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Sustainability at the Dingle Food Festival.
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.
People coming to enjoy the festival are encouraged to bring their own bowl, cutlery and cup to help in the effort of reducing the huge waste created by the festival.
Rinse stations will be provided around town, so that people can wash their bowls and reuse them in the taste trail and food stalls, avoiding generating waste from single-use containers, and segregation bins are provided for the rest of the rubbish.
Although the focus is on encouraging people to bring their own bowls, cutlery and cups from home, which is the most ecological solution, there will also be bamboo bowls and cutlery sets for sale, as well as a stainless steel lunchbox rental scheme, which was introduced at last year’s festival.
Transition Corca Dhuibhne, which is completely run by volunteers, started to work with the festival in 2016 to try and tackle the huge amount of waste generated by the festival, first introducing attended segregated bins, followed by the introduction of a reusable bowl and cutlery set festival pack, and the rinsing stations.
’We believe that we are pioneering this model and it shows the power that a dynamic group of people, coupled with a very popular food festival, has to bring about change’, says the group’s member Darach Ó Murchú.
A couple of years ago, the Dingle Food Festival fully embraced this concept and, along with the Zero-Waste initiative, it’s promoting local food, reducing waste, encouraging the use of public transport with extra local link bus services over the weekend, and other measures such as recycled oil to power the electricity for the festival.
‘We are delighted that our hard work over the years has paid off’, says Ó Murchú. ‘There is a mindset change happening amongst the public regarding disposables. People are really engaging with this issue and are having fun being creative by bringing their own bespoke bowls and containers from home. We couldn’t have achieved this transformation alone and we, Transition Corca Dhuibhne, are very grateful to our sixty volunteers, the Food Festival committee and our other supporters.’
The group are looking forward to seeing you at the festival, and please remember to Bring Your Own Bowl and cutlery to the Dingle Food Festival on the 4th and 5th of October.
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to help Transition Corca Dhuibhne and the Dingle Food Festival achieve their aim of Zero-Waste, please sign up to volunteer for a 3-hour shift during the weekend to attend to a rinse station or help the public choose the right bin for their waste (training will be given). Slots run from either 12pm-3pm or 3pm to 6pm on both days, which gives volunteers plenty of time to sample the delights of the festival before or after their shift.
Contact by email: ttcorcadhuibhne@gmail.com
Be part of an inspirational team of volunteers helping to make the Dingle Food Festival Zero-Waste, with this enjoyable community-led initiative.
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What was your first job?
Delivering milk for Michael Francie O'Sullivan and papers for Jim Garvey
What is your favourite film? From Here To Eternity
What is your favourite book? The Stars Look Down - AJ Cronin
What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?
Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison, bought in Cabal's Tralee
What was your favourite holiday?
Trá Ceann Trá in winter or summer or the odd trip to Portugal
What is your favourite drink? Barry's Red
Who is your favourite actor? Marlon Brando
What advice would you give to your younger self? Stick with the books
Who is your sporting hero? My daughter Laura
Two figures from history you'd like to have as dinner guests?
Michael Collins and Winston Churchill with David Lloyd George serving them
If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?
Our wedding day - 16th June 1979
What’s your favourite saying?
One day at a time, one game at a time
Pat Hanafin
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Brewed Awakening: How Tea
Steeped
into the Irish Mug
Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist
There are few sounds as homely as the kettle coming to the boil. In Ireland, tea is never just a drink — it is comfort, consolation and conversation. From the first bleary-eyed cuppa in the morning to the strong brew shared with a neighbour or friend over a good yarn, tea has woven itself into our folklore, our kitchens and our daily habits. But how did this little leaf, grown in lands far from our shores become more synonymous with being Irish than the jigs and the reels.
Be-leaf it or Not
Tea’s story begins in China, where it was first used as medicine thousands of years ago. Black tea, the fully oxidised version of green tea, proved particularly robust for long journeys. By the 17th century, the British East India Company was importing it by the shipload. For years, tea reached Ireland through London merchants, with Trump-like tariffs putting it out of reach of the common mug. That changed in 1835 when Samuel Bewley, a Quaker from Mountmellick, and his son Charles chartered the Hellas, a ship carrying over 2,000 chests of tea directly from Canton in China to Dublin. It was a daring move that made tea more affordable, by cutting out the middlemen, and from there it poured steadily into Irish homes. Bewley’s became a byword for tea, and later, when the cafés came along they soon brewed more than leaves — they brewed ideas. Over pots of strong tea, poets, writers and rebels found their courage… or so the story goes.
It’s worth knowing that black tea and green tea are two faces of the same leaf — Camellia sinensis. What sets them apart is what happens after picking. Green tea is quickly heated to stop oxidation, leaving the leaf bright and grassy, rich in catechins — those famed antioxidants linked to heart and brain health. Black tea, by contrast, is rolled and deliberately left to oxidise. The leaves darken, the flavour deepens, and new compounds are created — theaflavins and thearubigins — which not only give the brew its briskness and body, but also carry health benefits of their own, especially for the heart and gut. While the Chinese preferred green teas, delicate and cleansing the Irish embraced the strong, malty Assam leaves of India, blending them with brisk teas from Ceylon and later Kenya. And we added milk.
When the first fragile porcelain cups of tea arrived in Europe, milk was poured in first — not out of culinary daring but to stop the china from cracking. By the time the Irish got their hands on the darker, stronger Assam teas, milk wasn’t just practical, it was essential. A splash softened the tannins, turned bitterness into comfort and made tea hearty enough to be a meal in itself. In a defiant move away from colonial norms or just maybe, we didn’t have china cups, we added the milk after the tea was poured. In India too, tea took on milk and spices too — becoming chai. The
words themselves tell a story: cha in the East, tea in the West, and Ireland sitting somewhere in between, a land where milk was always plentiful, and tea soon became the people’s brew.
