West & Mid Kerry Live issue 365

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Humminbird Moth, Díseart Gardens Dingle : Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Farming News

Pg 12: Mt. Brandon Flying Boat Crash

Pg 15: From the 1901 Census in West Kerry

Pg 25: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 27: Scéalta ó Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Pg 28: It's All In The Mind

Pg 34: Live Music Listings

Pg 40: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 41: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 42: Crossword

Pg 43: Classifieds

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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

News from The Marts

Dingle

Sheep Sale Saturday 22nd July commencing at 11am

Sheep & Cattle Sale Saturday 29th July

Weanling Show & Sale 12th August

Breeding Ewe Sale Friday 18th August

WK group DNA collection day for Hill Rams & Lambs Wednesday 26th July from 11am to 1, €13 for Hoggets & Lambs.

Milltown Ring mart for details: DINGLE 066 91 51586 MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333

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

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

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

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002

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

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

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646

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

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

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

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

Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131

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

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

O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

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

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Milltown’s Féile Lughnasadh Ready To Go!

music. Local sessions will also be in full swing in local bars.

Saturday will see guest musicians on stage from 7:30, with the festival’s main act, Frankie Gavin and Dé Danann live at 9. Club Lughnasadh and local sessions will follow ‘til late.

Sunday starts at 12 noon with a Food and Crafts Market at The Square, and family fun including a magic show, craic with the Crafty Cailleach, all followed by “Dancing at Lughnasadh”, the open-air céilí with Uí Bhriain. At 7.30 the Evans Family are on the Gig Rig followed by Four Winds at 9. The craic continues with local sessions and Club Lughnasadh.

“We are proud to have created a truly unique event, free and open air, bringing the best in trad to all in a family-friendly festival”, said treasurer Vincent Prendergast. “You can help the festival succeed by visiting our facebook pages at Feile Lughnasadh or Milltown Listry CCE, and contributing what you can to our “idonate” fundraiser. Every contribution will help.”

So keep the weekend free and head for Milltown for the free, family-friendly festival featuring the best in trad.

Féile Lughnasadh, Milltown’s annual celebration of culture and music, is now all set to go with a full programme of events for the August weekend. Three headline acts, Frankie Gavin’s De Danann, Four Winds and Pólca 4, will all play free and open air in the square in Milltown in the free, familyfriendly festival from August 3rd to 6th.

“We are invoking the ancient celebration of Lughnasadh to inspire our musical féile and create a fantastic weekend of trad and craic”, explains organiser Owen O’Shea. “We’ve seen the world’s best in Milltown over the years, and this year will not disappoint, with another brilliant line up.”

The festival kicks off on Thursday, August 3rd with a perennial Milltown favourite, the Club Amhránaíochta / Singing Club in the Plough Bar at 8:30. On Friday, everyone is invited to join the festival parade, followed by the festival bonfire in the square and fun family activities. The first major act, PÓLCA 4, are live on the Gig Rig at 9. The night continues with Club Lughnasadh, with craic agus ceoil in the Community Hall, with full bar and

60 seconds with Bríd Morrison

What was your first job?

Working in the Dingle Bay Hotel

What is your favourite film?

My Girl

What is your favourite book?

My Darling Villian

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

Bad - Michael Jackson

What was your favourite holiday?

Malaysia (Honeymoon)

What is your favourite drink?

Coffee

Who is your favourite actor?

Nicole Kidman

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Take up running!

Who is your sporting hero?

Sinéad Diver (marathon runner)

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

Princess Diana and my nan Nell Sé

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

Cup of tea with my mother in law Mary Morrison (who died when Paul was 13)

What’s your favourite saying?

Hum on!! (aka - come on!!)

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Time to give Tummy Bugs a Holiday!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

Many a holiday is disrupted from a bout of gastroenteritis, commonly known as a tummy bug. Typically, the incidence of gastroenteritis is more common during the Winter months and early Spring, but it seems nowadays that there is some form of "tummy bug" doing the rounds no matter what month or season is upon us. So much so, that the "wintervomiting-virus” could be re-christened the "all-year-round virus". Most gastroenteritis infections are caused by a virus - norovirus is the most common cause seen in adults and is responsible for the newly-named "all year round virus", while rotavirus is most common in children. These viruses usually last between 24-48 hours and most of us get over them without much problems, although they can leave you weak and drained. Tummy bugs can also be caused by bacteria, such as E coli and salmonella or parasites, such as cryptosporidium or giardia. A bacterial or parasitic infection can last longer than 48 hours, in some cases up to 2 weeks. Most tummy bugs, regardless of cause, will have similar symptoms. However, knowing the cause can help with preventing the spread of infection as well as choosing the appropriate treatment and recovery for a particular bout of bug! Symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, raised temperature and abdominal cramps are common to all tummy bugs - but the severity of these symptoms can vary drastically and often can warrant medical attention, particularly if small children or babies are infected or those with compromised immunity such as the sick and elderly. Paying attention to risks can often prevent or minimize your exposure to these harmful bugs. Most importantly, wash hands and fingernails frequently, particularly when handling raw foods, after going to the toilet or being in contact with infected people. A change in eating practices and different foods associated with foreign travel can lead to a tummy bug so build your defenses by taking a high potency probiotic prior and during your holiday. It is also a good idea to take a probiotic supplement following a bout of gastroenteritis to replenish gut flora. Avoid contaminated water, if in doubt boil water or drink bottled water. Picnic food on warm days should be stored appropriately and avoid packing picnic foods that require refrigeration such as coleslaw, mayonnaise, certain meats, fish and eggs. Frozen and chilled items on your shopping list should be purchased last, to avoid them heating up in the car and brought home quickly and stored safely. Avoid cross contamination in the kitchen by storing raw and cooked ingredients separately, particularly meat and fish. This also applies to chopping surfaces and utensils.

During a bout of gastroenteritis, the most important thing you can do is to prevent dehydration by drinking small amounts of fluids often, particularly in the first 24 hours of symptoms. The demand for fluids are greatly increased to help flush out the offenders and to restore fluids lost through vomiting, diarrhoea and sweating. Vomiting and diarrhoea are the body's natural way of eliminating these invaders and it is best to allow this process but with careful monitoring to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include weakness, lightheadedness, decreased urination, dry skin, dry mouth and lack of tears and sweat. If in doubt, seek medical advice. Limit food intake and once diarrhoea/vomiting has

stopped, opt for plain, easily digested food such as bone or vegetable broth, plain boiled rice, stewed apple. Yellow and orange foods such as apricots, sweet potato, carrots and squash are easily digested and rich in beta-carotene which is needed to regenerate the cells of intestinal lining. They are best stewed or boiled to aid recovery and build strength. Avoid milk and dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods or highly seasoned foods for a few days. Many foods can further irritate the stomach during and after a tummy bug and can lead to more trouble.

Following an infection, battle-weary tummies can be soothed by sipping chamomile tea. Another herb, Slippery Elm can also soothe inflammation and help protect and repair gut linings. Aloe vera juice is also very soothing to irritated gut linings and safe to use for babies and young children. Glutamine, 5-10g powder daily for adults, is needed to regenerate damaged gut linings and works well with slippery elm. Ginger and garlic can aid recovery so add these to broths and teas once solid food has been re-introduced. Ginger, has a long history as a digestive aid and can help ease nausea and cramps. Garlic can help eliminate intestinal parasites. Activated charcoal, in the correct dosage, may be used internally to help absorb toxic substances from the digestive tract, relieve spasms and flatulence associated with food poisoning or an acute infection. Do not take charcoal long-term and it is not to be taken at the same time of other medications. A liquid or powder-based multivitamin and mineral tonic can help to replace lost nutrients and restore energy following a tummy bug. It is a good idea to re-inoculate your gut microbiome after an infection but best to do so when normal eating has been restored. Eating a well-balanced, fibre-rich diet will help your gut microorganisms to re-establish colonies, populate and protect you from further tummy bugs.

Enjoy the holidays!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist at www.omnom.ie 086 1662562. Nutrition Consultations, Weight Loss Plans & Food Intolerance Testing available. Clinic locations in Dingle and Farranfore.

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HOW TO ELIMINATE RAGWORT AND OTHER WEEDS

Thanks to the inconsiderate decision of the DAFM to create an unattainable deadline of 31st August 2023, to complete and submit all ACRES Scorecards, Farm Advisors are seeing a lot of Ragwort and other invasive and noxious weeds throughout the peninsula, and indeed the county and the country. These must be dealt with for the health and safety of your bovine stock, and for the aesthetic of the farm itself.

Now is an ideal time to assess and plan a, sometimes overlooked, key element of grass growing– weed control. Economic losses caused by weed infestation in grass swards, for example chickweed, thistles and docks, include competition with grass for nutrients, light and water, reduced area availability for grazing and lower palatability and quality of silage or hay. With regard to weed control, as ground temperatures continue to rise, weeds will start to grow and reach the optimum stage for control quickly. You need to be prepared to implement control at the correct time to improve the success rate. A good start is to think back to last year about what fields had a weed problem. You should walk these fields and assess them for signs of weed growth again.

Weed infestations should be measured and as a general rule of thumb, for every 1% infestation of the sward, such as thistles and docks, grassland productivity and forage quality will be reduced by 1%.

At weed infestation levels between 10%-20%, or higher, action should be taken. The best defence against weeds is ensuring an establishment of a well-managed, dense sward making it more difficult for weeds to establish. Avoid over or under grazing and poaching of ground as these provide ideal conditions for weed seeds to germinate.

Topping weeds is a short-term management practice, and can stimulate active regrowth which results in the problem becoming worse in the longer term.

Docks are the most common and troublesome weed in grassland, it thrives on fertile ground, especially soils with high potash levels. One plant can produce up to 60,000 seeds a year, which can remain viable within the soil for 50 to 70 years. Docks have only 65% of the feed value of grass and are unpalatable to livestock. Cutting will not control them as new shoots will regenerate.

Spraying can be an effective treatment, with best control being achieved when docks are actively growing and transporting nutrients to new foliage and roots (late April or early May and again in late August or early September). Repeat sprays in same or subsequent years with products based on fluroxypyr and triclopyr (such as Doxstar Pro) give much better control, but care must be taken not to exceed maximum annual dose rates. Clover safe sprays are available where clover establishment and protection is important.

Chickweed occurs in two main types, common chickweed (most commonly found) and mouseeared chickweed. Common chickweed has a smooth leaf and mouse-eared chickweed has a larger leaf with a hairy surface and stem. Both types of chickweed will be an issue in swards this year due to the wet autumn and winter months and cool temperatures during the start of 2020 that benefitted the growth of chickweed more than grass. Products containing both fluroxypyr and florasulam (such as Leystar and Envy) are good to use during early cooler spring conditions (5°c) or when temperatures rise just straight fluroxypyr is an option.

These products will not stunt the growth of immature grass plants, again these are not clover safe. Clover safe options are available. Bare patches left after removal are ideal for more weed seeds to germinate, so ensure the grass sward is established quickly to block out chickweed and other annual weeds from establishing.

Thistles are a curse, to put it mildly and are common in older swards that are low in nitrogen and phosphorus, but high in potash. The two types of thistles are creeping (perennial) and spear (biennial). The best control is achieved when the majority of plants are actively growing at the full rosette stage. Products based on triclopyr and clopyralid (such as ThistleX) will give a high degree of root kill or alternatively products containing MCPA may be applied, though this will give good control of leaf growth but limited root kill.

None of these products are clover safe. Clover safe options are available.

Ragwort is the most insidious of all, comparable to certain officials in certain castles in the South East. It is poisonous to bovine livestock. Small infestations can be managed by hand-pulling and ensuring root stock is removed. In the case of large infestations, spraying is highly effective. Ragwort should be sprayed in early spring, or as soon as there is active growth. Leaving it too late may let the plants start to shoot and control will be slower. Once sprayed, ragwort is more palatable to stock, so ensure ground is not grazed for at least 4 – 6 weeks after spraying to allow poisonous decaying material to die. The product Forefront is effective against a wide range of grassland weeds, but must be used only on grazing ground, and following manufacturer’s instructions.

RESEEDING COSTS 2023

According to recent figures, it now costs €540/ ac to reseed land in 2023, or €1,335 per hectare.

Teagasc has collated a figure of circa €540/ac to reseed land using a conventional method, which is considerably higher, on the back of increased input costs, than the traditional ballpark approximate cost of €300/ac frequently quoted in recent years.

The state agency provided a breakdown of its costings as part of a grassland management presentation at the DairyBeef 500 programme open day of Jarlath and Austin Ruane, in Corbally, outside Claremorris in County Mayo recently. 2023 reseeding costings as follows:

• Spraying x2 – €30;

• Glyphosate – €35;

• Ploughing – €50;

• Lime – €75;

• Fertiliser spreading – €15;

• Fertiliser (3 x 10/10/20) – €100;

• Till and sow – €100;

• Grass seed – €80;

• Rolling – €20;

• Post-emergence spray – €35.

At the event, attendees were informed of the benefits of reseeding including improving grass quality, an improved response to N, a faster regrowth, and an increased stocking rate. Farmers are urged to consider reseeding fields that have not performed as best that they could have. This is a considerable investment, so it is worth making sure that it is done right. These benefits can lead to more days at grass, more milk and better growth rates in cattle, which will help to put more money in your pocket, the advisor writes.

The question is, what fields should you consider reseeding? When deciding on reseeding, carry out a field inspection ideally in March or April and start planning that early. Walk through the field/paddock and access the sward in at least ten different areas. But wait until later in the year, even as late as June or July to ensure that ground conditions are right. Check for a percentage of open ground, ryegrass, and other grasses/ weeds. Furthermore, access both the grazing and silage cutting areas, as action to be taken can be very different. Once you have identified why and when you are reseeding a particular paddock/field, establish soil fertility, select your reseeding method, and prepare the ground. Ensure good post-sowing management such as knowing when to graze, spread nitrogen, cut silage, and control weeds and pests.

