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ISSUE / E ISIÚINT 197

West & Mid

2ú - 16ú Feabhra 2017

issue / eisiúint 199

2ú - 16ú Márta 2017

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Essential Community News and Event Guide For West & Mid Kerry.

Nuacht, Imeachtaí & Eolas Cuí do Chiarraí Thiar & Chiarraí Láir

Dingle To Killorglin Castlegregory to Cromane

SAOR IN AISCE FREE

Lough: Mossy Donegan The Three Sisters: Noel O’Neill West Kerry Live 1

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 8 : What’s Going On? Pg 10: Farming News Pg 12: Nutrition with Irene

Goose Island Workshop INCHALOUGHRA, CASTLEGREGORY

Specialising in the design & making of bespoke free standing furniture.

Pg 12: Nutrition with Irene

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HANDMADE WINDSOR CHAIRS & STOOLS

Pg 14: Excerpts From A Dingle Diary - 1987

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TABLES & DRESSERS

Pg 20: Gregory Peck and Dingle

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DISPLAY CABINETS

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FULL DESIGN SERVICE

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CONTEMPORARY &

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TRADITIONAL STYLES

Pg 33: In The Garden Pg 28: Anso is Ansúid i gCorca Dhuibhne

Further information phone:066-7139896 gooseislandworkshop@gmail.com

Pg 33: Ó Mhárthain Pg 35: Community Giving Immunity From The Cold Pg 42: Crosfhocal Sean Nós Pg 44: Live Music Listings Pg 46: Crossword Pg 47: Classifieds Pg 48: People Of The Year

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

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

News from The Marts Dingle Calf & Sheep sale every Tuesday starting with calves at 11 free calf collection service available .

General cattle sale March 11th.

Fat Stock show and sale March 25th Bvd Collection Mondays At 11.30am

Milltown

general suck & cattle sale Saturday march 4th & 18th commencing with sheep at 11am

DINGLE 066 91 51586

M I LLTOWN: 066 97 67309

Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, Spa Road , Dingle 066 9151465 Ionad Leighis An Daingin The Mall, Dingle, 066 9152225., Dr. T. Sills, Castlegregory, 0667139226 Mon-Fri, 9:15am to 1:00 pm Saturday, by appointment. Emergencies Doctor’s Surgery Annascaul, West Inch 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 1850 335 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Dr Valerie Collins .Market St, 066 976 1253 Cronin, Dr Ann Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prendiville, Wm (Killorglin) Cluincorrig, Killorglin (066)9761149 Prenderville Edmond Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY Brendan O’ Connell, Spa Rd., Dingle. Tel (066) 9151814

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

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

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 2 West Kerry Live

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:

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 Bridge St Lower, Killorglin 066 976 1131 Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115 O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111 O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422 Ionad Eolais Clochán 087 4552911

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA Annascaul : 089-4259294 Dingle : 086-0203501 Castlegregory/ Cloghane : 087-1647788 Ballyferriter : 066-9156124 Tralee Office -066 -7128021

Dingle Notes Richie Williams General Meeting . Dingle Business Chamber will be holding a Public Meeting on Monday March 13th in Benners Hotel beginning at 7.30p.m.

The purpose of the gathering is to review the activities of the past 12 months and to plan for 2017. The Chambers contribution to the successful development of Dingle as a major tourist attraction has resulted in a huge increase in workload which has fallen on the shoulders of a few in recent years. It is hoped that a lot more people particularly those involved in business in town will get involved in various working groups and share the workload in future. There is no doubt but the success of other towns is down to a lot more people putting their shoulder to the wheel when and where required. So lets hope that that all chairs will be occupied on the 13th in Benners.

Table Quiz. Bord Na Nog Daingean Ui Chuis are holding their annual Table Quiz on Friday March 3rd in Dannos beginning at 9p.m. Proceeds of course will go to the development of under age football in the club.

All welcome and a good night out assured.

Parade. The annual St Patricks Day Parade is scheduled to start from Ashmount Terrace at 12.45p.m.and will follow the traditional route with the review stand in Holyground. All types of entries will be welcome from individuals, clubs, groups, committees, business outlets etc and the usual music groups will be led by the Dingle Fife and Drum Band.

We had a most colourful and interesting Parade last year but some local groups were noticably absent. The Parade is an ideal opportunity for all groups to be part of our national day of celebration and particularly a shopwindow for all local business interests to display their respective colours. So heres hoping for an even bigger parade this year.

The morning Parade by the Fife and Drum Band will also start from Ashmount at 6a.m.and stop half way for Mass in St Marys Church before the final climb back to Ashmount again. What a wonderful and unique tradition and last year I reckon a crowd of over 500 turned out on a chilly morning to support the band and be part of the occasion. Molaim

sibh go leir.

Awards. More glowing tribute to various outlets in our town with Benners Hotel, The Global Village and Idas being honoured in various awards categories at National level recently. Keep up the high standards folks and the awards and rewards will surely follow. Isn't it great to be able to point out to our visitors all the award winning premises in our town.

Festival. The Global Rhythm Festival run by Cuisle Chorca Dhuibhne is moving to the June Bank Holiday Weekend (June 2nd to 5th) and another fine programme of music and drumming is lined up again this year.Yes the June Bank Holiday has been missing some activity and I am sure this Festival will fill that gap nicely indeed.

Walking Festival. The weather was not too kind for the recent Dingle Walking Festival but that did not deter nearly 200 enthusiasts from taking part on both the Saturday and Sunday events and half that number in the Friday Night Walk. Colm Bambury wishes to thank all those who helped out over the weekend and of course all those who took part in the various walks also.

This Walking Festival has tremendous potential judging by the response from those who travelled from outside the county especially for the weekend.What really was apparent to me was the respect and appreciation that walking enthusiasts have for our area and once some events are properly organised and supervised they will travel perhaps a good few times a year to take part in such specialised festivals. Certainly room for another such festival here in Dingle later in the year judging by the response to the recent event. Slan Tamall!!!.

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Mini Soccer, Basketball, Football, Rounders, Foamball, Treasure Hunts, Musical Games, Art & Craft, Fun Relays, Parachute Games, Bouncy Castle & more

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Sessions From The Shop This fortnights session from the Dingle Record Shop features the combined talents of Pat Goode, Laurence Courtney and Avril & John Bowler. Collectively known as Cul Dubh, the quartet dropped in to Mazz and Green Street for a mighty session. Check it out on the sessions from the shop youtube channel

Opening Hours:

Mondays to Fridays: 11 – 4.30 Saturdays: 11 - 5

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with Breandán Fitzgerald What was your first job?

Working in P & T Fitzgerald Hardware What is your favourite film?

The Big Blue What is your favourite book?

Foucault’s Pendulum What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

The Jesus and Mary Chain - Darklands What was your favourite holiday?

Santorini What is your favourite drink?

Guinness Who is your favourite actor?

Kat Dennings Who is your sporting hero?

Paidi O’Sé Two things you’d bring to a desert island?

Copy of the West Kerry Live and my phone What’s your favourite saying?

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Dingle Film Club Open to Everyone Tuesday Nights 8.45pm

The feature at the next Dingle Film Club at the Phoenix Cinema on Tuesday 7th March will be the the Jim Jarmusch directed drama “Paterson”. The film stars Adam Driver as a bus driver and aspiring poet named Paterson and Golshifteh Farahani as his live-in romantic partner who dreams of being a country music star and opening a cupcake business. The film follows the life of Paterson over the course of a week quietly observing the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.

The following Tuesday on March 14th the feature will be the acclaimed drama “Manchester by the Sea”. The film stars Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler , a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother’s heart has given out suddenly, and he’s been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only sibling and doubts about raising a teenager weren’t enough, his return to the past re-opens an unspeakable tragedy.

At the Academy Awards, the film received six nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay, winning for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor.

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4.00pm Saturday & 3.00pm Sunday matinee

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(12A) 5.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Programme from Friday 10th to Thursday 16th March:

HIDDEN FIGURES 8.00pm Nightly (except Tuesday)

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THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

3.00pm Sunday matinee

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MANCHESTER

BY THE SEA (15A) 8.45pm Tuesday Film Club & 5.30pm Wednesday Phoenix Cinema Dingle

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Sat 11th March Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshows, which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland.

It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches , seas and marine life.

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Camp Juniors FC Kennedy Cup Delight Last week the Kerry U14 squad of 20 for the annual Kennedy Cup Tournament in June was announced and CAMP JUNIORS FC were thrilled to see four of their players make the final cut. A great achievement for the Club.

Maurice O Connell (Tullig, Castlegregory), Aodhán O Connor (Cliddaun, Dingle), Caolán O Connell (Illauncaum, Castlegregory) and Cian Wright (Garfinney, Lispole) all members of our U14 team were thrilled to be named in this years squad. Well done to the boys and congrats to their families and coaches...a lot of long hours spent training, driving to and from sessions....and now an exciting few months ahead as training and preparation step up for the Irelands premier schoolboy soccer tournament taking place in UL (June12th – 16th) Academy After a fantastic all day Blitz with teams from U6~U10 from Ballyhar Dynamos next up for the Academy is a trip to Cork Corinthian FC, one of Cork City’s leading schoolboys football clubs, on an interclub exchange this coming Saturday 4th March. With our U9 squad travelling along with all Academy coaches there will be great opportunity for sharing ideas, techniques and structures.

club keepers starting on Tuesday March 7th (6~7pm), running for 4 weeks and are delighted to have Joby Costello from the IPK Academy on board to run the course.

Training Training for all squads ongoing each week at the Astro Pitch in Camp Saturdays: Academy U7, U8 - 10 ~ 11.30am, U9 – 11~12.30pm, U10 – 12.30 ~ 2pm Monday: U11 – 6 ~ 7.30pm, U12 Girls - 6~7.30pm Tuesday: U15 – 6 ~ 7.30pm, U16 – 6.30 ~ 8pm Thursday: U12 – 5.30~7pm, U14 – 6 ~ 8pm New players are always welcome and can join on any of the training nights.

Contact - You can follow CAMP JUNIORS FC through Facebook (Facebook.com/Camp JuniorsFC) or for any further information contact the club at mble:086-4011503, email: campjuniorsoccerclub@gmail.com

11’s & 12’s The 12s have found great form of late and an epic 5-4 win away to Killarney Celtic sees them climb to second place in Division 1. Impressive in this squad has been Jason Casey (Camp) in defence, Colm Rohan (Stradbally) in goals and Paudie Fitz (Fermoyle) in centre mid. Next up, a home tie v Park B on sat 4th. Meanwhile the 11s, (2 squads A & B) are finding it tough going in the Premier Division against the more established teams but coaches Eamon O Brien and Dermot Waugh are confident that come next season these lads will be competing well… showing great potential are in defence Dylan O Sullivan (Castle), on the left wing David Moore (Camp) and up front Timmy Cleary (Cloghane).

Next up the 11s will host Mastergeeha A& B this Saturday in Camp.

Girls Soccer Going From Strength To Strength Record numbers now signed up playing Girls soccer at the club at U8, U10 and U12 and what a result on our last outing when we travelled to league champions Listowel FC and came away with a share of the spoils in a great 4-4 draw. After an absence of 5 years we now have 20 girls training at U12s. Early results will put the league title beyond us but the improvement week on week is very encouraging. Particularly impressive are the Keel trio of Sophie and Always looking for more girls to get involved (Training Monday nights, 6-7.30pm) The 14S Advance In The Cup The JUNIORS put their recent league defeat away to Park A behind them and came away victors in the 1st round of the Kerry Cup beating the same opposition, Park A, 2-1 in a thriller. Maurice O Connell (Tullig) was to find form, in pure striker style, as he netted the 2 goals for the JUNIORS who had, against the run of play gone 1 behind early in the first half……coming on the back of a recent league win against Listowel the JUNIORS will be hoping for a favourable draw in round 2.

Best for CAMP on the day were Cian Griffin (Camp) in the centre of the field, gritty and determined throughout and Donal Crean (Killelton) who again displayed some lovely touches, holding up play and distributing well. Next up a home game in the league against Killarney Celtic.

U15s Finish League Well Last week saw the 15s play their last league game of the season away to Park B and they ran out winners on a 3-0 score line. A strong display from the JUNIORS with Conor Greany (Cloghane) very assured in goals, keeping the home side at bay through the first half when Camp played into a stiff breeze. Captain Daragh Hickson (Maharees) put in a tremendous display scoring a fine individual goal after Cian O Grady (Cloghane) had opened the scoring 5min into the second half. Centre half Caolán O Connell put the gloss on the score with a headed goal in the dying minutes. Still, two recent defeats have put the title beyond their reach and they must sit and wait to see other results play out before they know if the second place is theirs.

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Camp Juniors players selected for Kennedy Cup 2017, Clockwise from top left: Maurice O’Connell, Cian Wright, Caolán O’Connell, Aodhán O Connor.

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What’s Going On? Cad atá ar siúl?

Knit and Natter group meet in Adams 11am-1pm. Every Tuesday. All welcome, chat & coffee.

Drumming classes at the Percussion Workshop Mondays - Adult beginners. Tuesdays - Kids (all ages). Wednesdays - Teenagers and also on Wednesday - Splanc-The Dingle Carnival Band. Info and bookings: Martin 0872808633

The Dingle Knitting and Crochet Group meet in An Díseart every Wednesday from 7 - 9pm. All Welcome

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 Ionad Cultúrtha sa Chlochán (next to O’Donnell’s pub) at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments.

Everybody welcome!

Eaglais na hÉireann/The Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) Dingle Union Service times every Sunday Kilgobbin Church, Camp: 10am, St. James, Dingle 12 noon. Priest in charge Rev. Phyllis Jones 085-8558594

Children’s Drama Classes Beehive children’s drama class Wednesday’s 4-5 pm. €8. Info 0669152924 18 March-Tom Crean Challenge Cycle-supported by Dingle Cycle Club. Register primoevents.com/ps/event/TomCreanChallengeCycle or register on the morning before 8.30am at the South Pole. Starts at the South Pole Inn 9am traveling to Dingle via Lispole-Connor Pass-CampAnnascaul. After completing you will receive Tom Crean Medal and wholesome food at the South Pole Inn and great fun. For more information-www.annascaul.ie 26 March- fun walk for an hour starts at 12am and return to Ashes Cafe, Annascaul at 1pm. Guest speaker-Minature Gardens-all welcome young and old. www.annascaul.ie

Dingle Hillwalking Club - Weekly outings on Sundays. Meeting outside Garveys Supervalu @10am. Guests welcome subject to having proper walking gear, i.e. good hiking boots with ankle protection, decent rain jacket, hat, gloves etc. For the club`s full walk schedule please log on to our website: www.dinglehillwalkingclub.com .Off schedule walk routes for the alternate Sundays are decided on the previous Saturday subject to the weather forecast etc.

