West & Mid Kerry Live issue 374

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West & Mid

Kerry Live SAOR IN AISCE FREE

Eisiúint / Issue 374 23ú Samhain /November - 7ú Nollaig / December 2023

Inis na Bró: Mossy Donegan West Kerry Live 1

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Does your Septic Tank need to be emptied?

WE WILL GET TO YOU WITHIN A DAY!!

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

Pg 10: Farming News

Topsoil for Sale per Load Good Quality Building Stone

Pg 12: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest Pg 18: Cogar @ Other Voices Pg 24: Remembering the Day JFK was Shot Pg 37: Dingle Cookery School Recipe Pg 46: Live Music Listings Pg 52: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós Pg 53: Ó Mhárthain Pg 54: Crossword Pg 55: Classifieds Pg 56: Gradaim Gnó na hÉireann

Cuir Glaoch/Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh

087 2969846 nó 066 9155446 Permit Number On Request - Uimhir Cheadúnais ach é a lorg

News from The Marts Dingle Sheep & Cattle Sale December 2nd & 16th

Milltown Ring mart for details:

DINGLE 066 91 51586

M I LLTOWN: 066 97 67309

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

Lorcán: 086-1737944 Mossy: 087-2149327 Email: westkerrynews@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook www.westkerrylive.ie

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

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Important Notice West and Mid Kerry Live to cost €1 from next issue After nearly 15 years in operation West and Mid Kerry Live has been forced to take the reluctant decision to charge our loyal readers a small amount of just €1 per issue to help to cover the ever-increasing cost of compiling and printing our magazine. The cost of paper, printing and distribution has increased so much over the past few years that we are left in the unenviable position where we have to find additional revenue to cover the costs in order to keep the magazine going.

Up to now all the costs of printing the publication have been paid for by the wonderful businesses and organisations that continue to advertise with us and we are extremely grateful for their loyalty and continued use of our magazine.

West and Mid Kerry Live has become a vital part of the local community and we are so grateful for the continued support of all our readers and advertisers.

Starting from the next issue on the 7th of December you will have to pay the shop €1 per issue when you pick up your copy.

Míle Buíochas, Lorcán & Mossy

Grogan's Greetings Tuesday 28th November An chéad eagrán. 2009

Dé Máirt 28ú Samhain 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Fógra Tábhachtach Costas €1 ar an iris seo ón gcéad eagrán eile amach Tar éis beagnach 15 bliain ar an bhfód tá brón orainn a rá go gcaithfimid costas €1 a chur ar an iris a chabhróidh leis na costasaí a bhaineann lené a chuir i gcló. Tá méadú mór tagtha ar chostasaí páipéir agus clódóireachta le cúpla bliain anuas agus caithfimid ioncam breise a bhailiú chun an iris a choimeád sa tsúil.

Go dtí seo tá an costas go léir a bhaineann le priontáil an fhoilseacháin íoctha ón ioncam a thagann ós na gnóanna agus eagraíochtaí iontacha a thógann fógraí linn agus táimid thar a bheith buíoch as a ndílseacht agus as an úsáid leanúnach a bhaintear as ár n-irisleabhar.

Tá Corca Dhuibhne Beo anois mar chuid ríthábhachtach den bpobal áitiúil agus táimid chomh buíoch as tacaíocht leanúnach ár léitheoirí agus ár bhfógróirí go léir. Ón gcéad eagrán eile amach, ag tosnú ar an 7ú Nollaig, beidh ort €1 an t-eagrán a íoc leis an siopa nuair a thógann tú do chóip leat.

Míle buíochas libh go léir!

Join us at Grogan's Pharmacy, Dingle for some mulled wine and cheer to kick off this Christmas Season!

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Make up trials with our lovely Ellen Adam

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15% off products on the night (excludes medicines)

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Goodie bags

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Lorcán & Mossy West Kerry Live 3

60 seconds with Mícheál Breathnach What was your first job?

Farming with Tom Ashe, aged 14 What is your favourite film?

Anything by / with Clint Eastwood

Pat Hanafin Septic Tank Emptying & Drain Cleaning With over 30 years in business providing a Septic Tank Cleaning Service in the Dingle Peninsula, we now provide DRAIN CLEANING. From 2” sink lines to 4” - 12” sewer pipes. Biocycle tanks filter system,washed after emptying. Providing power washing service and washing facility. 24 hour cover.

What is your favourite book?

East Of Eden - John Steinbeck What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly What was your favourite holiday?

Because I spent most of my working life at sea, all my holidays were in Ireland What is your favourite drink?

Guinness Who is your favourite actor?

Maureen Potter

Septic & Biocycle Tank Fitting We supply and fit septic tanks and biocycle tanks.

All percolation work carried out all over the peninsula.

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What advice would you give to your younger self?

More of the same & enjoy.

Who is your sporting hero?

Willie John McBride - he was a god to me!

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

Michael Collins and De Valera with me as referee.

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

Dublin / Kerry All Ireland Final 1955.

What’s your favourite saying?

Sin a bhfuil!

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Go to Ground for the best Winter With the cold weather, wind, rain and snow comes colds, flu, aches and pains. Eating the right foods this time of the year will help to prevent and Nourishment Irene Flannery

Winter nourishment is rooted in our environment, of which, the weather plays a critical role. Indeed all the seasons and the nourishment they yield relies on steady, predictable weather patterns, which unfortunately, have taken a bit of a wild turn in recent times. Still, it’s good to see some of our Winter favourites on the shelves, in farmer’s markets and in our fresh produce shops. A big welcome back to Brussel Sprouts, red cabbage, hearty leafy greens and all the root veggies. Their timely return reminds us of the natural flow of energy throughout the year and all the goodness that comes with it. Fortunately, colder temperatures are on the way, which may not please some of you, but the natural world is expecting colder temperatures and much of the benefits of the season are relying on them. Embracing this natural flow of Earth energy will see us through the Winter in fine fettle and provide the rest we need until Spring comes around again. Trust the flow!

Winter energy moves inwards, it is centered and grounded deep within us. We can observe this energy shift easily in animals and plants - as energy moves downwards, animals hibernate and plant energy is in the roots rather than the stems and leaves. Hectic working and family lives means this natural flow of energy is often overlooked yet our bodies are instinctively expressing the fundamental principles of Winter - rest, reflection, conservation and storage. To "go with the flow" is the best way you can prepare for the coming season and stave off many of the illnesses associated with Winter.

alleviate some of these symptoms. Winter food is warming and nourishing.

Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celeriac, beets, turnips, rutabaga, salsify, horseradish and radish are coming into season now. Their earthy flavour help to replenish the kidneys and restore Chi in preparation for the more active seasons that follow. They are best incorporated into stews, casseroles and hearty soups - slow, long cooking is also in tune with Winter energy. Salty foods direct energy to our core, also nurturing the kidneys. Naturally salty foods such as sea vegetables, miso, soy sauce, oily fish, crab and sauerkraut are perfectly placed in the Winter diet. However, unnatural table salt, processed foods and meats, snack foods, packet soups and ready-made sauces contain too much salt go against the body's natural energy flow and are harmful to the kidneys, heart and blood vessels, resulting in more disharmony, disorder and ultimately dis-ease.

Warm, aromatic spices - cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, star anise and liquorice are anti-inflammatory which ease aches and pains associated with Winter as well as warding off colds and flu. These can be used liberally in cooking, teas and stewed fruits. Meats such as beef, lamb, venison, poultry and game are better slow cooked as in roasting and stewing. This helps to breakdown these protein-rich foods, making them more digestible and easier on the gut and kidneys. Vegetable protein foods include walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and beans, especially kidney beans are also on the Winter menu. Grains for winter include millet, oats, barley and brown short grain rice and can be a fundamental part of your Winter wellness diet.

These seasonal foods were traditionally eaten in Winter long before being replaced with take-aways and dead, processed foods, which have neither life nor season. In the pursuit of convenience we have lost touch with our intuitive sense of seasonal eating and with it, our ability to tune into the natural flow of life-giving energy - both within and around us.

A move towards seasonal living and eating patterns is a move towards a healthier and longer life.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist at www.omnom.ie Nutrition Consultations, Weight Loss Programmes & Food Intolerance Testing.

Appointments in Dingle area and Farranfore. 086 1662562

In order to fully indulge this Winter energy let us first acknowledge the connection between ourselves and natural world around us.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Winter is ruled by the water element, which is associated with the kidneys, bladder, and adrenal glands. By the way, Traditional Chinese philosophies are not only for the Chinese. We regularly refer to TCM because these Eastern populations understand it better, have recorded it better and for the most part, live in harmony with the natural cycles in their environment - we could be a lot healthier if we followed suit. Going back through the ages, our ancestors had no other option but to live close to nature and instinctively honoured the seasons in their daily lives. The typical Winter diet and living practices reflected this Winter energy by nourishing the kidneys, bladder and adrenal glands much the same way as in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM, the kidneys are the source of all body energy (Chi), making them a whole system in the body and mind, not just an individual pair of organs as in Western Medicine. They store all the reserve Chi in the body so it can be used during times of stress and change, or to heal, prevent illness, and age gracefully. They are also associated with hearing and the proper functioning of the ear (being similar in shape is no coincidence).

The Winter diet, not only nourishes the organs of the urinary system and adrenal glands, but also impacts on the health of our whole body both physically and emotionally. Emotions such as fear and depression are associated with kidney energy, making it even more relevant to tune into natural Winter nourishment to support and reassure our core and in doing so, alleviate the strain and drain on our emotional body.

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The Carol Cronin Gallery Upper Green Street, Dingle, V92 DV58

WINTER OPENING HOURS: Thursday - Saturday 11pm - 6pm Closing for Christmas December 10th

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Dingle Men's Shed

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With great excitement we announce the commencement of the Dingle's Men's Shed Winter activities. Membership is now open and some basic rules regulate access to the facilities, activities and the opportunity to socialise with other men from our community. We invite interested men to come along to the shed at Ballintaggart. The Shed is open from 11.00a.m.to early afternoon.

Turning Tuesdays will commence on Tuesday 3rd of December to Dinner Tuesday 10th of December between 11.00a.m. and 1.00p.m. under the tutelage of Ben. He will lead beginners and seasoned artists on Dinner the Shed lathe. More information can be had from Ben - 089-4156584.

Dinner Ongoing at the moment on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings 7.00p.m.to 10.00p.m. Eddie Hutchinson, renowned Naomhóg builder, steers the restoration of a Galway currach. These ancient craft are as resilient and as enduring as the Gaels who have utilised them for millennia. Take the opportunity to see and assist in the reconstruction close up.

Other projects and activities will be announced later after planning for same. The basic welding introduction course was a great success last year and several members have expressed a wish to revisit this activity later in the season. At the Shed in Ballintaggart you'll find friendly, seasoned gentlemen, with the enthusiasm of children, engaging with their projects. If they find it interesting then the chances are you will too. Most sessions end with a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.

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Farming News Louis Murchan SHEEP IMPROVEMENT SCHEME ISSUED Payments under the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) have being issued to farmers, and this will continue for the next few days or weeks due to the inability of DAFM to pay everything or everyone at once. This is notable, as they were able to do this in past years, and considering that there were once 175,000 farmers on their books while this figure is now in the region of 115,000 – 120,000 farmers.

While the minister was delighted to announce this payment, many farmers would be happier if they received their basic payments now known as BISS. The most recent news for those not yet paid is that they will not receive payment until 4th December. The advance payments in total are worth €19 million and have been issued to 17,000 farmers.

The Sheep Improvement Scheme has been introduced to enhance animal health and welfare in the sheep sector. The Scheme provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock.

The Sheep Improvement Scheme is co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the EU. In line with last year’s arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS).

The 15% of balancing payments are due to commence in May 2024.

Payments may take up to 5 days to reach farmers accounts.

I mbliana beidh rogha álainn Ciseáin Nollaig ar fáil i mbeatha.

Introducing our range of Christmas hampers!

This Christmas we have a range of hampers for the food lover in your life.

Call into the shop on Green Street to order.

Buail isteach dtín siopa ar Shráid an Doirín chun ciseán a órdú.

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It is not clear why all applicants were not cleared prior to payment being issued. Surely, DAFM should work on one scheme, clear all applicants then pay everyone, rather than pay a few individuals in every scheme.

ACRES I Training Courses Everyone should be aware by now that if they are ACRES I, they need to complete a Training Course. These are simple “Ticking-a-Box” exercises imposed on them and Farm Advisors by DAFM. At this stage, more are well under way and all would be booked out. There is a restriction of 30 farmers per course imposed on advisors and DAFM need to be advised of participants 24 hours before the event. Therefore, you cannot just show up and ask to be included on the day.

The day comprises of three hours in class, in the morning followed by another three hours on a farm walk in the afternoon.

