West & Mid Kerry Live issue 421

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue 421 11ú - 25ú Meán Fomhair/September 2025

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Dingle Food Festival

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 12: Culture Night

Pg 16: Kerry Archaeological & History Society

Pg 23: Kerry FC

Pg 26: Life in the Quiet Lane

Pg 32: Áir Dhún an Óir

Pg 37: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 38: All in the Mind - Gratitude

Pg 40: Live Music Listings

Pg 42: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

Pg 48: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid

To ps oi l f or Sa le p er Load G oo d Qu a lity Bu i lding S tone Published by West Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 EC85

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Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment.

Annascaul Health Centre, Annascaul 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 0818 355 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284

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Prenderville Edmond, Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512

Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

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

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STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102

Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522

Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690

Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113

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Dingle

Sheep & Breeding Ewe Sale Saturday 13th September.

Scotch Yearling Ram Show & Sale

Sunday 14th September. Sale at 11.30am

Scotch Aged & Lamb Ram Show & Sale

Sunday 21st, closing date for lamb entry 13th September

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Dingle Food Festival

All of the local taste and none of the waste!

Taking place from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of October, food lovers are in for a treat as local food is celebrated as the hero of this year's Dingle Food Festival. Zero Waste will once again be a key driver of the 2025 Food Festival, as Dingle continues on its mission to be the first Irish “Zero Landfill Waste” festival.

Over the weekend the Bia Dingle Marketplace, in the centre of the town, will highlight the local food of the Dingle Peninsula as festival goers can meet local producers and literally taste the peninsula! Festivities kick off Friday night with Ceiliúradh Bídh Chorca Dhuibhne. This ticketed event is a harvest celebration of the naturally produced food & drink from the Dingle Peninsula, intertwined with local music, song, food and drink to celebrate the food traditions of Corca Dhuibhne.

Festival Masterclasses invite visitors to learn from the best! and include, Cork based Chef Takashi Miyazaki - who was awarded a prestigious Michelin Star in his first year after opening Ichigo Ichie, Asia Mahealani McDonagh, the first ever Irish Pâtisserie Champion and the owner of Mahealani Pastries in Galway and Dingle's very own Peter White, founding member and former president of the Irish Whiskey Society.

The Dingle Food Festival, with the help of the local community sustainability group Transition

Corca Dhuibhne, is continuing on its mission to be Zero-Waste to landfill. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own bowl, cutlery and cup to help in the effort of reducing the huge waste that is being created by the festival. Rinse stations and waste segregation bins will be provided. There will be stainless steel bowls available to rent and return and also festival packs on sale consisting of a bamboo bowl and cutlery set. Taste trail and market outlets will only be serving food onto reusable tableware, with the main aim being to reduce the amount of disposable packaging over the weekend.

Highlights of this year’s festival include the much loved Taste Trail, where festival goers purchase a book of taste tickets and get to sample food delights throughout the picturesque town. Along with the numerous masterclasses and workshops, there will be over 70 market stalls, street entertainment, live music and kids activities… there really is something for everyone! Tickets for all masterclass and workshops can be purchased from dinglefood.com

Distinctive pieces handmade with skill and passion in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.

60 Seconds with Thomas Callaghan

What was your first job?

Working in Ashe's

What is your favourite film? Champion

What is your favourite book?

Durango by John B. Keane

What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought? Boulavogue by Tommy Drennan and the Monarchs

What was your favourite holiday? The Panama Canal

What is your favourite drink?

Guinness (in moderation!)

Who is your favourite actor? John Hurt

What advice would you give to your younger self? Take life easy without worry

Who is your sporting hero? Jimmy Greaves

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

Emmylou Harris and Aidan O'Brien

If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?

Wembley, 10th May 1980 when West Ham United beat Arsenal in the FA Cup Final

What’s your favourite saying?

Close the gates and clear the track.

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Courtney’s Bakery

Dick Mack’s Yard, Dingle 066-9151583

Open: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm

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

Wide selection of breads

Great Daingean Uí Chúis Bake Off

The competition this year is for freshly baked fruit cakes. You could make a strawberry sponge, a raspberry bakewell cake, a rhubarb crumble cake, or a peach upside down cake, anything as long as fruit is the central attraction. No previous baking experience is required and the event is open to all amateur cooks between the ages of 7-14 years.

How the event works:

Once registered to take part in the bake off, all interested parties are asked to bake their favourite fruit inspired cake.

The cake must be baked by the entrant and brought to Dingle for judging on Sunday 5th of October at 11.00am.

Judging shall be carried out by a panel of our chefs from Dingle.

The event shall take place in Dick Mack's Yard where cakes shall be displayed and judged.

The competition results shall be announced at 11.45 pm on Sunday 5th October.

Entry fee is €5.00 per baker and all proceeds will go to a local charity. Application forms are available by:

Email: dinglebakeoff@gmail.com

Telephone: Jill Burton 087 4105519

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025.

Spilling the Beans on Legumes and Pulses!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist

Beans, often overlooked in modern cooking, are nutritional powerhouses with a remarkable array of healthy benefits. If you could slap health claims on a can of beans, it would read like a miracle cure: reduces cholesterol, lowers the risk of heart disease, prostate and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, helps regulate glucose imbalances associated with type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Dan Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones, attributes longevity and lifelong good health to the power of a daily dose of beans. Yet, here in our “sophisticated” world, beans are not worthy enough to be included in our culinary repetoire. More the pity for us!

Before I go any further let’s demystify the world of beans, legumes and pulses;

Beans: Beans are a type of legume. They are seeds that grow inside pods and come in various shapes and colours, like black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.

Legumes: Legumes are a broader category that includes beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts. They are whole plants that produce seeds in pods, such as beans and are known for their high protein content. Peanuts belong to this group too, go figure!

Pulses: Pulses are a subset of legumes. They are dried seeds from legume plants, such as dried peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Pulses are typically used in cooking after they have been dried.

So, in a nutshell (or a bean pod), all beans are legumes, but not all legumes are beans, and pulses are a specific type of dried legume. Got it? Now let’s continue…

The impressive health benefits of beans, as well as other legumes like peas and lentils, stem from their rich nutrient content. Legumes are a dietary staple worldwide (except in Ireland, UK and USA) and are renowned for being one of the best sources of soluble fibre. They are low in fat yet high in quality protein, making them a health-saving combination. But there’s more to this group of foods than meets the eye.

All beans, legumes and pulses are packed with essential nutrients, including folate, manganese, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium , iron, copper and a host of antioxidants. Soybeans stand out for their plant sterols that help reduce cholesterol and isoflavones that mitigate the effects of oestrogen fluctuations seen in PMS and menopause. However, all the three musketeers (beans, legumes and pulses) contain these nutrients to varying degrees, depending on their variety, colour and origin.

Folate, sometimes referred to as vitamin B9, is found abundantly in black beans and dark green lentils. Folic acid is the synthetic, stable form used in supplements and fortified foods, while folate refers to the natural forms found in food. Folate (or folic acid) is especially crucial for women planning to conceive and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in babies. It is a vital nutrient involved in DNA synthesis, cell growth and the metabolism of amino acids in all stages of life and big player in protecting our cognitive function as we age.

Soluble fibre in beans plays a vital role in lowering harmful LDL cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. The old saying "beans, beans are good for the heart" still holds true! By slowing down carbohydrate absorption, soluble fibre in beans helps stabilize blood glucose levels, a boon for people with diabetes. Additionally, soluble fibre binds to toxins in the body, aiding in their safe elimination via the bowel. Beans also provide substantial insoluble fibre, which promotes digestive health, nourish our microbiome and prevents constipation.

wBoth types of fibre are lacking in the modern diet, with most adults falling far short of the recommended daily intake. Incorporating a bowl of beans or lentils into your daily meals can help bridge this nutritional gap and contribute to long-term health.

Beans are a dieter's best friend, promoting a sense of fullness and reducing hunger. Their low glycaemic index helps curb sugar cravings and the rollercoaster ride that often accompanies the consumption of highly refined grains such as white bread, pasta, corn and rice products. Substituting these type of carbohydrates with beans, peas, or lentils, combined with whole grains, provides an amino acid profile comparable to animal protein but with significant benefits for you, for animal welfare and the environment.

Concerns about excessive flatulence are a common deterrent to including more of these powerhouses in the diet. While it's true they can initially increase gas production due to their fibre content, this is often a temporary side effect. The digestive system adjusts to breaking down this fibre over time, reducing gas-related issues. Properly soaking dried beans for 1224 hours before cooking can significantly minimize gas production, as germination naturally breaks down some indigestible fibres. Adding strips of kombu (kelp) seaweed to the cooking water can enhance digestibility and flavour. If problems persist, digestive enzymes like papaya or bromelain may help reduce gas.

With many of us mindful of budget constraints, beans, legumes and pulses offer a cost-effective way to maintain good health and make the most of your budget. This is particularly valuable for families and students looking for healthy low-cost food staples. These foods are versatile and affordable, even in canned form, though it's essential to watch out for added sugar and salt. As the cooler seasons approach, there's no better time to embrace the wholesome goodness of beans, legumes and pulses. They can easily be incorporated into soups, stews, curries, casseroles, warm salads, and dips, making them a culinary gem. So, whether you're looking to boost your health or your budget, this triumphant trio have you covered. Enjoy! Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist- Personalized Nutrition, Food Sensitivity & Gut Health Testing. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 www.omnom.ie

The Wonderful West Kerry Hedgerows Project

The 3 open workshops for the 'Wonderful West Kerry Hedgerows project' run by Ben Dearnley, saw over 60 people came and take part in this celebration of our beautiful hedges found here in West Kerry. With each person attending helping to create the 'coat of many colours' for the large sculpted Mr Fox! During each workshop the decorations become more and more colourful and each day Mr Fox became less Fox and more a celebration of the public's commitment to this project. Inspired by the varied collection of local flora and fauna, the sculpted animal has become a wonderful expression of our love for the natural environment which surrounds us.

Ben says:

"I'm delighted to see how this all turned out and with so many folks joining me, from the young to the...well let's just say, to the young at heart. You can see the different ideas which came to fruition in the paintings or fine pencil works and the varied display of creativity which reflects all the individuals who sat with me for a time during each of the 3 sessions. My only rule was that there are 'no rules in Art!' as each persons work is as valid as the next. For we are all creative beings and everyone has their own unique perspective and way to express themselves. Thank you to all who took part and we can all look forward to seeing the full exhibition of all 6 artists (film makers, printers, writers...) who are generating workshops on this theme later in the year."

A follow up exhibition will take place across the County in various locations, to find out more please keep an eye on future editions of this publication.

GREGORY PECK DINGLE CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY

We are pleased to announce the launching of GPDCFS Season 8 with the award-winning Italian comedy/drama, IL POSTINO (from 1996), in St. James’ Church, Dingle, on September 18, 2025.

Tickets at the door

Doors open: 7.30 pm

Screening: 8 pm

This film is open to the public.

Members may renew their membership for the season on the night.

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

I.R.A Seize Cargo

-The Scotsman 25 October 1922

Ships carrying food to needy areas of Kerry for the past several weeks are being subjected to the most unpleasant experiences. Several instances have been known in which cargoes of food have been seized from those ships and taken to other than the intended destinations.

Recently the S. S. Irex, which has been running from Cork to western ports for some time now, was on her way to Castlemaine Harbour. As she was proceeding upriver a volley of rifle shots was sent across her bow. The steamer was immediately brought to shore and boarded by a body of Irregulars, (I.R.A.). They arrested the captain and demanded to know what cargo was on board and its destination. The captain told them the ship was carrying 250 tons of food for Killarney.

The officer in command of the boarding party replied: “Little of it will Killarney see, take your ship back to Dingle Pier.” The captain complied and the ship was relieved of its cargo in Dingle.

(Presumably, some of the IRA members remained on board for the trip to Dingle.)

Lifetime Punishment For Stealing a Cow

-Cork Constitution 02 August 1831

In the Criminal Court at the Tralee Summer Assizes this week Daniel Leary, who was charged with stealing a cow, was convicted and sentenced to Transportation for life. (Most likely sent to Australia or Van Dieman’s Land which became Tasmania in 1856.)

At the same court sitting Richard Stack was tried, convicted and sentenced to death for the violation of Catherine Cusack, at New-town Sandes. In this case the jury have recommended the prisoner to mercy, and no date has been set for his execution.

Flotilla For The Bishop

-Catholic Telegraph 06 September 1862

On the evening of Bishop David Moriarty’s visit to Dingle his carriage was met a short distance from the town by children bearing green branches, accompanied by a large crowd of people, who surrounded the carriage and warmly saluted the Bishop with hearty tokens of welcome.

Later he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 100 male and 80 female children in the Dingle temporary chapel. On Monday his Lordship confirmed some 50 children in the parish of Lispole and on Tuesday he went to Ventry.

His Lordship accepted a request from the fishermen of Dingle to travel back to the port by sea following the confirmation of some 50 Ventry area children. He went on board one of the Dingle hookers which, in paint and rig, was quite as trim as the most handsome yacht.

Out in Dingle Bay he met the extended fleet, crowded with the most respectable and well-dressed people, who were accompanied by musicians who filled the air with a concord of sweet sound. Forming a kind of triumphal procession each boat, filled with flags and streamers, saluted the Bishop’s vessel as they passed by.

On arrival in Dingle harbour the flotilla was greeted by crowds of people who occupied the whole length of the quay where His Lordship was greeted with more flowers and a bonfire.

The procession then paraded through the town to the cheers of the people who lined the footpaths, welcoming him on his first visit to west Kerry since his return from Rome.

(The construction of St. Mary’s Church began in 1862, the year of the Bishop’s visit to Dingle.)

Dingle Petty Sessions

-Kerry Evening Post 29 April 1893

The local constabulary had several people summoned for having unlicensed dogs. Nominal fines were imposed in each case. Michael Casey, Dunquin, summoned Michael Guiheen of the same place, for allowing his dog to hunt Casey’s sheep and for killing one of them.

Casey swore that the defendant was keeping his dog to hunt the sheep, and that if he only called the dog the sheep would not be killed. Guiheen was ordered to pay the sum of seven shillings, in compensation, and a further five shillings in costs.

Wildlife Shooting In Kerry

-Kerry Evening Post 01 February 1893

Wildfowlers have done well throughout the county this season. Curlews, wild geese and wild ducks have afforded much sport. Ducks are now numerous on Waterville Lake, but they are very wild. Plovers are very scarce at present.

Hares are numerous on all the principal shootings. Snipe shooting continues to be good and large bog areas have been the best locations especially on the moors in the Tralee, Dingle and Waterville districts. Colonel Peyton, out from the Bayview Hotel in Waterville, shot 34 snipe in four hours in Valentia Island.

