West & Mid Kerry Live issue 357

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid

Ceann Sléibhe: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Annascaul Historical Society

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Citizens Information

Pg 15: From the 1911 Census in West Kerry

Pg 18: Notes of a Ukrainian in Ireland

Pg 25: The Menopause Explained

Pg 28: Féile Ceoil Bhaile na nGall

Pg 29: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 32: Anseo is Ansiúd i gCorca Dhuibhne

Pg 39: Léargas an Lae

Pg 40: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

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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

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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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The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646

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

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

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

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

Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131

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

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

O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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Annascaul Historical Society

Safe Houses and Shrapnel, Arms Dumps and Ambushes – marking Easter Monday in Annascaul

Drawings on paper and ceramics

Rachel Parry & Cormac Boydell

1 April – 7 May 2023, Thur–Sun 12–5pm

Opening Saturday 1 April, 12–2pm by Mickey Ned O’Sullivan, all welcome

invite you to join them on a guided walk on Easter Monday, the 10th of April.

During the War of Independence the Annascaul area was a hive of activity. Arms were smuggled, barracks burnt, secret messages carried, and shots and explosions rang out. This walk will mark Easter weekend by visiting some of the sites of these activities with talks given by local historians. Starting at Hanifin’s Bar the route will loop around the Meelin, Bunaneer, Ardrinane and Annagap areas. We will pause to view a medieval souterrain that served as a secret storage place for rifles, a safe house used by revolutionaries on the run, the house where injured British soldiers were given tea and cake and the nerve centre of subversive intelligence among other things.

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

Annascaul Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have generously joined us on our walks and contributed stories, poems and even songs!

Cake Sale

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Two figures from history you'd like to have as dinner guests? Charlie Haughey and Dan Bric

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Egg-ceedingly Good News about Eggs!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

Since the domestication of the chicken more than 4,000 years ago, people in almost every culture have been enjoying and nourishing themselves with the egg. Easter occurs in Springtime, a period of new life and renewed growth thus it is not surprising that the egg - from which life begins - is somewhat of a celebrity in both religious and culinary history. Hens begin laying more eggs during the brighter, warmer days of Spring validating the great symbolism of the egg in so many traditions. From ancient pagan history to modern day Christianity and in every known culture - the egg represents fertility, birth and new life. Not surprisingly, the egg has the nutritional profile to support its lofty status. Eggs are an egg-cellent source of vitamin K and B vitamins including thiamin (B1), folate, choline, biotin and B12. Rich also in selenium, vitamin D and protein.

Not so long ago eggs were struck off the menu by those concerned with rising cholesterol levels. At the time of their ousting, public health experts and the medical profession believed that dietary cholesterol was an important contributory factor in the rising incidences of cardiovascular disease. However, as more research unfolds, instead of contributing to heart disease, the total nutritional content of whole eggs actually lower the risk. The most up-to-date research not only reverses the cholesterol myth but also highlights that saturated animal fat (low in eggs) in the diet, and not dietary cholesterol, has a much greater impact on blood cholesterol levels.

Eggs contain many heart-friendly nutrients. Most notably betaine and choline. Betaine can reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid derived from animal protein. Homocysteine can damage the blood vessel walls and contribute to clot formation increasing the risk for heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Homocysteine tends to be higher in people who eat a lot of animal protein and consume few leafy vegetables, beans or fruit - which provide folic acid and B vitamins that can help the body of rid itself of homocysteine. Choline a key nutrient for cell membranes, neurotransmitters and brain function. Eating eggs has been associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline in the elderly. Choline is also involved in the metabolism of homocysteine as are the B vitamins - making the egg a superfood for the both the heart and the brain. With all this said, it does not mean you can eat eggs until they come out your ears! While there is no official upper limit on egg consumption, the scientists at Harvard Medical School recommend no more that six eggs a week for adults.

It is important to choose eggs that are local, fresh and preferably organic or at least, chemical-free. Commercially raised chicks are fed cheap, processed grains, GM maize or GM soy. It literally costs chickenfeed to feed a chicken for mass production and their eggs. Pesticides and antibiotics are routinely given to these birds to deal with the risks of their unnatural environment. The chickens convert much of the starch from this chicken feed into saturated fat. The ingested pesticide and antibiotic residues are stored in that fat, much of which ends up in the yolk of the egg. In 2012 EU laws banned the use of traditional battery cages in commercial egg

production, but even without the cages conditions remain dire when it comes to the diet, health and welfare of commercial chickens and hens.

Organic hens and those reared freely on the farm down the road, whose diet is a natural fare of foraged plant foods, untainted seeds and insects produce much healthier eggs. The nutrition of the egg is only as good as the hen’s diet and wellbeing. Since these birds are free from crowded conditions, antibiotic use is usually unnecessary and pesticides are rarely needed. When free to peck their own food, chickens and hens favour insects, grains and seeds from their native surroundings, which ultimately makes for a happier hen and a healthier egg! Perhaps this is the real reason chickens crossed the road in the first place!

The best method of storing eggs is point down and in the carton, which protects the porous shell from light and odours. They are best kept cool but not chilled. In warmer weather, eggs can be stored in the fridge. Before cooking, particularly when baking, take them out of the fridge for at least 30mins before use.

Poaching and boiling, either hard or soft, are the best ways to enjoy eggs because it heats the egg at lower temperatures. High temperatures reached during frying alter the heat-sensitive structures in the egg, making them less beneficial to our health. As does many of the oils in which they are fried.

Good quality eggs are economical, versatile and healthy. They are Nature's answer to fast food! A little thought into the source, storage and preparation of eggs will link up their health benefits with the symbolism of Mother Nature's great gift - and that is worth celebrating at Easter and indeed, the brighter months ahead!

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Réidín and Michael Spillane, Castlegregory, pictured at Disneyland Paris for St Patrick’s weekend.

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If you were under 60 when your spouse or civil partner died, you can get the Household Benefits Package when you turn 60 as long as you meet these conditions.

What is covered by the Household Benefits Package?

There is an Electricity Allowance of €35 monthly (€1.15 per day) or a Natural Gas Allowance of €35 monthly (€1.15 per day) If you have an electricity and natural gas supply, you must choose between the Electricity Allowance and Gas Allowance. You can choose only one. The Allowance is paid either to your bank account or post office on the first Tuesday of each month.

Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you can get a Free Television (TV) Licence from your next TV Licence renewal date. To get your Free TV Licence, you must select the Television Licence option on the HBP form when you apply.

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If you cannot apply online, you can fill in the Household Benefit Package application form, which you can get from your local Citizens Information Centre and return it to the Household Benefits Package section of the Department of Social Protection. The address is on the form.

For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

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Lios Póil GAA Membership

The deadline for membership to the club is March 31st, however you can pay after this date, but you will not have access to tickets to Kerry's championship games, and you will not be entered in the club draw for tickets should Kerry make the final.

On being a member of the club, Cathaoirleach Kevin

Ó Grifín, explains:

“The effect of being a member of CLG Lios Póil is twofold,” he said. “Firstly, membership and the club lotto raise vital funds for the maintenance and development of our facilities.

“But, more importantly, being a member of CLG Lios Póil supports and involves you with a community of selfless volunteers, who continually strive to develop the best of facilities for young and old, and to create a safe, open, and inclusive environment in the promotion of Gaelic games, sport, and recreation within CLG Lios Póil.”

The club has several membership options. Ordinary club membership costs €30 per person, while couples’ membership and memberships with gym access are also available.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland

And so the Easter Holidays have arrived and with the Easter Eggs and longer days, it will be a lovely time, to get out and about with family and friends…… A wonderful walk is to Eask Tower with its breath-taking views from the Tower. Apart from the warm welcome of Tom and Teresa, their chat of the story of the Tower and its history, makes this the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon!

April will also see the return of some of our friends from West Springfield, our Sister City, including the students from West Springfield High School. The Pobalscoil students will host their visit with much fun and adventure, as they visit many of our local attractions and activities whilst connecting with the shared heritage and culture of the Blasket Islands and Corca Dhuibhne. Other visitors from the Greater Springfield region include Sean Cahillane, President of the Irish Cultural Centre of Western New England, Former Mayor of West Springfield Ed Sullivan, and President of the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E, Gene Cassidy. For local businesses who would like to learn more about being a part of the Dingle Peninsula Showcase at The Big E this coming September and meet Gene while in town, please contact Caroline or Sam at Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance - dptakerry@ gmail.com

Some of our visitors will also be participating in Ride Dingle which takes place on Saturday, 15th April. The support and consideration of all the communities and families along the route are very much appreciated and Ollie and his team from Ride Dingle have ensured that Road Closures are kept to the very minimum. They have planned the following communications:

• L etter drop to all residents along relevant roads – from the 4th April

• Bi-lingual Signs on all roads - from the 4th April

• Specific sign to be put up at the Dingle Mart informing farmers of the road closures

• West Kerry live will have full page ads with the map of the road closures and details.

• Radio ads in Irish on Radio Kerry on the week of the event notifying people of the road closures

• Local interview on Radio Na Gaeltachta on the week of the event

• Direct contact with local groups

• T hrough Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance and Dingle Chamber Member Networks Mile buíochas to all involved……….

Dates for your Diary!

Dé Luain 17ú Aibreán / Monday 17th April Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne

- Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil & Ócáid Líonraithe/ Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance (CTCD/DPTA) - AGM and Annual Networking Event - – 4.30 go dtí 7in san Óstáin na Sceilge / Dingle Skellig Hotel. Don’t forget to bring your brochures and business cards to reconnect for our Networking with a difference this year –“Speed Dating”! Come along to connect with new partners, learn about our new additions for 2023 – great new experiences and opportunities.

Key highlights of the day include: The Launch of the Dingle Peninsula’s Sustainability Charter, new market research from the East Coast USA, the DPTA MTU CE4RT Programme which will give up to 16 local businesses the opportunity to avail of €8,000 each for their own Sustainability goals and lots more……… Make sure to come to keep your business from missing out!

CTCD/ DPTA has been working on the Dingle Peninsula’s Sustainable Tourism Charter that prioritizes restoring and sustaining the environment, that nurtures our language, culture, and heritage, enriches our local communities, and respects tourism’s importance to our economy. After all, 96% of our tourism businesses are family-owned – a vital part of what makes our peninsula so special!

From the work that we have been doing, our mission is to excel as leaders in sustainable, regenerative tourism, connect visitors with our language, cultural heritage, inspirational landscape, and traditional welcome, help our members achieve sustainability, and promote the well-being of our local communities.

As our businesses and communities across the Dingle Peninsula prepare to offer the warmest of Kerry Welcomes to global visitors to West Kerry, CTCD/DPTA looks forward to helping tell our stories to attract those seeking a memorable holiday’s experience.

Fáilte Ireland, in a December 2022 report, pointed out that North America stands out as the most promising overseas market, with its strong dollar and less challenging economic issues compared with Europe. Our research at The Big E last year not only supports this research but found that 99% of almost 3,000 respondents would consider the Dingle

Peninsula as their base for an Irish holiday! Other research, by Expedia Group, showed 78% of respondents to their poll made travel choices when they saw themselves represented in ads and promotions for a destination. In addition, 90% of those polled by Expedia sought sustainable options when travelling.

CTCD/DPTA and others are working to lead sustainable and ”slow tourism” opportunities for travellers. Further, Booking.com found 71% of 2022 poll respondents wanted to increase their efforts to travel more sustainably, which is a 10% rise over the same poll in 2021. Booking.com also found that 66% of holiday makers wanted authentic experiences that represent the local culture.

Given that, how could anyone pass up a trip to West Kerry, where all areas of our peninsula are working toward sustainable and authentic experiences! Come and learn more on the 17th!

COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA

DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile

DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE

Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together Stay Safe, Shop Local, Eat local, Experience local, Enjoy local! Ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh! www.dingle-peninsula.ie

WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME CYCLISTS TO THE DINGLE PENINSULA ON SATURDAY 15TH APRIL FOR RIDE DINGLE!

The following roads will be closed on Saturday 15th April 2023:

Slea Head Drive

From the R559 Milltown Bridge

From 7.30am to the R559 / Paudi O’Sheas Pub Junction to 8.45am

Slea Head Drive

From R559 / Paudi O’Sheas Pub Junction

From 8.45am to the R559 Dunquinn Junction to 10am

Connor Pass

From R560 Spa Road / Old Brewery Junction

From 9.15am to the R550 / R560 Cloghane Junction to 12.30pm

For more info contact info@eliteevents.ie or see www.ridedingle.com

Dingle Book Signing

Award winning author Michael Foley will be signing his new book 'Children of Croke Park' in The Dingle Bookshop on Easter Saturday at 12.30pm. The book for young adults tells the stories of three children who died on Bloody Sunday on 21 November 1920, when a gaelic football match in Croke Park was the scene of slaughter by British forces.

Come along and meet Michael to get a signed copy of this book and chat to him about his latest work.

Denis Casey Garage

Calling all Crafters

Crafters needed for upcoming Easter Craft Fair in An Díseart, Daingean Uí Chúis on the 8th of April

If you would like a table please phone Heather on 087 3349945 In aid of palliative care

Ph: 0669151248

Courtney’s Bakery

Dick Mack’s Yard, Dingle 066-9151583

Open: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm

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

Wide selection of breads

Annascaul

From the 1911 Census in West Kerry

Ted Creedon

This is our second look at longevity – who were the oldest people in West Kerry, from Camp to the Blaskets, as recorded in the 1911 Census which was taken on Sunday, April 2? In the last issue we started with people aged 89 – in the 90th year of life and moved on to people in their 90s.

Walsh, Nora aged 90, lived in the home of her ‘relative’ Michael Walsh, 40, and his wife Ellen, 38, in Teer, Brandon. Nora was recorded as ‘Married’ but there was no mention of her husband. Also, she did not speak English, according to the form.

O’Connor, John J. aged 90 lived in Faha, Cloghane. He was recorded as a farmer and the ‘Head of family’. He was married to Noria, 76.

Cahillane, Jeremiah, aged 90, was a retired fisherman and a widower. His son Jerry was head of the house and he was recorded as being aged 80 on both the hand-written and printed census forms.

Jerry was a fisherman and was married to Maggie, 28. It is probable that the ‘80’ recorded on the written form should have been ‘30’ and should have been corrected by Constable Connolly, the enumerator.

Griffin, Johanna, aged 90 and a widow, is the last of this 90s age group. She lived in the home of her daughter-in-law Margaret, 60, a farmer and a widow in the townland of Cappaclogh East, (Kilgobban).

McDonnell, John, aged 91, was a farmer and head of the family. He lived in Emlagh East, (Marhin), with his wife Mary, 81. The couple were married c1850.

Finnerty, Mary, aged 91, was the head of her family and a widow who lived in Kildurrihy East, Ventry, with her daughter-in-law Kate, 63, also a widow and seven other family members.

Harrington, Mary, aged 92, was a widow living in Caher, Castlegregory. She was a farmer and the head of the family. She shared the home with two daughters and a granddaughter.

Moriarty, Mary, aged 93, lived in Cloonsharragh, Cloghane with her farmer son Michael, 65, and his wife Bridget, 58. There were seven other family members in the home on Census night.