Its not rocket science, but is can be an enjoyable day, so embrace it.

You get paid €156 for the day, but completing the course means that you qualify for the entire scheme for 5 years (or even 7 years) so its worthwhile doing it.

There is no point complaining to your advisors about the inconvenience, as it is an even bigger inconvenience for them, as where you may have to attend one, they may have to attend six or seven, or eight or ten.

If you can’t get into one not, before Christmas, fear not, more will be held in the new year. No-one will be left out.

Farmers are assured, as are we, that the first 85% of ACRES I money will be paid out prior to attending the course, and the other 15% will only be paid out once course is completed. Considering that this 15% will most likely not be paid until Late-January to Mid-February, this should not be an issue.

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

the severest storms ever witnessed in this season of the year. There have been heavy falls of rain and occasional showers of hail.

Ted Creedon

It is being reported that in some parts bordering the coast the potato crops have been destroyed. These plots will have to be dug out and turnips planted in them.

These items are taken mainly from the British Newspaper Archive (BNA).

Vandals on the Blaskets -Kerry Evening Post, 01 October 1902 Intelligence has reached Dingle of a crew of a steamship belonging to the Irish Lights entering one of the Blasket Islands called Inishvickillane, and from the remains of the Oratory in the burial ground they took away a long stone bearing Ogham inscriptions.

The tenants of the island have instructed their solicitors, Messrs F and C Downing, Tralee, to institute civil proceedings with a view to compelling the person or persons who uprooted and transplanted this singular interesting relic, to bring the same to its original site immediately.

It is very much to be deplored that a number of these Ogham stones are often removed from their original sites, as one of their greatest charms is the hallowed interest which they throw around the spot on which they were first erected.

Drunk and Disorderly -Kerry Evening Post, 10 August 1898 At Listowel Petty Sessions a young man named Mulvihill, of Charles Street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. The defendant, who was somewhat noisy during the evidence of Constable Costello who prosecuted, was fined five shillings and costs.

Defendant – “Five shillings and costs! Yerra, I won’t pay a penny”. Then turning to the Constable, he exclaimed, “I’ll meet you for all this, Costello”.

The magistrate told Mulvihill, “You are fined ten shillings and costs now!”.

Defendant – “Ten shillings and costs. I won’t pay a penny”. The magistrate requested that the defendant be placed in the dock. A scene then ensued.

Mulvihill violently resisted being placed in the dock and was carried to the lock-up.

Faction fighting in Kerry -Cork Examiner 31 May 1861 Killarney, Thursday. – One of the most determined and brutal engagements that took place, to use the words of Mr. Cruise R.M., “In the quiet county of Kerry” during many years past came off on Monday last at the annual fair of Mullahiff.

It being one of the biggest fairs in the county and characteristic for its faction fights, a large muster of Constables of Tralee and Castelisland stations were in attendance.

As may be expected, in inland areas the destruction of the potato crop is not so serious as in the coastal areas. Indeed, the accounts in town this day, a market day, from all parts are unfavourable, especially from the parishes of Ventry and Dunquin.

A Gang of Thieves -Kerry Evening Post, 10 October 1863 We learn from our local correspondent that a gang of very active thieves have infested Castleisland and its vicinity for some time past. The local police have on more than one occasion brought parties known to be members of this gang before the local Petty Sessions.

However, so far they have failed to secure a conviction because of lack of evidence. Acting Constable O’Hanlon has at last managed to bring a charge for stealing money against a young fellow named Leary who was convicted at a recent Petty Sessions and sent to jail for five months.

Another member of the gang, named Dooling, also got two months in jail on that occasion.

Two other fellows named Murphy and Coffee are now in custody charged with stealing donkeys, mules and horses from the farmers who live in the vicinity of Castleisland.

Coffee, who is supposed to be the ‘Commander-in-Chief’ was on Friday night last arrested in Kilfallany (?) in the house of a man named Griffin where he has been lurking. He was at the time armed with a long knife, having on it a brass spring – a deadly weapon. The gang are supposed to consist of a dozen members.

Strange Advert From; Irish Independent 10 July, 1897

A Holiday in Killarney and Glengariffe.

Two first class Return Tickets with Four Days Hotel Accommodation, for Sixpence. Also, a Bicycle for Sixpence – a Pony and Trap for Sixpence, 27, 28, 29 and 30th July.

(Was this a scam, an advertising gimmick?).

Halla na Feothanaí

Up to six o’clock in the evening all was quiet. The above constables returned to their stations leaving the duties to the constables of the other stations who were also present.

Suddenly, a conflict took place between the Quinlans and the Callaghans and terminated in a fierce engagement between the Learys and the Crowleys. It is stated that Leary was the instigator of the melee in the latter fight as he was seen rushing through the fair with a cudgel in his fist calling out the name of the faction he represented.

Annascaul Murder -Dublin Weekly News 14, September 1861 On the fifth of September a humble farmer named Fitzgerald, who lived in Coumduve, Aunascaul, (sic) was reported to have been murdered between the latter place and Castlegregory, on the mountain.

The perpetrators are supposed to be three women and two men. Two of the women have been arrested by police who are still searching for the others. The daughter of the deceased was with him and attempted to protect him.

The Dingle Storm -Cork Examiner, 10 June,1862 During the last 48 hours we have had in this part of the country one of 12 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Dé Domhnaigh 3 Nollaig 2023 @ 7i.n

DÚISEANNA MÓRA

(1) Dhá oiche sa Lake Hotel Killarney (2) Dinnéar do bheirt (3) Agus a lán dúiseanna eile

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Goose Boutique Tralee and LilyMais Dingle come together for an evening of sustainable style, demos and discounts!

Join us at Dingle Marina 5.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 1st December Kindly sponsored by:

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Dingle Benners Hotel Win at Historic Hotels of Europe Awards

(As Gaolainn)

The team at Dingle Benners Hotel are celebrating this week with the announcement of winning bronze at this year’s Art of Hospitality Award at the annual Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2023.

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The awards took place this year at the Sierakow Manor in Poland and honour the most unique, important and cultural properties spanning across the continent and recognise their excellence in hospitality. Other Irish winners on the night included Ghan House Carlingford, Barberstown Castle Kildare, The Park Hotel Kenmare, Renvyle House Connemara and The Metropole Hotel Cork.

In its 9th year, the awards night followed on from the Hotelier´s Meeting which took place earlier in the day. This annual meeting brings together members to discuss topical issues at a European level. For more details visit www.historichotelsofeurope.com Pictured at the awards night are Miriam Ferriter – Sales and Marketing Manager with Ken Healy Chairman and Barbara Avdis Marketing, Historic Hotels of Europe.

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Meán Scoil Nua Bids Farewell to an Inspirational Teacher

Friday, November 10th witnessed the end of an era with the retirement of John O'Callaghan from Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory.

For 27 years John was at the helm of the Science Department. John started teaching Science, Biology and Mathematics in Meán Scoil in 1996 when the school was based in Cloghane before moving to the newly built school in Castlegregory in 2005. John was an inspirational teacher and instilled a love of science in his students, many of whom went on to have successful careers in the Sciences. John's role as Transition Year Programme Coordinator enabled students to expand their interests and he encouraged them to push their personal boundaries.

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a great teacher, colleague and friend.

The management, staff and students of Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triuigh would like to wish John a long and very happy retirement.

Gur fada buan tú, milé buiochas.

Front row. left to right: Aoileann Nic Gearailt (Leas Príomhoide), John O'Callaghan and Aodán MacGearailt.

(Príomhoide) Photo: Michelle Breen Crean West Kerry Live 15

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Castlegregory Notes Parents' Association of Castlegregory National School will hold a sale of Christmas Jumpers on Sunday 26th November at 12.30pm in the Clubrooms. Castlegregory Community Council along with St. Mary's Church will provide tea & coffee Christmas Market: Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells rock- Who's getting all excited for Christmas? Come to the Christmas market in the clubrooms: 11am-4pm on Saturday 2nd December where you will find all sorts of lovely items and foodstuff to fill that stocking or basket for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Castlegregory Circular Economy Event Sunday 3rd December from 12 - 4pm at the West End Hall Castlegregory V92 YT72. Swap, sell repair, repurpose, reuse & recycle. All are welcome. Vendor tables €20. Contact Kelly 087 2165100 Bingo: Sunday 16th December 2.30pm in the Clubrooms Transition Years of Meánscoil Nua an Leith Triúigh would like to thank all those who helped make their annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal such a success again this year. They were so delighted to have collected 240 shoeboxes which will no doubt make such a difference to all those children who will receive them soon.

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

Chosun Taekwondo-Do has returned to the West end hall every Thursday from 4pm to 7pm Email: boconnortkd1@gmail.com Mobile: 087 9837252 if you think your child might like to join the classes.

The Academy of Dance has returned for their autumn and winter seasons in the clubrooms from 4 pm. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live.ie Kids' Yoga & Arts & Crafts Classes in the Clubrooms Saturdays up to 18th November 4 - 5.30pm. Yoga poses, mindfulness games, relaxing breathwork & meditation, arts & crafts. Contact Dominique on 087 6497415 or yogakidskerry@gmail.com.

Yoga & Pilates Classes in the Clubrooms Sunday 19th November at 10am. For more information see facebook and the website. Also connect with @seawithinyoga or Namastacy1@gmail.com. Or phone 086 1032569

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

Slainte Seniors Exercise Classes Mondays in the Clubrooms at 10.30am Whist results: Castlegregory: 16.11.2023- Ladies: 1st- Eileen Kennedy 2nd-Mairéad NíDubhda Intervals: Joan Moriarty Pam McCaverty Gents: 1st- Martin Courtney 2nd- Mary Connolly Intervals: Sheila O Connor, Sean Fitzgerald Mystery: Breda Baker,Joan Cantillon Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring: 087 2406471 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason.

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

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.

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Cogar @ Other Voices Bígí Linn Filleann Cogar ar an Daingean aríst i mbliana mar chuid do Other Voices agus beidh ealaíontóirí éagsúla ag cruthú ealaín suiteála i rith na féile.

Beimid ag ceiliúradh ealaín, solas agus an teanga ar an 2ú agus 3ú Nollaig.

Beidh Cogar ag tarlúint i nGáirdíní an Dísirt. Chífimid dealbh-adóireacht le saileach, físeáin, scrín, drámaíocht, cleachta agus beagáinín fuaim. Beidh gach rud lasta suas agus tarlóidh imeachtaí draíochtúil anseo is ansiúd.

Beidh gigeanna ar an gcosáin ceoil chomh maith.

Bígí Linn – Fáilte romhaibh ag Cogar. Bainfimid taitneamh as na healaíontóirí iontacha seo leanas, Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green, Ceití Ní Chéilleachair, Caoimhe Ní Shúilleabháin, Methembe Mafu, Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, Dervla Baker, Breda Enright, Donal McConnon, Aisha Schärer, The Curley Organ, Sláine Ní Chathalláin, Kyle Macaulay, Jeremy Spencer, Sean Leahy, Skomal agus níos mó.

Músclaíonn Cogar idir 5 i.n. agus 7.30 i.n. ar an Satharn agus an Domhnach.

Cogar installations activate between 5pm and 7.30pm on both Sat and Sun. This year we have a special workshop for children happening at An Díseart on Saturday 2nd at 2pm. Breda Enright, Aisha Schärer and Róisín Ní Chionnfhaolaidh will teach children between 7 – 11 years of age how to make willow lantern lights. All children have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The workshop will be led in Irish or bilingual.

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Beidh ceardlann speisialta as Gaelainn do pháistí ag tarlúint i mbliana le Breda Enright, Aisha Schärer agus Róisín Ní Chionnfhaolaidh ina mbeimid ag tógaint lóchrann sailí. Tarlaíonn an ceardlann sa Díseart ar an Sathairn ag a 2 a chlog.

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Cogar, the vibrant Irish language strand of Other Voices is back this year. Cogar brings together an eclectic lineup of diverse artists across the weekend. This micro-festival is a celebration of creativity in our native tongue.

Cogar takes place at the picturesque Díseart Gardens and promises a series of immersive experiences with an emphasis on art and light. There will be happenings, performance, willow sculpture, films, a shrine and more with some gigs along the Music Trail too.

Bígí Linn - join us at Cogar as we showcase the talents of Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green, Ceití Ní Chéilleachair, Caoimhe Ní Shúilleabháin, Methembe Mafu, Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, Dervla Baker, Breda Enright, Donal McConnon, Aisha Schärer, The Curley Organ, Sláine Ní Chathalláin, Kyle Macaulay, Jeremy Spencer, Sean Leahy, Skomal and other surprises.

This place is for you and open to all. Come and play.

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Representing Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, Mattias Collins from Ventry took the gold medal in the 100 metre backstroke in the Senior Munster Schools competition.Mattias is a member of Kingdom Swim Club's senior squad and is actively swimming on the Munster regional development panel.