Dingle Christian Fellowship meets Sunday evenings at 6pm at Saint James Church on Main Street in Dingle. This is a non-denominational fellowship and all are welcome for Bible study, worship and prayer. Come join us and lift your voice in praise! For prayer requests or information call Maureen at 086-1771117 or Mike at 087-9427775 Whist - Annascaul every Wednesday night at 8pm in the Community Centre All welcome Al Anon meetings resume Saturday, March 18th in Ré Nua, John Street, Dingle @ 8.30pm. and every Saturday thereafter.

Tionólfar cruinniú Al Anon i Ré Nua, Sráid Eoin, An Daingean ar an Satharn, 18ú Márta @ 8.30in. agus gach Satharn ina dhiaidh san.

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 Dingle branch of the Catholic Grandparents Association meets at 8pm on the first Wednesday of every month in Gairdín Mhuire Centre, Green Street, Dingle. All welcome!

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Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units.

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Breast Feeding support. La Leche league of Dingle: Informal meetings held on the second Thursday of every month at the West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle at 10.30am.

Welcome all interested women.Informal coffee morning at the Grey’s Lane Bistro, from 11am on the last Saturday of each month, excluding June, July, August and December. For more information/telephone support call Fiona 087-9711342 or Sylvia 087-6636635

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 cycles every Saturday morning departing from Dingle Marina at 9am and Sunday morning at 10am.

Ciorcal comhrá tosnaithe i dTig Mike Uí Néill, An Cam. An chéad Aoine don mhí ó 9pm ar aghaidh, failte roimh cách.

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Farming News

Louis Murchan

Funding For The 2017 National Reserve Announced The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced the allocation of funding for the 2017 National Reserve.

Following recent consultation between the Department and the Direct Payments Advisory Committee, comprising members of the main farming bodies and agricultural advisory and education providers, it has been decided that a linear cut to the value of all Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will provide funding of just over €5 million to the National Reserve in 2017.

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. In addition, the 2017 Young Farmers Scheme will also be available to provide an additional payment to any person who qualifies as a ‘young farmer’. The National Reserve on-line application form together with full terms and conditions will be available when the scheme opens for applications in March 2017. To qualify as a ‘young farmer’ an applicant must meet the following conditions: • be participating in the Basic Payment Scheme in the year s/he submits an application • is no more than 40 years of age during the calendar year in which s/he submits an application under the BPS • is setting up an agricultural holding for the first time or has set up such a holding during the five years preceding the first submission of the Basic Payment Scheme application.

The same applies for a new entrant to farming. 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 an off-farm income of less than €40,000 in either of the 2015 or 2016 tax years. There is no off-farm income limit for the Young Farmers Scheme.

Responsible Dog Ownership The Department of Agriculture, Local Authorities and Councils and the IFA are working to highlight the issue of responsible dog ownership and has issued a stark warning to dog owners to keep their pets under control.

1. Stop the dogs On encountering a dog attack on sheep, the first priority must be to stop the attack immediately, apprehend the marauding dog or dogs and look after the welfare of the sheep.

2. Follow the Law It is very important that sheep farmers are aware of, and follow the law, in the context of protecting their sheep flock against marauding dogs. Under the 1984 Control of Dogs Act it states under the section – Defence in action for damages for shooting a dog. Shooting of dogs in circumstances where they attack or even worry sheep or other farm animals is permitted by law, once such evidence is clearly shown.

Farmers need to be very careful in their actions, but once they are so careful, the onus is on the dog owner to explain why their dog was where it was and doing what it was doing.

3. Inform the Gardai It is very important that a sheep farmer would notify the Gardai of any dog attack on their sheep. If a dog is shot following or threating a sheep flock, the person who shot the dog must notify the member in charge at the nearest Garda Station to the place where the dog was shot, within forty-eight hours.

It is important that the owner of the sheep would report the incident in full, make an official complaint and request that a full investigation is undertaken and report filed. In addition, the farmer should request a site visit from the Garda.

4. Ring the Dog Warden Immediate contact should be made with the local dog warden of any sheep attack and the full details reported with a request for a site visit and full report to be filed.

5. Contact your local farmer organisation All dog attacks should be notified to the local farmers representative.

6. Ring the Vet To look after any injured sheep and protect the welfare of the flock, a vet should be contacted and asked to visit and inspect the flock. The farmer should ask the vet to write a brief report recording the important statistics such as the numbers dead, severely injured and 10 West Kerry Live

treated. This report is vital evidence on the case.

7. Keep the Evidence/Take a picture Pictures of dead sheep, injured sheep, dead dogs etc., should be taken on the spot with a smart phone etc., as this again can prove to be Vitally important in terms of evidence.

All dead sheep must be disposed of and recorded into the knackery.

8. Get a valuation of losses Contact a local auctioneer or valuer and have any dead sheep valued on the spot and any other losses documented.

9. Inform your insurance company It is very important to inform your insurance company of any dog attack as soon as possible after the incident occurs. Likewise it is very important to establish the insurance company of the dog owner (home and/or farm insurance).

10. Tell your sheep farming neighbours It is very important that other sheep farmers in the local area are aware of any dog attack in their vicinity, particularly if the dogs are not apprehended. Utilise the local community alert or text messaging facility if available.

The bottom line here is for dog owners to take care of their pet and for farmers to use a degree of common sense. A phone call may be marginally more expensive than a bullet/cartridge, but may be more expedient.

Reduction In The Inspection Fee Payable On Exports Of Calves Under Three Months Of Age The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D, has announced that he was reducing the veterinary inspection fee payable on live exports of calves under three months of age. The new fee will be €1.20 per animal, reduced from €4.80. This reduction will bring greater equity in respect of fees payable per consignment in respect of calves, weanlings and adult cattle. Fees payable on bovine animals over 3 months of age will remain at €4.80 per animal. The continental market for young calves has traditionally been important for dairy farmers, providing an important source of income and underpinning the market for such stock. The export of these calves reduces the potential for over-supply of adult cattle at a later stage, which would put the beef market under pressure.

Irish Beef - Enhanced Access To Saudi Arabia An agreement has been reached on improved access for Irish beef to Saudi Arabia, on the first day of the Irish agri-food Trade Mission to the Gulf region. As part of this trade delegation, Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed TD also discussed a number of technical certification issues of interest to the dairy and other sectors, and both sides agreed that the process for Irish sheep meat access should commence, and arrangements are being made to follow up on the necessary technical steps.

Last year Saudi Arabia was the third largest non-EU destination for Irish agri-food exports, only behind China and the USA. Total Agri food exports to Saudi Arabia increased from €92 million in 2013 to €136 million in 2016, representing an increase of almost 50% over the course of only 3 years. This is a rapidly expanding market place and Ireland needs to be part of it, despite what anyone thinks.

Water Quality Inspections Kerry County Council staff have over the past number of weeks carried out a number of inspections relating to water quality, and the risks and occurrences of pollution in the county. The largest risks to water quality are from Silage pits and stored bales, dairy washings and leaking slurry tanks. It is vital that these risks not only be reduced, but they must be eliminated, as the threat to water quality effects all. Restocking of salmonoid fish species to these rivers and streams is time consuming and extremely expensive. If you allow farm contaminants to pollute these waters, you put the environment at risk and expose yourself to serious penalties. These KCC inspectors are around, and are only doing a job. Be respectful to them, and more importantly, make their, your and my life easier by ensuring that nothing goes into your nearby stream, other than what’s supposed to.

Gorse Fires Since Wednesday 1st March, it has been illegal to burn gorse on hills, etc. any siting or reports of same to DAFM are likely to result in an investigation, so farmers are advised to refrain from burning any scrub or furze until 1st September 2017. We have had suitable dry conditions since September last, and many land-owners took advantage of these suitable conditions to clear large area of invasive species from their hill farms.

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Lead Us Not into Temptation!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

The significance of Lent has become diluted among an ever-evolving society, but even in Modern Ireland the imprint of the Catholic tradition of Lent remains ingrained in our psyche. Lent is a time of reflection, sacrifice, penance and preparation for the celebration of Easter in the Christian religious calendar. Religion aside, this is probably the leanest time of the year in Nature as Winter stores are waning and Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet. Of course, a glance around the supermarket does not reflect Nature’s dwindling supplies and the idea of “giving up something for Lent” may not seem like such a sacrifice with so much choice and alternatives at the ready! Nowadays, Lenten sacrifices reflect the times we live in and many “give up” sweets, treats, booze and the fags. Even so, the mass intention among our society to ditch a vice for Lent whether it is for religious reasons or otherwise can only be a good thing. Not to take away from the sacrifice and self-denial of Lent, the following tips are to help you make it through the next 40 days and 40 nights!

Sweets, chocolate, biscuits, cakes - whatever way you take your sugar abstaining from it can be challenging. Unlike other vices such as nicotine and alcohol, our bodies actually need sugar (or glucose) to survive.

When cutting out sugary and refined foods from your diet it is important to provide a steady stream of glucose, in the form of complex carbohydrates - whole fruit, whole vegetables and whole grains. Cravings arise when our blood sugar levels drop because of long gaps between meals or skipping meals. The physical craving for sugar is the body’s way of screaming “feed me” but for many this call is answered by sugar and little else. Too much sugar, insulin takes control and removes sugar from the blood leaving you craving for more sugar - and so it goes on, the merry dance of sugar and insulin! Keep blood sugars on an even note throughout the day to avoid cravings. Always have breakfast, avoid long gaps between meals and eat unrefined carbohydrates as close to their natural state as possible. Supplements such as Chromium, Cinnamon, Jerusalem Artichoke and B vitamins are useful for sugar cravings but only as an addition to a natural, wholesome diet.

It is easy to assume that cravings for alcohol are a result of withdrawal and addiction. This is most likely true as alcohol serves no beneficial purpose to the body. There is, however, a large body of evidence that some nutritional supplements offer support during periods of alcohol withdrawal. Most studies point towards B - complex vitamins although all major vitamins (A,C,D and E) in addition to B-complex have been found to play a role. Alcohol consumption is linked with the depletion of all B vitamins and in particularly B1 (Thiamin) - needed for the brain and nervous system. Supplementing with B-complex with extra B1 can help lessen the desire to drink. Studies also suggest that supplementing with the amino acid L-glutamine can reduce cravings and the anxiety linked to alcohol withdrawal. From a food perspective, lessening cravings for alcohol is helped by reducing sugar and caffeine in the diet.

Milk Thistle is a herb which supports detoxification and promotes the regeneration of liver cells. All detoxification pathways will benefit from a clean, green diet and plenty of fluids as pure water and herbal teas.

wholesome diet. Many fear the weight gain associated with giving up cigarettes. This is most likely due to nicotine being an appetite suppressant and that people tend to replace their habitual cigarette for food. Avoid falling into this trap by cleaning up the diet at the same time as giving up cigarettes. It might seem like too much to do but you will feel the health benefits of both actions sooner than either one on its own. Supplements helpful during the first few nicotine-free weeks include antioxidant support from vitamins A,C and E and Selenium and Zinc. Again, the B-vitamins are very useful especially when paired with super-antioxidant glutathione in the form of N-acetylcysteine (NAC).

NAC is used therapeutically for addictions and compulsive behavior and is shown to work well with B-complex vitamins especially B5. Respiratory support can come from simple herbal infusions of thyme, elecampane and elderberry extract.

The addictive properties of sugar, alcohol and nicotine makes it more challenging to give them the boot. Nutritional support is certainly a step in the right direction but sometimes the emotional dependency keeps us anchored to our bad habits. If Lent provides the impetus and the spiritual support to banish these demons, the rewards will be great for both the body and soul!

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Excerpts From A Dingle Diary

Thursday, February 26.

The times they are a-changing. The Church of England has voted to allow the ordination of women priests and the move is supported by the Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie. The debate over this move has been going on for years. It’s not finalised yet but it looks promising. Will it happen in the Catholic church some day?

By Ted Creedon Thursday, February 19, 1987 The kids have a half day from school today for some unknown reason.

Slept late this morning after watching the General Election results into the small hours.

Charlie Haughey must be very disappointed after the election count which shows Fianna Fáil three seats short of a majority thanks to Dessie O’Malley and the Progressive Democrats who turned in a great show by winning 14 seats. Charlie will now need the support of Blaney, Kemmy and Tony Gregory to stay in power.

There are rumours of another election within a year but it’s doubtful if any party will have the stomach for it - except the PDs maybe.

The result is good for the less well-off people of the country - there won’t be any serious cuts in social welfare such as Fine Gael were proposing for the next budget.

Friday, February 20.

Cold but fine today. Charlie Haughey has retired to Inishvickillaun for ‘prayer and meditation’ following the General Election results.

The Dáil will be back on March 10 but a lot of horse-trading will be done before then.

It’s 25 years since John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth and only 18 years since the Americans landed on the Moon.

Saturday, February 21.

Fine sunny day, cool but little or no wind. Took the kids to 7.30pm Mass tonight. When we emerged Fianna Fáil election candidate Breandán MacGearailt addressed the crowd and thanked the people of Dingle for their support in the election.

Eamonn Coghlan set a world indoor record in Los Angeles for the 2,000 meters taking four seconds off the existing record. Coghlan also holds the world indoor mile record.

old Green Road to the waterfalls and rested at the concrete bridge. Then there arrived behind us Michael O’Connor of Cluais, who is the maintenance man at the Convent in Dingle.

He was accompanied by Sister de Sales. We chatted for a while - shared some sweets and took separate paths back to the car park.

En route we came across several dead sheep and one dead fox. We also saw a most unusual-looking shaggy black horse. Its upper jaw was several inches shorter than the lower jaw so that its tongue stuck out permanently.

Friday, February 27.

Mild and windy day. The colour slides came back - quick service. Had forgotten what was on them and surprised to find some images from our win at Fenit regatta, in the Dún Síon canoe two years ago, and also shots of our competing in the All-Ireland currach championships in Spiddal.

Ronald Reagan’s Chief of Staff Donald Regan was forced to resign over failing to protect his president from adverse media publicity relating to the Iran-Contra scandal.

Monday, February 23.

The kids were off school again today. Sent off a roll of colour film plus two rolls of colour slides for processing.

Spent some time preparing an address for the AGM of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society tonight. Travelled to the meeting in the county library in Tralee with Tim Collins.

About 40 people attended and there was plenty of discussion about surveys, money, tours, developing heritage groups in Kerry, establishing a museum in Tralee etc. Concerns were expressed about the destruction of field monuments and the responsibility of the Dept. of Agriculture in protecting such monuments. Home by 11pm.

American pop artist Andy Warhol died of heart failure yesterday. He was only 58.

Saturday, February 28.

Bought some tools in Fitzys during the sale and bought a bag of American coal for £6.

The Russians have been testing nuclear devices underground in Kazakhstan this week and now Gorbachev is trying to organise an international treaty banning nuclear testing.

