West & Mid Kerry Live issue 400

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

& Mid Kerry Live

21ú Samhain / November - 5ú Nollaig / December 2024 News - Events - Live Music Listings - Local Maps & More Nuacht - Imeachtaí - Ceol Beo - Léarscáileanna

Eisiúint / Issue 400

Inch: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Dingle Men's Shed

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 19: A Bizarre Election 1872

Pg 22: Scéalta ón bPobalscoil

Pg 33: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 39: Kerry FC

Pg 40: Live Music Listings

Pg 41: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

Published by West Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 EC85

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

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FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

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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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

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

Dingle Men’s Shed

The Dingle Men’s Shed are back in business at Ballintaggart on Tuesday and Thursday evenings so this evening the fire will be lit and the kettle boiled as we discuss future plans.

Please come along and bring a friend who might be interested. We had a lovely outing at the Famine Graveyard last Saturday 2nd of November. Fr. Jim celebrated Mass for the Holy Souls to remember our ancestors buried there from the 1850's right up to the 1980's. Poor people were buried here without shroud or coffin. It stands as a testament to difficult and desperate times in Dingle and today we enjoy a life created by the sacrifices of our ancestors.

A special thanks to Mike and Lorcan for some excellent music. We ended our visit to Cnoc a Chairn with a heart-warming rendition of "When the Saints go marching in."

December 3rd/10th/17th

7 – 9 pm At the Shed.

An Introduction to Stone Carving with International sculptor Ben Dearnley

Ever wanted to carve stone and try one of Mankind’s most ancient artistic expressions?

For millennia, humans have made their marks in stone caves across the world, trying to capture something of the moment in history that they were living in. It is the same now for artists like Ben who create their works in stone as a way to capture this moment in time that we are all living in now.

Ben says, “Why not come along to the Men’s Shed this winter and try your hand at carving stone. I will guide each of those joining me, something of the art of carving stone. And collectively we shall create a unique ‘Men’s Shed’ piece of stone sculpture. If you just want to come a say hello and have a cup of tea with us and see what’s going on then please do that too. You will be greeted with a warm and friendly welcome whatever activity you chose to join in with. After all, the Shed is there for you.”

Men’s Shed Winter programme 2024

60 seconds with Karen Nicholson

What was your first job?

Picking strawberries making 10p a punnet (Yes I'm that old and I thought I was making a fortune)

What is your favourite film? Minions (of course!)

What is your favourite book? Do maps count?

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

Kylie Minogue: I should be so lucky

What was your favourite holiday? New Zealand

What is your favourite drink? Coke

Who is your favourite actor? Cate Blanchett

What advice would you give to your younger self? Believe in yourself

Who is your sporting hero? Oisin Murphy

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

Amelia Earhart and Diane Fossey

If a time machine could take you somewhere for one day where would you go?

Back to the various times that my friends fell over to make sure I had a camera at the ready

What is your favourite saying?

The kids in the rowing club would probably say it's "Sit down, shut

“This book captures the essence of Coláiste Íosagáin, reflecting on its rich fifty-year history from its opening in 1940 to its closure in

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Agne, Vilte and Thomas Gusiatnikovaite on their recent trip to Alicante.

One for the Boys: A Fresh Look at Prostate Health for Movember

Irene Flannery

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer to affect men worldwide, following lung cancer. In Ireland, one in eight men will face this diagnosis during their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, discussions about prostate health often take a backseat to other health concerns. Movember, with its iconic moustaches, provides an opportunity to spark those essential conversations and encourage men to take proactive steps for their health.

The prostate gland, often overlooked until problems arise, is part of the male reproductive system, producing the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Yet, as men age, this small walnut-shaped organ can grow unwieldy, leading to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or, more seriously, prostate cancer. Both conditions can cause similar symptoms—frequent urination, difficulty starting or maintaining a steady stream, and an incomplete sense of bladder emptying. These issues, while rare in men under 40, become increasingly common past the age of 60.

What is it about ageing that makes men more vulnerable to prostate issues? Age is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it increases the likelihood of prolonged exposure to harmful environmental and lifestyle factors. On the other, it can diminish the body’s ability to repair and protect itself, especially when vitality, diet, and activity levels take a hit. But there’s good news: simple lifestyle changes can reduce risks and even improve outcomes for those already diagnosed.

Prostate Cancer Through History

Prostate health may feel like a modern concern, but prostate cancer was first identified in 1853 by Dr. J. Adams during an autopsy in London. Even before then, symptoms resembling prostate enlargement were documented in ancient Egyptian papyri, suggesting this has been a male health issue for millennia. However, historical diagnoses were rare because many men didn’t live long enough to develop prostate conditions—average life expectancy hovered around 40 years for much of history.

Fast forward to today, with men living longer than ever before, and prostate health has come into sharper focus. Modern research reveals how diet and lifestyle play a crucial role in prevention, with a growing body of evidence linking prostate cancer to obesity, poor nutrition, and sedentary living.

The Science of Prostate Protection

The World Cancer Research Fund’s 2018 Continuous Update Project (CUP) shed new light on prostate cancer prevention. It confirmed that obesity and height (being tall) are key risk factors for advanced prostate cancer. While we can’t change our genetics, diet remains a powerful tool in our arsenal. Diets high in calcium and dairy products, for example, are associated with increased risk. At the same time, deficiencies in essential nutrients like selenium and vitamin E may also play a role.

Lycopene, the antioxidant responsible for the vibrant red hue in tomatoes, is a standout nutrient in prostate health. Studies suggest that lycopene targets specific free radicals that damage prostate cells, potentially reducing cancer risk. Cooking tomatoes—think passata, tomato juice, and stews—actually enhances lycopene’s bioavailability, making it easier for the body to absorb.

Another antioxidant powerhouse, pomegranate, has long been celebrated in traditional medicine. Packed with polyphenols, ellagic acid, and anthocyanins, pomegranate protects prostate cells from free radical damage and may also reduce urinary issues linked to an enlarged prostate. The fruit even features in ancient Persian texts as a symbol of vitality and longevity, a nod to its timeless health benefits.

And let’s not forget the humble cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage. These contain sulforaphane, a compound with potent anti-cancer properties, particularly in hormone-sensitive cancers like prostate cancer. Light steaming preserves their protective compounds—boiling them to mush does not.

Soy foods, often misunderstood in the Western diet, deserve mention too. In countries like Japan, where soy is a dietary staple, prostate cancer rates are significantly lower. This is partly attributed to phytoestrogens, plant compounds in soy that may counteract the harmful effects of oestrogen on the prostate. However, it’s likely the overall plant-based, low-dairy dietary pattern plays an even more significant role.

Lifestyle: Small Changes, Big Results

While diet forms the foundation of prostate health, lifestyle factors can amplify these benefits. Regular physical activity helps regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, and support a healthy weight—all critical for lowering prostate cancer risk. Meanwhile, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol can reduce exposure to carcinogens that might otherwise accumulate over time.

Stress, often overlooked in discussions of men’s health, can also impact prostate health. Chronic stress may disrupt hormonal balance and exacerbate inflammation, setting the stage for disease. Mindfulness practices, whether through yoga, meditation, or simply taking time for hobbies, are increasingly recognized as integral to overall wellness.

Prostate-Friendly Recipes to Try

Food can be both medicine and pleasure, and prostate health is no exception. Incorporating nutrient-dense, prostate-friendly ingredients into everyday meals doesn’t have to be complicated.

• Hearty Tomato Soup with Lentils and Kale: Slow-cooked tomatoes (canned or passata) for maximum lycopene, combined with fibrerich lentils and antioxidant-packed kale, make this a comforting and protective dish.

• Grilled Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and paired with a tangy pomegranate reduction, this dish is as delicious as it is nutrient-dense.

• Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic and Tofu: Packed with sulforaphane, this vibrant stir-fry brings together the best of cruciferous vegetables and plant-based protein

Prostate health is a journey, not a destination. While the statistics can feel daunting, the steps toward prevention are clear: eat a colourful balanced diet, maintain an active lifestyle, and embrace regular screenings as part of your routine health care. Movember is more than an excuse for growing a moustache, it’s a call to action for men everywhere to take charge of their health and make informed, proactive choices.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef- Personalized Nutrition and Meal Planning. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 www.omnom.ie

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Notorious Robber

- Saunders Newsletter, 08 February, 1711

About two o’clock last Tuesday morning a number of men, armed with guns and swords came to the gaol of this town (Tralee). They opened the gaol door with a key they had brought and released the noted robber Arthur Bible.

He had been jailed for a robbery at Mr. Hussey’s house in Dingle. We are assured that Bible is very clever in eluding justice. He is wanted for numerous robberies in various counties. In Dingle he recovered some valuable plate, (dishes, cups etc. made of gold or silver), belonging to Hussey which had been concealed in a sand bank near Dingle.

Along with Hussey’s plate the sand bank also concealed a large quantity of plate belonging to the Earl of Shannon which had been stolen by Bible while he worked for the Earl.

Some 20 years ago Bible was locked up in Tralee gaol for a robbery committed at Lord Kenmare’s home. He broke out of the gaol during the night at some point and robbed Lord Kenmare’s home a second time.

Two Thousand Families Starving In West Kerry

In the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in Dublin is a copy of a petition seeking aid, support and relief from hunger from the Lord Lieutenant Wellesley at Dublin Castle dated 19 May 1822. The petition was sent by James Crosbie who was the chairman of the Central Relief Committee in Kerry. His petition emphasised the distress prevalent in Dingle and the surrounding area; ‘upwards of two Thousand Families are at this moment in a state of absolute starvation’. He suggested a public works scheme to bring relief to the area.

(This was 25 years before the Great Famine).

Two Men Executed for Murder

- Belfast Weekly News, 27 January, 1883

Thirty years have passed since an execution took place in Kerry. This morning the period of exemption was broken. Sylvester Poff (36) and James Barrett (21) paid the penalty of the law for the murder of Thomas Browne of Drumulton, near Castleisland.

On the third of October last Thomas Browne was shot dead in a field close to his own house. There was no clue as to who was responsible and a long time before someone made a report to the authorities.

An old woman came forward with information on the murder and swore to have seen Poff and Barrett go towards the field where Browne was working. She reported to have seen them leave immediately after having heard the fatal shot.

The trial took place in Cork and the first jury disagreed. The Crown, confident of having discovered the murderers, was determined to put them forward again, this time with success. The two men were found guilty and were sentenced by Judge Barry to be hung.

Their execution took place in Tralee Gaol on January 23, 1883 and was strictly private except for members of the press. The two men slept well the night before and attended Mass on the morning of the hanging. They were then led to a hall close to the prison yard where the pinioning (restraining) was prepared.

Poff was married with three children. He declared he was about to die and meet his God and protested his innocence. Barrett was a single man and repeated Poff’s declaration. Poff mounted the scaffold steps taking two at a time.

