West & Mid Kerry Live issue 367

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue 367 17ú - 31ú Lúnasa / August - 2023

Loch an Pheidléara / Pedlar's Lake: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 13: From the 1901 Census in West Kerry

Pg 17: Dingle Regatta

Pg 23: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid

Pg 24: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 27: Film Review: Barbenheimer

Pg 28: It's All In The Mind: Don't Worry, Be Happy

Pg 34: Live Music Listings

Pg 40: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 41: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 42: Crossword

Pg 43: Classifieds

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News from The Marts

Dingle

Breeding Ewe Sale Friday 18th August. Sale commencing at 11am

Sheep & Lowland Ram Sale Saturday 19th August. Commencing at 10.30am

Sheep & Cattle Sale 26th August

Milltown

Ring mart for details:

DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, The Mall , Dingle 066 9151465

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

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

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

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

Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284

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

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

Prenderville Edmond, Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512

Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102

Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522

Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690

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

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333

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

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

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

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002

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

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

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646

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

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

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

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

Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131

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

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

O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

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

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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA

066 7128021

Lios Póil Community Centre Fundraiser

€24,000 up for grabs in 2024 as Lios Póil launches raffle to fund community centre refurbishment works

An exciting community-wide project – aimed at upgrading the Halla John L. Ó Súilleabháin community centre in Lios Póil – is ramping up, with all eyes now turning to raising the funds needed to make the locals’ grand vision a reality.

Halla John L remains a source of pride locally. When it was built nearly 50 years ago, the facility was among the best of its kind in Kerry, and between then and now, it has served its purpose to a tee.

It’s understandably showing its age nowadays, and very significant work is required at the Garraí na dTor building. Since 2019, the community has been proactive in this regard, and a survey saw almost 70 per cent of households in the parish provide their views on what a replenished hall should look like.

Feasibility and planning processes have followed. But some €350,000 now needs to be sourced over the next four years to have the refurbished hall open in late 2026 or early 2027, before the local GAA club, CLG Lios Póil, hosts the 2027 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta on that year’s June bank holiday weekend.

Féile Lios Póil got underway over the August bank-holiday weekend and saw the launch of the club’s first major fundraiser, ‘Win 24k for 2024’. Tickets will remain available through the remainder of 2023.

On January 6, 2024, one lucky winner will scoop €24,000 to set them up for the year. Draws for smaller, monthly prices will also take place over the coming months - so the earlier you buy at ticket the better chance you have to win a prize.

Entry tickets will be available from local businesses and sellers involved with the Ionad Pobal Lios Póil company set up to oversee the hall project. Tickets can also be purchased online at ionadliospoil.com

You can buy one ticket for €20; three for €50; or nine for €100.

Further information is available from the following committee members:

Kevin Ó Grifín at (087) 995 7999; Tony Bergin at (087) 287 0608; Sharon Ní Shúilleabháin (087) 411 9583; and Robert Ó Brosnacháin (086) 389 2129.

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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

Contact number: 087 6188133

NA helpline 087 – 138 6120

60 seconds with Séamus Devane

What was your first job? Working for Tom Daye, widening the river at Tubber Bridge.

What is your favourite film?

Ryan's Daughter

What is your favourite book?

Jimín Mháire Thaidhg.

What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought? Big Tom & The Mainliners.

What was your favourite holiday?

Cyprus and seeing the Pyramids in Egypt

What is your favourite drink?

Pint of Guinness

Who is your favourite actor?

Elizabeth Taylor

What advice would you give to your younger self? Stay young as long as you can.

Who is your sporting hero?

Mick O'Connell

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

Charlie Haughey & my uncle Tom Shea. If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?

Cutting silage back in Dún Chaoin

What’s your favourite saying?

To hell with Poverty, kill a hen.

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Berry, Berry Good Reasons to Eat Our Native Superfood!

Irene Flannery

When it comes to Superfoods we can be quick to fork out big bucks for some exotic plant from far, far away that promises to be the elixir of life. The stuff growing around us since the year dot is often overlooked in favour of the new kid in town! There is no official or legal definition for "Superfoods" but it has become a bit of a buzz word in the area of food and health. Under EU legislation the use of "Superfood" in food labelling is not allowed unless it is accompanied by an authorized health claim that explains to the consumer why the product is good for their health. Despite this, the term is still flaunted making some foods super attractive for those seeking super health. Goji berries, moringa, acai berries, matcha tea are some of the newly crowned Superfoods but we do not have to travel so far to find a food that is truly super and growing in our own backyards. Blackberries have been with us for over 2000 years providing us with a source of food and medicine with its briars' protecting us from would-be marauders. Although their thorns may not have been enough to keep out the pillagers, their nutritional profile packs an impressive punch that ranks them among some of the most super of foods in the world. Along with other dark-skinned fruits such as blueberries, plums and cherriesblackberries contain exceptional amounts of anthocyanins - a group of antioxidants particularly beneficial for arthritic conditions. Pure cherry juice is now a popular and effective remedy for gout but back in the 18th century blackberries were also referred to as goutberries such was the high regard in which they were held among the inflamed aristocrats across Europe. What we know now is that anthocyanins are powerful anti-inflammatories that can dissolve uric acid crystals which build up inside the body, causing the gout symptoms of pain and inflammation. While cherries seem to have hogged the limelight, blackberries have a higher concentration of anthocyanins and can offer some seasonal relief for this common ailment.

The timing of the blackberry season reflects Nature's way of giving us what we need when we need it. Anthocyanins and other antioxidants found in blackberries are noted for protection against the harmful effects of UV sunlight. Lutein and Zeaxanthin have long been proven to protect our delicate eyes from macular degeneration and damage caused by sun rays and other sources of UV radiation. Blueberries are a well-known source of lutein and zeaxanthin but our native blackberries do the job just as well. All antioxidants found in Nature offer a wide range of anticancer and anti-aging properties, primarily by their ability to protect and repair our DNA from the daily onslaught of free radical damage - which is involved in the onset and progression of cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological diseases.

Tannins in blackberries help reduce intestinal inflammation, alleviate haemorrhoids and soothes the effects of diarrhoea. The gut also benefits from its fibre content of 8g per cup which amounts to more fibre than a cup of bran flakes. Unlike bran, the fibre in blackberries helps lower

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

cholesterol too, making this a heart-friendly fruit relevant to a nation plagued with cardiovascular problems. Its sweetness comes from xylitol, a sugar alcohol found in the fruit fibre. This type of sugar is absorbed more slowly and does not cause rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels, making it a guilt-free treat for diabetics too. Since heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the top three killer diseases in our country it is no wonder blackberries are so prolific!

tradition down the centuries in towns and villages, since time musicians and entertainers bringing hearts, hail, rain or snow, pandemic long may it continue!

Go mbeirimíd go léir beo ar an am

BEANNACHTAÍ NA BLIANA NUA

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

The leaves too have much to offer. Ancient Greeks were known to chew blackberry leaves to relieve bleeding gums and mouth ulcers. Native Americans (as did our own medicine folk) used them as a poultice for wounds, rashes and insect bites. Sore throats can be soothed by gargling blackberry leaf tea and women's woes were traditionally treated with blackberry juice, noted for its ability to regulate menstruation, support blood clotting and act as a muscle relaxant.

DIOCESE OF KERRY ANNASCAUL PARISH MASSES

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

While the EU may hum and haw over the use of the term Superfood, we can delight that our own super food doesn't need a label or packagingonly a bucket, a clean hedgerow and time to ramble along the brambles gathering a timely gift from Mother Nature. If I wasn't writing about them I would be out there picking them right now!

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.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist at www.omnom.ie Nutrition Consultations, Weight Loss Plans & Food Intolerance Testing available in-person (Dingle & Farranfore) and online. 086 1662562

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.

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

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

Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!

FÁILTE

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.

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.

WREN'S DAY

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

Office Hours: Monday: 10am-1pm; 10am-1pm; Friday: 10am-4pm Parish Office: Tel.:066 915710. Please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie Masses and Ceremonies online.

Masses are streamed from churches the Diocese.

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CAIRDEAS CAMP

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

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

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Castlegregory Rainwater Harvesting

20 August, 2:30pm - 4pm

Castlegregory Club Rooms, Tailor’s Row

Castlegregory Community Council is delighted to have support from the Local Authority Water Programme (LAWPRO) to run a free creative workshop exploring the craft of rainwater harvesting and the future of water in our coastal community. Join us for demonstrations of water harvesting systems, learn how to craft your own from an old plastic bottle, and share ideas on how we can preserve and enhance our local water systems. This event is open and free to everyone, local and visiting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please email castleinfocenter@gmail.com if you are interested in attending, with RAIN HARVEST as the subject line. Bring an old plastic bottle (at least 1 liter) if you would like to participate in the crafting onsite (we are gathering spare bottles too!)

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Killorglin Town Heritage Walk

Friday 18 August, 6:30pm - 8pm

The Goat statue, County Bridge, Killorglin

Following the route of Sean Ó Súilleabháin's documented town walk we will discover Killorglin's buildings, former and current uses, trades and professions associated with them and how the town has changed over the years. Facts, stories and history will be revealed in this very interesting and accessible walk.

Further Information: Mary McGillycuddy 087-6609766 marymcgillycuddy@gmail.com

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Féile Lios Póil 2023: Comhluadar Reithí le Curadh Lán-iomlán Sléibhe/ Overall Mountain Champion, T.J.O’Donnell, An Cam.

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1911 Census Miscellany in West Kerry

Ted Creedon

The 1911 Census contains mistakes, mischief and omissions relating to names, ages, gender, spelling along with other miscellaneous matters. Sex. Four members of the Royal Irish Constabulary were based in Gortmore, Ballyferriter, in 1911. Their names were not recorded for security reasons, just their initials, rank, place of birth, background and marital status.

In the R.I.C. station there was a sergeant, aged 47, who was married and a farmer’s son from Cork. There were three constables; one aged 27, single and a former gardener from Clare; another aged 23, single and a farmer’s son from Cork, and the third was aged 21, single and a policemen’s son from Tipperary. So what’s the point of this information you’re wondering.

Under the heading ‘Sex’ (gender) on the printed Census form the four men are recorded as being ‘Female’. Now, was the person who transcribed the original hand-written census form to the printed version overworked, drunk or just being mischievous?

But Ballyferriter wasn’t alone in this type of ‘erroneous’ transcription. The contagion spread to the Cloghane area, to the townland of Slieveadrehid where three more R.I.C. personnel were stationed. Again no names just initials.

The acting sergeant was aged 39, son of a Coast Guard station officer, from Donegal and married. One of the constables was 24, single and from Cork. The other was 22, single and from Mayo. The three of them were recorded as being ‘Female’ under the heading ‘Sex’ on the census form. How did this come about? Was the same person transcribing the handwritten forms from West Kerry?

Clogher. Moving on, but not too far from Gortmore, to the townland of Clogher. Joseph Hoare, 76, and his wife Catherine, 82, had nine grandchildren, according to the printed census form. Eight of them were recorded as ‘Grand Daughters’. But four of the nine grandchildren were boys. Very strange.

Finally, under this theme, we move to the townland of Coumgagh (Kilmalkedar), where retired farmer John Fitzgerald, 77, was living in the home of his relative Patrick Connor, 45. But the transcriber recorded John as Patrick’s ‘Sister-in-Law’. Having correctly recorded John as a male relative the transcriber should have known John was not female even if the hand-written entry was smudged. OK. Let’s move on to something entirely different such as unusual first names.

Mauriel. The transcribed census form has recorded the Master of Dingle Workhouse in 1911 as Mauriel Neligan. It just doesn’t sound right, does it? Mauriel is not a very common first name but, believe it or not, the name does exist.

It may be French in origin. It is extremely rare and recorded as a boy’s first name mainly in Brazil. But the transcriber got it wrong again. The name should of course be Maurice Neligan and must be recorded as a genuine mistake.

As an aside – Maurice had a son named John who was born in the Workhouse on April 7, 1888. In adult life he was a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps and was killed on active service on June 13, 1917, during the

Great War, in Egypt. He was aged 28 and was buried in a military cemetery in Port Said, not far from the entrance to the Suez Canal.

