West & Mid Kerry Live issue 361

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Annascaul Historical Society

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Farming News

Pg 15: From the 1911 Census in West Kerry

Pg 25: K-Fest 2023

Pg 29: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 34: Kerry FC

Pg 35: Léargas an Lae

Pg 36: Live Music Listings

Pg 41: It's All In The Mind

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

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Goats and Oats, Bridges and Fords –A Walk Through Annascaul History

Annascaul Historical Society invite you to join them on a guided walk on Bank Holiday Monday, the 5th of June.

We will walk east through the village passing the remains of the railway and the ballroom before proceeding along the Derrygorman Road. Here we will visit a forgotten mill, the site of a goat fair, a ringfort and the road to an old bog. We will then proceed through Coumduff, the birthplace of sculptor Jerome Connor. Returning via Annagap, we will explore the many river crossings, ancient and modern, arriving back to the South Pole Inn.

Registration will be at Hanafin’s Bar on Annascaul’s Main Street from 11.00 a.m, with the walk beginning at 11.30. Prices are €5 for an individual and €10 for a family. The walk with its many information points should take about two hours.

Annascaul Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have generously joined us on our walks and contributed stories, poems and even songs!

Garden Trail

Saturday 27th May 2-6pm

Join us to visit six gardens from Dingle town to Ventry, Ballinéanig & Muiríoch. Gardens of flowers, trees, veg and tunnel production. Max 16 people (adults only).

Car pooling, meet at 1.50pm at the side entrance to Pobailscoil. Contact Caroline to book: 087-7489289. €5

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Untitled 2 , acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2022

60 seconds with Máire Moriarty

What was your first job?

Working in Crutch's Hotel

What is your favourite film?

The Green Mile

What is your favourite book?

The Secret Life of Bees

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

Nik Kershaw

What was your favourite holiday?

Mediterranean Cruise

What is your favourite drink?

Gin & Tonic

Who is your favourite actor?

Robert Downey Junior

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Go with the flow

Who is your sporting hero?

Tom Moriarty (Cyclist)

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

Family dinner with my late father and daughter

If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?

As above

What’s your favourite saying? Ah, it'll be grand!

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The Faerie Tree and Matters of the Heart!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

The Hawthorn Tree (an Sceach Gheal), a native Irish tree is brightening up the ditches and fields with its white blossoms around the country right now. It has been a part of Irish folklore for centuries and remains a special gathering place for the faeries that inhabit our countryside. If you dare to cut one of these trees down or harm it in anyway, it is thought that bad luck will follow. Irish folklore has many tales of woe from ancient times to more recent times of the unfortunate outcomes of messing with the “Faerie Tree”. In 1999, Irish folklorist and story-teller, Eddie Lenihan, warned Clare County Council that the “destruction of the fairy thorn bush or "sceach" at Latoon outside Newmarket-on-Fergus to facilitate the bypass plans could result in misfortune and in some cases death for those travelling the proposed new road”. His words were heeded and the sceach was saved, after the County Planners revised their plans. Whether you are a believer or a sceptic, take note that the wee folk who are intent on protecting these very special trees just might have our best interests at heart.

Hawthorn, historically used for kidney and bladder stones, as a diuretic, for digestive complaints and love sickness is now one of the most widely used heart tonic in Europe. The Hawthorn tree belonging to the Crataegus genus, is native of Europe, Northern America and Northern Asia. Its botanical name, Crataegus comes from the Greek word Kratos, meaning strength – most likely relating to its hard wood although our ancestors would liken it to strengthening the heart.

Hawthorn extracts are typically produced from the aerial parts of the plant –the leaves, flowers and berries with most clinical data supporting its cardiac benefits based upon studies of the dried flowering parts. Hawthorn’s leaves, berries, and flowers all contain substantial amounts of procyanidins and flavonoids, the substances that are most likely responsible for the plant’s medicinal properties. These are powerful antioxidants also found in blackberries, cherries, blueberries and red grapes. Well-established research into the medicinal properties of hawthorn and its effect on the heart is very promising and may contribute to a safe and effective treatment for cardiovascular problems down the line. With cardiovascular disease (CVD) one of the leading causes of death in Ireland, it is no wonder that the Faeries are adamant on protecting the hawthorn tree.

Young hawthorn leaves and blossoms are best harvested now in early Summer for making teas, tinctures and tonics. They are noted for a musky smell when cut fresh which disappears once dried. In pre-Christian times, the smell was considered an aphrodisiac, encouraging lusty courting in the fields and ditches across Ireland (which is also good for the heart). Once Christianity took hold, the smell was downgraded to that of a rotting corpse, and that put an end to that! Berries harvested in the Autumn and Winter are often used to make brandies, vinegars, syrups, jams and jellies. The long season between the first leaves, then the flowers and finally the berries ensures that we have a hearty supply of hawthorn for most of the year.

The cardiac benefits most noted in studies include improved coronary artery blood flow and improved blood flow to the extremities (circulation). Hawthorn has also shown positive effects in related conditions such as angina, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and some arrhythmias. It is believed

that phytochemicals in hawthorn may act directly on the heart muscle to increase the force of heartbeats and to relax the arteries around the heart. Hawthorn may also work indirectly by widening blood vessels resulting in lower blood pressure. In Germany, a standardised extract of hawthorn leaves and flowers has long been available on prescription for mild heart failure. Hawthorn extract is available in teas, tinctures, liquid extractions and capsules and is considered to be safe to use in doses ranging from 160mg - 900mg divided into 2 or 3 doses daily. While hawthorn is known for being excellent for the heart, it can interact with prescription medications taken for heart conditions. Medications for other heart concerns, arrhythmia, high blood pressure and male sexual dysfunction are also known to interact with hawthorn. Time for a disclaimer and to remind you that heart failure and heart disease are serious conditions that require medical supervision and intervention. If you are thinking of introducing hawthorn into your diet you should have a chat with your GP or pharmacist.

Before Western medicine became the norm, hawthorn was used as a medicine for well over two thousand years right across the globe. In ancient Greece, hawthorn was used to treat heart problems and chest pain. In Chinese medicine, it was used to improve the circulatory system and aid in digestion. Europeans have long used hawthorn as a general tonic, a diuretic and astringent. In the United States, doctors have been using hawthorn for circulatory and respiratory conditions since the 18th century. Before then, it was well-regarded in Native American medicine and is still used today, as a tea or tonic for longevity among the elders. Hawthorn continues to be widely studied and prescribed for its heart strengthening and protecting properties. As the demand for safe, effective alternatives for treating disease grows, increased scientific research is being carried out on many plant remedies of old. The standard of studies and recording of results is in itself a science, but without this kind of research the use of natural plant-based medicine would remain with the faeries, in folklore.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist at www.omnom.ie Nutrition Consultations, Weight Loss Programme & Food Sensitivity Testing. Appointments available in-person and online. Dingle & Farranfore 086 1662562

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Farming News

Louis Murchan

LARGE UPTAKE OF THE SUCKLER CARBON EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME:

There has been significant uptake in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) which opened on 20 March 2023. As of the closing date of midnight on 22 May, there were over 20,000 SCEP applications submitted, which clearly demonstrates the level of interest suckler farmers have in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of the national beef herd.

The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) is the replacement for the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP). SCEP opened on 20 March 2023 and closed at midnight on 22 May. Applicants can still apply up to 16 June albeit with a late application penalty. The payment rate is €225 per hectare on the first 15 hectares and €180 per hectare thereafter up to the maximum payable area (MPA). The MPA is calculated as the yearly reference number divided by 1.5. For example, a yearly reference number of 30 cows would have an MPA of 20 hectares meaning a payment of 15 hectares by €225 = (€3,375) plus 5 hectares by €180 = (€900) meaning a total SCEP payment of €4,275 assuming the beneficiary delivered all the requirements of the programme in full.

Applicants are reminded to:

1. ensure they calve down a minimum of 50% of the yearly reference number they applied for, between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023

2. ensure they are in the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) by 16 October 2023 at the very latest, and

3. ensure they submit their BISS application by midnight 29 May 2023

Failure to meet one or more of these three eligibility criteria will result in no payment and removal from SCEP.

BISS DEADLINE REMAINS THE SAME - TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENTS EXTENDED:

Due to the fiasco that is the BISS system and the troubles ahead because of its flawed design and roll-out, DAFM advised farmers and Agricultural Advisors that the transfer of Payment Entitlement deadline is extended until midnight on 14 June 2023. This extension applies to the transfer of Payment Entitlements only. This is only right, as the system has not worked properly from the outset, and there has been many instances when the system was “down” due to necessary upgrades and updates and what-have-you!

The deadline for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes applications unfortunately remains the same (ie 29th May 2023 at 11.59 pm). This hopefully will allow applicants sufficient time to get their applications in order. Advisors are working round the clock in order to meet this deadline, and all should be done in time. But that shouldn’t give the Department of Agriculture the ability to impose these extremely stressful deadlines, while they fiddle in their ivory tower.

Anyone who still needs to get their farm payment applications submitted should contact their local advisor immediately as the closing date is next Monday, and it can take two to three days to get a new client “Up On The System”.

Application under the new BISS system includer the following

• BISS

• ANC

• CRISS

• Eco-Scheme

• Straw Incorporation Measure

• Multi Species Sward Scheme

• Protein Aid Scheme

• Tillage Incentive Scheme

• Complimentary Income Support for Young Farmers

• Organic Scheme (Must have previously applied in November)

• ACRES (Must have previously applied in November)

So, as you can see, depending on your needs there is a lot to many of these applications. Do not be alrmed if you realise that you have not applied for all, as very few will qualify for many of these. The main ones of concern are the top four and ACRES.

Once a valid application has been submitted, farmers have until 22nd June to make any amendments, so all is not lost if you find additional land to include on your form after the closing date. However, Young Farmer/ New Entrant and National Reserve applications must all be completed by next Monday also.

BEST FAST-GROWING VEGETABLES: USEFUL TIPS:

Fast-growing vegetables can give you results quickly and simply. When some vegetables can take a long time to grow, you can easily get impatient. This is where you utilize quick-growing vegetables. If you are thinking of when to plant vegetables, planting speedy crops will give you harvests while you wait for other slower-growing crops. Also, by growing these fast-growing vegetable plants successionally it can mean a continuous supply of homegrown produce all through the season. The likes of micro-greens, salad leaves, and radishes can give you rapid results with crops in just a few weeks and many of the fastest-growing crops are simple to grow, even for a beginner gardener. I have grown all of these quick-growing vegetables in the kitchen gardens that I worked in during my time as a professional gardener. I found it very rewarding to sow the seeds, watch them grow, and then get a harvest in such a short period of time.

6 fast-growing vegetables to add to your veg plot. These fast-growing vegetables can all give you speedy results and are simple to grow at home. As well as for growing in beds, if you are looking for vegetable garden ideas, these crops are suitable for raised garden beds and many are even ideal for vegetable container gardens. Always follow the guidelines on seed packets and be aware that the speed of growth for all crops outdoors will be dependent on the time of year they are sown and the weather conditions.

Lettuce

Get a ready supply of salad ingredients by growing lettuce in your kitchen garden. Ready to harvest: 28-42 days. There are a lot of varieties of lettuce and they are one of the fastest-growing crops you can try. When growing lettuce, sow them successionally to have a consistent supply of fresh leaves. Sow seeds in situ where they are to grow and thin them to around five inches apart. Keep the soil moist to help prevent the lettuce bolting. You can grow cut-and-come-again lettuce that can give multiple quicker harvests and varieties that form heads – cut-and-come-again types are ready to harvest the quickest.

Kale

You can freeze any excess kale crops to use throughout the rest of the year. Ready to harvest: 30-60 days. Kale is a hardy brassica that comes in many colours and sizes and can be harvested quickly as baby leaves. Young kale is very tender and packed with all the nutrition that is found in fully-grown kale.

Growing kale is easy as it can be directly sown in the ground or raised indoors to be planted out earlier. It is a crop that can be harvested over a long period by picking the outside leaves each time. Young kale leaves are ready to be picked when they are the size of your palm.

Baby Beets

Baby beets are packed with nutrients and come in a wide range of colours. Ready to harvest: 50-70 days. Growing beets is simple and they have a long season, from early summer into late fall. There is a range of colours of beets to discover, including yellow and white as well as the usual purple varieties. Successionally sow beets every three weeks to have a continual crop. Sow directly into the soil and thin the roots to an inch apart. Baby beets are ready in around 50 days and should be picked when they are between an inch or two in diameter.

Spinach

Spinach makes a great addition to a wide range of culinary dishes, so it's worth including it in your planting list. Ready to harvest: 50-70 days. Spinach is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and can be picked young to be eaten raw. To grow spinach, sow seeds around an inch apart and thin them out so plants are about spaced at 10 inches. Leaves can be picked as ‘baby’ leaves with scissors by cutting off at the stem and, by taking small harvests from each plant, the plant will continue producing new leaves.

Carrots

If you have young children, carrots are always a popular crop to grow in your garden. Ready to harvest: 50-80 days.

Smaller early varieties of carrots can be sown from early spring onwards and produce sweet and crunchy roots in under two months.

To grow carrots, sow the seeds thinly around two inches apart in a shallow trench in the soil and water well. Baby and globe-shaped carrots are the quickest to be ready for harvest, while early types such as ‘Early Nantes’ can be ready in around 70 days.

Spring Onions

Spring onions are packed with essential vitamins. Ready to harvest: 60 days. Scallions, also known as spring onions or bunching onions, are quick-growing alliums that are harvested for their slender white stalks. Direct sow seeds two inches apart in rows between 12 and 18 inches apart. When growing spring onions, water well and keep the soil moist as they grow. ‘White Lisbon’ is a classic type of onion to grow. Using the fastestgrowing crops offers many benefits and helps make sure any garden, even a small vegetable garden, can be productive throughout the season. Small and regular sowings of any of these fast-growing vegetables will mean a regular homegrown harvest with minimum fuss.

Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh: Young Environmentalist Awards

Congratulations to three groups of students from Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory, who will represent their school at this year's Eco UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards, at The Convention Centre in Dublin on May 26.

Habitat Heroes, Petal Works and Eco Empire each had to create their own environmental project that would raise awareness and have a positive impact on the environment. They had to present their respective projects at various stages including at the semi-finals in Cork last March.