Death was instantaneous. The black flag was hoisted at precisely five minutes past eight o’clock and the bodies were cut down at nine. (The black flag was a signal to those outside the jail that the execution had been carried out.)

(On the 30 October, 2024, President Higgins granted a pardon to both men when the convictions were found to be unsafe following an expert review of the case.)

Irishmen Spread Murder And Terror In The US

- Kerry Evening Post, 28 January, 1835

Letter from Baltimore dated December 6, 1834

‘Four hundred Irishmen have been brought in under a strong military escort after perpetrating the most wanton and cruel murders. They have struck terror through several areas including Washington, Baltimore and the Ohio railroads.

This peaceful and once happy region has become the theatre of the most appalling crimes. I am constrained to say, with regret and shame, that Irishmen (I allude to the lower class) are disgracing themselves, their country and all that is respectable and virtuous in the Irish character.

These men have their sworn oaths of secrecy. The laws of the land are trampled underfoot and incapable of offering protection to the muchabused inhabitants of the land.

(The letter was unsigned. What was this all about? No details and numerous searches failed to throw any light on this item).

Lost off the Blasket Islands

- Cork Examiner, 16 November, 1861

On Tuesday, a small schooner, bound from Cork to Tralee, laden with fish and coal, and consigned to John Donovan and Sons, Tralee, foundered off the Blasket Islands. The crew, four in number, took to their boat, and after a severe and long pull landed on the Skellig Rock where they were supported by the lighthouse keeper.

The crew arrived in Tralee last night. The schooner, named Caledonia, with McCarthy master, was purchased in Cork about three weeks ago by two enterprising traders. Both ship and cargo were fully insured.

(Seems strange that the crew rowed all the way to the Skellig when they could have gone to Portmagee, Knightstown, Ventry or Dingle. Maybe the vessel foundered at night and the crew were drawn to the Skellig light?).

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West Kerry GAA

Breandán Fitzgerald

Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship Final

The Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship Final 2024 will see Castlegregory try to overcome current West Kerry Champions, Dingle in what has the makings of a great game of football to be played on Sunday 1st December at 2pm in Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park, Annascaul. Extra Time will apply and if required Replay on Sunday 8th December.

The West Kerry Board are very happy that Moran’s of Dingle have continued their sponsorship of the West Kerry Senior Football Championship 2024.

“We are very happy to continue as sponsors of the West Kerry Senior Football Championship. Everyone knows how very important football is here in West Kerry so we are very happy to continue as sponsors with the West Kerry Board. We are always looking to give something back to the West Kerry Community and now it’s more important than ever to support our local teams and footballers.” John Moran of Moran’s of Dingle.

“The West Kerry Board is delighted to have Moran’s of Dingle as our main sponsor for our West Kerry Senior Football Championship this year. John Moran has generously sponsored our main competition in West Kerry for the last few years. This is our main football competition in West Kerry and for John and Moran’s of Dingle to stay with us as our main sponsors shows their commitment to the West Kerry community and is a credit to John Moran and all his family. We’re all looking forward to a wonderful Final of the Moran’s of Dingle West Kerry Senior Football Championship between Castlegregory and Dingle.” Cathaoirleach Bhord Chiarraí Thiar, Muiris Ó Fiannachta.

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Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

TRACTOR RUN. The Annual West Kerry Tractor Run is scheduled for this Sunday November 24th commencing from the Lispole Straight at 12 noon.( Registration from 11a.m.). The shorter route this year takes the participants through Dingle Town via The Pier to Ventry returning by the back road and through the streets before the finish at The Pier. Proceeds will be divided between The Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital Fund and The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association. Donation Buckets will be situated at various points along the route.

EVENTS. The Annual General Meeting of Bia Dingle will be held in Tig Bhric ( V92P681) on Tuesday November 26th commencing at 6.30 p.m. Everybody welcome.

The Dingle Other Voices Festival returns over the Weekend of November 29th to December 1st with full programme details online at www. othervoices.ie.events. Due to renovation works in St James Church some alternative venues will be in use this year but another great weekend of entertainment is promised judging by the exciting list of well known and also new groups and individual artists.

An Diseart in Green Street is the venue for the Dingle Christmas Indoor Market on Sunday December 15th where up to 40 different groups will display their goods and services. All fees from the tables and income from the tearoom and raffle will go to Focus Ireland.To book a table contact 0872782241.

FÉILE NA SOILSE . The Annual Feile Na Soilse Lantern Parade is scheduled for Sunday December 1st commencing from Bridge Street at Garda Station Entrance at 5p.m.

The West Kerry members of the victorious Kerry

Ladies Football Team and Olympic Medallist Josie Knight are being invited to lead the parade behind the Dingle Fife and Drum Band . Then to honour their great achievements the ladies will help to Officially turn on the town's Christmas Tree and Street Lights at the public realm (old boatyard site).

BUSINESS. The Business Chamber wish Paddy Walsh a long, healthy and happy retirement having spent the last 30 years in his appropriately named Paddy's Bike Shop in Dykegate Lane. Paddy certainly offered a wonderful service and will be sorely missed by the cyclists of West Kerry. Perhaps though a business opportunity for someone else pursue a skill or personal interest in this increasingly popular pastime or tourism service!!.

NEW BUSINESS. As one door closes another opens this time on Mail Road near The Roundabout where a new outlet called Cafe 3 set up recently. The Business Chamber wish the proprietors and staff well with their venture which occupies the former Chart House Restaurant premises.

SHOP LOCAL. Yes it's that time of the year again when we appeal to our readers to please consider SHOPPING LOCAL and support LOCALLY MADE GOODS, PRODUCE and SERVICES. By doing so we support employment for local people of all ages and ensure that we contribute to efforts to reduce where possible the number of people forced to leave The Dingle Peninsula to seek employment elsewhere. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine

DISAPPOINTMENT. There is deep disappointment around Dingle Town and well beyond at the recent announcement that the Páirc An Ághasaigh multi million Euro Development Project has not been listed in the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Funds Grants this year.

Bosca na mBróg

The project involved the development of a much needed Community Hub and improved player and spectator facilities at the Mail Road site. The project application was reported to be high on the priority list having the required 30% local contribution already in place but was passed over at final decision level by a terrace facility application for the Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.

ELECTION 2024. There are two main purposes of voting in elections. Firstly we try to ensure that we will be governed by those who share our views and values and secondly we seek to elect those who are most likely to govern us well during their term in office.

So know your candidate and their policies and cast your vote not alone in this but every election.

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Dingle Lit Festival 2024: A Resounding Success

Dingle Lit Festival 2024 has concluded, marking another successful year of literary celebration here in West Kerry. The festival attracted a record number of attendees, who engaged with a diverse program of events featuring some of the finest names in contemporary Irish literature. Among the standout moments of the festival was the sold-out opening night with Roddy Doyle, as well as events with Sinéad Gleeson, Olivia Hope, Oliver Jeffers, and Cecelia Ahern.

This year’s festival introduced two exciting new events: the Short Story Competition, which highlighted the exceptional talent of emerging writers who participated in the 2024 competition, and the Writers on the Bus event. In partnership with Kerry County Council’s Writer-inResidence program, Writers on the Bus saw Kerry writers embark on a scenic journey around Slea Head aboard the Local Link bus, where they drew inspiration from the landscape to create new work.

At the event celebrating the 2024 Short Story Competition winners, it was announced that the competition will reopen for submissions in both English and Irish on December 1st. Two new guest judges were also revealed: John Patrick McHugh for the English-language entries, and Éilís Ní Dhuibhne for the Irish-language entries. Additional judges and more information will be announced in the coming days.

With the overwhelming response to this year’s festival, Dingle Lit continues to strengthen its position as one of Ireland's premier literary festivals, offering a platform for both established and emerging voices in literature.

During the opening night, it was announced that Sheila O'Reilly, the founding director of the Dingle Lit Festival, will be stepping back from her role in the day-to-day management of the event. The committee extended their sincere thanks to Sheila for her instrumental role in the festival’s success and for her dedication in establishing it as a premier literary event. While Sheila will step back from daily operations, she will continue to contribute to future events, helping to ensure the continued growth of Dingle Lit.

It was also announced that committee members Bláithín Mac Donnell and Hannah Bulger will take over Sheila O'Reilly’s responsibilities, stepping into the roles of Creative Director and Festival Director respectively. All members of the Dingle Lit committee dedicate their time and expertise on a voluntary basis.

Bláithín Mac Donnell, Sheila O'Reilly and Hannah Bulger

FUNDRAISER TABLE QUIZ

McCARTHY’S BAR, Dingle

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER

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Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 30ú Samhain, 2024 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós Ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Tabhair leat do phiocadóirí féin. Beidh málaí agus láimhíní ar fáil. Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday 30rd November, 2024 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m. Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided. Orna Dunlevy 087-2286533

Meán Scoil Science Team Scoop Award

Congratulations to Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory students who won the Irish Science Teachers Association (ISTA) Senior Science Quiz at MTU last week. Team members Claire Dowling, Carla Qualter and Patrick Harrington-Stack fought of competition form 12 other teams from around the county to take the top prize.

The Meán Scoil team will head to Dublin to represent Kerry at the National final in Trinity College at the end of November. The team was accompanied on the night by teacher George Lenihan. All at Meán Scoil wish them the very best of luck in the upcoming final. The Science Dept, Principal and winners, Left to right: Mr. Diarmuid Begley, Principal Karen Blennerhassett, Claire Dowling, Patrick Harrington-Stack, Carla Qualter, Mr George Lenihan and Ms Ilona O'Dowd

Eolas: 086-3545141

A Bizarre Election 1872

From the book Dingle by Jack McKenna, first published in 1985 with a third edition being published last year. Available in bookshops and at dinglewoollencompany.com With kind permission of the McKenna family.

This election was to fill a vacancy for the county of Kerry in the House of Commons and even though it involved the whole of the county it was of special interest to Dingle. In December 1871 the then Earl of Kenmare died, and his seat in the House of Lords became vacant. His son, Viscount Castlerosse, who was one of Kerry's representatives in the House of Commons, succeeded him as the new Earl and moved to the House of Lords. Thus his seat in the Commons became vacant. For years previous to this Kerry's seats in the House of Commons were dominated by the two prominent Killarney families, the Herbert family of Muckross House and that of Lord Kenmare. There was an agreement between them that when a vacancy occurred, in order to avoid the expense and trouble of an election they alternated in filling the seat uncontested. The ordinary voters simply had no choice in the matter. But, times were changing.

