West & Mid Kerry Live issue 308

West & Mid

Kerry Live

Corca Dhuibhne Beo Eisiúint / Issue 308 13ú - 27ú Bealtaine 2021

SAOR IN AISCE - FREE

Trá na hInse (Inch Strand): Mossy Donegan

West Kerry Live 1

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 8: Féile na Bealtaine: Cuid a Dó Pg 10: Nutrition with Irene Pg 14: Farming News Pg 17: Dingle Cookery School Reciper Pg 22: Your Money Matters Pg 24: Rí na gCat Pg 29: Greta's Herbs Pg 33: Anso is Ansúid i gCorca Dhuibhne

Lawlors

Window / Door Sales, Repairs & Glass Replacement Handles, hinges, locks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc.

Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units.

Ph. Mike 086-4043901 News from The Marts

Pg 36: Crosfhocal sean-nós

Dingle

Pg 38: Crossword

Sheep calves cattle Saturday 22nd May

Pg 39: Classifieds

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

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

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M I LLTOWN: 066 97 67309

Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, Spa Road , Dingle 066 9151465 Ionad Leighis An Daingin, The Mall, Dingle 066 9152225.

DingleDoc, Gort a Lin, John St, Dingle 066 9151343 Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment. Emergencies Doctor’s Surgery Annascaul, West Inch 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 1850 335 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Dr Valerie Collins Market St, 066 976 1253 Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prendiville, Wm (Killorglin) Cluincorrig, Killorglin (066)9761149 Prenderville Edmond Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard: Tel: 112 or 999.

These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergencies.

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102 Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522 Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690 Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI 2 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002 Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 30011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646 Walsh John, Pharmacy Green st. Dingle (066)9151365 O’Keeffe Pharmacy Ltd . Strand St.(066)9151310 Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Dingle (066)-9150518 O’Dohertys Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Milltown (066)-9767305 Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131 Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115 O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111 O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA Dingle : 086-0203501 Castlegregory/ Cloghane : 087-1647788 Ballyferriter : 066-9156124 Tralee Office -066 -7128021

Congratulations to Noel O'Neil whose beautiful picture of Garfinny Bridge graced our television screens recently having won the RTE Quarterly Weather Photo Competition (Spring Quarter).

WE ARE HIRING

REWARD

Tuesday 4th May, I left my thumb (walking) stick by the gate of the forestry at Mullenaglemig. It has no monetary value but is of great personal value.

If you found it or have any information please contact me, Lynne 087-1309803. Thank you

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60 Seconds with Lynne Stratton

Grow West

What was your first job?

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Stable lass on a Saturday

Grow West Gardening services

What is your favourite film?

Design - Creation - Maintenance Call Tom – 089 9869031

Dances with Wolves What is your favourite book?

Qualified in Organic Horticulture

The Da Vinci Code What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

What was your favourite holiday?

Does your Septic Tank need to be emptied?

The Wilderness Scotland 2019

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

The Beatles

WE WILL GET TO YOU WITHIN A DAY!!

What is your favourite drink?

Gin and Tonic Who is your favourite actor?

John Wayne What advice would you give to your younger self?

You'll get there

Cuir Glaoch/Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh

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Who is your sporting hero?

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

David Attinborough, Dick van Dyke If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?

Back in time to meet the Vikings What’s your favourite saying?

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Avoid all unnecessary travel. The best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is by us making a decision to physically distance ourselves by at least 2m from other people and following the medical advice: 16 West Kerry Live

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Beidh fadscannán de chuid Cine4 á thaifeadadh i gCorca Dhuibhne le linn Deireadh Fómhair agus Samhain na bliana seo.

Táimid ag lorg daoine atá fé oiliúint, ach go bhfuil roinnt taithí acu cheana ar an dtionscal léiriúcháin teilifíse agus scannán, chomh maith le daoine atá díreach ag tosnú san earnáil, go bhfuil cónaí orthu laistigh d'achar 45km ón Oifig Léiriúcháin ar an mBuailtín (nó go mbíonn cónaí orthu ann de ghnáth nuair nach mbíonn siad ag staidéar). Postanna lán-aimseartha iad seo, agus gheobhaidh tú traenáil agus meantóireacht mar chuid den bpost.

Tá oiliúnaithe á lorg againn le roinnt taithí oibre teilifíse agus scannánaíochta, chomh maith leo siúd atá ag tosnú sa tionscail, sna rannóga seo a leanas.

Ní mór a mheabhrú do dhaoine nach mbeidh oiliúnaithe á dtógaint i ngach ceann de na rannóga luaite thíos.

• Léiriúchán

• Ceamara

• Suíomhanna • Stiúrthóirí Cúnta • Cuntais

• Gruaig/Smideadh • Fuaim

• Rannóg Ealaíne/ Fearais

• Iompar

• Cultacha

• Foireann Covid

Ní mór d'iarrthóirí a bheith ina gcónaí de ghnáth laistigh de achar 45km ón Oifig Léiriúcháin ar an mBuailtín agus a bheith os cionn 18 mbliana d'aois. Caithfear fianaise den seoladh (bille tí/comhfhreagras oifigiúil) a chur isteach le d'iarratas.

Tá suim againn i réimse leathan iarrthóirí, de gach aois is gach cúlra.Tabharfar tús áite dóibh siúd a léiríonn ardchumas a gcuid oibre a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge, cé nach mbeidh sé seo riachtanach do gach ról.

Don iarratas seo, seol le do thoil 1) CV

2) Litir mhínithe

3) Fianaise ar do sheoladh baile

Chuig: filmshootkerry@gmail.com An sprioc don iarratas seo ná 26 Bealtaine 2021

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Come and browse our cut price selection, let us help you choose your next absorbing read, pick up that new thriller you’ve been waiting for, or order something different for yourself.

If you are still hesitant about going out, our website is www. dinglebookshop.com where you can order and pay and we will deliver, or post.

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Féile na Bealtaine – Cuid a Dó The First Festival After Covid!

Although much changed, this year’s Féile na Bealtaine has plenty to keep the citizens of Corca Dhuibhne entertained over the coming weekend, May 14th -16th.

Ag ceiliúradh teacht an tsamhraidh, beimid ag ceiliúradh tús ré nua chomh maith, leis an gcéad Mórshiúl – “Miteolaíocht” féile tar éis Covid! Life and activity is coming back, it’s baby steps and we will have to be careful, but it is going in the right direction.

Cad atá ag tarlú?

There are a dozen small concerts in The Díseart Gardens from Friday evening right through to Sunday evening. Ní bheidh ach cúigear déag mar lucht féachana, so if you get your hands on a golden ticket – enjoy it! (find out how to enter at www.feilenabealtaine.ie) Like Gráinne Mhaol Ní Mháille, we are Mighty on Land and Sea. There will also be a series of concerts on the wave le cabhair ó bádóirí an Daingin. Each day there will be several groups taken out towards the mouth of Dingle Harbour

with singers and poets on board.

can feel like again.

There are a series of walks getting under the skin of our landscape in Anascaul, Cloghane, Lispole, Dingle, Parósite Mórach, Dún Chaoin agus Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. These are one-off unique events by musicians, dancers and poets working together to celebrate our natural beauty as gaeilge agus as béarla.

Más maith leat ticéad a bhuachaint, saor in aisce, ní mhór duit a bheith tapaidh! Féach www. feilenabealtaine.ie agus roghnaigh gig a thaitníonn leat roimh mean-lae ar an Aoine 14ú….

There are a number of other events at various locations such as foraging le Darach O Murchú, Biodiversity walk le Niamh Ní Dhuill, Star Gazing on Beal Bán, an encounter with the Dingle Druid in Burnham. Beidh dráma ar trá, Ó Béal an Fharraige, paddle boarding, Zumba agus ar uile….Beidh filíocht sna siopaí timpeall na leithinise, agus ealaíon sráide le feiscint, chomh maith le tionscadal ‘Ar scáth a chéile’ ar crochadh anseo is ansiud……

So come out and feel the wind in your hair and the salt on your skin (maybe the rain on your hair too!) – and get a feel for what a live event

If you want to attend one of our free events – please be quick! Go to www.feilenabealtaine.ie where you can enter to win tickets to your event of choice before Friday 14th at high noon…

Tickets to boats can be bought directly over the weekend, however.

We appreciate your participation, your support and enjoyment, and we ask you to be respectful of our strictly number limited events, which will only be open to holders of tickets. Events will be suspended where numbers are breached.

Táimid buíoch mar is gnáth do an-chuid daoine a thugann tacaíocht agus cabhair dúinn, agus do Ealaín na Gaeltachta, An Chomhairle Ealaíon agus muintir Chorcha Dhuibhne.

Tine na Bealtaine: Mossy Donegan

farraige. Is féidir na teachtaireachtaí a fhágáil i mbosca cuí a bheidh ag an oifig na dticéad, ag an Muiríne, nó seoil téacs chuig an uimhir 0871366201, agus cuirfear é seo ar an bhfleasc.

Farewell to Fungi Flotilla

sent to 087 1366201 which will be added to the wreaths.

Farewell to Fungi Flotilla in memory of those lost at sea will take place throughout Sat & Sun, May 15 and 16. There are a number of events organised.

Rachtálfar Cabhlachán Slán Le Fungi i ndilchuimhne na ndaoine a cailleadh san fharraige ar an Satharn agus ar an Domhnach, le linn an lae, 15ú agus 16ú.

Is iomaí imeacht atá eagraithe.

The Sailing Club will be remembering their beloved member James Harrison who died earlier this year.

Is i ndilchuimhne James Harrison, ball luachmhar an Chumann Seoltóireachta a bheidh an chéad imeacht ar bun, eisean a cailleadh go tragóideach ag tús na bliana seo.

Sat, May 15

Maidin Shathairn cífear na Wild Sup Paddle Boards ag crúbáil thar tonnta na farraige agus cloisfear ceol agus filíocht bheo ón 'Lady Laura' ag amanta éagsúla thar an deireadh seachtaine. Cuirfear fáilte is fiche roimis báid phríobháideacha thar an deireadh seachtaine agus iad ag cloí leis na rialacha sábháilteachta cuí bainteach le Covid 19.

D'fhéadfá siúl chuig Sláidín tú féin nó i dtreo an tigh solais chun cuairt a thabhairt ar na tránna áilne agus bheadh tú in ann do shearmanas agus ofráil pearsanta a dhéanamh.

12.30pm: Fionn O Neill and Cathal Holden

Wild Sup Paddle Boards will take to the water on Saturday morning and there will be live music, poetry and song on the Lady Laura at various sailings both days. Private boats are welcome to take to the water over the weekend in memory of those lost at sea adhering to all safety considerations and Covid-19 restrictions and people can also walk out to Slaudeen and the lighthouse or visit their favourite beaches making their own personal remembrance ceremonies.

The public are invited to write farewell messages on paper which will be added to biodegradable wreaths and sent out to sea in boats over the weekend. These messages can be left at the designated box at the Dingle Boat Tours booking office on the marina or text versions can be 8 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Cuirfear cuireadh don phobal teachtaireachtaí pearsanta a chumadh ar pháipéar a chuirfear ar fhleasc inbhithmhilte a bheidh mar chuid do shearmanas fleascleagain a scaipfear thar na

Gigs on the Lady Laura / Only 15 people per sailing / Tickets €15 Bookings 087 6726100

11am: Siobhan de Paor, Michelle Flannery and Rob Lowther 2pm: Saundra and Tommy O'Sullivan 3.30pm: Andrew Flannery 5pm: Eilis Kennedy & Gerry O'Beirne

Sun, May 16 11am: Niamh Varian Barry & Matt Griffin 12.30pm: Abi Joffe 2pm: Patsy Farr & Mike Fitzgerald 3.30pm: Larry Beau 5pm: Julian Boland

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

JACK WALSH

PRESENTS:

10-05-1937

Green Street Who died at WKCH on January 28th 2021 • Ce • Spantra • M r o • Sio ran’s Gara • Sp • Sio pa Chean ge • Sioar Castle pa an n Trá • Garpa Baile a- G Phob Cloc

14, 15 + 16 Bealtaine

hán.

ail,

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nF áis Fhlat te Uí harta igh.

Céití Na d L o u is e Bh e ildiú Filí P hil ip Mu lc ah y in, , K M ag ing , Río Dam ie n O g Ne il l, Da ire ie Bre e n, n a, n C Mích a Ní C hin at h a l H o lde n e n á é l id Ó Da ra , e, C in n O r n a Ó C in néid éide , e Méad Du n le av y , , C o lm bh Ní Bh e Pa Sh M ac G e a ag lao ich, ra il t e e hy ag u s !

Eileen and family & the extended Walsh family wish to thank all those who supported us at the time of Jack’s death. Those who sympathised, sent Mass cards, letters, text messages, emails, left messages of condolence on RIP.ie

Ar an uair, GACH uair le linn na Féile.

On the hour EVERY hour.

Those who attended outside the church, virtually watched the funeral mass and escorted Jack to the graveyard.

Thanks to Fr. Michael Moynihan PP and Fr. Jim Sheehy for celebrating mass and Fr. Eugene Kiely for the graveside rosary.

Thanks to Cathy for all her help in organising the mass and Eilís for her beautiful singing.

Thanks to Donal O'Connor Undertaker for his kind assistance and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

A special word of gratitude to: Doctor Conor Brosnan & his team in The Medical Centre.

The Community Care Team who supported us in Green Street.

The staff at Gairdín Mhuire.

All the staff at Walshes Pharmacy and to the wonderful team in West Kerry Community Hospital for their kindness and respect shown to Jack at all times.

The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Lár Ionad Oideachais Caroline Delaney agus Aileen Ní Shé ag céilúradh Lá Bealtaine ar Chnoc Bhréannainn Dé Sathairn 1ú Bealtaine.

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Dingle Corner Shop In light of recent government announcements regarding Covid-19, we want to prioritise customer health and safety and the Educational Centre has decided to update their opening hour’s policy.

