West & Mid Kerry Live issue 382

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Dún Chaoin agus na Blascaodaí: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Dingle COP

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 12: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 14: Siúlóid na Coicíse / Walk of the Fortnight

Pg 28: Archaeology

Pg 30: Smerwick Harbour

Pg 33: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 36: It's All In The Mind

Pg 40: Live Music Listings

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, The Mall , Dingle 066 9151465

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

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

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

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

Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284

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

Prenderville Edmond, Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072

Prenderville Edmond, Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512

Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard: Tel: 112 or 999. These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergencies.

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102

Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522

Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690

Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113

Dingle

Calf Sale Saturday 16th March

sale at 10.30am

BVD collection TUESDAY 19th March

Sheep Calves & Cattle Sale Saturday 23rd March incl 2 PBR HE Bulls 30 & 36 mths old

Milltown Ring mart for details: DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

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FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333

Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527

Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831

Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002

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

Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646

Walsh John, Pharmacy Green st. Dingle (066)9151365

O’Keeffe Pharmacy Ltd . Strand St.(066)9151310

Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Dingle (066)-9150518

O’Dohertys Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Milltown (066)-9767305

Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131

Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115

O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111

O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

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

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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

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

Sunday 10th March saw the launch of Dingle COP, a fun initiative that aims to increase biodiversity and reduce carbons emissions in Dingle town.

Dingle COP is a local version of the United Nations 'Conference Of the Parties' (COP) that brings the world's countries together in a united effort to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. At COP, each country commits to making changes that will keep our world habitable - for us and for future generations.

Dingle COP invites the 'parties' of Dingle: businesses, schools, and local organisations, to do the same - by thinking up one small change they can each make to increase biodiversity or reduce emissions.

Under teacher John O’Flannúra, Transition Year students at Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne have volunteered to be Dingle COP Ambassadors and Coordinators. They’ll be visiting businesses in the town to invite them to join and help them choose a change they can make, be it planting window boxes with native flowers, or displaying a sign that explains to their customers how to recycle food containers correctly.

Seán Ó Flannúra, Hazel Blennerhassett, Shona Ní Raghaill, Niamh Nic Dhomhnaill, Cian Ó Gallchobhair, Rachel Nì Mhuircheartaigh, Jude Ní Dhubhagáin, Laura Brodie, Darach Ó Murchú

As láthair: Líle Ní Ghairbhí, Oisìn Ó Dubhda, Orlaith Nic an Rí

You’ll see Dingle COP signs cropping up in the windows of the businesses that have joined. Each sign features a unique handmade bird that has been made by local schools, craft groups, and artists.

CONTACT INFORMATION

contact@dinglecop.ie

Laura Brodie / Hazel Blennerhassett 087 1779783 / 087 7214981

Dingle COP is a not-for-profit community project that's supported by Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, Transition Corca Dhuibhne, and Dúchas an Daingean.

www.dinglecop.ie

Comhghairdeas le Máirín Uí Chonchubhair (Flora Chorca Dhuibhne) ó Dún Chaoin ar sheoladh a leabhar nua Crainn & Toir, Cur síos cuimistheach ar chrainn agus ar thoir in Éirinn atá foilsithe ag Siobhán Prendergast, Dingle Publishing.

Crainn & Toir, by Dun Chaoin native Máirín Uí Chonchubhair, was launched in the Mansion House by Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste on Thursday 14 March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge and Seachtain na gCrainn.

Beidh an leabhar á sheoladh sa Daingean ar an 4ú Bealtaine mar pháirt de Feile na Bealtaine.

Dineen Casey

What was your first job?

Working in Schraffts, Radio City, New York

What is your favourite film? Lilies of the Field (with Sidney Poitier)

What is your favourite book? Jane Eyre

What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought? Whatever was popular back then, I bought a lot of records

What was your favourite holiday?

A tour of Italy with my daughter Marion in 2001

What is your favourite drink? A light beer

Who is your favourite actor?

My cousin Gregory Peck

What advice would you give to your younger self? Keep your head screwed on

Who is your sporting hero? Sean Murphy from Camp

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

Maureen O'Hara and Brendan Bowyer

If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go? Back to Annascaul to spend the day with my mother

What’s your favourite saying? Whatever!

Pat Hanafin

Septic Tank Emptying & Drain Cleaning

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Septic & Biocycle Tank Fitting

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A Saint’s Diet – the Untold Story of Patrick!

Irene Flannery

Saint Patrick set himself a tough task to convert the wild pagans that roamed our country during the 5th century. He, himself, wrote “If I be worthy, I live for my God to teach the heathen, even though they may despise me.” By all accounts, the thousand welcomes for which we are now famous were few and far between back then for the wandering cleric yet by the time he died around 462, it is said he had formed 300 churches and baptised over 100,000 Irish people. Not a bad result for less than 30 years of ministry!

Most accounts of his early years say that he was captured and enslaved by Irish pirates as a sixteen-year-old boy, taken from his home in Cumbria and spent six years minding sheep on the side of a hill in Mayo. Following a vision, he escaped his captors and returned home to Britain to be reunited with his family. He dedicated the next sixteen years of his life studying Christianity before returning to Ireland with his degree in theology, fluent Irish and the make of us! It is hard to know which phase of his life was tougher – the time spent alone and in slavery as a young man or his arduous journeys around the Emerald Isle converting “the heathen”. Saint Patrick himself, attributes his strength to his faith in God however looking at 5th century dining, he gained a lot of sustenance from his plate!

The holy trinity of corned beef, cabbage and spuds is the celebrated dish of modern St. Patrick’s Day. Served up with a few boiled turnips, a pint of stout and a tweed cap, we Irish are recognizable all around the world! Yet in the mid-400s, when St Patrick was roaming the country, he did not encounter that Irish icon and if he did, it surely would have been banished along with the snakes. The diet of the time was lush, abundant and varied and although mostly dependent on the seasons was probably more nutritious than the typical Irish diet of today. It was a milky fare, predominately made up of dairy products – the lush green pastures made way for healthy herds of cows in most communities which provided the locals with plenty of milk! They drank fresh milk, sour milk, colostrum, buttermilk, fresh curds, old curds, something called “real curds” and whey mixed in water which was even more sour and thicker than the rest! They loved their milk! One historian described a yellow bubbling thick milk as

the king of milks, the “swallowing of which needs chewing”. When the milk dried up in the Winter and Spring, they had butter and hard cheeses to get them through the dry season. Saint Patrick had plenty of protein, calcium, B vitamins and probiotics from all the natural fermented dairy products readily available in Ireland at that time.

Meat was more of a rarity and often only cured and kept for the Winter months when fishing or wild game hunting was not an option. For most of the year, the rivers, lakes and sea provided a wealth of fresh fish – salmon, trout and eel, in particular. Saint Patrick had no shortage of omega 3 as we see in today’s diet – his memory was phenomenal, his mood upbeat despite his demanding job and his joints held out well enough to walk up Croke Patrick and around Ireland several times over spreading his message. Cereals grown at the time, oats and barley, were plentiful and provided slow-release energy to keep St. Patrick going all day! Oats were cooked as a porridge-like gruel, often mixed with nuts and wild berries or pounded into flatbreads and cooked on an open griddle, the original oatcakes which St. Patrick kept under his green cloak for longer journeys. Most of the barley grown in Ireland at the time was used for brewing ale. St. Patrick liked a sup every now and then - it helped break the ice with the locals and made for great story telling, helping him convey his message to his pagan audience. The one about the snakes was so good, it is still recounted today among pagans and Christians alike!

The rest of his diet was made up of hen and goose eggs, honey, watercress, wild garlic, edible leaves and roots, apples and seaweeds – it is no wonder he built all those churches, baptized the nation and still had time for reflection and designing the Celtic cross. He ate all round him, wherever he went and if he couldn’t eat it, he used it in his teachings. Lucky for us he did not dine on shamrock because if he had it might have been a different story!

May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist, specializing in Nutrition & Meal Planning, Healthy Weight Management & Food Intolerance Testing. House visits available in and around the Dingle Peninsula and online. 086 1662562 www.omnom.ie

Tá pleananna d’Fhéile na Bealtaine (2 - 6 Bealtaine 2024) faoi lánseol agus táimíd ag súil le féile lán de spleodar. Déan teagmháil linn le do thoil más féidir leat urraíocht a dhéanamh ar lóistín (seomra nó seomraí i mbrú / óstán / teach saoire) d’ealaíontóirí na féile.

Táimíd fíor buíoch as an dtacaíocht go léir ó mhuintir Chorca Dhuibhne. Déan teagmháil le Ruth má tá aon lóistín agat atá ar fáil i gcóir oíche nó dhó nó fiu trí le linn na féile: 0872263663

Plans for Féile na Bealtaine (2nd - 6th May) are in full flight and Féile 2024 promises to be bursting with events. Please contact us if you can sponsor some accommodation (a room or rooms in your guesthouse / hostel / selfcatering) for artists participating in the Féile.

We are grateful for all offers and for all the support we receive from the people of West Kerry. Please contact Ruth: 0872263663

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Driving Licences

How do I apply for or renew my driving licence?

NDLS Online is the most efficient way to apply for or renew your driving licence or learner permit. All you need is a Public Service Card and a verified MyGovID account. If you prefer to call in in-person to your local NDLS , you must book an appointment at www.ndls.ie to attend in person.

All existing Irish licence holders must present with their most recent Irish driving licence/learner permit and proof of PPS number All customers will be required to supply documents to verify their identity. You can check ndls.ie or speak with your local Citizens information Centre to get the list of documents needs.

Do I need to complete an application form to renew my driving licence?

Unless you want to make your application in Irish, you are no longer required to submit an application form. However, you do need to prove your identity. Your photograph and signature will be captured at the NDLS centre.

Must I complete a medical report form?

You will need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories C, C1, D, D1, CE, C1E, DE or D1E (buses and trucks), unless you previously provided a medical report which is still applicable. You will not need a Driving Licence Medical Report Form if you are applying for driving licence categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE or W (motorcycles, cars and work vehicles) unless you have a specific disability or condition.

Three-year driving licence

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Motorists over the age of 70 can get their driving licence for free. What can I do if I lose or damage my driving licence?

If you need a replacement driving licence, apply to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). The replacement will be a copy of your original and valid for the same period. The fee for a replacement driving licence or learner permit is €35. The replacement fee of €35 applies to the over 70’s if the licence is lost or damaged. You will also have to get a Garda declaration Form completed and signed by a Garda.

If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can drop-in to your local Citizens Information Service in Tralee, Killarney or Caherciveen – opening hours are listed on our website www.citizensinformation.ie

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If you become normally resident in Ireland, you should exchange your driving licence or begin the process of applying for an Irish driving licence. You are normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year.

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

These articles are taken from the British Newspaper Archive.

BABY GIRL BURIED ALIVE

-Dublin Morning Register, 01 August, 1835

On Easter Tuesday 1835 Catherine Harrington buried her baby daughter alive in the graveyard at Kilflynn. In the subsequent court case a thirteen year-old boy, who witnessed the terrible act, gave evidence on what had transpired. He said the woman arrived at the graveyard where he and his father were that morning.

There was a spade on the graveyard wall and the woman asked to borrow it to dig a grave. The father and son assumed that the child, who was wrapped in rags, was deceased. The father told the youngster to dig the grave for the woman and he went away,

The boy dug a shallow grave and the woman brought the child to the grave. The boy told the court that he thought he heard a weak cry from the child.

The woman placed the child in the grave and the boy heard another cry. He became frightened and asked the woman if she was burying the child alive.

She said the child was very weak and wouldn’t live long and she began to fill the grave with earth and stones.

The boy was shocked and ran to tell his father but couldn’t find him for about half an hour. The father said that by then it would be too late to save the child. The jury found the woman guilty and she was sentenced to death.

GALWAY HOOKERS IN VENTRY

-Cork Examiner, 04 July 1845

Last Saturday morning two Galway hookers arrived in Ventry harbour having been driven by powerful gales from the coast of Galway. The crews told how they were fishing out of sight of land when a storm blew up without warning.

There were six hookers fishing together and four of them foundered from the ferocity of the storm. The other two vessels survived and they rescued most of the crews from the sunken boats but three people had lost their lives. They were the captain, the helmsman and a boy from the hooker Diana. The hookers that arrived in Ventry had 34 men on board. They were all from the Clifden and Roundstone areas. (Founderedboats filled with water and sank).

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY IN DINGLE1906

- Kerry News, 23 March, 1906

The Dingle Fife and Drum Band were on parade at an early hour of the morning playing traditional Irish airs on Saint Patrick’s Day. There was a large crowd in town for the day and the

public houses were wide open. However, despite this there were very few instances of people being drunk.

By early afternoon the principal streets were very congested with people celebrating the National Holiday and most were wearing a sprig of green.

The day passed off in orderly fashion and by 6 o’clock in the evening the majority of rural residents had departed for their homes.

STOLE A PIG – (and away did run!)

-Kerry Evening Post, 10 January, 1857

At court in Tralee last week Daniel McCarthy was found guilty of stealing a pig which he attempted to sell to a man named Denis Kennelly for £1 and seven shillings. Kennelly became suspicious of the offer which he declined.