Ballydavid Regatta

-Kerryman 01 July 1905

Regatta day in Baile na nGall was all that could have been expected on such a day of beautiful weather. By 3p.m. the little village presented an attractive and gay appearance, it being artistically decorated with flags and bunting.

The harbour was dotted with canoes, eager and ready for the challenges ahead. Each one sported a coloured flag, which fluttered gaily in the freshening breeze which blew from the slopes of Sliabh an Iolair.

Large contingents of spectators and supporters poured in from Dingle, Ventry, Ballyferriter, Brandon Creek and Dunquin. Not a single accident or disruption of any kind marred the day’s enjoyment – a situation for which those in charge of organising the event should be congratulated. There were six canoes in the first race which presented an exciting and closely contested finish, there being only a few yards between first and second. Many of those watching were in doubt as to who won it was so close, but Murreigh took the honours with Brandon Creek second and Ballydavid third.

Seven canoes competed in the second race which was won easily by Ballydavid, followed by another Ballydavid canoe in second place and Murreigh in third spot. In the sports events there were twelve competitors in the Long Jump competition which was won by J. Lynch of Brandon Creek.

Fifteen competitors entered for the High Jump, but none could match a young Fitzgerlad lad, also from Brandon Creek. Due to the lateness of the hour, it was decided that the Tug-of-War and other items on the programme should be postponed for another date.

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Culture Night Oíche Chultúir

19th September 19ú Meán Fomhair

16:00 - 17:00, St Mary's Church, Green Street, Dingle

Calm Celtic Ceol

An hour of calm music with Celtic harp, cello, double bass and voice.

Let Lynn and Ben wash your cares away with gentle music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. No booking required.

16:00 - 20:00 Castlegregory Clubrooms

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This will be a continuation of an ongoing project working with teenagers to highlight the importance of art in helping with mental health issues and anxieties that young people may be experiencing.

It culminates in an installation of origami and other artforms that the teenagers create with facilitator Rebecca Lyons.

14:30 - 16:30 Killorglin Library

Celtic Quilling

Explore the art of Quilling, a 3d paper craft using strips of coloured paper that are rolled using a quilling tool, then shaped and glued together to create different shapes.

Make Celtic spirals, Celtic crosses and shamrocks, or symbols of culture from your country of origin, all made from paper.

17:00 - 19:00 An Stiúideo, Sráid an Dóirín, Daingean Uí Chúis

Taispeántas Pobail

Taispeántas ag léiriú thorthaí an tséasúir in An Stiúideo – ealaín a chruthaítear insan spás, saothair nua a chuireamar le cartlann an togra thar an tréimhse chónaitheachta seo, agus cúpla smaoineamh don todhchaí. Is céiliúradh é an taispeántas seo le samhlaíocht agus

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

cruthaitheacht ár bpobail áitiúil a chur chun cinn. Is togra ealaíne é Tigh Nic Aodhagáin atá dírithe ar an bhfolláine agus ar ghníomhaireacht pobail agus cultúrtha. Arna mhaoiniú ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

17:00 - 17:45 An Díseart

MIL

3 amhráin bainteach le na Blascaoidí; triúr amhránaithe; 3 líne comhcheol – stíl nua ar sean-amhráin. Deis chun an Gaelinn, ceol agus na healaín a thabhairt le chéile don bpobal áitiúl agus do na turasóirí atá sa bhaile. Deis oidhreacht, cultúr agus teanga a léiriú do dhaoine i slí nua.

17:00 - 19:30 Pauline Bewick Collection, Library Place, Killorglin

Pottery Painting Inspired By The Pauline Bewick Collection

While surrounded by the collection, you’ll be guided to take inspiration from Pauline’s work & apply it to your pottery. Using underglaze colours you’ll paint a pre-made bisque fired ceramic cup or plate. We’ll take it away to be glazed & fired, & will be available for collection in October. There will be two one-hour long workshops beginning 5pm and 6.30pm. All welcome but booking is essential on https://www. groundedpottery.ie/

17:00 - 19:00 O'Grady's Bar, Killorglin

Write Night Workshop

Two-hour workshop with June O’Sullivan. You’ll be working alongside June and your fellow writers to develop your own short story on the theme of “Night”. June will lead you through a few exercises to help you develop your writing. And if you’re pleased with the results of your writing, you may get a chance to debut your work at the Culture Night Storytelling Session later at O’Grady’s Bar.

Workshop leader June O’Sullivan lives on Valentia. Donal Ryan described her debut novel The Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife, published earlier this year by Poolbeg, as “stunning”. 12 places only, via eventbrite.ie

17:30 - 19:30 The Fishery, Killorglin Develop Your Own Photographs Using The Cyanotype Printing Method

Members of the public will develop their own photographs, on paper, using an old traditional technique known as cyanotype printing. On the night participants will expose an A4 photographic negative to UV light and develop their photograph as a blue-toned print.

Approx 20 photos have already been selected and a unique negative made for the event. Everyone is welcome. Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

Booking is not required however arriving early is recommended as there are limited spaces available.

18:00 - 19:30 Grilse Gallery, Killorglin In Search Of Presence: Exhibition & Artist Talk

For the opening of Dorota Borowa’s solo exhibition In Search of Presence, broadcaster and art critic Cristin Leach will be in conversation with the artist. Dorota creates site-specific installations that combine large-scale works on paper with charcoal drawings on the walls, responding directly to the exhibition space.

18:00 - 00:00 Dingle

Scréachóg Reilige / Swoop

Poetry and music, air and water swoop together with the flight of a barn owl.

6pm – 8:30pm – Kennedy’s Bar & Courtyard for poetry readings, poetry film screening and creative happenings.

9pm – 9:30pm – Dingle Marina Headland for the night flight of Dingle COP’s handcrafted barn owl.

9:30pm – 12:45am – Green Room for live music from Lúila and the very best of vinyl DJs, including rising new talent.

18:00 - 20:00 An Díseart

Short Art Film : “Chair-Persons”

An amusing, poignant, highly original short film exploring the personal lives of “chairpersons” whom the artist encountered over twelve months. Photographed and filmed in the landscape as found, unstaged, Kerry Dublin and London. The artist successfully connected with USA composer and performer Nicholas Walker whose work is featured.

Film will run on a loop every 15 minutes beginning at 6pm

18:30 - 21:00, Maine Valley FRC Castlemaine

Painting Home, A Live Demonstration

By Julie Lovett

Artist Julie Lovett will host a live painting demonstration. The focus of the evening will be on creating a landscape painting inspired by the Kerry Countryside – a setting that holds deep local significance & richness. As Julie paints she will guide the audience through the artistic process of composition, colour palettes, perspective & how to to translate a feeling of place onto canvas. This will be a relaxed space where people can observe, ask questions and enjoy seeing a local scene come to life through paint. No prior knowledge of art needed, just a willingness to take part in something creative & rooted in place which celebrates the rural beauty of Kerry through live painting.

18:30 - 19:15 Gairdín Mhuire, An Daingean

Aisteoirí Bhréanainn

Dhá dhráma sheoighe ó Chorca Dhuibhne. Bígí ag faire amach dúinn! Arna mhaoiniú ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

18:30 - 20:15 Wave Theatre, Dingle

Tonnta

Oíche Rince ina mbeidh an stáitse beo le buillí na gcos, fuaim ceoltóirí beo agus drámaíocht an damhsa traidisiúnta. Arna mhaoiniú ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

19:00 - 20:30 The Temperance Hall Dingle

The MD Project

Internationally renowned singer Misha Dimov & Friends are giving a special performance in the Temperance Hall, Main Street, from 7pm till 8.30. This intimate setting allows for a softer dynamic and will include some old favourites

as well as some new classics. With a fine set of rock, pop, blues and jazz standards, we are sure to be in for a lively evening.

This free event is kindly sponsored by the Arts Council Ireland with Kerry County Council and as this is free, with no booking and limited seating, it is advised to arrive a bit early for this one.

19:00 - 22:00 Siopa An Phobail, An Clochán

The Sheepshed: Culture Night Under The Hill

A pop up gallery in the local Siopa in Cloghane village featuring new work from Cloghane based artists Dallanie Mae Tanedo, Harry Blair, Lara Prideaux, and Cian Handschuh. A show aiming at bringing the local community together with art and transforming the local shop space for the night.

19:00 - 22:00 Castlegregory Clubrooms Echoes Of The Home Shore

Building on last year’s performance merging the heritage of local people reading Dúchas stories with improvised live music and imagery of the surrounding places, this year’s “Echoes of the Home Shore” will explore environmental stories from the Schools Collection.

A group of local artists and community groups will develop a short film to be screened on the night of locals reading these old stories; creating a collage of current and old film footage of the places featured in these stories, including their unique biodiversity; and producing a

unique soundtrack to go with it. The screening will be 30-40 minutes long. We will begin the evening with a talk by one of the artists involved.

19:30 - 20:30 An Díseart, Ag Freagairt Don Spriod Cheiltigh

Beidh freagra Chorca Dhuibhne in aimsir na luath-Chríostaíochta á tabhairt ag beirt cheoltóirí agus triúr ealaíontóirí, chomh maith le siúlóid threoraithe trí na gáirdíní.

20:00 - 21:15 Main Street, Killarney Aisling Ghobnait

MOTHÚ conjure a street spectacle that merges myth, movement, and music. This immersive performance celebrates the enduring legacy of warrior, legend and patron saint of the bees, Gobnait. Her story will bring magic to the streets of Killarney through illuminated towering puppetry, ethereal dance, live music and elemental fire.

20:00 - 22:00 O'Grady's Bar, Killorglin Write Night Storytelling Session

Bridget Moriarty and Joe Brennan’s Killorglin Storytelling Sessions are very special occasions, bringing together traditional and contemporary storytelling – plus a little chatter –in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Tonight’s session is on the theme of “Night” and all are welcome. Culture Night’s special session will include a few new short stories, composed specially for the occasion and read aloud by the authors.

21:00 - 22:00 Tigh Uí Chatháin (Kane's) Baile an Fheirtéiraigh

The Vagina Monologues

An adaptation of the original script based on interviews with women about womanhood, feelings about the vagina, sex, relationships and violence against women. Deeply moving, vibrant and multi faceted testimonies with lots of humour, often hilarious and always thought provoking. In 2018 the New York Times stated “no recent hour of theatre has had a greater impact worldwide”

Booking is essential by text only to 087 7946279

Peter White brought some essential reading material to the summit of Kilimanjaro

DINGLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Dingle Christian Fellowship

The Tommy Griffin Over 35 Tournament 2025 is set to be the biggest yet since it began in 2012, with a record 30 teams entered. Games will be played across three venues – PCD pitch, Páirc an Ághasaigh Dingle and Páirc Sheán Baróid Lios Póil – on Saturday, November 8th. Clubs from Armagh, Galway, Mayo, Dublin, Laois, Meath, Kildare, Cork and Kerry will be represented, with many former greats of the game lining out once more. The tournament promises a fantastic weekend of football, fun and craic, drawing hundreds of players, families and supporters to West Kerry.

Invites you to join our Bible study on Tuesdays at 10:30 at the Temperance Hall on Main Street Dingle

Invites you to join us for a weekly study of God's Word. We are a non denominational group of Protestants and Catholics and all are welcome. Come study the Bible and discuss how it applies to our lives today. Have a cup of tea and some prayer, singing and chat. Every Wednesday at 10:30 Call 086-1771117 for directions

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path

Also on Thursdays at 7pm at a home meeting. Call for directions. For information or prayer needs ring 086-1771117

"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path"

Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne

Psalm 119:105

Teagascóirí Aos

Oideachais ag teastáil

Adult Education Tutors required

Déan teagmháil ar 087-7951743 nó sf@pcd07.ie

Footsbarn in Curran’s Dingle for 3 nights!

We are on our way to you! Beyond excited and grateful we get to come back to such a special place! We are doing 3 SHOWS : Thursday the 11th, Friday the 12th & Saturday the 13th in our tent right behind the legendary “Curran’s Pub” kicking off at 8pm every night.

TICKETS SELLING FAST, make sure you BOOK yours! Email zoe.hayter5@ gmail.com and collect your tickets before the show at the door! or purchase on the door.

Enigmatic Sounds in the Díseart

Naoise from Baile Lochaigh presents his debut installation "Morphic Resonator" - a mysterious sound art piece featuring his custom-built instrument, the "Metamorphic Sonicahedron."

This enigmatic machine transforms environmental energy - temperature, sound, light, and human activity - into ever-changing experimental music.

Experience the Morphic Resonator at the back of the Diseart Gardens, An Cúilín Seabhrac, September 20th, 10am-6pm. Drop in anytime - every visit will be different!

Free entry.

Event will be recorded for academic/promotional purposes.

Cuireann Naoise ó Bhaile Lochaigh a chéad suiteáil ‘Morphic Resonator’’ i láthair - píosa ealaíne fuaime mistéireach ina bhfuil a uirlis saincheaptha, an "Metamorphic Sonicahedron."

Athraíonn an meaisín draíochtúil seo fuinneamh comhshaoil - teocht, fuaim, solas agus gníomhaíocht dhaonna - go ceol turgnamhach a bhíonn ag athrú de shíor.

Tabhair cuairt ar an ‘’Athshonadóir Morfach’’ ag an gCúilín Seabhrac, Gairdíní an Dísirt, 20 Meán Fómhair, 10am-6pm. Buail isteach aon am - beidh gach cuairt difriúil!

Iontráil saor in aisce.

Déanfar taifead ar an imeacht chun críocha acadúla/poiblíochta.

Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society Announce Autumn Programme

The role of local history publications and journals in Kerry as well as the levels of violence during the War of Independence in County Kerry will be among the subjects to be discussed at events hosted by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society over the coming weeks. The Society, which is always open to new members, announced its programme of talks and events for the autumn this week.

On Thursday, 11 September, the Society will host an online discussion on the importance of local history publications, journals and magazines in contributing to the story of the county and its heritage. Chaired by John Flaherty, the session will include contributions from Joe Harrington, of the Lyreacrompane Journal, Jim Finnerty of Ballydonoghue Parish

Magazine, Dónal Hickey of the Sliabh Luachra Journal and John Downing of the Sneem Parish News. The link to join the online presentation at 7pm can be obtained from info@kerryhistory.ie

On Wednesday, 24 September, the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society and Kerry County Museum will announce the Kerry Young Historian for 2025. The popular competition sees students from across the county submit their research on a vast array of subjects and winners will be announced in senior and junior categories.

On Thursday, 16 October, Dr Thomas Earls Fitzgerald will present a lecture at Killarney Library entitled ‘The Tans appeared to have gone mad’: The Crown forces and violence in County Kerry, 1920-21’. Dr Fitzgerald is an expert on the War of Independence in Kerry and will present his talk at 7pm.