Habitat Heroes organised Beach cleans while also creating an initiative 'little and often' to encourage people to bring at least one piece of rubbish back from their beach walks.They also created a documentary called 'Ocean Eye' to create awareness about coastal conservation and they wrote a children's book in English and in Irish to connect with younger children on these pertinent issues. They have also lobbied local politicians and spoken out on Radio Kerry about coactal change. The Habitat Heros are, Patrick Harrington-Stack, Kyra Henderson-Sixsmith, Imogene Murphy, Zoe Costello, Carla Qualter and Emily Heasman.

Petal Works have been making paint pigment out of organic waste materials and are working on making their packaging more environmentally friendly by using renewable materials such as bamboo and hemp. This is an innovative and creative project, which really impressed the judges in Cork at the Semi-Finals! Petal Works are Rori Cremin and Calum Whelan.

Eco Empire have fundraised and organised a polytunnel for our school, created an outdoor classroom, constructed a pond for wildlife, planted an orchard of 12 apple trees as a garden of remembrance for our loved ones, organised a tree planting day for the community, grown potatoes and rhubarb organically for the school, connected with local community groups such as The Dingle Hub, local primary schools, Spar shop in Castlegregory, The Wetlands in Tralee to raise awareness about sustainable living and environmental conservation of the environment. They have created a booklet to inform people how to grow vegetables organically and they have been featured in a mini documentary about the school's Geo-Park and it's benefits for outdoor education.

All this inspiring work has been under the guidance of teacher Karen Blennerhassett who would like to thank The Dingle Hub, Ms Hazel Reidy Blennerhassett and Mr. James Greaney, Cathy Eastman of Forest Connections and Mr. Michael Kelly for their advice and support during the course of these projects.

These projects are a very healthy sign that our community is in safe hands with these inspiring, creative and motivated students. Best of luck to you all in the finals in Dublin

Beo

Lee Strand 550 Comfort for Chemo

Charity Evening at the Dogs

Lee Strand has joined forces with Comfort for Chemo Kerry for this year's annual Lee Strand 550 night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday May 26th. The support of Lee Strand will allow Comfort for Chemo Kerry to generate much needed funds with all admissions, auction, raffle, restaurant bookings and other monies raised on the night going directly towards the charity. The event will be a fabulous evening at the stadium with something for everyone and there are several ways to support this wonderful cause.

Speaking at the launch of the event, Gearoid Linnane CEO stated, “Lee Strand continues to support one of Ireland’s most prestigious races, the Lee Strand A3 550 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Our long-standing sponsorship of this race spans over four decades and we are delighted to welcome back a charity element to our event. This year our chosen charity is Comfort for Chemo Kerry, all proceeds raised on the evening will all be donated directly to the charity. ”

For those that would like to enjoy all the action from the Grandstand Restaurant tables are available to reserve for both organisations, individuals, and groups of all sizes with 50% of the revenue going towards the charity. In addition to the racing action, everyone will be kept well entertained with MC Billy Keane to take us through the night. Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Gent will be judged on the night by fashion stylist Danny Leane with fabulous prizes for both. Plus, there will be an auction on the night with some fantastic items up for grabs and lots of chances to win in the raffle, which has been very generously supported with prizes from local businesses.

There will also be a family aspect to the night with entertainment for all

ages with lots of novelty events with face painting, bouncy castle, music after racing and Mighty Mikey Milk from Lee Strand will be at the stadium to meet the younger ones.

So come along on Friday May 26th and be part of a great night’s entertainment while supporting the cause, tickets are available at the entry gate, tickets are €10 and kids are free. The first race of the night goes off at 7pm with doors open at 6pm. Table bookings for the restaurant can be made either by e-mailing info@comfortforchemokerry.com or on 089 2240357.

Pictured at the launch of The Lee Strand 550 – Comfort for Chemo Evening at the Dogs and getting ready to celebrate with their Lee Stand Milk are Declan Dowling, Kingdom Greyhound Stadium; Mikey Sheehy and Mary Fitzgerald, Comfort for Chemo Kerry; John O’Keeffe, Teresa Walker & Gearóid Linnane, Lee Strand.

DO MHHADRA DO SHIÚLÓID DO CHONTAE

Níor cheart go mbeadh ar aon duine siúl i salachar do mhadra

Cuir i mála é agus cuir sa mbosca bruscair é

From the 1911 Census in West Kerry

Large Families – Part Two

with 10 of this farm family living at home. The youngest, Josephina, was aged 1 year.

Murphy. John Murphy, 48, and his wife Kate, 40, lived in Ballinasig, Dingle, and had been married for 21 years. Kate had given birth to 13 children, seven girls and six boys ranging in age from 20 down to 2 months. All of the children of this farm family were living at home.

McKenna. Michael McKenna, 54, and his wife Mary, 52, lived in Cloosemore, Dingle, and had been married for 32 years. Mary had given birth to 15 children but two had died. Eight of their 13 children were still living at home. Michael was a ‘Labourer’ while his son Maurice, 17, was a ‘Tailor’. Hoffman. George Hoffman, 60, and his wife Anne, 56, lived in Ballyandreen, Annascaul, and had been married for 33 years. Their union had produced 14 children but one had died. George was the ‘Station Master’ in Annascaul and was also a farmer. Seven of the couple’s 13 children were living at home.

Ted Creedon

The 1911 Census was taken on Sunday, April 2. In this issue we’ll again extract information on large families in West Kerry, from Camp to the Blaskets. The Census form recorded not only the number of children in the home on Census night but also the overall number of living children. We’ll begin with 12 children.

Callaghan. John Callaghan, 68, and his wife Ellen, 60, had been married for 41 years in 1911 and were living in Cloghane. The marriage had produced 14 children but two had died. Most of the remaining 12 of this farming family were absent when the Census was taken.

Murphy. Thomas Murphy, 73, and his wife Margaret, 65, lived in Ballylusky (Kilmalkedar) and had been married for 33 years. Four of their 16 children had died and 7 of the remaining 12 were living at home. Thomas was a fisherman as were his sons John, 30, Dan, 25, and James, 20. Goggin. David Goggin, 57, and his wife Margaret, 55, were married for 34 years when the Census was take in 1911. They lived in Ballineanig-CastleQuarter, Marhin, and had 12 children. This was a farming family and 8 of the 12, all sons, were living at home.

Curran. Patrick Curran, 71, and his wife May, 55, lived in Minard East and had been married for 34 years. Their union had produced 15 children but 3 had not survived. Seven of the remaining 12 children of this farm family were living at home. The youngest, Johanna, was aged 2 years.

Moriarty. James Moriarty, 51 and his wife Ellen, 45, lived in Ballycullane, Lack, and had been married for 23 years. Their marriage had produced 12 children which included 8 daughters. All but one child were still living at home. The youngest child was named Myles Patrick and was aged 1 year. James was a ‘National Teacher’.

Russell. John Richard Russell, 42, and his wife Mary, 47, lived in Ardamore (Kilmalkedar) and had been married for 25 years. Their marriage had produced 14 children but two had died. Ten of the remaining 12 of this farm family were at home on Census night. The youngest child, Richard, was aged 6 months.

Graham. Moving to 13 children – James Graham, 50, and his wife Rosalie had been married for 22 years and lived in Emlagh East, Dingle. Their union had given birth to 14 children but one had not survived. Ten of the remaining 13 lived at home. James was a ‘Retired R.I.C Officer’ and a native of County Monaghan while Rosalie hailed from Belfast. Their son, Thomas Walter, 17, was a fisherman.

Duckham. Thomas Duckham, 74, and his wife Bridget, 59, lived on The Mall, Dingle, and had been married for 41 years. Bridget had given birth to 14 children but one had not survived. Thomas, who had been born in England, was a ‘Navy Pensioner’ while Bridget was a ‘Shopkeeper’. Two of their daughters, Kate, 35, and Nell, 31, were ‘Dressmakers’.

Sheehy. Mago Sheehy, 45, and his wife Eliza, 42, lived in Ballintaggart and had been married for 20 years. The marriage had produced 13 children

Devane. Maurice Devane, 60, and a widower lived in Cloonties, Ballyferriter. He and his late wife had been married for 34 years and had produced 14 children. One of them did not survive and nine of the remaining 13, of this farm family, lived at home.

Hanifin. Thomas Hanifin, 56, and his wife Bridget, 48, lived in Lisdargan, and had been married for 27 years. The union had produced 13 children and nine of them were living on the family farm.

Ashe. Martin Ashe, 48, and his wife Lizzie, 43, lived in Aughils, Lack, and had been married for 18 years. Lizzie had given birth to 13 children, 7 girls and 6 sons, and all were living at home on this family farm.

This is the final issue from the censuses under a theme e.g. occupations, large families, born abroad, young people at work etc. In the next issue we’ll begin a series on miscellaneous items from the censuses such as first names, mysteries, mistakes and mischief.

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Dipping my Toe in

Is that a golden haired maiden? Or a philosopher king?

Out there, singing ‘Come on in - the water’s lovely!’ Against all evidence to the contrary. Well, I could give it a go Risk a watery grave Or seaweed socks

It could be worth it.

I’ll poke the murk with a toe. Because I never learnt to swim.

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News from Áiseanna na hÓige

Nuacht ó hÁiseanna na hÓige

Welcome to our new column where we will share news from Áiseanna na hÓige, Dingle’s one-stop-shop for childcare, pre-school, Montessori, Naíonra, Breakfast Club, Afterschool and Family Support services serving West Kerry.

In this edition, we’ll outline some of our services and exciting developments. We’ll also introduce you to Meabh Ní Chonchubhair, our friendly and caring Family Support Worker.

Fáilte dtí'nár alt nua, roinnfimid na scéalta agus an nuacht go léir anseo ó hÁiseanna na hÓige, ionad cúram leanaí, réamhscolaíochta, club breicféasta, seirbhísí iarscoile agus tacaíochta teaghlaigh i nDaingean Uí Chúis, a fhreastalaíonn ar Phobal Chorca Dhuibhne.

San eagrán seo deinfimid cur síos ar chuid dár seirbhísí agus na forbairtí iontacha atá ar bun againn.

Chomh maith leis sin, cuirfimid Meabh Ní Chonchubhair, ár Oibrí Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh, in aithne daoibh.

Dingle Youth Theatre /Amharclann na nÓg

Dingle has its own youth theatre that meets every Tuesday at 6.30pm. It’s open to all young people aged between 11 and 18 who’d like to explore the world of theatre and drama and hone their acting skills.

A big show is coming up on the 14th and 15th of June at 7 pmin the Studio in Chúilín. The show is called , “ This girl laughs, this girl cries, this girl does nothing.

Tá Amharclann na nÓg ar bun anseo sa Daingean. na haon Mháirt ar a 18.30i.n.. Tá sé seo oscailte do dhaoine óga 11-18bl. le suim acu in amharclannaíocht, drámaíocht agus gur mhaith leo cur lena gcuid scileanna aisteoireachta.

Tá seó mór ag teacht súas ar an 14ú agus an 15ú Meitheamh ar a 7 a chlog sa Stiúdeo i Chúilín

National Childcare Scheme (NCS)/Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Lean

Did you know that all families are now entitled to help towards the cost of their childcare, regardless of income?

If your child isn’t already registered, contact Sinéad at 085-8387389 or iarscoil@aiseannanahoige.ie

An raibh 'fhios agat go bhfuil na haon chlann i dteideal tacaíocht airgeadais i dtreo costais cúraim leanaí, beag beann ar ioncaim?

Muna bhfuil do leanbh cláraithe cheana, is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Sinéad ar 085-8387389 nó iarscoil@aiseannanahoige.ie

Family Support /Tacaíocht Teaghlaigh

Parenting can be difficult at any stage but our Family Support Worker Meabh is here to offer support, advice or just a listening ear.

Áiseanna na hÓige and Tusla, the Family Support Agency, provide this free, oneto-one confidential service through Irish or English.

Having an informal chat, in a safe space over a cuppa is the first step.

Meabh is available from Monday to Friday at 085-7261796 or meabh@ aiseannanahoige.ie.

Tá ról deacair ag tuismitheoirí, ach tá tacaíocht ar fáil ónár Oibrí Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh, Meabh. Tá sí ar fáil le tacaíocht, comhairle nó cluas na héisteachta a thabhairt.

Cuireann Áiseanna na hÓige agus Tusla, an Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach, an tacaíocht seo ar fáil saor in aisce, as Gaelainn nó as Béarla

Is é an chéad chéim ná comhrá neamhfhoirméalta agus muga tae a bheith agat i spás sábhálta.

Tá Meabh ar fáil ón Luan go dtí'n Aoine ar 085-7261796 nó meabh@ aiseannanahoige.ie.

Coffee morning, cake sale and raffle, all proceeds in aid of Mary Lynch`s cancer treatment Friday 9th of June.

Maidin caife ,díolacháin cístí agus raifil i gcór cóireáil ailse Máire Ní Líónsigh ar súil Dé hAoine 9ú Meitheamh

Defibrillator / Dífhibrileoir

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Wide selection of breads

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Karina Feirtéar, Na Gortadubha, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh on a recent hike to top of Mount Toubkal, Morocco. 4,127m

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Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

Fortnightly Club Draw The fortnightly club draw took place on Monday, May 15th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot, or match 3 winner on this occasion. So, congratulations to our 6 lucky dip winners: €50 - Br. John Guinane, Killarney, €50 - Derek Twiss, Milltown, €25Denis Jerr Ferriter, Castlegregory, €25 - Deirdre O'Gorman, Milltown, €25 - Marguerite Corcoran, Killorglin, €25 - Maria Teahan, Firies.

County Senior Football League: Division 1, Round 7

Milltown/Castlemaine 0-11Killarney Legion 0-11 Milltown/Castlemaine welcomed joint table toppers Killarney Legion to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown on Sunday afternoon for Round 7 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League. The Killarney side came into the contest on the back of a comfortable victory last weekend against Castleisland Desmonds whilst the hosts travelled to Spa and took home a good win.