Due to the fact that we supply essential office materials to local businesses and those working from home we will remain in operation and want to encourage orders to be placed via email at larionad@hotmail.com or over the phone 066 9151846, through text to 087 7703258 or knock on the shop door between 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 10am to 6pm.

We also provide a delivery service.

Information is also available on our facebook page Lár Ionad Oideachais Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir as bhúr dtacaíocht i gcónaí.

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Gout – a Real Pain in the…Toe! Irene Ní Fhlannúra

Gout, once known as the Disease of Kings, due to its prevalence among the gluttonous, wine swilling, indulgent upper class of times past. Traditionally, having gout did not evoke much sympathy as it was associated with the affluent and was thought to be self-inflicted. The struggling peasants would have had little compassion on hearing that their king was suffering from gout and probably derived much solace knowing that this was one disease that was unlikely to befall them. For the modern day sufferer, empathy is widespread as gout now affects more and more people regardless of social standing. Described in the 5th century by Hippocrates as the "unwalkable disease" gout is the most painful of all forms of arthritis, causing intense pain and swelling in affected joints of the foot, ankle, knee, hand, elbow and wrist, but particularly in the big toe. While there is no definite cure for gout, treatment is aimed at preventing a flare up by managing the conditions that contribute to its onset. Way back in the 6th Century, a Byzantine physician, Alexander de Tralles, recognized that colchicine, derived from the Autumn crocus flower could be used as a remedy for a gout attack. Colchicine is still prescribed today to reduce pain associated with an acute flare up, while other drugs such as allopurinol are used to prevent an attack.

An increased production of uric acid by the body as well as a decreased ability of the kidneys to eliminate uric acid are the main causative factors for gout. People with high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes are at higher risk of gout. Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as organ meats, anchovies, mackerel, yeast, beef, beer and wine. Studies now reveal that plant foods high in purines (asparagus, mushrooms and dried beans) act differently to animal purines and do not increase risk of gout. In healthy people, uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine. For the gouty ones - too much uric acid is produced and not enough is eliminated.

Nutritional therapy for gout aims to reduce the intake of high purine animal foods while helping the kidneys to flush out the tiny glass-like crystals of uric acid before they can accumulate in joints, causing inflammation, and pain. Purines are found in a wide range of foods but are most concentrated

in animal proteins so a low-protein diet is a must if you want to prevent gout. A healthy person will have little problems eating protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner but someone who is prone to gout would do well to consider a more plant-based diet. A menu of plant-based foods, plenty vegetables, a little fruit, healthy fats from avocado, olives, walnuts and seeds is the way to go with diet. Go easy on grains, even wholegrains, limiting them to once or twice per day. Low purine proteins such as poultry, low fat dairy, organic eggs and tofu will provide enough protein for the body to carry out its daily functions without producing too much uric acid or taxing the kidneys. Drinking plenty water is probably the best help your kidneys can get while eliminating diuretic beverages such as coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol. Alcohol is not only high in purines but it is also dehydrating which concentrates the levels of uric acid in the body and prevents them from being flushed out efficiently.

Newer research is looking at high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) a cheap sweetener used in almost all processed foods and fizzy drinks. Derived from fructose, HFSC is linked to inflammation, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and many chronic illnesses – but can easily be avoided by replacing processed foods with real, natural whole foods. It is thought that fructose raises gout risk in two ways – firstly, uric acid is a by-product of the breakdown of fructose and secondly, fructose inhibits the excretion of uric acid, causing it to build up inside your body, which elevates your uric acid blood levels.

Cherries and dark berries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids which reduce the level of uric acid as well as helping to control inflammation and preventing joint damage. Cayenne, bromelain, ginger, boswellia and evening primrose oil may also be useful for the management of gout. To prevent attacks, support kidney health with a low-protein/low-salt diet using ingredients such as celery, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, garlic and horsetail liberally in the diet. Don't just wait for the next bout, be proactive as this is one illness where prevention is definitely better than the cure!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra (Flannery) has a new website www.omnom.ie Nutrition Consultations now available in-person and online. Book online or call 086 1662562. Weight loss & Food Intolerance Testing appointments now available.

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Due to Covid 19 - Coronavirus restrictions Gairdín Mhuire Hairdresser Day Care Centre is Art temporarily closed.

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In the interim the Centre Dance Nurse is providing daily delivery of dinner to our clients and Chiropodist Acupuncture to other eligible people, as requested.

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Annascaul Notes Annascaul Allotments

International Day of Families Citizens Information share supports available for families The International Day of Families is annually held on May 15th and it promotes the importance of a healthy and well-balanced family. It is a day to celebrate your family and what your family means to you. The importance of this day and what it represents is a great opportunity to highlight some of the information, advice and support Citizens Information can provide to families.

Some of the most common queries they are receiving from families right now are; Working Family Payment, formerly known as Family Income Supplement (FIS) is a weekly tax-free payment available to employees with children.

It gives extra financial support to those on a low income. You must be an employee to qualify for it, self-employed aren’t eligible to qualify for the payment. You must also have at least one child under the age of 18 who lives with you or is financially supported by you or is aged 18-22 in full-time education.

The Back to Work Family Dividend scheme aims to help families to move from social welfare into employment. It gives financial support principally to lone parents and long-term jobseeker families with children who find or return to work. If you qualify you will still get a reduced weekly social welfare payment for up to 2 years.

If you qualify for either of the two payments above you may be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, which is a scheme that helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. It is open from June 1st until September 30th each year.

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One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) is a payment for men and women under 66 who are bringing children up without the support of a partner.

To get this payment you must have at least one relevant child below 7 years of age, but there are exceptions to this. You must also meet other conditions and you must satisfy a means test.

Job Seekers Transitional (JST) Payment The Jobseeker’s Transitional Payment is a special arrangement under the Jobseeker’s Allowance scheme that aims to support lone parents into the workforce while they have young children. It is available to people who are not cohabiting and whose youngest child is aged between 7 and 13 years inclusive.

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Icemen- Irish Antarctic Explorers Stamps. Including Tom Crean international stamps available in Annascaul Post Office Annascaul Playground Annascaul playground is a wonderful facility to have in the heart of our community. It's great to see all the children and parents enjoying themselves but unfortunately litter is starting to appear. This is very unsightly and we would request everybody to dispose of their rubbish properly. Please bring home all litter or dispose in a correct manner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated Parish Masses We welcome the return of congregations from Monday May 10th. The Sunday obligation is lifted, therefore any Mass will fulfil your obligation.

The following will apply in line with the Government guidelines: Please use hand sanitizer on entering & leaving the Church. You are asked to wear a face mask. Please sit in the designated spaces only. Communion can only be received in the hand at this time. No kneeling, just sit and stand only. Please place your offering for the offertory collection in the baskets at doors of the churches as passing of baskets is not permitted.

We ask that you observe social distancing at all times. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Baptism: Congratulations on the birth of your child. Baptisms are now permitted, if you wish to arrange a baptism in Annascaul, Camp or Inch, please contact the Annascaul Parish Office on 066-9157103.

Marriages: Those getting married in the parish are required to have the necessary paperwork completed at least 3 months before the marriage date. Couples must attend an approved Pre-Marriage Course only (Accord: 066-7122280/ 064-6632644) and complete Pre-Nuptial Enquiry form with their own Parish clergy.

Mass Cards: are available from the Parish Office. Ring 066-9157103 and we can arrange for you to call or they can be posted out to anyone who requires them.

Rosary on webcam from St Mary's Church, Dingle. You are welcome to join in each evening during May at 7pm for the rosary. Rosary sheets are available on the website.

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Many also enquire about leave options for parents which may be available from their employment such as Paternity Leave, Parental Leave, Parents leave and Adoptive Leave. Each of these types of leave may also carry a possible social welfare entitlement by way of a paid benefit if certain PRSI requirements are met. Another asset to families is the One-Parent Family Payment, a payment for men and women under the age of 66 who are raising children without the support of a partner.

• FAMILY MATTERS MENTAnother RIGHTS • INCOME SUPPORT great resource to families is the Child Benefit, which is a monthly

payment to the parents or guardians of children under 18, who are in full-time education or training. The payment is universal, which means that your income level and social insurance (PRSI) will not affect whether or not you’re entitled to it.

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Our online shop at oneills.com has been updated with new lines added. https://www.oneills.com/.../gaa/ireland/annascaul-gaa.html Prevent litter With a lot of people walking and cycling in these Covid times, please do not discard any rubbish such as face masks, coffee cups etc. Take them home and dispose of them properly in your bin. With the fabulous weather we have had we must all make an effort and clean around our property. Thank you to the people who collect rubbish on their walks.

Let us all make an effort and keep Annascaul litter and weed free.

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goal for this day is to let every family know that we are here to advise and guide you in the right direction, for you”.

For anyone needing information, advice or who have an advocacy issue, they can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0761 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 at tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www. citizensinformation.ie for further information and contact details.

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9. O’Connell Marketing/Taste Wexford (Taste Wexford Development)- €13,600

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11. Athlone Chamber of Commerce (Athlone Food Network) - €13,600

BPS APPLICATIONS 2021 As the Deadline fast approaches, farmers are reminded that the last day for submitting their 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications online is midnight on Monday 17th May. This is also the deadline for the related submission of applications for: • Transfer of Entitlements • Young Farmer/National Reserve • The Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme, as well as The Protein Aid scheme and The Straw Incorporation Measure.

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Anyone who wishes to include extra plots in their BPS application have an additional 14 days, but their BPS must be submitted by the deadline. Failure to do this will result in a 1% reduction in their payment, per day for the next 25 days, after which their payment will be lost, for this year.

Farm advisors are working around the clock, at the moment to ensure that everyone’s application. Farmers are asked to contact them, only where absolutely necessary, to facilitate these submissions. The Department of Agriculture inspectorate are also requested to hold off on any paperwork or inspection reports/record sheets until this deadline has passed, also.

This is the most important event of the year, in the farming calendar, as failure to submit your BPS will result in loss of some or all of your payments for the Farming Financial Year.

PHOSPHORUS DEFICIENCY IN SOME DAIRY HERDS WARNS DAFM DAFM Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs) report a marked prevalence of seasonal phosphorus deficiency in blood samples from certain dairy herds.

Of the 73 bovine bloods tested for inorganic phosphorous (Pi) in Athlone RVL in April 2021, 47% had Pi values that were low/below the normal range. The recent dry weather decreases the ability of pasture to uptake phosphorus, also observed in a similar prolonged dry spell in April and May 2020. Phosphorus deficiency in cattle is associated with weakness, decreased milk yield, infertility, haemoglobinuria and ‘pica’ or depraved appetite (a craving to lick/eat abnormal items such as stones). Veterinary practitioners have been alerted and they will consider seasonal phosphorus deficiency in herds where these signs occur, and will confirm this by blood samples sent to the nearest Regional Veterinary Laboratory.

People are advised to contact their vet for treatment advice if they suspect this condition in their herd. They should discuss preventive measures with their vet. €275,000 FUNDING FOR AGRI-FOOD TOURISM PROJECTS Following a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund in January, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D, has announced the projects that will receive funding from his Department.

Minister McConalogue said, “2020 and 2021 have been difficult years for everyone so I am pleased to deliver some good news and support these initiatives in the agri-food tourism sector and build on progress already made. Food Wise 2025 highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism. I believe that agri-tourism is of great importance for rural areas in order to showcase their people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine. In addition, it provides opportunities for rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans, to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve skills and best practice.”

10. Tipperary Food Producers Network (Farm tours and experiences) - €13,600 12. Aran Island Food Tours - €13,600

Many of these are not relevant to our area in West Kerry, but this gives an idea of the scope of funding available for future projects, either from private enterprise or from community projects.

STRONG RESPONSE TO ORGANIC FARMING SCHEME The number of organic farmers in Ireland to increase by 20% this year, although, from a low start. Unlike previous years, it is expected that all eligible applicants to be accommodated. In total, 317 farmers have applied to convert to organic farming under the Department of Agriculture organics scheme this year, which closed last weekend.

If all those who applied are eligible and go ahead and convert, there will be an increase of more than 20% in the number of famers who will farm organically in Ireland supported by the Department’s Organic Farming Scheme. So between that and the geographical spread of applications being so broad, the indications are very positive. The breakdown by sector, and the land area involved, will only be available when the farmers’ 2021 Basic Payment Scheme applications are lodged later this month, but I’m very hopeful that all types of farming will be well represented. I also expect that we should be able to accommodate all the eligible farmers who wish to go ahead, subject to their applications meeting the criteria. Kerry currently has 17 applications pending in 2021. Not an impressive, but an increase on the previous years.

SPECIAL SALE – DINGLE MART SATURDAY Following the tragedy that occurred in Lispole, earlier in the Month, the farming community, Dingle Mart and all involved must be commended for the support both emotionally and financially for the Special Sale held in Dingle Mart last Saturday. Little more needs to me said. Our hearts go out to the extended O’Connor family, and our thoughts are with you.

PLANNING APPEALS – GLANBIA CHEESE PLANT & BEYOND Environmental group An Taisce has come in for strong criticism after it announced last week that it would seek leave to appeal the recent High Court ruling against it. Last month, the High Court dismissed a challenge by the group against an An Bord Pleanála decision to allow the development of a cheese manufacturing facility by Glanbia in Co. Kilkenny.

Reacting to the fact that An Taisce is looking to appeal that High Court ruling, Jackie Cahill, the chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, condemned the move in strongly-worded terms, this week.. "This is a very serious issue, as there are jobs at stake, and progress is in jeopardy. No one wants to see environmental damage or our delicate ecological balance disrupted, but we must move on. At a time when we still in this country owe €64 billion to the international banks, et al, following the 2007/2008 financial crash, and have had to borrow north of €70 billion in the past year to meet the high costs and demands of the Covid-19 crisis, this is not now the time to put jobs at risk".

