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wEST & mID ISSU E / E ISI Ú I NT 81
Aug/Lúnasa 16th - 29th 2012
Eisiúint / Issue 275 30ú -Eanair - 13ú Feabhra 2020
CORCA DHUIBHNE BEO
Essential Community News and Event Guide For West & Mid Kerry. Nuacht, Imeachtaí & Eolas Cuí do Chiarraí Thiar & Chiarraí Lár
Dingle To Killorglin Castlegregory to Cromane
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Sunlight on Dingle Bay: Mossy Donegan West Kerry Live 1
San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue
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Pg 6 : What’s Going On?
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Pg 8: Farming News Pg 12: Nutrition with Irene
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Pg 15: From the Archives
HANDMADE WINDSOR CHAIRS & STOOLS
Pg 25: Pedalling From New Zealand To Ballyferriter
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TABLES & DRESSERS
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DISPLAY CABINETS
Pg 26 : Small Changes: Dirty Laundry
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FULL DESIGN SERVICE
Pg 28 : Tobar Dhuibhne
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CONTEMPORARY &
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TRADITIONAL STYLES
Pg 43: Dingle Cookery School Recipe
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Pg 48: Anso is Ansúid i gCorca Dhuibhne
News from The Marts Dingle
Pg 51 : Biddy's Day Pg 52: Live Music Listings
Suck & cattle sales February 1st, 15th & 29th commencing at 11.30am with sheep
Pg 54: Ó Mhárthain Pg 56: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós Pg 58 Crossword
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Pg 59: Classifieds
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Sheep sale Tuesday 4th & 18th February Cattle sale Saturday 8th & 22nd February
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., 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
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:
Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 30011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700
POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:
EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:
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
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.
Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422
IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY
Brendan O’ Connell, Spa Rd., Dingle. Tel (066) 9151814
STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS
Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102 Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522 Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690 Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113
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Robbie O'Neill What was your first job? Kitchen Staff in Benner's Hotel What is your favourite film? Rush Hour What is your favourite book? Harry Potter What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought? Walking On Cars What was your favourite holiday? Tenerife What is your favourite drink? Bulmers Who is your favourite actor? Kevin Hart Who is your sporting hero? John Terry Two things you’d bring to a desert island? My phone and headphones What’s your favourite saying? Tá sé fluich
Dingle Film Club
Open to Everyone. Tuesday Nights 8.45pm The next feature at the Dingle film club will be screened on Tuesday 4th February when the featured film will be the French romantic comedy La Belle Époque. In the film Victor, a disillusioned sexagenarian, sees his life turned upside down on the day when Antoine, a brilliant entrepreneur, offers him a new kind of attraction: mixing theatrical artifices and historical reconstruction, this company offers his clients a chance to dive back into the era of their choice. Victor then chose to relive the most memorable week of his life: the one where, 40 years earlier, he met the great love. The following week on Tuesday 11th February the feature will be Jojo Rabbit. Starring Scarlett Johansson, the film is a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. Jojo Rabbit mixes irreverent humour and serious ideas in an audacious anti-hate satire.
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What’s Going On? Cad atá ar siúl? Karate (Shorinji Kempo). Classes in this original Japanese martial art takes place in Girls primary School hall every Tue. .& Thurs @ 6.00 pm -7:30pm and Sat. 10am - 11.30am (Seniors). Juniors - 5pm Tuesdays. Paidi 087-7735815
Tinteán Ceoil - Live Music. Gach Luan ag 7.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh chách! Every Monday in Halla Le Chéile, Baile Uí Dhuibhne, Bréanainn, V92DK42 at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments. Eaglais na hÉireann/The Church of Ireland (Anglican/ Episcopalian) Dingle Union Service times every Sunday Kilgobbin Church, Camp: 10am, St. James, Dingle 12 noon. Parish Priest - Rev. Phyllis Jones 085-8558594 Whist - Annascaul every Wednesday night at 8pm in the Community Centre All welcome BINGO in CYMS Killorglin every Sunday at 8.30pm, in Milltown Hall every Monday at 8.30pm and Wednesday at 8.30 in Glenbeigh Community Centre La Leche League Dingle. Get together with other breastfeeding mothers over a cup of tea at West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle. Hosted by experienced, trained LLL Leaders. Up to date library available. Second Friday of every month at 10.30 am. Children of any age are very welcome. Contact Aisling 0873685490, Evelin 0876957291, Sylvia 0876636635, Fionna 0879711342
Dingle Farmers Market: Every Fri. from 9.00am to 2.30pm in the Holy Ground Carpark Milltown Farmers’ Market, is on every Saturday of the year from 10 to 2 in the Old Church in Milltown. We are also indoor and with plenty parking facilities We have live music every Saturday from around 11 o’clock onwards and there is also a library (Solais) on the premises. Dingle Cycling Club have weekly Spins on Saturdays or/and Sundays throughout the year. Wednesday evening spins during Spring/summer season. More information on our 'Dingle Cycling Club' Facebook page or email dinglecyclingclub2012@gmail.com. We also have a what's App Group for members only.
Ciorcal comhrá tosnaithe i dTig Mike Uí Néill, An Cam. An chéad Aoine don mhí ó 9pm ar aghaidh, failte roimh cách. Knit and Knatter Group meet in Strand House, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Every Tuesday. All welcome. Knit, Chat and Fun! The Dingle Knitting and Crochet Group meet in An Díseart every Tuesday from 7 - 9pm. 087-6785132. All Welcome Killarney Breastfeeding Support Group: Every Monday (Except Bank Holiday’s) Venue: The room behind the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney. Time: 11.30am-1pm. All breastfeeding and expectant women welcome for coffee, chat and advice and support around breastfeeding. Camp Breastfeeding Support Group: Every Tuesday Venue: The old School, Camp Village. Time: 11.00am-12.30pm. All breastfeeding and expectant women welcome for coffee, chat and advice and support around breastfeeding. Dingle Painting Group meet at An Díseart, Friday mornings 10am 1pm. All welcome Inch beach parkrun every Saturday morning starts at 9.30am. Walkers are always welcomed Dingle Christian Fellowship has Bible study on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 at Beenbawn Cottage. All are welcome to attend. Call Maureen at 086-1771117 or Anne at 085-7039584 for further information Mhaidin Chaife, Siopa an Phobail sa Chlochán, Gach Céadaoin ag 10.30rn. Fáilte roimh aibh go leir / Coffee morning as Gaeilge Siopa an Phobail in 6 West Kerry Live
Cloghane, Every Wednesday at 10.30am. Everyone Welcome. Annascaul ICA every Thursday at 8pm in the community care centre. New members welcome. Info on 0862663186 . Cairdeas Camp have indoor bowls in Camp Sports hall Thursdays 3.30 pm. Annual membership €12 and each session is €5. New members from Camp and surrounding area welcome. Contact 0872315048 Rainbows Maine Valley Family Centre Castlemaine will run their next Rainbows Programme starting in March 2020. This is a Bereavement programme suitable for children aged 7 & 8 years who are affected by the death of a parent, grandparent, aunt , uncle or sibling. For further information or to book a place phone Helen/Maine Valley Centre on 066 9767833 or 087 3694169. www.rainbowsireland.ie Ciorcal comhra le sport agus craic . Gach Déardaoin 8pm O'Grady's Killorglin. Witty company. Now ag tosnú our 5th year.!
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Farming News Louis Murchan TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO COMPLETE SHEEP CENSUS FORMS Time is running out fast for farmers to complete their sheep and goat census forms for 2019. The forms can be completed either by post or online. The closing date for the paper-based forms is this Friday, January 31, 2020. It is important that all flock owners return their forms on time as failure to do so can have consequences for other schemes such as Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) and the Sheep Welfare Scheme. The completion and return of the annual forms is a legal obligation on the keeper, and the onus is on the flock/herd keeper to make sure that completed census forms being returned by post are received on time.
foetus and hormonal changes reduce intakes and rumen capacity at a time of increased nutrient requirements. If ewes aren’t provided with adequate nutrition at this time then they can suffer with poor body condition, poor milk yield and colostrum quality can be reduced. This can result in lambs potentially suffering from poor immunity, with smaller, weaker lambs that are slower growing and more susceptible to disease. Alternatively, ewes that are too fat have increased risk of prolapse and twin lamb disease, which can lead to lambing difficulties.
It is expected that the terms and conditions, which will be announced in detail in February, will be consistent with those that applied in recent years. The department noted that, to qualify as a ‘young farmer’, an applicant must: be participating in the BPS in the year s/he submits an application; be no more than 40 years of age during the calendar year in which s/he first submits an application under BPS; and be setting up an agricultural holding for the first time or has set up such a holding during the five years preceding the first BPS submission.
The last six weeks prior to lambing are probably the most important of the year. In this period the foetus is growing, taking space in the abdomen away from the rumen and reducing the ewe’s daily dry matter intake (DMI), while energy and protein demands are increasing to cover the growth of the lambs. Indeed, 70% of a lamb’s birth-weight will be put on in the last six weeks before birth, and she also must develop udder tissue and produce colostrum during this time. In fact, the ewe’s nutritional needs will often double during the last six weeks prior to lambing (depending on how many lambs she is carrying), yet intakes are usually depressed. This is the key reason why scanning is recommended. Ewes should be grouped according to how many lambs they are carrying, with feed provision then being adjusted accordingly. Weighing ewes on a regular basis, as well as routine body condition scoring, can be very helpful in determining the appropriate feeding level Maximising the use of high-quality forage can help to reduce the quantity and quality of purchased concentrate feed required, saving money. Providing a high-quality forage source is very important, as feed costs make up a significant proportion of the total costs in a sheep flock. It is important to get forage analysed, as this provides a starting point to base ration formulation upon. When it comes to protein, the amount of microbial protein produced in the rumen of the ewe is crucial. Ensuring the rumen is functioning at an optimum level is, therefore, very important, as it will increase the amount of microbial protein. In the last few weeks before lambing, when space is limited and the demands for colostrum and milk production are increasing, there is a greater need for a higher quality, higher digestible undegradable protein (DUP) source, such as soya. A concentrate feed should be chosen based on the quality of forage available on the farm. In most cases, using a higher specification concentrate will mean that less needs to be fed, reducing costs. This means forage utilisation will be better, not only improving the health of the ewes, but also reducing feed costs overall for the farm. What’s more, lambs will be born with more vitality and will grow faster, earlier in life. Typically, high-quality concentrates will include a high proportion of cereals, which will drive rumen digestion and stimulate glucose production, which is necessary for foetal growth, colostrum production and when in short supply leads to twin lab disease. Concentrates should also have a good-quality protein, typically around 10% soya.
Meanwhile, it was noted that a ‘new entrant to farming’ is defined as:
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Participating in the Basic Payment Scheme in the year s/he submits an application;
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Having commenced the present agricultural activity in the 2018 calendar year or any later year;
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Having not had any agricultural activity in his/her own name and at his/her own risk in the five years preceding the start of the present agricultural activity.
As with other ruminants, water is extremely important in sheep. Sheep prefer fresh, clean water. Intakes of water increase dramatically as ewes lamb and it is essential that sufficient clean water is available at all times. Ensure good access to feed. On an ad-lib forage system, there should be approximately 15cm of feed space per ewe. This may mean feeding between pens, as well as in front of pens. If feeding concentrates, then at least 45cm of feed space per ewe is required. One solution for feeding ewes is to scatter the concentrates on the floor (if the bedding is clean and dry). This encourages exercise, as well as slowing down intakes, but also increases access to feed for all ewes in a pen. This has been shown to reduce prolapses in ewes. If significant quantities of concentrate feed are being fed, then it is best practice to split this over two or three feeds a day to minimise acidosis risk. Feeding less of a better-quality concentrate will pay, not only with reduced feed costs overall but also reduced health issues, including fewer cases of twin lamb disease, prolapses, watery mouth and a lower worm burden post-lambing.
NATIONAL RESERVE 2020 TO OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS IN FEBRUARY The National Reserve for 2020 will open for applications in February, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed. The department also confirmed that there will be no need for a linear cut to the value of all Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements. The EU regulations underpinning the operation of the National Reserve provide for priority access to the mandatory categories of ‘Young Farmer’ and ‘New Entrant to Farming’. It is expected that the funding in place for the 2020 National Reserve will be in the region of €3 million, which based on the level of applications in recent years will be sufficient to meet the expected demand, the department confirmed this evening. Successful applicants to the National Reserve receive an allocation of entitlements at National Average value or a top-up to the National Average value on entitlements that are below the national average. Full details of the operation of the scheme will be available when the scheme opens for online applications in February 2020 to coincide with the opening of online Basic Payment Scheme applications, the department added. The closing date for receipt of applications under the scheme will be Friday, May 15, 2020.
In addition, in line with the requirements under National Reserve schemes since the introduction of the Single Payment Scheme in 2005, successful candidates will be required to meet an appropriate agricultural education qualification standard. Successful candidates will also be required to have a gross off-farm income of less than €40,000 in either of the 2018 or 2019 tax years. In line with the requirements under National Reserve schemes since the introduction of the Single Payment Scheme in 2005, successful candidates will be required to meet an appropriate agricultural education qualification standard, usually having to hold a Level 6 Certificate in Agriculture, or similar. Successful candidates will also be required to have a gross offfarm income of less than €40,000 in either of the 2018 or 2019 tax years. GETTING EWE NUTRITION RIGHT IN THE PRE-LAMBING PERIOD As we head towards the lambing season it is important to focus on ewe nutrition to ensure optimum flock performance. The ewe’s rapidly growing 8 West Kerry Live
HSA TO BEGIN FARM-INSPECTION CAMPAIGN The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced plans to carry out 300 on-farm inspections. The inspections will be focused primarily on working safely with livestock. In 2019, six of the 18 farm fatalities involved livestock, and five involved people over 65. Every year, fatalities occur at calving time, and half these livestock deaths took place last spring, the safety authority outlined. All of the deaths involving livestock, involved cattle in 2019. During the two-week campaign, inspectors from the HSA will visit farmyards across the country and focus on the common risks
encountered in livestock safety, with a particular focus on calving safety. They will be checking that there is an adequate physical barrier between the farmer and freshly calved cow when handling or tagging calves. During the animal handling inspection campaign last year, 261 farm inspections were carried out. Of them, 30 prohibition and improvement notices were issued; mostly for having no or incomplete PTO guards on tractors, no guards on PTO shafts on slurry spreaders and other farm machinery. Meanwhile, 162 written advice reports were issued, which predominately covered advice on animal handling and other related issues. Farmers are also urged to make sure they have a secure area for loading cattle, and inspectors will also be checking animal handling facilities, like cattle crushes, head scoops and calving gates. EVIDENCE OF EXPOSURE TO RABIES (LYSSAVIRUS) IN AN IMPORTED SABLE The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has identified evidence of exposure to lyssavirus in a sable (a mammal similar to mink) which had been imported into Ireland as a pet. Lyssaviruses can affect all mammals. The Lyssavirus family of viruses includes rabies virus.
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On the 7 January 2020, the sable was displaying untypical behaviour. DAFM investigations identified that the animal was kept securely confined and there was no evidence of contact with animals outside the household. However, the animal was “put-to-sleep” as the investigation could not rule out rabies infection, in accordance with our emergency preparedness contingency plan. Owners of dogs, cats and ferrets are advised to monitor the health and behaviour of their animals and report any abnormal or unusual behaviour in their animals to DAFM. Any members of the public in the surveillance zone who require further information can ring the DAFM Regional Office in Cork on 021 4851400.