Rachel Parry, Kelp Cailleach (with reference to Paula Rego’s ‘Angel’), 2023. Dress of kelp from Allihies, Co. Cork, sewn over wired petticoat and cotton; with black-backed gull wings. Photograph by Tomasz Madajczak, 124 x 83 cm on archival paper. Na Cailleacha is a collective comprising Helen Comerford, Barbara Freeman, Patricia Hurl, Maria Levinge, Catherine Marshall, Carole Nelson, Rachel Parry, Therry Rudin & Gerda Teljeur.

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Aon Scéal Writers Group Book launch / Seoladh leabhar Friday 1st December 2023 at 6:00 pm Venue: Tigh Uí Chatháin, Baile ‘n Fheirtearaigh Kane’s Bar, Ballyferriter.

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Writings from West of Dingle Edited by An anthology of poetry and Mike prose Gaolaoinn Venner and Paul Duffy / Bearla

Aon Scéal Writers group meet once a month in Tigh Uí Chatháin, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. The group was initiated several years ago as a forum for local writers. This year we have put together an anthology of poetry and prose in both Irish and English with submissions from 23 writers from the area.

The foreward for the book is by renowned Irish poet Dairena Ní Chinnéide, with the artwork on the cover by the well known artist Bob Cahill.

All are welcome to come along and listen to sample readings from the anthology. There will also be music by local musicians and finger food provided on the night.

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Kiltallagh N.S. Flying High!

Just before midterm, on Wednesday October 25th , the entire school and staff flew to Dublin. We first visited Trinity College and enjoyed a lovely picnic in the autumnal sunshine. They then visited Dr Niall Muldoon-the Children’s Ombudsman in his office in Earlsfort Terrace and presented him with a painting of all the children’s handprints which they had worked collaboratively on during their Art Class the previous weeks.

Whilst at the Ombudsman’s Office, they also gained even more knowledge concerning the rights of children and participated in a workshop with Thomas - a facilitator in the Ombudsman’s Office.

Then it was time to visit Dáil Éireann where they got a tour of the Dáil and the Seanad. The real highlight of the day (apart from the flight to Dublin) was meeting with Minister for Education Norma Foley. This was a wonderful experience for the children where they got to update Minister Foley on all the amazing activities they had enjoyed since her visit to our school in April 2023.

A brisk walk back to Heuston Station ensured the children had plenty of time to enjoy some nice food and spend their pocket money- prior to boarding the train home to the Kingdom. Needless to say- Supermacs and Off Beat Donuts were the biggest hits! A delightful day was had by all!

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Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin ag fhoireann Oispidéal Ollscoile Chiarraí, Oispidéal Bon Secours, na héinne ar fhoireann Homecare, foireann Phoitigéir Uí Chaoimh sa Daingean agus an fhoireann ar fad in Ionad Leighis an Daingin go háirithe an Dr. Fiona Kavanagh.

Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil le muintir Cheann Trá agus an ITT i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh as an béilí blasta agus an gcomhluadar agus le Probus Chorca Dhuibhne as an gcairdeas.

Táimid buíoch don Athair Eoghan Ó Cadhla a léigh aifreann na sochraide agus don Athair Seamus Mac Ginneá a sheas leis.

Buíochas le Ciara de Mórdha a chan.

Buíochas le Dónal O'Connor, adhlacóir a bhí chomh cabhrach agus proifisiúnta. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí lenár gcomharsain, lenár gclann agus lenár gcairde a thug misneach agus tacaíocht dúinn ag an am agus a dheineann go fóill. Ó tharla sé nach bhfuil sé ar ár gcumas buíochas a ghabháil le na héinne go pearsanta, tá súil againn go nglacfar leis an bhfocal buíochas seo uainn.

Léifear aifreann ar son bhur n-intínní.

Beidh aifreann cuimhneacháin bliana Joan á léamh Dé Domhnaigh 3ú Nollaig i Séipéal Naomh Uinseann, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh.

Meán Scoil students raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

TYs organised a Breakfast morning for the whole school last week, along with their Home Economics teacher , Ms Leahy. A Total of €240 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society. Thank you to everyone for their much appreciated support.

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Remembering The Day President Kennedy Was Shot

came later. Naturally we were all stunned. I remember the officers’ wives crying during their evening meal”.

Paddy Sheehy was digging spuds. “I remember it well. We were digging spuds in a field near the old fort known as Lios na Cheárta (The fort of the forge). It was in November and it was very late in the year to be digging spuds. Anyway, somebody came down from the house, maybe with the tea or something, and they had the story off the radio. We were really shocked. I will never forget that terrible day”.

Noreen Curran was in a jungle. “I was nursing with the British Army in a place called Taiping in the jungles of Malaysia. There was a hospital there but it wasn’t a big building, just a collection of Nissan huts. I was the only operation assistant in the theatre. We got the shocking news on the radio. I think it was from the BBC Overseas Service on my little Grundig transistor radio”.

Noel Brosnan was also in a hospital. “I was a patient in the County Hospital in Tralee that time when the news broke. I couldn’t believe the news. I said to people that it couldn’t be true – that it must be a mistake.

I couldn’t believe that the President of the United States, with all his security, could be shot”.

Séamus Ó Céilleachair was feeding the cows. “I was giving hay to the cows by the electric light in the cowshed on our farm at Baile na n-Ath. Before we got the electricity in the cowhouse we used to feed them with one person holding a lantern and the other piking the hay to them.

Anyway, my mother was listening to the radio and brought the terrible news out to us.

When the news broke that President Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, November 22, 1963 the world was shocked beyond belief.

But when word came a short time later that he had died it was worldnumbing. That was sixty years ago this week. Most people of a certain age still recall that day.

West Kerry Live asked some of its readers what they remember of that event. These were some of their responses: Gene Courtney was working in Waterford.“I was in digs in Waterford with Liam Neeson’s grandmother. Liam used to call in occasionally. He was at university at that time and was an amateur boxer too. Anyway, I worked as a glass blower in Waterford Crystal and I came back to the digs that evening and the story was on the radio. It was terrible. The world wasn’t used to assassinations in those days. It was an unbelievable shock!”

Máire Kelleher was in New York. “I was working in New York at the time but on that day a few of us were watching the television when suddenly there was a newsflash. Everyone was shattered and the assassination was all the talk you would hear everywhere you went for ages.

The next night a few of us were going to Jaegar House, a dance venue very popular with the Irish, and we met a man from Cavan. He was shocked to hear we were going dancing and he said the place would be bombed!”

Tim Collins was on Garda duty. “I was on patrol that day driving the squad car around the Cloghane-Brandon area with Sergeant Mick Concannon from Galway. Anyway, we stopped at O’Donnell’s shop, not far from the barracks at Cloghane and Mick went in to buy something. He got the news in there of the shooting and we were both shocked because Kennedy was one of ours – of Irish stock.

When he visited Ireland that summer I was one of the many Gardaí drafted in to Cork City as security for his visit there. I was on the South Mall and there was a mighty crowd. They were twelve deep!”

Mary Farrell was in Dublin.” I was training to be a nurse in St. Vincent’s Hospital on Stephen’s Green in Dublin. I went out with my friends that evening to a film in the Adelphi cinema. A newsflash came up on the screen about the shooting. We got an awful shock. President Kennedy was in Ireland that June and the nurses in the hospital gathered on the steps as the President and his motorcade passed by on the way to the Department of Foreign Affairs. We all waved to him”.

Ted Creedon was on a ship. “I was on an oil tanker, the 34,500 ton San Conrado, in the middle of the Atlantic. We were halfway between Venezuela and Holland with a cargo of crude oil for Rotterdam. The ship’s radio officer, with the unforgettable name of Johnny B. Goode, brought the news of the shooting. Early bulletins didn’t say JFK was dead, that 24 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

We were shocked the same as people were everywhere, perhaps more so because there were a lot of people from the Gaeltacht in America at that time. A lot of relations were working over there”.

Máire Sheehy was working with street ladies. “I was working as a civil servant with the Department of Defence in Dublin in those days. After work in the evenings I was doing street rescue work with ladies of the night for the Legion of Mary. Two of us would work together to try and persuade them to follow a different path. But I remember exactly where I heard the terrible news. I was living in a house in Cliftonville Road and about to do the Legion’s work. There was a radio somewhere near me. I was standing on the landing next to a wardrobe when the news broke.

It was unbelievable!”

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Milltown/Castlemaine Club Notes Milltown/Castlemaine Crowned Intermediate Football Champions

on a wonderful success. It was the 4th time in the championship that Milltown/Castlemaine beat an East Kerry team and they will now join the Senior County Football Championship ranks for 2024, the 3rd time since 2000! It is the 5th time the club have won the Intermediate Club Football Championship (1991, 1994, 2003, 2011 and 2023) and being back in the County Senior Football Championship alongside being back in Division 1 of the County League this season is what dreams are made of. Well done to all involved.

Milltown/Castlemaine Captain Cathal Moriarty collected the cup on behalf of the winning side from County Board Chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan after the match and Eanna O'Connor was awarded Man of the Match following his 8th point haul for Milltown/Castlemaine.

Attention now turns to the AIB Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday, November 26th when Milltown/Castlemaine will meet Cill na Martra of Cork away at 1:30pm. One journey ends and another begins!

Photo: Lukas Jasinski

Milltown/Castlemaine 2-13 Fossa 0-18 Milltown/Castlemaine were crowned Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Champions on Sunday afternoon in Austin Stack Park, Tralee after a titanic battle against a David Clifford inspired Fossa, played before a bumper crowd.

An epic encounter ensued in Tralee with no shortage of magic moments and 33 scores making it a terrific spectacle.

Milltown/Castlemaine played with a strong breeze in the opening half and started the brighter of the two sides with early scores from Cathal Moriarty and Gavin McKenna giving the Mid Kerry side a 0-2 to 0-0 lead. David Clifford, who would finish the day with a grand total of 0-12 got Fossa off the mark in the 8th minute from a free after Pa Wren was adjudged to have fouled him. Eanna O'Connor and Brendan Casey responded well for Milltown/Castlemaine however and the lead was 0-4 to 0-1 by the 10th minute. David Clifford and Paudie Clifford kept Fossa in touch all through and knocked over two points in the 11th and 12th minutes respectively to cut the gap back to the bare minimum at 0-4 to 0-3. Eanna O'Connor was firing well at the opposite end too and a superb free followed by a '45' stretched the lead once more to three points as Milltown/Castlemaine led 0-6 to 0-3.

A Fossa mistake coming out of defence gifted O'Connor a handy point from play in the 17th minute to make it a four point game but Fossa responded emphatically as points from David Clifford (2) and Emmett O'Shea had the gap back at a solitary point, 0-7 to 0-6 by the 25th minute. Eanna O'Connor and Paudie Clifford rounded off the first half scoring to leave just one between the teams at the half-time interval to leave Milltown/Castlemaine ahead 0-8 to 0-7.

Fossa no doubt would have been the happier of the two teams at this point having played against a stiff breeze.

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levelled the contest in the 32nd minute with a close range free and soon after he gave the East Kerry side the lead for the first time all afternoon at 0-9 to 0-8. The Milltown/Castlemaine response was crucial however as a barnstorming run through the heart of the Fossa defence by Gavin Horan was met with an exquisite finish to the top corner of the Fossa net by Brendan Casey.

Emmett O'Shea and David Clifford had the sides back level by the 42nd minute with two pointed efforts for Fossa but Milltown/Castlemaine were back in the lead moments later as substitute Jonathan O'Sullivan with two well taken scores and Eanna O'Connor had the lead at 1-11 to 0-11 by the 45th minute. Emmett O'Shea with his third point and Eanna O'Connor with his seventh exchanged points in the 46th and 47th minutes respectively before Harry Buckley and Eanna O'Connor swapped scores in the 48th and 49th minutes to leave a goal between the teams at 1-13 to 0-13. David Clifford with three points on the trot had the teams level at 1-13 to 0-16 by the 55th minute and with his 11th point of the day gave Fossa the lead at 0-17 to 1-13 in the 58th minute. Cometh the hour and cometh the man however as Brendan Casey once again popped up with a pivotal goal in the 59th minute following a superb run through the middle by Cillian Burke to put Milltown/Castlemaine back ahead 2-13 to 0-17. David Clifford reduced the gap to the bare minimum again in the 61st minute as he rounded off his afternoon's work with his 12th point, it was now 2-13 to 0-18 and this was the way it would finish as despite Fossa having two further chances, both went wide, their only wides all game and referee Brendan Griffin called a halt to proceedings in the 66th minute following six additional minutes being played.

An incredible game of football that ebbed and flowed and it could have gone either way. Fossa led twice all day (both times in the 2nd half) but Milltown/Castlemaine got their goals at the right times and ultimately that was the difference. As the saying goes, Goals win games and that was the decisive factor on Sunday afternoon in Tralee.

