West & Mid Kerry Live issue 344

& Mid Kerry Live Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Eisiúint / Issue 344 29ú Meán Fomhair - 13ú Deireadh Fómhair 2022

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Dingle

Sheep Sale Saturday 1st October

Sheep & Cattle Sale 8th October Incalf Heifer sale 29th October

Milltown Ring mart for details:

DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

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

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

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188

Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

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

Dingle Food Festival Returns

Excitement is building for the return of the Dingle Food Festival. After a two year absence, the hugely popular festival returns to its annual slot in the calendar, the first weekend of October.

Running this year from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October, the streets of Dingle will once again come alive showcasing the very best of Irish food and drink.

The 2022 festival, will have a special focus on local food and local producers. Saturday will see the launch of a new food network group: “Bia Dingle”. The network aims to support and promote producers, farmers, fisherman and all those involved in food on the Dingle Peninsula. The Peninsula is home to many passionate producers, including Annascaul Black Pudding, Bean in Dingle Coffee, Dingle Distillery, Dingle Sushi, Murphy’s Ice Cream, Ted Brown Crab and West of Dingle Sea Salt. Spokesperson for the festival, Niamh O’Kennedy said, ”this is such an exciting time for food on the peninsula, with new food producers, growers, sustainability projects and food experiences, what better place to showcase this, than at the Dingle Food Festival”

Over the course of the weekend, there will be cookery demo’s in St. James Church, where talented chefs from across Ireland and from Dingle town will be cooking up delights in the historic St. James church. Numerous workshops including bee-keeping, herb growing, wild flower arranging along with delicious and informative cheese and wine tastings will also be taking place. On Saturday evening ‘An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry’ will be launched with a spectacular fire show followed by evening fireworks. An Turas Mór is a Kerry County Council initiative to bring home Kerry Diaspora during the month of October.

Over the weekend Blas na hÉireann, which is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland, will announce who has won Gold, Silver or Bronze in their category. (More info @ www. irishfoodawards.com)

Now in it’s 14th year the festival highlight is of course the Dingle Taste Trail. Mouthwatering tasty delights are on offer in the pubs, shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes throughout Dingle town. This year over 50 locations have signed up for the Taste Trail, as the thousands who descend on the town, use the special taste trail tickets to purchase some of the finest food Dingle has to offer. Taste Trail details are in centre pages. This will all take place amidst a huge Farmer’s Market which takes over the pedestrianised streets of Dingle town. Combined with on-street entertainment, live music and a free programme of children’s events it’s no wonder the festival won Ireland's Favourite Food Experience at the Irish Independent Readers Travel Awards in 2020.

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Turning on the Central Heating for Raynaud’s Syndrome

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

The constant chatter of rising energy costs and looming Winter woes is enough to turn anyone’s blood cold but for some people, living with extraordinarily cold hands and feet are bracing themselves as we move into the Winter months. Raynaud’s Syndrome which can be triggered by cold temperatures is surprisingly more common among Irish people than those living in Scandinavia and the Arctic. Could it be that even though we talk incessantly about the weather, we are not great at dressing for the very cold weather? We love donning puffa coats and fleece jackets but our heads, hands and feet are often left to fend off the icy chills with little or no protection. Hats, gloves and appropriate footwear are obvious items to add to your Winter wardrobe but there are also plenty of foodie remedies inside your kitchen that can keep you toasty from the inside out, keeping both your heart and your hands warm throughout the cold months.

Raynaud’s Syndrome is a condition which affects the blood supply to certain areas of the body, mainly fingers and toes. It is caused by temporary spasms of the small arteries responsible for bringing blood to the skin. The skin may appear white at first, then blue and once the spasm has passed, the rush of blood to the affected area, it can become quite red. It can be accompanied by numbness, tingling and pain. An episode can last from a few minutes to several hours. Triggers for Raynaud’s Syndrome include exposure to cold temperatures, stress, anxiety and fear (blood vessels are controlled by our nervous system). Primary Raynaud’s Syndrome is the most common form, accounting for 80-90% of cases and develops by itself though the reasons are unclear. Secondary Raynaud’s can develop with autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Lupus. People with primary Raynaud’s also have a higher risk of developing RA and Lupus - there is a link though not yet fully understood. While Primary Raynaud’s Syndrome is not considered serious, it is worthwhile to get a clear diagnosis from your GP and to rule out any underlying issues,

Keeping the body warm, particularly hands and feet is number one on the agenda to manage Raynaud’s. Activities such as cardio-type exercise will improve circulation and may prevent the frequency of vasospasms. The nervous system controls the contraction and dilation of blood vessels which is why strong emotions such as stress, anxiety and fear can trigger an episode. Managing stress through exercise, yoga and breathing makes sense as does seeking help with on-going anxiety or fear. Nutrition-based remedies for Raynaud’s target circulation and the stress response and luckily, there is a wide range of ingredients to suit everyone’s taste! These nutrients are useful in heart and circulatory health, maintaining normal blood pressure and preventing damage to blood vessels, making them relevant to most of us and not just those affected by Raynaud’s Syndrome.

Vasodilators such as ACE inhibitors and Betablockers are medications used to open up blood vessels and prevent heart-related health conditions. Viagra is also a vasodilator and in a round-about way improves matters of the heart too! Certain foods can dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow though maybe not as immediate as drugs, but certainly worth throwing into the pot if cold hands and feet, poor circulation and Raynaud’s syndrome are affecting you. Niacin (vitamin B3), found in seafood, chicken liver, portobello mushrooms, sunflower seeds and green peas is beneficial

to the small capillaries bringing blood to the skin, making it a key nutrient to improve blood flow. All B-vitamins, including B3 and folic acid are involved in the stress response and nerve health. Although found in a huge range of foods, in times of increased demand or risk, it may be necessary to supplement with a good quality B-complex.

Nitric Oxide is a strong vasodilator found in flavonoid and L-arginine-rich foods. In 1998, three American pharmacologists picked up the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for their discoveries of the role of Nitric Oxide in the body. These include widening blood vessels, helping to regulate blood pressure, initiating erections, battling infections, preventing formation of blood clots and acting as a messenger in the nervous system. Foods to boost your Nitric Oxide levels include argula (also known as rocket, now we know why!), beetroot, leafy greens, citrus, high-quality dark chocolate, walnuts and pomegranate. Spices such as garlic, cayenne and ginger improve circulation too and have a warming effect in the body, particularly useful during cold weather. Add them in food or let them infuse in some olive oil (or mustard oil) to apply to hands and feet in chilly weather. Ginko Biloba, available with prescription, showed a 60% reduction in symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome and is used widely for both circulatory and nerve health. Vitamin E in avocados, olive oil, wheatgerm, pumpkin seeds and walnuts protects blood vessels and omega 3 keeps blood from getting too sticky, improving blood flow.

The food you eat every day has the greatest influence on your health and as you have just read, the range of health benefits of heart-warming ingredients are far-reaching. A little kitchen medicine may well be the best remedy to make cold hands, cold feet and even the cold shoulder a thing of the past!

I cannot end without saying Welcome back to the Dingle Food Festival – I am delighted to be part of the action this weekend. I will be presenting “ Pantry Bliss – how to set up your stress-free kitchen to eat well everyday” on Friday 30th September @ 4.15pm, An Díseart . Tickets limited, available through www.dinglefood.com Enjoy the weekend!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist at www.omnom.ie 086 1662562

Nutrition Consultations, Weight Loss Plans & Food Intolerance Testing available. House visits offered in and around the Dingle Peninsula.

Photo: Sean Lordan

Annascaul GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of this weeks Lotto jackpot. The jackpot is now €3350. Congratulations to our €40 winners, Rose Smith, Elaine and Shane Cullinan, The Fitzmaurices and Siobhan Guilfoyle. Lotto tickets can be purchased from shops and pubs throughout the Parish, and now also online from www.clubforce.com or through the clubforce app. Thanks to everyone who supports our Lotto each week.

U13s: Hard Luck to the Annascaul/Lispole U13s who were defeated by Castlegregory in the Central Region Division 3 final. It was a close game and this your team can be proud of their performance.

SENIORS: Our Seniors are back in action Saturday 15th of October, way to Lispole in the West Kerry Championship.

U11s: Our U11s home to An Ghaeltacht on Thursday 29th, and home to Lispole on 5th October.

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VOLUNTEERS: We are seeking volunteers to help run our club and bring new ideas for the future. If interested in getting involved, please contact any committee member to see how you can help, or contact us via social media. We would greatly appreciate this. Many hands make light work. We are asking members to volunteer 1 hour per week to help our club in the following areas: underage coaching, providing refreshments after Senior home games, fundraising eg selling lotto tickets at Senior home games, selling raffle tickets at quiz nights etc; joining working groups regarding club development plans.

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Farming

Louis Murchan

AGRI-ENVIRONMENT TRAINING SCHEME (AETS)

As part of the Department of Agriculture’s rollout of argi-environmental training initiative, they introduced a course for farmers that is independent of any direct-payment scheme, but has a payment element incorporated into its schedule. The Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) is a voluntary training scheme, the aim of which is:

• To train farmers in environmental practices and standards,

• To encourage and help them take part in future agri-environment schemes, and

• To promote awareness of the importance of farm safety.

Courses are organised at a local level, and delivered by advisors in your area. Attendance at the course is voluntary but recommended. However, it is not a requirement for any other scheme run by the Department.

This training is open to all and sundry, as long as you are farmer, and submit an BPS application to the Department, on an annual basis. The amount payable to a farmer is €156, for completion of the course, no small sum for a few hours training. Unfortunately, Yours Truly is not providing this course, but anyone interested should contact Leonard Donnellan on (086) 7721919 for details, as he intends running a number of courses. The first of these in Castlegregory on 8th October. Only 25 people are allowed attend (for some reason best known to DAFM), and it is a firstcome-first-serve basis, but if more people are interested, more courses will be run.

FINE OF €250 SET TO REPLACE BPS PENALTY FOR UNTAGGED CATTLE

Don’t you just love it, when the department of Agriculture start talking sense, or sexy, even. And to them, sexy is spelled, “Penalty”. They just love to impose penalties, and at every training or information event held by them in the last twenty years has had a whole section devoted to penalties, and recuperation of moneys. They should just reduce the payment to all farmers by 25%, and get it over-and-done-with, from the off. Give them a rope, and lets be done with it. Once upon a time, if a farmer made a mistake, he was informed of this, and given an opportunity to correct this mistake/error/whathaveyou, and get on with it. Now, its summery execution. Take out the cheque book, or we’ll take it off your BPS, and add interest, (3% per month).

The latest of these money grabs is the proposal to introduce a €250 fixed payment notice (FPN) in cases where cattle are untagged. The fine would replace the current system whereby farmers are penalised on a percentage of payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). In cases where a farmer fails to pay the FPN, it may result in a court appearance and an increased likelihood of inspection in future. It is understood that the change is planned to come into force in January.

There is no mention of a “Probation Act”. “

Just take ‘em outside, Your Honour”! It’s hard to swallow this attitude. Its Orwellian in its approach, like much of the current attitude to farmers.

The department has told farm organisations that the same number of inspections will be carried out as in previous years, so there is no change to the likelihood of a farm being selected for inspection of identification and registration (IDR) non-compliance. But media have reported no come-back yet from these organisations.

An FPN of €250 will apply to herd owners where a level of IDR non-compliance found on inspection is “serious and warrants the issue of such a notice”.

In cases where an FPN is issued, farmers will be issued with the detailed results of the farm inspection.

In a communication that is understood to have been circulated to farm organisations, the department said: “High standards of livestock traceability are fundamental to ensuring Ireland’s reputation for providing safe and nutritious food. It is also instrumental in containing disease outbreaks.”

Under IDR and traceability rules, farmers are expected to:

• Tag all livestock by tagging deadlines;

• Register all calves within seven days of tagging;

• Notify movements of all livestock promptly;

• Replace lost tags promptly;

• Keep your herd register up-to-date at all times.

The department said it welcomed comments from the farm organisations on the proposed new system regarding compliance with livestock traceability.

Commenting on the proposed change, Hugh Farrell, the animal health and welfare chairperson for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), said that he welcomed the move to end the practice of penalising BPS monies for untagged animals.

However, he remarked that any fine that was implemented instead should not add any further cost or hardship to farmers, arguing that the department should act in moderation in enforcing the FPN.

N& P STATEMENTS AS AT 31 JULY 2022 NOW AVAILABLE

The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine has announced that Cattle Only Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N&P Statements) for the period 1st January to 31st July 2022 (cattle only) are now available on the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie. These statements are particularly useful to allow farmers to plan for the coming year and to ensure compliance with the limits of the Nitrates Regulations, thus avoiding penalties for breaching the limits of 170 kgs of Nitrogen per hectare or the limit for those who hold an approved derogation is 250 kgs of Nitrogen per hectare. Effective from 9th March 2022 the maximum stocking rate permitted

for commonage is 50kg N/ha with no chemical nitrogen permitted.

We are also reminding farmers and advisors that the closed period for organic manures commences on the 8th October 2022. The deadline for submission of exports on-line is 31st October for Nitrates Derogation applicants and 31st December for all other farmers. Please note that all movements must be verified (accepted) by the importing holding by the deadlines also, or the exporters N&P will not be adjusted. Further information on Nitrates and a demonstration video on how to use the on-line slurry movements system is available here; gov. ie - Rural Environment & Sustainability - Nitrates (www.gov.ie)

AREAS OF NATURAL CONSTRAINTS (ANC) SCHEME ISSEUD

Payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints scheme have commenced issuing to farmers. €182 million will be lodged to 85,000 farmers’ accounts in the coming days and weeks. Arrangements are also being made issue the first 70% of the Basic Payment Scheme from 17 October. The issuing of €182 million payment to 85,000 farmers is in line with previous years, with €182 million paid to 85,000 farmers at this stage in 2021.

In line with last year’s arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the ANC Scheme. The 15% of balancing payments are due to commence in early December.

Not everyone has been paid yet. Many farmers yet to satisfy the annual average stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for 2022. But farmers have until 31 December 2022 to do so.

Regular pay runs will continue in the coming weeks to ensure cleared cases are processed for payment as quickly as possible. Farmers should submit any outstanding stocking evidence in support of their application to the department’s Portlaoise Office as soon as possible to facilitate the early release of payments.

WEST KERRY OAT HARVEST 2022

As we advance through the 21st Century, we tend to loom over our shoulder at the era that has faded. We yearn for a glimpse of the past, and a way-of-life long since gone – the so-called Good Old Days. Anyone driving past The Wood, in Dingle last Sunday week (18th September) would have been amazed to see a 1953 Ranson Threshing Mill parked-up, waiting the final leg of its journey. No, they hadn’t gone back in time, it was destined for a Traditional Oats Harvest beside the forest Plantation at Ballymoreriach, near Ventry. This was the start of a fabulous day down by the woods where all who came were entertained by a trip down memory lane

Over 100 people turned up to see the spectacle, which consisted of an old reaping machine, the threshing machine, a modern combine harvester and a host of vintage tractors, nine in total ranging from David Brownes to Massey Fergusons. All you had to do to gain entry was make a modest contribution wo The Kerry Hospice, a worthy cause.

In all, 18 acres of Husky variety were cut for horse/

Maybe not destined to be a huge event, but these occasions are big business in the midlands, and this year’s Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival in early August attracted 30,000 people, enough to rival most displays. This was simple entertainment, but hopefully all involved will get together and repeat the performance, as it was a day well spent. This could be a once-off, or it could be something on-going, even something big. But hopefully it will be something that will happen again. Thanks for the memories, one and all.

COW NUMBER COMPARISON BETWEEN IRELAND AND THE UK

In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy cows. The UK as a whole has 73,500 more dairy cows than the Republic of Ireland. There were 1,604,500 dairy cows in Ireland in 2021, with Co. Cork accounting for the largest population of dairy cows with 397,000. The UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) has a combined dairy cow herd of 1,849,000, based on the data from AHDB.

England has the largest population of cows with 1,102,000, followed by Northern Ireland with 318,000. Wales has the third-largest dairy cow population with 255,000 head, followed by Scotland with 174,000 head. This means that Co. Cork has more dairy cows than Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

We also see that Co. Tipperary in 2021 had a dairy cow population of 187,300, which is larger than Scotland’s entire dairy cow population. These figures highlight how key to the Irish agricultural sector that dairy is, with a large portion of dairy products being exported. Dairy products were exported to 147 markets worldwide, and more than half of these exports were sent to countries outside the EU and UK Dairy exports in 2021 exceed €5 billion, with €926 million exported to the UK – accounting for 18% of exports. International destinations accounted for 51% of exports.

Dingle Mart Scotch Yearling Ram Show & Sale

Muiris O'Connor Bailecnockane accepting the cup from Nelius McAuliffe for Supreme Champion Ram purchased by Clement Crean Keelballylahive for €2100.

From left: Mici O'Connor, Nelius McAuliffe, Muiris O'Connor, Michael Horan (Judge), Cathal Furlong, Paidi O'Connor, Sean O'Connor, Jimmy Healy (Judge)

Overseeing proceedings James & Carlos McCarthy

cattle feed, on land belonging to Ricky Keane by John Dineen & Liam Courtney, Faha, Killarney. The Mill was provided by Denis Tagney, who travels the countryside with his machine to many Vintage Fairs and Exhibitions.

Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula

Caroline Boland

It’s fantastic to see the return of the Dingle Food Festival this weekend and Best of Luck to all involved. Also returning are the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards where all roads lead to Dingle as the awards return for their first in-person event in two years. Regarded by many as a key event in the Irish food industry’s calendar Blas na hÉireann, like so many others, celebrated their finalists and winners online for the past two years leaving a significant gap in the food and drink calendar. This weekend sees the welcome return of this important weekend of celebrations, and the great and good of the Irish food and drinks scene will descend on Dingle once more.

On Saturday 1st October, the Corca Dhuibhne Food Network will launch Bia Dingle, a dynamic, collaborative, food-focused association representing the whole of the Dingle Peninsula. They are Farmers; Fishers; Producers; Growers; Foragers; Chefs, Restauranteurs; Hosts; Guides; Partners; and Champions, joined in celebration of the food history and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula.

The launch event is open to all, so whether you are heavily involved in the food industry or simply a casual observer, whether you are from Corca Dhuibhne or just passing through, please feel free to come along.

The Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade and Tourism Showcase at The Big E……

To celebrate West Springfield Day at The Big E, Mayor Will Reichelt officially launched the drawing of a week’s vacation for two people to the Dingle Peninsula, celebrating the return of West Springfield’s Sister City’s Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade and Tourism Showcase post pandemic. The prize includes Return Flight Tickets for 2 sponsored by Shannon Airport; 7 Nights Bed & Breakfast at Dingle Benner's Hotel with guided tours of visiting vendors: Dingle Crystal, Brian de Staic Jewellry, Louis Mulcahy Pottery, Sacred Heart University in Dingle at An Díseart, Tastings at Dingle Distillery, Boat Trip with Dingle Sea Safari and Celtic Gift House Shopping Voucher. A very special thanks to all sponsors of this amazing prize!

Meeting so many West Kerry Diaspora, the Dingle Peninsula Showcase team have been working hard to encourage so many to come and holiday in 2023 and have shared wonderful stories and family connections in both our communities on “both sides of the pond” celebrating our shared past and Sister City relationship with West Springfield.

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DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together

Greening The Food Festival

The Dingle Food Festival is delighted to partner with Transition Corca Dhuibhne and Kerry County Council and supported by the Community Foundation For Ireland to launch the zero waste initiative for this year’s festival.

A festival pack of reusable tableware in an organic cotton carry bag will be available to purchase at the festival at cost price. Each pack will contain a plate, bowl, cup and cutlery made of durable bamboo embossed with the festival logo. The pack will do away with the need for wasteful single- use plastics that end up in landfill or as rubbish in our hedgerows, rivers and beaches. The exclusive eco-friendly tableware can be used at home after the festival and can be put through 3,000 cycles in the dishwasher. The initiative is part of a three-pronged approach to reduce the amount of waste generated at the festival. As well as making the reusable festival ware available, we are encouraging festival goers to bring their own table ware from home – BYOB - Bring Your Own Bowl!

Rinse facilities will be provided so that people can clean their dishes between tastings/courses. Food vendors will be supplying fully compostable ware that can be disposed after use in segregated waste bins located around the town. Water refill points will be located next to the rinse stations, where you can refill your water bottle for free thanks to support from Kerry County Council.

It is estimated that 300,000 pieces of rubbish are thrown away each year at the festival. This innovative and groundbreaking initiative aims to make the festival waste free by 2022 and is a step towards a plastic

Buíochais

Leis na gaolta, na comharsain agus na cairde ar fad a dhein cómhbhrón linn le linn ár mbris, ní dhearúdfaimid bhur ngníomhartha cineáltais go deo. Sibhse a chuir dua agus bráca oraibh féin teacht go dtí’n dtórramh agus go dtí’n sochraid, ó chian agus ó chóngar, a sheol cártaí aifrinn agus cártaí comhbhróin, a scrígh teachtaireachtaí ar rip.ie agus teachtaireachtaí téacs, nó a ghlaoigh go dtí’n dtig agus gan bhur lámha ar silleadh libh, nár laga Dia sibh.

Buíochas mór le mná na háite a thindeáil bia agus deoch orthu seo a tháinig an tig, iad seo a ghlan agus a mhaisigh Sáipéal na Carraige le bláthanna fiaine, baill an chóir a bhain ramhsach as fhraitheacha an tSáipéil chéanna le linn an Aifrinn agus iad seo ar fad a bhí rannpháirteach san Aifreann, san ofráil, sna léachtaí, guí an phobail agus ag tabhairt amach comaoineach.

Buíochas ar leith d’ár Sagart Paróiste Naofa, Beannaithe, an tAthair Eoghan ó Cadhla, don Athair Séamus Mac Ginneá agus don Athair Jim Sheehy a chomhcheiliúir Aifreann na sochraide. Don adhlacóir, Dónal Ó Conchúir, a bhí tuisceanach, tomhaiste i mbun a chúirimí. Fuair Eibhlín cúnamh, cabhair agus aire ós na fóirne sláinte idir comhairleoirí leighis, dochtúirí, altraí agus foireann Chógaslann Uí Ghruagáin sa Daingean chomh maith leis an bhfoireann oibre sna haonaid onceolaíochta agus maolaitheacha in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Ciarraí i dTrá Lí le tamaillín, míle míle buíochas libh. Is cúis mhórtais dúinn go mbailíodh €4,000 d’Oispís Chiarraí ag sochraid Eibhlín. Buíochas leo seo a d’eagraigh an bailiú.

Is mian le teaghlach agus clann Eibhlín Mhic Gearailt Nic Eoin, Bóthar Buí, Baile na nGall, a fuair bás le déanaí, a fear céile Jeaicí, agus a triúr mac, Micheál, Cathal agus Eoin, buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach éinne ar fad a chabhraigh in aon tslí le linn tórramh agus sochraid Eibhlín.

Do bhainistíocht agus baill fóirne RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta i mBaile na nGall a chabhraigh le réiteach an bhileog aoibhinn, Aifrinn d’Eibhlín agus a bhí bainteach leis an Aifreann a chraoladh, ár seasamh oraibh. Sibhse a bhí sa Gharda onóra lasmuigh don Sáipéal agus do lucht stiúrtha na tráchta ag an Sáipéal agus ag an reilig, sibhse a ghualáil Eibhlín óna tig cónaithe go dtí an Sáipéal agus arís isteach an reilig, éinne a chuir scaob uirthi nó a leath scraithín glas ar a huaigh, go bhfága Dia an neart in bhur ngéaga. D’fhearaibh an bhaile a bhain an uaigh i gCill Mhaoilchéadair, ag cloí leis an seanna-thraidisiún agus do mhuintir Thig TP a sholáthraigh béile breá tar éis na sochraide, buíochas ó chroí.

Dála an scéil, dá gcífeadh Eibhlín an t-ómós agus an meas a léiríodh di ag an sochraid, (agus b’fhéidir go bhfaca) rachadh sí síos tríd an dtalamh le náire. Bean chúthaileach ab ea í ach bhí déanamh agus seasamh inti nuair ba ghá.

Sea, tá Eibhlín sleamhnaithe uainn, imithe romhainn ag réiteach na slí dúinn don aistear atá os ár gcomhair ar fad. Beannacht Dé dílis lena hanam íseal, uasal agus gur ard é a stáitse sna Flaithis agus le cúnamh Dé, cífeam ar fad a chéile arís, lá breá éigin.

Beidh Aifreann cuimhneacháin míosa Eibhlín Mhic Gearailt Nic Eoin ar siúl i Sáipéal na Carraige ar a 7.30 ar an Sathran, 8 Deireadh Fómhair.

Geraldine Ashe accepts

Kerry Hospice Foundation. The

of the MacGearailt family by the late Eibhlin’s sister and niece, Nóirín and Elaine Higgins

From the 1901 Census in West Kerry

Ted Creedon

Thomas Francis, 32, lived in Knockglass More, Camp Junction, with his wife Margaret, 30, and their son John aged five. Thomas gave his occupation as ‘Station Master’. Margaret gave her occupation as ‘Station’s Wife’.

The railway line was the highest public railroad in Ireland and Britain and had the steepest gradient to be sanctioned by the Board of Trade.

John Courtney, 55, lived in Martramane, Castlegregory, with his wife Johanna, 50, and their seven children. John’s occupation was ‘Railway Porter’. His son Cornelius, 25 was also a porter. Thomas Kearnes was a boarder in the house and he was a ‘Railway Fireman’.

The term ‘Light Railway, was given to non-standard railway lines or ‘narrow gauge’ lines. The standard width between rail lines in Ireland was five feet and three inches (1.6m). The width of the Dingle rail lines was only three feet (0.914m).

John Courtney, 22, lived in Ballynasare (sic) Lower, the eldest of six children and his occupation was ‘Navvy on Railway’.

Railway enthusiasts enjoyed the experience of travelling on this unique line and it was particularly popular among British writers and photographers.

James Baily, 25, lived in Greys Lane, Dingle, with his wife Annie, 28, who was a ‘Seamstress’. James gave his occupation as ‘Railway Guard’. The first commercial casualty of the new service, when it opened for business in April 1891, was the Bianconi passenger coach. Horse-drawn transport of passengers and goods could not compete with the speed, comfort, convenience and reliability being offered by the train

Richard Swindell, 31, lived in Martramane with his wife Susan, 32. He was the Castlegregory ‘Station Master’ and a native of Limerick. Landowners along the railroad benefited by selling their property to the railway company albeit by way of compulsory purchase.

James O’Hanlon, 46, lived in Martramane /Castlegregory with his wife Mary, 30, and their four sons and two daughters. James was an ‘Engine Driver’. He was born in County Armagh as was his son Charles, 20 who was an ‘Engine Cleaner’.

Dealers came from all over Munster to buy cattle and pigs at markets in Dingle and Annascaul and special trains were laid on to transport the livestock. The development of the sugar beet industry allowed growers in Maharees and Castlegregory to avail of rail transport to the Mallow factory.

John Kennedy, 40, lived in Gortacurrane, Annascaul, with his wife Mary, 33, and their four sons and three daughters. John’s occupation was ‘Railway Navvy’.

Blasket Islands fishermen travelled to Annacsaul by train every year to gather willow canes to repair their lobster pots, according to David Rowland’s book The Dingle Train, 1996.

Patrick Counihan, 35, was a boarder in the home of Johanna Granfield, 70, on Green Street, His occupation was ‘Steam Riser’.

The job of a steam riser was to arrive at the Dingle train station early and get a fire going to heat the boiler. This allowed the boiler to build up the required head of steam before the engine left the shed, picked up the carriages, passengers and goods and went on its merry way to Tralee.

James Spillane, 28, lived in Knockglass More with his wife Kate, 30, and their nine-month-old daughter Kate. James was a ‘Railway Signalman’. His job involved controlling the safe passage of trains operating signals and moving points.

John Fitzgerald, 22 and single, lived in Tullig/Castlegregory and his occupation was ‘Permanent Way Man’. The Permanent Way is another name for a railway line and in the case of West Kerry the term was only used on the Census forms by railway workers on the Castlegregory line.

James O’Driscoll, 35, lived in Lougher (Inch), with his wife Bridget, 30, and his sister, also Bridget, 30. James was a ‘Railway labourer’. His sister’s occupation was ‘Retired Domestic Servant’ – at 30?

The train ran alongside the public road for most of the way between Tralee, Castlegregory and Dingle making it very convenient for the public, living in or near the sixteen intermediate stops on the route, to travel by rail. But despite the benefit for the public the service failed to make a profit. More in the next issue.

What's Happening in Dingle Hub?

Guthanna ón nGort - Fáilte is fiche duit!

Tá Fóram na bhFeirmeoirí ar ais ag Féile Bia Dhaingean Uí Chúis agus tá fáilte roimh gach éinne (ach tá líon na spásanna don imeacht seo teoranta!). Béimid ag féachaint ar thodhchaí an bhia agus na feirmeoireachta i gCorca Dhuibhne. Ag tabhairt bia, ealaín agus plé bríomhar ar ábhar an bhia agus na feirmeoireachta i gCorca Dhuibhne le chéile.

Great to have Dingle Food Festival back and to get the weekend off to a great start, take your place at the Farmers’ Forum! Happening from 8pm on 30/09 , you’ll hear Voices from the Field - Guthanna ón nGort and much more!

The evening will combine food, art and lively debate on the theme of the future of food and farming on Dingle Peninsula. Participants involved in Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe (the Creative Climate Action project led by Dingle Hub) will be there - They've been exploring how farms here can diversify in the face of climate change.

It’s a free event but limited spaces remain. Check www. eventbrite.ie and search for Farmers’ Forum!

Saor in Aisce - Try out our Hubs for free!

Phase 2 of the national Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme is now running until the end of the year. The Connected Hubs organisation links up over 300 digital hubs similar to Dingle Hub all around Ireland. They’re offering 10,000 hot desk working days free of charge so it’s a great way to get out of your usual routine and spend a day in a different space. It’s great too for going away for a few days and extending your stay by working remotely, if you can.

This scheme is aimed at those accessing hub facilities for the first time but existing hub users can also avail of it. This phase of the scheme allows you to book up to three free coworking days in participating hubs, subject to availability and hub approval.

Register for your vouchers on ConnectedHubs.ie. If you’re not ready to book a desk, you can register for your vouchers anyway.

Return to Ploughing

Before dawn on the 21st of September, a bus left Dingle with some local farming families for a day trip to The Ploughing Championships in County Laois. Those on board are participants in Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe, A Creative Imagining. The big question this project focuses on is, ‘How can farmers diversify in the face of climate change?’ And how can those farmers be consulted and supported on that journey?

Is tionscadal é Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe, A Creative Imagining atá ag obair le deich teaghlach feirmeoireachta i gCorca Dhuibhne. Is é cuspóir an tionscadail seo ná slite a aithint ina bhféadfadh feirmeoirí éagsúlú agus oiriúnú i bhfianaise an athrú aeráide. Is í an t-ealaíontóir Lisa Fingleton an Ealaíontóir Neadaithe leis an tionscadal. Feidhmíonn sí siúd mar splanc cruthaitheachta, ag tacú leis na feirmeoirí agus iad ag iarraidh todhchaí níos inmharthanaí a shamhlú.

Lisa Fingleton from Ballybunion, who is working with

the group as an ‘Embedded Artist’ was invited to the Ploughing Championships by Creative Ireland - The Government Programme which connects people, creativity and wellbeing.

Using a 33 metre long wall she documented the thoughts and suggestions of some of the many thousands attending the event. Over three days (two sunny, one with torrential rain!) Lisa and her team at the Creative Wall, got inspiration from other farmers. They heard their issues and concerns, their suggestions and solutions and documented these on the wall. The end result called ‘The Future is in the Fields’ is a spectacular achievement!

alongside artist Lisa Fingleton. Looking at climate change through a different lens, they’re all learning ways that agriculture can be more sustainable. The article is called ‘Butterfly Effect’ and features Kinard sheep farmer Pádraig O’Dowd and wife Sharon O'Sullivan.

Scéal Faoi Leith: Buntreoir do Fhealsúnacht

Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh an ceardlann: Scéal Faoi Leith: Buntreoir do Fhealsúnacht le Kevin J. Power ag tosnú arís ar 7ú Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh an cúrsa ar siúl gach Aoine 7-9i.n. ar feadh ocht seachtaine.

Fuair Kevin a Chéim Dochtúra san Fhealsúnacht ó Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh. I láthair na huaire tá sé ag obair ar chlár oideachais leanúnaigh do dhaoine fásta de chuid COC ar Fhealsúnacht an Idirspleáchais. Tuilleadh eolais ag www.innerchapter.com. Chun d'áit a chur in áirithe agus i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, déan teagmháil le Kevin ag innerchaptermusic@gmail.com.

The Great Story: An Introduction to Philosophy

Due to popular demand, Dingle Hub is once again hosting Kevin J. Power’s Philosophy workshop. This run of 8 weeks will be from 7th October to 25th November, Friday evenings 7-9pm.

The farmers who had travelled from Dingle spent time with Lisa, drawing and working on the Wall. They also had a chance to air their own views on the challenges and solutions facing them during two ‘In Conversation’ sessions in the Government Tent.

Over one hundred thousand attendees enjoyed a great day at ‘the Ploughing’ that day. The fields were filled with voices of people from every county in Ireland, meeting old friends, catching up on the latest technologies, looking at livestock and even some ploughing. It was 11pm before the bus made it back to Dingle. It was a long day, but one we will definitely remember.

Irish Central

Our friends in Irish Central have done another feature on us, this time zoning in on the same Creative Climate Action project: ‘Corca Dhuibhne Inbhunaithe’. www. irishcentral.com caters mainly to the Irish American and Irish diaspora across the world with information related to Ireland.

We are collaborating with them to put an international spotlight on Dingle Hub, some people we work with and projects that we are involved in across Dingle Peninsula.

If you are curious about the history of philosophy, want to sharpen your critical thinking skills, and to apply these learnings to your areas of interest, this course is for you! If you need to know more first, Kevin will hold an information session on Zoom from 7pm on Friday 23rd September.

Kevin is currently teaching “A Mind For Our Times: The Living Legacy of John Moriarty” and “The Philosophy of Interdependence” for UCC Adult Continuing Education. Kevin has a PhD from UCC and you can find out more about him on his site www.innerchapter.com. The course costs €150 and to book your space contact Kevin directly at innerchaptermusic@gmail.com.