Admission to all events is free of charge. Membership of the Society, which allows permission to other members-only events as well as entitling subscribers to a free copy of the annual Kerry Magazine and the journal of the Society, is just €40 per year. New members can join at www.kerryhistory.ie

Manx Shearwater Alert!

The BirdWatchIreland West Kerry Branch is appealing to everyone on the Dingle Peninsula these next few weeks to be on the lookout for stranded Manx Shearwater fledglings.

What are they?

They are pigeon-sized, web-footed black and white seabirds that breed on the Blasket Islands. During the next few weeks this year’s fledglings are making their first big migration to the waters off Brazil and Uruguay where they will spend the winter months.

Why are they stranding in our towns and villages?

They are attracted and disoriented by the strong electric lights with which we surround ourselves. Once they crash land on roads and in gardens they are rendered helpless as they cannot take off from flat surfaces (they either need steep slopes or be on the water) and are vulnerable to predation by cats and dogs.

What can you do if you find one?

Please pick it up carefully and place it securely in a cardboard box. Do not give it any food or water and ring one of the volunteers listed below who will collect it and release it safely back to the wild.

Four good reasons to get involved

1. Manx Shearwaters are long lived birds. The oldest ringed and recovered bird was 52 years old. By picking up and helping one bird you might help dozens of generations of shearwaters yet to come!

2. The shearwaters’ parents have travelled all the way from South America to the safe breeding colony on the Blasket Islands in order to lay one single egg which they incubate for up to 55 days after which they feed the fledgling for a further 60-70 days. That’s a big effort for this protected, amber-listed little bird. It seems a small effort on our part to pick it up and release it again safely to give it one more go at finding its way south.

3. Usually they are entirely uninjured and just need a little help to get airborne again.

4. We have very few opportunities to get up close and personal with some of our more elusive wildlife. Shearwater can generally only be observed high out to sea from a boat as they breed underground on our remoter islands and only come back to their breeding burrows at night. This is a great chance for everyone to find out a little bit more about the great biodiversity here on the Dingle peninsula and to help in a small but very effective way to protect it.

Last but not least let’s consider switching off some unnecessary outside lights to prevent these birds from crash landing in the first place!

Last year we collected and released more than 60 birds around the peninsula – thanks to all the people around the peninsula who picked them up and gave us a call. Some people even carried an empty cardboard box in their cars just in case they came across one of them. Thank you!

Britta ( Ventry and Dunquin) 087 2435845

Richard ( Ballyferriter and Ballydavid) 086 3168150

Breda ( Dingle) 087 2438697)

Catherine (Dingle and Ventry) 087 9834823

Jonathan (Dingle) 089 2001950 CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF

NEW VACANCIES IN DINGLE, CO. KERRY!

Location:

Ciorcal Comhrá ag bogadh

Tá an Ciorcal Comhrá bogtha thar n-ais go Áras Bhréanainn. Ba mhaith liom ár mbuíochas a gabhail le Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne as ucht an fáilte a chuir siad romhainn. Tá siad dúnta anois don tar éis an tsamhraidh. Beidh ag bailiú san Áras gach Céadaoin ó 11-12 le haghaidh tae, caife agus cadráil! Bígí linn!! Ceardlann Postaeir

Tá na póstaeir ullamh don mórshiúl againn! Bhí ceardlann ar siúl againn ar an gCéadaoin agus sinn ag ullmhú don mhórshiúl. Bhí an póstaer thuas mar ionspráid dúinn agus sinn á réiteach. Bhí an t-ádh orainn go raibh Sarah Partington againn chun an grúpa a stiúirú agus a saineolas

ealaíona a thabhairt dúinn. Táimid ullamh anois le himeacht chun sráide!

Bus go Agóid Cearta i mBaile Átha Cliath

Beidh bus ag taistil ó Chorca Dhuibhne go Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael i mBaile Átha Cliath ar an 20 Meán Fomhair. Beidh an bus ag fágaint ag a 8rn agus ag filleadh i ndiaidh an mhórshúil. Beidh an costas deimhnithe go luath ag braith ar uimhreacha. Má tá suim agat taistil ar an mbus linn déan teagmháíl le Barry ag 0873769538

Deiseanna fostaíochta / Job opportunities Bíonn éagsúlacht iontach le postanna agus Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh (tuilleadh

ar www.peig.ie):

• Oifigeach Cléireachais (Painéal Buan) - Foras na Gaeilge

• Comhordaitheoir Tionscadail – Iarthar & Gaeltacht - Conradh na Gaeilge

• Feidhmeannach, Gaelbhratach - Gael Linn

Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne’s events

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

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

• Tae & Plé gach Déardaoin @ 12:00 sa Díseart le Dúchas an Daingin

Tomhais na coicíse

“Uisce goirt gan salann gan sáile. Cad é?”

Cad é?

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

Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: “Cén rud nach bhfuil mórán maitheasa ann go dtí go mbristear é?”

Freagra: Ubh

Rhys, Marion Uí Bheaglaíoch.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha

Bí ag caint linne, Tobar Dhuibhne. Táimid ar Facebook, Twitter, TikTok & Instagram.

Ríomhphost: tdhuibhne@gmail.com

Suíomh Idirlín: www.tobardhuibhne.ie

LinkTree (nascanna): https://linktr.ee/TobarDhuibhne0000

Glaoigh ar 066 9156 100 (3 do Thobar Dhuibhne), nó 087 376 9538 do Bharry Ó Siochrú nó 087 377 9337 d’Éibhín Ní Shlattara

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance

Caroline Boland

Congratulations to Castlegregory and Maharees, and so many groups around the peninsula as the finalists prepare for the announcements of The Irish Times “Ireland’s Greenest Places” which will be announced this Saturday. Best of luck to everyone involved and to the incredible work of all the volunteers across Corca Dhuibhne.

It’s interesting how widely Dingle Peninsula Festivals “travel” and how important Shannon Airport is to the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry and west coast of Ireland. Heading out to Western Mass. on Sunday morning, we learned from chatting with airport security, that there had been a number of marathon runners who had participated in the Dingle Marathon last weekend. It reflects how important Shannon is for US East Coast visitors, who can visit the west coast for a long weekend, and be back at their desks on a Monday morning!

Next festival celebration to come is Camp Sheep Fair on September 21st. It’s great that another traditional event Fair is still such an important day out so get along to enjoy this firm annual favourite. Again, don’t forget the Dingle Food Festival is the first weekend of October this year so if you have a little time to give, please volunteer and help out if you can.

News:

THE SAM MAGUIRE AND ALL IRELAND WINNING KERRY TEAM REPRESENTATIVES WILL JOIN IRELAND’S DINGLE PENINSULA SHOWCASE AT THE BIG E OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATING HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY

North America’s 4th largest fair, Massachusetts-based New England State Fair, The Big E runs Sept. 12-28

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass., and DINGLE PENINSULA, Co. Kerry, - Members of the Kerry football team and the prized Sam Maguire Trophy will be on hand Sept. 13-14 at The Big E’s Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in West Springfield. They will join some of the Dingle Peninsula’s famous crafters, artisans, distillers, jewellers and holiday itinerary planners marking 26 years participation at The Big E, North America’s fourth largest fair. Opening festivities begin Sept. 12 with a weekend-long “Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day” celebration, sponsored by Aer Lingus.

“This represents a unique opportunity to view and perhaps get photos with the Sam Maguire in a rare stop in the United States, and we are honored to host members of this year’s championship club and the GAA’s prized trophy,” said Gene Cassidy, president and chairman of the Eastern States Exposition, known as The Big E, the only U.S. multi-state fair.

In addition to the onsite Dingle Peninsula businesses, the 2025 Big E, for the first time, will also showcase through video and other presentations more than 160 members of Dingle Peninsula Tourism businesses, 96 percent of which are family owned and operated.

Other opening weekend elements include Ireland’s Consul General for New England, Sighle FitzGerald hosting a “pop-up” Irish Consulate with her team in the Irish Pavilion on September 13th. Mayor of Kerry, Councillor Michael Foley, members of the Kerry County Council delegation, Dingle Peninsula Tourism and participating businesses, will participate in a business discussion with western Massachusetts tourism and economic development executives on the impact of the trans-Atlantic relationships. It will focus on the Dingle Peninsula and County Kerry as a primary destination for immersive tourism, business and investment to build on already strong partnerships and links between the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, the West Springfield region, and the State of Massachusetts.

“County Kerry has long-standing cultural and economic connections with the Greater Springfield area, rooted in the deep ties of our diaspora — particularly those from the Dingle Peninsula and the Blasket Islands who made Western Massachusetts their home,” said Foley. “These bonds have evolved into vibrant Sister City partnerships with West Springfield, Holyoke and Springfield. Attending The Big E is a valuable opportunity to strengthen and expand our trans-Atlantic partnerships.”

Promoting together….

Make sure your Autumn, Winter and Spring Leisure Packages are up on www.dingle-peninsula.ie for 2025/2026 bookings. Enquiries are coming in every day and more will follow from our promotions at the National Ploughing Championships and The Big E, so please contact Simone at: info@dingle-peninsula.ie.

Get your 2026 Festival and Events registered on the Dingle Peninsula Calendar of Events with Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie or (066) 915 2448. They will be promoted from September onwards.

Follow Dingle Peninsula Tourism on our Social Media Platforms Facebook: @dingle.official Instagram: dinglepeninsulatourism

ORIGINAL KERRY Dingle

ORIGINAL KERRY Gift & Craftshop

Gift & Craft Centre

Ionad Ceardaíochta Daingean Uí Chúis Lower Green St. Dingle

Ionad Ceardaíochta Daingean Uí Chúis Green Street.

OPEN DAILY

Open 7 days a week

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 10am - 5pm

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 9pm Thursday 10 - 8pm

New Online Shop

www.originalkerry.shop

Tel: (083) 8520705 email:originalkerrydingle@gmail.com On

Cearta - Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael

Beidh Ágóid Náisiúnta ar an 20/09/2025 ag tosnú ar a 13.30 ó Chearnóg Pharnell i mBaile Átha Chliath. Tá sé ana-thabhachtach go mbeimis ar fad ann ar an lá. Tá ceithre théama leis an agóid, Tithíocht, Maoiniú, Oideachas agus Cearta Teanga. Tá bus a eagrú ó Chorca Dhuibhne, má tá suim agat teacht ar an mbus is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Barry ar 087 376 9538

A national protest for the Irish Language and Gaeltacht will take place on the 20/09/2025 leaving from Parnell Square in Dublin at 13.30. It’s very important that we are all there on the day. The four themes for the protest are Housing, Funding, Education and Language Rights. A bus is being organised from Corca Dhuibhne, if you are interested in going on the bus you can contact Barry on 087 376 9538.

Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó le Foras na Gaeilge

Tá Foras na Gaeilge ag glacadh le hiarratais aríst fé'n Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó. Caithfear iarratas a dhéanamh roimis an 31/10/2025. Tá buiséad teoranta acu, mar sin is fiú go mór labhairt leo agus iarratas a dhéanamh a luaithe agus is féidir.

Tá tacaíochtaí ar fáil do ghnóanna dtí uasmhéid de €3,000 fé na catagóir seo a leanas:

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

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

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

4. Ábhair dhátheangach/Gaelainne eile / Other bilingual/Irish material suas dtí €1000 (@50%)

Foras na Gaeilge are now accepting applications under their Business Support Scheme. Applications must be made by the 31/10/2025. They have a limited budget, it's worth talking to them and applying as soon as possible. There's a max grant of €3,000 available under the four categories above Ranganna TEG

Cuireadh tús le rang B1 agus B2 TEG aríst sa Díseart le déanaí. D’éinne atá ag iarraidh feabhas a chur ar a gcuid Gaelainne, is deis iontach atá sna ranganna TEG. Deis do chuid Gaelainne a fheabhsú trí ranganna struchtúrtha. Tá an dá rang atá ar bun lán, ach táimid ag iarraidh cur leis na ranganna san. Má tá suim agat freastal ar ranganna TEG is féidir clárú ar an nasc ar ár linktree, nó teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar 087 7004 884.

TEG B1 & B2 classes started again recently in the Díseart. For anyone looking to improve their Irish the TEG classes are a great resource. An opportunity to improve your Irish in a structured class. The two classes that have started are full, but we are trying to add extra classes. If you are interested in attending TEG classes, please register on the link on our Linktree, or contact us on 087 7004 884.

Múrphictiúirí

D’éirigh linn 3 mhúrphictiúirí a chrochadh ar Bhóthar na bPiarsach anuraidh, agus súil againn cur leis sin i mbliana. Táimid ag lorg Ealaíontóirí a bheadh ar fáil le múrphictiúir a dhearradh bunaithe ar cheann de na teamaí seo a leanas;

1) Féilte & Ócáidí 2) Lítríocht 3) Spóirt 4) Iascaireacht 5) Oilithreacht 6) Dúlra / Plandaí 7) Logainmneacha 8) Ceol Breis eolas ach teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail. com nó 087 7004 884

We are hoping to expand on the murals that were hung last year on Bóthar na bPiarsach. We are looking for artists that would be happy to design a mural on one of the following themes;

1) Festivals & Events 2) Litterature 3) Sport 4) Fishing 5) Pilgrimage 6) Nature/Plants 7) Placenames 8) Music

Further information available on optduchasandaingin@gmail.com or 087 7004 884

Tae & Plé

Bíonn Tae & Plé againn na haon Déardaoin óna 12.00-13.30. Beimid istigh sa Díseart anois ar feadh cúpla seachtain, glaoigh isteach agus cleachtaidh do chuid Gaelainne.

Join our conversation group every Thursday from 12.00-13.30. We will be in the Díseart now for a few weeks, call in for a chat and a great opportunity to practice your Irish.

Frásaí & Nathanna Úsáideach

Useful Phrases & Terms

Bain triail astu sa ar na meáin an tseachtain seo!

Why not try some of these on your posts this week!

- Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiain

- Tá’n áit chugainn féin againn

- Níl aon ticéad fágtha!

- Níl ach cúpla ticéad fágtha!

- Faigh do thicéad inniu!

- Tá sé ina ghála gaoithe

- Tá sé fliuch amuigh, ach deas te anseo istigh - glaoigh isteach!

- An raibh a fhios agat go mbíonn rogha nua ar ár mbiachlár na haon lá?

- Níl in aon ní ach seal

- Tá sé chugainn aríst

- Ordaigh chomh luath agus is féidir

- Le feiscint anois againn

- Tiocfaidh tú ar ‘X’ anseo againne

- Wild Atlantic Way

- We have the place to ourselves

- Tickets are sold out

- Only a few tickets left

- Get your ticket today!

- It’s blowing a gale

- It’s wet outside, but nice and warm in here - call in!

- Did you know our menu has new options everyday?

- All things come to an end

- That time of year again

- Order as soon as possible

- To be seen now here!