That drop of milk was no small matter. It transformed tea into something fortifying, almost nourishing, especially when paired with bread or a slice of currant cake. In times of hardship, a pot of tea was a meal and a comfort, one that steadied nerves, revived spirits and when shared, reminded us we were not alone. Perhaps that is why Ireland, far from the tea fields of Assam or Kenya, drinks more tea per head than almost anywhere else on earth. For the growers, tea may be commerce; for us, it became kinship. Folklore has long held tea as a cure-all. “A strong cup will settle you after a shock,” older generations would say, and modern science would agree — black tea contains theanine, an amino acid that helps calm the mind. Its antioxidants support heart health, and when brewed not too strong, it can gently aid digestion. Green tea, lighter and grassy, is rich in catechins, protective plant compounds. While it may not replace the beloved morning Barry’s or Lyons, it can offer clarity in the afternoon or a gentle lift when coffee feels too much.
And then there are the brews that never saw a tea plantation at all. Strictly speaking, they are not teas but tisanes, yet they have a long tradition in Ireland where the hedgerow and the garden were once our medicine chest. As the year tips into Autumn, people turned from Summer’s delicate blossoms to sturdier roots and leaves. Hawthorn berries were simmered into a heart tonic, mullein leaves steeped to ease coughs and thyme brewed to chase away stubborn colds. Elecampane root, slow-simmered in a concoction, was prized for bronchial troubles, while roasted dandelion root made a bitter infusion to stir the liver and digestion. Nettles, rich in minerals, could be cut and brewed once more, even late in the year.
The method mattered as much as the plant itself. A gentle infusion suited soft leaves and flowers, coaxing out their lighter qualities. Tougher roots demanded a concoction — a proper simmer to release their strength. Each way of brewing matched the character of the herb: gentle for the gentle, fire for the fiery, echoing the folk wisdom that medicine should meet us where we are.
Our beloved black tea, too, can be dressed for the colder months. A slice of fresh ginger in the pot warms from within, lemon lends brightness and a shot of vitamin C, while honey soothes a scratchy throat. A pinch of cinnamon, clove, or cardamom transforms the familiar brew into something close to chai, rich with spice and comfort. These little additions remind us that tea is not only refreshment but medicine, a daily ritual of health as well as hospitality, carrying us through the darker seasons.
And perhaps the greatest benefit lies not in the chemistry but in the ritual. The pause, the steam rising, the cup warming your hands — these are acts of mindfulness as old as any meditation practice.
So next time you lift the cup, remember it carries more than leaves — it holds trade and tradition, comfort and cure, welcome and wit. Tea is Ireland’s true national treasure — and the story we tell every time the kettle sings.
Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 www.omnom.ie
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Guided Bird Walk
Saturday 27th September
Join us for a guided bird walk in Miltown, Dingle with Nuala and Tom Lynch. We hope to see waders such as curlew, redshank, greenshank and a variety of gulls.
Meet at 11am outside the Dingle Distillery.
Family friendly. No dogs.
Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear/wellies are essential! Bring binoculars (if you have). Weather dependent.
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Fáilte riomh chách.
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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest
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Husband Murders Wife
-Sheffield Daily Telegraph 10 July 1885
An Inquest was held yesterday at Duagh on the body of Catherine Nolan, who was killed by her husband, Bartholomew Nolan, on Wednesday morning at Seraghan, (Possibly Scrahan), a townland near Duagh. From medical evidence, it appeared that deceased had four large, contused wounds on her head, besides several other wounds and minor injuries.
At the inquest, a daughter of the deceased described the attack by her father on her mother. The jury found that deceased died from wounds inflicted by her husband while he was insane. The accused was brought to jail in Tralee last night under a strong escort.
Killed By Lightening In Ventry
-Kerry Evening Post 29 January 1840
A most fatal accident occurred at Fawn (Fahan) in the parish of Ventry, on Saturday last. During a raging thunderstorm, a bolt of lightning struck a house where a number of local people were assembled.
One of them, a woman, was struck dead on the spot. Two men were so terribly scorched and wounded that there is little hope for their recovery or survival.
Large Shark Captured
-Cork Constitution 15 May 1891
A large basking shark was captured in Tralee Bay, off Brandon Point, last night. The fish, which weighed about seven tons became entangled in the nets of the fishing smack Perseverance and was easily disposed of. The shark was towed into Fenit this morning and is now lying at the south of the pier. The nets of the fishing smack were destroyed by the shark. A sum of ten pounds was offered for the carcase by an agent of Smith and Lawson.
(Something similar happened to Bob Goodwin of Fahamore, Maharees, years ago when going fishing in his half-decker. He was towing a canoe when a basking shark got entangled in the tow rope. The shark pulled the canoe under the water. Bob managed to get the shark untangled but the canoe was damaged.)
Dingle Under Seige
-Kerry Evening Post 15 February 1921
For almost a week now the Dingle Peninsula has been under siege by the military and police, and a house-to-house search has been in progress. An area of about 40 miles has been cut off from all communication with the mainland and traffic on the Tralee and Dingle railway has been closed down.
The authorities believe that several wanted men are hiding in the mountainous region of the peninsula. Destroyers guard the coast to ensure that nobody escapes by sea, and an impassable line of troops is drawn across the neck of the peninsula. Female searchers accompany the police.
A telegram dispatched on Saturday by a stationmaster on the railway line was received at the headquarters of the Irish Railway Clerks Association yesterday. It reads; “Supplies exhausted, women and children on verge of starvation”.
What Happened To My Cow?