GROWING WILD-FLOWERS TO ENHANCE ACRES FIELD SCORE

There is a wide variety of meadow flowers that you can grow by top-seeding or simply broadcast spreading to improve your field score under Low Input Grassland (LIG) or Co-operation (CP) field categories, such as Meadowsweet, Ox-eye Daisy, Selfheal, Dandelions, Cowslips, Greater Stitchwort, Bird’s foot trefoil, Common or Greater Knapweed, etc.

Meadowsweet is one of the positive grassland indicator plants in ACRES, which agricultural advisors will be glad to see when scoring Low Input Grassland fields in ACRES General or fields in Cooperation Project areas. Leaves are silvery on the underside and have three to five pairs of larger leaflets with small leafy bits in between and the terminal leaflet is three lobed. Meadowsweet grows tall quickly and on long reddish stems produces frothy tiny white flowers, clustered in sprays shaped like a champagne flute. The sweetly scented pollen rich flowers attract insects, although they do not contain nectar. Meadowsweet is part of our native Irish biodiversity.

Ox-eye Daisy or dog daisy, which is another positive grassland indicator plant in ACRES. This familiar summer plant grows tall in drier grassland and flowers brightly all summer long. It is one of the first to recolonise disturbed ground.

The lower leaves are oval and stalked while the upper ones are oblong and stalkless. The cluster of tiny yellow florets in the centre surrounded by larger white florets provide pollen and nectar to a wide variety of invertebrates which in turn become prey to other predatory invertebrates –bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, ladybirds and spiders.

Selfheal is a purple-blue irregular flowers in whorls. Beneath the compact cylindrical flowerhead on a spike there are two leaves held at a slightly downward angle. While it is in the mint plant family it is unscented, but liked by bees and moths. A distinctive feature is the square stems. It grows low to the ground in short grassland where it spreads by creeping. One of seven key herbs in traditional medicine, selfheal was used by people to heal their own wounds. Another valuable indicator plant for farmers in ACRES – it is part of our native Irish biodiversity.

Dandelions are not hard to find or identify. While this perennial plant keeps its leaves during winter and occasional plants bloom from January, the splash of yellow is now everywhere on roadsides, grass verges, weedkiller free unmown lawns and urban areas. They are opportunists, surviving in crevices with infertile soil and arid conditions. Bright yellow is visible from a distance, reflecting light and heat – useful in spring with fewer flowering plants and insects around. Over a hundred insects use dandelions, including bumblebees, honeybees, solitary bees, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and pollen beetles. While it may be hated by some gardeners, it is part of our native Irish biodiversity.

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Cowslips are common in dry, infertile grassland and roadside verges, occurring on lime rich soils. Its dark yellow flowers with an orange centre are held in drooping one-sided clusters borne on the top of a stout stalk with a basal rosette of crinkled leaves. They have a sweetly fragrant smell of apricots. Cowslips can cross with primroses to produce flowers called false oxlips. Flowers with pinkish flowers may be a cross with ornamentals. Well known in Irish folklore in herbal cures and one of the flowers gathered on May eve and hung in bunches over doors to protect from evil, cowslips are part of our native Irish biodiversity.

Greater stitchwort along the base of hedges, clambering over other vegetation to give a stunning display. Each snow-white star-like flower has five large petals with a deep division giving the appearance of ten petals. The long graceful stems have long grass-like leaves with tiny shark-like teeth helping the plant to climb . The name comes from its use in folk medicine to cure stitches or pains. Bees, butterflies, moths, flies and beetles use it for pollen and nectar. This starry display characteristic of old hedges is part of our native Irish biodiversity.

Greater stitchwort Bird’s foot trefoil with clusters of bright golden yellow flowers, tinged with red or orange with irregular petals. Beneath three ‘trefoil’ leaflets, there is an extra pair of leaflets near the stalk. Like other legumes of the pea family, bird’s foot trefoil roots in association with bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen, enriching soil. It is the foodplant of the dingy skipper and common blue butterflies. Around fifty species of bees have been observed visiting bird’s foot trefoil. Arranged like a bird’s foot, the seed pods

give its name to bird’s foot trefoil – part of our native Irish biodiversity.

Common or black knapweed with reddish purple thistle-like flowers, whose bases are covered in scaly bracts with bristly edges. The grey-green leaves grow alternately up the stiff branched ridged stems. The nectar at the base of tubelike florets is only available to long-tongued insects, mainly butterflies. Knapweed flowers stay open during rain as the pollen is only exposed when flowers are touched by visiting insects. With at least nine species of gall flies and small moths feeding on it, many of which are prey for other predatory insects, knapweed is a good example of a food web – all part of our native Irish biodiversity.

There are many more meadow flowers, a list of which is available in the Plant Identification Booklet provided to all ACRES Applicants. If you are concerned about the levels of these and other plants and flowers in your grassland, contact your local seed provider and get a bag of mixed wildflower and spread over the intended Low Input Grassland, to improve its quality and its ACRES score.

SHEEP IRELAND VISIT TO DINGLE

Sheep Ireland will visit Dingle Mart on Wednesday 26th July. All rams including yearlings and ram-lambs will be genotyped on the day. Any farmers attending are advised that all stock must be tagged and entered through the West Kerry Scotch Mountain Sheep Breeders Society. For further details contact Dinny Galvin (0866095081)

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Mount Brandon Flying Boat Crash

Tom Gale

July 28th marks the 80th anniversary of a flying boat crash on Mount Brandon. The aircraft was flying from Lisbon to Foynes during the night. The aircraft took off from Lisbon at 10.15pm in order to fly across the Bay of Biscay in the dark so as to avoid German fighter aircraft. The aircraft arrived over Foynes at 4.00 am just as dawn was breaking. However, on communicating with the Air Traffic Controller the pilot was told that there was heavy overcast cloud and that it was too dark to make an approach and land on the water. The pilot decided to delay his approach until it brightened up at Foynes. The aircraft was above the cloud at 6000ft in bright conditions.

Unknown to the crew and especially the navigator the winds aloft were stronger than forecast and from a different direction. The pilot advised ATC that he was going to fly to Loop Head and then return to Foynes by which time it would be bright enough to land. He estimated that would take 45 minutes.

As the aircraft flew towards Loop Head the pilot did not know that a strong wind was pushing his aircraft to the South all the time. Navigation in those times was quite rudimentary compared to what we have today so the crew were unaware that they were drifting towards the Dingle Peninsula.

The pilot decided to descend below the cloud in the belief that the aircraft was over the Shannon Estuary. As the aircraft passed 2,300ft descending it broke clear of the cloud suddenly and the crew were horrified to see that they were very close to mountainous terrain. The pilot reacted instantly and applied maximum power and pulled back on the control column to arrest the rate of descent. Unfortunately however, one of the wing-tip floats brushed against rocks causing the aircraft to decelerate. An engine then hit a rocky outcrop and fell off and from that point on the aircraft was doomed. It was 4.30am. The crash site is at Slieveglas.

The aircraft slammed in to the mountain and began to break apart before finally skidding to a halt sideways. Some of the crew and passengers had been thrown out of the aircraft as it broke apart but the majority were trapped inside. The pilot had been killed instantly when the control column smashed in to his chest.

There was a brief period of silence before some of the survivors in the aircraft began to attempt to escape. Some were trapped under wreckage and most had had limbs broken in the impact making it even more difficult to escape.

The aircraft had 600 gallons on fuel onboard and after a few minutes the fuel caught fire. The wreckage turned in to an inferno and sadly some of the trapped people could not get out. The Captain and 9 passengers were killed.

One survivor, interviewed in Tralee hospital later that day described how he had been flung out of the wreckage but his foot still remained

trapped by wreckage and as the flames drew close to him he had no option but to use his maximum effort to drag himself clear thus severely damaging his foot.

The fire was so intense that the aluminium fuselage of the aircraft melted in to rivers of molten metal. Nothing could be done for those trapped inside.

All the survivors were severely injured and shocked. Nobody locally nor ATC at Foynes knew that the aircraft had crashed.

Two of the least injured survivors rendered as much assistance to their colleague as they could. They decided to set off down the hill and after a while they saw a cottage belonging to Patrick Corkery and made their way there. Imagine the surprise of the Corkery’s to be woken by loud banging on their door and to then see two badly injured men there.

The Corkery’s reacted quickly and before long the Gardai at Dingle and Army at Tralee were advised of the crash. Many locals joined search parties and made their way up the mountain to the crash site.

The injured survivors were taken down the mountain initially to Mr. Corkery’s cottage for First Aid. After initial treatment they were then taken to Tralee hospital where some remained for several weeks.

The airline only found out for sure at 8am that the aircraft had crashed and that people had died. The Station Manager made his way to Cloghane and then up the mountain. His task, in conjunction with the Gardai was to recover the bodies and arrange for their burial. Several bodies could be identified but 4 were so charred that identification was impossible. It was decided that all should be buried in Killiney Church near Castlegregory.As the religion of the deceased was not known there was a combined Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic service before the bodies were committed to the adjacent cemetery for eternity. Although they died 80 yrs ago I am happy to report that their graves are attended to and are in good repair.

After the funeral the Station Manager called on Mrs.Corkery whose house had been used as a First Aid station. He presented her with a bag of sugar and a bag of tea and a £5 note. He wrote,”this lady put up a magnificent show, giving everything she had with the best heart, allowing her beds to be used for the injured, providing them with clothing and hot drinks and warmth during the dangerous period between the crash and their transport to hospital”.

The sadness associated with the tragedy is obvious but there is an additional facet to that. When Singapore had been captured by the Japanese in 1942 approximately 30,000 British Soldiers had been captured. Their treatment by the Japanese has been well documented but suffice to say the parents and relatives of those captured had no knowledge whether they were still alive or had died in the fighting. The Swiss Red Cross had patiently negotiated a scheme with the Japanese to issue each POW with a postcard on which to write their name, rank and number plus a brief message to their families. Families in the U.K. were patiently awaiting the cards for news of their loved ones.

4 sacks of cards were onboard the aircraft. Sadly, 2 sacks were completely burned, one recovered intact and one sack burst open scattering the cards far and wide in the strong winds. Local people, once being made aware of the importance of each individual card arranged search parties every Sunday for the next few months looking for stray cards. One such card was spotted by an eagle eyed local farmer wedged between rocks

about half a mile from the crash site 5 weeks after the crash. The card was given to the Gardai and eventually made its way via official channels to the soldier’s family in Coventry. The card was written by a 19 year old soldier and his family were overjoyed to discover that their son was still alive albeit a POW. This man was lucky to survive the war.

The family made contact with the farmer and thanked him for his efforts. After the war the soldier’s parents came over to Cloghane to thank the farmer personally. They got on so well that the family came to Cloghane for their summer holidays during the 1950’s and ‘60’s.

The Station Manager was so impressed and so grateful for the assistance of the locals who, ”responded so magnificently to the call for aid and gave their services as stretcher bearers and carriers of equipment “ that he arranged for 25 Guineas to be given to the district Parish Priest,”to be used to the best advantage by him for their mutual benefit “.

A donation was made to the Kerry Red Cross and the Police Fund and,in addition,”it is intended to send a few bottles of whiskey to the Officers

Mess in Tralee”.

Another facet of tragedy is that a month earlier a British bomber was making its way to Gibraltar when it was attacked by a German fighter over the Bay of Biscay. The bomber was severely damaged such that it was necessary to crash land in Portugal. All the crew survived and were eventually sent to Lisbon to catch a flight home. Some of them were killed on Mt.Brandon.

One of the men’s parents were Irish and at the parents requested their son was buried in Bruff cemetery, Co.Limerick.

The anchor from the aircraft was recovered from the crash site and is on display in a window of O’Connors pub in Cloghane. It is incredibly heavy for its size.

There is a large amount of wreckage still at the crash site and various bits and pieces have been taken down the mountain over the years for use as chicken coops and so on.

1901 Census Miscellany in West Kerry

Ted Creedon

The 1901 Census was taken on Sunday, 31 March. In this issue we’ll continue to look at some of the names, mistakes, mysteries and mischief in both the hand-written census forms (Form A) and the printed versions. Bolland. In 1901 there was a Bolland family living in Holy Ground, Dingle. One would think the name was Boland with two ‘Ls’ but it seems there’s no connection. Anyway, the head of the household was John Bolland, 36, who was married to Kate 32. John’s occupation was ‘Master carpenter’. The name Bolland probably means ‘bulls land’ and may come from a place in Devonshire called Bulland. Another source says it may be from the Irish surname Ó Beoláin. There were also two boarders living in the Bolland home.

One of these had the unique surname of Daniel Doggin and he was a tailor. No information on the surname to be found but unlikely to be connected to the modern interpretation. As for being unique, the Surnames Map of Ireland for 1901 records only one person in the country with the name ‘Doggin’ and on the map that person is marked right down here in West Kerry.

Dick Mack In the 1901 Census Thomas O’Donnell, 38, was listed as a visitor in the home of his brother-in-law John J. O’Connor, 24, who was a shopkeeper and farmer living on Main Street, Dingle. At that time Thomas was the local station master.

When the 1911 Census came around Thomas was a grocer and publican on Green Street and was married to Bridget, 37. The couple had been married for eleven years and had five children. One of these was a boy named Richard who was six years of age.

Eventually, Richard took on the running of the pub and leather shop and he was known locally not as Richard but as Dick Mack. His name was over the pub door and still is. It is known world-wide as the pub opposite the Dingle church with the footpath of fame outside. Dick passed away in 1992 and is buried in Raheenyhooig cemetery in Burnham.

Mystery man. Maybe a reader can solve this mystery, Go to the 1901 Census – then go to Kerry – keep going to Dingle – then on to Upper Main Street and find house 20 near the bottom of the list of names.

Find John O’Donohue and then go to ‘Occupants’ followed by ‘Household Return’ (Form A) and look at the entry under the heading ‘Rank, Profession or Occupation’. What is this man’s occupation??? He is a publican and an inspector of what?

Gould. Patrick Gould, 33, was a ‘Victualler’ on Quay Street, Dingle, and he was married to Bridget, 28. Business must have been good because they had two domestic servants and three farm workers.