Francis, John, aged 93,lived in Shanakyle, Kilquane, and was a (Retired Farmer). There were two other people in the home on Census night – his wife Eliza, 83, and his son Thomas, 29, a farmer.

Kelliher, Bridget, aged 94, was a widow who lived with her daughter-in-law Margaret, 65, also a widow, in Ballynana (Kilmalkedar). Two of Margaret’s sons were ‘Farm servants’.

Manning, Kate, aged 94, lived in Ballineanig-Church-Quarter, (Marhin) where she was a widow and head of the family. Her son John, 61, was a farmer and married to Mary, 49. The couple had one son and four daughters. Finnerty, Johanna, aged 94, lived in Ballincota, Ventry. She was head of the family and a widow. Her son John was a farmer and a widower.

O’Connor, Bridget, aged 95, lived in Cloghaneanode, Castlegregory and was widowed. Her son Thomas, 54 was a farmer and single. Her daughter Ellie was aged 36.

This doesn’t add up. The original hand-written Census form is slightly smudged around Bridget’s age – it may well be 75 rather than 95. And it’s unlikely she would have given birth almost 60 years earlier.

Foley, John, aged 96, was a widower and a retired farmer who lived in Fahan, Ventry. He was head of the family. His son John, 57, was married to Ellen, 55. They had one daughter and three sons.

Moriarty, John, aged 97, was a farmer, a widower and head of his family living in the remote townland of Mulloughveal, Cloghane, with his farmer son John, 59, and John’s wife Margaret, 59. The couple had nine children. Kelliher, John, aged 98, was a farmer and head of the family living in Ballynana, as was 94 year-old Bridget Kelliher above. There were eight other people in John’s house – all named Fitzgerald. The head of that group was Nicholas who was John’s nephew.

Lyne, Ellen, aged 101 was the oldest person living in West Kerry in April, 1911. She was in the home of James Sullivan, 72 and a farmer, in Gurteen, Ballynacourty. He was married to Ellen’s daughter Mary, 70. Twelve of the couples thirteen children were still living but only four of them were in the house on Census night.

What’s really surprising about these records is that of the 17 people recorded above 9 of them were ‘head of family’ - in the tenth decade of their lives.

The Great Blasket

Daly, Maurice, 84, was a retired fisherman and the oldest person living on the Great Blasket Island on Census night 1911. He was head of the family and was married to Kate, 74, who was born in the USA around 1837.

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Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana / Annual General Meeting

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1ú: (€500) Tom & Gert Spillane Castlegregory

2ú: (€250) Carmel Coghlan , Corcaigh

3ú: (€150) Fiona Knott, An Clochán

4ú: (€75) Veronica Heywood, Dun Laoighra

5ú. (€50) Ellen & James O'Donoghue.An Clochán

Tinteáin Ceoil: .. Ceol, Rince, Scéalta, Dánta, Amhráin, Craic agus Cupán tae & Scóna úr-bhácáilte. Gach Luain(Every Monday evening) 7:30pm9:30 pm at the Halla. V92DK4C

Local Link Bus Service:

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

Cloghane to Castlegregory…….Gach Déardaoin 7:15pm

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

Corca

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

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

Gach Dara Sathairn/ Every 2nd Saturday 6:15pm (April 1st, 15th, 29th)

Also Mass every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm

Adhradh Comaoineach / Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays – 11.15am to 12.15pm

Thursdays – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Saturdays – 11.15pm to 12.15pm

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

Oíche cheiliúrtha Craobh an Daingin do na múinteoirí a d’imigh ar scor in Ostán na Sceilge sa Daingean.

Ar chúl C-D Mary Murphy (Rúnaí) Micheál Ó Conchúir, Ger O’Mahony, Marie Uí Ghrifín, Deirdre Nic an tSaoir, Máire Ní Loingsigh ( Eagraitheoir na Craoibhe) Nuala Uí Ghearailt ( Cathaoirleach)

Chun tosaigh C-D Áine de Lóndra, Máire Uí Chonchúir, Dónal Ó Loingsigh ( Iar uachtarán CMÉ) Kay Uí Shúilleabháin

Halla na Feothanaí

Dé Domhnaigh

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Notes of a Ukrainian in Ireland. Time to walk

Kateryna Kobylnik

There are many amazing places in Ireland that can only be reached on foot. There is The Ireland Walking Guide which collects the most popular trails and recommendations (www. theirelandwalkingguide.com)

The Dingle Way is one of the most famous national waymarked routes 162 km long. It starts and ends in Tralee and usually takes seven days. Such hiking is suitable for professionals. Beginners should start with a short distance and choose routes 5 kilometres long, which should be taken slowly. This will help you feel yourself, make sure that your clothes and shoes fit, and that the backpack doesn't cause discomfort. It's also necessary to take into account the total height of the ascent. A kilometre up will be more difficult and will be a test for the knees, because where there is an ascent, there is also a descent. Hiking itself is similar to training, you should increase the difficulty and distance consistently.

Well, let's start with the trail to Dingle Lighthouse, which is located about 3 kilometres south of town. The route runs along the coast and starts at the Dingle Skellig Hotel, passing The Dingle Coast Guard Station and Hussey's Folly Tower, which dates back to 1845 and was built during the Great Famine (1845–1849) as a means of providing work for the poor. Depending on the first impressions from hiking, you can increase the distance by continuing the walk along the top of the cliff to the favorite beach of the locals, Beenbawn. There you can admire the waterfall and dive into the cool ocean water. Be aware that some sections of the trail run very close to the edge of the cliff. But if you have enough strength, you can then climb to Beenbawn Head, taking a couple of stones with you, according to the local tradition. From the top there will be a stunning view of the ocean and

Катерина Кобильнік

В Ірландії багато дивовижних міст, куди можна дістатись

лише пішки. Є навіть Путівник ірландських прогулянок, де зібрані найпопулярніші стежки та рекомендації щодо

підготовки до походів (www.theirelandwalkingguide.com)

Шлях Дінгла - один з найвідоміших національних маркованих маршрутів, довжиною 162 км, який починається і закінчується в Тралі та зазвичай триває сім днів. Такий хайкін підійде професіоналам.

Новачкам варто починати з невеликої відстані та обирати маршрути довжиною 5 кілометрів, які слід проходити повільно. Це допоможе відчути себе, переконатися, що одяг та взуття підходять, а рюкзак не завдає дискомфорту. Також необхідно враховувати загальну висоту підйому під час переходу. Кілометр нагору буде складнішим та стане випробуванням для колін, бо де підйом, там і спуск. Сам хайкінг схожий на тренування, нарощувати складність та відстань варто послідовно.

Одже, почнемо зі стежки до Маяка Дінгл, який розташований приблизно за 3 кілометри на південь від міста. Маршрут пролягає уздовж узбережжя та починається біля готелю Dingle Skellig, проходить повз станцію берегової охорони та башту Безумство Хассі (Hussey's Folly), яка датується 1845 роком і побудована під час Великого голоду (1845–1849 рр.), як засіб забезпечення роботою бідних. Залежно від перших вражень від хайкінгу, можна нарощувати дистанцію продовживши прогулянку по вершині кліфу до улюбленого пляжу місцевих Бінбон (Beenbawn). Там можна помилуватися водоспадом та зануритись

в прохолодну воду океану. Майте на увазі, що деякі ділянки тропи проходять дуже близько до крайка кліфу. Та якщо вистачить наснаги, далі можна піднятись на мис Бінбон прихопивши з собою пару камінців, за місцевою

the surrounding area of Dingle!

During the next walk, we will reach the Eask Tower, located on top of Carhoo Hill, opposite Dingle Harbour. The tower was built of solid stone in 1847 as another project to help people who were starving. Its purpose was to warn the sailors in time to lower the sails and safely go around the mouth of the harbour. The climb to 184 meters is worth a couple of euros, which the farmer asks for access. At every turn, the steep viewpoint offers new views, covering most of the peninsula and stretching far beyond to Blasket and Skellig Islands, Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohil and Mount Brandon. The following routes can already be planned at a distance of 10 - 15 km. Calculate that an average of two kilometers takes half an hour, that is, the hike takes half a day at a comfortable pace with stops. For planning, try hiking route services: Alltrails, Wikiloc, Komoot, etc. The local website (dinglehillwalkingclub.com) has local routes and information on how to join the club.

You can use the existing waymarked trails or create your own unique one based on historical events and interesting names. According to their location, Google Maps will help pave the way. Such hiking will instantly turn into an exciting adventure. In the vicinity of Dingle you can find the Giant's Grave a megalithic tomb located on the eastern side of the Conor Pass. The Ballintaggart Ogham Stones are located within a 30m diameter circular enclosure to the east of Dingle Racecourse. The medieval stone Garfinny Bridge, crosses the river 4 kilometres from Dingle on the old road to Lispole. The bridge is believed to have been built in the 14th and 15th centuries without the use of mortar, and is said to have been crossed by Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Gray de Wilton (Lord Deputy of Ireland) in 1580 with his 800 troops on their way to the Siege of Smerwick, where they killed 600 men, women and children who had already agreed to surrender in exchange for their lives.

Enjoying a walk is a matter of careful planning and preparation. The weather in Ireland is changeable, so it is worth checking the forecast before starting hiking. A windbreaker and sunscreen should always be in your backpack. Keep in mind that some trails may be too slippery after rain. Simple hiking does not require special equipment, because the difficulty, length, height and other components can vary depending on physical condition and mood. The health benefits remain unchanged, because the body is strengthened, the duration of concentration of attention increases, and positive thinking aimed at solving tasks is stimulated.

It is worth going on several different hiking trips and, based on the results, understand what is right for you, because the experience you get from hiking is unique!

традицією. З вершини відкриється приголомшливий краєвид на океан та околиці Дінгла!

Під час наступної прогулянки дістанемось вежі Іск (Eask Tower), розташованої на вершині пагорба Карху, навпроти гавані Дінгл. Вежа побудована з цільного каменю у 1847 році, як ще один проєкт допомоги людям, що голодували. Її мета полягала в тому, щоб попередити моряків встигнути опустити вітрила і безпечно обігнути гирло гавані. Підйом на 184 метри вартує пари євро, які фермер просить за надання доступу. З кожним кроком крутою стежкою зору відкриваються нові краєвиди, що охоплюють більшу частину півострова та простягаються далеко за його межі на острови Бласкет та Скелліг, найвищу гору Ірландії Карраунтухіл і гору Брандон.

Наступні маршрути вже можна планувати на відстань 10 - 15 км. Розраховуйте, що в середньому два кілометри займають пів години, тобто похід займає пів дня у комфортному темпі із зупинками. Для планування спробуйте сервіси піших маршрутів: Alltrails, Wikiloc, Komoot та ін. На локальному сайті (dinglehillwalkingclub. com) розміщені місцеві маршрути та інформація, як приєднатись до клубу. Можна скористатись наявними маркованими маршрутами або скласти свій унікальний, спираючись на історичні події та цікаві назви. Відповідно до їх розташування, прокласти шлях допоможе Google Maps. Такий хайкін вмить перетвориться на захопливу пригоду. В околицях Дінгла можна віднайти Могилу велетнів - мегалітичну гробницю, що розташоване на східній стороні перевалу Конор. Огамські камені Баллінтагарта розташовані всередині круглої огорожі діаметром 30 метрів на схід від іподрому Дінгла. Середньовічний кам'яний міст Гарфінні, через високу аркову форму ще називають Райдужним, перетинає річку за 4 кілометри від Дінгл на старій дорозі до Лісполя, над новою дорогою N86. Вважається, що міст був побудований у XIV-XV століттях без використання розчину, і нібито його

перетнув Артур Грей, 14-й барон Ґрей де Вілтон (лорддепутат Ірландії) у 1580 році зі своїм 800 військом на шляху до облоги Смервіка, де вони вбили 600 чоловіків, жінок та дітей, які вже дали згоду на капітуляцію в обмін на життя. Ця трагічна подія породила ірландську приказку «Обіцянка Грея».

Задоволення від прогулянки — це питання ретельного планування та підготовки. Погода Ірландії мінлива, тому перевіряти прогноз варто перед початком хайкінгу. Вітрівка та протисонцевий крем мають бути в рюкзаку завжди. Врахуйте, що після дощу деякі стежки можуть виявитись занадто слизькими. Простий хайкінг не потребує спеціального обладнання, адже складність, довжина, висота та інші компоненти можуть змінюватись в залежності від фізичного стану та настрою. Незмінним лишається користь для здоров'я, адже зміцнюється тіло, збільшується тривалість концентрації уваги та стимулюється позитивне мислення, націлене на вирішення завдань.

Варто сходити на декілька різнопланових хайкінгів і за результатами зрозуміти, що підходить саме вам, бо досвід який ви отримуєте від пішого туризму унікальний! In

- Kateryna Kobylnik is a Ukrainian refugee living in West Kerry

Нотатки українця в Ірландії: Час вибиратись на хайкінг

Eask Tower

Garfinny Bridge,

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Irish Whiskey Society April Tasting

It is not very often that we in Dingle get an opportunity to observe just how an independent whiskey bottler sources and bottles their whiskey; what inspires them to do what they do and where they get their inspiration from. This April we have a unique opportunity to see at first hand what is involved in this process.

W.D. O Connell are whiskey merchants and independent bottlers of premium whiskey. They do not have a distillery and are not trying to build one. They are known for bottling & blending the best spirits they can find, to curate a bottle and cask library that matches their adventurous spirit. In the bygone tradition of bottlers and bonders from the earliest days of Irish whiskey, they sought out the finest new-make and mature spirits from the best of Ireland’s distillers. They work with peated whiskey and bottle single grains; they cherish an all-sherry cask strength release. They are happy to re-mature whiskey in a Madeira cask, and source the best Scotch whisky Islay has to offer.

This is also the first time that we will have a tasting in Foxy John's bar on Main Street so we are really looking forward to this event and we plan to involve more bars in the town in the tastings going forward.

When: April 14th 7.30 pm Where: Foxy John's Bar, Dingle.

Register and book at: irishwhiskeysociety.com

Lucy Courtney Murphy

Castlegregory Co. Kerry & Rathcormac Co. Cork

Died 17th of April 2022

As we lovingly remember our beautiful, funny, and wonderful Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister & Friend Lucy. We her family Joe, Ann, Joanne, Yvonne and Johnny, her husband Dave, her boys Joseph and Daithí and extended families would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the people who helped in any way, fundraising, had masses & prayers said, to all who called, lit candles, positive thoughts, cards, letters texts and telephone calls.

A heartfelt thank you to local Doctors Nuala Rigney and Clodagh Kenny (Castlegregory). Lucy’s own GP Dr Collins (Fermoy) who was always so helpful, caring and kind. Cork University Hospital, all the staff in Marymount Hospice particularly the staff on St. Christophers Ward and James in the shop, the nurses that called to the house to Lucy and the Occupational Therapist who ensured Lucy was comfortable. A special thanks to Dave’s Dad Finbarr for bringing Lucy to her many appointments.

To our wonderful families who were there day and night for us. Our friends, neighbours and Lucy’s friends and all of those who travelled to Cork to sympathise and celebrate Lucy’s life with us.