In 1870 Isaac Butt founded the Irish Home Rule party and by 1872 branches had been formed all over Ireland. The party decided to contest this election and they nominated Rowland Blennerhasset, a protestant, of Kells near Cahirciveen, as their candidate. The Earl of Kenmare's son was then a minor so the family nominated a cousin, James A. Dease, a catholic, from Westmeath, to oppose Blennerhasset. It was a bizarre situation - a catholic, supported by the bishop of the diocese, Dr. Moriarty, and the general body of Kerry landlords, opposing Home Rule; and a protestant fighting for Home Rule

In the Dingle area the powerful influence of Lord Ventry and his brother Captain de Moleyns was behind Dease. Voting at the time was by open vote, and fear of eviction or other consequences was a very telling factor if a tenant dared to vote against the landlord's nominee. The prominent members of the local Home Rule branch supporting Blennerhasset were: Patrick Grey, auctioneer, Thomas O'Donoghue, merchant, John Adams, draper, and John Lee, of Lee's Hotel. The parish priest of Dingle, Canon O'Sullivan remained neutral in the situation.

Nomination day was the 6th February and Mr. Dease arrived from Killarney by special train accompanied by his supporters and guarded by constabulary. Mr. Blennerhasset had stayed the previous night with Mr. Thomas Sandes at his residence, Oakville, Tralee, and was met at the courthouse by his backers. The Rev. Denis O'Donoghue, parish priest of Ardfert and a native of John Street, Dingle, proposed Mr. Blennerhasset and Mr. Sandes seconded. Mr. Dease was proposed by Sir James O'Connell and seconded by Major Crosbie.

There were 609 voters registered for West Kerry. It became known that the supporters of Blennerhasset would travel by way of Annascaul and Camp to Tralee, while the Dingle area voters who were to support Dease would go by Conor Hill and Castlegregory. The Dease voters who were largely Lord Ventry's tenant-farmers were ordered to come to Dingle on the night before the election where they were to be housed for the night in William Collier's vacant houses in John Street. The main attention was focused on this group.

The authorities feared trouble as the ground-swell among the people was very much in favour of the Home Rule candidate. A detachment of cavalry was asked for and dispatched to Dingle to protect the voters and the Conor Hill route was reconnoitred several times as a security measure.

At an early hour on polling day, February 9th, 200 voters assembled at the Small Bridge to be conveyed in various makes of carts to Tralee. They were escorted by a large force of constabulary led by Captain de Moleyns. A number of opposition supporters also assembled and mocked and jeered at the anti-Home Rulers . The cavalcade had a turbulent journey. Before Conor Pass was reached it was found that the tackling of some of the horses had been cut and some of the drafting chains were missing. This entailed considerable delay, but much more confusion and delays were to follow.

At Stradbally the procession met with a fiercely hostile reception from the local Home Rulers. The parish priest of Castlegregory, Fr. John O'Kane,

coming from the Cloghane side of the parish overtook them on the road. He remained behind until they reached Killiney cross. Then he sped along through Killiney and Castlegregory village and was before the cortege on the main road where the grotto now stands.

Obstructions on the road there forced the group to stop and Fr. O'Kane gave a spirited address to the would-be voters. He reprimanded them for allowing themselves to be carted in this humiliating manner to vote against the movement for Home Rule. At this juncture many of the voters jumped from their carts and ran away. The Castlegregory Home Rulers fell upon those who remained and forced them to take to their heels. An altercation started between Lord Ventry and the escorting cavalry commander. The commander at this stage felt that he had enough and that he was rowing against a very strong current of public opinion. He ordered his men to march on and the voters were left to fend for themselves. Without the escort confusion reigned. Most of the voters, and among them Captain de Moleyns, returned to Dingle as best they could but about twenty reached Tralee.

Blennerhasset was elected by a three to one majority. The election and the circumstances attending it had far-reaching beneficial effects. It proved to be the last "open" election in Ireland. Shortly afterwards legislation was introduced to have elections decided by secret vote and the Ballot Act became law on 13th July 1872.

JEFF’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Inch Notes

A huge thank you to all who attended our screening of The Quickening at Inch Community Centre last Friday evening. Artist Deirdre O'Mahony screened her powerful and thought-provoking short film for us and we had a lively discussion afterwards...with tea and brack, of course!

A special thanks to the farmers who attended and contributed to the discussion afterwards, I think everyone was very interested to hear about the challenges faced by farmers in our area as they try to balance nature, food production and making a living.

And a huge thanks to Deirdre for giving us the privilege of seeing this beautiful work in our local Community Centre.

Thanks to those that were able to pick litter on Saturday 16th Nov from the Inch-Annascaul road. Bags and bags of rubbish were removed! Santa Claus is coming to Inch on Sunday 8th December from 2-4pm. Booking for Santa is essential, and you can call Jane on 0871942116 Mon-Fri 2-7pm or email inchcommunitycouncil@gmail.com outside of these hours.

Seniors Christmas Lunch will be held at Inch Community Centre at 1pm on Wednesday 4th December, following mass at noon.

A Quiz Night will take place on Saturday 30th November at 8pm at Foley’s Bar Inch. Maximum 4 in a team. €10 per person. Raffle on the night.

Inch Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 7th December from 10am-2pm at Foley’s Beer Garden.

If you are interested in a spot, please contact inchfarmersmarket@ gmail.com

There is the opportunity to be involved through a cooperatively run farm produce stand. This is for farmers that don’t have enough produce, variety or hours to warrant a stall themselves and allows locally grown produce to be available in the community. If anyone has extra veg etc. that they would like to sell, get in touch!

Events at Inch Community Centre:

Yoga with Mélanie: Mondays 7-8pm and Thursday 6-7pm, book in advance via WhatsApp +33 659 286 354.

Bingo nights on the following Thursdays at 7:30pm: 21st Nov, 5th Dec and 19th Dec.

Coffee Mornings on the following Sundays at 10:30am (after mass): 24th Nov, 22nd Dec (Christmas Coffee Morning).

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays: 24th Nov, 8th Dec, 22nd Dec.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 29th Nov and 13th Dec.

Practice your Irish at the weekly Comhra at Foley’s Bar Inch on Wednesdays at 10:30am. All levels welcome.

The 276 Bus Service from Killarney to Dingle will be passing Inch Church daily at 9:53, 15:28 and 18:53, and Inch Beach daily at 9:55, 15:30 and 18:55. The service from Dingle to Killarney will be passing Inch Beach daily at 7:45, 12:20 and 16:50, and Inch Church daily at 7:47,12:22 and 16:52.

If you would like to add something to the Inch Community notes, please contact Jenny and Mélanie: inchcommunityevents@gmail.com.

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Congratulations to Jarlath Wruck who won the inaugural Listowel Food Fair's Secondary Schools Cooking Competition. Jarlath competed with nine other finalists from schools all over Kerry. He created a healthy 'Fake Away' Buddha bowl which was deemed the winner. The judges were very impressed with his creativity, preparation and attention to detail. Jarlath is a third year student at Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory. All at Meán Scoil are delighted with his achievement especially his Home Economics teacher Ms Fields.

Left to right: Ms Ciara Fields, Jarlath Wruck and Seamus Leahy organiser of the school's competition.

CLEO MURPHY

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Ar an Déardaoin an 7ú lá de Shamhain chaith pobal na scoile dathanna bodha báistí chun tacú le LADTA+.

Blian 1-óráiste. Blian 2-buí. Blian 3-corcra. Blian 4-gorm. Blian 5-glas. Blian 6-Dearg. Na Múinteoraí-bán dearg

Taithi Oibre i gCorcaigh ag Ríona na Mhuircheartaigh Alegbe Dheineas mo thaithí oibre i gCorcaigh sa ghriangrafadóireacht. D’fhan mé le mo chara toisc go rabhas ag obair lena máthair. Tá comhlacht leí tar éis dúiseanna difriúla a bhuachaint thar na blianta. Bhí a lán rudaí suimiúla á dhéanamh againn i rith na seachtaine agus is scil faoi leith í an ghrianghrafadóireacht agus bíonn a lán ama ag teastáil chun é a dhéanamh. Ar an gcéad lá bhí a lán rudaí á phleanáil againn don tseachtain ar nós an saghas ceamara go mbeimís ag úsáid, agus mar sin de. Ar an tarna lá chuamar timpeall na cathrach chun féachaint ar rudaí go bhféadfaimís pictúirí á thógaint do. Ar an triú lá bhí lá mór againn mar gur chuamar go dtí campas UCC ar feadh cúpla uair a chloig agus ansan bhí orainn dul go dtí sean phriosún na mban.D’usáideamar drón an lá san chun na pictúirí á thógaint. Ar an gceathrú lá bhí uair a chloig againn le físghrafadóir agus bhí sé ag taispéaint dúinn conas físeanna a eagrú. Ina dhiaidh é sin dheineamar eagarthóireacht ar na pictiúrí ón lá roimhe. Ar an lá deireaneach bhíomar timpeall chathair Chorcaí ag tógaint pictiúirí go spraoíúil agus bhí ana chraic againn.

Taithí oibre le Aisling Ní Shúilleabháin, Sibéal Ní Shéaghdha agus Éimhín Dalby

Dheineas féin agus mo chairde taithí oibre ar an Spideal le Ros na Rún. D’fhanamar le Bean tí suas an bóthar.Ní raibh lá ró fhada againn 9-3 agus bhí lón ar fáil sa cheaintín.

Thugamar 5 lá ag déanamh rudaí eagsúla timpeall an seit ó bheith ag cabhrú le cúrsaí faisean go dtí a bheith mar extras Bhí dhá stúideó difriúla ann agus stiúrtheoir an ceann acu.

Chaithamar lá san oifig ag feachaint tríd scripteann ag piocadh amach na prapanna a bheadh le fáil don radharc san. Bhí orainn na scripteanna a ullmhú le tabhairt dos na haisteoirí . Bhí iontas orainn cé chomh fada chun cinn is a bhí rudaí. Bhíodar ag tafaid eipeasóid na Nollag agus sinne ann. Thaispeáineadar an áit ar fad dúinn agus bhí sé an-ait na rudaí a chonaicemar ar teilifís de ghnáth a fheiscint os ár gcomhair amach. Bhíomar sa chaifé ‘Cúl Chaint’ agus ag ‘Tí Thadhg’ mar shampla.

Bhuaileamar leis na haisteoirí ar fad chomh maith ar nós Tadhg, Bernie agus Mó. Bhí an-chleachta againn ina dteannta.

Taithí oibre Raidió na Gaeltachta Chaitheas seachtain taithí oibre i stáisiún RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta ar Bhóthar na Léinsí. D’fhoghlaimíos faoin réimse jabanna difriúla a déantar go

HANDY MAN REPAIRS

• Roof repair

• Roof cleaning

• Gutter repair

• New pvc guttering

• Gutter cleaning

• Flat roof

Email : roofingcontractors96@gmail.com

Tel : 085 2427727

laethúil sa stáisiún, ó léiriú, go hinnealtóireacht agus léamh na nuachta. Bhaineas ana thaitneamh as na scileanna ar fad a d’fhoghlaimíos, agus

Buíochas mór leis an bhfoireann ar fad as ana sheachtain a thabhairt dom.

grúpa ó Allianz chughainne an Mháirt an 5ú Samhain, seo ‘mithe tharainn, agus scata chomhairle acu dúinn, maidir le conas roth ar mhótor a dh’athrú, slacht a choimeád ar na codanna diffriúla don inneall, agus ceachtanna tiomána a mhúineadh aige Clive, ach is léir le rágo raibh ana chleachtadg againn agus raidhse foghlamtha againn!