Sunday, March 1.

Dull and foggy start to March then turned to heavy rain for the rest of the day.

Took the kids to 11 o’clock Mass where we were subjected to another lecture on capitalism, profit, socialism and a barter economy - the saints preserve us!

Tuesday, February 24.

Drove to Baile na nGall and did a 15-minute interview with Micheál Ó Sé about last night’s AGM in Tralee. Attended meeting of the Dingle Heritage Centre in the old Tech at 5pm. We discussed the coming HOME RIDES ABOUT STABLES DINGLE season’s exhibitions and plans. Dr Finbar Ó Sé was in the chair. Also present Riding Holidays were Tim Collins, Liam Higgins, Gearóid Ó Brosnacháin and Brother Lynch.Gave him a lift back to the CBS afterwards.

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Wednesday, February 25.

Weather cool but fine today. Took the kids for a walk from Lough to the lighthouse before dinner. Charlie’s helicopter is passing over and back, bringing pals to the island to discuss how best to negotiate support from the independent Dáil members.

Drove to Coumduff , Annascaul, after dinner.

We parked near the lake and walked along the old road to the inner reaches of the valley. The atmosphere was peaceful, the beauty awe inspiring, the weather perfect. We climbed the

Rain at first but cleared to mild foggy weather with some sunny spells later.

Had a phone call from County librarian Kathleen Browne to say that the position of manager at Muckross House is advertised in today’s Irish Times to fill the vacancy left by the untimely death of Ned Myers. The salary scale is up to £18,000 p.a.

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Peg originally hails from Ventry and Stanley from Annascaul.

I met my husband to be, Stanley, at a dance in Lispole.

Soon after I left on my own for Chicago, Illinois. I went on my own by boat. I was broken hearted leaving Ireland but I had to leave for work. It took 7 days and 7 nights to get there.

Stanley followed a year later and we met at a dance where he was playing his new accordian - he played Irish music all night.

Our wedding took place at St. Ethelreda’s in Chicago in 1959. We had our wedding breakfast in a restaurant and that evening our Irish friends put on a buffet at a hall. Stanley played his new accordian all night, as usual. For our honeymoon, not having been used to Chicago, we explored the city.

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West Kerry GAA Breandán Fitzgerald Lee Strand West Kerry League 2017 Only one game was played in the fourth round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League last weekend as the An Ghaeltacht versus Annascaul game was postponed.

like to thank all the clubs that allowed their grounds to be used for the weekend and all the volunteers who helped to make it such a great weekend. Míle Buíochas!

AIB All Ireland Junior Final The West Kerry Board would like to say well done to Glenbeigh-Glencar on winning the AIB All Ireland Junior Football Final by defeating Rock St Patrick’s of Tyrone, Glenbeigh-Glencar 1-14 to 1-11 Rock St Patrick’s. Especially to John Dorgan of Lispole who was selector with the Glenbeigh-Glencar Team.

• Castlegregory 3-12 to 1-10 Lispole The fifth round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League will be played next weekend the 5th of March and it will see the following games played.

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The Semi-Finals of the Lee Strand West Kerry League will be played on the weekend of the 12th March.

Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2017 The 28th Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé took place last weekend and with over 32 Adult men’s and ladies teams from 14 Counties, England and even the United Arab Emirates participating in Senior, Intermediate and Junior grade competitions it made for another great footballing weekend in Corca Dhuibhne.

• An Ghaeltacht won the Dermot Earley Senior Men’s Cup by defeating Sarsfields GAA Club from Newbridge Co. Kildare in the Senior Men’s final, An Ghaeltacht 2-20 to 2-7 Sarsfields.

• Ballyboden St Enda’s of Dublin won the Ladies Senior Cup by defeating Stabannon Parnells of Louth in the Senior Ladies Final, Ballyboden St Enda’s 4-08 to 2-10 Stabannon Parnells.

• Knocknagree of Cork won The Boars Head Intermediate Men’s Cup by defeating Keel in the Intermediate Men’s Final, Knocknagree 3-14 to 0-10 Keel.

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• John Mitchell's of Liverpool won the Junior Ladies Cup by defeating Dingle in the Junior Ladies Final, John Mitchell's 5-9 to Dingle 3-2.

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Castlegregory Notes Chiropodist will be in the Small Hall on the following dates at 1pm: 4th April, 16th May, 20th June, 25th July, and 5th September. For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired on 087 787 1845.

Whist – every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms Results on 23rd February Ladies: 1st Mary Farrell, 2nd Breda Fitzgerald Interval: Ann Mc Kenna, Maureen Dowling Gents: 1st John McEnery 2nd Mike Dowling Interval: Marcia Ganter, Maeve Dineen Mystery:Noreen Lynch, Ann O Connor, Catherine Lyons Club Fundraising: The 2016 season was a most successful one with the Senior team winning Div. 5, the Minors won the County League and the u-13 boys won the West Kerry Championship. Of equal importance is the fact that the club catered for u-6, u-8, u-10, u-12, u-13, u-14, u-16, Minors and Senior teams. There are also u-12, u-13 and u-16 girls’ teams.

The pressure exerted on the pitch at Strand Road by twelve different teams during training and matches is not sustainable in the long term.

As a result, plans are currently afoot to upgrade the playing surface and the dressing rooms. These include the renovation of the shower, toilet and changing facilities, drainage works on the present pitch and the purchase of additional land for training. An astro turf surface has recently been installed at both goalmouths. The old fire station in the village has also been acquired from Kerry County Council and is currently being equipped as a gym. It will soon be open to members.

In an effort to defray the cost of these improvements, Castlegregory GAA Club is currently undertaking a major fundraising drive. We are asking for a contribution of €250. For this, subscribers will receive: • Club membership, value €50.

• Two lines in the Club Lotto draw for one year. The draw takes place every second Tuesday, value €100.

Castlegregory: David O’ Dowd, David Sheehan, Gearóid Fitzgerald BC (Jack Nix), Timmy Walsh, Brian Dowling inj. (Gavin O’ Connor), Enda Whelan (Tomás O’ Connor), Jason Griffin 0-1, Jordan Quirke 0-1, Adam O’ Donnell 0-1, Joe O’ Connor 0-1 (Brendan O’ Connor) Alan Fitzgerald 1-5, Maurice Slattery (John Fitzgerald), Timmy Moriarty inj. (Fergus Kerin), Brandon Hoare 2-2, Jimmy O’ Grady 0-1.

Lispole: Sean Moriarty, Eoin Griffin, Eamon Begley, Darragh Brosnan, Alan Duffin, Garreth Noonan 0-1, Sean Noonan, Noel Higgins, Mathew Griffin, Tom Kavanagh 0-1, Ciarán Carroll, Shane Moriarty 0-1, Cathal O’ Sullivan, Declan O’ Sullivan 1-7.

Dancing For Fun in the Clubrooms Barn dancing, chéile dancing, quick step and waltzes 7.30pm most Fridays €3 (contact Pat Finn 087 2980245) Community Games We are holding an art/clay model-making workshop for school going children (aged 6-15 years). Children will get a chance to draw, paint and make clay models under the expert direction of some of our local talented artists and sculptors. Children will also be given an opportunity to try our Handwriting competition. There will be a cost of €2 per child at the door.

Places are limited – if your child/children wishes to take part in the Workshop – please contact our community games secretary margaret on 087-9246054 or event co-ordinators emilie roberts & laura brodie – or state your interest on our facebook page!!!

Table Quiz under 14 Competition Sunday the 5th March, please contact Mary Foley with your Child’s name, DOB and Address on 087 924 6054 or Development Officer Emilie Roberts Swimming Competition Sunday the 5th March in Tralee Complex children need to be confident swimming in the deep end, please contact Mary Foley with your Child’s name, DOB and Address as well as the stroke they wish to participate in (there are various options according to age category, freestyle, backstroke , butterfly, breaststroke) on 087 924 6054 or Development Officer Emilie Roberts Castlegregory Golf Club, position vacant on the golf course on CE SCHEME. Contact 066 7139 444 for information

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Current membership is now due: Couple: €50. Working player: €100. Student: €60.

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Match Report: Castlegregory scored an eight point win over Lispole in Round 4 of the West Kerry League, played at Páirc an Caisleáin.

Although torrential rain overnight had made ground conditions heavy, the afternoon turned out bright and sunny. Castlegregory had the better of the opening exchanges with points from Alan Fitzgerald and Adam O’ Donnell. Brandon Hoare was fouled in the square following a great run by Jason Griffin. The resultant penalty was converted by Alan Fitzgerald. Finding themselves five points in arrears after the first quarter, Lispole sprung to life. Two points from Declan O’ Sullivan, another from Shane Moriarty and a goal by Declan O’ Sullivan put the visitors ahead after seventeen minutes. Castlegregory replied with points from Jason Griffin and Brandon Hoare to inch ahead. An Alan Fitzgerald pointed free increased the margin. Not to be outdone, Lispole ended strongly with further points from Shane Moriarty and Declan O’ Sullivan. Half time score 1-05 each.

Great pressure by the Castlegregory forwards resulted in a goal by Brandon Hoare one minute into the second half. After Declan O’ Sullivan and Alan Fitzgerald had exchanged points from frees, the home side dominated proceedings for the remainder of the game. A long range point form play by Jordan Quirke, pointed frees from Brandon Hoare, Alan Fitzgerald and a point from Joe O’ Connor, following a surging run, increased their lead. A great run by Jimmy O’ Grady resulted in a goal by Brandon Hoare. Jimmy O’ Grady with another point, capped a fine team display. Two late points by Declan O’ Sullivan were insufficient to bridge the gap that had developed. Final Score: Castlegregory 3-12; Lispole 1-10.

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Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Chorizo Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School A large bowl of steaming mussels and some crusty bread is a delicious treat either on a cold evening or on a warm summers day.

We are fortunate to have some of the tastiest mussels available to us, especially with Glenbeigh Shellfish and their famous Cromane mussels right here on our doorstep.

We probably most often cook them with shallots, garlic, a little white wine and a dash of cream which will give you such a delicious bowl of mussels. The good thing is that they work well with so many other flavours as well such as Asian flavours with ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk. For this recipe I decided to look towards Spanish flavours with a little tomatoes and chorizo. You won’ t be disappointed!

Once you know how to prepare them, the cooking process is very easy.

To prepare them all you have to do is to inspect them to check that each mussel is tightly closed and the shell is intact and not broken. Once you have given them a wash, squeeze each mussel lightly and pull away the thread like beard from the shell. If it has any barnacles use a knife or scrape them off the side of the sink (you will find that most mussels are well washed now so you shouldn’t find many barnacles on them).

This whole process will only take a few minutes and now they are ready to cook. Try to prepare them just before you cook them. If you have to store mussels for a day or two before cooking keep a damp cloth other them in the fridge.

Ingredients 100g chorizo, chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 100ml dry white wine 250g tinned chopped tomatoes 1.5 kg mussels, cleaned handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped dash of rapeseed oil salt and pepper Method Put a pot over medium heat, add a little oil and then add the chorizo.

Allow this to cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown a little. At this stage add the shallots, garlic and thyme and let it cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the wine and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes. Once the wine has reduced a little add the tomatoes and cook them for a few minutes. Add in the mussels and cover the pot with a lid. Cook this for about 4 minutes or so. Add in the parsley and cover again for another minute.

All of the mussels should have opened at this stage, any that haven’t need to be discarded.

Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread from Bácús.

Enjoy!!!

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*Road Restoration improvements works being presently carried out on 450m of street at the Wood, Dingle at an estimated cost of €150,000. * Planning Permission granted to The Kerry Educational and Training Board to carryout minor improvement works on the Rice House in Green Street, Dingle, for the purpose of providing further adult education and back to work training courses.

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Gregory Peck and Dingle Helen O’Dell In September 1968, American actor Gregory Peck set foot on Irish soil for the first time. In Minard Lispole, accompanied by his wife Veronique, the Hollywood giant surprised his relatives by walking into their house and boldly announcing to Jack Curran, “I’m your cousin from America.” From that day on, Gregory Peck’s connection to the Kingdom would be forever bound. He had traced his Grandmother Catherine Ashe to Dingle. She had immigrated to the United States where she met and married Samuel Peck.” I feel a sense of coming home,” said the Hollywood star of To Kill a Mockingbird.

While in Dingle, he paid a visit to the Dingle Sacristy and was given access to marriage certificates and birth records relating to his Grandmother. His presence in the town stirred up great excitement with local’s eager to catch a glimpse of the silver screen legend. In Ashe’s pub on Main Street he chatted with his relatives over pints of Guinness and had established a connection with Thomas Ashe, patriot in the 1916 rising.

Gregory Peck became a frequent visitor to the kingdom and on one trip the academy award winning actor met with more than thirty of his Irish descendants in Dingle’s Skellig Hotel, signing autographs and posing for family photos. He spent time in Killarney and went to Caherciveen to the grave of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty to honour the Kerry man he played in the movie The Scarlet and the Black in 1983. Gregory Peck delighted in the peace and serenity of the kingdom and in particular the town of Dingle. Its enticing beauty had a special place in his heart, which drew him here time and time again.

His on screen talents and connection to the town inspired the Gregory Peck Award for Excellence in the Art of Film. An award given annually at the Dingle International Film Festival to actors and directors for their outstanding contribution to the movie industry.

Dublin actor Gabriel Byrne, the first recipient of the award said, “It is an honour to accept the Gregory Peck Award in memory of a great actor whose work transcends time and continues to inspire.”

Who will be this year’s winner?

On Thursday March 23 to Sunday 26, the town of Dingle will be brimming with people who come from all corners to participate in the Dingle Film Festival 2017.

Full Festival Programme in the next issue.

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Milltown Castlemaine GAA Deirdre O’Sullivan Mid Kerry under 21 Semi Final: Congratulations to our Under 21 team who defeated Glenbeigh Glencar Cromane in the semi- final on Saturday morning last. They will play Beaufort in the final.

Launch of Thomas Ashe Book

Lotto: We had our first match 3 winner on Friday night last. Congratulations to Patie Sugrue- Lissivane East. Enjoy your winnings Patie.

Drawn numbers were 3, 12, and 15 with 24 being the bonus number.

Our next Lotto draw is on Friday February 10th in O’ Shea’s Bar, Milltown.

Lotto Jackpot is now €13,400. A match 3 will give you a win or share in €300.

There are also 6 wonderful consolation prizes. Head out now and buy your lucky lotto ticket.

The money raised from our lotto fundraiser has recently been used to purchase new training materials and footballs for all our under age teams -who are now well established in their indoor training.

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Club registration is now due. Under 6's are free. Juvenile/student and OAP are €30. An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100.