-Cork Examiner 17 November 1862
On the night of last Saturday week, a cow belonging to a farmer named Michael Walsh, who lives near Dingle, strayed from its owner’s land and on Sunday an extensive search was made for the animal.
The cow’s hide was found in the house of Patrick Goold, a butcher living
in Dingle. Goold’s defence is that he purchased the cow from Mrs. Walsh, and his claim is accepted. It is known that the domestic relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Walsh is difficult.
Wrecked Off Brandon
-Shipping and Mercantile Gazette 10 February 1870
The Brigantine Martha 162 tons of and from Newfoundland, was heading for Bristol with a cargo of fish oil and port wine when she encountered fearsome weather. She left St. Johns (N.F.) on January 4th and experienced reasonable weather conditions for the following eight days.
For the next ten days the ship was exposed to constant north westerly gales followed by five days of reasonable conditions. However, the gales returned with a vengeance causing the ship to lose her topsail, main sail, foresail and jib.
Her water casks were washed overboard, her jollyboat broken, all her oars were lost, and bulwarks washed away. The situation was so desperate that the captain decided to throw some of the cargo overboard. Fortunately, the pumps remained working all the time.
The ship had to run for Brandon Head but finding it impossible to save the vessel they got into the longboat. Having no oars they used parts of the broken bulwarks to navigate. Their distress was spotted by local pilot Denis Lynch who came out from Brandon in a canoe with four men and towed the longboat into port.
The coastguard and constabulary protected the remaining portion of the ship’s cargo, and several locals were employed in saving some of it. Gradually, the Martha was broken up and to prevent the wreck from being washed ashore they let go both anchors in five fathoms.
“Writing as someone who has crossed the Atlantic numerous times in terrible weather conditions, and on very large oil tankers, the thought of crossing in a vessel of 160 tons, in the above conditions, is chilling. Still, ships did it for hundreds of years despite countless losses).
Wakes
-The Graphic 02 November 1878
Funeral customs in the west are peculiar. Three candles are burnt before a child, signifying the Trinity, and twelve before a grown person, signifying the twelve Apostles. However, when the master of a house dies the tradition of the wake is very different.
The hearth is swept up that night, and the tongs and a few sods of turf are placed by the fire, so that, should the master reappear, everything would be found ready for him. The cost of providing whisky and tobacco at Irish wakes can be challenging for homes with little incomes.
However, hospitality is a virtue which, though not always practiced by the upper classes, is sure to be found among the bare-legged inhabitants of the mountainous regions of the west. They are always ready to bring out cups of milk and never expect a reward.
- C.J.H
“Something very familiar about those initials!”
(These articles are taken from the British Newspaper Archives/BNA.)
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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 TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER.
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Mass At Glubba Mountain, Ballyledder
Thanks to all who walked to the Grotto at Cnoc Póg Ríocht (more commonly known as Glubba mountain), Ballyledder, Beaufort, Co. Kerry. This was a very special occasion as the grotto was built over 50 years by a very determined and caring man from the area, Tom “Tomásín” O’ Sullivan. Tom got the notion that the people of Ballyledder and Kilgobnet needed a grotto and so he went to work. He hauled stone, sand and cement by hand in fertiliser bags, from the nearby areas of Keel & Kilgobnet, up the mountain. He was a powerful and strong man, and did all of this work on his own in the evenings after his normal working day. When the
DINGLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
grotto was built (about 2 years later) he cycled all the way to knock and back, to get a suitable statue. This was a selfless task, he built the grotto for the people of the area, and a year later built a grotto on Cruach Mhór, on the way up to Carrauntouhil.
Since Tom passed 25 years ago, his neighbours and friends, Micheal O’ Sullivan, Mary Duffy (O’Sullivan) and Roisín Duffy have been diligently maintaining the grotto, painting it several times a year and bringing fresh flowers for the altar regularly. We are truly blessed to have such caring people in our community. A special thanks to those who walked to the grotto for the inaugural mass.
Reverend Mark Blakely, Mike O’ Sullivan, John Kelliher, John Joe O’ Sullivan, Joanne Prendeville, Michelle Reynolds, Maeve O’ Carroll, Mike Counihan, Christina Hayes, Joan McKenna & Dolores Prendeville.
Dingle Christian Fellowship
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
Also on Thursdays at 7pm at a home meeting. Call for directions.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path
For information or prayer needs ring 086-1771117
"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path"
Corca Dhuibhne Chun Tosaigh
Overall Winner: Ireland’s Greenest Place
Congratulations to all the community groups on the Peninsula on the awards for “Ireland’s Greenest Place”. There is so much happening on the peninsula, and we are always looking for more volunteers. Get in touch with any of the below groups to get involved in shaping a more resilient peninsula for the future.
Comhghairdeas le gach grúpa pobail i gCorca Dhuibhne as an ngradam “An áit is Glaise in Éireann”. Bí i dteagmháil le aon ceann do na grúpaí thíos chun páirt a ghlacadh chun leithinis níos fearr a chruthú don todhchaí.
Corca Dhuibhne Community Forum
Works in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change and community wellbeing by supporting the work of existing groups and initiating action. Working groups include: Meitheal na gCrann, Dingle Cup Project, Sustainable Transport and Biodiversity events.
Transition Corca Dhuibhne
Ag laghdú dramhaíola, ag cur le bithéagsúlacht, agus ag spreagadh tionscnaimh maidir le crainn a chur.
Sustainable Energy Communities
Communities coming together to create sustainable energy systems like the West Kerry Dairy Farmers SEC and Corca Dhuibhne Tourism and Hospitality SEC.
Maharees Conservation Association
Pioneering nature-based solutions for dune management and climate adaptation. Developing a community-led approach to climate adaptation planning.
Neart na Machairí
Using creativity to support community-led climate adaptation planning.