He walked away and shortly after met SubConstable Delahunt and appraised him of his suspicions. The constable questioned McCarthy about the pig. He was not satisfied with his evasive answers and arrested him on suspicion of theft. The pig was placed in the local pound.

At the court hearing a Mrs. Daly of Mary Street stated that on the same day two of her pigs went missing but one of them returned in the evening. She identified the pig in the pound as her own. McCarthy was found guilty and sent to prison for six months.

GOALING MATCH MURDER

-Cork Examiner, 08 November, 1866

A man named Cornelius McGillicuddy was attacked on his way home from a gaoling match following a dispute at the game. The attack

culminated in McGullicuddy being beaten to death and left on the roadside where he was found the following morning.

An inquest into the attack was opened in Killorglin last Saturday morning but adjourned until Thursday. Meanwhile, the police have arrested four young men, one named Murphy and three named Foley who will be charged at the inquest.

(What was a ‘Goaling Match’? This writer contacted the GAA head office in Croke Park about it but no response from there. Liam O’Connor, a Dingle man and brother of Vincent, has specialist knowledge of Gaelic games. Liam was not familiar with the name ‘Goaling Match’ when contacted but suggested it may have been a form of hurling. Further research into the British Newspaper Archive showed that he was correct. There are references to the game being played by large groups of young men with their ‘sticks’. Was McGillicuddy, above, playing in the match and beaten to death with hurling sticks on his way home?)

Update on Cornelius Brosnan Bravery Awards

In our last issue we featured a story about 16 year-old Cornelius Brosnan, the father of Dingle man Noel Brosnan, who was awarded two medals for saving the life of John O’Callaghan following a boating accident in Dingle Bay on 8 May, 1896.

The report stated that the medals were presented to young Cornelius in the Dingle Court House in June by the Coast Guard. This was incorrect. The Divisional Officer of the Royal Navy, Mr. Ley, invited the well-known and popular local G.P. Doctor J. Miles to make the presentations in the Court House.

HARD OF HEARING?

Dingle Whiskey Tasting

We are delighted to announce our April tasting with Powerscourt Distillery featuring some exceptional Fercullen Irish Whiskey expressions, as well as two exclusive samples from the maturation warehouse.

Powerscourt Distillery is located in picturesque Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, on the the grounds of beautiful Powerscourt Estate. The formerly Old Mill House has been refurbished and since 2019 it has been the location of the Distillery and its Visitors Centre.

We're delighted to welcome Powerscourt back to the town where our members will get to join in a tasting in the legendary Foxy John's pub with a chance to sample some of the award winning Fercullen Whiskey range, which has been expanded since their previous visit. We will sample the third and final release of their 'Gates' Series, matured in an Amarone cask and also their excellent 21 year old single malt.

We are also thrilled to have a couple of very special samples from their maturation warehouse specially selected by Alan Malone and Kevin McParland for this Irish Whiskey Society tasting, sampling an upcoming collaboration between the distillery and Dick Macks pub utilising one of their coffee stout casks and a future Dick Macks bottling from an usual cask purchased by the pub.'

Where: Foxy John's pub

When: 5th April 7.30pm

Book at: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/event-5652817

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Siúlóid Chuas na nEighe

Clochar,

Easy way-marked way (Blue arrows on a white background)

Difficulty: Easy

Siúlóid Chuas na nEighe

Clochar, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh

Easy way-marked way (Blue arrows on a white background)

Difficulty: Easy

Length/ Fad: 1.8 miles / 2.9 km

WALK OF THE FORTNIGHT

Duration: 1 hour or less / Am 1 uair

Overview: This is a cliff top walk of under two miles which begins and finishes at the car park above Clochar Beach about eight miles west of Dingle. It takes in spectacular sea views and the surrounding countryside and headlands. The walk is flat and has three or four stiles.

Siúlóid Chuas na nEighe

Sa charrchlós ós cionn Thráigh Chloichir a thosnaíonn agus a chríochnaíonn an tsiúlóid ar a dtugtar Cosán Chuas na nEighe atá suite idir Baile an Fheirtéaraigh agus Dún Chaoin. Siúl suas an bóthar ón gcarrchlós agus cas ar chlé ag na comharthaí Gorm & Bán. Tá radharc taibhseach den dTiaracht agus d’Inis Tuaisceart ón gcéad chuid den tsiúlóid go dtugtar Faill na Saor air agus tá clocha scaoilte de dhathanna agus crotanna éagsúla ar fáil ann. Tamaillín eile ar aghaidh tá Poll na gCaorach (poll séideáin) agus Poll na Tóirní agus Cuas na Nao (tagairt do bháid a bhí ann sara dtáinig na naomhóga).

Ag leanúint orainn ó thuaidh fé scáth Cheann Sibéal tagaimid ar thráighín bheag grinn thíos fúinn ar a dtugtar Cuaisín na Miongán Buí. Tamall eile ar aghaidh tá slip beag, Cé Bhaile an Chalaidh.

Don gcuid dheireanach dár dturas, casaimid ar dheis agus siúlaimid siar arís ar bhóithrín beag a thugann sin thar n-ais go dtí an príomhbhóthar idir Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh agus Dún Chaoin (R559) agus thar n-ais síos go dtí an carrchlós. Siúlóid ana-bhreá í seo atá oiriúnach don uile dhuine. Téir síos ar an dtráigh agus féach ar thaobh na láimhe deise ar na hiontaisí atá timpeall 400 milliún bliain d’aois agus atá le feiscint go soiléir ar na carraigeacha agus na failltreacha ar an dtráigh.

Cuas na nEighe Walk

The walk starts in the public car park above Clogher Beach. This car park offers stunning views of Inis Tuaisceart, especially on a stormy day, and also acts as a trailhead for the magically named Cosán Chuas na nEighe which is situated between Ballyferriter & Dunquin. Walk back up the road from the car park and turn left at the Blue & White markers. The view as you walk along the cliff above the beach of An Tiaracht and Inis Tuaisceart is stunning. Along the cliff are loose stones of different colours and shapes. This section is called Faill na Saor. Further on is Poll

Length/ Fad: 1.8 miles / 2.9 km

Duration: 1 hour or less / Am 1 uair

na gCaorach (blowhole) and Poll na Tóirní and Cuas na Nao (a reference to a type of boat pre-dating the naomhógs).

Continuing northwards and with Ceann Sibéal towering over you to the left, a little gravel beach comes into view below you, Cuaisín na Miongán Buí, (inlet of the yellow periwinkles). A little further on is a little slipway, Cé Bhaile an Chalaidh. For the final part turn right and follow a track back westwards to the Ballyferriter/Dunquin road (R559), and take in the views on a short walk back to the carpark and beach. This is a wonderful walk and suitable for practically everyone. Take time to go down to the beach and on the right hand side look for the approx 400 million year old fossils, clearly visible on the rocks and cliffs by the beach.

Overview: This is a cliff top walk of under two miles which begins and finishes at the car park above Clochar Beach about eight miles west of Dingle. It takes in spectacular sea views and the surrounding countryside and headlands. The walk is flat and has three or four stiles.

Siúlóid Chuas na nEighe

Sa charrchlós ós cionn Thráigh Chloichir a thosnaíonn agus a chríochnaíonn an tsiúlóid ar a dtugtar Cosán Chuas na nEighe atá suite idir Baile an Fheirtéaraigh agus Dún Chaoin. Siúl suas an bóthar ón gcarrchlós agus cas ar chlé ag na comharthaí Gorm & Bán. Tá radharc taibhseach den dTiaracht agus d’Inis Tuaisceart ón gcéad chuid den tsiúlóid go dtugtar Faill na Saor air agus tá clocha scaoilte de dhathanna agus crotanna éagsúla ar fáil ann. Tamaillín eile ar aghaidh tá Poll na gCaorach (poll séideáin) agus Poll na Tóirní agus Cuas na Nao (tagairt do bháid a bhí ann sara dtáinig na naomhóga).

Tips: Wear good foot gear and bring rain gear as the weather changes quickly

Faire na ceathanna baistí ag teacht aniar - Tabhair leat butaisí agus éadaí baistí!

Ag leanúint orainn ó thuaidh fé scáth Cheann Sibéal tagaimid ar thráighín bheag grinn thíos fúinn ar a dtugtar Cuaisín na Miongán Buí. Tamall eile ar aghaidh tá slip beag, Cé Bhaile an Chalaidh.

Don gcuid dheireanach dár dturas, casaimid ar dheis agus siúlaimid siar arís ar bhóithrín beag a thugann sin thar n-ais go dtí an príomhbhóthar idir Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh agus Dún Chaoin (R559) agus thar n-ais síos go dtí an carrchlós. Siúlóid ana-bhreá í seo atá oiriúnach don uile dhuine. Téir síos ar an dtráigh agus féach ar thaobh na láimhe deise ar na hiontaisí atá timpeall 400 milliún bliain d’aois agus atá le feiscint go soiléir ar na carraigeacha agus na failltreacha ar an dtráigh.

Cuas na nEighe Walk

The walk starts in the public car park above Clogher Beach. This car park offers stunning views of Inis Tuaisceart, especially on a stormy day, and also acts as a trailhead for the magically named Cosán Chuas na nEighe which is situated between Ballyferriter & Dunquin. Walk back up the road from the car park and turn left at the Blue & White markers. The view as you walk along the cliff above the beach of An Tiaracht and Inis Tuaisceart is stunning. Along the cliff are loose stones of different colours and shapes. This section is called Faill na Saor. Further on is Poll

Castlegregory Notes

St. Patrick's Day Parade: Sunday March 17th, 3pm.

St. Patrick's Weekend and Easter Market; Saturday 16th March 11-4pm, The Clubrooms, Including children's colouring competition with prizes

"A Walk with Jesus" in the Clubrooms. The Story of the Passion told in song, recitation and slide show on Sunday the 15th April at 7.30pm. All family members are welcome.

Spring Fashion Show: Friday 22nd March, The Clubrooms, Drinks reception 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets €20 available in the Information Centre.

Tidy Towns Coffee Morning & Plants Sale from midday onwards in the Clubrooms on Sunday 24th March

The Joy of movement: Dance class, structured movement to beautiful music. Wednesdays 6.15-7.15pm, The Clubrooms

Maharees Regatta: This year's Maharees regatta will be held on Sunday July 7th. Further details at a later date.

2025 Castlegregory Calendar Open Call for Photos: We are now gathering photos for our 2025 Calendar and would love to see your favourite places and sights of Castlegregory! To take part email your favourite images to castleinfocenter@gmail.com with “CALENDAR” as the subject. Please include your name so we can credit your work and ensure you have the consent of any people in the photo! For the calendar we need high resolution landscape

images (300dpi ideally) if your photo is included, win a free calendar! *Images on our social media accounts will be credited ** Images selected for the calendar will win their creator a free 2025 calendar

Slainte Seniors Exercise Classes: Monday mornings in the Clubrooms from 10.30am Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. 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.

The Academy of Dance: Tuesdays in the clubrooms. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live.ie

Solar Systems

Parent & Toddler Group on every Thursday morning starting at 10.30 am

Tom Kennedy

Mystery: Thomas Maunsell, Eileen Kennedy

Set Dancing Classes: Set dancing classes every Thursday night in Halla le Chéile, Ballyguin. 7.30.9.30pm, Contact Timmy Walsh 087 9744099. Come along and enjoy yourself while getting fit.

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

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 11am on Monday mornings so that it can be entered into the local community news items in the newspapers.

Chosun Taekwondo: Thursdays 4pm to 7pm 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.

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

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

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

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 06/03/24: Ladies: 1st Eila Moriarty, Ann Windle, Interval: Nora Walsh, Marie Ní Dubháin, Gents: 1st Joan Sayers, 2nd Pat Moore, Interval: Sandra Hoffman, Martin Courtney, Thomas Maunsell Mystery: John McEnery

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.

06/03/24: Ladies: 1st Maureen Dowling, Barbara Schmidthe, Interval: Catherine Lyons, Joan Cantillon Gents: 1st Kathleen Hennessy, Maeve Herlihy Interval: John McEnery, Martin Courtney

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.

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

Get your heating system up to date Extra Grants available from SEAI & Electric Ireland

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

Get your heating system into shape and improve efficiency

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Pobalscoile

Tá rang ATF Bhliain 5 agus 6 sa Phobalscoil an-chúramach le déanaí agus iad ag déanamh neadbhoscaí éin. Tá na boscaí déanta as adhmad d’ardchaighdeán le h-insí solaid iontu. Táid in oiriúint do réimse leathan speiceas éin agus is slí iontach iad chun chur leis an timpeallacht.

Tá siad ar díol anois againn. Is féidir iad a ordú ó nbpcd.ie

The 5th and 6th year LCA class at the Pobalscoil have been busy making wooden nest boxes. The boxes are made of high quality timber, solid hinges and manufactured to the highest standard. These can provide an essential nesting area for many species of bird and are a great way to provide wildlife a place to raise their young. These are now available for sale. Orders can be made at nbpcd.ie

Fred & Alice

CallBack Theatre presents touring hit Fred & Alice, Love in the Time of OCD. A quirky love story about two amazing mischievous characters who meet in a home, negotiate the perils and pitfalls of life and love to create a fantastical world, spilling over into madcap reality when they move in together.