FARM SAFETY We have now entered silage season, and contractors are in full swing, or about to become so. And let us hope that it is a good season, as we have had a poor year, so far. Farmers may be advised to hold off on cutting silage until they have sufficient grass cover, as the cold weather has stunted growth in the past two months. And, seven bales ber acre, is not a good crop of silage.

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But when it comes to drawing silage, and all related machinery traffic, contractors are advised, are urged to be vigilant with their workers/drivers.

A tractor is a large industrial machine similar to an articulated truck, whth a pulling capacity of 25 to 30 tonne, and more. They must ensure that their drivers use best practice, regarding safety. Anyone caught on their phone or using ear-phones or doing other unacceptable and unsafe practices should be dispatched, with immediate effect. If they want to go in tiktok, or snapchat or whatever, they should do it on their couch, and not while pulling 25 tonne of wilted grass. A split-second can cost a life. Schools will close soon and the little ones will be more likely to be on the roads. We must protect our children.

6. Achill Tourism (Hearth and Community Festival) - €13,600

Contact Louis Murchan Tel: 087-2857938

7. Achonry Farmers Market - €13,600

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Funding of €275,010 has been made available to the following successful initiatives: 1. The Honey Tour @Wildacres - €14,350 2. The Three Johns Killarney Food Experience - €12,528 3. Burren Eco Tourism Network (Burren Food Trail) - €25,000 4. Kilkenny County Council (Taste Kilkenny Digital and Social Media campaign) - €17,500

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New Creative Community launches in the Kingdom Creative Circle Kerry, a new community designed by creatives, for creatives supported by Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub and RDI Hub launches in Kerry with its first gathering on Friday the 14th May. The initiative will provide a platform for networking and sharing of resources among the creative community in the kingdom.

It will host regular events and a community platform where you can forge connections for collaboration between creative talent and with business networks, as well as showcase work.

Creatives Circle kick off gathering on 14th May at 11am. Expect to meet and chat with lots of creatives you never knew were in Kerry and reunite with old friends, enjoy some spoken word from poet and author Dairena Ní Chinnéide and hear about Elle Decoration Interior Designer of the Year and Kenmare native Bryan O'Sullivan journey and lessons learnt.

To find out more go to creativecirclekerry.ie

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Mark Murphy: Dingle Cookery School I am optimistic that there is fine weather on the way sometime soon and we will want to take the barbecue out and dine outdoors. This recipe will offer something different and will liven up any alfresco meal.

The marinade is easy and really adds plenty of flavour and make a difference to the chicken.

When cooking on a barbecue try not to cook over the hottest heat, try to cook where the heat is about medium. This will mean that it will be tasty and not just burnt to a crisp.

Cooking these over hot charcoals will give you the best result but the still can be cooked indoors in a pan or griddle pan.

Ingredients 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 limes, juiced 2 tbsn. fish sauce (nam pla -thai fish sauce) 1 tbsn. honey 20ml oil, rapeseed oil or olive oil 1 tbsn. soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped

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2 lemongrass stalks, outer parts removed, inside piece chopped 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into 1’ pieces for the garnish lime wedges, spring onion, chopped coriander, chopped natural yogurt Method Add the shallot, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, oil, soy sauce, garlic, chilli, lemongrass and to a blender. Blitz until it is smooth (if you don’t have a blender you can still make this by chopping everything fine and mixing it all together).

Add the chicken to this mixture and leave this to marinate for about 2 hours.

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Gearrscéal & Dán le Caoimhe Under the Bed. I knew it was still standing there, a bloody smile carved into the sides of its cheeks.

I lay still under the covers hoping it would leave.

My mother walked into my room, she froze in horror.

A tall, thin creature with a large carved in smile, slits for eyes and bloody gloves looking at her.

I heard the suited figure jump,followed by a faint scream by my mother.

I could feel warm salty tears running down my face.

I then became paralysed with horror as the creature slowly lifted up the duvet cover.

When I saw the creature I realised it was what used to be my father, but is now the monster under my bed.

Pigeons When I see pigeons I like to peak, at their eyes,their feathers and their beaks.

Camp Notes Brigid O'Connor MAY DAY Many families still observe the lovely traditions held dear to our hearts, putting up a May Altar and gathering wild flowers and some farmers still sprinkle Holy Water on May Eve for blessings on the animals and crops and to ward off evil. There are many customs in rural Ireland that have survived to this present day.

FÉILE NA BEALTAINE The beautiful artistic expression on walls, windows, doors and gardens in Dingle and throughout the peninsula to celebrate Feile na Bealtaine is really exhilarating and uplifting. Nice to see local artists showing their work, well done all.

CHURCH CEREMONIES Congregation is permitted at the celebration of Masses in the Diocese from 10th May. Full details, information and guidelines, please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie online and Newsletter available in the 3 churches in the parish and in O Dwyers/Mace, Camp and O Donnells shop, Annascaul DARKNESS INTO LIGHT - FUNDRAISER Well done to all who participated in the Annual Darkness Into Light on Saturday morning despite bad weather. This event is for mental health support services for people who need them, where they need them, when they need them. https://www. darknessintolight.ie/

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ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA NÓG Best of luck to all our underage players and coaches returning to training. Players must be registered before returning to the pitch. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp.

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RADIO KERRY Congratulations to Linda Fitzgerald, The Junction Bar, Camp on a lovely programme on Tuesday broadcast on Kerry Today.

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The Campwoman is part of a broadcast training team on Radio Kerry. Great to hear more West Kerry talent on our local Radio. Lougherman and Annacaul Footballer is a regular Newsreader on Radio Kerry along with presenting sports and maybe you didn't know that John O Shea who presents the Cottage has West Kerry blood too, his mother is Annascaul native Hannah Herlihy and father Eugene O Shea RIP is a Castlegregory man.

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Well done Linda. If you missed the show, tune in to Podcast on www. radiokerry.ie in the next few days.

EATING OUT AND TAKE AWAY Eating out and Take Away, travelling into the Dingle Peninsula, local or visitor, a stop in Camp for coffee is surely a treat.

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The opening up of our County is welcome and Government and HSE guidelines are strictly adhered throughout this peninsula. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh go léir !

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Castlegregory Notes Castlegregory Information Office is open. Please adhere to the regulations that are still in place as regards to Covid. Thank you!

Castlegregory Club 500 April winners are: 1st Prize €130 Chrissie Spillane.

2nd Prize €90 Mary Hussey. 3rd Prize €70 Pat Kiely. 4th Prize €50 Joe McKenna.

5th Prize €25 Edel & John O'Connor. 6th Prize €15 Nora Walsh. Extra Prizes: €250 Mary Pettice. €200 Aine Brown. €100 Mary Hussey. €100 Noreen Cronin. €50 Denny Cronin. Well done to all who won. €1080 in total prize money. As this draw was our 2nd year in operation Castlegregory Community Council would like to express a massive gratitude to everybody who has supported us over the past two years. We will continue to work to improve facilities in Castlegregory and surrounding areas. We ask for your continued support and goodwill. If you would like to renew membership for the coming year please drop us an email to castleinfocenter@gmail.com, phone 066-7139422, text 086-1050734 or talk to any member of the Community Council. We hope to have the office open again very shortly. Thank you.

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

Castlegregory Market 2021: The market will be back in full swing from Sunday 6th June Bank Holiday. We will be in the same place as last year.... down by the school. Please be aware that all of the safety protocols are still in place...so please wear your mask, keep the distance and we can all have a great season.....looking forward to seeing you all there.....

Castlegregory Community Council are forming a Sub Committee for the Preservation of Killiney Church and anyone that is interested in working on the project please email us at castleinfocenter@gmail.com.

Holiday homes to rent: CCC is happy to include any holiday home rentals on our website www.castlegregory.ie Let us know about your accommodation, location, contact details (phone, email & website if you have one) & any photos you would like included in your ad. Take a look at other ads on the site. If you have other suggestions of more effective ways to advertise we welcome these with thanks. The annual subscription for advertising on castlegregory.ie is just €50 & can be paid by cheque (payable to Castlegregory Community Council), cash or electronically (bank transfer/direct debit or paypal. We can email you our bank details). Although the office is closed due to covid, our staff members are already receiving numerous diverted office calls & emails daily from people wanting to visit the area in the summer. All enquiries are being directed to the website. We have no doubt requests for accommodation will increase during the following months as vaccinations & safety in travel roll out.

Logainmneacha na Machairí: The traditional lesser-known place names of a locality are rooted in its topography and cultural history and reflect the close relationship between a community and its immediate environment.

The names of fields, rocks, inlets, bóthairíns, landing places, humps, hollows and so on contribute immensely to the rich tapestry of times past. Through a study of their etymology, some of the layers of our history can be partially unveiled. ‘Urlann’, ‘Páirc an Ráithín’ and ‘Cathair na Faithche’ reflect the presence of pre-Christian forts while ‘The Bán’ and ‘Gort na Sciath’ depict past agricultural land use. Calaithe an Bháid, Calaithe an Ghrin, Calaithe Léin and the Cé, all landing places, indicate the importance of the sea for fishing and as a means of transport for the inhabitants of Oileán tSeanaigh. Many place names would not have been preserved had they not been handed down through the years. We therefore must acknowledge the contribution of past generations in preserving this important aspect of our heritage. We would also like to thank all those who contributed to this collection: Compiled by Martin Lynch and Eoghan Ó Loingsigh for Maharees Conservation Association.

This excellent production is a delight to read. Very well written and illustrated to the highest standards this will bring back long lost memories of place names steeped in history and create a sense of pride to all who wish to have a connection to The Maharees. Available at cost of €15.00 per copy. Postage charges will apply when posting. email castleinfocenter@gmail.com for details if you would like to purchase. Postage charges (1 Book ) IRl --€3.50, England--€5.80, USA--€5.80 Drink Can Rings, Old Spectacles & Used Postage Stamps are being collected. (Plastic milk bottle tops are no longer required). Please put through Office letter box in envelope or plastic bag. Thank you.

Castlegregory notes: anyone in the parish can submit items that they would like included in the Castlegregory notes. The column is for you. We welcome your input. Notes need to be in before 11am on Monday. Thank you.

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FROM OUR HOMES, SCHOOLS, CLUBS OR BUSINESSES. FLY A FLAG TO MARK THE FEAST OF ST. BRENDAN! A mark of our gratitude to those who work in front-line and essential services and an expression of thanks to those who are currently administering the vaccines to us all.

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Milltown Castlemaine Club Notes Club Lotto: Our next Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Lotto (Kindly sponsored by Alma’s Takeaway) will take place on Mon the 17th of May. Join us on our Facebook page for the live draw.

Tickets are available online with ClubForce and at all usual outlets with the Jackpot Prize of €12,600. Go to ClubForce to play by clicking https://bit.ly/39GTqt1

21st Birthday Celebrations Everyone at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club would like to wish Linus Óg Burke who turned 21 last week.

Linus Óg is a senior player with our club and a fantastic and popular coach with our U6 ‘MC Minis’ where he trains his little sister Méabh.

Linus Óg we hope that both you and your family had a great day of celebrations. We look forward to seeing Linus Óg celebrate his 21st year on the field with our seniors and on the sidelines with our U6 players.

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90th Birthday Celebrations Everyone at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club would like to wish Jimmy Boyle a Vice President of a the club ‘A Very Happy 90th Birthday’

Another fantastic week for our juvenile members saw many players training with Milltown/ Castlemaine GAA for the first time both with our MC Minis and across all age levels.

In the same week that Jimmy celebrated the occasion it’s fitting that his Grandson Dylan started back training with our clubs U6 group.

His granddaughter Katelyn also plays with our U8 Girls Team and his grandson Oisín O’Connor plays with our Senior Team

Tuesday evening brought the return to action of our youngest members and a huge thank you must go out to Katie O’Sullivan & Susan Joy Sheehan along with Jono O’Conner & Trevor Dullea who coordinated the training with a fantastic group of coaches with them for over 80 players in our U7 and U6 teams.

Jimmy’s son Martin is a coach with our U6s and also played for Milltown/Castlemaine Gaa Club along with his brothers Raymond, Andrew and Albert.

Watching his sons play Jimmy had been has been a lifelong supporter of the club and is a Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Vice President.

We hope that Jimmy and all of his family enjoyed a wonderful day on such a special occasion. We hope to see Jimmy sat in the stand in the not too distant future as his granddaughter Katelyn, grandson Dylan and Oisin take to the field at Paddy Burke Memorial Park

A big thank you also to our clubs Coiste na nÓg secretary Joan O’Shea, Willie O’Shea and Adam Scanlon who managed a busy evening of comings and goings at the club gate. We would be delighted if anyone would like to volunteer to help Joan and her team, please contact Joan on 0873911569 We have all but two of our juvenile teams returned to training now and would like to thank all of the coaches and covid supervisors who volunteered at each age level. Our GAA 4 ALL team and U8 Girls were rained off last Monday but are looking forward to their first sessions tomorrow. We are still looking for further help in all areas please see the numbers below to volunteer.

To offer to become part of a coaching team please contact Liam Doherty 086 041 3593 or Ian Twiss 087 252 1053 To offer to become a COVID supervisor please contact Claire O’Sullivan 087 123 7101 Field Development Project: Construction of Milltown/Castlemaine GAAs brand new 270 seated has begun at Paddy Burke Memorial Park.

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Denis O’Riordan of FRC (Formwork Reinforcing Concrete) for the fantastic work and expertise in the laying of the initial foundations for our brand new stand.

We would also like to thank Gerard Murphy for the fantastic job done on digging out the area last week to perfection.

A big thank you to Paud Hogan, Emmett Spring, Derek Twiss and Ian Twiss who all assisted with the job earlier in the week. Along with FRCs Denis O’Riordan and Donal Ladden. The club looks forward to working with FRC to complete work on the stand this summer.