Lios Póil native Joe Higgins will launch a book on the life of the patriot Thomas Ashe in An Díseart, Dingle at 2pm on Saturday 18th March. This September marks the centenary of the death of Ashe. There will also be a presentation of a tapestry of Thomas Ashe by Mary Enright, Drumcondra, Dublin and formerly of Main Street and Bridge Street, Dingle to the Ashe family. All welcome.

As you will agree, these are fantastic rates- for the juvenile/student/ OAP - it works out at 58 cent per week, while a family membership (up to 2 adults and 4 children) works out at just under €2 per week.

And don't forget that membership entitles you to free entry to all our home Co. League games - worth €30(on production of your membership card) as well as entry to the Munster Final ticket draw and that all important All Ireland ticket draw in September!

Membership also entitles all those aged 18 and over to vote at the AGM. Please note that all officers, mentors and trainers must be registered.

All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar John Murphy will be delighted to facilitate anybody who wishes to join our club. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017. (Registrations after this date will not be issued with a registration card-something that is necessary to gain your free entry to home county league games)

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Under 6 Boys: Indoor fun football continues on Saturday mornings-11.30 to 12.30 in The Nagle Rice Community Centre. Please bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall. If your child has not already registered with the club, they may do so on Saturday morning.

Fun Football: Fun Football continues on Sundays in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, Milltown. Under 8's at 5, under 10’s at 6 and under 14‘s at 7. Under 16’s and minors are on Tuesdays at 7. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don't forget your gum shield. Any questions -please contact Garry on 087-943746.

Under 10’s/Under 12’s:Our Under 10's and Under 12's had a fantastic day out at the Kerry v Monaghan game in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, on Sunday last. Special thanks to the mentors who organised the day out and to the parents that travelled with us -thus ensuring adequate supervision.Last but not least, míle buíochas to our bus driver, Dominic, who brought everybody home safely.

Revised Dressing Room/ Side Line Guide Lines: Please note that under age players are NOT permitted inside the dressing rooms prior to or after a SENIOR game or inside the surrounding fence wire when a senior game is ongoing.

This is to protect all parties involved. We ask parents and guardians to continually remind their children of this rule which will be strictly enforced. We appreciate your on- going support and cooperation.

Contact Kieran on 087 7543829

Appropriate Football Gear: Can all underage team managers, trainers/coaches please ensure that all players representing Milltown /Castlemaine are dressed in club colours (Green and White socks and togs.) This is to avoid any inconvenience prior to games.

We would also ask parents/guardians of players to inform their children of this County Board Rule.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Killorglin The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 1pm SHARP at The Fishery and end at Library Place where there will be entertainment for all ages Music with Flight of The Earls.

We are always looking for new people to join our parade - Floats, Walking groups or individuals :) Green is the colour of the day and If possible Please have some music on your float

Pictured above receiving her award is Dingle Chef Nita Comerford Maul who recently competed in the Chef Ireland Competitions in the RDS in Dublin with her fellow students from the Culinary Arts department at Tralee IT. The Catex exhibition is Ireland`s Largest Hospitality and Culinary Event and the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Department of the IT were there in strength taking part in the Chef Ireland competitions which are organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland and endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies. The Catex exhibition provides an opportunity for Ireland’s most talented student chefs and hospitality students from colleges all across the country to go headto-head in tightly fought contest across a broad variety of competitions.

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Joining best 4 star hotel award winner The Radisson Blu Dublin and best 5 star hotel award winner The Shelbourne Dublin, Dingle Benners Hotel has secured this top accolade for the 3rd year in a row.

The winners are chosen from an independent evaluation of the feedback given directly by CIE Tours customers on their experiences during the year.

Collecting their award, Breda Mallon Revenue Manager commented ' I am so proud to accept this award on behalf of the whole team at Dingle Benners Hotel. This award is testament to their hard work and dedication to the hospitality trade'.

Bingo Mór in aid of camphill @ Feothanach Hall Sunday 26th March 7:30pm All welcome, great prizes

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Kerry ETB Training Centre Kerry ETB Training Centre is now recruiting for the following courses.

Bus Driving - D Licence (ET07114) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the skills and related knowledge in the rules of the road, driving a Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV), customer service, documentation, first aid, manual handling, fire safety, digital tachograph, technical standards and work experience. Applicants must have a current full Class B Driving Licence and Class D Learner Permit. Start Date: 27th March 2017. Duration: 14 Weeks. Certification: Class D Driving Licence, RSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, QQI Level 5 Component Cert in Occupational First Aid and CILT - Digital Tachograph.

Food & Beverage Service (ETS8741) - Killarney.

This course is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to work front of house in the hospitality industry. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills to provide a timely, efficient and professional food and beverage service to customers. Start Date: 10th April 2017. Duration: 28 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Level 2.

Retail Skills Health and Beauty (ETS95) - Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work in the retail sector, particularly in pharmacies and in health and beauty outlets. Start Date: 27th March 2017. Duration: 37 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 4 Major Award in Retail Skills.

Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (TR36R) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the technical knowledge and skills to service and maintain large scale commercial wind turbines. Applicants must hold a National Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification in an electrical or mechanical trade and ideally have a number of years post apprenticeship experience. Start Date: 3rd April 2017. Duration: 36 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance (2339-18/53) and a number of related H&S certs.

Cisco on-line Blended Learning (ETL62) - Tralee.

This course focuses on network infrastructure. It covers switching, routing, wireless access, security and connectivity used in local and wide area networks. A combination of online learning and tutor led workshops are used to deliver it. Previous computer networking experience is required for this course. Start Date: 3rd April 2017. Duration: 15 weeks.

Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA).

Photography Course (TR08585) - Tralee.

This is an introductory course for those wishing to pursue careers in the world of photography and digital imaging. It offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to generate a range of professional photographic content.

Start Date: 10th April 2017. Duration: 16 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Digit Photography.

Traditional Stone Wall Construction (ET4R8) - Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to build a variety of traditional stone walls. It’s a hands-on course where participants learn the principles and techniques of stone working and dry stone wall construction using hand tools and locally sourced stone. Start Date: 10th April 2017. Duration: 32 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 5 Special Purpose Award in Traditional Stone Wall Construction.

Diploma in Hairdressing (TR08674) - Tralee This course is the ideal starting point for a career in hairdressing. Participants will learn hairdressing theory and practice, gain salon experience and achieve a recognised qualification. Start Date: 8th May 2017. Duration: 32 weeks. Certification: City& Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing.

Food Preparation and Cooking Course (ET20D) - Tralee.

This course is for people who wish to pursue careers in professional cookery. It covers the practical skills and underpinning knowledge of safety at work, food safety, menu planning, costing, and preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of dishes including healthy foods and special diets. Start Dates: 8th May 2017. Duration: 20 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking.

Visit us at Kerry ETB Further Education & Training Fair At the Brandon Hotel, Tralee On Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 from 10am to 6pm Free admission – All are welcome.

To apply or get further information on any of the above courses please contact Kerry ETB Training Centre, Monavalley Industrial Estate, Tralee, TEL. 066-7149600, 066-7149638, 066-7149676 www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie E-mail: training@kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie

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West Kerry Mental Health Association: Míle Buíochas The West Kerry Mental Health Association wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us in 2016. Through funds raised we continue to support therapeutic activities and projects such as mindfulness, health & wellness and many other initiatives which are all related to promoting positive mental health.

Tá Cumann Sláinte Intinne Chorca Dhuibhne fíor-bhuíoch do gach éinne a chabhraigh linn in 2016. Mar thoradh ar an airgead ar fad a bailíodh tá sé ar ár gcumas tacaíocht a thabhairt do ghníomhaíochtaí teiripeach agus tograí ar nós cúrsaí aireachais, sláinte agus folláine agus mórán tionscnaimh eile ar mhaithe le cúram sláinte intinne dearfach a chothú agus a chur chun cinn.

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Spring is definitely in the air. Daffodils are flowering, buds are starting to open, grass is starting to grow and the weather is (supposed to be!) warming slightly. This time of the year it can seem a little daunting, looking out into the garden and seeing all the jobs that need to be done before Summer gets here. But it is also a great opportunity to make a headstart and get the garden ready properly so you can enjoy it to its full potential in Summer.

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Most plants can still be pruned at this time of year. Formative pruning can help regenerate shrubs and hedges that have become straggley, and encourage them to bush out with new growth in Spring. Shrubs that flower on last year’s wood and that are blooming in Spring, such as camellias and rhododendrons, should be left until they have finished flowering. Other shrubs that flower on new growth, such as buddleja or spiraea, can be pruned in late Winter or early Spring. If in doubt, the RHS has a very in-depth website that details pruning times for all major cultivated varieties that we are likely to encounter here.

This is also still a good time to plant barerooted shrubs, trees and hedges.

The window for this type of planting is between November and the end of March. Deciduous plants, that are dormant at this time, can be moved and transplanted without the need for pots. This makes them very economical to buy, as opposed to buying them potted during the summer.

I find that they have a higher chance of survival and are able to establish and acclimatise better, due to less stress being imposed on the plant.

This method is particulary suited to both fruit trees and ornamentals as well as setting hedging. I always try to use native trees and hedging where appropriate as they are often very suited to our difficult climate and provide food and shelter for our native wildlife. I particularly like the look of a beech hedge, especally in winter when the leaves turn golden brown but remain, providing great shelter and interest all year round.

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Cúrsa i Scileanna Cócaireachta Culinary Skills Programme • Dianchúrsa cócaireachta praicticiúil é seo dóibhsean atá ag obair i mbialanna cheana féin.

• Cuirfidh an cúrsa seo leis na scileanna, teicnící agus taithí atá ag cócairí cheana féin.

Now is the time to plant summer bulbs to ensure a good display. Bulbs such as alliums, gladioli and dahlia tubers will all do well given a little shelter from the worst of the winds and will continue to flower and multiply for years to come. It is recommended to lift summer flowering bulbs during the Winter as they can be damaged by frosts or rot in very wet soil. This also gives an opportunity to divide the multiplied bulbs and increase your stock.

• Cócairí sa tionscal a dhein an gá lena leithéid de shainchúrsa a aithint. Tá ábhar an chúrsa bunaithe ar a riachtanaisí siúd.

Finally, if the weather is still too wet to inspire you to go out and get muddy, then have a browse through the seed catalogues, or look online, and plan your summer garden. Ordering seed is best done early, as popular varieties can sell out quickly. Flowers such as sweet peas, lupins and marigolds are all exceptionally easy to grow from seed. There are also great wildflower collections available that are a beautiful way to plant up difficult spaces and really benefit local wildlife, such as our declining bee populations.

• Following a need identified by industry, this programme has been purposely designed, together with Head Chefs, and is absolutely geared towards Chefs in busy, demanding kitchen environments.

Planning your garden now and breaking up the workload into manageable chunks will really pay off in the Summer when the hard work can be admired and appreciated. Until then, happy gardening.

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• Based completely on a solid foundation of culinary skills and techniques, this programme will strengthen learned culinary skills to enhance and hone the skillset of the participant.

Fad/ Duration: Lá sa tseachtain ar feadh 6 seachtaine / 1 Day per week for 6 weeks Dátaí / Dates: 15, 22, 29 Márta, 5, 12 & 26 Aibreán 2017 Ionad / Venue: Scoil Chócaireachta an Daingin / Dingle Cookery School Am/ Time: 8:30-5.00 Costas/ Cost: €1,500 an duine / per person

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Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne Gearrchúrsa i Litríocht na Gaeilge Beidh an ceathrú léacht sa tsraith seo ar siúl san Ionad Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh óna 7.00 ar an Aoine, 3ú Márta 2017.

Is í Caitríona Ní Chathail a thabharfaidh caint na hoíche ar Fhilí agus ar Fhilíocht Chomhaimseartha Chorca Dhuibhne. Léifear saothar filíochta le filí ón gceantar an oíche chéanna. Fáilte roimh chách. €20 táille na hoíche. Arna eagrú ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne i gcomhar le Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh.

Breis Eolais: c.budhlaeir@ucc.ie nó (066) 9156136 nó eolas@cfcd.ie nó (066) 9156100 Ceardlanna Cumadóireachta: Agallamh Beirte & Lúibín Buail isteach ag an Lárionad Gaeilge & Gaeltachta i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh ag 7.30 p.m. tráthnóna Dé hAoine agus óna 9.30 a.m.-5.00 maidin Dé Sathairn, 24-25ú Márta 2017, áit a mbeidh rannpháirtithe ag obair i ngrúpaí beaga chun ábhar nua a chumadh sa stíl thraidisiúnta.

Déanfaidh daoine a rogha idir Agallamh Beirte agus Lúibín. Aodh Ó Domhnaill agus Breandán Mac Gearailt a dhéanfaidh na ceardlanna a stiúradh. Áirithintí go dtí Máire Ní Scannláin (066 9156100/m.niscannlain@cfcd.ie) nó Eibhlín de Paor (026 45366/e.depaor@udaras.ie) roimh 10ú Márta.

Maidean Chaife & Cíoradh Focal Cupa tae/caife agus seisiún cainte bríomhar arís maideanacha Dé hAoine, ag Díseart, An Daingean óna 11.30 – 1.00.

Aimsir an Earraigh chugainn na laethanta seo agus na huain agus na gamhna ag breith. Ní rófhada ó shin go raibh plé againn maidin Dé hAoine ar an meitheagán nó ar an bhfíothal – duine nó ainmhí a shaolaítear lag. D’fhéadfaí a leithéid a thabhairt ar ghamhain a shaolófaí déanach chomh maith. Íochtairín a thabharfá ar an mbanbh is laige san ál ná bhfuil sine ag an gcráin mhuice dó. D’fhéadfadh feairín beag a bheith i gceist chomh maith. Dhá fhocal eile a dheineann cur síos ar an óige ag an ainmhí nó ag an nduine atá nuashaolaithe is ea an gearrcach agus an gréiscealach. Óige na luiche, an fhrancaigh agus na gráinneoige ach go háirithe atá i gceist. Crot an chréatúir nuashaolaithe a bheadh ar an ngréiscealachán. Ár mbuíochas arís do Mhicheál Toose Mac Gearailt as an saibhreas foclóra dá chuid a roinnt linn!

Súil ar Aghaidh 2017 Taispeántas Ealaíne na Cásca 2017 Beidh Taispeántas Ealaíne na Cásca ar siúl ar an mBuailtín aríst i mbliana linn. Ní mór na saothair ealaíne a bheith istigh againn fén gCéadaoin 15 Márta. Beidh an Taispeántas ar oscailt ó Dhomhnach Cásca 16 Aibreán go dtí an Aoine 21 Aibreán. Breis eolais: eolas@cfcd.ie / 066 9156100.

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•Gaeilge & Siúlóidí Oidhreachta: 28 Aibreán – 1 Bealtaine 2017. Costas €185.