Sarsfield. Most Irish people are probably aware of the name Patrick Sarsfield, a key figure in the Jacobite army during the Williamite War in the late 17th century. He was regarded as a great soldier and patriot. Anyway, we’re not going to review his life but we will look at the name.

The catalyst for this piece was a young lad recorded in the Census whose name was Sarsfield Murphy. He lived with his mother Ellen, 46, a widow and shopkeeper in the townland of Ballyarkane Oughter, (Lack), He was born in America and was aged 13.

That’s as much as we know about him but what of the name Sarsfield? The consensus is that it is a habitational name taken from a village in England. There was a Spanish General named Pedro Sarsfield, believed to have been a descendant of Patrick Sarsfield.

Also, there was an Argentine solicitor and politician named Dalmacio Valez Sarsfield. More? There was an America destroyer named Sarsfield which is now a museum. Alright – just one more. There is a football club in Buenos Aires named Atletico Velez Sarsfield, possibly named after the politician above.

Catlicks. John Shea, 45, and his wife Bridget, 35, lived in Holy Ground, Dingle. They had been married for eight years and recorded six children living.

However, only five of their children were in the house on Census night. Perhaps the sixth child was visiting a relative or friend. But there was a sixth child in the house. Her name was Kate Shea, aged 16, and she was recorded as a relative. She was born on the Great Blasket.

The hand-written census form recorded that all those in the house were ‘Catlicks”. The enumerator, Constable Richard Long, should have corrected that when checking the form. Likewise, whoever transcribed the form to the printed version should have corrected the spelling but probably decided to leave it for the craic.

As a matter of interest, when were the hand-written Census forms from 1901 and 1911 transcribed to the modern printed form? That question was put in an email to the National Archives recently by this writer.

The reply stated, “I’m afraid I don’t have a definitive answer for you”. Unbelievable.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula

Caroline Boland

A chairde, throughout August, we continue to need your help please? Please continue to advice visitors to enjoy the Slea Head drive experience by following the signs and driving in a clockwise route (one way) from Dingle town. Please advise them to follow Kerry County Council’s local signage and NOT their Sat Navs or Google Maps for Slea Head. 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. So please, if you have the chance or opportunity to speak with visitors, can you please recommend that they drive on the lefthand side of the road to ensure that they do not meet local traffic coming against them. Míle buíochas.

As part of National Heritage Week , the Annascaul Historical Society launched their Coiscéim na Saire – a wonderful historical trail of the village of Annascaul. The trail of 16 Valentia Slate flagstones through the village display text and images of the locations of various trades and activities providing an outstanding example of a nineteenth century rural village. “The Heritage Walks with John, Laurence and Justin bring you through the parish to discover a forgotten mill, hear of flax fields, goats and oats, bridges and fords, milk cans and ogham stones, railways and roads, safe houses and arms dumps in the footsteps of Annascaul’s history”. The theme for this year’s National Heritage Week is Living Heritage and the Annascaul Heritage Trail reflects this, allowing locals and visitors to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations. Guided tours by the Society are offered on Bank Holiday Mondays and special events. For more information, follow Annascaul Historical Society on Facebook.com/annascaulhistorical

August Festivals and Events for your diaries:

Dingle Regatta – 20th

National Heritage Week – 12th to 20th

Brandon Regatta - TBA

Tinteán Ceoil, An Clóchan / Bhréanainn – every Monday night

Castlegregory Farmer’s Market – every Sunday morning

Dingle Market – every Friday morning

Bain taitneamh as………

An Garda Siochána’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign for the Dingle Peninsula is officially up and running. The textbased system allows members of the public to report suspicious activity anonymously to gardaí by text. Just text 50555 with the location of where anti-social behaviour is occurring and 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%. “Better Places to Live, Better Places to Visit”.

Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne Cáirt Inbhuanaitheachta

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Sustainability Charter

The following is the last section of the Dingle Peninsula Sustainability Charter which focuses on our Visitors. 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”.

Beidh an Chairt thuasluaite ag dul i bhfeidhm ar straitéis CTCD sna slite seo a leanas:

Cuairteoir:

• Trí fhoirm mhall thumthach den turasóireacht a chur chun cinn a fhágfaidh go mbeidh eispéireas níos doimhne agus níos dearfaí ag cuairteoirí i gCorca Dhuibhne;

• Trí chur le feasacht den fhéiniúlacht Ghaeltachta ar leith atá ag Corca Dhuibhne, agus trí chuairteoirí a spreagadh chun aithne a chur ar a teanga agus cultúir;

• Trínár gcuairteoirí a chur ar a suaimhneas leis an tuiscint go bhfuil meon freagrach i leith na turasóireachta againn i gCorca Dhuibhne agus go bhfuil siad ina gcuid de ghluaiseacht turasóireachta inbhuanaithe athghiniúna;

• Trí dhíriú isteach inár gcuid mhargaíochta agus cumarsáide ar thréithe nádúrtha buana Chorca Dhuibhne – a taobh tíre álainn agus a cultúr agus teanga shaibhir Gaeltachta.

Visitor:

• Encouraging a slow immersive form of tourism to deepen visitors experience on the Dingle Peninsula;

• Creating awareness of the unique Gaeltacht identity of the Dingle Peninsula and promoting engagement with its language and culture;

• By allowing our visitors the comfort

LASTFEWREMAINING

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Open from March to October and from December 28th - January 8th Only

NOW OPEN - To book your appointment to visit the site and view the show mobile homes, please call Jennifer on 086 085 5559. or find us on Facebook.

Gaeilge agus Fáilte. Bígí Linn!

of knowing that the Dingle Peninsula has a responsible attitude to tourism and that they are part of a sustainable regenerative tourism movement;

• Bring awareness to sustainability focused regenerative initiatives on the Dingle Peninsula as a destination through the promotion of sustainability assurance schemes that are driven by national, regional and local tourism businesses;

• By focusing our marketing and communications on the natural timeless qualities of the Dingle Peninsula - its energising landscape and rich Gaeltacht language and culture.

We ask our visitors in return to respect our landscape and Leave No Trace; respect our local communities who welcome and reflect the very special cultural heritage and language of Corca Dhuibhne; and respect our local businesses and their staff who endeavour to provide the very best in local welcome, tradition and quality. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

We hope you have enjoyed and been inspired by Corca Dhuibhne’s Sustainability Charter over the last few weeks. CTCD / DPTA’s members are welcome to display on their websites and within their businesses, so please contact Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie for a copy and link. This Charter is dynamic in nature and will evolve as our sustainable and regenerative tourism journey continues. Bíbí linn!

Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/ #dinglepeninsula #corcadhuibhne #stayalittlelonger #adinglepeninsulareason

COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA

DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile

DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together

WEDDING

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I create and conduct ceremonies celebrating weddings, baby naming, vow renewal, celebration of life, funerals and memorials.

BOOK A FIRE RITUAL TODAY

Visit the Dingle Druid Workshop and Ceremonial Garden in Burnham near Dingle; I welcome groups and individuals for bespoke experiences, harnessing the sacred power of fire for:

• personal healing

• transformation

• ancestral healing

• awakening

• intention setting & manifestation grounding

• connecting with ourselves, each other and Nature

086 833 7733

www.dingledruid.com

dingledruid@gmail.com

I can't wait to co-create a special ceremony with you. - Juli

The Living Heritage of Maharees

19 August, 11am - 1pm

Spillane's Car Park, Fahamore, Maharees

In celebration of National Heritage Week, explore the rich living heritage of Maharees. On a guided trail of discovery and demonstration, learn the practices and skills passed down from one generation to the next.

From stone wall building, to currach building; from sea weed harvesting to vegetable growing, these skills are still very much part of life in Maharees today.

Learn how to make a mutton pie for the Pattern or how to 'trim an oingin' as we walk from Fahamore to Ceann Duimhche.

Starting at Spillane's Car Park at 11am, we'll walk to Ceann Duimhche with demonstrations on the route.

Please dress for the weather! Booking is essential - please send us an email on mahareesconservation@gmail.com if you'd like to join us - keep an eye on our Facebook page Maharees Heritage and Conservation for more details of great heritage events.

A sincere thank you to our local community for supporting this event with their knowledge, skills and facilities.

Further Information: Maharees Conservation Association CLG mahareesconservation@gmail.com

DINGLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Dingle Christian Fellowship

Invites you to join us for a study of God's Word on Tuesdays at 10:30 at the Temperance Hall on Main Street in Dingle.

Invites you to join our Bible study on Tuesdays at 10:30 at the Temperance Hall on Main Street Dingle

Friday evening gathering fluctuates so please ring for directions or prayer needs.

Also on Thursdays at 7pm at a home meeting. Call for directions.

086-1771117

For information or prayer needs ring

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path

086-1771117

Seáinín Mhicil Ó Súilleabháin ar an mBlascaoid Mór ag baillú móna ón gcnoc

Pictiúr ón mbailiúchán grianghraf a thóg Sinéad Ní Bhriain i gCorca Dhuibhne fadó.

Buíochas le Caitríona Brugha.

Photos by Mossy Donegan on sale at

The Dingle Bookshop

News from Dingle Hub

Chorca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC

We were delighted to have Declan Meally and three others from the Sustainable Authority of Ireland (SEAI) visit the Dingle hub last week. Fáilte Ireland, Údaras na Gaeltachta, Kerry County Council and UCC also joined us for a day of discussions on the Dairy Farmers SEC, the Dingle Peninsula Sustainable Mobility Pathfinder and the Tourism and Hospitality SEC. The biggest question we raised with Declan is once we finalise our energy master plan for the tourism sector on the peninsula, how will they help us when it comes to implementing these recommendations? We were keen to let him know that we will be acting on recommendations and that we are an active group of over 120 members.

Courtney’s Bakery

Dick Mack’s Yard, Dingle 066-9151583

Open: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm

Large selection of cakes, confectionery, sandwiches, hot pies, sausage rolls, teas, coffees etc.

Wide selection of breads

Eóin Cullen (SEAI), Martin Bealin (Dingle Hub), Barry Bambury (DC Six Technologies), Alex Grassick (Kerry Co Co), Dinny Galvin (Dingle Hub), Ann Ní Chiobháin (Dingle Hub), Marion Ní Chadhain (Údaras na Gaeltachta), Declan Meally (SEAI), Hazel Blennerhassett (Dingle Hub), Cathy Fisher (Kerry Co Co), Fergus Sharkey (SEAI), Deirdre de Bhailís (Dingle Hub), Tanya Moore (Dingle Hub), Louise Champion (SEAI), Archishman Bose (MaREI), Kunwar Paritosh (MaREI), Cormac Healy (ZEVI), Declan Murphy (Fáilte Ireland), Máire Ní Mhainín (Údaras na Gaeltachta)

We have a few weeks left in the information gathering stage of the Tourism and Hospitality SEC. Get your energy bills into ann@dinglehub.com and be part to this exciting new project. Our members monthly meetings will resume in September online and in person. Looking forward to getting back to see everyone and sharing information.

Dingle

Hub Swap & Sip.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Dingle Hub Swap & Sip! It was such an amazing night; we really appreciate all the support received on the night and leading up to the event. Simply swapping an item of clothing instead of buying something new can really make such a profound impact on the unsustainable practices of the fast fashion industry. We are hoping to host another event so keep an eye out on our socials! Our Instagram handle is dingle_hub.

Déardaoin 24 th Lúnasa

Whale Watch Ireland

Saturday 19 August, 2pm - 4pm

Clogher Head, Dingle Peninsula: Meet at Lay-by

An Chonair

Tiomnaím an dán seo d’anamacha na ndaoine a thóg í.

Mícheál Ó Ruairc

Iad siúd a ghabhann cosán na Conarach ar a mbealach tríd an saol seo n’fheadar an dtuigeann siad in aon chor go bhfuil croí cine ceilte inti,

allas na nglún a tháinig rompu adhlachta faoin mbóthar áit éigin idir Loch an Pheidléara agus Mám Conarach agus ar maidneacha sa samhradh

roimh ghiolcadh an ghealbhain agus ceo ag éirí aníos go grástúil ó Mhullach Mhíol agus Gleann Seanachoirp in ómós don lá nua, dá n-éistfí go géar chloisfí ceol

This annual event, now in its 21st year, comprises free and guided whale watches at local headlands or vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. These simultaneous land-based watches at 19 locations around the Irish coast provide IWDG researchers with a unique overview of whale and dolphin activity on the day; and as Citizen Scientists you can play your part.