Dingle Hub
Ag neartú nuálaíochta ar fud Chorca Dhuibhne. A non-profit community enterprise connecting people and organisations – local and national – to develop cooperative approaches to the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Castlegregory Tidy Towns
Native planting, no-spray weeding, pollinator corridors, batfriendly lighting, edible trails, and environmental education, supported by energy resiliency through refurbishment of community spaces and installing solar panels.
Dingle Food Festival
Celebrating local produce and partnering with Transition Corca Dhuibhne to deliver a zero-waste festival.
Buíochas ó chroí leis na comhlachtaí rialtais agus gníomhaireachtaí a thugann tacaíocht a oscailíonn an doras don obair dheonach dochreidte atá ag spreagadh gníomh aeráide fíor-thábhachtach.
Inch Community Council
Cherishing beach and biodiversity at Inch.
WhatsApp groups
Corca Dhuibhne WhatsApp groups - Lift Share and Growers and County-wide Transition Kerry group Gift IT. Everyday actions quietly powering real climate solutions.
Dingle Tidy Towns
Making Dingle Town a better place to visit and to live in all year around for many years.
Castlegregory Agricultural Show baskets
Showcasing farming traditions alongside local food, crafts, and environmentally conscious practices to highlight how rural life and sustainability go hand in hand.
Comharchumann Dhún Chaoin.
Pobal fuinnimh inmharthana a ritheann ceadlanna agus siúlóidí fhiadhúlra.
Bia Dingle
Growing a network to connect, retain, foster, protoe and celebrate the sustainable food industries of the Dingle Peninsula and our surrounding waters.
Camp Community Council
Upgrading childcare and community spaces with a heat pump & solar panels for climate resiliency
Glannadh Mór
Annual beach clean-up in mBaile na nGall, Ceann Trá..etc.
Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance
A voluntary not for profit organisation, dedicated to the sustainable development and promotion of tourism on the Dingle Peninsula.
Community Groups
Huge thanks to all the government bodies and agencies whose support locks the incredible volunteer energy driving real climate action in our communities.
Pic: Valerie O'Sullivan
Ceiliúradh Céad Bliain ar Thadhg Ó Conchubhair na Gráige (Cuid 3)
Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh
Cuirfead clabhsúr san alt seo (an 3ú ceann sa tsraith) lem choimriú deiridh ar ár gceiliúradh le linn Féile Lios Póil ’25 ar Thadhg Ó Conchubhair (18401925). Cuireadh casadh comhaimseartha ar chúrsaí i dTigh a’ Bháid na Min Airde, le cumadóirí comhaimseartha a choinníonn traidisiún éigse Thaidhg beo. Orthu siúd, an té seo a leanas:
Eibhlín Uí Ialaithe
Is mise Eibhlín Uí Ialaithe nó Eibhlín Ní Bheagaloich ó Bhaile ’n Chaladh ó dhúchas. Is iar-mhúinteoir scoile mé agus táim ag scríobh anois ó timpeall 2007. Is amhlaidh a bhíos ag éisteacht le Raidió na Gaeltachta tráthnóna éigin agus iad ag cur síos ar mheath na Gaelainne sa Ghaeltacht. Rúrt liom féin go bhféasfainn rud éigin beag a dhéanamh chun nathanna cainte agus canúint na háite, a bhí fachta agamsa le h-oidhreacht, a chaomhnú. Mar sin, an tráthnóna fómhair sin scríobhas mo chéad dán, ‘Na Buataisí Buí’, agus nuair a bhí ceithre dhán agus daichead scríte agam sheolas go dtí Pádraig Ó Snodaigh i gCoiscéim iad, beannacht Dé leis, agus ar deireadh thiar thall foilsíodh mo chéad leabhar Na Buataisí Buí i 2009. Bhí ana-thóir ar an leabhar agus tá fós.
– sa chomhthéacs seo, is annamh a luaitear ainm an chumadóra, agus is mó cumadóir atá ag scríobh anso timpeall, ach, n’fheadar éinne cé h-iad! Tá sé cinn de leabhair sa tsraith Orla Uan scríte agam leis – scéalta beaga iad seo mar gheall ar uainín a chónaíonn ar Chruach Mhárthain agus go bhfuil Gaelainn líofa aici – Gaelainn chanúnach Chorca Dhuibhne – gné ar leith de shaol na tuaithe á dh’eachtraí i ngach leabhar acu. Tá dlúthdhiosca leo, mé féin ag insint an scéil, agus mac mo dhearthár Liam Ó Beaglaoich, go binn ar an mbosca ceoil chun ná raghadh aon insint chun leadráin! Ar deireadh, táim fós ag scríobh, agus mo ghuí go bhfoilseofar cnuasach dánta dem chuid im chéad leabhar eile sara fada. Gura míle maith agaibh as éisteacht liom, agus mo bhuíochas le Coiste Féile Lios Póil as cuireadh a thabhairt dom labhairt anso tráthnóna.
Seán Ó Muineacháin
Chuir san ana-mhisneach orm agus leanas orm ag scríobh. Uaireanta dhúisínn i lár na hoíche, chuimhnínn ar chúpla líne, scrínn síos sa doircheacht iad – ‘an rud a scríobhann an púca leann sé féin é’ a deirid, ach ba mhinic a theip orm pé rud a bhí scríte a léamh ar maidin! Pá scéal é, nuair a bhí ocht ndán is daichead eile nua-scríte agam chuas fé dhéin an Snodach arís, agus tháinig Mo Ghúna Síoda Buí ar an saol i 2010. Tá an leabhar so beagán níos a ghreanta ná mo chéad iarracht, mar tá pictiúirí ann – iad cruthaithe go h-ealaíonta ag Dómhnal Ó Bric agus ag leanaí ón gceantar – na dánta seo beagainín níos dúshlanaí ó thaobh teanga de chomh maith.