•Gaeilge, Sláinte Coirp is Anama/Yoga weekend, as Gaeilge. Costas: €145 Tuilleadh eolais ar na cúrsaí seo: www.oidhreacht.ie; eolas@cfcd.ie; / 066 9156100.

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On Friday February 17th Donny Hilliard ran for 8 hours on a treadmill in Fitzgerald’s Centra, Dingle. The Dingle man clocked up over 45 miles and in the process raised over €2,500 for Cuan Counselling.

Patrick and Louise Fitzgerald very kindly donated prizes throughout the day to compliment Donny’s fundraising efforts.

It was the latest step in Donny’s “Run To Free Your Mind” project to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Running 5 miles every day and a marathon once a week, Donny has been preparing for a hugely demanding challenge he has set himself.

In early May he will endeavour to run 202 miles around Kerry in 3 days, the equivalent of 8 marathons. www.runtofreeyourmind.com

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The AGM take place in John Benny’s on Monday 13th March at 8.30pm

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LÁ OSCAILTE / OPEN DAY 11th March 2017, 12.00 – 4pm Bliain Acadúil – Academic Years 2017, 2018 & future years

• An scoil is fearr torthaí sa chontae agus an dara ceann is fearr sa Mhumhain.

Best Performing School in the county & 2nd in Munster • Ta sí i measc na scoileanna sin a chuireann an lion is mo dalta ar aghaidh chuig ollscoileanna na hÉireann One of the top feeder schools to Irish universities - Sunday Times 2016 • Clár Tras-churaclam don 5ú bliain 5th year Transition Programme • Clár Seach-churaclam & Caitheamh Aimsire Extra-curricular & Recreational Programme

Coláiste Íde an t-aon Mheán Scoil Chónaithe lán-Ghaelach 7 lá in Éirinn. Lonnaithe in eastáit stairiúil le hais Bhá an Daingin, cuireann Coláiste Íde ard chaighdeán iar-bhunoideachais ar fáil do chailíní.

Tá fócas láidir ar fhorbairt phearsanta agus sroicheann gach dalta buaic a gcumas i dtimpeallacht a spreagann féinmhuinín, neamhspleáchas agus féinmheas. Tugann daltaí Choláiste Íde aghaidh ar an saol mar dhaoine neamhspleách, muiníneach, sár oilte agus ullamh lena n-áit a ghlacadh sa sochaí.

Coláiste Íde is the only all-Irish 7 day boarding school for girls in Ireland. Situated on the shores of Dingle Bay. The college is renowned for its tradition of high standards in education. Dedicated teachers and staff along with daily supervised study ensure consistently high academic results. Coláiste Íde has a strong focus on personal development and each student reaches full potential in an environment that fosters self-confidence, independence and self-esteem. Students leave Coláiste Íde confident, capable, well-educated and well prepared to take their place in society.

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Thursday March 2nd is World Book Day, to mark the occasion; here are some of our favourite quotes about books and reading.

“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass.

“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” —Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Grá gan Ghruaim: Buíochas Ba mhian linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil leis na hamhránaithe is leis na ceoltóirí go léir a bhí páirteach sa cheolchoirm 'Grá gan Ghruaim' in An Lab ar oíche Vailintín.

Roinneadar a gcuid buanna agus a gcuid ama go fial ar an ócáid a bhí spraoiúil agus taitneamhach. Buíochas leis do gach éinne a fhreastal ar an oíche.

Agus ár gcuid costaisí clúdaithe bhí ar ár gcumas seic do €500 a bhronnadh ar Cuan Counselling chun tacú leis an obair iontach a dheineann siad le daoine óga an cheantair.

We would like to thank all the singers and musicians who took part in the concert 'Grá gan Ghruaim' in An Lab on Valentine's Night.

They shared their gifts and their time generously to create a fun and entertaining event. Thanks also to all who attended on the night.

After covering costs we were able to give a cheque for €500 to Cuan Counselling to help support the wonderful work they do with young people in the area.

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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” —Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.’” —George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons.

“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand” — Neil Gaiman.

“I read for pleasure and that is the moment I learn the most.” —Margaret Atwood.

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“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” —J.K. Rowling.

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” —Joseph Addison.

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“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.” —Aldous Huxley, Brave New World.

“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” — Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet.

“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.” — W. Somerset Maugham, Books and You. “Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.”

—Jane Smiley, Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel.

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” —Lemony Snicket, Horseradish.

“You will be transformed by what you read.” —Deepak Chopra.

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” —Anna Quindlen How Reading Changed My Life “Reading is like thinking, like praying, like talking to a friend, like expressing your ideas, like listening to other people’s ideas, like listening to music, like looking at the view, like taking a walk on the beach.” — Roberto Bolaño, 2666.

“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

“There are worse crimes that burning books. One of them is not reading them.” — Joseph Brodsky.

“You’re never alone when you’re reading a book.” Susan Wiggs.

And the final word goes to the incomparable Groucho Marx .............

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” —Groucho Marx.

Dingle Library is open Mon –Sat 10.00 am to 5.00pm and until 8.00pm on Thursday evenings.

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Annascaul Notes

Land A community organisation are seeking land to buy or long term lease in the Annascaul Area. Contact Elizabeth 086 2663186

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Whist Results Ladies: 1st Kathleen Hennessy, 2nd Anne Windle, 1st Interval: Betty Johnson & Noreen Walsh, 2nd Interval:Eileen Galvin.

Tom Crean Challenge Cycle 2017 Annascaul Adventures & Dingle cycling club would like to invite you to take part in the Tom Crean Challenge Cycle on St Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend 2017. Saturday 18 March. Starting at the South Pole Inn, Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry at 9am traveling to Dingle via Lispole-Connor Pass Ireland’s highest mountain pass - Camp - returning to Annascaul.

Gents: 1st Thomas Maunsell, 2nd Breda Baker, 1st Interval: Elizabeth Brookes, 2nd Interval: Michael Rohan, Mystery: Nora Devine, John McEnery, Raffle: 1st Anne Windle, 2nd Michael Rohan, 3rd John McEnery, 4th Ann Kavanagh, 5th Elizabeth Brookes, 6th Seamus O’Donnell.

After completing the Tom Crean Challenge Cycle 2017 you will receive your very own Tom Crean Medal and join us at the South Pole Inn the homeplace of Tom Crean, the Antartic Explorer where you can enjoy some wholesome food & great fun.

If you would like anything included in the Annascaul Notes. Contact Noel Spillane. Ph 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie before 8pm every Saturday.

To register online at https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/TomCreanChallengeCycle Sponsored by Dingle Brewing Company & Fitzgeralds Centra, Dingle Proceeds go to Camphill, Dingle & Annascaul Adventures Enrolment for School Scoil Bhreac Chluain is now accepting applications for enrolment for Sept. 2017. Closing date for receipt of applications is Fri, March 3rd 2017. Application forms are available in the School Office. 066 9157436 or email: breacchluain@eircom.net

Birthday wishes go out to Patricia Sharpe, Annascaul who recently celebrated her Birthday with family and friends.

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New members are always welcome.

Annascaul Gaa and Coiste na nÓg The First Training Session and Registration for Annascaul Coiste na nOg Under 6s, 8s and 10s will take place at Camp Community Field on Sunday 5th March from 10.3011.30am . €40 per child two or more €60. At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Come along for a fun- filled event.

Teas, coffees and treats available!

Dingle Tel: 086-229 6809

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2. Cár saolaíodh James Larkin?

5. Cár saolaíodh Neil Jordon?

6. Cár saolaíodh an Cardinéal Michael Logue?

7. Cén Grúpa Éireannach a dhein gaisce lena n-amhrán ‘No need to Argue’?

8. Cén baile i gcontae Chorcaí gurbh as dó Richard Croker?

9. Cár saolaíodh Louise Gavan Duffy?

10.Cár saolaíodh an ‘fear breá’, Jack Doyle?

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7. Na Cranberries.

6. I gCarraig Airt, Contae Dhún na nGall.

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4. I Lucknow san Ind. 3. B’é an chéad Eagarthóir é ar an ‘Irish Press’.

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1. Mick Lally, Marie Mullen agus Garry Hynes.

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Thoir Thuaidh Is beag á chlos againn fé thoghachán na Sé Chontae atá ag béal an dorais againn. An bhfuil Foster an DUP ag iarraidh praiseach a dhéanamh do chúrsaí ó Thuaidh. Ní hí an chéad duine óna páirtí go raibh an chloch sa mhuirilte aici. An babtha seo an gcaillfidh na hAondachtooirí an DUP vótaí de bharr an toghcháin a chaitheamh sa mhullach ar am bpobal nó an mbeidh tionchar ag aistrithe vótaí ón UUP dtí aan SDLP. Níl móran idir an SDLP, an Páirtí Glas nó Alliance. An aistreóidh mórán don UUP dtí a DUP ainneoin an mí-bhuíochas atá eatortha. Cad fén ndream ‘People before Profit’. D’fhéadfadh siad trí shuíochán a gnóthú ach de thoradh laighdú sa líon suíochán i dtoghcheantair an mbeadh a ndóthain le déanamh acu ceann nó ar a mhéid an dara ceann! Beidh an teannas áirithe idir an dá chlann Aondachtóirí suimiúil agus Sinn Féin agus an SDLP. Déarfainn go mbeidh athrú beag ach siad an DUP, Sinn Féin, an SDLP agus Alliance, PBP seans beag an Páirtí Glas a bheidh mar atá. An cheist mhór an gcaillfidh an DUP suíocháin?

4. Cár saolaíodh John de Courcy Ireland, stairí agus saineólaí ar chúrsaí farraige?

9. I Nice na Fraince.

Taoiseach Is abhar gáire a bhfuil ráite ag TD-anna sínsireach i bpáirtí Fhine Gael.

Lá amháin tá siad ag cogarnach go mbeadh díothú ortha fé Enda, agus dream eile ag glamaíl go bhfuil sé in am ag Enda an tsrian a thabhairt do bhall eile don bpáirtí. Níl aon teora leis an gcáineadh atá i gcúinní díograsóirí agus iad go láidir don dtuairum go bhfuil sé ina am do Enda bogadh leis sara mbeidh an páirtí scriosta, gan cheann ná eirbeall. Fonn bóthair atá ortha féin. Ní fada a thóg sé ortha a laoch a dhamnú. Enda bocht.

Tá daoine á rá go bhfuil Bruton ag faire ar an gcluiche idir Coveney agus Varadkar agus i deire an lae thárlódh go mbeadh sé sa choimhlint. Ní bheadh aon iontaoibh ag Enda as Bhruton. Measann ‘eolaithe’ ná beidh a dhóthain ag Coveney chun an lá a bhreith leis. Cuimhnigh go mbeadh Enda agus Ó Nuanáin agus a gcairde ar shon Coveney. Beidh sé te acu.

Anonn dtí Fianna Fáil ina meastar uaireannta gur é Jim Callaghan an ceannaire, ach is dócha go gcuirfidh Mícheál cogar ina chluais. Ní binn iad na cogair sin go minic.

Dar liom go mbíonn níos ama ar RTE ag Boyd-Barrett ná ag aon cheann dos na páirtithe atá sa bhfreasúra.Tá ré an liobarálachais a bhí mós déanach ag breacadh anseo ar cosa anáirde. San am cheanna tá tíortha ag dul ar ais go dtí leagan amach caomhach agus ansan ag sodar ar dheis mar a thárla i Meiriceá. An é go raibh Meiriceánaigh bréan do bhaothchaint liobarálach agus gan móran don ndeallamh leis. Is an sort sin aigne a chuir Trump isteach i lár an mhargaidh. Athraithe móra tagtha san Ostair, an Ollóín agus sa bhFrainnc. Ní bheinn ró-shasta lena leithidí . Mura dtagann a gciall dos na ‘Liobrálaigh’ seo déanfar “Liobarnaithe dóibh’ Tá ‘Brexit’ ag dó na giribe againne agus é á thuar go mbeam thíos leis an mbeartas seo ghaigí chaomhacha Shasana. Má tá aon phointeáil nó éifeacht ionainn is maitheas a dhéanfadh a léithéid dúinn mar tá raidhse margaí fiú i bhfad bhaile i.r. Canada agus an Astráil.Tá go leor comhalachtaí ag iarraidh brú isteach go hÉirinn le go mbeadh teacht acu ar an margadh an AE. Ná bímís ag iarraidh ár laipíní dóite a bheith á chur againn in aighnis nách bhfuil aon bhaint againn leo.

3. Cén post eagarthóireachta a bhí ag an iriseoir Corcaíoch Frank Gallagher?

10. I gCóbh Chorcaí.

Má tá Mallacht ar fhoireann Mhaigh Eó an é go bhfuil ceann beag ar Chiarraí aon uair a imríonn siad cluiche sraithe i Stáid an Ghearaltaigh Chill Airne?

Chuir teip an Domhnaigh seo caite ionadh agus alltacht ar imreoirí cois claí Chiarraí. Sea, tugadh Barry-John isteach mar ba cheart ach tógadh amach Paul Geaney. An bhfuil an traidisiún a bhí ag Ciarraí gur ag deire na gcluichí a dhéinfadh siad rabach. Is minic a tharla sé agus bítí ag súil leis. Rud nár maith le aon Chiarraíoch gur sa deire a theipfeadh siad. Ní hé deire an tsaoil é.Tá dhá fhoirean Ultach tréis bara-tuisle a bhaint as Bhleá Cliath ach inár gcás-ne is chun deiridh a bhuaileann an bharrathuisle sinn. Chuirfeadh an ceiliúr sea ag deire cluichí droch mhisneach ar aon fhoireann. Bhuaidh Ciarraí Craobhacha Éireann agus go minic gur beag áird a bhí acu ar an sraith Náisiúnta. Ní éisteóidh aon Chiarraíoch feasta leis an dtuairim go mbeidh laetheanta geala romhainn. Is mó dubh na geal atá cúrsaí le tamall. Ceist í seo nach mór a fhiosrú sara dtreascaraíonn an galar iad atá á gcriogadh le blianta beaga.

1. Cé hiad a bhunaigh amharclann an Druid i nGaillimh sa bhliain 1975?

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The Scotia Ensemble in Concert The Scotia Ensemble is Kerry’s only resident professional orchestra and is made up of professional musicians from around the County who have played in orchestras all over the world. As the first part of its 2017 season, the orchestra has teamed up with the award winning choir and students from Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee, and celtic soprano, Caitriona O’Sullivan, to perform a series of concerts featuring songs from Irish classical composers and from traditional music, together with some inspirational music, to entertain audiences in venues in Tralee, Killarney, Dingle and Kenmare.

The ensemble features Dingle based classical and traditional musician Niamh Varian Barry.

Founded in January 2016, Scotia have had a brilliant year with 2 very successful concerts series around the West Kerry area. The ensemble are currently running a Mentoring Initiative where a small number of gifted young Kerry musicians have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the ensemble and gain invaluable experience.