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Well done to everyone who took part in the Ireland Lights Up walk around Dingle Town organised by Dingle GAA. The weekly walk is a circuit of the town via the new road and is part of Operation Transformation. Walks take place on Wednesdays commencing at 7pm from Páirc An Ághasaigh. Registration at 6.45pm. The walk is free and open to everyone. All participants must wear visibility jackets. Bígí linn! Similar walks organised by GAA clubs are taking place on a weekly basis all over the country. West Kerry Live 9
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buckwheat, oats, brown rice, amaranth and quinoa. During illness and recovery these grains are best soaked for 24-48 hours before cooking. No single food has all B vitamins in rich supply so eating a variety of grains and vegetables will help to ensure a good supply. Vitamin C foods are also a must during and to prevent illness. Raw, fresh fruit offer a good supply – choose thick-skinned raw fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapple and melon as they are protected from bacteria and viruses by their skin. Lightly steamed green vegetables also provide vitamin C. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kefir and kombucha are among the most nutritious and digestible foods available and are a natural source of good bacteria (probiotics) essential for immune function. Useful supplements to use during recovery include B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D3, zinc and good quality probiotics. Warm drinks as herbal teas - echinacea, fenugreek, ginger, tulsi (holy basil), chamomile, thyme and green tea are all good tonics for recovery.
Even without the threat of the Coronavirus, it's that time of year when many of us are either in the midst of illness or languishing in its aftermath. Body aches, low energy levels, reduced appetite and a heavy head are just some of the symptoms people experience post-illness. Whether it is a serious illness that involved harsh treatment or a viral attack such as the common cold and flu, nutrition plays a crucial role in your recovery. Poor nutrition during the recovery stage may hinder the repair and rejuvenation of the body and makes healing process a long, arduous road. Obviously, patients' needs differ greatly depending on age, the illness and treatment involved but there are some fundamental tips that apply to most of us during any convalescence. The aim of convalescent nutrition is to maximize nutrient-rich eating with minimum digestive effort. Most of our immune activity is secreted from intestinal linings, yet the digestive tract can take on the burden from any attack. Also, treatments such as antibiotics, steroids, chemotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs can disrupt normal intestinal function. Therefore, it is important to keep food light, nutritious and easy to digest and make sure it offers an optimum supply of calories and nutrients for recovery and repair. Avoid warmed-up leftovers and pre-cooked frozen meals as these are less nutritious and carry a greater risk of bacterial contamination - the convalescents’ immunity is already impaired and they may not ward off another infection as efficiently as a healthy person. Red meat, fried or fatty foods are also a no-no. They are difficult to digest and use up vital energy to process through the digestive system - energy that would otherwise be available to the repair process. Sugar, sugary drinks and snacks are also off the menu during illness and recovery. Just a teaspoon of sugar can suppress immune activity by 50% for up to four hours after ingestion. Sugar interferes with the transport of vitamin C into cells - possibly the most important nutrient in all aspects of immunity. Sugar reduces the production of protective antibodies. Sugar causes mineral imbalances and neutralizes the action of essential fatty acids making our cells more vulnerable to attack from viruses, bacteria and other invaders. You will not be doing any favours by placing fizzy drinks and hard boiled sweets at any patient’s bedside locker! Best foods for recovery are made from fresh produce - fruit, vegetables and some wholegrains. Protein, necessary for rebuilding and repair of cells is best sourced from white fish, organic poultry and vegetables, beans and legumes. Red meat and pork products are not recommended as part of a recovery diet. However, bones from organic beef, chicken or lamb offer great support through minerals and can add extra nutrients and flavour to broths, soups and vegetable dishes. If you feel that you require extra protein during this time use energy-rich digestible whey protein powder or protein powder to increase protein intake. These powders can be added to cereal, smoothies, juices and soups and boost B vitamins and protein when appetite is low. Another valuable source of B vitamins include yeast extracts available in health food shops and some supermarkets. These can be added to warm drinks or soups with added chilli, ginger and garlic for extra oomph! Our bodies use up a great amount of B vitamins during stress and illness. We do not store Bvitamins so need replenishment daily for energy, immunity and recovery. Meeting this demand may be tough when you are ill or recovering which may warrant a boost through Vitamin B-rich foods, supplements and/or reputable yeast extracts. Wholegrains offer the best plant-based supply of B vitamins especially 12 West Kerry Live
Medicinal mushrooms such as Chaga, Cordyceps, Shiitake and Reishi may be new to us but are used as immune tonics in Eastern Europe and Asia. Finally, meals are best served small and appealing to the eye to encourage appetite during an illness. In Victorian times, a patient's meal was beautifully presented on dainty crockery along with a posy of flowers. Psychologically, most of us respond well from feeling loved and cared for during illness, particularly young children and the elderly. If you are caring for someone who is sick, be sure to keep them company while he/ she eats. It is often difficult to dine alone, but particularly so when you are not feeling well. Being ill can take its toll on both mental and physical health - but good food, good company and a good giggle may well be the best medicine of all! Irene Ní Fhlannúra, Nutritional Therapist at Ré Nua Natural Health, Dingle 066 9151630 www.renuanaturalhealth.com •
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Milltown Castlemaine GAA SYMPATHY: Our community was saddened to hear of the death of Frances Twiss (nee O’ Leary) on Tuesday last. Frances, along with her husband Pat, son Paul and daughter Gillian have been an integral part of our club for many years. We send our sincere sympathy to you all and to the extended Twiss and O’ Leary families. Codladh sámh leis na haingeal. FUNDRAISING LOTTO JACKPOT…ANOTHER MATCH 3 WINNER: For the 3rd consecutive draw, we have had a Match 3 winner. Drawn numbers were 18, 20, and 28 with the bonus of 24.Comhghairdeas mór do Seamus Kerrisk, Ballyfinnane. €200 is on its way to you Seamus! Our fundraising Lotto Jackpot is now €12,000, with the next draw taking place on Friday February 7th 2020. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, a win or share in our lotto jackpot could just be what you need to purchase the perfect gift for your loved one! Please ensure that numbers chosen are between 1and 32, that they are always clearly written on the ticket and that the correct part of the ticket and money are in the envelope. We have had quite a number of tickets recently that either had no numbers completed or numbers were very difficult to decipher. Sincere thanks for your cooperation in this matter and for your ongoing support. MILLTOWN LISTRY COMHALTAS: invite you to Faha Court Bar on this Friday January 31st at 8.30pm for a fundraising quiz in aid of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí. Plenty prizes and spot prizes on the night. Join us for a great night of family fun! PROGRESSIVE 31 CARD DRIVE: Continues on this Tuesday, January 28th at 9 pm sharp. We have lots of money to be won both in the cards and the raffle. So why not come along and try your luck! We had a super turn out again last week. Here are the lucky winners: 1st Patsy Shea & Donal O’ Connor 2nd Dan & Mary O Connor, Mary & Peg Kissane, Mai & Mike McKenna Ladies: Mary Moriarty & Kathleen Fitzgerald; Mixed: Margaret Gill & John Langford
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Gents: James Counihan & Pat Joe Nagle; Spots: Mike Slattery & Jim Glancy, Sean Walsh & John Sheehan. Many thanks to all who come along to our card nights. We really appreciate the support. ROWING TO SUCCESS: Comhghairdeas to all who represented Callinafercy Rowing Club on Saturday at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships, which took place at the UL Sports Arena. Some fantastic results and personal bests were achieved by Sadbh O'Brien, Aobhadh Dillon, Mike & Pat Murphy, Kitty O'Dowd, Abbie O'Reilly, Margo Lawlor, Marie O'Sullivan, Anne & Caoimhe O'Sullivan. A fantastic achievement by you all. Well done! THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN: If you think Dancing with the Stars is exciting, then we will let you in on a little secret…..Milltown Castlemaine’s GAA Club fundraiser ‘Taking the Mic’ will take excitement to a whole new level. With celebrity judges, roving reporters and seriously enthusiastic and competitive performers, Easter Sunday Night, April 12th, 2020, Ballygarry House Hotel, is a night you don’t want to miss! MID KERRY LEAGUE: Our seniors didn’t have the best start to their Mid Kerry League campaign when they were defeated by Beaufort on Sunday afternoon. We hope they will return to their winning ways on Sunday next, when they are home to Cromane. KERRY SENIORS: Congratulations to Peter Keane and the Kerry senior panel on a fantastic display of football in their Round 1- National League game versus Dublin, on Saturday evening last. We wish them all the best against Galway on Saturday evening next in Austin Stack Park. Huge comhghairdeas to Na Gaeil on their recent All Ireland Junior Final victory. We hope you enjoy the well deserved celebrations. ITEMS FOR NOTES: If you would like anything included in our notes, please contact me, Deirdre, on 086/1703332 and I will do my best to facilitate you. I always welcome any information that is forwarded to me and I know our readers love to read about all the various activities that our club members are participating in.
NOW HIRING FOR 2020 SEASON! Murphys Ice Cream is looking for individuals to join our team in our Dingle shops. Full Time, Part Time and Seasonal positions available, with start date of March 2020. If you love ice cream as much as we do we'd love for you to join our fun team! Please email your cv to Debbie: debbie@murphysicecream.eu or drop in to our shop on Strand Street, Dingle. Murphys Ice Cream, real Irish handmade ice cream In a changing world where most ice cream is made from mix and powders, Murphys makes ice cream the old fashioned way, using local fresh milk, extra rich Kerry cream, organic sugar, and free range egg yolks, that they crack fresh each morning. Murphys then goes to extreme lengths to make each flavour the very best it can be, using no flavourings or colourings - nothing artificial, just the real thing.
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From The Archives Edited By Ted Creedon Blasket Raid From – Newcastle Courant, 16 May 1747 They write from Tralee in Ireland, that a French Privateer put in at a place call’d the Blaskets, near Dingle, and took 10 Bullocks and 20 sheep; then threatened to rob the Town of Dingle.
Dingle vessel captured off Portugal From – Newcastle Chronicle, 14 December 1776 The Hawke, Sheehy [master], from Dingle to Lisbon, was taken about four leagues from the Rock of Lisbon by a provincial privateer. [Leagues varied in length but, on average, at sea represented about 3.5 miles or 5.5km]
Dingle vessel ashore in Wicklow From - Wexford Constitution, 8 October 1864
Dingle harbour drownings From – Kerry Evening Post, 24 May 1845 Another melancholy accident happened yesterday by the upsetting of a canoe in Dingle harbour. Here is additional proof of the awful effect of Sabbath desecration. Six people were returning from the Pluto warsteamer – inexperienced in canoe management – when about midway between the vessel and the quay the boat upset and the owner and his son, a boy, met a watery grave. The other four were rescued from an untimely end, by a merciful God, by the fishermen from the quay, who witnessed the disaster – and here I must say too much praise cannot be given to these poor men. I trust it may prove a salutary warning to some of the survivors and genteel Sabbath breakers in Dingle who are in the weekly habit of insulting the Majesty of Heaven by similar Sunday trips about the harbour. Those persons in the boat were Jack Herlihy and his son, drowned; Goldsworthy, the caretaker of Ballintaggart; the gun-room steward of Pluto; a cow boy from Ballintaggart and another lad named John Shea, from the Quay, about 16 years of age.
Ventry wreck. From – Saunder’s News-Letter, 3 April 1787
Yesterday, the sloop Susan, of Dingle, was driven on shore near Greystones and fortunately came so far up on the sands as to permit of the crew, as the waves receded, jumping from the vessel to the shore, and so escaping with their lives. The Coastguard were promptly at the scene and rendered material aid to the shipwrecked crew.
The brig Mars, of Bermudas, Robert Masey, master, left from New York bound for the port of Dublin, laden with flaxseed, tar and staves, was wrecked in the harbour of Ventry, in the district of Dingle, on the 9th day of March last. Only a small part of the cargo saved.
They also assisted in unloading the vessel, the bottom of which proved to be so seriously damaged as to necessitate the removal of her contents - a quantity of marble fittings for a chapel in Dingle being conveyed from an English port.
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Dunquin accident From – Kerry Evening Post, 13 November 1895 Last week an accident, which nearly resulted in the drowning of four fishermen, occurred at Dunquin, a few miles to the west of Dingle. It appeared that the four men went to look after some lobster pots in a canoe. When about a mile from shore one of the ribs of the boat perforated the canvas. The canoe commenced to fill rapidly, and was fast sinking when one of the men succeeded in stopping the flow of water with his coat, When within ten yards of the beach the canoe sank, and the men had to swim ashore.
From – Cork Examiner, 11 March 1853 A shocking accident occurred at the Dingle workhouse on Saturday last. A young girl, about 18 years, who was helping the cooking, fell into the boiling cauldron of soup. She was up to her arms and as about a minute elapsed before she got out, she was fearfully scalded. Dr. Williams was in attendance upon her in about five minute after, and applied the usual remedies, but we have since heard she died.
Contraband seized From – Dublin Courier, 2 September 1763 On the 18th of August last, Henry Hewitt, Esq; Surveyor of Dingle, seized near the Mouth of that Harbour, and buried in the sand, a Quantity of Wine and Brandy in Hogsheads. [ Hogshead – a barrel containing 50 gallons or more].
Young woman killed on Green Lane From – Kerry Evening Post, 17 January 1844 A man named Walsh was delivering a rail of turf to a house in the Green Lane, Dingle, when the horse galloped off and rolled over a fine young woman of the name of Shea. The car struck her on the chest and so great was the concussion that she died in a few hours after. She barely retained life to receive the rights of the church.
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French prisoners From – Dublin Evening Post, 18 January 1781 The dysentery is now raging amongst the French prisoners at Dingle; 260 of whom, officers of the army and navy, and privates, were put in there about three weeks ago, by contrary winds, in a cartel vessel, from New-York to Brest. About 30 have died within these few days and above 60 are now languishing. The vessel has been put under quarantine; and an express dispatched to Government with the above account. [Cartel ships were used for humanitarian purposes, and flew flags of truce].
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Scéal Eile Ón Leabharlann Deirtear Ó Lá ‘le Bhríde amach, bíonn na héin ag déanamh nead Bíonn na caoirigh ag breith na n-uan is an lá ag dul bhfad. Cuirimid go léir fáilte roimh an Earrach but in recent times February has often been one of the harshest months of the year weather wise and whatever your opinion is climate change is something that can no longer be ignored. A presentation on climate change and the ecological crisis, hosted by Darach Ó Murchú including the screening of a short video will be held in Dingle Library on Thursday evening 6th February at 6.45p.m. Cead isteach, saor in aisce. Remember that the library is a public space, your space and can be available for events such as talks, exhibitions etc. All we need are some details of what you have in mind, at least one month’s notice in advance, arrangement of a suitable time etc then subject to approval the event can go ahead. If you are fed up with what’s available on television these days and all those Netflix dramas are beginning to look and feel a bit samey then why not explore the dvd collection in the library. We have contemporary dramas, tv shows, romance, comedy, sci-fi and fantasy, world movies, 16 West Kerry Live
documentaries, music, westerns and as they say much much more. The loan period is the same as for bookd and can be renewed too so you’ll have at least 3 weeks to relax and enjoy your viewing. Ná déan dearúd. Lig do scíth le Leabharlann Chiarraí.