Tickets €16/14.50*

Easter Workshops

Children aged 6-12 years can enjoy a fun, action packed Easter workshop facilitated by the National Folk Theatre and artist, puppeteer and puppet maker, Alex Hindmarch. Featuring drama, games, singing and dancing and making their own Easter themed puppet

Tickets €25 per child per day

booking available on www.siamsatire.com or call 066-71 23055

* All tickets subject to €1.50 booking fee

The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey

Mikel Murfi returns with his third new play taking us on a very unusual and otherworldly journey. Pat the Cobbler decides to lift the lid on his wife’s previous life bringing a tender, heartfelt and joyously funny finish to this journey.

Tickets €21/18

Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade

Irish National Opera presents its award winning exploration of Vivaldi’s operas, with seven characters showing their personalities and feelings through explosive to instrumentally virtuosic and tender arias. It features tangled relationships, forbidden love, an unsuccessful assassination and a royal father who has to accept his children as they are.

Tickets €31/28

Kerry Short Film Bursary 2024

€10,000 award to produce a short drama/documentary film

The Kerry Short Film Bursary 2024 is now open for applications. €10,000 will be awarded to the successful team to produce a short drama or documentary film in the county.

This bursary is funded through Kerry County Council Arts Service and the Arts Council of Ireland to support and encourage filmmaking within the county. Filmmakers will be assisted by Kerry County Council’s Arts Office. The deadline for receipt of applications is 1pm Thursday 11th April.

Applications must have a strong creative connection with Kerry, with at least one of the core creative team (Writer/Director/Producer) either from or living in Kerry. Proof of address will be required at shortlisting stage.

Two online information session will be held on Tuesday 19th March and Wednesday 20th March and will provide details on how to submit a competitive application and the basic of screenwriting. Applicants are encouraged to attend both webinars to ensure their submission has the best chance of success. Register to attend by emailing arts@kerrycoco. ie. Further information is available on www.screenkerry.ie.

Application forms and guidelines are available at www.screenkerry.ie/ kerry-short-film-bursary. There is a two-stage selection process in this open competition with previous winners excluded from entering. Stage one involves a shortlisting of applications while stage two requires an online interview with the shortlisted creative teams.

The Kerry Short Film Bursary has had a successful run to date with “Haven” - the 2021 Bursary winner, and “Ship of Souls” - the 2020 recipient, winning awards on the festival circuit!

Kate Kennelly, Kerry County Council Arts Officer outlined the importance of this film bursary in developing the film sector in Kerry. She described the award as “a critical way to encourage filmmaking in the county, highlighting locations, facilities and skills available in Kerry.

Cláraigh le Bláithín 087 9259705

Councillor Jim Finucane, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council welcomed the bursary funding as “an excellent opportunity to showcase Kerry as a filmmaking location while supporting emerging filmmakers.”

Saturday 30th March

On a recent visit to Melbourne, Australia were sisters Máire Hanafin (Been Bawn), Siobhán Murphy (Kilkenny) and Cáit Hart (New York) enjoying a cruise on the Yarra River

1st Anniversary Acknowledgment

Michael Kavanagh

On his 1st Anniversary, his loving wife Doreen and his adoring family would like to express our sincere gratitude to our family, friends, neighbours and everyone who comforted us in our very sad loss of Michael on the 20th of March 2023.

To those who sympathised with us in person at the funeral home and at his mass and burial, to those who sent sympathy cards, text messages and phoned us, to those who left beautiful condolence messages on rip.ie and those who travelled to be with us, we are truly grateful for all of your support.

We would like to acknowledge Fr Michael Moynihan, Fr Jim Sheehy and Cathy Griffin for their kindness and help in helping us prepare for and celebrate Michael’s life at his funeral mass. A warm thank you to our wonderful Sráid Eoin neighbours Aoife and Cuan Granville for honouring him so beautifully through song and music during the service. We are beyond grateful to Donal O’Connor whose professional, compassionate and dignified manner was an immense support to us as he proceeded with Michael’s wake and funeral.

To Michael’s Sráid Eoin Wran Comrades, Dingle Races Committee, his Kerry County Council Work Colleagues, Dingle GAA, Bunscoil an Chlochair and Ceann Sibéal Golf Club members who gave him a wonderful send-off.

A heartfelt thank you to our friends and neighbours who called to our house with food and supported us in so many ways. A very Special Thank You to the Palliative Home Support Care Team, Public Health Nurses, Home Carers and Dr Conor Brosnan who helped us to care for Michael at home during his short illness and in his final days.

Michael 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church Dingle on Sunday the 24th March @ 11:30am.

May he Rest in Peace Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.

Message from Fr Michael

The Gospel last weekend (John 3:14-21) is considered to be a summary of all the Gospels. For God loved the world so much that He sent his only Son. He came not to condemn us but to save us. Those who believe will be saved. To say the words, I believe in this context is not enough. Belief leads to action and action leads to change in our lives and in the world around us. For those who gather in prayer be it a prayer of request or thanksgiving, a prayer for ourselves or others, the reason we gather is that God loved the world so much that he sent his only Son. All belief, all prayer in the Christian context begins here.

It was God who took the first step. It was God who sent his Son to us. God chose the approach of love, not of power. God acts not for his own sake but for our sake. His love is not directed at one nation only, nor is it directed only at the good. It is directed at all nations, to the children of light and to the children of darkness.

But the Gospel also mentions judgment and condemnation. We might justifiably ask - if God's approach is so loving, how can it include judgment and condemnation? How can condemnation be reconciled with love? Condemnation does not follow from God's action but from people's response. Jesus is like a light that shines into the heart of each person, and the way we react to this light determines who we are and what we become. Some people do not like the light, others embrace it. The light is for all, the response is for each one. The good news is that God does not condemn.

Pray, Fast and Give are three words continually challenging us as we journey through the season of Lent. These words help us to deal with our relationship with God, ourselves and others. It is never too late to begin. On Sunday next we celebrate the feast of St Patrick. We thank God for his life and for the gift of faith that he brought to this part of the world. Wishing you all a Happy St Patrick’s Day.

- Fr Michael

As I arise today,

may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me.

May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God hear me, the word of God speak for me.

May the hand of God protect me, the way of God lie before me, the shield of God defend me, the host of God save me.

May Christ shield me today.

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

~ St. Patrick

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

St. Patrick’s Day Parades:

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

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

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

The organisers welcome all business outlets, services, schools, clubs and societies, individuals or groups of any kind to take part but please notify us in advance for administrative purposes at 086-8641340.

The Danno O'Keeffe Memorial Plaque, which is held by Scoil An Ghleanna Ballyhea, will be presented to the best entry in the Parade again this year.

Business:

Dingle Business Chamber welcome a new business which is situated at No. 2 the Tracks. The title over the door is “Dingle Olde Sweet Shop” and is in the premises formerly occupied by Duffy’s Fruit and Vegetable outlet.

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

However as one door opens another door closes with the shock announcement that the Charthouse Restaurant will not be re-opening under the present management for the 2024 season. We wish Jim and his family every success into the future. It is hoped that other interested parties may take over the enterprise in the coming weeks.

Easter Camps:

Parents of intending participants are reminded to book places as soon as possible as numbers are

limited on the Easter Camps which are coming up shortly. Further details elsewhere in this edition.

Shop Local:

Our readers are requested to continue to support the ongoing shop local campaign which includes not alone grocery and and household goods but local trades people of all sectors also. Continued employment is so important to all who wish to live and work in West Kerry and who ensure the area prospers for locals and visitors alike well into the future.

Ciarraí Thiar A.C—Grúpa Reathaíochta / Running Group

5KM gach Domhnach ag a 9rn / Every Sunday at 9am Fáilte roimh cách/All Welcome Rith ag do luas féin / Run at your own pace

 17ú Márta ó Marina an Daingin, trasna ó Mara Beo / 17th March at the Marina across from the Aquarium .

 24ú Marta ó Trá Ceann Trá príomh carrchlós / 24th March at Ventry Beach main carpark.

 31ú Márta ó Marina an Daingin, trasna ó Mara Beo/ 31st March at the Marina across from the Aquarium.

Bígí Linn, fáilte roimh cách, idir óg agus aosta, idir dhá chois agus ceithre cosa!

Ní rás atá i gceist ach rith eagraithe chun sinn a spreagadh i dtreo pé sprioc pearsanta atá againn. All are welcome, these are non-competitive runs, designed to encourage us all towards attaining an individual goal.

Eolas breise/Updates : Facebook Ciarraí Thiar AC

TABLE QUIZ

A Table Quiz for Derryquay School NS, Soil Doire Mhic Aodh, on 19th April at Mike O'Neills Pub, The Railway Tavern starting at 8.00 p.m. All welcome, guaranteed to be a fun night with great spot prizes… Míle buíochas Fáilte roimh chách.

BIRTHDAYS

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go leir, i mbaile is i gcein.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADES

Dingle - Dingle Fife and Drum Band Parade March 17, 6:00 a.m.

Starts from the Old Hospital, around the town, with a stop at St. Mary’s Church for a mass at 6:30 a.m., and finishes at Ashmount Terrace around 7:30 a.m.

Main St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17, 12:45 p.m. Starts from Ashmount Terrace, passing through Goat Street, Main Street, The Mall, Bridge Street, Strand Street, turning at the Quay and returning to the Old Hospital via Green Street and Goat Street.

Castlegregory Parade - 3.00 p.m.

RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES- ST PATRICK'S DAY

Mass at 10.00 a.m. - Camp Mass at 11.30 a.m. - Castlegregory

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Mark the date on your calendar. We are delighted to host the Caltra drama group in Camp Community Centre' next to Camp childcare ' on Saturday March 30th . Show is on at 8pm and doors open at 7pm. Tickets €10 available at the door on the night. This promises to be an entertaining night with a very talented group one of which is local man Eoin Ò Mòràin !!!. For further info please phone Mary on 086 4089504 .

Great to see people enjoying and marking their birthdays these days. Time was when nobody even celebrated special birthdays, it's good those days are gone.

And to add to our recent list and since there was no party, I have to admit that I myself celebrated 75, imagine three quarters of a century ago I was born into a family farm in Gleann na nGealt on 22nd February 1949. There was no electricity, no running water, no phones, no cars, no central heating, it was a different world. And now I can only hope and pray that God will keep me going for another while, enjoying my family, herding my sheep and experiencing the world in an ever changing 21st century, le cúnamh Dé. And to all of you out there, enjoy your birthdays, remember age is only a number!

OBITUARY

Maureen Bowler of St. John’s Park, Tralee and formerly of West Inch, Annascaul died peacefully on 7th March surrounded by her loving family, beloved daughter of the late William & Margaret and sister of the late Peggy & James. Sympathy is extended to her brother John, sister Joan, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brother-in-law, relatives and many friends. Maureen was a real lady, She is fondly remembered by all of us in The Vogue and Walsh Brothers, Tralee where she was always so friendly and helpful to all of her customers. Maureen was laid to rest in Inch Cemetery on Monday following requiem Mass at St. John's Church, Tralee. Rest In Peace.

Scéalta Ón bPobalscoil

Junk Kouture 2024

Bhí lá den scoth ag triúr dalta ón idirbhliain, Mairéad Ní Dhubhaigh, Claire Piras Ní Chíobháin agus Ellie Nic Gearailt, thuas sa Helix i mBaile Átha Cliath ag an gcomórtas réigiúnach do Junk Kouture. D’éirigh an triúr acu go luath maidin Dé Máirt, agus thaistealaíódar go Trá Lí chun an bus a fháil le iomaitheoirí Junk Kouture ó na scoileanna Mercy Mounthawk agus Gaelcholáiste Trá Lí. Bhí turas fada acu ach b’fhiú go mór é don lá iontach a bhí i gceist. Shroicheadar an Helix, agus thosaigh siad ag ullmhú don réamhléiriú feisthithe. Bhí lá fada ag feitheamh i gceist, go háirithe ar Mhairéad, an mainicín, ach nuair a shroich deireadh an lae, léiríodh an seó beo go hiontach agus bhain gach éinne taitneamh as. Léirigh siad sampla iontach ar son na scoile i measc na 80 bhfeistis eile a bhí ann. Maith sibh a chailíní!

Gnó an Rí

Léiríodh an scannán, ‘Gnó an Rí,’ lenár n-iarscoláire Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin, mar chuid do Fhéile Idirnáisiúnta Scannaíochta BÁC ag an deireadh seachtaine. Comhghairdeas ó chroí le Malachaí, lenár múinteoirí agus lenár ndaltaí go léir a bhí páirteach sa ghearrscannán iontach seo.

Bhí Páidí Mac Gearailt, Breandán Ó Laoithe agus Ciarán Mac Domhnaill, scolairí ó bhliain a 6 ,mar aisteoirí sa scannán seo. Chomh maith le sin, bhí Kieran Ó Catháin, Bl. 3 agus Tomás Bric, Bl. 2 ina gceoltóirí sa scannán. Bhí Diarmuid Ó Ciardhubháin Bl. 5 maraon le Muireann Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Órla May Ní Ghrifín, Ríona Ní Bheaglaoich ó Bhl. 2 i measc na n-aisteoirí chomh maith. Seo an tarna ghearrscannán atá cruthaithe ag Malachaí. Bhuaigh sé gradam an Script Scannáin is Fearr don scannán 'Neille' anuraidh sa chomórtas náisiúnta Scannánóir Óg na Bliana. Tá an ghearrscannán 'Gnó an Rí' le feiscint ar an RTE Player faoi láthair.

