workshop and studios and David would have held yearly exhibitions of his work.

In 2010 David moved back to live in Dún Chaoin, leaving the insulated art world behind him. During this period he found that his relationship with contemporary art changed and he started to question the relevance of it all. Realizing that he had lived in a sort of social art bubble he felt that some of it was a case of the emperor’s new clothes and turned more towards the nature surrounding him. To paraphrase Van Morrison “ No workshop, no teacher, just I and I in nature in the Diseart Garden.

This creative obstacle came to an abrupt end one sunny morning on the 23 June 2023 when he woke up with an unaccustomed energy both physically and mentally.

That morning before finishing his coffee he went out to the garden, grabbed an old fence post that had been lying in the long grass and carved a rabbit with an axe before lunch. He has been wood carving nearly everyday since.

You need better quality wood in order to carve in detail than a pine fence post and he found that quality wood in an unusual place. He gathered together old teak doors from the local school and old houses around Dún Chaoin and two old back doors from Dick Mack’s Pub, gratefully donated by Finn.

Inspired by The Blasket islands, The New York skyline and the connections between us, he carved the intricate details into these doors and the result can be seen in his new exhibition "The Parish Next Door", opening on April 11th in the Marina Centre, Dingle.

RITHDAINGEANUÍCHUIS RUN DINGLE

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

URRAITHEOIRÍ / SPONSORS: 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

Chun Clarú / To Register. @rundingle

Beidh Rás bothar ar siúl ar an Satharn 12 Aibreán 2025. Bí ag súil le moill ar bhóthar an R559 i gCeann Trá ó 12 - 1:30.i.n.

Dingle

Is fúinne is ea é mar thuismitheoirí tacú le h-iarrachtaí ár leanaí an Ghaelainn a shealbhú agus a shaibhriú go háirithe agus í á úsáid na haon lá acu sa chóras oideachais.

Má tá fonn ort breis deiseanna a thabhairt dod’ leanbh Gaelainn a chlois is fiú go mór duit cuairt baile a bheith agat.

Bíonn cluichí, comhrá, comhluadar, craic agus tacaíocht i gceist.

Má tá Gaelainn agat cheanna féin tugann sé deis eile dod’ leanbh í a labhairt le duine eile nó má tá tú ar bheagán Gaelainne b’fhéidir go dtabharfadh na cuairteanna muinín duit do Ghaelainn a fheabhsú!

Má tá breis eolais uait bí i dteagmháil le hOrlaith ag 066 9156100 nó orlaith@cfcd.ie

It’s up to us as parents to support our children in their endeavour to acquire and enrich the Irish language especially as it is integral to their education. If you’d like to give your child more opportunities to hear Irish then you should consider a home visit.

The home visit involves conversation, games, encouragement and lots of fun!

It’s another opportunity to speak Irish and if you only have a little it might spur you on to learn more! If you’d like more info contact Orlaith @ 066 9156100 or orlaith@cfcd.ie

Local Filmmaker Making Documentary on The Phoenix Cinema's Impact on Corca Dhuibhne

Local filmmaker Aideen O'Sullivan is currently working on a short documentary that explores the rich history and cultural significance of The Phoenix Cinema in Corca Dhuibhne. The film will trace the cinema’s journey from its re-opening in July 1980 to its closure in March 2020, highlighting its role as a beloved community hub over the decades. The documentary will tell this story through interviews and old photos from those who have fond memories of The Phoenix.

Aideen is seeking to gather old photographs in and around the cinema from this period, particularly from the 1980s,1990s and 2000s to help bring the story to life. If you have any photos taken at the cinema during this time—whether it’s from your first trip to the cinema, visiting Santa, celebrating a birthday, or another memorable moment—she would love to include them in the documentary.

Please send your photos, along with a few lines about the memory behind the photo, your full name and phone number to aideenosu@ gmail.com

Grow Remote Corca Dhuibhne

Grow Remote is a social enterprise on a mission to make good quality job opportunities available to everyone, regardless of their location. The mission is to make remote work accessible for everyone and create lasting social impact.

Local Grow Remote chapters around the country provides support and a social network to those who are already working remotely or in a hybrid home/office situation. Also to those who are curious about remote work and job opportunities. We host regular get-togethers, to give an outlet to those who are regularly working from home or a similar situation. You can find out more about the organisation on growremote.ie

The Dingle chapter of Grow Remote is one of the largest in the country, approaching 100 members. We know that there are even more people across Corca Dhuibhne who don't have a social scene through their work and anybody who's already a member will tell you that you will be warmly welcomed, whatever your situation is.

We have also been supporting local business' by hosting our events with them and we look forward to continuing this in 2025 (Open to suggestions if your organisation would like to get involved with us or host an event.)

To find out about our events, you can search for events in Dingle on www.eventbrite.ie

To join our local Whatsapp group, where you will be first to hear about upcoming events, scan the QR code with your camera.

Beidh fáilte romhat!

- Aodán, Laura agus Mélanie - (Volunteer) Local Leaders

Halla na Feothanaí

Mór na Nollag

Mór na Cásca

Dé Domhnaigh 20 Aibreán @ 8 i.n. Sunday 20th April @ 8 i.n.

DÚISEANNA MÓRA

FEACHTAS BAILITHE AIRGID

- Coiste Forbartha Halla na Feothanaí Síntiús á dhéanamh le Kerry Cancer Support Group

Ar mhaith leat dearbhán saoire do bheirt de luach €1,000 a buachtaint. Déanfar an tarrac beo ag Biongó Mór i Halla na Feothanaí ar an 20 Aibreán 2025 ag 8 a chlog.

Costas: €5.00/ceann.

FUNDRAISING DRIVE

- Coiste Forbartha Halla naFeothanaí

Would you like to be in with a chance to win a holiday voucher for two worth €1,000. The draw will take place at the Monster Bingo in Halla na Feothanaí on 20th April, 2025 at 8pm.

Ist Prize - Travel Voucher worth €1,000 from Abbey Travel, Killarney

2nd Prize - Overnight stay for two at The Lake Hotel, Killarney

Plus many more super spot prizes on the night.

Cost: €5.00/ticket.

Is ó Chois Abha Móire í Gormfhlaith Ní fostaithe fé láthair mar Fheidhmeannach Foilsitheoireachta le MA aici sa tSean- agus Meán-Ghaelainn agus BA sa Cheol agus hOllscoile, Corcaigh. Bhí sí ag obair go deireanach le comhlacht gCorcaigh, agus sraith grinn do pháistí á thaifeadadh acu, agus de chuid Cois Laoi Productions Chorcaí den sceitse Cuairteoirí Chonaill. Seinneann sí an pianó agus an fheadóg stáin agus is leis. D’fhoghlaim sí a cuid amhrán óna máthair agus fuair sí na mBaile Dubh Uachtarach, Co. Phort Láirge. Is ansan a sheinneann file agus scríbhneoir leis í agus tá a cuid filíochta le léamh i bhfoilseacháin Comhar, Feasta, Aneas agus An Gairdín. Le déanaí roghnaíodh togra de chuid Éigse Éireann a d’fhágfadh go mbeadh a dán le thraenacha timpeall na tíre le linn mí Bealtaine, ach cá bhfios