There was little to separate the sides throughout the contest and this showed on the scoreboard. Killarney Legion started the brighter and looked sharp with a lot of pressure applied high up the pitch and no shortage of possession. Chief marksman for the day, Ryan O'Grady kicked the opening two points of the encounter, one from a free and the other a long range effort off his crafty left boot. The visitors may regret not making more of their early dominance as gradually the hosts settled into the rhythm of the fixture. Eanna O'Connor knocked over our first point of the day on ten minutes after Sean Hogan was fouled. Ryan O'Grady quickly responded for Legion with a free to make it 0-3 to 0-1 but two quick fire points from play by Cathal Moriarty had the sides level at 0-3 apiece by the 16th minute. Both sides exchanged two more scores before half time with Finbarr Murphy and Eoghan O'Sullivan on target for Legion and Eanna O'Connor with Milltown/Castlemaine's replies to leave the teams level at 0-5 to 0-5 as the first half concluded.

The second half followed a similar vein to the first with Podge O'Connor and Jonathan O'Sullivan exchanging early points from play before Eanna O'Connor and Padraig Lucey did similar minutes later leaving it 0-7 apiece by the 40th minute. Ryan O'Grady then saw a goal chance fly over rather than under Cormac Leane's crossbar to put the away side back into the lead. It should also be mentioned that Cormac made two outstanding point blank stops as the half wore on to keep the match alive. Eanna O'Connor then landed a superb free from out near the sideline off his hands to draw the sides level once more at 0-8 to 0-8 but Ryan O'Grady again restored the table toppers advantage from a close range free. It was really nip and tuck and neither side, despite strong efforts from both teams, were able to pull away from each other. Jonathan O'Sullivan with a well executed point from play levelled the sides at 0-9 each before Cian Gammell with his scintillating pace fired over at the other end to edge Legion back in front as we headed for the closing stages. Up stepped substitute Kieran McKenna next to level the contest at 0-10 to 0-10

before a free from Eanna O'Connor which was converted as the clock ticked into injury time looked to have sealed what would have been a fantastic victory for Milltown/Castlemaine. Legion quickly funnelled down the field however and with 4 additional minutes played, a last gasp free from Ryan O'Grady after Will Shine was fouled outside the square ensured both sides took a share of the spoils as the match finished 0-11 to 0-11. On the balance of play it was probably the fairest result given how close the sides were all game.

County Senior Football League: Div 1, Rd 6 Milltown/Castlemaine 2-17 (23)Spa 1-13 (16)

A great result for our Senior 'A' side and management in Killarney on Saturday evening as we picked up a big victory in Round 6 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League against Spa.

We led 1-11 to 1-06 after a very commanding first half performance with the goal being well taken by Cathal Moriarty and some fine pointed efforts from Sean Hogan, Conor Spillane, Cillian Burke and Eanna O'Connor.

Spa opened the scoring early in the second half through an Evan Cronin pointed free and he exchanged scores with Eanna O'Connor moments later but that was as good as it got for the hosts for a period of time as Milltown/ Castlemaine took over again and scored four points on the spin to leave it 1-16 to 1-08 as we headed for the home straight. The hosts fought back as you'd expect and cut the gap back to five at 1-16 to 1-11 with five minutes remaining. Cometh the hour and cometh the man however as Eanna O'Connor hit the back of the Spa net on 56 minutes thanks to good build up play which saw Cillian Burke set him up... It brought O'Connor's overall tally for the evening to an incredible 1-11 and sealed the victory.

There were three more points before the final whistle went as Spa added two frees and Jerome Flynn rounded off a good evening's work for our lads to leave us with a seven-point victory at the end as we emerged victorious by 2-17 to 1-13. Well done lads, mighty stuff!

Acorn Life County U21 Football Championship

Well done to the Mid Kerry U21s especially our Milltown/Castlemaine representatives who were involved in a good victory last week against St. Kierans in Cordal.

They have now progressed to the Quarter-Final stage where they will come up against East Kerry.

Kerry Minors 2023

Congratulations to Milltown/Castlemaine's Dara Hogan who lined out full forward last week for the Kerry Minors in their 1-19 to 1-02 victory against Limerick in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Semi-Final. Dara scored 1-3 in a top-notch performance.

Special mention to David Heasman who is a Coach & Selector with the team.

They will now take on Cork in the Munster Final

on Friday, June 2nd at 7:30pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee. The match will also be shown live on TG4.

Condolences All involved in Milltown/ Castlemaine GAA Club would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of the late Bridie Mangan née Knightly of Knockavota, Kilderry South, Milltown and formerly of Castlemaine.

Bridie played an active part in underage football for Milltown/Castlemaine GAA. Bridie was also a very efficient treasurer of Bord na nÓg. She was involved in the All-Ireland Féile competition when the club qualified to represent the county in 1994 in Ballina and the following year when the club hosted Ballina Stephenites in the same competition in 1995.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bridie's family and friends at this most difficult time.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Congratulations

Huge congratulations to our Milltown/ Castlemaine GAA Club contingent (6 in total) who were part of the Presentation Secondary School Milltown U15 side who won the Brendan O'Shea Cup title this week on a score of 5-18 to 2-11 against Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine of Kenmare. A great victory, well done lads!

Sunglasses Missing

A pair of rayban sunglasses were lost on Sunday afternoon during the Credit Union County Senior Football League match against Killarney Legion GAA Club at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. If anyone happened to pick them up, could they please let us know so we can reunite them with their owner. Thank you.

GAA 4 ALL Group Seeking Coaches Do you have 45 mins to spare each Wednesday evening to help coach an amazing group of footballers and have a whole lot of fun.

Our sessions are fun and easy to manage so no experience necessary however we have great news we will be organising training in the coming weeks in conjunction with other CARA sport inclusion. So, all coaches will receive inclusion training this season in both theory and practical.

Please contact Danny McClure on 087 653 6631 if you would like to get involved.

Clothes Recycling Collection

Our clothing recycling collection is now happening, so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.

Contact: For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.

General Enquiries: For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses: secretary. milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie or chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa. ie

For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530

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Beidh trucail bidh Cáis ag oscailt don séasúr.

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Cáis food truck reopening Friday 2.06.23 for the season.

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Vacancies 2023

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

Social Care Worker – from € 33,630 to € 48,465

Sundays- time and a half, Bank Holidays-Double time Premium rate sleepovers available

Social Care Assistant – (Full & Part Time) €27,975 to €33,306

Sundays- time and a half, Bank Holidays- Double time, Premium rate sleepovers available

Programme Facilitator – Textiles and Weavery

€31,200 to €36,840 pro rata

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Programme Assistant - Day Service

€27,975 to €36,840 pro rata

Monday to Friday 35 hours per week

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• 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 Level 6 in Social Care or equivalent with 2 years’ experience

• Programme Assistant: Hold a minimum of Level 5 in Community/Healthcare and 6 months’ experience.

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Thomas Moore (known as Tom Moore)

14th January 1927 - 22nd April 2023

Thomas (Tom) Moore, brother of Ellie Moore wife of the late Micky Flannery, 10 Ashmount Terrace, Dingle, uncle of the late Paddy and Michael Flannery (Fishermen) died recently in London. Peacefully with his wife Celia and daughters Anglia & Susan and families.

Tom was a native of the pier, Brandon and lived in Ashford, London for the past many years. He died at at 97 years old and will be sadly missed by the extended family in Dingle, Brandon and London. He had recently celebrated 70 years marraige to his wife Celia. It is with great sadness that we let you know that we have lost an amazing Brandon / Dingle / London man. Tom was always so jolly and such an uplifted person.

There was mass for Tom Moore at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 59 Gresham Road, Staines, London and he was buried at Ashford Burial Ground, Staines, London on 17th May 2023.

Tom Moore, you will be sadly missed but always loved by all your family in London, Brandon and Dingle. Rest in Peace.

Ride Dingle Contributes Over €30,000 To Local Charities

A total of €32,000 was raised by this year’s Ride Dingle cycle event on the Dingle Peninsula. A cheque was presented to Dingle Cycle Club Chair Cian Higgins, and the donation is distributed by the cycling clubs to local charities and local groups in West Kerry on behalf of the Ride Dingle Cycle that took place on 15th April 2023.

Ride Dingle makes an annual contribution to charity, and Camphill Communities Dingle, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support Group were some of the recipients of this year’s significant donation. Over €10,000 went to local groups and schools, €15,000 to local charities and €7,600 donated online.

Organised by Elite Event Management in conjunction with Dingle Cycling Club, Ride Dingle is delighted to be able to make this annual contribution to local groups in West Kerry. It is also very happy to provide the added positive experience for participants, who complete the route knowing they are giving back and making a difference.

Gathering at Paul Geaney’s Bar in Dingle for the presentation on Thursday evening, pictured from left to right were: Dreda Dylan (Kerry Cancer Support Group), Caroline Lynch (Dingle Cycle Club), Padraig O'Connor (Dingle Cycling Club), Tommy Long (Dingle Cycling Club), Thomas Ryan (Camphill Community Dingle), Cian Higgins (Dingle Cycling Club), Ann Marie Moriarty (Camphill Community Dingle), Oliver

Kirwan (Elite Events Management), Suzanne Smith (Camphill Community Dingle), Michael O'Connor (Dingle Cycling Club), Hannah Woessmann (Camphill Community Dingle), Geraldine Ashe (Kerry Hospice Fundation), Ciara Griffin (Paul Geaney's Bar), Ursula O'Connell (Kerry Hospice Foundation).

Over 2,000 cyclists from around Ireland

descended upon Dingle on Saturday 15th April 2023 to cycle the country’s most scenic sportive. Known for its stunning views of the Wild Atlantic Way, the cycle features two challenging coastal routes of 55km and 120km. Anyone wishing to register their interest in Ride Dingle 2024 can do so on their website www.ridedingle.com

Ceiliúradh Scoil Dhún Chaoin

1973-2023

Ar mhaithe le Forbairt na Scoile

Liam Ó Maonlaí • Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Rónán, Colm agus Rossa Ó Snodaigh (Kíla)

Nicole Ní Dhúbhshláine agus Kyle Macaulay

Marcus agus Naoise Mac Conghail • Mhuintir Uí Shé

Róisín Ní Chéileachair • Leanaí Scoil Dhún Chaoin

Ionad an Bhlascaoid 8in, Dé Domhnaigh, 4ú Meitheamh.

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Ceiliu´radh Scoil Dhu´n Chaoin Ceiliu´radh Scoil Dhu´n Chaoin

1973-2023

1973-2023

2-4ú Meitheamh 2023

2ú Meitheamh - Dé hAoine

IONAD AN BHLASCAOID - 7.30in

Oscailt an Cheiliúrtha agus Seoladh Leabhair, Púcaí Schmúcaí (Futa Fata).

Taispeántais Stáitse ó Leanaí na Scoile.

TIGH KRUGER 9:30in

Ceol agus Cuideachtan

3ú Meitheamh - Dé Sathairn SCOIL DHÚN CHAOIN - 7in

‘Bóithrín na Smaointe i Scoil Dhún Chaoin’

Painéal cainte le Seán Mac an tSíthigh dár dtabhairt siar go 1973 agus ar aghaidh go dtí an lá atá inniu ann.

Dé Sathairn 5-7in agus Dé Domhnaigh 11rn-12 meánlae

Taispeántas grianghraf de shaol na scoile le 50 bliain mar aon le taispeántas den mhórshiúl go Baile Átha Cliath i 1971 le feiscint sa Scoil.

4ú Meitheamh - Dé Domhnaigh

Aifreann i Séipéal Dhún Chaoin - 9rn

SCOIL DHÚN CHAOIN - 12 meánlae

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Ceolchoirm an Cheiliúrtha Ceolchoirm an Cheiliúrtha ar mhaithe le forbairt na scoile.

Liam Ó Maonlaí, Muintir Uí Snodaigh (Kíla), Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Nicole Ní Dhúbhshláine, Marcus & Naoise Mac Conghail, Muintir Uí Shé, Róisín Ní Chéileachair agus Leanaí na Scoile.

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Killorglin: June 2nd-5th

This June bank holiday weekend (June 2nd5th) the town of Killorglin, will once again be transformed into a major hub of culture and creativity as K-FEST celebrates its 10th year. The event has become known as one of Ireland’s most important festivals celebrating the work of emerging artists and musicians. This year’s programme will incorporate over 60 events, including workshops, music performances and craft markets, with numerous pop-up galleries, art installations and exhibitions taking place in disused buildings, empty shop-fronts and nontraditional arts spaces. The majority of events are open to the public and free to attend.

Special celebrations are underway as festival organisers’ prepare to welcome the 1000th emerging visual artist to exhibit in the town. Speaking at this year’s programme launch, the festival’s art director, Rochelle Lucey, explained how K-FEST has become a major platform for visual artists:

“After a decade of growth and evolution, K-FEST is on the verge of a remarkable milestone. Next month, the event will welcome its 1000th artist. K-FEST has become synonymous with celebrating emerging talent in Ireland. Visual artists converge on the town each June Bank holiday. There, they can exhibit, perform, and mingle with likeminded creatives. What started as a mission to reinvigorate the town's emptiness left by the recession has evolved into something much bigger. It's a truly immersive arts experience, appreciated by visitors and locals alike.”

Visual Arts

The work of 60 emerging artists has been selected out of more than 300 applications to form this year’s art programme. Their artwork will be displayed in pop-up galleries and installations across the town. Visitors can look forward to experiencing an array of visually stunning artwork.

The Peggy's Angels of Hope project will feature ten enormous 8ft angel sculptures, transformed into stunning works of art by local community organisations and businesses. The project was the brainchild of Nollaig Fahy and are named after his mother Peggy Kelliher from Callinafercy who recently passed at the age of 99. Nollaig stated:

“My family is delighted this project is happening in memory of my late mother. Peggy lived a full life for 99 years, and loved telling stories, sharing the craic agus ceol with friends and family. A proud Kerry woman, her enthusiasm for her town, community and Kerry GAA never ever dimmed. Ten angels painted by local participants will show what hope looks like.”

The local organisations taking part in the project by painting their angels are: St Marys

ofthe Angels, Killorglin Community College, Intermediate School Killorglin, Scoil Mhuire Killorglin, St Joseph’s Home, Fexco, Astellas, Family Resource Centre and K-FEST.

Visual artists this year include Cork-based, Pakistani-born artist Amna Walayat will have her work exhibited at the event. She is a former winner of the Arts Council of Ireland's Next Generation Award.

The self-taught artist Ronan Crowley from WestLimerick will showcase a series of surreal pen and ink drawings that are sure to impress. The multidisciplinary designer and visual artist, Úna Quill, hailing from Killarney, will bridge the gap between design and visual art through her work.