One of these workers was named Fury Moriarty, at least that’s how somebody interpreted the hand-written name on the original Census form. Fury was aged 18 and he was a ‘Herdsman’. Tom Sheehy, 20, was a ‘Ploughman’ and Jack Moriarty, 50, was a ‘General man’. The two domestic servants were Ellie Sheehy, 16, and Bridget Crohan 16.

On the other side of town James Gould, 63, was a ‘Butcher’ on Upper Main Street. It’s very probable he was the father of Patrick above. James had a son named John, 26, and he too was a butcher.

Difficult to pin down the origin of this family name – it may be connected to gold in some way. The Goulds must have been in Dingle for a long

time because James was born in the town, according to the Census form. Where are they now?

Twins. There were three sets of twins in Dingle on Census night 1901. Fisherman James Long, 38, and his wife Mary, 28, lived on Quay Street and along with their four year-old daughter Mary they had twins. They were Catherine Ita and James Gerald and they were three months old.

On Main Street Thomas O’Donoghue, 54, and his wife Sarah, 44, had five sons and a daughter. Two of the sons were twins named Bernard and Austin and were aged 10. Thomas was a merchant miller and the family also had a domestic nurse named Maria Rafters, 24.

The third set of twins lived on The Mall in the home of their parents William, 64, and Jane, 55, D’Arcy, and their sister Charlotte, 17. William was a retired Church of Ireland schoolmaster from County Carlow while Jane was a native of County Mayo.

In our last issue there was a reference to Abel O’Mahoney, a plasterer living in John Street. According to Tom Fox, Abel learned his trade when working with Italian plasterers in Dublin. He did plasterwork on various houses and premises around Dingle including James Long’s at the head of the pier. Abel put his initials on much of his plasterwork an example of which can be seen above James Long’s but this is now painted black and difficult to make out. However, Tom Fox has provided the brighter accompanying photo. Thanks, Tom.

When Abel's wife died he moved to Killorglin and married a woman named Kate. On a flagstone in front of their hearth he carved the names 'KATE and ABEL'.

Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula

Caroline Boland

A chairde, can you help us please? As you will be aware Kerry County Council is advising visitors to enjoy the Slea Head Drive experience by following the signs and driving in a clockwise route (one way) from Dingle town. However, visitors will not be aware that locals living on the Slea Head route, particularly from Chill Mhic an Domhnaigh to Fahan, can drive as normal against the flow of visitor traffic. Therefore, if you have the chance or opportunity to speak with visitors, can you please recommend that they drive on the left hand side of the road to ensure that they do not meet local traffic coming against them. Míle buíochas.

Last week, it was great to see that the “See Something, Say Something” campaign for Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula was officially launched by An Garda Siochána at the recent Kerry Joint Policing Committee meeting. The text-based system allows members of the public to report suspicious activity anonymously to gardaí by text. People need only send a text to 50555 with the location of where the anti-social behaviour is occurring. The text will be logged to the nearest available mobile unit where patrol will be dispatched. Last year, the text alert system assisted in reducing public order incidents in the areas covered by 35%.

We are delighted to inform you that the online application forms are now open for the CE4RT (Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism) Programme that CTCD/DPTA is partnering with MTU for our SME's (small, medium Enterprises) on the Dingle Peninsula. The applications can be submitted up to 28th September 2023 but we recommend that sooner is better, if possible https://ce4rt.euproject.site/ . Sam or Caroline are very happy to help with any queries you have and can arrange to come and meet you. If you contact Simmone at dinglept@gmail.com, she will help to arrange a suitable time.

CTCD / DPTA would be delighted to have your business on board and hope that you will apply to be a part of this exciting project that will position the Dingle Peninsula as a leader in Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism in Ireland and on the global stage. Don’t forget, only 16 places available…….

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Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne Cáirt Inbhuanaitheachta

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Sustainability Charter

The following is the fourth section of the Dingle Peninsula Sustainability Charter which focuses on our Community across the Dingle Peninsula and this will be followed over the next couple of editions of Tourism News with the supporting details relating to our Environment and Visitor. We hope this Charter continues to inspire you and is reflective of the often heard favoured saying “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine”. Bígí linn……. Beidh an Chairt thuasluaite ag dul i bhfeidhm ar straitéis CTCD sna slite seo a leanas:

Pobal:

1. Trí aithint go bhfuil ár bpobail óstacha ag croílár rathúlacht na turasóireachta inbhuanaithe. Bímid ag comhoibriú le chéile chun a chinntiú go mbíonn tacaíocht agus folláine ár bpobal óstach i gCorca Dhuibhne á gcur chun cinn agus go mbuanófar a dtimpeallacht agus a tsochaí;

2. Trí phrionsabail Ráiteas Barcelona (2018), “Better Places to Live, Better Places to Visit”, a chur i bhfeidhm;

3. Trí chaidreamh leanúnach a choimeád beo leis an bpobal chun a chinntiú go mbíonn “guth” ag an bpobal i múnlú polasaithe na turasóireachta i gCorca Dhuibhne;

4. Trí mheas a léiriú ar chumas iompair nádúrtha Chorca Dhuibhne. Creidimid nach gá go mbíonn “níos mó níos fearr”, ná go bhfuil líon mór níos fearr ná caighdeán ard;

5. Trí bheith ag iarraidh foirm iomlánaíoch turasóireachta a bhaint amach mar chuid de Chorca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe 2030;

6. Trí chinntiú go dtabharfar aitheantas ar leith do theanga agus cultúr uathúil Ghaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne i ngach rud a ndéanfaimid;

7. Trí leanúint ag iarraidh caidrimh a chothú lenár ndiaspóra, ár gcomhchathair West Springfield, Western Mass., North America, agus le halumnais Chorca Dhuibhne trí Oidhreacht Chorcha Dhuibhne agus Ollscoil an Chroí Ró-Naofa, Connecticut, North America.

Community:

1. By acknowledging our host communities are the core part of successful sustainable tourism, we will work collectively to ensure that the environmental and social integrity of our host communities on the Dingle Peninsula are supported and their well-being promoted;

2. By ensuring there is special recognition of the Dingle Peninsula’s unique Gaeltacht language and culture in everything we do;

3. Implementing the Principles of the Barcelona Declaration (2018) “Better Places to Live, Better Places to Visit”;

4. Supporting and promoting our local community Festivals and Events who showcase the language, culture, heritage and environment of the Dingle Peninsula;

5. Conducting continual community engagement to ensure the community has “a voice” in shaping tourism policy on the Dingle Peninsula;

6. By respecting the natural carrying capacity of the Dingle Peninsula. We strive for ‘Better not Bigger, Quality over Quantity and to acknowledge that “Small is beautiful”;

7. By pursuing a holistic form of tourism as part of Corca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula 2030;

8. Supporting local community and civic initiatives, groups and forums such as “See Something, Say Something” with our local Gardaí, LAAC and others across the Peninsula;

9. Continuing to maintain relationships with our diaspora, our sister city West Springfield, Western Mass., North America, and our Dingle Alumni through Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne and Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, North America.

The next edition of Tourism Talk and Thoughts will continue the Sustainability Charter focusing on Timpeallacht / Environment and Cuairteoir / Visitor.

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Tá daonnacht agus dínit na cosmhuintire le feiscint i gcur síos Robin Flower ar an tslí ar dhéileáil muintir an Bhlascaoid le bás linbh gan bhaisteadh i bhfichidí an chéid seo caite, a deir ár gcolúnaí agus aistriúchán déanta aige ar an sliocht seo as an leabhar The Western Isle ‘Bhíomar suite cois tine i dtigh a’ Rí oíche, an saol á chur trí chéile againn, nuair a d’oscail an doras agus ghabh fear isteach, cuma chortha, tugtha, tnáite air. Thit ciúnas ar an áit nuair a ghabh sé chugainn. D’éirigh mac a’ Rí, chuaigh síos don tseomra, agus thug aníos roinnt boscaí déil bháin. “An ndéanfaidh siad seo an gnó?” arsa é sin. “Déanfaidh,” arsa an fear eile, thóg na boscaí, agus ghabh an doras amach gan focal eile a rá. Níor labhair éinne ar feadh tamaill; ansan labhair duine, d’fhreagair duine, agus thosnaigh an leamh-chomhrá aríst. Níor thuigeas a raibh feicthe agam go dtí an lá arna mhárach.

Bhí braonacha báistí á dhéanamh aige ar maidin. Bhíos suite ag léamh cois tine aríst, nuair a d’fhógair iníon a’ Rí orm féachaint don fhuinneog amach. Bhí mórshiúl chugainn anuas ó bharra an bhaile, agus ó gach tigh, de réir mar a ghabhadar tharstu, tháinig na fearaibh, mnáibh, agus leanaí amach chun titim isteach leis an mórshiúl …

Ba leor leathfhocal dom. Bhí leanbhaín nua-bheirthe tar éis bháis, agus bhí an t-athair tar éis teacht chugainn an oíche roimhe ag lorg cláracha comhrann. Bhí sé ag ceann an tslua anois, ag siúl tríd an mbáisteach, leis an mbosca a bhí déanta aige ón adhmad garbh neamh-choisricthe féna ascaill aige. Chuamar amach agus thiteamar isteach leo. Ghabh an slua tríd an bhaile, idir na tithe, an slua ag méadú; fearaibh agus a hataí peilte umpu, na mnáibh agus a seálanna tarraingthe aniar go teann orthu féin,

gach duine acu fé thost agus fé néal bróin nó measa…

D’iompaíomar isteach ar rinn bheag laistíos de na tithe, agus stadamar ar phaiste garbh féir, le clocha thall is abhus. Bhí fear tar éis uaigh a bhaint le sluasaid, agus ansan, i measc bogchaoineadh agus tochtaíl na mban, agus paidreacha íseal an tslua, do chuir an fear atuirseach a leanbh sa chré. Clúdaíodh an chomhra, agus is ar éigean a chloisfeá glór á dhéanamh ag cré ar chomhra. Dúradh cúpla paidir, agus bhailigh an slua leo, duine ar dhuine, go marbhintinneach, agus d’fhág an t-anamaín uaigneach chun na síoraíochta…

Ní raibh tigh Thomáis i bhfad ón gceallúnach agus bhuaileas isteach chuige, féachaint an bhféadfainn imeachtaí troma na maidine a chur díom. Shuigh sé im’ theannta agus thosnaigh ag caint fén láthair a bhí díreach fágtha agam. Bhí sé de nós ag na hoileánaigh, a dúirt sé liom, leanaí gan baisteadh agus daoine a chuir lámh ina mbás féin a chur ansiúd; cuideachta bhrónach, a cheapas, dóibh siúd nach bhfaca a ndóthain den saol, agus dóibh siúd a chonaic an iomarca.’*

B’in mar a dhéileáil an chosmhuintir Chaitliceach le bás linbh i bhfichidí an chéid seo caite – go humhail, go maorga agus le dínit, tráth ina raibh na mná rialta agus an eaglais ag ceilt na dínite céanna ar mháithreacha agus ar leanaí a bhí féna gcúram. Ná deireadh éinne gur ag dul de réir nósanna na linne ar fad a bhí na mná rialta i dTuaim Dhá Ghualainn.

[*Aistriúchán an údair ar shliocht ón leabhar The Western Island le Robin Flower.]

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News from Dingle Hub

Corca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC

New grants aim to incentivise businesses to join the solar revolution.

For the first time there is now a dedicated solar PV grant that will be easily accessible for businesses. The new range of installation sizes will cover a significant variety of businesses from small local shops up to large manufacturing facilities. Homes across Ireland have increasingly embraced the benefits of rooftop solar panels, but businesses have lacked a comparable level of support.

Businesses typically operate in larger premises, and have larger roofs and therefore can generate more power. Unleashing the commercial rooftop sector could make an impact on our renewable electricity targets for Dingle Peninsula 2030. The new range of installation sizes will cover a significant variety of businesses from small local shops to large manufacturing facilities. It’s also available for public building, sports clubs and community organisations.

The updated grants will be as follows:

Up to 6kWp will remain unchanged up to €2,400, with an additional: €300/kWp for each extra kWp installed between 7kWp-20kWp; €200/kWp for each extra kWp installed between 21kWp-200kWp; €150/kWp for each extra kWp installed between 201kWp-1000kWp.

This grant will replace the Temporary Business Support Scheme (TBSS) and takes the form of a once-off payment based on the installation of a solar PV system. The registered Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) must be non-domestic.

Padráig Murphy from Solar Beo said this is brilliant news for businesses on the peninsula. Opening up the commercial rooftop for significant grant funding could make a worthwhile on out renewable energy targets in Ireland. It also means that businesses struggling with extortionate energy bills, can regain some control back over their energy in their premises.Corca Dhuibhne Tourism and hospitality Project lead Martin Bealin says someone putting in a large 50 kwp installation could get as much as a €12,600 grant. There is a big difference between that and the original Originally €2,400 grant.

This new announcement as well as the removal of VAT and planning permission on solar shows that we are moving in the right direction.

We will keep an close on the SEAI website and once the portal opens, we will let you know. And keep in touch with your supplier.

More information: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b40ad-ministersryan-and-coveney-announce-enhanced-supports-for-business-throughsolar-pv-scheme/

There’s still a few weeks left of information gathering stage of the Energy Master Plan. Anyone who hasn’t had time to fill it out because of staff shortages, please contact ann@dinglehub.com with a photo of your energy bill one year apart (Jan 2022 and Jan 2023) so we can measure the energy usage of the business. Our aim is to have all the information gathered soon to move onto the next stage, analyzing the data to create a list of independent recommendations and advice for your business. Keep an eye on the Dingle Hub socials for video launching this week on the SEC.

DC Six Technologies are out and about on the peninsula doing audits all week. Now is the time to apply for an energy audit worth €2000 to your business. This is paid for by the SEAI. Get in touch if you need help applying. https://www.seai.ie/business-and-public-sector/small-and-mediumbusiness/supports/energy-audits/

The Narcotics Anonymous Message

An addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.