VÓTÁIL 1

I gCorca Dhuibhne do VOTE NO. 1 for Michael Cahill in West Kerry 1

Tháinig

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

AILISE'S QUEST

Good luck Ailise! European Adventure Sports Champion and qualifying for the World Championship in Ecuador. An amazing achievement, Ailise, you are an inspiration to our youth, great incentive to all, young and old to follow their dream! Go n-Éirí An t-Ádh Leat, Ailise! IFA

The AGM of Camp IFA will be held at Tom Griffin's farmhouse on Thursday 21st November at 8.30 p.m. Guest speaker Jason Fleming Chairman Kerry IFA. All members are welcome.

OBITUARY

Deepest sympathy is extended to Ann O’Neill and family, The Railway Tavern, Camp and the Hehir family Bruff, Co Limerick on the passing of Ann's brother, Michael Hehir, Newtown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Rest In Peace Michael.

SAFE SETS - A TRIBUTE

Camp Community invites you to join them in remembering the late John Chambers, a wonderful community man. Safe Sets, A tribute to John Chambers will be held on Sunday 24th. November 3.00 to 6.00 p.m. in Camp Community Hall.

Indeed John was a prolific dancing teacher and travelled all over the County sharing his unique dancing skill and style and his wealth of historical polka sets with all the community. John has left a great legacy and we invite you to join in our tribute to him and share some lovely memories too of the fun and craic we all had at our dancing classes on Tuesday nights in Camp for many years and indeed all over the County. Ceoltóirí - Eoin Ó Beaglaoich, Aodán Ó Loinsigh, Matt Griffin.

Entry - €12. Proceeds go towards the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. Contact - Mary Moran 086 4089504 for more information.

CRAFT FAIR

A series of Christmas Craft Fairs will take place at Anne's Coffee Bar Camp on Saturday November 24th and December 7th and December 21st. Everyone is thrilled to hear of the return of the Christmas Craft Fairs at Anne’s for the 4th year in a row!

Everyone is welcome to join in these festive occasions filled with local artisans, handmade gifts, cosy drinks, homebaking and holiday cheer!

Come support our local crafters/artists/artisan foodie! Find the perfect gift, and enjoy the magic of the season! And Santa will visit too.

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL LTD.

Camp Community Council Ltd. invite new members to join the Council. In order to continue the good work they do, maintaining and upgrading community facilities, additional members are needed. Currently the Council depends on the voluntary commitment of a few dedicated individuals who are available day and night to keep the facilities going and to deal with any issues that may arise. If interested in joining the council and helping out in any way, any commitment, big or small is appreciated, please telephone the Secretary - Gearoid - 087 2164392.

DOG CONTROL

Camp Community Council Ltd. ask dog owners to please ensure that they keep their dogs under control and take away any dog faeces, while walking or using facilities in Camp Community Sports field. The Sports field is a wonderful amenity in our village for young and old and the Health and Safety of all users is a big consideration.

Camp Community Council Ltd. maintains the field and is delighted that the facilities are used and enjoyed by all. Please note that the Council are reluctant to restrict dog owners from walking their pets in the field and are therefore asking them to be aware of the health and safety of others. Thank you. Go raibh maith agaibh!

APPOINTMENT

Ailbhe Keogan’s appointment as the new Chair of the Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) marks an exciting new chapter for the festival. With her background and expertise in the film industry, she is sure to bring fresh energy and vision to one of Ireland’s most beloved film events. Ailbhe Keogan is a very successful screenwriter living in Aughacasla, Castlegregory. Congratulations, Ailbhe, well done!

Join us for a unique Kerry winter solstice and archaeology event and learn about our food, medicine and see a demo of stone age crafts. Suitable for all the family.

Date: December 1st

• Time: 11am

• Location: Annascaul Café

• Cost: €8 Booking on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/Kerrysolstice or text 0868035464 for more info Annascaul Cafe and Annascaul Cottage Market will host Frankie Callaghan on Dec 1st. Frankie is an archaeologist, heritage-educator and ancient craft specialist.

Her company Explore Archaeology, has facilitated archaeological workshops and events for adults and children across Ireland and the UK. Frankie is passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning through archaeology and heritage – most especially that of our Early (Stone Age). Frankie's workshops are unique – with life in the past explored through the eyes of the children in each period, from Stone Age to Viking, Norman and Medieval. There will be a strong slant towards winter solstice and it's importance on society.

Booking on Eventbrite or call 086-8035464

Annascaul Christmas Market

North Pole at the South Pole Christmas Market, 15 December 12-5pm. Any parents/guardians who would like to book Santa, text 086-2663186. Also, volunteers are welcome on the day. A few vendor spaces left.

A fun, filled day at the South Pole Inn for all. Charity this year is SVP West Kerry.

Ráiteas

Tá ana-dhíomá ar gach duine againn i CLG Daingean Uí Chúis, mar aon lenár mbunscoileanna agus meánscoileanna áitiúla agus grúpaí pobail spóirt agus neamh-spórt comhpháirtíochta anseo in iarthar Chiarraí, nach bhfuil aon leithdháileadh maoinithe faighte againn as an Ciste Bonneagair Spóirt ar Mhórscála 2024 dár gclár forbartha Mol Pobail & áiseanna ilmhilliún euro.

Ón bpota maoinithe de €173m, tá €7.75m faighte ag Ciarraí - le tionscadal Staidiam Mhic Gearailt CLG Chiarraí chun tosaigh ar na leithdháiltí le €6m á bhronnadh air chun ardán an lucht féachana a uasghrádú taobh thiar de chúl an iarthair.

Guímid gach rath ar thionscadal Staidiam Mhic Gearailt ach bhíomar ag súil go bhféachfaí ar thionscadail trasphobail sa chontae mar ár gceann féin, a chuireann rannpháirtíocht spóirt agus rannpháirtíocht pobail chun cinn ar feadh na bliana, uile-aimsire, 7 lá in aghaidh na seachtaine. Bhíomar ag súil go bh’féachfaí níos fabhraí ar rannpháirtíocht na bhfear agus na mban i spóirt agus ar rannpháirtíocht an phobail nuair a bhí na cistí á ndáile. Is mór an díomá é dár gcoiste dícheallach, ár mbaill, ár scoileanna agus an t-iliomad grúpaí pobail anseo i gCiarraí Thiar a bheith fácaithe ar léig.Táimid ag obair le chéile ar seo ó 2021 - comhairliúchán fairsing pobail, staidéir féidearthachta, máistirphlean ceaptha, pleanáil a deonaíodh, féinmhaoinithe de €850k, srl.

Le costas iomlán de €77m ar thionscadal Staidiam Mhic Gearailt, is cúis imní é go mbeidh pobail bheaga mar atá againne, nach bhfuil oiread agus ionad pobail nó áiseanna bunúsacha acu dá mbaill ban,

san iomaíocht arís i gcoinne thionscadal Staid Mhic Gearailt nuair a cuirfear maoiniú rialtais ar fáil amach anseo.

Braithimid go láidir nár cheart go mbeadh ar bhailte agus sráidbhailte, a bhfuil pleananna uaillmhianacha acu le dul i ngleic le heasnaimh thromchúiseacha bonneagair phobail, dul san iomaíocht le haghaidh maoinithe in aghaidh comhlachtaí náisiúnta spóirt, a bhfuil cúlchistí suntasacha airgid agus láimhdeachas sna milliúin euro ag go leor acu.

Táimid fós dírithe ar ár bpleananna athfhorbartha. Leanfaimid ag obair leis an Rialtas agus leis na príomhpháirtithe leasmhara eile chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar na slite maoinithe go léir a thabharfaidh ár dtionscadal pobail chun críche a luaithe agus is féidir.

É sin ráite, tá an-díomá orainn leis an bhfógra Dé Luain, agus táimid ag lorg tacaíocht pholaitiúil.

Statement

All of us at CLG Daingean Uí Chúis along with our local primary and secondary schools and partner sporting and non-sporting community groups here in West Kerry are bitterly disappointed not to have received any funding allocation from the 2024 Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund for our multi-million euro Community Hub & facilities development programme.

From the funding pot of €173m, Kerry has received €7.75m - with Kerry GAA’s Fitzgerald Stadium project dominating the allocations being awarded €6m to upgrade the spectator terrace behind the western goal.

We wish the Fitzgerald Stadium project well but we had hoped that cross-community projects in the county such as ours, which promote year-round, all-weather, 7 day per week male and female sports participation and community engagement would have been looked upon more favourably when funds were being allocated. It is very disheartening for our hard-working committee, our members, our schools and the multitude of community groups here in West Kerry to have been overlooked. Together, we have been working on this since 2021 - extensive community consultation, feasibility studies, masterplan devised, planning granted, €850k selffunded, etc.

With the full Fitzgerald Stadium project estimated to cost €77m, it is a concern that small communities like ours, who do not have as much as a community center or basic facilities for our female members, will be competing against the Fitzgerald Stadium project again as future government funding becomes available.

We strongly feel that towns and villages with ambitious plans to address serious community infrastructure deficits should not have to compete for funding against national sporting bodies, many of whom have significant cash reserves and turnovers in the millions of euros.

We remain committed to our redevelopment plans. We will continue working with Government and all other key stakeholders in exploring all funding avenues that will bring our community project to fruition as soon as possible.

That said, we are extremely disappointed with Monday’s announcement, and we plead for political support.

Thar ceann Feidhmeannach CLG Daingean Uí Chúis.

Carlo Acutis

– Tioncaire Dé / God’s Influencer

Saolaíodh Carlo Acutis i Londain, agus nuair a bhí sé óg d’aistrigh an clann go dtí an Iodáil. Buachaill thar a bheith éirimiúil, tuisceanach, déirciúil agus flaithiúil ab ea Carlo, dar leis na daoine, idir óg agus aosta, a raibh aithne acu air. Bhí grá ar leith aige don Eocairist agus don gCoróin Mhuire agus chuir sé iachall ar a thuismitheoirí é a thabhairt go dtí na scrínte cáiliúla san Iodáil agus áiteanna eile. Bhí ana chur amach aige ar chúrsaí ríomhaireachta agus chuir sé suíomh idirlíon le chéile mar gheall ar Mhíorúiltí Eocairiste agus tá teacht fós ar an suíomh sin. Mar a dúirt Carlo ‘An Eocairist an bóthar mór leathan agamsa go Flaithis Dé’. Buaileadh breoite le leoicéime é nuair a bhí sé ina dhéagóir, agus d’ofráil sé an méid a d’fhulaing sé ar son an Phápa agus na hEaglaise. Tá sé curtha in Assisi agus téann na mílte chun guí ag a thuama. Fógraíodh beannaithe é ar 10 Deireadh Fómhair 2020. Beidh sé á naomhchanónú an bhliain seo chugainn, ar an 27ú Aibreán 2025 - Domhnach na Trócaire Diaga.

Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London though his family moved to Milan shortly after. From a young age, Carlo seemed to have a special love for God, even though his parents weren’t especially devout. His mother Antonia, said she had been to Mass only for her First Communion, her confirmation, and her wedding but young Carlo’s unique and unexplained devotion led

to her deep conversion. He had a gift for empathy and was known for defending children at school who got picked on, and those who were disabled. Carlo loved soccer and video games. He also bought computer programming books and taught himself computer coding and animation. He had a great devotion to Mary and loved to pray the rosary. He went to Mass and confession as often as he could.

He loved the Eucharist and was fascinated by Eucharistic miracles. He asked his parents to take him on pilgrimages — to the shrines of the saints, to the sites of Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparations. Using his research, he began creating what would eventually become a website to catalogue and share the information with others. On the site, he told people that “The more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.”

At age 15, Carlo was diagnosed with an untreatable leukaemia. He offered up his suffering for others coping with illness and said, “I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.”

Carlo died from his illness on October 12, 2006. At his request he was buried in Assisi because of his love for St. Francis. His cause for canonisation began in 2013 and he was designated “Venerable” in 2018, and Blessed on October 10, 2020, and will be canonised on the 27th of April 2025 - Divine Mercy Sunday.

His tomb has been opened in Assisi and his body lies in repose in a glass tomb where he can be venerated by pilgrims. He is displayed in jeans and a pair of Nikes, the casual clothes he preferred in life. Mgr. Anthony Figueiredo who promotes Carlo’s cause, called him a witness that holiness is attainable for teenagers. “This is a great message for us, we can feel holiness not as a distant thing but as something very much within everyone’s reach because the Lord is the Lord of everyone.” www.carloacutis-en.org.

‘Impímid ort a ógánaigh naofa, teacht agus siúil inár measc’. (Faoistin Phádrag: 23)

‘We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us’. (Confession of St. Patrick: 23)

Tá an clár iomlán ar fáil/Full Programme available on www.dioceseofkerry.ie.

An Chéad Chruinniú ag Pobal

Lios Póíl chuig Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2027

Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh

Tús na tuairisce seo ón Saol ó Dheas, RTÉ, Raidió na Gaeltachta

Helen Ní Shé: D’fhreastail cúigear déag ar fhichead ar chruinniú i Halla John L. Ó Súilleabháin aréir (14/11/’24) chun tús a chur leis an obair ullmhúcháin do Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2027. Tá sé fhochoiste bunaithe acu anois agus iad ag dul i mbun oibre don bhFéile i gcionn dhá bhliain go leith, agus beidh go leor oibre le déanamh acu, beag a’ baol! Tugadh le fios ag an gcruinniú poiblí aréir go gceaptar go gcaithfear lóistín a chur ar fáil do os cionn naoi gcéad duine a bheidh ag freastal ar an gComórtas nuair a thiocfaidh sé thar n-ais go Corca Dhuibhne don gcéad bhabhta ó 2019. Bhí Joe Ó Muircheartaigh i láthair thar cheann an chláir seo.

Kevin Ó Grífín: Gura míle maith agaibh go léir as teacht anso anocht. Is ócáid stairiúil í seo ar shlí amháin, mar ’sé seo an chéad chruinniú againn don Chomórtas a bheidh chugainn i 2027. Is príbhléid ollmhór dár bparóiste go bhfuil an Comórtas ag teacht chugainn. Chuaigh mé go mórán Comórtais thar na mblianta, agus chonaic mé an buntáiste dochreidte a thugann Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta don phobal áitiúil … Tá blianta ana-ghnóthach amach romhainn, ach caithfimid tosnú in áit éigin, agus sí seo an chéad chéim…

An plean d’athchóiriú Ionad Pobail Lios Póil.

B’shin mar a bhí le clos ar ‘An Saol ó Dheas’ ar an Aoine, agus tús á chur againn i CLG Lios Póil lenár bhfeachtas réitithe do Chomórtas Péile na Gaeltachta 2027. Mar a thug Helen le fios dá lucht éisteachta, cúigear déag ar fhichead a d’fhreastail ar an gcruinniú seo. B’ábhar misnigh gan dabht don Choiste eagraithe an fuinneamh fónta a bhí le brath le linn na h-ócáide. Tá bunchloch leagtha againn chuig Comórtas ’27 anois, le sé fhochoiste bunaithe, mar leanas, i) Párcáil, Ollphobal is Bainistíocht Tráchta, ii) Siamsaíocht is Cúrsaí Fuaime, iii) Caidreamh Poiblí, na Meáin is Airgeadas, iv) Áiseanna Páirceála is Cúrsaí Sábháilteachta, v) Bia, Bar is Siopaí; agus vi) Lóistín. Mar bharr air sin, tugadh le fios don gCruinniú go raibh comhráití tarlaithe cheana fhéin leis na h-úinéirí talún cuí d’ionaid phárcála is d’Ollphobal na Féile, agus go raibh rath ar an idirbheartaíocht úd go dtí seo.

Labhair Oifigeach an Gaeilge (RÓC) CLG Lios Póil ag an ócáid, chomh maith, agus do ghríosaigh sé a raibh in láthair i dtreo na Gaelainne – ‘croí na féile caide seo romhainn an Ghaelainn’, dar leis. Agus ar seisean, ‘tá Gaelainn aige gach duine i láthair, agus is seans glórmhar do Mhuintir Lios Póil ár dteanga a mhuscailt sa dá bhliain go leith romhainn le bheith líofa don bhFéile!’ Chuige sin, do spreag sé baill na bhfochoistí an Ghaelainn a bheith chun cinn go leanúnach acu sna comhráití agus sa phlé i dtreo an Chomórtais. Ar deireadh, b’ábhar misnigh dó an Ghaelainn a bheith ar barra ag an gcruinniú tosaigh seo – tús maith leath …! B’é a dhea-ghuí go leanfaí ar aghaidh ar an nóta dearfach san siar go heireaball le – ‘Fáilte go Lios Póil’, ‘Gura maith agat/agaibh as teacht chugainn’, ‘Bain/íg taitneamh as an gComórtas’, ‘Bua leat/libh’, agus ‘Le chéile is fearr sinn’, mar mhana agus mar dhea-ghuí na meithile.

An tAire Oideachais Norma Foley, is a comhluadar san Ionad Pobail.

Misniú mór dúinne muintir Lios Póil, fáiltiú go geal roimh an Aire Oideachais, Norma Foley go hIonad Pobail Lios Póil le linn dá camchuairt toghchánaíochta go Corca Dhuibhne maidin Shathairn seo chaite. Léiríomar do Norma na pleananna suantasacha atá beartaithe againn d’athfhorbairt áiseanna spóirt is siamsaíochta an Ionad Phobail. D’éist an tAire go tuisceanach lenár scéal, agus ghuigh sí gach rath orainn lenár dtogra forbartha. Táimid buíoch do Norma as a turas orainn, agus as a tacaíocht láidir go dtí seo dúinn. Guímid gach rath uirthi sa toghchán. Mar eolas, ar deireadh, tá iomlán deontaisí de €701,382 ceadaithe don bhforbairt i mbliana idir an scéim Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail is Teanga, Sports Capital, agus Scéim CLÁR. Is mór go deo againn an cúnamh ríthacúil seo.

Buille scoir!

Tréaslaím an 400ú eagrán de Chorca Dhuibhne Beo leis na heagarthóirí Mossy Donegan agus Lorcán Ó Slattara, gur éacht gan dabht é, leis seo an 62ú alt óm pheann fhéin! Go dté an iris thábhachtach seo i saol na muintire i gCorca Dhuibhne is i gcéin ó neart go neart!

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Tourism News

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance

I hope that you all have enjoyed the last few weeks and were able to attend some of the great events that have been on.

INTERNATIONAL REGENERATIVE TOURISM CONFERENCE

At the time of writing Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance in partnership with Munster Technological University are currently hosting the International Regenerative Tourism Conference at the Dingle Skellig Hotel 19th – 20th November 2024. The aim of the conference is to explore the future of sustainable tourism through a regenerative lens. 80 small businesses (SME’s) from 5 countries (Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Finland and Iceland) were selected for the EU funded Programme of which 18 came from Ireland and in turn 10 of those came from the Dingle Peninsula (Gleann Loic Farmhouse, Dún Chaoin. Anne’s Coffee Shop, An Cam. Dingle Garden Townhouse, Louis Mulcahy Pottery, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Cill Bhreac House, Dingle Sea Safari, Mossie’s Tours, Dingle Farm, Dingle Aquarium, Dingle Boat Tours)

EUROPEAN CULTURAL TOURISM NETWORK AWARD

In the last edition we reported that the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance (DPTA) won the 2024 Sustainable Cultural Tourism award from the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) for its Cultural Calendar of Events which publicized the region’s 32 annual community festivals and celebrations. I thought it would be prudent to let you know that when announcing the winner in the category of 'Intangible Heritage, including Festivals, for Sustainable Cultural Tourism' Piet Jaspaert, chair of European Heritage Alliance 3.3 who also chaired the ECTN Award’s Joint Jury, called it amazing that one poster could represent such a wealth of cultural heritage and community volunteerism.

The Dingle Peninsula Festivals and Events Calendar “showcases how small communities on the edge of Europe can demonstrate resilience and determination to preserve and retain our native language and cultural heritage whilst keeping intact the sense of belonging for our communities and villages,” Jaspaert said, quoting the submission by the DPTA. He added that the calendar helped sustain local family-run businesses, extended their business seasons and provided jobs, while working toward a circular economy.

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance promotes the Dingle Peninsula as a destination to stay longer to truly experience our local culture and heritage while being inspired by our landscape in a way that supports Leave No Trace principles. The Dingle Peninsula is now recognised on the European stage as a Sustainable Cultural Tourism Destination, and the award underscores the EU recognition of the Peninsula’s local voluntary committees and the magic of each event in which these volunteers have been acknowledged, appreciated and celebrated for their dedication and passion for the Irish language, heritage and culture of the Dingle Peninsula.

UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE PENINSULA

The Other Voices/Irelands Edge 29th November – 1st December 2024. This winter, they celebrate their 23rd year both live and online with some of the world's most exciting acts. Stunning live sets will be streamed each night on the Other Voices YouTube channel from The Church of St James, while dozens of Ireland's brightest new artists taking to stages across Dingle as part of the Music Trail More information can be found at https://www.othervoices.ie/

We will also soon be bringing you details of the various fairs & markets that will be on over the Christmas period and we ask organizers to please let us know details as soon as you have them. Also if all businesses could let us know their opening hours over the period so that we can pass on the information our contact by phone is 066 915 2448 or by email info@ dingle-peninsula.ie

Nasc Áitiúil Chorca Dhuibhne / Local Link Services Dingle Peninsula

Let’s continue to support our Local Link Services this winter. It’s a fantastic way to get about the whole peninsula visiting experiences and getting to walking trails – a great way to explore, discover and enjoy leaving the car parked! For the timetable, visit https://www. dingle-peninsula.ie/plan

Getting Active across the Peninsula! Make the most of your days……. Try a new walk or trail from Súilóidí Chorca Dhuibhne - for the full range of walks and trails across the peninsula visit the walking section on our website: https:// www.dingle-peninsula.ie/

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DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile

Times Past

Seahorse racing at the Brandon Regatta, Cé Bhréanainn in the 1920/1930's. Buíochas le Eileen Foley O'Neill

Tobar Dhuibhne - West Kerry Language Plan - Info & News

Laochra Am Lóin

Thosnaigh Laochra Am Lóin coiscís ó shin le daltaí ón bPobalscoil. Bhí Róisín Ní Chéileachair againn mar Laoch. Láithreoir le Raidió na Gaeltachta, aisteoir, amhránaí agus laoch amach is amach is ea Róisín. Thug sí caint spreagúil do dhaltaí na Pobalscoile i mBenner’s maidir leis an obair atá déanta aici go dtí seo agus ag tabhairt comhairle dóibh don dtodhchaí. Ár mbuíochas le daltaí na Pobalscoile agus le Róisín as ucht a bheith linn.

Céiliúradh an Oireachtais

Bhíomar ag Céiliúradh an Oireachtais le hOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne ar an 7 Samhain in Áras Bhréanainn. Oíche speisialta a bhí ann ag céiliúradh éachtaí gach éinne ó Chiarraí Thiar ag an Oireachtas. Bhí talann na hoíche thar barr agus ba mhaith linn comhghraideas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach éinne a bhí páirteach san Oireachtas. Cúis mhór bhróid dúinn gan dabht!

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Péint agus Prosecco

Beidh tráthnóna “Péint agus Prosecco,” againn ar an 23 Samhain ag 6in i dTigh Kruger. Beidh an ealaíontóir álainn agus cara mhór Thobar Dhuibhne, Áine Uí Dhubhshláine linn á stiúradh agus sinn ag baint taitneamh as cúpla gloine úr Phrosecco. Tá spásanna teoranta ann mar sin cláraigh ag an nasc ar ár meán shóisialta nó déanaigí teagmháil le Éibhín ag 087 377 9337.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Bíonn Ciorcal Comhrá againn gach Céadaoin ag a 11:00rn. Táimid ag bogtha thar n-ais go hÁras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh ar feadh tamallaín! Beidh tae, caifé agus cúpla briosca againn! Fáilte roimh chách // all welcome.

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Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne /Tobar Dhuibhne’s events

• Babhta Cuileachtan sa bheár bheag i dTigh Kruger gach Luan @ 12in

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

• Tae & Plé gach Déardaoin @ 12:00 i Benner’s le Dúchas an Daingin

Deiseanna / Job opportunities

Bíonn éagsúlacht iontach le postanna agus Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh (tuilleadh ar www. peig.ie):

• Oifigeach Forbartha - Glór na nGael

• Comhordaitheoir Cnuasaigh Clár Techspace & Riarthóir Oifige - Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne

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Peppered Chicken

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

Peppered chicken is a comforting dish perfect for cooler evenings, combining a warmth and rich flavour. The dish is elevated with a creamy pepper sauce infused with shallot and garlic, creating a balance of heat and indulgence. Served alongside buttery mashed potatoes and some greens this hearty meal provides a satisfying, cosy experience. Ideal for gatherings or a quiet night in, peppered chicken is a versatile dish that’s sure to please any palate.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns oil

800g chicken thighs (bone in)

50g butter

2 shallots, diced

2 cloves garlic, diced

300ml chicken stock

150ml cream

2-3 thyme sprigs

½ lemon, juiced handful of parsley, chopped salt and pepper

Method

Crush the peppercorns. Heat a casserole pot over medium heat, once hot add a little oil. Season the chicken and add to the pot. Allow them to brown on each side (you may need to do this in batches). Transfer them to a plate once browned, wipe out the excess oil. Turn down the heat a little and add some butter, add the shallot and garlic. Let this cook for a few minutes until they have softened. Add the stock, cream, thyme and peppercorns. Stir this well. Return the chicken to the pot, baste this well with the creamy pepper sauce. Allow this to simmer, cover with a lid and allow this to cook for about 25 minutes. Check this occasionally and baste each time. Check the chicken to make sure it has cooked. Once cooked add some lime juice and parsley, season and serve with some creamy mash potato and some tasty greens.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Gradaim Gnó

Thugamar cuairt ar Bhaile Átha Cliath an tseachtain seo a d'imigh tharainn chun cúpla Gradaim Gnó a thabhairt thar n-ais go Corca Duibhne. Comhghairdeachas mór leis na gnóanna a bhain amach duais - An Daingean Abú!

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Féile Liteartha

Gura míle maith ag gach éinne a bhí páirteach sa bhFéile Liteartha i mbliana! Bhíomar loitithe ar fad ag na himeachtaí Gaelainne go léir a bhí ar fáil le linn na deireadh seachtaine.

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Tae & Plé

Bígí linn, gach Deardaoin ar a 12:00i.n in Óstán Benners - Tá fáilte roimh chách. Caith siar bolgam tae agus caifé agus bígí ag caint lena chéile. Tá grúpa Whatsapp againn, is féidir an Cód QR thíos a úsáid chun a bheith páirteach!

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Useful Phrases & Terms

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

- An bhfuil tú ag súil le Other Voices?

- An bhfuil ticéad agat?

- Tá na ticéid go léir díolta amach

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- Are you looking forward to Other Voices?

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- I’m disappointed

- It doesn’t bother me in the slightest!

-Who is performing in the church this year?

- We’ll have a great weekend

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- Where will the craic be?

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Christmas Sale in Golf Chumann Ceann Sibéal!

• Sale starts Friday November 22nd and runs all the way through Christmas.

• Up to 50% discounts on clothing and accessories in the Proshop.

• Second hand golf clubs available at clearance prices.

• Gift vouchers available.

• Bar and Restaurant open Friday, Saturday

The View from the Chair

Pride

of Place Awards

Honoured to represent Kerry County Council at the IPB Pride of Place 2024 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan with Kerry #prideofplace winners Knocknagoshel Community Centre, Baile an Sceilg and Dingle Hub. Comhghairdeas Baile an Sceilg who were awarded Runners-up in the Pride of Place Awards Category 2 – Areas with a population of 300-1000.

Discover Kerry - Harnessing the Power of our New Placebrand

Great to speak at a special event in Ballygarry Estate Hotel focused on Kerry’s future economic growth, building on the momentum of our Marketing Kerry project - Discover Kerry – Harnessing the Power of our New Placebrand #DiscoverKerry. Over 130 leaders from County Kerry’s tourism, enterprise, and community sectors attended this event to harness the potential of the Kerry Place Brand. What a wonderful story we all have!

National Age Friendly Awards

Privileged to represent Kerry County Council at the National Age Friendly Awards. Congratulations to the Tralee Community Policing Unit, An Garda Síochána, winners of the Age Friendly Safety and Security Award at the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards for the Halloween Safety Door Hanger Initiative. #AgeFriendlyIreland #PositiveAgeing

Bhí ard oíche againn i drioglann Skellig Six 18 le haghaidh ceiliúradh do Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin atá ceaptha mar Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga i gcóir Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta Cathair Saidhbhín. Guím gach rath ar Séaghan, an gcoiste áitiúil agus ar mhuintir Chathair Saidhbhín agus Uíbh Ráthaigh agus iad ag iarraidh an plean teanga á cur i bhfeidhm. Is í Aedín Ní Bhriain a réitigh an phlean Teanga agus í fostaithe ag Comhairle Contae Chiarraí agus is plean cuimsitheach atá ann atá dírithe ar oideachas, an lucht gnó, deiseanna agus imeachtaí do gach aois ghrúpa, idir óg agus aosta sa cheantar.

Tá Comhairle Contae Chiarraí ana-shásta a bheith mar cheanneagraíocht ar an bplean teanga seo agus a bheith ag obair le Glór na nGael agus Foras na Gaeilge chun an plean a chur i bhfeidhm. Maith sibh go léir agus buíochas le Aodán Mac Gearailt as an obair iontach ar fad. Meas mór i gconaí a chara!

Féile Liteartha Chorca Dhuibhne 2024

What a great weekend we had for the Dingle Literary Festival 2024. I was very lucky to be able to attend the opening on Friday at the Dingle Skellig Hotel and listen to Roddy Doyle discuss his new book, ‘The Women Behind the Door’. On Saturday it was wonderful to listen to Cecelia Ahern in conversation with Niall McDowell in the Dingle Skellig Hotel about her new book, ‘Into the Storm’. Well done to Sheila O’Reilly and all the very hard-working committee. Maith sibh!

Community

Sport Facilities Fund Appeals

Some organisations in Corca Dhuibhne appealed their allocations under the Community Sport Facilities Fund and it was great to see them awarded additional funding as a result of their appeals. I was very happy to work with Minister Norma Foley TD to help achieve this result -

• Ionad Pobail Lios Póil Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta now receiving €500,000

• Cumann Caide Na Gaeltachta now receiving €101,740

• Milltown Castlemaine GAA now receiving €174,000

Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) CLG Daingean Uí Chúis were unsuccessful in their application under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund to develop a Community Facility at Páric an Ághasaigh, Dingle. I’m very happy to say that Norma Foley TD has worked very closely with Dingle GAA to get their application this far and will continue to make every effort to help achieve a successful outcome to this worthwhile project.

At our November meeting of Kerry County Council I received full Council support for the following motion – “That Kerry County Council call on the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, to let all unsuccessful applicants for the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) know why they were unsuccessful and to allocate additional funding which would be ringfenced for the unsuccessful applicants to make an appeal on their application for funding under the LSSIF.”

Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta Cathair Saidhbhín

Comhairleoir Breandán Fitzgerald - Ag obair le An tAire Norma Foley TD, An Seanadóir Mark Daly, An Seanadóir Ned O’Sullivan, Billy Kelleher MEP & Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP.

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It is with regret that we are announcing the closing down of our Christmas Tree business with immediate effect. This was not an easy decision to make but after 28 years we feel the time is right.