A collaboration with the music college BIMM sees Anie Valentine, Georgia G and Grooveline making the trip to perform at K-FEST. The festival will also host an array of local talent including E-Train, Jade O, Kate Dineen, Faux Mystic, Queenless Kings, PNJ, Colin Andrew and Simple Things.

Attendees can also look forward to viewing screen prints created by Clare Blackwel l, a talented Limerick-born artist and printmaker who has been commissioned to design this year's festival poster. Clara Planelles whose most recent film, "First Date," was funded by Film in Limerick and screened this year at the Irish Film London Festival will also be exhibiting.

Two special collaborations will take place at this year’s festival. Firstly, a partnership with Limerick School of Art and Design will see the work of ten of the college's undergraduates showcased.

Performing Arts

While K-FEST’s roots are in exhibiting visual artists, the festival also has an ever-expanding line-up of emerging music acts and drama/ spoken word events who are scheduled to perform in venues throughout the town. Festival Chair and music director Tim Clifford remarked:

“Alongside our visual arts programme we’re incredibly proud to be hosting a specially curated line-up featuring some of Ireland’s most important emerging musicians and performers. Both locals and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the vast exhibition spaces, gain inspiring insights from artists at fireside chats held in the town’s iconic pubs, enjoy poetry recitals or discover their new favourite punk rock band!”

Among the music acts attending this year’s festival in Killorglin are Cherym, the three-piece pop-rock outfit from Derry. They’ll be joined by the alt-rock and minimal post-punk-influenced band Grave Goods, Dublin artist Cruel Sister, Cork singer Alicia Olaniran and Limerick singersongwriter Abe Soare. The Dublin punk duo Vulpynes, Limerick band His Father's Voice, punk producer Meryl Streek, and Galway band Adore will also be playing. The Love Buzz who have just been confirmed for Glastonbury will also be performing, they'll be joined by Jason Deery, The Dream of Horses, Rita Lynn and Louis Cormack.

On the Friday night of the festival (June 2nd) the award-winning theatre and cabaret performer Xnthony will be hosting a 4-hour long “big gay ball” and on Saturday for younger musicians there will be open-mic sessions. The music is rounded off by the Let’s Glow Crazy and Funktion DJ sessions featuring George Feely and Kaycee along with local DJ’s.

Drama

The drama programme includes the showing of God’s Creatures starring Paul Mescal. There will be a Q&A with Killorglin’s Shane Crowley who wrote the film.

There is poetry and story sessions including London Calling and Story Slam amongst others. An interesting addition this year is an instalment called Filmore! Which is an audience participation event where you partake in an investigation and you find out the answers on Sunday night at a gig, there is limited tickets available for this.

A series of short animations titled Tan Ann: Portraits of Wild Wisdom fills out a busy drama schedule.

For further information visit www.kfest.ie

Úna Quill

Castlegregory Notes

The Country Boy Friday 26th May at 8pm in the Clubrooms. Play by John Murphy, performed by the Memory Lane Theatre. Tickets: €15 includes complimentary refreshments. Interval raffle. Tickets available from the Information Office

Tidy Towns: We are hosting our annual beach clean up to mark World Ocean Day on 17 June, 10:30 am at Castlegregory Beach. Everyone is welcome. We will provide gloves, vests, bags and have some pickers available. If you have them please bring scissors. Why not make it a picnic at the beach afterwards? If anyone is willing to bring tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes etc for volunteers to enjoy afterwards, they would be more than welcome Whilst World Ocean day is on 8 June we know Maharees Heritage and Conservation will have something exciting planned around that day down in the Maharees so we decided to go the week after to ensure anyone who wishes to do so (hint, hint) can join each other's beach cleans :-)CleanCoasts #AnTaisce #tidytownsireland #failteireland

Castlegregory Summer Festival: 13th -16th July Save the dates! Events to be announced when finalised.

Art Exhibition: Calling all Artists & Photographers! Castlegregory Community Council invites all artists & photographers to participate in an exhibition in the Club Rooms on Friday & Saturday 28th & 29th July from 2 -10 pm. No entry fee, just 5% commission of any works sold. Contact the Office 066-7139422 or email if you would like to enter or have any queries.

Maharees Autumn Gathering 2023 ....8th 9th and 10th September .....This year's theme is fishing. If anyone has any fishing related photos, old or new, please contact Martin Finn or send them to mahareesconservation@gmail.com More details to follow.

Mary's Meals Old Coin Collection: in aid of school meals for children - any old Irish or foreign coins you may have. Collection jar available at the Office

Parents & Toddlers/Babies Group in the Clubrooms every Wednesday: 10.30am - 12pm. Please call Kelly Hennessey: 087 2165100 for further information and if you'd like to attend. Very many thanks for the generous contributions of toys, books & games for the playgroup. We no longer require any more as we now have more than sufficient and there is a limit to what we can store.

Photography competition: A competition is being held to find pictures for next

year's calendar (2024). All of you budding photographers can dust off your cameras and get snapping. All entries to castleinfocenter@ gmail.com please. You never know ....your entry just might feature in the new calendar.

Modern Jazz. Fully Qualified Teachers, offering Examinations & Performance opportunities. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live.ie

Irish Dancing Classes: Saturdays 2.30pm in the Clubrooms. Ring Michael Murphy: 087 2133866 for further information or to enrol.

Solar Systems

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired dinners in the Clubrooms every Tuesday @ 12.45pm with music, bingo etc afterwards. New members are always welcome. Please ring: 087 2406471 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason.

Tom Kennedy

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.

Maintenance/ground staff required (eligible for C.E. scheme) in Castlegregory. Please ring Joe Bric: 087 2682097

Community employment position: Castlegregory Care of theAged/Active Retired are looking for a part time employee. This is a part time Community employment position. For further details of the position, please contact Margaret Maunsell, 087 9076256.

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

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

Whist Results: 19/05/2023 Ladies 1st: Maureen Dowling, 2nd: Mairéad NíDhubhda; Interval: Catherine Dowd, Nora Walsh; Gents: 1st: Thomas Maunsell, Mary Murphy; Interval: John McEnery, Mary McKenna; Mystery: Maeve Deane.

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

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

Drink Can Rings, Old Spectacles & Used Postage Stamps: Many thanks to all who are continuing to collect.

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

News Items If any local groups have any news items they would like to be made known, such as match fixtures, results, courses or anything of special interest-could groups inform the office by 12 midday on Monday mornings so that it can be entered into the local community news items in the newspapers.

Recycling and Refuse Services are provided at both Dillons and Higgins in Tralee.

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.

Yoga with Fenella O'Regan: Saturdays - 9.30am and Mondays 6.30 in the Clubrooms. Contact Fenella - 087 2880628

Chosun Taekwondo-Do Classes every Thursday in the West End Hall. Email: boconnortkd1@ gmail.com Facebook Chosun Taekwon-Do and Fitness Mobile: 087 9837252 if you think your child might like to join the classes.

The Academy of Dance in the Clubrooms .The Academy of Dance is an International AwardWinning Dance Academy offering classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary &

087-6709834 32 West Kerry Live

Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula

Caroline Boland

Comhghairdeachas gach éinne – to all involved in Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh. What a wonderful programme of events with so many choirs, musicians - home grown, national and international talent. Also, to the Corca Dhuibhne Community Forum in creating some really enjoyable walks and talks for Biodiversity Week and BikeWeek.

Coming up in next month, Dingle Adventure Race, Debra Ireland – The Butterfly Skin Charity Kerry Challenge, and June will see too, the begining of our traditional regattas. Best of luck to all participants as we slip in to summer! Go n-éirí libh!

DEBRA Ireland is a national Irish charity, established to provide support services to patients and families living with the debilitating skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). They also drive research into treatments and cures for those living with the condition. They were established in 1988 by the patients and families of those living with EB. Their patient focus has never changed since then and is reflected by the fact that patient family representatives continue to sit on their Board and their opinions inform their decisions both in terms of how they raise money and how they spend it. They provide hope and support to those living with EB, there are currently 300 people living in Ireland living with the condition. DEBRA Ireland provides support not only to them but to their families who regularly act as carers. https:// debraireland.org/about/debra-ireland/

The Kerry Challenge has been coming to the Dingle Peninsula for a number of years now bringing walkers and adventurers from all over for 3 days to support those suffering from EB. Tá fáilte roimhe…

CTCD / DPTA are delighted to remind you that recruitment for the CE4RT (Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism) Programme that DPTA is partnering with MTU for our SME's on the Dingle Peninsula, is underway. Expressions of interest are being taken at info@dingle-peninsula.ie and the applications forms are due out the first week of June. CTCD / DPTA would be delighted to have your business on board and hope that you will join in this exciting project that will position the Dingle Peninsula as a leader in Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism in Ireland and on the global stage.

The Programme offers professional and educational support with EU funding of up to €8,000 per business, to help you position your business for today's sustainable tourism industry, ensuring our continued authenticity as a sustainable destination, and tackling Climate Change. In the next couple of years, many new mandatory requirements will be coming 'down the tracks' so DPTA wants to help you, through this Programme, to be ahead through the training, mentoring and coaching that CE4RT will provide. Bígí linn!

Contact Caroline or Simone at info@dinglepeninsula.ie to learn more about it - we are already taking names of businesses who are

interested so please come back to us ASAP to learn more. There are only 16 places so do contact us today! No commitments yet but the opportunity for you to learn more about it.

Fáilte Ireland Customer Service Training:

We are delighted to announce Fáilte Ireland is delivering 2 x Customer Service Training sessions in the Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle on Wednesday 31st of May ahead of what we hope will be a strong summer season on the Dingle Peninsula.

The programme is aimed at both new and experienced front of house staff who have daily contact with visitors or who have responsibility for the provision of service quality within the business.

For your business this workshop session will:

• Support induction and provide preseason refresh training for your front-facing

teams.

• Drive a strong and consistent customer focused mindset within your business.

• Equip teams with key skills to engage confidently and professionally with customers.

• Help promote the reputation of your business through enhanced customer satisfaction.

On completion of the programme, the participant will receive a Fáilte Ireland certificate.

To Register your team members Visit: https://failteirelandeventshub.ie/ exceptionalcustomerservice/

COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA

DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn

Le Chéile

Bia Dingle Membership

Calling all Producers, Farmers, Fishers, Foragers, Retailers and Hospitality owners, on the Dingle Peninsula...Membership for Bia Dingle is now open for all to join, and is FREE for 2023!

Bia Dingle – the Chorca Dhuibhne Food Network – is a dynamic, collaborative, foodfocused association representing the whole of the Dingle Peninsula. We are Farmers; Fishers; Producers; Growers; Foragers; Chefs, Restauranters; Hosts; Guides; Partners; and Champions, joined in celebration of the food history and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula.

Our mission is to retain, attract, foster, and celebrate sustainable food producers, products, and traditions of the Dingle Peninsula and our surrounding waters. Come join us now and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, food-focused association!

Membership 2023

Membership for 2023 is free, just send an email to biadingle@gmail.com for your registration form and a full list of membership benefits.

Bí do Bhall do Bia Dingle – Gréasán Bia Chorca Dhuibhne!

Táimid sa tóir ar Thairgeoirí, Fheirmeoirí, Iascairí, Soláthraithe, Mhiondíoltóirí, agus ar Úinéirí Gnó san Earnáil Fáilteachais i gCorca Dhuibhne Is féidir clárú anois mar bhall do Bhia Dingle, agus tá sé SAOR IN AISCE do 2023!

Bia Dingle – Gréasán Bia Chorca Dhuibhne – is cumann dinimiciúil, comhoibríoch é Bia Dingle le fócas ar leith ar bhia atá ionadaíoch ar leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne go léir. Is Feirmeoirí; Iascairí; Táirgeoirí; Soláthraithe; Chefanna; Bialanna; Óstaigh; Treoraithe; Páirtithe; agus Crainn Taca sinn, atá tagtha le chéile le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar stair agus cultúr an bhia anseo i gCorca Dhuibhne.

Tá sé mar aidhm againn táirgeoirí, táirgí agus traidisiúin an bhia i gCorca Dhuibhne agus na farraigí mórthimpeall orainn a choiméad, a mhealladh, a chothú, agus a cheiliúradh

Tá an bhallraíocht do 2023 saor in aisce, ní gá ach rphost a sheoladh go dtí biadingle@gmail.com dod’ fhoirm chlárúcháin agus liosta iomlán dos na buntáistí atá ann do bhaill

Easy Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

Add in the tomatoes and chili flakes. Cook this for a few minutes to allow it to thicken. Add in the reserved pasta water. Add in the pasta, mozzarella and ricotta, use a large spoon or spatula to mix this all well. Taste and season if needed (remember the cheese will have some salt).

Sprinkle parmesan over the top and place in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.

Once ready remove from the oven and wait for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a green salad or garlic bread.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Here is a simple dinner recipe, perfect for a lazy evening. It is full of flavour and will be a definitive crowd favourite. I always love dishes like this that get mixed together and added to a tray and then popped in the oven. One little tip that works great for any baked pasta dish, is to cook the pasta in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes. This always helps the pasta to be just right when it comes out of the oven. Serve with a green salad.

Serves 4

Ingredients

300g sausages, each cut into 3 pieces

2 garlic cloves, crushed

½ tsp. fennel seeds

1 tsp. oregano (optional)

2 tins of crushed tomatoes

pinch of chili flakes

350g pasta (use shapes like penne, farfalle, or rigatoni)

200g mozzarella, torn in pieces

150g ricotta

50-100g parmesan

olive oil

salt and pepper

Method

Preheat the oven to 190ºC

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Strain and keep about a ladle of the pasta water.

While the pasta is cooking you can start the rest of the dish.

Put an oven-proof pan on over a medium to high heat (if you don’t have an ovenproof pan you can transfer it to an ovenproof dish before putting in the oven).

Add a little oil and add the sausages. Cook them for about 5 minutes to allow them to brown a little. Turn the heat down and add the garlic, fennel seeds and oregano. Cook this for about 2-3 minutes.

News from Dingle Hub

“Pedal for a Medal” at Castlegregory National School

On Thursday and Friday, as part of Bike week, Castlegregory National school children and parents cycled to school. The event was parents led, supported by Dingle Hub and Kerry County Council. The turnout was hugely encouraging. Half of the school took part. Kerry County Council’s Active Travel Manager Cora Carrigg joined in, offering information and advice to parents and teachers.