While there are no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the varied marine species that can be viewed locally. You should dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day. Please note, there are no boats involved and no bookings necessary. There may be a short elevated walk from the meeting point to your watch site, so sensible footwear is recommended. You should bring binoculars, your sense of humour and refreshments. Please leave your pets at home.

This event is suitable for all ages and is aimed at everyone from the novice wildlife enthusiast to more experienced naturalist with an interest in biological recording. In the event of unsuitable weather your watch leader may decide to cancel your local event. Limited car parking nearby, and a short walk to watch site. Site is not wheelchair accessible. Please note you will not be able to drive up to the watch area. Check in with your watch leader, whose details are provided below, if more details required.

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (Nick Massett) 087 6736341 nickmassett@hotmail.com

na gcasúr agus na gceapord ar foluain san uaigneas séimh agus d’fhéadfaí slua ceannródaithe, idir óg agus aosta, a shamhlú ag casúireacht leo ar saothar,

a ngoilí gortacha ag geonaíl gan greim bídh ‘s iad ag fógairt catha ar an gcarraig chruaidh ag iarraidh cosán a thocailt tríthi don nglúin a thiocfadh ina ndiaidh.

[An Chonair – bóthar sléibhe a tógadh aimsir na bPéindláthe a cheanglaíonn Clochán-Bréanainn sa Leitriúch le Daingean Uí Chúis/ Iarthar Chorca Dhuibhne. Is seoid luachmhar an bóthar seo do cheantar an Leitriúigh. Tá seanchas, béaloideas agus stair ag gabháil leis.]

- Mícheál Ó Ruairc, Lúnasa 2023.

Thomas O'Donnell, Slieve West Camp was born 4th March 1939 and left this world on the 29th July 2023 the same date as the birth of his first child 52 years ago. He was fondly known by his many friends as "Cutty".

His parents, Tom Mick and Kathleen raised a large family of 5 boys and 4 girls. Dad has now joined his parents and predeceased siblings Michael, Betty, Dora, Jerry, Sean & Peggy.

Growing up, farming was in his blood so it's no wonder that it was to be a big part of his own life.

He did not have to travel far to meet the love of his life, Maura (Curtin) only 2 miles back the road to Lougher. They married in 1970 and together worked the farm and raised a large family of 15; 9 boys and 6 girls. One of his many saying was " a life without a wife is no life at all".

Dad was well known at local marts, fair days, sitting by the bar having a chat with friends about the price of sheep or cows or to many a stranger on how their holiday was going, he definitely had the gift of the gab, and in most recent years travelling in the bus when he went for his few pints of Guinness. He always wore a suit , a shirt with long sleeves only but the sleeves had to be rolled up above the elbows, a short sleeve shirt was never worn, a sleeveless pullover and of course his flat cap and stick were his trademark. One of many fond memories of dad as a youngster was him arriving home from having his few pints he would always bring the 2 bottles of minerals and 15 bags of taytos and we would often run up the hall when we heard him open the front door just so we could dig in, there was also the large box of refresher sweets on children's allowance day.

He loved when family would come in and chat about the day in the mart and what animals they bought, or what was going on in the farm what cow calved or sheep lambed, who they met in the local shop or village, who got married, talking about family connections, chatting with the grandkids about school or just watching them play, sitting with mom having a cup of tea with a bit of fried liver and moms homemade bread. His family meant everything to him and the feeling was very mutual. He made many friends over the years and a testament to this was the long queue of people who came to say goodbye to a man who was honest, hardworking, fair, who never held a grudge and who was always there to help a neighbour in need.

His final journey saw a trailer of sheep at the entrance to Inch graveyard, a fleece of wool placed on top of the coffin before his family took turns to fill in the grave with shovels as he did many times himself for friends and family who left this world in years gone by.

A sing song, a few pints of Guinness and a lot of tears were shed at his final resting place as the rain drops fell and his wife, his 18 grandchildren, his great grandson, his brother Pat and sister Mary all placed a single red rose as their final farewell for a husband, a father, a brother, a grandfather, a great grandfather, an uncle and a friend to many.

A man who cannot be replaced and never be forgotten.

Position available in Mol an Óige, Dingle

We are growing our team and looking for a childcare worker for Creche/Montessori rooms

• Part time hours available

• Full time hours available

This position involves working with ages 6 months to 5 years

• Working directly with children

• Caring for their needs and assisting with age appropriate curriculum

• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations as set out by regulatory and contracting bodies such as Tusla and Pobal

The ideal candidate for the Creche/Montessori rooms position should have:

• A minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5 / 6

For further information contact and send CV to: molanoige2020@gmail.com

On the 26th August Ciarán Ó Ráighne will complete a one day solo 236km cycle from his home in Indreabhán, Co. Galway to Dingle, in order to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

This cycle is called “The Making Memories Cycle” and Ciarán (whose mother hails from Ventry) has set up an Instagram a Just Giving page, (details below). www.justgiving.com/ciaranoraighne

https://instagram.com/themakingmemoriescycle?igshid=ZDdkNTZi NTM=

On the evening of the cycle a draw will take place for a signed Kerry jersey in O'Flaherty's Bar, Dingle. Tickets are for sale in O'Flaherty's bar and cost €5.

Inch Hosts Charity Bingo Night

There will be a charity bingo on Thursday 17th August at Inch Community Centre. The Bingo is to support Eoin O’Connor-Linehan, who will travel to Calcutta with the Hope Foundation. The Hope Foundation works with the street children of Kolkata ( formerly known as Calcutta), providing protection, education and life skills to the vulnerable street children.

Eoin will travel with the charity as part of its School Immersion Programme, which sees hundreds of students and teachers travel to Kolkata every year for a cultural and educational tour.

He has planned a number of fundraising activities for the charity; including climbing Mahon Falls in Waterford in the end of August. Next week he will host Bingo in the local community centre at Inch, with the support of the local Community Council. So, why not come along next Thursday at 8pm to Inch Community Centre and play some bingo, with lots of raffle prizes also to be won!

The Growth of the LGFA

Evan O'Shea

McCarthy’s Bar, dingle

THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 9.00PM SHARP

Dublin Ladies have won the All Ireland Ladies final as they beat Kerry 0-18 to 1-10. Hannah Tyrell kicked 8 points as she inspired Dublin to their first title since 2020.

Kerry, trailing by nine points with 50 minutes on the clock, cut the gap to just four following a Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh inspired run of scoring but ultimately came up short in the end.

The game was watched by a crowd of 45,326 in Croke Park which reflects huge interest in the game, keeping with the recent trend of exponential growth in women’s Gaelic football at inter-county level

Football was played un-officially in Kerry during the years 1970 to 1973 with clubs taking part in carnival tournaments etc, just for fun. Towards the end of the 1973 during a carnival week in Banteer, Co Cork, Kerry and Cork were invited to play for a set of trophies. The game attracted a large attendance due to the fact that it was the first Ladies Football inter-county game in Munster. Kerry won by 5-10 to 4-11

More recently, when TG4 partnered with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association they had around 80,000 members. Now, it is as much as 200,000. Almost every GAA club in the country has a Ladies Football unit, whereas back in 2001, there was only 650 clubs affiliated with the LGFA, that’s up to over 1,400 now and rising all the time.

The average number of clubs per county has gone from 20 to 45 in two decades. By any metric, the past two decades have been a great success for Irelands fastest growing sport.

Speaking after the All Ireland Final on Sunday, Kerry joint manager Declan Quill said “years ago there was absolutely nobody at our games, to two weeks ago in Thurles was absolutely the crescendo of the support we’ve gathered”.

There’s no doubt that they will bounce back next year hoping to win their 12th Brendan Martin cup.

S A L E Summer

Milltown Husky Off To New Home

Milltown-Listry Comhaltas branch chairman, Turlough O’Brien, presents raffle winner John Donovan with the Husky mower, while Kenneth O’Neill of O’Neill’s Power Equipment congratulates Todd Donovan.

The Féile Lughnasadh raffle prize goes to Newcastlewest this year, to John Donovan. Limerick men can’t stop winning, and the mower will now play an important role in the expanding garden maintenance business run by John’s sons Ross and Todd. John’s links with Féile Lughnasadh don’t stop there, as his three nephews, Gearóid, Liam and Tadhg Evans, played on stage on Sunday night, before the draw. We wish the Donovans all the best with their machine and a huge thanks to all who purchased tickets to support our festival.

Fleadh Ceoil 23 Máirtín Ó Cathasaigh (Buaiteoir) Amhránaíocht ar an Sean-Nós (Fir), Fleá Ceoil na hÉireann ’23

Dé hAoine, 8 Meán Fómhair

7:00 Clárú/Registration

7:30 Oscailt an Cheiliúrtha

GEARÓID CHEAIST Ó CATHÁIN

Fear an Tí: Mícheál de Mórdha

Thar Bealach Isteach go Tír na nÓg PÁDRAIG Ó HÉALAÍ

Amhráin le Sláine Ní Chathalláin

Bronnadh Sparánacht an Bhlascaoid 2023 Pádraig Firtéar

Ceol le Tomás Ó Conchúir Sólaistí agus Cuideachta

Dé Sathairn, 9 Meán Fómhair

10:00 Neart agus Brí na hÓige

Cur i láthair spreagúil ó Scoil Dhún Chaoin agus Coláiste Íde, (Briseadh tae agus caifé) Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Inis Meáin, agus Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne

Cathaoirleach: Máirín Uí Shé

12:30 Lón san Ionad

2:00

SLIOCHT AN OILEÁIN i gCóngar is i gCéin

Cathaoirleach: Mícheál Ó Cinnéide

Cathain a bheir ag scaoileadh fé?

– An Imirce, Dán Obann Óige an Oileáin BREANDÁN FEIRITÉAR

Briseadh tae agus caifé

The Story of the Ó Criomhthain, Kane and Kearney Families of the Blasket Island

JERRY HAYES

Always Hungry For Home: Blasket Exiles and the Land of Youth COLE MORETON

Gearrscannán a dhein Cole Moreton i 2013 Plé oscailte i ndiaidh na gcainteanna

Ag críochnú ar 4:30 pm

Dé Domhnaigh, 10 Meán Fómhair

11:00 Carraigeacha Cainte, Cailleacha an Dúna agus Comharthaí Aimsire: Bailiúchán na Scol sa Bhlascaod Mór DÁITHÍ DE MÓRDHA

Cathaoirleach: Tomás L. Ó Murchú

Seoladh leabhair

Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid 25: Triocha Bliain in Ionad an Bhlascaoid agus i gCorca Dhuibhne (Coiscéim 2023), in eagar ag Tomás L. Ó Murchú

Clárú • Registration

12:00 Clabhsúr/Close PÁDRAIG FIRTÉAR

Cathaoirleach, Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid Simultaneous translation of talks in Irish will be available.

Coiste

Tomás L. Ó Murchú, Máirín Uí Shé, Bernie Firtéar, Mícheál de Mórdha, Mairéad Uí Dhomhnaill, Máire Uí Mhurchú, Lorcán Ó Cinnéide agus Doncha Ó Conchúir (Ionad an Bhlascaoid), Mícheál Ó Cinnéide, Pádraig Ó Héalaí, Treasa Ní Mhainnín (Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne)

Táille Iomlán €25 an duine (NÓ €5 AN LÉACHT DO DHUINE NEAMHCHLÁRAITHE) SAORCHEAD ISTEACH AG DAOINE FAOI BHUN 18 Tae/Caifé agus fáiltithe san áireamh. Full Registration Fee €25 per person (OR €5 PER LECTURE FOR UNREGISTERED) FREE TO THOSE UNDER 18 Tea/Coffee and receptions included.

Níl béilí san áireamh. Meals not included.