- You’ll find ‘X’ here with us

Oifigeach Óige i gCorca Dhuibhne

Táimid ana-shásta go bhfuil tús curtha leis an bpróiséas chun Oifigeach Óige a fhostú i gCorca Dhuibhne. Beidh an té a cheapfar lonnaithe i gCorca Dhuibhne agus fostaithe ag Foróige. Tá géargá le Oifigeach Óige ar an leithinis chun a chinntiú go bhfuil freastal mar is ceart á dhéanamh ar óige na leithnise.

We are very happy that the process to employ a youth office for Corca Dhuibhne has started. The successful candidate will be located in Corca Dhuibhne and employed by Foróige. A youth officer is badly needed in Corca Dhuibhne to ensure that the youth of the peninsula are catered for.

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa?

Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn:

Cristín de Mórdha

Fón: 087 7004 884

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: Dúchas an Daingin

Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

Teaċ Damsa’s 1975 | Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig brings 1,000 people and €650,000 boost to West Kerry

D’fhreastail breis agus míle duine ar na léirithe agus imeachtaí in An Glaise Bheag - ceann de na bailiúcháin chultúrtha is mó i gCiarraí i mbliana.

Over 1,000 people attended 1975 | Naoi Déag Seachtó a Cúig and related events in An Glaise Bheag, where five extraordinary dancers transformed an old factory into a living, breathing performance space, set to the seminal album 1975, by the Bothy Band. The events at Teaċ Daṁsa generated an estimated €650,000 for the local economy, making it one of the biggest cultural gatherings in Kerry this year.

Guests included Minister Norma Foley TD, Councillor Breanndán Fitzgerald, musicians Martin Hayes, Cormac Begley, Eoin O’Neill, Liam Ó Maonlaí, and Bothy Band founding members Paddy Keenan and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill.

Piper Paddy Keenan attended ahead of his own sold-out gig in the studio and was visibly emotional after Friday night’s performance. Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill joined choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan and MC Philip King on stage, saying: “It was like I was back there… This show is like a love train.”

Local support from Mothú Corca Dhuibhne, Solas Tapas, Dingle Distillery, and Dingle Brewhouse added to the sense of meitheal. Audiences described the experience as “extraordinary,” “electric,” and “like the whole room was breathing together.”

Poet Dairena Ní Chinnéide captured how the dancers reclaimed the old Údarás factory: “The old factory hums… lit up now with new energy. There was always dancing in this parish - the ghosts of the dance converge with the modern.”

Next up, Teaċ Damsa brings the final Irish and UK performances of How to be a Dancer in Seventy-two Thousand Easy Lessons to:

Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, on 11 & 12 September. Tickets available at www. siamsatire.com

Rob Ó Sé Shines Down Under

On Saturday, 30th August, the Western Australia Senior Men’s Gaelic Football Championship Final was held in Perth, where St. Finbarr's Gaelic Football Club, secured a commanding victory over Greenwood with a scoreline of 4-13 to 0-6.

A key figure in St. Finbarrs’ success this season has been Rob Ó Sé, a native of Clochán Dubh, An Ghaeltacht, currently on a teaching career break from Gaelscoil Carraig Uí Leighin, Cork. Rob’s performances have been instrumental in leading the club to a historic double, having also won the Western Australia League Final just three weeks earlier.

Rob’s personal accolades this year include:

• Player of the Match in both the Championship and League Finals 2025

• Western Australia Player of the Year 2025

• Western Australia League Player of the Year 2025

It’s believed he may be the first Gaeltacht man to achieve such honours in Western Australia.

Rob’s football background:

• All-Ireland Minor winner with Kerry in 2014

• Played for Kerry U21s, narrowly losing to Galway, 2017

• All-Ireland Junior winner in 2017

• Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2019, 2017

• Cousin of Kerry legend Dr. Seán Murphy

His achievements have been a point of pride both for the Irish community in Australia and back home in Kerry, reflecting the strength and global reach of Gaelic Games.

Oíche Mhór i dTrá Lí

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Seift mhaith ag cumann peile Chiarraí é bratacha an chluib a chur ar fáil saor in aisce do shiopaí agus do ghnóluchtaí ar an mbaile chun go mbeidh fáilte chroíúil roimh lucht Ruagairí Shligigh a bheidh ag taisteal chun an Ríochta dá gcluiche Coirn an deireadh seachtaine beag seo. Beidh an fhoireann baile ag dul chun páirce lán de dhóchas tar éis na dtorthaí maithe le trí seachtainí anuas: bua ar Bhaile Longfoirt mar a thuairiscíomar san eagrán deireanach, agus ina dhiaidh sin torthaí fónta sa dá chluiche sraithe eile a imríodh ó shin.

Ní haon dóichín é pointe an ceann a thabhairt abhaile leat ó chluichí in aghaidh an dá cheannródaí sa Sraith. Níl ach péire cluichí caillte ag Dún Dealgan ó thús na bliana, agus ní bheadh an pobal ag tnúth le bua ag Ciarraí orthu, go háirithe agus an cluiche á imirt i bPáirc Oighialla. Ainneoin seansanna luatha ag an bhfoireann baile, b’iad na cuairteoirí a chuaigh chun cinn leath-bhealach tríd an chéad leath, nuair a thug Joe Adams an chaid do Ronan Teahan, agus rinne sé siúd a chuid féin den imirt as sin, a bhuille ag rásaíocht thar na cosantóirí isteach in eangach Enda Minogue.

Ba ghar don bhriseadh a d’éirigh le Daryl Horgan cic éirice a chur thar Matt Connor agus an scór a chothromú, ach ba ghaire fós don bhfead leathama a léim Robbie Cleary san aer leis an liathróid a shacadh lena cheann isteach i líontán na foirne baile. Bhí na cuairteoirí chun tosaigh ag dul isteach i dtreo an dara leath.

Ach chothromaigh Horgan arís agus macalla na feide fós sa timpeall, agus má dhein, ghlac Teahan seilbh na caide láithreach agus scóráil tar éis ruaig reatha. Mar bheadh díoltas air sin bhain Keith Ward an sprioc amach laistigh de chúpla nóiméad, agus bhí an cluiche cothrom arís. Trí chúl in imeacht cúig nóiméad - agus dachad nóiméad fós le n-imirt.

Bhí siar is aniar ann as sin amach, agus Dún Dealgan ag ionsaí chúil Chiarraí go háirithe sa chúig nóiméad d’am cúiteamh ghortaithe, ach d’éirigh le muintir Thrá Lí na cosa a thabhairt leo go deireadh.

Dá luachmhaire an pointe sin, bhí a chomh-dhúshlán rompu: tánaistigh na Sraithe, Fánaithe Chóbh, ar cuairt go Páirc Chnocán an Iolair.

Chaithfeá a cheapadh go mbeadh fonn díoltais ar na Corcaígh tar éis a dteip sa Chorn seachtainí gearra roimhe sin, ach ní raibh an imirt thar moladh beirte sa chéad leath, agus cé go raibh an dara thréimhse níos beoga, bhí uair a chloig nach mór caite sarar éirigh le Rhys Gourdie Chóbh an ceann is fearr a fháil ar Matt Connor. Deich nóiméad ina dhiaidh sin, ó chic cúinne le Sean O’Connell, d’éirigh Oran Crowe leis an chaid a sheoladh isteach in eangach Tim Martin, agus as san amach bhí sé ina choimhlint gan trócaire, cé nár éírigh le ceachtar taobh an cluiche a bhuachaint.

Ba mhór an gaisce é pointe an ceann a shaothrú in aghaidh an dá fhoireann atá - fós - ar cheann na Sraithe, agus tabharfaidh sé uchtach do mhuintir na Ríochta agus iad ag teannadh ar an gcluiche mór Coirn. Ócáid í seo a tharraingeodh slua mór, agus gan slí ag club Chiarraí lena ligint ar fad isteach. Ag smaoineamh ar sin, shamhlaíos go bhféadfaí ardán sealadach a chur isteach, ach ní dóigh liom go bhfuil aon áit sa Pháirc lena sheasamh.

Ardaíonn san ceisteanna achrannacha faoi thodhchaí na Páirce sin má éiríonn le Kerry FC áit a bhaint amach sa Phríomh-Shraith amach anseo. Smaineamh uaillmhianach, ach ní miste sin ó am go céile!

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

DINGLE MARATHON. Almost 3,000 people took part in the 2025 Full and Half Marathon held over the scenic Slea Head course on Saturday last. The organisers wish to express their sincere gratitude to the residents, motorists, business operators and road users for their wonderful co-operation before, during and after the event again this year. They also thank all the participants, stewards, supporters, Gardai, medical support teams and professional service operators all of whom ensured the 15th Dingle Marathon lived up to the high standards reached in the previous years.

TIDY TOWNS. Dingle Tidy Towns Committee were very disappointed at media announcements that the local Harbour was adjudged to be in the littered category following a survey of the area recently. It appears that the assessors went to the trouble of going to the lower rock armour areas where the wind does drive some light litter into open spaces from which it is quite difficult and dangerous to retrieve. Our committee wish to use the opportunity to commend the Harbour staff, also County Council staff, some local business outlets and our own

West Kerry GAA

Michael Kennedy

Minors

volunteers and community employment workers for their continuous efforts to keep our town as litter free as possible. Míle Buíochas agus leanaigí leis an obair tabhtach seo.

Solar Systems

Tom Kennedy

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

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

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

TOWN PARK. Some of the adult exercise machines have been transferred from their original site in Gort a Lin/ An Cúl area to theTown Park. This addition certainly adds to the Town Park facility which is now well used since the opening of the Multi Sports Area last year.The entrance to the Park has also got a new stone faced wall fronted by new flower/shrub beds which add a more inviting entrance to what is one of the hidden gems of our town. Now no excuses for those interested in some physical exercise in a more private setting.The new house on Grey's Lane at the Park entrance really fits in nicely with the existing streetscape plan.

CULTURE NIGHT: Friday September 19th has been designated as Ireland's National Culture Night this year. A good number of different activities are planned throughout Corca Dhuibhne with full details on social media and elsewhere in this edition. As always we encourage our readers to come out and enjoy the activities in your locality.

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

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

suggestions on what type of offers, discounts, promotions, activities or entertainment to cater for all ages to include locals and visitors they would envisage to incorporate in this necessary initiative in one of the quieter periods of the year. Your thoughts to risteradmacliam@gmail. com or text to 086-8641340.

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BUSINESS. Dingle Business Chamber and the Peninsula Tourism Alliance are in the process of drawing up an Activity Plan for December 2025 and January 2026. They seek our readers

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

U16s

West Kerry minors had a good run in county championship before finally exiting in an away Quarter Final to St Kierans at Scartaglen last Thursday evening. In their first group game they lost out by a point to St Brendans. In their second game they beat Austin Stacks by the same margin. Needing to win their final group game they produced a superb performance to easily defeat Laune Rangers and qualify from group. In the quarter final against Kierans they were slow to settle and were four points down early on, and were playing catch up from there until the end. They rallied strongly and fought hard to get back in game but eventually lost out on a scoreline of 2-15 t0 0-14.

West Kerry fielded two teams in District County Championship. The B team played in Shield competition and although they failed to qualify from their group, they did gain valuable experience at this level. The first team drew with Eoghan Rua in their final group game which left the same two teams meeting again in a play-off to decide on the team to go forward. This decider was played last Monday night in Tralee. In a high scoring hard fought game Eoghan Rua emerged as eventual winners on a scoreline of 4-20 to 5-13.

Intermediate Final.

The board congratulates An Ghaeltacht on reaching the Intermediate Championship Final and wishes them well in the final against Fossa next Sunday in Tralee.

Sábháilteacht, Suaimhneas agus

Inbhuanaitheacht - An Saol ar an gConair Chiúin!

Tugann Mol Teic an Daingin agus Fóram Pobail Chorca Dhuibne cuireadh duit do bhróga siúil nó do chlogad a chur ort agus dul ag siúl/rothaíocht ar Bhóthar Ard Cheann Trá, Dé Domhnaigh an 21ú Meán Fómhair.

Eagraíodh an ócáid spraíúil seo do theaghlaigh chun tús a chur le comhrá faoi 'Chonairí Ciúine' agus a dtionchar ar phobail tuaithe ar fud na hEorapa.

Is ionann 'Lána Ciúin' nó 'Conair Chiúin' agus bóthar tuaithe ar a bhfuil fíorbheagán tráchta - seachas muintir na háite i mbun gnónna agus obair feirme - agus atá sábháilte do shiúlóirí agus rothaithe.

Bíonn na bóithre seo cúng de ghnáth le fógraí a chuireann i gcuimhne do thiománaithe a bheith aireach ar na húsáideoirí eile.

'Sé ár sprioc ná taisteal gníomhach a spreagadh, daoine soghonta a chosaint agus suaimhneas na tuaithe a chaomhnú.

Tá Mol Teic an Daingin bainteach le Tionscadal Náisíúnta 'Pathfinder' chun cúnamh a thabhairt do dhaoine fén dtuath taisteal gan carr.

Mhínigh Bainisteoir Mhol Teic, Deirdre de Bhailís: "Táimid ag lorg slite taistil eile, siúl, rothaíocht nó córas iompair eile a dhéanfadh maitheas don bplainéad. Ach, tá fadhb ann: tá roinnt bóithre nach mbraitheann siúlóirí ná rothaithe sábháilte orthu. Mar sin, táimid ag smaoineamh ar thriail a bhaint as sheift ar a nglaotar 'Conairí Ciúine'. Bóithre beaga ciúine iad seo ar a dtiomáintear carranna go mall agus gur féidir le daoine siúl nó rothaíocht go sábháilte. Tá sé i gceist againn an smaoineamh seo a thástáil i dhá áit - An Bóthar Ard Cheann Trá - atá mar chuid de Shlí Chorca Dhuibhne agus Dún Chaoin. Má éiríonn go maith leis sna háiteanna sin, cabhróimid leis na bailte agus leis na sráidbhailte mórthimpeall a gConairí Ciúine féin a chruthú," a dúirt sí.

Tá tacaíocht Fhóram Pobail an Daingin ag an dtionscadal seo, grúpa deonach na leithinse a oibríonn ar son inbhuanaitheacht na timpeallachta, athrú aeráide agus folláine na ndaoine.

Dúirt Cathaoirleach an Fhóraim an Dr. Peadar Ó Fionnáin go rabhadar ag iarraidh bóithre a chruthú a bheadh taitneamhach do gach éinne.

"Ní fhreastalaíonn bóithre dainséaracha ar bhunriachtanais an duine, aclaíocht, taiscéalaíocht ná bualadh leis na comharsain,” a dúirt sé.