Agallaimh Beirte agus Lúibíní
Tar éis cúpla bliain ach go háirithe, tháinig an bheirt gharsún seo chugam féachaint an scríobhfainn ‘agallamh beirte’ dóibh (cruthaítear ‘agallamh beirte’ mar argóint idir bheirt, agus gur sa trasnaíl eatarthu a bhíonn an seó). Bhíodar tar éis a bheith thall ag an Oireachtas i gCill Airne, chualadar lúibíní don gcéad uair agus thaitníodar go diail leo. Anois, ní raibh faic mar sin scríte agam cheana agus n’fheadar cá dtosnóinn. Chughas ar youtube, d’éistíos le lúibíní agus le hagallaimh beirte breátha, agus d’fhreastalaíos ar dhá cheardlamm le Seán Ó Muineacháin, sár-údar ar lúibíní agus agallaimh beirt ó Chill na Martra. Leis an spreagadh den scoth úd, thugas fé lúibín a chruthú – ‘Ciuca Spórt’ a bhí mar theideal air, agus dhein mo bheirt ana-láimh air, cé nár bhuadar aon duais dá n-iarracht, ach, ní h-í an bhuachtaint is tábhachtaí ach an rannpháirtíocht, gan dabht. Bhí an scéal amuigh!, an bhliain dár gcionn iarradh orm Agallamh Beirte a scríobh do ‘Stáitse na n-Óg’ ar dtúis, agus ansan don Oireachtas. Eagraíonn Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne ‘Stáitse na nÓg’ gach fómhar roimis an Oireachtas in Áras Bhréanainn, a gceanncheathrú nua den chéadscoth ar an mBuailtín. Tugann san ana-mhisneach d’ógánaigh an cheantair mar faigheann na héinne seans dul ar an stáitse. Scríobhas an tAgallamh Beirte dár teideal, ‘Clampar agus Buairt i dTigh Bheití agus Mhuiris’ – agallamh seoigh, agus beirt den scoth á aithris, Róisín Dalby agus Antain Ó Seaghdha.
Beití: A Mhuiris, ní chreidim gur tú atá ansan romham/cheapas go raibh an teitheadh curtha agam ortsa go deo/ó fuaireamar an colscaradh ar maidin Dé hAoine.
Muiris: Ní mar a síltear a bítear, a ghrá/táimse anso ar do tháirseach chun a fháil amach cén fáth…?
Táim ag scríobh Lúibíní agus Agallaimh Beirte don aos óg ó shin, agus go leor duaiseanna buaite – iad ar an dteilifis agus ar an raidió go rialta
Bhí de phríbhléid againn Seán Ó Muineacháin a bheith farainn, chomh maith. Saineolaí sa chumadóireacht chomhaimseartha idir ‘amhráin’ is ‘lúibíní’ agus ‘ceapóga’ é Seán atá dulta i bhfeidhm ar ghlúinte taibhléiritheoirí ina phaiste dúchais, Cill na Martra, agus duaiseanna Oireachtais gan áireamh buaite aige féin thar na mblianta. Chuir Seán agus Seosaimh Ó Críodáin an t-agallamh beirte ‘Uachtarán Nua san Áras’ bí ag trácht ar thráthúlacht! – inár láthair le barr líofachta is máistreachta ar an gceird, agus lena chois sin, roinn Seán míreanna linn as an bhfoilseachán breá is déanaí uaidh, The Cuckoo Sings in May, leabhar, + dlúthdhiosca. Seo véarsa ón amhrán álainn ‘Ár dTeanga Bhinn Bheo’ (Fonn: Ó ‘’Bhean a ’Tí, 2019. 46); Caníg le mórtas Róisín Dubh/ Is bíodh Dónal Óg á cheol agaibh/Bímis ag Ól le Cleaganna Nua/Agus bainigí gleo as Ólaim Puins.
RÓCathasaigh, Bosco Ó Conchúir, Joe Ó Críodáin, Eibhlín Uí Éalaithe, Seán Ó Muineacháin, Robert Ó Brosnacháin.
‘Lorg na mná caoiche agus a fir ar a chéile’ Má bhí Beití is Muiris in adharca a chéile san agallamh beirte comhaimseartha ó pheann Eibhlín níos túisce, bhí binb idir shúgradh is dáiríre le brath sa léiriú fuaimneach a dhein Proinnsiasa Ní Chathasaigh agus a deartháir Gabriel ar an agallamh beirte ‘Lorg na mná caoiche agus a fir ar a chéile’ ó mhealbhóg Thaidhg (Ó Morónaigh, 2005 136-7). Ba bheag a cheap Tadhg Ó Conchubhair go mbeadh míreanna dá stór fós ar bheolaibh chomharsain leis i Lios Póil breis is céad bliain tar éis a bhailithe uaidh – ’gus ba mhaith mar a labhradh:
An Bhean: Véarsa 2: Tá a fhios ag an dtalamh ná beinn i gcúram an scraiste/ach gur ghoid sé ag imeacht mo leathchoróin uaim/ Ach b’fhéidir leis an Athair-Mac sar a mbeidh bliain eile caite ’ge/Go bhfeicfinn á thachtadh le córda é.
An Fear: Má chíonn sibh an chaidir istoíche nó ar maidin/Aithneó’ sibh go tapaidh an stuaire/Tá a gruaig ina sop reaca, an tsúil chlé aici leachta/’S bhain tincéir i Malla leathchluais di.
Ar deireadh, buíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a thacaigh lenár gceiliúradh, ag cóiriú na cistine is na sóláistí blasta, gan dabht le Galway Johnson, agus le ‘Síol’, Ealaín na Gaeltachta.