Ainm / Name

Seoladh / Address

CEILIÚRADH AN BHLASCAOID 2023

8 go 10 Meán Fómhair

Turas go Tír na nÓg

An Óige sa Bhlascaod Mór, agus Sliocht an Oileáin i gCéin

R-phost / Email

Ní mór clárú roimh 1 Meán Fómhair 2023, más féidir. Please register before 1 September 2023, if possible. Tá táille istigh leis seo / Registration fee enclosed (Nó cláraigh ar an lá / Or register on the day)

Taispeántas grianghraf, cóirithe ag Muireann Ní Chearna, a léiríonn an t-aos óg sa Bhlascaod Mór fadó. le feiscint i gcaitheamh an deireadh seachtaine ar fad.

Seol thar n-ais go dtí: An Rúnaí, Please return to: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid Ionad an Bhlascaoid Dún Chaoin Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. V92 TH73

Eolas/Information: Fón: 066 - 915 6444

R-phost: ceiliuradhanbhlascaoid@gmail.com http://www.ceiliuradh.net

Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Dún Chaoin, Co. Chiarraí

Mol an Óige

Ginger and Lemongrass Beef Skewers, Pickled Vegetable Salad

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

for the pickled vegetables

150ml water

100ml rice wine vinegar

50g sugar 1 shallot, sliced

2 spring onions, sliced

1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips

Take a little time to mix all ingredients together and marinate the beef ahead of time will allow all of the flavours to develop. You will love the heat from the chilli, ginger and turmeric and then the lemongrass and lime will balance everything and bring such a lovely freshness to the beef. Try these in the barbeque if you get a chance. I have included an easy pickle recipe here that can be used for so many ideas.

Serves 4

Ingredients

for the skewers

1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced

3 lemongrass stalks, out layer removed, finely chopped

1 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped

1 lime, zested and juiced

1 shallot, diced

½ inch piece of fresh turmeric, sliced

1 tsp. oyster sauce

dash of dark soy sauce

pinch of brown sugar

800g sirloin steak cut into large dice

dash of oil

¼ head of Chinese cabbage, shredded handful of green beans, or mange tout, sliced

Method

for the skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes or so)

Add the ginger, lemongrass, chilli, lime juice and zest, shallot and turmeric to a pestle and mortar or a blender. Blend this to a fine paste. Put the paste in a bowl, mix in the oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar. Add the beef and mix well until the beef is coated. Allow this to marinate for at least 1 hour but if you have time, leave it overnight.

Once ready to assemble, place the beef and the marinade generously on the skewers.

To pickle the vegetables (this can be done the day before if needed)

Add the water, vinegar and sugar to a pot, bring all this to a boil. Place all the vegetables in a jar or a bowl, pour the liquid over the vegetables.

To cook the beef

Heat a griddle pan or a large pan. Once hot add a little oil and then add the skewers, brown on each side for about a minute or so, cook for about 6-7 minutes.

Divide the pickled vegetables between 4 plates, place some of the skewers to the side and serve.

Bain taitneamh as!

Caislean an Fheirtearaigh: Mossy Donegan

Dingle Film FestAugust Screening

Copper Art by Ken Bolger

DDIFF in collaboration with Ionad an Bhlascaoid presents Oscar winning Hollywood actor Chris Cooper, in conversation with internationally renowned casting director Ros Hubbard. This is an unmissable event which will include the screening of the short film “Nuts" and feature film “Adaptation” which Chris won an Academy Award for. Followed by Chris and his wife Marianne discussing these films and other work.

Tea, freshly made scones and locally produced organic honey will be available before the screenings as part of the event and included in ticket price.

Chris Cooper has starred in films including American Beauty, October Sky, The Bourne Identity, Seabiscuit, Capote amongst many others.

DDIFF is proud to host this Hollywood star for his first visit to Ireland. A rare opportunity to see a Hollywood great at the edge of Europe, on your doorstep in the Blasket Centre.

Date: Friday 18th August

Time: 4pm

Venue: Ionad an Bhlascaoid (Blasket Centre)

Pre Screening:

Arrival- Tea, freshly made scones and locally produced organic honey

Introduction to films & attendees

Screening:

"Nuts"- short film written, produced, acted, shot & directed at home by Chris and Marianne in the middle of the pandemic

"Adaptation"- 2002 feature by Spike Jonze starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. Chris won an Oscar for his captivating portrayal of orchid stealing

John Laroche

Post Screening:

Chris and his wife, Marianne Leone, discussing the films and other works

Q&A

Ticketing: Eventbrite & on the door

Further details on website & social media channels

Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn

Buaiteoirí Cumann Lató 500 Mí Lúil 2023

1ú: (€500) Mick O'Connell, Brandon.

2ú: (€250) Tom & Gert Spillane, Caislean Ghraire.

3ú: (€150) MJ Hatron, Cloghane.

4ú: (€75) Michael Kerins, Tobar a Cúinne.

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 Castlegregory Gach Déardaoin 7:15pm

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

https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/Brandon/

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

Gach Dara Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm, August 19th & September 2nd, 16th , 30th

Also Mass every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm

Adhradh Comaoineach / Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays – 11.15am to 12.15pm

Thursdays – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Saturdays – 11.15pm to 12.15pm

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

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

RACES. The Annual Dingle Horse and Pony Races once again attracted huge entries and near record crowds over the 3 days to the Ballintaggart Track. Our congratulations and thanks to the hard working volunteers who year after year put so much of their time and effort into organising this important event resulting in a major economic boost to the entire Peninsula.

The favourable weather conditions contributed to a most enjoyable few days for visitors, supporters, jockeys, trainers, owners and even the bookies seemed reasonably happy come Sunday afternoon.The quality of the racing was also of a really competitive standard and the whole organisation of the event can only be summed up as Top Class. Comhgairdeachas libh go léir.

REGATTA. The Annual Dingle Regatta takes place over this weekend August 19th and 20th with 7 races for under age crews on Saturday and 9 events for Seniors and mixed ages on Sunday. Racing commences on both days at 2p.m. and crews from neighbouring clubs as well as from Clare, Cork and Galway are expected to provide great competition in all age categories. The Regatta is one of the few Free events of its kind in the country and we appeal particularly to the locals to come and show your support to the various crews who have trained so hard over the past few months and years.

HERITAGE WEEK. Heritage Week runs from Saturday August 12th to Sunday 20th and full details of both Local and National events are available on the website heritageweek.ie. Don't forget Ceol Am Loin continues in An Diseart Gardens in Green Street on Thursdays commencing at 1p.m. The concert can be moved indoors if weather is unsuitable for outdoors audiences.

PEIL. Our sincere congratulations to the Players and Management of the Kerry Ladies Football Team who like the men's team just came up short in their encounter with Dublin in the All Ireland Final on Sunday last. Ladies, you provided some wonderful entertainment for all Gaelic football followers in your great successes over the past few years and no doubt this very talented group will have further success in the years ahead. Also further congrats to the members of all the other Kerry Ladies teams who have been very successful at different age groups in both Football and Camogie in the past while. Maith sibh go léir.

WELCOME. Céad míle fáilte to the Dingle Peninsula to all the organisers, competitors and supporters who will

be involved in the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Finals to be held in Dingle Harbour over the Weekend of Friday August 25th to Sunday 27th. Crews from all over the country are expected with competition in all age groups most of whom have qualified following success at other venues over the past few months. Great viewing of these races especially from the outer Marina Area.

BUSINESS. The Business Chamber wish to say a sincere Thank You to the O'Keeffe Family and their Pharmacy staff who have provided such a wonderful personal service to the public in their Strand Street Premises over the past 77 years.

Tootsie Cotter, the remaining family member, retired recently as did Mary O'Connor, the front of house personality, and we wish them both and their respective families many years of good health and happiness.

The Business will continue under the management of the new owners Pure Pharmacy and the present experienced staff members Hugh, Maureen and Eileen will continue to serve the needs of the public with the same opening times envisaged.

SHOP LOCAL. In our last edition we mentioned the pending closure of a few outlets in town. News now reaching us of another pending closure in The Tracks area. This really highlights the urgent necessity for everyone on the Peninsula to SHOP LOCAL as if this trend continues we could end up in a few years having to travel to larger towns for even basic needs. Yes it's as simple as that, so please SHOP LOCAL and SUPPORT LOCAL EMPLOYMENT.

Film Review - Barbenheimer

Tom Ó Neachtain

Barbie

Barbie is the long-awaited film adaptation of the iconic toy-brand. The film centres on the idyllic, patriarchyfree world of Barbieland – a world where Barbies live their best life alongside their Kens. However, when Barbie (Margot Robbie) begins to feel negative emotion for the first time, she is forced to journey to the real world to discover what it truly is to be human.

Barbie absolutely lives up to the attention it has received before and after its release. The film has so much going for it: inspired design-work, soon-to-be iconic performances, admirable tackling of weighty themes, combining to make it a rare Summer blockbuster that pushes the boundaries of what a “big film” can achieve. There are too many standout cast members to mention, although Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling deliver two all-timer performances as the leads. Robbie manages to deliver both the childish antics in Barbieland and the resonant dramatic beats in the film’s second half, while Gosling is dementedly hilarious in his depiction of an insecure, emotionally stunted Ken. However, the film’s greatest strength, and weakness, is its discussion of relevant themes such as gender norms and systemic misogyny which feature heavily throughout. Writer/ Director Greta Gerwig has achieved a great feat in layering these depressingly divisive themes through the plot of a big-budget, escapist blockbuster. Although these themes are discussed with honesty and depth, the film too often seems to prioritise its messaging above all else, with the plot and jokes in the film’s

second half feeling like something of an afterthought. This dilutes Barbie’s fun-factor somewhat, though the warm-hearted humour and quotable moments throughout mean its destined to be remembered fondly for years to come.

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan’s latest film. The story charts the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the lead scientist responsible for the creation of the atomic bomb. Nolan manages to flip the biopic film formula on its head in many different ways throughout. The story shifts back-and-forth through Oppenheimer’s life in a non-linear fashion, a trick Nolan uses to great effect in many of his films. Though it takes a while to adjust to this technique, it adds greatly to the tension of the story, as the audience is given the chance to see the tragic ramifications of Oppenheimer’s many mistakes before we see him make them.

Similarly, Nolan looks at certain events in Oppenheimer’s life through both the scientist’s own perspective, which is filmed in sumptuous colour, and the perspective of the people around him, which is in black-and-white. This gives the audience both an insight into Oppenheimer’s emotions and thoughtprocess in the colour segments, and a more factual, less forgiving view of him in black-and-white. This was an ingenious creative decision by Nolan, showing the ways in which Oppenheimer’s own ego might have

allowed him to interpret his actions in a much more forgiving light. As with Barbie, the film is a technical achievement. The cinematography is affecting and grand in both the colour and black-and-white segments. Likewise, Ludwig Goransson’s gorgeous score is almost guaranteed to win next year’s Oscar. Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr. as rival Lewis Strauss give the best performances of their careers, though the sheer quantity of great actors giving the film their all is phenomenal.

The film’s final scene, however, leaves the most profound impression. It puts the audience face-to-face with the horrifying consequences of Oppenheimer’s work, and proves definitively that Murphy is one of the finest actors of his generation. This scene, and the film as a whole, is a masterpiece in acting, writing, and direction.

July 21st of this year will go down as a huge film event. Barbie and Oppenheimer, both wildly hypedup films by acclaimed directors, were released on the same day. Barbie has already smashed the box-office, crossing the one-billion-dollar mark less than a month after its release. It’s managed to convince those who haven’t braved the cinema since Covid to come back, and rewarded them with a great time at the movies. Oppenheimer is more of a film fan’s film, but absolutely deserves to be seen en masse. Its engrossing story can appeal to anyone, and its three-hour runtime flies by. Both films are great achievements from all involved, and have given cinemas a much-needed boost in the rocky years since 2020.

Pearsa/na Féile Lios Póil ’23, Máire Uí Shúilleabháin is John Joe Ó Deargáin Grianghraif: R. Ó Cathasaigh

Tom Ó Neachtain is a student in Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne

It’s All In The Mind

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Orla Smyth

Something good is going to happen today : because good things happen all the time, we just don't notice them.