Anyone who wants to stop using drugs may become a member of Narcotics Anonymous. Membership is not limited to addicts using any particular drug. Those who feel they may have a problem with drugs, legal or illegal, including alcohol, are welcome in NA. Recovery in NA focuses on the problem of addiction, not on any particular drug.

Our program of recovery begins with abstinence from all drugs, including alcohol. Sometimes people come to NA meetings while still using drugs, detoxing from drugs, or on drug replacement therapy. Regardless of what you may be taking when you first come to NA, you are welcome. NA’s primary approach to recovery is its belief in the therapeutic value of one addict helping another. Members take part in NA meetings by talking about their experiences and recovery from drug addiction. The NA programme is one of complete abstinence from all drugs, including alcohol.

Narcotics Anonymous is not a religious organization. It does teach basic spiritual principles such as honesty, open-mindedness, faith, willingness, and humility that may be applied in everyday life. Recovery in NA is a process, ongoing and personal. Members make an individual decision to join and recover at their own pace.

Our experience in NA is that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.

Dingle NA meetings are on Tuesdays 7.30pm & Fridays 8.30pm, in the Dingle Presbytery, off Green St, V92 AT18. www.nasouth.ie

NA helpline 087 – 138 6120

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Be an integral part of a team creating a positive living experience and ensuring the smooth running of a fun vibrant community supporting & working alongside adults with special needs

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Castlegregory Notes

A big thank you to everyone who braved the elements to come along to support the Castlegregory Summer Festival over the weekend. It was a great success despite the weather. Thank you to everyone who sponsored the festival and to those who participated in it,however small your part.Congratulations to everyone who won prizes for whichever event they entered.Well done everyone.

Martin Lynch will be heading the Heritage walk on Saturday 29th July. Meet at the playground at 11am.€5 per person.

Street Fair will be held on August 12th.More information to come.

Summer Bingo: The Bingo dates for the summer will be Tuesday, July 25th, August 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.all at 8pm in the Clubroom. €10 per book.

Summer Bridge on Mondays: commencing Monday 17th July in the Small Hall in the Clubrooms at 8pm. Entry fee: €5. All levels of players are welcome. Call Marcia Ganter for any further details.

Club 500 June Results: 1st Prize: €140 - Noreen

Cronin, 2nd Prize: €120 - Fiona Kennedy, 3rd Prize: €80 - Patricia Kelliher, 4th Prize: €60 - Tracy Fitzgerald, 5th Prize: €40 - Kathleen Hennessy.

Whist results: 10.07.2023 - Ladies: 1st- Maureen

Dowling 2nd- Mary Farrell Intervals: Kathleen

Courtney, Pat McCaverty, Nora Walsh. Gents: 1stThomas Maunsell 2nd- John McEnery Interval: Dieter Hockstrate, Sheila O'Connor, Mike Rohan

Mystery: Mary MCKenna

Indoor Country Market: 9am on Sundays in the Clubrooms. Tables €15 per session. All local craft and food supplies invited. To apply for the few remaining spaces please contact Catherine McCall on 086 6099753 or email the office

Castlegregory Outdoor Country Market: on Sundays 9.30am until 1pm/1.30pm and will continue through until the end of August. It is in full swing now and it is so lovely to see familiar faces returning and lots of new faces discovering the delights of our outdoor market for the first time.

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

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

Castlegregory Community Newsletter: available locally on facebook, Whatsapp group and in print form.

again. You are asked to please protective measures

school meals for children - any old Irish or foreign coins you may have. Collection jar available at the Office

Office Hours: Monday: 10am-1pm; 10am-1pm; Friday: 10am-4pm

Parish Office: Tel.:066 915710.

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

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

Art & Photography Exhibition: will take place in the Club Rooms on Friday 28th July from 2 -10pm & Saturday 29th July from 2 - 6pm, with many local artists participating. Admission is free.

A world in anticipation of better times to come has welcomed a new year with hope and joy.

Please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Masses and Ceremonies online.

Masses are streamed from the Diocese.

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

Mass as Gaeilge - Sáipéal Naomh Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh, Baile Beo ar an Idirlíon ó Shéipéal https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-vincents

May the New Year bring Peace, Joy, Good Health and Happiness into our homes wherever we are in the world.

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

Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!

FÁILTE

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired. Please note: We will be taking a summer break from Tuesday dinners. There will be no dinners or take-aways on the following dates:July 18th,July 25th,August 1st, August 8th and August 15th. Dinners will start again on August 22nd. We wish you a very happy summer break. 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.

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

ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE

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

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

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

NOLLAIG NA MBAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

11am in old school. €12per year

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

WREN'S DAY

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

Mary's Meals Old Coin Collection: in aid of

• Interior & Exterior

• Residential & Commercial

• Powerwashing

•

Crom Dubh agus Pátrún Chlocháin

ó Bhailiúchán Na Scol (1930aí)

Págánach do b'eadh Crom-dubh agus chualamair gur thall i nGleann na h-Úmha a mhair sé. Núair a bhí an sáipéal beag atá thíar insan roilig á thógaint bhí sé ana mhór leis an sagart a bhí ag cur an tsáipéil súas. Thug sé tarbh mór don sagart agus mórán málaí cruitneachtain chun iad a mheilt agus arán a dhéanamh dos na fearaibh a bhí a' thógaint an tsáipéil. Annsan bhúail éad leis a' sagart é , agus d'órdaig sé don sagart é dhíol as an tarbh a thug sé do; agus a chuid arbhair. Dúbhairt an sagart leis teacht go n-díolfadh sé é agus mheas sé go bhfuigheadh sé mórán airgid ach ní raibh aon airgead ge'n sagart bocht le thabhairt do. Fúair an sagart meadh mór agus do scríobh sé an "t-Abhé Máire" i mblúire beag páipéir. Chuir sé an páipéar isteach san mhídh mhóir, agus Chrom Dubh a feachaint air

Congratulations to Martha Farrell a Fexco Kerry Hero 2021 Award–founding director of Maharees Association and has led it from be a nationally recognised leader protection and conservation She brought together over

Eithne Griffin, Lic.Ac., CSTT, DIPHom

Natural Healing Clinic

Fertility, Gynaecology, Pediatric, Injury, Stress

Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Homeopathy, Reflexology, Massage.

Clinics in Dingle, Castlegregory & Tralee

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agus do bhúail sé an tarbh isteach 'na dhiaidh agus do bhúail sé na málaí arbhair in-éinfeacht leis an dtarbh agus níor corraig sé an mheadh. Núair chonnaic Crom-Dubh an sámpla do chaith sé é féin anúas ar a dhá ghlúin agus d'umhlaidh sé go dtí an talamh agus do loirg sé párdún ar Dhia agus ar an sagart agus "Domhnach Crom-Dubh" an Domnach deireannach d'Iúl agus sin é an chíall gur ghlaodhadh "Domnach Crom- Dubh" air. Tugtar turas a teampail. Deireann siad "Creidim i nDia" agus trí "Ábhé Máire". Imtheann siad tímpeall na roilige agus deireann siad faid a bhíonn siad ag imtheacht tímpeall deireann siad "Coróin Mhuire" agus deineann siad é sin trí h-uaraibh agus annsan téigheann siad isteach insa seana-sáipeal agus deireann siad Coróin Mhuire eile i bhaineann leis na mairbh.

Fuaireas é seo o'm athair atá 60 bl. d-aois.

- Brighid Ní Loingsigh

Baile Uí Dhuinn

16 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Leaving it Late! Kerry vs Derry

Evan O'Shea

Another trip to Croker for Kerry, as they take on Dublin in the final, a big one for the spectators, and no doubt the Kerry supporters will travel this time after being outnumbered by the Derry support in Sunday’s semi-final.

In the end Derry pushed the reigning champions all the way, but were outscored 0-5 to 0-1 towards the late stages. Derry will be disappointed in several missed goal opportunities and a few late wides that they could have been converting. But as Kerry began to run out of ideas, Derry withdrew, and people like Stephen O'Brien and David Clifford rose up. David Clifford finished the game with a total of nine points despite being marked by possibly the best corner back in the country right now.

Trailing by two points with only five minutes left in regular time, Kerry found themselves on the brink of another heart-wrenching loss to Ulster opposition. Throughout the match Derry stifled Kerry's attacking efforts and built a three point lead by halftime, with only a single wide registered against them.

From the beginning, Derry's blistering intent was evident, as they aggressively chased a goal straight from the throw-in. Gareth McKinless, the centre back, displayed immense power and determination as he surged inside from the left wing. He slipped a pass to Brendan Rogers, whose shot was blocked by Kerry's alert goalkeeper, Shane Ryan. Nevertheless, McKinless, managed to slot the rebound home from close range, igniting roars of excitement from the Derry faithful.

Undeterred, Kerry responded almost immediately with a goal of their own, showcasing their own attacking prowess.

Paul Geaney deftly delivered the ball inside to the ever-present Seanie O'Shea, continuing his run, Gavin White received a quick pass from O'Shea and promptly dispatched the ball into the net, equalising in a swift manner.

The exchange of goals within a mere 60 seconds brought a buzz to Croke Park setting the stage for a thrilling second half. The Ulster champions favoured the left side of attack, with players like McGuigan and the exceptional Paul Cassidy contributing crucial points.

In the meantime, David Clifford, Kerry's prodigious talent, was living up to his reputation. Unfazed by the mounting pressure and the watchful eye of Derry's revered Chrissy McKaigue, Clifford unleashed his skills, slicing through the opposition's defense.

With the game hanging in the balance, Kerry had to up their game. They applied relentless pressure on Derry's kickouts, opting not to allow any easy short passes that could lead to a slow defeat. Seanie

O'Shea, played a crucial role in breaking the team's 16 minute scoring drought, converting a debatable free kick awarded after Stephen O'Brien was ruled to have been fouled.

Sensing the momentum shift, the reigning champions launched a blistering offensive, driven by the livewire substitute Stephen O'Brien, whose unexpected left-footed strike edged Kerry ahead for the first time since the 22nd minute.

Derry's play became increasingly disorganized, and the game, which was a tight tactical battle descended into chaotic back-and-forths. Even David Clifford, despite his brilliance, momentarily squandered the ball with a loose pass. However, he quickly redeemed himself as he pounced on a mishandled ball from Brendan Rogers, capitalising on the opportunity and adding another vital point to the Kerry tally.

The pivotal moment marked a significant turning point in the match, as the Kerry supporters, who thought their season might’ve been cut short,

An Café Liteartha

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin

ó 1979

Aoibhinn beatha an scoláire bhíos ag déanamh a léighinn; is follas díbh, a dhaoine, gurab dó is aoibhne an Éirinn.

An Café Liteartha

Famous Dingle Bookshop and Café since 1979

were now relieved to be in the driving seat. With Derry running out of steam and struggling to keep their shape, Seanie O'Shea found himself in an ocean of space, allowing him to comfortably score yet another point, further extending Kerry's lead to a comfortable three points. Only a late Derry free cut the deficit to two, as the game finished 1-17 to 1-15.

Speaking after the game Man of the match, David Clifford said, “We probably came away from our principles in the first half and were way too passive. They could’ve punished us if they took their chances, we are just very relieved to get out of here”.

Former Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh spoke of Clifford's performance: "David Clifford could beat and save anyone - he could save RTE at the moment he's doing that much".

Kerry’s Senior Footballers take on Dublin in the All-Ireland Football Final on Sunday, 30th July

Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn

Buaiteoirí Cumann Lató 500 Mí Meitheamh 2023

1ú: (€500) Síle Nic Gearailt, Glencarraig.

2ú: (€250) Paddy & Joan Moriarty, An Clochán.

3ú: (€150) Gerard O'Donnell, An Clochán.

4ú: (€75) Niall Naessen, Lios na caol bhuí.

5ú. (€50) Tom & Síle O'Connor, An Clochán.

Tinteáin Ceoil: .. Ceol, Rince, Scéalta, Dánta, Amhráin, Craic agus Cupán tae & Scóna úr-bhácáilte. Gach Luain(Every Monday evening) 7:30pm - 9:30 pm at the Halla. V92DK4C

Local Link Bus Service:

Brandon to Tralee: ...Gach Luain & Céadaoin 9:10am

Cloghane to CastlegregoryGach

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, July 22th & August 5th, 19th

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.

Beidh Féile Lughnasa ar siúl ón 28ú go dtí an 31ú lúil. Féile Lughnasa will be running from the 28th till the 31st of July. Packed with events for all ages.

Dingle Ecumenical Graveyard Service

Ecumenical Graveyard service in St James Church Dingle on Tuesday the 25th July ( Feast of St James) at 7.30pm to remember and honour all those who have been buried in the grounds through the ages.

Coconut and Turmeric Curry

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp. curry powder

400ml can coconut milk

300ml fish stock or light chicken stock

500g mixed white fish such as cod, hake, monkfish, cut into bitesize chunks

handful of green beans

dash of Thai fish sauce (optional)

A fragrant and tasty way to serve fish.

Having a few good curry recipes up your sleeve is always worthwhile. They are warming, delicious and generally easy to make. Once you stock your larder with some spices you are ready to explore the wonderful world of making curries.

This is a fantastic way to serve fish. The combination of the ginger, spices, coconut and turmeric add so much freshness to this dish. Make so to look for fresh fish and only add it near the end to keep it from falling apart.

Hope you love this!

Ingredients

3 small green chillies, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tbs. finely chopped ginger

2 tsp. finely chopped fresh turmeric (2 tsp. ground turmeric if you don’t have fresh)

dash of oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground turmeric

½ lime juice

jasmine rice to serve

Method

Using a mortar and pestle or a blender and bring the chilli, garlic ginger and turmeric to a paste. Put a pan on over a medium heat. Add a little oil and add the paste to the pan. Cook this for about 2-3 minutes, stir and don’t let it burn. Turn down the heat and add the onion. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add in the ground spices, stir well and cook for a minute or so. Add in the coconut milk and stock. Bring this to a simmer and allow this to cook for about 10 minutes. Add the fish and bring the liquid back to a simmer. The fish should take 6-8 minutes to cook depending on the size of the fish, add the beans about 2-3 minutes before the fish is ready.

Season with some lime juice and Thai fish sauce. Serve with some steamed Jasmine rice.