Siúlóid Na hIdirbhliana

Ar an Déardaoin, thug daltaí na hidirbhliana faoi siúlóid álainn eile, siar go Ceann Trá chuig tigh tábhairne, Páidí Ó Sé. Tar éis dóibh siúlóid aoibhinn a dhéanamh chuig an gClochán an tseachtain roimis sin, bhíodar lán réidh don aimsir a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ann. Bhí an t-ádh dhearg leo, amh, ar an Déardoin nár bhfuairedar braon báistí. As go brách leo thart ar a 9 a chlog ar maidin, agus bhíodar thar nais ar scoil ag a 2. Shiúladar ar an trá ar an slí abhaile. Bhí sos tuilte ag na daltaí agus mar sin stopadar i Siopa Uí Lúing chun blúire bia agus braon dí a bheith acu. Ansan, bhíodar lán d’fhuinneamh arís chun tabhairt faoin méid don siúlóid a bhí fágtha acu. Is léir go raibh lá an-taitneamhach ag daltaí na hidirbhliana. Leanóidh an cleachtadh don Chamino ar aghaidh sna seachtainí romhainn. Mar a deirtear, cleachtadh a dhéanann máistreacht!!

Alan Raggett

— Be good if you can — 16 March – 21 April 2024

Introduced by John de Vere White on Sat 16 March at 12 noon. Free entry, all welcome

GRILSE GALLERY

The Fishery at the Bridge, Killorglin v 93 a2ty www.grilse.ie 087 604 7559

16 March – 21 April

Alan Raggett '– Be Good if You Can –'

Derived from vintage postcards sent from Kerry worldwide, Alan says of this series of oil paintings, 'about Kerry, made in Kerry and shown in Kerry’. Introduced by John de Vere White in a Q&A with Alan on Saturday 16 March at 12 noon.

Alan is a visual artist who relocated to Kenmare in 2022 with his partner, son and daughter: ‘at times I have felt almost overwhelmed by it’s varied, untouched, and rugged landscape . . . to be honest, I feel that I haven’t been here long enough to understand the land, and photographic reference is not enough. I became very conscious of not wanting to take things and claim them as being my own subject. In reality, my only understanding of the landscape of my new home county was as a tourist; I realised then that I had some work to do.’

His research uncovered postcards depicting the iconic landscapes and buildings of Kerry. On the front of one in particular, the image of The Park Hotel in Kenmare, then named the Southern Hotel. This postcard was posted to Clonskeagh, Dublin from Kenmare in 1904. In the image people are playing tennis on the lawn court beside the hotel in their long dresses and tennis suits: the court is no longer there. Written on the front of the postcard is ‘Just to remind that life is short – Be good if you can – if not, it can’t be helped, I suppose! – Yours anyway . . .’. The title for the exhibition is taken from this card.

‘There’s something about the notes on these postcards, it’s like you get a snippet of the very best of people, if even just for that short time of the writing.’ This card was purchased from a collector in France. In the weeks that followed 55 other postcards were purchased from eleven different countries. These postcards were posted from Kerry to seven different countries between 1898 and 1985.

Seisúin do thuismitheoirí agus páistí a bheidh ag freastal ar an Naíonra i Méan Fómhair ‘24

SONG AND RHYME SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ATTENDING NAÍONRA IN SEPTEMBER ‘24

BUNAITHE AR DHLÚTHDHIOSCAÍ A D’ÉISIGH TÚS MAITH AGUS A ÚSÁIDTEAR SNA NAÍONRAÍ ÁITIÚLA

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Support your child before they attend Naíonra by learning the songs and rhymes used in the Naíonra Bígí linn ar feadh 6 seachtaine/6 Weekly sessions.

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Lee Strand West Kerry League Semi-Final Castlegregory 3-13 to 1-18 An Ghaeltacht

This year’s Lee Strand West Kerry League Semi-Final 2024 saw Castlegregory defeat An Ghaeltacht after extra time in a thoroughly enjoyable game of football played last Saturday 9th March in Páirc an Caisleán, Castlegregory. Full time score after extra time in the Lee Strand West Kerry Senior Football League Semi-Final 2024, Castlegregory 3-13 to 1-18 An Ghaeltacht.

With just a minute played Castlegregory’s Cian O’Grady brought a brilliant save out of An Ghaeltacht keeper Seán Ó Luing. With Alan Fitzgerald quickest off the mark to slot over the rebound to put Castlegregory one point ahead with a point from play. An Ghaeltacht responded with a Feargal Ó Cuanaigh point from play. This was followed by a Conor Corrduibh point from a free kick and another from play for An Ghaeltacht. Castlegregory’s Cian O’Grady pointed from a free kick shortly after. Castlegregory keeper Eoghan Kennedy denied Conn Ó Riagáin with a great save and with ball going from defence to attack, resulted in a point from play for Cian O’Grady. Just before the 15-minute mark the impressive Maurice O’Connell pointed from play for Castlegregory to give them a one-point lead. With 15 minutes played in Páirc an Caisleán the score was, Castlegregory 0-4 to 0-3 An Ghaeltacht.

Dara Ó Sé levelled the game with a pointed free for An Ghaeltacht and yet again An Ghaeltacht keeper Seán Ó Luing had to be at his very best to deny another Cian O’Grady shot after a great run. O’Grady restored Castlegregory’s lead with a point from a free shortly after. An Ghaeltacht responded with a Gavin Ó Cinnéide point from play. Conor Corrduibh with a point from a free kick put An Ghaeltacht ahead by one. Castlegregory responded with a Cian O’Grady point from a free kick and another from play shortly after to put them back in front. PJ Mac Láimh with a point from play drew An Ghaeltacht level again. Castlegregory with a Cian O’Grady point from a free kick edged ahead again, but An Ghaeltacht responded with two Dara Ó Sé points from free kicks to put them back in front. When Referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the whistle for half time the score in Páirc an Caisleán was, Castlegregory 0-8 to 0-9 An Ghaeltacht.

An Ghaeltacht began the second half proceedings with a PJ Mac Láimh point from a free kick. Castlegregory’s Cian O’Grady with a point from a free kick got the home side off the mark after the restart and another O’Grady point from a free kick levelled the game with 9 minutes played of the second half. Another PJ Mac Láimh point from play put An Ghaeltacht ahead by one. Castlegregory responded with a Thomas O’Donnell point from play to draw them level again. With 15 minutes played in the second half in Páirc an Caisleán the score was, Castlegregory 0-11 to 0-11 An Ghaeltacht.

Castlegregory went ahead shortly after through a Thomas O’Donnell run and a well-timed pass to Patrick O’Donoghue who gave An Ghaeltacht keeper Seán Ó Luing no chance when he found the net to score a goal. An Ghaeltacht responded with a wonderful moved that ended with Bréanainn Ó Bruic calmly picking his spot to beat Castlegregory keeper Eoghan Kennedy. All square in Páirc an Caisleán yet again. With time running out Conn Ó Riagáin gave An Ghaeltacht a one-point lead with a point from play but again Castlegregory’s Cian O’Grady with a point from a free kick drew the game level. When Referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the whistle for full time the score in Páirc an Caisleán was, Castlegregory 1-12 to 1-12 An Ghaeltacht. The game went to extra time.

An Ghaeltacht began the first period of extra time with points from play from Cathal Ó Beaglaoich, Tomás Ó Sé and Cian Ó Murchú. Then Castlegregory responded with two goals. One from Alan Fitzgerald who intercepted a kick out, and with the keeper off his line, kicked and found the Ghaeltacht net from distance. Another straight after from Cian O’Grady after great work from Maurice O’Connell and a deft pass to O’Grady put him through to score his sides third and decisive goal. Castlegregory kept up the momentum with a Dylan O Sullivan point from play to put them four up. An Ghaeltacht responded with a Dara Ó Sé point from play to leave them a goal behind. When Referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the whistle for half time in extra time the score in Páirc an Caisleán was, Castlegregory 3-13 to 1-16 An Ghaeltacht.

An Ghaeltacht began the second period of extra time with another Dara Ó Sé point from a free kick to leave them trailing by two. With An Ghaeltacht attacking with all their might and Castlegregory defending steadfastly scoring chances were few and far between. Another Dara Ó Sé point from play for An Ghaeltacht made it a one-point game with at least 3 more minutes to play. With the home crowd cheering on their young team, Castlegregory stood firm against An Ghaeltacht attacks. When Referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the whistle for full time in extra time the score in Páirc an Caisleán was, Castlegregory 3-13 to 1-18 An Ghaeltacht.

Lee Strand West Kerry League Final 2024

Castlegregory will now play Dingle in the Lee Strand West Kerry League Final 2024 in Páirc an Ághasaigh at 3pm next Sunday, 17th March, St. Patrick's Day. Dingle who finished top of the league after all rounds played advanced straight to the Final. This has the makings of a great game of football.

Castlegregory: Eoghan Kennedy, Tommy Flynn, Jack O’Neill, David Sheehan, Jack Shannon, Seamus Lyne, Daragh Crean, Conor Greaney, Eoin Lyne, Maurice O’Connell (0-1), Alan Fitzgerald (1-1), Cian O’Grady (1-9, 6fr), Thomas O’Donnell (0-1), Patrick O’Donoghue (1-0), Tadgh Scanlon Fir Ionaid: John Joe Hussey, Timmy Walsh, Dylan O Sullivan (0-1)

An Ghaeltacht: Seán Ó Luing, Rónán Ó Beaglaoich, Peter Paul Sauerland, Fiach Ó Loingsigh, PJ Mac Láimh (0-3, 1fr), Cian Ó Murchú (0-1), Diarmuid Ó Sé, Cathal Ó Beaglaoich (0-1), Franz Sauerland, Conor Corrduibh (0-3, 2fr), Dara Ó Sé (0-6, 3fr), Feargal Ó Cuanaigh (0-1), Conn Ó Riagáin (0-1), Gavin Ó Cinnéide (0-1), Tomás Ó Sé (0-1) Fir Ionaid: Pádraig Ó Sé, Bréanainn Ó Bruic (1-0)

Lee Strand West Kerry League Sponsorship 2024

Lee Strand has reaffirmed their commitment to the West Kerry Community by continuing their sponsoring of the Lee Strand West Kerry Senior Football League and West Kerry Bord na nÓg activities for the coming year. Lee Strand have been proudly sponsoring the West Kerry League since the mid 1980’s.

Cathaoirleach of the West Kerry Board, Muiris Ó Fiannachta praised Lee Strand for their generous and outstanding commitment to the sporting life in West Kerry and thanked Gearoid Linnane, CEO of Lee Strand for the sponsorship of the Lee Strand West Kerry League and West Kerry Bord na nÓg games.

Speaking at the event in Benner’s Hotel, Dingle, Lee Strand’s Gearoid Linnane said that they were once again very happy to continue their sponsorship of the West Kerry League and promote Gaelic games and healthy living in West Kerry.

Lee Strand West Kerry League Sponsorship 2024: Standing (L-R): Derry Ó Murchú, Tim Dennehy, John Courtney, Paddy Curran, Muiris Ó Fiannachta Cathaoirleach WK Board, Gearoid Linnane CEO Lee Strand, Breandán Fitzgerald, Celette Brick, John O'Connor. Front (L-R): Daragh Ó Brosnacháin, Matthew Flaherty, Brandon Hoare.

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The Castlegregory team that defeated An Ghaeltacht in the Lee Strand West Kerry League Semi-Final

An Gnáthshaol Laethúil sna Luath-

Mheánaoiseanna

/ Early Medieval

Period – Secular

Isabel Bennett

Saol tuaithe bunaithe ar an treabh a bhí ann le linn na tréimhse seo. Bhí mórán tuatha nó ríochtaí beaga ann. Feirmeoireacht agus tógaint stoic ba bhonn leis an eacnamaíocht. Ar bhonn aitiúil a bhí an tionsclaíocht, agus mórán ceardaithe i mbun oibre, cé go raibh an áirithe sin trádála idirnáisiúnta ann, go háirithe d’earraí daora. Ba sna liosanna a mhair na feirmeoirí móra agus a dteaghlaigh. Uaireanta bhíodh oiread le trí cinn de chlathacha ann, le poirt lasmuigh, ag brath ar ghustal na n áitritheoirí. Bhíodh tithe laistigh de na clathacha, clocháin chloch de ghnáth i gCorca Dhuibhne, cé go mbaintí úsáid as ábhar eile chomh maith. Buaileann foirgintí eile linn uaireanta, botháin is dócha. Bíonn uaimh le fáil iontu uaireanta. Bhí áitreabh ag daoine lasmuigh desna liosanna chomh maith; is mó clochán aonair atá fachta scaipthe tríd an ndúthaigh.

Society during the Early Medieval period was rural and tribal, with many petty kingdoms. The economy consisted of a mixture of stock-raising and agriculture. Much industry was localised, with many craft workers, although there was some international trade, especially for luxury goods.