This is an exciting moment in Milltown/ Castlemaine GAAs field development project and something to really look forward to when we are cheering on our teams from our brand new stand.

WhatsApp Groups - Finishing on Wednesday, May 19th From Wednesday, May 19th the club will no longer use WhatsApp to communicate with members. Rather it will be replaced by the ClubForce App as the club’s primary method of communicating with Parents & Guardians.

So, we ask all club members (18 or over) to download and install the ClubForce app.

To download the app please click on the following link: ·

Apple Store - ClubForce Download

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Google Play Store - ClubForce Download

Club Merchandise for 2021 Season The club has a range of playing gear and accessories available for purchase from our on-line club shop. Please review our range and stock availability for both Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry. To order please select what you require and pay on-line, and we will be in touch with respect to delivery. For our younger members we have our limited edition ‘Season Starter Pack’ incorporating socks, shorts, gloves, hat, gumshield, and ball.

The link to the club shop is: https:// milltowncastlestore.sumup.link/

Peil i bParóiste Fionntrá sna 70aí. Cuid a 2.

Seán Ó Catháin Chuir An Ghaeltacht tús maith leis na 70aí nuair a bhuadar Craobh Chiarraí. B’shin an chéad uair le fada an lá an chraobh seo a bhuachtaint agus ní buadh arís é go dtí 1991- bliain agus fiche idir an dá bhua.

Ar an 12ú Nollag i bPáirc an Aghasaigh sa Daingean bhuaigh An Ghaeltacht ar an nDaingean 2-9 le 1-8. On bparóiste bhí Caoimhín Ó Cinnéide ó Chillmhicadomhnaigh,Beannacht Dé leis sa bháide, Jack Ó Grifín ó Chathair Boilg mar lán-chúlaí, Tony Ó Sé ag uimhir a 5, beirt de mhuintir Lúing Sally agus Seán i lár an ghoirt agus Muiris Ó Fiannachta ó Bhaile a’Chóta mar ionadaí. Ba é Tommy Griffin an bainisteoir agus

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a sholátharaigh an “ magic bottle” ag leath-am.

Druidim ar aghaidh go 1972 nuair a reachtáladh Comórtas Náisiúnta Peile Na Gaeltachta sa Daingean agus bhí An Ghaeltacht mar chuid de fhoireann na n-Athasach a bhuaigh amach an comórtas nuair a bhuadar ar Naomh Abán, Baile Bhúirne sa final. On bparóiste ar an bhfoireann san bhí Páidí agus a dheartháir Micheál Ó Sé, Tony Ó Sé, Sally agus Seán Ó Lúing agus Jack Ó Grifín.

Bhuaigh Na hAghasaigh an comórtas arís i 1974 nuair a bhí an bua acu ar Naomh Conall ó Dhún na nGall.

Shrois Na hAghasaigh craobh sinsir an chontae i 1973 ach bhuaigh Na Stacaigh ó Thrálí orthu.

Tugann san ar aghaidh sin go 1976 nuair a

bhuaigh An Ghaeltacht craobh sóisir Chiarraí.

Bhuadar ar Lios a’Phúca sa final tar éis ath-imirt.

Níos luaithe bhí buaite acu ar Maigh Mheán agus Gníomh Go Leith.Bhí Paidí Ó Sé, Seán Ó Lúing agus Caoimhín Ó Cíobháin ó Chill a’Ruith ar an bhfoireann.

Ag dul siar go dtí na 50aí cuireadh ar an eolas mé gur ghuaigh Ceard Scoil an Daingin Craobh na gCeardscoileanna i 1957 agus gan ach seachtar déag buachaill sa scoil. Ar an bhfoireann sa line lán cúil bhí Patty Joe Ó Sé ó Fhán agus is mar seo a chuireann Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé, beannacht Dé leis, ina leabhar “A Thig Ná Tit Orm”,bhí sé siúd cruaidh, láidir, cnámhach agus mo thrua an t-imireoir a sheasadh suas lena ghualainn siúd, deirimse leat go mbeadh colainn thinn aige taréis an chluiche.”

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YOUR MONEY MATTERS FINANCIAL ADVICE COLUMN Q&A

Cost Saving Energy Tips home SMEs, Credit Unions andatCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about saving energy in the home and I’d be interested in some tips on how I can do this and save money at the same time. What would you advise?

A: You can reduce your energy consumption and save money on your energy bills at the same time.

Firstly, you should shop around. Switching your gas and electricity providers only takes a matter of minutes and the average consumer can save around €300 by switching from standard tariffs to the cheapest on the market. For accredited price comparison websites go to www.bonkers.ie or www.switcher.ie.

Secondly, you should try to reduce your usage. Remember to switch off all appliances when not in use, whether it’s the microwave or the TV, and make sure to switch them off fully and not just leave them on standby. This could save up to 20% of your appliances’ energy use, or between €50 and €100 a year on an average household electricity bill.

Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne What is CSR?

Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, refers to businesses taking Heating & Insulation: takesimpact up a hugeon proportion of our energy bills so conserving heat will responsibility forThis their society and contributing to the wellsave you money. Aim for 20°C in your living areas and 15Ǧ18°C in hallways and bedrooms. You can reduce being of their communities, with community engagement being one your heating bill by 10% by turning down the heat by one degree. By insulating your attic you can cut your ofenergy the bill key pillars CSRjacket alongside concern workplace, by 20%.

Installof a lagging and you can the save up to €2.50 perwith week inthe heating water costs.

Have your boiler servicedand once a the year toenvironment. ensure it is operating efficiently. the marketplace It is a business approach that Doors & Windows: Seal off your windows and doors to prevent heat loss due to draughts. Close contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social doors to rooms that are not used often and keep your curtains closed at night, even in empty rooms. and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. Companies are part of the Kitchen: This is the room in the house where we consume the most energy but there are lots of ways society in which they operate and can help contribute to the well-being to cut back. You should only put as much water as you need in the kettle, so if you’re only making a cup of oftea, their CSR is aovens business practice don’t community. fill the kettle to the top.

Electric are expensive to run, sothat wherebenefits possible keepemployees, the oven door closed during Use a toaster instead of a grill to make toast at a fifth of the cost. When buying new society andcooking. the environment.

promotion of the Irish language and the importance of serving the language rights of the Gaeltacht community. We also hope to continue and develop our support of local organisations, events and festivals.

Most Credit Unions have managed to maintain a permanent presence in their communities throughout the difficult economic environment, and have maintained a continuity of branch service to their communities. This has not been the case with some other financial institutions but Credit Unions have the competitive advantage of being embedded in their communities and have a reputation of being trustworthy institutions and connected to their members. It is the loyalty of these members that help to keep Credit Unions viable.

To conclude, social responsibility contributes to the sustainability of communities, and this is especially important in rural settings like Corca Dhuibhne. If you run your own business or work for someone else, no matter how small the company, remember that a small difference you make locally can make a big difference collectively. Having people engaged in the local community and giving something back is vital to the enjoyment of living in a rural setting.

Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne Teo. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

appliances choose the most efficient model you can afford.

According to Enterprise Ireland, 84% ofwater businesses CSR being Bathroom: It costs the same amount of money to heat the for one bathview as it does for 5as showers, so save money and showers! moderately ortakevery important to them, and CSR policies can deliver Do yourselfbenefits a favour and to saveboth money large and energy at the same time!

These are just the main tangible companies and SMEs that areexamples goodoffor money saving tips but there are others, such as replacing your light bulbs with low energy bulbs, which use business and good for the community.

In large multi-national companies, about 5 times less electricity than a normal bulb, and you could also consider getting a night saver metre the use ofmonitor scarce resources andarethe of their carbon andefficient installing an electricity to find out which gadgets usingreduction the most electricity.

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Grantsbut are also and arescale. not means tested. us.upgrades This is case of SMEs onavailable a smaller CSR isMore likely available on their website at www.seai/grants.ie. If you meet their criteria and obtain grant toinformation remainisintuitive and informal in smaller companies, whereas larger approval you can also apply for a Green Loan from Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne as a bridging companies may have more CSR resources.

Initiatives loan to cover your costs until the grantformal is paid or dedicated to cover costs not covered by the grant.

Terms & Conditions apply. Bí linn is beimíd fundraising, leat! such as volunteerism, sponsorship, and the reduction of Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne Teoranta negative environmental impact are some of the ways that businesses eolas@cccdteo.ie Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne Teoranta iswww.cccdteo.com regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland can help society.

For further information on taking the first steps towards CSR in your business you can check out www.enterprise-ireland.com/csr.

What are the benefits of CSR? There are dual benefits to the community engagement aspect of CSR. Firstly, the society or community associated with a business gain from the efforts of the company to enhance their wellbeing, and secondly CSR can enhance the business reputation while improving their competitiveness and their value. By integrating CSR into the strategic plan of a business, it helps to increase employee engagement through a sense of belonging and shared values which ultimately leads to accelerated business performance.

Engaged employees are more likely to be natural promoters and advocates of their company.

Credit Unions and CSR Although CSR is often seen as something undertaken by large corporates, it also has huge benefits for smaller companies and co-operatives, such as Credit Unions. In fact, one of the main operating principles of Credit Unions internationally is their social responsibility to their members and to the local community.

The Credit Union ethos is all about people helping people while aiming to provide affordable finance to individuals in the community. We also aim to educate our members and the community on the wise use of money.

By encouraging and facilitating greater personal control over finances, and by increasing the purchasing power of members, credit unions play an important role in promoting individual dignity, self-esteem and social inclusion within local communities. Credit Unions are owned by their members, who are people from the local community who save and borrow money from us, and the majority of loans issued to local people, are invested back into the local community.

CSR and Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne As part of our 3-year Strategic Plan in Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne, we hope to increase our CSR initiatives in the coming years to the benefit of our local community in Corca Dhuibhne. From a CSR perspective, our main aspiration is community engagement. An example of this is our continued commitment to the use of bilingualism in our business. We recognise the significance of the preservation and the 22 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Use your loose change to support your local rugby club -RUGBAI CHORCA DHUIBHNE And be in with a chance to win some cash to treat yourself.

Watch out for the envelopes printed for the purpose.Pop in a €2 coin and post it in one of boxes you will find in your hairdressers, retail outlets, and hopefully, pubs!

Be sure and write your name and telephone number in the space provided. Each week an envelope will be drawn from all the envelopes posted and the takings will be split 50/50 between the winner and the rugby club.

Winners will be notified by phone and the result announced on local media and the Rugba Chorca Dhuibhne Facebook page.

FIRST DRAW 27TH MAY

Pre-Book Your tickets Online

THANK YOU to the local people and Surrounding businesses for your continued support from all at Dingle Oceanworld

Notable Changes: • Pre-booking is Essential Book early to avoid disappointment.

• We are currently unable to facilitate the opening of our kids zone.

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Rí na gCat ó Lios Póil go Daingean Uí Chúis Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh Beannachtaí na Bealtaine chugat, a léitheoir! Scéal tré scéal an turas seo agam, a thosnaigh le glaoch gutháin gan choinne óm dheartháir Liam san iarnóin ar an gcéad Domhnach den mhí seo, mar leanas: Liam: Heileo Roibeard, táim anso sa Daingean le Máirtín, agus ní chreidfeá cad tá os ár gcóir anso in airde ar fhalla cois Abhainn an Mheaill – cat rí-mhór gorm agus coróin ar a cheann. A’ gcualaís riamh fé Rí na gCat?

M: Ar an bpiscín. Ach chuaigh fear an tí ach go háirithe, pén áit a fuair sé an chéad chairt a tháinig amach, tháinig sé amach ag triail ar an gcairt agus bhí sé ansan anuas an bóthar díreach nuair léim smachtín de chat breacbán amach thar chlaí, agus do rith cruinn díreach isteach fé roth na cairte agus briseadh a dhroim, ní nach ionadh. Ach stad an tiománaí agus bhí faitíos ar an gcapall ag scread an chait, ach sheasaimh sé os cionn a’ chait agus d’fhéach an cat in airde idir an da shúil air, agus labhair an cat.

Agus is é a dúirt sé: “Inis do Bhrothaillín na Luaithe gur mharaís Rí na gCat?” Agus as san go dtí an lá atá inniu ann, sé an ainm atá ar an mbóthar, Bóthar na gCat.

Roibeard: Chuala go deimhin, ’Liam, blianta ó shin d’inis Micil Ó Briain, Na Dúnta, scéal dom fé conas mar a fuair Bóthar na gCat a ainm, agus fiú, dheineas a insint a thaifeadadh.

L: Agus cá bhfuil Bóthar na gCat? R: Ceist mhaith,’Liam, ach dar le Micil, an bóthar úd ó Chrúibín na Muice ar thaobh na Min Airde suas thar Maoileann go hArda Mór, agus síos hÁth an Charbaill, agus as san le fánaigh dtín bhFothraigh.1 L: Sin eolas nua dom Rob. Agus tá fógra lena chois fén gceannteideal Mhiotaseolaíocht na hÉireann mar leanas: “Bóthar na gCat: Scéal idirnáisiúnta é seo le casadh áitiúil ina ndeirtear gur maraíodh Rí na gCat ar an mbóthar seo. Tá Bóthar na gCat fós le feiscint i Lios Póil inniu.”

R: Ana-shuimiúil, ’Liam, agus is fíor é. Ba bhreá liom an cat úd d’fheiscint, a n-iarrfá ar Mháirtín pictiúr de a thógaint agus é ’sheoladh chugam, led thoil.

L: Déanfad is fáilte (agus dhein is é foilsithe leis seo).

Seo chugaibh, má sea, leagan Mhicil den scéal Bóthar na gCat, mar a d’inis sé dom é do thaifeadadh fise i 1982, agus díreoimid ar Rí na gCat sa Daingean ina dhiaidh sin.

Seo chugaibh, má sea, leagan Mhicil den scéal Bóthar na gCat, mar a d’inis sé dom é do thaifeadadh fise i 1982, agus díreoimid ar Rí na gCat sa Daingean ina dhiaidh sin.