“Cabhróidh an coincheap 'Conairí Ciúine' linn tuiscint a bheith againn ar riachtanais mhuintir na háite agus an pobal i gcoitinne chomh maith le húsáid níos mó a bhaint as ár gcosa agus úsáid níos lú a bhaint as ár gcarranna i slí a rachaidh chun tairbhe do gach éinne," a dúirt sé.

Tósnaíonn an tsiúlóid/rothaíocht ag Crosaire an Léidí ag a 2:15i.n. agus leantar an Bóthar Ard (L8039) go dtí Ceann Trá.

Sólaistí ina dhiaidh i dTigh Tábhairne Uí Chuinn.

Tá an ócáid saor in aisce ach áit a chur in áirithe ar https://forms.office.com/e/ ss0yZU3ZtX.

Safety, Serenity, SustainabilityLife In

The ‘Quiet Lane’

Dingle Hub and Corca Dhuibhne Community Forum invite you to put on your walking shoes or saddle up for a community walk/cycle of the Ventry High Road on Sunday, September 21st.

This fun, family-friendly event is designed to start a conversation about ‘Quiet Lanes’ and how they are transforming rural communities all over Europe.

A‘Quiet Lane’ or a ‘Quiet Road’ is a designated rural road with already low traffic volumes that is used by local residents and for agricultural activity but is also protected for pedestrians and cyclists.

These roads are usually narrow and feature signage to remind drivers of other road users.

The goal is to encourage active travel, enhance safety for vulnerable road users, and preserve the tranquil character of the countryside. Dingle Hub is part of a National Pathfinder Project to help people in the countryside get around without using their cars.

Manager of Dingle Hub, Deirdre de Bhailís, explained: "We want to find better ways to walk, cycle, or use other transport that’s good for the planet. But there’s a problem: some roads don’t feel safe for walking or cycling. So, we’re thinking about trying something called 'Quiet Lanes’. These are small, peaceful roads where cars go slowly and people can walk or cycle safely. We want to test this idea in two places - the High Road in Ceann Trá - which is already part of the Dingle Way - and Dún Chaoin. If it works well there, we hope to help other towns and villages nearby create their own Quiet Lanes too,” Deirdre added.

The project is backed by Corca Dhuibhne Community Forum, a peninsula-wide voluntary group that works in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change and community wellbeing. Forum chair, Dr Peadar Ó Fionnáin, said they wanted to create roads that are friendly to all road users.

“Basic needs of exercise, meeting neighbours, and exploring our surroundings are not met by fast and dangerous roads,” Peadar said. “With the Quiet Roads concept, we think we have good ideas to balance the needs of local residents and the wider community to use our legs more, and our cars less, in a way that benefits everyone,” he said.

The walk/cycle leaves Lady’s Cross at 2.15pm (Local Link bus leaving Dingle at 2pm), continuing along the Ventry High Road (L8039) to Ventry Village.

Refreshments and treats afterwards at Quinn’s Pub.

The event is free but booking is appreciated at https://forms.office. com/e/ss0yZU3ZtX.

Join us/Bígí linn

for a fun community walk/cycle

siúlóid/rothaíocht spraíúil pobail

on ventry high road/Ar Bhóthar Ard Ceann Trá (L8039)

Sunday/Dé Domhnaigh 21.09.25

Refreshments and treats afterwards in Quinn's Pub, Ventry.

Sólaistí agus bia ina dhiaidh sin i dTigh Tábhairne Uí Chuinn, Ceann Trá. This event is free but booking is appreciated by following the QR code below

Local Link ón nDaingean 2pm, Meet at Lady's Cross / Cros na mBan 2.15pm

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

GAA

Well done to the Annascaul/ Clg Lios Póil U14s, who defeated Kerins O'Rahillys GAA Club in the Central Region Division 2 final on Thursday last. Great achievement, Best of luck to you all, Go n-éirí libh.

CAMP FAIR

Camp Fair is on Thursday 18th September, sheep farmers and buyers from near and far will come to Camp again to buy and sell sheep. So it will be a busy few weeks sorting sheep for sale and preparing the pens for the Fair Day.

Sheepfarmers are asked to come out again this year and support the fair, selling, buying, everyone welcome. Perpetual Cups will be awarded for the following.

• Best traditional 20th Century Pen

• Best Traditional Millenium Pen

• Best heritage Pen

• Most traditional Pen of sheep at the Fair

• Best Ewe,

• Best Ram

Recipients of Perpetual/Memorial Cups last year, please return, if possible in advance.

There is a special category for U/15 boys and girls pens of sheep sponsored by Jimmy O Dwyer.

The Pet Show will be held in Joe O'Dwyers field at 3.45 p.m.

Mutton Pies, Music, song and dance in the pubs is all part of the fun Camp Fair day. A great day out for young and old.

CAMP UNITED SOCCER

CAMP FAIR DAY - Thursday 18th September - The full proceeds of the Camp Fair Auction/teas/facepainting/fun activities will go to Camp United Soccer Club this year. In order to make this a success the club are asking for some help on the day from parents and coaches. Donations of items for auction will be appreciated. Anybody from a farming background wishing to donate a sheep or lamb to the auction is also greatly appreciated.

Volunteers invited to help out on the day with Teas/Coffees in the Old school and donations of home baking will be welcome. Face painters needed to help from 3-6 pm on the day.

If anyone would like to donate prizes or help out on the day please drop Timmy Griffin a text on 0879211929.

Over the past few years these events have been a huge success and fundraiser as well as being an enjoyable day out too for all the family. Thanks all.

PILGRIM WALK

On Saturday 27th September Annascaul Parish Church is organising a Pilgrimage Walk to Saggart Mass Rock in Comdubh across the lake from Droumavalla. The walk will commence at The Church of the Sacred Heart Annascaul at 2.00 p.m. and will continue via Annascaul village, Anagap and Coumduff to the Mass Rock. This walk is the final walk in the series of Parish Pilgrim Walks to mark the Catholic Church Jubilee Year of 2025.

HOLISTIC THERAPY

September and October Schedule - Sept. - 11/12th and 25/26th. October - 9/10th and 23/24th

Sound Vibrations work to harmonize your energy and promote healing from within. Fortnightly - Thursdays 7.30 p.m. Fridays - 9.45 a.m. Old School Camp, V92F854. Investment - €20

Spaces are limited so please book in advance.Please bring a mat, pillow, and blanket. For booking and further information please contact - Norita Ryan 086 - 3934159.

1:1 Sound therapy Treatments are available. Follow - N-R-Chi Holistic Therapy.

OBITUARY

Jackie Murphy of Gleannagalt, Camp, passed away peacefully on 3rd September surrounded by his loving family.

Jackie, predeceased by his parents James and Mary, will be sadly missed by his sisters Eileen and Kitty, Aunt Kathleen, Uncle Tom, brother-in-law Martin Gaynor, nephews and niece Michael, Louise, James and Kevin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jackie was a sheepfarmer, all his life. He was very happy and content tending to his flock and conducting his business at the local Marts, usually Milltown on a Tuesday, where he made many friends.

Secretary of Camp Irish Farmers Association and Delegate to the Kerry Co. Executive Jackie travelled to meetings with fellow IFA Executive colleagues, Tom and Brigid. He enjoyed engaging with other farmers and keeping up to date with developments in farming.

On Saturday morning Jackie was brought on his final journey home when Sean Lynch, Hogans Funeral Home led the cortege into the glen and up the road to the house where he was born and happily lived his entire lifeA huge guard of honour awaited to bid a fond farewell to their kind, caring and helpful neighbour who will be greatly missed in the Glen. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Finally I will end this tribute, with the beautiful sentiments taken from Jackies published obituary, the lyrics from a Gospel Song.

So I made my reservation for my final destination

I am changing my location for my mansion in the sky.

Rest In Eternal Peace, Jackie.

TV STAR

Our popular local entertainer Ferghal Crean was joined by a member of The 2 Johnnies TV Comedy duo in The Junction Bar for a few songs last Friday. Backing the duet was well known Aughacasla musician Gerhard Mulligan. Congratulations Ferghal ! Watch out, Camp could be on TV soon.

Camp Ecumenical Harvest Festival

The Ecumenical Harvest Festival for Camp will take place at Kilgobbin Church at 3:00 PM, Sunday, 28th of September. Father Richard Downing will preach, and the offering will go through the Bishops' Appeal to support the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza.

Following the service, tea and cakes will be served at the Old School.

Annascaul Whiskey Tasting

'T'is a long way to Tipperary.

Tipperary Boutique Distillery is a premium Single Estate Whiskey Distillery based in the abundant rolling pastureland known as the Golden Vale in Ireland’s South West.

Situated on their Farm at Ballindoney outside of Cahir in Co. Tipperary, they are a true grain to glass production. Barley grown on the land and the water which flows through it are the main ingredients in their Whiskeys and Gins which are produced onsite in their own Distillery and enjoyed by spirit connoisseurs all over the world.

This will be their first time presenting to us here in West Kerry in their own right and we look forward to welcoming their ambassador Sarah McAvinchey to the town to present their wares.

Cost: Members €20, non members €30'

Book at: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/event-6066634

NB. No cash accepted on the night."

When: Friday, September 12th @ 19.30 Bus pick up at John Benny's bar at 19.00

Where: Hanafin's Bar, Main street, Annascaul

Cór Pobail an Daingin

Dingle Community Choir

Fáiltiú & Comhrá

Introduction & Chat

Fáilte roimh bhaill nua

New Members welcome for 2025/2026

An Díseart

Dé Máirt 23ú Meán Fómhair

Tuesday 23rd September

7.00 – 8.30

Buail isteach agus canaimíst le chéile

Do drop in and raise your voice!

Castlegregory Notes

Castlegregory Indoor Market Something spooky is coming around the corner....yes it is that time of the year when we start advertising the winter attractions.....The Halloween market will take place on the 25th of October and our Christmas market (what? ....way too early I hear you say....bah humbug) will take place on the 29th of November.

Castlegregory Tidy Towns Group: Meets every Saturday at 10am. All welcome to join in helping to keep our village looking good. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week. The group also wishes to acknowledge and thank the support received from Kerry County Council in the maintenance of the village.

Tidy Towns Mosaic for Village: The renowned mosaic artist Deborah Birmingham will be working on an ongoing basis on a mosaic for the village, in the small room in the clubrooms. Deborah will be here for two days a week from this week until the project is completed. Anyone interested in participating contact Martin on 0862288313.

Castlegregory Community Council would like to acknowledge and thank the Department of Rural Development and the Kerry County Council for their financial assistance under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 in respect of the purchase and installation of replacement windows and doors at Mina Hill Community Hall and contribution towards insurance costs.

Castlegregory Baby and Toddler group (sub-committee of Castlegregory Community Council) would like to acknowledge and thank the Department ofRural Development and the Kerry County Council for their financial assistance under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 in respect of the purchase of a projector for interactive storytelling, education and parenting workshops, and contribution towards insurance costs.

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

CE Scheme Vacancy: The role will be to assist in the kitchen and include assisting the cook when and as required, deep kitchen cleaning, venue prep/ set-up for the weekly dinner and assisting with the delivery of the entertainment programme. Contact: castleactiveretired@ gmail.com

Whist Results:

03/09/2025: Ladies:1st; Mary Farrell 2nd; Eila Moriarty. Intervals; Anne Windle, Maire Ní Dhúbhda. Gents; 1st Thomas Maunsell 2nd; Johnny Lenihan Intervals; Pat Moore, Sandra Hoffman. Mystery; John Aherne, Mary Shanahan

04/09/2025: Ladies: 1st Ann O'Connor; 2nd; Kathleen Hennessy Intervals; Pam McCavert, Eileen Kennedy. Gents: 1st; Catherine Lyons 2nd; Mike Rohan Intervals; Maeve Herlihy, Marcia Ganter. Mystery; Martin Courtney, Joan Moriarty.

FÓGRA POBAIL / COMMUNITY CALL

Show You Care - Áiseanna Breise á nÉileamh - Guth an Phobail – Show Your Support

Iarrtar ort teacht amach agus seasamh a thógaint ar son breis foirne, leapacha, áiseanna agus seirbhísí a bheith ar fáil in Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne.

You are asked to come out and support a community gathering to demonstrate for the recruitment of more staff, more beds, services and facilities to be made available at West Kerry Community Hospital.

Date: Dé Sathairn 20ú Meán Fómhair 3.30 Saturday 20th September at 3.30pm Where: Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne West Kerry Community Hospital.

Show You Care – Bring A Friend – Ní Neart Go Cur Le Chéile. 087-2890625 / 086-3892129

Active Hope is a peer-to-peer practice created by activist Joanna Macy over 40 years and adapted across the world to help people avoid burnout and stay connected while working for change. Using a four-part spiral—Gratitude, Honoring Our Pain, Seeing with New Eyes, and Going Forth—it offers a safe, supportive way to process challenges,find fresh perspective, and renew energy for collective action toward a just, life-sustaining future.

This coming Friday & Saturday (12th /13th) on Ventry beach and in the Halla, a number of open free of charge events are taking place.

On Friday afternoon from 2pm sand artist Sean Corcoran (instagram @the_art_hand) will be creating a beautiful design on the beach and all ages are invited to participate - please bring a garden rake if you have one.

On Saturday in Halla Ceann Trá adults are invited to an experiential workshop following the Active Hope Spiral including The Council of All Beings.

The workshop starts at 10am and finishes at 2pm and will be followed by lunch together (not provided). At 5.30pm there is a chance to be inspired by films and conversation from Carlingford’s Shifting Tides Creative Climate Action Project , and in the evening an opportunity for all to gather for music, poetry and chats. Any queries please contact Abigail 086 1528174.

JEFF’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Roof Cleaning & Repairs, Driveway Cleaning & Repairs, Patio and footpaths - cleaned & sealed, hedge trimming, power washing, gutter repairs and general garden & property maintenance.

HANDY LOADS DELIVERED!

Anything up to 6 tonnes (6000kg)

Quarry Runs, Sand, Aggregate & Stone. All loads considered Excavator site clearance/groundwork.

• 3 tonne Excavator

• 3 tonne Dumper

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Notaí an Clochán - Bréanainn

Halla Le Chéile

Dé Luain / Monday:-

7.30pm. An Tinteán Ceoil - Music, song, stories, poetry and dance. Dé Máirt / Tuesday

12.30pm Béile an Pharóiste – Community Lunch. Contact Halla le Chéile to book your space (Bus available) 066-7138137

Dé Chéadaoin / Wednesday

10.30am Grúpa Oidhreachta / Heritage Group

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

Local Link Bus Service:

Route 273 departs from Brandon to Tralee twice daily. 10.15am & 4pm. Booking not required.

R49 departs Brandon Point @ 9.10am Monday and Wednesday. Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie

Béile Le Chéile Béile Le Cheile has expanded to Castlegregory. We deliver daily Monday-Friday. €10 for main course & dessert. If you need extra for the weekend we will include with Friday's delivery.. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO AGE RESTRICTIONS.