At the end of term children who have joined in each week will receive a medal for their efforts. Much of the learnings from those taking part will be documented by the Hub’s Hazel Blennerhassett and added to our Sustainable Mobility Pathfinder project findings. It is a very proactive and positive initiative for parents to take on. The hope is that we can support other schools to take part next year with the benefit of the learnings from Castlegregory.

Safety is the main concern and for this reason we ask motorists to be conscious of children on the roads between 8:30-9:00 and 14:30 to 15:30.

• Green Rewards and Customer Loyalty Programmes.

Please get in touch with Ann at ann@dinglehub.com and I can schedule small groups into dates. Minimum 12 people needed per session.

• Driveways & Patios Cleaned and Sealed

• Decking & Conservatory Cleaning

• Faschia, Soffit and Gutter Cleaning

• We use No Weed Sand on all driveways

KINGDOM CLEANING 066-7168111

Chorca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC How to tell your climate action story master workshop

Looking for smart ways to tell your visitors all about what you are doing to prioritise the environment?

Want to use the opportunity to boost your brand and get your powerful climate action changes known to your visitors?

If your business has become a more sustainable and greener business, you have a powerful story to share amongst employees and with your visitors.

We have a two-hour master class for our SEC members on how to tell your climate action story. Every business is doing something to improve their carbon footprint but it's about learning what language to let your customers know. This is the first step and very easy to add a green note/ memo on your menu/website or social media.

This two-hour master workshop will take place in June. Please get in touch with Ann at ann@dinglehub.com and I can schedule small groups into dates. It will present you with top tips for developing that story plus the tools and tactics to communicate and market it.

Programme Content:

• Sustainable marketing and communications

• How to write a sustainability policy

• Tips for your website

• Social Media advice

• Influencing in-destination visitor behaviour

• Boosting your business brand and reputation

L-R: Ryan, Kai and Evie Fields, Eamon & Meave Fitzgibbon

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

RETIREMENT WISHES. Dingle Business Chamber wish to convey their good wishes and many years of good health and fulfilment to Mary Dowd in her retirement from the Education Shop in Main Street. We understand that as that particular premises is about to be put on the market, the business may re open under new management in a different location in town. Slán agus gach beannacht ort a Mháire Dhílis!!!

FÉILE NA. BEALTAINE. Another very successful and wide ranging programme covering music, song, the arts,crafts, literature, climate change and recycling ideas were packed into the annual Féile Na Bealtaine weekend again this year. The 10 foot high plastic bottle sculpture made in the Dingle Men’s Shed and finished with plastic drink and milk bottles collected locally was wheeled through the streets on Sunday afternoon accompanied by the Slpanc Drumming Band and visiting Swiss Band also. Comhgáirdeachas do gach éinne a chuir an clár profisiúnta seo le chéile arís imbliana.

FÉILE CHEOIL AN TSAMHRAIDH . Another wonderful weekend of musical and choral entertainment had blossomed here in Corca Dhuibhne over the past few years through the Dingle Summer Music Festival. Congratulations and well done to Gabor Peli, the committee and members of Dingle New Music Choir and Orchestra, all the participants and the venues

Dingle Heart Safe Campaign – Community Defibrillator Audit

SHU in Dingle, in association with the Sacred Heart University College of Health Professions and the In a Heartbeat organisation, is launching a Heart Safe campaign on the Dingle Peninsula. This campaign will provide eight new defibrillators to the peninsula, in addition to providing training in CPR and defibrillator use.

Mike Papale, the founder of In a Heartbeat, will be launching the campaign alongside Dr Maura Iverson, Dean of Health Sciences at Sacred Heart University at 11 am on the 7th of June at An Díseart, Dingle. The launch will include a demonstration of CPR and defibrillator use, followed by a walk in celebration of heart health. There will be lots of fun and goodies, with all ages welcome!

As part of this campaign, SHU in Dingle will be leading an initiative to audit all existing defibrillators in the area. If you are responsible for, aware of, and/or in possession of a defibrillator on the Dingle Peninsula, please email the following information to Dr Grace Flannery, Program Co-Director of SHU in Dingle, at flanneryg@sacredheart.edu

• Make & Model of Defibrillator

• Location, and internal or external positioning

• Make & Model of housing unit

• Name & contact details of person(s) in charge of maintenance

• If the unit is registered or being registered with the national ambulance service

for facilitating the various events last weekend. DEFIBRILLATOR DAMAGE. Some damage was recently caused to the exterior case of the Defibrulator Unit in Holyground which if left undetected would have left the unit unfit for use in case of emergency. We ask our readers to stop anybody meddling with the unit and report any incidents to the Gardai to ensure this vital first response system is available at all times but especially when most needed.

We hope to have full details in our next edition of Training Sessions for the proper and prompt use of a number of new Defibrillator Units being donated to our town. Our readers are invited to submit suggestions on suitable locations for the positioning of the new units to the West Kerry Live office before the launch in early June. TIDY TOWNS. Work Evenings have recommenced on Mondays meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7p.m.. Everybody welcome and we will start with litter collection and planting if the Mail Road beds are ready after the recent roadworks there. We appeal to the Residents Associations in the housing estates to also get started on weed growth and planting as all estates are visited by the Tidy Towns Judges during their annual trip. Bígí Linn!! Míle Buíochas.

PUBLIC REALM. This is the last call for our readers suggestions on a suitable name or title for the new Public Realm in Strand Street. We have received some very suitable titles which encompass the history of the site and surrounding area but the Business Chamber would like to broaden the list before submitting your suggestions to Kerry County Council who

have the final say on the matter.

Text or phone your views to086-8641340. STUDENTS SUCCESS. Comhgáirdeachas do scoláiri ó Phobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne Cian, Pádraig agus Cathal a bhain an céad áit amach in’s an babhta ceannais náisiúnta i gclár na gcomhlachtaile le déanaí. Maith sibh lads agus gach éinne eile ón scoil agus na múinteoiri a bhí ag cabhrú san iarracht iontach seo.

Message from Fr Michael Moynihan

A beautiful old story tells of how Jesus, after his Ascension into Heaven, was surrounded by the Holy Angels who began to enquire about his work on earth. Jesus told them about his birth, life, preaching, death, and Resurrection, and how he had accomplished the salvation of the world. The Archangel Gabriel asked, “Well, now that you are back in Heaven, who will continue your work on earth?” Jesus said, “While I was on earth, I gathered a group of people around me who believed in me and loved me. They will continue to spread the Gospel and carry on the work of the Church.” Gabriel was perplexed. “You mean Peter, who denied you thrice and all the rest who ran away when you were crucified? You mean to tell us that you left them to carry on your work? And what will you do if this plan doesn’t work? What’s your Plan B?” Jesus said, “I have no other plan — it must work.” — Truly, Jesus has no other plan than to depend on the efforts of his followers!

This time of year, students are preparing for their Leaving Certificate Exam. A note in a yearbook went as follows: You will go far if you know where you are going. Once we have a goal in mind and a sense of mission things become possible. It is good to have a focus. As they face the future there will be change. Change to college or work or travel. Change to more independence. As they prepare for their exams and for whatever the future holds, I wish them well and Gods blessings.

As Christians our mission is to go out to the whole world and tell of the greatness of God. By our lives, by what we say and do and by who we are.

For the disciples in the gospel of the Ascension, (Mt 28:16-20) there was going to be change. Jesus was leaving them. He gave them a promise and he gives to each of us a promise. I will be with you always until the end of time. Our prayer today is that we will always know the presence of God in our lives. While other aspects may change, that promise remains. I am with you always until the end of time.

Comhghairdeas to the children of the local primary schools that received their First Holy Communion in recent weeks. Thanks to the parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers and all who pass on the faith. The journey of faith continues, we are nourished by God in many ways, through nature, through other people and through scripture. It is at Mass and in the celebration of the Sacraments that Jesus is truly present to nourish us as we seek to live as he taught us to.

The Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday August 26th. A bus is being organised from the Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area, (numbers dependent). If you are interested in travelling, contact Cathy on 086-0520915 by Friday May 26th. The bus will depart Dingle at approx. 6.30am. Cost is likely between €25 – €35 depending on numbers travelling.

Má tá Boscaí Trócaire fós ag éinne is féidir iad a thabhairt thar nais go dtí na séipéil anois. Trócaire received to date €8,847.00 for Dingle Parish and €2,608.00 for Annascaul Parish.

Accord is an organisation that supports couples who are preparing for the sacrament of Marriage. If you are interested in training as a Marriage Preparation Programme Facilitator contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email: marriagepreparation@accord.ie.

As we look forward to the summer we pray that it will be a summer of safety and health for all and a time to enjoy the blessings that God sends our way.

- Fr Michael

Max Kennedy from Dingle who will partake in the Haringey Box Cup, Europe's largest amateur boxing event which will take place at the Alexandra Palace in London from 16th - 18th June. Three hundred boxers from all over Europe will take part in the event.

Max took up boxing a year and a half ago and has proven his worth in the ring time and again, with his most recent victory coming at a tournament in Dunmanway last weekend. The Dingle fighter is a member of the Castle Vale club in Tralee where he trains three nights a week. To sponsor Max's participation in the event keep an eye out for sponsorship cards in local outlets or call 086-0547632.

Aimsir bhreá an tsamhraidh os ár gcomhair amach, deireadh ag teacht leis an scoilbhliain agus biaiste na turasóireacht ag piocadh suas anois! Spórt is spraoi i ndán dúinn ar fad gan dabht, agus scléip an tsaoirse ar na bioráin do chuid againn, agus laethanta saoire sa cheann.

Is sinne ag bualadh le daoine eile i rith an tsamhraidh, coiméad an Ghaelainn sa cheann. Is deis iontach desna héinne caint & comhrá a dhéanamh nó cleachtadh a dhéanamh ar do chuid Ghaelainne. Beidh seans ann desna héinne óg ‘s aosta a stór focal a shaibhriú.

• You can start raising a bilingual child from birth.There’s no reason why you, your partner and other family members can’t speak two languages to your child from birth. So don’t hesitate in getting started!

• Ach is féidir é a dhéanamh níos déanaí chomh maith! Ná bíodh imní ort má tá do leanbh níos sine. Ní bhíonn sé riamh ródhéanach tosnú! Idir ceithre agus seacht mbliana d’aois is é an dara huair is fearr an dara teanga a shealbhú.

• Between the ages of four and seven is the second best time (after newborn to three) to acquire a second language.

Is scil iontach saoil é bheith dátheangach!

Deascéalta / Good news

• Tá’n campa Samhraidh lán againn do mhí Lúnasa agus liosta feithimh tosnaithe againn. Go raibh maith agaibh as an tacaíocht a thugann sibh dúinn!

• Tá deireadh taghtha leis an gClub Óige an tseachtain seo agus ba mhaith linn buíochas ó chroí a gabháil le gach duine a d’fhreastail air. Bhí ana éileamh air ó 40 duine óg & dream iontach againn chun labhairt na Gaelainne. D’eagraíodar Seó Tallainne don Oíche dheireanach agus bhí ana chraic againn!

• Is féidir bheith ar an eolas fésna himeachtaí ar fad a bheidh á n-eagrú againn inár nuachtlitir mhíosúil / You can sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to know about our events!

Deiseanna / Opportunities

• An Coimisinéir Teanga.

• Taithí Oibre / Obair Shamhraidh le Tobar Dhuibhne.

• Cúntóir Gaelainne sa bhFrainc, Ollscoil de Bretagne

• Eagarthóir, CÚLA4..

Tomhais na coicíse

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Bhí idir ríméad agus díomá ar lucht tacaíochta na Ríochta le coicíos anuas.

Bhí sé le tuar go mbainfeadh an fhoireann bua i gcluiche luath nó mall. Bhí a gcumas ar taispeáint go soiléir le tamall, agus tharla go raibh idir scil agus áth acu as baile in aghaidh Bhaile Átha Luain, nuair a d'éirigh leis an bhfoireann baile teacht aniar tar éis dóibh bheith dhá chúl le fána. Cúl den scoth ó Ryan Kelliher tar éis ceathrú uaire, agus sraonadh ó chosantóir a chuir buille Nathan Gleeson as compás an chúlbáire don dara ceann.

Fiche nóiméad roimh deireadh na coimhlinte, chuir Kelliher an liathróid i dtreo an eangaigh agus an cúlbáire as an láthair. Cheap go leor go raibh cosaint ar líne an chúil déanta ag Aaron McBride Átha Luain, ach bhí radharc mhaith ag an Réiteoir Cúnta, Conor Fitzgibbon, ar an eachtra agus rialaigh seisean gur chúl bailí a bhí ann.

B'shin cúl an bhua, an chéad chluiche bhuacach ag na Ciarraígh ó thosaíodar sa Sraith Naisiúnta. Ma b'fhada le roinnt den lucht tacaíochta ag teacht é, ní miste a mheabhrú arís nach fás aon oiche club peile ar bith, agus tá taithi na mblianta ag clubanna (agus baimisteoirí) eile ar an méid atá le déanamh mar ullmhú chun cluichí a bhuachaint go rialta.

Ach nuair atá an beart déanta uair amháin agat, tá a fhios agat gur féidir é dhéanamh arís. Ní fál go haer é a thuilleadh.

Mar sin féin, níor éirigh leis an bhfoireann baile an ceann is fearr d'fháil ar Fhánaithe Bhré an tseachtain dar gcionn. Arís, bhí smuta den ádh ar na cuairteoirí sa mhéid go raibh an Réiteoir, Kevin O'Sullivan, sách éasca ar chailísí i dtús an chluiche, ach ainneoin sin agus tús spleodrach leis an imirt nuair a chuaigh Bré gar do chúl gan ach 15 soicind caite ar an gclog, bhí an dá thaobh nach mór cothrom as sin go dtí an sos, agus Ciarraí ag brú go láidir sna nóiméid deireanacha roimh fhead an leath ama.

Sa dara leath, áfach, bhain na Fánaithe cúl luath amach, agus leath-slí tríd an chuid sin den chluiche dob fhéidir cic píonóis a bhronnadh ar fhoireann na Ríochta nuair a rinne captaen Bhré, Dave Webster, cailís soiléir ar Nathan Gleeson – ach níor ghéill an Réiteoir d'éileamh imreoirí Chiarraí.