Rí na gCat - Fráma sailí, sreang, téad, cumhdach bolgóideach, páipéar agus gliú.

Grianghraf le Máirtín Ó Cathasaigh

Rí na gCat i nDaingean Uí Chúis Mhúscail glaoch Liam m’fhioscracht maidir le déantús Rí na gCat i nDaingean Uí Chúis – cé chruthaigh agus cad a spreag an gníomh cruthaitheach chuige? Ghlaos ar Mharie Uí Ghrífín na Min Airde níos déanaí an tráthnóna úd féachaint a raibh aon bhaint aici siúd le cruthú Rí na gCat? Sea, dhearbhaigh Marie dom go raibh sí mar bhall den mheitheal a chruthaigh, ach nárbh fhás aon lae a bhí ann, mar leanas: “I dtús na bliana 2020 tháinig meitheal le chéile fé bhrat Fhéile na Bealtaine, agus fé stiúir ag beirt fhear ó Mhuigh Eo – Tom Meskell agus Tommy Casby i bhfoirgneamh an Chomharchumainn thiar ar an nGlaise Bheag chun tús a chur leis na puipéid sráide a bheadh ag na scoileanna i mórshiúl Fhéile na Bealtaine sa Daingean..

Micil Ó Briain, Scéalaí na nDúnta (1907-1993)

Bóthar na gCat (1) Roibeard: Anois inis dom i dtaobh Bhóthar na gCat, a Mhicil. Conas go bhfuair sé sin an ainm? Sin an bóthar a fheicimíd ansan amuigh anois.

Micil: Sin é ansan agat é, soir go dtí an Crúibín thoir, agus siar go hÁth an Charbaill. Agus bhí tigh feirmeora ansan thiar agus bhí piscín beag cait acu agus bhí sé i gcónaí sáite sa luaith, bhí sé barradóite ag an dtine. Agus gan borradh ná méad ag teacht air, ach ghlaodar ainm ansan air Brothaillín na Luaithe. Ghlaoidíst air...

R: Ar an bpiscín.

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Ba bheag a cheapadar ná tarlódh an pharáid, ach le teacht Covid cuireadh na ceardlanna ar ceal, le taispeántaisí leath-chríochnaithe. Pé scéal é, in earrach na bliana seo bhí orthu an láthair a fhágaint agus thug na rannpháirtithe pé gnéith de théama Ceilteach a bhí idir láimhe acu abhaile go dtína dtithe féinig chun an obair a chríochnú.

Deantús papier mache a bhí sna tograí trí thomhaiseacha seo le framaí déanta as saileach, sreang, téad, cumhdach bolgóideach, páipéar agus gliú.

Leanadh den obair go neamhspleách agus d’éirigh leo taispeántas bhreá a chruthú – ní gan dua, ach san ráite le sásamh. Maidir le Rí na gCat seo againn-ne, b’iad Grace agus Ciara Ní Mhuineacháin a dhathaigh é go h-ealaíonta dúinn.”

Finscéal Logánta Is finscéal logánta an scéal seo. ’S’iad saintréithe an fhinscéil sa bhéaloideas ná gur cuntas gairid ar eachtra bunúsach amháin a bhíonn ann. Instear mar scéal fíor é, cé nach fíor in aon chor é. Tagraíonn an finscéal d’am is d’áit chinnte, ach d’fhéadfadh an scéal a bheith luaite len alán áiteanna eile i bhfad ó bhaile. Tá os cionn céad leagan den scéal idir leaganacha Gaeilge agus Béarla i dtrí chontae feichead na hEireann.2 Bóthar na gCat (2) Seo leagan eile den scéal a bhailigh Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin i gCinn Aird ó “sheanfhear d’arbh ainm Tomás Ó Grífín a bhí suas le 80 bliain nuair a cailleadh é timpeall an bliana 1923.” 3 Tá aithne agaibh go léir ar Bhóthar na gCat, bóthar doimhin dorcha atá ag rith ó Cinn Aird a’ Teampaill go dtí Áth a’ Charbail. Seo scéal i dtaobh ainm an bhóthair sin. Bhí duine de muintir Iarlaithe sa Daingean lá agus capall iallaite a bhí aige. Bhí sé déanach go maith agus an oíche titithe nuair a bhí sé ag cur na trá anall de, mar aicearra mór ab ea an tráigh (An Tráigh Bheag).

Aníos tríd an dTobar leis agus soir an bóthar go dtí Bóthar na gCat. Ní fada suas ann a bhí sé nuair b’shiúd chuige amach na cait – na mílte acu, agus iad ag glamghail is ag léimrigh i d’iarraigh teacht air. Ní mór nár thit an t-anam as féin agus as an gcapall.

San únfairt dóibh do ráinigh leis an gcapall a chos a chur anuas ar chat maith mór, agus do ligh sé scréach bháis as, agus ar iompó na baise bhí na cait uile go léir glanta as a radharc agus gan aon aithreachas air. Bhí an cat mór i ndeire na feide agus do labhair sé: ‘Nuair a raghair abhaile,’ ar seisean, ‘abair le Murchadh gur mharaís Ádhamh ceann-urra na gcat.’

Bhí ionadh a chroí ar an bhfear, ach ó ba rud é ná raibh aon aithne aige ar aoinne den ainm sin ní raibh fhios aige cad a dhéanfadh sé.

Chomáin sé leis agus é go buíoch den tslí ’nar chuaigh sé as. Nuair a shrois sé an baile, do chrom sé ag cur síos dóibh ar na nithe a thit amach dhó. Bhí seanachat dóite gan mhaitheas in aice na teine agus nuair a chualaidh sé an sgéal do chuir sé mí-aua as. Chuir sé ceann eile níos daimhairí as, thug sé léim as a chorp agus chuaigh sé ceangailte i scórnaigh an fhir, agus b’éigean an ceann a ghearradh dhe sarar féadadh é réiteach.

Clabhsúr Sin agaibh dhá insint éagsúla ar an scéal céanna ó dhá thaobh an pharóiste, agus ar a laghad leathchéad bliain idir na h-insintí. Ní h-amháin sin, ach tá teacht againn ar dhá insint eile den scéal céanna ó Lios Póil (a roinnfead lá níos faide anoon), a léiríonn a fhorleithne is a bhí an scéal i dtraidisiún na muintire lá dá raibh. Cá bhfios ná go mairfigh a cháil ar a laghad glúin nó dhó eile a bhuíochas do Rí na gCat i bhFéile na Bealtaine 2021!

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1 Tuairim eile gur ó Áth an Charbaill síos go Crosaire an Fhothraigh a ritheann Bóthar na gCat. 2 Is finscéal taistil idirnáisiúnta é Rí na gCat a théann siar go Plutarch na Gréige (c.50120 A.D.). Rangaíonn R.T. Christiansen é in The Migratory Legends mar Thíopa 6070B. 3 Foinse/Source: Bailiúchán na Scol, Scoil Ladhar an Chrompáin, Dubh Áth, Co. Chiarraí, CBÉS. 0407:401-3-2; Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin (OS) ó Chinn Aird ó dhúchas, a bhreac sa lámhscríbhinn. An t-ábhar seo á fhoilsiú le cead Chnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann, www.dúchas.ie. Litriú comhaimseartha curtha agama ar théacs an scéil (Mhúin Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin mé i ranganna 4-6 i Scoil Chluain Chumhra, Lios Póil ó 1962-5). . Táim buíoch do Mharie Uí Ghrífín a chuir an foinse seo ar mo shúile dom, agus dá tacaíocht gan cháim i dtreo an ailt chomh maith.

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Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar - Eolas & Nuacht West Kerry Language Plan - Info & News An raibh fhios agat.. / Did you know?

Fógraí: Imeachtaí & ócáidí / Events

Tá focail áirithe i nGaelainn Chorca Dhuibhne nach ndeirtear chomh mór i gcanúintí eile. / There are certain words in Corca Dhuibhne Irish which aren't used as often in other dialects.

Scéim Ghnó / Business Scheme

Nótáltha - excellent / iontach; go diail Póirseáil - rummaging / ag cuardach rud éigin

Faigh tacaíochtaí teanga do do ghnó! Aistriúchán, comhairle, comharthaí agus Cleachtadh Cainte don bhfoireann ar fáil. Cláraigh roimis an 21ú Bealtaine. Féach ar ár linktree againn

Fuíollach - a lot (the remnants) / go leor (a bhfuil fágtha) Chuir sé an pip orm - it annoyed me / chuir sé isteach orm

Suribhé ar an bPlean Teanga / Survey on the Plean Teanga

www.tinyurl.com/tobardhuibhne Is féidir scannáil a dhéanamh air seo le ceamara d'fhóin agus tabharfaidh sé go dtí an suirbhé tú. / Scan this QR Code with your phone to fill in the survey!

Bíonn Tobar Dhuibhne sa tóir ar Áisitheoirí, daoine a bheadh sásta Cleachtadh Cainte agus imeachtaí teangan eile a stiúradh ar líne agus beo. Bí i dteagmháil - níl ach teastáilt ach fonn cabhrach agus Gaelainn ar ardchaighdeán!

Beidh Dioplóma ar Líne, ag tosnú mí Mheán an Fhómhair le hOllscoil Mhaigh Nuad. Táille €600 a bheidh ar an gcáilíocht seo, ach beidh Tobar Dhuibhne méid teorannta leath-scoláireachtaí a bhronnadh ar dhaoine gur spéis leo cur isteach ar an gcúrsa san. Cuir focal chugainn do tuilleadh eolais

Cén cinn is fearr leatsa? / What are your favourites?

We've launched a Survey Monkey online now and you'll have the opportunity to give your opinion on the Language Plan. We'd love to hear from you! It's an anoynmous suvey, with a chance to win a prize at the end. The questionnaire is available in Irish and English. Fill in the Survey today!

Daoine le Gaelainn ag teastáilt!

Scoláireachtaí - Teastas i Múineadh na Gaeilge d'Fhoghlaimeoirí Fásta (ar líne) le Maigh Nuad

Clipithe - tormented / cráite

Tá Survey Monkey seolta anois agus tá deis agat do thuairim a nochtadh ar an bPlean Teanga.

Ba bhreá linn cloisint uait! Beidh deis tuairim a roinnt gan d'ainm a thabhairt, agus fós a bheith istigh ar dhuais a bhuachaint. Dearbháin €200, €100 agus €50 atá ar fáil. Tá leagan Gaelainne agus Béarla den gceistneoir ar fáil. Tiocfaidh tú ar an suirbhé ar ár suíomh idirlíon, ar na meáin shóisialta, nó ar an Cód QR sa phóstaer. Líon an Suirbhé inniu! www.tinyurl.com/tobardhuibhne

duine i gCorca Dhuibhne a chríochnaigh Comórtas Reatha na Gaeltachta! Deinimid comhghairdeachas speisialta le hAoife Ní Chíobháin a bhuaigh an teideal don nDuine is Aclaí as na ceantair Ghaeltachta ar fad, agus 749 km déanta aici thar thréimhse 4 seachtaine! Éacht ollmhór! Bhain gach éinne ana thaitneamh as an gcomórtas agus spreag sé daoine gabháilt amach ón dtigh le linn na dianghlasála.

Tomhais na coicíse Is cuma cé chomh minic nó annamh a úsáideann tú mé, athraíonn tú mé gach aon mhí. Cad is ea mé?

Comhghairdeachas le hAoife Ní Chíobháin a bhuaigh an teideal "An Duine is Aclaí" ósna Ceantair Ghaeltachta ar fad mar chuid de Chomórtas Reatha na Gaeltachta le déanaí!

Mór an spórt í! nó cuir r-phost go pleanteanga@cfcd.ie le clárú. Spásanna teoranta i mbliana don scéim phíolóiteach seo.

Avail of language supports for your business!

Translation, advice, signage and Speaking Practice available for staff available. Register before the 21st of May. Look at our linktree on social media or send us on e-mail on pleanteanga@cfcd.ie to register. Spaces limit this year for this pilot scheme.

Feachtas #SeoÍAnGhaeltacht Beidh feachtas #SeoÍAnGhaeltacht ar siúl i mbliana idir an 1ú agus an 7ú Meitheamh. Úsáid an haishchlib ar na meáin ar fad agus tú ag póstáil ar Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok nó eile agus bainfear sult as blaiseadh des na ceantair Ghaeltachta ar fad an tseachtain seo. Beidh duais mhór airgid le buachaint don úsáid is fearr den haishchlib - €1,000! Bí ag cuimhneamh air!

Cuir freagra chugainn @tobardhuibhne ar Instagram, ar WhatsApp nó ar r-phost!

Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: Leac oighir (nó tuar ceatha / boghaisín) Órla, Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin, Lisa Ní Ghairbhí, Jean Ní Fhearghaile, Coiste Pleanala Teanga na Mí Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha Bí ag caint linne le Tobar Dhuibhne ar na meáin - Facebook, Twitter nó Instagram. Inis dúinn cad é do Phlean Teanga féin?

Ríomhphost: pleanteanga@cfcd.ie Suíomh Idirlín:

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Fón oifige: (066) 9156 100 – brúigh 3 do Thobar Dhuibhne John Prendergast & Cristín de Mórdha j.prendergast@cfcd.ie & c.demordha@cfcd.ie 087 376 9538

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St. Mary’s Parish, Dingle.

Parish Masses: We are happy to say that public Masses in the Parish resumed on Monday May 10th. Anybody who wishes to attend weekdays Masses are welcome to do so. No booking required.

Mass schedule on weekend of May 15th/16th - St Mary’s Dingle at 6.15pm on Saturday and 11.30am on Sunday. Mass in Seipéal Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá will be celebrated at 7.30pm on Saturday.