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From Orange County To The Orchard County For Páidí Football Festival Granemore GFC, Co. Armagh and North Cork’s Kiskeam, who will all be attempting to leave their mark. There are 10 Kerry teams competing in total. Apart from the three Kerry clubs in the Dermot Early Cup, the intermediate men’s competition includes Listry and also Castlegregory, under the stewardship of former Offaly senior manager Stephen Wallace while Lispole play in the Junior Men’s competition. Corca Dhuibhne line out in the intermediate Ladies cup while Dingle LGFA, Ballymacelligott and Annascaul compete in the Junior Ladies cup. Newcomers to the intermediate ladies competition include Araglen Desmonds Bui of Cork, Cavan’s Ballymachugh, Ballyroan of Laois while Belturbet Rory O’Moores of Cavan, Edinburgh’s Dunedin Connolly’s and Corca Dhuibhne of West Kerry return again this year. The intermediate men’s competition sees Kerry’s Listry and Castlegregory lining out with Louth’s Na Piarsaigh (Dundalk) and Hunterstown Rovers (Ardee), St. John’s of Sligo along with Cavan’s Knockbride GAA clubs from Orange County in California, Edinburgh, London and 14 counties across the four provinces of Ireland will take part in the 31st edition of the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé 2020, with 36 adult men’s and ladies club teams descending on the Dingle Peninsula from 21st to 23rd February. The football festival was officially launched at Ballyboden St. Enda’s GFC, Dublin last week by Kerry’s ace forward Tommy Walsh and which was also attended by 10 time All-Ireland football winner Cork’s Valerie Mulcahy, current manager of Ballyboden Ladies, legendary broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, former Galway Manager John O’Mahony and representatives of all the participating clubs. Some management pedigree is on show this year with former Cavan star Larry O’Reilly managing Knockbride in the senior men’s competition, Cork footballing legend Valerie Mulcahy is managing Ballyboden St. Enda’s ladies’ senior team while former Offaly senior football manager Stephen Wallace, a native of Ardfert in Kerry, is managing West Kerry side Castlegregory
In the Junior ladies cup, Kerry have the strongest representation with Ballymacelligott, Annascaul, Finuge/St. Senan’s and Dingle LGFA competing against Mayo’s Breaffy and Ballyboden St. Enda’s Ladies, Dublin. Wild Geese GFC of Orange County, Los Angeles, USA will be up against it in the Junior Men’s Cup in a group that includes West Kerry’s Lispole, Killenaule of Tipperary and London’s St Brendan’s GAA. The football festival will also host nightly free music and entertainment which is open to the general public and a Saturday Night Players Banquet at the Comórtas marquee at Páidi Ó Sé’s pub in Ard a' Bhóthair , Ventry Comórtas Chairman Pádraig Óg. Ó Sé said, ‘Páidi’s idea to expand the tournament beyond senior men’s teams back in 2009 was visionary and he would be proud to see new clubs getting involved year on year, all wanting to experience all that is good about the GAA. We are pleased that the tournament continues to be one of the most talked about GAA events in the calendar and we wish all clubs a safe and enjoyable experience. The support of local host clubs is crucial in ensuring we can maintain such a high number of teams and we thank them for their co-operation and making fields available to us.
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Nuacht RCD Fixtures Sat 1 Feb: 16's v Sunday Well (away) 12pm Sun 2 Feb: 14's v Tralee (Carraig) 11am Sat 8 Feb: 14's v Killarney (away) 11am Sun 9 Feb: Seniors v Douglas (Carraig) 2.30pm It's been and continues to be a hectic time on the playing field 14's - League Final RCD 14's had a great team performance that just came up short against a much fancied Tralee side - our boys worked extremely hard to remain in contention and on another day with a bounce of the ball/or a rub of the green the result could have been reversed. A big congrats to all.
venue for the visitors Killorglin who arrived as table toppers and unbeaten. Tradition is a bonus and RCD delivered their best performance of the season. It was a match enjoyed by both player and supporter alike. With time running out and the opposition at sixes and sevens and RCD at their jugular - RCD were awarded a penalty- a difficult kick particularly with pitch conditions deteriorating - the kick agonisingly drifted narrowly wide at the last moment. RCD reworked the ball and as hard as tried just came
up short. The biggest accolade was that the opposition said it was the great escape!!! There are numerous fixtures for all age groups yet to be completed - check Facebook for details and give your support. Training - check with coaches. Tickets - international games - check with Adrian (The Mountain Man).
16's - Munster League RCD 16's are on a serious run of form and have seen off some serious opposition in Ennis and Dungarvan - these performances were eclipsed on Sunday with the visit of Cashel who had a man mountain (6ft.7 in)on their side - but these young men of Corca Dhuibhne are made of stern stuff and produced yet another super performance. This Saturday 1st February at 12pm they travel to take on Sunday's Well in a winner takes all - a contest not to be missed!!! The under age is really the heart beat of the club and the contribution of parents and coaches cannot be underestimated. Seniors - Munster league Carraig was the
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Kerry County Council are inviting artists to express their interest in being part of the Kerry Visual Artists’ Showcase. The Showcase is a professionally curated annual exhibition, for qualified artists, working across all media and genres within visual arts and who are from, or living in Kerry. It recognises local talent and provides exposure for visual artists and it opens on Friday 18th September, Culture Night, at the exhibition space in Government Buildings, Killarney. This year the Showcase will be selected by Catherine Fehily, Head of the Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork. Depending on submissions, artists for next year might also be selected. Application forms can be found at http://www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/artsforms/ and are only accepted by emailing arts@kerrycoco.ie. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on Friday 6th March. The Showcase is supported through funding from Kerry County Council and The Arts Council.
Pictured above is Jamie Fleming from Killarney, who recently won €200 in the Milltown Castlemaine Fundraising Lotto Jackpot Draw. Jamie, who plays his football with Killarney Legion and soccer with Celtic, was delighted when he heard he had matched 3 numbers. He was even more thrilled to receive his cheque for €200 from Club Chairman Podge Leane. Included in the presentation photograph are Kieran Fleming, Emmet Spring Field Development Officer, Adam & Scott Spring and Eileen Lovett, Coiste Na nOg Secretary. West Kerry Live 19
Cromane News Jane Casey LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 22nd January 20 in the Cromane Gaa Lotto Draw were 14, 8, 12, 24. There was no winner of the €16,500 Jackpot. The €40 Prize Winners were Sean McGillycuddy, Dooks - Ticket sold by Jack's. Helen O'Connor, Killorglin - Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. Lorraine Naughton, Lonart - On Line Ticket. Fiadh O'Donovan, Cork - Ticket sold by Jack's.
0-1, Darren Houlihan 0-1 free. Team: Chris O’Connor: Liam Teahan, Kieran O’Sullivan, Eanna Healy; Brendan Foley, Conor Sugrue, Brice Dourieu; Cathal Crosby, Danny Shea; Danny Healy, Darren Houlihan, Darragh McKeefry; Patrick Moroney, Sean O’Sullivan, Sean Teahan. Substitutes: Mikey Houlihan and Finbar Casey for P Moroney and D Healy 35 minutes, Niall Dennehy for S Teahan 45 minutes, Ian Costello for B Dourieu 55 minutes. Referee: Thomas Harold (Beaufort). The remaining Mid Kerry League fixtures are as follows:
Cromane GAA SENIORS: Mid Kerry League (round 1): Cromane 0-8, Keel 2-12
Sunday, February 2 (2pm) - Round 2: v MilltownCastlemaine (away)
The Cromane seniors opened their 2020 campaign with a defeat to Keel in chilly Cromane on Sunday.
Sunday, February 9 (2pm) - Round 3: v Beaufort (away)
While Keel deserved their win the final scoreline was glossed by two goals from the visitors from across Castlemaine Harbour at the end of either half. Cromane popped over the first score of the game with Brendan Foley showing some nice footwork to point after 3 minutes. Indeed it was encouraging to see the Brendan and Danny Healy back in the maroon of Cromane on their return to senior football action. Keel dominated the next quarter (with Aaron Murphy and Thomas Ladden impressing) and eased into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead before one of three Cromane debutants, Darragh McKeefry, slotted over a 30-metre free after 16 minutes. Darragh along with Eanna Healy and Kieran O’Sullivan (last year’s Kerry minor) were all making their first starts for the Cromane seniors. All three performed well and can be delighted with their debuts. Our goalkeeper Chris O’Connor was involved last year and this was his first Mid Kerry League game. At the other end of the pitch, the evergreen Sean O’Sullivan at full-forward was starting his 25th campaign with the Cromane senior football team, phenomenal dedication. It was tit for tat for the rest of the half with Keel holding a five-point lead. That was until a quick kickout went awry to give Keel a goalscoring opportunity that they didn’t turn down. This gave the half-time scoreline a slightly lopsided look: Keel ahead 1-8 to 0-3. Cromane upped their game a notch in the second half, with further scores from Darren Houlihan (free) and McKeefry (from a mark), this will be the answer to a quiz question in a few year’s time: who was the first Cromane man to score from a mark? With 10 minutes left the gap was down to seven, 1-12 to 0-8. Points from substitute Finbar Casey and Danny Shea were some reward for Cromane improved performance in the last 15 minutes. However, a goal with the last kick of the game from Keel Gary Sayers embellished the final score for the visitors: Keel winning 2-12 to 0-8. Scorers: Darragh McKeefry 0-4 (0-2 frees, 0-1 mark), Brendan Foley, Danny Shea, Finbar Casey 20 West Kerry Live
Sunday, February 16 (2pm) - Round 4: v Laune Rangers (home) Sunday, February 23 (11am) - Round 5: v Glenbeigh-Glencar (away) Our seniors begin their county league campaign on Sunday, March 8, away to Ballyduff. Their second round game takes place a week later with a home game against Austin Stacks ‘B’. MINI MAROONS: Our popular Cromane GAA Mini Maroons football camp for 4 to 6-yearolds (Cuan Shellfish and Kingdom Glass) takes place at Glenbeigh Sports Hall again this Sunday morning at 11.15am. This is a great way for parents and children to get involved in our club. The children pick up the skills of football, have fun, and make friends? By the way, it’s also FREE. Note that club membership for 2020 can be paid on the morning of our mini maroons. Interested? Come along on the day or email Cromane GAA coaching officer Gavin O’Connor (on cromanecoachingofficer@gmail.com) or get in touch with the club via Facebook. CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2020: The deadline for club membership is March 31. If you have yet to pay, then please get in touch with our club registrars Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Patrick Casey, Orla O’Connor, and Liam Teahan to pay your membership for 2020. Your membership is very important, here’s why: - Insurance: Playing football is a contact sport and injuries are common. By being a paid-up club member you are also covered for insurance purposes so no headaches when you or someone in your family picks up an injury. - Become part of a great club: Being a Cromane GAA Club member you get access to our facilities and to our growing group of qualified GAA coaches. It’s also great craic, making new friends along the way. - Ticket draws: Every so often the Kerry team get to the final stages of the All-Ireland championship! Being a member gives you a much better chance of getting a ticket for these games.
The Cromane GAA Membership rates for 2020 are as follows: Senior player: €60, Family: €60, Couple: €50, One Adult: €30, Students: €30, Underage: €20 Membership must be paid to one of our club registrars Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Patrick Casey, Orla O’Connor, and Liam Teahan. COISTE NA NOG DATES: The following are the provisional dates for the start of Coiste na nÓg county league and Féile game for 2020: Under-12 county league (phase 1) start: Sunday, March 29 Under-12 county league (phase 2) start: Sunday, May 10 Under-14 county league start: Weds, April 1 Under-14 Féile start: Saturday, April 11 Under-16 county league start: Weds, June 17 REFEREES: The second Kerry GAA referees foundation course takes place on Friday, February 7, February 14, and February 21 at 7pm in the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans. FIXTURES:Sunday, February 2 - Mid Kerry Senior League (round 2): Cromane v MilltownCastlemaine in Milltown at 2pm. Saturday, February 8 - Mid Kerry Under-21 FC semi-final: Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) v Milltown-Castlemaine in Milltown at 2pm. Sunday, February 9 - Mid Kerry Senior League (round 3): Cromane v Beaufort in Beaufort at 2pm. Sunday, February 16 - Mid Kerry Senior League (round 4): Cromane v Laune Rangers in Cromane at 2pm. Sunday, February 23 - Mid Kerry Senior League (round 5): Cromane v Glenbeigh-Glencar in Glenbeigh at 11am. ARG: Cromane Active Retirement Group meet every Wed in Cromane Centre 2 to 4pm BINGO IN CYMS AT 8.30 every Sunday night. Jackpot €1,500. Also BINGO IN Jack's every Tuesday at 8pm. BE SAFE BE SEEN when walking on the public road at night. Wear light coloured clothes and a High Viz jacket. Carry a lamp. LAMBING SEASON: Please make sure you know where your dog is at all times. It is the lambing season for farmers and they do not want dogs chasing their sheep. Beaufort Film Night will hold a screening on Friday 7th February at 8.30pm at the Inn Between Bar, Beaufort. The feature film to be screened is Woman at War, an Icelandic comedydrama. Cert 12A. Admission €7. CIORCAI COMHRA IRISH CONVERSATION EVERY Thursday IN O, GRADYS BAR 8 TO 9PM. ENROLMENT Enrolment forms for children starting in Scoil Réalt na Mara Cromane in September 2020 are now available from the school office and www.cromanens.com QUOTE: A day without laughter, is a day wasted.
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The children from Scoil Chaitlín Naofa who have raised over €5000 for Pallitative Care Unit in Kerry since 2017. Féach an éacht ata déanta ag leanaí Scoil Chaitlín Naofa a d'fhilleadar ar ais ar scoil Meán Fómhair 2019!!! €1736 acu ón CD Ciarraí Abú agus €1255 acu ón Dreoilín. O bhí 2017 ann, tá €5141- tugtha acu don charranacht Palliative Care. Is maith iad na rudaí beaga, bail ó Dhia orhtu!!
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Beidh na ranganna ar siúl ar feadh 3 lá agus scoth na múinteoirí againn ar gach uirlis – ná déan dearmad cláru roimh ré le do spás a choimead – seol ephost chuig scoilcheoilciarrai@gmail.com Tá na ticéid dos na ceolchoirmeacha ar fáil anois ar Eventbrite.ie agus beidh siad ar fáil ag an Scoil Cheoil fhéin chomh maith, ach ná fág ródhéanach é mar is minic go mbíonn sciob sceab ar a ticéidí céanna! Oíche Dhéardaoin beidh na hamhránaithe iomráiteacha Maighread agus Triona Ní Dhomhnaill in Ionad an Bhlascaoid i nDún Chaoin agus Ceolta na mBan as Ranna Feirste á gceol acu I measc amhráin eile. Ag an ócáíd céanna tabhairfidh Cathal Goan spléachadh ar chuid de na mná a chan na hamhráin sin, agus eolas faoi na hamhráin fhéin.