Congratulations to the players and management

Match tickets will be available to purchase online on the Munster GAA Website in the coming days.

Milltown/Castlemaine Scorers: Eanna O'Connor 0-8, Brendan Casey 2-1, Jonathan O'Sullivan 0-2, Cathal Moriarty 0-1, Gavin McKenna 0-1 Condolences: All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of the late Michael (Mick) Casey of Annagh, Castlemaine and formerly of Coolroe, Killorglin.

Michael's two sons, Ronan and Gavin represented Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club for a number of years on the field of play at underage and senior level and Michael was also very involved in community organisations. We all remember him with great fondness.

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

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed Join Milltown Tidy Towns - We need your help.

Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating "a sense of place" in Milltown.

All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.

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

This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.

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Castlemaine Fair Day Cheque Presentation to Kerry Hospice Castlemaine Events Committee are very pleased to announce that the money raised from the Castlemaine Fair Day in Memory of John O’Donoghue which was held in October has amounted to €15,859,69.

The revival of the Castlemaine Fair Day started in 2021 in John’s memory and to date over the three years, the charity event has raised a combined total of €75,541.46 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

The location of the Fair was in Griffin's Car Park, Castlemaine and it was a terrific success with the good weather drawing people from near and far to the event. There was plenty of family entertainment on the day outside of the Fair itself including an Auction, amusements, stalls and live music amongst others.

On Friday evening last, November 17th in Griffin’s Bar and Restaurant Castlemaine, the proceeds of the 2023 Fair Day were unveiled and presented to Kerry Hospice Foundation by family members, close friends and the Castlemaine Events Committee to the very deserving Kerry Hospice Foundation who provided exemplary care and support to John and his family following a shock diagnosis of terminal bowel cancer in May 2019.

John O’Donoghue who was known all over resided in the heart of Castlemaine Village and was born

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on January 21st, 1965 which ironically happened to coincide with a staging of the old Castlemaine Fair Day so it felt appropriate to mark John’s lifetime love of attending fairs and being an integral part of the farming community by bringing back the old fair day in his honour and with it celebrate old traditions, customs and beliefs in the locality.

Castlemaine Events Committee were delighted to be able to assist in the organisation of the event and all proceeds raised were given to

Kerry Hospice Foundation.

All the committee wish to sincerely thank the public for their generosity in supporting the event in John's memory. Special mention also to everyone who helped in any way towards the safe running of the event. There is too many to name but without a doubt the community spirit was there to be seen in abundance in preparing for the Fair and for the clean-up operation after.

Castlemaine Events Committee are so very grateful for all the efforts involved.

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The Annual Féile na Soilse Lantern Parade through the streets of Dingle is scheduled for Sunday December 3rd commencing from O’Flaherty’s, Bridge Street at 5 p.m.

The Dingle Fife and Drum band will again lead the parade this year.

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with a goal from Conor Geaney. Jason Hickson scored a point from a free kick for Annascaul and he followed this with a point from play shortly after. With 15 minutes played in the second half in Páirc Sheáin Uí Bharóid, Lios Póil the score was Annascaul 0-6 to 1-13 Dingle.

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Billy O’Connor scored Dingle’s second goal to put the game completely out of the reach of Annascaul. Aidan Crean kicked a point from a free kick and James Crean kicked another point from play for Annascaul. Niall Geaney added to his tally for Dingle with another point from play. Aidan Crean added a point from play for Annascaul and this was the last score of the game. When Referee Brendan Brosnan blew the halftime whistle the score in the Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship Final 2023 was, Annascaul 0-9 to 2-14 Dingle Cathaoirleach Bhord Chiarraí Thiar John Courtney presented Corn Thomáis Ághas to Dingle Captain's Barry O’Sullivan and Paul Geaney. In his Captain's speech Barry O’Sullivan praised his teammates, management, supporters, Referee Brendan Brosnan and his match officials, the West Kerry Board and the Annascaul Football Team.

Cathaoirleach Bhord Chiarraí Thiar John Courtney wished the Dingle Senior Football Team the very best of luck when they represent Kerry in the Munster Senior Club Championship next Sunday when they play Clonmel Commercials of Tipperary in Semple Stadium Thurles at 1,30pm.

Cisteoir Bhord Chiarraí Thiar John O'Connor presented the Strand House Laoch na hImeartha to Dingle's Niall Geaney after his wonderful performance.

Dingle Captain Barry O'Sullivan, Referee Brendan Brosnan and Annascaul Captain Andrew Finn Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Championship Final 2023 Dingle defeated Annascaul in the Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship Final 2023 played last Sunday 19th November in Páirc Sheáin Uí Bharóid, Lios Póil on a scoreline of Annascaul 0-9 to 2-14 Dingle. This makes it 6 in a row of West Kerry Championships for Dingle.

Dingle playing with a very strong wind got off to the perfect start with a couple of Conor Geaney points from free kicks. This was followed by points from play from Dylan Geaney, Matthew Flaherty and two more from Dylan Geaney before Conor Geaney kicked a point from play on the 15 minute. With 15 minutes played in the first half in Páirc Sheáin Uí Bharóid, Lios Póil the score was Annascaul no score to 0-7 Dingle.

Niall Geaney kicked a point from play for Dingle and Conor Geaney kicked a point from a free kick before Jason Hickson converted a 45 for Annascaul to score his sides first score after over 20 minutes played. James Crean added a point from play for Annascaul, Dingle responded with a Mikey Geaney point from play and a Niall Geaney point from play. Jason Hickson pointed from a free kick for Annascaul. When Referee Brendan Brosnan blew the halftime whistle the score was, Annascaul 0-3 to 0-11 Dingle.

Conor Geaney began the second half proceedings with a point from a free kick for Dingle. This was followed by a Tomás Sheehy point from play.

James Crean added a point from a free for Annascaul. Dingle responded

Annascaul: Tommy Pierce, Evan McCarthy, Andrew Finn, James Hanafin, Cian Griffin, Jason Hickson (0-4, 3fr), David Smith, Bryan McKenna, James Ashe, Tomas Ashe, Killian Falvey, Fintan Herlihy, Donal Crean, James Crean (0-3, 1fr), Cathal Ferriter Fir Ionaid: Colm Moriarty, Alan Falvey, David Smith, Aidan Crean (0-2, 1fr), James Hanafin, Colman O’Meara Daingean Uí Chúis: Gavin H Ó Curráin, Mícheál Ó Flannúra, Conchúir Leo Ó Súilleabháin, Tomás Leo Ó Súilleabháin, Niall Ó Géibheannaigh (0-3), Darragh Ó Súilleabháin, Brian Ó Conchúir, Barra Ó Súilleabháin, Liam Ó Conchúir (1-0), Tadhg de Brún, Mícheál Ó Géibheannaigh (0-1), Maitiú Ó Flaitheartaigh (0-1), Tomás Mac a’tSíthigh (0-1), Conchúir Ó Géibheannaigh (1-5, 4fr), Dylan Ó Géibheannaigh (0-3) Fir Ionaid: Eoghan de hÓra, Pól Ó Dubháin, Seán Óg Ó Móráin, Breandán Ó Céilleachair, Brian Ó Dubháin Many thanks to CLG Lios Póil for providing the excellent facilities at Páirc Sheáin Uí Bharóid to Bord Chiarraí Thiar for the Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship Final 2023. Thanks also to all the journalists and photographers from Raidió na Gaeltachta, Radio Kerry, The Kerryman, Kerry's Eye and West Kerry live for all the wonderful coverage of our games. Míle buíochas le ár sponsors Moran’s of Dingle, Lee Strand, Quinn's Bar & Restaurant - Tigh Uí Chuinn, Dingle Cleaners, Kearney Concrete NY & Strand House for their continued support. Comhghairdeas mór le Foireann Sinsear Daingean Uí Chúis Seaimpíní Chiarraí Thiar 2023.

Comhghairdeas mór le Corca Dhuibhne's Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh who won the TG4 LGFA Footballer of the Year Award for 2023 and Dingle's Tom O'Sullivan who won a PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Award. Meas mór i gcónaí!

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Áiseanna na hÓige wins Pride of Place DINGLE’S Áiseanna na hÓige is the pride of Ireland after being announced a winner in the prestigious Pride of Place Awards that were hosted in Armagh this month.

Coiste Áiseanna na hÓige Teo won the ‘Islands and Coastal Communities’ category at the awards with the judges commenting: “This charming coastal community is well served by a group providing a fantastic array of services that impacts on the whole population in Dingle.”

The Dingle social enterprise was nominated by Kerry County Council to represent the county in the All-Ireland competition – an initiative of the peace building charity, Cooperation Ireland - having won gold and been announced overall winner at the Kerry Community Awards in May. The awards recognise and celebrate exceptional community development initiatives going on across the 32 counties and honour the remarkable contributions of individuals and groups in making their communities better places to live, work and socialise.

Photo: Sinéad Eadie, Fiona Nic Gerailt, Róisín McKenna, Meabh Ní Chonchubhair and Joe Terry with their Award

Fondúireacht Oispíse Chiarraí Le plean breis a chur le seirbhisí tá Fondúireacht Oispíse Chiarraí ana bhuíoch do Choiste Tarracóirí Chorca Dhuibhne go bhfuil sé i gceist leath den gciste a baileofar Dé Domhnaigh a bhronnadh ar an Oispís. Bronnfar an leath eile ar an ILPA - Carthanacht Scámhóga na hÉireann. Cabhróidh an tairgead a baileofar chun plean forbartha na hOispíse a chur i gcrích.

I dteannta cúram spesialta a chur ar fáil do dhaoine atá i mbéal bháis tá seirbhísí lae den gcaighdeán is airde san Oispís agus tá mórán othair ó Chorca Dhuibhne ana measc.

Tá an Fondúireacht ag braith go hiomlánar shíntiúisí deonacha chun an plean a chur i gcrích agus feabhas a chur ar na seirbhísí atá ar fáil ann.

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Beef Casserole with Herb and Cheese Scones Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

Once all the beef has browned, remove this from the pot and reserve for later.

Turn the heat down and add a little oil. Add the onions and bacon, cook for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes, add the leeks, carrots, thyme and bay leaf. Continue to cook this slowly for about 5-8 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and add the tomato puree. Cook this for a minute or so, add the wine and reduce by half. Add the stock and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Place the lid on and put this in the oven for about 2 hours. for the scones You can make these while the casserole is cooking.

This is one of my favourite recipes for wintertime. Everytime I cook this I always promise myself that I must cook it more. It is a hearty stew and that has been cooked slow to leave you with mouth-watering beef in a rich sauce but the real treat is the addition of herb and cheese scones that are added and then baked once the stew is cooked. They are added to the top of the stew, you turn up the heat and put the casserole dish back in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The bottom of each scone will have the delicious texture of a dumpling and the top will resemble a crusty pie topping. Make plenty, I am sure you will go back for seconds.

INGREDIENTS for the casserole rapeseed oil 500g of diced beef (ideally from the chuck) 1 tbsp. of flour 1 onion, sliced garlic cloves, sliced 150g of smoked bacon, cut into chunks 1 leek, white part cleaned and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped

In a bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix this then add in the butter. Rub in this in until it forms a sandy texture. Add in most of the grated cheese and all of the herbs. Mix this in, add the milk and bring this to a dough (this can be all done in a mixer or by hand).

Cover this with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

When ready, roll out the dough to about 4cm thick. Use a round cutters to cut scones from the dough.

Turn the heat up to 180ºC Once the casserole is cooked and the meat is tender, remove from the oven, place the scones on top of the casserole. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place this in the oven for about 25 minutes without the lid. The scones should be brown and cooked through.

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1 egg, beaten for egg wash small bunch of parsley and tarragon, chopped finely METHOD Preheat the oven to 160ºC for the casserole In a bowl, add the beef, flour, salt and pepper. Toss this well.

Heat a large casserole pot over medium heat. Once hot add a little oil and then the beef. Allow this to brown (you may have to do this in stages to keep the heat high).

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An Fhéile Bheag Filíochta 2023 A chairde agus a chomharsana, Gabhaim buíochas ó chroí i dtús báire le Louis Mulcahy, eisean a chaith isteach an chaid an chéad lá, tráth ar cuireadh an Fhéile Bheag Filíochta ar an bhfód. Tá pobal na héigse buíoch beannachtach don gcoiste díograiseach, do Chaitríona (Ní Chathail), John (Prendergast), Justin (Mac Cárthaigh), Mícheál (Ó hUamhnacháin), Orla (Ní Shíthigh) agus Simon (Ó Faoláin), an mheitheal a stiúrann an fhéile.