A mhalairt de scéal a bhí ann ag druidim le deireadh an chluiche, nuair a bhuail an liathróid láimh Kelliher, agus chomharthaigh an Súilleabhánach láithreach don chic éirice.

Bíonn meascán d'ádh agus de mhí-ádh an-choitianta sna cluichí páirce, is cuma cé acu caid, rugbaí nó peil – nó aon chineál eile – atá i gceist!

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Cosantóir agus liathróid ar aon san eangach. Pic: Adam Kowalczyk

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

rabhas ann ach trí lá. Séasúr na Nollag a bhí ann, agus bhí foireann an chláir ag dul i gcomhair lón na Nollag. Choimeádas mo cheann síos, agus leanas ar aghaidh le mo chuid oibre, agus iadsan ar fad – cúntóirí, taighdeoirí, léiritheoirí – ar fad ag siúl amach, ag cur a gcótaí orthu, sceitmíní orthu, agus an bhialann a bhí curtha in áirithe á plé acu. Ní rabhas ag tnúth le cuireadh – ní rabhas ann ach go sealadach, agus bhí níos mó taithí agam ar an áit faoin dtráth seo, so ní rabhas maslaithe.

Stop an duine deireanach a bhí ag fágaint, agus sheas sé os mo chomhair. D’fhéach sé orm. “Louise, seo leat,” a dúirt sé. Bhaineadh saghas geit asam, chun an fhírinne a rá – go raibh duine ón bhfoireann ag caint liom, agus ní fé chúrsaí oibre. D’ardaíos mo cheann ón scáileáin, agus bhí Ryan ann. “Abair?” a dúras. “Lón na Nollag,” arsa seisean. “Téanam ort.” “Ó no Ryan –go raibh míle maith agat, ach nílim mar chuid den fhoireann.” “An bhfuil tusa ag obair ar an gclár inniú?” “Táim,” a d’fhreagraíos. “Bhuel, mar sin, tusa mar chuid den fhoireann. Anois, cuir ort do chóta agus dein deabhadh!”

Tá deireadh tagtha le ré thathagach – is ea “Fear na mBréagán,” nó an “Toyman,” mar a ghlaoann leanaí ar Ryan Tubridy. Níl sé imithe go huile is go hiomlán - ón scáileán amháin- agus cinneadh mór tógtha aige an “Late Late Show” a fhágaint. Tá daoine ag déanamh breithiúnais ar an gceann feadhna nua cheana féin, fé mar a dhéanann – agus é gan a bheith tosnaithe! Agus amhlaidh mar a bhí le Ryan Tubridy roimhe, agus le linn a aga ar fad ar thús cadhnaíochta.

Sin cuid de nádúr an duine is dócha; breithiúnas a thabhairt – fiú gan an t-eolas ar fad a bheith acu go rialta. Smaoinigh ar ábhar ina bhfuil ana shuim agatsa féin ann, nó ana thaithí agat air. Dá léifeá alt fén ábhar sin, chífeá pé botún a mbeadh ann, nó eolas mícheart, agus seans go mbeadh tuairim láidir agat fé – níos láidre ná mar a bheadh agat ar ábhair eile. So, cén fáth, nuair a chífimid duine sna meáin nó duine a bhíonn os comhair an phobail in earnáil éigin, go ndéanaimid breithiúnas orthu chomh tapaidh san? Níl an t-eolas fúthú ar fad againn – faoina saol nó a bpearsantacht. Ach is rud nádúrtha é. Agus níl éinne againne nó acusan gan cháim, gan amhras. Deineann daoine botúin, ní bhíonn roinnt oiriúnach don bpost ina bhfuil siad, imrítear feall corruair – ach níl duine amháin inár measc atá mar aingeal. Ní briathra a dhearbhaíonn ach gníomh, áfach, agus tá scéal amháin faoi Ryan Tubridy a roinnfidh mé leat, ón dtréimhse go rabhas ag obair in R.T.É.

Is áit thaitneamhach í R.T.É. le bheith fostaithe ann (bhuel – sin mo chuimhne, ar aon chuma, ach admhaím gur thugas íde na muc is na madraí don áit go minic d’éinne a bhí sásta cluas a thabhairt dom – nó nach raibh in ann éalú! B’fhéidir sin cuid den nádúr chomh maith – nó b’fhéidir gur cancrán is ea mé. Ahem). Go h-áirithe an rannóg raidió; bhí daoine álainne ann, agus “Buzz” san atmaisféar. Coinníollacha maithe den gcuid is mó, chomh maith. Ag an am céanna, bhí meon ait a shníomh isteach diaidh ar ndiaidh i ngan fhios don nduine féin fiú – gan a bheith fáiltiúil nó cairdiúil go dhaoine nua, go dtí go rabhadar ann tamall. Ní raibh cách mar sin, gan dabht, ach slua maith; muna raibh duine ann go fadthéarmach (agus bhí ana chuid daoine nach raibh; bhíodh raidhse aigheadheanna ag teacht agus ag imeacht de shíor), is dócha nach raibh daoine sásta a gcuid fuinnimh nó ama a chaitheamh agus a “chur amú” ag cur aithne orthu. Ní meon ródheas é sin, ach thuigfeá é ar shlí. Mar shampla, bhíos ann cúpla lá – díreach nua-thosnaithe, agus is cuimhin liom gur thóg cailín mála misleáin amach as tarraiceán. Leagan amach oscailte a bhí ar an oifig, i gcearnóga beaga, agus bhí ceathrar againn suite ana chóngarach lena chéile. Thairg an chailín sin misleán don nduine trasna uaim agus don nduine os mo chomhair, ach ní domsa. Bhíos leath-gortaithe agus bhí leath fonn gáire orm. Gheallas dom féin nach mbeinn riamh mar sin – agus tabhair buille faoi thuairim cad a thit amach? Cúpla bliain dár gcionn, bhíos ag siúl síos an pasáiste, ag beannú na ndaoine go raibh aithne agam orthu… agus ag tabhairt neamh-airde ar na stráinséirí. Is cuimhin liom go soiléir an nóiméad a thuigeas cad a bhí á dhéanamh agam. Bhíos ana chrosta liom féin gur ligeas dom féin titim isteach in iomaire míshibhialta a bhí rómhartha cheana, agus gan mo cheannsa féin a chruthú.

Ach táim imithe ar strae – seo alt faoi Ryan Tubridy, ach léiríonn an scéal sin cé chomh héasca is atá sé luí isteach sa nós sin, agus cé chomh suntasach is atá sé nuair nach ndéanann duine.

Bhíos ag obair ar chlár nua (domsa) lá amháin, mar bhí duine eile breoite. Ní

Seo an “talent,” ag caitheamh liom i slí dhaonna, fhlaithiúil, chineálta, nuair nach ndearna éinne eile é - fiú i ngan fhios dóibh féin - cúpla neomat roimh ré. D’fhéadfadh sé siúl tharam agus ní dhéanfadh sé difríocht dá laghad domsa. Ach NÍOR shiúl sé tharam – agus rinne sé sin difríocht ollmhór. Gan dabht thar na bliana agus mise ag obair leis, rinne nó dúirt sé rudaí eile anseo is ansiúd nach raibh chomh deas – ach mar sin a bhímid go léir. Bhí éifeacht doimhin ag an ngníomh beag (agus mór) sin orm, agus ní dhéanfaidh mé dearmad air go deo.

Go n-éirí leis an gcéad caibidil eile don bhfear múinte muinteartha sin.

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 29th May

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 5th June

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 25th May

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Friday 26th May

6.30 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.00 Bob Griffin's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

Monday 29th May

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Dingle Pub -The Reel Brothers

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 30th May

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Wednesday 31st May

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

Bawn's - Brian Corbett 9.30

9.30 Wednesday 7th June 6.00 Paddy Bawn's -

10.15

6.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.15 John Benny's - Eilis Kennedy (Singer), Gerry O Beirne (Guitar, Vocals) & Guest.

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.15 John

- Jeremy Spencer (Fiddle), Sean Leahy (Guitar)

Saturday 27th May

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 The Dingle Pub -High Tide

10.15 Paul Geaney's -David Moul

Sunday 28th May

6.30 Marina Inn - Sunday session with Tom & Caroline

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Bryan Murphy & Eoin Turner

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.15 John Benny's - Eilis Kennedy (Singer), Gerry O Beirne (Guitar, Vocals) & Guest.

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 1st June

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Friday 2nd June

6.30 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.00 Bob Griffin's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.15 John Benny's - Jeremy Spencer (Fiddle), Sean Leahy (Guitar)

9.30 Neligan's - Open session

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Cromane News

Jane Casey

BINGO PRESENTATION: Many thanks to all of the Cromane and beyond bingo players that play every Tuesday in Jack’s Coastguard Station.

From their efforts €2,000 was raised and was presented to Cromane GAA Club recently in Jack’s. The cheque was presented on behalf of Brian Keary, owner of Jack’s and a great club sponsor, to club chairman JP McCarthy. Also representing the club at the cheque presentation was Patrick Casey, county board delegate. The club greatly appreciates this donation. The money will go towards the redevelopment of our club facilities.

GAA CLUB LOTTO: There was no winner of last Wednesday evening’s club lotto jackpot draw of €8,900. The numbers drawn were: 5, 9, 19, 21.

Four €40 prize winners: - Fran Diggin, online. Kathleen Fitzgerald, Killorglin , Seller Kathleen O’Sullivan. Stephen Anne, Chloe, c/o Hannah Mary's. Adam O'Sullivan, Kerrymore Seller Mary O’Sullivan

SENIORS: County League Division 4 (round 7): Cromane 1-11 SneemDerrynane 2-13

The Cromane seniors travelled to Derrynane on Sunday for round 7 of Division 4 in the county league. They lost their unbeaten record in the division to a determined Sneem-Derrynane side who were deserving winners.

Cromane started well and after 23 minutes they led by 1-7 to 0-4. Cromane’s goal arrived in the 21st minute when Mikey Houlihan shot low in the bottom corner. Before that Cromane had added points from wing-backs Cian Lyons and Liam O’Neill as well as two from Danny O’Shea.

However, after this bright opening spell for the visitors the home side took over hitting 1-3 without reply to go in level at the break (1-7 apiece). Their goal came in the 25th minute when Ian Galvin pounced on a defensive mix-up to net.

The second half belonged to Sneem-Derrynane as they kept Cromane at arm’s length with a series of long-range scores from former Kerry senior Ronan Hussey.

At the other end, Cromane kept in touch through frees from Darren Houlihan and a point from Tony Duffy but the home side looked the more comfortable outfit as they were desperate to finally get a win at the seventh time of asking in the division.

Entering time added on there was still just two points between the sides (1-11 to 1-13).

However, the home side wrapped up the points with an injury-time goal, again from Ian Galvin who punched home from close range.

Cromane scorers: Darren Houlihan 0-6 (0-5 frees), Mikey Houlihan 1-0, Danny O’Shea 0-2, Cian Lyons, Liam O’Neill, and Tony Duffy 0-1 each.

Team: Darragh Crosby; Shane Ahern, Ethan Griffin, Brice Dourieu; Cian Lyons, Eanna Healy, Liam O’Neill; Darren Houlihan, Sean Teahan; Tony Duffy, Sean O’Sullivan, Darragh McKeefry; Jason O’Connor, Danny O’Shea, Mikey Houlihan. Subs: Finbar Casey, James Hurley, Liam Joy, Aidan O’Sullivan, Danny Healy.

UNDER-15s: County League Division 8 final: Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) 5-12 Dingle 5-8

The GGC under-15s were worthy winners of the County League Division 8 title when they proved to be too strong for Dingle last Wednesday evening in Tralee.

The game (13-a-side) was played in the MTU Tralee pitch and GGC led by 3-8 to 3-3 at the break. Dingle battled hard throughout but the GGC side stood strong to clinch a worthy title.

Well done to the team for claiming a county title and well done to all of their coaches who volunteer their time each week.

Team: Daragh O’Connor; Evan Keary, Eddie O’Sullivan, Cian Poff, Aidan Sheehan, Diego Andreatta; Giovanni McCarthy, Paddy O’Sullivan; Sam Kelly, Oran Sheahan, Cathal Clifford, Sean Doherty, Ben O’Shea. Subs:

Daniel Malone, Daniel Teahan, Martin Zadojenko, Dara O'Connor, DJ Poff, Diarmuid Riordan, Tadhg O'Sullivan.

SKILLS: Well done to Daragh O’Connor, Scoil Realt Na Mara, and a member of Cromane GAA Club, who took part in the individual competition of the county primary schools skills competition in Austin Stack Park, Tralee, last Thursday evening.

UNDER-13s: The GGC under-13s continued the second phase of the county league on Sunday last.

GGC have again entered two teams that compete at Division 3A and Division 15A level respectively. Last Sunday both sides played against their Milltown-Castlemaine counterparts. Both sides were defeated in what were their first losses in phase two.

The Division 3A team had opened their phase two campaign in Listry against Keel-Listry. After a mighty tussle they emerged winners on a scoreline of 5-7 to 3-10.

The Division 3A side will have another game against St Senans this Sunday.

The GGC team that competes in Division 15A also opened their campaign in Listry against Keel-Listry B with a win the previous weekend. They ensured a double for GGC with a 3-9 to 1-11 win.

The Division 15A side played their third game against Ballymac B on Tuesday evening last (May 23) in Cromane.

UNDER-11s: The Cromane under-11s begin phase 2 of their County Go Games this Thursday evening (May 25).

They will play in the Mike Breen/Paudie Clifford group (all groups are named after Kerry footballers) against Beaufort, Castleisland Desmonds, Glenflesk, and Scartaglin.

FIXTURES:

Sunday, May 28 - Under-13 County League Division 3A (round 3): GlenbeighGlencar/Cromane (GGC) v St Senans in Cromane or Glenbeigh at 6pm.

Sunday, June 4 - Senior County League Division 4 (round 8): Cromane v St Senans in Cromane at 2pm (provisional date).

Sunday, June 11 - Senior County League Division 4 (round 9): Cromane v Keel in Keel at 2pm (provisional date).

DANCE Noreen Ashe is back by popular demand at Foilmore Community Center on Friday night next 26th May . Doors open at 9pm. Dancing at 9 30. Admission €10.