Cuireann Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne fáilte mhór roimh Ghormfhlaith

Creidiúint don bpictiúr: Danni Ronan

Is ó Chois Abha Móire í Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin, agus tá sí fostaithe fé láthair mar Fheidhmeannach Foilsitheoireachta le hOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Tá MA aici sa tSeanagus Meán-Ghaelainn agus BA sa Cheol agus sa Ghaelainn ó Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh. Bhí sí ag obair go deireanach le comhlacht léiriúcháin Wonder Pics i gCorcaigh, agus sraith grinn do pháistí á thaifeadadh acu, agus tá sí bainteach fé láthair le léiriú de chuid Cois Laoi Productions Chorcaí den sceitse Cuairteoirí gan Choinne le Caitríona Ní Chonaill. Seinneann sí an pianó agus an fheadóg stáin agus is breá léi amhráin agus seiteanna leis. D’fhoghlaim sí a cuid amhrán óna máthair agus fuair sí na seiteanna thar teorainn ar an mBaile Dubh Uachtarach, Co. Phort Láirge. Is ansan a sheinneann sí cuid mhór dá cuid ceoil. Is file agus scríbhneoir leis í agus tá a cuid filíochta le léamh i bhfoilseacháin éagsúla ina measc Comhar, Feasta, Aneas agus An Gairdín. Le déanaí roghnaíodh a saothar do Poetry Day Ireland, togra de chuid Éigse Éireann a d’fhágfadh go mbeadh a dán le feiscint ar bhusanna agus ar thraenacha timpeall na tíre le linn mí Bealtaine, ach cá bhfios cioca bus? Cuireann Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne fáilte mhór roimh Ghormfhlaith.

Creidiúint don bpictiúr: Danni Ronan

Famine Commemoration Plans for Dingle

One hundred and eighty years ago Ireland was devastated by the most catastrophic natural disaster ever to befall the country. That period in our history is remembered as the Great Famine, or An Drochshaol, in West Kerry and beyond.

A small group of people from around West Kerry have come together to commemorate the Famine which wiped out so many families in this area and forced countless numbers to emigrate.

The group includes Bosco O Conchúir, Micheál Ó Coileáin, Neasa Uí Mhoráin, Isabel Bennet and Ted Creedon. They will be staging a bi-lingual exhibition on the Famine in Dingle Library for two weeks beginning on Monday May 12.

The library staff have welcomed the initiative and County Librarian Tommy O’Connor has promised to provide exhibition stands from Tralee headquarters. Schools are encouraged to visit the library while the exhibition is in place.

The Mayor of Kerry, Breandán Fitzgerald has been invited to open the exhibition on Thursday, May 15.

On Saturday, May 17th, Dr. Conor Brosnan, who is currently researching a book on the Famine, will deliver a talk on his findings at a venue to be finalised.

On Sunday, May 18, a commemoration ceremony is planned to be held in the Famine field overlooking the town and harbour.

The event will include a brief overview of visible structures from the Famine period, with Isabel Bennet; Folk memories of the period west of Dingle, compiled by Cathal Póirtéir, will be read by members of Aisteoirí Bhréanainn.

There will be music, poetry, wreath laying and words from Father Jim Sheehy. In the event of bad weather, Parish Priest Father Michael Moynihan has kindly offered St. Mary’s Church as the alternative venue for the events. It is expected that these events will take about one hour.

"Famine in the Land" by Bob Ó Cathail

Famine Graveyard, Dingle - Mossy Donegan

Dingle Skellig Hotel Staff Raise €1,600 for Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital

The team at Dingle Skellig Hotel were delighted to present their fundraising cheque of €1,600 to this year’s staff chosen charity Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital. The funds were raised by staff, from staff, during the hotel's staff night out, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting the local community and, in particular, the elderly residents of the West Kerry Community Hospital.

The cheque was presented to representatives of the charity, which is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of patients at the hospital. Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital works tirelessly to provide engaging activities and purchase much-needed equipment that is not always available through the health service. Their initiatives, such as art classes, social events, and mobility aids, play a crucial role in promoting the mental, emotional, and physical health of the elderly residents.

Speaking at the presentation, Rosarii Galvin Hotel Deputy General Manager said, “We are delighted to support such an important cause. The work that Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital does to enrich the lives of its patients is truly inspiring, and we’re honoured to contribute to their efforts.”

Pictured at the presentation with staff from the Dingle Skellig Hotel are representatives from Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital Eileen O’Connor, Nina Long, MacDara O’Dalaigh and Diarmuid Begley.

Comfortable in my Own Skin

I’m shedding my skin

I’m getting free

From the suit of armour

That was hiding me

I’m carving my niche

I’m finding my slot

I’m taking my place

I’ll give it a shot

I’m finding my voice

Does it sound off key?

Is my accent strange?

Well that’s just me

- Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

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Tá Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne ag tabhairt cuireadh duit a bheith linn dár gcéad Clasaic Ghailf i gCeann Sibéal ar an 2 Bealtaine 2025. Rachaidh an t-airgead a bhaileofar i dtreo ciste tacaíochta do dhaltaí, chun cabhrú leis na costais a bhaineann le daltaí a ghlacann páirt i gcomórtais éagsúla thar ceann na scoile. Tá méadú suntasach tagtha ar na costais seo le blianta beaga anuas.

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Táimid fíorbhuíoch dár bpríomhurraitheoirí, Ollmhargadh Uí Ghairbhia, Garáiste Uí Mhóráin agus Lee Strand a thug tacaíocht go flaithiúil dúinn. Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin acu.

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Daltaí PCD Riona Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Riona Bácaéir, Aoife Ní Mhuircheartaigh agus Ava Ní Shíthigh a bhuaigh Duais Gaolainne. Pic: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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Na daltaí PCD a bhuaigh an comórtas Béarla Makayla Ní Bhrosnacháir, Anna Ní Chonchúir agus Caroline Ní Dhubhda.

Pic: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

Fuair Caoimhe Ní Laighléis duais Gaolainne agus duais oideachas sa Chomórtas Béarla agus gradam nuálaíochta sa chomórtas Gaolainne.

Clare O’Shea (SKDP) agus Paola Kennedy (Mentor Social Enterprise Programme) le dalta PCD Caioimhe Ní Laighléis.

Pic: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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Cuairt ó West Springfield Tháinig grúpa ó Chlub na hÉireann ó West Springfield High School, Massachusetts ar chuairt chugainn le déanaí. Tá sé de nós againn le roinnt blianta anuas dul gach ré bliain agus cuairt a thabhairt ar a chéile.

Chuir grúpa ón bPobalscoil agus an comhairleoir Breandán Mac Gearailt, Méara Chiarraí, fáilte oifigiúil rompu ag béile ins an Marina Inn i ndiaidh dóibh leandáil ar an Domhnach 9ú Márta. An lá ina dhiaidh san thógadar sos i ndiaidh an eitilt agus dhéanadar spaisteoireacht timpeall bhaile an Daingin. Thángadar isteach ar scoil linn ar feadh tamaill agus chaitheadar an lá ag rince seite linn, ag imirt chaide agus ag foghlaim inár ranganna. Thug roinnt de dhaltaí na hidirbhliana turas do na cuairteoirí timpeall Chinn Sléibhe, Ionad an Bhlascaoid agus Potadóireacht Louis Mulcahy stopanna ar leith. Bhí barbecue an tráthnóna san, agus ocras an domhain orainn ar fad. Bhí deora á ndóirteadh, áfach, agus sinn ag fágaint slán leo tráthnóna Dé hAoine. Táimid ag súil go mór le filleadh orthu go luath.