Bain Taitneamh As!

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

WEST KERRY AGRICULTURAL SHOW. All roads lead to the Dingle Mart Grounds on Sunday July 23rd for the Annual West Kerry Agri Show. Entry for the public starts at 1p.m. but all entries are requested to be on the grounds by midday when judging of most categories gets under way. Another great traditional day out with attractions for all age group

GRAVEYARD. MASSES. Dates for the Annual Graveyard Masses in the Corca Dhuibhne Area have been confirmed as follows--- August 1st Garrai Na dTor at 7.30p.m.

August 4th Milltown at 6.15p.m

August 8th Ballinclar at 7.30p.m

August 11th Reilg Caitlin at7.30p.m

An Ecumenical Graveyard Service will be held in St James Church Main Street Dingle on Tuesday July 25th (Feast of St James) at 7.30 p.m. to remember all those who have been buried in the grounds through the ages.

WORKS. Most of the works at Mail Road have been completed and the new Cycling Path should be open shortly. However work on replacing the wall surrounding the grass bank opposite Moran's Garage and trimming back of the surrounding trees has yet to be started as was designated on the original plans.

Kerry County Council staff are involved in ongoing improvement works in the Town Park and hope to have the full facilities open to the public again in early August. Due to Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines public access is restricted at present.

PARKING. The Business Chamber again appeal to all those who work in town to park their vehicles in suitable places away from the town centre. This allows residents and visitors and shoppers more opportunities to find parking spaces and ensures spaces are turned over on a regular basis especially during the peak business hours from 9a.m. to 6p.m. A short walk to take in the fresh air and friendly chat on the way to and from work places should not be too much of a burden on anybody.

BUSINESS. A recent newspaper article reports that Murphy's Ice Cream the popular Dingle based Company and retailer are planning an international expansion into the US and Chinese markets. These plans if successful will see the produce exported from West Kerry thereby increasing the production line and hopefully creating more year round employment which can only be a good news story for the proprietors and their employees. Go n-eirí leis an iarracht iontach seo.

TIDY TOWNS. Work Evenings continue on Mondays meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7p.m. We again appeal to all the Residents Associations in the various estates to make use of the longer evenings and get active in weed and grass and overgrowth control or indeed at other times which might suit work patterns or other commitments. A few minutes community work on a regular basis can achieve a lot in a short period and can be very satisfying experience in the long term.

ENTERTAINMENT. Full marks to the members of the SPLANC the Dingle Carnival Band who have provided evening street entertainment at various sites in town over the past few weeks. Their efforts are much appreciated and create a great atmosphere with holidaymakers and locals alike. You won't have to go looking for them you will hear them from most parts of town!!!. Molaim an Iarracht Muintir SPLANC.

Aon Scéal?

Filíocht agus Prós

Poetry and Storytelling Night

Tigh Uí Catháin (Kane’s), Ballyferriter

Déardaoin 27 Iúil

Thursday 27th July

@ 8.00pm

Open Mic

Fáilte roimh Cách / All welcome

Scéalta ó Ionad an Bhlascaoid:

Idir an Míntír agus na Blascaodaí

Kate Ní Laoithe

Nuair a bhíonn an fharraige ciúin siar amach ó chósta Chorca Dhuibhne ní bhíonn mórán idir an míntír agus na Blascaodaí ach dromchla mín farraige mar a bheadh scáthán ar an spéir. Bhí sé seo le feiscint ar feadh cúpla seachtain i mí an Mheithimh i mbliana. Bíonn na héanlaithe le feiscint ag briseadh an dromchla chun a mbolg a líonadh. Bíonn na rónta le feiscint ag teacht aníos chun sos a thógaint. Agus bíonn gach saghas bád le feiscint ag gabháil thar bráid.

Ach gan amhras ní bhíonn an aimsir mar seo i gcónaí, agus ag féachaint níos doimhne ar an scéal, bíonn i bhfad níos mó i gceist leis an 3 mhíle farraige seo ar a nglaoitear Bealach an Oileáin. Léiríonn fianaise geolaíochta go gcruthaíodh cuid dos na Blascaodaí díreach ag an am chéanna ar cruthaíodh tír na hÉireann, nuair a brúdh carraigeacha a bhí thíos ar ghrinneall na farraige suas go barr, próiseas a bhaineann le gníomhaíocht teicteonach, breis is 360 milliún bliain ó shin. Cruthaíodh cuid eile dóibh le linn pléascadh bolcán breis is 400 milliún bliain ó shin.

Is cinnte go raibh na Blascaodaí mar pháirt don míntír ag am éigin, ach le creimeadh, síonchaitheamh agus leathnú ghrinneall na farraige na milliúin bliain ó shin, tá na hoileáin lonnaithe san áit ina bhfuilid inniu. De dheasca an phróiseas seo ar fad, tá Bealach an Oileáin míchothrom

agus éadoimhin in áiteanna.

Dá réir, tá dainséar agus contúirt an-mhór ann do bháid atá ag úsáid an Bhealaigh agus ag taisteal tríd. Tá mapaí againn ón 14ú haois a luann na Blascaodaí. Ní fios go díreach cad as a tháinig an t-ainm An Blascaod agus tá ana-chuid tuairimí difriúla ann a d’fhéadfadh a bheith fíor. Ach b’fhéidir gur tháinig sé ó fhocal Lochlannach a chiallaíonn carraig nó sceir dhainséarach. Tá ana-chuid staire agus scéalta ag baint leis an stráice farraige seo toisc an áit ina bhfuil sé suite - ar imeall na hEorpa.

Tá droch-chlú agus droch-cháil ar Bhealach an Oileáin i bhfianaise na mbád go léir a briseadh agus a chuaidh ar na carraigeacha. Is minic a chaití an t-adhmad agus earraí eile ós na longbhristeacha seo isteach ar an dTráigh Bháin, agus ar charraigeacha eile timpeall na mBlascaodaí, agus ba mhór an chabhair é seo do dhaoine bochta a bhí ina ghátar. Tá cur síos déanta i mórán de leabhair an Bhlascaoid agus sa bhéaloideas áitiúil faoi na tubaistí seo, ón ‘Santa Maria de la Rosa’ as Armáid na Spáinne i 1588 aníos go dtí an ‘Ranga’ a briseadh ar fhaill an Dún Mhóir in 1982 i gcuimhne na ndaoine.

Ag féachaint amach ar Bhealach an Oileáin nuair a bhíonn an fharraige ina léinseach tá sé deacair a shamhlú go bhfuil an oiread sin eachtraithe tite amach ann ó thús aimsire. Is mó scéal a bheadh le hinsint ag na báid agus ag na longa seo dá mbeadh an fharraige mhór fhairsing ábalta a cuid scéalta a roinnt linn!

Tá Ionad an Bhlascaoid i nDún Chaoin ar oscailt idir a 10 ar maidin go 6 trathnóna gach lá, iontráil deiridh 5.15.

The Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin is open from 10 to 6 daily, last admissions 5.15.

Film Review - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1

Tom Ó Neachtain

into and control any digital system on earth. The team race against a mercurial pick-pocket, numerous government factions, and the A.I’s own representatives, to find two mysterious items which hold the key to controlling, or destroying, the world-threatening A.I.

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1 is the seventh entry into the long-running spy franchise, with Tom Cruise (who else) back in the lead role of Ethan Hunt. The story this time round sees Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force face ‘their greatest threat yet’ in the form of rogue A.I with the capability to hack

The Mission Impossible series has had a fascinating journey over the years. With each new instalment, the series changed and evolved, swapping directors, tones and cast members. Despite these regular shifts behind the scenes, the films have never truly dipped in quality, with each new instalment always managing to one-up the previous effort in terms of spectacle. Since Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation in 2015, the series has finally settled on a consistent tone under Christopher McQuarrie, director of Rogue Nation, 2018’s Mission Impossible: Fallout, and now this latest film. Once again, his incredible talent for staging action shines throughout. There is fantastic tension and momentum in the action-sequences, with an incredible variety of locations and scenarios. The film goes from desert-set shootouts, to dizzying car chases, to the film’s big stunt - Tom Cruise jumping off a cliff on a motorbike, which is stunningly presented in sound and visuals. Lorne Balfe’s propulsive score is also a key contributor to the film’s remarkable sustained tension, with

new quick beats imbuing the classic Mission Impossible themes with extra punch. Although the second-act in particular feels slightly meandering, and the motivation behind the characters’ actions are occasionally murky, the film ends on a slap-bang, knock-your-socksoff final sequence which vastly out-shadows any failings earlier on. McQuarrie cleverly segues the motorbike stunt into an ingeniously constructed, train-set final battle in which all of the film’s many plotlines crash together in a dramatic, edge of your seat crescendo. For tension and stunt-work this final set-piece will go down as one of the franchise’s greatest moments, if not in all of action-cinema.

Dead Reckoning : Part 1 has the tension, stunts, and superb action of Mission Impossible at its’ finest with great efforts from the cast, crew, and Cruise. It’s already shaping up to be a modern classic, and sets stage fantastically for Part 2. Tom Ó Neachtain is a student in Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne

Take A Break (Part 2)

Orla Smyth

Holiday memories tend to stand out in glorious technicolour against the backdrop of everyday monochrome. Though we may not even be aware at the time, our senses are more open and more attuned to our surroundings when we are on holidays. We leave behind routine and familiarity and have the opportunity to relax, slow down, expand our horizons and live more in the moment. It sparks our sense of wonder and fascination, reigniting our passion for life.

So what can go wrong?

Although we look forward to it for months, research indicates that we are often worried, stressed and even disappointed as departure approaches.In one survey, 44% of women and 31%of men reported an increase of stress during the build up to holidays. Our lifestyles have become so busy and so driven that holidays can end up becoming another chore on our to do list.

Because time is limited, many people compensate by organising jam packed itineraries which can lead to disappointment and exhaustion. The pressure to organise the perfect holiday can be overwhelming. Another study concludes that ‘choice overload in tourism’, a form of information overload, stresses people out when they have too many holiday options to pick from.

Feelings of anxiety can be triggered by over planning, air travel experiences, financial strain and having unrealistic expectations.

So, maybe the emphasis has shifted a little too far from the concept of rest and renewal to making sure we enjoy every single minute and have the best time we’ve ever had, ever!

It might be more helpful to be less goal orientated and take a more laissez-faire attitude to holiday planning.

The benefits of taking a break are more about slowing down and letting go- taking the time to appreciate our surroundings, bringing a beginner’s mind to each experience and not feeling the need to control or take charge. We can leave all the rush, itineraries and distractions behind and be fully present in the moment.

Being mindful of our needs, likes and circumstances can help get the most out of our holiday.

-Cut your cloth to suit your measure. No matter how amazing The holiday of a Lifetime might seem on the internet, traipsing from one museum to the next ancient ruin in 40 degree heat might not be for you if you have small kids and sun sensitive skin.

-Over stretching the budget can cause more stress than reward so keeping in mind that it is not the location but our state of mind that makes the holiday: having fun with the kids, reconnecting as a couple, enjoying the company of friends, meeting new people or having time to yourselfwhatever your circumstances are , being relaxed and at ease is what makes the magic work.

-Let go of expectations! Things rarely turn out to be exactly as we planned so once you start your trip ,forget about whatever ideas you have formed in your head and cultivate an open mind and open heart. Find joy in being curious, trying new things ; delight in the unexpected; move out of your comfort zone. You might be surprised at what you discover.

- Pack light - it can be liberating to realise you actually don’t need so much ‘stuff’ There’s less time spent packing and unpacking and less to worry about while you travel.

-Disconnect from your devices. Taking time off from the constant stream of information really gives our nervous system time to unwind and recalibrate. Instead of using google to look up restaurants or find places to go, take your chances, be spontaneous, embrace the sense of adventure.

-Create unstructured time while you’re away. We often have boxes that need to be ticked when we’re away, things to do, places to visit. Try dropping the ‘to do’ list and lean into a more leisurely pace. You don’t need to plan the whole day with activities- leave space for reflection, wandering, unexpected conversations. Often, the most precious moments are unplanned

- Things can go wrong ; itineraries are changed, flights delayed, there are mix ups with accommodation etc…and of course we get annoyed. But, holding onto anger or nursing a bad temper won’t get the plane to leave any sooner. Accepting that everything will not always run smoothly gives us space to hold the moment lightly and diffuse any tension that may arise.

-When you first arrive in a new place ,it takes time to adapt. Allow for the frazzled nerves, exhaustion and disorientation. Do your best to stay centred. It can take a day or two (or three) to settle ; be patient, it’s all part of the process.

And consider the alternative…travel isn’t necessarily for everyone. You don't need to travel to get the benefits of a vacation. When financial constraints, health issues or personal preferences don’t permit, then have your holiday at home. Do all the things you would do if you were away. Get creative - If you can't get to Italy, bring Italy to you: eat Italian food, drink Italian wine and play Italian music. Get out in the fresh air and enjoy the local sights and attractions : go hiking, swimming or just try something new. Break your routine, be spontaneous, treat yourself to meals out or have picnics, have a family movie night; Block off the time on your calendar just as you would if you were away. Turn off the phone and don't check your emails.

Bringing a fresh curiosity and a willingness to experience something new or different is just as valid in your own hometown as it is a thousand miles away.

Enjoy your holidays!

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

Well done to Kieran Keane, who represented Ireland in the shot putt at the SIAB schools games in Grangemouth, Scotland at the weekend. Kieran finished 6th in the under 17 competition. Along with his Irish kit he had his favourite magazine.

Public Invited To Engage On New Climate Action Plan For Kerry

Report identifies challenges facing various sectors in county

Kerry County Council is inviting members of the public to join the discussion on how the local authority can support communities to mitigate climate change and what a new Climate Action Plan for the county should contain and prioritise. The council has published a report outlining the main challenges facing the various sectors in the county in the years ahead and how a collaborative approach to decarbonisation and climate change can be achieved.