We are programmed with an inbuilt negativity bias. Negative experiences take root immediately, are stored in our implicit memory and get rolled out again and again. From an evolutionary perspective, those who paid attention to bad things around them were more likely to survive. This tendency to dwell on the negative more than the positive is the brain's way of protecting us from danger and keeping us safe.

Imagine this sceanario: you are out walking in a beautiful exotic place. The day is warm, the scenery is stunning, and you are in good company. You suddenly see a poisonous snake. The snake disappears immediately. Later, when asked about the walk, you remember the snake incident much more vividly than the beautiful day.

So, we attend to, learn from and use negative information much more than positive. The American psychologist Rick Hanson says " our mind is like velcro for the negative and teflon for the positive"

Negativity bias is deeply ingrained in human nature but doesn't always serve us well. Negativity bias helps us to survive but not to thrive.

Overcoming it and restoring some balance to our perspective requires practice.

We need to make a deliberate effort to focus on the good things that happen. In order to tilt the balance, we have to make a concious intention to win over our capacity for happiness.

Neuroscience has discovered that in order for a postive experience to register and be stored in our memory bank we must purposely invoke it and sustain it for at least 15 seconds. When you see a glorious sunset, savouring it for this length of time or more, will ensure that its impact will be reinforced.

By working on restoring balance, we can change our habits and cultivate a more positive mindset. This doesn't mean 'thinking positive', 'mind over matter' or suppressing our very real pain and suffering. It is simply opening to the whole of our experience, waking up to everything that is here : quieting the constant, grumbling and complaining mind and making space for and allowing time to savour, joy and happiness.

Snow Geese

by Mary Oliver

Oh, to love what is lovely, and will not last! What a task to ask of anything, or anyone, yet it is ours, and not by the century or the year, but by the hours. One fall day I heard above me, and above the sting of the wind, a sound I did not know, and my look shot upward; it was a flock of snow geese, winging it faster than the ones we usually see, and, being the color of snow, catching the sun so they were, in part at least, golden. I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us as with a match, which is lit, and bright, but does not hurt in the common way, but delightfully, as if delight were the most serious thing you ever felt. The geese flew on, I have never seen them again. Maybe I will, someday, somewhere. Maybe I won't. It doesn't matter. What matters is that, when I saw them, I saw them as through the veil, secretly, joyfully, clearly.

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

Castlegregory Notes

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.

Castlegregory Outdoor Country Market: We are very near the end of the market's summer season for this year.....two Sunday markets left... and what a season it has been.The weather was against us the whole season unfortunately, but we braved the elements to bring our wares and smiles to the visiting tourists and locals alike. Some days were better than others weather wise,a few were horrendous, but if you came down to the market on those days you were greeted with marketeers still smiling and welcoming. A huge thank you to everyone who did visit our market this year. Unfortunately we couldn't do anything about the weather but we all hope we were able to bring a little sunshine to your Sunday. We will be back next year but in the meantime come see us for our last two Sundays of the Season,we will still greet you with a smile.

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

Whist results: Castlegregory: 10.08.2023Ladies: 1st- Katherine O'Brien. 2nd- Carmel Courtney. Intervals: Valerie O'Kelly Lynch, Eileen Kennedy. Gents: 1st- Maeve Deane. 2nd- Mary McKenna. Intervals: Michael Rohan, Sheila O'Connor.

Annascaul: 09.08.2023- Ladies: 1st- Nora Devine. 2nd- Mairéad NíDhubhda. Interval: Monica Moriarty, Marcia Ganter, Catherine Dowd. Gents: 1st- Kathleen Hennessy. 2ndMary McKenna. Interval: Pat Moore, Mary Kenny. Mystery: Anne Kavanagh.

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired. Please note: Dinners will start again on August 22nd. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Fenella - 087 2880628

Chosun Taekwondo-Do is now on their annual break and will return in September. Email: boconnortkd1@gmail.com Facebook Chosun Taekwon-Do and Fitness Mobile: 087 9837252 if you think your child might like to join the classes.

The Academy of Dance is now on their annual break and will return in September .The Academy of Dance is an International Award-Winning Dance Academy offering classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary & Modern Jazz. Fully Qualified Teachers, offering Examinations & Performance opportunities. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live. ie

An Café Liteartha

Famous Dingle Bookshop and Café since 1979

Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne

Oíche –

Adult Education

Tutors required

Déan teagmháil ar: 087-7951743 nó sf@pcd07.ie

Scríbhneoireacht Chruthaitheach

8 wk €

8 wk €130

Buíochas do Dhaoíne Speisialta.

Teastaíonn uaim buíochas a bhreith leatsa a chara fial a chabhraigh liom nuair a bhris ar mo mhisneach.

Fuaireas uait cártaí Aifrínn, bronntanaisí, paidreacha gníochtaintí misnigh amach ód chroí. Táim fé chomaoín agat agus níl agam le rá ach gura' míle maith agat agus guím gach rath ortsa is ar do chuid go brách na breithe. Ní bheadh fhios agat choíche cé chómh mór is chabhraís liom, cé chómh láidir dom as ucht do fhlathúlacht in am an chathair. N'fhéadfainn dearmad a dhéanamh go deo ar na maitheasaí a chuiris im threo.

Míle, míle buíochas

- Eilín Ní Bheaglaoich Loughnane

for your Family

Mind the

Gap

(Leap of Faith)

8 wk €130

Annascaul Water Heritage Day

Sunday 20th August

Join us to celebrate Annascaul's water heritage - we will be exploring the wells and pumps of the village, investigating the water quality of the Annascaul River, and finding out about the controversial attempts to bring a clean supply of water to the village.

Ceathrú

After hours underground

There’s the platform at last Bright illuminated signs

To ground level

To daylight

But MIND THE GAP

What’s down there?

MIND THE GAP

I’m not sure I can do this

MIND THE GAP

It's deep dark and wide

MIND THE GAP

Maybe the next stop is nicer?

We will begin with a quick walk around the village to see some of the wells and pumps that once served Annascaul. We will also walk a short section of the Annascaul River Walk.

At the river, using pond nets and trays, we will go in search of pollution sensitive invertebrates. Using score cards, participants will be able to establish the quality of the water based on the colour coded Q value system used by the EPA / EU. Regular monitoring using this system rates the Annascaul as Q5, the highest score earning it the title of a blue dot river.

However, water quality in Annascaul was not always so good. For nearly thirty years, William Kane, the local doctor, campaigned to have a source of clean water for the village. The water in the village well was found to be polluted by sewage and unfit to drink. Letters, council minutes and newspaper reports reveal the struggle to overcome the reluctance of local politicians to respond to the problem. A presentation: Pillar Pump Politics, will be given in Hanifin’s Bar telling the story of Dr Kane’s campaign, and how drinking water finally came to the people of Annascaul.

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

This event is organised by Annascaul Historical Society with support from the Local Authority Waters Programme Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme 2023.

087 7951743 nó sf@pcd07.ie

BEEEP BEEEEP BEEEP

DOORS CLOSING

I have to…

- Artwork and wording by Laurence Jones.

FINE ART INSPIRED BY LIFE ON THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

Leathshlí tríd mí Lúnasa atáimid ach tá fuíollach ama fágtha chun taitneamh a bhaint as an aimsir bhreá sa bhFómhar! Is breá linn an mhí seo i gCiarraí agus tarrac ar imeachtaí timpeall an Chontae chun sinn a choimeád gnóthach.

Tá Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar, Tobar Dhuibhne, ag oibriú linn go leanúnach chun an Plean Teanga a chur i bhfeidhm agus an Ghaelainn a láidriú sa cheantar. Is féidir le gach éinne cabhrú linn ach an Ghaelainn a labhairt is a chur chun cinn chomh mór agus gur féidir! Bígí linn!

Eolas fé'n bPleanáil Teanga

Ról an Oifigigh Pleanála Teanga

Tá 7 mbliana i saolré feidhme gach Plean Teanga. Tá nach mór 5 bliana caite ag Tobar Dhuibhne ar an bPlean Teanga i gCiarraí Thiar agus mórán bainte amach. Is é an ról atá ag an Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga ná:

• Na bearta atá sa Phlean a bhaint amach.

• Iarracht a dhéanamh comhoibriú le grúpaí agus eagraíochtaí sa cheantar chun cur leis an nGaelainn san áit.

What is the role of a Language Planning Officer?

Each Language Plan has a 7-year implementation period. Tobar Dhuibhne have spent nearly 5 years implementing the West Kerry Language Plan, with many actions achieved. The Language Planner's role is to:

• Carry out the Plan's actions.

• Try to co-operate with groups and organisations in the area to add to the Irish in the area.

Imeachtaí / Events

• Turas Seandálaíochta le Billy Mag Fhionn. 23ú Lúnasa.

• Caife & Cadaráil, gach Céadaoin ag a 11:30 ag Siopa Uí Lúing.

Deascéalta / Good news

• Bíonn deiseanna cainte eagraithe nach mór na haon lá den tseachtain ar an leithinis.

Dé Luain – Tigh Kruger

Dé Céadaoin -– Siopa Uí Lúing, 11:30

Déardaoin – An Díseart

Dé hAoine - Allagar na hAoine

• Comhghairdeachas le hOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne agus Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne a rith cúrsaí iontacha an samhradh seo dírithe ar dhaoine óga, fásta agus eile!

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

Campa Samhraidh Thobar Dhuibhne a bhí againn le déanaí agus 25 leanbh ag baint ana shult as ceardaíocht trí Ghaelainn!

Tuairisc ó Dharragh Ó Caoimh ar imeachtaí sóisialta an tsamhraidh!

Beidh clabhsúr á chur an tseachtain seo chugainn leis an gclár imeachtaí sóisialta an tsamhraidh atá á reachtáil ag Tobar Dhuibhne is Dúchas an Daingin.

Cuireadh tús le cúrsaí siar i ndeireadh mhí an Mheithimh, ach a gcuaigh lán báid de mhuintir na háite ar thuras báid i mBá an Daingin, agus Siobhán Ní Neachtain mar threoraí acu. Tráthnóna breá gréine a bhí ann agus an fharraige ina léinsigh, agus go deimhin deineadh seit a rince ar dheic an bháid le linn an turais. Bhain nach éinne ana-shásamh as na scéalta is blúiríní eolais a d’eachtraigh Siobhán go ríchumasach.

An tseachtain dá éis sin eagraíodh seisiún péinteála ana-thaitneamhach leis an ealaíontóir Laura Barry agus an tseachtain ina dhiaidh sin aríst chuamar ar thuras Gaeilge timpeall Dhrioglann an Daingin. Fuaireamar éachtaint ar stair an ghnó agus ar an tslí a ndeintear an gin is an t-uisce beatha, agus Muireann ina treoraí iontach againn. Dhein cuid againn na táirgí a thástáil lena chois sin.

D'éirigh thar barr leis an oíche Ardáin Oscailte anuraidh, agus bheartaíomar é a chur ar siúl aríst i ndeireadh mhí Iúil. Bhí slua maith i láthair i mbliana, agus idir cheol, fhilíocht is amhráin ar stáitse againn. Ár míle buíochas leis na héinne a bhí páirteach, agus le Tábhairne Mhic Cárthaigh sa Daingean a chuir na fáiltí geala romhainn ar an oíche.

Chuir an tsíon isteach ar an gcluiche rugbaí tag a bhí beartaithe an tseachtain ina dhiaidh sin, agus ar an tsiúlóid staire a bhí le bheith ar siúl an tseachtain seo a dh’imigh tharainn, ach baochas le Dia níor chuir sé aon chaduaic ar éinne a bhí i láthair don mBlaiseadh Beorach a bhí ar siúl againn i dTig Bhric ar an Riasc coicíos ó shin, mar a raibh cad é caint is cuileachta.

Ár míle buíochas leis na héinne a thacaigh leis na himeachtaí go nuige seo. Beidh fás agus forás ar chlár na bliana seo chugainn tá súil againn, agus tá fearadh na fáilte roimis aon tuairim a bheadh ag éinne i dtaobh imeachtaí.