Please call 0872372241 with your orders or for further information. If we have your contact details we will text the menu on each Friday for the following week.

We wish to thank our regular clients and our staff for all you do to help the expansion of this service.

WEST KERRY BREWERY HIRING

Aon Scéal?

Filíocht agus Prós

Poetry and Storytelling Night

Tigh Uí Catháin (Kanes), Ballyferriter

Déardaoin 18 Meán Fómhair Thursday 18th September @ 8.00pm

ÁIR DHÚN AN ÓIR

Stair,

Litríocht,

Seandálaíocht agus Béaloideas

The Massacre at Dún an Óir: History, Literature, Archaeology, Béaloideas

An Díseart - Dé Sathairn 27 Meán Fómhair/ Saturday 27 September

A symposium exploring the events of 1580 from the perspectives of history, literature, archaeology, béaloideas, with poetry readings.

Bígí linn le haghaidh siompóisiam ar an áir a tharla in nDún an Óir, Samhain 1580, le léachtaí ó staraithe, seandálaithe, filí, agus léirmheastóirí litríochta. Cuirfear clabhsúr leis an lá le filíocht ó fhilí áitiúla.

Clár

9.30am Oscailt / Opening – Fáilte / Welcome

Join us for a day of talks from notable historians, archaeologists, folklorists, poets and literary critics on the notorious massacre that took place at Dún an Óir/Smerwick in November 1580. The day will conclude with some poetry readings on the event by poets Bríd Ní Mhóráin and Paddy Bushe.

Tá sé saor in aisce / Free ach; Clárú ar Eventbrite / Registration: www.eventbrite. com/e/the-massacre-at-dun-an-oir-historyliterature-archaeology-bealoideas-tickets-

/ Programme

3-3.30pm: Briseadh Caifé / Coffee break

9.45-10.30: Prof. Declan Downey (UCD) – ‘The Calvinist International and “the Anti-Christ”: Dún an Óir’s strategic significance in 1580’

10.30-11.15: Dr Conor Brosnan – ‘The Massacre at Dún an Óir,1580: Holy War in Ireland’

11.15-11.45: Caife/ Coffee

11.45-12.30: Fionnbarr Moore – ‘The Archaeology of the Dingle Peninsula in the late 16th century’

12.30-1.15: Lón / Lunch Break (not provided)

1.30-2.15: Prof. Jane Grogan (UCD) – ‘Irish writers on Dún an Óir’

2.15-3.00pm: Seán Mac an tSíthigh/Tomás Ó Murchú, ‘Béaloideas Dhún an Óir’

3.30pm Plé oscailte - Open discussion.

4.00 - 4.30pm Léamh filíochta, le filí Bríd Ní Mhóráin agus Paddy Bushe / Poetry reading.

Táimid buíoch as an gcabhair agus an tacaíocht ó / With warm thanks to our hosts and sponsors:

• Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society

• Kerry County Council and Architecture Kerry

• Dúchas an Daingin

• School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin

• Údarás na Gaeltachta

West Kerry Care of the Aged Fundraising Golf Classic

West Kerry Care of the Aged fundraising Golf Classic was held on Saturday August 23rd, at Ceann Sibeal Golf Club.

The sunshine made for the perfect day and it was fantastic to see such a great turnout, there was a wonderful atmosphere in the Clubhouse all day!

Thank you to Cormac, JJ & all the team at Ceann Sibeal Golf Course for having the course is pristine condition also to David & Nicola for the excellent service provided and to chefs for the delicious food from Ceann Sibéal Bar & Restaurant.

A heartfelt thank you to our main sponsor, local man Dr. James Lynch, Chairperson of Swift Institute for keeping West Kerry Care of the Aged so close to his heart in loving memory of his mother Bebe Lynch.

Thank you to Sean Roche of Doyle’s Seafood Restaurant for sponsoring 3rd place prizes & to the Skellig Hotel, Benne's Hotel and Walshes Chemist for sponsoring the Raffle Prizes

Our winners on the day

Ist with 109 pts (Team Sponsored by The Coach House)

Players; Des Ball, Dennis Winters, J.P. Leahy, Eddie Brazil 2nd 103 pts (Team Sponsored by Centra Dingle)

Players; Mary O’Brien, Tom Holly, Tomás Ó Sé, John O’Flynn

3rd 101 pts (Team Sponsored by O’Connors Undertakers, Dingle)

Players: Caitlín Ní Shuilleabháin, Tara Ní Chualain, Jon Wright, Ken Regan 4th 101 pts (Team Sponsored by Mr. Tom Moriarty)

Players: Tom Moriarty, Joseph Mulcahy, Frank Herlihy, Patsy Murphy

Castlegregory Active Retired Group sponsored the closest to the pin and the Longest Drive competition

Longest Drive Winner Aoife Ní Chiobhaín (Playing on a team Sponsored by Ceann Sibeal)

Nearest to the Pin Winner - John O’Flynn (230cm) (Playing on a team Sponsored by Centra Dingle)

The committee of West Kerry Care of the Aged would like to acknowledge all those that sponsored teams, tee boxes and those that gave donations! Team Sponsors

Fitzgeralds Centra - Ceann Sibeal Mens committee - Fitzgeralds Homevalue - O’Connors Undertakers, Dingle - John Diony O’Connor - Bernard O Sullivan & Co Ltd - Mr Bosco Fitzgerald - Mr Tony Tully - The Coachouse, Dingle - Gallivan Murphy Insurance - Mr Damian Wallace - Dingle Bay

Hotel - Mr David O'Connor - Mr Seamus Scally - Mr Anthony CullinaneMary and Peter Davies - Paidi Ó Sé Pub - Mr Thomas O'Mahony - Skellig Hotel, Dingle - Clifford’s Cash and Carry - Mr Séamus Brosnan - Mr Tom Moriarty - Dingle Pitch & Putt Dingle - Moran's Garage Tee Box Sponsors

Cara Credit Union Dingle - Brendan O'Connell Veterinary Ltd - John Lane & Sons - Cllr Breandan Fitzgerald - Margarita O’Malley & Toby AldrichMr Brendan Walshe - Dingle Distllery - Lynch & Bradley Solicitors - Cllr Breandan Fitzgerald - Ashes Restaurant & Ashe T & J Ltd

& donations from McSweeney Oil, Brian de Staic Jewellers & O’Connors Fruit & Veg

RAFFLE WINNERS

• Hamper – Mr Patrick Flannery

• Peninsula Spa voucher – Mr Paul Duff

• Lunch for two Benners Hotel- Mr Micheal Horgan

• Mens Giftset, Walshes Chemist- Mr David O’Connor

Your support was very much appreciated and all funds raised will go towards the continued development of the Gairdin Mhuire Day Room, the extension is vital to the enjoyment of those attending the Day Centre.

TABLE QUIZ

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

McCARTHY’S BAR, DINGLE

€8.00 per person 9.30 PM START

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 20ú Meán Fomhair 2025 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Láimhíní & málaí ar fáil.

Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday 20th September 2025 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided.

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Ceiliúradh Céad Bliain ar Thadhg Ó Conchubhair na Gráige (Cuid 11)

Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh

Thughas an chéad bhlaiseadh san eagrán deiridh de Ch. Dh. Beo dár gceiliúradh céad bliain ar oidhreacht bhéil ár nduine muinteartha, Tadhg Ó Conchubhair (1840-1925) D’éirigh ábhar an ailt úd as ceiliúradh na hAoine d’Fhéile Lios Póil, mar leanas, mo léiriú ar an gcúlra stairiúil teanga as ar eascair Tadhg de réir scagadh Garreth Fitzgerald ar dhaonáireamh 1911 (Bunaithe ar staitisticí an daonáirimh úd, dhearbhaigh Fitzgerald go mba Ghaeilgeoirí 97/98% de ghlúin chomhaoisigh Thaidhg). Ina theannta sin, fuair ár léitheoirí blaiseadh de chaint Eibhlín Ní Chonchubhair, Uí Chuanacháin mar ar rianaigh sí sliocht sleachta Thaidhg i leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne.

Airneán i dTigh an Bháid

Chuamar beagán níos doimhne in oidhreacht Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair ar Luan na Féile ag airneán i dTigh a’ Bháid le Galway Johnson cois cé na Min Airde. Bhí an tigh lán go doras le breis is deichniúr ar fhichead i láthair don ócáid. Bhíomar suite go cluthair sa chistin agus radharc draíochtúil tré fhuinneog mhór na cistine ar Bhá an Daingin againn, agus dathanna draíochtúla na spéire ag síor-athrú lena linn. Ar an gcéad aoi-chainteoir bhí Bosco Ó Conchúir, aisteoir, drámadóir, agus léiritheoir le fada an lá le hAisteoirí Bhréanainn – an compántas a choinnigh éigse Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair beo lenár linn féin.

Na haisteoirí sa dráma ‘An Dá Dhrúncaer’, cois tí na Gráige inar chónaigh Tadhg Ó Conchubhair, mar leanas, ó chlé: Áine Mhic Gearailt/ Sinéad, bean Shéamuis Raol; Colm Ó Bric/Seán Ó Sé, meisceoir; Frances Ní Chinnéide/Máiréad, comharsa; Páidí Mhártain Mac Gearailt/Séamus Raol, fear síbín; Ann Marie Uí Dhubhda/Léan, bean phósta Sheáin Uí Shé; Bosco Ó Conchúír/An tAthair Paor, sagart paróiste.

Seo mar a labhair Bosco:

A chairde, Chuireas aithne ar shaothar Thaidhg Uí Chonchúir (1840-1925) nuair a thosnaíos ag obair i gCeardscoil an Daingin i 1970. An uair sin, bhíodh comórtais á n-eagrú ag Gael Linn ar a nglaotaí Slogadh. Bhí fonn ar dhaltaí na scoile a bheith páirteach sna comórtais san. Duine díobh san dob ea Séamus Ó Conchúir ó Chill Chuáin. Dob é Tadhg Ó Conchúir a sheanathair críonna. Ní bheadh aon rud níos deise ná Séamus a chur ag aithris dánta/amhráin lena sheanathair críonna. Siúd linn ag cuardach dánta oiriúnacha i leabhar Thaidhg, Reacaireacht Ghrinn na Tuaithe (1925) Is ann a bhíodar. Orthu san bhí Pósadh dob fhearr liom ná Bacfainn é, Nuair a Phósfa siad Dan is a thuilleadh. Bhuaigh Séamus Gradaim Náisiúnta leis na h-aithriseoireachtaí san.

Timpeall an ama chéanna, bunaíodh Aisteoirí Bhréanainn agus bhí duine sa chompántas go raibh spéis ar leith aige in Agallaimh Beirte. ‘B’é sin Johnny Neoiní Ó Cathalláin. Siúd linn ag cuardach i leabhar Thaidhg arís agus is ann a bhí na hagallaimh a bhí rithimiúil seoidh – leithéidí Cáit a’ Chalaithe is a Fear, Cleamhnas Sheáinín Léith, agus An Peata is a Mháthair. Bhí Johnny sásta.

Níos déanaí fós, nuair a bhí an Fhéile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta ar siúl i Halla na Feothanaí i 2004, bhí fonn ar an gCoiste Eagraithe aitheantas a thabhair do laoch liteartha éigin ón gceantar. Roghnaíodh Tadhg Ó Conchubhair ó Ghráig, Lios Póil, mar go raibh an cumann ana-bhuíoch dó thar na mblianta, agus ceapadh go raibh breis aitheantais tuillte aige. An babhta seo roghnaíodh dráma fileata le Tadhg le cur os comhair an

phobail – An Dá Dhrúncaer. Sa dráma fileata seo bhí 81 véarsa ann agus iad roinnte ar sé (6) aisteoir. Bhain an lucht féachana ana-shásamh as an taispeántas. Dá bharr san, an bhliain dár gcionn, chuireamair dhá dhráma fileata eile le Tadhg ar stáitse: Caismirt na gCearc (ina raibh deichniúr (10) páirteach agus 85 véarsa ann) agus Cleamhnas an Bhacaigh (39 véarsa agus cheithre (4) aisteoir).

Seod is ea leabhar Thaidhg, Reacaireacht Ghrinn na Tuaithe, Bhí an t-ábhar go léir istigh ina chloigeann. Mar shampla, iontas dom go bhféadfadh Tadhg 85 véarsa a aithris de ghlanmheabhair, agus ní hamháin san, ach na línte a roinnt, ina chloigeann, ar dheichniúr aisteoir. Fear eisceachtúil. Is maith agus is cuí go ndéanfadh a mhuintir fhéin comóradh agus ceiliúradh ar a oidhreacht eisceachtúil le linn Féile Lios Póíl na bliana seo, céad bliain ó chuaigh sé ar shlí na fírinne. Gura maith agaibh as cluas le héisteacht a thabhairt dom. Cuimhní na muintire ar Thadhg Dob é an t-Ath. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta a chéadspreag mé féin i dtreo Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair, nuair a d’iarr orm caint a thabhairt ar a oidhreacht do chomhdháil bhliantúil Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, cúig bliana déag ar fhichead ó shin, i bhfómhar na bliana 1990, rud a dheineas, agus atá i gcló in Ár bhFilí, Iris na hOidhreachta 3 (1991).

Bhí an t-ádh liom an spreagadh chuige d’fháil ag an tréimhse chinniúnach úd, mar gur mhair cuimhní glé ar Thadhg in aigne sheanóirí ár muintire ar m’aithne ag an am, mar is léir óna n-agallaimh liom, Lúnasa 1990, mar leanas: i) Micil Ó Briain (86):‘Bhí sé ina fháidh ar fad le hamhráin… bhí seanaithne agam air. Nuair a bímis ag dul ’on aifreann théadh sé féin agus cúigear eile, seandaoine ón bparóiste, roimh aifreann, théidís suas go dtí an ráil is deiridís an choróin as Gaelainn… ii) Connie Ó Súilleabháin (80) Min Aird Bhuí, an té go raibh agallaimh Thaidhg de ghlanmheabhair ó thús go deireadh aige, ina measc ‘Traolach is Mairéad’, agus ‘An Peata is a Mháthair’ – lán trí leathanach déag den leabhar!: ‘Scoiltfeadh sé cloch leis an nguth a bhí aige… Fear beag le hata cruaidh, seanchaí gan dabht ab ea é’, iii) Lís Ní Shúilleabháin (67), deirfiúr Chonnie: ‘ Bhí meas ar an rannaireacht agus ar an bhfilíocht … Bhí meas ag daoine ar dhaoine a bhí intleachtúil… duine acu san ab ea Tadhg Ó Conchubhair.’