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NEWKD News NEWKD Community Planning in Corca Dhuibhne NEWKD invites everybody living or working on the Dingle Peninsula to have their say on the future development of Corca Dhuibhne. People are warmly welcome to any one of eight forthcoming community meetings. These will take place across the Peninsula, beginning on January 30, in Annascaul. The meetings will provide an opportunity for local people – residents, workers and long-term visitors – to have a real and meaningful say about the future direction of their communities. The forthcoming meetings are part of a concerted effort to promote evidence-based planning. They will build on work already done before Christmas, when communities reviewed data on the local economy, society and demographics. The process also looks at environmental factors and specifically at the effects of climate change. Planning needs to be sustainable, and the Peninsula needs to be ready to deal with the potential effects of climate change. Indeed, the Dingle Peninsula is ahead of the curve relative to other parts of Ireland in respect of energy awareness. NEWKD is coordinating the planning process and will be working with relevant agencies, including Kerry County Council, to give effect to proposals that emerge from communities. SKDP will be jointly leading the process in Keel, Boolteens, Inch and Annascaul, with NEWKD spearheading the process elsewhere on the Peninsula. Community-led planning represents a new approach. It builds on the expertise and know-how that exist in every parish on the Peninsula. The consultation process will involve further examining the data – to identify needs and opportunities. Already, communities have identified the need to reach out more to people who live alone, and they have noted opportunities to develop sheltered housing and improved transport linkages. They have also noted the need to support more young people to live on the Peninsula, and are identifying opportunities in respect of remote working. The Peninsula is buzzing with great ideas, and it is hoped that the forthcoming plans will capture these and take them forward. NEWKD is promoting an evidence-based approach – ensuring that proposals are grounded, and are relevant to the local context. Therefore, they have contracted independent consultant Dr Breandán Ó Caoimh to assist with the process. Breandán, who is a renowned geographer and social scientist, has extensive experience of community planning, including in several European countries. He will attend the forthcoming meetings. In addition, NEWKD is working with UCC to support the planning process. UCC brings particular expertise in climate modelling. Connor McGookin and his colleagues from the MaERI (Marine and Renewable Energy) Institute in UCC have been working with farmers, schools and communities in Corca Dhuibhne, and will be represented at the forthcoming meetings. This process is happening at an opportune time for Corca Dhuibhne. Kerry County Council is working on its Municipal District Plan, and the community planning process should feed into and support the work of the local authority. While the County Council is responsible for land use and zoning, the community plans will be more extensive, and can include community facilities, economic development, employment, infrastructure, tourism, transport, quality-of-life-, wellbeing, youth development, landscape, environment, education and inter-community collaboration. Each local plan will be unique, and will also contribute to a strategic perspective for the entire peninsula. Depending on the proposals that emerge, other agencies may also be approached to make investments in Corca Dhuibhne. As this process evolves, other details will be circulated. It is important that citizens participate in the meeting for their community. The meetings will take place as follows: Monday February 3rd – Castlegregory Club Rooms at 8.00pm Wednesday February 5th – Camp The Old Schoolhouse at 8.30pm Thursday February 6th - Halla Le Chéile Cloghane/Brandon at 7.30pm Monday February 17th – Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, ag 7.30pm Tuesday February 18th – Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste, Lispole at 7.30pm Wednesday February 19th – Dingle (Location to be confirmed) 24 West Kerry Live
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Socio – Economic Profile of the Dingle Peninsula NEWKD invites you to attend the following public meetings on the Dingle Peninsula:
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Halla Le Chéile, Cloghane - Thursday, February 6 at 7.30pm Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh – Monday, February 17th at 7.30pm Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste, Lispole – Tuesday, February 18th at 7.30pm Dingle – Wednesday, February 19th at 7.30pm (Location to be confirmed) These forthcoming meetings follow on from the community meetings held in November 2019, when communities reviewed data on the local economy, society and demographics. They will allow for further discussion and actions regarding:
The profile of the parish / community Preparing for the effect of climate change; and Developing community-based projects.
Each meeting will include a Visioning Exercise, where members of the local community can outline their vision for the future development of their area. This vision will inform local projects and will feed into a wider vision for the Corca Dhuibhne Peninsula. NEWKD, in collaboration with Breandán Ó Caoimh, MaREI and SKDP are committed to supporting this vision and to working with agencies, public bodies, voluntary groups and communities to ensure this planning process is fully inclusive.
FÁILTE ROIMH CHÁCH For more information please email NEWKD Dingle: dingleinfo@newkd.ie or Tel: (066) 714 2788 Notes from November meetings can be accessed or www.nekd.net (West Kerry Tab).
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Having previously cycled across America and pedalled the length of Africa, Tomás Mac an t-Saoir from Baile an Fheirtéaraigh has just begun the most epic of journeys. Last Thursday he hopped onto his bike in Auckland, New Zealand and started cycling home. Here, he shares his thoughts from the road.
Setting Out From New Zealand On The Long Road Home Tomás Mac an t-Saoir
I'm actually enjoying New Zealand so much I'm seriously considering delaying my flight to Australia so I can spend a few extra weeks here, & less time in Australia. A woman posted about me in a Irish Mammies New Zealand Facebook group so I've been getting tons of messages offering accommodation around NZ. I've falling behind on pretty much everything so far. It feels as if the trip has gotten off to a 100 mph start & I'm stuck on first gear trying to catch back on! It's also been a very different start compared to the start I had in Egypt during the Africa cycle. It's a much calmer start this time, none of the madness I endured in Egypt, though I do miss the madness of Africa! Maybe I might experience something similar to it when I reach Asia.
Firstly I want to thank everyone for the support & encouragement so far! Everyone seems to be enjoying following along & the support is much appreciated as always!
That's all for now, I'll check back in again in 2 weeks time! You can also follow my trip through my social media - thanks for following along! Facebook - Tomás World Cycle Twitter - @tomasworldcycle Instagram - @anbotharfada
I've been in New Zealand now for about 12 days. In that time I've covered about 266km on the bike, totalling 3 cycle days. It's been a slow start compared to the USA & Africa cycles, but I'm not in any hurry this time. It also took a good few days to get over the jetlag - 'twas a long few flights from Ireland to get here! While I was in Auckland I stayed with Niamh de Hóra, who I hadn't seen in at least a year and a half. Catching up with her was brilliant & there was so much to do around Auckland I ended up staying a week at her house. I visited Bethel's Beach, some lovely viewpoints such as Mount Eden with an incredible view of the city, and the main highlight being a sunset Kayak out and back from Brown's Island. Kayaking back into Auckland in the pitch dark with the city lights illuminating around us was an incredible experience!
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Eventually I bid farewell to Auckland & started the bothar fada back to Ireland. I've no idea what's in store between now & whenever I get home, but it's going to be one exciting trip. There is about 25,000-30,000 km to cover, over 3 continents & at least 40 different countries. Africa was a 10,000km cycle in comparison.
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So far New Zealand has been a joy. After leaving Auckland I took a detour to Hamilton, covering 200km in 2 days. Not bad considering I hadn't cycled a bike properly since September! I reached Hamilton in time for the International Rugby Mini 7's tournament. A lad from Waterford called Tom Devine offered to put me up while I was in town. I never met Tom before but his sister is friends with my sister in college so that's where the connection came from. Small world eh! The 7's turned out to be great craic, an Irish womens & mens team were both competing & gave a mighty account of themselves. New Zealand won both the womens & men's competitions.
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Small Changes: Dirty Laundry Weather forecasters will often differentiate between the temperature on a thermometer and the ’feels like’ temperature. This is the perceived temperature we experience when factors like wind speed and humidity are taken into account. In my opinion the ‘feels like’ factor should also be applied to housework such as laundry because it feels like I do at least 13956 loads of washing a week and I am sure I’m not alone in arriving at this estimation. The impact of clothing on climate and the environment is not something that springs to mind when in the middle doing a task as repetitive and mundane as laundry so it may come as a shock to know that the textile industry creates more pollution than aviation and shipping transport combined. While changes within the fashion industry are needed to address much of the environmental impact of textile manufacture, there are many personal choices we can make as consumers to engage with fashion more sustainably. In addition, up to 25% of the carbon footprint of clothing, bedding and soft furnishings are attributable to how they are cared for and maintained and as individuals we have a large degree of control to make big changes with small gestures. SUSTAINABLE FASHION Consumerism in fashion has grown rapidly worldwide in recent years with 400% more clothes purchased in 2020 than in 2000. Clothing is being produced on shorter timeframes with new designs appearing every few weeks to satisfy demand for the latest trends. Exploitation of textile workers has been well documented for many years but more recently the environmental impacts of fast fashion are being recognised and reported. Over 60% of the textiles used in the clothing industry and a large proportion of clothing manufacturing occurs in China and India, countries which rely on coal-fueled power plants with high carbon emissions. Synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, rayon etc.) comprise approximately two thirds of the global fibre market. These fibres are all plastic based (produced from fossil fuels), have limited options to be recycled and are the number one source of microplastics in the oceans. In addition, the production and lifecycle of a single polyester t-shirt will result in over twice the amount of greenhouse gases being emitted than a cotton t-shirt (cotton production is far from ideal though as it is a thirsty crop on which a lot of pesticides may be sprayed and this has a greater impact on land and water). Textile dyeing is the second largest polluter of clean water throughout the world and almost 60% of all clothing produced is disposed of to landfill or incineration within a year of production (the equivalent of one rubbish truck full per second).
As consumers who have worked hard to make money to buy clothes, it is important to acknowledge that each time we wash clothes they shed fibres and thus degrade slightly. This is particularly true of synthetic textiles with up to 720000 micro plastic fibres being released from an average 6kg wash of clothes. These fibres eventually end up in water courses and have made their way into drinking water supplies and the food chain. The use of guppy bags or corra balls (available online) in your wash can be used to capture these micro plastics. We all wash our clothing far too much and it is something I have been particularly guilty of. I suspect that this is less to do with a universal love of doing laundry and more to do with the existence of ‘the chair’ and the ‘floordrobe’. This is where clothes which have been worn once or twice with the intention of being worn again are placed and pile up over time in a type laundry limbo. Trying to gauge if mine or a family members clothing needs to be washed by sniffing them or checking them over individually is not a job I relish so I usually end up putting most clothes from the piles of doom into the machine whether they need to be washed or not. Hanging up clothes, airing clothes appropriately or spot cleaning small stains (jeans especially) significantly reduces the amount of washes I/we do a year and extends the lifespan of clothes at the same time. This is simple and very effective small change but definitely a work in progress for me! TEMPERATURE The care label on clothes tells us the maximum washing temperature that an item of clothing can withstand and not the recommended temperature to wash a garment at. Washing clothes at higher temperature can put undue stress on fabrics and can age your clothes prematurely not to mention that warmer washes use more energy. Washing clothes at 30°C uses about 40% less energy than washing clothes at 40°C and the savings to your electricity bill alone should be reason enough to turn down the dial (newer washing machine models can wash as low as 20°C). DETERGENTS
‘The most sustainable garment is the one you already own’ (@ sustainablefashiondublin) and extending the active life of an item of clothing even by 9 months reduces its annual carbon, water and waste footprint by 20-30%. Restyling, upcycling and repairing clothes and repurposing textiles such as towels and bed linen all reduce the environmental footprint of textiles. Swopping and renting clothes are becoming popular options (swapsies.com for example). Buying a second hand item of clothing reduces its carbon footprint by over 80%. Charity, retro and vintage shops as well as online sites such Depop, Vinted, Dressup Market, eBay and Vestiaire Collective, all offer great options and bargains for second hand clothing for all ages.
A book could be written on the pros and cons associated with using powder, liquid or detergent sachets in terms of issues like packaging and transport, water use in its manufacture, efficacy at low temperatures and ease of adapting dosage for the dirtiness of your wash. The truth is no matter what choice you make, conventional detergents are all phosphate containing cleaning products (phosphates cause algal blooms in fresh water which use up available oxygen) manufactured from synthetic chemical compounds. Surfactants (chemicals that reduce the surface tension of oil and water to help dirt to drop out of clothing) and optical brighteners (it’s an illusion!) are particularly toxic to aquatic life, persist in the environment and have been shown to disrupt the endocrine (hormone) systems of both humans and animals, affecting fertility in particular. All conventional detergents have a warning on them saying ‘harmful to aquatic life, with long lasting affects’ and the toxicity logo depicting this statement is a picture that paints a thousand words.
Breaking a fast fashion habit does not have to mean total avoidance of new purchases. Consciously choosing quality clothing over quantity is important as is investing in the most sustainable brands you can afford (@goodonyou_app allows users to search a brand and provides information on them such as workers conditions, waste management and carbon neutrality). Supporting local designers and producers, boutiques and small shops is also key to a circular sustainable economy.
An alternative is to use eco-detergents (like Ecover) which are phosphatefree, biodegradable, not toxic to animals, and most likely in recyclable or recycled packaging. Eco-detergents can be expensive relative to conventional detergents so a new product called a laundry Eco-egg is another option. It is a complete replacement for detergent and fabric conditioner which uses natural mineral pellets to lift dirt and odours. It costs approximately €15 euro for 210 washes.
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Old fashioned washing soda (also known as washing crystals) is an environmentally sound option for pretreating very soiled clothes . Washing soda is also very good at reducing limescale and soap build up in your washing machine.
As mentioned, increasing the lifespan of clothes will significantly reduce their carbon footprint but nine out of ten pieces of clothing end up in landfill long before they should mainly because excessive or incorrect laundering has caused irreparable colour fading, shrinkage and misshaping. 26 West Kerry Live
FABRIC CONDITIONER Fabric conditioner essentially applies a thin waxy electrically charged
coating to your laundry. This coating makes your clothes feel softer and easier to iron but it decreases their ability to absorb water and laundry detergent (totally defeating the purpose of towels for example). It also reduces the performance of sportswear, particularly high performance sportswear that wicks away moisture. The lingering fragrance of fabric softeners (ylang-ylang or soft summer breeze anyone?) to quote the Environmental protection Agency consist of ‘a cocktail of slowdegrading volatile chemical compounds’ many of which are skin irritants, toxic and often an unrecognized source of asthma triggers. White vinegar (a quarter of a cup per wash) makes for a good natural and cheap fabric conditioner because it cuts through the detergent residue that makes clothes and towels feel rough. It does not leave a vinegar smell on your clothes but you can add a few drops of essential oils if you like scented laundry. DRYING You know that you have reached peak adulthood when you look out the window on a sunny breezy day and hear yourself saying that it is a great day out for drying. Line drying is the cheapest (free!) and most environmentally friendly way to dry and air clothes but we live in Ireland so it is not always a viable option. Clothes horses and inside clothes lines are both good alternatives (just ensure proper ventilation as drying clothes indoors can be a contributor to breathing difficulties particularly for asthma sufferers). Using a tumble dryer should be a last resort. In addition to using a lot of energy to operate they are very damaging to clothes (the contents of your lint filter is the proof your clothes are literally falling apart from tumble drying). Consider using dryer wool balls if you do need to use the tumble dryer. These are solid balls of felted wool which lift and separate clothes in the dryer, shortening the drying time and saving energy. The natural lanolin also softens laundry, reduces static and essential oils can be used with them to scent your laundry instead of using toxic, non-degradable dryer sheets.
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Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar / West Kerry Language Plan Fáilte go dtí an chéad leathanach atá ag Tobar Dhuibhne - Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar i gCorca Dhuibhne Beo. Anseo, tabharfar eolas agus nuacht daoibh maidir le dul chun cinn Thobar Dhuibhne i gcur i bhfeidhm an Phlean Teanga. Beidh craic agus cuideachta ag baint leis an leathanach seo leis, agus cuirimid fáilte mhór roimh dhaoine dea-scéalta Gaelainne, íomhanna is araile a roinnt linn amach anseo. Cad é "Pleanáil Teanga" pé scéal? What is "Language Planning" anyway?