We would like to express our gratitude to Martin Nelligan and Sons & Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy for their professionalism and compassion. To Reverent Joseph O Keefe (Rathcormac) for a beautiful mass. Thank you to the Rathcormac Inn for food and refreshments.

To those who travelled and joined us for Lucy’s months mind mass in Castlegregory we are truly grateful. Thank you to Pat and Josephine for the lovely music, to Bolands Bar for refreshments and Kingdom Kitchen for catering.

A special thank you to Timmy, Michael and Fr. Mulvihill who played a huge part in Lucy’s final journey.

To those who helped in any way during Lucy’s illness, your contribution has made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Lucy’s 1st anniversary mass will be held on Friday 14th of April at St. Marys Church Castlegregory @ 7pm.

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Register Now For The 11th Annual County Clean Up

The 11th annual County Clean Up will take place across the county on Saturday, 15th April* and a call is going out to all community and voluntary organisations and individuals to get involved.

The County Clean-Up takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council. Over the past decade, hundreds of tonnes of rubbish have been collected along Kerry roads by thousands of volunteers.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn urged everyone to participate in what is now one of the annual community initiatives in Kerry.

‘The tremendous effort of volunteers over the past decade has contributed to the campaign to keep the county litter-free. The County Clean Up greatly complements the work which Kerry County Council does all year round to promote environmental awareness and maintain our wonderful landscape.

‘Registration is now open at www.countycleanup.com and I hope that local communities will participate in large numbers,’ he said.

Noel O’Reilly from KWD said: ‘KWD Recycling is proud to be involved in the County Clean Up which is now in its 11th year. It is a very important day that has made a huge difference on the roads of Kerry and west Cork.’

Environmental Awareness Officer at Kerry County Council, Breda Moriarty said: ‘The amazing and diligent work of many community groups and individuals for the County Clean Up is admirable. Everyone coming together to keep Kerry clean and our roads litter free for an 11th year is fantastic.’ Groups must register to ensure they receive a clean-up pack and to nominate a collection point for any litter collected.

*Note: For Dingle and surrounding areas the clean up will take place on Monday 10th April. See Dingle Notes, page 23.

CLOTHES COLLECTION BAILIÚCHÁN ÉADAÍ

AR AN DÉARDAOIN 20ú AIBREÁN 2023

THURSDAY 20th APRIL 2023

AR MHAITHE LE SCOIL NAOMH EOIN BAISTE, LIOS PÓIL

• ALL CLOTHING ACCEPTED

• PAIRED SHOES

• BAGS & BELTS

• TOWELS & BLANKETS

• CURTAINS & BED LINEN

NO DUVETS OR PILLOWS

BAGS MAY ONLY BE LEFT AT HALLA JOHN L. Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN LIOS PÓIL FROM MONDAY 17TH APRIL ONWARDS

Míle Buíochas Fully

Monday: Dingle

Tuesday: Back West

Wednesday: Castlegregory

Thursday: Camp

Friday: Inch & Camp

The staff at Dingle Benner's Hotel Dingle were delighted to present the funds raised by staff recently to Camphill Community in Dingle.

Dingle Notes.

Richie Williams

COUNTY CLEANUP DAY. Saturday April 15th is the date selected by KWD and Kerry County Council as County Cleanup Day this year. However this date clashes with the Ride Dingle Cycle Event throughout most of the main roads in the Peninsula. Dingle Tidy Towns Committee have decided that Easter Monday April 10th the preceding Monday will be a safer day to request volunteers to help collect litter along the 8 approach roads to town.

Volunteers are requested to meet at the Bottle Bank near The Tracks at 11a.m. where gloves and bags and suitable collection areas will be allocated. We hope that as it is a Bank Holiday greater numbers than recent years will be available to help out this year.

T.V. The recent television documentary featuring The Billy Riordan Memorial Trust in Malawi was most informative and a worthy tribute to its founder Dingle based lady Margaret Riordan mother of the late Billy. The programme really highlighted how funds from all the voluntary donations and fund raising events are put to great use in helping others less fortunate than ourselves. Continued success to Mags, the Riordan Family and all involved in the wonderful work of this Trust.

DEATHS. Dingle Business Chamber wish to convey their sympathies to the families of a number of people who were involved in various forms of business here in town and who have recently passed from this life. These include Oliver O'Sullivan late of John Street and Beenbawn, Lisbeth Mulcahy late of Green Street and Ballyferriter and Michael Joe Kavanagh late of MarianPark. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a nAnameacha Dhílis.

AWARDS. Congratulations to all involved in An Riasc Brewery and The Dingle Sea Safari both groups who featured prominently in National Prizegiving events recently. It’s really great to see hard working local business groups being rewarded for their initiatives especially at national level where the competition and standards are increasing every year.

Comhairdeachas chomh maith do dhaltaí Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne atá cáilithe do Chraobh na hÉireann Junk Kouture i mBaile Átha Cliath i mí Bealtaine. Go n-eirí leo agus dhá seans acu an Craobh a bhuachaint i mbliana.

PARADES. Despite the poor weather conditions a large crowd of supporters followed the Dingle Fife And Drum Band through the streets for the 6a.m. Traditional March on St Patrick’s Day. Thanks to Fr. Michael Moynihan who celebrated Mass in St. Mary’s Church for the Band and supporters mid way through the dawn march.

The Business Chamber wish to thank the Band members, the pupils of Scoil an Gleanna and Bunscoil an Clochar and the Lispole musicians all of whom brought a great spirit to the streets with their wonderful musical talents.

Also Míle Buíochas to all the various groups, clubs, business outlets and services, vintage vehicle owners and emergency services and individuals who took part on the day. The Parade was followed by another fine display of traditional Irish Dancing on stage in Holyground by Rinceoiri na Ríochta. Members of Splanc the Dingle Carnival Band then completed the outdoor entertainment with their unique drumming talent in the Holyground Car Park.

Thanks to all our entertainers, the Gardaí and our loyal group of stewards and supporters and all who contributed to another successful St Patrick’s Day in Dingle. Just a final word to request the outlets who did not feature in the weekends activities to consider getting involved in future events.

Na Fothracha

Mícheál Ó Ruairc

I ndilchuimhne ar Patrick Houlihan (1954 – 2023) Londain agus Taobh a’ Chnoic Bhíomar óg óg agus lánspraoi

bhí ár samhlaíocht ina lasair tintrí

ár matáin ar maos le teaspach na hóige ritheamar ritheamar mar fhianna léimeamar léimeamar thar claíocha

síos síos go dtí na fothracha linn agus sceitimíní áthais orainn ní fhéadfaí sinn a chloí agus sinn

ag dul as ár gcranna cumhachta an tráth úd i measc na bhfothracha i mBaile Mhic Chlub as a dtáinig ár gcosmhuintir aníos roimh aimsir an Ghorta Mhóir agus scaipeadh na mion-éan orthu ina dhiaidh sin an dealús á dtiomáint go Meiriceá agus go Sasana ach ba chuma linn

faoi thragóid na staire nó chinniúint ár muintire bhíomar beag beann ar fhulaingt agus ar sceimhle ár sinsir agus gan teorainn ar bith linn agus sinn ag dul fiáin i measc na gcreatlach tréigthe gan uainn ach spórt agus spraoi inár gclós súgartha neamhaí

ag déanamh na bhfolachán i dtosach báire agus ansan ag ligint orainn go mba bhuachaillí bó a bhí ionainn ag fearadh cogaidh ar na hIndiaigh Dhearga imithe le scód gan smacht ná reacht ar fuaidreamh ar fud na háite ag liúreach agus ag screadach

gan stad gan staonadh in ard ár gcinn is ár ngutha agus sinne inár sirriamaí ar Tombstone nó ag seasamh an fhóid go diongbháilte in aghaidh ár naimhde ag an Alamo nó mar Wyatt Earp agus Doc Holliday san OK Corral ag scaoileadh urchair i ndiaidh urchair agus ag líonadh

an aeir mórthimpeall le clagairt na bpiléar a bhí ag teacht go tiubh as bairillí ár ngunnaí bréige pléascadh plimp na gcaipíní pléascáin agus boladh géar goirt an sulfair aigéadaigh ag cur an liathbhuí ar na caoirigh sa ghort lom raithní taobh linn

agus á scaipeadh chuig na ceithre harda agus is ag na fionnlaochra a bheadh an lá is an ruaig curtha ar na hIndiaigh Dhearga ghránna gan seans dá laghad acu an bua a fháil orainn ach iad ag teitheadh ar son a n-anamacha uainn le fána i dtreo na bhfaillte fuara marfacha

Coláiste Íde Beo!

Bhí saol ana-ghnóthach againne anseo i gColáiste Íde le tamall anuas. Idir imeachtaí spórt agus cultúrtha. Ní raibh aon teora leis an spraoi a bhí againn.

Lá Oscailte

Íde an corn a thabhairt leo ar an lá!

An rún a bhí ann don chraobh ná ‘The house believes that changing your lifestyle can’t combat global warming’.

Parlaimint Eorpach na hÓige - EYP

Seachtain na Gaolainne

Bhí lá oscailte iontach againn Dé Sathairn seo caite. Tháinig scoláirí bunscoile ó chian is ó chóngar go Baile an Ghóilín, áit a fuaireadar blaiseadh den atmaisféar scoile iontach atá anseo againn. Táimid ag súil go mór le fáilte a chuir roimh ár scoláirí nua an bhliain seo chugainn. Má tá suim ag aon duine teacht ar cuairt chugainn ní gá ach teagmháil a dhéanamh le hoifig na scoile agus cuirfear míle fáilte romhat!

Díospóireacht i nGriffith College

Chuaigh cúigear ón gcúigiú bliain chomh fada le Cathair Chorcaí chun freastal ar ócáid a bhí eagraithe ag an Aontas Eorpach chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine óga a dtuairimí agus a smaointe faoi fhadhbanna domhanda an lae inniu a phlé. Cuireadh i gcoistí éagsúla iad chun na fadhbanna agus na réitithe a chur trí chéile. Ar an lá deireanach, bhí tionól ann agus bhí orthu a gcuid smaointe a chur in iúl agus iad a chosaint. Roghnaíodh triúr le dul ar aghaidh go dtí an seisiún náisiúnta a bheidh ar siúl le linn shaoire na Cásca. Ghlac Robin Ní Cheallaigh ó bhliain a cúig páirt sa chomórtas céanna anuraidh agus thaisteal sí go Tromso san Ioruaidh le déanaí, áit a raibh toscaireachtaí ó bheagnach 40 tír atá páirteach san EYP anois.

Cluiche Craoibhe Rugbaí na Mumhan

Chuireamar tús bríomhar le Seachtain na Gaelainne i mbliana le “Turas na nGaeltachtaí”. An sprioc a bhí againn: taisteal ó Ghaeltacht go Gaeltacht laistigh de choicís. Dheineamar taifead ar ár gcuid céimeanna agus comhairíodh iad ag deireadh gach lá. Chabhraigh idir mhúinteoirí, féitheoirí agus daltaí chun an sprioc uaillmhianach seo a bhaint amach agus, gan dabht, d’éirigh linn! Thug cuairteoirí clúiteacha turas orainn an tseachtain chéanna, amhail Duncan Stewart a labhair linn fé chúrsaí timpeallachta agus Dairena Ní Chinnéide a chuir ceardlanna filíochta ar fáil. Ar an Mháirt do bhí Tráth na gCeist ag Bliain a Cúig le cleas na hIdirbhliana ón bPobalscoil agus níos déanaí sa tseachtain, tháinig a bhfoireann sacair chun páirt a ghlacadh i mbliotsa linn. Bhaineamar ardthaitneamh as na himeachtaí seo, ár mbuíochas le na múinteoirí a d’eagraigh.

Ceardlann Raidió na Gaeltachta

Comhghairdeachas ó chroí le foireann díospóireachta na scoile a bhuaigh Comórtas Díospóireachtaí Dlí Griffith College an Aoine seo caite. Roghnaíodh iad don chomórtas craoibhe a bhí ar siúl i mBaile Átha Cliath tar éis dóibh aiste 1000 focal a scríobh ar an téama ‘This house believes that being vegan is worse for the environment’.

Ghlac sé scoil déag ó fud fad na tíre páirt sa chomórtas agus d’éirigh le foireann Choláiste

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Bhuaigh ár bhfoireann chumasach rugbaí cluiche leathcheannais Chorn Shóisearach na Mumhan ag tús mhí an Mhárta. Bhíodar ag imirt i gcoinne Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste ó Thiobraid Árann. D’imríodar sa chluiche ceannais i gcoinne Scoil Naomh Anne i bPáirc Musgrave i gCorcaigh go gairid ina dhiaidh san. Cé nár éirigh leo an corn a bhreith leo an lá san, beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach. Do bheadh Danno chomh bródúil astu! Buíochas le Éanna agus Regina a bhí ag tabhairt aire don bhfoireann. Buíochas le Bryan agus Siopa Mhic Ginneá sa Daingean as ucht urraíocht a dhéanamh ar na geansaithe áille.

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 1ú Aibreán 2023 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 1st April 2023 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 0872286533

Bhí ceardlann raidió ag bliain a cúig le Sláine Ní Chathalláin, Dáithí de Mórdha agus Seán Ó Laoithe le déanaí. Múineadh dóibh conas tuairisc nuachta a scríobh, clár raidió a thaifeadadh agus conas eagarthóireacht a dhéanamh. Ina gclár, “Comhrá an Choláiste”, phléadar mná sa spórt, saol an oileánaigh óig ar Inis Móir agus go leor eile. Léadh an nuacht, canadh amhrán agus seinneadh cúpla port a bhí breá bríomhar ina theannta san! Bhaineadar taitneamh agus tairbhe as an deis iontach seo.

Próifíl Gnóthachtála na Sraithe Sóisearaí Comhghairdeachas leis na scoláirí ar fad go mbronnadh Próifíl Gnóthachtála na Sraithe Sóisearaí orthu le déanaí.

Good Friday Hospice Walk

Milltown/Listry Branch of Kerry Hospice are holding their annual sponsored walk on Good Friday 7th April, starting with registration at Muintir na Tire Hall, Milltown.Walk commences at 10am. All funds raised will go to Palliative Care in Kerry. Our walk will honour the memory of our esteemed former member Mary Pat O Sullivan. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Every year each library in Ireland participates in the national Spring Into Storytime programme and we hope you can join us in Leabharlann Dhaingean Uí Chúis during the month of April. All ELC’s, early primary classes and all young children are invited to visit us, enjoy the storytelling , arts and crafts workshops and discover all the services the libary has to offer.

Ná caill iad!!

Leabharlann an Daingin

Wednesday 5th 10.30am Fungi & The Sea Storytime

Wednesday 12th 10.30am Monster Storytime

Saturday 15th 11.00am Springtime Arts & Craft

Wednesday 19th 10.30am Fungi & The Sea Storytime

Saturday 22nd 11.00am Fungi & The Sea Arts & Crafts

Wednesday 26th 10.30am Bear Storytime

Bíonn an leabharlann ar oscailt Luan go hAoine 10.00-5.00 agus go dtí 8.00pm Oíche Déardaoin

066-9151499

dingle@kerrycoco.ie

The Menopause Explained

Brid Morrison (GP Nurse)

It literally means when your periods have stopped for 12 months plus, on average this happens around the age of 51.