The well-to-do farmers and their families lived within enclosures which archaeologists term ‘ringforts’, which were either made of earth (lios or rath) or stone (cathair). The earthen forts may have had a palisade fence on top of the bank, and have between one and three enclosing banks with external ditches or fosses, depending on the status of the inhabitants. Inside were the houses, usually consisting of one or more round rooms, and were made of stone in this area, although other building materials

were also used. Rectangular houses were also built, but these are not so common in Corca Dhuibhne. Most of these sites would date from the 6th to the 10th centuries AD. Some sites have a souterrain or underground passage within them. These features may have been used for storage and also possibly for refuge.

People of lesser status lived in unenclosed settlements, such as the clocháin (‘beehive huts’) found scattered throughout the peninsula. Other dwellings constructed of more organic materials (timber and mud) will leave no above-ground traces today.

Excavations in Corca Dhuibhne of sites of this period include those at Cathair na bhFionnúrach stone fort, in Baile na bhFionnúrach, and also an Dún Beag promontory fort, in Fán (although there was also some earlier activity at this site). We are very rich in Early Medieval remains here, with hardly a townland without a ringfort or cashel, indicating the great density of population that must have been in this area at that time.

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Michael Francie Would Have Been Proud

Ted Creedon

If Michael Francis O’Sullivan were still alive he would be delighted and a little proud that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy had been a special guest at the Phoenix cinema for the Dingle Film Festival in 2010. That was 14 years ago when the Cork actor was almost half way to being an accomplished and recognised screen and stage performer.

Many Irish people probably only became aware of Cillian Murphy’s talents when he played the part of Damien O’Donovan in Ken Loach’s ‘The Wind That Shakes the Barley’ in 2006.

In a recent CBS 60 Minutes Oppenheimer interview Cillian told interviewer Scott Pelley that a famous film director had once told him it would take 30 years to master the art of acting.

Paraid Lá le Pádraig ar an mBuailtín

Beidh Paráid Lá le Pádraig againn aríst i mbliana ar an mBuailtín. Is é teama na bliana seo ná “Dathanna na hÉireann” no i mBearla “The Colours of Ireland”. Dos na leanaí atá sé diríthe ach go háríthe ach is féidir le daoine níos sinne a bheith páirteach leis ’Seard atá i gceist na cultachta a dhéanamh ar an téama. Le samhlaíocht an óige beidh, le cúnamh na Déithe, cultachataí fé leith le feiscint ar an lá.

Fagfaidh an paráid mar is gnáth an Comhairchumann ar a 11, rachfaidh sé soir chomh fada le Tithe Saoire na Cluainte, casadh sé timpeall agus fillfidh sé tharnais go dtí ann Comharchumann. Dóibh siúd a theastaíonn uaibh dul an Daingean le flótanna srl beidh siad curtha chun tosaigh an paráid agus scaoilfear leo ag Tithe Saoire na Cluainte le go mbeidh siad an Daingean in am don pharáid istigh ann. Impíonn muid ar daoine a bhflótaí a bheith sa car chlós leath uair a chloig sula bhfágann an paráid

Toisc na bearna inár saol impíonn muid ar gach aon duine a seacht ndícheall a dhéanamh i mbliana agus flótaí agus cultacha a dhéanamh den chéad scoth

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Part of that interview was filmed on Ventry Strand recently. At one point, having explored Cillian’s experiences and talents as an actor, Pelley said “You’ve screwed this up, you know”. “In what way?” Cillian asked, somewhat surprised. “You used to be an actor and now you’re a movie star”, Pelley said. “That’s a term for other people rather than for me” was the actor’s response.

The excellent British actor Emily Blunt, who was nominated in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for this year’s Academy Awards, played Cillian’s wife in Oppenheimer. At some point during the making of the film she slapped the Corkman hard across the face but that scene was cut from the end product for some reason.

She expressed her admiration for Cillian as an actor. “It’s his eyes. When you’re working up close to him he kidnaps you and brings you along. Few people are as agile and as clever as Cillian and I don’t know many people who can do what he does” she told Pelley.

The eyes definitely have it. Cillian has that mesmeric or hypnotic look that completely captures the viewer such as in the 2005 film Red Eye where he plays a coldblooded killer opposite Rachel McAdams. However, he didn’t care too much for that film and called it a good B film.

Referring to Cillian’s character Tommy Shelby in the long-running TV series Peaky Blinders, Pelley accused Cillian of ‘Creating a monster’.

His great talent is not to depend on his name or fame to carry a film but on his ability to transform himself in such an invasive way that he totally assumes or becomes immersed in the character he is playing.

His Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta awards this year will secure his future in film for many years to come. Numerous fine actors spent their lives making great movies and being nominated for Oscars but never won such as Steve McQueen, Richard Burton, Rita Hayworth, Montgomery Clift, etc. etc. etc.

Cillian Murphy wins an Oscar on his first nomination but after appearing in more than 40 films, with many outstanding performances. He should have won long ago.

Let’s hope he continues to spend time in his Ventry holiday home with his family, when he gets the opportunity, so he can wind down, walk the local beach and do his shopping in Dingle without being plagued by admirers.

His welcome to the Phoenix Cinema by owner Michael O’Sullivan in 2010 was exactly 14 years ago on Monday, March 18.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballyferriter.

Once again the St Patrick's Parade will be held in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh this year.

This years theme is called “The Colours of Ireland” or “Dathanna na hÉireann” The costumes making whilst directed for the main on our younger generation, those of more mature years are welcome to make their presence felt. What’s involved is for people to make costumes based on the colours of Ireland. With the younger generation’s imagination we hope to see some exceptional costumes on the day.

As usual the parade will leave the Comharchumann car park at 11.00 travel through the village as far as the Cluainte Holiday homes where it will turn around and return to the Comharchumann’s car park. Floats etc are requested to be at this location at least half an hour before departurture For floats that wish to be in Dingle in time for that parade these will be put to the front of the our parade and will be able to leave the parade at the Cluainte Holiday Homes in order to be in Dingle with time to spare Extra information can be had by calling any of the following organisers Paul 087-9124007, Donal 066-9156359

Oscar winner Cillian Murphy being greeted by Michael O'Sullivan outside the Phoenix Cinema in Dingle on the evening of March 18, 2010, during the Dingle Film Festival. Photo Ted Creedon

Smerwick Harbour

Brian Callanan

This essay was published by the Local Authorities Waters Programme under their scheme “Stories from the Waterside”

My first experience of Smerwick Harbour (Cuan Ard na Caithne) was as a pupil in the 1960s, a scoláire learning Irish during summer holidays with the Crescent school in Limerick, at the picturesque Gaeltacht village of Ballydavid (Baile na nGall) on the edge of the Dingle Peninsula in West Kerry. We spoke Irish, swam, played Gaelic football, cycled by the coast, climbed local hills and gained lasting lifelong memories.

After that youthful introduction, I was delighted to engage again in later years with Smerwick Harbour as a frequent visitor with my wife Sheila and children Jill, Hilary and Ronan. Over that time, Smerwick revealed itself with so many dimensions, and I continue to discover and re-discover these complexities, how a single body of water can be the focus of so much richness – natural and human, all astride a world crossroads.

What hits you first at Smerwick is the impact of nature, especially the birds. Smerwick is winter home to numerous Brent Geese, who fly 5,000km from northern Canada after their sojourn there in the summer. They have been drawn to Canada by the 24-hour daylight above the Arctic Circle and the safety of nesting sites remote from predators, retreating in winter to the relatively milder Smerwick.

They are joined there by tiny Sanderlings, strutting on the beach, who have come a similar distance from Russia. As the tide comes in, congestion sometimes erupts, with Brent, Sanderling, Plovers, Turnstone, Oystercatchers and other wading birds jostling at the shore in a feeding frenzy.

All this interest is matched by the human heritage of several centuries.

Little Gallarus Oratory is an ancient chapel erected by monks, offering Christian space from medieval times, still in occasional use for religious purposes. Gallarus is built of large cut stones, each strategically positioned at a slight angle, slanted so that the rain water washes off, thus protecting the structure from the elements. Thanks to this clever architecture, Gallarus has survived to be the only intact specimen of its type in the world. My abiding memory is being at a dawn Easter Mass, with the darkness slowly giving way to the growing light, marked by the quiet prayers of people

huddling under the protective shape of Gallarus, just like hundreds of year ago. Nearby, other ecclesiastical remains at Riasc and Kilmalkedar further testify to the enduring stamina of the Irish monks, with the pilgrim trail Cosán na Naomh (Saints’ Way) another mediaeval legacy.

But what always haunts me is the desolate Dún an Óir (Castel del Oro in Spanish). This is where 600 Spanish troops landed in 1580 in support of the Desmond rebellion, only to be surrounded by an overwhelming army of English soldiers and, following surrender, were put to the sword and massacred. You can still see the remains of the defensive ramparts used by the Spanish, and you can sense the chilling and eerie atmosphere about the place.

There is also a story here about the Vikings, that some of these marauding adventurers from the 10th century used Smerwick as a shelter. There is little hard evidence for this, with no archaeological finds to support it. But the place-names give a clue. Baile na nGall translates as “town of the foreigners”. Who were these foreigners? English? Normans? Earlier people like Vikings? The answer lies in Smerwick itself. According to the experts, ‘wick’ is the Norwegian name for a bay or cove, lending itself to coastal place-names like Berwick-on-Tweed and Lerwick in Britain. So the Vikings did come to Smerwick.

Perhaps the Brent Geese remember them.

Brent Goose Sanderling

Nochtadh na Múrphictiúir - Dreoiliní an Daingin!

Beidh na Múrphictiúir á nochtadh go hoifigiúil ag Dúchas an Daingin ar an Aoine, an 15ú Márta ar a 12:30i.n ar Bhóthar na bPiarsach.

Beidh ceol againn ó Scoil Iognáid Rís agus Bunscoil an Chlochair, ina dhiaidh san beidh teacht le chéile in Óstán Benners le tae, caifé agus sólaistí.

Ba mhór againn dá mbeadh sibh ann chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na píosaí ealaíne, deartha ag an t-ealaíontóir, Domhnall Ó Bric, ó Dhún Chaoin. Tá fáilte roimh chách!

Ní fhéadfaí é seo a chur le chéile gan cabhair ó oibrithe scéimeanna fostaíochta pobail an Údaráis - ár mbuíochas leo.

Join us on Friday the 15th of March to officially unveil the murals designed by Domhnall Ó Bric on the walls of Dingle CLG. We will meet at 12:30pm on Bóthar na bPiarsach to celebrate.

An bhfuil fonn ortsa cabhrú linne?

Táimid ar dalladh ag lorg áisitheoirí chun tógraí éagsúla a riaradh.

Faoi láthair na huaire, go speisialta tá daoine ag teastáil uainn chun seisiúin cainte a riaradh tráthnóintí chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine cleachtadh a dhéanamh ar a gcuid Gaelainne.

Chomh maith le sin ba bhreá linn tacú le aon saghas imeacht / gníomhaíocht a chabhraíonn le úsaid na Gaelainne sa bhaile - mar sin má tá aon smaoineamh agat cuir scéal chugainn ag optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Lá le Pádraig!

Tá deireadh seachtaine na Féile Pádraig ag teannadh linn anois agus na héinne sa Daingean ag prapáil don lá mór.

Tá go leor ar bun faoin mbaile an tseachtain seo - bí ag faire amach dúinn sa pharáid Dé Domhnaigh!

Beidh Péinteáil Aghaidheanna do leanaí ar siúl againn ar a 10:30r.n ar Lá le Pádraig i nGairdíní an Díseart chun gach éinne a ullumhú don mórshiúil.

We will be doing Children’s Facepainting in the Díseart Gardens on the morning of St. Patrick’s Day at 10:30am to get everybody in the spirit before the parade! Comharthaí, Aistriúcháin, Frásaí agus nathanna dos na meáin

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• Tá seirbhís aistriúcháin againn d’aon ní a chuirfidh le feiceálacht na teangan ar an mbaile, msh: comharthaí, fógraí, biachláir, ábhair dod’ suíomh srl.

• Tá bailiúchán d’fhrásaí agus nathanna úsáideacha ar fáil ar ár linktree atá úsáideach dos na meáin, agus tá fáilte romhaibh cur leis an liosta. https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin

Frásaí & Nathanna Úsáideach / Useful Phrases & Terms

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

- Tá sé go dona amuigh - ach tá’n tine ar lasadh ansa!

- Táimid ag tnúth go mór le sibh ar fad a fheiscint aríst.

- Má tá’n tú fós ag lorg bronntanas deas, tá dearbháin againn le do rogha luach.

- Ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh sna laethana amach romhainn.

- Ar thriail sibh ár mbiachlár nua go fóill?

-- Bainimid úsáid as soithí imbhithmhillte

- Ní féidir athchursáil a dhéanamh ar…

- Bosca brúscar donn

-Beir leat do chupán féin

- Is féidir é a úsáid aríst is aríst!

- Sí ár ndomhan í - tabhair aire

- Ba dheas a bheith luaite

- Ba mhór an phribhléid dúinn é páirt a ghlacadh i…

- Ár míle buíochas le…

-Árdú croí an t-aitheantas seo a fháil

- The weather may be miserable - but the fire is lit!