Tréaslú fé dhó!
Tréaslú fé dhó, mar bhuille scoir, i) Le meitheal ‘Mhaidin Chaifé’ an Domhnaigh d’Ospís Chiarraí i dTabhairne Uí Shúilleabháin –ardchomhluadar lena linn, ii) Le Ciarraí Thiar, as a mbua slachtmhar 1-11 le 1-9 ar Chiarraí Theas i gcluiche reamhbhabhta de Chraobh an Chontae. Ó neart go neart libh!
Saothair
Eibhlín Uí Iarlaithe
Ciorcal Comhrá fé stiúir Chaitlín Ní Shuilleabháin gach Máirt óna 11:00-12:00 in Áras Bhréanainn.
Fógra fé’n gCiorcal Comhrá ar an mBuailtín
Beidh an Ciorcal Comhrá a bhíonn i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh ar siúl gach Máirt óna 11:00-12:00 in Áras Bhréanainn as seo amach. Beidh Caitlín Ní Shúilleabháin linn mar stiúrthóir ar an ngrúpa. Fáilte roimh cách! Bígí linn! Club Óige
Táimid ana-shásta a fhógairt go mbeidh ár gClub Óige ag tosnú arís i mbliana. Tá an Club Óige seo do dhaltaí i Rang 5 & 6. Beimid i Halla Cheann Trá gach aon Deárdaoin ó 5-6:30in. Club lán do chraic, spraoi agus spóirt a bhíonn ann agus deis do leanaí a bheith ag meascadh le leanaí i scoileanna eile. Déan teagmháil le hÉibhín ar 0873779337 le clárú.
Agóid Cearta i mBaile Átha Cliath
D’fhág bus ó Chorca Dhuibhne go moch ar maidin Dé Sathairn seo caite, agus naoinar déag ar bord, chun páirt a ghlacadh sa mhórshiúl “Cearta,” i mBaile Átha Cliath. Bhí sé mar aidhm ag an agóid seo cearta teanga a éileamh, chomh maith le aird a tharraingt ar chúrsaí tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht, maoiniú cuí don Ghaeilge, agus an tábhacht a bhaineann le hoideachas trí mheán na teanga. Bhí atmaisféar fíorspreagúil le brath ar shráideanna na príomhchathrach, áit a raibh breis agus 25,000 duine bailithe le chéile i ndlúthpháirtíocht leis an nGaeilge agus leis na ceantair Ghaeltachta. Labhair daoine óga, múinteoirí, gníomhaithe teanga agus ionadaithe
pobail go paiseanta faoin ngá le gníomh práinneach ó thaobh na teanga de.Bhí bród ar mhuintir Chorca Dhuibhne a bheith i láthair mar chuid den slua mór, agus mothúchán láidir ann go raibh muid ag seasamh ar son rud atá fíorthábhachtach – todhchaí inmharthana don Ghaeilge agus do na pobail ina labhraítear í mar theanga bheo.
Ár mbuíochas le Maidhc Ó Mainín agus Cornaí as an mbus a thiomáint dúinn agus buíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a shiúl linn ar an lá
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):
• Cúntóir Léirithe - Ros na Rún
• Oifigeach Forbartha, Teanga Tí - Glór na nGael
• Bainisteoir Abhcóideachta ó dheas - Conradh na Gaeilge Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne’s events
• Babhta Cuileachtan sa bheár beag i dTigh Kruger gach Luan @ 12in
• Ciorcal Comhrá - gach Máirt 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
Cad a ritheann timpeall na páirce ach nach gcorraíonn in aon chor?
Cad é?
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Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: “Uisce goirt gan salann gan sáile”
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Marion Uí Bheaglaíoch, Nóirín Uí Mhuircheartaigh, Máirín Uí Shé
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Cearta - Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
D’ardódh sé do chroí na sluaite a fheiscint i mBaile Átha Cliath ag Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael - CEARTA, a bhí ann le deanaí. Thaistil níos mó ná 30 bus ó fud fad na tíre, idir óg agus aosta le bheith páirteach. Ba mhór an onóir dúinne a bheith i measc an 25000 duine a shiúil ó Chearnóg Pharnell ar an lá. Slua a bhí lán d’fhuinnimh agus lán de dhóchas. Comhghairdeachas ó chroí leis na héinne a bhí bainteach leis an eagrúcháin ar an lá. Tá súil againn go mbeidh tionchar aige seo ar bhuiséad na bliana seo chugainn, agus ar thodhchaí na teangan.
A national protest for the Irish Language and Gaeltacht took place last weekend. We were honoured to walk among the 25,000 people from Parnell Square on the day. Over 30 buses traveled from all over the county, young and old to be part of the first protest for the Irish language in over 10 years. The crowd was full of energy and hope, it would lift your heart to see it. A huge congratulations to everyone that was part of the organising of the day. We hope that this will have a positive impact on next years budget, and the future of the language.
Scéalaíocht leis na Teidithe
Beidh scéalaíocht leis na teidithe againn aríst ag Féile Bia Dhaingean Uí Chúis. Bígí linn i nGairdíní an Dísirt ar a 11.00 maidin Dé Sathairn beidh scéalta agus rannta againn i dteannta na teidithe, ná dearúd do theidí a thabhairt leat!
We will be back with our teddys at this years Food Festival. Join us in the Diseart Gardens on Saturday morning at 11.00 for teddy bear story morning for children. Don’t forget your teddy! This event will be through Irish.
Ranganna TEG
Are you interested in improving your Irish? Would you like to attend TEG classes for beginners? We are looking to start beginner Irish classes in Dingle. If you are interested in attending please contact us on 087 7004 884 or optduchasandaingin@gmail.com
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;
Breis eolas ach teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail. com nó 087 7004 884
We had a 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.