Members of the public are invited to have their say on the report and what they believe the priorities of a new Climate Action Plan should be. Submissions can be made through the consultation portal on the Kerry County Council website (https://consult.kerrycoco.ie)

‘As we face the challenges of climate change, Kerry County Council has started to develop a Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP),’ said Paul Neary, Director of Services with Kerry County Council.

‘The Climate Action Plan will set out how the council, along with all stakeholders, will tackle the challenges the county faces from climate change. The plan will specifically address mitigation – how we can actively cut harmful emissions and ways in which we can cope with impacts into the future.

‘We know, for example, the county is likely to experience increased temperatures, heavier

rainfall and more severe winter storms. The knock-on effects are already evident. They include increased flooding, coastal erosion but also how we deliver services across the community and likely impacts on our biodiversity and wildlife,’ said Mr Neary.

recommendations that you would like to see added to the Climate Action Plan for County Kerry?

Submissions and/or any other comments or thoughts on the Climate Action Plan can be made until 8 August 2023.

Solar Systems

Tom

Kennedy

The development of the new plan is being coordinated by the council’s Climate Action Team. All stakeholders and members of the public are invited to contribute towards achieving a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy.

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

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

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

To inform the discussion around what actions will be required for Kerry to mitigate and adapt to climate change, the council has drafted a Baseline Evidence Summary Report. The report, available at consult.kerrycoco.ie outlines the main challenges faced by the county and individual sectors working and living in Kerry. Among the key questions the Council is inviting members of the public to consider are:

• How should Kerry County Council influence and support communities to mitigate climate change and move towards decarbonisation?

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

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

• How should Kerry County Council influence and support communities adapt to the impacts of climate change and become resilient?

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.

• Do you have any issues, suggestions or

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Féile an Phráta

Tá Sí Curtha Dúinn Againn, Hup!!!

Tá Féile an Phráta na bliana seo tagaithe chun críche. Fillfidh na haon ní sa phobal thar nais go dtín gnáth shaol an tseachtain seo. Is iontach an cúpla lá a bhí aige gach aoinne ar fuaid na dúithí i gCiarraí Thiar !!!

Ina iomláine, bhí 67 iomaitheoir (53 fear; 14 bean) páirteach sna h-ocht babhtaí áitiúla agus bhí 35 moltóir (13 fear, 22 bean) i mbun oibre. Bhí an tionscnamh ar fad agus eagrú na n-imeachtaí go léir déanta go deonach ag baill an phobail agus ag an ochtar tábhairneoir a chuir áit ar fáil dóibh.

Ár mbuíochas leothu ar fad agus ár mbuíochas chomh maith lenár gceithre urraitheoir - Smartcharge Teoranta (Príomhfheidhmeannach John Twomey), Údarás na Gaeltachta, Raidió na Gaeltachta agus West Kerry Live.

Sa deireadh, b’é Risteard Mac Eoin ós Na Dúnta i Lios Póil a bhuaigh craobh Fhéile an Phráta. Bhí Geoff Penney ón Muirígh sa tarna h-áit agus Máirín Uí Shé ó Chathair an Treantaigh sa triú h-áit. Bronnadh seic (€200.00, €100.00, €100.00) ar na haon duine dos na buaiteoirí chomh maith le plaic photaireachta a bhí déanta go speisialta ag an bpotadóir aitheanta John Sheehy. Bhí na buaiteoirí agus cúrsaí prátaí á bplé déanach isteach san oíche agus ceol breá traidisiúnta lena chois oíche Dhomhnach na craoibhe.

Ó thús, is ar mhaithe leis an gcleachtadh, an pobal, na comharsain, le caidreamh agus leis an nGaoluinn a cuireadh an Fhéile ar bun - ar deireadh thiar níl inti ach spraoi. Mar sin féin, geallaimíd go mbíonn na hEagarthóirí agus na Moltóirí ag déanamh a ndíchill a dheimhniú gur comórtas cothrom a bhíonn i gceist an t-am ar fad agus blaisínteacht chaoch. Tugann duine neamhspléach na prátaí dos na Moltóirí; ní bhíonn a fhios ag na Moltóirí cé leis an práta atá á bhlaiseadh acu.

Nára fada uainn Féile 2024 !!!

It’s Over, … Yay !!!

Féile an Phráta has reached its climax and its conclusion, … for another year. After the intense competition and all the drama, things in the community are just about settling down and will be heading back towards routine and normal over the next few days and weeks. What a great great few days have been had by all in West Kerry !!!

In total, 67 Contestants (53 men; 14 women) entered the eight area semi-finals in the past few weeks; and a total of 35 Judges were involved (13 men; 22 women). The entire initiative and all the organisation of those events were undertaken voluntarily by members of the various communities and the eight Publicans, who hosted the events.

Our thanks to them all, and also our thanks to our four Sponsors – Smartcharge Limited (CEO John Twomey), Údarás na Gaeltachta, Raidio na Gaeltachta and West Kerry Live.

In the end, the overall Champion of the ‘Spud Off’ was Risteard Mac Eoin of Na Dúnta in Lios Póil. Geoff Penney of An Mhuiríoch was second; Máirín Uí Shé of Cathair a’ Treantaigh won third spot. Each received a cheque (€200.00, €100.00, €100.00) and a specially-commissioned plaque, by famous potter John Sheehy. The ‘bragging’ was well underway, long before anyone could leave the village. Fortunately, the Sunday Evening of the Final Competition concluded with loud traditional music, deep into the night.

An Fhéile has always been about the craic, about our community and our neighbours, about connection, and our native language, an Gaoluinn, - just fun and games. However, the Organisers and the Judges ensure that everything is done in a way that guarantees the competitions clearly remain a ‘blind’ tasting. An independent person receives the spuds, delivers them to the Judges; the Judges do not know whose spud they are tasting at any time. Roll on 2024 !!!

L-R:Micheál Ó Cinnéide, Ursula O'Connell (Kerry Hospice) & Tomás Begley.

The Begley family would like to thank all those that participated in the annual Siúlóid Adrian and contributed generously to the Kerry Hospice Foundation. A total of €3,880 was raised and the family greatly appreciate the efforts of all involved in supporting this very deserving cause and remembering Adrian. A special thanks to Padraig Murphy and all the staff at Murphy's Pub Brandon and also John Moriarty and everyone else that helped out on the day.

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Tá’n samhradh fé lán seoil agus go leor imeachtaí ar siúl ar fud na leithinise. An rabhabhair ag Féile an Phráta? Bhí ana chlúdach ar an bhFéile sna meáin go háirithe ar an ‘Ray D’Arcy Show’. Nach iontach!

Rabhamar ag imeachtaí linne agus le Dúchas an Daingin le déanaí? Bhí ana chraic againn ag foghlaim faoi stair an Bhlascaoid Mhóir le Micheál de Mórdha. Chomh maith leis sin, bhí turas thar a bheith spéisiúl ar Dhrioglann an Daingin. Tá Maidhc Oscailte ar siúl an tseachtain seo agus ansan an Rugbaí Tadhaill an tseachtain seo chugainn. Tá níos mo le teacht mí Lúnasa leis!

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Beidh Ruagairí Rinn Mhachan (nó Ringmahon Rangrs mar is minice orthu) ar cuairt a bPáirc Chnoc an Iolair an deireadh seachtaine seo, i gCéad Bhabhta Chorn an FAI, agus cé go mbíonn foirne na Sraithe mar rogha na coitiantachta sna cásanna seo de ghnáth, ba chóir do mhuintir Chiarraí bheith san airdeall orthu so.

● Solar Panels, Nibe Heat Pumps

● Commercial & Domestic Gas Appliances

● Underfloor Heating

● Central Vacuum Systems

Tá taithí na mblianta ag na Ruagairí ar na cluichí seo, cé nach raibh mórán rath orthu sna comórtais náisiúnta le tamall anuas. Mar sin féin, bhí siad san áit tánaisteach i Sraith Sinsear na Mumhan i mbliana, agus is cinnte go mbeidh siad láidir fisiciúil agus nach acmhainn do mhuintir Chiarraí aon seans a ghéilleadh dóibh.

● Heat Recovery Ventilation

● Air to water & Geothermal

Maidir leis an sraith féin, tá stádas na Ríochta gan athrú fós, ach ní miste aird a tharraingt ar an tréimhse cúig chluiche as a chéile nár buadh orthu ach leis an aon chúl amháin.

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Comhartha é seo don té a bheadh tuisceanach ar an gcluiche gur fiú Ciarraí a n-áit sa sraith, fiú agus iad i mbun an tabla ó thús. Cluichí aonchúil, tugann siad le tuiscint go bhfuil dóthain cumais sa dá fhoireann an bua a bhreith, ach smuta den ádh, nó an cic amháin den scoth, bheith acu roimh deireadh.

Ar an droch-uair, ag a gcéilí comhraic a bhí an smuta san, nó an cic fiúntach amháin, ró-mhinic.

Chuaigh Ciarraí gar go maith in aghaidh Bhaile Longfoirt an tseachtain seo caite, cic éirice a shlánaigh Leo Gaxha cúpla nóiméad tar éis thús an dara thréimhse a chothromaigh na scóranna i ndiaidh cúl ag Gary Armstrong ag druidim le deireadh an chéad tréimhse.

Agus ní raibh deich nóiméad ar éigin fanta sa chluiche nuair a d'éirigh le Cristian Magerusan cúl an bhua don fhoireann lár tíre a chur san eangach.

Bhí Billy Dennehy sásta go maith leis na himreoirí nua a chuaigh chun páirce an oíche sin, ina measc Lee Axworthy sa chúl agus an t-ionsaitheoir Daniel Okwute ag filleadh ar an gclub. Ach b'fhearr leis ag an bpointe so torthaí a bhaint amach seachas bheith ag imirt go deas!

Coicíos ó shin, ba ag Treaty United Luimnigh a bhí an bua, arís gan ach an t-aon chúl amháin eatarthu. Agus b'fhéidir go raibh dóchas ann ar feadh i bhfad go mbeadh an lá leis na cuairteoirí ósiad a chuaigh chun cinn laistigh de cúpla nóiméad ó thús an chluiche.

D'éirigh le cúl báire Treaty stop a chur le buille láidir ó Nathan Gleeson, ach ní bhfuair sé greim air, agus bhí Sean McGrath in aice láimhe leis an liathróid a scaoileadh thar Shane Hallahan isteach i mbarr an eangaigh. Ach tháinig an mí-ádh chucu gan aon ró-mhoill, cic cúinne a chuaigh caol díreach – nó ba chirte 'caol cuartha' a rá – isteach san eangach orthu. Chuir Dean George an dara cúl do na cuairteoirí tar éís leath-uaire, agus ceileadh cic éiric ar imreoirí Chiarraí roimh leath-ama.

Ach leanadar leo ag brú, agus ina choinne san, chuir na Luimnígh an tríú cúl leosan agus gan ach ceathrú uaire fánta. Níor stop muintir Chiarraí, agus bhí rith an chluiche leo go dtí gur aimsigh Gaxha an sprioc amach go maith in am cúiteamh ghortaithe, nuair nárbh fhéidir cur leis. Tiocfaidh an bua atá de dhíth. Níl ann ach ceist ama.

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Annascaul Notes

Fundraiser in aid of Chris O’Driscoll @12pm Saturday 22nd July at Annascaul GAA pitch with Under 7's match, Under 9/Under 11 match, Over 40's matchfollowed by BBQ and kids disco in Patcheen's.

Annascaul Music Festival is back again 21, 22, 23 July. Check out details at Patchcheen's Pub

The Cottage Market Annascaul A community market, homebaked, homegrown and handcrafted. Saturday's at the South Pole Inn 1 - 4pm.

Inch Beach Parkrun Inch Beach Parkrun choir sang to Giles Hoffman, 'Chapel of Love'. We wish Giles and his partner the very best for their future.

Free 5k Run/Walk/Jog every Saturday morning's at 9:30am sharp. Dogs are welcome but must be on a short lead no waist harness or dog and pram, together. We had volunteers from the UK and Austrailia. We were delighted in receiving Australia's famous biscuits, 'Tim Tam'. You can volunteer and participate at the same time, such as a Parkwalker or a Tailwalker. It's an hours fun. All ages and abilities are welcome. Afterwards, some people swim and have coffee at Bàinìn. Register your barcode number at parkrun.ie

Annascaul ICA Guild Craft Day 30 September, we now have a waiting list , for non members, 086-2663186. In the Scout Hall, Tralee, V92 KF70. All of Kerry 11 ICA Guilds will attend. Experts will teach traditional/cultural laces, crochet, rushwork, embriodery, and basket weaving.

15 October Kerry Autumn Fair in Killarney. Competions open to the public bakes/crafts/carpentry. ICA members around Ireland can take part in An Brànnra Awards

Calligraphy classes in October, fully booked.

Annascaul ICA Guild, non members welcome. Starting after the summer break, in September, Monday's at 7pm in the Community Care Co.Hall.

Biodiversity in Annascaul Survey the Daubenton bats at, River Emlagh, in August.

ALS-Annascaul Ladies Shed Commences on Saturday 2 September at 3pm in the Community Care Co.Hall. Book Club/Floral Artists and Garden Club/Walking/Craft Club/Yoga/ Produce are some of the activities of ALS. If you are a metalworker or a carpentor with an insurance premisses and can tutor. Email annascaulladiesshed@gmail.com

Tig Paddy Bawn Brosnans, á bhronnadh gheansaithe nua aláinn ar foireann sinsear Lios Póil, buaiteoirí Sraith an Contae, Roinn 5 le deanaí.