Dingle Hub Intern Caragh Koenig outside Dingle Hub offices.

We have an intern from Germany!

They decided to zone in on this project of ours because it is quite unique: farms across Corca Dhuibhne working

We have had an extra member of the team over the last few months. Caragh approached Dingle Hub for an internship, so she could explore career opportunities and to learn new skills. She has proved to be a great help to the team, particularly in our busy Summer period. She’s also been helping out other organisations working in or with links to Dingle Hub. Here’s her report on her time here so far.

Farmers and Artists working together (Photo: Manuela dei Grandi)

Pádraig O'Dowd and his sheep in Kinard Photo:Mossy Donegan)

My name is Caragh Koenig. I am 18 years old and from Hamburg in Germany. Dingle Hub has given me the opportunity to do a three month internship with them. It’s a great experience as I am doing a two year Business course back home and through the EU’s Erasmus scheme (A programme to support education, training, youth and sport across Europe.) I am able to stay in Dingle from July to early October.

Working in Dingle Hub is great - The shared workspace has had different people coming in every day, which means many interesting tasks for me and everyone is so pleasant! Since Dingle Hub is also very involved in sustainability projects, my work also provides a lot of variety. In one day, I could find myself working on emails at the desk, helping to set up meetings or visiting a farm! I am very thankful to the team to give me the opportunity to help organise and attend important

events and sometimes meet influential people.

I’m also very happy to have been living in Dingle. The town has an amazing charm and atmosphere - I instantly felt welcome among the nice and friendly people. When I go back to Germany in a few weeks I know that I can look back on a great time!

Dingle Hub’s Mission

An misean atá againn ná pobal cruthaitheach inmharthana, ísealcharbóin a chruthú agus ioncaim maithe i rith na bliana ar fad a ghiniúint anseo i gCorca Dhuibhne. Dingle Hub's mission is to build a creative, liveable, sustainable, low carbon community and generate well-paid, year-round incomes on Dingle Peninsula.

To see how we are getting there, keep up with us on our social media (Twitter, Instagram etc.) and website

(www.dinglehub.com) Coiméad súil ar na meáin agus féach ar ár suíomh.

It’s not necessary to be a client of Dingle Hub to be part of our wider community. We are always happy to hear from you, but especially if you are interested in getting involved in our initiatives. We want to network with people on Dingle Peninsula to help build the community and towards those well-paid, year-round incomes.

If you are working from home, why not spend an occasional day in our shared workspaces to see how you could benefit? Check out your options on our site and book there or send an e-mail info@dinglehub. com or call 066 9150140. We may also be able to accommodate your community meetings or event in one of our rooms for hire. Má tá ceist ar bith agat faoi úsáid na seomraí cruinnithe nó spáis oibre is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn.

Milltown / Castlemaine GAA

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown

The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, September 19th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Padraig O'Connell, Castleisland. €50 - Marian McCann, Glencar. €25 - Margaret O'Connor, Castlemaine. €25 - Orla Murphy, Kenmare. €25 - Evelyn Twiss, Milltown. €25 - Donal Dennehy, Firies

Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 4th at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €12,600.

Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship: Round 1 Result, Training Schedule and Round 2 Fixture

Our Minor side (U-17s) fresh from their recent exploits in the Keane's Supervalu County Minor Club Football Championship campaign were back in action on Saturday evening in the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship when they travelled to Cromane to take on Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane. The team were down quite a number of players and despite putting in a good showing fell to a five point defeat on a score of 7-06 to 2-16.

In Round 2 of the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship on Monday, October 3rd Milltown/ Castlemaine will host Beaufort at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park with a throw-in time of 6:15pm.

Garvey's Supervalu County Senior Football Championship: Round 3 Result

Congratulations to the Mid Kerry Senior Football team and management especially our own club

representatives in Pa Wren, Eanna O'Connor, Gavin Horan, Garry Murphy (Selector), Shane O'Sullivan (Strength and Conditioning) and Liam Doherty (Stats) who were involved in the panel that defeated Austin Stacks 1-15 to 1-07 on Sunday in Beaufort to make it three wins from three games in the competition after victories over West Kerry and Na Gaeil over the previous two weekends.

The draw for the Quarter-Finals was made on Monday evening with Mid Kerry drawn against Templenoe at 1:00pm on Sunday, September October 9th in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Best wishes to the players and management involved.

U-9s: Milltown/Castlemaine's U-9 boys side welcomed Kilcummin to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown on Sunday morning where three fifteen minute games took place. Well done to the players on both sides who gave a fantastic display of football throughout the games. Thanks to Kilcummin for travelling on the day.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA will host an U-9/10 Boys Blitz on Sunday, October 2nd from 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park with the opening parade and national anthem starting at 10am sharp. Games will be 10 minutes straight and 11 a side.

U-13s: Milltown/Castlemaine's U-13 White team concluded their 2022 season this evening, Tuesday September 27th as they took on Keel/Listry in Listry at 6:00pm and they came away with a good win in challenging weather conditions. A nice way to finish the season for a group who have shown massive improvements from game to game across the year

owing to their sterling commitment levels. Well done to the management team also for their hard work with the group as a whole.

The Green side will take on Keel/Listry on Friday, September 30th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown with a throw-in time of 6:30pm.

U-8 Girls:Milltown/Castlemaine's U-8 Girls will have their weekly training session on Monday, October 3rd at 6:15pm at the club grounds.

The management team have organised a fun-filled mini-blitz on Saturday, October 8th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown from 11:00am - 12:30pm. Participating teams include Beaufort, Firies and Fossa.

MC MINIS - Every Saturday morning in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park at 9:30am.

Boys born 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)

Girls born 2016 & 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)

U7 Boys Training Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.(Born 2015 & 2016)

U9 Boys Training Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.

U8 Girls Training on Monday evening, October 3rd at 6:15pm at the club grounds.(Born 2014 & 2015)

U10 Girls Training on Thursday, September 29th in Milltown at 6:45pm. (Born 2012 & 2013)

Any queries: MC Minis contact is Colin McKenna 087-0687653. U7-U10 contact is Liam Doherty 0860413593. GAA 4 All contact is Gillian Twiss 0877678108. If you are new to the area and you wish to join an older group, contact Ian Twiss (0872521053).

Dingle Men's Shed

Seoladh Leabhar

Seoladh - Mo Thinteán FéinDírbheathaisnéis le Tomás Ó Concubhair, Gleann na hUgha, an Leithriúch. Beidh an seoladh ar siúl ar an t-aonú lá de Dheireadh Fómhair in Óstán Uí Choncubhair sa Chlochán ag a 8 a chlog i.n. Fáilte roimh cách. Bígí ann le haghaidh ceol, craic ‘s comhrá.

Launch of Mo Thinteán Féin, autobiography by Tomás Ó Concubhair, Glinahue, Cloghane takes place on the 1st October in O’Connor’s, Cloghane at 8pm. Fáilte roimh cách.

Members of Dingle Men's Shed are gearing up for shorter days and inclement weather and the perfect opportunity to retire to the shed to pursue new projects.

This October, beginning on Tue 4th, the Shed will build a Naomhóg under the expert guidance of local legend Eddy Hutch. Different styles of Naomhóg and Currach are found all over Ireland and the primitive design and minimal costs offer the building team a perfect opportunity to engage in team work with the craftsman to produce another noble craft.

The Shed welcomes new members to come along. Members can be from all walks of life, over 18 years of age. The Shed offers opportunity to socialise, pursue hobbies, crafts and to engage with other men. Feel free to call or visit and bring your ideas and share them.

dinglemenshed@gmail.com

086-1295772

SHEP Introduction to Personal Development Chuir Tús le do chuid Fobairt Pearsanta

Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe / Rural Social Scheme Vacancies

Explore issues affecting emotional well being and growth, including the management of feelings, stress, listening, communication and relationships.

Introduction to Personal Development is a 20 hour course for adults run over 8 weeks for 2 ½ hours per week (no class the week of the 3rd of November) offered by SHEP for Aiseanna Na hÓige Dingle

This course offers people a place to build their self confidence and to discover more about themselves and their ways of relating with people in a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment. The course is open to people from all walks of life. No prior qualifications are needed, just a willingness to be personally involved and to interact with others.

Tús/Start: 6ú Deireadh Fómhair/6th October 2022

Am/Time: 7i.n go 9.30i.n/ 7pm to 9.30pm

Áit/Venue: Áiseanna na hÓige Breis Eolas: Georgina: 085 1397414 nó georgina@aiseannanahoige.ie

Tá folúntais ag Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe sa Daingean, Clochán Bhréanainn, Baile na nGall, Feothanach, Liospóil, Abha na Scáil, Ciarraí Thiar.

Ní mór d’iarrthóirí critéir na Roinne Coimirce Sóisialaí a chomhlíonadh agus a bheith ag fáil íocaíocht ón Roinn sin. Ní mór uimhir thréada a bheith ag an teaghlach agus, ag brath ar chúinsí, is féidir le gaol cur isteach ar an scéim ag úsáid an uimhir thréada le cead an úinéara.

We have vacancies on a Rural Social Scheme in Dingle, Liospóil, Clochán Bhréanainn, Abha na Scáil, Baile na nGall, Feothanach, West Kerry. To qualify for the scheme, participants must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and have a herd number. Dependants / spouse/civil partner/cohabitant may also apply. A sibling or child may apply using a Herd Number if eligible for transfer after completing a full application.

Breis Eolais: ó https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/rural social scheme nó Joe Begley Maor SST ar 087 3831882 nó joe@udaras.ie

Farmers’ Forum

Guthanna ón nGort - Voices from the Field.

The revival of the Dingle Food Festival sees the Farmers’ Forum return as one of the opening events of the programme. Taking place in An Díseart, this Friday evening event will hear ‘guthanna ón ngort’ - Voices from the Field. Combining food, art and lively debate on the topic of food and farming on Dingle Peninsula, this ticketed event has limited availability.

Those attending are gathering just before 8pm and it will be a great opportunity to be part of the conversation between food producers and local suppliers on how they are able to help one another. The forum will explore how the area’s farmers can diversify in the face of climate change and how the farming community and wider sector can transition over the coming decade.

Throughout 2022, ‘Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe’, a Creative Climate Action project has been looking at just this, seeing ten farming families collaborating with the artist Lisa Fingleton. She has been documenting their concerns and illustrating the challenges they face. Together they have been investigating diversification options such as organic farming, value-added food production, agri-tourism, anaerobic digestion and farming for nature.

The forum will hear Lisa’s experiences in Corca Dhuibhne, drawing on the time she has spent with the families. Joining in will be some of the farmers participating in this year-long project, which was led by Dingle Hub.

Moving from challenges to potential solutions, the next part of the evening will be a focussed discussion. Joining the forum will be others from the food production and restaurant sector, including Martin Bealin (Chef) Colm Murphy (Farmer) Joan Maguire (Chairperson of An Díseart) and members of the Corca Dhuibhne Food Network.

The evening continues with a ‘Pot Luck’ meal, with everyone attending being asked to bring their own food offering, mostly made from local ingredients.

Tickets can be obtained through the Eventbrite website www.eventbrite.ie by searching for Farmers Forum.

This event is coordinated by Dingle Hub, lead partner of Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe, and is funded by the Creative Climate Action Fund and Science Foundation Ireland.

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Leanas orm pé scéal é suas go ceanntar na h-iománaíochta-“The Glens of Antrim”Cushendall agus Cushendun.Is minic a chuala faoi na h-áiteanna seo agus a cháil a bhí orthu ó thaobh na h-imánaíochta de.Deich mhíle eile go dtí mo sprioc don lá san nuair a thit an lug ar an lag.Bhraitheas mí-chompórad éigin faoi mo thóin agus nuair a bhraitheas an roth deiridh bhí sé chomh “flat le pancake”.Shuíos ar thaobh an bhóthair ag cuimhneamh nuair a ghaibh an campervan chugham.Caithfidh go raibh cuma truamhéileach orm ar thaobh an bhóthair.Are you in trouble?”D’íníos mo scéal dóibh.”No problem,just put your bike in the back of the campervan and we will bring you to Ballycastle.”Beirt Astrálach,múinteoirí luathoideachais a bhí iontu, a bhí ag taisteal timpeall na h-Éireann.Ghabhas buíochas leo agus seo liom go dtí mo lóistín.

An chéad poll uisce a bhaineas amach I Ballycastle ná “The Diamond Bar” gur le muintir McVeigh gaoita Eilish Uí Ghrifín ón mBaile Breac in Iarthar Dhuibhneach.Bhí fhios acu go rabhas ag teacht agus is iad a chuir fáilte romham agus a dhein cinnte nách raibh tart orm.Tar éis béile breá a bhí ag teastáil go dóite scaoileas fén leaba.

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Warm Up … Game … Warm Down

Carl O’Flaherty.

‘sí an chaid an rí! Gaelic football is king of this parish. In 2019, CLG, An Ghaeltacht victoriously celebrated the golden anniversary of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta. What an occasion it turned out to be, with thirty-six teams competing and thousands of supporters descending on Corca Dhuibhne on the June bank holiday weekend. The comórtas coincided with the opening of the club’s new pitch and facilities in Gallarus. Cathaoirleach, Seán Ó Catháin and the development committee pulled out all the stops to have the venue rocking for the historic occasion. Thankfully, they tripped back bóithrín na smaointe and the 1969 team were warmly welcomed and feted. Not to be outdone, the 2019 An Ghaeltacht team fought heroically to win this year’s competition with a one point victory in extra time over Donegal’s Cill Chartha. CLG, An Ghaeltacht’s motto, ‘Sprid, Croí, Caid, Teanga’ is a testament to the challenges beyond the horizon. There have been dramatic changes since those spartan days of 1969. Back then, both An Ghaeltacht and Lispole teams played their home games in Páirc an Ághasaigh in Dingle. Transport to matches and communication with players was a huge challenge. Players attending universities or employed outside of Kerry rarely returned for games. In spite of these shortcomings, there was no shortage of commitment or pride in ‘An Geansaí ’.

The focus of this article is the year 1966, with special reference to the parish of Ventry and especially to 14 August. It was the day of the Dingle Regatta and the local lads would do the parish proud. More anon!

The main national events of the year included the election of Éamon de Valera to a second term as Uachtarán na hÉireannt, Jack Lynch replacing Seán Lemass as Taoiseach and Nelson’s Pillar being blown up in O’Connell Street, Dublin. In sport, Enda Colleran led Galway to a third Sam Maguire in a row and England won the World Cup in soccer in Wembley Stadium. In the music world, the báinín- clad Clancy Brothers led the nationwide ballad revival, while the Irish ‘Top Ten’ record charts included such memorable hits as The Merry Ploughboy (Dermot O’Brien), Muirsheen Durkin (Johnny McEvoy), Lovely Leitrim (Larry Cunningham), The Green, Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) and Dickie Rock represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest with a love ballad called “Come back to stay”.

Local news from the Fionn Trá area was varied and low key … Hugh Adams’s greyhound ‘Cuan Boy’ won the Bally Cup at the Kingdom Cup meeting … Eleanor O’Connor from An Clochán (Clahane), Ventry, was selected to represent Kerry in the Rose of Tralee at the Festival of Kerry … Timmy Moriarty’s horse won the best brood mare and Tom O’Shea, An Clochán (Cloghane) won the pony class award at the Dingle Agricultural Show.

As mid-August approached, three Ventry football players, Celsus (Sally) Long, Tony O’Shea and Jack Griffin would participate in a remarkable series of events in the one day. These included the Dingle Regatta where a bumper crowd was expected for the final event in the local carnival. In addition, Gaelic football supporters were chomping at the bit. The clash between West Kerry and East Kerry was to be held in Páirc an Ághasaigh at four o’clock. It was to be a day brim-full of colour, music and mighty challenges ar muir ‘s ar tír in the sweltering Autumn sunshine.

WARM UP

Bhi an coileach i mbun a chúraim ag breacadh an lae. The sun had just cast its first rays across the lapping waves in Cuan Fionn Trá/Ventry Harbour, as the aforementioned trio arose. The grandfather clock read 5 a.m. Tony, Sally and Jack were already in action. Sally headed to Barra na hAille in Cathair an Treantaigh (Caheratrant) and put the winkers and reins on the horse. His father Mikie was busy ag crú na mba. Many hands make light work and soon the twelve short horn cows were hand milked. The warm milk was transferred from the buckets into the milk tanks and onto a horse cart. After a quick breakfast, Sally headed to the creamery in Fionn Trá and Mikie returned the cows to the pasture.

Tony O’Shea followed a similar pattern in a neighbouring farm. His father, Jeacsaí, known locally as ‘Benner’ worked quietly by his side. ‘Benner’ has been affixed to his father’s name as a distinguishing feature among the three O’Shea families in Cathair an Treantaigh. Years previously, Jeacsaí had bought a horse from Mrs Benner at the Dingle Horse Fair and the leasainm was his forever more. Tony’s mother, Cáit Lyne, Cloichear (Clogher), was the fastest at milking. This was Dingle Regatta day agus bhrathfá an deabhadh. Benner shouted at a half-awakened cow “Ceartaigh a dhiabhail, ceartaigh.” Cáit tied a cornasc (spancel) on a first-year milking cow and gently squeezed the teats as the frothy milk escaped into the bucket. The last milked cow was unchained and caught up with the others as they entered a field of fresh after grass . Do nigh Cáit a lámha agus chóirigh sí greim bídh. The horse was tackled agus ní fada go raibh sé ag sodar sall an bóthar chuig an uachtarlann.