We would like to thank all our customers and helpers who supported us through the years - much appreciated

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Film Review: Small Things Like These

Tom Ó Neachtain

Small Things Like These is a 1980’s-set drama, adapted from the acclaimed novella by Claire Keegan, published in 2020. The story follows Bill Furlong, a coal-merchant and family man living in New Ross, who struggles to reckon with the pain of his past as well as the abuse happening just out of sight in the local Magdalene laundry. This is Cillian Murphy’s first role since his Oscar win earlier this year. He also produced the film, along with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Murphy absolutely sinks into the central role, delivering an impressively understated and measured performance. He communicates all of Furlong’s pain expertly through restrained expressions and even more restrained dialogue, and the subtlety and truth of his performance proves very emotionally rewarding towards the film’s end. Tim Mielantis’ direction is equally measured. The film’s depiction of a mid-recession Ireland is bleak and cold, and the direction and story wisely never dramatize the cruelty of the Magdalene laundries. Similar to the other famous Keegan screen-adaptation, An Cailín Ciúin, the film says a lot by saying very little. However, unlike An Cailín Ciúin, this film plays down the drama of its finale. This is in keeping with the story’s subtlety, but slightly mutes its impact, especially when compared to the emotional punch of the novella’s ending. Nevertheless, the story as a whole is hugely affecting, and uses its bleak subject-matter to show how hope can always shine through darkness, a message that will never lose its relevance.

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Castlegregory Notes

Castlegregory Community Council wishes to acknowledge the Grant allocation offer of €21,477 from the Community Climate Programme 2024, Kerry County Council. for the installation of Solar panels and batteries at the Clubrooms, Tailors row, Castlegregory.

Castlegregory Community Council and the Parent and Toddler group wish to acknowledge the Grant Allocation award from the Community,Arts and Culture department of Kerry County Council for €500 for storage at the Clubrooms, Tailors Row Castlegregory Bingo: Sunday 24th of November at 2.30 in the clubrooms.

Calling all young artists: Christmas card design competition to be held in following categories, ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 18. Entries to be submitted on November 30th at the Christmas market with name, age and contact details. Prizes to be awarded in all categories, when judging is complete at a later date. The Christmas Market is on November 30th. We hope to see you all there. The market will be held in the Clubrooms...time is 11am to 4pm.

Circular Economy Event: 8th of December at the West End Hall , from 12-4. Tables available at €10 each for preloved goods only. Contact 0872165100 to book a table. Refreshments available.

Castlegregory Tidy Towns: If you would like to join our weekly volunteering activities we usually meet every Saturday at 10:00am at the Castlegregory Playground unless otherwise stated. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners. Please contact 087 2854779. .

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

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

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

Christmas Shoebox Appeal: Transition Years in Meánscoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh would like to thank anyone who supported this year's Christmas Shoebox Appeal. 150 shoe boxes were sent off. These will no doubt bring so much joy to so many vulnerable children across the world. Whist: Every Thursday evening in the Clubrooms from 8pm. Newcomers and Learners welcome.

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

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

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

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Ainneoin go bhfuil dornán cluichí fós le n-imirt sna comortais faoi aois, tá an séasúr geall le bheith críochnaithe, agus níl le déanamh anois ach ceil iúradh ar an méid a baineadh amach sa dara bhliain seo de shaol Kerry FC mar chlub Sraithe. Beidh an ceiliúradh sin ar siúl ar an Satharn beag seo, in óstán an Rose i dTrá Lí.

Is deacair a shamhlú nach é Ryan Kelliher a bheidh ina churadh don séasúr, agus a fheabhas aitheanta cheana féin as a ainmniú i bhfoireann na bliana do Chéad Sraith.

Ní gá bheith ró-bhuartha faoi bhun an tábla a bhaint amach arís. Dá mbeadh cúpla toradh níos fearr acu ag druidim le deireadh an tséasúir, bhí ardú ar an gcéim sin tuillte acu ar a n-imirt, agus caillte de bharr míádh i gcúpla cluiche.

Beidh turasanna rompu an bhliain seo chugainn chuig Dún Dealgan i gCo Lú, ach n^bheidh cuairteanna le déanamh ar Chathair Chorcaí, os iad a fuair ardú céime go dtí an Phríomhshraith, rud a theip ar fhoireann Bhrí Chualainn le cluiche sraithe deiridh na bliana.

Beidh na himreoirí díomhaoin, a bheag nó a mhór, as seo go lár mí Feabhra, cé go bhfillfidh siad ar an traenáil go maith sara mbeidh aon chluiche le n-imirt. Is nós forleathan é cluichí cairdeasa bheith á n-imirt mar ullmhúchán do na comortais, agus seans go mbeidh ceann nó dhó de chlubanna móra an chluiche ag tabhairt cuairte ar an Ríocht i dtús na bliana.

Beidh an lucht bainistíochta go tréan ag pleanáil is ag prapáil don séasúr úr, agus súil ghéar acu ar na leads óg atá ag teacht in aibíocht trí na foirne faoi aois, agus tá leas na scéime sin feicthe cheana féin, agus Finn Barrett tar éis an chuid is mó de thaithí bliana a fháil ó tugadh isteach sa bhfoireann sinsearach é.

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Ceann de na mí-bhuntáistí a bhaineann le bheith i do mhion-chlub, gan struchtúr mór agus taithí na mblianta agat, ná gur tarraingt damanta mealltach é ainm chlub mór má thagann a leithíd sa tóir ar do chuid imreoirí – ag póitseáil, mar a deirtear go minic. Go háirithe le imreoirí óga, is éasca iad a bhréagadh le stair éachtach agus an seans imirt le haghaidh na trófaithe móra, b'fhéidir bheith páirteach sna comortais Eorpacha fiú.

Beidh bainistíocht Pháirc Chnocán an Iolair ag súil go láidir go mbeidh siad in ann an tarraingt sin a chur ó dhoras, agus imreoirí áitiúla den scoth atá acu cheana féin a choinneáil sa Ríocht go ceann tamaill eile, ar a laghad. Sinsir agus sóisir, rinne na himreoirí a gcion chun seasamh an chlub nua seo a dhaingniú i gcaitheamh na bliana. Beidh an lucht tacaíochta ag tnúth lena thuilleadh den imirt láidir, den feabhas agus den aclaíocht a thaispeánadar in 2024 a fheiceáil arís, agus a thuilleadh ina theannta, in 2025.

Má tá sé ró-luath fós bheith ag guí beannachtaí na Nollag ar éinne, níl sé mí-chuíosach dea-ghuí an tsosa idir na séasúir a chur chuig foireann iomlán an chluib, idir imreoirí agus bainistíocht, idir lucht tacaíochta agus iad siúd nach ndéanann ach torthaí na gcluichí a lorg, agus fillfimid ar chúrsaí sacair san athbhliain.

Lucht tacaíochta: Saoire fada rompu!

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Déardaoin 28th Nov

8.00 Tigh Uí Catháin - Aon Scéal, Poetry & Storytelling Clochán BréannainnCloghane Brandon

Monday 25th November

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 2nd December

November

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 21st November

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Curran's Bar - Trad & Folk with Billy and Luke

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus & Friends

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 22nd November

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

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 McCarthy's Bar - Rock & Soul with De-Vices

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Greta Curtin & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 23rd November

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Mick Keirns

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Sunday 24th November

6.00 Marina Inn - Open session with Tom and Caroline

6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim sessions

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Live music

Monday 25th November

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open mic session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Pals

Tuesday 26th November

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open session

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus & Friends

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.15 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Aoife & Deirdre Granville

Weds 27th November

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis

Kennedy (Vocals & whistle) Theresa Horgan( Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Guitars & Vocals)

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 28th November

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus & Friends

9.00 Curran's Bar - Trad & Folk with Billy and Luke

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 29th November

Other Voices 29 Nov - 1 Dec

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

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

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

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

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 McCarthy's Bar - Rock & Soul with De-Vices

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Greta Curtin & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 30th November

Other Voices 29 Nov - 1 Dec

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Dan Phelan

Sunday 1st December

Other Voices 29 Nov - 1 Dec

6.00 Marina Inn - Open session with

Tom and Caroline

6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim sessions

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

8.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Paul Geaney’s - Live music

Monday 2nd December

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open mic session

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Caroline Keane & Pals

Tuesday 3rd December

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

8.00 Bob Griffin’s - Open session

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus & Friends

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Courthouse Pub -Aoife & Deirdre Granville

Weds 4th December

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads/Trad

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

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 5th December

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 O'Flaherty's - Open session with Fergus & Friends

9.30 Courthouse Pub - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Be the CHANGE

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Halla Le Chéile

Dé Luain / Monday:-

10.30am . Grúpa do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí óige – Various subjects covered. Relaxed morning. Tea / Caife served ( by Donation)

7.30pm. An Tinteán Ceoil - Music, song, stories, poetry and dance.

Dé Máirt / Tuesday

12.30pm Béile an Pharóiste – Community Lunch. Contact Halla le Chéile to book your space (Bus available)

7.30pm. ICA -

Dé Chéadaoin / Wednesday

óige – Supporting the use of Irish within the family

6.30pm. Ranganna Chess

Déardaoin / Thursday

7.30pm. Rince Seite - Set Dancing and social dancing

Dé hAoine / Friday . Le Chéile na n-Óg

Spás Oifige le ligean ar cíos. Office space to let Tuilleadh eolais www.cflt.ie/office-hotdesks-to-let/ nó glaoch a chuir orainn ar 066 713813

Margadh na Nollag / Christmas Market

Our ever popular ‘Margadh’, will be on Sunday December 1st. A great selection of stalls booked in. We will be celebrating the arts and crafts and talents of our parish and serving afternoon teas, with best of home baking. Catch up with friends. A fun day for all. Treat yourself, shop for friend ‘Sí an Nollaig í.

Local Link Bus Service: Brandon to Tralee …Gach Luain & Céadaoin 9:10am

Cloghane to Castlegregory Gach Déardaoin 7:15pm

Cloghane Community Lunch Bus to Halla Le Chéile……...Gach Máirt 12:15pm

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

Nótaí Eaglaise / Church Notes

Aifreann/ Mass: Séipéal Naomh Bréanainn, An Clochán V92 XH22

Gach tarna Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm

Adhradh Comaoineach / Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday – 11.15am to 12.15pm, Thursday 2.00pm-3.00pm, Saturday 11.15am-12.15pm, Sunday 9.15 am– 10.15am

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6Scaırt,m.ṡ.___teıleafóın(5)

7Arseaċrán(3)

9Seanrá,___caınte(3)

10Aṫaır(5)

12Duıneaḋéananncultaċaaséadaċ(9)

Síos

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2Agcurtúféınċuntosaıġfaoınméıdarınne tú(5)

3Aınṁítí(3)

4Duıneaḃuaıleanndruma(9)

8AnduıneaṫógnahIosraelaıġslánónÉıgıpt, deréıranḂíobla(5)

11Taoḃnacıotóıge(3)

Comórtas Crosfhocail

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

Máiréad Bn. Uí Mhuirchearta, Lisdara, Trá Lí

Teacht Aniar le

Dairena Ní Chinnéide foilsithe ag Éabhlóid

`Cnuasach filíochta le Dairena Ní Chinnéide, meascra de dánta ó 2004-2024, chomh maith le dánta nua.