- We’re looking forward to seeing you all again.

- If you’re looking for a gift, we have vouchers for any value.

- Looking forward to welcoming you over the next few days.

- Have you tried our new menu yet?

- We use biodegradable ware

-Cannot be recycled

- Brown bin

-Bring your own cup

- You can use it again and again!

-It’s our planet - take care of it

- It was lovely to be mentioned

- It was a privilege to take part in…

- Thank you to…

-It lifts our spirits to receive this recognition

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Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Final Result and Match Report

Match Report by Dara O'Connor (Club PRO) Beaufort 1-17 Milltown/Castlemaine 0-18

Venue: Pete Coughlan Park, Beaufort

Referee: Daniel Clifford (Laune Rangers)

The 2024 Dermot Twiss Memorial Cup Final took place on Sunday afternoon at Pete Coughlan Park in Beaufort before a sizeable attendance. In conditions that were conducive to an open and free-flowing game of football, both sides played their part in what was a terrific match with no less than 36 scores during the contest.

Beaufort made a blistering start in the opening quarter and built up a strong lead with early points from Ciaran Kennedy, Fergal Hallissey and Mark Neary giving the hosts a 0-3 to 0-0 lead. Brothers, Sean and Dara Hogan got Milltown/Castlemaine off the mark with a point each to leave the scores at 0-3 to 0-2 inside ten minutes.

The home side went on a scoring spree of 1-5 without reply between the 10th and 20th minutes respectively with pointed efforts from Ethan Coffey (0-1), Darragh Dennehy (0-3), Liam Carey (0-1) and a superbly taken goal from an in-form Ciaran Kennedy which opened up a nine point gap between the sides with Beaufort now leading 1-8 to 0-2.

Dara Hogan and Cathal Moriarty started the revival for Milltown/ Castlemaine soon afterwards with a point each but Fergal Hallissey replied with a converted free to keep the lead at 1-9 to 0-4 by the 25th minute. A five point surge from the visitors before the interval ensured it was very much game on as points from Dara Hogan (0-3) and Cathal Moriarty (0-2) made it a one score game at 1-9 to 0-9. Darragh O’Connor did manage to stem the tide for Beaufort in injury time as he converted a free from an acute angle to give the hosts a four point lead at the interval, 1-10 to 0-09. Beaufort emerged the brighter of the two sides following the break and Darragh O’Connor who converted the last score of the first half continued his rich vein of form and popped over the first two points of the second half from play to extend the home sides lead back out to six points at 1-12 to 0-09. Dara Hogan and Cathal Moriarty responded in kind for Milltown/ Castlemaine with a point each to cut the deficit to four at 1-12 to 0-11 before a Fergal Hallissey free from distance made it 1-13 to 0-11. Much like the first half, the away side kept plugging away and grew into the final as the contest wore on, and five more unanswered scores between the 40th and 53rd minutes respectively seen the two teams on level terms as points from substitute Eanna O’Connor (0-3) and Sean Hogan (0-2) left the sides evenly poised at 1-13 to 0-16 and it was very much game on in Beaufort as we entered the final quarter. A sign of a good team is always how they respond when faced with adversity and Beaufort stepped it up a notch when it mattered most as they hit four of the final six scores. Ciaran Kennedy and Mark Neary made it 1-15 to 0-16 but Pa Wren kept Milltown/Castlemaine in the running with a well taken score from play to leave it a one-point game at 1-15 to 0-17. As the clock ticked into injury time, Fergal Hallissey with another finely taken free from distance and Darragh O’Connor with his fourth point of the day put the hosts into a three point lead at 1-17 to 0-17. Milltown/Castlemaine kept going and tried hard to find that all important green flag to bring the sides level again but try as they might, the best they could manage was a Sean Hogan fisted point as a dangerous ball landed into the square and referee Daniel Clifford blew the full time whistle in the 64th minute and it was Beaufort who were crowned Mid Kerry Senior Football League Champions for 2024 after a very sporting final between two sides who contributed in equal measure to a fantastic game of football. Man of the Match was awarded to Darragh Dennehy after the contest. Congratulations to Beaufort and hard luck to Milltown/Castlemaine.

County Senior Football Development League: Round 1 Fixture

Milltown/Castlemaine 'C' will welcome Beaufort 'C' to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown on Saturday, March 16th for a 1:00pm throw-in as the 2024 season gets underway. All support is welcome for the lads. Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 3B, Round 4 Result and Round 5 Fixture

Milltown/Castlemaine's Minors took on Glenflesk on Saturday afternoon at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown in Round 4 of the Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League. Unfortunately the East Kerry side proved to be too strong on this occasion as our lads went down on a final score of 1-12 to 0-08.

Round 5 takes place this weekend when Milltown/Castlemaine host Kilcummin on Saturday, March 16th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. Throw-in is down for 3:00pm. All support is welcome as always for the lads.

Congratulations: All-Ireland Winning Coach - Cormac Leane

Massive congratulations to Tarbert Comprehensive and in particular to Milltown/Castlemaine's Senior Goalkeeper Cormac Leane (Part of the Management Team) who were crowned Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Dr. Eamonn O'Sullivan Cup Champions on Saturday afternoon following a 3-19 to 4-13 victory over St Malachy's Castlewellan in Carlow. Well done lads and enjoy the celebrations!

U12 Boys: Trip to Croke Park - Please Support

U12 Football Blitz - Croke Park

Every dream starts with a single step ......

And on Monday April 1st, 2024, our U12 footballers get to fulfil their dreams, by playing in Croke Park, as part of the Munster Go-Game Blitz 2024.

It is impossible to understate the importance of this day in their football development. It is a huge day for the players, their coaches, their families and indeed our club; We know that this is a day that will last long in their memory and may play a small part in retaining these players for the club long into the future.

It is always truly wonderful to witness the excitement on the players faces as they get to run out on the same field as their heroes; however, it does take fundraising to make this dream a reality. As a club, we would appeal to you, our members, patrons, and sponsors, to get behind the team and support them, if you can, as they strive to represent the club, in Croke Park, on April 1st.

St. Patrick's Day Parades: Club Participation

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club will be taking part in the Milltown and Castlemaine St. Patrick's Day Parades on Sunday, March 17th 2024.

The Milltown Parade will take place at 10:00am. Club members interested in partaking are asked to assemble from 9:30am at The Mart Car Park with club colours and plenty of green!

The Castlemaine Parade will take place at 11:15am. Club members interested in partaking are asked to assemble from 10:45am at Flynn's Yard.

We encourage all our players to walk behind the club banner in the parades, and why not encourage them to bring a ball to show off their fantastic skills. We would love as many coaches and parents as possible to walk with their teams as well.

We can't wait to see you all there. Wear as much Green & White as you can and most importantly plan to make as much noise as possible!

Your support would be very much appreciated for what always promises to be a fun-filled morning. Please spread the word to all friends and family as the more the merrier.

Help Wanted: Videoing Games

If you are available to assist in the videoing of club games, then please contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593. Full training and support will be provided and it will take approximately 10 minutes per match. No previous experience necessary.

Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed

Join Milltown Tidy Towns - We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating "a sense of place" in Milltown. All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

Treat yourself this weekend

Beat the batter for at least one minute, until the batter is no longer grainy and nearly smooth.

Pour half of the brownie mixture into the prepared tray, drizzle some of the salted caramel over this, pour in the rest of the brownie mixture. Drizzle some more of the salted caramel over the top.

Place this in the oven for 40 minutes.

You can add some of the left-over salted caramel over the brownie while it is hot.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

This irresistible treat takes the classic brownie to new heights, combining rich, fudgy chocolate with a velvety caramel, perfectly balanced by a sprinkle of delicate sea salt. Each bite is guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're craving a luxurious dessert to impress guests or simply seeking a delightful pick-me-up, these brownies are sure to exceed your expectations.

Ingredients

for the salted caramel

90g butter

90g dark brown sugar

180ml cream

1 tbsp. sea salt

½ tsp. of vanilla extract for the brownie

125g butter, cubed

335g dark chocolate, chopped

225g caster sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

1.5 tbsp. cocoa powder

4 tbsp. (45g) corn flour

Method for the salted caramel

Melt the butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sugar, cream and salt and whisk until well blended. Bring to a very gentle boil and cook for about five minutes, whisking occasionally.

Remove this from the heat and add one the vanilla and salt. Stir this well. Taste a little but be careful the mixture will be very hot.

This will keep in a container in the fridge for 2 weeks (you may not need all of it for this brownie but you can keep it for other treats- maybe some ice cream with some warm salted caramel?).

for the brownie

Line the inside of an 8-inch (21 cm) rectangular tray with parchment so that it goes up the sides to the rim. Lightly grease with oil.

Preheat the oven to 160ºC.

Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir to make sure both have melted. Remove this from heat and stir in the sugar, then the eggs, one at a time. Sift together the cocoa powder and corn flour in a small bowl then fold them into the chocolate mixture in two stages.

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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

Thuilleadh Eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/Brandon/ Am Aifreann / Mass Times. Séipéal Naomh Bréanainn, An Clochán Gach Dara Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm March 16th & 30th

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 with full details.

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AGM: The Annual General Meeting of Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo will be held in Halla Le Chéile, Ballyquinn, Brandon, Co Kerry V92DK4C on Wednesday 27th March at 7.30pm. All shareholders are invited to attend.

Beidh Crinniu Cinn Bhliana Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo. ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile, Baile Ui Dhuinn, Bréanainn, Co Chiarraí, V92DK4C Dé Céadaoin, 27ú Márta, ag 7.30in. Tugtar cuireadh do gach scairshealbhóir a bheith i láthair.

Clochan/Breanainn ICA Guild would like to thank everyone who supported their recent tea party in Halla Le Cheile in aid of West Kerry /Tralee Branch of the MS Society. The sum of €2850 was collected and this will greatly benefit MS sufferers in the branch. Many thanks to everyone for this great support.

West Kerry Language Plan - Info & News

Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig, mar a deirtear. Agus clabhsúr ár chur ar Sheachtain na Gaelainne, beidh laethanta níos gile agus aimsir níos teo chugainn agus go leor á dhéanamh ar son na Gaelainne sna seachtainí romhainn. Tá go leor rudaí deasa ar na bioráIn againn le teacht agus tá súil againn go mbeidh sibh linn. Mar is gnáth, is breá linn nuair a thagann tuairimí & smaointí ón bpobal mar sin bí i dteagmháil linn. Míle fáilte roimh aon rud!

Hope to us, St. Patrick, as is said. Brighter days and warmer weather are coming for us, and plenty will be done for the Irish in the next few weeks. Imeachtaí & Nuacht Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne's news & events

• Seisiún Saibhris - le Máire Ní iarlaithe, gach Céadaoin ag a 10:00 in Áras Bhréanainn. Cruinneas, saibhreas agus Gaelainn nádúrtha á bplé ag Máire - dírithe ar chainteoirí líofa, agus fáilte speisialta roimis thuismitheoirí & seantuismitheoirí!

• Siúlóid na Cille - le Conall Ó Cíobháin ar an 23ú Márta, ag bualadh le chéile ag Ionad an Bhlascaoid. Bígí linn ag a 11:00

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

• Sábháil an dáta - Bricfeast Ghnó, 10:30 ar an 9ú Aibreán i nGalfchumann Cheann Sibéal. Cláraigh inniu - 087 473 5055.

Ag tosnú an tseachtain seo. Deis iontach cur le do shaibhreas cainte le Máire Ní Iarlaithe. Bígí linn!

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Seo daoibh blaiseadh des na scéalta maithe mar a bhaineann siad leis an nGaelainn ar fuaid na háite :

• Tá Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne ana shásta bheith ar an ngearrliosata do Chomórtas Náisiúnta Ghlór na nGael! Anuas air sin, bhuamar Rannóg an Oideachais agus €3,000. Aitheantas iontach ar an obair éachtach a deineadh anuraidh. Míle comhghairdeachas leis le Dúchas an Daingin a bhuaigh an Rannóg “An Stát & Gnó”.

• Comhghairdeas le Malachaí Ó Ciardubháin agus an fhoireann go léir as an gearrscannán iontach eile “Gnó an Rí’ a chur le chéile, agus as a bheith léirithe ag Féile Scannánaíochta Idirnáisiúnta BÁC.

• Agus ag dul ó dhrámadóir amháin go drámadóir eile, nach iontach an gaisce é go bhfuil gradam Oscar buaite ag cara mór na leithinse Cillian Murphy, agus Gaelainn labhartha aige ar ghlacadh dó an gradam. Go maire sé é!

Ag braith ar an aimsir, le cúnamh Dé beidh siúlóid deas againn ar an 23ú Márta ag a 11:00. nn.