Five fields north east in Cathair Boilg (Caherbullig), Jack Griffin and his parents Séamuisín Griffin and Mary O’Shea (Carraig) were gnóthach. Jack sent the dog ahead to Clochán na Suckies agus Gort na hÁtha. Soon a herd of recently introduced Friesian cows were chained and milked. The milking machine had been newly installed, and the time-saving had been significant. Leanadar leo, sheds cleaned out, cows returned to graze and the skim milk fed to the gamhna geala bána.

The final piece in the jigsaw was Jim Long (Fán). Jim would be central to whatever plans the three amigos had for the day. He too had surfaced at the crack of dawn. With his parents, Dan Long and Nellie Malone, Imileá (Imleagh), the twenty-one Friesian cows had been gathered and milked. Afterwards, they meandered their way to the fields near An Guaig and An Paddock and would spend the day grazing and chewing the cud. Never did cows have such a scenic setting, directly overlooking An Dún Beag, with the Blaskets to the west and Sceilg Mhichíl to the south.

Sunday morning meant attendance at Séipeal Naomh Caitlín. It was a nós for the people from the various townlands to gather at points around the churchyard and converse about matters concerning farming life, plans for the coming week including perhaps organising a meitheal. After returning from Mass, there was a quick round up of jobs in the farmyard, followed by a light lunch. The lads then gathered their football boots, jerseys, togs and socks and stuffed them into small holdall bags and anxiously closed the farm gate behind them.

Tony O’Shea had been working as a butcher in Ó Fiannachta’s (Jimmy Fenton’s) butcher shop in Strand Street agus bhí sé ag cur na bpinginí ar leataoibh le cúpla bliain anuas. He had just purchased his first car for £365, so he collected the other lads and they soon made off the quayside in Dingle. All the rowing crews wore their respective club jerseys and the lads did likewise as they changed

into the red and white of An Ghaeltacht. They stepped aboard the naomhóg and settled into their positions. Jim Long held the maide clampair (stroke-oar) at the bow. He would call out the pace and tactics on the day. Sally sat directly behind Jim, then Tony and Jack sat at the stern. The Ventry four-oar crew lined up against naomhógs from Cuas, Dúinín, Baile Móir, Maharees and two boats from Cappagh. Soon, the oar blades hit the water simultaneously. Little separated the seven crews. Jim barked out the instructions “... Tarraing … tarraing … socair anois … tá siad againn … ” The Ventry crew separated the Cappagh crews with Baile Móir still in contention when disaster struck. As they rounded An Polla (the buoy), Jim was furiously shouting “Lámh chlé … lámh chlé …!” Ach bhí dhá mhaide rámha tar éis greamú ina chéile. Oars from the Ventry and Saint Brendan (Cappagh) boats became entangled. As they disengaged, Tony’s oar took a hit and the bottom half floated away ar an mbánshruth. The Baile Móir crew (Donal O’Shea, Joe Hick, Noel Kavanagh and Frankeen Joyce) tossed their spare oar to the Ventry lads. The three An Leitriúch crews took advantage of the situation and ‘Saint Brendan’ took the honours. The Ventry crew pulled the last sea mile at a regular pace and Noel Kavanagh grabbed the bow as it made the slip. Immediately, the sweat-covered Sally, Tony and Jack leapt ashore and sprinted over ‘The Tracks’ for Páirc an Ághasaigh. The warm-up was complete.

THE GAME

The three lads had been selected on the West Kerry team in the Kerry Senior football championship semi-final against East Kerry. All three played in the backlines. In fact, five of the outfield defenders were from Ventry. Their time schedule was tight between the naomhóg race and the throw- in for the game. Unknown to them, the starting time had been delayed for fifty minutes to cater for the unexpected crowd paying at the turnstile. They quickly decided to revert to ‘Plan B’ and jumped over the boundary wall and bustled their way into the cramped dressing room. Team mentors Michael Begley and Pádraig Lynch were delivering the final instructions as the lads were handed their jerseys. Tony: number two, Jack: number three and Sally: number five and togged into their playing gear. It was the largest crowd assembled in Páirc an Ághasaigh since the 1948 controversial county championship game between Dingle against Castlegregory. Castle were now reunited with West Kerry, with excellent players in Gene O’Donnell, Timmy Fitzgerald and Tom Kelliher. The star-studded East Kerry team were reigning county and Munster club champions. They included Weeshie Fogarty in goal and Kerry players Donie O’Sullivan, Derry Crowley, Johnny Cullotty, Mick Gleeson, D.J. Crowley and their team captain and Ventry native, Tom Long.

East Kerry began with a blistering pace and blew the local team out of the water. Within the first seven minutes, they rammed home two goals and three points against a solitary point in reply. The home supporters were aghast and helpless as the raging favourites toyed with their opponents. The Ventry full back line Tony O’Shea, Jack Griffin and Tom O’Shea (Ard a’ Bhóthair) were under fierce pressure. Their neighbour, Tom Long, was wreaking havoc at full forward. Sally manned the right wing back position alongside clubmate, Mícheál O’Shea (Árd na Caithne) at centre back. The West Kerry strategy of placing Kerry regular full back Séamus Murphy at full forward had backfired. The gamble had gloriously failed and he was repositioned to the edge of the square to neutralise the rampant Long. West Kerry eventually settled into the game and Tony Barrett (Lispole) clipped over two points, immediately followed by a great individual goal by

Tom Kelliher. “This young dashing forward pounced on a ball about thirty yards out and dropped kicked a blistering shot to the net.” (The Kerryman 20/08/66). Then East Kerry’s Tom Moynihan goaled again to put clear daylight between the teams. Within a minute, Bosco O’Connor cantered past the fifty-yard line and sealed the deal with a green flag. Just on the stroke of half time, Joe O’Sullivan scored an opportunist goal to leave the sides all square at the break at 3-5 to 2-8. Supporters of both teams were exasperated.

The second half ebbed and flowed, with Cullotty and Gleeson raising two white flags but Lispole duo Higgins and Barrett replied to restore equality. Timmy Fitzgerald and Paul Scanlon had taken control of midfield and Kelliher was on fire. The game entered the final stages and Bosco O’Connor broke through the Killarney defence and goaled.

It looked like game, set and match but the Gods or indeed the referee deemed otherwise.

“… then in a break way came the turning point of the game. Bosco O’Connor outpaced the cover to fire a shot which beat Weeshie Fogarty, but controversially referee Ryan whistled back for a free which Kelliher pointed.” (Kerryman 20/8 1966). East Kerry regrouped and Donie O’Sullivan equalised. Then came the sad irony of Tom Long, their parish neighbour, weaving his way through the West Kerry defence and firing a shot. Tony O’Shea got fingertips to the ball, but it just about cleared the cross bar. Almost immediately the referee blew the final whistle and the West Kerry players fell to their knees in disbelief. There were twenty-seven scores executed in sixty minutes of play, 3-11 to 3-10. The final words on this game come from The Kerryman “… it was a disappointing climax to a great game. Disappointing at least in that one of these two gallant sides had to lose for rarely does one see a game contested with such zeal and yet

such exemplary sportsmanship. Not once in this riproaring contest was there an unseemly incident, a rare tribute to two of the finest sides one could wish to see …” The West Kerry team and scorers were as follows; Tom Kelliher 1-5, Joe O’Sullivan 1-1, Tony Barrett 0-3, Bosco O’Connor 1-0, Liam Higgins 0-1.

Michael Devane (Annascaul), Tony O’Shea (An Ghaeltacht), Jack Griffin (An Ghaeltacht), Tom O’Shea (An Ghaeltacht), Sally Long (An Ghaeltacht), Micheál O’Shea (An Ghaeltacht), Gene O’Donnell (Castlegregory), Timmy Fitzgerald (Castlegregory), Paul Scanlon (Dingle), Bosco O’Connor (An Ghaeltacht), Michael Slattery (Dingle), Tom Kelliher (Castlegregory), Joe O’Sullivan (Dingle), Séamus Murphy (Annascaul), Tony Barrett (Lispole), Liam Higgins (Lispole) for Jack Griffin H/T.

WARM DOWN

The silence in the dressing room was eerie. Lads from all over the peninsula just nodded farewell, gathered their football gear and disappeared. Medical sport science and management were unheard of during the mid-sixties. The magic bottle of tap water (occasionally upgraded to Lucozade for championship games) was the token back-up. There was no team physio, no massage, no foam rolls, no protein steak or recovery drinks. It was the survival of the fittest! The Ventry gang were crestfallen, but not down and out. Their warm down was not complete. They retraced their way down the Mail Road, crossed over Hudson’s Bridge and back ‘The Tracks’. Jim Long was already in the naomhóg. They took up their usual positions for the final race of the regatta. It was confined to crews from An Ghaeltacht, so local pride and prestige was at stake. Bhí an choimhlint géar go maith. The five crews headed south and rounded An Polla without incident. All would be decided on the homeward journey. Ventry were a close second to Cuas, with An Dúinín less than a half canvas further

Stair Bheo / Local History

A Chairde, Following the publication of my first two books “Dingle, before Fungi Came to Town” and “Dingle People”, I hope to publish a further book relating to the social history of this area later this year. This compilation named “Dingle, Lispole and Fionntrá / Ventry” will include fifty stories from the combined parishes. The stories contain biographies, genealogy, place names, historical and social events and in excess of two hundred photographs. They are composed to provide a ‘History for the Future’ and will serve as a historical record and a source of delight for our grandchildren’s children.

back. Jim Long showed little mercy to his crew mates aching muscles “ … tá siad againn a leaideanna … chomh siúráltha is atá cros an tSlánaitheora ar dhrom an asail … tá siad again … luigh isteach air, a Bhenner … ” Tony O’Shea instinctively responds as the maidí rámha sank deep into the brine. They pulled with all their might and drove the game’s frustration from their minds. Again, Long bellows out “Anois nó riamh … tarraingígí, tarraingígí, tarraingígí.” They edge past Cuas and keep their bow in front as they pass the finishing line. “Tá an bheart déanta againn!” shouts Jim and their oars are lifted skywards in a victory salute. Tony and Jack accept the large trophy from the Guinness rep, but there is little sign of celebrations or seó bóthair. Although heading towards their mid-twenties, none of the quartet were pint drinkers. In fact, only one member of An Ghaeltacht football team of this period wasn’t a pioneer. Almost immediately they headed west to complete the warm down. Again, the blessed cows had to be milked and tanks prepared for the morning. Cúpla job eile anso agus ansúd and the warm down was complete!

The enthusiasm and energy of youth knows no bounds and by ten o’clock they crossed Milltown Bridge and headed back into town. It was regatta night in Dingle. Arís, bhí siad i lár an aonaigh. Tommy Drennan and the Monarchs were performing at the Phoenix Ballroom. The cover charge was seven shillings and six pence … Life is for living, no tears and no regrets … hope springs eternal … Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach!

From a soon to be published collection “Dingle/Ventry and Lispole by Carl O’Flaherty.

Three years of researching, interviewing and writing this book have been a labour of love. This is a non-profit project and meeting the costs of publication is a tremendous challenge. I am, however, determined to record and preserve our local history for future generations. In that regard I am inviting residents and friends of Corca Dhuibhne to support the publication.

Níl neart gur cur le chéile, coimeád ár stair bheo … be part of our history

Carl O’Flaherty

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To contribute please go to carloflaherty.com or contact carloflaherty@gmail.com / phone: 086 0844 699

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Golden Bean nitro coffee

Skelligs chocolate

Raclette with pickles

Braised beef with pickled carrot salad taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!

54 Dingle Benners

55 Land to

# Name Ticket

42 Valentia Ireland Vermouth @ Outwest Valentia Island Vermouth

43 McCarthys Bar

A choice of 2 shot sized cocktails

44 Ballyhar Farm Produce @ Kennedys Bar A taste of Kerry organic rosé veal or pastured organic chicken

45 Dó

Fish Curry

The Micilin Muc brunch box

Benvenuto

46 Blenders @ Currans Pub Fish Curry

Sat Sun Opt*

Sat only

Australian wine Sat only

47 Micilín Muc @ Centra

48 13bandon

49 The Lantern Townhouse

Italian sausage panini

The Micilin Muc brunch box Sat only

Australian wine Sat only

Summer rolls

Meere’s gourmet sausage rolls

*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!

A taste of Dingle Distillery

50 Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria

51 Kennedy’s Butcher

Italian sausage panini

Fresh cromane oyster with tabassco and black pepper and fresh lemon

Sticky chicken bao bun

Sat only

Meere’s gourmet sausage rolls

52 Dingle Distillery @ Orchard Lane A taste of Dingle Distillery

53 Lord Bakers Restaurant

Ventry rabbit and girolles terrine

BBQ ribs Sat only

56 Paul Geaney’s

Baileys Espresso Shot

57

Dingle

58 Ashe’s Seafood

Antoinette’s tea time delights Sat only Homemade Limoncello

59 Thyme Out

Seafood Chowder

54 Dingle Benners Hotel

Dingle Sea Skins

55 Land to Sea

Fresh cromane oyster with tabassco and black pepper and fresh lemon Sat only

Sticky chicken bao bun

Bloody Mary oyster shot Sat only

56 Paul Geaney’s Bar

Ventry rabbit and girolles terrine

Homemade herb & garlic creme cheese crisp with olive tapenade vegan

Seafood Chowder

57 The Dingle Pub Dingle Sea Skins

60

@ Home - a new range of dips, spreads, and sauces from Chef Nicky of Solas Restaurant

Wines

61 Novecento

West - Nachos w/Annascaul black pudding crumble and Dingle goat cheese Sun only

62

lemonade slushie

Doyles

pint of our in-house brewed beers

Prawn Cocktail glass of wine

16

58 Ashe’s Seafood Restaurant

Organic Wines

Bloody Mary oyster shot Sat only

Freshly baked slice of Novecento artisan pizza

59 Thyme Out Café & Delicatessen Homemade herb & garlic creme cheese crisp with olive tapenade vegan

Cocktail poppers

60 Wild Wines @ Random Restaurant Organic Wines

Fresh summer cocktail taster & more Sat only

61 Novecento

Freshly baked slice of Novecento artisan pizza

Cocktail poppers

summer

17

taster

Sat only

PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION: DEPOSITS

In today’s property market, finding rented accommodation that is affordable is particularly challenging. With a limited supply of rented property available and huge demand, finding somewhere to rent can be a stressful experience. The pressure is on to try to secure a place to live by putting down a deposit as quickly as possible. Before parting with any money though, and to avoid becoming a victim of rental

Always visit the property – don’t agree to rent it through a website or social

Never transfer funds electronically to someone claiming to be an agent/landlord

Check that the keys work and that you have full and correct contact details

You should never hand over a deposit to a prospective landlord/agent until you are sure that you are happy with the condition of the property, the terms and conditions of the letting and are willing to rent it.

Holding deposits

Some landlords or agents may ask you for a holding deposit when you decide to take the accommodation. This is a sum of money you pay to hold the property before you sign the lease and enter into a contract with the landlord. You should always get a written receipt for a holding deposit.

Holding deposits are often not refundable if you don’t take up the accommodation. As a tenancy has not been created, it is not possible to avail of the Residential Tenancies Board dispute resolution to try to get back your money. You may be able to pursue the matter through the Small Claims Court.

Security deposits

You will be asked for a security deposit before moving into the accommodation. The landlord holds this deposit as security to cover any rent arrears, bills owing or damage beyond normal wear and tear at the end of the tenancy.

You cannot be forced to make upfront payments of more than 2 month’s rent. This includes a deposit of a month’s rent and one month’s rent in advance. This restriction applies to all tenancies created from 9 August 2021 and is set out in the Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Act 2021.

You should get a receipt for any deposit you pay. Your rent book should state how much of a deposit you paid.

Student Accommodation

Students in student-specific tenancies can opt-out of this restriction and pay a larger upfront payment if they want. The Residential Tenancies Board has a guidance document about this legislation.

Help with the Deposit

If you are getting a social welfare payment and are unable to pay the deposit, the Department of Social Protection’s representative (formerly the Community Welfare Officer) may be able to help with paying a deposit under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme.

If you are in emergency homeless accommodation, your local authority may help with any deposit needed to get accommodation under the HAP scheme. You should contact the housing section of your local authority for further information on this.

Record of Condition at Start & End of Tenancy

When you move in, your landlord must provide you with an inventory of the contents of the property. You should keep a record of the condition of everything that is listed, taking photos if possible, and agree this in writing with your landlord.

Before leaving the property you should clean it thoroughly, remove all your possessions, dispose of all rubbish and take dated photos to show the condition in which it was returned. This will be very useful if you find that the landlord is reluctant to return your deposit and you need to take a case to the RTB. Ideally you should request to be present at a final inspection of the property with the landlord/agent.

Losing the Deposit

When you leave a property at the end of the agreed rental period or after giving

the agreed notice, the landlord should return your security deposit, promptly and in full. However, if you leave before the end of the agreed period, the landlord may keep your deposit, even if you have given notice. It is also possible that you may also be liable for the amount of rent due until the end of the lease, depending on what is stated in the lease agreement.