It is triggered by our ovaries slowing down, they have run out of there egg supply, thereby producing less hormones. These hormones are called oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Oestrogen protects a number of different systems in a women’s body- brain, skin, bones, heart, urinary functions and the vaginal area.

Perimenopause is the time of our lives before this, our periods may begin to change and one or one menopausal symptoms may begin to kick in. This can happen slowly and subtly or symptoms may come on dramatically fast! These symptoms may impact negatively on a women’s personal life, often affecting their family life and performance at work.

The perimenopause can last from months to years, sometimes up to 10 years before your periods stop altogether. Usually, the symptoms become apparent in our 40s. Oestrogen and progesterone work together to regulate your menstrual cycle (your period) and they produce eggs. During the perimenopause period our hormones fluctuate drastically. For this reason, there is no accurate, definitive blood test that can determine that you are perimenopausal-it is based on symptoms you are experiencing. Often it is the imbalance of these hormones which leads to the symptoms of menopause occurringwhen you hear or read about menopausal symptoms, it also includes perimenopausal symptoms as they are the same, and are both due to your hormones changing. These symptoms vary greatly both physically and mentally. From anxiety, low mood, low energy levels, irritability, brain fog, joint pain, difficulty sleeping, reduced libido (sex drive), dry skin, night sweats, hot flushes, heart palpitations, vaginal dryness/ irritation and urinary incontinence…this is to name just a few!! It affects us both mentally and physically throughout our whole bodies.

Early menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is when it happens under the ago of 40. Blood tests can be taken to test for this, but are also not definitive either. Your doctor/nurse will look at the full clinical picture of symptoms and sometimes blood tests to determine a reason.

Certain conditions can bring about early menopause- such as having your ovaries or womb removed surgically, radiotherapy/chemotherapy, treatments for endometriosis, some genetic and autoimmune factors can lead to early menopause.

The most effective treatment for perimenopause/ menopause is to replace the hormones through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). A healthy lifestyle and diet modification- quitting smoking, reducing alcohol, exercise and calcium rich diet is essential.

HRT also protects your future health, from weakening of the bones (osteoporosis), heart disease, diabetes, bowel cancer and dementia. Regretfully, a generation of women where denied the opportunity of improved quality of life after the premature release and subsequent mass exposure of 2 studies in the early 2000’s inaccurately reporting risks of HRT that have since been retracted and disproven.

For most women the benefits of taking HRT outweigh any risks. There is no way of knowing when perimenopause/menopause will start, yet we know it will happen. Thankfully we now know a lot more about how our bodies work compared to past generations of women who suffered silently before us. We have the ability now to empower and educate ourselves and make decisions regarding our perimenopausal/ menopausal health and how to optimise this transition for ourselves. We have options, these options are safe and are readily available to us.

First port of call – www.balance-menopause.com, Women’s Health Concern website, British Menopause Society. Then talk to your own nurse or doctor!

Castlegregory Notes

A walk in aid of the Hospice will be held on Good Friday morning between 11 and 1 pm. Meeting place Bowler's Corner, walk as long or as short as you want. Donations in bucket accepted.

Easter Sunday morning. Children’s Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet competition. Meet at the playground at 12:30

Join Josephine & Friends Sunday 9th April at 7pm in the Clubrooms for an evening of Folk & Gospel Song with slide show in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House. Admission free, donations welcome. Raffle in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry

Easter Tuesday: Bingo at 8 pm in the clubrooms

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

Castlegregory Tidy Towns: If you feel that you'd like to do a few hours work with the TidyTowns team on Saturday morning April 1st please contact Fionnuala 086 8371113 or Catherine 086 6099753. We will be reseeding the area with grass and wild flowers and plant several groups of five silver birch trees. The stone from the flower beds will be recycled to build a Moon Gate Sculpture on the site.

March Madness: anyone joining or renewing their subscription for Club 500 during March can have 12 months for €110

Parents & Toddlers/Babies Group in the Clubrooms every Wednesday: 10.30am - 12pm. Please call Kelly Hennessey: 087 2165100 for further information and if you'd like to attend. Very many thanks for the generous contributions of toys, books & games for the playgroup. We no longer require any more as we now have more than sufficient and there is a limit to what we can store.

Photography competition: A competition is being held to find pictures for next year's calendar (2024). All of you budding photographers can dust off your cameras and get snapping. All entries to castleinfocenter@gmail.com please. You never know ....your entry just might feature in the new calendar.

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired dinners in the Clubrooms every Tuesday @ 12.45pm with music, bingo etc afterwards. New members are always welcome. Please ring: 087 2406471 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason.

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

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

Castlegregory Celtic FC: Result: Premier A: Castlegregory Celtic FC A 0-4 Camp United. A combination of injuries and players unavailable meant for a very stiff challenge against a full strength Camp side last Sunday morning in Paddy Goggin Memorial Park. Despite the absences, Castle gave a very spirited display but experience and clinical finishing saw Camp run out 4-0 winners in our final home game of the season. Thanks to everyone that came and supported the lads, it was fantastic to see such a crowd in attendance. We are also delighted to announce that there was a huge total of €2200 donated at the gate in aid of Chris O'Driscoll, and realistically that was the best result of the day as both communities pulled together to help Chris in his fight for recovery.

Pitch development drive: works are continuing as we look forward to starting work on the new access and car park in the coming months. Some clearing will be taking place along the verges near the new access in the coming weeks and we thank everyone again for their ongoing support. Our GoFundMe page has raised a massive €15,000+ of the €40,000 target to date and the support has been phenomenal. To donate simply log onto www.gofundme.com and search for Castlegregory Celtic FC.

The Brandon Bay Run: entries for this year's event are absolutely flying in and we now have entries from all over Ireland and many other countries such as Canada, France and even Brazil! It really is shaping up to be another fantastic day on the beach on Saturday 22nd July. As always, entry remains open on www.brandonbayrun. com

FAI Summer Soccer camp: the dates are set! Our FAI camp will run from 17th July to 21st July this year. Entry will be via the FAI Camps website and as soon as it's open we will share the details on our social media platforms. Spaces are limited so be sure to keep a close eye out for updates.

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

News Items If any local groups have any news

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

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

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

Tin Whistle Classes have resumed in the small clubrooms. Contact Laura: 087 9393076 Email laurakelliher@yahoo.com All ages welcome.

Chosun Taekwondo-Do Classes every Thursday. Email: boconnortkd1@gmail.com Facebook

Chosun Taekwon-Do and Fitness Mobile: 087 9837252 if you think your child might like to join his classes.

The Academy of Dance in the Clubrooms .The Academy of Dance is an International AwardWinning Dance Academy offering classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary & Modern Jazz. Fully Qualified Teachers, offering Examinations & Performance opportunities. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live.ie

Irish Dancing Classes: Saturdays in the Clubrooms. Ring Michael Murphy: 087 2133866 for further information or to enrol.

Daffodil Day: Many thanks to all who donated for Daffodil Day in Daybreak, Aughacasla & O'Dwyers, Camp. A total of €1840 was raised. A big thank you also to Paul & Joe, for looking after the volunteers.

Castlegregory Community Council

Tailor Row, Castlegregory, Co Kerry V92 FH32 Tel:- 066-7139422

Email:- castleinfocenter@gmail.com www.Castlegregory.ie

APRIL at Siamsa Tíre

JOHN B. KEANE’S

THE MATCHMAKER

Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actresses joins Jon Kenny (D’Unbelievabels) in this iconic production. Together they play a myriad of characters in this hilarious and earthy dramatic comedy. THE MATCHMAKER returns as it celebrates its 21st year on tour

WORKSHOP EASTER DRUMMING PLAYSHOP

Delivered by Urs Wenk, Drum Drum

Dance Ireland

In this playshop (not workshop! we like playing more than working..) you will get to explore a huge amount of different drums. Everyone will soon become an equal part of a big drumming band and have fun with others

Tickets: €25/23

KING

Fishamble: The New Paly Company

A new play by Pat Kinevane KING tells the story of Luther who only leaves his apartment for essential journeys, and to perform as an Elvis impersonator. The play explores prejudice and resilience as Luther struggles to live life to the full.

Tickets: €23/20 Age Suitability

Thursday 20th at 8pm Tuesday

Cost: €10 per participant

Duration: 1 hour

For toddlers to teens

14+Strong language Sat 1st April at 8pm

All booking available on www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055

Sat 29th April at 8pm

A CALL TO YOU

Catherine Young Dance Company

A Call To You emerges from the urgency of the incomprehensible times we live through. It is a call to come together; to explore the fragility and friction of community. The strength of the many.

Tickets: €18.50/16.50

Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area Easter Ceremonies (Clár na Cásca 2023)

Annascaul Parish

Dingle Parish

Annascaul/Inch Hospice

Thanks to all who supported events in 2022. During 2022 we got back to pre pandemic activities and were able to hold our Good Friday Walk, church gate collection & coffee morning with great support. This along with private donations, school children donating funds from their Wren day collection and Inch community council holding their coffee morning on Pattern day. In total throughout 2022 the area collected €7,453.30 for Kerry Hospice.

Our Good Friday walk will be taking place on Inch Beach again this year on April 7th at 11am.

Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh

Castlegregory Parish

St Mary’s, Castlegregory

Confessions –after Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and after the Passion on Good Friday.

Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer

Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30pm. If you wish to spend time in prayer the church will remain open until 9.00pm.

Good Friday: Morning Prayer

The Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer

Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: Mass

St .Brendan’s Church, Cloghane Confessions – after the vigil Mass Saturday April 1st and after the 7pm Mass on Tuesday April 4th.

Easter Sunday: Mass

Féile Ceoil Bhaile na nGall

Dé hAoine 7 - De Domhnaigh 9 Aibreán 2023

Dé hAoine

11.00am – Allagar na hAoine

Tá fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne.

An chéad fhéile ceoil traidisiúnta i mBaile na nGall riamh. Féile Gaelach bunaithe ar thraidisiúin ceoil, amhránaíochta, rince agus filíocht Chorca Dhuibhne.

7.30pm – Oscailt Oifigiúil (Tigh TP)

8.00pm – Clíodhna Ní Bheaglaoich agus Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine (Tigh TP)

8.00pm – Oíche Amhránaíochta Teach Siamsa

Dé Sathairn

11.00am – Ciorcal Comhrá le Toose (Tigh TP )

3.00pm – Aogán agus Caitríona Uí Loinsigh (Tigh TP)

– Seisiún Oscailte le Seán Óg Potts & Cairde (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich)

5.00pm – Amhránaíocht: Le Muintir Chorca Dhuibhne (Tigh TP)

– Rince Seite: Breanndán Óg Ó Beaglaoich, Eoin & Níall Ó Beaglaoich (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich)

8.00pm – Kyle Macaulay agus Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich (Tigh TP)

8.00pm – Diarmaid, Colm & Éamonn Ó Meachair (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich)

8.30pm – Ispíní na hÉireann (Halla na Muirí)

Dé Domhnaigh

11.00am – Ciorcal Comhrá le Toose (Tigh TP )

3.00pm – Muintir Contae an Chabháin Seisiún Oscailte (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich )

– Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh agus Jerry O’ Beirne(Tigh TP)

5.30pm – Ceol le Aoife & Deirdre Ní Ghrainbhéil w(Tigh TP)

– Seisiún Oscailte (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich)

7.45pm – Cuas (le Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich, Kyle Macaulay, Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine & Niamh Varian-Barry) & Liam O’Connor le Cormac Ó Beaglaoich (Halla na Muirí)

8.00pm – Eoin Ó Beaglaoich agus Andrea Palandri (Tigh TP)

8.00pm – Seisiún Oscailte (Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich)

10.30pm – Muintir Uí Bheaglaoich

Féile Gaelach bunaithe ar thraidisiúin ceoil, amhránaíochta, rince agus filíocht Chorca Dhuibhne.

Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup

Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

Michael Healy-Rae TD

Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae Clinicí Áitiúla

Milltown: Larkins

There is a reason that Italian food is so popular around the world. Their philosophy is simple, work with good seasonal ingredients and take your time when cooking to create beautiful dishes. You will find versions of this soup known as Ribollita in Tuscany, a heaty mixture of vegetables, beans and bread in a bowl.

I definitely recommend soaking the beans the night before for this, the result will give you a creaminess to the soup. Take your time making this and enjoy cooking it.

Ingredients

200g cannellini beans, soaked in cold water overnight

1 large onion, cut into small dice

3 cloves garlic, sliced

bunch of thyme leaves

2 carrots, diced

1 tsp. fennel seeds

1 tsp. chilli flakes

4 tomatoes, peeled, seeds removed and cut into large dice

handful of kale, stalks removed and chopped

2 large potatoes, peeled and diced

some stale crusty bread, broken into pieces

salt and pepper

dash of extra virgin olive oil

Method

Strain the beans, then add them along with some of the onion and some of the garlic to a large pot of salted water. Bring this to the boil and then simmer for about an hour. Check the beans, they should be just cooked and have a little bite. Strain them and keep the liquid for later.

Place a pot on over medium heat, add a little oil and add the remaining onion, garlic, thyme and a pinch of salt. Cook this gently for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for a few minutes, then add the carrots. Taking your time cooking them one by one before adding the next really helps to bring out the flavour of each vegetable. Add in the fennel seeds and chili flakes. Stir in the tomatoes and the beans. Cover all of this with the water from the beans.

Let this simmer for about 25 minutes. At this stage add the kale and potatoes. Once you think the potatoes are cooked add in the bread. Taste and season with salt and pepper, drizzle with some extra virgin olive before serving.

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Bainisteoir Turasóireachta leis An Díseart

Tá post mar Bhainisteoir Turasóireachta sa Díseart, a mhairfidh suas le 18 mí, á thairiscint do dhuine a bhfuil líofacht Gaeilge acu. Tá tacaíocht chun an post seo a chruthú á chur ar fáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta mar chuid dá phlean chun tograí Turasóireachta Straitéiseacha a fhorbairt ar fud na Gaeltachta. Beidh an post lonnaithe sa Díseart, Sráid an Doirín, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí.

Beidh an té a cheapfar páirteach i ngréasán foghlama de thograí straitéiseacha turasóireachta sa nGaeltacht. Mar chuid den ról seo beidh dualgas ar an té a cheapfar freastal ar chlár foghlama thar thréimhse na fostaíochta.

Duine cumasach a bhfuil suim acu obair mar pháirt do fhoireann, le cáilíocht 3ú leibhéal ábhartha (Staidéar Oidhreachta, Staidéar Músaeim, Seandálaíocht, Turasóireacht, Margaíocht, Stair & Ealaín, mar shampla) agus spéis i gcur chun cinn agus i bhforbairt na hearnála Turasóireachta sa nGaeltacht. Beidh bainistíocht daoine ag teastáil sa ról.

Ní mór d’iarrthóirí ardchaighdeán i scríobh agus i labhairt na Gaeilge a bheith acu chomh maith le scileanna ríomhaireachta, riaracháin agus eagrúcháin.