Drámaí Thaidhg

Luaigh Bosco Ó Conchúir drámaí Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair a bheith á gcur ‘os comhair an phobail’ ag Aisteoirí Bhréanainn sa bhliain 2004. Bhuel, i lár Samhna na bliana dár gcionn, 2005, léirigh an compántas céanna na trí dhráma úd as stór Thaidhg le linn tráthnóna draíochtúil drámaíochta san Ionad Pobail i Lios Póil, leathmhíle suas an bóthar ó thigh Thaidhg ar an nGráig. Níl aon amhras ná gurbh é seo an tionól ba mhó agus ba thábhachtaí i gceiliúradh ár n-oidhreachta a bhí riamh againn i Halla John L., a bhí lán go doras don ócáid. Ní gan dua a deineadh an gníomh éachtach úd, a mhairfidh go buan inár gcuimhne – trí dhráma á léiriú in aon tráthnóna amháin – a cruthaíodh, i) le barr dóchais inár n-éigse, ii) mar thaca tréan le pobal na Gaelainne i Lios Póil, iii) agus mar cheiliúradh ar cheithre scór bliain ar bhás Thaidhg. Gura fada buan Aisteoirí Bhréanainn!

Seán Ó Morónaigh (1942-23)

B’é Seán Ó Morónaigh a léirigh na drámaí úd. Duine ar leith ab ea Seán, an té a chuir comaoin ollmhór ar na healaíona dúchasacha béil lena shaothrú saoil sa drámaíocht. A bhuíochas do Sheán go bhfuil éigse Thaidhg ar fáil againn sa bhfoilseachán snasta comhaimseartha Drámaíocht ó Dhúchas, ó bhéalaithris Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair (2005). Tá réamhrá luachmhar scolártha sa leabhar ina ndeineann an t-eagarthóir, i) rianadh ar bhailiú agus ar fhoilsiú stór Thaidhg sa bhfoilseachán Muimhneach An Lóchrann, de réir a chéile idir na blianta 1909 agus 1920, a bhformhór a bhuíochas don mbailitheoir béaloidis ‘Finín na Leamhna’/Fionán Mac Coilm, ii) tuairisc bheathaisnéiseach ar shaol Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair, iii) léiriú ar thraidisiún na filíochta as ar múnlaíodh stór Thaidhg. Suaimhneas síoraí d’anam cruthaitheach Gaelach Sheáin!

Siobhán Ní Ghrífín: Grianghraf, RÓC.

B’í Siobhán Ní Ghrífín a chuir clabhsúr ceolmhar leis an airneán i dTigh Galway le casadh an amhráin ‘Bímse i gCónaí ’Radaireacht’ as stór Thaidhg. (Gheofar an mhír dheiridh dár gceiliúradh ar oidhreacht Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair sa chéad eagrán eile de Chorca Dhuibhne Beo).

Yoga In Annascaul

At Shanti Path Yoga Centre

10 Weeks from Monday,15 September 2025

In-Room

Deep Relaxation: Tuesdays 4.45pm - 6pm €120

Moderate/Mixed: Mondays 5.30pm - 7pm €150

Wednesdays 10.30am - 12pm €150

Experienced: Tuesday 10.30am - 12pm €150 Online

Dynamic/Mixed: Mondays 7.15am - 8.45am €100

Gentle: Thursdays 7pm - 8.30pm €100

Booking and Information with Daniele on 087-6692792 or yaha_daniele@hotmail.com

First Anniversary

Kathleen O'Shea (Née Harvey)

Ballymore, Dingle 15 - 09 - 2024

On the occasion of Kathleen's first anniversary, her husband John, sister Marian and brother Hugh wish to express their deepest thanks to everyone who attended the mass and funeral. All those who sympathised with us,sent mass cards and expressed their condolences.

Thanks to Fr. Kiely for celebrating the funeral mass. Also to Dr. Máire Fanning for her support during Kathleen's illness. We are grateful to Donal O'Connor for his professionalism in organising the funeral.

A special word of thanks to Tralee Community Hospital for all their care, kindness and attention to Kathleen. Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Breaded Plaice with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

The simple things done well.

It is hard to beat some fresh fish covered in breadcrumbs and served with a homemade tartar sauce. Making your own sauce seems so fancy now but we probably only have to go back a generation when everything was made from scratch. A tartar sauce is simply a mayonnaise with cornichons, capers, shallot and herbs. Once you master a mayonnaise the options are endless (for a delicious garlic mayonnaise add some roast garlic).

This is an easy dish to make, but there is a little skill in getting the fish cooked perfectly. You want the crumb with a golden colour and the fish just cooked perfectly inside. To achieve this, slow everything down. Don’t be in a panic to get it on the table, give yourself even a few extra minutes and I promise it will turn out fine. The trick is to cook it in a pan over a medium heat, if you think the breadcrumb is browning too much, turn the heat down a little.

Serves 4

Ingredients for the fish

100g flour

160g breadcrumbs

3 eggs, beaten

12 fillets of plaice

salt and pepper

olive oil/ rapeseed oil

for the tartare

2 egg yolks

1tsp. Dijon mustard

200ml sunflower oil

½ lemon juiced

4-5 cornichons, diced

2 tbsp. capers, diced

1 shallot, finely diced

small bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped finely small bunch of tarragon leaves, chopped finely salt and pepper

Method for the sauce

Place a damp cloth on a work surface and put a large bowl on top of it. Add the egg yolks and mustard to the bowl, whisk well, start drizzling the oil slowly into the bowl as you whisk. Keep the flow of oil very slow while you whisk, you should see it coming together as you whisk. Keep

doing this until the oil is gone, the consistency should look like mayonnaise. Add the lemon juice. Use a spoon to mix in the cornichons, capers, shallot and herbs. Mix this all together, taste and adjust the seasoning.

for the fish

Put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in three separate trays. Add salt and pepper to the flour and mix in well. Dip each piece of fish into the flour, then egg and then the breadcrumbs (you will need to use both hands for this). Repeat this with the rest of the fish.

Put a pan on over medium heat, once hot add a little oil. Carefully add the fish to the pan. If there is too much fish for your pan, you may need two pans (if you don’t have two pans you can brown them in the pan and then finish them in an oven 180º for 6 minutes depending on the size). Turn them over once they have lightly browned on one side. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Turn off the pan and add a little lemon juice.

Serve with some tartar sauce on the side.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Bewley's Big Coffee Morning

Bewley's Big Coffee Morning For Hospice will take place all around the country in the next week or two. The support we receive every year is huge and we are so grateful to you for it. This is a big year for Kerry Hospice as we start the new 5 bed build which is unfortunately so badly needed. So, drop in for a coffee/tea, chat and maybe some nice cakes ! These are the venues :

DINGLE An Gairdin Mhuire, Green St. - Saturday, 20th Sept. 11.00-2.30

GARRYNADUR O'Sulivan's - Sunday, 21st Sept. from 10.30

BAILE NA nGALL Phil Brosnan's, Imeall Na Mara - Thursday, 25th Sept - 12.00-2.00

VENTRY Oifig an Poist - Thursday, 25th Sept - 11.00 - 2.00

BAILE AN FHEIRTEARAIGH - An Musaem Thursday, 25th Sept 10.002.00

Also, a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to the recent Church Gate Collections which rasied a very generous € 2218. A big thank you also to those who helped out with the collection.

Naomh Carlo Acutis

(Tionchaire Dé - God’s Influencer)

An Domhnach seo caite, 7ú Meán Fómhair , i searmanas sa Roimh, d’ainmnigh An Pápa Leon X1V Carlo Acutis (3 Bealtaine 1991 - 12 Deireadh Fomhar 2006) mar naomh . Chum Easpag Assisi an phaidir speisialta seo i gcuimne ar Charlo.

A Charlo, a aoibh na bhflaitheas

Thar ceann an domhain seo créachtach ceal suaimhnis Molaimid Dia as do shaol simplí, suairc, suáilceach. De do dheoin féin ghlac tú le hiontaoibh le trá d’óige gur i gcomhpháirt le hÍosa agus Muire a ghlacfá ar neamh le misean de ghrá gan teora le do chorp saolta a luíonn mar ar fholmhaigh Proinsias d’Assisi é féin ón uile ní talmhaí, Scairteann tú d’aonghuth leis don domhan gurb é Íosa barr lúchaire dúinn uile.

A Charlo, lán de thaibhrithe, ba gheal le do chroí an dúlra, an spórt agus an t-idirlíon

Ach ba ghile fós leat míorúilt Íosa i láthair go fíor sa Naomhabhlann, cabhraigh linn a chreidiúint gur ann é ina bheatha agus ina fhírinne

An bóthar mór mistiúil go Flaithis Dé Agus múin dúinn conas meabhrú air in éineacht le Muire i rúndiamhra na Corónach Naofa

Mínigh dúinn gurb é Íosa ina chomhaontas linn, thar gach nuaíocht eile, a dheineann cruthú as an nua nach macasamhail dínn, saor go fíor.

Taispeáin dúinn conas aithne a chur air i ngach neach beo

Go mórmhór sa mbocht gur móide a bheidh an chóir agus an cairdeas ag an gcine daonna

Le háilleacht agus dóchas acu in iomadúlacht

Chun glóire an Athar, an Mhic agus an Spioraid Naoimh.

‘Ina dhuine gan samhail a saolaítear cách, ach ina mhacasamhail is ea a cailltear mórán.’

‘Everyone is born an original, but many end up dying as photocopies.’ ....Carlo Acutis

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Grow Remote is an Irish social enterprise whose mission is to make good quality jobs available to everyone, wherever they live - especially applicable to us in Corca Dhuibhne. The organisation helps workers find and thrive in remote jobs while also advocating on behalf of this sector. With more people working and wanting to work this way, there is an increasingly positive impact on rural societies. Jobs boards and more information on www.growremote.ie.

Potential downsides of working remotely include isolation, without colleagues next to you to share the load. To combat this, Grow Remote creates regular opportunities for remote workers to socialise and connect with each other. Towns across Ireland have local chapters with volunteer leaders setting up social events to enable locals meet-up. Aodán Ó Conaill & Liz Ryan are the Dingle Chapter leads, which is one of Ireland’s largest with circa 120 members, growing steadily every month. Other parts of Kerry have chapters too - remote workers can attend any chapter’s events. The Dingle chapter tries to do something different each month, taking advantage of the brilliant resources here. 2025 highlights: beginners yoga, making St Bridget’s crosses at Púca café, cheering on the Six Nations Rugby in Paddy Bawn’s, Craic in Neligan’s with Irish set dancing, making pendants with Celtic Coastal Creations and a killer-pool evening in Dingle Bridge House! We love working with local organisations and businesses - especially newer and small ones & we welcome collaboration ideas, especially in the outdoor pursuits area. Also open to considering volunteer efforts locally.

If you (or someone you know) is working without the perks of a traditional workplace, or if there’s someone who is curious if remote work is for them, encourage them to come along to our next event. (Hybrid workers also welcome.) It’s informal and friendly with new faces at each gathering. Yes, it’s hard to start something new and if you’re slow to join us, know that you will be welcomed in and handled with care.

We have a Whatsapp group for the Dingle network which is the best way to connect and hear first about events. To join: scan the QR code with your camera. To see our upcoming events, search www.eventbrite.ie for ‘Grow Remote’ in ‘Dingle’.

It's All In The Mind

Gratitude

Orla Smyth

There is a complex relationship between our thoughts, moods, brain chemistry and the body. Our thoughts actually trigger physiological changes in the body and this can impact our overall wellbeing. Scientific research consistently shows that behaviour changes biology. Throughout history scientists and scholars have studied the effects of gratitude and more recently the scientifically-validated benefits of gratitude are better unferstood. The improvements to health to name a few include stress reduction, reduced inflammation,increased optimism. Simply stated, feeling thankful releases the hormone oxytocin and makes you feel better. So, for example, if you’re stuck in a rut, gratitude may help you get more out of life and navigate difficult challenges. Taking the time each day to intentionally notice what we are grateful for, can actually have a beneficial effect on our physical and mental health. In line with the science, Gratitude is one of the core Attitudes of Mindfulness, attributed by Jon Kabat Zinn .

There are many ways to cultivate a gratitude practice : keeping a gratitude journal ; thinking of 3 things to be grateful for each day; pausing to feel thankful for what is present now in this moment - all of these will lead to a more positive mindset. But gratitude can be a slippery concept and I find it’s not always possible to feel grateful. Sometimes, when things fall apart and emotions and thoughts are raging through the body, you feel like giving gratitude a kick in the backside!

Sometimes, there may be an implicit sense of beholdeness, an unspoken debt of gratitude rather than a validation of wholeness and belonging. Sometimes, by forcing the issue it can backfire, and insteading of softening our attitude it can harden into resentment and aversion.

In short, there are circumstances when the expression of gratitude can weigh us down rather than buoy us up- it’s all a question of perspective. So let's turn it on its head- rather than feeling grateful per say, we just notice and acknowledge a certain quality :attune the body and mind to any feeling tone that is vaguely pleasant or at least not unpleasant.. By simply directing our attention to becoming aware of a mild positive rather than a negative, we are better able to appreciate its presence. Awareness of what is present subtly morphs into a kind of receptivity of the body. In the midst of the storm, it allows you to open up to the wider possibilities of life instead of shutting down.

We tend to overcomplicate our approach to gratitude ( or receptivity). Wonder is really to be found in the small things. It’s easy to be receptive to winning the lottery or getting your dream job but big ticket items are rare and may never happen. A deeper and more lasting joy is found in the ordinary everyday. Thich Nhat Hanh, recognised as the ‘father of Mindfulness’ has a helpful approach. He says : notice your eyes - they allow you to read a book, see a baby’s smile, observe the sun set : take in the fresh air around you - it breathes life into the body : take in your two legs - they enable you to walk and run and dance: notice the sensation of a warm blanket in the morning or a drink of water when you are thirsty. The following quote puts it nicely.

“When we’re having a toothache, we know that not having a toothache

is a wonderful thing.Yet when we don’t have a toothache, we’re still not happy. A non-toothache is very pleasant” Thich Nhat Hanh

Mindfulness and meditation give us the keys to moment to moment awareness so that we notice and embrace the little wonders in life. Appreciating the little things gives us the strength and courage to better cope with the big challenges life throws at us..

Meditate for Life - 6 week course starting early October. For more information contact me on the email below

Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@gmail.com

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Monday 15th September

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 22nd September

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 11th September

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Kennedy's - Segotia, Julian Boland & Huckleberry

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Caroline Keane (Concertina), Tom Delaney (Vocals , Bozouki & Uileann Pipes)

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

Friday 12th September

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

7 - 9 Kennedy's - Dan Doran and Friends. Acoustic Jam Session, open to all.