You may lose some or all of your deposit if:

• You leave without giving proper notice, or leave before the end of a fixedterm lease

• You cause damage to the accommodation beyond normal wear and tear

• You leave with unpaid bills

• You leave with rent arrears.

The landlord cannot hold your possessions against money you owe, but they can apply to the RTB if they feel that your deposit does not cover rent arrears or the cost of damage to the property.

Making a Complaint to the Residential Tenancies Board

If you believe that your landlord is unfairly withholding your deposit, you should request it in writing. If your landlord claims that there are bills/rent outstanding or damage to the property you should request proof of these claims. If you cannot reach agreement/secure the return of your deposit you can make a complaint to the RTB and opt for mediation or adjudication on the issue. Mediation is free. Adjudication costs €15.00 if you apply online and €25.00 if submitting a paper application.

Tenant Deposit Protection Scheme Pending

A point to note is that the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provides for a tenancy deposit protection scheme, where the RTB would manage and hold deposits for tenants and landlords but these provisions are not yet in effect.

For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm

General Manager

Dingle Golf Links, Ceann Sibéal

Galf Chumann Ceann Sibéal is a private members' golf club, located west of Dingle, Co Kerry in an area of outstanding scenic beauty. The most westerly course in Europe, Ceann Sibéal is one of course architect Eddie Hackett's most bewitching creations. Several years of course improvements under the guidance of course architect Ken Kearney, have seen us recognised as one of Ireland’s most improved Top 100 Golf courses. Combined with our award winning clubhouse restaurant, we provide a top class, warm and welcoming golf experience to over 500 members and a growing number of visiting golfers. Due to a planned retirement, we are hiring a General Manager to lead our team on the next stage of the Club’s development.

The objective of the Role:

To lead the operation of all areas of the Club: course, pro shop and clubhouse, delivered to the highest standard of customer service.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Creating a welcoming environment for all members and visitors alike.

• Delivering on the Club's operational, financial and strategic goals.

• Managing Club staff and the bar & catering franchise.

• Preparing and achieving annual budgets and financial plans.

• Delivery of a Marketing Plan with our Sales & Marketing Manager.

• Providing executive support for the Cathaoirleach, Officers and Committees of the Club.

• Compliance with the Club Constitution and all statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong track record of providing service excellence.

• Business acumen, planning skills, financial literacy, knowledge of grant funding.

• Leadership and flexibility.

• Proven experience in managing people.

• Excellent communications skills.

• A solid understanding and appreciation of the game of golf.

• A good standard of conversational Irish.

Location: Dingle, Co. Kerry

Job type: Full time

Reporting to: Cathaoirleach, Galf Chumann Ceann Sibéal

Languages: Béarla agus Gaeilge

Working arrangements: Flexible

Sector:Sports travel and tourism

Salary: Negotiable

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to General Manager, Steve Fahy at: GM@dinglelinks.com by 21/10/2022.

Note: You must be resident in Ireland and have a work permit to work in Ireland to be considered.

Dingle Links, Ceann Sibéal

Is Galf Chumann do bhaill phríobháideach Galf Chumann Ceann Sibéal atá lonnaithe laistiar de Dhaingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí i gceanntar fíor álainn le radharcanna iontacha. ‘Sé an cúrsa is sia siar san Eoraip é agus é ar cheann des na cúrsaí is suathantaisí a dhear an galf altaire cáiliúil Eddie Hackett. Tá aitheantas bainte amach againn mar cheann des na 100 Cúrsaí is mó Feabhais in Éirinn de thoradh na hoibre feabhasúcháin leanúnach atá tugtha chun críche againn le blianta beaga anuas, fé stiúir an Ghalf-Altaire Ken Kearney. Le cabhair ár mBialann sa Chlubtheach a bhfuil iliomad gradam bainte amach aici, cuirimíd fáilte chroíúil agus éispéaras gailf taitneamhach ar fáil do bhreis is 500 ball maraon le líon mhór cuairteoirí gailf – líon atá ag dul i méid ó bhliain go bliain. De dheasca dul ar scor pleanáilte, táimíd chun Bainisteoir Ginearálta a earcú chun sinn a threorú ar an gcéad chéim eile i bhforbairt an Chumainn.

Cuspóirí an Róil:

Oibriú gach gné de’n Chumann a stiúriú: cúrsa, pro-siopa agus clubtheach, ag cinntiú seirbhís den chéad scoth dos na custaiméirí.

I measc na bPríomh dhualgais agus freagrachtai:

• Timpeallacht fháiltiúil a chothú do gach ball agus cuairteoir araon.

• Spriocanna oibre, airgeadais agus stráitéiseacha an Chumainn a shlánú.

• Bainistiú foireann an Chumainn maraon le saincheadúnas beáir agus lónadóireachta.

• Ullmhú agus feidhmiú buiséid bliantiúil agus pleananna airgeadais.

• Plean Margaíochta a thabhairt i gcrích i gcomhar leis an mBainisteoir Díolacháin agus Margaíochta.

• Tacaíocht feidhmiúcháin a chur ar fáil do’n gCathaoirleach, Oifigigh agus Coistí an Chumainn.

• Cloí le Bunreacht an Chumainn agus dualgais reachtúla a chomhlíonadh.

Léireoidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil:

• Taithí cruthaithe i soláthar seirbhís d’ard chaighdeán.

• Cumas gnó, scileanna pleanála, inniúlacht airgeadais, eolas ar mhaoiniú deontais.

• Ceannaireacht agus solúbthacht.

• Taithí cruthaithe i mbainistiú daoine.

• Scileanna chumarsáide den chéad scoth.

• Tuiscint láidir agus meas ar an gcluiche gailf.

• Caighdeán mhaith Ghaeilge labhartha.

Suíomh: Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí Saghas post: Lán aimseartha

Ag tuairisciú chuig: Cathaoirleach, Galf Chumann Ceann Sibéal

Teangacha: Gaeilge agus Béarla

Socruithe oibre: Solúbtha

Earnáil: Taisteal agus Turasóireacht Spóirt

Tuarastal: Inchaibidile- le socrú

Chun iarratas a dhéanamh, seol do CV agus litir chlúdaigh chuig An Bainisteoir Ginearálta, Steve Fahy ag: GM@dinglelinks.com faoin 21/10/2022.

Nóta: Ní mór duit cónaí a bheith ort in Éirinn agus ceadúnas oibre chun a chur ar do chumas oibriú in Éirinn a bheith agat chun go mbeifeá san áireamh.

Michael

CLINICS-2ND MONDAY OF THE

CLINIC 10TH OCTOBER

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS- 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 17th OCTOBER

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, Nellie Fred’s 6.30pm,

An Droichead Beag 6.40pm

Brandon Murphy’s Bar 8.30pm

Castlegregory Boland’s Bar 9pm

Camp Railway Tavern 10.30pm

Dingle Food Festival 2022 Taste Trail Cumann Rotary an Daingin / Dingle Rotary Club & Liam O’Neill Artist.

The Dingle Bookshop

Liam O’Neill Art Studio

1 The Colony Strand Street Dingle

Saturday 1st October 1pm - 4pm. Sunday 2nd October 1pm – 4pm

Raffle For Original Liam O’Neill Oil Painting

All proceeds to Gairdín Mhuire Arts and Crafts

Photos by Mossy Donegan on sale at

Caroline Danagher, Ann MacCarthy and Cian Higgins paid a visit to Scoil Iognáid Rís in Dingle where they presented a cheque for €2,500 which will go towards the school's fundraising drive for a new community hall. The trio were part of a West Kerry team (which also included Pádraig O'Connor and Séamus Begley) who completed the 54321 Challenge recently. The challenge which is now in it's tenth year takes place over four days with participants cycling the Ring of Kerry on day 1, climbing Carrantuohill on day 2, cycling from Killarney to Caherciveen via the Ballaghasheen Pass before climbing Cnoc na Tobair on day 3 and finally, cycling the 70kms of the Skellig Ring on day 4. Well done all.

Castlegregory Notes

The Information Office is closed again this week and, hopefully, will be opened by next week. Work is progressing in the Clubrooms but it will be at least another month before it reopens. A calendar of events is being prepared for the reopening and will be advertised when we have a definite opening date. Thank you to everyone for your patience!

Castlegregory Celtic FC: Results: We have had 2 games for our B team since the last edition, with 2 excellent wins recorded in division 2A. The first was against Lisard Wanderers on a scoreline of 3-1 to Castlegregory Celtic FC B. Scorers were Cian Cronin x2 and Maurice Slattery. Then on Sunday last our Bs played Abbeydorney and recorded what was a club record win on a scoreline of 13-0! Yes, you read that right. Scorers: Maurice O'Connell x4, Conor Boden x3, Cian Cronin x3, Maurice Slattery, Cian Courtney Smith & Kevin Smulders. Overall, a fantastic start to the league campaign for the B team & management.

Pitch purchase & development drive: It was great to see the first of our sponsor's signage erected at the pitch last weekend. A huge thank you to all the businesses that have come on board to partner with us in this fantastic project. For sponsorship information email us on castlegregorycelticfc@gmail.com. Our GoFundMe page has seen a phenomenal level of support from far and wide, we can't thank everyone enough. We are now almost 25% of the way to our target amount after just a few short weeks! Please keep donating, sharing and spreading the word. To donate simply log onto www.gofundme.com and search Castlegregory Celtic FC or for cash/ cheque donations they can be dropped to the Village Pharmacy dropbox.

Whist every Thursday at the West end Hall from 8pm.

Whist: Results 22/09/2022: Ladies- 1st: Joan Cantillon; 2nd: Joan Moriarty. Interval: Kathleen Hennessy, Jackie Goodwin. Gents1st: Michael Rohan 2nd: John McEnery. Interval: Sean Fitzgerald, Edward Hennessy. Mystery: Pat McCavett,, Maria O'Donnell

Kerry Hospice: we will not be holding our annual coffee morning this year. However there will be a donation box in Spar if you wish to make a donation. Many thanks for your continued support for this very worthy cause!

Weekly evening Tidy Towns work Tuesdays at 7 pm to 8:15 pm to weed, cut hedges, repair and generally improve our village. All are welcome. Meeting at the playground. Please bring your own equipment: gloves, secateurs, brushes, brush pans, buckets, shovels, trowels, safety vests, etc. Rubbish bags will be supplied. If you don't have equipment please let us know and we will ask some of our regular volunteers if they can bring spares. We will have some extra safety vests and gloves but these are in short supply. For now we will go out every Tuesday evening, and Thursday evenings where applicable.

Please watch notifications on our Facebook page or contact the office for more information.

General operative/handyman required for C/E scheme for Castlegregory village 19.5 hours per week. Please contact Joe on 0872682097.

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired are looking for a part time employee, for further details of the position, please contact Margaret Maunsell, 087 9076256

Job Opportunity at the Beach Box We are looking for someone to join our team full time. For the right person the hours could be flexible and the job would include shop and launderette duties. To find out more please contact Justine or Keith: thebeachbox@gmail.com or pop in and talk to us

Discontinued Recycling Service Unfortunately during renovations, we have to discontinue recycling service. We are looking at an alternative site. The services are provided at both Dillons

Camphill Communities of Ireland

and Higgins in Tralee. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have it rectified when the Clubrooms are finished.

St. Mary’s Camp: There is no longer a Sunday Mass at 12 noon. – Mass is a Vigil Mass on every second Saturday @ 6.15pm. (it alternates with St. Brendan’s Cloghane). Please check the weekly parish newsletters to know exact dates for these Masses.

Chosun Taekwondo-Do Barry has now resumed his classes every Thursday.Still at the West End hall until the clubrooms reopens. Email: boconnortkd1@gmail.com Facebook Chosun Taekwon-Do and Fitness Mobile: 087 9837252 if you think your child might like to join his classes

Castlegregory Community Council, Tailor Row, Castlegregory, Co Kerry V92 FH32 Tel:- 066-7139422

Vacancies 2022

Camphill Community Dingle is currently seeking highly motivated people to fill the following positions;

Social Care Workers (Shift Lead) €36,840 €48,465 Sundays time and a half Bank Holidays Double time Premium rate sleepovers available

Social Care Workers €33,630 €48,465 Sundays time and a half, Bank Holidays Double time, Premium rate sleepovers available

Social Care Assistants (full and part time) €27,975 to €33,306 Sundays time and a half, Bank Holidays Double time Premium rate sleepovers available

Social Care Assistants Waking Night (full and part time) Sundays time and a half, Bank Holidays Double time, Premium rate sleepovers available

Programme Facilitator Land and Garden €27,975 €36,840 Pro Rata 35 hours per week

Full training and ongoing CPD provided

Purpose: To support the smooth running of the community for adults with special needs, by being an integral part of a team creating a positive living experience and an environment and atmosphere within the community in which the individual needs of people can be met.

Essential Attributes/Qualifications:

• Q & S Coordinator: Level 7 on the QQI Framework BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care or in a relevant professional discipline

• Social Care Worker: Level 7 on the QQI Framework BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care

• Social Care Assistant: Minimum of QQI level 5 Major Award in Community/Healthcare on the QQI Framework (with 8 completed modules)

• Programme Facilitator: Hold a minimum of Fetac level 5 in social care or equivalent , have suitable vegetable production experience and good knowledge, with an ability to produce a range of seasonal produce for the community and associated day service needs

• Full Clean Driving License is desirable

• These posts are subject to Garda Vetting

Please email admin.dingle@camphill.ie for Full Job Descriptions

Camphill is an equal opportunity employer

Closing Date for applications

Friday 28th October 2022

Member of the Association of Camphill Communities of Great Britain and Ireland

Annascaul Mini Festival

Annascaul cafe is running a mini festival October 14-16th with Annascaul Adventures. This festival is parts of the Homecoming Kerry festival with Turas Mór which welcomes the Irish Diaspora back to Ireland and to Kerry in particular as part of this one month October regional festival.

It will entail the presentation of videos and images from various sources including:

National Library of Ireland, Annascaul Historical Society and private photos collections from Brendan Falvey, William Glasgow Howe.

During this weekend we will offer various workshops

These will include

• Old Village Photograph Exhibition and Movies Oct 14th / 15th 8pm

• Indoor Garden Design, Oct 15th 10.30am

• Annascaul Card Making, Oct 15th 3pm

• Fire show for all the family - Oct 15th 5pm

• Book Reading, and Meditation for Children Oct 16th 11am

• Camera Portrait Current moment in Time of all Village People, Oct 16th 2pm

Video and Photo Presentations - Friday 14th at 7pm in Hanafins, Patcheens, SouthPole, and Brosnan's Bar

Saturday Annascaul cafe 15th at 8pm . Admission - Free

This Annascaul festival will highlight images from the village that are of interest to local residents of Annascaul and its diaspora. This is ongoing and we will continue to collect images from anyone that has images or documents going back over 50 years and more . These documents will then be archived with Annascaul Historical Society. If you have materials that you wish to share, feel free to contact 086-8035464 with details.

Book Reading

Mindfulness and Art for children with Sinead Rock - Sunday 16th at 11.00 am.

On Sunday Oct 16th, We will run a book reading event. We have highlighted Sinead before where her mindfulness books for children are really inspirational.

Sinead has written a number of books including "Those who believe in Magic will find it” and "A Pocketful of Dreams" This is a reading session and hands on workshop session for children.

Sinead will create something lovely beginning with a reading, mindfulness and little yoga,letting the kids write words that inspire them and energize them. Trading cards and drawing class where they will use 3 words to describe themselves. This will spark their imagination. They can then trade the cards with anyone in the group -

Drawing Materials will be provided. Call / Text 086 803 5464 to book for Sunday Oct 15th at 11am

Designing and on creating Indoor Gardens. Suitable for Adults

Location: Annascaul Cafe Time : Saturday Morning Oct 15th at 10.30am

Class cost €15, Materials included - Bookings essential to 086 8035464

This work shop is with Liz Brookes and will work on creating an " Indoor Garden". This will involve the use of flowers for design and for practical use through flower, and items that can be used to create elaborate and simplistic gardens.

Camera Portraits with Margaret Kennedy

- Sunday 16th at 2pm

Be part of history of modern day Annascaul and capture a moment in time. It is planned to take a group photo of every one living in the village the weekend of Oct 16th. We expect to take a photo of about 350 people on this day as a village group. There after it is possible to take individual photos connecting you with the day and the place this October This event is with Margaret Kennedy who is a very good portrait artist. Margaret is incredibly good at capturing the character of her clients within a photograph. She is able to combine the right technique with an artist's expression.

Get in contact if you wish to get a commission portrait afterwards with Margaret. Her work can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/ margaretkennedyartworks/photos. Booking now would be great as it helps with logistics on the day.

You can purchase Individual Portraits on the day. As a result you can mark yourself on this date and place in the village

Card Making with Angie 'Wish you were here ... Postcards from Annascaul'

Workshop info: We will use drawing, painting & collage to make postcards to send to family and friends showing all that you love about Annascaul.

Age range & duration: 8 - 12 years

annascaul video historical Images fireshow

art Workshops

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

IFA The AGM of the Camp branch of the Irish Farmers Assoc. took place last Wednesday. Tommy Culloty Sec. Co. IFA attended. Tommy updated the meeting on CAP, ACERS and other upcoming schemes. nA general discussion took place. The following officers were elected for the coming year:

Chairman - Tom Griffin, Secretary - Jackie Murphy, Registrar - Brigid O'Connor, Environment - Pat Scanlon, Dairy - David Crean, Jack Crean, Paschal Rohan, Stephen Martin.