Íocfar liúntas bliaintúil de €26,000 - €33,000, ag braith ar thaithí. Is í an tseachtain oibre ná 35 uair an chloig, le roinnt de na huaireanta seo tráthnóna agus ag an deireadh seachtaine. Is féidir sonraí an phoist a fháil trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig runai@diseart.ie

Seoltar iarratas mar aon le Curriculum Vitae, roimh 5 i.n. ar an Aoine, 21ú Aibreáin chuig: runai@diseart.ie le ‘fostaíocht’ líne an ábhair. Ta súil na hagallaimh a reachtáil ar an gCéadaoin26/4/2023

Beidh lóistín ar fáil sa Díseart don té a cheapfar má bhíonn gá leis.

Is fostóir chomhdheiseanna An Díseart

Tourism Manager with An Díseart

An Diseart are seeking to recruit a tourism manager with fluent Irish, for up to 18 months. The position is funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta as part of its plan to develop strategic tourism initiatives across the Gaeltacht. The role will be based in An Diseart, Dingle.

The tourism manager will be part of a learning network of strategic tourism projects throughout the Gaeltacht. As part of the role, the tourism manager will be expected to take part in a learning programme for the duration of the employment.

An Diseart is looking for a talented person, who is interested in working as part of a team with a relevant 3rd level qualification (Heritage Studies, Museum Studies, Archaeology, Tourism, Marketing, History & Art, for example). S/he will have an interest in the promotion and development of the Tourism sector in the Gaeltacht. There will be people management required in the role.

Applicants should have fluent Irish both written and spoken, along with strong administration, computing and organisational skills. For further details on the role, send an email to runai@diseart.ie

The salary is €26,000 - €33,000 per year, depending on experience. The working week is 35 hours, with some of these hours in the evening and at the weekend.

To apply please email runai@diseart.ie before 5pm on Friday, April 21, 2023, with ‘employment’ as the subject line. We are anticipating holding online and in person interviews on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

If needed hostel type accommodation is available for the selected canditate.

An Díseart is an equal opportunities employer

Congratulations to the 5th and 6th class pupils of Fybough NS who celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation in St. Gobnaits Church Keel on the 10th of March.

Message from Fr Michael Moynihan

Though we might not notice from the weather, Spring is well and truly here and Easter is just a week away. In West Kerry Live this week there is list of times for the Easter Ceremonies in the four parishes of Corca Dhuibhne. I extend a word of invitation and encouragement to all to attend the Holy Week Ceremonies. As we journey through Holy Week in the liturgy, in a most extraordinary way it makes those wonderful happenings of the events surrounding the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, present to us in real time. They become present to us in the here and now. This is brought home to us in our celebration of the Eucharist where time past, present and future come together on our altar and, through one of God's greatest gifts, we are present at all three of them. We will witness his Agony in the Garden, we will observe his betrayal by one of his close followers, we will view his trial and his scourging, we will accompany him on his journey to the Hill of Calvary. We will be there when he is nailed to the Cross and we will gaze on him in his last agony. We will honour him in the moment of his death and we will accompany his body to the tomb in the hillside. And then we will wait. We will wait and then with Mary Magdalene we will go to the tomb early in the morning to find it empty, coming to the realisation that Jesus is risen from the dead. And then our joy will be complete.

Recently Angela Moore visited the Parish and spoke at the weekend Masses about the work of Mary’s Meals. They help feed children as they attend school in the poorest countries in the world. €3,149 has been forwarded to Marys Meals from this parish. Míle buíochas.

Today Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Your continued support is much appreciated.

Fear is the deafening sound of war. Love is the hand that quietens it

Fear is the voice that is never heard. Love is breaking the silence

Fear is the truth that is locked in the dark. Love is the courage that feeds it

Fear is the hunger that starves all hope. Love is the food that feeds it. As long as pain exists, as long as suffering is here, we will stay. Trócaire. Until love conquers Fear.

Last week we presented a cheque of €2,251 to the students of Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne who are part of the Cara Project. We received a letter from Róisín Kelly, Director of Cara Projects thanking the parishioners for their generosity. ‘In 2023, as well as work in our Centre, Cara Girls Rescue Project, we were able to provide food parcels for 155 families and build new basic corrugated houses for 8 families who were living in falling down mud huts. We could not do this without the support of the Irish people who, despite hard times here, continue to support us year after year’

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

BEANNACHTAÍ NA BLIANA NUA

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

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

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

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

A world in anticipation of better times to come has welcomed a new year with hope and joy. May the New Year bring Peace, Joy, Good Health and Happiness into our homes wherever we are in the world.

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

Go mbeirimíd go léir beo ar an am

DIOCESE OF KERRY

ANNASCAUL PARISH MASSES

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

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

Masses are streamed from churches the Diocese.

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

ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA

Wishing you all Gods blessings in the lead up to Easter and the joy of the Risen Christ throughout the Easter Season

Fr Michael

Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!

FÁILTE

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

Dheineamar ceiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge le hamhránaíocht agus scéalaíocht. Tháinig iar scolairí Scoil an Fheirtéaraigh isteach chugainn agus cúis bhróid a bhí ann. Bhí seans ag an scoil comghairdeachas a ghabháíl le Ciara de Mórdha agus Tomás Ó Lúing a bhuaigh duaiseanna ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2022.

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

NOLLAIG NA MBAN

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

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

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

WREN'S DAY

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

Kerry Balloons are now taking 2022 for Rental Product Range. Milestone Lanterns. Contact - 087

CAIRDEAS CAMP

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

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

See us on Facebook, message us LOCAL HERO

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

Natural Healing Clinic

Eithne Griffin, Lic.Ac., CSTT, DIPHom

Anseo is Ansiúd i gCorca Dhuibhne AN

An ghaoth aduaidh bíonn sí cruaidh, is cuireann sí gruaim ar dhaoine, An ghaoth aneas bíonn sí tais is cuireann sí rath ar shíolta, An ghaoth anoir bíonn sí tirim is cuireann sí brait ar chaoirigh, An ghaoth aniar bíonn sí fial is cuireann sí iasc i líonta.

- Seanfhocail na Mumhan Pádraig Ó Siocfhradha

Féile Ealaíne na Cásca ar an mBuailtín

Cuirtear fáilte roimis gach éinne go Féile Ealaíne Pobail na Cásca ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a bheidh ar siúl in Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh ón 5ú - 14ú Aibreán 2023. Beidh saothar ealaíne le péintéirí aitheanta Chorca Dhuibhne ar taispeáint agus ar díol chomh maith le saothar leosan atá ag tosnú amach ar chonair na healaíne nó a bhfuil cúpla bliain caite acu i mbun na ceirde. Beidh obair ealaíne dhaltaí scoile Chorca Dhuibhne ar taispeáint leis. Ár dtimpeallacht, ár noidhreacht téama nab liana seo ag na daltaí scoile. Beidh teacht ar an taispeántas ar shuíomh idirlín na hOidhreachta chomh maith céanna ón 7ú - 21ú Aibreán – www. oidhreacht.ie

Éiceascoileanna Chorca Dhuibhne

Radharc ar thithe, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh

Grianghrafadóir: Carl W. von Sydow

Bliain: c.1925

Cúrsaí Aimsire & Curadóireachta ar lean.

Tá an 21ú Márta imithe – an dáta go mbíonn lá agus oíche ar comhfhad. Ta seachtain mhór ghaoithe agus báistí curtha dínn againn ó shin agus sinn ag druidim leis an gcéad lá d’Aibreán nó Lá na nAmadán. De réir an tseanchais mairfidh an ghaoth agus an bháisteach sin go ceann cúpla lá eile – sin iad Laethanta na Bó Riabhaí. Ta go leor tagairtí don ngaoth agus don mbáisteach agus a gcomharthaí siúd sa seanchas agus sna seanfhocail atá againn sa Ghaelainn. Luaitear idir chomharthaí doininne nó drochaimsire agus chomharthaí soininne i mBailiúchán na Scol. Doineann nó drochshíon is ea drochaimsir. Soineann is ea an dea-aimsir. Tá cuntas anseo thíos ar chomharthaí aimsire ó Scoil Naomh Breandán Bhaile na nGall ós na triochaidí. Ba é Tadhg Ó Caomháin an múinteoir:

Seanchus i dtaobh na h-aimsire:

"Na spéartha dearga thúad fearthainn agus fuacht, Na spéartha dearga thoir sneachta go glúin fir, Na spéartha dearga thíar fearthainn agus gaoth, Na spéartha dearga theas triomach agus grían.

Cómharthaí Gaoithe:

Bíonn ana ghála gaoithe lé teacht núair a bhíonn na géanna ag eitilt ana íseal ar an dtalamh.

Cómharthaí Doineanna:

Núair a bhíonn an spéir ana dhearg ó'n dtaobh anáirde de na blaoscaidí bíonn droch aimsir lé teacht.

Núair a bhíonn ana sholas ins na reilthíní san oidhche, bíonn ana uisge air.

- Ábhar ó Bhailiúchán na Scol á fhoilsiú le caoinchead: Cnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann www.duchas.ie.

Anuas ar a bhfuil i mBailiúchán na Scoil ta mórán seanfhocal i gCnuasach an tSeabhaic a bhfuil cur síos iontu ar chomharthaí síne, an ghaoth sa chás seo, mar a chuaigh sí i bhfeidhm ar an gcuradóireacht, ar shaol an duine, ar shaol an fheirmeora agus tuairim na ndaoine ina leith:

Deireadh ceatha ceo, is deireadh ceo gaoth.

Fearthainn a chiúnaíos gaoth.

Ní anfa go gaoth aneas.

Is olc an ghaoth na séideann maith do dhuine éigin.

Cosa gaoithe ar maidin is cosa cailm trathnóna. (Cosa ná gathanna na gréine iad seo.)

Cuireadh na mútha fáilte roimis Éanna Ní Lamhna i scoileanna Chorca Dhuibhne le déanaí mar chuid de scéim phiolótach ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a dheineann cúrsaí éiceolaíochta agus comhshaoil áitiula a chur chun cinn san oideachas bunscoile. Thug an t-údar, an t-éiceolaí agus an craoltóir aitheanta Éanna cuairt ar chuid desna scoileanna, dhein sí cur i láthair dosna leanaí scoile nó thóg sí ag siúl iad móthimpeall an cheantair.

Thug Éanna cuairt ar na ceithre scoil atá páirteach sa Scéim - Scoil Dhún Chaoin, Iognáid Rís, an Chlocháin agus Lios Póil. Tá an Scéim phíolótach dírithe ar eolas, tuiscint agus cumasú a dhéanamh ar leanaí na scoileanna ar ghnéithe den dtimpeallacht, bithéagsúlacht, inbhuanaitheacht, an fiadhúlra agus cúrsaí comhshaoil. Bhí Éanna ag díriú aird na ndaltaí ar cad atá i gclós na scoile agus le hais an chlóis, ón gcrann go dtí an gciaróg agus aon ní idir eatarthu!

Táimid fíorbhuíoch di as teacht chugainn agus dosna scoileanna as a bheith i gcónaí chomh fáiltiúil.

Tuilleadh eolais fén scéim seo: Treasa Ní Mhainín; tnm@cfcd.ie nó 066 9156100

Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

Éanna Ní Lamhna le leanaí Scoil Dhún Chaoin.

Éanna Ní Lamhna agus leanaí Scoil an Chlocháin

Tá’n geimreadh thart go hoifigiúil! Tráthnóintí deasa geala agus aimsir thirim… le cúnamh Dé! Seans teacht le chéile amuigh fén aer, deis cuileachtan ag an bpobal agus an Ghaelainn a labhairt lena chéile. Ní fhéadfá luach airgid a chur air sin!

tá gnó agat taobh amuigh de bhaile an Daingin téir i dteagamháil linn!

• Tá an chéad Ciorcal Amhránaíochta eile againn le Cáit Ní Riain ar an 6ú Aibreáin, i dTigh TP ag a 19:30.

• Tá an Club Óige ag dul ó neart go neart! Dhein na leanaí Zúmba agus chuadar go Bowling Buddies i dTrá Lí le déanaí chomh maith!

Deiseanna / Opportunities

• Cuntóir Cuntasaíochta - Nemeton

• Bainisteoir Oibríochtaí - Folláin

• Comhordaitheoir Dara Leibhéal - Gaeltacht & Deisceart - Conradh na Gaeilge.

• Áisitheoirí Thobar Dhuibhne - cúpla uair a chloig chun aon rud as Gaelainn a dhéanamh: ranganna, taispeántaisí, drámaíocht, srl. Beidh obair shamhraidh ar fáil leis uainn - bí i dteagmháil!

Tomhais na coicíse

Cad é an rúd nuair is mó a theastódh sé uait gur ansan a bheirfidh tú air agus go gcaithfidh tú uait é?

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

Tomhais, freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite:

Ní bhfuaireadh an freagra ceart an uair seo. Freagraí maithe a bhí ann ná: d’anáil, am a& ciall.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha

Gach eolas – LinkTree (nascanna) nó an cód QR thíos: www.linktr.ee/ TobarDhuibhne

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

Ríomhphost: pleanteanga@cfcd.ie

Fáilte mhór roimh Chaitlín Ní Shúilleabháin, ó Bhaile an Éanaigh, atá linn mar Oifigeach Cúnta Pleanála Teanga. Tá Caitlín tar éis bogadh anuas ón dTulach Mhór, áit ar chaith sí na blianta ag obair le heolaíocht agus le sláinte phoiblí le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte.

Beidh Evelyn and í fhéin ag roinnt post an Oifigigh Chúnta Phleanála Teanga agus tá sí ag súil ana mhór le bheith ag scaipeadh na Gaolainne sa phobal lena cuid oibre le Tobar Dhuibhne. Fáilte a Chaitlín!

Nodanna do Thuismitheoirí Gaelainn a úsáid sa bhaile / Tips for Parents to use Irish at home

Cóiceareacht le chéile. Is féidir leatsa agus do leanbh foghlaim faoi chultúir eile trí mhiasa éagsúla ó ar fud an domhain a chócaireáil. Foghlaimítor stór focal nua sa chistin ag obair le chéile, béile a dhéanamh. Cook together. You can learn about other cultures by cooking different dishes from around the world. Learn new vocabulary in the kitchen working together to cook a meal.

Taisteal go háiteanna ina labhraítear an Ghaelainn - Gaeltachtaí eile, Más féidir leat, do leanbh a thumadh sa teanga trí thaisteal go dtí áit ina labhraíonn gach duine an teanga.

Travel to places where the Irish language is spoken - other Gaeltachts, If you’re able to, immerse your child in the language by travelling to a place where everyone speaks the language.

Deascéalta & imeachtaí / Good news & events

• Tá’n Campa Ealaíne Cásca ag Tobar Dhuibhne lán le liosta feithimh! Tá éileamh ana mhór air, baochas leis na tuismitheoirí ar fad a chláraigh a leanaí.

• Beidh “Caife agus Cadaráil” á thosnú againn aríst go luath! Caife & Cadaráil, a weekly coffee meet up in Ceann Trá, will take place outside Siopa Uí Lúing gach Céadaoin ag a 11:30 - le tosnú go luath!

• Beidh Tráth na gCeist ag Tobar Dhuibhne go luath - coimeád súil amach dó! An 12ú Aibreán atá sa cheann againn tráthnóna, áit le deimhniú.