Booking is required for the weekend Masses. You are asked to phone the office at 066-9151208 to let us know what Mass you would like to attend. By booking you are helping us to plan for how many may be in attendance. Please phone at the following times only: 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday giving your name and number of persons (if more than 1). When you get to the Church you are asked to use the Hand Sanitizers provided and follow instructions from the stewards. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. The Sunday obligation is lifted, therefore any Mass will fulfil your obligation. The following will apply in line with the Government guidelines: (i) Communion can only be received in the hand at this time. (ii) You are asked to wear a face mask. (iii) Please sit in the designated spaces only

(iv) No kneeling, just to sit and stand only.

on www.dingleparish.ie.

(v) Come in good time.

Baptisms: Congratulations on the birth of your child. Baptisms are now permitted, if you wish to arrange a baptism, please contact the Parish Office 066-9151208.

(vi) Please place your offering for the offertory collection in the building fund boxes at the back of the churches as passing of baskets is not permitted. (vii) We ask that you observe social distancing at all times.

Please Note: If you wish to attend Mass on May 15th/16th in the Parish of Dingle please contact the parish office at the above times.

The rosary is recited each evening during the month of May, at 7pm in St Mary’s Church.

Rosary sheets are available on the website and at the back of the Churches. Also available on the webcam

Mass Schedule for Annascaul Parish on weekend of May 15th/16th – Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul 7.30pm on Saturday and St Josephs Church, Inch at 10.00am on Sunday. No Booking necessary for Masses in the Parish of Annascaul.

Copies of the Mass Schedule are available at the back of each Church and at dingleparish.ie.

We continue to pray for all those who have had their lives and livelihoods affected by the Corona Virus in our own Country and throughout the world especially the people of India. In particular, we pray for those who have died, those who suffer, those who mourn and those who help.

If you would like to support the people of India at this difficult time visit trocaire.org, make your donation and indicate that you want your donation to support the present crisis in India.

We also wish the business people of the town and beyond well at the time of reopening.

Online giving. You can make a donation to the Parish online by clicking on the Donate button

WEEKEND (Colour Coded) Saturday: Dingle 6.15pm, Camp 6.15pm, Annascaul 7.30pm, Carrig 7.30pm.

Sunday: Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 10.00am, Lispole 10.00am, Dingle 11.30am, Castlegregory 11.30am WEEKEND (Colour Coded) Saturday: Dingle 6.15pm, Cloghane 6.15pm, Annascaul 7.30pm, Ventry 7.30pm.

Sunday: Dún Chaoin 9.00am, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 10.00am, Inch 10.00am, Dingle 11.30am, Castlegregory 11.30am.

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SUIRBHÉ THOBAR DHUIBHNE Roinn do thuairim ar Phlean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar

WWW.TOBARDHUIBHNE.IE, AN CÓD QR & AR NA MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA Share your opinion on the West Kerry Language Plan

Duaiseanna le buachaint / Prizes to be won

Ramhainn caillte amach as mótar le mí anuas ar an mbóthar i nDún Chaoin timpeall ar Chrosaire Kruger.

Scéal nó téacs go 087 417 5282

Annascaul Allotments Summer Sale Annascaul Allotments are holding a summer sale this Sunday 16th May from 2-4pm. All bedding plants, shrubs, vegetables plants and flowers at bargain prices. Come along and support this wonderful community organisation. Enjoy the browse and pick out some of your favourites.

All welcome.

Just take the Kilduff turn on the N86 and it's on your left. Contact Noel ph. 087 2184757 for further info.

Have your tyres fitted at home or work, wherever suits you

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Greta’s Herbs Polytunnel / Greenhouse Management Greta McCarthy O'Brien

be aware that the growing season starts in February so get organised well in advance, ideally construction should be finished not later than the end of March.

Managing a polytunnel or greenhouse to an efficient level takes time and application - there is a lot to learn so keep it simple in the first year.

From my teaching and advisory experience, I have observed that most people need to learn the basic garden skills of seed sowing, planting, feeding and correct watering to be successful at growing! Purchasing trays of vegetables initially is the best option for novices.

It is also important to have an outside growing area such as a few raised beds or drills. A polytunnel should really be an addition to an existing garden not the garden itself. It is an ideal space for bringing on seedlings early in trays or plugs for planting out later - by the end of May lower temperature vegetables such as lettuce and salad greens cannot take the inside heat and start bolting (going to seed). At this stage such crops need to be planted or sown outside while reserving inside space for tomatoes - cucumbers - peppers and those which love the heat.

If planting herbs, choose the Mediterranean sun lovers such as thyme, sage and oregano. Parsley, rocket, and sorrel will grow happily in the cooler months but again run to seed in the heat. Crop rotation is another vital practice of moving vegetable groups around to prevent a buildup of soil pests and diseases. This is another important subject which requires study!

Many people have invested in a polytunnel or greenhouse during the COVID-19 crisis to create a room outside, away from the stresses of a busy household or from the boredom of a restricted environment. It is a most rewarding experience and one which invariably swings between excitement and disappointment!

Before construction the first thing to consider is location and aspect.

Wind protection and capturing sufficient sunlight is a balancing act which requires plenty of pondering. Many of our sites endure severe coastal winds so the positioning of the polytunnel is of the utmost importance.

The curved side should face the prevailing wind, so it glides over rather than battering the door end and perhaps getting in - then the tunnel acts like a parachute and literally flies upwards! On exposed sites the planting of natural shelterbelts/hedges or putting up paraweb windbreaks will help to curb wind damage however careful positioning is crucial and must not interfere with sunlight or air circulation. I lost my polytunnel once because I forgot to close the door, on another occasion a storm blew the door down causing terrible damage! In the end I happily gave up the polytunnel and now operate from a very secure polycarbonate greenhouse which is made to withstand extreme weather conditions.

I can sleep at night not worrying about plastic flapping in the wind!

The next thing to understand is sunlight distribution. If you want to grow crops all year round, it’s best to line up the greenhouse ridge or tunnel length to run east-west, as this will maximise light during the winter. It will also help it to heat up more quickly after cold nights as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In this position one side (south) will be sunnier and the other side (north) will be shadier. Therefore, plants that benefit from shade such as salads and spinach can be grown in that area while the sunnier side can be reserved for plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries. If you only intend to grow summer crops, aligning it north-south is preferable as it gives an equal amount of sun to each side and helps to reduce overheating on the hottest day. Shading hotspots with netting material is another option and is often necessary for young plants.

Below is a rough seasonal guide to all year round harvesting, though it focuses on the edibles, for those of you who desire some aesthetics, a very wide range of flowering and ornamental plants can also be grown.

Early seed potatoes should be purchased in January and sprouted in the tunnel but cover with garden fleece by night to protect those delicate shoots. Trays of vegetable plants are purchased in April to May or else sown at regular intervals from February onwards.

Spring: onions - garlic - radish -salads - spinach - kale - potatoes - carrots - mangetout peas Summer: tomatoes - cucumber - courgette - aubergine -sweet peppers - chillies - strawberries - French beans Autumn - Winter: Radish - salads - Asian greens- spinach - kale - garlic - broad beans. Special onion varieties are planted in September. Cold stored seed potatoes such as Charlotte are available for planting in JulyAugust for a Christmas harvest!

For those of you who cannot afford a polytunnel or greenhouse do not despair - a cold frame is a wonderful option and will extend and enhance your garden's productivity!

Greta McCarthy O'Brien qualified in horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens in 1983.

To Book a Garden Consultation visit www.gretasherbs.com or text 0863169716 Online Garden Classes on Polytunnel/Greenhouse Management will commence in autumn. Email: gretasherbs@yahoo.com

However, be mindful that prevailing winds will dictate which alignment you choose! Study the wind and sun direction carefully. Mark it down on a diagram on paper before making your decision. Avoid overhanging trees, branches dropping on a windy day can damage the plastic as well as creating too much shade as does placing it too near to buildings.

Ensure you have ample walking space surrounding your polytunnel or greenhouse to allow for wheelbarrow manoeuvring etc.

Lastly, proximity to a water supply and quick, easy access from your house to your growing space are essential - during very hot days constant monitoring of watering and ventilation will be necessary. It is very easy to forget to consider some of these crucial details so take time to plan. Also West Kerry Live 29

What’s Happening in the Hub? Deirdre de Bhailís Hope you are all well and enjoyed the fab weather, though the Scairbhín has come to greet us, that too shall pass as they say.

Congratulations to Féile na Bealtaine on pulling together a fantastic festival, bringing a smile to many people’s faces over the Bank Holiday weekend. How uplifting it was to see art pop up around the peninsula and it reminded us again as ever how vital our artists, musicians, creative community are and all who support the work they do. Looking forward to seeing more pop-up Féile events over the month of May. We were delighted to get the opportunity to showcase some of the creative projects we've been involved in, shown on the big screens in Holyground, Dingle and in Ventry over the Bank Holiday weekend for Féile. You can watch our young animator masterpieces back on our YouTube channel and website.

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We also premiered an interview we did with Hollywood Casting Director, Ros Hubbard, (the original interview happened as part of Féile na Bealtaine 2019). You can watch back on our Facebook and YouTube channels and on our website. Huge thanks to you, Ros; we very much appreciate your time, great insights and advice.

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guests Orla Gowen, head baker and owner of Bácús Bhréanainn and Róisin and Jim from Siopa Uí Lúing. You can watch back all on our IGTV and on Facebook. Be sure to pop in to IG Live session next week when we’ll be chatting to Martin Bealin from Global Village.

Fuaireamar aiseolas iontach faoin sraith IG beoshruthaithe, ‘Corca Dhuibhne ag dul in Oiriúint’.

Míle buíochas leis na haíonna ar fad agus na haíonna is déanaí Orla Gowen ó Bhácús Bhréanainn agus Róisín agus Jim ó Shiopa Uí Lúing. Buail isteach an tseachtain seo chugainn nuair a bheimid ag caint le Martin Bealin ó Global Village.

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to the Dingle Peninsula? Are you self-employed, remote working or a start-up business? Perhaps you are in a position within your business to bring remote working opportunities with you and build a team from here? We want to hear from you!! Please connect with us at info@dinglehub.com and help us build a vibrant, diverse and dynamic community and network. It’s not necessary to need a physical desk or office space in the hub to be part of this wider community. We’d also love you to connect with us on social media platforms - Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook.

Contact: Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub Tel.: 066 9150140 Email: info@dinglehub.com

Dingle Notes

to cover all the approach roads to town depending on cooperation and help from the local public. Bags and high vis jackets and routes will be available on both Saturdays 22nd and 29th at the Bottle Bank between 10a.m. and 10.30a.m for intending participants.

Richie Williams TOWN DEVELOPMENTS. Work on street and road widening in the Strand Street area is nearing completion resulting in extra footpath space on the northern side for social distancing regulations and expectations of increased outside dining services.

Further works will take place over the next few weeks in the Holyground area with minor traffic disruption.

BUSINESS. The Business Chamber wish to welcome back all the outlets who have been allowed to open their doors to the public after the long lockdown period.

A big céad míle fáilte to Gaeltacht man P J Mac a Lámh who this week opened a new hairdressing service in Main Street called CHOP CENTRAL. Not forgetting to say a well deserved Míle Buíochas to all the proprietors and staff of the various outlets and services who have served us so well over the past 15 months despite the dangers of the covid virus circulating so rapidly through human contact.

A zoom meeting with the County Council on Tuesday of this week should enlighten the Dingle Business community of the intended traffic, parking and outside dining regulations for the summer months. We sincerely hope that all our business outlets and services will be allowed open fully by mid June at the latest.

Ta ciste €150000 a chur ar fáil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta do gnothaí beaga Gaeltachta chun iad a ghriosú nios mó a dhéanamh ar líne. Thuilleadh eolais le fáil ag mnm@udaras.ie.

TIDY TOWNS. The KWD sponsored County Clean Up will take a different format this year over a full week from Saturday May 22nd to Sunday May 30th to allow for social distancing regulations. Dingle Tidy Towns hope

FÉILE NA BEALTAINE. What a wonderful display the Féile committee and volunteers produced around the Peninsula over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. And they now promise to have another series of events over the coming weekend between the Diseart Gardens and on Boats operating from the Pier. Talk about thinking outside the box!!!. Artistic thinking certainly known no boundaries. Well done to all for bringing much needed life back into our area again. Further details elsewhere in this edition.

SPORT. All sporting bodies in the Peninsula and beyond are returning to training now and competitive action within a short period. Well done to the Kerry Hurlers on a great victory over Down last Sunday and good luck to our footballers in their first game against Galway this weekend. Lets hope the soundings from our politicians about allowing supporters attend games becomes a reality for both club and county fixtures this summer.

HARBOUR. Over one million Euro in funding has been granted to Dingle under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2021. A large portion of this grant will be used to upgrade the Marina Centre where renovation work has already started. The remaining funds will be used to complete the ongoing development works in the Pier area. Certainly the whole harbour area has benefitted from maintenance and development works over the past 10 years as also have local workers and contractors.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Attendance at Masses is allowed from this week with no restrictions on the numbers attending during the weekday ceremonies. However to attend Mass on either Saturday Evening or Sunday Morning one must book a place in advance by phoneing 0669151208 between 2.30p.m. and 4.30p.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in advance.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland

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Tourism & Hospitality updates:

- Business Advice Service

10th May:

Hello All – and suddenly its all action as re-opening catches local businesses by surprise – didn’t we think it would be mid to late June! Anois go bhfuil dátaí againn le haghaidh athoscailt, is féidir linn súil a chaitheamh ar shéasúr sábháilte agus gnóthach.

- Irish Language Signage

• You can travel outside of your county.

- Assistance to increase the visability of Irish within your business

• Hairdressers, barbers and other personal services can reopen by appointment.

- Cleachtadh Cainte - Conversation events to help staff with rusty Irish.

• Non-essential shops can offer click and collect services by appointment. Outdoor retail, like gardening centres, can reopen.