Farm Family - David Crean and Tommy Griffin. Livestock - Jack Crean and Gerard McCarthy

Rural Development - Tommy Griffin, Hill Committee, Jackie Murphy and Milo O'Brien

Sheep - Jackie Murphy, Johnny Kennedy and Gerard McCarthy

Rural Development - Tommy Griffin, Fourth Delegate - Jimmy O'Dwyer.

Thanks to Sheila and Frances for the lovely refreshments on the night and Tom Griffin for hosting the meeting.

CAMP FAIR Camp Fair on Monday 19th September was a great day with the sun shining brightly all day long.

Everybody said it like old times, pens along the roadside, bargains made, sheep sold and mutton pies lashed down by a coffee or stronger or indeed whatever was your tipple on the day.

Mary's Mutton pies at The Junction were delicious as always, 120 made the day before the fair and Mary was in the bar herself on the fair day chatting to everybody.

O'Dwyers Mace were flat out all day serving meals and pies and Ann at Ashe's Cafe had a busy day too.

Everybody was delighted with the great service and variety of food available.

Gerard Mulligan began entertaining us all outside O'Dwyers in the morning and in the evening James Bowler joined him for a mighty evening of music and song on stage outside Ashe's Pub.

At The Junction Bar, Ríocht entertained on the fair night, again a great night enjoyed by all.

The children came off the bus from school just in time for the Pet show,, the biggest ever, dogs, guinea pigs and even a pig, great fun and trophies presented by Jacinta to all. The genial judge, Michael Nolan kept everything running smoothly!

And the fair attracted a few dignatories too. Paddy Joe Crean met Dan Tim O'Sullivan at Glenbeigh Races and invited him to come to Camp Fair. Dan Tim who hadn't been at Camp Fair for 50 years was delighted with the day and he even sang a few songs while viewing the stock and rumour has it that he went home with a few sheep too.

In recent times Dan Tim walked sheep across

London bridge when he got the freedom of the city for his contirbution to the community in his adopted city.

Michael Healy Rae arrived too, meeting and greeting everybody.

Annette and Marie Dalton had a wonderful display from Netties flower Farm in Keel and Maura and Matt, Accumeen Farm, Keelballylahive had some fresh eggs from their farm and Sheilas lovely home knit garments were in great demand.

The U/15 boys and girls put down pens this year. Jimmy O'Dwyer sponsored this event presenting trophies to all of them.

The overall award The Jimmy O'Dwyer Perpetual Cup in the U/15 pen category went to Adam Crean, Upper Camp.

The following all won trophies - Alex and Dylan, Diane Herlihys boys, Kilteenbane, Anna and Brín Griffin, Beheenagh, Aoibhinn and Connor O Dwyer, Camp Cross, Adam and Lauren Crean, Upper Camp, Clara and Jack Crean, Knockglossbeg, Michael and Alannah O Shea, Camp Cross, Cillian and Brigid Sogabe, Gleann na nGealt.

Jimmy O'Dwyer won the Michael O Shea Memorial Cup for the Best pen of sheep at the Fair, Jack Crean won the John O'Shea Perpetual Cup for the most traditional pen.

Tom Griffin, Beheenagh won the Maureen and Brendan Deane Memorial Cup for the Best Scotch Ram Lamb. 2nd, Jason O Donnell, Meenascorthy and 3rd Natasha O Donnell, Meenascorthy.

Eoin Farrell, Whitegates, Castlemaine won the Michael Cahillane (Rockon) Memorial Cup for the best scotch Yearling Ram. 2nd Michael Farrell, Whitegates, Castlemaine. Congratulations to all.

RSS SCHEME We have vacancies on a Rural Social Scheme in Dingle, Liospóil, Clochán Bhréanainn, Abha na Scáil, Baile na nGall, Feothanach, West Kerry. To qualify for the scheme, participants must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and have a herd number. Dependants / spouse/civil partner/cohabitant may also apply. A sibling or child may apply using a Herd Number if eligible for transfer after completing a full application.

Breis Eolais: ó https://www.pobal.ie/ programmes/rural-social-scheme nó Joe Begley Maor SST ar 087 3831882 nó joe@ udaras.ie.

CAMP DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING Defibrillator training and refresher training will be held on Saturday November 5th. To book please contact Sheila 086 2217072.

OBITUARY Deepest sympathy to Tommy Dowling and Marcella, Knockglossmore and all the family on the recent death of Tommy's father Brendan Dowling, Upper Rock Street, Tralee.

President and former Chairman Austin Stacks hurling and football club, Brendans outstanding contribution to the Club back to his days on the field of play at 15 years of age was truly acknowledged in the many wonderful tributes to him over the weekend.

Brendan is survived by his wife Marie and their children, Margaret, Johnny, Teresa, Tommy, Garry, Eddie and Mandy, grand children, great

grand children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, half-brother, half-sisters, cousins, relatives and many friends. Rest In Peace.

John O'Sullivan Brynsiriol, Penygaer, Llanelli, Wales passed away peacefully on Sunday 4th September 2022 at his home. Devoted father of Jayne and the late Carolyn, adored grandfather of Dafydd and fondly remembered by Linda and Margaret. John will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.

The news of John's passing was received with sadness in Camp where he made many friends in recent years.

In response to a letter written to the Kerryman newspaper by John seeking to trace his ancestry was the beginning of a wonderful journey for John which lead back to his ancestral home in Camp.

The O'Sullivan family lived alongside Sean a'Gadhair's bridge, west of Camp villlage post famine before emigrating to Wales for a better life since times were hard in rural Ireland in those days.

It is over 15 years ago since a group of local Camp people met with him in The Junction Bar and after much conversation his ancestry was traced. John came every year after that on his holidays to Camp staying in The Junction House and meeting up with everybody.

John found relatives in Derrymore too and he forged a strong friendship with them over the years. Mary Fitzgerald was among those around the table that evening and others now gone to their eternal reward were there too to help piece together John's Camp Family. John was a born gentleman and his regular visits will be missed by all who got to know him so well in Camp.

Sympathy is extended to his daughter Jayne, grandson Dafydd, Linda and Margaret and all the extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Kieran Keane, Lispole who received a Participation Certificate for competing at the International Children's Games from Minister Norma Foley at the Rose Hotel recently.

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

SHIP COMMISSIONING. Minister for the Marine, Food and Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will perform the commissioning of the new vessel RV TOM CREAN at Dingle Harbour on Thursday October 6th. This vessel, named in honour of the famous Annascaul born voyager Tom Crean, will be involved mainly in critical marine research work replacing the outdated ship The Celtic Voyager. One of the many assets of the Tom Crean is that it is a silent vessel and we hope it will assist in improving our knowledge of the ocean around our coasts and further offshore as well.

BUSINESS AGAINST LITTER REPORT. The recent negative report on some littering in the area surrounding Dingle Harbour was in my opinion not a fair reflection of the litter collection work continuously undertaken by the County Council workers, by the Harbour Board employees and volunteers. Litter is mainly caused by careless disposal of unwanted packaging from food or drink items and with the help of the wind and tides comes to rest when caught in rocks, tight corners or near walls or shaded areas. The report does highlight the fact that we can all do more to help keep our Town and Peninsula a cleaner and healthier place for all to enjoy.

DINGLE MARATHON. Dingle Tidy Towns Committee wish to acknowledge the generous donation of €4000 from the organisers of the Dingle Half and Full Marathons this year. The Marathon has also contributed to its Partner Charity, The Irish Cancer Society every year since it was first held on the Peninsula in 2009. On a quick estimate sums of anything between fifty and eighty thousand Euro are also collected annually by participants for their own favourite causes, mainly charities who helped relatives or people needing medical care or operating end of life facilities at home and also overseas. So the sweat and endurance of most participants is helping others not so lucky to be able to run, jog or walk a half or full event in such a scenic location. Not to mention the huge financial spin off and positive publicity for the Peninsula as it has a world wide appeal judging by the list of countries on the results website.

FÉILE BIA. The Dingle Food Festival returns this weekend after the Covid influenced cancellations over the past few years. Let's hope that the weather will be favourable to the outdoor activities especially the popular Taste Trail for which over 50 outlets now offer samples of their unique tastings of food, soft drinks and some stronger stuff also. Other weekend highlights include cookery demonstrations in St James' Church, local producers launch their new food network Bia Dingle brand, the coveted Blas Na hÉireann Awards will be announced in the new Dome in Green Street Car Park where a producers market will be well worth a visit from Friday to

Sunday evening. The Farmers' Market on the streets will be operating during Saturday and Sunday afternoons so no excuses, get out and be part of the excitement and you might meet a few old friends on the way.

TIDY TOWNS. The National Competition results will not be announced for another few weeks. However our volunteers have been busy in their efforts to maintain all the flower tubs and beds as well as litter collections in most corners of town. Popular local artist Ciara McKenna has just completed a colourful new mural in Dykegate Lane which is titled An Laoch Beag. The idea behind the theme for the mural comes from the nearby Town Park which was in fact an Archery in former years.This together with other smaller improvements has put some new life into what is a popular connecting street used mainly by pedestrians.

Improvements also in the entrance lanes from John Street to Barrack Height and our volunteers hope to continue to help with residents support to improve all the side streets and lanes throughout town.

CULTURE NIGHT. All the events held around town for Culture Night were well supported and highlight the amount of appreciation among the public for the depth of talent in this area. Well done everybody.

Members of Dingle Hillwalking Club/Cumann Sléibhteoireachta Chorca Dhuibhne who recently trecked the Swiss Alps and were based in Kandersteg, Switzerland.

Úsáid do chuid Gaelainne ag an bhFéile Bídh! Táimid loitithe anseo i nDaingean Uí Chúis leis an rogha iontach d’fhéiltí agus imeachtaí a bhíonn againn na haon bhliain, agus is cinnte go bhfuil deireadh seachtaine an fhéile bídh ar cheann dos na deireadh seachtainí is fearr sa bhliain, ar domhain.

An raibh a fhios agat gur Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta í Daingean Uí Chúis? Agus go bhfuil dhá phlean teanga anois á fheidhmniú sa dúthaigh. Tá sé mar aidhm ag na pleananna teanga cur le líon na gcainteoirí Gaelainne anseo ar an mbaile agus i gCorca Dhuibhne. Is féidir leatsa cabhrú linn! Úsáid do chuid Gaelainne an deireadh seachtaine seo!

Ordaigh as Gaelainn … Lorg deoch as Gaelainn … Labhair Gaelainn … Tosnaigh na haon chomhrá as Gaelainn … Beannaigh do dhaoine as Gaelainn … Bí ag taibhreamh as Gaelainn … agus na haon ní idir eadartha!

We are spoiled for choice here in Dingle with a wonderful choice of festivals and events throughout the year, and the Dingle Food Fest is most certainly a highlight of the year.

Did you know that Dingle is a Gaeltacht Service town? There are now two language plans being implemented on the peninsula. The aidhm of these plans is to increase the number of daily Irish Speakers here in town and in West Kerry. You can help us! Use your Irish this weekend!

Order in Irish … Ask for your drink in Irish … Speak Irish … Start every conversation in Irish … Greet people in Irish … Dream in Irish … and everything in between!

We hope you all enjoy the weekend.

Tá súil againn go mbainfidh na héinne agaibh ana shúp as an ndeireadh seachtaine iontach seo agus go mbeirimid beo ar an am seo aríst. An bhfuileann tú ag obair sa Daingean?

Deis anois agat do chuid Gaelainne a fheabhsú agus tabhairt fés na Seisiúin Cainte a bheidh ag tosnú go luath!, Táid seo dírithe ar an dteanga a bheadh in úsáid sa ghnó agus tú ag plé leis an bpobal.

Beidh meascán de ranganna ar zoom agus i bpearsa, ag braith ar éileamh. Sraith 6 seachtaine a bheidh i gceist, agus seisiúin amhán in aghaidh na seachtaine.

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-Blaiseadh beag led’thoil

- Táim stiúgtha!

- Tá boladh aoibhinn air

- Tá blas ana dheas air sin

- ‘Bhféadfainn é sin a thrialt led’thoil

Ní beo gan bia sinn

- Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras

- Sí capall na hoibre an bia

- Bíonn blas milis ar phraiseach na gcomharsan

- Blais é agus tiocfaidh dúil agat ann

- Glaoigh sall chugainn

- Bí cinnte é seo a thrailt

- Ná caill é seo!

- Táimid ag súil go mór leis

- An deireadh seachtaine is fearr sa bhliain

- Tá mo bholg thiar ar mo dhrom

- Ith siar é

- Táim lán go barra

- Sceanra

- Forc

- Scian

- Spúnóg

- A small taste please

- I’m starving

- That has a lovely smell

- That has a really nice taste

- Could I try that please

We can’t live without food

- Hunger is a good sauce

- Food is a good workhorse

- Food always tastes better served up to you!

- Taste it and you will like it

- Call over to us

- Bí sure to try this

- Don’t miss out on this!

- We can’t wait

- The best weekend of the year

- I’m ravenous

- Eat it up

- I’m stuffed

- Cutlery

- Fork - Knife - Spoon

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Pork Chops with Roast Squash and Sage Butter

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

make the darker evenings a little more welcome.

Enjoy the festival.

Serves 4 Ingredients

For the squash oil

1 squash, peeled and diced butter water

the heat and add a little butter and some water (allow the water to come a little on the squash), season with salt and pepper. Cover this with some parchment. Let this cook until the squash has a small bite to it (check with a small knife, there should be a little resistance when pierced). While the squash is cooking you can start cooking the chops.

Heat a pan over a medium to high heat, season the chops with salt and pepper. Add a little oil to the pan, then add the chops. Let them take on a good colour before turning, once you have turned them allow them to cook for another minute or so. Turn the heat down and add some butter and a little water. As with the squash, allow the liquid to come up a little on the pork and then cover with a lid or parchment. Allow these to cook for 6-8 minutes. Use a knife to check if they are done.

Yeah!!

Dingle food Festival is finally here, it seems like so long ago since we got to wander around the streets of Dingle and sample great food on the taste trail.

I have picked an easy recipe with the hope that when the dust settles next week and you are looking for something to cook that is tasty, easy and requires little effort.

Often people say that when they cook pork chops that often the pork ends up too dry. I add a little liquid to the pan which helps to prevent them from drying out. In this recipe I have used water and butter but feel free to substitute it with cider or apple juice.

Squash to me always says the autumn is here, add a little sage butter with your pork and will

salt and pepper

For the chops

1 large pork chop per person

knob of butter

50-100ml water

salt and pepper

For the sauce

50g butter 4-5 sage leaves Method

Put a pan on over medium to hot heat. Once hot add a little oil and then add the squash. Once they have taken on some colour, reduce

Dingle Community Choir

The Dingle Community Choir, formerly known as the Dingle Gospel Choir, is beginning a new season. Building on the success of last year's repertoire of singing popular songs by artists such as David Bowie, The Verve, The Cranberries and Fleetwood Mac.

Anyone interested in joining for the 2022-23 season, please contact lainehenderson@hotmail.com or txt 087 458 3394.

No experience is required. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm in the Nano Nagel Room of the Diseart.

Michael Greaney Ltd

Contractor

Once you are happy, that they are cooked, remove them for pan and put the pan on over high heat to finish the sauce, allow the butter and water mixture to reduce, add a little more butter and some sage leaves. Cook this for another 2 minutes or so. The sauce should be rich. Taste and season.

While the sauce is cooking, heat the squash.

To serve

Put some squash in the centre of the plate, place a chop on top and pour some sauce over it. Serve with creamy mashed potato.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Ballyguin, Brandon, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Cromane News

Jane Casey

GAA LOTTO: The numbers drawn on Sept 21ST in the Lotto were 1, 6, 18, 16. There was no winner of the €5,500 Jackpot. Four prizes of €40 each went to

Vincent O'Connor, Lonart - Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. Mary Doyle, Beaufort - Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. T & H Joy, USA - Ticket sold by Patie Joy. Tomas Foley, On Line.

Next weeks Jackpot is €5,600. If youre not in, you cant win.

You can purchase your lotto tickets from Jack’s Bar and Restaurant; The Red Fox Inn; Hannah Mary’s shop; Mad Mix, Killorglin; O’Grady’s Bar, Killorglin, and in Killorglin Credit Union. You can also purchase tickets online - just search for ‘Cromane GAA lotto’. Many thanks to all of our lotto supporters and sellers.

Cromane GAA

SENIORS: Mid Kerry O’Sullivan Cup - Group 1 result: Cromane 0-5, Laune Rangers 0-10

The Cromane seniors travelled to Cloon in Killorglin for their second O’Sullivan Cup group game last Sunday to play Laune Rangers.

The new rule for this year’s O’Sullivan Cup is that no player on the Mid Kerry panel can take part. Cromane were always in the game, and but for some wayward shooting (including a missed penalty) could have been much closer in the end.

Cromane led 0-3 to 0-2 at the break with Cian Lyons, Conor Sugrue, and Ethan Griffin in good form. Donnchadh and Liam Walsh were strong in the centre while Mikey Houlihan and Jason O’Connor were most dangerous in the forward line.