Is díolaim í seo a eascraíonn as an stór dánta atá cumtha ag Dairena Ní Chinnéide le scór bliain anuas, móide mám de dhánta nua, a thugann léargas dúinn ar dhomhan pearsanta, ildánach, cruthaitheach an fhile. Rogha pearsanta an fhile féin as na cnuasaigh atá foilsithe aici atá sa díolaim seo - seoda filíochta ón gcéad chnuasach anall. Sna dánta seo, faigheann muid blaiseadh den draíocht bhaineann, imir de scamaill an dorchadais, insint ar thóraíocht na sláinte intinne agus go leor eile, ó fhile atá ag saothrú fé ghuth na mban agus na máthar, agus a spíonann an saol mar a shamhlaítear di é. Ceistítear brí na beithsine féin sna dánta seo, freagraíonn an file dá timpeallacht intleachtach agus fhisiceach ar bhealach liriceach, líofa a thagann ó chroí, intinn agus spiorad an fhile agus déanann sí é sin uile go beacht tomhaiste. Tá teacht aniar, i ngach brí den fhocal, sa rogha dánta seo a thagann aniar aduaidh orainn ar uairibh, a nochtann taobh tuathail den saol ar uairibh eile agus atá lán de bheocht agus de dhúchas. Tugann an cnuasach seo lón don intinn agus don tsamhlaíocht agus ar ár dtumadh féin isteach ann, faigheann muid ugach agus dóchas uaidh a chuidíonn linn go léir treabhadh ar aghaidh tríd an saol corrach amach romhainn.' - Éabhlóid

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Tá an chosúlacht ar an scéal go bhfuil deire tagtha leis an samhradh cruaidh/bog. Bhain gach duine sásamh as an aimsir mhaith go mór mhór lucht na filíochta agus pearsain léanta. Níl aon amhras ach go bhfuil Simon Ó Faoláin, eagraí an Fhéile Bheag filíochta, sásta leis an ndeire seachtaine ilghnéitheach filíochta. Chuir an léacht a thuig Eiléan ní Chuilleanáin ionad ar éirim agus intlíocht an fhile agus í ochtó cúig do bhlianta. Bhí a guth go cruinn tomhaiste ealaíonta. Bhí sí ag tagairt do shaothair Phaddy de Buis go snasta beomhar blasta. Is iontach an ócáid an Féile Beag Filíochta a chíorann an fhilíocht go dlúth tuiscionach tomhaiste.

Ina dhiaidh sin tháinig Féile Scannán an Daingin. Bhíos ag feachaint ar Kneecap, scannán a tionscnaíodh i mBéal Feirste, agus a cuireadh i lathair in Óstán na Sceilge.

Bhí an láthair plódaithe agus baineadh an-sasamh as an scannán go raibh raidhse Feiceanna ann- iomarca, is dócha.

Ansan thugas cuairt ar Fhéile Liteartha an Daingin. Bhí pearsain aitheanta filí agus údair ag cur asta go gairmiúil ag an bhFéile Liteartha agus cuireadh in úil go raibh fiche cúig milliún do shaothair Celia Ahern díolta ar fuaid na cruinne. Beidh Bertí sásta. Mar chuid den bhféile cuireadh i láthair go leor saothair mar leabhar le Liam Ó Néill agus labhair Peadar Ó Riada ar an leabhar atá scríofa aige tar éis mórán taighde fé Cheoltóirí Chualainn. Chuir an draoi ceoil Peadar cuid do’s na ceolta rómhainn. Tá an- thús geimhridh gafa chugainn.

85 Cuireann Áine Uí Shúilleabhain na huimhreacha rómhainn ag dínnéar na n-aosach i Halla Fhinn Trá gach Máirt agus sinn ag imirt Bingo, tréis béile breá. Baill ó Dhia uiirthi agus i lán do cheol in aois ochtó cúig. Cómhgháirdeas a Áine.

Eolas

• Tugtar Sultana ar chéile Sultan.

• Scríg Mary Shelley an leabhar Frankenenstein in aois a naoi bliana déag.

• Ní féidir le daoine atá ciotach ina lámha, Mandarin na Síne a scríobh.

• Bean a bheadh ag luí a súil ar fhear déarfaí go raibh sí ag nicadáil.

• D’ainmnigh George Washington a thrí madra fiaigh mar seo: Drunkard, Tippler agus Tipsy.

• Ní raibh cead ag scoláirí in Ollscoil Cambridge Shasana madra a choimead ina seomraí ach bhí beithir ag Lord Byron.

• Fásann páistí níos tapúla san Earrach.

• Nuair a cuireadh ó cheannas Muintir Marcos sa Philipíní bhí 2,400 peire bróg ag Imelda Marcos.

• Gach oíche líontaí an tolg ar leaba Cleopatra le rósanna.

• Le linn do Louis XIV bheith ina rí sa bhFrainnc, bhí 413 leaba aige ina fhoirgnimh ríoga.

Bás

Fuair Pól Kirkman ó Leataoibh beag agus Coirn agus Derby na Breataine bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bás dá pháirtnéir Aideen, iníonacha Donna agus Jenny, mac Nick deartháracha gaolta agus cáirde.

Fuair Séamus Ó Súilleabháin ón gCill Mhór, an Clochán, agus Queens i Nua Eabhrach bás le déanaí. Bhí a chéile Eibhlín dearthair Pádraig, deirfearacha Nóra agus Máire básaithe roimhis. Méala mór a bhás dá dheartháir Mícheál agus deirfiúr Síle gaolta agus cairde.

Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Fuair Tim Smith ó Charraig an Daimh, Caisleán an Ghriaghaire bás ar an 9ú Samhain. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Eibhlín, dá bheirt iníon, Lily agus Pippa, deirfiúr Beckie, deartháracha, Daibhí agus Jonathan, gaolta agus cairde.

Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a anam.

Fuair Séamus B. Ó Grífín, ó Ghabhlán, Caisleán an Ghriaghaire agus Potto i dtuaisceart Yorkshire bás le déanaí. Bhí a thuistí básaithe roimhis. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Elma, clann mhac Roibeárd, Seán agus Muiris, iníon Róise, deartharacha Padraig, Jarlath agus Dominic, deirféaracha

Maighréad agus Helena, garchlann, gaolta agus cairde.

Garraí na bhFlaitheas ag a anam.

Laoch

Agus dea–scéal, fuair Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh gradam Laoch i bhfoireann na peile na bliana na mban . Ó Thuaidh. Sé seo a cúigiú gradam den tsort.

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Thanks to everyone who guessed the weight of Fluffy, our lamb during Dingle Food Festival this year. The money raised will go directly to be used for activities for the kids. Special thanks to the parents and kids in particular who helped out on the day. Thank you also to the Skellig Hotel, Garveys Supervalu, Quinns Bar and Restaurant, Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne and Morans for sponsoring our prizes. The winners were

1st - Claire Smith

2nd - Eoin Murphy

3rd - Aoife Ashe

4th - Sadie Moriarthy

5th - B Clifford

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1. Member of female order

4. Rectangular

9. Language of ancient Rome

10. View

11. Ratify

12. Boring tool

13. Collapsing; M. Douglas 1993 film (7, 4)

18. White-tailed deer in Disney animated drama

20. Times past (4, 3)

22. Of Hindu or Buddhist meditative practices

23. Sired

24. Economise

25. Show

DOWN

1. Comfort; peace and quiet

2. Cú Chulainn’s birth name

3. Boredom

5. Robber

6. Not yet paid

7. Nobility

8. Everyday

14. County with shortest coastline

15. Quarrel angrily

16. Decreases

17. Doorway

19. Of small significance

21. High-born

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

area. 087-6133385

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Double room for rent in new house in Dingle town until March, (AA energy rated). 086-1688007

Ensuite Room for rent in large house in Bally ferriter. Contact room4rentdingle2024@gmail.com for more information. (Female only)

Motors / Gluaisteáin

Honda Jeep ar díol, 4 wheel drive, CRV 2.2 litre, hitch, 2012, 195k km, nct May 2025, cáin íoctha go dtí Meitheamh 2025. €9,000. Cuir glaoch ar 087-2330387.

2006 Fiat Doblo - 7 Seater - Multijet 1.3 L on Log Book - Diesel - 182273 miles. New full Service as of 16th November 2024, NCT until Oct 31st 2025. Taxed until March 2025. A very clean, bright and spacious car. It is a sprinty car and drives very well. €2250 or nearest offer Mobile: John 087 984 0058 - Private Sale For Sale/Le Díol

60 bales of good quality hay. 087-9274491

2 bamboo armchairs, as new. Also 1,000 litre Kingspan diesel tanks. 0879647699

Logosol smart holder (for holding timber in place for cutting). Perfect condition. 087-1372895

Beautiful, as new electric moped. 250 Watt motor. 48V x 20ah lithium battery. Fully road legal - with pedal assist / PAS system. Photo available. Contact Paul: 087-4125034

Services / Seirbhisí

Man Friday - Handyman for all those small jobs that nobody gets around to doing. 087-6353325

Qualified Irish Teacher available to teach Irish to students. Email: irishteacherqualified@gmail.com

Chimney sweeping service. Clean and efficient. Call Paul on 083-1727571.

Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday. 9 am-2 pm. Call, Text or Whats App 0857338601 for an appointment.

Regina Sheehy - Kinesiology and Food Intolerance Testing. Treating all forms of digestive issues, fatigue, candida, fungal issues, stress, food intolerances, recurrent infections. Clinics in Dingle (Tuesday and Thursday) Tralee (Wednesday and Saturday) Evening appointments available. Ph: 0860820224 www.reginasheehy.com

Plumber specialising in boiler breakdown, servicing and commissioning. Complete range of plumbing services. Call John 086-3165714

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

West Kerry Gardening services - lawn cutting, sand/gravel delivered, landscaping, power washing etc. Call Seán 087-6336082

Experienced bookkeeper seeks local employment. Call 086-3717633. 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

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

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

Garden Services in Kerry: Lawn mowing, strimming, vertical pruning, tree surgery. Reasonable rates. Ring 0838268371

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

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

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

Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day. Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Bus driver needed for part time school runs. Camp/Annascaul/ Castlegregory

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Wanted _ 2/3 bedroom house to rent longterm -ARP Programme €800 Tax free per month call 083-0812860

Wanted Room to Rent Dingle area - ARP programme €800 per month tax free call 083-0812860

Looking for a log splitter. 066-9157145

Other / Eile

Insulated storage facility available - call Ted Browne Tool Hire & Tyre Centre on 087 2342599 for details

Storage space available. Suitable for camper van / classis car etc. email: polaoghaire@yahoo.com

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

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