The “Feels Like Home” concerts will feature beautiful arrangements of Irish and Inspirational music such as Feels Like Home, Raglan Road, The Parting Glass and many more. The concerts take place on the following dates:Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee, Saturday 4th March The Friary, Killarney, Sunday 5th March St James Church, Dingle, Saturday 11th March St Patricks Church, Kenmare, Sunday 12th March All concerts begin at 7:30PM. Tickets are €15/10 with family discounts.

These concerts are proudly sponsored by Kerry County Council

Correction of Upper Cross Syndrome (Upper Body Postural Correction Exercises) Eddie O’Grady Ok so we have discussed the effects of poor posture in our previous article. We now need to discuss how to correct it. This article should also prove interesting to personal trainers, who are sometimes also presented with this condition. Just to briefly refresh things for readers. Poor posture often manifests itself in a condition known as ‘’upper cross syndrome’’. With this, tightness in the upper trapezius and levator scapula muscles on the dorsal side crosses with tightness of the pectoral major and minor muscles. Weakness of the deep cervical flexors ventrally crosses with weakness of the middle and lower trapezius.

This pattern of imbalance creates joint dysfunction, particularly at the atlanto-occipital joint, C4-C5 segments, cervicothoracic joint (C7T1), glenohumeral joints (shoulders), and T4-T5 (mid thoracic) segments. Common symptoms of upper cross syndrome include forward head posture - rounded shoulders a hunched upper back - headaches - shoulder pain, upper back and/or neck pain.

There are many exercises that you can use to correct upper crossed syndrome. You need to stretch out the tight muscles (pectorals, pectoral minor muscles, front deltoids, upper 34 West Kerry Live

trapezius and levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoids, suboccipitals, latissimus dorsi) and strengthen the weak muscles (rhomboids, middle and lower traps).

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Hold 20 seconds. Repeat x3. Stretches pecs, front deltoids, thoracic spine . Strengthens posterior neck muscles.

Community Giving Immunity From The Cold Colin Sheeran Dingle Benners Hotel is looking for friendly and enthusiastic staff to join our team.

It’s often lamented that community has disappeared in Ireland. I think community is where you find it. By that I mean you may have to look for it, but community is there. Probably unknown to most going about their daily business, there is a strong community of sea swimmers in my area. Some of them meet up every day, more of them meet up every Sunday.

Sundays throughout the seasons you can see the swimmers meet at the designated spot at the designated time. The group I know have a non-tidal spot so they can be regular, with standing orders, fixed times.

They turn up, probably using the same communication techniques as migrating birds. There are no text messages. There is no double checking or second guessing. No one is in charge. It is on? It’s always on. And so they arrive.

We currently have the following vacancies;

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We have both full time and part time positions available.

Competitive Package offered depending on experience Immediate Start Applicants should apply in writing for the attention of Mary Evans General Manager Dingle Benners Hotel Main Street Dingle Co. Kerry Or via email to manager@dinglebenners.com

They settle into their patterns. Some arrive and assess the scene. Looking to the horizon for indicators from nature. Far off weather patterns.

Distant swells on the sea. Things I do not understand. Red sky in the morning maybe? They absorb the scene, they gauge the mood of the sea. Maybe silently make a deal with her?

Others are all business. Arrive. Togs already on under appropriate specialist clothing. Minimise time of exposure before entry. Strategies to conserve energy. Focus on efficiency. Core temperature variations kept to a minimum.

Some talk a lot , some talk a little. Some make the same jokes every week. The patterns are preparation for the different personalities, differing approaches to upcoming adversity. The wind and the waves the rhythm of the sea. The swimmers adjusting their rhythms, ready to join with, to submerge in, nature.

In summer or winter there are many changes but there is always cold.

Cold out of the water and cold in the water. Real cold in the water. It is a challenge, no doubt. It takes resolve. It takes self control, a degree of mastery.

The entry is a moment of truth, a moment of reckoning. We forget sometimes our bodies run on electricity. Those nerves. Charges. We misplace our power and vitality. Cold water is vitality. Visceral. Signals that cannot be ignored, reminders that cannot be mistaken. Dialling up that charge. An internal display of power. Exhilarating. Freezing too.

While attendance is a constant, the length and seriousness of the swim does vary wildly with the season. This is practical and natural. Some in and out, some out and out, some dipping, some swimming, swimming.

Coming out of the water feels like redemption. A test passed. A promise kept. A clean slate. A brand new body in a brand new world. It’s cathartic, religious maybe. And they regroup on the beach. Informal and unarranged. Some electrified, some calmed and contented. There’s generous offering of wine gums or tea. Sweet and heat multiplied and savoured.

Shared bravery breeds natural comradery. Small bravery does too.

No-one says stuff like that; they just offer you a wine gum and say that your flip flops are just the job. But you know what they mean. And it’s really nice. Even on the edge of this small gathering. It’s nice to see what people are really like. Community giving immunity from the cold, colds and maybe some other modern ills.

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FALLA TRUMP. A play by the children of Scoil Dhún Chaoin, written and directed by their teachers Máire Main Ní Mhaoileoin and Maryann Ní Laoithe,

Ceol Traidisiúnta le Ceoltóirí Óga an Bhuailtín faoi stiúir Bríd Donnelly.

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Camp Notes Brigid O’ Connor Camp Fair You are invited to the premier showing of Camp Fair Long Ago on big screen this Friday night March 3rd at 9.00 p.m. in Dalys Bar, Camp.

The video includes a recording by Bill Dillon of Camp Fair in the year 1999 and recent footage of last years fair, creatively and artistically put together by Christy Deane, it’s a real trip back in time down memory lane. There is no charge on the night. However a raffle will be held towards next years Camp Fair programme. Camp Fair 2017 falls on Monday 18th September. Everybody is welcome to this lovely night out in Dalys. Come early, Video showing will start on time !

Annascaul Coiste Na n-Óg The First Training Session and Registration for Annascaul Coiste na nÓg Under 6s, 8s and 10s will take place at Camp Community Field on Sunday 5th March from 10.30 – 11.30 am.

At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Come along for a fun- filled event. Teas, coffees and treats available.3011.30am. At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Come along for a fun- filled event. Teas, coffees and treats available! €40 per child 2 or more €60. At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Comealong and enjoy a fun filled evening with Teas, coffee and treats ! 40 per child two or more €60. At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Come along for a fun- filled event. Teas, coffees and treats available!

Public Lenten Talk Gerry Hussey will give a Public Lenten Talk on Thursday, March 9th in St. Mary’s Church, Dingle at 7:30pm. Gerry has been working at the fore front of Olympic and International Sport since graduating from Trinity College, Dublin in 2003. In his role as Performance Consultant, Gerry has coached elite athletes for Olympic Games, Heineken Cup, European and World Championships. He brings an unrivalled wealth of honesty, experience and infectious passion to his work from Golf to Sailing and Olympic Boxing to Corporate Coaching. An interesting talk, well worth attending ! Everybody welcome.

Ciorcal Comhrá Ciorcal Comhrá tosnaithe I dTig Mike Uí Néill, An Com, an chéad Aoine don mhí ó 9pm.

Fáilte roimh cách. Irish conversation at Mike O’ Neill’s, The Railway Tavern in Camp on the first Friday of the month from 9.00 p.m. Everybody welcome.

Success Congratulations to Jonathan Deane, Beheenagh, Camp who graduated with a Batchelor of Education Honours Degree in Business and Economics at Trinity College, Dublin recently.

Well done Jonathan.

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The death has occurred of Noreen O’Donnell, Derrymore West and formerly St. Brendans Terrace, Killarney. She is survived by her husband Bernard, daughter Julia and son, Edward, grand daughter Lauren and the late baby Adam, son-in-law Tom O’Connor, sisters Sheila (Crowley), Eileen (Doona) and Bridie (O’Mahony), brother Tim Falvey, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.

Noreen was laid to rest in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetary Killarney following requiem Mass celebrated at St. Marys Cathedral, Killarney on Thursday last. Sympathy is extended to all her family and friends. May she rest In peace.

Big Win When Mairead Crean, Knockglass beg entered the “Ashes Black Pudding” Facebook competition, little she know that a Big Hamper of the Award winning Annascaul Black Puddings along with other Breakfast accompaniments would be winging its way to London in the next week. Congratulations Máiréad on your win. And even Though living and working in London now, Máiréad is still a real home bird keeping an eye on all the goings on around here. And I’m reliaby informed that her Uncle Paddy Joe and Bernie and the Crean cousins in London along with Jimmy Batt from Camp and Linda from The Junction and others will be enjoying in a real Irish breakfast with Máiréad in Kingston in North London some morning very soon. A real taste of home in London town ! All Enjoy ! Go n-éirí an tsláinte agus an t-adh libh !

Radio Kerry Frank Lewis recorded an edition of The Saturday Supplement for Radio Kerry in Annascaul village on Sunday last. Leading the group John Hannifin left no stone unturned spanning thousands of years of myth, legend and story and along with Tom Kennedy and Gary Percival with stories of Annascaul’s famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean and Michael Devane whose family ran the local post office for as long as people can remember and Mary Lyne who gave an excellent account of the sculptor pieces created by her neighbour Jerome Connor who was born in Coumdubh and became a Sculptor of much renown.

Solar Systems Stories of happenings in 1916 in the locality Tomtold Kennedy were

by Patricia Sharp, grand daughter ofSolar..panels Paddy Walsh, Leader of the local volunor tubes, what's the difference?

Well they both provide hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, teers.

And singer Nora Rice who brought be it oil, gas or electricity. out her first CD, Noras Favourites only last A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When October wasversus at her very singing, it comes to tubes panels, thebest tubes are marginallyThe more efficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially Pride of Lougher, Ireland in 1916 and Dingle when we have had such a great spell of sunshine.

Bay. Rory O Shea had some great memories There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes withand no sunshine, too, recalling McCarthys dance hall caryou ask how! nivals and other events. The walk finished up the answer is simple really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump. atWell The Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park where The way it works is a panel is fitted to your roof which is connected a unit and cylinderon in your press. This is a compressor similar allto reminisced thehotgreat tradition of GAA to what's found in a fridge, this unit pumps a refrigerant gas into the inpanel thewhere parish, and of how proud people are it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling of about -25 Celsius so this hot gasDoyle comes back ofpoint Paddy Kennedy, Tommy andintooftheallunit, where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transthe footballers down through the years who ferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity to operate so while savingso money on heating hotCounty water it does so at have contributed much to the and a cost. to the parish. And Robert Hoffman’s song Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs about theabout Annascaul Club win a on average €1,500 to €2,000 perChampionship year to heat, of which about to 1/3 made of this is hot so a typical hot water for a family of in1/41993 thewater, perfect finale to abilllovely 5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year. afternoon of history, stories and memories.

A solar system for a family of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to You can tuneandinto programme which €5,500 supplied fitted,the giving them a yearly saving of approx €350go to €500 you take into account the rising cost of enwill outand onwhen Radio Kerry on Saturday 25th. ergy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years.

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Míle Buíochas The West Kerry Mental Health Association wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us in 2016. Through funds raised we continue to support therapeutic activities and projects such as mindfulness, health & wellness and many other initiatives which are all related to promoting positive mental health.

Tá Cumann Sláinte Intinne Chorca Dhuibhne fíor-bhuíoch do gach éinne a chabhraigh linn in 2016. Mar thoradh ar an airgead ar fad a bailíodh tá sé ar ár gcumas tacaíocht a thabhairt do ghníomhaíochtaí teiripeach agus tograí ar nós cúrsaí aireachais, sláinte agus folláine agus mórán tionscnaimh eile ar mhaithe le cúram sláinte intinne dearfach a chothú agus a chur chun cinn.

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Liam Frost Set For Spa Road Venue

Two Saint Patrick’s Day Parades in one day in Ballydavid

Liam Frost from Manchester will be playing in Dingle in Nelliefreds on Friday 3rd of March.

Described by Elbow’s Guy Garvey as ‘the UK’s answer to Bright Eyes‘ and heralded in some quarters of the British music press as a Mancunian Bruce Springsteen, singersongwriter Frost has developed, across two critically acclaimed solo albums, into a well-cherished artist whose distinctive voice, songwriting and sincerity set him apart.

Ballydavid is preparing to present its third St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It prides itself in being the shortest parade in the world. Following on from the success of last year the inimitable “Banna Cheoil an Atlantach Fian” are frantically releasing their repertiore of “Marching tunes” in preparation for the first and earliest parade in Europe starting at 12.01 (midnight)

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Births: Heartiest Congratulations to Gary and Clodagh Flynn, Tullig. On the safe arrival of their twin boys. Every Blessing to them for the future.

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Marriage: Congratulations and Best Wishes to Noreen Lynch, Tullig and Edward Keane, Listowel who were married in St. James Church, Killorglin followed by Reception in the Sneem Hotel.

Jane Casey GAA LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 22nd February were 29, 20, 7, 32. There was no winner of the €10,200 Jackpot. Five prizes of €40 each went to John O’Keeffe. Stookisland. Ticket sold by Christine Casey.

Karen McAuliffe Hurley. Killarney. Ticket sold by Grady’s Bar. Isobelle Riordan, Tullig. Ticket sold by Mad Mix Store.

Caroline McCarthy. Cromane. Ticket sold by Hannah Marys.

Annual Ticket Monthly Winner: Rachel O’Shea. Dooks.

Next weeks Jackpot is €10,200. If youre not in, you cant win.

Membership for 2017 to Cromane Gaa Club: Adults €40. Players €50.

Students €30. Underage €20. Family €50. Payable to Patrick Casey, Sinead Lavin or Teresa O.Sullivan.

Mid Kerry Senior League: Cromane 2-10

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Our seniors put in a good performance - but it was not the result that we wanted in the Mid Kerry League today.

We led by 0-6 to 0-2 after 20 minutes with Darren Houlihan kicking well from placed balls. Rangers finished the half strong and led by a goal at the break, 1-7 to 0-7.

We were slow to restart and the home side stretched that lead to 1-9 to 0-7 after 49 minutes. Then we refocused and hit a purple patch with points from Micheál Shaughnessy and Mikey Houlihan. Then we hit two quick goals: one from a Paul Patrick O’Sullivan penalty and one from debutant Lee Carey to lead 2-10 to 1-12 with five minutes left.

We had plenty of chances to extend our lead but failed to capitalise.

Rangers won two late frees, converted by Colm O’Shea to lead by one in injury time.

We had one last chance to draw level but it trailed agonisingly wide.

In the bigger picture this game should provide plenty of encouragement for the year ahead.