A highlight of the morning’s game was the overall work rate of the side. Next up for the Cromane seniors is the 2022 County Novice Championship. They have been drawn at home to Lios Poil in the first round of this competition. This game is due to take place on the weekend of October 8/9.

Team: Sean Teahan; Liam Teahan, Conor Sugrue, Cian Lyons; Danny Shea, Finbar Casey, Ethan Griffin; Donnchadh Walsh, Liam Walsh; Jason O'Connor, Mikey Houlihan, Danny Healy; Sean O'Sullivan, Cathal Crosby, Aidan O’Sullivan. Subs: Liam Joy, Niall Murphy, Padhraic McMahon.

GGC MINORS: Mid Kerry Minor Championship round robin (round 2) result: Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) 7-9, Beaufort 2-16

The GGC minors secured their second round robin win and a place in the Mid Kerry minor football championship semi-finals last Saturday. They welcomed Milltown-Castlemaine to Cromane and were the stronger side throughout.

This was the second game in the Mid Kerry round-robin series. MilltownCastlemaine and Beaufort play next weekend to decide who joins GGC, Keel-Listry, and Laune Rangers in the semi-finals.

Team (13-a-side): Ryan O’Connor; Jed Dando, Daniel O’Sullivan; Tony Óg Duffy, Conor Hayes, Liam Hayes, Liam O’Neill, Keilen O’Sullivan; Joshua O’Sullivan, Fionn O’Sullivan, Darragh Crosby, Jack McGrath, Keith Moriarty.

Subs: Ben Sugrue, Jamie O’Sullivan, Rob Baggott, Mikey Griffin.

GGC UNDER-15s: The GGC under-15s played their first game in the Mid Kerry League last Wednesday. They were away to Laune Rangers B and ended up losing by 4-3 to 2-12. Their second game against Beaufort is due to be played soon but, first, the GGC under-15s had a Central Region under-15 final. They played Dromid-Waterville in the final in Foilmore last Tuesday evening (September 27). Well done on reaching the final lads, report next week.

COUNTY SFC: Well done to the Mid Kerry seniors who qualified for the county championship quarter-finals last weekend after winning all of their group games.

After wins in their first two group games against West Kerry and Na Gaeil, they welcomed county champions Austin Stacks to Beaufort last Sunday. They continued their good form with a 1-15 to 1-7 win.

Cromane’s Darren Houlihan again lined out at midfield, kicking a mighty first half point in Mid Kerry’s win. Garry McGrath is part of the management team. Well done lads on qualifying for the last eight of the County SFC.

Also on Sunday, South Kerry - trained this year by our own Sean O’Sullivan - took on St Brendan’s Board in their final group game in Cahersiveen. The game ended in a draw, South Kerry’s second of the campaign, 0-16 apiece.

FIXTURES:

Saturday/Sunday, October 8/9 - County Novice Football Championship first round: Cromane v Lios Poil in Cromane, time to be decided.

MOVIE PREMIER: Good luck to Fodhla Croinin O'Reilly whose Movie God's Creatures is premiering in New York prestigious Lincoln Centre featuring Paul Mescal.

SCHOOL PROJECT AWARD: Congratulations to Scoil Realt Na Mhara for winning the best Ocean Literacy Creative School Project Project at this years Marine Institute Ocean Champions award. Presentation of Award takes place next month. Well done by all involved.

DRAMA: Killorglin Archive Society presents a weekend of events: The Civil War play, Hunger Strike, by Killorglin native Máirín Cregan, will be performed at the CYMS Hall, Killorglin on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Oct 13th, 14th & 15th at 8pm nightly.

Bookings: 066 9762053, also available at door. Tickets €15.

SALE OF WORK: The annual Sale of Work on behalf of St. Michaels will be held in the CYMS Killorglin on Sat 8th October. Lines and tickets are on sale for some lovely prizes.

DRIVE IN BINGO at Glenbeigh GAA Pitch on 2nd October at 2pm. All proceeds IN AID OF Chemotherapy Day Unit Tralee

BINGO in the CYMS Killorglin every Sun at 8.30.Jackpot €1000. Congratulations to the lucky lady that won the Jackpot last Sunday night. BINGO in Jack's every Tuesday night.8pm.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Best Wishes, Good Health and Happiness to John and Mabel Quinn, Kilkenny who came to Cromane to celebrate their 43rd Anniversary. They have been coming to Cromane on holidays for 40 years. Bounteous Blessings to them for the year ahead.

QUOTE: The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.

Léargas an Lae

le Louise Nic an tSionnaigh le tacaíocht ó Thobar Dhuibhne – Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar

gcara sin a thuilleadh….ahem.

Chomh maith leis seo ar fad, tá taobh dorcha den saol, gan dabht. Taobh dorcha de dhaoine. Tá sé ionainn go léir (seachas mise). Ní féidir é a shéanadh, ach is dócha nach dteastaíonn ón gcuid is mó dúinn dul ró-dhoimhin san ábhar sin. Ach ligeann scannáin uafáis, traein púca agus mar sin dúinn blúire beag bídeach den dtaobh sin a bhlaiseadh; píosín taiscéalaíochta a dhéanamh ar an dtaobh eile, agus ár bhfiosracht a shásamh.

Bhí sé i gceist agam é seo a scríobh i bhFAD níos luaithe. An rabhais ag na “Hurdy-gurdies” sa Daingean i rith an tSamhraidh? Bhíodar anathaitneamhach ach go bhfóire Dia orainn, thóg sé tamall orm teacht chugam féin tar éis mo thréimhse ann. Glacaim leis go bhfuil na rialacha, coinníollacha, agus fórálacha ar fad a bhaineann leo comhlíonta, ach dá mba rud é go bhfaca dochtúir mise agus mo chara tar éis dul ar na Waltzers, is ACUSAN a bheadh taom croí! Tháinig m’fhear chéile orainn agus sinne suite lenár gcinn inár lámha againn, an lí bhuí orainn, agus sinne ullamh le fágaint – tar éis leath-uair a chloig (fógra séanta: Nílimid inár ndéagóirí. Nó inár bhfichidí. Nó fiú inár dtríochaidí – bhuel, tá mo chara….ar éigean. N’fheadar cén amaidí a bhí ionainn). Agus chuir sé seo ag smaoineamh mé – cén fáth go ndéanaimid rudaí a chuireann eagla orainn? Cén fáth go léimeann daoine as eitleán; go dtumann siad isteach san bhfarraige ó fhailltreacha; go bhféachaimid ar scannáin uafáis (ach ní dhéanaimse. Bok! Bok!)? Agus ní gá do rudaí a bheith chomh scanrúil sin – gnáth-imeachtaí an tsaoil chomh maith, cuireann siad eagla ar dhaoine; dul go rang nua istoíche nó cúrsa a thosnú; cur i láthair a dhéanamh os comhair slua; foghlaim conas tiomáint fiú!

Bhuel ar an gcéad dul síos: cuid de na rudaí sin, bíonn sé deacair iad a sheachtaint agus fós bheith in ann scileanna nua a fhoghlaim. Ach cad eile a thugann spreagadh dúinn tabhairt faoi rudaí nuair atá fhios againn go bhfuil seans nach mbeimid ar ár gcompórd leo?

Ceimicí mar thús; scaoiltear dopamine san intinn nuair a tharlaíonn eachtra scanrúil do dhuine. An leasainm ar sin as Béarla ná an hormón, “Feelgood.” Agus faigheann roinnt daoine aiseolas nó freagra sa cheann ana-láidir ón dopamine (níos mó ná daoine eile uaireanta), so braitheann siad go maith tar éis a bheith scanraithe.

Uaireanta braithimid mórálach asainn féin tar éis teacht tríd eachtra scanrúil, agus tugann sé féin-mhuinín dúinn. Sin cúis eile. Agus gan dabht ritheann aidréanailín (hormón eile) trínn nuair a bhaintear geit asainn – braithimid beo agus é sin ag sileadh ionainn. Is rud ársa, nádúrtha, bunúsach é an aidréanailín, agus tugann sé fuinneamh dúinn.

Ach caithfimid braistint sábháilte agus an eachtra scanrúil seo ag tarlúint. Cén fáth go mbíonn éileamh ar “Traein Púca,” agus a leithéid chomh minic? Mar tá fhios ag na paisinéirí nach fíor-púcaí iad, agus go dtiocfaidh siad slán. É sin le rá, faigheann siad an dopamine agus an bród, ach iad fós sásta go mbeidh sé go léir thart go luath agus go mbeidh siad go breá, agus mar sin is féidir taitneamh a bhaint as. Tá teorainn ann.

Is cuimhin liom nuair a chuir mo chéad buachaill (mo chéad buachaill, “dáiríre”) deireadh lenár gcaidreamh. Bhíos croí-briste, ach dóchasach go dtiocfaimís ar ais le chéile (níor tharla sé). Bhíos suite in aice le cara ag ithe lón cúpla lá dar gcionn, agus dúirt sí “Ó, an bhfaicís Séamus (glaofaimid, “Séamus” air), leis an gcailín ana-mhealltach sin?” Geallaim duit gur beagnach gur stopadh mo chroí. Ansan dúirt sí “NÍLIM ACH AG MAGADH! Hahaha! Ach nach braitheann tú níos fearr anois?” Agus i slí ait, bhraitheas. Scaoileadh an aidréanailín nuair a bhraitheas “bagairt” ón gcailín nua seo, agus bhí faoiseamh dochreidte orm nuair a thuigeas nach fíor-rud a bhí inti (é sin le rá sa rud “scanrúil”). Nílim cairdiúil leis an

Uaireanta níl uainn ach rud éigin difriúil; rud éigin as an ngnáth, agus sin an chúis go dtumaimid isteach i rudaí a chuireann eagla orainn. Féach ar an scannán “The Greatest Showman ”, bunaithe ar fíorscéal P.T. Barnum agus a shorcas. No – ní scannán uafáis é, ach dhéarfaidh cuid agaibhse a mhalairt, ach fíorscéal é faoi seó a chuir eagla agus déistin ar dhaoine –ach a bhí chomh rathúil agus chomh cáiliúil gur spreag an scéal scannán. Caithfimid súil a choimeád orainn féin, áfach, agus aithne mhaith a bheith orainn féin ionas go mbeidh fhios againn nuair atá ár ndóthain againn. Na blianta ó shin dhreapas Corrán Tuathail. Chuamar tríd “Dréimire an Diabhail”. N’fheadar an rabhas riamh – roimhe nó ó shin – chomh scanraithe, agus ar rud a bhí in ainm is a bheith taitneamhach. Agus gach éinne ag moladh go flúirseach an radharc ón mbarr, ag rá “nárbh fhiú an turas chun é seo a fheiscint,” bhíos ag rá liom féin – bhuel... ní cóir é a chur i gcló.

Ach b’shin ócáid nuair NACH leor an dopamine nó aidréanailín nó bród nó fiosracht. Agus sin okay. Beatha duine a thoil agus a thaithí féin.

Tá manna ann “Déan rud éigin gach lá a chuireann eagla ort”, ach ba mhaith liom cur leis: “Nó ná déan.” Nó, “Go pointe”. Agus go háirithe, “Má theastaíonn uait.” Leadránach? B’fhéidir. B’fhéidir go bhfaigheann tusa níos mó aiseolais ón dopamine sin ná mise! Tabhair óráid. Scríobh alt don iris seo. Abair an fhírinne le duine. Dúshláin bheaga fhiúntacha. Nó bí i do théadchleasaí thuas i gCarraig an Ráid. Ach pé rud a dhéanann tú, ná téigh ar na Waltzers nuair a fhilleann na hurdy-gurdies!

Bhfuil na sméara dubha bainte agaibh? Nach rabhadar mór míllteach i mbliana? Deirtear gan iad a phiocadh i ndiaidh an 21ú Meán Fómhair toisc go ndeineann an púca iad a loit!

- tá’s agaibh cad atá i gceist! Nach suimiúl & ait uaireanta iad an traidisiún & béaloideas atá ag baint leis an gceantar seo. Cad é an ceann is fearr leatsa?

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All information pertaining to Tobar Dhuibhne can be found on the above link or the QR code at the bottom of the page.

online in Irish on the above link – loads of work has gone into it!

Imeachtaí & Nuacht Thobar Dhuibhne /

Tobar Dhuibhne's events & news

Beidh seisiúin Ghaelainne ag tosnú tús Dheireadh Fómhair. Léirigh spéis ag 0873779337 nó pleanteanga@cfcd.ie – scaip an scéal!

Deiseanna Foghlamtha & Úsáide Gaelainne / Chances to Learn & Practice Irish

Cleachtadh Cainte - Speaking Practice

Gaelainn do Thuismitheoirí - Irish for Parents

Bunrang Gaelainne - Beginners’ Session

GaelChara – an bhfuil suim agat sa scéim an bhliain seo chugainn? Abair linn!

Deasceálta

• ‘Sí Sinéad Ní Mhuircheartaigh a bhuaigh an Gaisce Gaeltachta sa Phobalscoil as an nGaelainn a chur chun cinn sa scoil agus sa phobal – ár seasamh uirthi!

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Deirtear go mbíonn sé seo ana thapaidh, agus ní gá ach bosca lasáin chun seo a chruthú! Cad é?

Cór

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Imeachtaí Sóisialta / Social Events

• Caifé & Cadaráil

Tar chuig Caifé & Cadaráil - ár gciorcal comhrá i gCeann Trá - gach Céadaoin @ 11:30am ag Siopa Uí Lúing. Beimid fé fhothain Thigh Uí Chúinn má bheidh sé fluich!

• Seoladh Cártaí Clocha Míle.

Tá ana áthas orainn go bhfuil cartaí ‘Clocha Míle’ ar fáil anois trí Ghaelainn. Deartha ag Domhnal Bric, is cártaí aoibhinn ar fad iad. Beidh seoladh beag againn ar an 6ú Deireadh Fómhair 10:30a.m in Áras Bhréanainn le cupán tae nó caifé - fáilte roimh chách chun teacht agus na cártaí a phiocadh suas!

An raibh fhios agat? Did you know?

Is féidir crosfhocail a dhéanamh as Gaelainn ar líne ag an nasc thíos – tá ualach oibre déanta air!

www.crosfhocal.irish – You can do Crosswords

Cuir freagra chugainn @tobardhuibhne ar Instagram, ar WhatsApp (087 376 9538) nó ar r-phost!

Solar Systems

Tom Kennedy

Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: “Duine” - Gearóid Ó Catháin, Mary Nic Gearailt, Aoife Ní Chonghaile

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

A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally more ef ficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially when we have had such a great spell of sunshine.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha

There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynam ic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, you ask how!

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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 trans ferred 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.

Fón oifige: (066) 9156 100 – brúigh 3

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.

John Prendergast Evelyn Ní Lúing j.prendergast@cfcd.ie ocpt@cfcd.ie 087 376 9538 087 377 9337

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

ergy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years.

Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 3rd October

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 10th October

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 29th September

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

8.30 Marina Inn -Open session.

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 Murphy's -Live music.

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

8.30 Courthouse Pub - Legends of Trad series: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Gerry O'Beirne, Donal O'Connor (€10)

9.15 John Benny's. Caroline (Concertina) & Tom (Bouzouki, Uileann Pipes)

Friday 30th September

6.00 Courthouse Pub - Full Circle where Ireland meets Blue Grass

7.00 Kennedy's - Open session (Bluegrass, Folk, Country)

7.00ish Bob Griffin's - Live music

7.30ish The Marina Inn - Open session

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert.

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

9.00 Murphy's -Live music.

9.15 John Benny's - Éilís Kennedy (Vocals, Flute), Gerry Beirne( Guitar, vocals) & Jeremy Spencer( Fiddle)

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Emer & Tadhg Twomey with Tommy O'Sullivan

Saturday 1st October

5.00 Neligan's -Open session.

6.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad

8.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad, 10.30

DJ

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Sunday 2nd October

6.00 An Droichead Beag - Open session

6.30ish The Marina Inn - Open Trad session

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

Monday 3rd October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

7.00ish Bob Griffin's - Live music

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert

8.30 Neligan's -Dance Night.

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Gerry O'Beirne

Live Music

Tuesday 4th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

8.30 Courthouse Pub - Legends of Trad with Matt Molloy, John Carty & Tommy O'Sullivan (€10)

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

Wednesday 5th October

6.00

The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert.

8.30 The Green Room (Upstairs John Benny's) Clare Sands

8.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad,

9.00 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Tom Delany & Friend

9.15 John Benny's. Nicole( Ní Dhubhsláine (Concertina) & Kyle Macauley (Guitar)

9.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

Thursday 6th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 Murphy's -Live music.

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Mike Coult & Friend

9.15 John Benny's. Caroline (Concertina) & Tom (Bouzouki, Uileann Pipes)

Friday 7th October

7.00 Kennedy's - Open session (Bluegrass, Folk, Country

6.30 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

7.00ish Bob Griffin's - Live music

7.30ish The Marina Inn - Open session

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert.