Ba mhaith liom anocht dearcadh pearsanta ar chúrsaí filíochta a roinnt libh. Ag an scríbhneoir ábalta, bíonn an teanga á láimhseáil go stuama is á cur in oiriúint chun a shaol féin agus saol na linne a scrúdú, a shoiléiriú agus a thuiscint. De thoradh machnamh tomhaiste tagann an t-údar ar an bhfriotal beacht cruinn agus deineann dán a thugann léargas dúinn, go fiú léargas na cruinne ar uairibh. Ó am go chéile bíonn guth draíochtúil agus línte neamhshaolta le clos, domhan éigin eile agus saol eile feicthe ag an bhfile, ní leis na súile cinn ach le súil inmheánach. Léimeann splanc nó geit ionam agus plúr na filíochta á léamh. Éiríonn smaointe agus línte uaisle ar eití is mothaím ardú meanman.

Seo a leanas roinnt pointí tagartha a bheadh oiriúnach dóibh siúd a ghabhann i mbun pinn, ar an dtaobh seo tíre, ach go háirithe, pé acu trí mheán na Gaelainne, nó an Bhéarla, a scríobhtar. Luíonn an cúram ar ár gcuid údar an teanga a chaomhnú agus ar uaireanta í a mhúnlú, go fiú í a chruthú. Téann an dúlra agus dreach na tíre go mór i bhfeidhm ar an bhfilíocht. Labhrann Cnoc Bréanainn, Cruach Mhárthain, an cósta taibhseach is na hoileáin mhara.

Tugann na scríbhneoirí guth agus teanga don dúlra, is don draíocht a bhaineann leis. Sleamhnaíonn an seanashaol uainn de réir a chéile ach bíonn an deis ann stair na tíre mar aon le dúchas agus cuimhní na muintire a thabhairt i láthair. De réir taighde na seandálaithe, is i gCuan a’ Chaoil ansúd thiar, breis agus sé mhíle bliain ó shin, a lonnaigh roinnt des na daoine ba luaithe go bhfios dúinn a chuir fúthu sa dúthaigh seo.

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Is ceart agus is cuí aird a thabhairt ar na leachtanna cuimhneacháin, ar Log na nGallán in Arda Mór, Íochtar Cua ó dheas agus Geata an Ghlas Ghaibhnigh anso thuas ar Mhárthain. ’Sé sin le rá, ní mór aitheantas agus ómós a thabhairt do na sinsir romhainn, do na tuiscintí agus na luachanna a bhíodh acusan tráth dá raibh.

Foinse na gaoise atá sna seanfhocail, agus tobar na teanga lena chois sin.

‘Is deacair an seanfhocal a shárú’ a deirtear. Bíonn an deis againn scéalta, béaloideas, mórtas agus finscéalta an cheantair a sheachadadh go dtí an chéad ghlúin eile.

Dar liom féin baineann tábhacht ar leith leis na logainmneacha. Muna gcuirtear ar aghaidh ó ghlúin go glúin iad, ní fhágfar le huacht ag sliocht ár sleachta ach ainmneacha áite atá gan bhrí ar bith i mBéarla, an croí is an anam bainte díobh in éagmais na Gaelainne. Bíonn na filí i measc chaomhnóirí an traidisiúin cé go bhfuil an cúram ar sciar áirithe acu smidiríní a dhéanamh de na múnlaí seanbhunaithe agus de nósmhaireacht na litríochta.

Thug an scríbhneoireacht an deis domsa mo ghuth a aimsiú is mé fhéin a chur in iúl. Níl de dhualgas ar an bhfile riamh ach labhairt leis an nguth úd, cé ná fuil aon ní sa chruinne ché nach ábhar don fhilíocht é i ndeireadh an lae.

Cuimhním anocht ar bheirt, údair agus filí a bhí fréamhaithe go docht daingean i gcroílár an phobail as ar fáisceadh iad - Domhnall Mac Síthigh a d’imigh uainn roimh aois, agus Pádraig Ó Fiannachta. Beannacht na ngrást leo is le hanaman na marbh. Glór an dúchais ab ea Danny, reacaire deisbhéalach na muintire, agus b’amhlaidh na buanna ’bhí ag 38 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

an bhFiannachtach, fear a thaithigh lár na páirce imeartha. Ba dhiail ar fad na scríbhinní a bhfuaireamar le hoidhreacht uathu. Ach níl aon teora leis an éagsúlacht. Bíonn údair eile ann agus an mianach iontu fanacht ar an dtaobhlíne, ar imeall an tsaoil, cuid éigin acu scartha go maith ar chúiseanna áirithe ón ngeilleagar, ón tsochaí is ón gcóras sóisialta, ach leis an deighilt sin ón dtréad tugtar dearcadh tairbheach anois agus arís ar a bhfuil ag titim amach ar an saol mór.

Sa ré ina mbíonn gach uile ní ag brostú fé dheabhadh is fé dheifir agus tuairimí an domhain á mbrú orainn gan faoiseamh, b’fhiú go mór fada go mbeadh spás inmheánach agus fairsinge aigne ag an bhfile ar mhaithe le fírinní na saolta seo a fhiosrú ar a shuaimhneas. Sa dán The Old Poets of China, deir Mary Oliver:‘Pé áit a mbím, leanann an domhan sa tóir orm, a chuid fuadair á tairiscint dom. Ní chreideann sé nach bhfuil sin uaim. Anois a thuigim cén fáth gur ghaibh seanfhilí na Síne chomh fada is chomh hard isteach sna sléibhte is gur shleamhnaíodar leo sa cheo geal bán.’ Éist le glór na habhann is gheobhair breac. Do labhair an file Rúmí faoin éisteacht dhoimhin: ‘I bhfeothan na héisteachta seo fásann duilleoga úrnua ar chraobhacha do thuisceana.’

‘Is beannacht í an éigse ó sprideanna ceilte an chroí.’ Ó am go ham, sa chiúineas, tagann an Bhé ar ár dtuairisc agus bíogann preab na hinspioráide chomh maith le féith na filíochta. Tuigeann an file saolú, rathú, bláthú, síorathrú ar an uile ní, feo, creimeadh, seargadh, síothlú, athnuachan agus claochlú. Cothaíonn agus caomhnaíonn an file. Cuireann sí friotal is brí ar an uile ní.

Go raibh maith agaibh. Tá Féile Bheag Filíochta na bliana seo ar oscailt.

- Peadar Ó hUallaigh Tá Coiste na Féile Bige Filíochta ana-bhuíoch do Pheadar Ó hUallaigh, file, as Féile Bheag Filíochta 2023 a oscailt go hoifigiúil ar an 10 Samhain 2023.

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wrapped up for the winter conditions.

Richie Williams

TIDY TOWNS. A big thank you to the contractors, Kerry County Council staff and all who helped have the stone faced wall at Mail Road recently replaced after the Road Works in that area this year.

AWARDS. Our congratulations to the following people from the West Kerry area on their recent achievements in their respective sports and business interests.

As we are offered a quantity of native tree saplings to plan we would appreciate our readers suggestions on suitable places and also from residents who may not want trees planted near their property.

Tom O'Sullivan, Dingle, on being named as the left corner back in the 2023 GAA Football All Stars Team.

DINGLE LIT. Well done to all involved in the Dingle Lit Festival which once attracted great numbers to the Peninsula over the weekend and put together a really wide range of events to cater for all literary interests.

Louise Ni Mhuirceartaigh ( Chorca Dhuibhne) a ainmniodh sa líne lán tosach ar fhoireann All Stars na mBan 2023 agus le sin mar Imreoir Na Bliana chomh maith.

Rio O'Keeffe and his dad Greg on capturing a number of gold and silver medals at the WKA European Karate Championships in Belgium.

West Kerry must surely now be declared the undisputed Cultural Capital of Ireland.

Dingle born jockey Jack Kennedy on his tremendous successes at various Race meetings over the past few months.

To the Dingle Senior Football Panel and their Management on winning the 2023 Morans of Dingle West Kerry Senior Championship for the sixth successive year.

Good Luck to the Team in their match against Clonmel Commercials in the Munster Clubs Championship Semi Final in Thurles on this Sunday.

To All at Áiseanna na hÓige in Spa Road Dingle on being named as National Winners of The Pride Of Place Awards for 2023 in the Islands and Costal Communities Category.

Just acknowledgement for the wonderful services being provided in their Childcare and Family Resources Centre to our community.

To Cliona Walker and Kallum Moriarty whose Ealu Foods business was named as overall winners of the 2023 Best Emerging Artisan Food Award for their chocolate Bon Bon’s at the Listowel Food Fair.

EVENTS. The An Diseart Christmas Market takes place this Sunday November 26th commencing at midday and provides a great opportunity for everybody to get view and purchase some seasonal gifts or essentials for the forthcoming festivities.

The annual West Kerry Tractor Run is also scheduled for this Sunday commencing from the Seal Sanctuary in Lispole at 12 midday. The route is similar to last year heading West over Milltown Bridge before returning via the Quay and a tour around the streets before eventually finishing at the Pier.All proceeds collected on the day will be donated to two important charities namely The Palliative Care Unit and The Irish Lung Association. As some traffic delays may occur the organisers appeal for co operation from all road users during the event.

The Annual Feile na Soilse Lantern Parade through the streets of Dingle is scheduled for Sunday December 3rd commencing from Bridge Street at 5 p.m. We hope that preparations have started in the tricky business of finding suitable spare materials and designs for our readers lanterns and ask intending participants to come well

Host Info Roadshow 29 Nov - 2 Dec

Join Helping Irish Hosts + local partners for a series of events in Kerry to support those hosting displaced Ukrainians.

Tralee & Killarney Ballygarry Estate Hotel, Tralee 29 Nov | 7-9pm Killarney Convention Centre 30 Nov | 7-9pm Learn more + register at www.helpingirishhosts.com

Dingle Dingle Hub | 1 Dec | 10am-4pm (with special guest music performances from 3pm!)

Skellig Hotel | 2 Dec | 12-4pm (with appearance on Ireland’s Edge main stage at 1:20pm)

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November- December

2023 Tralee

Siamsa na Nollag

Carmen

Meet Daidí na Nollag at Siamsa Tíre for a traditional Irish Christmas experience for all the family. Guided by Santa’s Little Helper, Robin takes you on a festive adventure - learn about traditional Irish Christmas customs and meet Robin’s friends on this quest to find the magic word that opens the magical door to Santa’s Christmas cottage for photos and gift bag.

Passion, drama and riveting performances unfold in Ballet Ireland’s Carmen as it follows the story of a young soldier bewitched by the beautiful gypsy Carmen. This age-Old story is re-told in a modern setting created by award winning choreographer Morgann Runacre-Temple.

Tue 5th December 8pm

Tickets €27/22

1 - 23rd December

Tickets €18/10

A Christmas Country With the Stars

Back by popular demand, ‘A Christmas Country with the Stars’ returns for another night of toe-tapping festive magic. Featuring a superb line-up including Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, the young Derry sensation Owen Mac, accordion maestro Patrick O’Sullivan and Queen of Country Kathy Durkin.

Tue 12th December 8pm

Tickets €30

Wed 26th December 8pm

Deirdre Masterson & The New York Tenors

Experience the memorable music, moments and magic of Christmas from New York with the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, Christopher Macchio and Irish Soprano Deirdre Masterson and featured guests The National Folk Theatre Choir, Kerry Chamber Choir and Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts students. Tickets €28.50/25

All booking available on www.siamsatire.com or call 066-71 23055 40 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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News from Dingle Hub Chorca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC Businesses in the Dingle area may not realise they can avail of grant through the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) as well as through the SEAI. LEO offer two grants for businesses, they are : - Green For Business/Energy Efficiency Grant - LEAN for Business 1.Green For Business/Energy Efficiency Grant: The Green For Business Scheme is a free two day Consultancy scheme where the Consultant will review the business in terms of Energy/Fuel Consumption, Waste Reduction, Carbon Footprint etc. They will provide the client with a final report. See https://www.localenterprise.ie/Kerry/ Financial-Supports/Green-for-Business/ The Energy Efficiency Grant supports investment in equipment and technologies as a follow from the Green For Business assignment (or SEAI Energy Audit). It is a 50% grant up to a max of €5000 towards items such as LED lighting upgrades, equipment upgrades etc. See https://www. localenterprise.ie/Kerry/Financial-Supports/Energy-Efficiency-Grant/ Note : In order to apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant, you must have already completed a Green For Business assignment or an SEAI Energy Audit.

for mingling, with a fantastic selection of drinks and snacks available.

Good Vibes: Enjoy the lively atmosphere and live music (if available). It's the ideal setting to unwind and make lasting connections.

Why Attend?

Are you struggling to find a remote job? What better place to learn about companies hiring remotely in your area than this event!

Forge connections with your fellow remote workers.

Share tips and strategies for successful remote work in Dingle.

Discover potential collaborations and opportunities.