Team: Paudie McCarthy: Liam Casey Eoghan Walsh Ian Costelloe; Brendan Foley Liam Teahan Shane Ahern; Liam Walsh 0-1 Donnchadh Walsh 0-2; Darren Houlihan 0-4f Paul Patrick O’Sullivan 1-1 (0-1f, 1-0 pen) Seán Teahan; Mikey Houlihan 0-1 Emmet Casey. Cian O’Keeffe.

Replacements: Micheál Shaughnessy 0-1 for Seán Teahan (25m) Danny O’Connor for Liam Casey (45m) Ben Bradley for Ian Costelloe (45m) Lee Carey 1-0 for Cian O’Keeffe (50m).

Fixture: Cromane are at home to Glenbeigh/Glencar on Sun next 5th March at 2pm.

Cúl Camp: This years Football Cul Camp in Cromane will take place from Mon 17th July to Fri 21st July 17. A date for your diary.

Deaths: Sympathy is extended to Mary Walsh, Douglas, on the death of her sister Eileen Scannell, Douglas and Kilburn and to all her family, relations and friends. Her funeral was from St. James Church, Killorglin followed by Internment in Dromavalla.

Film: Do look out for Short Film “Change in the Weather” First Episode featured on 14th February on RTE and the next episode will be on 7th March featuring Killorglin man Muiris Crowley along with some more local persons and local establishments.

Drama; A comedy “It runs in the family” by Ray Cooney will be performed in the CYMS on Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd, Fri 24th Wed 29th Thurs 30th and Fri 31st March. Bookings to 9762053. Doors open 7pm. Show 8pm.

AGM: Killorglin CYMS have their AGM on Wed 8th March at 8.15pm in the CYMS. All interested welcome.

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Anam Cara Meeting Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is hosting its monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Tuesday 14th of March from 19:30 to 21:00 in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee.

The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.

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The death occurred in England of Alan Mangan, and Dunmaniheen, Killorglin. Alan a renowned painter and decorator. Sincere Sympathy to his father Josie, wife Pauline,son Colin and daughter Sandra, brothers, in laws, nieces and nephews and all his family relations and friends.

His funeral was from his home to St. James Church with Internment in Dromavalla. May Eileen and Alan rest in peace.

Mass will be Celebrated for the late Gerry Murphy, Killorglin and his wife Ann in the Star of the Sea Church, Cromane on Saturday 4th March at 10am. All are welcome.

School Enrolment Forms for Scoil Realt Na Mhara, Cromane are available from the school office or on 066 9769331.

Clothes Collection: Iasc Óg Preschool, Lake Rd. Cromane are having a Clothes Collection on the 8th March. Time to spring clean your wardrobes and donate your unwated clothes, sheets, sheets, blankets, curtains, mobile phones and old lap tops. Bags can be dropped to Iasc Og from 9am to 12 Noon each day or Contact Mary on 087 1937392 38 West Kerry Live

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Book Launch: The Feast of St. Martin in Ireland The Feast of St. Martin falls on the 11th of November, and used to be celebrated throughout most parts of Ireland in an unusual way.

Householders, usually led by the woman of the house, would stand on the doorstep at sundown on the eve of the feast, and kill an animal or bird by slitting its throat with a knife. They used to then spill the blood on the threshold, and let drops fall from the dying animal in the four corners of the house.

In some places, they would even anoint the members of the family on the forehead with the blood.

This, they believed, kept people safe from disease, death and evil spirits during the coming winter.

The custom persisted long into the 20th century in many places, and even into the 21st in some parts of the west. People also believed that it was wrong to turn wheels of any kind on St. Martin’s Day, and that great punishments would fall on anyone who yoked a horse and cart, turned a spinning wheel, or worked a mill. The sacrifice and shedding of blood on this day was once part of the ancient festival of Samhain, but changed in the medieval period to the new date of November 11th.

This fascinating topic is discussed in Billy Mag Fhloinn’s new book, Blood Rite: The Feast of St. Martin in Ireland, which will be launched by journalist and folklorist Seán Mac an tSíthigh in An Lab, Dingle on March 3rd at 7.30pm The book is available in Dingle bookshops, or at www.tradition.ie

Lá ‘le Mártain Titeann an Fhéile Mhártain ar an 11ú Samhain, agus ba nós coitianta in Éirinn tráth ná fuil a tharraingt in onóir don naomh. Bean a’ tí de ghnáth a dhein an marú, ar leic an dorais le titim na hoíche ar an 10ú, agus ligtí an fhuil titim ar an tairseach, agus i gceithre cúinne an tí. Uaireanta d’úsáidtí an fhuil chun muintir an tí a bhaisteadh ar an éadain. Chreidtí go raibh an fhuil seo beannaithe, agus gur choimeád sí daoine slán ón mbás, galar agus olcas i rith an gheimhridh. Bhiodh cosc ar rotha a chasadh ar an lá seo chomh maith, agus staon daoine ó aon saghas oibre le capall is cairt, tuirne nó muileann. Is iomaí finscéal a léiríonn an droththoradh a bhí ar daoine a d’imigh in aghaidh an naoimh, agus a chur roth ag casadh ar an 11ú. D’fhán na nósanna seo beo i bhformhór na tire go dtí an 20ú aois, agus in áiteanna áirithe san iarthar go dtí an 21ú. Baineann an íobairt seo le seanfhéile na Samhna, ach bogadh ar aghaidh é go dtí Lá ‘le Mártain sna meánaoiseanna.

Pléitear an t-ábhar suimiúil seo sa leabhar nua le Billy Mag Fhloinn, darbh ainm ‘Blood Rite, The Feast of St. Martin in Ireland’. Seolfaidh an t-iriseoir is béaloideasóir Seán Mac an tSíthigh an leabhar sa Lab, An Daingean ar an 3ú Marta ar 7.30 in.

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After completing the Tom Crean Challenge Cycle you will receive your very own Tom Crean Medal and join us at the South Pole Inn the homeplace of Tom Crean, the Antartic Explorer where you can enjoy some wholesome food & great fun.

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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn Coiste na mBailte Slachtmhara Beidh Cruinniú na mBailte Slachtmhara i dTinteán Ceoil ar an 4ú Márta 2017 ag 7:30 i.n. Breis eolais ó Halla Le Chéile 066 7138137.

Fáilte roimh cách!

Tidy Towns Commitee The Tidy Towns meeting will take place at Tinteán Ceoil on the 4th of March 2017 at 7:30 pm. Contact Halla Le Chéile for details 066 7138137. Everybody welcome!

CS Clochán Bréanainn Tá CS Clochán Bréanainn ag eagrú Lotto Bonusball seachtainiúil ag tosnú Dé Sathairn 4ú Márta 2017. Buíoch as bhúr tacaíocht. Ag imirt Dé Domhnaigh @11:30 in aghaidh Lios Tuathail B. Go néirí libh!

CS Clochán Bréanainn are organising a weekly Bonusball Lotto, starting this Staturday 4th March 2017. Your support is much appreciated. Also playing away next Sunday @11:30 against Listowel B. Best of Luck!

AGM pobal ar Aire I Halla le Chéile ar an triú lá déag de mhí Márta ag 7 i.n. Fáilte roimh cách.

On Monday 13th of March at 7.00 pm in Halla le Chéile. Everyone welcome.

Cumann 500 Mí Eanáir 1ú: (€500) James & Caitlín Dowd, An Clochán 2ú: (€250) James Kildea, An Clochán.

3ú: (€150) Nóra Breathnach, Caisleán Ghriaire.

4ú: (€75) Máire Begley O’Shea, Caisleán Ghriaire 5ú. (€50) Úna O’Neill Travers, Bréanainn.

Cúrsa Ullmhúcháin Béaltriail 2017 - Cúrsa an Earraigh.

Reachtáilfear Cúrsa an Earraigh idir 3 - 5 Márta 2017. Breis eolais ó Halla Le Chéile 066 7138137.

ICA: Cártaí Fuist Halla Le Chéile, 07/03/2017 ar a 8 a chlog. Fáilte roimh cách!

Whist Halla Le Chéile, 07/03/2017 at 8 o’clock.

Everybody welcome!

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Ranganna ag tosnú Dé Máirt 21ú Márta 2017 idir 11:30 r.n. - 1:30 i.n. Cuirigí bhur áit in áirthint anois!

Computer Classes, Halla Le Chéile, Brandon. Classes begin on the 21st March from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Please ring to book place.

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Beidh Féile Sléibhteoireachta agus Ceoil Clochán Bréanainn ar siúl idir 15ú & 17ú Aibreán 2017. Táimid thar a bheith sásta a chur in iúl díbh go mbeidh John Spillane ag canadh ag Halla Le Chéile ar an 16ú Aibreán 2017.

Cloghane Brandon Walking and Music Festival will take place between the 15th & 17th April 2017. This year we are delighted to announce John Spillane as our main music event at Halla Le Chéile on the 16thof April 2017.

Liosta Seachadta Más mian leat bheith ar ár liosta seachadta chun a bheith coiméadtha ar an eolas faoi eachtraí sa Halla agus go háitiúil, seol do shonraí teagmhála chugainn, m.s. 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.

Laochra an Leith Triúigh Tá an leabhair nua seo ar díol i Siopa an Phobail ar chostas €5. Tá an leabhair seo tiomnaithe do Laochra an Leitriúigh sa bhaile agus i gcéin a ghlac páirt sna caismirtí éagsúla a tharla sa thréimhse 1916 - 1923.

Suaimhneas na bhflaitheas orthu go léir.

This book is now available to buy at Siopa an Phobail at a cost of €5.

SST Chorca Dhuibhne/ Rural Social Scheme Tá folúntas ar Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Chorca Dhuibhne faoi láthair i gceantar Clóchan Bréanainn.

Corca Dhuibhne Rural Social Scheme has vacancies at present in Cloghane and Brandon. Breis eolais ó: sstcorcadhuibhne@ gmail.com nó 087 298 2284 Grúpa Súgartha Halla Le Chéile, gach Céadaoin idir 11r.n -

When Compassion Leads to Change On Monday, March 13th in St. John’s Church, Castle St., Tralee, Richard Moore will speak on his experience of healing, forgiveness and the transforming power of compassion. This event, starting at 7.30pm, is being hosted by St. John’s parish And the Diocese of Kerry’s Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation committee. Entrance is free and all are welcome.

As a ten year old child, Richard Moore was blinded by a rubber bullet during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Just as his life emerged as a triumph out of tragedy through his experiences of compassion in the face of challenges, Richard’s founding of the charity Children in Crossfire draws on his vision to work towards building a better world for those caught in the crossfire of global poverty, injustice and inequality.

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12.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh tuismitheoirí & cúramóirí leanaí réamh-réamhscoile.Tacaíocht Gaeilge ar fáil sna seisiúin chun cabhair a thabhairt do thuismitheoirí a bheidh ag baint úsáid as an Naíonra & as oideachas bunscoile trí Ghaeilge.

Parent & Toddler Session: in Halla Le Chéile every Wednesday between 11am - 12.30 pm.

Parents & carers of pre-preschool children & babies welcome. Irish language support is provided to assist parents & children who will be attending a Naíonra & Primary education through Irish in the following years Seirbhís Béile Baile Tá an tseirbhís ar fáil cúig lá na seachtaine.

Más mian le h-éinne béile/béilí a órdú cur glaoch 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 Béile Bia, Halla Le Chéile Dé Máirt Dinnéar agus imeachtaí, Costas: €5 nó €6 le milseog. Fáilte roimh cách!

Community Dinner, Halla Le Chéile every Tuesday .Cost: €5 or €6 with dessert. Everybody welcome!

Annascaul GAA Notes

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Clinics-3rd Mon of the month.

Castlemaine, Griffins Bar 5pm Keel, Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm Inch, Foleys Bar 5.40pm Annascaul, Teach Sean 6.00pm Dingle, An Conair Pub 6.20 pm, Muiris Dan’s 6.30pm,

Brewery Gate 6.45pm Brandon, Murphy’s Bar 7.30pm Castlegregory, Boland’s Bar 8pm Camp, Railway Tavern 9.30pm

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: Luan 20 Márta 6.30 - 7.30 Tigh an tSaorsaigh & Tigh Uí Chaoin Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm 2nd Monday of the month Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904 Mob: 087-246 1678 email:micheal.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

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Minors: Well done to the Annascaul/Lispole minors who started their Division 4 Keane’s County Minor League campaign off to a winning start, defeating St Senan’s on a score line of 2-15 to 1-7. Next up on 11th March, they are away to Ardfert.

Seniors: In round 5 of the Lee Strand West Kerry League, Annascaul will host Lispole on Sunday 5th March at 2pm. The round 4 game between Annascaul and An Ghaeltacht was called off.

Registration: The first training session and registration for Annascaul Coiste na nOg Under 6s, 8s and 10s will take place at Camp Community Field on Sunday 5th March from 10:30-11:30am. Registration fees are €40 per child, two or more €60. At least one parent per child should attend to complete forms. Come along for a fun- filled event.

Teas, coffees and treats available!

Girls who are overage for the u8s can register with our u10s and u12s girls teams. Check out the Annascaul Ladies Facebook page - https:// www.facebook.com/annascaulladies/ for further details.

Anyone interested in becoming a non-player member for €30, please contact either of the following committee members: Mairead Clifford, Elaine Barry, Shane Foley or Paudie Moriarty. Your ongoing support is Greatly Appreciated.

Lotto: Our lotto jackpot continues to grow as there was no winner of last night's draw. The jackpot is now €3200. The numbers drawn were 5, 11, 28, 22.

The winners of the €40 prizes were: Miss Dara Knightly, Annascaul, Sadie McKenna, Castlegregory, Ella Griffin, Brackluain, Mary Fitzgerald, The Junction.

The next draw will be held on 2nd March in the South Pole Inn. Medal Presentation: On 18th February at Teach Sean Annascaul medals were presented to the Junior team which won the 2016 West Kerry Junior Championship. Congratulations to the team and management.

Hope Guatemala HOPE GUATEMALA would like to thank Joan Maguire of CompuCara, for her ongoing support.

She has just put up a new very informative and stunning website www.hopeguatemala.org Pretty soon all individuals and businesses who are supporting a child to feed will receive a sticker for their shop windows and cars to acknowledge their commitment.

If you also would like to help to sustain the food program of the 50 children in the nutrition centre CERNE, please contact Eddy Dieckmann - nuevodiaeddy@hotmail. com - ph. 066-9159712 Ed Mulvihill ( Grey’s Lane Bistro ) ph 086-8264118 West Kerry Live 41

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Annascaul Tidy Towns Action Group Spring’s here at last and Annascaul Tidy Towns Action Group is taking stock as well as looking to the coming season. Since being democratically elected by members of the local community the ATTAG voluntary committee has been spreading the word about Annascaul far and wide and garnering support both inside and outside of the community. New ground continues to be broken and initiatives set in motion. For instance, it was heartening to see folk gather at the community centre to put up and decorate the village Christmas tree and then to participate in the singing and switching-on of the lights by the Falvey girls Lily and Hannah. It illustrated perfectly the central idea that ATTAG cherishes, namely the drawing together of the people of Annascaul in celebration of the place where we live.