Agus an t-alt seo á chur i gcló, beidh oíche mhór karaoke Gaeilge ar siúl i dTig Uí Chatháin ar an mBuailtín, Dé Céadaoin an 16ú Lúnasa, mar a mbeidh fáilte roimis nach aon tsaghas amhránaí, idir lon dubh is phréachán!

Ar an gCéadaoin 23ú Lúnasa a bheidh an imeacht dheireanach ar siúl. Beimid ag dul ar thuras seandálaíochta timpeall na leithinise i dteannta Bhilly Mag Fhloinn. Is deimhneach gur camchuairt fhíor-spéisiúil a bheidh inti, agus más mian leat a bheith i láthair ní mór clárú roim ré. Costas €7 a bheidh ar an dturas, agus is féidir áit a chur in áirithint ach r-phost a chur go dtí tdhuibhne@gmail.com, nó téacs a chur go dtí 0873769538.

Deiseanna / Opportunities

• Bainisteoir Taighde & Léargais Lucht Féachana – Tg4.

• Oifigigh éagsúla x4 – Gael Linn.

• Comhordaitheoir Nuachta (Taighde) – RTÉ.

Tomhais na coicíse

“Téarma a chumadh fadó fadó Chun rudaí a áireamh gan puinn stró, Úsáidtear an uirlis istoíche ‘isló, Agus b'fhéidir anois agat gan aon agó”. Cad é?

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

Tomhais, freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: Ní bhfuair éinne é.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha

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Bí ag caint linn, Tobar Dhuibhne. Táimid ar Facebook, Twitter, TikTok & Instagram. Cad é do Phlean Teanga féin?

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Tá Comharthaí Feabhais Ann

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Cúig chluiche comórtais a bhí ag laochra sacair na Ríochta ó bhíomar ag trácht orthu cheana, sin agus cluiche carthanachta idir eatarthu. Agus d'éirigh leo dhá bhua a bhaint amach, agus comhscór amháin.

Cluiche Coirn an chéad bhua acu sa bhaile,, agus ar ndóigh b'fhoireann de chuid Shraith na Mumhan a chaill, Ringmahon Rangers ó chathair Chorcaí. Ní haon dóithin iad na Ruagairi, arbh iad ba mhó cáil sa tSrraith sin sna 1960daí, agus a bhíonn sa mheá go minic sa Chorn Idirmheánach.

B'é Ryan Kelliher a scóráil, faoi dhó, ag druidim le deireadh an chluiche. Beidh lá mór eile ag na Ciarraígh sa Chorn an tseachtain seo nuair a bheidh Drochead Átha Aontaithe chucu sa Dara Babhta.

Ócáid stairiúil a bheidh ann, an chéad chluiche comórtais i gCiarraí ag club de chuid na príomh-sraithe.

I lár na seachtaine dar gcionn, chuaigh na Ciarraígh chun páirce i gCill Áirne in aghaidh Cheiltigh an bhaile sin i gcluiche i gcuimhne 'Doyler', a cailleadh deich mbliain ó shin. Bhain a raibh i láthair an-spraoi as an oíche, agus bailíodh airgead ar mhaithe leis an bhfeachtas in aghaidh ailse.

Togor Silong a scóráil aon chúl na hoíche, go gairid i ndiaidh an bhriseadh – ach níorbh é an toradh sprioc an chluiche áirithe san!

Tháinig Cláirsigh na Finne an bóthar fada go Trá Lí an Aoine ina dhiaidh sin, agus rug leo an trí phointe ar ais ó thuaidh go Tír Chonaill.

Dhá chomhscór a bhi eartarthu roimhe seo, agus ag deireadh an chéad leath ba chosúil go mbeadh comhscór eile ann, ach go gairid in ndiaidh an tsosa, thiomáin Ryan Flood an liathróid go dian trí láthair na bpíonós agus isteach san eangach baile.

Ní raibh ach ceithre nóiméad fanta sa choimhlint nuair a d'éirigh le Sam Aladesanusi a cheann a chur leis an liathróid tar éis chic chúinne agus an chothromaíocht a aimsiú. Ba bhriseadh croí dóibh an cúl deireanach ag na Cláirsigh, sa cheathrú nóimead den am cúiteamh gortaithe.

Trí chluiche eile in imeacht seachtaine a imríodh ag tús na míosa seo, as baile in aghaidh Phort Láirge, áit a raibh trí sheans maith ag Ciarraí go gairid i ndiaidh a chéile ag Matt Keane, Leo Gaxha agus Ethan Kos. Ach b'é Port Láirge a chuir snas ar na hiarrachtaí acu féin chun na trí phointí a bhreith le trí chúl mhaithe.

Fánaithe Chóbh a bhí mar chuairteoirí i dTrá Lí Luan na saoire, agus chuir Gaxha na Ciarraígh chun cinn sa chéad leath, ceannas a dhúbláil Ryan Kelliher tar éis an tsosa. Ach tháinig fir Chorcaí ar ais agus chinntigh siad an chothromaíocht le cic píonóis in am cúiteamh ghortaithe.

West Kerry Grass Cutting & Lawn Care

• Small and Large Domestic lawns,

• Schools, Estates & Sportsgrounds

• One off Cuts to Yearly Contracts

• Power Washing & Hedge Trimming Also Available

Jeep with tipping and flat trailer (14foot) with up to three tonne capacity available for hire with driver.

Reasonable, Experienced and Fully Insured. Call to discuss your needs/for free no obligation quote.

Call Seán anytime on 087 6336082

Annascaul Notes

I.C.A. Annascaul Guild Will commence on the 4 September @ 7p.m. in the Community Care Centre. Fun, full packed activities for autumn/ winter seasons. Extra activities, 30 September Crafts Day-Tralee, 15 October Kerry Autumn Fair-Killarney, Calligraphy-Tralee. Non members, welcome to join.

The Cottage Market Annascaul Saturday 19 August 1pm to 4pm at the South Pole Inn. Some of the things that are for sale, Handmade Cosmetics, plants, GF Cakes, Tarts. If you have any fruit/veg or eggs. Please let us know.

Inch Beach Parkrun Every Saturday at 9:30 am sharp on Inch Beach. All ages and abilities, Family fun, free, dog friendly, on a short lead, 5k walk/jog/run. Around 80 came, from different parts of the world running together with from different parts of Ireland, last Saturday. After's, people swim and coffee at Báinín Cafe or at Sammy's.

A.L.S. Annascaul Ladies Shed Come and join us to register on Saturday 2 September at 3p.m. in the Community Care Centre. Any qualified carpenters, metalworkers who wish to tutor ALS. Email annascaulladiesshed@gmail. com

€20 for six months or €30 for a years membership.

Biodiversity in Annascaul Organic heritage apple trees for any estates in Annascaul. Collecting names for native trees. 0862663186.

Wanted Notes Qualified carpenters/ metalworkers wanted for tutoring

A.L.S. Annascaul Ladies Shed in your own premises. Email annascaulladiesshed@gmail.com

Lawlors

Window / Door Sales, Repairs & Glass Replacement

Handles, hinges, locks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc. Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units. Ph. Mike 086-4043901

≥ Ag ullmhú don leanbh.

≥ Cad le cur sa mhála don ospidéal.

≥ Brúphointí agus cleachtaí scíthe.

≥ Ag teacht abhaile leis an leanbh.

Neasa Ní Chonchúir — Reifléacseolaí, Eimear Ní Ghealbháin — Bean Chabhrach, Cuirfear lón ar fáil.

Dé Sathairn, 2 Meán Fómhair @ 11.00in, An Díseart, An Daingean, Ciarraí.

Eolas: 087-376 2941 Clárú: roibeard@tuismitheoiri.ie

Is ócáid eolais í seo le cúnamh a thabhairt do lánúineacha sna roghanna éagsúla atá le déanamh acu agus iad ag súil le páiste. Is í an Ghaelainn teanga na hócáide.

Ceardlann Réamhbhreithe do lánúineacha atá ag iompar clainne.

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Baile an FheirtéaraighBallyferriter

Thursday 24th August

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

Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 21st August

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 28th August

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 17th August

1-2pm Díseart Gardens (Upper)Lunchtime Summer Concert with Aoife Granville (Flute) & Deirdre Granville (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 18th August

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 19th 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 20th August

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 21st August

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 22nd 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 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Aoife Granville & Tommy O'Sullivan

Wednesday 23rd 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

Thursday 24th August

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 25th August

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 26th August

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 27th August

6.30 Marina Inn - Sunday session with Tom & Caroline

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Bryan Murphy & Eoin Turner

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

Monday 28th August

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 29th 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 30th 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 last weeks Lotto 9th August 23. The numbers drawn were 9,15,24,27. The four winners of €50 were Mary O'Sullivan, Forest View- Ticket sold by Micheal Sullivan. Anthony Mahony, Tulligmore - Ticket sold in Cr. Union. Jim Shanahan, On LineAnnual Ticket. Pauline Carey - On Line Ticket.

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’.

PUCK LOTTO: Many thanks to all those who supported our club lotto during Puck Fair. It was much appreciated. Thanks also to all our club members who volunteered over the three days.

SENIORS: The Cromane senior football team will play Finuge in the second round of Group 1 of this year’s County Junior Football Championship.

Finuge lost to Tarbert last Sunday which means they now play Cromane. This means our third game will be away to Tarbert. We opened our junior championship campaign with a 0-11 apiece draw at home to Scartaglin the previous weekend.

MID KERRY MINORS: Five Cromane players were part of the Mid Kerry minor panel that played St Brendan’s Board in the county championship shield semi-final on Monday evening last in Currow.

Ben Sugrue, Conor Hayes Jack McGrath, Liiam Hayes, and Jamie Casey are all part of the panel along with a quartet of their GGC colleagues.

MID KERRY UNDER-15s: Well done to Cromane players Gio McCarthy and Oran Sheehan who are both part of the Mid Kerry under-15 panel. The team continued their fine form in the county championship campaign with a 3-12 to 1-7 win over St Brendan’s last Wednesday evening.

They were joined on the team by GGC teammates Tadhg, Aidan, and Sean. Well done all.

UNDER-13s: Central Region Division 6 semi-final:

Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) 2-18, Na Gaeil 4-5

Well done to our under-13 maroon team who had an excellent win last Tuesday evening against Na Gaeil.

The sides were level entering the last couple of minutes but our lads finished stronger and went on to win by seven points.

This win means they have now qualified for the Central Region Division 6 final.

It has been a fruitful few weeks for the GGC under-13 sides as the previous week the red team qualified for the Central Region Division 2 final. They did so after a two-point win over Lios Poil/Annascaul after an enthralling game in Cromane.

UNDER-9s: Well done to our under-9s who played their latest Go Games in Beaufort last Tuesday evening. The sides played three matches with lots of skills on show and every child got a game which is the ethos of Go Games. Keep up the great work and keep practising.

SEAFEST ART: Budding artists in the club can still collect their Cromane SeaFest Art competition entries in Hannah Mary's entries (and return them to Hannah Mary's by Friday, August 18). There will be a collection box there! Good luck and enjoy.

FIXTURES:

Thursday, August 17 - Under-11 Central Region Division 4 (round 3): Cromane v Dingle at 7pm.

Thursday, September 5 - Under-9 Go Games - Group G (round 5): Cromane v Glenbeigh-Glencar in Cromane at 6pm.

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.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: A bus will depart Killorglin to Knock at 6am on Sat 26th August. Contact Parish Office 087 6584479 or 066 9761172.

Cemetary Mass in Cromane Realt Na Mhara on 18th August at 7.00pm.

CROMANE ROWING CLUB The club travelled to Portmagee for their annual regatta on Sunday Aug 13th. A fabulous day of sunshine and races. The club participated in most categories and there were some very close finishes. The club was placed 3rd in the Minor Boys, 2nd in the U16 Girls, 2nd in the U12s and 2nd in the Seine Boat. Well done to all club members. We have one final outing in South & Mid Kerry when we head to Valentia on Sept 2nd.

CAR BOOT SALE in St. Michaels Church Yard on Sat 2nd September 11 to 2pm. Contact 087 0618601. Your support would be appreciated.