• Is féidir clárú don gComórtas Aitheantais Gnó “GRADAIM” anois - má

Suíomh Idirlín: w ww.tobardhuibhne.ie

LinkTree (nascanna): https://linktr.ee/TobarDhuibhne

Fón oifige: (066) 9156 100 – brúigh 3

John Prendergast, Evelyn Ní Lúing & Caitlín Ní Shúilleabháin j.prendergast@cfcd.ie ocpt@cfcd.ie

087 376 9538 087 377 9337

Cór QR thíos - dein seo a scannadh le ceamara d'fhóin!

Féile na Cásca 2023 Taispeántas Ealaíne

Dé Céadaoin 5ú–Dé hAoine 14ú Aibreán

Ar líne 7ú–21ú Aibreán: www.oidhreacht.ie

Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, V92 K5WT

Dingle Hub

Chorca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC

who are not registered for VAT can apply by inputting 1234567A in the VAT ID section of the application form.

• How many people do you have working for you (must be under 250)

• Public bodies only: Energy spend - Confirm useful floor area is less than 500m2 and energy spend is less than €35,000 per annum

• Sector & sub sector.

• Your MPRN number (one voucher issued per MPRN, you find this on your electricity bill).

• Your Eircode.

Do I pay the auditors?

No. Your voucher covers the full cost of the audit. You must select an auditor who are registered with the SEAI. SEAI will directly pay registered auditor.

What happens after I register?

As long as you meet the SSEA eligibility criteria you will be automatically issued the Voucher via email. SEAI will, at the same time, inform the nominated Auditor that a Voucher has been issued to you. Once you receive your voucher you then contact your auditor, and they will ask for key details about your business and confirm the cost of the audit. This should be covered by the voucher, if you are a larger business the €2000 might not cover the audit. Schedule a time and date with your auditor for a site visit. This can take between 1 and 2 days.

APPLY HERE FOR SEAI VOUCHER TODAY: https://mgen.seai.ie/

You and Dingle Hub

We are still accepting members for our Chorca Dhuibhne Tourism & Hospitability SEC. Please join by following the link or scanning the QR code.

Táimid fós ag glacadh le baill do PFI Turasóireachta agus Fáilteachais Chorca Dhuibhne. Glac ballraíocht, más é bhúr dtoil é, tríd an nasc a leanúint nó tríd an cód QR a scanáil. https://dinglehub.com/projects/sustainability/#tourism

If you have a business you should apply for an SEAI audit voucher worth €2,000.

Más ea go bhfuil gnó agat, ba cheart duit cur isteach ar dhearbhán iniúchta ó ÚFIÉ (Údarás Fuinnimh Inmharthana na hÉireann) gur fiú €2,000 é.

SEAI VOUCHER FAQ

What is an energy audit?

An energy audit helps you understands your energy usage in detail. Using the information, you can learn where you use energy, where you waste energy, what you can do to be more efficient. It also helps with the T&H SEC Energy Master plan.

Am I Eligible?

• All SME’s businesses must spend at least €10,000 on energy (exclusive of transport energy costs) per year at the site being audited.

• If you are a public sector body under €35,000 energy spend.

• All businesses must be tax compliant.

• All businesses must be registered in the Republic of Ireland.

• There is a limit of 1 audit voucher per Applicant/Company.

What do I need to have for the application form?

• First step of the Audit is to fill out the application form, this form will ask you basic questions about your business. Please have the below ready:

• Company Registration Number or Public Body number

• Tax Clearance or VAT number - Enterprises who cannot prove tax compliance are not eligible for support under this Scheme *SME’s

Are you working from home? Maybe it’s sometimes hard to concentrate there or you are missing out on a bit of comhluadar and the chance to meet new people. Why not spend an occasional day in our shared workspace environments to see if you benefit from it? If you are thinking about working in Dingle Hub or gteic@ Corca Dhuinhme, for a day or longer, check out your options on www.dinglehub.com. Or call us on 066 9150140 or send an e-mail to info@dinglehub.com. Má tá ceist ar bith agat faoi úsáid na seomraí cruinnithe nó spáis oibre is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn.

Upcoming events

Tickets to the Showcase Day with Alec Kassin will be available on Eventbrite. The event will be held in Údarás na Gaeltachta, Páirc Ghnó an Daingin, Baile an Mhuilinn, V92 TX48

Members of SEC management team L-R Daithi Daithi Gallagher & Declan Murphy Failte Ireland, Martin Bealin Chairperson, Máire Ní Mhainín Úderás na Gaeltachta, Mark Murphy (Member), Dingle Cheese Shop & John Griffin Kerry County council

Front L-R Anne Ní Chiobháin SEC Co-ordinator, Deirdre de DhailísDingle Hub.

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

FUNDRAISER

On Easter Sunday, 9th of April, Camp Community invites you to - Help us to Help Chris.

Camp United FC and Camp Community Council are hosting a Fundraiser at the Community Centre. Among the activities planned for the day is a 2K walk at 3.00 p.m. along Camp Beach. There will be fun activities, a raffle for donated prizes, music and a Barbeque in the Community Centre.

Chris is recovering from a stroke suffered earlier this year and has a long road ahead. Any help that will help to make this road an easier one for him is really appreciated by his family and his many friends and the entire Community of Camp. All proceeds will go directly to Christopher O’Driscolls medical needs. For further information contact Timmy Griffin (087) 9211929. Donations accepted on the day or online. Bank Account Details - BIC BOFIIE2DXXX. IBAN IE09BOF190583880124475.

REVOLUT : (086) 1775490. Your support is really appreciated. Wishing Chris well in his recovery.

CAMP UNITED FC

A huge thanks to everyone who donated on Sunday morning at the fundraising game organised by Castlegregory Celtic FC. A.Fantastic amount of €2200 was raised to help Chris on his road to recovery.

DRAMA

On Saturday night The Knocknagoshel Spike Drama group's Drama presentation and a raffle on the night raised €2000 towards helping Chris on his road to recovery. This is a very worthy cause and all proceeds from fundraisers go to Chris O Driscolls medical needs, a young man, a great footballer, soccer player and supporter of the youth of the area. He deserves the best support the community can give to help him in his recovery. You can also donate online - www. idonate.ie/crowdfunder/helpushelpchris.

WELCOME

When Steve O'Connors, great grandfather John O'Connor emigrated from Upper Camp to America in the late 1800’s, Ireland was a very different place. The young Campman had no education and he began working on the roads and succeeded in raising the price of a farm which he bought in Illinois. Farming was

what he knew best and later on he bought a farm and moved to Iowa, where he made his fortune and raised his family. And so his great grandson Steve and his wife Peggy returned to Camp to retrace their ancestry over 25 years ago and were lucky to meet a cousin the late Tom Batt, who had great stories about the family which he was delighted to share with Steve.

It was great to welcome Steve and Peggy back again last week and they caught up with many of their relatives and friends in Camp.

Staying in Camp Junction b/b they toured around South Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula and they had a very enjoyable holiday. It seems they hope to be back again all going well, in September 2024 when Steve who prides himself on his auctioneering skills developed on the farm auctioning cattle with his father. He might even auction a few sheep for us. On his visit in 2010 he was delighted to preside over an auction at The Railway Tavern, obliging his good friend, the late Seamus O Donnell, it went down very well on the night. Bon voyage Steve and Peggy and we all look forward to seeing you again in Camp.

ANNASCAUL GAA

County League Div 3 Rd 1

Full time in Listowel Annascaul 1-15 Ballydonoghue 1-12 .

Congratulations and Well done lads. Annascaul abu!

CHELTENHAM

day in Daybreak Aughacasla and in O'Dwyer"s Mace Camp. A total of €1840 was collected.

Solar Systems

Tom Kennedy

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

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

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

The Annual Junction Bar Cheltenham Tipster was great fun again this year. A bit unpredictable at times this year with the going underfoot very soft in rainy conditions especially as the week progressed. After a very exciting week, Kieran and Haulie, never far from the top of the board all week came in first winning the Cheltenham trophy, 2nd. Mike Dolan, 3rd. John and Eileen Monk and 4th Trevor Howley and Paul Howley. Congratulations and well done all and thanks to Bernadette for all the organising. A total of 55 took part this year in the Junction Tipster, for many its a once a year betting experience.

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.

And the Top Tipster trophy at Maurice Fitzgerald's Bar, Castlegregory came to Camp this year. John and Diane Herlihy won the top prize, 2nd Clement Crean and 3rd Laura Kelliher.

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WE ALSO SUPPLY & INSTALL THE FOLLOWING:

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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.

TO ARRANGE A SITE VISIT & SURVEY CONTACT US ON 086-257 4898

Congratulations to all.

DAFFODIL DAY

Thanks to everyone who supported Daffodil

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.

Cromane News

Jane Casey

SENIORS: The Cromane senior team travel to Ballybunion on Sunday next (April 2) to take on Beale in the second round of this year’s County Senior League. Cromane opened their Division 4 campaign with a hard-fought win over Castlegregory (0-13 to 0-11) in Cromane on St Patrick’s Day. Beale also had a win in the opening round, beating Sneem-Derrynane 0-12 to 0-7. The game in Ballybunion has a throw-in time of 2pm.

MINORS: County Minor League Division 2A (back game): GlenbeighGlencar/Cromane (GGC) 1-12, Ballymac 4-10

The GGC minors played a back game last Monday (March 20) against Ballymac in Caherslee, Tralee, and were defeated by the old adage of goals win games.

This result means the final placings of Division 2A are undecided until the result of a back game between Ballymac and Ardfert. The GGC lads are in contention for 3rd or 4th spot which means they would play a semi-final against one of the teams in 3rd and 4th in Division 2B.\

Still, plenty of football to play in the minor county league, the lads have produced some good performances with last Monday’s loss ending a run of three games unbeaten (one win and two draws).

UNDER-13s: The Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) will again enter two teams in the Under-13 county league. The GGC Black team’s campaign began last Sunday with a home game against Kenmare. They won well (5-25 to 0-4).

Panel: Alex Keary, Ben O'Shea, Cathal Clifford Cian Clifford, Cian Sheehan, Conor O'Sullivan Cormac Clifford, Dara O'Connor, Daragh O'Connor, Diarmuid Riordan, DJ Poff, Jack Morris, Liam McGrath, Liam O'Sullivan, Paddy O'Sullivan, Ronan McDonnell, Seamus Moriarty.

The Maroon team competes in Division 4 of the county league and will have games on Sunday evenings against Beaufort (away on April 2); Fossa (home on April 9); Ballyduff (away on April 19); and Kilgarvan (away on April 23).

The Black team will compete in Division 11 and will also have games on Sunday evenings beginning against Ballyduff (away on April 2); Ballymac (home on April 9); Listowel Emmets (home on April 16); and An Ghaeltacht (away on April 23).

Best of luck to all of our players. Their coaches are Gavin O’Connor, Tony O’Sullivan, Brian Keary, and Garry McGrath.

SCOR: The Mid Kerry Finals of Scór na bPáistí will be held in the CYMS Hall, Killorglin, on Wednesday, April 5.

FIXTURES:

Friday, March 31 - Under-13 County League Division 4 (round 2): GGC v Beaufort in Beaufort at 6.15pm.

Sunday, April 2 - Senior County League Division 4 (round 2): Cromane v Beale in Ballybunion at 2pm.

Sunday, April 2 - Under-13 County League Division 11 (round 2): GGC v Ballyduff in Ballyduff at 3pm.

Wednesday, April 5 - Under-15 County League Division 7B (round 2): GGC v Castlegregory in Cromane or Glenbeigh at 7pm (check date and time with trainers)

Sunday, April 9 - Under-13 County League Division 11 (round 3): GGC v Ballymac in Cromane or Glenbeigh at 11am.

Sunday, April 10 - Under-13 County League Division 11 (round 3): GGC v Fossa in Cromane or Glenbeigh at 6pm.

LOTTO: GAA LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 22nd March 23 were 1,3,23,29. There was no winner of the €8,100 Jackpot. The following were the €40 winners, Gerry Campbell, Cromane lower. Ticket sold at Jack's. Jo & Hannah Murphy, Lonart. Ticket sold at Grady's. Kate Houlihan, On Line Ticket. Sharon Casey, Cromane Cross. Ticket sold by Christine Casey

DEATH: Sincere Sympathy to Murial Boyle and Family, Castleconway

and to Brothers Ritchie, Alfie and Ernie on the death of George Boyle. George was a legend with wonderful vision in Killorglin and had a very successful thriving Business. People came from all over the Country to the New Hardwear Store, Yard,Household Arena, Garden Centre, Outdoor Boutique, Paint Department at Lahern. Funeral was in St. Michaels Church, Killorglin with Burial in Kiltallagh Church Yard, Castlemaine alongside his son Norman. May they rest in peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

COUNTY CLEAN UP DAY is on 15th April. We are all reminded to clean and tidy all around our property in preparation for the coming tourist season.

ARG: Cromane Active Retired Group meet every Wednesday at Community Centre 2 to 4pm. All welcome to join in the group.

BINGO in Jack's, Cromane every Tuesday at 8pm. BINGO in the CYMS Killorglin Sundays at 8.30.Jackpot €1000.

CINEMA: “ Gods Creatures” will be in Cinemas from 24th March which was produced by Cromane Lady Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and written by Shane Crowley from Killorglin. Paul Mescal and Emily Watson feature in this film. Well worth a visit.

DRAMA: Killorglin CYMS Players present “The Second Honeymoon” in the CYMS on 29th, 30th March and 1st April at 8pm nightly. Bookings to 066 9762053.

EASTER COOKING DEMONSTRATION: in aid of Kiltallagh N.S. Castlemaine with Andrew Foley, at Killorglin Golf Club Restaurant on Mon 3rd April at 7pm. Tickets at door. Lots of Spots and Raffles. All welcome.

WOMAN 2000 is a women’s social group offering a wide range of activities for women from Killorglin and the surrounding area. New Members are always welcome, so why not come along and join us - we meet on Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm in St Michael’s parish hall, Iveragh Road, Killorglin.

On 4th April Sharon Roche will be leading a session of Relaxation and Meditation then we will be taking a break for Easter on 11th April. On 18th April we have an outing to Tralee and Ballyseedy but we will be back at St Michael’s from 25th April.

Calling the Ladies of Killorglin – do you like meeting up with old friends or making new ones? Fancy a chance to get out of the house and have a “cuppa” and a chat? Killorglin Family Resource Centre has recently opened “The Downtown Hub” in Lower Bridge Street, Killorglin – many of you will know this as the KDYS building. This seems like a great opportunity to test out the interest in an informal, drop in style women’s social group. We will be meeting on Thursdays between 10.30 and 12.30 until April 13th in the downstairs room – ask at the office on Lower Bridge Street if you need directions. No agenda, no age limits, so come along, don’t be shy – there are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet. If you need more information, feel free to give me a call on 0866653054.

WALK: On Easter Monday from Red Fox at 1pm to St. Finians Well, Commane .Mass will be at 2pm. Proceeds from Walk to Killorglin Resource Centre. Music and Refreshments afterwards in Red Fox.

NEWS: Anyone wishing to print news please email to : caseycrest@ hotmail.com and we will endeavour to include all items.