Simply have a great time in the company of friendly faces!

Note: Photos and videos will be taken on the night and may be used for promotional purposes

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2. LEAN for Business: In basic terms, Lean helps to simplify the processes within a business and is about doing things quicker, better and saving costs/time. See https:// www.localenterprise.ie/Kerry/Financial-Supports/Lean%20for%20Micro/ Clients attend a half day workshop (online) and if they wish to proceed they then complete an application. Once its approved they pay €150 and they will then do 5 half day one to ones with the LEAN Consultant.

Grow Remote Dingle After Work Social

Are you a remote worker or part of the hybrid workforce in Dingle? Join us for an evening of networking, camaraderie, and good old-fashioned fun!

Date: Friday 24th of November 2023 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Venue: Dick Mac's Pub, Dingle Ticket Information: One Free Drink for those who register using this QR code!

Event Details: Working remotely has its perks, but it can also be isolating at times.

Building a sense of community and making connections with fellow remote workers living in the area is essential. That's why we've organized this special Afterwork social just for you!

Tommy Murphy Painting & Decorating

Networking: Meet like-minded individuals who understand the joys and challenges of remote work. Share your experiences and insights.

High Quality Work Assured Power Washing Fully Insured

Relaxed Atmosphere: Dick Mac's Pub provides the perfect cozy backdrop

Call 087-742 6750

What to Expect:

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Craft Market Lost Elf Lane Santas Grotto Face painting

Carolers Boom n Bust Raffle Winter Solstice Marquee Mulled Wine

All proceeds in aid of Camphill

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Cár imigh an bhliain? Ní fada uainn an Nollaig in aon chor! I bpreabadh na súl tá an bhliain ar fad istigh nach mór agus sinne ag pleanáil chun cinn do 2024. An bhfuil aon rún agat don mbliain seo chugainn? Bheith níos sláintiúla nó níosa mhó Gaelainne a labhairt le daoine? Bígí chugainn agus sinne ag ullmhú Clár Oibre don mbliana atá le teacht, lán le hócáidí agus scéimeanna chun an Ghaelainn a láidriú sa dúthaigh.

Where did the year go? Christmas isn't too far away at all. In the blink of an eye the year is up and we're planning for 2024. Do you have any resolution for next year? To be healtheir, or to speak more Irish to people, perhaps? Get in touch, we're preparing next year's schedule Seanfhocal na Seachtaine: "Múineann gá seift" - Bionn ort rudaí nua a phiocadh suas agus a fhoghlaim de réir mar go gcaitheann tú!

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Tráth na gCeist! Dé Céadaoin, 29ú Samhain um thráthnóna ag 19:30 - €5 an duine. Tigh Uí Mhurchú.

"Na Réalta sa Bhéaloideas" le Seán Mac an tSithigh. Dé hAoine, 8ú Nollaig, Casadh na Gráige. Níl ach cúpla spás fágtha - cuir scéala chugainn - 087 376 9538. Beidh blaiseadh bídh & deoch séasúrach againn i dTigh Kruger ina dhiaidh - fáilte roimh chách!

Ceardlann na Lóchrann le Cogar, Other Voices - ceardlann do theaghlaigh ar conas soilse agus lóchranna a chur le chéile, mar chuid d'Fhéile an tSolais chomh maith.

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Comhghairdeachas leis an bhFéile Bheag Filíochta - bhí teacht le chéile ana ráthúil acu don 17ú bliain don bhFéile, agus mórán spreagaidh ann dos na héinne a bhí i láthair.

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Comhghairdeachas chomh maith le Féile Liteartha Chorca Dhuibhne, a chuir clár cuimsitheach leathan liteartha ar fáil dúinn, agus rogha iontach ar imeachtaí Gaelainne leis.

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Tá cúpla All-Star sa dúthaigh! Ár seasamh ar Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh ó Ard na Caithne agus Tom O'Sullivan ón nDaingean - go maire sibh bhur ndea-scéalta!

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Réalta óg teilifíse inár measc ná Cian Ó Móráin, Scoil Cheann Trá, atá le feiscint sa tsraith nua "Is mise" – féachaíg air, tá Cian nótáltha amach is amach.

Imeachtaí / Events

An bhfacaíobhar na hardanganna ó Scoil a' Bhuailtín ar Nuacht Cúla4 le déanaí? Seo iad ag rith Mharatón na bPáistí le déanaí - ár seasamh oraibh!

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Scéimeanna Fostaíochta Pobail & Tuaithe Údarás na Gaeltachta

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Áisitheoirí le Tobar Dhuibhne. Ranganna, seisiúin, ceardlanna, iarscoil, eagarthóir irise, srl. a dhéanamh.

Tomhais na coicíse A mhéid is a úsaidim é, ídíonn sé. Má fhágaimse in áit shábháilte é, uaireasta fásann sé. Cad is ea é?

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

Ceist, freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: Bím ard agus mé óg, agus íseál is mé sean. Cad is ea mé? Coinneal!

Clíona Ní Ghallachóir, Sibéal de Spáinn, Róisín Ní Chéileachair, Maitiú S. Ó Grifín, Nóirín Uí Mhuircheartaigh, Siún & Gill Uí Mhuircheartaigh, Conor Greaney, Sinéad Ní Dhúgáin, Aisling Ní Dhubhaigh, Nell Ní Chíobháin, Aisling Ní Fhuaráin, Rob Fell, Lís Ní Chiobháin, Bridie Lucid.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha Bí ag caint linne, Tobar Dhuibhne. Táimid ar Facebook, Twitter, TikTok & Instagram. Cad é do Phlean Teanga féin?

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Fón oifige: (066) 9156 100 – brúigh 3 do Thobar Dhuibhne John Prendergast: j.prendergast@cfcd.ie 087 376 9538 Oif igigh Cúnta - Caitlín & Evelyn: ocpt@cfcd.ie 087 473 5055 & 087 377 9337 Bhaineamar ana thaitneamh as "Laochra Am Lóin" le Jamie Ó Flannúra agus daltaí na Pobalscoile le déanaí, nuair a chuala na scoláirí mar gheall ar na deiseanna iontacha a thugann an Ghaelainn don bhfear iontach seo ó Chúilín.

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Nach iontach an scéal maidir leis na GRADAIM Gnó agus os cionn 70 bonn tagtha abhaile go Corca Dhuibhe ó Pháirc an Chrócaigh, áit a raibh an bronnadh náisiúnta ar an scéim aitheantais gnó le déanaí. Tréaslaímid ó chroí leis na héinne a West Kerry Live 43

Coláiste Íde Beo! Guth na hÉigse Dea nuacht do scoláirí Choláiste Íde i mBaile Átha Cliath ar an Aoine seo caite! Do bhuaidh Eliza Jo Oman comórtas Guth na hÉIgse, rannóg sinsir. Bhí ar na scoláirí dhá dhán a aithris ar stáitse in amharclann an Smock Alley.

Turas go Cork Pops Soláthraíonn ceolfhoireann Cork Pops seirbhís shiamsaíochta ceoil do scoileanna. Seo thíos pictiúir d’ár scoláirí ceoil ag freastal ar cheardlann i gCorcaigh le déanaí. Seo thíos pictiúir dos na scoláirí i dteannta Evelyn Grant ó Lyric FM.

le déanaí. Bhí díospóireachtaí iontacha ar an lá maidir le gnéithe éagsúla den ghaolainn agus an tábhacht í a choimeád beo. Beatha teanga í a labhairt!

Nath cainte na seachtaine Ní bhíonn an rath ach mar a mbíonn an smacht.

Rabhlóg na seachtaine

Cispheil Bua iontach ag na cailíní sinsir agus sóisir in aghaidh foirne ó’n bPobalscoil le déanaí.

Duais Basho - Haiku a chumadh

Comghhairdeachas a chailíní agus ár mbuíochas le PCD as na sár chluichí.

Cheannaigh cailín ciúin cliste císte Lean sinn ar Instagram! Scéalta agus imeachtaí roinnte go laethúil!

Do bhronn an scríobhnóir agus file aitheanta Gabriel Rosenstock na duaiseanna ar Shíle agus ar Shinéad.

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

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Camp Notes Brigid O'Connor IFA

Grow West

The AGM of the Camp branch of the Irish Farmers Assoc was held at Tom Griffin's Farm, Beheenagh on Thursday night last. Kenny Jones, Chairman of the County Executive, attended. A discussion took place on farming issues, schemes update. The branch election of National Officers was held. Dogs on hills worrying sheep is a big problem.

Meeting called for a Dog Database and agreed that this is urgently needed.

Three members of the Executive, Tom Griffin, Jackie Murphy and Jack Crean celebrated birthdays in the past months and a beautiful cake made by Catherine Fitzmaurice (Tom's daughter) to mark the occasion was presented on the night. Congratulations all, may you be blessed with many more years of good health and happiness.

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Officers elected for the coming year: Chairman - Tom Griffin,

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ALL SEASONS PAINTING

Secretary - Jackie Murphy

PAINTING AND DECORATING POWERWASHING

Registrar, - Brigid O'Connor Environment - Pat Scanlon Dairy - Jack Crean, David Crean, Paschal Rohan and Stephen Martin Farm Family - David Crean

Call 087 6023082

Livestock - Jack Crean and Gerard McCarthy Rural Dev. - Tommy Griffin

TABLE QUIZ

First Delegate - Jimmy O'Dwyer Hill Committee - Jackie Murphy and Milo O'Brien Sheep - Johnny Kennedy, Gerard McCarthy and Jackie Murphy

Every Thursday until Christmas

KERRY ANTIQUES FAIR Camp CPR and the Defibrillator Committee had a stand with items for sale at the Kerry Antiques, Art and Vintage Fair at The Ballygarry Hotel on Sunday 12th November last.

The committee would like to thank everyone who helped them raise €1,000 on the day. The money was used to purchase three new 7 year batteries for the Camp Community defibrillators. It was a wonderful event and we are very grateful to those who donated, participated or helped in any way. We were blessed with the community spirit. Well done to all on a wonderful success.

CAMP JUNIORS FC Congratulations to our very own Robert Keane, Kerry FC's player of the year at under 15. His dedication to his craft is paying off, Well done Robert.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Congratulations to Declan Moriarty, Curaheen who celebrated his 50th birthday with family and friends at The Junction Bar, Camp on Saturday night last. Declan, Happy Birthday ‘Go maire tú an céad.’

9.00pm…(ish) McCarthy’s Bar, Dingle Tables of 4 please.

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Ceol Beo / Live Music the back)

Clochán Bréannainn Cloghane Brandon Monday 27th November 7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 4th December

9.00 Neligan's - Set Dancing 9.00 Dingle Pub -The Reel Brothers

Tuesday 28th November 6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

Tuesday 5th December

9.30 The Dingle Pub -High Tide

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

10.15 Paul Geaney's -David Moul

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

Sunday 3rd December

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

6.30 Marina Inn - Sunday session with Tom & Caroline

9.00 Neligan's - Open session 9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

Weds 6th December

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Bryan Murphy & Eoin Turner 9.00 Neligan's - Open session

Thursday 23rd November

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

Weds 29th November

Monday 4th December

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

7.00 Kennedy's - Tanglewood

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

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

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Trad

9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

Friday 24th November

9.00 Dingle Pub -Dreams Of Freedom

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 7-9 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session

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

9ish Hannie Agnes's - Trad session

Thursday 30th November

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

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas

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 - Trad 9.30 The Dingle Pub -Out The Gap 10.15 Paul Geaney's -Jack Fitzgerald

Saturday 25th November 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 - Trad session 9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus 9.30 The Dingle Pub -High Tide 10.15 Paul Geaney's -David Moul

Sunday 26th November

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 -Trad session

Monday 27th November 6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 6.00 Curran's Pub - Trad session (out 46 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

9.00 Neligan's - Open session 9.00 The Dingle Pub -Rockin' Jimmy & Mad Paddy 9.30 Courthouse Pub - Trad

Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd Other Voices Music Festival Friday 1st December 6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 7-9 Kennedy's - Variety Americano -Open Session 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 - Trad session 9.30 The Dingle Pub -Out The Gap 10.15 Paul Geaney's -Jack Fitzgerald

Saturday 2nd December 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 - Trad session

9.00 Neligan's - Set Dancing 9.00 Dingle Pub -The Reel Brothers

6.00 The Dingle Pub -Sonas 7.00 Kennedy's - Tanglewood 9.00 Neligan's - Singing session

Cromane News GAA LOTTO: The numbers drawn on Nov 15th were 6.22.25.28. No winner of €11,500 Jackpot. Four prizes of €50 each went to David & Ann Griffen, Caragh Lake -Ticket sold

by Patie Joy. Patricia Teahan, Cromane Lr - Ticket sold by Liam Teahan. Marie Naughton, Rangue.