OBITUARY Sheila Mccarthy (née O' Connor), Liss, Cromane & formerly of The Mill Road, Killorglin & Kilderry, Milltown.

Sheila passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Killarney Nursing Home on August 13th 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bob. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Patrick, daughterin-law Veronica & grandchildren Giovanni, Aidan & Jack, sister Mena, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & many friends.

Sincere Sympathy to all of Sheila's family, friends and relations. Sheila taught in the Vocational School in Killorglin for many years up to her retirement. She also helped out in the Post Office and shop along with her husband Bob and was a gentle and kind spiritual lady. May she rest in peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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

QUOTE: Life is not a matter of milestones but of moments.

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

CHRIS O'DRISCOLL FUNDRAISER Family and friends of Chris O'Driscoll, Camp are hosting a Fundraising Night at the Dogs in The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee on Saturday 9th September.

Chris suffered a significant stroke on January 1st 2023 and has spent the last 8 months between Cork University Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire, where he is currently being cared for. The funds raised on the night will support his ongoing rehabilitation.

We are most appreciative for all of the support to date from our race sponsors, those who have placed adverts for the race programme and to all the people near and far who have bought admission tickets. You will be entertained with live music, great raffle prizes, fantastic items for auction and 50/50 prize pot to be won on the night. Auction items will be displayed ahead of time on the Facebook page, where there will be an opportunity to phone in bids ahead of time on your favourite pieces.

Gates open at 6.00 p.m. so come along and join in the fun for what promises to be a fabulous night for a very worthy cause.

Further enquiries - please call +353 83 856 9357, or see facebook page.

Admission tickets €10 available for sale at the following venues: Mace Dwyer's Camp, The Junction Bar Camp, Ashe's Bar and Coffee Shop Camp, Railway Tavern Camp, Louise Hair Salon Camp, Keane's Curraheen, Daybreak Aughacasla, Spar Castlegregory, Fitzgerald's Castlegregory, Grainne's Castlegregory, Blow-in Castlegregory, Spillane's Maharees, Green Room Maharees, Murphy's Brandon, South Pole Inn Annascaul, Dick Mack's Dingle, Granny's Dingle, Barr na Sraide Dingle, The Blasket Tralee, Greyhound Bar Tralee, The Huddle Bar Tralee, Wild Cafe Tralee, The Mall Tavern Tralee, Benner's Hotel Tralee.

Congratulations to Orlagh Clifford and Mairead Clifford and Eabha Ní Laighinn and all the Kerry Ladies u18 Team and management on a great win against Sligo in Nenagh in the All Ireland final recently. Everybody is so so proud of them, a great lift for Kerry Ladies Football.

ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA N-ÓG

Congratulations to Annascaul Seniors who have secured a first round championship win against Castlegregory GAA 2-12 to 2-09. Well done lads. Congratulations to another local up and coming football star, Jack Doyle, Foil, Camp playing with North Kerry recently scored 3 goals - 2 points in a game against Laois. Nephew of All Ireland Kerry Captain, Tommy Doyle and John Doyle, Kerry Minors. Annascaul Club man, Tommy Doyle, one of the greats of our time, etched for posterity in the historical annals of Kerry football. The best of luck Jack, well done!

BIG BIRTHDAY Jack Crean, Knockgloss beg celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday night at The Junction Bar. A large gathering of family and friends turned out and a great night of music and crack was had by all. Jack's Godfather was amongst them. Paud Herlihy was the man who obliged John Crean when he turned up to Camp Dance Hall all those years ago looking for someone to drive his wife Margaret into Tralee to Mrs. King's Maternity Home to have her baby. And so the story goes that just East of Blennerville bridge near the basin, baby Jack Crean came into the world amidst great excitement. The young 22 year old driver, Paud Herlihy was to leave for England later that year to find work. Paud became a very successful mechanic and garage owner. So it was lovely to see Paud at the birthday celebrations for Jack on Saturday night, now 70 years later. All hail and hearty, Paud at 92 and Jack a very fit and healthy 70 years of age. And just a couple of days after her grandfather's 70th, on August 8th, Baby Riley Eabha Crean came into the world in University Hospital Kerry.

Born to Jack's son David and his partner Jenny, a cousin for Clara and a new addition to the Crean family.! Mother and baby are doing well. Congratulations David and Jenny.

Paddy Sayers and the Enright brothers came on to make the full Camp Minor team. Six of the team have now passed to their eternal reward RIP. After selecting his team, Paud decided to attend the GAA convention in Castlegregory and enter Camp Minors in the Castlegregory District League. The game was played in Castle GAA pitch. On the day the appointed referee failed to turn up and after finding it very difficult to get a replacement, Paud was asked to do the job and he accepted. There were no medals for the winners at the time, instead, they were presented with a football. Money was very scarce, no funds and the team was happy to go home with their football. It was a great achievement to beat the pick of the Castlegregory District which included Maharees, Castlegregory, Blennerville, Camp and St. Brendan's Cloghane. Cloghane pulled out of the league as they could not field a team on the day. It was the first and last time that a Camp Minor team competed in the District League. The Castlegregory District disbanded shortly afterwards and Camp amalgamated with Annascaul. The great football tradition in our parish has survived to the present day, a strong foundation laid by those young footballers of yesteryear. Long may it continue.

Grateful appreciation is extended to Paud Herlihy for the above Report.

GOLF SISTERS Congratulations to Marie McCarthy, Keelballylahive who won the Castlegregory Golf Club's Lady Presidents Prize recently. The trophy was presented to Marie by her sister Teresa Rice, Cappaclough who is currently the Castlegregory Golf Club's Lady President. Great achievement ladies! Well done, Marie! And good luck Teresa in your role, Lady President Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club.

KERRY LADIES FOOTBALL Commiserations to Kerry Ladies who lost to Dublin in the All Ireland Final last Sunday. And Thank you to this great team, management and selectors, who lifted the spirits of the people of Kerry at home and in distant lands over the past year. Beidh lá eile . Comhghairdeachas le Baile Atha Cliath.

CAMP VINTAGE

We are reviving Camp Vintage at The Junction Bar, Lower Camp on Sunday 17th September. Always a wonderful day out for all the family, young and old.

We will have cars, tractors, vintage engines and motorcycles Including the oldest known registered motorbike in Kerry (a 1903 quadrant, on show on the day.

You can take a walk back down memory lane and see some old traditional farming practices in action, steam threshing, ploughing with horses and a very special display showing a Blacksmith at work and much more. The children will love it.

Proceeds in aid of Cystic Fibrosis (Kerry) and Irish Motor Neurone Disease (Kerry) and local Club.

Don’t miss a great family day at The Junction Bar, Camp, eircode V92D277. Come early, all systems go from 10.00 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For further details please contact, Martin - 087 986 5964 or any committee member.

ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS

Solar Systems

Congratulations Jack, May you enjoy many more birthdays. Go maire tú an chéad!

Tom Kennedy

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

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!

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.

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.

CAMP FOOTBALL Paud Herlihy has a crystal clear memory of the day Camp Minors won the Castlegregory District League on 9th August 1953, 70 years ago this month. Score was Camp 4 gls- 7pts, Castlegregory 3 gls - 4 pts. Paud gave me a wonderful account of the lead up to the final and the local young men aged between 14 and 18 that Paud himself selected to play for their village team. It all began in the field below the well in Knockglossmore, when the Quirke brothers, Donal, Paddy and John got together with Paud Herlihy, Gene and Michael O'Driscoll and Martin Crean and had a kick around every evening after school. Paud was very impressed by these young lads and he decided he would put together a Minor Camp team. In order to make up a full team, Paud had to look further afield. Paud picked a few more promising local footballers, Pat Moynihan and John O'Donnell, Gleann na nGealt and a few lads from Derrymore, Pat McKenna,

Bhádchlós, ceann sa charrchlós ar Shráid an Dóirín agus ceann ag an gclós spraoi. Ár mbuíochas leis an gComhairle as iad go lèir a chrochadh dúinn.

Braitheann an ciste seo ar chlár oibre na gCoistí Pleanála Teanga gach bliain. Is féidir aon ghné ded' iarratas a phlé linn ach teagmháil a dhéanamh le:

214 9327 / 086 173 7944

€1500 per Call and full available 3 proof available). 086washing textCastlegregory. elderly 087-2944722.Colm Insurances are sheds, quotahomes ToiletsDaytime/ Emer-

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

Imeachtaí an tSamhraidh

30 soicind le Gnóanna an Bhaile: Caifé Tig na Trá

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

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!

- Dúnta inniu/amárach

- Closed today/ tomorrow

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Cathain ar oscail sibh? D’oscail an caifé in Aibreán 2008

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

Bhí imeachtaí deasa ar bun againn le cúpla seachtain. Thugamar turas ar Thigh Bhric, bhí Siúlóid Staire iontach againn i nDaingean Uí Chúis le Mícheál Ó Conchúir agus Oíche Karaoke thiar i dTigh Uí Chatháin. Tá ana chuid imeachtaí iontacha ar fáil i gCorca Dhuibhne as Gaelainn, is fiú go mór tabhairt fúthu.

An mó duine atá ar an bhfoireann? Os cionn 20 duine i dTigh na Trá

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

Bígí linn Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, beimid ag tabhairt fé thuras Seandálaíochta le Billy Mag Fhloinn.

Cad iad bhur n-uaireanta oscailte? 9-5 (thart ar) sa caifé

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

- Dúnta gach (Máirt)

- Rudaí nua ag teacht go luath

- Oscailte gach lá

- Oscailte óna (10) gach lá

- Closed ever (Tuesday)

- Newness coming soon

- Open every day

- Open everyday from (10)

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

Coiméad súil ar na meáin dos na sonraí go léir - @ duchasandaingin ar Instagram, Twitter, Facebook agus TikTok

An bhfuil buntáistí ag baint le Gaelainn daoibhse mar ghnó?

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

Tae & Plé

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

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!

Tá, gan dabht… is maith le muitir na háite agus turaseóirí a chloisint

- An mbeidh tú sa Daingean an deireadh seachtaine seo?

- Tá siúlóidí aoibhinn anseo againn

- Will you be in Dingle this weekend?

- We have beautiful walks here

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

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

Is áit mór turaseóireachta í an Daingean le seasúr gnóthach.

- Bain triail as

- Glaoigh isteach chugainn

- Try it

- Call in to us

1. Gach Déardaoin, 12.00i.n.

Cad é an tseachtain is gnóthaí daoibh de ghnáth?

An chéad seachtain i Mí Eanair - bíonn gach áit eile dúnta.

- Seomraí ar fáil

- Ceol agus craic

- Rooms available

- music and fun

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

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

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

• Every Thursday, 12.00pm

Cad é an rud is mó éileamh atá ar fáil agaibh ar an mbiachlár?

Ciste an Phobail

An rud is mó go bhfuil éileamh ar ná an “toasted special” le sailéad nó le muga anraith.

- Tar ag obair linn

- Poist ar fáil

- Dein teagmháíl linn ar…

- Glaoigh orainn inniu

- Come work with us

- Jobs available

- Contact us on…

- Call us today

- Book a table on

Other / Eile

- Cur bord in áirithint ar .

• An Díseart Gardens (or Benner's Hotel if it's wet)

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

Mapaí do Dhaingean Uí Chúis

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

Denis Casey Garage

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.

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

Tobar Dhuibhne: pleanteanga@cfcd.ie nó 0873769538.

Foirm Iarratais ar fáil anseo:

https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn:

Cristín de Mórdha, Fón: 087 7004 884

Tá ná mapaí aoibhinn a dhein an ealaíontóir iontach Dómhnal Ó Bric dúinn anois crochta timpeall an bhaile. Tá ceann crochta sa Seana

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.