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Dúchas an Daingin ar chruinniú sa Ghaillimh.. Bhí an cruinniú ar siúl in Óstán Chósta Chonamara sna Forbacha agus pléadh na ceisteanna agus na múnlaí a bheidh sna céad pleananna teanga eile. Bhí sé go diail ar fad gach éinne a fheiscint ann agus a bheith in ann eolas luachmhar a roinnt lena chéile. Níl aon cheist ach gur spreagadh na héinne ana-mhór mar gheall ar an gcruinniú seo agus táimid ag tnúth go mór leis na smaointí úrnua seo a chur i bhfeidhm!

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Cad é an chéad chéim eile don bpróiséas pleanála teanga?

Bhí teacht le chéile sa Ghaillimh le déanaí chun plé a dhéanamh ar an gcéad chéim eile sa phróiséas pleanála teanga. Nuair a cuireadh tús leis an bpróiséas pleanála teanga cuireadh plean seacht mbliana le chéile do na haon Limistéar Pleanála Teanga & Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta. Tá cuid de na pleananna san anois ag teacht chun críche, Plean Teanga LPT Chiarraí Thiar, atá á fheidhmniú ag Tobar Dhuibhne, san áireamh. Beidh plean nua le hullmhú don gcéad seacht mbliana eile. Tá Dréimire coimisiúnaithe ag Údarás na Gaeltachta agus iad ag tabhairt fé thacaíochtaí difriúla a fhorbairt a thacóidh leis an bpróiséas. Níl aon eolas fós againn ar cé a bheidh ag tabhairt fé na pleananna nua a ullmhú, ach is cinnte go mbeadh tuairimí an phobail á lorg.

Cuid d’Oifigh Pleanála Teanga an Deiscirt sa Ghaillimh

We were in Galway recently to discuss the next steps in the language planning process. When the language planning process began 7 year plans were prepared for the language planning areas and the language service towns. Some of these plans are now coming to an end, the language plan for West Kerry that’s being implemented by Tobar Dhuibhne included. A new plan for the next 7 years will have to be prepared. Údarás na Gaeltachta have commissioned Dréimire to prepare some supports that might help this process. We don’t know yet who will be preparing the new plans, but we are certain that we will be looking for opinions from our local communities.

An bhfuil Féile á eagrú agat i nDaingean Uí Chúis?

An bhfuileann tú ar choiste d’aon fhéile a bheidh ar bun i mbliana? Tá tacaíochtaí againn d’fhéite agus do choistí, le cúpla bliana anuas tá tacaíocht tugtha againn d’fhéilte difriúla ar nós Féile Bídh Dhaingean Uí Chúis agus Féile Liteartha Chorca Dhuibhne le rudaí ar nós comharthaíocht agus aistriúcháin. Ba bhreá linn cabhrú linn, bí i dteagmháil linn ar 087 7004 884 nó optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Are you on any of this years festival committees? We have supports for festivals and committees, over the last fear years we have helped festivals like the Food Festival and Dingle Lit with things like signage and translations. We would love to help you, contact us on 087 7004 884 or optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Frásaí & Nathanna Úsáideach

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 na Máithreacha

- Lá na Máithreacha sona do na máithreacha go léir

- Táimid ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh

- Deinfimid ceiliúradh ar na máithreacha go léir an Domhnach beag seo

- An Mamaí is fearr ar domhan

- An bhfuil spalladh ort? Glaoigh isteach chugainn

- Ní chaillfear leis an ocras anseo tú

- Cá bhfuil an gabhar á róstadh?

- Ceol agus rince anocht!

- Mothers Day

- Happy Mothers day to all the mothers

- We look forward to welcoming you

- We will celebrate all the mothers this Sunday

- The best mommy in the world

- Are you thirsty? Call into us

- You won’t starve here

- Where is the party tonight?

- Music and dancing tonight!

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

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

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: 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, fáilte roimh chách. Tuilleadh eolais 087 7004 884

Our informal language sessions are back in Base Dingle, Tuesday evenings from 18.30-19.30. This is a great opportunity to practice your spoken Irish, with a specific focus on the language used with customers in the workplace.

The sessions will be on the following dates: 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, join us!

Further information 087 7004 884

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn:

Cristín de Mórdha

Fón: 087 7004 884

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: Dúchas an Daingin Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

Solar Systems

- Féach ar an mbéile breá san!

Tom Kennedy

-Glaoigh ar … le áirithint a dhéanamh

- Look at that fine meal!

- Call us on … to make a booking

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.

- Cúpla bord fághta tráthnóna

- Rogha leathan ar fáil!

- Draíochtúil

- a few tables available this evening

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!

- Tar ar thuras linn

- Bain triail as ár …. nua

- Caith lá linn i gCorca Dhuibhne

- Fan linn agus tú i gCorca Dhuibhne

- Wide range of choices available

- Magical

- Come on a tour with us

- Try our new …

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.

- Spend a day with us in Corca Dhuibhne

- Stay with us while your in Corca Dhuibhne

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.

- Tá rudaí níos deise i gCorca Dhuibhne

- Things are better in Corca Dhuibhne

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.

Get your heating system up to date

WE ALSO SUPPLY & INSTALL THE FOLLOWING:

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Does your Oil/Gas Boiler need servicing Reg. Gas installer

Get your heating system into shape and improve efficiency

Inch Notes

Inch Farmers Market: First Market of the year !

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

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

Spring is here, time for a good spring clean! 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 : 27th March, 10th April, 24th April.

Coffee Morning on the following Sunday at 10:30am (after mass):27th April.

Senior citizen community lunches (all are welcome) on at 1pm on the following Tuesdays:25th March, 8th April and 22nd of April.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays: 30th March, 13th April and 27th April.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 4th Apr, 2nd May.

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.

Corca Dhuibhne

Chashu Pork (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

This is definitely worth a try if you love cooking pork belly and are looking for something a little different. When cooked, this is so soft and full of flavour. This is a Japanese dish and is normally served with noodles however it is also delicious served with rice or even sliced and put on a sandwich. Don’t be put off with the amount of soy sauce you have to use. Do find a dark soy sauce which will give you more caramel flavours and will have less salt than a light soy sauce. Give this a go and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Ingredients

500g pork belly

salt

½ tbsp. oil

nice piece of ginger, sliced

spring onions, cut roughly

1 leek, cut into chunks

150ml water

100ml sake (use a dry sherry or white wine if you can’t find sake)

200ml dark soy sauce

2 tbsp. brown sugar

oil for cooking

Method

Rub the pork belly with some salt especially over the skin.