It is wonderful to see activity – painters, electricians and all the last-minute jobs as businesses prepare to open their doors again after many months of closure.

However, there is a huge challenge! Businesses are finding it so difficult to recruit staff for the summer. So, this is a call out to everyone who can work and would like to work. There are notices in so many windows across the peninsula looking for staff – all sorts of positions are available so please do check them out and apply ASAP. For those finishing exams – please apply – our local businesses need you!

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance / Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne Social Media Campaign The Dingle Peninsula...Stay a Little Longer.... Corca Dhuibhne....Fan Tamaillín Eile...

This year, we want to encourage our visitors to fully immerse themselves in the Dingle Peninsula, to explore the area and to discover all the wonderful things to see and do across the peninsula. To do this, we will be giving them reasons to stay....be that a breath-taking view, an exhilarating activity, a spectacular walk...Get involved by giving visitors other reasons to stay, be it your own business offering or by highlighting another local business.

Keep an eye on DPTA's social media and use the campaign hashtags so we can share out your content: More info, contact Fallon at dptalliance@gmail.com.

Tobar Dhuibhne agus Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance / Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne Scéim Ghnó Scéim phíolótach í seo chun tacú le gnóanna i nGaeltachtt Chorca Dhuibhne an Ghaelainn a chur chun chinn.

Cuirfear na tacaíochtaí seo a leanas ar fáil do do ghnó tríd an scéim:

There are limited spaces on this year's scheme, preference will be given to business that are providing a service to tourists in the area.

• Museums, galleries, libraries and other indoor cultural activities can reopen.

The scheme is open to businesses in Corca Dhuibhne (West Kerry Gaeltacht)

• Outdoor organised events can take place with up to 15 people in attendance.

Closing date for Expression of Interest: 21/05/2021

• Weddings can have 50 people at the service. Up to 15 can go to outdoor wedding celebrations and up to 6 can attend indoors.

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance / Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne had their first virtual networking event last week for local businesses. Activity providers and attractions presented their visitor experiences, opening times, how to book, etc. to our local network of businesses.

It was really practical and informative and we learnt loads! The remaining dates are Thursdays, 13th, 20th and 27th May from 10am to 11am.

Register with Sam or Fallon at dptalliance@gmail. com and get to know more about What to See & Do Locally this summer.

NEWKD have rolled out a “BRAND” New Training Initiative for the Dingle Peninsula / Corca Dhuibhne.

“Farmers, fishers, food/drink producers and hospitality providers based on the Dingle Peninsula /Corca Dhuibhne are all welcome. The aim of this free programme is to deliver on-going support for the branding of products from sustainable farming, fishing and food production on the Dingle Peninsula/ Corca Dhuibhne. It will bring together artisan, micro, agricultural and small hospitality businesses so that collectively they can define the unique features of food on the peninsula, their historic and current stories and emerging vision. For more information or to register, search for Dingle Peninsula Food/Bia Corca Dhuibhne on Eventbrite and/or email dinglepeninsulafood@ gmail.com or biachorcadhuibhne@gmail.com”.

17th May: • All non-essential shops can reopen.

2nd June: • Hotels and bed and breakfasts can reopen services for guests only.

7th June: • Wedding receptions can have up to 25 in attendance.

• Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres can reopen.

• Restaurants and bars can reopen for outdoor service for groups of up to 6 people.

So, for the last couple of weeks of May, enjoy our local visitor experiences while they are still quiet! Experience the quality of everything that we have here on our doorstep and share your fun on #DinglePeninsula #CorcaDhuibhne. Let’s give our local shops as much support as possible too to get back up and running this May! .

However, please continue to follow Government Guidelines, minding our most vulnerable by supporting official current Covid-19 restrictions If you have any tourism development or marketing queries you would like to discuss confidentially, please contact Caroline at info@bolandmarketing.com .

- Seirbhís Aistriúcháin, - Seirbhís Comhairleoireachta Ghnó, - Comharthaí Gaelainne, - Tacaíochtaí le cur le feiceáileacht na Gaelainne i do ghnó, - Cleachtadh Cainte don bhfoireann.

Tá spásanna teoranta ar an scéim i mbliana, tabharfar tús áite do ghnóanna atá ag cur seirbhís ar fáil do thurasóirí sa cheantar.

Tá an scéim seo oscailte do ghnóanna i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne.

Spriocdháta do Léirithe Suime: 21/05/2021 Tá an Scéim seo á fhorbairt ag Tobar Dhuibhne i gcomhair le Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne agus Údarás na Gaeltachta.

This is a pilot scheme to help businesses in Corca Dhuibhne increase their use of Irish.

The following supports will be provided to your business through the scheme;

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Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne An Sceach Gheal ag fógairt an tsamhraidh!

Scoil: Scoil Cheann Trá. Múinteoir: D.Ó Cúrnáin Ní ceart ainmhithe do bhualadh le píosa de'n sceach gheal, agus fós ní tugtar bláth an chrainn sin isteach sa tig cómnuidhthe i rith mí na Bealtaine.

Scoil: Baile Uí Dhuibhne, Caisleán Ghriaire.

Múinteoir: Seán Ó Loingsigh Tinneas Droma: (i) I gCorca Dhuibhne -- Dul isteach tré "Cró na snáthaide" + fuinneóigín bheag caol atá i dteampall Cill-MaolCeadair. (ii) An sceach gheal a bheirbhiú agus an t-uisce a chuimilt do'n áit tinn Scoil: An Bloscoad Mór. Múinteoir: Máire Nic Gearailt

Tá an sceach gheal aoibhinn, lena bláthanna bána agus rian den mbándearg orthu, fé bhláth i gclathacha ar fud na hÉireann na laethanta seo.

Bhí dlúthbhaint ag an sceach gheal le ceiliúradh na Bealtaine go háirithe Lá Bealtaine. Chreidtí go mbain draíocht léi. Bhaintí craobh den sceach gheal, mhaisítí le bláthanna, giobail agus ribíní ildaite í agus chuirtí os cionn an dorais í chun an tigh agus an teaghlach a chosaint. Ní thugtaí na bláthanna isteach sa tigh ar chor ar bith ar eagla go dtiocfadh drochrath ar mhuintir an tí. Ná ní bhíodh baint ag duine ar bith le crann aonair in áit oscailte nó i lios mar go dtarraingeodh sin drochrath nó fiú bás obann ar an té a bhain.

Chreidtí gur leis na daoine maithe an crann aonair sin agus tá mórán scéalta i mbéaloideas na tíre ar mháchail a thagadh ar lámh nó ar chorp an té a bhain nó ar bhás gan choinne ná feadfaí a mhíniú. Leiríodh ana-ómós dosna crainn céanna dá bharr sin. Agus as na crainn a gheibhtear taobh le cuid mhaith de thoibreacha beannaithe na tíre is sceach gheal níos mó ná a leath díobh. Luaitear an sceach gheal nó an crann deilgneach le tobar beannaithe Chluain Mhic Nóis. Chrochadh oilithrigh giobail agus ofrálacha ar an gcrann agus turas an tobair á dhéanamh acu Lá Phátrún Naomh Ciarán. Oíche Bhealtaine a bhíodh daoine ag triall ar leigheas ag Tobar Phádraig i nDún Phádraig, Co. an Dúin.

Bhí sceach gheal taobh leis an dtobar, dh’imíodh an t-uisce thar bruach amach agus thumadh daoine ball coirp san uisce chun go leigheasfaí iad. Tá scéal eile faoi Naomh Colmcille agus Tobar an Deilg a luadh leis. Dúradh fé go raibh dealg ina chois, gur thum sé in uisce an tobair an chos, go mbaineadh an dealg as an gcois agus gur as an ndealg san a d’fhás an sceach gheal taobh leis an dtobar.

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Coinleach: Talamh tar éis barra coirce bheith bainte. Branar: Talamh treafa ullamh le cur.

Iomaire: Leabaigh treafa chun prátaí a chur.

Riastáil: Leabaigh déanta le rámhainn. Clais: An spás idir dhá iomaire.

Cúrsaí Gaeilge do Dhaoine Fásta

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Bán nó seanabhán is fearr ach d’fhásfadh an práta beagnach in aon talamh ach é a leasú.

Cuirtear aoileach an bhuaile amach aon am ó Dheireadh Fómhair go tosach an Earraigh. Éinne atá i gcóngar na trá úsáideann siad ualaí gainimhe agus feamannach chun an t-aoileach a chur i bhfód. Is leasú maith an feamannach do phrataí. Is le linn ráithe an Earraigh a deintear an churadóireacht go léir geall leis – ó Lá le Bríde go deireadh an Aibreáin ach cuirtear formhór na bprátaí sa Mhárta. Is i ndruileanna is mó a chuirtear prátaí inniu. Is fusa iad a choiméad glan ó luibhearnach agus fiadhailí.

Cuirtear glasraí – meacain, turnapaí agus rl sa tslí chéanna. Cré mhín is fearr do chuid acu seo.

Bíonn toradh níos fearr ar an gcuradóireacht luath.

Ní ceart ainmhithe do bhualadh le píosa de'n sceach gheal, agus fós ní tugtar bláth an chrainn sin isteach sa tig cómnuidhthe i rith mí na Bealtaine.

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Cromane News Jane Casey CROMANE GAA MINI MAROONS: It was encouraging to see so many returning faces at our second session of the year for under-7s (the Mini Maroons), under-9s, and under-11s.

Our Mini Maroons continue at Cromane GAA pitch each Sunday starting at 11.15am. Our under-9s and under-11s also train at the same time on Sunday mornings.

Our underage club coaches who need to be garda-vetted should now be completing that process of e-vetting.

The be return-to-play health questionnaires will be necessary once again. It is very important that you re-confirm the health questionnaire you filled out last week before every training session. This can be done on the ‘Foireann’ site where you registered as a club member.

Can we also ask parents attending our Sunday morning training sessions to continue to adhere to the current rules on social distancing.

The following is the GAA’s current advice on attending training sessions: One parent or guardian per child (or per family if more than one child is attending from a particular family) is permitted to attend in a safeguarding / supervisory capacity.

Strict social distancing and public health guidelines should be adhered to at all times.

In particular, parents mustn't congregate in groups before or after sessions, outside of what is permitted in current Government regulations.

CUL CAMPS: Great news - this year's Cromane GAA Cúl Camp will take place from Monday, July 26, to Friday, July 30, at Cromane GAA pitch.

All bookings will take place online, as per last year.

There is a maximum capacity of 100 children per camp. All Cúl Camp gear will be posted to the participant’s booking addresses.

TRAINING: While underage players are back in action for the last ten days, this week will see our senior footballers make their return to training (Tuesday evening and again on Thursday evening).

As the restrictions ease, our pitch is opening to more activity, but please remember our club dressing rooms are still closed as per current government advice. The club’s toilet facilities are available to use.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2021: You should now pay for your Cromane GAA club membership using

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the GAA’s new Foireann platform. To access it go to: www.foireann.ie Please note that the deadline for registrations is May 31, 2021. All of our players need to be club members before restarting training.

Please note that due to government restrictions our registrars cannot accept payments for memberships. Right now the only way to pay for club membership is through the Foireann online platform.

CLUB LOTTO: Our club lotto remains on hold due to the current government restrictions around gathering indoors. Our lotto committee needs to be able to meet indoors to operate our popular lotto. Please note that all tickets sold will be honoured when the lotto restarts. The recent easing of restrictions doesn’t change anything about meeting indoors. We will give plenty of notice of this restart time through these notes as well as online.

MAY WEEKEND DRAW: On Friday last we held our May Bank Holiday Weekend draw for all of you who purchased tickets for our original Cow Splat Bingo fundraiser competition.

Unfortunately, the pandemic circumstances worked against us and we were unable to host the original fundraising idea.

We held a draw last weekend for cash prizes of €500, €200, and three €100 prizes.

Here are the winners (and congratulations to them all): 1st prize (€500): Aisling O’Dwyer, Curraglass, Killarney. 2nd prize (€200): Lauren Hurley, Cromane Lower. Three €100 prize winners: Susan Carlin, Cromane Lower; Angela Systems &Solar Denis Teahan, Cromane Lower; Maureen & Noel Dennehy, Lonhert.

Tom Kennedy OPENING UP: At long last we appear to be Solar..panels or tubes, the difference?

Well they Services both provide able to open upwhat's gradually.

Church hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, will commence from 10th May but there are be it oil, gas or electricity. guidelines have toofbe adhered Shops, A solar system which will save up to 70% your annual hotto. water bill. When it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally morebut efHair Dressers, Barbers,Beauticians will open ficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially appointments have tospell be ofmade in advance. when we have had such a great sunshine.

There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "ThermodynamART: Some lovely art work appearing in ic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, Cromane you ask how! on stones dotted throughout.

Well the HOUSE answer is simple really, it's not at a solar panel it's a heat pump.

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The way it works is a panel is fitted to your roof which is connected Do pay a visit for some tasty delicious treats. 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 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Fancy a challenge for panel where it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling May someso fundraising for into Multiple point ofand aboutdo -25 Celsius this hot gas comes back the unit, where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transSclerosis South Kerry Branch . Walk , run or ferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity cycle 100k in our beautiful country side in the to operate so while saving money on heating hot water it does so at a cost. month of May. For further information please Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs contact Jillian at 0863486359. on average about €1,500 to €2,000 per year to heat, of which about a 1/4 to 1/3 and of this is hot water, so a typical hotpeople water bill for a family of CLEAN TIDY. With alot of walking 5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year.

and cycling in these Covid Times, please do A solar system for a family of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to not discard your rubbish such assaving faceofmasks, €5,500 supplied and fitted, giving them a yearly approx €350 to €500 and when take into accountand the rising cost of encoffee cups.