Ardranganna Scoil an Ghleanna ag baint sárthaitnimh as Camchúirt na Scol a dhein Tobar Dhuibhne le déanaí.
Pleanáil Teanga is ea aon iarracht d'aon ghnó a dheintear i dtaobh teanga a úsáid.
Ban Chorca Dhuibhne & Fánaithe Bhá an Daingin.
Language Planning can be thought of as any deliberate effort made regarding using a language.
We have 14 different teams registered for our sports' language mentoring scheme. The clubs will strive to increase the use and visibility of Irish in their trainings and events - best of luck the Soccer, GAA, basketball and rugby teams!
Tá Plean Teanga á fheidhmniú i gCiarraí Thiar ag Tobar Dhuibhne. Thart ar 60 gníomh atá ann chun an Ghaelainn a neartú i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Tá timpeall is 7,000 duine i gCiarraí Thiar: teastaíonn uainn go mbeadh plean teanga pearsanta ag gach duine den 7,000. There are around 60 actions in the West Kerry Language Plan in order to strengthen the Gaeltacht status of Corca Dhuibhne. There are around 7,000 people in Corca Dhuibhne: to help us succeed with the Plean, people need to take ownership of their own personal language plan.
Ceiliúradh Bliana – ar an 28ú Feabhra in Óstán na Sceilge beidh oíche mhór cheiliúradh ag Tobar Dhuibhne mar go mbeidh an Plean á cur i bhfeidhm le bliain anuas. Fearadh na fáilte roimis na héinne an oíche san!
An raibh a fhios agat...
... Did you know?
What’s the goal?
Ireland is not the only country in the world with a Gaeltacht! Gaeltacht Thuaisceart an Oileáin Úir is an officially designated Gaeltacht area north of Kingston, Ontario in Canada. Nach iontach é!
Líon na gcainteoirí laethúla a árdach.
Tomhas na Coicíse
To raise the amount of daily Irish speakers in West Kerry.
Tá muinéal orm ach níl cluasa ná srón orm. Cé mise?
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Cuir freagra chugainn @tobardhuibhne ar Instagram!
Cad é an sprioc?
Handy free Irish resources on your phone • Instagram - @dalydoseofgaeilge; @gripswitgaeilge; @buailtín, @ muinteoirmeg • Facebook - Tá grúpa nua ar Facebook darb ainm "Cad atá ar siúl i gCiarraí?" - fóram Gaelainne is ea é ina gcuirtear imeachtaí, ceisteanna agus imeachtaí suas.
Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha Bí i dteagmháil le "Tobar Dhuibhne" ar na meáin - Facebook, Twitter nó Instagram. Cad é do Phlean Teanga féin? Ríomhphost: pleanteanga@cfcd.ie Suíomh Idirlín: www.tobardhuibhne.ie
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Camchuairt na mBunscol: thug Tobar Dhuibhne cuairt ar 11 scoil timpeall Chiarraí Thiar le déanaí. Ardú croí ab ea é bualadh leis na héinne acu agus an Plean Teanga a phlé! Tobar Dhuibhne met over 400 primary students in West Kerry recently. 'Twas a pleasure to meet them all and discuss their role in the Language Plan! Tá 14 fhoireann cláraithe dár Scéim Spóirt - Ár dTeanga. Ár Spórt. Go n-éirí go geal leis na foirne spriocanna áirithe Gaelainne a bhaint amach! Na cumainn pháirteacha ná: Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne, CLG na Gaeltacha, CLG Lios Póil, Cumann Caide Ban Chorca Dhuibhne, Cumann Cispheile
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Callinafercy Cliff Rowing Club Callinafercy Cliff Rowing Club competed on Saturday 25th ofJanuary in the All Ireland Indoor Rowing Championships in Limerick.
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Cártaí Beidh Cluiche Cártaí (Bord do ochtar) ar siúl sa Dingle Pub ar an nDomhnach, 9 Feabhra 2020 ag tosnú @ 6 i.n. ar mhaithe le Féile na Bealtaine. Ba mhór againn bhur dtacaíocht.
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Pictured at Milltown Castlemaine GAA Club's weekly Progressive 31 Card Drive are Sheila Doona, Kathleen Fitzgerald and Mary Moriarty, all from Killorglin. Why not come along to the Nagle Rice Community Centre on Tuesday nights at 9 p. m. There you will enjoy some great card playing and get the opportunity to make new friends, win some money and enjoy a cup of tea with Larkins Brack.
Cromane News Jane Casey LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 8th January in the Cromane Gaa Lotto Draw were 12, 13, 25, 31. There was no winner of the €16,300 Jackpot. The €40 Prize Winners were David Moroney, Cromane Lower - Ticket sold by Patrick Moroney. Florance O’Sullivan, Glencar - Ticket sold by Jack's. Pauline Moroney, Cromane Lower - Ticket sold by David Moroney. Christina Casey, Cromane Cross - Ticket sold by Sharon Casey. Next Week’s Jackpot €16,400 Cromane GAA CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2020: The deadline for club membership is March 31. If you have yet to pay, then please get in touch with our club registrars Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Patrick Casey, Orla O’Connor, and Liam Teahan to pay your membership for 2020. Your membership is very important, here’s why: - Insurance: Playing football is a contact sport and injuries are common. By being a paid-up club member you are also covered for insurance purposes so no headaches when you or someone in your family picks up an injury. - Become part of a great club: Being a Cromane GAA Club member you get access to our facilities and to our growing group of qualified GAA coaches. It’s also great craic, making new friends along the way. - Ticket draws: Every so often the Kerry team get to the final stages of the All-Ireland championship! Tickets to follow our man Donnchadh are then like hen’s teeth. Being a member gives you a much better chance of getting a ticket for these games. The Cromane GAA Membership rates for 2020 are as follows: 30 West Kerry Live
Senior player: €60, Family: €60, Couple: €50, One Adult: €30, Students: €30, Underage: €20. Membership must be paid to one of our club registrars Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Patrick Casey, Orla O’Connor, and Liam Teahan. CLUB OFFICERS 2020: The following club officers have been returned for 2020: President - Patie Healy; Vice-Presidents - Fr Michael Fleming, Christina Casey, John Joe O’Reilly, Patie Joy; Chairperson - Stephen Casey; Vice-chairpersons - JP McCarthy and David Moroney; Secretary - Finbar Casey; Assistant secretary - Cian O'Keeffe; Treasurer - Johnny O’Connor; Assistant Treasurers - Patricia Teahan; PRO - JP McCarthy; Registrars - Patrick Casey, Liam Teahan, Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Orla O'Connor; Insurance Officer - Dave Morris; Assistant Insurance Officer - Stephen Scales; County Board Delegate - Patrick Casey; Mid-Kerry Board Delegates - Seán O’Reilly, David Moroney; Coiste na nÓg County Board Delegates - Seán O’Reilly; Mid Kerry Coiste na nÓg/Central Region Delegate - Seán O’Reilly; Scór Officer - Eibhlín Duffy; Coaching Officer - Gavin O’Connor; Health and Wellbeing Officer - Owen Joy; Children’s officer - Sandra Healy.
Dingle Horse Riding
Card Game in The Dingle Pub (Tables of 8) on Sunday, 9th February 2020 @ 6pm in aid of Féile na Bealtaine. We would appreciate your support.
BE SAFE BE SEEN when walking on the public road at night. Wear light coloured clothes and a High Viz jacket. Carry a lamp. www.dinglehorseriding.com/booking PANTOMIME: Cinderella Pantomime is on in the CYMS Killorglin beginning on Sat Jan 18th through to Sun Feb 2nd. Special night devoted to charity, Wed Jan 22nd. All proceeds from this night go to Chloe & Amber to aid in their fight against cancer. Tickets available from 087 1303202 for Wednesday night for fundraiser for Amber and Chloe.
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SENIOR TEAM: Alan O’Neill will train the Cromane senior football team in 2020. Alan is a former trainer of the Legion senior football team & the Kerry ladies senior football team. Alan will be assisted by Paudie McCarthy as a selector. We are delighted to have Alan on board, all the best in the year ahead to him and the team.
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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh LGFA Clárú na n-imreoirí Coiste Na NÓg Caisleán Ghraíre Registration of players Castlegregory LGFA Saturday February 1st, 2020 @1-2pm at dressing rooms Bus ‘Local Link’ & Tinteán Ceoil: Má tá suim ag go leor daoine seirbhís bus 'Local Link' a úsáid chun dul go dtí Tinteán Ceoil ar an Luain ó 7:30 go 9:30 b’fhéidir go gcuarfar an seirbhís ar fáil. Cuir glaoch ar 066 7138137 le thuilleadh eolas. Local Link Bus Service may provide a journey to Tinteán Ceoil on Monday Nights 7:30pm to 9:30 pm during winter months from Camp back if enough of people are interested Ring 066 7138137 NEWKD and CFLT invites you to attend Socio and Economic Meeting. These forthcoming meetings follow on from the community meetings held in November 2019, when communities reviewed data on the local economy, society and demographics. Each meeting will include a Visioning Exercise, where members of the local community can outline their vision for the future development of their area. This vision will inform local projects and will feed into a wider vision for the Corca Dhuibhne Peninsula.Halla Le Chéile ag a 7.30in on 06.02.2020. Buaiteoirí Cumann 500, Mí Eanáir 2020
Notaí Clochán Bréanainn
sa 6ú bhliain. This course is aimed at Leaving Certificate students 2020 who wish to attain a high standard in the Oral Irish Leaving Certificate and Irish Paper. Seirbhís Baileoidh Robert aon ítimí a oireann dá veain. Sábháilfidh é seo am agus airgid duit! Gach lá rachfaidh sé ó Bréanainn go Trá Lí. Bheadh costaisí réasúnta deas do. Robert O Mahoney Call/Collect any items that fits in his van. Saving you time and money! Brandon –Cloghane and Tralee and return daily. Reasonable expenses would be nice. Contact 087 7722115 Cartaí Fuist/Whist Card Drive Results 07/01/2020 Ladies 1st equal Ann O'Connor, Nora Walsh Ladies 1st interval equal Pam McCavert, Eileen Kennedy Ladies 2nd interval Avila Fitzgerald Gents 1st Michael Rohan. Gents 2nd Mary Mac Murphy Gents 1st Interval Mary Devane 2nd interval Mike Dowling Mystery Tom Maunsell, Pat Moore
1ú:(€500) Pádraig Murphy,Cé, Bréanainn.
Raffle 1st Joan Moriarty, 2nd Nora Walsh, 3rd Janet Murphy
2ú: (€250) Nora Breathnach, Cappa Taidhg, Caisleán Ghaire
Next whist drive will be on Tuesday 4th Feburary 2020.
3ú: (€150) Ciara Lanigan, c/o Frank Coghlan, Corcaigh
Japanese Knotweed Survey: Má bhfuil fhios agat áit ina bhfuil an fiaile seo ag fás marcáil an spota ar an léarscáil sa tsiopa sa Clochán. If you know spots where this weed is growing mark it on the map displayed in Siopa An Pobal
4ú: (€75) Dr Mark & Daphne O Neill, An Clochán & UK . 5ú. (€50) Marjorie Byrne, Presbytery, An Clochán. An mbíonn an t-ádh leat? Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais ar conas páirt a thogaint sa chrannchur, logáil isteach ar www.cflt.ie nó glaoigh ar 066 7138137 (ar € 12.50 in aghaidh na míosa) Are you lucky? For more information on how to join the lotto log into www.cflt.ie or phone 066 7138137 for only €12.50 a month. Ta lúcháir ar Thobar Dhuibhne, Oifig Pleanála Teanga Chiarraí Thiar, an Scéim GaelChara 2020 a fhógairt. Tobar Dhuibhne are pleased to announce a new pilot scheme called Gaelchara for locals to improve their Irish speaking skills. Breis eolas ar www.tobardhuibhne.ie/sceimgaelchara-2020 Grúpa Siúlóide Clochán- Bréanainn. Cloghane - Brandon Walking Group 2/2/2020 Cam An Locaigh 16/2/2020 Loop Mullach Cúrsa Ullmhúcháin Bealtrail /Leaving Cert Oral Irish Preparatory Course Beidh cúrsa ullmhúcháin don Scrúdú Béil le Micheál Ó Ruairc ar siúl i Halla le Chéile ó 6/3/2020 go 8/3/2020 .Cúrsa Gaeilge atá dírithe ar dhaltaí atá ag lorg ard chaighdeán sa Bhéaltriail san Ardteistiméireacht ar fáil do dhaltaí sa 5ú agus
Meabhrúchán Plean Gnó Buncampa Cnoc Bhréanainn / Reminder of Mount Brandon Base Camp Plan Má theastaíonn tú uait an plean a fheiscint féach isteach ar www.cflt.ie. If you want to see the business plan log into www. cflt.ie please
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Doctúr/Doctor: Beidh an Dochtúir Clodagh Kenny ag freastal ar Halla Le Chéile gach Máirt ag 2in. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolas glaoigh 066 7139226. Doctor Clodagh Kenny will be attending Halla Le Chéile every Tuesday at 2pm.. For more information please call 066 7139226 Tinteán Ceol (V92DK4C): An bhfuil suim agat sa cheol traidisiúnta, tae agus scón? Ar mhaith leat buaileadh le dhaoine nua? Bíonn an Tinteán Ceoil i Halla le Chéile oscailte gach Luan 7:30 – 9:30 i.n. Is do gach éinne é! Do you enjoy traditional Irish music, tea and scone? Would you like to meet new people? The Tinteán Ceoil is open every Monday 7:30-9:30 p.m for everyone! Liosta Seachadta: Más mian leat bheith ar ár liosta seachadta chun a bheith coimeádta ar an eolas faoi eachtraí sa Halla agus go háitiúil, seol do shonraí teagmhála chugainn, m.sh. ríomhphost agus uimhir fón póca chuig eolas@ cflt.ie/If you would like to be enrolled in our mailing list which would keep you informed of upcoming events at Halla Le Chéile and in the local area please forward your email address and mobile details to eolas@cflt.ie. Seirbhís Béile Baile: Tá an tseirbhís ar fáil cúig lá na seachtaine. Más mian leat béile/béilí a ordú glaoigh orainn ar 066 7138137/Meal delivery service is provided five days per week. Please give your name at the Halla if you are interested. 066 7138137. Notaí na seachtaine/Weekly Notes An bhfuil am agus suim agat nuacht agus notaí na seachtaine a scriobh duinn? Labhair linn ar 066 7138137. Do you have the time and interest in writing the weekly notes for us. Get in contact at 066 7138137
Spás Oifige le ligint ar cíos/ Office space to let: Le Wifi saor in aisce. Breis eolais ó Halla Le Chéile 066 7138137. With free WiFi. More information Halla Le Chéile 066 7138137. Dinnéar Phobal - Béile i Halla le Chéile gach Máirt: Dinnéar agus imeachtaí, Costas: €7 nó €8 le milseog. Community Dinner, Halla le Chéile every Tuesday. Cost: €7 or €8 with dessert. Maidin Caife: An bhfuil suim agat do chuid Gaeilge a fheabhsú? Tar chughainn gach Dé Céadaoin ag 10:30 r.n. chun comhrá linn le cupán caife i Halla Le Chéile. Maidin gan bhrú atá i gceist, tar síos le bhúr dtoil chun tacaíocht a thabhairt! Do you have an interest in improving your spoken Irish? Come to us every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. to chat and have a cup of coffee in Halla Le Chéile. Relaxed mornings, without pressure, so why not come down and support the service! Dátaí don Dialann/Dates for the diary West Kerry Live 31
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Lispole stars on show at the Allianz Kerry Cumann na mBunscol Championships Con Dennehy
WE’RE HIRING! Magical, iconic, explosive, heroic and spectacular were just some of the accolades directed at children attending a number of Kerry Primary School who were top of the class when it came to sporting success at the weekend. Lispole was the venue on Friday night for the Kerry Cumann na mBunscol Handball finals, sponsored by Allianz, which saw competitions for Under 11 and Under 13 with the Kerry winners progressing to the Munster finals taking place in Tipperary shortly. Following some exciting games in the opening rounds the main winners at the championships were Scoil Eoin Baiste Lispole and Glenbeigh National School each claiming two titles with Curraheen National School in Glenbeigh winning one title. Scoil Eoin Baiste was in devastating form with the Boys Under 11 Singles tile won by Thomas O’Gealbhan. The highlight of the night came in Boys Under 13 Doubles final where Jamie O’Lionsigh and Padraig O’Mainnin (Scoil Eoin Baiste Lispole) defeated Cathal Griffin and Liam O’Connor (Curraheen National School, Glenbeigh) 11-9, 11-3 in a thrilling contest. While the first game was relatively close, the Lispole side sealed the championship with a devastating display of aggressive and tactical play to take the title. They will now represent Kerry at the Munster finals in Tipperary.