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Baile an FheirtéaraighBallyferriter

Thursday 27th July

8.00 Tigh Uí Catháin (Kane's) - Filíocht & Prós (Poetry & Storytelling)

Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 24th July

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 31st July

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 20th July

1-2pm Díseart Gardens (Upper)Lunchtime Summer Concert with Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich (songs) & Kim Fleming (harp)

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Friday 21st July

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7-9 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session

7.00 Bob Griffin's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open session

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Paddy Bawn's - Brian Corbett

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Emer & Tadhg

Twomey

9.30 The Dingle Pub -Out The Gap

10.15 Paul Geaney's -Jack Fitzgerald

Saturday 22nd July

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.15 John Benny's- Trad Session: Dean Griffin( banjo & Guitar) Brandon Griffin( Accordeon & vocals)

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 The Dingle Pub -High Tide

10.15 Paul Geaney's -David Moul

Sunday 23rd July

6.30 Marina Inn - Sunday session with Tom & Caroline

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Bryan Murphy & Eoin Turner

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

Monday 24th July

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.00 Curran's Pub - Trad session (out the back)

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Dingle Pub -The Reel Brothers

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 25th July

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Wednesday 26th July

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.00 Kennedy's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

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

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 27th July

1-2pm Díseart Gardens (Upper)Lunchtime Summer Concert with Jeremy Spencer (fiddle) & Eibhlís Ní Chinnéide (songs)

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Friday 28th July

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7-9 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session

7.00 Bob Griffin's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open session

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Paddy Bawn's - Brian Corbett

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Emer & Tadhg Twomey

9.30 The Dingle Pub -Out The Gap

10.15 Paul Geaney's -Jack Fitzgerald

Saturday 29th July

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

9.15 John Benny's- Trad Session: Dean Griffin( banjo & Guitar) Brandon Griffin( Accordeon & vocals)

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30

Monday 31st July

7.30

9.00 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Dingle Pub -The Reel Brothers

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 1st August

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Wednesday 2nd August

6.00 Paddy Bawn's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.00 Kennedy's - Tanglewood

7.30 St. James' Church - Folk Concert

9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

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

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Cromane News

Jane Casey

GAA CLUB LOTTO: There was no winner of the 11th July club lotto jackpot draw of €9,600. The numbers drawn were 11,28,27,25. The four €50 winners were: Joy Family, Tullig - Ticket sold by Patie Joy. Ciara O' Connor, On Line. Brian Jones, Eurospar - Ticket sold by Christine Casey. Stephen Carey, Upper Tullig - Ticket sold at Hannah Marys XL Store. You can purchase your lotto tickets from Jack’s Bar and Restaurant; The Red Fox Inn; Hannah Mary’s shop; Mad Mix, Killorglin; O’Grady’s Bar, Killorglin, and in Killorglin Credit Union. You can also play online by searching for ‘Cromane GAA lotto’.

MID KERRY MINORS: Best of luck to the Cromane players who are part of the Mid Kerry minor side that opened their county championship campaign this week. Remember our weekly underage training sessions continue every Sunday at Cromane GAA pitch from 10.30am. There will be no training either side of the Cúl Camps, so no training on Sunday, July 23, or on Sunday, July 30.

CAR BOOT SALE: Sincere thanks to all who helped, donated, sold, bought and hosted the recent car boot sale in St. Michael's. More Sales are scheduled for 5th August and 2nd September next. Contact 087 0618601.

DEATH: Sincere sympathy to the family relations and friends of Bridie Mulderrig, Cromane Cross who died last week. Bridie was a true kind lady who loved her style and was a great neighbour and friend. She loved her Bingo and social occasions. Her funeral was from Flynn's Funeral Home to the Star of the Sea Church with Internment in Ardmoneil beside her husband Ciaran. May she rest in peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere Sympathy to the family of Kathleen Redwood, nee Sullivan of Lonart. Kathleen passed away peacefully in Saskatoon, Canada where she had lived in recent years. She was born in Lonart and was youngest daughter of Thomas & Molly (Bowler). Kathleen is survived by her son and grandchildren, and her brother Patrick and sisters Maureen, Eileen and Johanna, and many nieces nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Bridget.Kathleen attended Cromane N.S. And also vocational school Killorglin. May she rest in peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

REGATTA: Cromane Rowing Club are pleased to announce that our annual regatta is scheduled for Saturday July 22nd 2023. Draw for the buoys is 5.30pm with the first race off at 5.45pm. Looking forward to a great evening of rowing.

ARG: Cromane Active Retired Group meet every Wednesday at Community Centre 2 to 4pm. All welcome to join in the group. BINGO in Jacks, Cromane every Tuesday at 8pm.Profits from this Jackpot go to Cromane Preschool. BINGO IN CYMS Killorglin every Sunday at 8.30pm.

CEMETERY MASS in Cromane Realt Na Mhara on 4th August at 7.30pm.

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

QUOTE: It is where we go and what we do when we get there, that tells us who we are.

PLEASE SMS TO 087 7095501

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

BIG BIRTHDAY Popular Campman celebrates a big birthday in high places!!

On a recent flight to Portugal, the Captain extended his best wishes and congratulations on behalf of everybody on board to Campman

Frankie Herlihy on his 70th birthday.

Frankie and family were travelling to Portugal on the occasion of the wedding of Frankie's niece Michelle Byrne to Darren Horan.

Congratulations Frankie, go maire tu an chéad.

It was a really wonderful holiday and double celebration for all the Herlihy family and friends.

Congratulations to Michelle and Darren, May you be blessed with great happiness and good health in your future life together.

OBITUARY The news of the death of Alexander O'Donnell, Knockglossmore, Camp on Sunday 2nd July was received with great sadness in Camp and all over the Dingle Peninsula.

Alex was a gentleman, kind and caring and committed to the welfare of others.

He was a born entrepreneur and a man of vision, returning home from America with Bunny in the 1990’s, he built and developed Ocean View Nursing/Retirement Home on his own land, providing employment in the peninsula at a time of great need.

Today Alex's legacy lives on, Ocean View, now operating under Asperee Living, is still amongst the biggest employers in the area and continues to provide excellent care to its residents.

Míle Buíochas

At the end of the Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael Moynihan, Alex’s daughters Heather and Laura recited their fathers favourite poem by Brendan Kennelly.

Entitled "Begin", the words bore full and true of their Dad for whom new beginnings were a part of his life to the very end.

Fr. Michael concluded the requiem Mass, a lovely celebration of Alex's life with the words from the Gospel of St. John. "In my father's house, there are many rooms"! May Alex now find eternal peace in the many rooms in the house of God.

Sympathy is extended to his wife Bunny, son, Alex, daughters, Aishling, Heather and Laura, sister Kathleen, brothers, Joe and Paudie. Alex was predeceased by his brother Seamus. Sadly missed by all of his loving family, his grandchildren Jack Rua and Dan, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law,nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Alex was laid to rest in Camp Cemetary on Friday 7th July.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE Ecumenical Graveyard service in St. James Church, Dingle on Tuesday 25th July (Feast of St. James) at 7.30 p.m. to remember all those who have been buried in the grounds down through the ages.

ANNASCAUL GAA Best of luck to Orlagh Clifford along with the Kerry Minor team and management in the All Ireland B Championship Semi Finals in Cahir on Wednesday night. "Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat, Orlagh.

GAA FAMILY DAY Fundraiser in aid of Chris O'Driscoll, Saturday 22nd. July at 12 midday at the Annascaul GAA pitch. U/7, U/9, U/11 Matches.

Barbeque and kids disco in Patcheens Bar, Annascaul afterwards. Raffle with top prizes

The organisers of the recent Cake Sale & Raffle in Gairdín Mhuire in aid of St. Mary of the Angels Beaufort, which was a huge success, wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported and contributed to it in any way. All of the €1,215 which was raised will be used on campus at St. Mary of the Angels to enhance the everyday lives of all those with special needs who use that service.

Míle buíochas to all.

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UP KERRY Up Kerry at home and abroad! Kerry Ladies had a great win over Meath on Saturday evening, Kerry Seniors defeated Derry in Croke Park and in New York, Kerry are All Ireland Junior Champions under the able management of Curraheen man Kevin Moriarty. Congratulations all and best of luck in the upcoming finals.

SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Jo, Katie, Martin and all the McDonnell and Devane families on the recent passing of Olivia. Rest In Peace.

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tosnaigh an comhrá as Gaelainn!

A high number of businesses are registered again in Dingle for this years GRADAIM. This is a great opportunity for the town to gain recognition on a national basis! We will be working with the businesses while they prepare for the judges who will be with us in September. We can all help by using our Irish while we are doing our business around town. Why not try it, start the conversation in Irish, use whatever cúpla fócal you have. It all makes a difference!

Pleanála Teanga gach bliain. Is féidir aon ghné ded' iarratas a phlé linn ach teagmháil a dhéanamh le:

Dúchas an Daingin: optduchasandaingin@gmail. com nó 087 7004 884.

Tobar Dhuibhne: pleanteanga@cfcd.ie nó 0873769538.

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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!

Cathain ar oscail sibh? Nollaig 2020

An mó duine atá ar an bhfoireann? Tá ceathrar againn ann; Sinéad, Ann, Rút agus Tríona

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An bhfuil buntáistí ag baint le Gaelainn daoibhse mar ghnó?

An buntáiste is mó ná gur féidir le muintir na Gaeltachta teacht isteach agus gnó a dhéanamh trí Ghaelainn.

-Seo daoibh an t-oideas

- Níl ach cúpla spás fágtha againn dos samhradh

- Tá bhur gcabhair uainn

- Oibriithe deonacha ag teastáilt

- Caith tamall ag obair linn le linn na deireadh seachtaine

- here’s the recipe

- limited availability for the summer

- We need your help

- Volunteers needed

- Spend some time working with us during the weekend

Cad é an rud is fearr faoi bheith i mbun gnó sa Daingean?

Beidh clár nua á fhógairt againn dos na himeachtaí a bheidh ar bun againn an mhí seo chugainn! Coiméad súil ar na meáin dos na sonraí go léir - @duchasandaingin ar Instagram, Twitter, Facebook agus TikTok

Tae & Plé

Bíonn Tae agus Plé againn na haon Déardaoin, deis iontach atá anseo duit do chuid Gaelainne a chleachtadh i spás nádúrtha. Bígí linn, thuas ag barr na Gairdíní!

- Gach Déardaoin

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12.00i.n.

- Gairdíní an Dísirt (nó Óstán Benners má tá sé fliuch)

Join us every Thursday for our weekly conversational group. This is a great opportunity to practice your Irish in a natural setting. Join us at the top of the gardens

Every Thursday - 12.00pm

- An Díseart Gardens (or Benners Hotel if it's wet)

GRADAIM

Tá ana chuid gnóanna timpeall an bhaile cláraithe le GRADAIM aríst i mbliana! Is deis iontach í seo don mbaile aitheantas a bhaint amach ar bhonn náisiúnta! Beimid ag obair leis na gnóanna agus iad ag ullmhú dos na moltóirí, a bheidh ag teacht i mí Mheán Fómhair. Is féidir linn go léir cabhrú lena chéile agus Gaelainn a úsáid agus sinn i mbun ár ngnó sa Daingean. Bain triail asti,

Cad é an tseachtain is gnóthaí daoibh de ghnáth?

Bímid istigh i lár an aonaigh na h-aon lá. Bíonn craic agus cuilleachta againn le muintir na háite agus le turaseóirí.

Bímid gnóthach de shiar, ach go mór mhór le linn deireadh seachtaine Other Voices agus Féile Bídh an Daingin.

- Beidh an féile ar bun i mbliana ón .. go dtí …

- Rogha leathan dathanna ar fáil

- Turasanna ar bun gach lá

- Cur spás in áirithe anois ar líne

- Dein teagmháíl linn ar…

- Glaoigh orainn inniu

- The festival will be on this year from the … until …

Wide range of colours available

- Tours/ trips on every day

- Book a space now online

- Contact us on…

- Call us today

Cad é an táirge is mó éileamh atá agaibh?

Ciste

an Phobail

Toastie le chorizo, chutney agus cáis. Sin é an ceapaire a bhí ag Garth Brookes nuair a tháinig sé chugainn.

Tá buiséad beag teoranta ar fáil do thionscadail a thacaíonn le spriocanna phlean teanga Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta Dhaingean Uí Chúis (BSG) le Dúchas an Daingin agus Limistéar Pleanála Teanga Chiarraí Thiar (LPT) le Tobar Dhuibhne a bhaint amach. Bhíomar

Is d’imeachtaí/gníomhaíochtaí nó tionscadail nua teangabhunaithe a léiríonn dea-thionchar ar úsáid nó ar chleachtas teanga sa phobal atá an maoiniú seo dírithe. N’fhéadfar tacú le himeachtaí seanbhunaithe mura bhfuil gné nua á cur leo.

Cuirfear fáilte speisialta roimis iarrataisí d'imeachtaí pobail a thacaíonn le cur chun cinn na teanga, ach go háirithe i réimsí na hÓige agus na bhFéilte.

Braitheann an ciste seo ar chlár oibre na gCoistí

- Cur bord in áirithint ar .

- Book a table on

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30 soicind le Gnóanna an Bhaile: Cáis

FIONNḂARR FLANN IARLAIṪ

Trasna

1Pıctıúırlegluaıseaċtgurféıdıranoısa ṫaıfeadlefónclıste(6)

4Aıbí,nua(2)

7Tıġéın(4)

8Iompraíonnsíanḟuılaraısdonċroí(4)

10Cuntasgıorraıṫeleısnapríoṁṗoıntí(7)

13Duıneaċuıreannrıalaċaıḃfeıḋm,e.g.___

cúılsaṗeıl(4)

14Ceıṫrescór(4)

16Éanuısce,níoslúnáeala(2)

4GıorrúċánBéarladoneagraíoċt‘Alcólaıġgan

17Earraċ,Saṁraḋ,Fóṁar,Geıṁreaḋ(6)

Síos

1Claonaḋ,satalaṁb’ḟéıdır(4)

8Deıġılt,ıgcarraıgnób’ḟéıdırpáırtípo13Substaıntḃánleblasgoırtaċuırtearar

2CeolAfraı-ṀeırıcéanaċaṫosaıġıNuaOrleanssna1920ıdí(8)

3Clannsıcíní(2)

5Níosmónáríaṁáın(4)

6Ancórasċunfuíolluısce/camrasaṫógaınt faoıṫalaṁastıṫe(8)

9Glanlehuısce(3)

11Clúdaíonnmeıgeallanċuıdseodenaġaıḋ(4)

12Fıaċ,cuardaċ,dulsa___(4)

15TagannroıṁgaċláaċaṁáınDéardaoın(2)

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha

Buaiteor na coicíse seo caite

Odharnait Healy, Oakpark, Tralee

Orla Uan

i gClós na Feirme le Eibhlín Uí Iarlaithe

maisithe ag

Domhnall Ó Bric

foilsithe ag

Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

Seo leabhar nua mar gheall ar Orla Uan, an séú leabhar sa tsraith. Comhghairdeachas le hEibhlín agus le Domhnall, tá leabhair ghleoite curtha ar fáil acu, an tsraith is deise ar domhan do dhaoine óga.