Takeyouthem home dispose of ergy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years. them properly, in your bin. We must all make

an effort and clean around our property. Thank You to the people who collect rubbish on their walks by the seaside. Let us all make an effort and keep Cromane litter and weed free. It must also be noted that the Bins in the Car Park are for Clear, Green and Brown Glass, Food Cans and Drinks Cans only. Please do not discard your rubbish beside these bins. If the bins are full when you come to dispose of any of the aforementioned items, take them home and bring them another time when the bins are not full.

CLOTHES BANK: If you are doing a spring clean and wish to dispose of clean linen, clothes, they can go in the Clothes Bank located at Cromane Gaa Pitch. No duvets, pillows or dirty or wet items.

CAN RINGS, USED STAMPS & SPECTACLES: Please keep ring pulls from drinks cans only for writer. Rings are melted down and money raised goes to Palliative Care In Kerry. Stamps go to Missionary Projects. Used spectacles also go abroad to third world countries where frames are reused. Sincere thanks to all who have given me any of the above. They will go to their respective destinations when I have a good supply of them. Got a lovely surprise last Sun morning when I went out my back door to find a bag of Spectacles and Can Rings which had been left for me. It was like Santa at Christmas time.

News: If you wish to include items in the News please email to caseycrest@hotmail.com and we will include it in the Notes.

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Castlegregory GAA LOTTO JACKPOT MOVES TO €3,000: Monday night’s draw had no Jackpot winner (the Magic Numbers were 18, 19, 23, 27) but three €30 Dip winners – John Flynn, Cloghane – Pat Goodwin, Maherees – Siobhán O Herlihy, Tralee. May 24th’s Jackpot moves to €3,000. Lotto can be played on line at CLUBFORCE and also at the IN-SHOP STANDS at Spar, Castlegregory or An Siópa, Cloghane. A big thanks to our ongoing Lotto Sponsor Maunsell’s Garage at College Street in Castlegregory CLOTHES COLLECTION EXTENDED: Due to demand Castle GAA has extended for a further 2 weeks it's annual Clothes Collection fundraiser.

Clothes can be bagged and dropped off at the Old Fire Station in Castlegregory between 2 and 3pm.

ON LINE REGISTRATION: All Club memberships (including Cóiste, LGFA and Non-Playing Members) are now open on line for the 2021 year.

Registration can be completed on-line at www.foireann.ie. All registration fees have been reduced this year in light of the current situation. Please note that the deadline for Senior players is May 31st. NOTE - Club Officer will be available to help with any registration issues on Saturdays 2-3pm at the Old Fire Station MINOR ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINAL: A provisional date of the weekend of July 10th / 11th has been given for the Minor 2020 All-Ireland Semi Final (Kerry v Roscommon). The Club will be delighted to see our players Thomas O'Donnell, Caolán O'Connell and Maurice O'Connell line out again in county colours.

UNDERAGE TRAINING: Delighted to have all squads back training as our Seniors return to the fold this Tuesday / Friday. Training nights and times as follows, U17: Monday Evenings - 7.30pm U15: Wednesday Evenings - 6.30pm U13: Tuesday Evenings - 7.00pm U11: Thursday Evenings - 6.30pm U9 & U6/7: Saturday Mornings - 10.30am NOTE - Parents / guardians of juvenile players must complete on line the Covid-19 Club Education eLearning Module (April 2021) prior to starting back at training. It takes 20 minutes to complete and the training can be accessed at https://courses.gaa.ie/Covid19ClubEd On completion of the training you should take a screenshot / printout of your Certificate of Completion and send it to the Coiste Covid Supervisor CONTACT - For all news, fixtures, reports you can follow CASTLEGREGORY GAA through Facebook - Facebook.com/castlegregorygaa or for any further information contact the club at email - secretary.castlegregory. kerry@gaa.ie - The Club welcomes all new members and Volunteers and are grateful for the continued support from our community and beyond.

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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn Cúrsaí Snámha Sábháilteachta /Brandon Water Safety Ireland Swim Safety Courses Tá an-áthas orainn a bheith ar ais ar na tránna timpeall an chontae arís i mbliana agus beidh gach rang ag cloí le srianta Covid-19. Beidh Seachtain Snámh Bréanainn ag dul ar aghaidh ó 5 Iúil go 9 Iúil agus beidh an tSeachtain Sábháilteachta ó 12 Iúil go 17 Iúil. Beidh ar leanaí clárú agus íocaíocht ar líne roimh an 6 Meitheamh ar a dhéanaí. Téigh i dteagmháil le Janet 0879923325 r-phost: murphyjanet347@gmail.com nó Niamh 087 6296839 We're delighted to be back on the beaches around the county again this year and all classes will be adhering to Covid-19 restrictions. Brandon Swim Week will be July 5th to 9th and Safety Week will be July 12th to 17th. All registration and payments will be online before 6th June at latest. Please contact Janet 0879923325 email :murphyjanet347@gmail.com or Niamh 087 6296839 Clár Aifrinn Mass Timetable Gach Máirt ar a 7 a chlog ag tosnú 11 ú Bealtaine. Every Tuesday at 7 pm commencing on the 11th of May. Agus/And Gach rith Sathairn ar a 6.15 a chlog, ag tosnú 15 ú Bealtaine. Every second Saturday at 6.15 pm commencing 15th of May. Buaiteoirí Cumann 500 Aibreán/April 2021 1ú:(€500): Máire Uí Shiocháin, Rathfarnham, Dublin 2ú:(€250): Thomas & Evelyn Kennedy, An Daingean 3ú:(€150): Helen O''Mahony, An Clochán 4ú:(€75): Síle Uí Mhaolchatha, Ceapaigh, Bréanainn 5ú. (€50): Gina Overy, An Siopa, An Clochán Bus LocalLink R49 – BRANDON POINT – CLOGHANE – CASTLEGREGORY – CAMP – DERRYMORE – TRALEE Gach Luain agus Ceadaoin/ Every Monday & Wednesday. Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/Brandon/ Scaireanna/Shares: Cuireadh Comhar Chumann Forbartha An leith Triúigh le chéile i 1973. Cheannaigh daoine áitiúla scaireanna chun bheith páirteach sa Chomharchumann. Is baolach go bhfuil alán dóibh siúd imithe I slí na fírinne ó shin agus tá na scaireanna imithe leo. Táimid ag iarraidh ar daoine an lae inniú a spreagadh chun páirt a ghlacadh sa chomharchumann trí scaireanna a cheannach. Is é an costas seo ná €20. Tabharfaidh sé seo teideal duit vótáil in aon ábhar a bheidh ar siúl. Téigh chuig www.cflt.ie chun clárú CFLT was formed in 1973 and at the time was supported by local people who bought shares to be a part of the Co-op. In the subsequent years a lot of these people have passed away and there shares have gone with them. We are trying to get the present generation to get involved by getting them to sign up to be shareholders. This cost is €20. This will entitle them to a vote in any subsequent decisions. Go to www.cflt.ie to register

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Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Mob: 087-246 1678 email:michael.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie West Kerry Live 35

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Ó Mhárthain Breandán Mac Gearailt Féile na Bealtaine Ainneoin an ghalair atá ag cúlú ach an-baolach fós bhí Féile na Bealtaine bisúil éagsúil againn i mbliana. Is dócha gur ceann dos na hiarrachtaí ba shuntasaí ná an leagann críochnúil a cuireadh ar mhalairt na páráide agus an greann a bhí ag baint leis. Bhí leanaí óg agus aosta, mo gharchlann féin san áireamh, an-thógtha leis an dtaispeántas ar an Meal. Rud eile a thaithin liom ná na slabhraí bratacha ar crochadh ar fuaid na dúthaigh, agus an fhilíocht á chraobhscaoileadh ins na siopaí.

Níl deireadh le Féile na Bealtaine 2021 fós, mar an deireadh seachtaine seo, má cheadaíonn an aimsir é, beidh grúpaí beaga á dtreorú ar shiúlóidí in áiteanna mar Cham an Lochaigh, agus filíocht á aithrís le linn na dturas.

Coimeád súil ghéar ar shuíomh idirlíon na Féile.

Tá aon bhliain déag ó fuair Mícheál Ó Fionáin bás agus naoi bliana fichead ó las sé lóchrann Féile na Bealtaine. Tá an Fhéile ag neartú bliain i ndiaidh bliana. Ní miste cáil agus a tréithe an bhunathóra a chur i bhfoirm dán bheag bhúochais.

Mícheál Bhí scamaill dhubha i mbrúchtaibh bróin, An fharraige bhraonach fhraochtach gheoch, Éanlaithe ar buaidhreamh i nduibheagán ceoidh, Ag fógairt treascairt ár saoi, ár leon.

A eagna, a mheanman, a intinn mhór, Thug furtacht is faoiseamh mín, is treoir Do shaoithe, do dhaoithe, é suairc i meon; Caomh-dhíon na sló, thuill urraim is onóír.

Gaiscíoch gléineach gasta ar fhaiche an spóirt, Mar ba dhual dá thréan cháidh ó Bhaile ‘n Chót’ Scoláire slachtmhar sonnradach solasta, a shórt, Peannaire fileata fáidhiúil, folcaithe i ndáimh chóir.

go bhfuil fonn an fhuadair snaoite ina gcuisle. Buíochas le Dia, beidh caoi againne, ár lucht gaisce agus a gcáirde ar fuaid Fódhla áthas agus sásamh á bhaint as a bhfuil rompa agus iad ag tnúth go mbeidh mórtas agus dea fhód ar lucht caide na Gaeltachta.

Conas a bheidh ag sinsir Chiarraí i mbliana? Tá an mheirg chéanna ar fhurmhór imreoirí gach contae. Bhí foireann sinsir Bhleá Cliath ag traeanáil ar dalladh i ngan fhios don saol Fódhlach, gur beireadh ortha. Pé mar a bheidh acu tá suáilce na Glóire le iad a thréigint go luath ach ní i mbliana.

Is mór an t-anró a lean teacht an Víorais dhamanta agus súil againn ná tiocfaidh leagan eile don ngalar, atá tréis sléacht a dhéanamh, chugainn.

Guímís go bhfanfaidh sé uainn. N’fheadar an mbeidh na cluichí cómortais mionúr agus fé 20 bliain againn, in aon chor? Ná féadfaí an dá rannóg bheith ar bord leis na sinsir ar dtúis. Beidh brothall an tSamhraidh ag éirí thiar asainn mar theaspach na ngamhna Bealtaine. Bain sásamh as na cluichí pé maith olc iad.

Iománaíocht Is ar an iománaíocht a bhi an bhéim an deire seachtaine seo dh’imigh tharainn. Dhein Corcaigh an riach dearg ar Phort Láirge, bhuaidh Ciarraí go bog ar an ndDún agus bhuaidh Aondroim ar an gClár. Ó thuaidh a bhuachailli.

Bhí Luimneach agus Tiobrad Arainn ar chomhtharrac. Bhi Tiobrad chúig phoinnte chun cinn i ndeire an dara leath ach thainig Luimneach suas leo.

Is docha go bhfuil sé deacair ar scata imreoirí de bharr an scor éigeantach.

Beidh se ina shamhradh cruaidh ag imreoirí as seo amach. Tá a n-dara anál ag teacht go tiubh dtí imreoirí caide agus laochra na hiomána. Abar paidir do laochra Chiarraí.

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Cuireadh na Nollag fuairis in aimsir reoch; Soilseoidh do shár-mheon mhodhúil, ‘nár bhfochair go deo.

Duais nua filíochta Má tá fonn na filíochta oraibh, cuimhnígí ar an duais nua d’fhilíocht Gaeilge, an Fiach Dubh 2021. Is comórtas náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta é seo d’fhilí Gaeilge.

Duais nua is ea é, agus comórtas nua, a bheidh mar chuid úr den Fingal Poetry Festival i mbliana, Meán Fómhair 16ú – 19ú. Gheobhaidh buaiteoir ‘An Fiach Dubh’ duais €500, agus beidh duais €300 don dara áit, €200 don triú áit. Tá an comórtas ar oscailt ón 1ú Bealtaine agus dúnfar é ag meánoíche ar 30ú Meitheamh. ’Sí moltóir an chomórtais ná an file aitheanta Aifric Mac Aodha.

Beifear ag súil le do dhán, nó do dhánta, agus beidh fáilte romhat féin ag an bhféile, i Sceirí, i Meán Fómhair, má cheadaíonn Covid agus má oireann san duit. Breis eolais ag https://fingalpoetryfestival.com Caid Tá ár mbuachaillí óga agus cailíní óga tosnaithe ar beartú conas is fearr dul thar abhainn i gcomórtas an chontae, tá an doras oscailte ach tabhairt fé.

Ina ndiaidh beidh foireann caide sinsir na Gaeltachta ag braith ná fanfaidh aon droch iarsma ar an bhfoireann. Tá gach imreoir ar chomh tharrac. Mheasfá

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Harrington's family restaurant Dingle are hiring. All positions available: chef, kitchen porter, counter assistant etc. Training provided. Full time/part time/ job sharing.Must be 16 or over. Drop in CV to Harrington's or call Eileen on 0868263986 Sous chef, chef de partie and front of house staff required for Doyle's Restaurant Dingle. Call 086-8049563 Laundry Assistant Required for Launderette in Dingle Town Centre, full-time or part-time. Call 0872806392 Cleaner required in Annascaul for holiday home. 4hrs, €15/hr. 087-6790175 Experienced manager/cleaner required for 6 bed luxury holiday let house in Lispole. Quality work necessary. Excellent rate paid. Call/Whatsapp 085 7338601 The Marina Inn, Dingle: staff wanted across all departments. Chefs, kitchen staff, bar staff and waiting staff. Please forward your CV to marinainndingle@ gmail.com or ring 086-1688007 Wanted: Experienced person to clean a guesthouse in downtown Dingle - 3 studio apartments & 3 en-suite bedrooms. Email Marymurphy200@outlook. com Wanted : energetic person to clean self-catering cottage in Ballyferriter area.

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