Deiseanna / Job opportunities

Bíonn éagsúlacht iontach le postanna agus Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh:

• Príomhfheidhmeannach, Ealaín na Gaeltachta

• Aistritheoirí Gaelainne, DCU

• Múinteoirí & príomhoidí, Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne

• Bainisteoir Léirithe, Aniar TV

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It’s All In The Mind: Words Matter

Orla Smyth

"The word is not just a sound or a written symbol. The word is a force: it is the power you have to express and communicate, to think, and thereby to create the events in your life. You can speak. What other animal on the planet can speak? The word is the most powerful tool you have as a human ; it is the tool of magic”

- Don Miguel Ruiz

How often have you spoken in the spur of the moment, without thinking and then regretted what you've said or haven’t said? Have your words been misinterpreted or taken out of context? We often get ourselves into hot water by blurting out ‘the truth’, telling white lies or getting caught up in idle gossip. We use words to convince, to confuse, to impress, to hide, to deceive, to endear… words are powerful, yet so often we speak mindlessly, stuck on the treadmill of automatic pilot. Oftentimes we simply speak to fill the gaps, we are uncomfortable with ‘awkward silence’, talking nineteen to the dozen but without actually saying or communicating anything.

There is a lot of noise in our world today and it seems like everyone struggles to be heard; there is pressure to be noticed , to stand out, to attract attention and so we use words to create an image , to showcase the part of ourselves we think the world should see.

We are social creatures and we want to belong so telling it as it is isn’t always easy. Bringing mindful awareness to our speech can be very helpful. As always, pause, take a moment to slow down, check in with how you are feeling, not with the intention of changing anything - simply noticing, and then giving the following practice a go: Before speaking, ask yourself 4 questions;

Is it true? We begin by asking is what we want to express true? Is it really true?- check in with the body : is there any indication of exaggeration or avoidance or impulse to be right rather than truthful - these might show up in the body as tightness, heat, discomfort, or numbness. Honesty might be felt as sensations of ease , steadiness, openness

Is it useful? Will this information lead to greater understanding or connection? Again, slow down and consider if you are the right person or if it is your place to share this information or indeed if it is necessary that it be expressed at all

Is it right timing? Is now the best time to have this conversationconsider if you are emotionally available to have a constructive and caring conversation, is the other person resourced to deal with the information; do they have the time and the space right now to take in what you are saying. Listen with the body and notice your own state of awareness as well as that of the other person.

Is it kind? Ask yourself what is your motivation in speaking and is it helpful to yourself and the other person. We may begin to notice that what we choose to say can be self-serving and hurtful to others, or serves to cultivate a false intimacy by creating a common dislike or disparagement of another person. Are your words aimed at bolstering the ego or easing your own discomfort? Continuing to attune to the body, sense into what your heart feels and notices; is what you want to communicate caring and compassionate, concerned with overall well being and dignity even if.on

occasion, it is not easy to say. It may be helpful to pause and place your hand on your heart at this time.

We don’t always get it right but the more we practice the more awareness we bring to how we relate to others and to ourselves. The fact that we sometimes fail, as we surely will, is not an obstacle but an opportunity. When you are calm and confident , this energy will often be mirrored in the other person and though it can go against the grain, talking is not always the most effective way to communicate. Get comfortable with silence. Be curious, how does it feel in the body, is it possible to ease some tension, maybe in the shoulders, notice if the jaw is clenched, try taking a couple of slow , deeper breaths and experiencing the moment just as it is.

“ When we speak with greater skill, our true self- our compassionate, loving self emerges with gentle ease. So, before you speak, stop, breathe, and consider if what you are about to say will improve upon the silence”

- Allan Lokos “ Skillful Speech”

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

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Castlegregory National School

Clothing Collection

WHAT CAN I PUT INTO THE BAGS:

• Re-wearable items of clothing

• Paired Shoes

• Handbags and Belts

• Towels and Blankets

• Curtains

• Soft Toys

Please no duvets, pillows, ripped or soiled clothes or single shoes

Bags can be dropped to the school on the 8th and 9th April until 7 p.m.

Thank you for your support!

The robin shouts in the garden

And tells me the day has begun

Please no - this dream is amazing! It’s going, it’s going, it’s fading I’m trying to hold on but it’s …

I was somewhere else, I was travelling…

But I’ve fallen to Earth with a bang

Back in the twilight of ‘real life’

Where I don’t know the time Or day of the week Or who on earth I am.

- Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Bronnadh trí ghradam Gael Linn le déanaí ar leanaí Scoil Dhún Chaoin don dráma Charlie agus an Monarchan Seacláide a léirigh siad i Siamsa Tíre do Coirm Gael Linn. Comhghairdeas leo!

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 23ú Márta 2024 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós Ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Tabhair leat do phiocadóirí féin. Beidh málaí agus láimhíní ar fáil.

Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Film Review:

Dune : Part Two

Tom Ó Neachtain

‘Dune : Part 2’ is the much-anticipated continuation of 2021’s ‘Dune’, once again centering on the desert planet Arrakis, with the many parties from across the cosmos vying for control of the planet. This film is less of a sequel and more of a direct follow-on from where the first film left off. At the end of the last film, the protagonist Paul Atreides had been dethroned as the controller of Arrakis, left for dead in the desert and had no choice but to assimilate into the ranks of the indigenous people of Arrakis, the Fremen. Meanwhile, the warlord family The Harkonnens seized control of the planet with the support of the Intergalactic Emperor, intent on wiping out the Fremen and harvesting the desert for the precious element known as Spice. It’s a lot of world-building to take in at once, so it’s essential to have watched the first film before going to see this one.

Thankfully, anyone who has watched the

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday 23rd March 2024 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m. Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided.

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previous film will be happy to see that many of its best aspects are present here again. The detail in the world-building is astounding. Everything from the dense political and cultural dynamics of this universe, to the ways in which the desert animals maintain hydration, feels original and fully-thought-out. Every aspect of this world feels in-tune with the rest. From a technical stand-point, this film and its predecessor feel like the ultimate achievement in modern filmmaking technology. This is easily the best sand has ever looked on film. The deserts of Arrakis have an earthy and comforting feel, which contrasts effectively with the vast and dark sets that our villains occupy. The story delves surprisingly deep into its commentary on heavy topics like religion, society and human nature, offering more food-for-thought than the average blockbuster.

The film’s many admirable qualities however, are dulled somewhat by the story’s sluggish pacing. This film feels much longer than the original, despite them both having more-orless the same run-time. The main story beats are engaging, but the exposition and scenesetting in-between could have been condensed. This would be forgivable, but the film leaves its conclusion open-ended, teeing-up a finale for all three films in the next sequel. After sticking with the slowly-paced story, this lack of resolution or finality undeniably leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

‘Dune : Part 2’ offers stunning technical spectacle, a deeper dive into the fascinating lore of this universe, and successfully tackles dense themes and ideas through a block-buster action lens. Sadly, the film’s bloated pacing and weak conclusion leave it feeling like it will be the lesser of this potential trilogy. However, if Dune : Part 3 can deliver a satisfying conclusion, we could still be looking at an all-timer film trilogy.

Gnó an Rí

Is é ‘Gnó an Rí’ an dara gearrscannán ón scríobhnóir/stiúrthóir iomráiteach Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin. ‘S éard atá sa scéal seo ná cóiriú ar shliocht as an leabhar A Thig ná Tit Orm le Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé. Sa sliocht seo, déanann Maidhc cur síos ar scéal a chuala sé agus é ina bhuachall óg ón seanchaí Grae. Ón céad radharc ar aghaidh, is léir go bhfuil éacht sa cineamatagrafaíocht, scríobhnóireacht, aisteoireacht, stiúrthóireacht, dearadh culaith, agus sa smidiú ós do chomhair. Dá n-éireodh Stanley Kubrik ó na marbh chun Citizen Kane 2 a dhéanamh, ach é a bheith suite i bParóiste Múrach, braithim gurb é seo an scannán a gheobhfaimís. Tá’n ceamaradóireacht sna radharcanna ar an mbád go hálainn, tharraing an Ciardhubhánach cliar iontach le chéile chun na carachtéirí difriúla a léiriú dúinn agus tá cothromaíocht maith ann idir greann nua-aimseartha agus an cur síos ar an saol mar a bhí ag an am. Is annamh a fhaigheann tú scannán a chuireann tú ag gáirí, ag gol, agus ag smaoineamh, ach déanann Gnó an Rí é sin, agus i bhfad níos mó ná seo chomh maith. Tá sé ar fáil le feiscint ar Youtube agus an RTE Player, agus is fiú an scannán deireanach ón léiritheoir céanna, ‘Nellie’, a fheiscint ar Youtube chomh maith.

Gnó an Rí

News from Dingle Hub

The Dingle Hub recently received a Kerry County Council Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District award. The awards ceremony, held in Dingle Benner’s Hotel on 29th February, honoured groups and individuals who have made remarkable contributions, bringing distinction and pride to their communities and the native county.

Dingle Hub, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability and social development, received accolades for its achievements. The award not only acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the Hub team but also shines a light on the positive impact it has had on the local community, the county at large and nationally.

Corca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC

You may have seen Solar Beo out and about this week getting the first of many installs up under the Tourism and Hospitality SEC project. We’re delighted to get these installs done before the 2024 summer season. Don’t forget we will be launching a second phase of Solar PV installs soon, if your business is interested or have any questions, please get in touch with ann@dinglehub.com.

Business across Ireland are taking strides to improve their competitiveness, reduce costs and increase profit through the efficiency and sustainability schemes offered by their Local Enterprise Offices. The schemes are:

• Lead for Business

• Digital for Business

• Green For Business & the Energy Efficiency Grant.

On Tuesday March 21st there will be a one-hour webinar from 1.30 - 2.30 with Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw Better Business. He has worked with dozens of Kerry Businesses on these schemes and will explain how the scheme can work for you. We will also hear from Kerry Businesses that have taken part in the programs, sharing their experience and hearing the impact it had. In addition, the webinar will show you the way to get started, who to connect with and how to apply for the schemes.

Book a free place at the webinar at this link: https://www. localenterprise.ie/Kerry/Training-Events/ONLINE-BOOKINGS/FreeInformation-Webinar-LEAN-GREEN-AND-DIGITAL-FOR-BUSINESSSCHEMES.html

deliver Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 18th March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 25th March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Inch - Inse

Sunday 17 March

9.00 Foley's - Foxtales

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 14th March

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Friday 15th March

7-9 Kennedy’s - Folk, Country, Blue Grass

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 16th March

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Mick Keirns

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Sunday 17th March

Friday 22nd March

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

7-9 Kennedy’s - Folk, Country, Blue Grass

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Tango Woodiens

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Live music

Monday 18th March

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open mic session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Tuesday 19th March

9.15 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 20th March

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy (Vocals & whistle) Theresa Horgan( Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Guitars & Vocals)

Thursday 21st March

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

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

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 23rd March

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - TDan Phelan

Sunday 24th March

6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Tango Woodiens

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

8.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

Monday 25th March

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open mic session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

Tuesday 26th March

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 27th March

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy (Vocals & whistle) Theresa Horgan( Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Guitars & Vocals)

Michael Healy-Rae TD

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 8th April

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 18TH MARCH

Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm

Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm

Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm

Dingle Muiris Dan’s 6.20pm,

An Droichead Beag 6.40pm

Brandon Murphy’s Bar 8.30pm

Castlegregory Boland’s Bar 9pm

Camp Railway Tavern 10.30pm

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: 18ú Márta 7.00-8.00

Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich / An Bóthar

Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904

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

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Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha

Bríd Ted Uí Mhuircheartagh, Rathanáin, Ceann Trá

Crainn agus Toir le

Máirín Uí Chonchubhair

‘Is leabhar iontach é Crainn agus Toir le Máirín Tom a’ Mháistir, Máirín Uí Chonchubhair, ó Dhún Chaoin. Is in 1995 a d’fhoilsigh Máirín an leabhar gleoite Flóra Chorca Dhuibhne agus seo anois an dara cuid, an leabhar ar chrainn agus ar thoir.

Déantar cuir síos cuimsitheach san saothar seo ar chrainn agus ar thoir na hÉireann, a dtábhacht miotaseolaíochta agus topagrafaíochta, litríochta, míochaine agus béaloidis; a dtábhacht mar shiombail an dúchais agus a ról i bhforbairt na mainistreacha agus na n-eastát tar éis teacht na Normannach i leith. Lámhleabhar bunúsach é seo a chabhróidh go mór linn tairbhe agus taitneamh a bhaint as an acmhainn nádúrtha seo chun oideachais agus chun áineasa agus cuirfidh sé abhaile orainn ag an am gcéanna ár ndualgas i leith a caomhnaithe.

Is leabhar eisceachtúil iontach é a léiríonn go cuimsitheach na crainn is na toir atá ag fás in Éireann, idir na cinn atá nádúrtha dúchasach agus iad atá tugtha isteach. Ní hamháin san, ach léiríonn sé stair an fhásra seo, na cúinsí fáis ar a bhraitheann sé agus stair a scaipthe.