- Ticket sold by Angela Healy. Micheal Sugrue, Cromane Lr.- Ticket sold by Grady's.

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 and usual local sellers.

Cromane GAA: SENIORS: Mid Kerry SFC quarterfinal: Cromane 0-4, Laune Rangers 3-15 Laune Rangers eventually cruised into the last four of the Mid Kerry championship with a comprehensive win in a windy Cromane last Sunday afternoon.

Our lads had most of the play in the first half when we played with the aid of a strong wind but some errant shooting meant we trailed by two at the break: Cromane 0-4, Laune Rangers 0-6.

Highlights of the first half for Cromane were two excellent long-range points from Sean O'Sullivan and Tony Duffy. Darren Houlihan also converted a difficult long-range free. Laune Rangers, on the other hand, worked themselves into good scoring positions through good interchanging of passes with Cian O'Shea, Gearoid Hassett, and Daire Cleary converting for points.

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Laune Rangers were in pole position at this stage with the substantial boost of wind advantage to come. They used the conditions well and Cromane failed to score in the second half.

We battled throughout and trailed by 0-12 to 0-4 with ten minutes left.

However, the winners embellished the scoreline in the last quarter when they hit 3-3 without reply. The goals came from substitute John Burke, Gearoid Hassett, and Rory O'Connor.

A tough end (especially the last quarter of the second half) to the year for our seniors. The club would like to thank all the players, and the management, that represented our senior team in 2023.

Scorers: Sean O’Sullivan 0-2 (0-1 free); Tony Duffy 0-1, Darren Houlihan 0-1 free.

Team: Darragh Crosby; Eanna Healy, Conor Sugrue, Liam O’Neill; Finbar Casey, Donnchadh Walsh, Joshua O’Sullivan; Darren Houlihan, Darragh McKeefry; Danny Shea, Mikey Houlihan, Tony Duffy; Jason O’Connor, Sean O’Sullivan, Aidan O’Sullivan. Sub: Cian Lyons.

MEDAL NIGHT: The Glenbeigh-Glencar/ Cromane (GGC) under-13s and under-15s received the numerous medals that they won during a very successful year last Friday evening.

Many thanks to those who organised the night for these young players. Between the two sides, some players won six of the eight competitions that they competed in. It was a phenomenal year and it was a mighty night in The Glenbeigh Hotel.

present the medals to our young players.

To all who organise our underage games and coach our teams we appreciate what you do for our club: thank you.

APPRECIATION NIGHT: Cromane GAA Club will hold a club appreciation night for all our underage trainers and for those who help out every week at our lotto draws.

This night is a small token of appreciation from the club to the people who keep things ticking over. The appreciation night takes place in Jack’s Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane, on Saturday, December 2 BE SAFE BE SEEN: With winter upon us, please ensure when on the road at night, wear reflective or bright gear. It could save your life.

BINGO in CYMS EVERY Sunday night 8.30pm.

Congratulations to the lucky lady that won the Jackpot of €1,200 last Sunday night. NICE WIN FOR Christmas.

BINGO IN Jacks Cromane every Tuesday at 8pm.

Profits from this Jackpot go to Scoil Realt Na Mhara N.S. Cromane.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS in St. Michaels Hall on 2nd 3rd 9th and 10th Dec 11 2023 to 5pm.

ARG: CROMANE Active Retirement meet every Wednesday 2 to 4. In Cromane Community Centre. New comers welcome.

NEWS: If anyone wishes to place news in Cromane notes, please email to caseycrest@ hotmail.com

Many thanks to Kerry senior player Graham O’Sullivan for being so kind with his time to

QUOTE: Cold water is heavier than hot water.

Gach Dara Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm, Nov 11th, 25th & Dec 9th, 23rd

Dinnéar na Nollag sa halla ar an 8ú Nollaig. The Christmas dinner will be held in Halla Le Chéile on the 8th of December. Please call to book a seat.

Also Mass every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm

Buaiteoirí Cumann Lató 500 Mí Deir.Fómhair

Tuesdays – 11.15am to 12.15pm

Daidí na Nollag sa halla ar an 15ú Nollaig. Santa will be in the Halla on the 15th of December. More details on our social media pages.

1ú: (€500) Niall Naessans, Lios na cao bhuí

Thursdays – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Post nua ar fáil: Iarscoile/ Afterschool assistant

2ú: (€250) Brendon Murphy, Co. Corcaigh

Saturdays – 11.15pm to 12.15pm

Part time 1.30pm-6pm Monday - Thursday.

3ú: (€150) John Clarke & Helena Farrell, Upper teer

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

4ú: (€75) Mary Ledwith, Co.Kildare

Halla Le Chéile will be running their annual Christmas Fair on November 26th. If you would like to book a table to sell your products & crafts or would like more information, please contact the Halla on 087-2372241.

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An interest in working with school aged children and the Irish language is essential.

5ú. (€50) Jessica O'Connor. Cé Bhréanainn Tinteáin Ceoil: .. Ceol, Rince, Scéalta, Dánta, Amhráin, Craic agus Cupán tae & Scóna úrbhácáilte. Gach Luain(Every Monday evening) 7:30pm - 9:30 pm at the Halla. V92DK4C Local Link Bus Service: Brandon to Tralee - Gach Luain & Céadaoin 9:10am Cloghane to Castlegregory - Gach Déardaoin 7:15pm Cloghane Public Dinner Bus to Halla Le Chéile - Gach Máirt 12:15pm Thuilleadh Eolas https://www.locallinkkerry. ie/Brandon/ Am Aifreann/ Mass Times. Séipéal Naomh Bréanainn, An Clochán

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Get active classes with Caitríona Johnston commencing in Halla Le Chéile Tuesdays at 7:30. €5 per class. All welcome.

Ranganna aclaíachta i Halla Le Céile gach Máirt ar a 7:30pm. €5 don rang. Fáilte roimh chách.

French tutor: Learn and practice your French with native speaker Geoff. Suitable for all levels in both Junior cert and Leaving cert. Contact Geoff : 0830043943.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland Comhgairdeachas gach éinne to all those shortlisted for awards and award winners at the recent GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann - Irish language Business Awards 2023. Hup Muintir Chorca Dhuibhne!

A massive congratulations too, to all the people involved with An Fhéile Bheag Filíochta, Comóradh 70 bliain ar Thréigean an Bhlascaoid agus Dingle Lit committees on such fantastic weekends in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Dún Chaoin agus Dingle already this month!

The peninsula welcomed such inspiring authors, poets, writers with a wonderful array of fantastic events, talks & workshops organised for everyone who attended! Maith sibh a chairde.

Féilte agus imeachtaí atá le teacht / Upcoming Festivals & Events Saturday 25th November Inch Farmer’s Market will be back in action at Foley’s Beer Garden, Inch from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy a wonderful atmosphere with a combination of stalls including Bia Dingle stall for all our local food produce, crafts, gifts, food and drinks and everything festive.

This is the beginning of our local Christmas Fairs too with the following line up for the next few weeks: Sunday 26th November Aonach na Nollag - Halla Le Chéile, Cloghane Brandon from 1pm to 5pm An Díseart Christmas Fair, Dingle Sunday 26th November 2023 Mórchuaird Tarracóra Chorca Dhuibhne/ West Kerry Tractor Run will take place this Sunday, the 26th of November starting at Lispole Fish Farm at 12pm sharp (registration from 11am) in aid of: Palliative Care Unit & Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.

1st – 3rd December Other Voices is back for another weekend of incredible music, chat and entertainment including the Dingle Distillery Music Trail. Their Ireland’s Edge Conference (1st & 2nd), its 7th anniversary, is themed: Trust Issues / Muinín Faoi Amhras. https://www.othervoices.ie/ events/other-voices-dingle-2023 for the full list of events and streams.

3rd December Féile na Soilse! Starting from Dingle Garda Station @ 5pm, the ever-popular Children’s Lantern Parade of Light with the children of Corca Dhuibhne and lighting of the Dingle Christmas Lights is hoping you will join us again with your own lantern creations. Parents and children meeting at 4.30pm in front of Garda Station where lights will be distributed.

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Kruger’s Pub Christmas Fair, Dún Chaoin!

love this year!

CE4RT – Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism

A reminder that we are running this years "Buy Local Campaign" through our social media channels from the start of December so any businesses that would like to be included please reach out to us on any of the platforms where Jamie will be happy to take details.

The CE4RT Programme began this week with its first workshop. We are delighted that 11 businesses from Corca Dhuibhne are participating in this innovated and holistic sustainable and regenerative tourism programme involving the three key pillars of sustainability – our environment, our economic sustainability and importantly, our social pillar including our community, culture, and heritage. Corca Dhuibhne leads the way in Irish representation joining new colleagues and associations from Iceland, The Netherlands, Finland, and Poland. Go n-éirí libh to all the participating businesses.

Turasóireacht Inbhuanaithe / Our Sustainable Tourism Journey continues…

Recognising the great work of the Maharees Conservation Association, Martha Farrell will be one of the keynote speakers at 2024’s Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference in January. Martha will be detailing how one small community embraced climate action and regenerative tourism and changed their future for the better. So, for those of you interested in your own sustainable journey be it for your business, community or Corca Dhuibhne as a sustainable destination, you might like to attend:

Dingle Peninsula Tourism on all Social Media Platforms o Facebook: @dingle.offical o Instagram: dinglepeninsulatourism o Twitter: @DinglePeninsula Let us know about your Christmas Fair and Event so that we can promote for you!

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Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference: Climate Action, Community & Collaboration – 25 Jan 2024 Sustainable Travel Ireland is inviting you to our annual Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on Thursday 25 January 2024 in the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway. This year’s theme is Climate Action, Community & Collaboration.

This annual one-day event is packed with insights, ideas, practical advice, and Solar Systems inspiration from sustainability leaders based in Ireland and overseas. You'll also Tom Kennedy hear from ordinary businesses that have Solar..panels or tubes,their what's the difference? Wellto theyembrace both provide transformed operations hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, sustainability and have enjoyed the business be it oil, gas or electricity. and that gohot with it.bill.

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The way it works is a paneltourism is fitted to your roof which is agency connected CoLab, an online education to a unit and cylinder in your hot press. This is a compressor similar and consultancy.

Martha Farrell, from the 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 Co boiling Maharees Conservation Association, point of about -25 Celsius so this hot gas comes back into the unit, Kerry, how oneit hotter, smallthecommunity where thewill gas isdetail compressed to make heat is then transferred to create heat.

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Féile Liteartha Chorca Dhuibhne Comhghairdeachas leis an bhFéile Lit, bhí deireadh seachtaine iontach ages na héinne agus rogha iontach d’imeachtaí ar bun dos na haon aoisghrúpa!

Bhíomar ana shásta tacú leis an bhféile i mbliana agus comharthaí ullmhaithe againn dóibh, chomh maith le maoiniú a chur ar fáil don imeacht le Beo ar Éigin fé’n scéim Ciste an Phobail.

Liostaí na Nollag Tá na héinne ag prapáil don Nollaig, agus liostaí á ullmhú do Santaí! Tá an Irish Times ag cur alt le chéile ‘Féiríní na Nollag’ agus táid ag lorg gnóanna a bhíonn ag feidhmniú agus ag díol earraí/seirbhísí trí Ghaelainn. Nach mbeadh sé go haoibhinn gnóanna an bhaile agus na leithnise a bheith luaite sa liosta seo?

Má tánn sibh ag ullmhú d’aon fhéile an bhliain seo chugainn bígí chugainn, ba bhreá linn tacú libh!

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an cuspóir atá leis na haon phíosa ná ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar nósanna agus traidisiúin an bhaile.

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Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail.com nó 087 7004 884.

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!

- Breacadh an lae

- Sunrise

- Luí na gréine

- Sunset

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- A beautiful view

- An rud is fearr le - The best thing to do déanamh agus tú i while your in Dingle nDaingean Uí Chúis

GRADAIM:

- Mairimid san áit is - We live in the best place in the world deise ar domhan

Comhghairdeachas ó chroí leis na gnóanna ar fad a bhain GRADAIM amach ag an ócáid a bhí ag Glór na nGael i bPáirc an Chrócaigh le déanaí.

72 bonn a bhuaidh gnóanna i gCorca Dhuibhne i mbliana! Tá ualach mór groí oibre ar bun ar fud na leithnise agus táimid ana shásta go bhfuil aitheantas don obair iontach san á fháilt ag na gnóanna.

- Earraí nua tagtha

- New products have arrived

- Níl ach méid áirithe - Limited supply ar fáil - Sí an Nollaig í!

- It's Christmas!

- Tá’n Nollaig buailte - Christmas has arrived linn Congratulations to Dingle Lit on another great festival, a wonderful weekend with plenty of options for all age groups.

We were very happy to help with signage for the weekend, as well as funding for the event with Beo ar Éigin under our scheme Ciste an Phobail.