Wanted: We are looking for a number of kitchen staff including a Breakfast Chef, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Wash up, Delicatessen section & prep. Salary is in line with industry standards and will be negotiated on job offerings. We are also looking for Bar tenders interested in the hospitality & drinks industry. Experience is not necessary but candidates should have a willingness to work as part of our great team, be enthusiastic, hard working, willing to learn and self motivated. Please forward CV’s to paulgeaneysbar@gmail.com or alternatively if you have no CV call in for a chat to Paul.
In the Boys Under 13 Singles final Liam Mac an tSighig (Scoil Eoin Baiste Lispole) lost a very competitive contest to the highly impressive Lucas Riordan (Curraheen National School, Glenbeigh) 11-5 and 11-7.
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ANAM CARA SUPPORTING BEREAVED PARENTS AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD Anam Cara Kerry, the organization who support all bereaved parents in the region, will be hosting a Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday, 11th February from 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
Colm Ó Treasaigh and Jack Wagner with a little light reading on the snowboarding slopes of Andorra West Kerry Live 33
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Cllr. Micheal Cahill - Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald - Cllr. Fionan Fitzgerald Cllr. John Francis Flynn - Cllr. Niall Kelleher - Cllr. Jimmy Moloney Cllr. Micheal O’Shea - Cllr. Mikey Sheehy - Senator Mark Daly - Senator Ned O’Sullivan
Cllr. Micheal Cahill - Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald - Cllr. Fionan Fitzgerald Cllr. Micheal Cahill - Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald - Cllr. Fionan Fitzgerald Cllr.Francis John Francis Flynn - Cllr.Niall Niall Kelleher - Cllr. Jimmy Moloney Cllr. John Flynn - Cllr. Kelleher - Cllr. Jimmy Moloney Cllr. Micheal O’Shea - Cllr. Mikey Sheehy - Senator Mark Daly - Senator Ned O’Sullivan Micheal O’Shea - Cllr. Mikey Sheehy - Senator Mark Daly - Senator Ned O’Sul 34 West Kerry Live
Drama & Music at Siamsa Tíre
TRAD CONNECTIONS Fri 31st Jan at 9.30pm DANNY O’MAHONY
An exciting new series of traditional Irish music performances in the intimate surroundings of the foyer at Siamsa Tíre. ‘His playing style is open-hearted, abundant in personality and shot through with a raw-boned honesty...THE IRISH TIMES.
Tickets: €5
MAURA LAVERTY – THIS WAS YOUR LIFE
Thurs 6th Feb at 8PM
A sparkling new play about the multi-talented broadcaster, cookery expert, agony aunt and controversial writer, who was a household name in Ireland for three decades. The host will get her to reveal some of her darker secrets and the price she paid for her success. Fifty years after her death, how will a contemporary audience evaluate her recipes and her tumultuous life? Age 12+.
Tickets: €20/18
UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE - Cahoots NI Fri 21st Feb at 8pm Under the Hawthorn Tree follows the journey of three brave siblings, a story of family, hope and history set against the Irish Potato Famine as they fight for survival. The show features original music, live vocals and visual storytelling. Age 7+.
Tickets: €15/12 Students: €10 Under 16’s: €8 / Family of 4: €40
Booking 066-71 23055 www.siamsatire.com
Kerry’s youth commended at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019
Over two hundred people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/ Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday, January 24th. The evening commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of twenty five awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements. Twenty Merit Awards, two Group Awards, a Special Achievement Award, a Community Safety Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night. The awards scheme which first commenced in 1998 are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twenty one years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry. Sixteen year old Sophie Daly Wilson from Caherciveen was announced
as the Overall Winner. She was described as a young lady with enormous enthusiasm and energy to devote to all things positive. Sophie is a talented musician/song writer and has been involved in numerous events including the KDYS Song Writing Evening, plays music for the residents at St. Anne’s Hospital Cahersiveen and sang as part of a Fundraiser for Skellig Stars. She also sang the National Anthem at the South Kerry Football Championship Final, regularly performs in school musicals and plays in her local Church. Twenty Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Merit Award Certificates were presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live. Among those receiving Merit Awards were Saoirse Fitzgerald (Killorglin), Dylan Fitzgerald (Castlegregory) and Caoimhe Fitzgerald O’Dowd (Dingle). West Kerry Live 35
What’s Happening in the Hub? Deirdre de Bhailís We have an important event planned for Thursday, 13th February in Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne from 18:00 - 20:00. Come join us for the launch of Corca Dhuibhne 2030 / Dingle Peninsula 2030. It is your opportunity to be part of this exciting initiative. Who are we? The Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub, ESB Networks, MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, and North East West Kerry Development (NEWKD) formed a working group for this initiative in mid-2018. Why are we doing this? This group is actively working with the local community schools, business, tourism and farming sector to support the societal changes required for the low carbon transition. Within this, the Dingle Hub is also working to identify employment opportunities and create a sustainable economic future for the Peninsula. This event will be the first in a series of events, workshops and information sessions for 2020, all supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover funding. Fuinnimh 2030 will bring you information, tips and practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your energy future. The exciting line-up includes: An introduction to your Community Energy Mentors. Since November, 10 members of the community have undertaken training to gain insights into energy efficiency, related technologies and funding mechanisms. They
have met with experts in the various areas and are equipped to help find the answers to your questions. They are here to help so come and meet them and share your queries to help build our local pool of knowledge. The launch of the Dingle Peninsula Energy Master plan. We know that we are using 315GWh each year on the Peninsula at a cost of €37M. The plan will help guide our collective energy choices to reduce our energy use to 224GWh with a saving of €8M and a 43% reduction in our energy related CO2 emissions. Apply to be part of the ESB Networks Electric Vehicle (EV) trials, come and meet with them to discuss your application and bring it to the next stage. Students from Meanscoil Nua an Leith-Triuigh, Coláiste Íde & Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne worked on a Climate Hack last November and will showcase the ideas to tackle local challenges that emerged from this. Another opportunity to swap your old incandescent bulbs for energy saving LEDs. Bring along your old bulbs and get up to four FREE bulbs per household!! Green Energy Workshops run by PCD Coiste Timpeallacht - for our younger people to get hands-on with technology. Speak to Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance (DPTA) to understand how your business can benefit from an energy efficiency review. Bus Eireann will be on hand to discuss your public transport options. Let us know what you need to help build a service that works for the community. In parallel to this, NEWKD will also run Community Consultation and Planning Meetings across the Peninsula to help build a vision for the region. The schedule for these is as follows: Scoil Bhreac Chluain, Annascaul – 19:30
Thursday, January 30th Castlegregory Club Rooms - 20:00 Monday, 3rd February The Old School House, Camp - 20:30 Wednesday, 5th February Halla Le Chéile, Cloghane - 19:30 Thursday, 6th February Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh – 19:30 Monday, 17th February Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste, Lispole – 19:30 Tuesday, 18th February Dingle – 19:30 Wednesday, 19th February (Location to be confirmed) The main goal of the Dingle Hub is to create viable and sustainable jobs on the Dingle Peninsula. This is achieved through organising workshops, events, projects, community engagement, etc. and supported by funding and grant assistance. We work in three main areas - Digital Transformation, Environmental Sustainability and Creative Industries. Come and have a chat if you have an idea for a project/event/workshop that would be beneficial to the community and contribute to job creation. If you’re working from Dingle and are in need of office space, the Hub offers hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices with access to 1Gbps of eir Fibre Broadband, a dedicated telephone landline, free parking, 24-hour access and more. Live in a Creative Place, Work in a Creative Space Contact: Deirdre de Bhailís Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub Tel.:
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Faha Court QuizFleadh Cheoil Chiarraí All are welcome to Faha Court Bar in Listry for a quiz as part of the fundraiser for the 2020 Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí. Vincent Prendergast, Fleadh 2020 chairman explains "the Fleadh is back in Milltown for the third year in a row, and the full line up for the free outdoor music will be revealed in the coming weeks. The Milltown Listry branch of Comhaltas have organised the two previous fleadhanna and provided over €10,000 worth of free family entertainment each year. This year will be no exception with more fantastic events throughout the fleadh." The previous two years in Milltown saw appearances from Stockton's Wing and Kila, both global traditional acts, and 2020 will see another world renowned act headline the on-street free entertainment. There will also be a full program of free family events over the weekend. Fleadh PRO Chris Horan added "beat the winter blues with a great night in Faha Court, with novelty rounds, spot prizes and something special for the winners. Join us on Friday 31st January at 8:30 for a great night of fun 36 West Kerry Live
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Current Challenges need to be discussed and positive sustainable solutions found. Letters to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport include: Ref: Traffic Management Plan for the Dingle Peninsula
Ref: Cruise Tourism on the Dingle Peninsula
Ref: Dingle Peninsula VEDP Steering Group
“We are writing to you officially to request the opportunity to be a part of the discussions regarding the traffic and congestion challenges on the Dingle Peninsula from the beginning of the upcoming Traffic Management Plan, throughout the process and not towards the end of the study, feasibility and / or planning stage when it now seems the public consultation period might be introduced. Most of all though, the urgency must reflect and acknowledge the issues that are arising for our communities and villages along these routes the last number of years and immediate ways to rectify them.” - Excerpt.
“that the Dingle Peninsula is happy to welcome cruise ships provided they are docked at Dingle Pier and of a small size and scale of ships such as National Geographic carrying up to 150 passengers. Dingle town and the peninsula does not have the infrastructure to become a cruise destination or to be opened up to large scale cruise tourism particularly on top of the current traffic and congestion issues on the Dingle Peninsula.” - Excerpt
“Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance welcomes and supports the upcoming Dingle Peninsula VEDP and is very happy to have up to 4 representatives on the Steering Committee that is being formed for the implementation of the Plan. However, there are a few concerns about introducing another Committee / Group for its implementation as it is felt, it will create confusion on the peninsula regarding tourism roles. There is a precedent here on this ...” Excerpt.
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• The Dingle Peninsula Local Tourism Conference will take place in early March – date tbc. • The Dingle Peninsula Tourism Survey “Where are we now and where do we want to go?”
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So You Want To Be A Writer Paula Hand
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Then write: Make writing a hobby. Start with a hundred words a day, and once developed, aim for higher. You can lose yourself in your phone for over half an hour without realising and yet taping away on the keyboard seems an impossible task. Can you imagine how many words you could write instead of scrolling; two or three hundred I’m sure.
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” - Ernest Hemmingway.
Don’t worry about your grammar, spellings, or sentence structure on your first draft. Allow whatever story you’re writing to flow. Editing is for later.
Do you have a story hidden deep inside that one day you’ll type it out or write it down, but never have?
Take pleasure in the first draft: Enjoy what you are writing before the editing begins. If you’re bored with your character or story, then your readers will be too.
What’s stopping you from taking that step? Doubt. Grammar. Sentence structure. Forming a tale to tell. Just don’t know where to start? Let me help… Doubt: This is a killer for every courageous new beginning we ever do. It seeps through our working life, our personal life, and any time we decide to do something out of the normality of our day or society. We question what other people may think and we keep it to ourselves rather than shouting about our achievements. Yet, we talk about our children’s, family, friend’s achievements with proud words, and a smile on our faces. This simple five-letter word stops us from being what we want to be: writers. So let’s start at the beginning to banish those doubts. First research your topic: I always have a notebook for each novel I write with notes jotted down on the characters, setting, and any other information that I need while writing. Form your characters so you know what they would do in the situations you put them in. 38 West Kerry Live
Have a writing space: Whether this is with the laptop or writing pad on your lap with music on (television off), in a café with your coffee going cold and your fingers working across the keys, or in your local library where your space is free. Do what suits you and where an hour is all yours, you deserve to be a little selfish. Meet with other writers: This sounds simple, but unless we know who the other writers are, meeting with them is impossible. Writers are known to be secretive, or maybe that’s just me! We need to build support, trust to share our ideas for feedback, and to form an encouraging group. And remember, you don’t have to be published to be a writer, all you need to do is: “sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Paula Hand: MA in Creative Writing, contact pjhand93@gmail.com for your writing questions or group meetings.
Growing the Dingle Peninsula to Sustain Tourism, Businesses and Communities 5 years on, Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance has: • Increased visitor numbers in shoulder and winter periods • Increased visitor bed nights to the peninsula • Increased visitor bed nights across the peninsula • Increased the length of stays of visitors • Increased the length of time businesses stay open • Increased the number of jobs yearround for the region • Re-Developed the new Dingle Peninsula Destination Website: www.dingle-peninsula.ie
5 bliain ar aghaidh, tá Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne tar éis:
But, what does the future hold? What do we want the Dingle Peninsula to look like in 5 years? It’s time to create the Plan for the next 5 years -
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It’s your peninsula, your business, your village, your community ... Be a part of it! • The Dingle Peninsula Local Tourism Conference will take place in early March – date tbc. • The Dingle Peninsula Tourism Survey “Where are we now and where do we want to go?” Tourism is everyone’s business and DPTA is here on your behalf to find and create the balance with you ... Updates to follow over coming weeks.
• Líon na dturasóirí a thagann lasmuigh den bpríomh séasúr a mhéadú • Líon na n-oícheanta leapan ar an leithinis a mhéadú & iad a scaipeadh trasna na leithinse • An fhaid a chaitheann cuairteoirí ar an leithinis a mhéadú • An fhaid a fhanann gnóanna oscailte a mhéadú • Fostaíocht a mhéadú sa cheantar • Athfhorbairt a dhéanamh ar an suíomh www.dingle-peninsula.ie ANTIQUITIES WALKS
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2020 General Election
Vote No. 1
Michael Healy-Rae T.D. Mícheal Ó’hEalaigh-Rae
Dear Voter, I earnestly seek your Number I. Vote or next highest preference on polling Day the 8th of February. “I’ve always done my best for you and your community please do your best for me now”
A Chairde, Táim ag lorg bhúr Vóta, Uimhir 1 más féidir, nó an rogha is fábhairí ina dhiaidh sin ar an Satharn an 8ú lá de mhí Feabhra. “Deinim mo dhícheall daoibhse i gcónaí. Deinigí bhúr ndícheall domsa anois le bhúr dtoil.”