First Holy Communion was held on Saturday May 20th @12 0'clock. in Cromane and Blessings to the following children and their families: Evan Aherne, Lorna Begley, Darragh Campbell, Arron Eaton, Nessa Foley, Jack McCarthy, Garrett O'Brien, Kaiden O'Connor, Keeva O Connor, Liam O'Connor, Eve O'Shea, Michael O'Shea, Jaden O'Shea, Chloe O'Sullivan, Sophie O' Sullivan Claire Quinn, Blathnaid Riordan, Jennifer Sweeney, Donnchadh Wallace.

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meet every Wednesday 10 to 12 in Cromane Community Centre. All welcome to join in.

ARG: Cromane Active Retired Group meet every Wednesday at Community Centre 2 to 4pm. All welcome to join in the group.

BINGO in Jack's, Cromane every Tuesday at 8pm. BINGO in the CYMS Killorglin Sundays at 8.30.Jackpot €1000.

NEWS: Anyone wishing to include items in the Cromane news please email to caseycrest@hotmail.com

QUOTE: The only failure, is never trying.

Pat Kearney

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Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT. The Organisers of the Darkness Into Light Walk around the village would like to thank you all for your support and your donations. €915 was raised and is being presented to Pieta House. It is greatly appreciated.

RETIREMENT. Family, friends and colleagues gathered at The Wetlands on Friday 6th May to mark Séamus O'Hara's retirement from NEWKD. People from all sectors of the community and voluntary organisations were there to celebrate with Seamus and express their thanks for all his help and support over the past 30 years of sterling service to the communities of Kerry.

NEWKD chose a tree, no doubt the perfect retirement gift for Séamus, a true environmentalist. The tree will take pride of place in the family’s native forest in their lands at Curra,Camp.

John Loughrey, colleague and friend handed over "this is your career" a red book, telling Seamus' story of an amazing journey from Belfast to Kerry helping our communities to develop and grow! Congratulations, well done Seamus, enjoy the next chapter with your wife Mary and lovely family.

DINGLE WAY CHALLENGE 2023. The Dingle Way Challenge is taking place again this year on Sunday 4th June. There are options to choose from for the experienced walker or for those who want a shorter route and a day out to enjoy the beautiful scenery, which is part of this great event.

Ultra-Route - 46 km.

Starting at Brandon Creek.

Regular-Route - 33 km.

Registration essential, full details - See facebook page. Website - www.stpatsgaaclub.com.

Email P.R.O. Sharon Williams - pro. stpatricksblennervillekerry@gaa.ie

Phone - 087 971 2665. You can register for this event on:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dingle-waychallenge-2023-tickets-549474913257.

WELCOME HOME

Hugh O'Donnell, Ontario, Canada was delighted to meet all his cousins in Camp on Thursday night. Gleann na nGealt is Hugh's ancestral home and the birthplace of his Grand Uncle, the late Thomas O’Donnell, former Archbishop of Halifax, Ontario.

The archbishop left Gleann na nGealt when he was just 8 years old with his parents to discover a new world in Canada. He returned once when he was a young priest, to visit his cousin Ellie O'Donnell in the valley where he was born. A neighbour of his, the late Tom Batt recalled meeting him on the road on that occasion and was always very proud to share the story with everybody.

The archbishop's mother was Johanna Daly from Tonevane. Hugh is very proud of his Irish heritage and his connection to Camp and West Kerry.

It was great to see him again and Eibhlin, genealogist and researcher who has left no stone unturned, tracing all the lineage of the O'Donnell and Daly clan in the Dingle Peninsula. Safe journey home, Hugh and hope to see you again soon.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. Michael Collins, Curaheen got the surprise of his life when he arrived in his local, Fitzgerald's Bar on Friday night. All his family and many good friends were there to greet him and wish him well on his 90th birthday. Among them was Mary Fitzgerald who celebrated her 90th on 26th April last. There was great entertainment too with Curraheen Church Choir giving a wonderful performance to end a lovely evening. Congratulations Michael, wishing you all the best in the years ahead.

Congratulations to Jack Downs, New Jersey and Gleann na nGealt who celebrated his 90th birthday recently in New Jersey with his wife Ann and all of his family and friends.

Jack, we all wish you well and hope that you will visit your Camp home again in the not too distant future.

May all our nonagenarians continue to enjoy good health into the future. Go maire sibh an chéad.

ANNASCAUL GAA

SENIORS: Annascaul defeated Churchill 4.09 to 0-12 points. Well done lads. ABHA NA SCÁIL ABÚ.

Congratulations to Cian, Gavin, Coleman and Donal on Moynihan Cup victory with Gaelcolaiste Tra Lí. Well done lads.

WEEKEND SUCCESS

Congratulations to Hollie O'Driscoll and Orlaith Flynn, Camp Junior Girls U12 All Ireland trophy winners with Kerry who defeated Sligo/Leitrim on Sunday. Well done all.

Congratulations to Camp Juniors U14 Shield Champions 22/23. Well done all.

Congratulations to Eoghan O'Driscoll awarded coaches player of the Year and winning the National Shield with Kerry U12s. Well done Eoghan and all your colleagues on the team and everybody involved in training all those very skilled and talented young sports boys and girls. Go n-eirí libh go leir. And to all our local young people on their participation in all sporting activities over the weekend. Well done.

At The Junction Bar, Camp Mary Fitzgerald and Michael Collins celebrate 90 years young, hail and hearty

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1. Comharthaíocht suas dtí / Signage up to €1,500 (@50%)

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News from "The Shed"

Mícheál O'Connor

The Tom Crean Naomhóg project ended with a dash of of Holy Water and a splash of Atlantic, Sunday 21st of May, as the noble craft was launched in the Dingle Marina. The Tom Crean name was chosen because this man's remarkable achievements, courage and endurance on the high seas still continue to inspire all who follow in his wake. Shed chairman, Mike Fitzgerald praised all involved in the building of the boat, especially craftsman, Eddy Hutchison and sponsor Liam O Neill, artist. A special thank you to Aileen, Jill, Enda and Hugh, Tom Crean's decendants who attended and launched the craft.

The Men's Shed is where men come together to share skills and undertake projects possibly but always to make friends and to provide support. As Summer days lengthen with the promise of sunshine, hazy lazy days and flowers we notice the bees pass on musical wing. This has awakened us to the possibility of keeping a beehive at the Shed. Beekeeping began possibly in Egypt 5000 years ago and St Modomnoc is credited with bringing bees to Ireland from Wales around the time of St.Patrick. We are excited to think we might write a chapter of this noble art for ourselves at Ballintaggart. Ireland has always had a reputation as a land of milk and honey !

Allow me to invite men of 18 years and over to come to the Shed to share your and our skills and knowledge. Even if there are no tangible benefits we guarantee friendship and fun. See you there !

Notaí an ClochánBréanainn

Buaiteoirí Cumann Lató 500 Mí Aibreann 2023

1ú: (€500) Cliona O’Connor, An Daingean.

2ú: (€250) Séamus Mac Gearailt, Castlegregory.

3ú: (€150) Padraig Quirke, Castlegergory.

4ú: (€75) Eamon & Maire Fitzpatrick, Bréanainn.

5ú. (€50) John & Arthur Kerin, New York.

Tinteáin Ceoil: .. Ceol, Rince, Scéalta, Dánta, Amhráin, Craic agus Cupán tae & Scóna úrbhácáilte. Gach Luain(Every Monday evening)

7:30pm - 9:30 pm at the Halla. V92DK4C

Local Link Bus Service:

Brandon to Tralee: Gach Luain & Céadaoin

9:10am

Cloghane to Castlegregory: Gach Déardaoin

7:15pm

Cloghane Public Dinner Bus to Halla Le Chéile……...Gach Máirt 12:15pm

www.locallinkkerry.ie/Brandon/

Am Aifreann/ Mass Times. Séipéal Naomh Bréanainn, An Clochán

Gach Dara Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm May 27th, June 10th, 25th

Also Mass every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm

Adhradh Comaoineach / Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays – 11.15am to 12.15pm

Thursdays – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Saturdays – 11.15pm to 12.15pm

Subject to change…weekly parish newsletter available in church every weekend.

Pobal ar Aire - Community Alert: Text Alert & Cairde app

Local Community text alert scheme - €20 renewal membership is now due. Anybody who wishes to continue to be included in the "Be Alert" SMS text scheme or to be part of the "Cairde" app - can they contact Eilin Nichol on : 087 6869479 or email: anleithtriuch@gmail.com or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/254678068027297

The list is currently being updated and will be finalised in the next 2 weeks..

The launch of the naomhóg Tom Crean at Dingle marina on Sunday last. Behind bollard Mike Fitzgerald, chairman ). Visible from right : Gearóid Ó Cinnéide, Reverend Fr. Jim Sheehy, Eddy Hutchison - Master naomhóg builder, Hugh O'Brien, great-grandson of Tom Crean, Jill O'Brien, Aileen O'Brien, granddaughter of Tom Crean, Enda O'Brien grandson of Tom Crean.

Photo: Ted Creedon

It’s All In The Mind

I think therefore I am…not

Orla Smyth

Back in the 17th century, Descartes most famous dictum ‘I think therefore I am’ set in motion a fundamental misrepresentation of what it means to be human, which endures to this day i.e that the mind and body are separate entities.

Without getting caught up in the philosophical and historical subtleties and interpretations, suffice it to say that this false and for three centuries, largely unchallenged premise has dominated western understanding of human nature.

It has spearheaded a paradigm that over evaluates intellectual achievement and rewards thought based endeavour while undermining the intelligence of the body. Think of young children who are naturally in touch with their bodies- they are relaxed, loose and free. They are bodies but as we get older we think we have bodies: adults tend to identify with their minds. As we grow, we move further and further away from the aliveness of the body and the freedom of the present moment only to get caught up in the thinking mind, trapped in the future or the past. As a result of this disconnect between mind, body and spirit, we often struggle to achieve a sense of balance and cohesion in our lives, carrying around a vague sense of unease and dissatisfaction.

In his short story ‘ A Painful Case’ Joyce introduces the character Mr Duffy as a man ‘ who lives a little distance from his body’. This nicely describes how so many of us live our lives. We live in our heads, often lost in thought and treat the body as the workhorse who does our bidding - it carries the burden of the wants and needs of the ego : the workhorse must be stronger, thinner, younger; the workhorse must work harder, be better and help me fulfil my needs. It never occurs to us that the body might be more intelligent than the conscious ego.

The fact that modern western medicine has one set of practitioners for ‘mental disorders’ and an entirely separate set of professionals for all other types of ‘physical’ complaints reflects the misplaced reliance that still exists today on the dualistic model of mind and body. While scientific research progresses at the speed of light it seems incredible that this model has not been updated. There is an urgent need for a more holistic approach to health care. Instead of striving ever forward maybe we can borrow some wisdom from the past. The words meditation and medicine come from the same indo-European root ‘to measure’, their meaning aligned: to restore balance- inner and outer so that the heart, mind and body can be held in a seamless whole, thereby returning to full health ( the word health derives from the Old English ‘whole’- a thing complete in itself.

So while the capacity of the Homo Sapien brain has evolved to include the miracle of language, imagination, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, we must not forget how the body’s intelligence keeps us alive - it manages to breathe for us, keep our heart beating, detox the bloodstream; signals when we need to eat and sleep and move; our autonomic nervous system alerts us to danger, communicates with other beings at a cellular level, processes grief and trauma and so much more - all without our conscious help. In fact when the conscious mind

intervenes unnecessarily it often disrupts the process and causes havoc with the natural functioning and healing of the mind/body.

We need to be aware of what is going on in the body in order to know how we are feeling. When we are attuned to the body, we are more balanced and grounded, better able to cope with the demands and stressors of living. When we get stuck in the thinking mind, we are often at sea, caught in a cycle of obsessive thought - self-critical, worrying, ruminating, judging: all of which reinforces fear and leads us astray - down paths of self-delusion, doubt and alienation. We lose sight of who we are, and where we belong. When we are disconnected from ourselves it stands to reason that we become disconnected from the world around us ; we are cut off from empathy and compassion: from the present moment. The individual, society at large and the environment pay a high price for this misalignment of body and mind.

If you can imagine yourself to be a finely tuned musical instrument playing in a symphony orchestra - in harmony, attuned to the other musicians, not thinking about the last note or the next, in flow, an indistinguishable part of the whole, producing sublime music. Now imagine if all the instruments are out of tune, every discordant note in conflict with its neighbour, jarring, bumping up against each other- what a cacophony of sound that would produce! - much like the world we live in today.

So, to continue the metaphor, we need to tune our instruments. By listening to the body and regulating our nervous system , becoming more attuned to our own needs and thereby more compassionate to the needs of others, instead of a world driven by greed, hatred and delusion we can work towards a more balanced, peaceful and healthy world.

The practice and cultivation of mindfulness can help to guide and support us in this endeavour. When we pause and are still we allow our thoughts to loosen their hold on us and we can tap into the body’s inherent wisdom, reconnecting with ourselves and the world we inhabit.

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WHIST Results 17/05/23

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Intervals : Mary Devane , Eileen Galvin

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Gents: 1st Martin Murphy and Sandra Hoffman

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Intervals : Breda Baker and Martin Courtney

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Group of professionals looking to rent suitable premises/land for new school on the Dingle Peninsula. Please contact Sarah on 0877099705

Blood Donations Consider giving blood when a person voluntarily has blood drawn and used for transfusions Donation may be of whole blood, or of specific components directly (apheresis). Blood banks often participate in the collection process as well as the procedures that follow it.

3 bed family home wanted for rental - couple with 2 young children looking for rental opportunities in and around Dingle Town or surrounding areas. Good References available. Please contact Danny 0894848212 or Amanda 0861648869

It has come to our attention that many people in Annascaul have been giving blood and we wish to congratulate and thank them for providing to such a worthwhile cause. Contact us if you need information and contact details for blood collection points in your locality

Looking for house to rent, long term. Detached, in peaceful location, 4 bedrooms, including field for 2 small horses. Call or App Emma 089 987 0107

Professional composer and family seek 4-5 bedroom house with garden on Dingle Peninsula: Ventry, Anascaul etc For Long term rental.089/2130976

Inch Beach Parkrun - Every week Inch Beach Parkrun Free 5k run, walk, jog. Dogs welcome must be on a short lead, all children welcome with their parents. Register parkrun.ie for your barcode

Interior designers and photographers required in Dingle. Call 087-2940912

Annascaul Cafe The cafe is now offering pottery lessons which might be a great idea for a father's Day gift or mother's day gift. Feel free to get in contact to for any of your party needs at 0868035464

Single female professional looking to rent accommodation long-term in West Kerry. Please contact 087 740 7064.