Má tá suim agatsa do ghnó a chlárú do GHRADAIM 2024 is féidir rphost a sheoladh chugainn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail.com Páirtí na Nollag: Bígí linn tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin, 06/12/2023 ag 19.00in Óstán Benners le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an obair iontach atá ar bun ag coistí, gnóanna, grúpaí agus poibil an bhaile feanna bliana. Ceol, cadráil agus nomnoms deasa! Bígí linn!

If you are involved in any festival and preparing for next year be in contact with us, we would love to help.

Cleachtadh Cainte for Beginners: A new series of our informal conversational for beginners will be starting in the new year. These will run for 8 weeks, these sessions would be suitable for people with a certain grasp of the Irish Language.

We would recommend complete beginners start with the TEG A1 level.

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Tagairt Duais leinmheánach: Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite CDBeo_9x9L_24 Brian Caball, Cnoc Maoile, Trá Lí

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Coiscéim ‘Tá na hainmhithe ar Fheirm an Mhainéir ag fulaingt le fada faoi thíorántacht an fheirmeora Ó Ceallaigh. Tá súil acu le saol eile, áfach, an fheirm a bheith faoi cheannas na n-ainmhithe féin, saor ó smacht na ndaoine. Éiríonn siad amach, cuireann siad an feirmeoir chun bóthair, agus glacann siad seilbh ar an bhfeirm. Feirm na nAinmhithe a tugtar uirthi anois, gach ainmhí comhionann agus ag obair le chéile. An féidir leo an aisling a choinneáil beo? Nó an bhfuil rud eile ar fad ar intinn ag na muca, b’fhéidir...?

Tá taitneamh á bhaint le blianta fada as scéal iontach George Orwell faoi réabhlóid na n-ainmhithe, agus ceachtanna le baint as maidir le réabhlóidí eile. Anois tá Feirm na nAinmhithe le léamh i nGaeilge álainn anseo.

Tá scríbhinní le Orwell faoi chúlra an leabhair le fáil mar aguisín, chomh maith le hiarfhocal ag an aistritheoir Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh a fhiosraíonn polaitíocht an scéil.’ - Coiscéim An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

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Nuair a gheibheann sí an caid is gnáthaí go gcuireann sí crích uirthi, tá anaimsiú, gabháil agus rogha saor chiceanna aici. Ní ró -fhada ó shoin chonac i sean iris Mhisneach, gur bhuaidh sí craobh liathróid láimhe. Is iontach a bhfuil buaite agus curtha i gcrich ag Louise. Táimíd go léir mórtasach aisti.

Ambaiste gur bhuaidh Tomás Ó Súilleabháin gradam Réalt mar imreoir láncúil ar chlé. Níl aon teora leis agus is beag cluiche ná gnóthaíonn sé pointe nó dhó ar a shocaracht. Ard- imreoir.

Sa bhaile Bhí an-oíche in Aras Bhréanainn againn an tseachtain seo caite. Bhí furmhór dos na buaiteoirí Oireachtais ón gceanntar ar stáitse agus siad a fuair moladh rud a bhi tuillte acu. Tá an-mholadh ag dul dos na daoine a bhíonn á n-oiliúint agus gan amhras na buachaillí agus cailíní iad féin. Bhí ár sár amhránaí laoch, Sláine Ní Chathaláin ar na builligh agus Róisín ní Ógáin agus Sean Dalby le agallamh beirte. Níor chás dóibh a bheith i Hollywood.

Is deas an t-amhránaí Ellie Ní Shé bail ó Dhia uirthi. Cloisfir a thuilleadh fuithe. Ina thús atá scata eile acu mar Ellie Ní Mhainnín agus Líse Ni Fhloinn.

Mo leath-scéal má tá aon duine fágtha ar lár agam. Bhí cúpla buaiteoir ná raibh ábalta bheith i láthair.

Bhí cuid acu ag tabhairt taispeáintis ag Dinnéar na Seanóirí ar an mBuailtín ar an nDéardaoin seo caite, siad san Róisín ní Ógáin, agus Sean Dalby le agallamh beirte, Ellie Ní Shé amhránaíocht agus Ellie Ní Mhainnín. An bhliain is fearr Oireachtais againn lém chuimhne, bail ó Dhia ortha.

suimiúla acu go leir. Tá naonúr déag ar na pinn ag Lios Póil chomh maith, agus seachtar déag ó pharóiste Fionn Trá. Cinnte beidh daoine cráite ná fuil a n-ainm luaite agam ach dá mbeadh gach duine agus a gcuid ainmnithe bheadh leabhar eile againn. Tá 363 leathanach ann.

Ortha san ón nDaingean tá Tim O’Sullivan, Maureen Walsh, John Moriarty, John Moore, James Curran, Peadar Curran, Noel Murphy, Mary Wilson,Tom Browne. Noreen Curran, John Benny Moriarty, Joan Cavanagh, Hannie Agnes, Joe Ryle, Breda Carroll, Joan Rohan, Mags Graham, Foxy John, Mícheál P O’Connor, Ann Sullivan, Vincent O’Connor, Bill Dillon.

Mhuintir Lios Póil: Mícheál Dorgan, Eugene Devane, John Patrick O’Sullivan, Tommy Evans, Thomas Flahive, Cathy Griffin, Peadar Hand, Mick Prendville, Paudie Fitzgerald, Bridie Farrell, Brian Keane, Johnny Bowler, Joan P Noonan, Roibeárd Ó Cathasaigh, Risteard Mac Eoin, Joe Brosnan.

Fionn Trá: Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin. Bob Ó Cathail, Teddy Ó Muircheartaigh, Phil Ní Shé, Seán Ó Catháin, Seán Ó Murchú, Páid Ó Cuinn, Oscar Ó Súilleabháin, Antaine Ó Grífín, Máire M Uí Luing, Muiris Ó Fiannachta, Tom Long, Micheál Ó Murchú, Denis Fenton, Seán Ó Lúing, imreoiri Caide uí Shé, Mícheál Ó Fiannachta, Seosaimh Ó Lúing.

Tá scéalta agus eolas bainteach le gach ainm.

Ar fáil @ €25. Bain sásamh as.

Bás Fuair Kay Uí Uallacháin (Kerrisk) ó Ard Cánach, Caisleán na Mainge agus Avondale sa Daingean bás le déanaí. Bean uasal. Méala mór a bás dá clann iníon Veronica, Colette, Lorraine agus mac John, a gcéilí siúd, gar chlann gaolta agus cairde. Bhí a céile Uinseann, mac Brian, garmhac Ciarán, deartháracha, Seán, Donncha, Deaglán agus deirféaracha, Nóirín, Eibhlín, Máirín agus Nancy básaithe roimpi.

Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a hanam geanúil.

An Fhéile Bheag Filíochta Bhí an stiúrthóir ar an bhféile Simon Ó Faolain an - shásta leis an ocáid ar a raibh freastal an- shásúil. Bhí filí ann ó chian agus ó chóngar agus chuireadar abhar taithneamhach ar fáil dóibh siúd a fhreastail. ‘Sé Peadar Ó hÚallaigh a sheol an fhéile agus chuir ceol binn i láthair. Ar an filí ón gceanntar a bhí ag aithris línte doimhne bhí Peadar, Pádraig de Buis, Simon, Bríd Ní Mhóráin, Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa, Ceaití de Bheildiún.

Tel: 066-7123454

Seoladh leabhar Inside Innti [Innti sin ainm a eascair ó pheann Mhícheál Davitt, agus ceangailte leis an ngluaiseacht filíochta a eascair in Ollscoil Chorcaí. B’iad Davitt, Gabriel Rosenstock, Liam Ó Muirthile agus an bhan fhile cailiúil Nuala Rua Ní Dhómhnaill a chuir treis le Innti.

‘Sí Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhaigh agus Tristan Rosenstock a scríg an leabhar. Ar na daoine aitheanta atá i mbun eolais sa leabhar tá Gearóid ó Tuathaigh, Alan Titley, Gearóid Denvir agus tuilleadh. Is fiú é a bhlaise.

Leabhar eile ar an margadh ag Carl O’ Flaherty ón n’Daingean. Tá an leabhar seo dírithe ar Phobal an Daingin, Lios Poil agus FionnTrá. Tá pictúiri álainn ann go mbainfir taitheamh asta agus cuntais éagsúla ag daoine sna pobail sin cé go bhfuil cúpla duine ón nGaeltacht Thiar ar fad éalaithe isteach ann. Tá naoi dhuine déag ainmnithe don nDaingean agus scéalta éagsúla

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Noel Devane Glazing Window & Door Repairs.

Milltown, Dingle.

General repairs to all uPVC and Aluminiun windows and doors,hinges, locks, childlocks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc.

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CLASSIFIEDS 087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944 Property to let / Tithe ar cíos 1 bedroom apartment to let in Camp. No pets allowed. 085-1598589 House Share - Two double rooms available to rent (single occupancy per room) in house in the centre of Dingle town - sharing with two others.

Enquiries: 087-2200249.

Rooms to rent on Conor Pass Road, 1 km from Dingle town. 087-6627804 Room to rent. En-suite harbour view room to rent in Dingle town, with garden Call 086 1210038 Two Storey House, three bedrooms (sleeps 6-7) for Long Term Rent. Large Garden/Quiet area. Lispole , 8km from Dingle. Contact Dee 087-2413654 for info.

Room to rent in brand new A-rated apartment overlooking Dingle Bay. Shared arrangement with two other females. Tel. 087 7150212 1 bedroom apartment to rent in West Kerry long term. From mid October.

087-7416953 3 bedroom, 2 storey house to let at West Kerry. 6 miles from Dingle, 20 miles from Tralee. €1,200/month. 085-1409355 Room to let in brand new A-rated apartment overlooking Dingle Bay. Nonsmoking females only please. Contact: 087 7150212 For rent: yearly lease 6 acres of good pasture land. located between Ventry/ Ballyferriter. Road frontage. 086-1210038.

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.

Room to rent. Ballydavid area. Double bed, ensuite - suit professional. Long term preferred. Call086-2210426

For Sale/Le Díol Oil tanks for sale. 1,000 litres, Kingspan and Carbery, as new. Reasonably priced.

087-9647699 Pro Form foldable rowing machine . Good condition. €450. 087-2114204 Triple Silver Bunk Bed 3 Person Sleeper with mattress. Also a 2 seater sofa. Buyer collects pls. Call 0044 7717337213.

Contemporary grey 3 piece sofa set. Perfect condition. Please phone 0879313970.

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

Services / Seirbhisí

Farm worker available for sheep, cattle, fencing etc. Own dogs.

Call 087-3543345 Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812 Home support for the elderly available, Dingle / West Kerry. Day / Night.

Brigid 087-6880723 Carer available to provide support and care to elderly people. Many years experience. Phone for more information. Ph: 087 6997154.

South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971 Affordable garden maintenance, Lawn cutting, Tree topping, hedge trimming, power washing, gutter repairs and general garden maintenance and clear outs. 087 4891894 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.

Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory.

Call: 083-4179641 Experienced cleaner/ keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc 087-6256533 Septic Tank emptying, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018 Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emer-

gency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493 Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day.

Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446 Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493 Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks 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 Childminder required in Dingle area for 2 children aged 10 months & 3 years.

If interested please email: ChildcareDingle2023@gmail.com for more information and your details Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil Grazing wanted - Long or short term. Also mountain grazing wanted - all sizes / areas considered. Call after 5pm - 087-2194714 Single female looking for long-term rental (2-3 bedroom), good ref's. Nonsmoker, quiet & tidy. Resident of CD 20+ years & anxious to secure something warm for winter as I have asthma. 085-2261128.

House needed for a working family. Can pay cash. Would consider a property that needs work. Call Ian or Sally 083-8284435 A respectable couple is looking for a 2 - 3 bed house on the Dingle peninsula.

Call John 089-4343021 Wanted: 5-year lease of 5-8 acres of rough grazing for horses in the Castlegregory area. Please contact 086-8629587 Three bedroom house wanted to rent on Dingle Peninsula. Dingle or Ventry preferred. Long term. 087-2076987 House Wanted to Rent Long-Term: Quiet responsible mature woman seeks warm dry house west of Dingle, or Dingle area. Long-time resident of the area.

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Other / Eile 2 year old male black and collie dog, looking for a good home. Great temperament - quite and friendly. Ring 086 8497282 for further information Well bred Kittens available for free Call 0863095744 Nicely coloured Collie dog free to a good home. 3 years old, very quiet. 0872563893 Storage shed available- suit boat or Campervan inch area email:polaoghaire@ yahoo.com Dry secure storage unit for rent. Lispole area. 087-2820062

Fitzgerald Bros. Painting Interior / Exterior Power Washing & Gutter Cleaning Window & Footpath Cleaning

Call / Text Mike 086-3043628

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