GRADAIM - Glór na nGael
Bhí moltóirí ó Ghlór na nGael timpeall an tseachtain seo agus moltóireacht á dhéanamh acu ar an scéim GRADAIM. Mar is gnáth, bhíodar ana-thógtha le gnóanna an bhaile, agus beidh na torthaí á fhógairt acu ag ócáid i bPáirc an Chrócaigh i mí na Samhna. Táimid ag súil lena thuilleadh boinn a fheiscint chrochtadh timpeall na háite fé dheireadh na bliana. Judges from Glór na nGael were around during the week to judge businesses entered in this years GRADAIM. As usual, they were very impressed with the businesses. The results will be announced at an event in Páirc an Chrócaigh in November. We are looking forward to seeing more medals around town by the end of the year.
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!
- Tá sé chugainn
- Ní fada uainn anois
- An mbeidh tú ag an bhféile an deireadh seachtaine seo?
- Cuid dos na hainmhithe a bhí le feiscint ar na turasanna le déanaí
- Earraí nua ag teacht go luath
- 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?
- An raibh blaiseadh do san agat?
- Blas é seo!
- Tá rudaí aoibhinn ansan acu
- Táim lán go béal
- Táim stiúgtha
- Fág spás do …
- Deireadh seachtaine iontach / A leithéid de dheireadh seachtaine
- It’s coming
- Not long now
- Will you be at the festival this weekend?
- Some of the animals that we saw on our recent tours
- New products coming soon
- 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?
- Did you have a taste of that?
- Taste this!
- They have beautiful things there
- I’m stuffed
- I’m starving
- Leave space for …
- A great weekend / what a weekend
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Susan Ní Chríodáin, from Dingle, took second place in the 2025 U.K. Business Book Awards at a function in London two weeks ago. There were fifteen categories in the overall awards and Susan’s book, Leading Beyond the Numbers, was in the Business Book category that develop or inspire leadership skills for positive impact.
Her book is a fresh approach to leadership with the focus on seismic change in the workplace. Drawing on her own experiences from finance director to facilitator and leadership coach Susan invites leaders to look beyond profits and focus on how their workers feel.
Her book was one of ten books, in her category, which had been short listed last May. There is only one winner in each category plus one runner-up. Susan didn’t win but was shocked when it was announced, at a black-tie event in London, that she had taken second place.
“It was like the Oscars! I was in shock! – I just couldn’t believe it when my name was announced. I was presented with a big glass trophy and then whisked away to be interviewed and photographed. It was a whirlwind” she told West Kerry Live.
Some comments about her book from reviewers:
“This book is genius”, “Susan has devised a roadmap for measuring the unmeasurable,” and “This is a unique and thought-provoking book which can make the workplace truly productive”.
Leading Beyond the Numbers is available from Bookshops and online.
Éacht - agus Dúshlán!
Mícheál Ó hUanacháin
Níl insint scéil ar an iontas a bhí ar phobal na peile le toradh chluiche Chorn an FAI idir Chiarraí agus Shligeach.
Is minic sa chorn toradh maith ag foireann Céad Sraithe, nó neamh-Shraithe féin, ar fhoireann Phríomh-Shraithe. Cuid é sin den tar raingt iontach atá ag an gCorn ar lucht tacaíochta an chluiche.
Ach is annamh go deo cúrsa mar a bhí idir lucht na Ríochta agus na cuairteoirí coicíos ó shin, agus an teacht aniar éachtach a rinne an fhoireann baile. Nuair a bhíodar dhá chúl ar gcúl ag leath-ama, bhí cuid mhór dá raibh ann, nó ag féachaint ar an gcluiche ar an gcóras teoranta LOI TV, a chreid go raibh a bport seinnte.
Tar éis an tsaoil, nár éirigh le Owen Elding dhá chúl a bhaint in imeacht cúpla nóiméad tar éis ceathrú uaire, gan aon chosaint fiúntach air. Agis ba chosúil críoch an chluiche bheith bainte ag an bhfear céanna ceathrú uaire isteach sa dara leath.
“Cleas an hata”, mar a deirtear. Agus ní minic a leithéid á chloí, go háirithe ag foireann as leibhéal níos ísle cumais.
Ach bhí Cian Brosnan tugtha isteach mar fhear ionaid ag an mbainisteoir, Colin Healy, tar éis an chéad dá chúl, agus tugadh Daniel Okwute isteach le linn an dara leath, agus bhí páirt ag an mbeirt san méid a tharla ina dhiaidh sin.
Brosnan a thosaigh an athbheochan, le buille álainn ó uille an-ghéar, nach raibh aon seans ag Sam Sargeant ar a shábháil. Deich nóiméad ina dhiaidh sin, leag Oliver Denham Okwute gar don chúl, agus scóráil Joe Adams leis an gcic éirice a lean.
San am cúiteamh ghortaithe, seo Brosnan arís le cúl a thug comhscór dóibh, le cúnamh Okwute. B’éigean Am Breise a imirt, agus ba ghearr dá
chríoch san a tháinig an t-aon chúl eile a scóráladh, an uair seo le Okwute, a ghnóthaigh áit do na Ciarraígh sna cluichí leath-Chraoibhe.
Beidh turas go Tamhlacht orthu sa leath-Chraobh sin, agus curaí na Sraithe, Ruagairí na Seamróige, mar chéilí comhraic ann acu. Mar a deirtear go minic, is féidir toradh ar bith bheith ar chluiche Coirn, agus beidh lucht leanúna mhuintir Thrá Lí i ndóchas go mbeidh an t-ádh orthu i mBleá Cliath mar a bhí i bPáirc Chnocán an Iolair.