This year there will see new boxes and planters introduced into village and other locations around the area especially by the newly-painted bridge. The repainting of the bridge was made possible by the Percival family, who are the custodians of the South Pole Inn and promoters of local hero Tom Crean’s memory. The Percivals also organise the New Year’s Eve parade and bring pipers, visitors and blazing turf torches to the village. Sculptor Jerome O’Connor’s monument is also going to be sporting sport fresh blooms this year and the Main Street will see new street furniture and blossoming plants. The membership of the FAS squad who provide the labour for these enhancements has recently been increased and more power to their elbow. Significant funds were also donated to ATTAG via the Christmas raffle at the South Pole and the pub quiz facilitated by Hanifin’s Bar. As always local businesses and individuals supported both of those endeavours with the donations of prizes. And the local press including West Kerry Live and The Kerryman continue to afford ATTAG coverage.

A fresh development in recent months has been the offering of resources from other civic interests to help make concrete ATTAG’s efforts. Prime examples are the donations given to ATTAG by the Church of Ireland congregation and the Kerry Education and Training Board totalling several hundred euros. This generosity enables research into and the continuing promotion of the preservation of the old graveyard in the village by ATTAG and its heritage sub-committee. These are important contributions, as any community informed of its past is, arguably, likely to be better equipped to build a solid foundation for the future.

On an even more pressing practical level there has been some concern expressed over the years about the perilous condition of the footpath behind the Main Street. Walkers coming into the village, local folk with buggies, people with mobility problems amongst others have often had to abandon the footpath and take to the road to avoid this hazard. With money being scarce it’s been looking like progress in improving the situation would be slow. ATTAG however took the initiative and approached our local councillors asking for pledges of funding to make improvements possible. As a result €13,500 in total has been guaranteed by four of our elected representatives, Seamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, Michael Cahill, Patrick Connor and Johnny Healy Rae with possibly more pledges to come, in order to enable the needed work to be carried out.

ATTAG also lent support to the cross-community project involving the GAA Sports Centre, Naoinre and Scoil Bhreac Chluain. This project arose from issues raised by Thomas Ashe at the Pride of Place meeting with Kerry County Council. The result has seen the laying of an access road and badly needed off-road car parking area around this busy part of the village.

The Kerry Coast Tony O’Callaghan ‘The Kerry Coast invites the reader to stroll along the seaboard, to taste life at the water’s edge, to embrace the richness and diversity of traditional maritime values that characterise people living near the ocean. Monuments, lighthouses, coastguard stations are both physical embodiments of a turbulent history and a reminder of the deep vein of culture that has shaped coastal dwellers.

Kerry native Tony O’Callaghan’s observations on contemporary social life are presented in a thoughtprovoking and reflective narrative. The Kerry Coast is an exploration of a treasured heritage, sprinkled with anecdotes and coloured with personalities that have influenced those living by the sea.’- An Foilsitheoir

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So, ATTAG looks forward to the spring and summer. Local support when put together with the links which are being forged and welded with a spirit of co-operation , bode well for the future. Speaking of which, do keep an eye out for the starting date of the volunteer tidyup evenings yet another crucial endeavour that adds polish to the village and showcases our pride of place.'

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Live Music Ceol Beo Annascaul / Inch

5th Mar Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm 12th Mar Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm 12th Mar Patcheen’s Pub, live music by Serious Wagons @ 7pm.

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4th Mar The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 4th Mar The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 5th Mar The Junction Bar traditional music and song @ 9.30 11th Mar The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 11th Mar The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 12th Mar The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm

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3rd Mar Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 4th Mar Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 11th Mar Spillane’s - High Tide 9.30pm 11th Mar Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 12th Mar Maurice Fitzgerald’s DJ @ 10pm

Clochán - Cloghane

6th Mar Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30 13th Mar Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 3rd Mar - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm 10th Feb - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm

Thursday 2nd March

The Mighty Session: Declan MacTaggart @ 6pm An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Friday 3rd March

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6-8pm Nellie Fred’s - Liam Frost in Concert @ 9.30pm Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set dancers@ 9.30.

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Saturday 4th March

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 John Benny Moriarty’s Teresa Horgan & Gearóid Dineen @ 9.30pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm The Dingle Pub - Ballads with Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm

Sunday 5th March

The Marina Inn Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6 pm.

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm.

Courthouse Pub - .Trad @ 9.30

Monday 6th March

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30.

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Tuesday 7th March

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Weds 8th March

John Benny Moriarty’s - Eilís Kennedy, Matt Griffin and “The Man of the House” @ 9.30pm The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy and Bréannán Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set dancers@ 9.30.

Hillgrove Hotel Niteclub Disco from 11.00 Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Saturday 11th March

St. James’ Church - The Scotia Ensemble in concert @ 7.30pm The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm John Benny Moriarty’s Teresa Horgan & Gearóid Dineen @ 9.30pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub - Ballads with Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm Hillgrove Niteclub:11pm

Sunday 12th March

The Marina Inn: Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6pm.

O’Flaherty’s - Open Trad session @ 9.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm.

Monday 13th March

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 9.30 Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30.

Tuesday 14th March

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Wednesday 15th March

John Benny Moriarty’s - Eilís Kennedy, Matt Griffin and “The Man of the House” @ 9.30pm The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy & Bréannán Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Killorglin

2nd Mar Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.00 5th Mar Bunker’s Bar - Live music @ 9pm 5th Mar The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm 5th Mar Kingstons, Band @ 9.30 9th Mar Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.30 12th Mar Bunker’s Bar - Live music @ 9pm 12th Mar The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm 12th Mar Kingstons, Band @ 9.30

Tel: 066 7131955 - 087 6974078

Thursday 9th March

The Mighty Session: Derek Hickey & friends @ 8 followed by DJ Dowdyman @ 10 An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Friday 10th March

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6-8pm John Benny Moriarty’s - Gerry O’Beirne & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh @ 9.30pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 10pm

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The family of the late Katty Houlihan would like to thank all who sympathized with us on the death of our wonderful Mother. We would like to thank everyone who attended her wake and burial. A special word of thanks to all who traveled long distances to offer their condolences.

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Thanks to Fr. Hussy, the choir and to Paddy and Michelle who sang so beautifully. Our gratitude to Sean Lynch, undertaker for his professional displayed.

Drop a CV to Debbie or email debbie@murphysicecream.eu

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who were so helpful and kind to our Mother and such a great support to us during her final few years whilst her health was in decline. To our neighbours, friends,home helps, medical personnel, all too numerous to mention individually, your kindness will never be forgotten and you will be forever in our prayers Anniversary Mass will take place for Katty will take place in St. Brendan's Church, Cloghane on Saturday March 4th at 6.45pm.

Féile na Bealtaine: Míle Buíochas Tá Coiste Fhéile na Bealtaine faoi chomaoin mhór ag gach éinne a chabhraigh linn in aon slí go fial flaithiúl an Cluiche Cartaí 31 a reachtáil le déanaí.

Thank you all very much for your loyal support always.

Siad na buaiteoirí ná: Denise agus Dara Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh

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Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

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There is a fee to apply for courses through the CAO and late applications are subject to an increased fee. Late online applications cost €50.

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Holiday home, private detached house to let summer months, 5 minute walk from Dingle Town on the Conor Pass Road, Kitchen, utility, sitting room, 3 Bedrooms en-suite, bathroom, all mod cons. For further information contact 087-8092647

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280 small bales of excellent quality hay. Mid Kerry region. 085-7416424 Large 4 drawer filing cabinet, children’s wardrobe, dog kennel, hamster cage, karate outfit (6-9 years). Call Patricia 087-2027086 Mens Racing Bike, Merinda Road Race 901. 54 inch. White . Four years old, Bought from Caballs Tralee. Rarely used. Boys Apollo Switch Bike , suit 9/12 year old (shimano equipped) Used but in good condition. Call 0868759692 2nd hand kitchen units for sale. 087-6871728 Tall fridge for sale. 087-9947927 Oil tank that was used as a water tank for sale, 1,100 litres. 087-0623457 Brown leather sofa for sale, 3 seater. Excellent condition. Dingle area. €500.

085-7662459 Boat Trailer for sale. 5.5m ideal for rib or Orkney etc € 750. Call 087 770 8685

Motoring / Gluaisteáin 2006 Honda Civic. 1.8SES. 180k Kms. NCT May ‘17. Tax May ‘17. Excellent condition. €1,500 for quick sale. Phone Noel 086-6020515 2005 Kia, 1 litre. NCT and Taxed til 2018. €3,000 ono. 087-0910006 Ford Focus, ‘01, NCT. Good clean car. €650. 087-9311658 Ford Fiesta (2007) 1.4L Automatic for sale. Metallic Blue 40,000km, 5dr, sunroof, front electric windows with CD player and aux port. In immaculate condition. One lady owner. Full dealer service history. NTC until 05/17 Taxed until 05/17 €4,500 Call 086 8723521

appetite.not house trained as he currently sleeps in garage. Ring 086 8229652 Dingle area (evenings only) Wanted to rent - Professional couple seeking child friendly 3+ bedroom house west of Dingle from mid-May until end of June 2017. Please call 087 9259705.

Wanted to rent long term. 3 bedroom house. Rental scheme. Landlords may avail of increased tax relief ... claim 100% relief on their mortgage interest, as an expense against rental inc. - www.citizensinformation.ie Call 089-9417998 Reliable lady required for cleaning / housework. 3hrs per week in Annascaul.

Contact Eileen 086-405 8113 Accommodation in Dingle. 24 year old in full employment looking for a

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Bar/kitchen and waiting staff required for Quinn’s pub, Ventry. Please call 0877991828/ 087-2348533 or email Paulquinn9@hotmail.com Qualified stylist required in Classic Hair Design, Dingle.

Call 066-9151223 / 087-9884228 Gorman’s Clifftop House. We are recruiting staff to join us for 2017. Full and part time positions available, evening and daytime, in all departments. Contact Ciara or Sheelagh on 0830033133 or email info@gormans-clifftophouse. com Part time cleaning staff required in Dingle. Contact Shelley 087-7625318 Waiting staff required, full & part time for the Anchor Down Restaurant, Dingle. Good knowledge of the English language and experience necessary. email: sheehysfish@hotmail.com phone: 087-2480793 Busy bar/ restaurant in west Kerry requires experienced chef with flair, imagination and have fluent english. Excellent remuneration package on offer. Please forward CV to Tighuimhurchu@gmail.com or call 066- 9156224.

Music classes in Dingle area. All ages and levels welcome. Variety of instruments. Fully qualified and experienced instructors. Call: 086 3988722 Come and get it!! Basket Willow to take away from Decy’s Natural Garden, Riasc, Ballyferriter. 087-281 9238 Community Organisation in Annascaul seeking an acre of land for long term lease in the Annascaul area. Contact Elizabeth 086-2663186

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Female carer available in West Kerry (QQi Fetac level 5 qualified) Kind, efficient, cheerful. Ready to chat to you about your needs ph: 087 6997154 Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493 Maths Grinds available from a local, experienced and qualified mathematician (BSc, MSc, PhD candidate). Available in West Kerry 2-3 times per month. Contact J.P. 086-1089437, jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com, jpmccarthymaths.com Oil Boiler servicing Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs . Emergency Call out service available. James Greaney 087 3440493 Farm worker & maintenance man available in Dingle area. 086-3725717 Reliable, trustworthy cleaner available. Reasonable rates. Contact 0879092825 Spanish Grinds - professional. Junior Cert & Leaving Cert. 087-2417239 Childminder available for work part time in own home. Call 087-3616319.

Saorview, Rusty sky dish - replace it with galvanised or fibreglass dish and galvanised bracket, Free to Air, Saorsat, Saorview, all your TV needs catered for.

Tommy Kennedy 086 3058585 Interior and exterior, repair & maintenance services. Including carpentry, painting, tiling and total bathroom refurbishment. Call John 086-3564342 Chainsaw operator: Fully Insured for tree felling, working at height, hedge trimming, strimming, wood chipping and all garden & forestry work. treedown. ie. 087 6230938 Septic Tank, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018 Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com Experienced cleaner / keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc. 087-6256533

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Dingle Peninsula People of The Year Awards The Dingle Peninsula People of The Year Awards are being held to recognise those people for their unrelenting dedication to the community by their work or their contribution to life on the peninsula, through voluntary participation, sports , arts or community groups be it on a local, national or international level.

The awards are being organised by explorer, Mike O’ Shea.

The public are being asked to nominate those special people, groups or teams that have stood out to you in the last year.

You can cut and fill out the attached NOMINATION FORM and send it to : PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS WEST KERRY LIVE GOAT ST.

CATEGORIES: This year there are again a total of 7 categories and a winner shall be selected for the award in each category

Person of the Year:

This person can come from any of the living categories or have been selected specifically for this award and must have provided a relentless dedication to the Community by their actions and motivation to make Dingle a better place. (Individual Award)

Tourism Award:

Sports Award:

Talent Award:

Recognition for enhancing Dingle’s position as a tourism destination. (Individual/Group Award) For that sports person/organasation who has that extra bit of talent and provides a standard for all to aspire to.

DINGLE.

and we will forward it to the committee

or fill out the online form at: http://bit.ly/DinglePOTY17

(case sensitive) NOMINATIONS TO BE RETURNED BY MONDAY 13TH MARCH

A committee of 6 people from across the community has again been put together to choose a shortlist in each category having considered all of those nominated by the public.

An awards ceremony will take place at 9.30pm on Friday March 31st in Danno’s and all persons shortlisted will be notified in advance so they will be able to attend, and also provide permission to be selected in their given category.

It’s sure to be a great night of craic and entertainment.

NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee:

An award aimed at someone from the Arts, Music or any individual talent where the person/organasation has excelled through persistence and hard work to reach the pinnacle of their talent.

Posthumous Award:

Organisation Award:

To recognise the achievement’s of someone who is not with us anymore but who has contributed to Dingle’s history, development and is an inspiration to all.

Specifically aimed at Voluntary Groups who have enhanced the lives of others through care, help or training,

Young Person of the Year:

Aimed at the youth of the peninsula, someone who goes the extra mile in their field of endeavour and who is under 18 years of age.

______________________________________ ______________ Award Category: _________________________________ ___________________ Nominated By:______________________________________ _ Telephone Number:____________________________________

KEY DATES: •

LAUNCH 2ND MARCH

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NOMINATIONS RETURNED BY 13TH MARCH

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SHORTLIST PUBLISHED ON 16TH MARCH

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AWARDS CEREMONY 31ST MARCH

Why have you nominated this individual/ Group/Team:

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