Heat a pan and add some oil. Add the pork belly and brown well all over. Don’t be in a panic here, allow it to colour really well without burning. Meanwhile put the rest of the ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil, turn it down to a simmer and then add the pork belly. Place a plate over the meat to keep it submerged. Cook it like this, over a low temperature, for about 2 hours, or until it is very tender. You may have to add some extra water to the pot if the liquid is getting too low. The meat is cooked when you pierce the meat with a knife and it feels tender. Carefully remove it from the pot and place it on a plate. Reduce the remaining sauce over a medium heat and allow it to become sticky. Slice the meat and pour the sauce over it.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Tourism News

Into April we go and Easter will be a little later this year, Friday 18th to Monday 21st, with Ride Dingle following on Saturday 26th. A busy couple of weeks lie ahead before Féile na Bealtaine. Nuacht

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Emmy Kristiansen, our 2025 Eurovision Song Contest representative, and the team from Tourism Ireland Nordic region – Des Burke, Ita Woods and Sam Kwan. Emmy was set five challenges while here which we will share with you when published in the coming weeks. Sincere thanks to those who made Emmy’s visit so magical – Tomás Ó Sé, Aedáin Ó hUallacháin at Hold a Baby Lamb & Beehive Huts, Cristín de Mordha of Dúchas an Daingin, Gabriel Kavanagh at The Famine Cottage, Trevis Gleason, Muireann at Dingle Distillery, Óisín and Stephen McPhilemy of Milltown House, Finn MacDonnell at Dick Mack’s, Niamh O’Brien, musicians, and the team at Benners Hotel. Go n-éirí leat Emmy!

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

Trend: “Hotel-restaurant renaissance” – “according to Expedia, 2025 will be the year of the hotel restaurant renaissance, with hotels putting increased emphasis on delivering high-quality food”, and in Dingle, our hotels have always prioritised great food……

Trend: “Set-jetting” – “according to Wanderlust Travel Magazine, many holidaymakers are choosing destinations inspired by their favourite film or TV programme and from windswept beaches and dramatic cliffs to picturesque towns and bustling cities”. Here, our scenery has attracted a diversity of films from Playboy of the Western World to Oscar winning Ryan’s Daughter, Far and Away to Star Wars where Chewbacca was the big hit with Scoil Naomh Pádraig. Ryan’s Daughter still brings visitors to Dún Chaoin fiftyfive years on and was nominated for four Oscars winning two for Cinematography, where the peninsula’s landscape was the star attraction, and Best Supporting Actor, Sir John Mills, who won an Oscar without saying one word!

Trend: “Going eco” – “while tourist hotspots remain popular, Forbes is predicting a greater interest in sustainable holidays that allow ecoconscious travellers to explore with less of an impact”. With our unspoilt countryside, pristine beaches, farmlands, the cleanest of waters and a great Local Link service across the region, the Dingle Peninsula is a haven for those looking for the great outdoors. With a commitment to slow tourism, Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance promotes the peninsula as a destination rather than an attraction to encourage visitors to come and stay, and stay longer right across the peninsula. With so many eco type activities – links golf, walking trails and our 176km Dingle Way, bicycle hire, horse riding, Dingle Aquarium, Blasket Centre, Sandy Feet Farm, heritage trails and sites on the land, complimented by windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, winging, swimming, water adventure centres, kayaking, and boat trips at sea. These are complimented even further with our cultural highlights of local music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry, art, crafts and local food produce! We are so lucky to have such amazing choice on offer locally! https://www.tourismireland.com/international/news-releases/article/ travel-trends-for-2025

“Eco tourism” also sits beside “Regenerative Tourism” and it is terrific to write that ten of our local businesses completed the recent training and coaching programme in Regenerative Tourism through the EU Funded CE4RT (Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism) Programme. They are: Dingle Boat Tours, Dingle: Dingle Farm, Pharóiste Mhór; Anne’s Coffee Bar, Camp; Dingle Sea Safari, Dingle; Gleann Loic Farmhouse, Dún Chaoin; Cill Bhreac House, Dingle; Dingle Garden Townhouse, Dingle; Dingle Aquarium Mara Beo, Dingle; Mossie’s Tours, Dingle Peninsula; and Louis Mulcahy Pottery, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Comhghairdeachas gach éinne!

“Regenerative tourism is an approach to tourism management that supports the long-term renewal, flourishing, and prosperity of our social-ecological systems. In a regenerative framework, conscious travellers, host communities, businesses, and governments care, con -

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nect and contribute to the regeneration of local communities, places, and nature - the assets on which tourism is based. It places equal weight on prosperous local economies and the health and well-being of people, places, and nature.” https://www.thetourismcolab.com.au

Promoting together….

Make sure your Summer, Autumn and Winter 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

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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.

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Tag or mention Dingle Peninsula Tourism in your post/stories/reels/videos/etc.. Use the @ symbol to tag in the description of your post, but also tag the photo if you feature something related to that person or business.

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COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA

DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn

Le Chéile

Corca Dhuibhne

Léasa ó Lios Póil

Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh

Club Óige Lios Póil i bpáirt le Pleanálaí Teanga Thobar Dhuibhne B’ócáid shuaithinseach agus thábhachtach do Chlub Óige Lios Póil pleanálaí teanga Thobar Dhuibhne, Barra Ó Siochrú, a bheith rannpháirteach le déagóirí an pharóiste in Ionad Pobail Lios Póil ar an Aoine seo chaite. Suas le deichniúr ar fhichead déagóirí ó bhlianta 1, 2 is 3 na meánscoile a ghlac páirt i seisiún Tráth na gCeist, a mhair breis is uair a’chloig fé stiúir ag Barra, agus le cúnamh ó choiste tuistí an chlub. Roinneadh na déagóirí i bhfoirne de thriúr, cheathrar nó chúigear. Bhí béim sna ceisteanna ar eolas faoina gceantar féin idir phearsain phoiblí i réimsí cumarsáide, spóirt, pobail is polaitíochta, agus dúshlán i gceisteanna eile a d’éiligh abairtí is nathanna i nGaelainn sa bhfreagra. B’é seo an chéad bhabhta ag pleanálaí teanga Thobar Dhuibhne bheith i bpáirt le déagóirí Lios Póil ar a bhfód dúchais fhéin. I gcomhrá liom i ndiaidh na h-ócáide, mhínigh Barra dom gurb é an sprioc a bhíonn aige le h-imeachtaí dá leithéid seo, ‘normalú a dhéanamh ar an dteanga le linn gníomhaíochtaí spraoi i gcomhthéacs sóisialta na ndeagoirí, seachas sa suíomh scoile, b’fhéidir.’ Beagchéim, ach céim eile chun cinn í seo i bhforbairt na Gaelainne i Lios Póil. Moladh agus buíochas leis na déagóirí agus a dtuistí dílse a thacaigh leis an ócáid, agus gan dabht, le Barra fhéin.