QUOTE: SAVE died and left PLENTY.

Ciarraí Fós gan Bua

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Le coicíos anuas, tá sé tugtha le fios ag muintir Chiarraí do shaol na Sraithe nárbh é toradh an chluiche in aghaidh na Gaillimhe an teist a bheidh orthu faoi dheireadh an tséasúir.

Faoi bhealach don dara seachtain as a chéile, Lá le Pádraig i bPáirc Chaladh na Carraige i Loch Garman, chruthaigh siad arís go bhfuil cumas maith cosanta iontu, agus bíodh gur chailleadar le dhá chúl in aghaid ceann, ba ar éigin é, agus bhíodar ag brú go láidir sna nóiméid deireanacha.

Is nós acu bheith ag marcáil go teann nuair atá an liathróid ag an bhfoireann eile, agus fágann sin baol orthu go mbéarfar orthu de bharr calaoise, an rud díreach a d'fhág cúl ag an bhfoireann baile go han-luath san imirt ainneoin tus maith ionsaitheach bheith déanta acu féin.

Ach féach go raibh os cionn uair a chloig eile imeartha sara bhfuair muintir Locha Garman an dara cúl. Ba ó chi ón gcúinne a thainig sé seo, sampla eile de na cleasa atá foghlamtha le fad ag foirne a bhfuil an taithí acu nach bhfuil fós ag Ciarraí. Tá na míreanna seasta sin – saor-chiceanna agus ciceanna cúinne – á gcleachtadh gach seachtain ag na foirne, ach ní hionann iad a chleachtadh agus bheith in ann an deis a thapú ná an chosaint cheart bheith i do cheann agat agus cluiche ceart faoi lán-siúil.

Lean na Ciarraigh orthu ag ionsaí, agus fuaireadar cúl gar do fíordheireadh an chluiche, Leo Gaxha arís, fear ar bheag nár éirigh leis scór na cothramaíochta a bhaint amach in am chúiteamh ghortaithe.

Sa bhaile i bPáirc Chnocán an Iolair an tseachtain dar gcionn, oíche gaoithe agus báistí nár éascaigh tasc na n-imreoirí. Ach bhí slua maith i láthair, agus is taca a leithéid don bhfoireann baile i gcónaí. Muintir Átha Luain a bhí chucu, agus ar feadh an chéad leath go hiomlán nach mór is ag an bhfoireann baile a bhí buntáiste an imeartha.

Chuaigh Graham O'Reilly agus Gaxha gar do scór thosaigh na hoíche, ach chlis ar a n-iarrachtaí, agus bhí cóir na gaoithe le hÁth Luain sa dara leath, rud a chuir níos mó fuadar faoina gcuid ionsaithe. Mar sin féin, ní bhfuair na cuairteoirí cúl an bhua go dtí go raibh an gnath-am nach mór ídithe.

D'fhéadfadh an breathnaitheoir a mhaíomh go raibh mí-ádh ar Chiarraí sa dá chluiche sin nach bhfuaireadar comhscór féin ó cheachtar acu, mar b'é a bhí tuillte ag a gcuid iarrachtaí cosanta, agus ad an diongbháltacht a léirigh siad ag druidim le deireadh an imeartha, ag leanuint orthu ag lorg toradh fónta.

Seasfaidh an diongbháltacht sin leo nuair a bheidh toradh níos fearr fós le baint as amach anseo. Bhí Graham O'Reilly go maith sa chosaint, gan trácht ar an gcúl-báire, Wayne Guthrie, ach dá luaithe dá n-éiríonn leo cur lena n-ionsaí is ea is fearr: ní féidir le Gaxha é dhéanamh as féin, agus ar shlí is fearr é mar imreoir a chruthódh seansanna maithe do scórálaí.

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WE ARE RECRUITING FOR DRIVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

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Please contact info@kennedycoaches.com or call 066 915 7106.

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Leo Gaxha

Pic: Adam Kowalczyk

Tacaíochtaí Teangan;

Tá’n Samhradh chugainn agus leis sin beidh na héinne gnóthach aríst! Tá mórán tacaíochtaí ar fáil chun an Ghaelainn a chur chun cinn ar an mbaile. Bí i dteagmháil linn!

Seirbhís Aistriúcháin

Tá seirbhís aistriúcháin againn d'aon ní a chuirfidh le feiceáileacht na teangan (msh: comharthaíocht, ábhair don suíomh, fógraí, preasráitis, srl.)

Tá’n seirbhís seo ar fáil saor in aisce do ghnóanna, coistí, grúpaí, féilte, clubanna agus cumann srl. Use our Translating service for anything that will increase the visibility of the language (msh: signage, brochures, website, press releases, ads, menus, etc.)

This service is free to businesses, committees, groups, festivals, clubs etc.

GRADAIM 2023

Is scéim aitheantais í GRADAIM de chuid Glór na nGael a thugann aitheantas náisiúnta do ghnóanna as úsáid agus cur chun cinn na Gaelainne.

Tá trí chatagóir fé’n scéim;

1) Seirbhís as Gaelainn

2) Comharthaíocht as Gaelainn

3) Margaíocht / Brandáil as Gaelainn

Is féidir clárú fé’n dtrí chatagóir, nó fé cheann acu. Tá ana obair ar bun ag gnóanna an bhaile, agus ba léir é sin ón méid GRADAIM a tháinig an Daingean i 2022. Má tá suim agat clárú nó aon cheist agat fé’n scéim is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar 087 7004 884.

GRADAIM is a national recognition scheme by Glór na nGael that gives recognition to businesses for their use and promotion of Irish. There are three categories;

1) Service through Irish

2) Signage through Irish

3) Marketing / Branding through Irish Businesses can register under all three, or under one of two. If you would like to register your business for 2023, or find out more about this scheme, you can do so by contacting us on 087 7004 884.

Frásaí

& Nathanna Úsáideach / Useful Phrases & Terms

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

- Ubh Chásca

- Domhnach Cásca

- Beannachtaí na Cásca ort/oraibh

- Beannachtaí na Féile ort/oraibh

- Deireadh seachtaine saoire bainc

- Suigh ar an stól, ‘is bí ag ól

- Caith do thráthnóna inár dteannta

- Cúpla bord fágtha

An raibh a fhios agat…?

- Glaoigh isteach

- Tar ag obair linn

- Poist ar fáíl

- Táimid ag earcú

- Seol DM chugainn

- Dein teagmháíl linn ar…

- Glaoigh orainn inniu

- Cur bord in áirithint ar ..

- Nasc inár mbio

-- Easter Egg

- Easter Sunday

- Happy Easter to you

- Happy Festivities to you

-Bank holiday weekend

- Sit on the stool and have a drink

- Spend your evening with us

- A few tables left

- Did you know?

- Call in

- Come work with us

- Jobs available

- We are hiring

- DM us

- Contact us on…

- Call us today

- Book a table on

- Link in our bio

3. Suíomh idirlínn suas dtí / Website up to €1,000 (@50%)

4. Ábhair dhátheangach/Gaelainne eile, suas dtí / Other bilingual/Irish Language mateials up to €1000 (@50%)

Tuilleadh eolais / further information 087 7004 884.

GaelChara sa Ghnó

An bhfuileann tú ag obair sa Daingin? Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaelainne agus tú ag obair? Nó ar mhaith leat a bheith i do GhaelChara agus tacú le duine éigint atá ag obair leat?

Is scéim í GaelChara a thugann deis do dhaoine feabhas a chur ar a gcuid Gaelainne. Fé'n scéim seo cabhraíonn an GaelChara leis an bhfoghlaimeoir chur lena c(h)umas Gaelainne. Trí GhaelChara sa Ghnó, is féidir le foghlaimeoirí feabhas a chur ar a c(h)uid Gaelainne i dteannta a G(h)aelChara agus iad ag obair.

Is deis iontach é seo cur leis an méid Gaelainne a úsáideann tú agus tú ag obair.

Cláraigh linn anois ar https://linktr.ee/ duchasandaingin

Are you working in Dingle? Would you like to improve your Irish while working? Or would you like to be a GaelChara and help someone working with you improve their Irish?

GaelChara is a scheme that gives people the chance to improve their Irish in an everyday setting. Through this scheme the learner is matched with a GaelChara to practice their Irish. GaelChara sa Ghnó is aimed at matching learners with fluent work Colleagues, where the GaelChara will assist the learner in improving their Irish in the work setting.

Register now on https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin

Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó - Foras na Gaeilge

Tá scéim tacaíochta do ghnóanna ar fáil aríst i mbliana ó Fhoras na Gaeilge. Is scéim iontach í seo a bheadh ana úsáideach do ghnóanna an bhaile. Tá tacaíocht suas go uasmhéid de €3,000 ar fáil thar ceithre chatagóir ar leith;

Foras na Gaeilge’s support scheme for businesses is now accepting applications. This is an extremely useful scheme for businesses in town. Support is available to a maximum of €3,000 over four categories;

1. Comharthaíocht suas dtí / Signage up to €1,500 (@50%)

2. Pacáistíocht suas dtí / Packaging up to €1,500 (@50%)

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn:

Cristín de Mórdha,

Fón: 087 7004 884

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Facebook, Twitter, Instgram: Dúchas an Daingin

Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

VACANCY/FOLÚNTAS

RIARTHÓIR AIRGEADAIS / FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

RIARTHÓIR AIRGEADAIS

Conradh: 12 mí, (le féidearthacht ann go sínfear tréimhse an phoist, ag brath ar mhaoiniú).

Réimse an Tuarastail: €30,000

Saoire Bhliantúil: 24 lá sa bhliain

Dáta Dúnta: 11ú Aibreán

Tuairiscíonn le: Bainisteoir Airgeadais

An Ról: Táimid ag lorg riarthóir airgeadais le taithí mhaith, le bheith ag obair ar roinnt tionscadail éagsúla de chuid Dingle Hub agus chun tacaíocht riaracháin a chur ar fáil don mBainisteoir Airgeadais.

Freagrachtaí

• Taifid chuntasaíochta a choimeád ar phacáiste cuntasaíochta Dingle Hub - Surf Accounts.

• Bheith ag obair lenár bhfoireann agus ár bpairtnéirí chun taifeadadh a dhéanamh ar cheadú íocaíochta, chun sonraisc ceannaithe a phróiseáil, agus chun íocaíochtaí a dhéanamh de réir na bpróiseas ‘soláthar-go-híoc’ de chuid Dingle Hub.

• Tacaíocht a chur ar fáil timpeall ar chúrsaí soláthair de réir mar a iarrtar.

• Íocaíochtaí rialta a dhéanamh gach coicís agus íocaíochtaí ad hoc a dhéanamh de réir mar is gá.

• Sonraisc/nótaí creidmheasa a chruthú, admhálacha íocaíochta a chur sa phost agus súil a choimeád ar thuairiscí de shean-fhiacha nár ghlanadh.

• Uasdátú a dhéanamh ar réiteach bainc gach coicís.

• Bheith i bhfeighil an párolla agus próiseáil íocaíochtaí.

• Cumarsáid a dhéanamh le seirbhísí comhairliúcháin airgeadais agus bainistíocht Dingle Hub chun próisis agus nósanna imeachta airgeadais a fhorbairt, a uasdátú agus a chur i bhfeidhm.

• Próiseáil a dhéanamh ar aisíocaíochtaí CBL i gcomhairle le seirbhísí comhairliúcháin airgeadais.

• Cabhrú chun na cuntaisí bainistíochta míosúla a ullmhú le hiniúchadh ag an bhfoireann bainistíochta.

• Uasdátú a dhéanamh ar réitigh chláir chomhardaithe mar chuid de na cuntaisí bainistíochta míosúla.

Ní mór don iarrthóir buacach ná cáilíochtaí/mianaigh a leanas a bheith aici/aige:

• Cáilíocht i réimse ábhartha, m.sh. cuntasaíocht airgeadais agus/nó taithí dheimhin acu i ról riaracháin airgeadais.

• Ard-scileanna scríofa agus cumarsáid labhartha.

• Súil ghéar ar leith ar mhionsonraí.

• Taithí mhaith ag úsáid Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, agus Excel.

• Meas agus tuiscint ar chultúr is saol tuaithe na hÉireann, le cumas éigin Gaeilge más féidir.

Ba bhuntáiste iad seo a leanas:

• Cumas labhartha Gaeilge.

• Taithí de bheith ag obair mar chuid d’fhoirne ildisciplíneacha.

Próiseas Iarratais:

Cuir chughainn do CV agus litir chlúdaigh ag cur síos ar do spéis in, agus oiriúnacht don, bpost seo ar www.dinglehub.com

Financial Administrator

Contract: 12 months, (with potential for extension depending on project funding)

Salary range: €30,000

Annual Leave: 24 days per annum

Closing Date: April 11th 2023

Reports to: Finance Manager

The Role; We are looking for an experienced financial administrator to work across multiple Dingle Hub projects and provide administration support to the Finance Manager.

Responsibility

• Maintain accounting records on Dingle Hub accounting software package - Surf Accounts.

• Work with the team and partners to record approvals, process purchase invoices and complete payments as per the Dingle Hub procure-to-pay processes.

• Provide procurement support as requested

• Complete biweekly payment run or adhoc pay-run as required.

• Create sales invoices/credit notes, post payment receipts and review aged debt reports

• Update the bank reconciliation biweekly.

• Run the monthly payroll and process payments

• Liaise with financial advisory services and Dingle Hub management to develop, implement, and update financial processes and procedures.

• Process VAT returns in consultation with financial advisory services.

• Assist in creation of the monthly management accounts for review by management.

• Update balance sheet reconciliations as part of monthly management accounts.

Essential Skills and Experience

• The successful applicant will need to be:

• A qualification in a relevant discipline e.g., financial bookkeeping and/or have proven experience in a financial administration role

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• An understanding of rural Irish culture, ideally with some Irish language skills Desirable;

• The ability to speak Irish

• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams

To Apply: For a more detailed job description please visit our website www.dinglehub.com

Submit your CV there with a cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the job.

Léargas an Lae

le Louise Nic an tSionnaigh

le tacaíocht ó Thobar Dhuibhne – Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar

Muna cúis tromchúiseach é bheith san ospidéal ar feadh tréimhse, is taithí suimiúil é; cosúil le bheith i do “Réalt”. Ní gá duit faic a dhéanamh seachas socrú síos ann, do scíth a ligint (nó b’fhéidir dul as do mheabhair!!), fanacht ar bhia a chuirtear chugat gan ort méar a ardú nó pingin a íoc, daoine ag cur ceisteanna ort fút féin agus ag léiriú suime ionat amháin, agus daoine bailithe timpeall ort ag stánadh ort mar eiseamal faoi mhicreascóp. Más cúis thromchúiseach í, sin rud eile. Bhíos san oispideal an tseachtain seo caite, le m’fhear céile agus an fear beag. Cé go mbím ag gearán faoi cé chomh fada is atá sé uainn, nuair a fhaigheann tú leaba nó seomra ann, ní féidir luach a chur ar an gcúram.