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brian Corbett

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 13th September

7.00pm - 1am The Green Room

(Upstairs John Benny Moriarty's)Sunterranean Soul with Phil (Slow riot),

Steven Horan, Johnny, B2B, Soundguyben.

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Sunday 14th September

6.30 The Marina Inn - Caroline Keane (Concertina) and Tom Delany (Uileann Pipes). Musicians welcome

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke and Billy

9.00 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 15th September

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

Tuesday 16th September

6 - 8 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Kealan O'Connor & Sean Leahy

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

7 - 9 Wave Theatre - Irish music and dance (Tickets - eventbrite or at door)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Aoife Granville & Deirdre Granville

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

Weds 17th September

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet Sugrue

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot

Kelly

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

7.00 -8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Theresa Horgan (Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 18th September

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Kennedy's - Segotia, Julian Boland & Huckleberry

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

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

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Caroline Keane (Concertina), Tom Delaney (Vocals , Bozouki & Uileann Pipes)

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 19th September

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

7 - 9 Kennedy's - Dan Doran and Friends. Acoustic Jam Session, open to all.

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brian Corbett

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Ken -

nedy (Flute & Vocals), Jeremy Spencer (Fiddle) & Matt Griffin (Guitar)

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Saturday 20th September

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Live Music

10.00 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

Sunday 21st September

6.30 The Marina Inn - Caroline Keane (Concertina) and Tom Delany (Uileann Pipes). Musicians welcome

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke and Billy

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

9.30 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

Monday 22nd September

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 23rd September

6 - 8 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

6.00 Dingle Pub - Kealan O'Connor & Sean Leahy

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

7 - 9 Wave Theatre - Irish music and dance (Tickets - eventbrite or at door)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Aoife Granville & Deirdre Granville

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans Weds 24th September

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet Sugrue

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

7.00 -8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James' Church - Folk Concert with local musicians (€20 at the door or at Paul Geaney's bar and Leac a' Ré)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Ken -

nedy (Flute & Vocals), Theresa Horgan (Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 25th September

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Kennedy's - Segotia, Julian Boland & Huckleberry

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Caroline Keane( Concertina), Tom Delaney( Vocals , Bozouki & Uileann Pipes)

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

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Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Eilín Ó Sé, Baile Dhá

Land Is All That Matters le Myles Dungan foilsithe i Sasana ag Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury)

In this epic narrative, Myles Dungan examines two hundred years of agrarian conflict from the ruinous famine of 1741 to the eve of World War Two. It explores the pivotal moments that shaped Irish history: the rise of `moonlighting', the infamous Whiteboys and Rightboys, the insurrection of Captain Rock, the Tithe War of 1831 - 1836, the Great Famine of 1845 that devastated the country and drastically reduced the Irish population, and the Land War of 1878 - 1909, which ended by transferring almost all the landlords' holdings to their tenants. These events take place against the backdrop of prevailing British `rule' and stark class and wealth inequality.

Land Is All that Matters tells the sweeping story of the agrarian revolution that fundamentally shaped modern Ireland - Bloomsbury

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Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

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Uaireannta chuirfeadh an droch aimsir an gumh dearg ort. Gaoth, splancacha, báisteach agus fuacht. Gan dabht ní ró fhada uainn raistí gruama coitianta agus caithfear dul i dtaithí ar an gcúram.

Rugar

Ar an Satharn seo caite bhíos ag féachaint ar feadh tamaill bhig ar an Astráil agus Sasana i gcluiche rugair ban. Dhein na Sasanaigh filí chaocha do mhná na hAstráile. Chonac deich neomat do chluiche sacair, idir Albain agus an Ollóin a bhí go hainnis. Rugair ban na hÉireann in aghaidh na Saolainne Nua. Cad é ach dhein na Saolannaigh gabhair dóibh. Na créatúirí. Sacar.

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Caid

Cad é ach bhuaidh an Ghaeltacht ar an Léigiún ar an nDomhnach seo caite, ard fhearaibh. Go deimhin dheineadar gaisce. Arís bhí an bheirt Bheaglaoí tofa, Ó Conchúir ar fheabhas, Hand, iad ar fad... Tá siad anois i gCraobhchluiche Idirmheánach an Chontae ar an nDomhnach. Beidh an bheirt deartháir ó Clúmhain ó Fhossa ina gcoinne ar an nDomhnach beag seo.

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Rás

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Trí rudaí nách féidir a fheiscint: faobhar, gaoth agus grá.

Triúr fear nach fiú a áireamh: fear cáinte, fear cainnte agus fear’ gan náire.

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Trí nithe nách féidir a cheilt: tart, tochas agus ocras.

Trí chómharthaí an bháis: speadhraidí, suan agus tart.

Níor thacht an fhírinne aon duine riamh.

Caithfidh an díchéille a cuid féin a fháil.

Is minic a bhí gamal géar.

Imíonn an bréag, ach fanann an fhírinne.

Ní creidtear an fhírinne ó lucht ínste na mbréag.

Bíonn an fhírinne searbh ach ní gheibheann sí náire go deo.

San áit ina mbíonn an scéalaíocht, ní bhíonn an diablaíocht.

Fearthainn a chiúníos gaoth.

Níl aon Satharn sa bhliain ná spalpann an ghrian.

Dein do mhargadh d’réir do sparáin.

Bás

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Meala mór a bhás da mháthair Eibhlín, a athair Jerry, dheirfiúr Lorraine, deartháracha Shane agus Gary, úncail Seán ar an mBóthar Buí, aintíní, gaolta agus cáirde.

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28. With respect to each one

29. Go along with (4, 4)

DOWN

1. Being non-conformist

2. Decorator; boat line

3. N.I. river

4. Specialised; scientific

5. Assumed a resting position

6. Occasional delight

7. Goes by

8. Additional to

16. Sailor’s song

18. Head kerchief

21. Din

22. The _____ Air (Danny Boy)

25. Paddle

CLASSIFIEDS -

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

Room for rent in Dingle town centre location. 087-2361346 For Sale/Le Díol

3 PVC white windows, www

Small bales of sheep hay for sale. Cloghane area. 087-2162580

3 Rolls 3ft Sheep wire (fox wire) Call 087-9947927

Double bed (white) and spotless mattress, only €290. WhatsApp 083-3091504 for photos

Barrithir/top soil ar díol. Timpeall c.60 tn. Le bailiú amháin/collection only. Tuilleadh eolais ó Rob 0872330387. (Na hAcraí)

Steel and plastic barrels, 1,000 litre water containers, 1,000 litre Kingspan Diesel tanks to clear (€50 each). 087-9647699

New electric moped with 20ah lithium battery. Highest reasonable offer secures. Photo available. Contact Paul 087-5125034 Services / Seirbhisí

Ranganna gleacaiochta reidh ina cleachtaiomar gluaiseacht agus aireachas... slainte agus tainte! Maidineacha idir 9am agus 12am o Luan go hAoine I Ceann Tra - claraigh ar 089-4080012 no 089-2693641

Mindful movement classes mornings between 9 -12am Mondays--Fridays in Ventry Hall. Call or text 089-4080012 for enquiries or 089 269 3641 to book your place

Looking for a smart digital boost? I’m seeking a part-time role where I can bring creative and effective digital solutions—whether it’s social media marketing, websites, email campaigns, QR codes, or online advertising. With fresh ideas and practical skills, I can help businesses grow their digital presence and connect with more customers. Don’t hesitate to text me or give me a call - what’s app 085 1200 315

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Monday’s Ventry Halla 6:30pm Thursday’s Yoga studio Malchay’s Yard, Green St. 12:30pm. Call/message Maria Daly 087 7953 589. Beginners welcome

Native Irish speaker, fully qualified Irish teacher available to teach Irish. Please email Maria at: marianimhurchu@gmail.com

Home Help Support, West Kerry area. 20 years experience. Please phone 0876880723 day or night.

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

Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday. 9 am-2 pm. Call, Text or Whats App 0857338601 for an appointment. Regina Sheehy - Kinesiology and Food Intolerance Testing. Treating all forms of digestive issues, fatigue, candida, fungal issues, stress, food intolerances, recurrent infections. Clinics in Dingle (Tuesday and Thursday) Tralee (Wednesday and Saturday) Evening appointments available. Ph: 0860820224 www.reginasheehy.com

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

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

South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971

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

Natural healing at Red Lotus Clinic. Fertility, gynaecology, pediatric, injury, stress, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, reflexology, massage. Clinics in Dingle and Castlegregory. Contact Eithne Griffin 086-6066865 www. redlotusclinic.com

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pick-

ups. Call 087-3440493

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

Situations Vacant / Postanna

Uisce Leather are looking for a new team member. The position is currently part-time and will combine both leather working and dealing with customers in the shop. CV's and enquiries please to the shop in Holyground, or via WhatsApp to 087 692 0378.

Staff wanted in Báinín, Annascaul. Part time and full time positions available from end of August onwards. Send CV with a short note to bainin2021@gmail. com

Staff Wanted at Alpine Guesthouse Dingle. Full Time / Part Time Positions. Breakfast Service, Housekeeping Duties. Flexible Hours. Contact Paul, Call or Text: 087-2984686 email: alpinedingle@gmail.com

Harrington's of Dingle: We are hiring. Positions available. Full & part time, job sharing. Chef and general workers. Please contact Eileen 086-8263986 or send CV to harringtons- dingle@gmail.com. 14 yr olds can apply with the written consent of a parent

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Looking to borrow a piano keyboard (61 keys or more) for our free community choir lessons at Temperance Hall, Dingle. If you have one available, please get in touch - call/text 0873227933.

Mature responsible woman seeks house to rent, long term, Dingle area, west of Dingle preferred. Long term resident of the area. 2 or 3 bedroom preferred but all considered. Must be warm and dry. 085-7774050

Other / Eile

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

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

CEILIÚRADH AN BHLASCAOID 2025

26 – 28Ú MEÁN FÓMHAIR

DÁIL AN BLASCAOID- CRUTHAITHEACHT NA

MUINTIRE Ó INNÉ GO DTÍ INNIU

Dé hAoine, 26 Meán Fómhair

7:00 Clárú

7:30 Oscailt an Cheiliúrtha Aoí onórach:

Éamon Ó Cuív, Uachtarán an Oireachtais 2025

Comóradh ar Cheol is Amhráin an Oileáin is na Leithinse

12:00 Clabhsúr/Close

PÁDRAIG FIRTÉAR

Á chur i láthair ag Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich

Cathaoirleach, Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid

Amhránaithe: Áine Uí Laoithe, Eibhlín Ní Cheárna, Caoimhe Ní Chíobháin, Oisín Ó Cíobháin, Pádraig Firtéar

Simultaneous translation of talks in Irish will be available.

2:00 – 3:30 Ealaíon is Scannáin ar na Blascaodaí

Cathaoirleach/Bean a Tí – Máirín Uí Shé

‘Ag Féachaint Isteach is ag Féachaint Amach’

Liam Ó Néill, Carol Cronin, Dómhnal Ó Bric, Áine Uí

Dhubhshláine

Briseadh beag

Clárú • Registration

Táille Iomlán €25 an duine (€5 an seisiún)

Coiste

Ceoltóirí: Caoimhe Ní Shíthigh, Misha Yerdidze, Andrea Palandri

Tomás L. Ó Murchú, Máirín Uí Shé, Bernie Firtéar,

& Leabhar speisialta á sheoladh ag Mícheál Ó Sé (Craoltóir agus Iar-Cheannaire RnaG)

‘An Dias is troime a chromas’: Aistí in ómós do Phádraig Ó Héalaí

Míc heál de Mórdha, Máire Uí Mhurchú, Lorcán Ó Cinnéide agus Doncha Ó Conchúir (Ionad an Bhlascaoid), Mícheál Ó Cinnéide, Pádraig Ó Héalaí, Treasa Ní Mhainín (Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne)

Curtha in eagar ag Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Lillis Ó Laoire, Ríonach uí Ógáin (Cló Iar-Chonnacht 2025)

Mol an Óige

Sólaistí, Bia is Deoch sa bhialann

Dé Sathairn 27 Meán Fómhair

Oidhreacht Liteartha an Oileáin is na Míntíre

10:00 Cathaoirleach – Mícheál de Mórdha

Taispeántas grianghraf, cóirithe ag Muireann Ní Chearna, a léiríonn an t-aos óg sa Bhlascaod Mór fadó. le feiscint i gcaitheamh an deireadh seachtaine ar fad.

‘Pádraig Ó Snodaigh is a thionchar ar Scríbhneoirí Chorca Dhuibhne’

Siompóisiam le Cathal Portéir, Pádraig Ó Cíobháin, Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa

Cuid d’fhilí Chorca Dhuibhne ar fhoilsigh Coiscéim a saothar: Simon Ó Faoláin, Ceaití Ní Bheildiúin, Mícheál Ó Ruairc

• Giota as leabhar le Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé á léamh ag Tomás L. Ó Murchú

12:30 Lón san Ionad

3:45 – 4:45 Breandán Feiritéar Réamhrá: ‘Scéal is ea gach Scannán’

SAORCHEAD ISTEACH AG DAOINE FAOI BHUN 18

Tae/Caifé agus fáiltithe san áireamh.

Full Registration Fee €25 per person (€5 per session)

7.30 Tráthnóna: Oscailte don bpobal / Open to the public

• Scannán á thaispeáint in Ionad an Bhlascaoid: Blasket Roots, American Dreams

FREE TO THOSE UNDER 18

Tea/Coffee and reception included.

Níl béilí san áireamh. Meals not included.

Dé Domhnaigh 28 Meán Fómhair

Ainm / Name

Seanchas is Scéalaithe na Leithinse

10:00 Cathaoirleach – Pádraig Ó Héalaí

Seoladh / Address _______________________________________

• Leona Rose Ní Chonchúir (Scoil Dhún Chaoin)

• Cillian Ó Dálaigh (Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne)

• Eibhlín Uí Chatháin

• Tomás Ó Lúing

R-phost / Email

11:30 Bronnadh Sparánacht an Bhlascaoid 2025 (Award of the Blasket Bursary 2025)

• Seoladh: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid 27 in eagar ag Tomás L. Ó Murchú / Launch of the Blasket journal

Ní mór clárú roimh 19 Meán Fómhair 2025, más féidir. Please register before 19 September 2025, if possible. Tá táille istigh leis seo / Registration fee enclosed (Nó cláraigh ar an lá / Or register on the day)

Seol thar n-ais go dtí: An Rúnaí, Please return to: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid

12:00 Clabhsúr - Pádraig Firtéar, Cathaoirleach, Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid.

Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Dún Chaoin

Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. V92 TH73

12:30 Ollchruinniú /AGM, Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid

Eolas/Information:Fón: 066 - 915 6444

R-phost: ceiliuradhanbhlascaoid@gmail.com www.fonduireachtb.ie

Ionad an Bhlascaoid Dún Chaoin, Co. Chiarraí