Seoladh Leabhair

Bréanainn, an Naomh, an Cnoc, an Fhilíocht. In eagar ag Pádraig Ó Héalaí. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, 2024. €12. Bhí de phléisiúr agam a bheith i láthair i Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh cúpla seachtain ó shin le linn Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh do sheoladh an leabhair thuas-luaite. An t-Athair Eoghan Ó Cadlaigh, Sagart Paróiste Bhaile an Fheirtearaigh a sheol go paiteanta, agus a bhuíochas dá spreagadh go bhfuil an foilseachan ar an bhfód. Ní tuairisct ar imeachtaí taitneamhacha an tseolta, ná ní léirmheas ar an leabhar é seo ach oiread, ach cuireadh chun a cheannaithe is a léite araon. Ní mar mhaíomh, ach go fírinneach a luaim gur cheannaíos seacht gcóip den leabhar ar ocáid a sheolta – cóip an duine dár cheathrar clainne, ar spéis leo dreapadh cnoic is sléibhe, a bheidh mar bhronntanas breithlae ina nduine is ina nduine acu in am tráth, móide glaic cóipeanna dom chairde. Canathaobh an gníomh dóchais seo? Bhuel, leabhrán tarraingteach dea-dheartha ar an gcéadfhéachaint é, le clúdach suaithinseach ildathach ealaíonta, dár teideal ‘Sleasa Chnoc Breanainn’ leis an ealaíontor aitheanta, áitiúil Liam O’Neill. Mar bharr air sin, Pádraig Ó Héalaí an fear eagair, a tógadh ar an bhFeothanaigh i radharc an Chnoic, agus a bhfuil mórchuid foilsithe i léann an bhéaloidis agus na heitneolaíochta aige.

Dhá phríomhroinn atá sa leabhrán snoite seo, mar atá ar an gcéad ásc, cur síos cuimsitheach agus scagadh scolártha soléite ar sheanchas Bhréanainn ó fhoinsí béil áitiúla, agus ón litríocht Éireannach is Eorpach araon, mar léiriú spéisiúil ar, i) thuiscintí na muintire ar an naomhsheanchas i leith Bhréanainn, agus, ii) chleachtais chomórtha agus deabhóide don naomh a leantar go dtí ár linn féin. Mar bharr air sin, tá cnuasach saibhir dánta sa leabhrán – dán is fiche, ó aonar déag file áitiúil. Beidh dáimh ag éinne a dhreap Cnoc Bréanainn leis an bhfilíocht rí-phearsanta seo a chuireann friotal ar fhreagairt na bhfilí do dhiamhaireacht Chnoc Bhréanainn agus an traidisiún oilithreachta a bhaineann leis. Ar deireadh, má theastaíonn sos ón léitheoireacht uait, tá an foilseachán maisithe go tarraingteach le grianghraif ábhartha, agus mar bharr air sin go léir, le léarscáil luachmhar de Chnoc Bhréanainn lena logainmneacha líonmhara (a chrughaigh Máirín Uí Shé agus Dómhnal ó Bric) mar, ‘Cosán an Turasa’, ‘Eisc an Turasa’, ‘Faobhar an Turasa’ agus ‘Barra an Turasa’ gan ach an beagán a lua. Moladh d’Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a d’fhoilsigh.

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Feabhas ar Chúrsaí Imeartha

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Tá lucht na Ríochta ag éirí an-iltíreach go deo, agus ag cur leis go tréan. An tseachtain seo caite fógraíodh imreoir eachtrannach eile chugainn, Eemeli Honkola, tosach ionsaitheach ó SJK, nó mar is oifigiúla aithint air, Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho, club bunaithe i gcathair bheag Seinäjoki in iar-dheisceart na Fionlainne. Imreoirí as naoi dtír ar fad atá anois ar na leabhair i dTrá Lí, mar aon le triúr eile a rugadh anseo de shliocht Nígéireach.

Bhí Honkola ag imirt i bPríomh-Roinn a thíre dúchais go dtí gur aistrigh sé anseo, agus cáil an scórálaí ar an bhfear óg 20 bliana. Beifear ag tnúth lena fheiceáil ar an bpáirc imeartha sara fada. Bhí sé i measc na bhfear ionaid don chluiche in aghaidh Loch Garman, ach níor tugadh chun páirce é.

Ó luaite cluiche Loch Garman, leanfaimid leis. B'é an chéad bhua ag na leaids as baile, agus seolann sé in airde iad ina measc siúd a bheidh ag súil bheith san iomaíocht don ardú céime ag deireadh an tséasúir. Ba dheacair tús ní b'fhearr a shamhlú dóibh i bpáirc Chaladh na Carraige, nuair a d'éirigh le Joe Adams an liathróid a chur thar chúlbáire Loch Garman, Paul Martin, sa dara nóiméad, bhí lucht tacaíochta na Ríochta fíor-shásta.

Ach níor thada é sin le hais an ghliondar a bhí orthu dhá nóiméad ina dhiaidh sin, nuair a fuair Chris McQueen radharc ar an liathróid le linn sciob sceab os comhair Martin, agus threoraigh sé isteach sa líontan í. Dhá chúl chun tosaigh, agus gan cúig nóiméad féin imeartha! Ábhar sástachta do Conor McCarthy, gan dabht, an dá cheann bheith faighte ag beirt de na himreoirí a thug sé isteach idir an dá shéasúr.

Ach tá's ag an lá gur deacair dhá chúl a chosaint ar feadh 90 nóiméad, agus b'shin mar a chruthaigh sé. Throid muintir Loch Garman go fíochmhar, agus fuaireadar a chúiteamh san agus an cluiche ag druidim chun deiridh, Mikie Rowe ag breith ar an liathróid nuair ná ghaibh Tim-Oliver Hiemer i gceart é. Bhí sceitimíní faitís ar an lucht tacaíochta ar eadh an ceathrú uaire a chloig deireanach san, agus imní orthu go dtarlódh tubaist roimh an fhead deiridh. Ba bheag an sólás dóibh an fhoireann baile bheith fágtha ag braith ag deichniúr nuair a díbríodh Darragh Levingston agus dhá nóiméad agus an t-am cúiteamh ghortaithe le dul. Ach thángadar slán.

Bhí ard-deireadh seachtaine ag foirne acadaimh (na foirne faoi aois) Lucht na Ríochta chomh maith. Cúig chinn acu a chuaigh chun páirce ar an Satharn agus an Domhnach, agus thugadar ceithre bhua leo. Is cosúil, dála an scéal, gur polasaí ag lucht riartha na gcluichí san anois é, chomh fada agus is féidir, cluichí na sóisear a ghrúpáil le chéile chun brú costaisí taistil ar an clubanna a laghdú.

Ar ais i measc an sinsear, más ea, agus súil siar ar an gcluiche i mBaile Longfoirt. Bhí mí-ádh ar fhoireann Chiarraí sa chluiche sin, ainnein gur aimsigh Niall Brookwell cúl na cothramaíochta tar éis to Joshua Giurgi amn fhoireann baile a chur chun cinnlaistigh de 20 nóiméad. Bhain an

déagóir Luke Palmer a chéad chúl sinsearach do na Ciarraígh díreach roimh leath-ama, ach tháinig an Baile ar ais go gairid tar éis an tsosa, arís le cúnamh Giurgi, agus chuadarsan chun cinn agus gan ach fiche nóiméad lena imirt, an fear ionaid Aaron Walsh a scóráil.

Sna nóiméidí deireanach, bronnadh cic éirice ar Lucht na Ríochta, ach chuir Cian Brosnan beagán ró-ard é. Tá súil agam nach gcuirfidh an teip san isteach ró-mhór é. Is rud amháin cúlbáire ag sábháil cie éirice, rud eile ar fad ceann a sheoladh ar strae.