B’shin é ár dtaithí ar aon nós – nuair a théann tú trí dhoirse A&E ar dtús, tá sé díreach cosúil leis na físeanna a chítear ar an nuacht; daoine ar fuaid na háite, ag caitheamh oícheanta ar thralaithe in hallaí os comhair na sluaite cosúil le rud éigin ó chogadh. Níl sé ceart – ach ní féidir locht a chur ar na dochtúirí ná na haltraí a dhéanann a seacht ndícheall.

Bhí ár seomra féin againn – dhéin sé sin difríocht ollmhór –tá an leaidín beag cliste agus tuigeann sé má dhéanann tú raic agus má choimeádann tú daoine eile dúisithe istoíche, gheobhair do sheomra féin. Ahem. Chuireas ceist ar ana-chuid dos na daoine a bhí ag obair ann “Cé chomh fada is atá tú anseo inniú?” Na dochtúirí, corruair – ceithre uair a chloig is fiche. Is iad siúd atá ag déanamh cinntí móra agus breithiúnais a thugann daoine ar an saol nó a mhalairt treo… agus iad dúisithe, ar tinneall agus ar a n-airdeall ar feadh fiche ceathair uair a chloig. Pianmhar amach is amach. Is daoine iad, ní meaisíní iad. Ach is seanscéal é seo; ní déarfainn go gcuireann sé ionadh ar éinne agaibh. Rud amháin beagnach nach rabhas in ann a chreidiúnt ná go gcuaigh na boic mhóra sa chóras sláinte in Éirinn os comhair na Cúirte Eorpaí chun cead a fháil iachall a chur ar dhochtúirí oibriú 24 uair a chloig as a chéile. Níl san dleathach in aon tír eile san Eoraip, a dúirt an dochtúir san. Ach chuaigh córas sláinte na tíre seo chun na cúirte – rud gan amhras a bhí dochreidte costasach ó thaobh ama, airgid, fuinnimh agus acmhainní de – chun troid i gcoinne na dlí chun coinníollacha agus cearta níos fearr a fháil. N’fheadar canathaobh nach bhfuilimid in ann dochtúirí maithe le taithí a choimeád!

Ansan bhíos ag caint le banaltra. An chuid is mó den a jab, d’inis sí dom, ná páipéarachas; ní ag tabhairt aire dos na hothair, ach ag líonadh foirmeacha.

Na daoine a dhéanann na jabanna is tábhachtaí inár sochaí – altraí, dochtúirí, múinteoirí, Gardaí, srl. – bíonn siad go minic ag brocadh le drochchoinníollacha, chomh maith le heaspa measa agus baochais. Fuaireamar leapacha, aire, aird, leigheas, suim, cadaráil chairdiúil, bia, teas, fothain agus comhairle. Thánamar abhaile le leaidín a bhí i bhfad níos sláintiúla ná mar a bhí sé ag dul isteach. Bhíomar traochta ach anashásta go bhfuil an t-ospidéal ann dúinn pé ar bith é. Cheannaíomar cartaí, bláthanna agus milseáin dos na n-aingil shaolta a chur ar bhóthar na leasa sinn. Ach ní leor san agus níl sé maith go leor. Ní féidir linn na rialacha a athrú, agus ní cóir go mbeidís ag troid i gcomhair coinníollacha níos fearr. Caillfimid daoine maithe de bharr seo, agus tuigim go hiomlán canathaobh go n-imíonn siad.

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The Knit & Knatter Group Easter Craft Fair

Saturday 8th April 11am - 4pm

17Deoraaṫagannamaċtrídangcraıceannle

An Díseart, UDF Room Free Entry

Come and support local crafters and talent.

Homemade cakes and jam - Local artwork - Hand knitted items - Crochet items - And many more in aid of Palliative Care

foilsithe ag Coiscéim

‘Sa leabhar seo, an ceann is déanaí ón údar agus ón bhfile aithnidiúil, Mícheál Ó Ruairc, tugtar spléachadh dúinn ar na blianta a mhúnlaigh a mheon agus a dhearcadh ag tús na 1970’í. Tá cuntas corraitheach sa chéad chuid ar na blianta a chaith sé ag freastal ar an ollscoil i gCorcaigh agus é gafa idir Ollscoil Chorcaí agus Ollscoil an tSaoil - ag baint leannlusanna i gKent, ag obair ar an mbuildeáil i gcathair Chorcaí agus ar fheirm taobh le hospidéal síciatrach Our Lady’s ar Bhóthar na Laoi. Nochtann sé a anam dúinn agus angst an mhic léinn, an creideamh agus an grá éagmaise idir chamáin aige. Sa tarna cuid faighmid na samplaí is fearr dá chuid iriseoireachta agus léirmheastóireachta le dhá scór bliain anuas.’ - Coiscéim

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Tagairtinmheánach: CDBeo_9x9L_21

Ó Mhárthain

ghaolta agus a cháirde. Solas Dé ag a anam macánta.

214 9327 / 086 173 7944

€1500 per Call and full available 3 proof available). 086washing textwork. Castlegregory. elderly 087-2944722.Colm Insurances are sheds, quotahomes

ToiletsDaytime/ Emer-

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Bail Ó Dhia ort a léitheoir.

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

Aimsir

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

Thit dhá oiread go leith báistí an Márta seo i gcomórtas le anuiridh. Ina theannta san bhí gálaí flith shneachta ann agus sneachta, splancacha agus tóirneach. Ansan tá fadhbanna cruthaithe ag an Rúís ag a bhfuil do shlad déanta acu san Úcráin.

An Feirmeoir

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

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

Tá na huain atá ar an saol ag deanamh go maith ach tá gearáin cloiste go bhfuil na crothóga liatha ag ionsaí uain agus caoire a bhíonn ag breith. Dúirt fear nár mhór gunna a fháil nó duine go mbeadh gunna aige a fháil le cúpla ceann a mharú agus eagla a chur amach. Ambaice ach go gcuir fear eolach in úil ná raibh cead an chrothóg liath ná aon chróthóg a mharú. ‘Sea’, ar sé ‘bíodh siad ag marú leo’ an polasaí!

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

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

D’réir dealraimh tá nimh i ngob na crothóige agus is minic a fhaigheann aon chaora mó uan a ionsaíonn siad bás, fiú is go mbead instealladh fachta ag an gcaora nó uain. Scoilteann siad teanga uain rud a fhágfaidh marbh é i gceann cúpla lá.

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

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

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

Is i dtosach an Aibreáin a bhíonn na coileáin ag an madra rua. Tá sé gairid go maith dhúinn ach is beag in aon chor slad a dhein sé/sí le cúpla bliain, seo an t-am don mbliain go mbíonn ocras uirthi, mar bíonn uirthi na coileáin a bheathú.

Fuair Carol Stokes a bhí ag cur fuithe sa Daingean le blianta bás le déanaí. Creimeadh a corp ar an gCéadaoin an dara lá fichead don Mí seo Márta. Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a hanam.

Fuair Seán Ó Curráin ón gCathair Aird, Fionn Trá bás ar an 25 lá do Mhárta. Méala mór a bhás dá dheirféaracha Úna Máighréad agus Caitlín, deartháir Pádraig, garchlann, gaolta agus cairde.

Go Soillsí Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam macánta.

Fuair Pádraig Ó Cinnéide ó Chill Mhic ‘n Domhnaigh, Fionn Trá, bás ar an dara lá fichead do Mhárta. Méala mór a bhás da chéile Antoinette, clann, Déirdre, Fionnúla agus Pádraig, garchlann, deirféaracha Máire Caitlín, deartharacha Mícheál agus Tomás, gaolta agus cáirde. Bhí sár aithne agam air, fear caoin cuideachtúil, eolach, Chaith sé blianta ina oifigeach i Roinn na Gaeltachta sa Ghaillimh.

Go soillsí solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam séimh.

Cuimhnigh

Is uaisle *clúith ná ór. (*Dea ainm).

Beo duine tréis a anama ach ní beo tréis a náire.

Glas an rud an Fómhar.

Geal gach nua, searbh gach gnáth.

Doras feasa, fiafraí.

Níl dul thar an gcinniúint.

Mol gort ach ná mol geamhar.

Caid agus Iománaíocht

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Bhí scata Ciarraíoch bailithe tréis cluiche caide an Domhnaigh nuair a bhuaidh Gaillimh orainn. Tógadh amach Barry Dan a bhí ag imirt go diail agus bhí mí-ádh nó rud eigin mar é ar Shean Ó Sé agus Ghaiscíoch Fhosa, nó go raibh mallacht do short éigin ortha. Bhíos bailithe, agus mé amháin. Ach an é gur á spáráil féin atátar do chluichí móra na dea aimsire?

Is dócha gur fuirist bheith ag lochtú. Glac leis go bhfuil plean ag Jeaic.

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

Ní raibh aon locht ar Luimneach ar an Satharn seo caite. Thugadar taispéainteas draíochtúil iománaíochta sa dara leath in aghaidh fhoireann mhaith Thiobrad Árann. Bhreá leat a bheith ag féachaint ar an gcluiche agus an ceol agus an aiclíocht a bhí sa dá fhoireann. An mbeidh aon stop ar na buachaillí cois Sionna arís i mbliana? Ní déarfainn go mbeidh.

Other / Eile

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

Is diail an bheartaíocht atá déanta ag Mickey Harte ar fhoireann Luigh. Cé go mbuaidh Bleá Cliath ortha, bhí mí-ádh ná fuaireadar dhá bháide i dteannta an ceann a fuaireadar. Is iontach an gaisce atá déanta ag Mickey. Bhuaidh Muineacháin ar Mhaigh Eo. An é go raibh Maigh Eo á spáráil féin don gcraobh chluiche? Déarfainn go rabhadar.

Tithe te

Conas ná leigtear dos na comhairlí contae na tithe a thógaint mar a bhíodh agus is beag a bheadh fágtha ró-fhada gan faoiseamh. An é go bhfuil beartas éigin míorúilteach ag an Rialtas mar a deirtear atá ag ceannaire nua Pháirtí an lucht oibre.

Glac leis go mbeith gaoth phoilitíochta forleathan an bhliain seo agus an bhliain seo chugainn, agus réiteacht gach fadhb.

Bás

Fuair Tomás Ághas ó Bhaile Móir bás an tseachtain seo caite. Bhí an- aithne agam air. Fear macánta a bhí ag cónaí ina aonar. Méala mór a bhás dá

Ní slua neach ina aonar.

Is dortadh flaitheas rí, an sóisear roimh an sínsear.

Ní glic ná faigheann teagasc.

Is fearrde maith an *móradh. (a mhéadú).

Ní gnáth ár gan éaló.

Ní líon óglach a bhriseann cath, ach an ceannasaí.

Is gnáth seilbh ar gach síor-iasacht.

Cómharthaí grá, síor-fhéachaint.

ACROSS

1. Main character in film Casablanca

3. Write hastily

9. Connemara town 10. Song, __ _____ Like Home (2, 5) 11. Collection

13. One more 14. Relating to vision

16. Confined to bed, ___ up

Large

Popular spring water

Covert assault

Come about

of the bomb?

2. American actress, ___ Zadora

3. Remains undecided

4. Vehicle featured in film Speed

5. Sick

6. Take one’s place at (a post)

8. Achievement

10. Quirk of behaviour

12. Uppermost body part

13. Agreement to cease hostilities

14. Invigorated again (alt. spelling)

16. Written

19. Trawl

20. Supported

23. Alphabet used by Germanic peoples

24. Circumference part

25. Helper

27. Cork river; name of restored Irish ketch

29. Curve

30. Make into law; put in motion

34. Doss house 35. Neither

CLASSIFIEDS

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Holiday Rentals

Spacious, well equiped holiday home in Dunquin with magnificent views of the Blasket Islands. Weekly lettings in March, April, May, June and September. 086-8367947

For Sale/Le Díol

Organic Horse Manure ready to use available at Burnham Riding Centre . Tractor trailer €50 , Car Trailer €10 , Bags €3 or Some of yer lovely veggies jams or honeys will do nicely . Call 087-6759613

3 seater wooden frame cloth settee for sale. Phone 086-1281870

Corner entry shower door. Brand new, never used. 760 x 1900. 086-0558096

Selection of ladies clothing for sale. Jackets etc. as new. Very good value. Sizes 22-24. Photos can be provided on WhatsApp. Text 087-6198751

Silage bales for sale. Annascaul area. 086-1681690

Well bred farm dog pups off very good working dog. 086-3095744

22' x 8' x 8' GRP Truck Body Container. Excellent condition. Fully front opening 8' width. Dry and secure. No leaks. Perfect for furniture storage etc.. Buyer removes. Cost €3,900 a year ago, selling for €3,200. 087-7996991

Services / Seirbhisí

Carpenter/Builder: Small renovations,extensions,Concrete works, drainage, roofing.hard access work with micro digger and dumper. Call 086 343 2722 South West Recycling Services. Scrap cars, vans, jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries also wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered. Top prices paid. Call Frank on 087-2311971

Maths grinds. Experienced maths tutor based in Dingle. Contact Seán 0852663332

Musical Instrument Repairs, Dingle. Guitars to Saxophones and all in between. General servicing to full overhauls & restorations. Contact Ben 089 415 6584

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

Carer available to provide home support assistance to the elderly in their homes in West Kerry area. Telephone 087-2944722.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Dúinín House, Dingle. Housekeeping assistant required for B&B on Conor Pass Rd. Role involves serving breakfast, making beds, cleaning rooms and bathrooms etc. Good standard of English is required. Pay: €14 per hour + 8% holiday pay. Hours: 8-1 (6 days a week). To start asap. Call Anne-Marie on 087-2769242 or email info@duininhouse.com

Cill Bhreac House, Dingle: Staff required now for busy B&B 1 mile from Dingle Town. Primary Duties: Serving breakfast & room servicing. Pay: €14 per hour plus 8% Holiday Pay. Hours: 8:30-13:00 (5 / 6 days per week). Contact Orla on 087-6601294 for further information.

Part time cleaner wanted for a holiday let in Brandon during July / August. Good rates paid. Tel. Rosemary 086-0427358

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

Job vacancies for managers and cleaners for holiday homes in Dingle area with great pay. March - November / December. Call 089-2336265

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

Cleaner wanted Dunquin accommodation five mornings a week. Competitive rates. 087-2189430

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

A quiet and responsible couple with two small children looking for a house or apartment to rent long term in Dingle town or Dingle area. 089-9812665

Looking for helper/cleaner for self catering accommodations & grounds outside of Ballyferriter. Rate TBD. Please contact 087-1037031

Babysitter needed ASAP in Ballyferriter area. 4 days a week x 5 hrs, 1 x evening. En suite accomodation available. Call Honora on 087-7780701

Wanted: wardrobe and bunk bed. 087-9606380 text only

Farmyard worker looking for part time work in the West Kerry area. 086-3725717

Wanted: Commonage/Grazing Lands For Sale or Long/Short Term Letting for prospective clients. All areas considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer/Estate Agent on 087-6577369.

Wanted: Agricultural BPS/Entitlements. All Areas & Values considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer/Estate Agent on 087-6577369.

Other / Eile

Cat seeks a new home. 5 month old neutered male, vaccinated, litter trained. Call 087-2685401

Land to let. 4 acres to let, suitable for silage. Ballyferriter area. 087-9647748

Man looking to cut lawns. 5 years experience. West Kerry area. 086-3725717

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