‘Síos go clós na feirme a théann Orla Uan agus a cairde inniu. Éist léithi, bí léithi agus í ag féachaint ar na hiontaisí go léir atá san áit iontach seo.’

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

An Café Liteartha

Tagairtinmheánach: CDBeo_9x9F_29

Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Dá gcuirfeadh feirmeoirí níos mó seamair go bhfuil substaint mhaith ag baint leis bheadh canta beag Nitrigin tógtha ón atmosféar. Súnn an tseamair an Nitrigin agus cabhraíonn sé le fás toradh substaintiúil.Tá an saol mór an – mhí thuiscionach ar an bhfadhb fén ardú teasa agus an míadh a leanann é. Nó an é gur cuma le scata ach an phingin láithreach a theanntú chucha féin. In Éirinn tá mórán a fhéadfaí a dhéanamh gan aon dua ach is baolach gur ag tarrac na gcos atá scata dreamanna, go bhfuil ortha beart dearfach a dhéanamh seachas a bheith ag moilladóireacht. Tá súil ag scata go dtiocfaidh a gciall dóibh siúd ar fuaid na cruinne atá freagarach as an mí-adh.

Fíricí

Lé deanaí thána treasna ar fhíricí a bhi ar nuachtán agus bheartaíos iad a scaoileadh chughat fírící éagsúla cuid mhaith ins gach contae. Bhainfeá sásamh as. Dún na nGall. Dúirt 83% don bpobal go rabhadar i ndea shláinte. Chuir 20% do phobal Shligigh teachtaireacht in inneall eolach ama. Deacair é a chreidiúint.

Bhí dhá phas ag 4,557 duine i Maigh Eo, ceann Éireannach agus tír eile. Ni raghaidh siad amú!

Sa Ghaillimh tá 140,800 duine baineann agus 136, 934 fireann.

Bhí 16,510 duine a oibríonn ón mbaile, i gContae an Chláir.

I gCiarraí dúirt 62,887 go raibh Gaolainn acu. I gCorcaigh tá 89,461 ós chionn 65 bliain. An meán aos phobal Thiobrad Árainn ná 4O.3 bl.

Tá 29% do phobal Phort Lairge i dtíthíocht ar cíos, faid is tá a dtigh féin ag 70% do Phobal Loch Garman. Tá 8% do phobal Chill Chainnigh nach Éireannaigh iad. Tá 7% do phobal pósta Cheatharlaigh scartha.

I gContae Laoise tá 39,934 ós chionn 15 bliana ag obair.Tá 82, 484 páiste fé chúram an stáit. Tiomáineann 1 mhilliún nó 20% don bpobal dtí obair anois.

Ó 2016 go 2022 d’árdaigh an daonra 8%. Tá 631,785 duine in Éirinn nách Éireannaigh iad. Tá 43% don ndaonra ós cionn 15 bl. singil. Tá 52% fireann agus 48% baineann. Meastar go mbeidh 10 Theachta Dála breise ar a laghad sa chéad Dáil eile. Tá leathan-bhanda ag 80% don ndaonra.‘Sé meán aois an daonra ná 36.2 bl.

Tá 55% don ndaonra i gcathair Bleá Cliath singil agus 48.5% i gcathair Chorcaí.

Tá 6% don ndaonra pósta scartha.Tá ardú ó 25% 2016 go 34% ar an líon scolaire atá cáilithe sa triú leibhéal. Labhrann 72,OOO Gaolainn gach lá. Tá céim onórach ag 405,000 duine. Sin go leor leor fíricí, an babhta seo. Féile an phráta.

Baintear an-sport as an bhFéile seo. Ní raibh sé fé do scata, mar thit morán báistí. Ainneoin sin bhí barra maith ag scata. Bíonn Seampíní, Pinks, British Queens, Golden Wonders, a rogha féin ag gach fear agus bean. Ambaice ach go mbíonn scata ag éirí thiar as a dtoradh. Ní cás do Risteard Mac Eoin i Lios Póil leath acra a bheith aige an bhliain seo chughainn mar go raibh an práta ab fhearr aige. Sa dara áit bhí Jeff Penny ón Muirigh agus Máirín Uí Shé ó Chathair ‘n Treanntaigh a bhí sa trí ait. Ba chóir díbh ar fad an triúr agaibh, margadh a bheith ar fáil do bhúr sár phrátaí. Tionscail bheag agus pinginí!

Bás

Fuair Máire Uí Mhuircheartaigh Ní Dhochartaigh, ó ‘Páirc an Fhia, Lios Póil, bás an tseachtain seo caite. Méala mór a bás dá céile Pádraig a beirt mhac Seán Pádraig agus Edward, a gaolta agus a cáirde. Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a hanam caoin macánta.

Iontaisí Mara

Tá taispeáinteas mara éisc oscailte don saol mór ag Mícheál M. Ó Catháin, in aice a fhoirgneamh díol éisc sa Daingean an ainm ná The Wild Atlantic Virtual Experience nó WAVE. Ar m’anam gur é atá go taibhseach. Beidh tarrac ar ag scata go mór mhór an óige. Gach ádh ag an obair. Scannáin,

griangrafa agus painéil eolais atá ann, gan aon iasc beo. Iománaíocht agus caid

Ní bhuail éinne liom a bhí sásta go mbeadh Craobh Éireann san Iománaíocht ná sa Chaid againn i mí Iúil. Aontaím leo. Tá an córas á iompó taobh tuathail amach agus is gá a bheith ag gearán fé, RTE agus GAA Go Go. Baithfear baint dá shiúl.

Tá foireann na Gaeltachta ar ais sa chéad sraith, cómhgháirdeas libh. Bhí cnagarach ag Luimneach agus Gaillimh sa leath chraobh Iománaíochta. Bhuaidh Luimneach. Bhí na buachaillí cois Sionna ró mhaith do bhuachaillí an Iarthair. Fuair Dillane 2-5 do Luimneach agus bhí a bhfurmhór ar fheabhas, mar Flanagáin,Ó Cathasaigh, Ó Néill, Kyle Hayes agus Morrison. Dhein Cathal Mannion, Ó Cúnaigh, Ó Faoláin, Ó Conceannain na Gaillimhe go maith. Tá Luimneach i gCraobh Chluiche Éireann tréis an deire seachtaine. Siad An Clár agus Cill Chainnigh a bhí á fheachaint sa leath chraobh eile. Dhein na Cait an bheart treis an-chluiche. Dar le duine i nuachtán amháin agus go leor leor daoine go meas an Clár gur deineadh feall ortha mar dar leo go raibh droch thuiscint ag an réiteoir ar chás an Chláir. Bíonn cead cainte ag fear caillte na himeartha. Dhein Mullen. TJ Reid, agus Cody 1-5 scrios, agus Phelan,Walsh, Reid, Blansfield do Chill Chainnigh. Agus Quilligan, Cleary, Conlon, Malone, Rodgers, Kelly, Fitzgerald, Ó Dómhnaill, go diail don gClár

Bhuaigh Ciarraí ar Dhoire i Leathchraobh Sinsir Peile na hÉireann Dé Domhnaigh 1-17 le 1-15. Bhí Doire chun cinn ag leath ama 1-11 le 1-8. Cuireadh Ó Conchúir lár páirce Chiarraí den ngort le cárta dubh ar feadh deich neomat ach d’imir sé go maith an fhaid is a bhí sé ar an bpáirc. Dob é Dáithí Ó Cluamháin an lán-tosach Laoch na hImeartha. Scoráil sé 9 bpointe. Tháinig Stiofán Ó Briain isteach sa dara leathagus d’imir go hana mhaith. Tháinig Brian Ó Beaglaoi isteach agus chuir sé gach caid a ghaibh chuige i gcrích. Bhí Tom Ó Súilleabháin ón nDaingean go maith Ó Riain an bháire ar fheabhas. Beidh siad ar a dtriail le Bleá Cliath do Chraobh na hÉireann i gceann coicíse.

Bhuaigh mná Chiarraí ar an Mhí le 4 phoinnte i bPáirc an Stacaigh Thrá Lí ar an Satharn sa chluiche ceathrú-ceannais na hÉireann. Scóráil Louise seo againne cúpla poinnte agus d’imir Niamh Ní Chonchúir thar barr. B’iad an Mhí a bhuaigh craobh na hÉireann anuiridh. Bhí gála gaoithe agus clagarnach báistí cuid mhaith ann.

Dúnadh

Tá sé curtha in úil ag Nikki May ó Shiopa an Bhuailtín go mbeidh an siopa ag dúnadh ag deireadh Meán Fhomhair. Cailliúint don bparóiste, turasoirí agus leanaí scoile. Braithfear uainn an tseirbhís.

Regatta

Bhí an- Lá Regatta i gCeann Trá seachtain is an Domhnach seo caite. Bhí buachaillí agus cailíní óga maraon le mná agus fir fhásta, dian ar a maidí. Bhí comórtas tógáil Caisleain do leanaí beaga agus móra agus ramhaíocht fé 12,14,16,18, meascaithe sinsir agus ráiseanna do fhóirne sinsir, fir agus mná agus gan amhras caitheamh cruite. Tá an- mholadh ag dul don lucht eagair.

Dingle Heating & Plumbing

SEAI

ACROSS

ACROSS

1. One of five for a bride (9, 3)

8. Normandy cultural capital

1. Where we live

9. Coming in to existence

4. Table

10. Bond gun, _______ PPK

8. Dependant on

11. Come to life, like Lazarus

9. Banish

12. Slated (by critics)

10. Lift up

14. Aromas

11.

17. Person living outside their country

19. Period following 1945 (4-3)

22. Japanese town; citrus variety

23. Be overcome by water

24. One of five for a bride (9, 3)

DOWN

1. The last one broke the camel’s back

2. Sentimental, through drunkenness

3. October, the _____ month

4. Act as if it doesn’t exist

5. Of the stomach

6. Onion-related veg (plural)

7. Supports for flower pots, vases etc

12. Cause to feel happy

13. Force out of a die to form shape

15. Infant

16. ______ out, be generous

18. Outdoor annex

20. City in Lebanon

21. Inject freshness

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Single Room to rent Long Term. Centrally located in Dingle town. House share with two others. A rated new house. Please contact sadaingean@yahoo.com with name, work info etc.

Shared Accommodation in Dingle town Centre. Professional workers only 087 2361346

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

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

Holiday Rentals

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

For Sale/Le Díol

40 ft shipping container with fitted lock box. 087-2221345

Massey Ferguson 135 tractor 1973 in very good condition. 087-2944722

6 panel red deal door (190cm x 76cm) with frame and architrave in perfect condition. 085-1391688

Second hand oak kitchen for sale. 087-9947927

Services / Seirbhisí

All kinds of roofing and roofing repairs. West Kerry area. 086-4085007 Garden Services, Vertical Pruning, lawn mowing, strimming, tree-surgery. Ring Miguel: 083-8268371

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

MATHS TUITION FOR THIRD LEVEL REPEATS: Maths grinds available from a local, experienced and qualified mathematician (BSc, MSc, PhD). Available in West Kerry this summer. Contact J.P. 086-1089437, jpmccarthymaths@gmail. com, jpmccarthymaths.com

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

3 tonne minidigger and dumper also doorway digger and dumper for ground works garden and site clearance with drivers Call 086 343 2722

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Glantóir scoile á lorg ag Scoil an Fheirtéáraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. 3 uair in aghaidh an lae, €13 in aghaidh na huaire. 5 lá in aghaidh na seachtaine (Don scoil bhliain) Má tá spéis agat seol do CV chuig snfhirtearaigh@gmail.com roimh an 28 Iúil.

Cill Bhreac House, Dingle: Staff required now for busy B&B 1 mile from Dingle Town. Must be available to work until end of October. Primary Duties: Serving breakfast & room servicing (in pairs) Pay: €14 per hour plus 8% Holiday Pay.

Hours: 8:30-13:00 (5 / 6 days per week). Contact Orla on 087-6601294 for further information.

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

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

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

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Man, woman and kid (11 years old) looking for a long term accommodation, we are kind, quiet and very good people, if references are needed locals can vouch for us. 085 1200317

Wanted: clean field stones. 10 - 20 ton. Call Jack 087-4583393

Family of 4 looking for house to rent in West Kerry. 087-1126890

Other / Eile

Jack Russel & Fox Terrier Cross puppies looking for a new home. 14weeks old, Vaccinated and wormed,well socialised. Call,text or WhatsApp 089-7068085

Handy loads delivered, sand,aggregate,stone. Anything up to 2.5tonne. Call 086 343 2722

2 year old male black and collie dog, looking for a good home. Great temperament - quite and friendly. Ring 086 8497282 for further information Stables for rent in Baile an Lochaig, West Kerry. 086-0847372

Kitten - 10 week old abandoned male, house trained, seeks good home, Phone 087 2685401

Dry Storage units for rent west Kerry . Workshop units for rent west Kerry Phone 086 1705582

Free Kittens available - well bred, bring your own basket call 086-3095744

New multi-use unit, approx 1,650 sq.ft. It includes an office, toilet, small storage and large open area with triple height roof and electric door. The unit has excellent access, for example it can accommodate an arctic truck. It is serviced by 3 phase power and is insulated, including insulated kingspan roof and electric door. Video is available on request. For enquiries contact 087 202 7698. Dry secure storage unit for rent. Lispole area. 087-2820062

• Driveways & Patios Cleaned and Sealed

• Decking & Conservatory Cleaning

• Faschia, Soffit and Gutter Cleaning

• We use No Weed Sand on all driveways

No. 39050