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It's All In The Mind

The Love Affair With Life

Orla Smyth

Lately, it seems like the trajectory of human progress has taken a nosedive : the rug has been pulled from under us and in the midst of all the unrest, hatred and destruction, it is very hard to find a solid footing. There is a sense of helplessness and despair that can often feel overwhelming.

So, without denying for a second the suffering and injustice that is being perpetuated, near and far I think it is important to recognise all the love and goodwill in the world that doesn't make the headlines. For every bomb that is dropped, hundreds rush to help: for every falsehood proclaimed thousands of voices shout the truth, for every innocent life that is taken, millions mourn the loss.

There is goodness in the world and in every one of us. We are capable of fierce compassion and it can be our driving force.

We need to move away from the individualism of the culture and economy that dominates in modern society. Happiness will never come at

Message from Fr Michael Moynihan.

Every now and again we hear of tragedies. It might be an act of war where several people lose their lives or an earthquake or other natural disaster. Sometimes people we know die suddenly. While we mourn the loss of life, we often find ourselves saying they got no chance. No chance to help or save themselves. It seems unfair. The gospel for last Sunday (Luke 13: 1-9) has been described as the Gospel of the second chance. Jesus refers to some recent tragic events and then tells the story of a landowner who had planted a fig tree. The tree produces no fruit when expected. The farmer wanted it cut down, but the gardener wanted to give it another year. The story gives us an opportunity to reflect on second chances in our lives. I think we have all received a second chance sometime in our life, a chance to start over. It might be forgiveness from a family member or a co-worker, it may have been something big or small. Jesus reminds his listeners that we ought not to judge. We were all given a second chance even though we do not produce much fruit. Jesus calls all of us to give others a second chance as we were given a second chance by God. We find it difficult to forgive others who have done us wrong. We can also find it difficult to forgive ourselves when we do something wrong. Our good intentions at the beginning of lent may have fallen by the wayside. We may feel like giving up on lent. It is important to begin again. We are encouraged to do so. As we continue our Lenten journey and reflect on our lives maybe we can ask ourselves who in our lives is in need of a second chance from us. Who is desperately waiting another chance to start over? Is there someone whom we can forgive and give a new lease on life to? Maybe it is our child because of something they have recently done. Or maybe it is a friend who betrayed us or someone at work with whom we do not see eye to eye. Or maybe we are the one in need of a second

a cost to someone else. To heal society we have to embrace our common humanity because our basic natures are the same. We all share an identical need for love and a dependency on others.

For the past few weeks we've been looking at how we can improve our own well being and live our one and only precious life in a more joyful and loving way, by better dealing with stress, anxiety and pain. Only by getting in touch with our own feelings, tendencies and thought processes in a non-judgemental and compassionate way, can we begin to know others, so that rather than division and ‘othering’ we experience a kind of universal altruism. This , in turn allows us to benefit from enlightened self interest : what’s good for my neighbour is good for me! By beginning to slow down and experience the present moment we pay attention to the senses, shifting the focus from the busyness and sometimes tyranny of our thoughts to the sensations of the body. This is an experiential practice and cannot just be learnt or understood intellectually. However, unless this practise is infused with certain attitudes it is not mindfulness’

A sniper possesses single minded focus, absolute precision and total command of his powers of concentration, but his intent may be to cause harm. In contrast, you cannot intentionally inflict harm or be ill intentioned when you practice mindful awareness. It is purely a force for good by virtue of the fact that the elements, namely the 9 attitudes posited by Jon Kabat Zinn are intrinsic to its very nature.

These are the following :

-Non-judgment

-Patience

-Beginner’s mind

-Trust

-Non-striving

-Acceptance

-Letting go

-Gratitude

-Generosity

These characteristics are aspirational but non negotiable They are not just optional add-ons to any kind of meditation or mindful practice. These are the practice and they are the basis for an ongoing love affair with life!

chance. Can we ask someone for another chance? Maybe we need to go to our spouse, family member or someone at work and ask for a second chance. Whether we are the ones in need of a second chance or the ones who can offer a second chance, this week we can take the Lenten journey a little more seriously together. We can each ask ourselves who in our life needs a second chance and who do I need a second chance from? Then we can offer thanks at the end of Lent for a second chance at living the gospel anew. God gives us a second chance. We pray that we will use this opportunity wisely. This week give someone a second chance!!

During Lent we remember those involved with Trócaire and we are encouraged to support them in whatever way we can. Visit trocaire.org for more. Some people take the opportunity to pray the stations of the Cross each day during Lent. We hope to organise a Walk for water during Holy week in solidarity with all those who have to walk for water on a daily basis. I take this opportunity to wish the Staff and Students of Sacred Heart University, Dingle continued success and all Gods Blessings as they officially open the Dingle Campus on Friday next.

Wishing you all Gods blessings as we continue our Lenten journey.

- Fr Michael

Ceol Beo /

Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon

Monday 31st March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 7th April

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 27th March

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

Friday 28th 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 29th March

7.00 An Díseart - Musica Orchestra Concert

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 30th March

6.30 The Marina Inn - Caroline Keane (Concertina) and Tom Delany (Uileann Pipes). Musicians welcome

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 31st March

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.30 Dingle Pub - Out the Gap

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Tuesday 1st April

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 2nd April

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

7.00 - 9.00-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

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

Thursday 3rd April

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

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Galavanters

Friday 4th April

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 5th April

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

Notaí an Clochán - Bréanainn

Halla Le Chéile

Dé Luain / Monday:-

7.30pm. An Tinteán Ceoil - Music, song, stories, poetry and dance.

Dé Máirt / Tuesday

12.30pm Béile an Pharóiste – Community Lunch. Contact Halla le Chéile to book your space (Bus available) 066-7138137

7.30pm. ICA

Dé Chéadaoin / Wednesday

10.30am Grúpa Oidhreachta / Heritage Group

10.30am Grúpa do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí óige – Supporting the use of Irish within the family

6.30pm. Ranganna Chess

Déardaoin / Thursday

7.00pm. Rince Seite do pháistí scoile - Set Dancing and social dancing for school children

8.00 - 9.30 Rince Seite do dhaoine fásta - Set Dancing and social dancing for adults

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 6th April

6.30 The Marina Inn - Caroline Keane (Concertina) and Tom Delany (Uileann Pipes). Musicians welcome

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.30 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

Monday 7th April

6 - 7 St. Mary's Church - Soul sessions with the Pilgrims, music and songs to lift the soul; hope, joy, love, peace and praise

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

Tuesday 8th April

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 9th April

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

7.00 - 9.00-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad 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 10th April

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

Dé hAoine / Friday . Le Chéile na n-Óg

Spás Oifige le ligean ar cíos. Office space to let Tuilleadh eolais www.cflt.ie/office-hot-desks-to-let/ nó glaoch a chuir orainn ar 066 713813

Local Link Bus Service:

Route 273 departs from Brandon to Tralee twice daily. 10.15am & 4pm. Booking not required.

R49 departs Brandon Point @ 9.10am Monday and Wednesday. Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie

BÉILE LE CHÉILE . Béile Le Cheile has expanded to Castlegregory. We deliver daily Monday-Friday. €10 for main course & dessert. If you need extra for the weekend we will include with Friday's delivery..

THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO AGE RESTRICTIONS. Please call 0872372241 with your orders or for further information. If we have your contact details we will text the menu on each Friday for the following week.

We wish to thank our regular clients and our staff for all you do to help the expansion of this service.

Naíonra An Leithtriúigh: Tá Naíonra an Leithtriúigh ag freastal ar leanaí óga an pharóiste. Bíonn an Naíonra ag cur Gaeilge chun chinn trí mhean na tsugradh

Castlegregory Notes

After Sarah Miles -Play- coming back for the first time in 7 years for one night only. Camp community centre Easter Saturday April 19 at 7.30. Tickets €15 at Spar in the village.

St. Patrick's Day Parade: We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated and who came out to watch the St Patrick's day parade. It was very well attended and refreshments were enjoyed by all in the Clubrooms after the parade.

Castlegregory Tidy Towns Group, a sub committee of the Castlegregory Community Council, wishes to acknowledge and thank the Local Enhancement programme fund of Kerry County Council for the grant of €1200 awarded to them for the new lights in the playground. We would also like to commend all of Kerry county Council workers for their hard work on this and other projects in the village and appreciate all their support.

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

The Castlegregory Community Council would like to thank the Rambling house for their financial aid towards the cost of the lights in the Playground.

Tidy Towns coffee morning will be held on April 6th.

KWD Spring clean 12th April.

Easter Market: Saturday 12th April, 11-4pm. Stall holders wanted; €20 per stall, email castleinfocenter@gmail.com with product info to apply.

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.

19/03/2025: Ladies:1st Leila Moriarty 2nd:John McEnery Intervals: Kathleen Hennessy, Mary Farrell Gents: 1st: Pat Moore 2nd: Martin Courtney Intervals: Mary McKenna, Mary Shanahan Mystery: Anne Kavanagh 20/03/2025:Ladies;1st; Joan Cantillon 2nd; Maureen Dowling Intervals; John McEnery, Nora Walsh, Gents; 1st Pat Moore 2nd; Marcia Ganter Intervals; Maeve Herlihy, Edward Hennessy Mystery; Sheila O Connor, Joan Moriarty

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.

Coláiste Íde

Meánscoil Chónaithe 7 Lá Lán Ghealach do Chailíní Folúntas Féitheoir

Tá folúntas i gColáiste Íde d’fhéitheoir. Ní mór don duine seo a bheith ar fáil sna tráthnóintí agus i rith an deireadh seachtaine agus thar oíche. Ní mór Gaeilge labhartha a bheith ag an iarrthóir agus go mbeadh spéis acu oibriú le déagóirí.

Breis eolais ach r-phost a chuir go dtí aoife@colaisteide.com nó glaoigh orainn ar 066 9151211.

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

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NO CLINIC ON EASTER BANK HOLIDAY

CLINICS WILL RESUME ON MAY 19TH

Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm

Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm

Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm

Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm

Dingle Muiris Dan’s 6.20pm, An Droichead Beag 6.40pm

Brandon Murphy’s Bar 8.30pm

Castlegregory Boland’s Bar 9pm

Camp Railway Tavern 10.30pm

Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904

Mob: 087-246 1678 email:michael.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: 19ú Bealtaine 7.00-8.00

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Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Aisling & Cliodhna de Roiste, An Riasc

Fiche Blian ag Fás

le Muiris Ó Súilleabháin

foilsithe i 1933

athchló ag

An Sagart 2022

`Seo smaoineamh mianúil do bhuail mé an leabhar so do cheapadh, chun cuideachta agus gáirí a dhéanamh do sheanmhná an Bhlascaeid, mar is mór go léir an cion agus an grá a bhí acu orm nuair a bhuailinn chuchu isteach gach oíche fhada gheimhridh. Dá bhrí sin, ar cuimhneamh dom ar an gcumha a bhí ortha nuair a dh'fhágas iad, do bheireas ar mo pheann agus do cheapas an leabhar so chun mo ghuth féin do chur ina gcluasa arís, an guth úd a bhíogadh suas i gcónaí iad. Is mian liom a chur in iúl díbh, a léitheoirí, go bhfuil buiochas amach óm chroí ag dul do Sheoirse Mac˙Tomáis, M. A., as ucht an leabhar do chur in eagar. Go neartaí Dia a lámh atá ag obair do shíor ag nochtadh seanaimsireacht na cruinne' - Muiris Ó˙Súilleabháin

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó

Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Sea tá Trump sna meáin coitianta. Le déanaí bhí gioblachán aosta do chomhairleoir ag cur in úil do go raibh gabhar a dhéanamh do Mheiriceá ag Éire. Bhíos ag éisteacht le foinsí eagsúla ó Mheiriceá agus iad ag cáineadh Trump. Dar leo go raibh achrann tarraice aige ar an náisiún, go raibh cúlú ar chúrsaí eacnamaíochta á bharr, go raibh scata tíortha anois in aghaidh na Stáit Aontaithe, dar le dream amháin go raibh sé as a mheabhair agus dream eile go raibh sé cosúil le fear amú sa cheó.

Tá gach seans go mbuailfear Éire go trom ach i gcás fuiscí gach seans go bféadfaidh Éire áiteanna eile a aimsiú dá dtairgí éagsúla a bhíodh á n-easportáil go Meiriceá ach slán mar n-ínstear, beidh scata dá gcomhlachtaí tugtha abhaile acu. Níl le déanamh ach gan dada a cheannach uatha [Ó Trump rud a fhéadfadh an tAontas Eorpach a dhéanamh]. Más fíor tá mórán i Meiriceá ag éirí an- bhailithe do Trump. An ina thosach atá sé. Má éiríonn leis cuid do mhianraí saibhir na hÚcráin, fiu cuid acu a fháil thabharfadh sé na cosa leis ar feadh tamaill. Feirmeoirí

Tá titim beag le braith ar mhairt agus ar an gcaora. Gan dabht tá an aimsir réasúnta maith agus níor chuala aon rabach a bheith á dhéanamh ag an madra rua. Tá an chrothóig liath agus an faoileán ag faire ar rabach a dhéanamh. Tá sé beagán lua fós is dócha. Is beag fearthainne againne, aimsir bhreá, teas agus fuacht, agus beagán báistí. Is gnáthaí an Márta a bheith mallaithe gránna. Fonn ar dhaoine a bheith ag fanacht le soineann an Aibreáin. Fágaim féd thuairimíocht féin agus do thairingreacht é!

An Bás

Fuair Tomás ó Dúbhda ó Bhaile an Lochaigh bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Áine Marie, dá thriúr iníon, Doréin, Róise, agus Irín, deirféaracha, Brídí, Beití, Siobhán agus Deborah, gaolta agus cáirde.

I bhFlaitheas na Naomh a anam.

Fuair Bríd Ní Mhathúna Uí Ghearailt, ó Leataoibh Mór agus Cill na gColmán bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bás dá céile Seán, mac Séamus, íníonacha Marta, Bríd. Fíona, a deirfiúr Maud agus deartháracha, Tomás agus Paidí, gaolta agus cairde.