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Beaufort Film Night Beaufort Film Night returns for another screening which will take place at The Inn Between Bar, Beaufort, on Friday 7th February at 8.30pm. The Icelandic comedy-drama Woman at War is the feature on the night. Halla is a music teacher in her forties. She is a happy, upbeat woman who leads a quiet and routine life. But unbeknown to most she is also ‘The Mountain Woman’: a lone wolf environmental activist who disrupts the operations of an aluminium plant in the Icelandic highlands, by cutting power supply and damaging pylons in acts of industrial sabotage.
category of films, films which normally don’t get a general release screening in Kerry. Films screened at Beaufort Film Night will be carefully curated in order to appeal to a general audience. Beaufort Film Night is working in conjunction with Access Cinema, the Arts Council funded organisation which assists film clubs and film nights in Ireland with their screenings.
mission to the film is €7 which will go towards covering the motion picture licencing fee and the newly-purchased screen. Woman at War has a 12A Certificate. Further information can be viewed on Beaufort Film Night’s Facebook page (BeaufortFilmNight) and Twitter page (@ Beaufort_Film).
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As the authorities intensify their campaign to catch her she receives an update on a long forgotten adoption application - she has been matched with a four-year-old girl in Ukraine. Can she reconcile this with her crusade to protect her homeland from big industry or will her efforts destroy her chances of finally becoming a mother? Woman at War won Best Screenplay at the Critics’ Week of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. It also won the 2018 LUX Film Prize, the European Parliament’s prize for films that go to the heart of European public debate. Beaufort Film Night is a non-profit community organisation founded by local film enthusiasts whose aim is to screen cultural English language and international language films, fostering an interest in and appreciation of these
Mary McCarthy from Dingle spreading the good word in the orphanage in Kerala, India where she has been volunteering. Sincere thanks to all who helped with the fundraising
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Camp Notes Brigid O’ Connor
Camp September Fair all down through the years, in good times and bad. The thousands of people from all over the country who attended his funeral on Tuesday and Wednesday truly bears full testimony to the esteem in which John was held. Ní beidh a léitheid arís ann.
COFFEE MORNING Micheál Ó Móráin wishes to thank the Camp Community and everyone who contributed to the Coffee Morning fundraiser in aid of the Surgeon Noonan charity held at Camp Old School on Sunday 19th January last.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Congratulations to Pádraig Ó Moráin, Ballinknockane who celebrated a big birthday in Ashes Bar on Saturday night. A mighty traditional music session was enjoyed by family and friends !
€1800 was raised, all of which is going to underfunded hospitals in Tanzania.
Pádraig, Lá Breithe shona duit, go maire tú an chéad !
Micheál, who is a student Doctor in his 4th year in college was totally overwhelmed with the phenomenal support on the day.
WEST KERRY SCÓR The West Kerry Scór Sinsear (Senior) Final will take place on Saturday, February 15th 2020. Annascaul GAA are Solar the Systems hosting event in The Old School in Camp -Tom V92 Kennedy F854.
Thank you all most sincerely. OBITUARY Joseph O’Driscoll, of Stamford, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on January 10 last. Joe was born and raised here in Camp to parents Maureen and Patrick O’Driscoll R.I.P. Joe was a real gentleman in every sense of the word and the news of his death was received with sadness in Camp. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1966 where he met and married his wife Patricia in 1971. He was employed by Goldman Sachs as a systems analyst and retired in 2009. He is survived by his wife and their six children Mike, Sean , Liam, Andy, Matt, and Katie; his grandchildren Claire, Seamus, Aidan, Rian, Maeve, Aoife, and Tadhg; and his siblings Mícheál, Gene, Peggy, Mary, Anne, Patcheen, Bernie, and Seamus. Joe was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter Ciara, his brothers Sean and Vincent, and his nephew Brendan. Joe loved sports and coming from a great GAA family, the O'Driscolls of Camp, he too was a good footballer playing with Annascaul and West Kerry in his youth and later in New York and Boston. In retirement, he was devoted to his grandchildren and enjoyed walking, watching sports, gardening, and going to church. He always looked forward to his yearly trip back to Ireland. His family was everything to him. Requiem Mass for Joe was celebrated on Saturday, January 18 at St. Bridget of Ireland Church in Stamford. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Bennett Cancer Center who lovingly took care of Joe is appreciated: https://www. stamfordhospitalfoundation.org/foundation/ programs/bennett-cancer-center/ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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and specifically at the effects of climate change. For further information please contact NEWKD Dingle on Tel: 066-7142788 or e-mail: dingleinfo@newkd.ie DINGLE WAY AGM The AGM of The Dingle Way Committee will be held in Ashes Bar, Camp on Tuesday 4th. February at 6.30 p.m. All welcome. JOB VACANCY Camp Community Council Ltd. invite applications for a part time CE Scheme worker. Contact Cúnamh Energy 066 7122546 for further information and application form.
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DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING Defibrillaror training will be held in the old school, Camp on February 1st. Morning - Full training, Afternoon 1.30 to 2.30 p.m. - Refresher Training. More information please contact Sheila - 086 2217072. TABLE QUIZ - Tráth na gceist, Table Quiz fundraiser for Derryquay National School will be held at Tig Mike O Neills, Railway Tavern, Camp on Friday 31st. January starting at 9.00 p.m. SOCIO - ECONOMIC SURVEY OF DINGLE PENINSULA All are warmly welcome to attend meeting on Wednesday, the 5th of February at 8.30pm in the Old School House, Camp in relation to the Socio – Economic Survey of the Dingle Peninsula. The meeting will be hosted by NEWKD and Breandán Ó Caoimh and will provide an opportunity for local people to have a real and meaningful say about the future direction of their community.
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Sympathy is extended to Leeann O'Shea, Killelton, Camp and all the family on the death of her mother Breda Daly, Newcastlewest. R.I.P.
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Sympathy is also extended to the family and friends of John Martin O'Donoghue, Castlemaine who passsed away on Monday last.
It will build on work already done before Christmas, when communities reviewed data on the local economy, society and demographics.
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Sausage and Chorizo Ragu Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School This is a great dish for any evening meal. I find for this dish large sausages will work better. Chorizo always adds a little kick to meals, a simple tip for chorizo is; if you are cooking with chorizo try to look out for fresh or raw chorizo as it won’t dry as much as the cured variety. If you can find the fresh or raw chorizo used the cured chorizo but cut it into large chunks.
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Once you have made this a few times and if you want to change it up a little try adding black or white putting when adding the chickpeas or add some spinach in the last minutes. Ingredients 500g of large sausages (preferably Italian style or cumberland) 2 large red onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 150g of fresh/raw chorizo, sliced ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp of tomato purée 200ml of red wine 1 tin of chickpeas 1 tin of plum tomatoes 150ml of chicken stock rapeseed oil salt and pepper handful of basil leaves Method Heat a casserole pot over medium to high heat. Once hot add a little oil then add the sausages. Allow the sausages to brown on all sides. Once they have browned remove them from the pot and add the red onions, turn the heat down a little and allow them to cook for about 5 minutes or so. Add the garlic and continue to cook. After a few minutes add the chorizo and paprika. After a minute or so add the tomato puree, cook the puree for about 2 minutes then add the wine, allow the wine to reduce by half. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes and the stock. Season all of this with salt and pepper. Place on a medium heat and cook for about 20-25 minutes. Taste and season and add the basil leaves to serve. Bain taitneamh as !!! West Kerry Live 43
Unwanted Clothes Collection
Scoil Iognáid Rís, Dingle is collecting unwanted clothes,shoes,bags, sheets,towels etc in aid of a Dementia sensory garden in Dingle hospital. Please drop clothes in a heavy duty bag to the school during school hours.
Castlegregory Notes Dear Parent/Guardian of Players U12 and U10 Girls: If your daughter is interested in playing football this year you must attend a meeting on Friday 31st January @ 5:30pm in Castlegregory Clubrooms, near Spar. We need your help as we do not have a coach for u12's. You do not have to have experience in coaching. You will need to commit to training the team and attending matches. Coaching courses are run by Kerry LGFA. We may have to pospone registration for this age group pending outcome of meeting on Friday evening. We are trying to do our best in the club for all your girls and we can only continue with more help. We are all busy but maybe you could offer an hour or two a week. We look forward to seeing you Friday NEWKD will hold a Community Planning Meeting in the Club Rooms on Monday 3rd February at 8pm. This is a very important meeting and will influence the future planning and development of Castlegregory and West Kerry community over the next 20 years. Please come out and share your ideas and have your say in YOUR future.
LOTTO CLG LIOS PÓIL Comhghairdegas mór chuig buaiteoir Lotto Lios Póil le deanaí - Cathal O’Súilleabháin agus an pota deas €4,550 ina phóca aige. Tá na ceiliúirí tosnaithe i Gleann na Minairde!! Is féidir Lotto Lios Póil a imirt ar an suíomh : https://www.lottoraiser.ie/LispoleGAA/ home to extend their league at the top of the table. Match report posted shortly on https:// www.facebook.com/Castlegregory-Celtic-Fc Brandon Bay Half Marathon The early-bird discount for the Brandon Bay Half-Marathon and 10K closes on Friday at midnight. To avail of the discount and secure your place, join up at https://www.brandonbayhalfmarathon.com Annual Darts Competition: The annual Castlegregory darts competition will take place on Saturday 22nd Feb in Boland's Bar, Castlegregory form 7:30pm. Entry €10 Mixed doubles competition 2 x dart boards. Players seeded & teams drawn on the night. €30 prize for highest checkout. Perpetual cup, trophies for winners & runners up. Raffle & finger food! Always a brilliant night out, hope to see you there. PICKLEBALL: Pickleball for active agers every Monday night 7.30-9.00pm and every Friday morning 10am-11.30 at the West End Hall. Come along and try this popular game which was made possible with the help of Kerry County Councils Community Support Grant. Whist results: Thursday 16/01/2019
Bingo on Saturday 15th February in the Clubrooms at 7pm in aid of Castlegregory Christmas lights
Ladies: 1st Catherine Lyons; 2nd Noreen Lynch
Coffee Morning and Bric a Brac Sale in the Clubrooms on Saturday 28th February from 10.30am – 1pm also in aid of the lights for the village.
Gents: 1stMike Dowling; 2nd Marcia Ganter, Edward Hennessy
GAA Membership Subscription for 2020 now due. Please pay Sean Spillane or any committee member. Many thanks! Gym Membership of Castlegregory GAA now available. For more information contact Sean Spillane 087 2572662
Interval: Avila Fitzgerald, Lyn Sexton
Interval: Martin Courtney, Mary Murphy Mystery: Maureen Dowling, Angela Moriarty The Playgroup is on Thursday mornings 10.30 12 noon in the clubrooms.Please contact Thessa on 0894968944 for any further information.
Soccer Result: Castlegregory Celtic FC 3-0 St. Brendan's Park.
2020 Calendars are now on sale in the Information office. €10 only. Now is the time to pick up a calendar to get into the post to family and loved ones overseas.....just a little reminder of home.
Castle beat second place St. Brendan's Park at
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that 3 groups of 30 are needed to avail of free difibrillator training. If there are groups (e.g. sports, social groups, etc) who would like to make use of this course, please add your names. Also Stradbally, Cloghane and Camp are welcome to join the course. Please ring, email or call into the office if you would like to be added to the list for this invaluable and life-saving course. Thank you. Active Retired Lunches with music, light entertainment and bingo: Every Tuesday 1 – 4 pm in the Club Rooms.New members needing transport arrangements, please contact Michelle on 087 7871845. If you are unable to attend please let us know in advance if possible Slainte Seniors Social Club: Mondays sessions 10.30am – 12 noon. For Information please contact Debbie :0872989537 Get Out… Get Active! Tuesday Walks - Come along. Suitable For All Abilities: Meeting point Spar Car Park Tuesdays at 10.30am.For more information please contact Debbie: 087 2989537 Yoga: sessions in the Clubrooms on Wednesdays 7-8.15pm. The Friday morning session has been relocated to Maharees and is no longer in the Clubrooms. Please contact Carol O’Connor – 087 2278605 if you wish to attend Free Lending Library for Adults and Children: We now have an extensive collection of children’s books in our Lending Library at the Club Rooms, which is open when the Office is. Bring your children along to have a look. A variety of books for all ages. Size of posters for the notice board in the Village no bigger than A4 please! Castlegregory notes: We would like to invite anyone in the parish to submit items that they would like included in the Castlegregory notes.The column is for you, so we welcome your input.The notes need to be in before 11am on Monday. Thank you. Tel: 066 7139422 Email: castleinfo@eircom.net website:www.castlegregory.ie
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Learn about Corca Dhuibhne's Energy Master Plan - our community guide to energy choices Meet your Community Energy Mentors Meet with ESB Networks to apply for their Electric Vehicle trial Hear about Climate Action Solutions developed by students from Meanscoil Nua an Leith-Triuigh, Coláiste Íde & Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne • Swap your old bulbs for energy saving LEDs • and much more including DPTA Sustainable Tourism tips and Bus Eireann transport options
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year!! In the meantime the weekly work evenings continue on Saturdays meeting at the Bottle Bank at 2p.m. Failte Roimh Og is Aosta.
Richie Williams
CARTAÍ. The Annual 31 Card Drive by Féile Na Bealtaine will be held on Sunday February 9th in the Dingle Pub commencing at 6p.m. Experienced players and novices most welcome.
RACE NIGHT. The Annual Race Night to raise funds for the NYE Fireworks Display will be held in McCarthys Bar on Saturday February 1st commencing at 9.30p.m. Horses are still available for purchase at Sheehys Spar or from Gary Curran or Daniel McCarthy. Entry is free and an enjoyable evenings entertainment is assured for racing or non racing fans as prior equine knowledge does not guarantee success at a race night. RETIREMENT. Congratulations and many years of happy retirement to Denis Murphy who recently completed 20 years of dedicated service with Dingle Fire Brigade. Maith thú Denis.
BUSINESS CHAMBER. The Annual General Meeting of the Dingle Business Chamber will be held during the last week in February with further details to be confirmed in our next edition. We certainly need more people involved in the running of the Chamber.We particularly need fresh ideas as other towns seem to have greater involvement from a wide range of people with more visable participation and success. SLÁN TAMALL!!!