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Facebook, Twitter, Instgram, TikTok: Dúchas an Daingin

Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

Domestic Appliance Repair

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Trasna

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Síos

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Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteor na coicíse seo caite

Bríde Ní Shúilleabháin, Clontarf, Dublin3

Fáinne Geal an Lae le Éilís Ní Dhuibhne

foilsithe ag

Cló Iar-Chonnacht

‘Scéal é seo faoi chailín óg, Róisín, atá ag fás aníos i mbruachbhaile i mBaile

Átha Cliath, i gcaogaidí agus seascaidí an chéid seo caite. Cónaíonn sí lena hathair, a máthair, a deirfiúr Brídín agus a deartháir Con ar Bhóthar Castar, Raghnallach. Freastalaíonn sí ar scoil lán-Ghaeilge i lár chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Ach níorbh ionann Raghnallach an t-am sin agus anois, áit a luaitear le rachmas agus gustal. Meascán de aicmí éagsúla a bhí ann an tráth sin : an lucht oibre, an mheánaicme agus, go deimhin, na boicht. Diaidh ar ndiaidh, nochtar do Bhrídín gur mar seo atá cúrsaí agus nach mór di iarracht a dhéanamh aistriú ón aicme ina bhfuil sí chuig ceann eile. Cuimhne cinn, más ea, a chuireann teacht in inmhe cailín óg i láthair go seoigh.’ - Cló Iar-Chonnacht

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 197

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Thit an lug ar an lag ar mhná Chiarraí ar an nDomhnach seo caite, in agaidh Bhleá Cliath. Bhí sé doilíosach angarach gan an lá a bheith ag na fearaibh a imir go maith ach ná raibh aon rian don ádh ortha. Bhí san go holc mar a deir an seana-scéal ach bhuail gach mí ádh na mná. Bhí cluiche maith ag an réiteoir. Faireadh Louise ó thalamh ach i ndeire an lae bhí báide agus sé phoinnte fachta aici. Caithfead a rá gur imir Niamh Carmody, Cáit Lynch, Niamh Ní Chonchúir, Hanna Ó Dhonchú, Louise Galvin, Síofra ní Shé agus Emma Costelloe, go maith. Ní raibh aon imreoir ró olc. Gan dabht bhuail tonn an mhí-áidh na mná seo againne ‘sé sin na ‘cynical fouls’, ná deineadh dada féna leath. Éireoidh siad arís, ach inár gcás táimid thíos le reacht calaois ná raibh móran déanta fútha. Dá gcuirfí cosc ar an ‘cynical fouls’ bheadh an lá le mná Chiarraí agus bheadh beirt nó triúr do fhoireann Bhleá Cliath curtha don ngort.

Caid

Bhuaidh Fosa go bog ar an nGaeltacht Dé Sathairn. Dhein an bheirt dearthár na Clúmhánaigh scrios.

Bhuaidh na Crócaigh le pointe suarach amháin ar an nDaingean.

Ráiseanna

Ní raibh an aimsir ró olc ag Ráiseanna Capall an Daingin ( Bhaile ‘n t-Sagairt). Ní raibh ar mo chumas bheith ann, gaolta ó Mheiriceá- dhá dhream, bail ó dhia ortha. Chuireas ceist ar chara dhom fés na ráiseanna dúirt dé go rabhadar go maith agus go raibh geall aige ar an gcapall a bhuaidh An Rás Mór. Bhuadhas oiread is a cheannódh leath dhosaen uibhe cearc’, ar sé go líofa. Corcaíoch measaim an t-úinéir.

Aimsir

Tá bogadh beag ar an aimsir ach ní mar sin in áiteanna eile. Tá gorta agus triomach in áiteanna san Afraic gan aon bhraon in áiteanna. I rith na seachtaine chuala scéal dá raghfá Kiloméadar fé thalamh ná beadh aon cheall uisce ort. Deir fear amháin go mbeadh an t-uisce sin millteach te ach is tapaidh a bheadh sé ag fuaradh más amhlaidh go bhfuil. Bheadh sábhailt na milliún duine agat.

Fleadh Ceoil

Is dócha gur é ceann dos na hócáidí is tarraingtí ná Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann a bunaíodh measaim 1953 sa Mhuileann Gearr.Tá Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann ag bláthú bliain i ndiaidh bliana. Tá 420 craobh Comhaltais ann i gcúig tir déag agus i gcúig Mór-Roinn. Tá cuid mór don moladh ag dul do Labhrás ó Murchú atá i gceannas Chomhaltais é féin agus a shaigdiúirí ceoltach agus na céadtha a eagraíonn imeachtaí i gcian agus i gcóngar ins gach aird ar son an cheoil, Comhaltas agus an pobal.

Dhein TG4 aitheantas agus an Ceiliúradh ar Shéamus Ó Bheaglaoi le linn clár fen bhFleadh le onóir do Shéamus agus a mhuintir go bhfuil mianach an dea-cheoil snoíte ins gach ball dá chlann trócaire air, agus an dála céanna fíor féna dheartháir Breandán agus a chlann. Bail ó Dhia ortha.

Is iontach an sólás bheith ag éisteacht le ceol binn ó rogha na gceoltoirí agus na n-amhránaithe.

Amhrán

Bhuaidh Ellie Ní Shé ón gCeathrúin, Dún Chaoin craobh na hÉireann san amhránaíocht fé trí déag. Comhgháirdeas a Ellie. Tús maith.

Ceol an Pharóiste

Bhí oíche ceoil amhráin agus cleachtan an Máirt seo caite i Halla na Feothanaí. Dar fia ach go raibh na Francaigh ar stáitse agus togha an cheoil acu, mar a bíonn gach bliain. Bhi rogha na gceoltoirí agus amhránaithe ar na bacáin. Cuireann an ócaid cos eile sóláis ar fáil dúinn agus bainimíd sásamh as.

Laochra Fhéile Lios Póil

Rud a chuireann ag cuimhneamh mé ná, cé chomh tapaidh is a théann iomathoirí go barr an Struicín. Tá an Struicín an-ghéar ach tá muintir Lios Póil lán do cheol rud atá siad lem chuimhne agus scata romham.

Deinimíd cómhgháirdeas le Máire Uí Shúilleabháin a roghnaíodh mar Ard Phearsa Ban an pharóiste i mbliana. Bail o Dhia uirthi mar is mó slí a dhein sí gaisci don bpobal. B’é John Joe Ó Deargáin a fuair Gradam, Pearsa Fir an Pharóiste a bhí tuillte aige. Is maith iad.

Toghcháin

Tá an ionramháil ag ealó orainn. Tá gach Teachta Dála ag cur agus ag cúiteamh conas mar a bheidh acu. Tá cuid acu agus dá mbeadh dhá mhadra ag bruíon bheadh siad ag caint air agus fuadar futha.

Cé a bheidh i gceannas FF agus FG i dtoghchán na Dála? I lár tíre tátar ag meá an cheart Páirtí fé leith Neamhspleáigh a bhúnú ach is leir ná fuil gach teachta Neamhspleách sásta leis sin. Nuair a cuireadh an cheist ar Mhichael agus Danny Healy- Rae an mbeadh suim acu in a leithéid? Cloisim go ndúradar ná raibh aon chuimhneamh fén spéir acu bheith bainteach le aon pháirtí ná pairtí Neamhspleach, agus a gceart féin acu. Abhar gur fiú a phlé an mbeidh a leithéid do phairtí ann dóibh siúd a bheidh ag seasamh ar liosta don nDáil, an Seanad fiú an Comhairle Contae oír tá a thábhacht féin ag baint le gach dream acu.

Coimeadfam ar an eolas tú. Dála an scéil beidh breis teachtaí sa chéad Dáil eile.

Bás

Fuair comharsa dhom bás an tseachtain seo, b’é sin Roibeárd de Lóndra a saolaíodh i Márthain agus a mhair ann go bpós sé, agus ansan chuir sé agus a bhean chéile fútha i gCathair Builg agus tá ann ó shoin .

Fear socair sibhialta, deas lámhach ná raibh an drochfhocal aige do éinne. Méala mor a bhás dá mhac Seán a dheartháracha Jeaic agus Mícheál agus a dheirfiúr Máire, a ghaolta agus a chairde.

Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a anam.

Fuair Helen Ní Chonchúir ó Chnoc na hAbha agus ón nDaingean bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bás dá hiníonacha Karen agus Síle agus mac Greagóir, deirféaracha Marian agus Bernadine, gaolta agus cáirde.

Gur i bhFlaitheas na nGrást a hanam.

Fuair Rita Ní Loinsigh ó Chill Fhiontain bás an teachtain seo caite. Méala mór a bás dá deirféaracha Cití, Máire agus Áine a deartháracha Danny agus Mike, gaolta agus cáirde.

Solas geal na bhFlaitheas ag a hanam grámhar.

Fuair Jackie Rayel ón nDaingean bás seachtain ó shoin. Fear macanta. Méala mor a bás dá ghaolta agus a chairde.

Soillse na bFlaitheas ag a anam caoin.

Onóir agus Carthanacht

Beidh ócaid díol cístí i Halla na Feothanaí ar an Satharn seo ó 2i.n dti 4i.n in onóir do Eibhlín Mhic Ghearailt agus bronnfar an t-airgead ar Charthanacht Palliative Care.

Dingle Heating & Plumbing

ACROSS

1. Last minute; almost too late (8, 4)

8. Take a ____ _____ (put on hold) (4, 5)

9. Spot

10. Chalice

12. Making neat

14. Scotland town and river

15. Less interesting

17. One from the round table

20. Idiot

22. Sensible; advisable

24. Holy city

26. Hair piece (slang)

27. Single

28. Cannot be turned back

DOWN

1. Angered

2. GBS character, _____ Doolittle

3. Spreadsheet software

4.Pact

5.Raised up

6. Reversing (an action)

7. Male deer

11. ___ will (unfriendly feeling)

13. Annoys

14. Island off west coast

16. Easy (patio) chair

18. Film, ___ Cold in Alex

19. Nonsense talk

21. Hinder

22. Small opening in the skin

23. Spread out in all directions; ooze out

24. Potato, _____ piper; Frasier character

25. Ascend

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Seomra mór ar fáil in aice Cionn Sáile, i gCorcaigh. Duine le Gaelainn á lorg (Clann ag lorg tacaíochta le Gaelainn sa tigh). 40 noim ó Chorcaigh, 10 noim ó Chionn tSáile, 5 noim ón trá/coill. Gá le carr. Rogha chomh maith cíos saor in aisce in áit aire a tabhairt (trí Ghaelainn) do pháiste (4 bliana d'aois) dhá/ trí thráthnóna sa tseachtain. Cur glaoch ar Ciara 087 6243749

3 bedroom house for rent, Annascaul / Inch area. email: polaoghaire@yahoo. com

Ensuite room available in 3 bed house near Castlegregory. Wifi included, Call 087 6178074 for details

1 bed flat available in Castlegregory Village . Call 087 6178074 for details

House Share with owner occupier resident. Ventry, west of Páidí's pub.Next to old creamery. 2 bedrooms available. Contact Therese 066 9159883

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. Double bed, ensuite - suit professional. Long term preferred. Call086-2210426

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

For Sale/Le Díol

Dog house for sale. Weather proof cladding, non-drip, insulated. Raised floor and lie back rest area. 086-1758433

2 single beds in good condition for sale. 089-4564545

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

Second hand oak kitchen for sale. 087-9947927

Motors / Gluaisteáin

171 Ford Mondeo Titanium, 2L, Black, Diesel, Manual,158,800km. NCT May 2025. Very good condition. €15,000. Call or text 087-6969299

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.

Handy loads delivered, sand, aggregate, stone .Anything up to 2.5 tonne 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, Pick-

ups. Call 087-3440493

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Lady wanted part time to assist with homehelp. Lispole, Annascaul area. Tel 087-4125474

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

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Site wanted to build family home. We are a family of three who have recently returned to West Kerry. We want to purchase a site to build our long-term family home. Location - Lispole to Annascaul and wider surroundings preferred Size - minimum 0.5acres

Greenfield sites or sites with existing structures (vacant/derelict)

Please email westkerrysite@gmail.com or call Rosie on 086-1544951

Local couple looking to rent in the Dingle/Lispole area ideally from September. Contact 085-8274031.

Other / Eile

Tai Chi classes starting Monday 4th September Ventry Hall 6:30-7:30pm & Wednesday 6th Lispole Community Hall 8-9pm. €10 pay as you go. Call/text Maria Daly 0877953589 suitable for beginners

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