I ngairdíní na bhFlaitheas a hanam caoin.

Fuair Séamus Ó Grífín ó Bhaile ‘n Náin, Abha na Scáil agus Móinteach Mílic, Laoise bás le déanaí. Bhí beirt deirféar Agnes agus Kay básaithe roimhis.

Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Charlotte, mac Séan, iníonacha, Clár, Caroline, Aíne, garchlann gaolta agus cairde, Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Fuair Gearoid Ó Flaithimh ó Bhaile ‘n Mhuilinn bás le déanaí.

Méala mór a bhás dá ghaolta agus cairde. Fear socair cáirdiúil.

I bhfochair na Naomh a anam dílis.

Caid agus Iománaíocht

Is mór an t-athrú scéil é ó a bheith fé bagairt titim dtí roinn a dó, tá Ciarrai sa chraobh sínsir le Maigh Eó. Bhí triúr Geaney ar an bpáirc ,beirt ó thosach. An scór ná Ciarraí 3-24 V Gaillimh 2-19. Bhí Ciarraí lán do ceol. D’imir Brian Ó Beaglaoi agus an bheirt Clúmhánach ar fheabhas. An mbeidh an lá leo sa chraobh chluiche? An chosúlacht ar an scéal go mbeidh.

Bhuaidh na mná ar an Mhí sa pheil. Léiríodar an- theacht andiar. Is le Ard Mhacha a bheidh siad ag imirt sa chraobh chluiche Éireann. Ní mór dóibh a ndíntiúirí a bheith go maith acu, ar ndoigh beidh!

Bhuaidh Tír Eoin ar Bhleá Cliath- an bhfuil na Jeacainí ina luí sa bhfraoch? An toradh Tír Eoin, 2-20 V Bleá Cliath 1-14.

Thug Maigh Eo an lá leo in aghaidh Thír Chonaill 1-18 V 1-16. Tá go leor cainte fé Thír Chonail i mbliana, iad i bhfolach fé láthair?

Bhuaidh peileadórí An Chláir ar Ua Fháilgí 2-14 V 2-9, ach chaill na

hiománaithe le poinnte in aghaidh Thiobrad Árann, O- 22 V 1-18. imreóirí caide Chorcaí ar an gCabhán 0-21 V 0-19, agus dhein na hiománaithe scrios ar an nGaillimh.Tréis an chluiche bhí 751 poinnte gnóthaithe ag Pádraig Horgan ó thosnaigh sé ag imirt dá chontae. Tá Corcaigh ar chosa-anáirde fé lathair agus má leanann siad mar tá, beidh craobh sinsir agus corn Mac Cárrthaigh Iománaíochta ag buachaillí Cois Laoi.

Lá l’ Pádraig Lá na nGael

Bhí lá l’ Pádraig ar fuaid na cruinne agus ar an mBuailtin. Bhí an lá fé d’on bparóid, ceoltoirí óga na scoile agus iad ar a gcroí dichill. Bhí óg agus aosta ann agus iad lán do cheol.

Bhíos ag éisteacht le fear ó Shasana ag cur as fé Patrick from Great Britain agus lean sé leis an Great Britain. Ní thabharfadh sé aitheantas do Phádraig gur sa Bhreatain Beag a rugadh é, Mac Calprainn. Ní mar sin a bhí ag an saol mór an Buailtin go láidir san áireamh. Lá lán do sport agus sásamh. Deirtear gur féidir an Carrghas a bhriseadh Lá Phádraig, deineann scata é, ach an riach ach ná bhriseas dada.

Is dócha go gcualaís an t-eachtra fé lá Páráid Phádraig i Meiriceá nuair a chuir bean an cheist ‘Cén stát gur as do Pádraig. ‘Ó Carolina Thuaidh, be’a an bhean áirithe seo a bhí an- thógtha leis an bParáid agus an ceol.

Ar theacht lá Phádraig bíonn an aimsir ag feabhsú agus callshaoth an Gheimhridh ag sleamhnú uainn. Cógháirdeachas le gach éinne a eagraigh agus a ghlac páirt san ócáid in ómós do Phadraig Beannaithe.

Cailte / Lost

Scaif bán cailte i mBaile an Daingin ar an Domnach seo caite. Glaoch 087-4180521

Cream/White scarf lost in Dingle town last Sunday. Call 087-4180521

ACROSS

1. Invoke evil upon

6. Collection

8. Discipline

9. Suffered ill health

10. Auction item/s

11. Annoyed

12. Computer file format

14. Attack by surprise

16. To be stingy

19. ___ to the Ground, RTE series

20. Image used in electronic communication

21. 2001 Will Smith film

22. Conductor’s rod

23. Eric _______, French footballer/actor

24. Affirmative

25. Complicated

DOWN

1. Imbue; suffuse

2. Factory; machinery

3. Applicants; access points

4. Temper; harden

5. Dodge

6. Lists of topics for study

7. Small amount

13. Involve; bring into 15. Scolds

17. Tuscany dry wine

18. Male feline

20. Boredom

Heading

21. Town in Wicklow

22. Bawl

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 Máirín Daly, Ballyferriter

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Double room to rent in Dingle town. Central location, recently modernised house. Would suit someone working in Dingle or surrounding areas. 085-7571209

Single 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.

Motors / Gluaisteáin

192 D VW Polo Diesel, bought new 2020. 58,000km, maintained and serviced meticulously. 1 lady owner. €16,950. 087-2107913

For Sale/Le Díol

11.5 inch Android tablet. Perfect condition, little used. With case and screen protector since day 1. €105 (no offers). 089-4295085 (text only).

Lovely solid wood table. Length - 1.70metre (with extension 2.16 metres), width 1.08 metres - €105. Also 2 single wooden beds with new matresses (€110 for both). 7 sitting room chairs, good condition - €120 for the lot. 086-3688484

Full set of Furniture for house for sale- Brand new never used. Available all together or as individual pieces. Ferndale Bed Frame 1x5 foot - €400, 4x Ferndale Bed Frames 4,6ft €300 each , 6 x Ferndale Bedside lockers €80 each, Ferndale Dresser Chest €400, 4 x Ferndale Dresser Tall Chest €250 each, Carmen fixed oval table OAK €500, 4 x Duke Dining Chairs ink blue - €160 each, 4 Carmen Dining Chair OAK- €140 each, Carmen Cheltenham Lamp Table -€200, Carmen Cheltenham Nest of Tables- €200, 1xBelvedere 2 seater/ Champagne €600, 1xBelvedere Assent Chair Black €300, 1 x Matress Diamond 5 foot €200, 4x Honey b mattress Diamond 4,6ft €150 each. 087-2478558

Stove for sale. Perfect condition. 087-6627804

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.

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, Pick-

ups. 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

Dingle Ahoy! Fish & Chips and Dingle Coffee House: looking for friendly, reliable staff to join our team for the upcoming season.Positions available: Counter staff for fish & chips. Barista for coffee stall. Full-time and part-time roles available. Experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided. Good rates of pay, fun atmosphere, and a chance to work outdoors in beautiful Dingle. To apply, call Tom on 0877099983 or email Dingleahoy@gmail.com

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.

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

Home help and light housekeeping required for elderly male in Inch. Contact 087-2342565

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

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