AWARDS. Congratulations to Elouise Flannery one of Dingle's talented artists on having her entry selected as winner in the Kerryman Sponsored Art and Dignity competition. The entry titled Immortal Love will now be one of the 5 winners positioned and installed in University Hospital Kerry's most sensitive areas. Dingle Food Festival was this week nominated by the Irish Independant's readers as Ireland's Favourite Food Experience. The paper published a glowing report in last Saturday's edition on the overall organisation and atmosphere during the Festival as well as the huge effort to reduce and eventually eliminate waste throughout the weekend. ELECTION. Just a few more days to go and I urge all elegible people to come out and cast your vote as we only get the chance every 4 or 5 years. I think it is important to talk to the canvassers in a constructive way and let them know your solutions to the many problems facing our country at present. Good luck to all who put their names before the electorate as we appear to have a particularly good choice on the Kerry ballot paper again this year. TIDY TOWNS. The annual County Clean Up Day has been fixed for Saturday March 28th so a date for your diary and no excuses accepted this
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BRENDAN GRIFFIN TD BREANDÁN Ó GRIFÍN TD Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Aire Stáit do Turasóireacht & Spóirt
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Working Hard & Delivering for Kerry Brendan Griffin has delivered for Mid and West Kerry... Now he needs YOUR help to keep him delivering... Key Achievements: • Continued progress on the new Tralee - Dingle Road (Kerry National Roads funding DOUBLED since 2017) • New €10M+ Milltown to Killorglin Road Opened • Over €3M for Dingle Relief Road - Built & Opened (Kerry Regional & Local Roads funding up 47% since 2017) • Over €4.6M for Kerry Sports Clubs- More in 2 years than the previous 10 years • Numerous school buildings approved & built • €2.25M for Ionad an Blascaod & Viewing Platform • Funding to address WAW traffic congestion on Slea Head Drive
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Over €400k for Dingle Workhouse Project Funding for Molteic Innovation Hub Funding for Comharchumann Baile an Fheirtéaraigh • Increased supports for Dingle Food Festival & Other Voices • Kerry Live Register Down 60% since 2011 • Record Tourism Figures in 2017, 2018 & 2019 • Over €200K for The Dingle Way • Funding for Maharees Coastal Erosion Study • Numerous Playgrounds funded & built And much more
Keep Your Local TD & Minister! He has delivered and wants to do more...
Coinneoidh muid ag dul chun cinn Coinneoidh muid ag dul chun cinnCastlemaine Office: 0669795666 Dingle Office: 0876528841 Brendan.Griffin@oir.ie www.brendangriffin.ie Facebook Twitter: @BGriffinTD West Kerry Live 49
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Well done Patrick Ferriter, Ballinacourty, Annascaul, owner of greyhound Anascaul Blackie who has been awarded the title of 2019 Greyhound of the year at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Annascaul Blackie has won 16 races in 2019 and has already won his first race in 2020. Annascaul GAA and Coiste na nÓg A Couch to 5k group will meet each Tuesday and Wednesday 7pm, route commencing at Annascaul GAA pitch. Participants will need high vis gear and a head torch. Any queries, please contact Mike Manders.
The forthcoming meeting is part of a concerted effort to promote evidence-based planning. It will build on work already done before Christmas, when communities reviewed data on the local economy, society and demographics. The process also looks at environmental factors and specifically at the effects of climate change. For further information please contact NEWKD Dingle on Tel: 066-7142788 or e-mail: dingleinfo@newkd.ie If you would like anything included in the Notes. Contact Noel Spillane. Ph 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie before 8pm every Saturday.
West Kerry Scór Sinsear The West Kerry Scór Sinsear (Senior) Final will take place on Saturday, February 15th 2020. Annascaul GAA are hosting the event in The Old School in Camp - V92 F854. Competitions will start at 7.30pm. Application forms are available from your local Scór Officer Philomena Knightly or westkerryscor@gmail.com. Deadline for entries 2nd February 2020 at 5pm. The disciplines are as follows; * Rince Foirne / Figure Dancing. * Amhránaíocht Aonair / Solo Singing. * Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht / Recitation / Storytelling. * Bailéad Ghrúpa / Ballad Group. * Nuachleas / Novelty Act. * Ceol Uirlise / Instrumental Music. * Rince Seit / Set Dancing * Tráth na gCeisteanna / Table Quiz Congratulations Happy 13th Birthday to Rúadhán Donovan. Rúadhán is so dedicated he spent his birthday in Waterford representing Kerry in Badminton and came home with a Silver Munster Medal. Well done. Whist Results Ladies: 1st Kathleen Hennessy, 2nd Mairead Sheehy. 1st Interval: Martin Courtney. 2nd Interval: Eileen Galvin. Gents: 1st John McEnery, 2nd Michael Rohan. 1st Interval: Joan Sayers. 2nd Interval: George Finn. Mystery: Eileen Hickson. Raffle: 1st John McEnery, 2nd Nora Devine, 3rd Eileen Hickson. Annascaul whist every Wednesday night at 8pm in the Community Centre, All Welcome. The Cottage Market Annascaul Easter Special 5 April Community Care Center 12pm-3pm. Contact Elizabeth Ph. 0862663186. If interested or email info@annascaul.ie ICA Annascaul - 30 January-Calico Dolls for Crumlin. 6 FebruaryBoard Games/Menu Competition. 13 February-Business Meeting/Craft Award. Meetings every Thursday at 8pm in the community care centre. Community Care Center, Annascaul. New members welcome for more information contact 0862663186. Lotto There was no winner of the Lotto last week, the jackpot is now €5,300. Congratulations to all the €40 winners. Many thanks to everyone who supports the Club Lotto each week. Inch beach Clean Up & Parkrun Parkrun joins forces with Annascaul Adventures on Ireland's Quest, Clean Coasts Spring Clean. 1st February starts at 9.30 bring your bar codes, Plogging, jogging, walking & running, All Welcome. Dog's are welcome with a short lead. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Inch Beach Parkrun if you would like to help. GIY Annascaul GIY Annascaul group - We have planted native Brier Roses on the Maum Road. 1-2 February planting native trees and native shrubs. If you would like to join. Register with GIY Annascaul-Change X. It's free. This is for insurance purposes. Annascaul Adventures Text messages will be sent out to some of the residents, when the native trees arrive. Socio – Economic Profile of the Dingle Peninsula – Community Meeting, Annascaul All are warmly welcome to attend a community meeting Thursday, the 30th of January at 7.30pm in Scoil Bhreac Chluain, Annascaul in relation to the Socio – Economic Survey of the Dingle Peninsula. The meeting will be hosted by NEWKD and Breandán Ó Caoimh in conjunction with MaREI and SKDP and will provide an opportunity for local people to have a real and meaningful say about the future direction of their community. This meeting follows on from a meeting held in the community in November 2019 and will allow for further discussion and action regarding: 50 West Kerry Live
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Castlegregory GAA Off we go into 2020 and a great energy around the Club these days…..Seniors and Minors, both under new managements training hard…the pitch looking good after extensive drainage works last winter,….the process of moving towards the ONE CLUB model has started and we are actively looking to promote Family memberships in 2020,….the Fundraising team have been in overdrive with Culture evenings, Card nights, Bag packing, Last Man Standing competitions all helping resource the Club and the Committee for 2020, under the Chair of Ann O'Grady, certainly looking forward to the year ahead. SENIORS - WEST KERRY LEAGUE 2020 Under new the new management team of Stephen Wallace, Peter Crean, John Fitzgerald and Eoin O'Shea the seniors, (with a lot of new young faces on the pitch) had a lively goal-filled encounter against Annascaul in the opening round and are looking forward to an all action weekend when they travel to Tralee to play An Gaeltacht under lights (John Mitchels - 7pm - Friday 31st) and with little respite it’s out to Dingle for another stern test in Round 3 on Sunday 2nd (Throw in - 2pm) ONE CLUB MODEL Castlegregory GAA Club is working towards adopting a ‘One Club’ Model where our Senior Club, Coiste na nÓg and LGFA, continue to promote Gaelic Games and Culture within our Club. Our aim is to cater for all family members, and ensure equality for male and female players across all age groups in our Club. REGISTRATION FOR U12s – U16s (Boys & Girls) Registration will take place SATURDAY 1st FEB. at the Club Dressing Rooms, 1 – 2pm for families with players in the U12 to U16 ages. Registration for U10s and U8s to take place in March and Registration for U6s will take place on their first day of training in May (Dates will be posted closer to the time) MINORS 2020 Castle Minors are training on Thursday evenings at 7pm with the first round of fixtures in the County League starting on Saturday Feb 15th. Playing in Division 2 the opening game is away to Kenmare Shamrocks. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Local Secondary school, Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh have had a great start to 2020 with the U19 Boys wining their Munster ¼ final against Kinsale Community school (2-18 to 2-06) and up against St Clements College (Limerick City) in the semi-finals this week. Not to be outdone the U16.5 Girls had a strong win in the Munster ¼ finals against Millstreet Community School (8-10 to 1/02) and are waiting to see their opponents in the Semis. Congrats to all involved, players and mentors. Best of luck also to club members playing with the Green, Pobalscoil and Gaelcolaíste in the Munster Colleges competitions CONTACT for all news, fixtures, reports you can follow CASTLEGREGORY GAA through Facebook (Facebook.com/Camp JuniorsFC) or for any further information contact the club at email:secretary.castlegregory.kerry@gaa.ie
Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh U16½ Girls Team who recently qualified for the Munster Colleges Semi-Finals having beaten Millstreet Community School on Monday last.
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SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2020
COME JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
THE ANCIENT CELTIC FEAST DAY
FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 8.00pm-9.00pm The Feast of St. Brighid and the Biddies of Co. Kerry Folklore Talk by Patricia O’Hare CYMS Little Theatre
SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 4pm
Drum Dance Ireland
The Wool Shed
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PARADE OF THE BIDDIES
Torch Fire Parade
8pm
KING OF THE BIDDIES
Concert The Wool Shed
THE CANDLELIGHT SESSIONS 9:30pm
O’Shea’s Bar Grady’s Bar
The HighwayMan Pop Up Gaeltacht
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Kingstons Francies Bunkers P.aud O’Neills Clifford’s The BarN (Pauds)
Saoirse Johnny Ashe & Friends Shane Kennedy Neil O’Donnell Moondog 7 Queenless Kings (Chapter 2)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BIDDYS DAY & EVENTS SEE FACEBOOK.COM/BIDDYSDAY
The Club welcomes all new members and Volunteers and are greatful for the continued support from our community and beyond. West Kerry Live 51
Live Music Ceol Beo Annascaul / Inch
2nd Feb Foley’s Bar InchBluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm 6th Feb Hanafin's Bar - music @ 9 9th Feb Foley’s Bar InchBluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm 12th feb Hanafin's Bar - music@ 9
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31st Jan- Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm 2nd Feb Tigh Uí Mhurchú, traditional session 6.30 2nd Feb Tigh Uí Catháin, music session 5.30 7th Feb- Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm 9th Feb Tigh Uí Mhurchú, traditional session 6.30 9th Feb Tigh Uí Catháin, music session 5.30
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1st Feb Knightly’s Bar- Live musicfrom 10 till late 2nd Feb Plough Bar- Live 7.30 4th Feb Plough Bar- Trad 8pm 8th Feb Knightly’s Bar- Live music from 10 till late 9th Feb Plough Bar- Live 7.30 11th Feb Plough Bar- Trad 8pm
Clochán - Cloghane Bréannainn - Brandon
3rd Feb Halla Le Chéile: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30
10th Feb Halla Le Chéile: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30
Dingle - Daingean Uí Chuis Thursday 30th Jan
Neligan’s:Open session with Meabh Begley 9pm Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9pm O'Flaherty's - Open session 9.30 An Droichead Beag -Trad 9.30
Friday 31st Jan
Kennedy’s Bar Jan & Jen Open Session - Americana;Bluegrass/ Country/Folk/Blues 7 to 9pm. McCarthy's: Other Vices @ 9.30pm Murphy’s Pub - Ballads @ 9.30 Neligan’s: Méabh Begley & Matt Griffin 9.30pm Adams: John O'Connor 10pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly 10.30 52 West Kerry Live
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Saturday 1st Feb
McCarthy's: Acoustic Trad session with Brendan McCreanor (Uilleann Pipes) & Deirdre Granville (Harp) 6 - 8pm. Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly 10.30pm. Adams: On the House 10.15pm Neligan’s: David Healy & Darragh Horan 9.30pm. DJ Eddie Hutch 11pm O'Flaherty's Bar - Trad Session. 9.30pm. Murphy’s Pub. Ballads @ 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm The Dingle Pub - Smoking Badgers 7-10pm. Ronnie Ryan 10-12pm Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8 An Droichead Beag -Trad 9.30
Sunday 2nd Feb
The Marina Inn Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6.30 pm. Neligan’s: Sharon Langston & Gerry O’Beirne @ 9pm. Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Monday 3rd Feb
Neligan’s: Open session with Niamh Varian Barry 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm
Tuesday 4th Feb
Neligan’s: Open Session led by Méabh Begley 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad 9.30pm
Wednesday 5th Feb
Kennedy's - Music session with Tanglewood (Blues, Jazz, Trad, Folk) 6.30-8.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm Neligan’s: Open Session with Maire Breathnach 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Thursday 6th Feb
Neligan’s: Open session with Meabh Begley 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm
Murphy’s Pub - Ballads @ 9.30 McCarthy's Bar: Other Vices 9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session 9.30pm Neligan’s: Méabh Begley & Matt Griffin 9.30pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30 Adams: High Tide 10.15pm Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm
Saturday 8th Feb
McCarthy's: Acoustic Trad session with Brendan McCreanor (Uilleann Pipes) & Deirdre Granville (Harp) 6 - 8pm. Neligan’s: David Healy & Darragh Horan 9.30pm. DJ Eddie Hutch 11pm O'Flaherty's Bar - Trad with Tom, David and Fergus. 9.30pm. Adams: John O'Connor 10pm Barr na Sráide - Trad music 8pm Murphy’s Pub - Ballads @ 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly 10.30pm. The Dingle Pub - Smoking Badgers 7-10pm. Ronnie Ryan 10 - 12. An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Méabh Begley 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad 9.30
Wednesday 12th Feb
Kennedy's - Music session with Tanglewood (Blues, Jazz, Trad, Folk) 6.30-8.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm Neligan’s: Open Session with Maire Breathnach 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Killorglin 30th Jan Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.00 30th Jan Kingston's, music @ @ 9.30 1st Feb Bunker's Bar Live Music from 10pm 2nd Feb Bunker's Bar Trad Session 8.30pm 3rd Feb O'Grady's - musicians welcome 4th Feb Bunker's - Trad 8.30pm 6th Feb Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.30 6th Feb Kingstons, Band @ 9.30m 8th Feb Bunker's Bar Live Music from 10pm
Sunday 9th Feb
The Marina Inn: Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6.30pm. Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm Neligan’s: Sharon Langston & Gerry O’Beirne @ 9pm. An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Monday 10th Feb
Courthouse Pub. Trad session 9.30pm Neligan’s: Open session with Niamh Varian Barry 9pm An Droichead Beag -Trad session 9.30
Tuesday 11th Feb
Courthouse Pub. Trad 9.30pm Neligan’s: Open Session led by
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a stage play with every actor having to know the script off-by-heart and every set and location looking meticulously crafted. Most of the film plays out with little sound so when an bomb lands or a gun is shot, you feel it. Every second of the 1 hour 59 minutes is a master-class on filmmaking. But not only the direction is top class. The ensemble cast are tremendous but George MacKay is unequalled as the soldier we follow throughout. Also, colour is used phenomenally in this film, where for example a burning city in night contrasts perfectly with the blue of a morning sky. Every new location is dripping with atmosphere and perfectly shows the passage of time. It matches the tension and conflict, bringing every scene to life. And, the score is transcendent. Thomas Newman has always worked with Sam Mendes but this time he outdid himself. 1917 is an immersive, epic, joy for the senses, that might just beat Dunkirk to the title of best war film in recent memory. What an incredible way to begin a new decade of film. Tom Ó Neachtain is a student in Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
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