Cuireann Máirín an fásra seo i gcomhthéacs stair fhásra na hÉireann ag dul siar sna haeóin gheolaíochta ag miniú an bhaint atá ann idir gheolaíocht, ithir agus na plandaí, an fáth go bhfuil siad ann agus a d’fhorbraigh mar a dhein. Tá an scéal iomlán soiléirithe le griangrafanna agus léaráidí anótáilte go hoiriúnach.’ - Crainn agus Toir

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

3 bed House to let in Ballyferriter for Christmas and New Year. Also available 13th Aug - 3rd September 2022. Contact Mary 086-8287776

Ó Mhárthain

New luxury house to let. Weekly or fortnightly, Ballyferriter. 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Broadband, Sky TV etc. Phone Mairín 086-8471815

For Sale/Le Díol

Breandán Mac Gearailt

2 shipping containers,dry,good condition,one shelved and wired for electricity,transport can be arranged. Also a dog house(4.5×4ft),weather proof cladding,beige in colour,non drip,warm and timber floored. 086 1758433

2nd hand 20 head space round galvaised circular feeder for cattle. 086-1639333

Tá cúlú beag ar an mbáistigh agus an ghaoth agus meath lá grianmhar ag gabháil chugainn. Is mo duine a thugann na tíortha teo ortha féin i rith an gheimhridh lena gcroí a bhogadh. Chuas agus mo chéile dtí an Spáinn thoir theas ar eitiltí bhí an-réasúnta.

Table and 4 chairs (light wood) for sale, good condition. €180 (3 sets available). Ph: 085-2021181

Cane furniture: 2 seater and 2 armchairs. Good condition. Dingle area. 0860858117

Sheep Dog Pups for sale. Contact 085-7674742 for more information Henley inset stove. As new. €350. 087-6627804

15 spools of Nylon twine for mounting nets for sale. 087-2944722 Services / Seirbhisí

Cleaner available. Can travel. References available. 086-8198908

Ashe tree cutting strimming and hedge trimming service, footpath washing service. No job too big or small. Located in mid and west kerry. Call or textPaddy on 087-7532064

Ba mhór an t-árdú croí é, an ghrian a fheiscint gach maidin fiú is más seal gearr a bhíomair ann. Bhí an fharraige gairid, crústach púróige. Bhí an áit ina rabhamair ag fanacht ar fheabhas, bricfeast agus dinnéar tráthnóna. Is beag in aon chor siopa nó oll-mhargadh a bhí in aice linn ach óstáin ar óstáin. San óstán ina rabhamair ag fanacht bhí 550 seomra. Bhí an chóir ar fheabhas. Seanóirí is mó a bhí ann nó Rascréanna ach tréis roinnt laetheanta tháinigh scata lánúin óga ó fiche go daichead bliain. Ní raibh cead ag trácht seachas i gcás práinne, dtí óispidéal, Gardaí 7rl. Nuair a bhíodh bia ann ba dhóigh leat gur taispeáinteas nó rud éigin mór a bhí ann, bhíodh an oiread san daoine ag dul isteach ach bhí sé réitithe sa tslí ná raibh daoine sa mhullach ar a chéile-togha bia agus níor chás do dhuine dhá bholg a chur air féin. Gan dabht is daoine go raibh speilp ortha a bhí ann ach bhí slí don ngnáth dhuine chomh maith.

Tree felling service, Fallen trees cut into firewood, General chainsaw work. Phone Conor 087 2821271.

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

D’athraigh an aimsir agus bhí an ghaoth ag treisiú ach a dtánamair abhaile ach beidh an dúluachar ag sleamhnú uainn, le cúnamh Dé. Níl aon teora leis an Lá Geal. Comhluadar

Mature friendly reliable lady available to provide companionship to an elderly person in the Lispole, Dingle or Castlegregory area. Contact Bernie 087-2944722. Childminder available Inch/Annascaul. Call or text Mary D 0857360614.

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

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

All kinds of roofing and roofing repairs. West Kerry area. 086-4085007

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

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

Bhíos i láthair an Satharn seo caite ag cruinniú in Áras Bhreanainn ar an mBuailtín mar a raibh suas le triocha duine ag cur trí céile conas is féidir gasra amháin do leanaí a thabhairt le chéile ón gCuas go Dún Chaoin don gcéad chomaoine agus an dála céanna i gcás Dul fé Lámh Easpoig. Mura mbeadh teacht ar shagart don Ola Dhéanach go mbeadh gnáth dhuine le fáil chun cogar an aithrí a chur i gcluas [atá ann i gconaí ach is rud eile an Ola]. I gcás, mar shampla, ná raibh sagart ar fáil chun Aifreann a cheiliúradh go mbeadh an choróin Mhuire agus comaoine an Domhnaigh agus go mbeadh duine/daoine oilte ins gach séipeal a mhúsclódh an pobal tré chór a bheith ins gach séipéal. Cuirfí athraithe i bhfeidhm i gcomhar le treoir na sagart ins gach cás, mar shampla daoine a bheith ar fáil do phóstaí, baisteadh, ócáidí na Cásca agus na Nollag sa chás ná beadh aon sagart ar fáil.

Homecare support. Carer with 20 years experience/ Fetac Level 5. Daytime/ Nights. For more info contact 087-6880723.Thank you.

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

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

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

thabharfadh le tuiscint duit go raibh an ceart ag na dá reifreann. Im chás mheasas go mbeadh an bhua ag an dá cheann mar bhí lucht an eolais go láidir ar shon an dá reifreann. Bíodh sé ag an ngaoth aduaidh, mar ná raibh agam ach dhá níl. Ní raibh an dara ceann ró olc ach ní thiocfainn go brách leis an gcéad cheann.

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

Cad a thug ar an rialtas beart chomh amaideach a chaitheamh chugainn!

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

Bás

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

Fuair Paddy Joe Ó Mathúna ó Bhaile Ráimín, Caisleán na Mainge bás le déanaí.

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

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

Bhi a bhean cheile Eibhlís básaithe roimis. Méala mór a bhas dá chlann, Pádraig, Séamus, Caitríona, Aisling agus Bríde, gar chlann agus gaolta uile. Fear mór i saol an phobail. Bhí réan gunaí ar a chuid talún. Duine b’ea é go raibh an- mheas agus aithne agam agus ag scata air.

Situations Vacant / Postanna

In Iothlainn Dé a anam caoin, cabharach, cuideachtúil.

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

Other / Eile

Dry secure storage unit

Denis Casey Garage

Sin cuid dá raibh luaite ach beidh ionadaithe ar fáil ins gach ceanntar séipéil le cúrsaí mar a bheadh, a réiteach go sásúil agus a bheith ullamh don lá ná beidh fáil ar shagart sna cúig paróistí. Tá daoine déanta don gcúram a bpobal a stiúrú mar is ceart agus cóir. É luaite agam cheanna go ndúirt Tarraingreacht Uí Shúilleabháin go gcaillfeadh Gaeil a gcreideamh. Tá san déanta ag scata ach is maith a bheith ar an eolas agus treascairt a bhaint as an gcinniúint.

Dingle Heating & Plumbing

Iománaíocht

Electric Ireland & SEAI Grant Approved

● Oil & Gas Boilers

● Solar Panels, Nibe Heat Pumps

● Commercial & Domestic Gas Appliances

● Underfloor Heating

● Central Vacuum Systems

● Heat Recovery Ventilation

● Air to water & Geothermal

Bhí árd chluiche idir Thiobrad Árann agus Luimneach an Satharn seo caite. Bhí Tiobrad Árainn chun cinn le cheithre phointe sa chéad leath agus iad ag imirt in aghaidh na báistí agus na gaoithe, sa dara leath d’imir Luimneach go taithneamhach éifeachtach. Thánadar suas leis na hÁrannaigh agus 5 phoinnte tharsta. Fuair na Tiobradaigh poinnte agus díreach roimh an fheadóig dheirneach fuaireadar báide. An scór, Luimneach 0-26 v 3-15 Tiobrad Árann. Fuair imreoir amháin ó Luimneach cárta buí agus cúigear do imreoirí Thiobrad Árann. Laetheannta eile fógrófai don bpáirc cuid dos na himreoirí de bharr buillí nó stracaí a bhí á ndéanamh. Gan dabht is dócha go raibh trua ag an réiteoir dos na himreoirí de bharr na haimsire. Ba dhóigh leat ná raibh gaoth ná báisteach ann bhí na himreoirí chomh deaslámhach agus aiclí ar a gcosa. Dhein na Corcaíg filí chaoch dos na buachaillí ó Uibh Fháilge agus bhí ard chluiche idir an Clár agus Cilll Choinnigh. Tá an- fheabhas tagtha ar an gClár agus iad ag imirt mar iománaithe Luimní. Ní fada ó chéile íad. Bhuaidh iománaithe Chill Dara ar Chiarraí.

Jackie 085 1621950

Pawel 087 3198681

e:dingleplumber@gmail.com Web:dingleheatingandplumbing.com

Reifrinn

Chun an fhírinne a ínsínt mheasas go mbeadh an lá leis an dá reifreann a bhí againn le déanaí. Bhí beagán ar an dteilifís, raidió agus nuachtáin a

Dingle Heating & Plumbing

ACROSS

1. Courageously

4. Rifle attachments

9. Concave in shape

10. Midnight Cowboy character

11. Fastener

12. Alarm apparatus

15. Anxious awareness of danger

16. Now defunct record label (abbr.)

17. Chubby

19. Sane

22. Éire (abbr.)

23. Chilling

25. To have in mind; intended

28. Road vehicle

29. Weasel family member

30. Groups, having common agreement

31. Erase

32. To ______ go … (from Star Trek)

DOWN

1. Supports

2. Amorous person

3. Ancient language of Rome

5. Restrict

6. Historic city in Jordan

7. Attacked forcefully

8. ____________ store (of US origin)

13. Sick

14. Hardwood

17. Flattened

18. Cause to not happen

20. Avail of

21. Overnight hostelry

24. Go against

25. Super _____ Bros, game

26. Put right (text for instance)

27. Irritable

Holiday Rentals/ Tithe Saoire

CLASSIFIEDS -

Summer House (To Rent): 3 bed roomed house available to rent in Ardamore, Ballydavid during summer months. Weeks available in June/July & August. Attractive rates (No Pets). Contact Peter @ 087 6386248

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

House to rent in Camp village long term (1 year). Call 087-6966553

1 bed Apartment to rent in Annascaul Long term. Would suit a single professional or couple. Ring 086 343 2722

Room to rent in Dingle Town through April & May 2024. Call 087 7150212

En suite rooms to rent 1 mile from Dingle town. 087-6627804

Two bed house in Cloghane area to rent. No pets. 087-6559428

Accomodation available for people willing to work in local restaurant (Dingle). Chefs, kitchen porters, front of house. 087-2361346

Stable or stables available for long term rent. Feothanach area. 086-0847372

2 bedroom apartment in scenic location. Ventry area. 087-7037941

Open plan studio apartment with ensuite bathroom, 15 min from Dingle Close to all amenities. Call 087-9042113

For Sale/Le Díol

2 Brown Leather Armchairs (One Recliner) - €60 The Pair. Also 2 x Rossmore Bedside Lockers - €50 the pair. Can deliver in West Kerry. 086-3739233

1,000 litre water containers in cages, 1,500 & 1,000 litre Kingspan diesel tanks. Steel barrels with lock covers, also ordinary steel barrels. Camp area. 087-9647699

Stainless steel commercial fridges and chest freezers, all in good working order. Call Tom 086-1688007

Well bred puppies available off Sheepdog/Cattle dog Ballyferriter area call 0863095744

Services / Seirbhisí

Experienced bookkeeper seeks local employment. Call 086-3717633.

GRAPHIC DESIGN, logotypes, icons, business cards and forms. Professionally, high-quality work for results, responsibility, attention to detail and customer preferences. Open for new projects. Call Alisa (Eilís) 089 980 1206 (WhatsApp and Telegram) or email alisahazel87@gmail.com

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

Affordable garden maintenance. Hedge cutting, tree topping, power washing, general gardening maintenance and clear outs. Gutter repairs and house painting. Call 087-4051756

Patrick Roche - Painting Decorating, Property & Garden Maintenance call 086-1652875

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

Home support for the elderly available, Dingle / West Kerry. Day / Night. Brigid 087-6880723

Carer available to provide support and care to elderly people. Many years experience. Phone for more information. Ph: 087 6997154. South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971

Affordable garden maintenance, Lawn cutting, Tree topping, hedge trimming, power washing, gutter repairs and general garden maintenance and clear outs. 087 4891894

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

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

Staff required for a busy Bed and Breakfast in the centre of Dingle town. Start Date: March 1st. €15 an hour. Flexible hours. Please email us for further details. dinglejob23@gmail.com

Dúinín House, Dingle - Housekeeping assistant required for B&B on Conor Pass Road. Starting April ‘24. Competitive wages. Call Anne-Marie 087 2769242 or email info@duininhouse.com

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Small house or apartment wanted for family long term, Dingle area. 0852024394

Looking for a unicorn in Dingle/west of Dingle! Does anyone know of one? I've been looking for quite some time...I know I've yet to find one, but I still believe in miracles! The unicorn would look like a warm, dry house for rent, long term, for a mature, responsible long-time resident of the area! Thank you! 085 190 0188

Family (longterm residents of the area) looking for 4/5 bedroom house in Dingle peninsula. 086-2504868

Other / Eile

Insulated storage unit to rent in West Kerry. Approx. 400 square feet. Excellent access. 087-2027698

Puppies available, I male, 1 female 4 months old (off sheep/cattle dogs). Free to good homes. Phone Brendan 087 6763196

Shop / Office Unit for rent on 1st floor off Green Street, Dingle. 086-0547665

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

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