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

9.00 Murphy's -Live music.

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Emer & Tadhg Twomey

9.15 John Benny's - Éilís Kennedy (Vocals, Flute), Gerry Beirne( Guitar, vocals) & Jeremy Spencer( Fiddle)

9.30 MacCarthy's Bar - De Vices (Rock/Soul/Funk)

10.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

Saturday 8th October

5.00 Neligan's -Open session.

6.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad

6.30 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

8.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad, 9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with

Fergus

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Friend

9.15 John Benny's - Theresa Horgan (Vocals, Flute), Gerry O'Beirne (Guitar, vocals)

10.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

Sunday 9th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session. 6.00 An Droichead Beag - Open session

6.30ish The Marina Inn - Open Trad session

8.30 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Jeremy Spencer & Gerry O'Beirne

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

Monday 10th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

7.00ish Bob Griffin's - Live music

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert. 8.30 Neligan's -Dance Night.

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Gerry O'Beirne

Tuesday 11th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session. 6.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

8.30 Neligan's -Open session. 9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads. 9.00 An Droichead Beag - Trad

Wednesday 12th October

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Trad session.

7.30 St James' Church -Folk Concert. 8.30 An Droichead Beag - Trad, 9.00 The Dingle Pub -Ballads.

9.00 Neligan's -Open session.

9.00 Courthouse Pub - Tom Delany & Friend

9.15 John Benny's. Nicole( Ní Dhubhsláine (Concertina) & Kyle Macauley (Guitar)

9.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

STÁITSE AN CHÉ QUAY STAGE

am/time Saturday / Dé Sathairn

Sunday / Dé Domhnaigh

1-3pm Patrick & Kay Crouch with/le Tommy O’ Sullivan Dréimire (Mattie Barker, Ben Janning, Katie O’Sonnell) 3-5pm Jeremy Spencer, Mike Coult, Eoin Duignan, Tommy O’Sullivan Sliabh Notes (Matt Cranitch, Donal Murphy, Tommy O’Sullivan)

STÁITSE LÁNA AN ÚLLOIRD ORCHARD LANE STAGE

am/time Saturday / Dé Sathairn

Sunday / Dé Domhnaigh

1-3pm Emer & Tadgh Twomey, Kyle Macauley Patrick & Kay Crouch with/le Tommy O’ Sullivan 3-5pm Caroline Keane, Tom Delany & Teresa Horgan Vudu (Aaron O’Sullivan) Irish DJ Set

CEOL SA DAINGEAN MUSIC IN DINGLE

CLUB SLIABH NOTES

JOHN BENNY’S PUB 9:15PM

DINGLE

DICK MACK’S

GREEN ROOM Subterranean

Eilis Kennedy, Jeremy Spencer, Jon

9:00PM SING-A-LONG

DINGLE PUB 6:00PM

CEILI 3:00PM 2TONED 6:30PM Gearoid McCarthy & Eddie Whelan 10:00PM Gearoid McCarthy & Eddie Whelan

McCARTHY’S PUB 9:30PM DE VICES 9:00PM DJ SET

3-5:00PM Brady

6:00PM Nicole Delaney & Kyle Macauley 9:00PM Peter McManon & Bian Scannell

NELLIGAN’S BAR 8:30PM OPEN SESSION 6:30PM OPEN SESSION 8:30PM OPEN SESSION 8:30 PM OPEN SESSION

Trasna

1Duınegurbḟearrleısanláıṁċlé(6)

7Sprıoc,cuspóır(4)

10Béaloıdeas(7)

14Agteaċtanıarnóagdul___(4)

16Sınṫallm.ṡ.anáıt___(2)

Síos

glúın,m.ṡ.___ĊorcaḊuıḃne(8)

3Ant-altuaṫa(2)

5GaeılgenóMatamaıtıcarscoıl(4)

6Tacaíoċt,m.ṡ.bronnaḋaırgeadóċoṁlaċt d’ḟoıreannspóırt(8)

9Scataban(3)

11Breoıteaċtṫógálaċaṫagannċugaınngaċblı-

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha

Buaiteor na coicíse seo caite

Seamus Ó Mhaille, Lios a Phúca, Cill Airne

Cath Fionntrá

curtha in eagar ag

Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha

foilsithe ag Leabhar Breac

‘Ceann de mhórscéalta na Fiannaíochta é Cath Fionntrá. I lámhscríbhinn ón 15ú haois a caomhnaítear an leagan is sine, leagan sa Nua-Ghaeilge Mhoch a bunaíodh ar ábhair níos sine fós. In 1911, a foilsíodh an t-eagrán seo don chéad uair, ‘aith-innsint ar an seinsgéal as Gaedhilg na haimsire seo’, a bhí sa chur síos air sa chéad eagrán.

An Seabhac nó Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha an t-údar, duine de na daoine ab ildánaí i stair na hAthbheochana.

Is é an Dr Breandán Ó Cróinín a chur an t-eagrán nua seo in oiriúint do léitheoirí ár linne, agus a scríobh an réamhrá cuimsitheach a dhéanann cur síos ar an mbunscéal agus ar eagrán an tSeabhaic.’ - Leabhar Breac

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Tá an lá ag ciorrú agus an oíche ag goid neomaití breise gach lá. Tá daoine ag gearán fé scata rudaí mar an triomacht a chiorraigh ar bharraí áirithe. Ní luigh sé ró mhor ar an gceanntar seo againne. Tá páirceanna bhreatha glasa ann i gcónaí.

Bhíos tamall sa bFrainnc le déanai. Bhí an teas an-ghéar i scata áiteanna agus ar feadh tamaill bhí sé 30ºC agus ós a chionn i bhfurmhór na tíre, Mí Lúnasa agus isteach i stráice mór do Mheán Fhómhair.

Bhí Fómhar maith cruithneachtan agus eornan ag furmhór na bhfeirmeoirí ach do cailleadh cuid dos na barraí mar nár tógadh in am iad. D’éalaigh an teas agus raistí báistí ortha.

Cúpla mí ó shoin buail stoirm sneachaigh ina raibh clocha móra sneachtaigh baile beag Riberac sa Perigord. Bhí, dúradh, na clocha sneachtaigh chomh mór le liathróidí galf. Goirtíoch daoine ach scriosadh ceann furmhór na dtithe. Maislíoch na céadta gluaisteán agus mheasfá gur ag féachaint ar an scrios atá déanta san Úcráin ag an Rúis a bheifeá.

Dúirt eolaí ar an dteilifís má leanann an teas go mbeidh uisce na farrraige níos teo ná ar an dtalamh agus sa chás san bheadh gálaí fiáine marfacha a dhéanfaidh slad.

Tá san ag dógh na giribe ag scata do mhuintir na Frainnce agus tá mór iarrachtaí ar an Co2 a choimead fé chois .

Easpa fuinnimh agus boilsciú ag bagairt, mar atá anseo. Tá costas bia i bhfurmhór na mbialanna ardaithe dtí beagnach praghas na hÉireann agus an artola titithe 14 nó 15 cent, cosúil go maith leis an dtitim atá tagtha in Éirinn. Tá furmhór do thíortha na cruinne ag breith chúcha féin. Bheadh sé i bhfad níos fearr fearais mar atá ann a thapú agus gan tír na ngamall a bheith luaite linn mar go bhfuilimíd ag lapadáil gan móran do chrích. Is dócha go dtuigeann ár gceannairí gníomh a dhéananh sara mbeidh sé ró-déanach. Thall tá sé meáite ag Méara pobal amháin viagra a chur ar fáil saor in aisce dóibh siúd ata idir 20 agus 40 bl. ag súil go n-árdóigh daonra agus

go sábháilfí an scoil áitiúil. Bíonn ar gach duine claoi le dlithe na tíre ach is féidir le Méara dlithe a bheachtú, dá cheanntar féin. Moltar go mbeadh fealsúnacht á mhúineadh ins na scoileanna agus i gcás dhaoine a thagann isteach sa tir agus a chuirfeadh chucha ann go mbeadh iachall ortha Frainncís a fhoghlaim mura mbeadh sí acu. Tá sé seo á phlé fé láthair.

The New Year, 2022 was welcomed all around the world with much jubilation. And from near and far, greetings and messages of goodwill were shared at home and online, through different social media at the dawn of a new year at various times in different hempispheres.

Irish people in Seattle celebrate the Irish New Year at 4.00 p.m, outside Murphy's Irish Pub in the snow.

Tá srian á chur ar chostas tithíochta a éirigh ana thapaidh.

ANNASCAUL

iad. Fút féin a shocrú cé mhéid a thabharfaidh tú ar do t-léine. Beidh sciobadh ortha. Fear mór Gaolainne, scannán agus ealaíon b’ea Daryl. Beidh ceol, dánta agus amhráin ann ar an oíche, rudaí a thaithn go mór leis. Beidh Dimitri, deartháir Daryl, ag teacht ón mBriotáin i gcóir na hócáide, agus gaolta agus cairde as áiteanna ar fuaid Éireann. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

You are welcome to attend either Mass or weekend Mass as the Sunday is still lifted. We give thanks to God physically gather as a faith community again. You are asked to please observe protective measures

Musician Emmett from Tyrone sings Auld Lang Syne after many Irish rendeerings, with even Dingle Bay thrown in for the Kerry people to welcome in the New Year.

Bhaineas taithneamh as an aimsir bhrea ar maidin agus trathnóna agus bia blasta ach is deas an rud leis filleadh abhaile.

Comóradh ar Daryl Broe

Caid

And at midnight American time, people gather to experience a spectacular fireworks display at The Space Needle, tallest historic building in Seattle, the city known as the Emerald city in the Evergreen State of Washington.

Office Hours: Monday: 10am-1pm; 10am-1pm; Friday: 10am-4pm Parish Office: Tel.:066 915710.

Ní raibh aon rian don rath ar mhioniúir caide na Gaeltachta ar an cúpla Domhnach ó shoin óir bhuaidh cómhfhoireann Chaisleán na Mainge agus Bhale an Mhuilinn ortha le trí phoinnte sa chluiche leath cheannais Contae. O-1 2 V O-9.

Please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie Masses and Ceremonies online.

Masses are streamed from churches the Diocese.

Sa dara cluiche i gcomórtas sinsir caide an chontae, cé gur thosnaigh Ciarraí Thiar go maith bhain Stacaigh Thrá Lí an bonn uatha leis an scór3-14- 1-8. Bhí Ciarraí Thiar chun cinn ach fuair na Stacaigh dhá bháide díreach roimh leath ama.

A world in anticipation of better times to come has welcomed a new year with hope and joy. May the New Year bring Peace, Joy, Good Health and Happiness into our homes wherever we are in the world.

Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!

FÁILTE

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ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA

Bhí Ciarraí Thiar ag imirt leis Na Gaeil sa tríú cluiche an deireadh seachtaine seo chaite. Bhuaidh Na Gail ar an scór 4-15 go 3-9. Meastar gur i nDheire Fómhair a bheidh sinsear na Gaeltachta leis an Léigiún Chill Áirne i cluiche leath cheannais idirmheánach contae. Gach rath agus ádh oraibh a fheara cróga.

Newsletter 2021 is a very interesting comprehensive report on the in 2021. Well done all. Available Members and Online - Facebook

KERRY BALLOONS

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An Ghaeilge is recognised as a full European language from midnight 2021. Irish now has the same status as German, French, Spanish and English. This marks the end of a derogation period in existence since 2007.

NOLLAIG NA MBAN

Women's Christmas, Nollaig na mBan sometimes called Little Christmas falls on the 12th day of Christmas, 6th. January.

Kerry Balloons are now taking 2022 for Rental Product Range. Milestone Lanterns. Contact - 087

Fuair Mícheal Rayel ón mBinn Bháin bás le déanaí. Bhí a bhean céile Rós Áine básaithe roimhis. Maireann a mhac Jimmy neachtanna agus níonna Fear an- ghrámhar geanúil. Bhí mo dheartháir Mícheál an- mhor leis nuair a bhíodar beirt i Meiriceá. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam caoin cneasta.

In olden times the women took a rest on Nollaig na mBan and the men of the family cooked the meal for the family.

CAIRDEAS CAMP

Begin a new year with Cairdeas Camp for bowls and pickleball Thursday in the sportshall and exercise morning

11am in old school. €12per year session.

Beidh ócaid comórtha ar Daryl Broe, a cailleadh gan choinne mí an Mheithimh, i dtigh Uí Chatháin ar an mBuailtín ar 5 Deireadh Fómhair, oíche Céadaoin ar nós na n-oícheanta ba bhéas le Daryl féin a eagrú. Beidh tráthnóna agus oíche oscailte i Siar ó Thuaidh- tar ann agus bíodh do chúpla focal, do dhán, d’amhrán nó d’uirlis ceoil ullamh agat chun cloch a chur lena charn. Tá sé i gceist Siar ó Thuaidh a choimeád oscailte agus cúramach ina chuimhne, agus chuige sin beidh t-léinte speisialta bunaithe ar shaol Daryl agus na háiteanna go léir inar oibrigh sé ar díol ar an oíche agus sa teach ósta go ndíoltfar amach

In the Christian Calendar this is the Feastday of the Epiphany when the 3 Wise Kings came from the East to Visit the Child Jesus in Bethlehem. 3 candles lighting on a window on that night is a tradition upheld in some homes to this present day, guiding the 3 kings to the Child Jesus.

Fuair Páidí Ó Scannláin ó Bhaile an Lochaigh agus Leataoibh Meánach bás le deanaí. Méala mór a bhas dá chéile Nóra, a mac T J, a dheartháracha a dheirféaracha gaolta agus cáirde. I bhFlathas na nGrást dá anam.

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LOCAL HERO

WREN'S DAY

The Wrens day in Dingle fell on Monday 27th December in keeping with tradition, An Irish

Fuair Jack Bácéir ó Arda Mór bás le déanaí. Fear cleachtan cáirdiúil. Maireann a dheartháracha Dónall, Leo agus Páidí agus a dheirféireacha Joanne, Peig, Úna, Máire agus Geraldine, a ghaolta a comharsain agus a chairde. Fear ná chuir isteach ná amach ar éinne b’ea Jack. Gur é Flaitheas Dé árdán a anama.

Congratulations to Martha Farrell a Fexco Kerry Hero 2021 Award–founding director of Maharees Association and has led it from its be a nationally recognised leader protection and conservation issues.

She brought together over twenty

Dimitri Broe le t-léine speisialta bunaithe ar shaol a dhearthair Daryl

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Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Seomraí ar fáil - Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Tigh bhrea. 2 sheomra dúbailte. Teacs go 087-2609232

Bungalow with 4 bedrooms available for long term rent. Lovcated in Ventry area between Ventry and Dingle. References required. Contact 087-2441881

4 bedroom house for rent in Lispole area for 6 months. Available immediately. 087-6943630

Room to rent. Dingle town. Call 0861688007

Room to rent: Winter let available in Dingle town from 3rd October. 086-0641199

1 bed apartment in Annascaul. Would suit a couple or single professionals. No pets! 086-3432722

Ballymore House: room to rent. Call 083-3028899

Room to rent en-suite, Marian House, Dingle. 087-7995984

Double room en-suite - own facilities, 32" TV, refrigerator, kettle, toaster and full use of kitchen. Would suit professional. Ballydavid area. 086-2210426

Holiday Rentals / Tithe Saoire

Ballyferriter area, Holiday house to rent. Phone 086 3684254 .

3 bedroom summer house for rent. Sleeps 6. Ballyferriter area. September availability. Contact Pat @ 086-8230130 or at zengacab@gmail.com.

Motors / Gluaisteáin

Campervan for sale. ' 98 Peugeot Boxer, completely bespoke. CVRT 'til Dec 12 2022. 087-4382793

2014 Renault Scenic for sale: Great condition, new timing belt, new clutch . regular service record. tow bar. diesel 1.5 , 127,000ml, €6,250, Call 086 1737944

For Sale/Le Díol

Well bred farm dog pups off very good working dog. Call 086-3095744 Battery for car or van. Nearly new. €35. 087-3820170

Well bred Sheepdog Pups for sale. Call 087 3953750

Services / Seirbhisí

Mature friendly reliable lady available to provide daytime companionship to an elderly person in the Lispole, Dingle area. Contact Bernie 087-2944722. Music lessons: Piano, harp, fiddle. All levels, beginner - advanced. Phone Cáit: 086-8749797

Nanny available to mind children in their own home - Dingle / West of Dingle area. Excellent references. 087-2437012

Roofing services: tile / slate / ridge tiles repair, slate & tile roofs, flat roofs, shed roofs, lead valleys, chimney repair & replace, faschia, soffit and guttering. Major and minor roof repairs. Also roof cleaning and painting. 087-9830736

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

Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory. Call: 083-4179641

Insurance: Guaranteed cheapest rates for Life Assurance, Mortgage Protec tion, Serious Illness & Income Protection. Also, Health Insurance reviews. Colm Lundon Q.F.A. 087-9927950 UR Insurances (Europe) Ltd. t/a Actual Insurances are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

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

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

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

Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day. Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Staff wanted for Marina Inn Dingle. Full time and part time hours available. Call 086-1688007

Part time property managers required for low season arrivals, great rates ! Contact 0872940912.

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Couple seeking a home on the Dingle peninsula. Long term let would be ideal, or a winter let too - 087-6125480 / 087-2246410

Crafter seeking studio space on the Dingle peninsula. Clean bright warm space. Would consider retail outlets too. 087-6125480.

Family of 4 looking for a house to rent, long term, fair price. Detached, in peace ful location, 4 bedrooms. A field is a plus. Call or App Emma 089 987 0107

Exercise bike wanted. 086-1528174

Sheep wanted, all types. Payment on the day. Factory sheep also wanted. 087-6522357