Single male, local, 45, looking for long term rental apartment or small house in and around Dingle town. Rent allowance or HAP preferable, but not essential if fair agrement can be agreed. Clean and tidy with good reference from former landlady on request. Text details to 085-7359049

Death cafe runs again on June 7th at 7pm in Annascaul . Feel free to call in and cal about this subject. Everyone welcome and feel free to check out death cafe.com for more information or call 0868035464

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

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Busy general fully computerised dental surgery in Tralee requires an experienced dental nurse and a receptionist to join our team. Immediate start, late January 2022. Fáilte roimh iarrataisí i nGaolainn. Please email your CV to fiacloir@gmail.com

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

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Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha

Buaiteor na coicíse seo caite

Joanne Ní Chonchúir, Cnoc na hAbha, /Daingean Uí Chúis

Éist leis an gCóta

le Niall Ó Brosnacháin

foilsithe ag An Sagart

‘Ná deinimis dearmad ar an dteasáras

Duibhneach a dhein Seán an Chóta, níor clóbualadh riamh é ach tá sé ar fáil ar an ríomhaire fé www.forasnagaeilge.ie. Tá cursíos ar mhórshaothar Sheáin sa leabhar Éist leis an gCóta.

‘I gClochar i bParóiste an Fheirtéaraigh a saolaíodh Seán a’ Chóta (Seán Óg Ó Caomhánaigh) sa bhliain 1885 ach is i mBaile na Rátha, Dún Chaoin, a tógadh é. Fear ildánach, éagsúil ab ea an Cóta a raibh saibhreas mór Gaeilge ó dhúchas aige: múinteoir, iriseoir, údar, saighdiúir agus foclóirí. Fear siúlach, scéalach ar mhó madra mallaithe agus drochbhean tí a chuir sé de ar a shiúlta ó Dhún Chaoin go Deacóite. Bhí caidreamh aige ar aos léinn a linne agus ar cheannródaithe an náisiúin nua. Is mó gné den scríbhneoireacht a chleachtaigh an t-údar idir scríbhneoireacht chruthaitheach agus eile, ach dála an Dr. Johnson féin is ar a mhórshaothar foclóireachta de chaint bheo Chorca Dhuibhne, Croidhe Cainnte Ciarraighe, a mhaireann a cháil.’ - An Sagart

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

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Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Níl aon teora ach an féile caide agus iomána a bhí againn an deire seachtaine seo caite.

Chuir bua Mhaigh Eo duairceas ar Chiarraigh de bharr ghaisce. Dhein buachaillí Mhaigh Eo an bheart ortha. Cuirim mar seo é is iad, Tom Sullivan (2 pht), Paul Geaney (3 pht- fuair a chol ceathrair 2-5 do fhoireann an Daingin ina gcluiche in aghaidh na Stacach,Thrá Lí). Bhí Barra Ó Súilleabháin ag imirt don nDaingean chomh maith nuair a cheart dó a bheithi gCill Áirne ach ní raibh cuireadh fachta aige. An bheirt dearthár ó Fhosa, Páidí agus Dáithí Clifford an báideóir an ceathrar ab fhearr. Mar seo a thabharfainn marc as deich dhóibh ag tosnú leis an mbáideóir -

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Tás againn go raibh gortú ar Sheán Ó Sé agus is baolach ná fuil sé fós leath chomh maith is a bhíodh sé. Ba cheart deimhniú an bhfuil sé tagtha glan ón ngortú.

An fhoireann a bhí againn in aghaidh Mhaigh Eo bhí barra- liobar orthaníl aon tseans go mbuafadh siad aon chraobh Éireann, seans go mbeidh an gasra ceart ar fáil do Jeaic óir is fear géar ciallmhar cliste é. Ní locht a lochtaíonn. Mar thús beidh ortha Corcaigh agus Contae Lú a chlaoi.

Cad é cipineach a bhí idir Chorcaigh agus an gClár san iomáint. Dhein Tóní Kelly scrios ar Corcaigh.

Sa dara cluiche Luimneach agus Tiobrad Árann bhí faobhar agus fuadar fén dá fhoireann. Bhí breis don imirt ag Luimneach ach is dócha gur luig an méid poc a chuireadar amú go mór ortha. Glac leis go raibh na Tiobradánaigh gléasta chun catha chomh maith le Luimneach. Chun scéal fadálach a chiorrú chríochnaíodar cothrom. An- dhá chluiche.

Rud a chuir isteach ar scata ná an líon cluchí tábhachtacha go raibh ar dhaoine díol asta. Réiteofar é sin fós, is dócha.

Dornálaíocht

Bhí Céití Taylor ár laoch, sa bhaile ag troid go gairmiúil an chéad uair ina saol gairmiúíl ach theip uirthi, oíche Dé Sathairn i mBleá Cliath. Bhí beirt don dtriúr moltóirí i bhfábhar bhean Learpholl. Ní raibh aon fhocal olc ná maith fén gcomhrac le clos in aon chlár fiú is gur i mBleá Cliath a bhí sé. Bhí deich bhabhta sa chomórtas, ach timpeall a trí a chlog a bhí an toradh ar RTE nuacht. Ní eolaí mé ar na cúirimí seo ach dá mbeadh an comórtas i Meiriceá gach seans go mbeadh tuairisc ar an gcomhrac, ach cuimhnigh seans go raibh socair acu siúd a bhí i mbun an chomórtais gan aon chraoladh a bheith ann nó rud éigin mar sin. Glac leis go bhfuil gaiscí ar ghaiscí déanta ag Céití agus tá an saol Gaolach mórtasach as a bhfuil curtha i gcrích aici agus ní i meáchain amháin.

Putin

Tá conach ar Phutin go bhfuil sé agus a arm á threascairt san Úcráin ach ní gheill sé fós fiú go bhfuil tiortha an Iarthair agus an Oirthir scata acu ná aontaíonn le cogadh Phutin, agus atá ag cur brú air. Is beag tír atá ag cabhrú sa chogadh bréagach seo seachas an Iráin agus Belarús. Seans gan dabht go bhfuil an Chorea Thuaidh. Ó thaobh na Síne níl aon chinnteacht fén mbeartas atá acu. Measann an tSín gur cheart cainteanna síochána a bhéith ann. Gan dabht tá an saol mór don dtuairim má théann Putin i mbun buamaí admhacha go marófar na milliúin ag áireamh a mhuintir féin. Is trua é mar scéal ach níl aon dabht ach go bhfuil an diabhal thiar ar Phutin agus ní ionadh é. Tá an diabhal istigh i bPutin agus níl aon chuimhneamh aige fágaint. M’fhéidir go mbeadh thiar air fós.

Tithe.

Aréír a chuala gur tógadh trí mhíle tigh anuiridh agus tá 40, 000 le tógaint i mbliana nó breis. An mó duine in Eirinn a thógann a dtithe féin. Measann daoine áirithe gur cheart gach áis a bheith acu saor in aisce faid is tá buachaillí agus cailíní ag saothrú lena dtigh féin a thógaint. An riach dath cúnaimh ach pinginí beaga atá ar fáil dá bhfurmhór. Níl le clos ach go bhfuil práinn ann, ach is cinnte go bhfuil géar chéim tithiochta againn rud a leighisfear, measaim

Toghchán

Dhein Sinn Féin gaisce i dtogcháin áitiúla na Sé Chontae. Tá breidhil ar Goeffrey bocht, breidhil ná fágfaidh é ar feadh i bhfad. Timpeall 31.7 fén gcéad dos na vótaí a fuair Sinn Féin, go maith chun cinn ar chách. Fuaireadar suíochán sa bhaile Meánach! Má bhíonn an méid chéannna fén gcéad ag Sinn Féin sa Phoblacht beidh siad ar an bpáirtí is mó. Tá sea agus ní shea ag baint leis sin, ach ní ró-fhada uainn an freagra. Bás.

Fuair Eibhlís ní Dhómhnaill, Shannon, Bleá Cliath agus an tSráid Bhaile, Caisleán ‘n Ghriaire bás an deire seachtain seo caite. Méala mór bás dá clann, Eibhlís,Máire, Mícheál, Tomás., dá gaolta agus a cáirde. Fuair a céile Tomás bás tamall ó shoin.

Beannacht Dé lena n-anamacha.

Fuair Pádraig ó Fathata ó Inis Meain, Inis, Contae an Chláir agus an Ghlaise Bheag bás ar an 9ú Bealtaine. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Helen Ní Chathallaín ón nGlaise Bheag, deirféaracha ,Treasa, Bríd agus Máirín agus deartháracha Seán, Mícheál, Colm agus Máirtín, gaolta agus cáirde.

Chuireadh Pádraig prátaí luaithe agus bhí dorn potaí aige agus bhreá leis bheith ag siúl na bhfaillteacha. Fear an- gheanuil cáirdiúil b’ea Pádraig. Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a anam.

ACROSS

direction

5. A ____ in the Dark, P. Sellers film

to

1. & 30 across. Stopping, because something is unattainable (6, 2)

9. & 7 down. Admit defeat (5,2) 10. 1000 kgs 11. Be quick 12. Italian prime minister/dictator, ______ Mussolini 14. About to arrive

DOWN

across (3, 5)

1. Removes innards

2. Simulated

3. More recent

4. Container for ashes

6. Language of northern India

7. See 9 across (3, 5)

8. B. Springsteen musicians, E ______ Band

12. Passenger vehicle

13. Repugnance toward

16. Partnered

17. Regret

19. Legal condition

22. Location of mythical tower

24. Sound of plucking (a banjo)

25. Trail

26. Give vigorous expression to

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

CLASSIFIEDS087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

3 bedroom house for rent long term, Lispole area. Contact 087-2208891

Room to rent. Ballydavid area. 3 single beds. Flat screen TV, mini fridge, toaster, kettle in room. Full use of kitchen and laundry room. Ample parking. 086-2210426

Rooms to rent in Dingle town centre. 086-3466366 / 087-4103108

Room to rent 1km from Dingle. Call 087-6627804 Holiday Rentals

Large holiday home to let for one week only from 31st July to 7th August. Camp area, beautiful sea views, sleeps 8 in total. Call Bríd 087-6885520 For Sale/Le Díol

Ar Díol/For Sale: Six dining chairs, including two carvers.Pale green, excellent condition. €450.Tel. 087 8222005

Electric folding bike in mint condition. 20" x 4 fat tyres. 5 modes + 7 gears. Selling with 2 x 48V x 13Ah batteries. Range 100km with both batteries. Suitable for male / female. Contact Paul: 087-4125034

Small wooden stage / podium, with casters. To support 3 people / small gathering. 087-9145826

Services / Seirbhisí

Designer Landscaping: Tasteful low maintainance gardens, designed and installed. 30 years wide experience of all design options, formal and classic natural style to impressive courtyards. For free consultation, advice and estimate call 086-8321831. 2pm to 8pm 7 days.

Carpenter/Builder: Small renovations,extensions,Concrete works, drainage, roofing.hard access work with micro digger and dumper. Call 086 343 2722

Musical Instrument Repairs, Dingle. Guitars to Saxophones and all in between. General servicing to full overhauls & restorations. Contact Ben 089 415 6584 Carer available available to provide home support assistance to an elderly person in West Kerry area. 087-2944722.

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

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

Insurance: Guaranteed cheapest rates for Life Assurance, Mortgage Protection, 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. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018

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

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

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

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Bar / waiting staff needed in the Marina Inn. Accommodation can be provided. Call Tom: 086-1688007

Painter looking for help 2 to 3 days a week. 087-9947927

Jobs available: Chef / cook, room attendants, waiting and bar staff required for An Bóthar Pub. Call 087-2365608 or email info@botharpub.com

Qualified Stylist And Junior required. Call Orla 087 9884228 or 066 9151223

Greenmount House Dingle: We are hiring, Breakfast/Accommodation Staff

Approx. Hours 8.30am to 2.45pm. Part-time position available. Contact Gary for more information on 087-7751783 or email info@greenmounthouse.ie

Shop assistant required for busy retail shop. Please send CV’s to: yankee3001@outlook.com

Part time cleaner required for house in Dingle. Suitable for student. Paid on the day. 087-7995984

Job vacancies at Cothu@the Blasket Centre. We are looking for full and part time kitchen and floor staff for the coming season, beginning early march until mid November. Please contact Ed 086 8264118 or Laurence on 087 2640613, email: cothu.blasket.centre@gmail.com

Job vacancies for managers and cleaners for holiday homes in Dingle area with great pay. March - November / December. Call 089-2336265

Harrington's of Dingle: We are hiring. Positions available. Full & part time, job sharing. Chef and general workers. Please contact Eileen 086-8263986 or send CV to harringtons- dingle@gmail.com. 15 yr old's can apply with the written consent of a parent

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Long-term rental accommodation sought in or less than an hour’s drive from Dingle ASAP for couple with pet dogs returning from abroad to a permanent job in Dingle beginning mid-May. Contact +34 683410043

Friendly and quiet family of three, who have been living in the area for the past 17 years, are looking for long term rental accommodation in Lispole area. Contact Edwin 087-2812408

Wanted: Commonage/Grazing Lands For Sale or Long/Short Term Letting for prospective clients. All areas considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer/Estate Agent on 087-6577369.

Wanted: Agricultural BPS/Entitlements. All Areas & Values considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer/Estate Agent on 087-6577369.

Other / Eile

New multi-use unit, approx 1,650 sq.ft. It includes an office, toilet, small storage and large open area with triple height roof and electric door. The unit has excellent access, for example it can accommodate an arctic truck. It is serviced by 3 phase power and is insulated, including insulated kingspan roof and electric door. Video is available on request. For enquiries contact 087 202 7698. Work away/help exchange/wwoofing opportunity available west of Dingle with accomodation.Suitable for young person or couple to help with garden and childcare. Ph 089-2554848

Man looking to cut lawns. 5 years experience. West Kerry area. 086-3725717

Land to let. 4 acres to let, suitable for silage. Ballyferriter area. 087-9647748

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