Níl mórán slí againn don dá chluiche eile a imríodh ó shin: teip ar éigin i gColáiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath le péire cúl ag na scoláirí in aghaidh ceann aonair ó Ronan Teahan, agus comhscór gan cúl sa bhaile an Luan seo caite is Baile Átha Luain ar cuairt acu. Ciallaíonn an pointe a fuaireadar sa chluiche deireanach sin nach féidir go bhfágfar ag bun na Sraithe anois iad, is cuma cé chomh maith a imríonn Átha Luain as seo amach. Tugaim faoi ndeara go mbeidh Ciarraí ar na clubanna a bheidh páirteach i Sraith nua Forbairt na mBan ón séasúr seo chugainn ar aghaidh. Gan dabht, beidh an-chuid cainte air sin amach anseo!
Daniel Okwute
The Taste Trail - Beir Leat Do Babhla / Bring your own Bowl
# Ainm/Name
1 LilyMai’s
2 The Boatyard Restaurant
3 Dobey’s @ Marina Car Park
4 Marina Inn
Ticéid Amháin / Rogha ar níos mó ná aon ticéad
Zingy squid ceviche on a crunchy tortilla chip - fresh & tangy!
Organic Salmon Cured with Dingle Gin, Maharees Beetroot,
Fresh Crab. All caught locally off the Orla Maebh Boat.
Dingle gin & lemon cheesecake
5 Harrington’s Delicious deep fried chocolate (twix/cream egg)& icecream
6 John Benny Moriarty’s Bacon & Cabbage Croquette with Black Garlic & Truffle Aioli
7 The Green Room @ John Benny’s Charred pineapple infused Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, agave syrup.
8 Dingle Bay Hotel
9 The Hatch @ Strand House
Our Signature Mixed Seafood Marie Rose on Baby Gem Lettuce.
Slow-cooked chicken curry with jasmine rice, natural yoghurt. 10 Juice For Thought
11 Kool Scoops
Chocolate and tahini banana bread raw cake mix,. Gf.
Hot waffle with soft or scoop ice cream and drizzled with any sauce.
12 Dingle Chocolates @The Dolphin Shop Real Hot Chocolate with hand roasted peanut truffle & hint of Sea Salt
13 Solas
14 LilyMai’s @ Outside Solas
Iberico black leg pig chorizo from northern spain
Zingy squid ceviche on a crunchy tortilla chip - fresh & tangy!
15 The Fish Box Take-Away (Paddy Bawn’s) Homemade Fish Cake with Sweet Chilli Mayo 16 Murphy’s Ice Cream
Garvey’s Supervalu
and honeycomb ice-cream, butterscotch sauce, on a
taste Hot Dogs 18 Piccolo Café Delicious, Nutritious, freshly baked Matcha Cookies.
This year’s Architecture week is packed with lots to see and do thoughout the county, and here in Dingle we have an afternoon of creative fun for all ages to come and ‘Be an Architect for a Day’ (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult). An Diseart will host this event which runs from 1.30 to 5pm and together we will look at some of the design ideas for this iconic building in the heart of the town, along with the Gallarus Oratory, the Blasket Centre and maybe a contemporary home too. However, this afternoon is not intended to be an academic study of the subject, rather it will be more of a light hearted way of looking at Architecture whilst having the freedom of your own creative expression to make a contribution to a scale model of ‘My Town-Land’ which we will build throughout the session.
This is a practical hands on session with no previous experience needed, we’ll use simple creative tools (card, tape, felt pens etc) to make up what we feel is missing from our own town, or just something which we feel would be fun to make…a swimming pool, a museum, a new church perhaps. The possibilities are endless. By the end of the day we shall have created a set of scaled buildings, which will be born out of each person attending’s imagination.
“So, get ready to ‘Be an Architect for a day’ and drop in for as short or as long a stay as you like. See you there.”
- Ben Dearnley. Sculptor.
Ní gá aon taithí roimhe ré, bí ann, sin an méid, agus faigh taithí leis an Ailtireacht! Cruthaigh do dhearaí féin lena gcur isteach i mionsamhail de réir scála an tráthnóna ‘Mo Bhaile Fearainn’ agus féach ar na gnéithe pearsanta a bhaineann le bheith i d’ailtire ar feadh lae, agus aitheantas á thabhairt don Dúlra mar cheann des na hailtirí is mó sa tsaol.
Dingle Notes
Richie Williams
GREENEST PLACE IN IRELAND. The Dingle Peninsula has been adjudged as the Greenest Place in Ireland in a competition organised by The Irish Times and Electric Ireland. Just acknowledgement indeed to the huge number of people who work to make a tangible contribution to a greener and more sustainable environment. Lets hope all the community groups and organisations continue with their projects and strive to retain this coveted title in the years ahead. Maith sibh uiligh!
BOOK AWARDS. Congratulations to Ballintaggart born Susan Ní Chriodáin whose entry recently won second prize at the UK's Annual Business Book of the Year Awards Ceremony. Titled Leading Beyond The Numbers the publication is now available in bookshops and also online. Reminds me of the old saying "a chip off the old block" alright as Susan's Dad Ted is a regular contributor to this publication for many years.
CEILIÚRADH AN BHLASCAOID. The annual weekend of caint, ceol, ceiliúradh agus cómhrá to remember the wonderful heritage of the Great Blasket Island and it's inhabitants is scheduled for this weekend from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th. Registration for events is recommended on ceiliuradhanbhlascaoid@gmail.com or phone 066 9156444.
DINGLE FOOD FESTIVAL The Annual Féile Bia takes place over the weekend of Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th of October this year. Over 50 food stall will be located at different points around the town together with 70 different outlets taking part in the very popular Taste Trail. Numerous other food related activities are also planned so we encourage our readers to get out and sample the wonderful atmosphere which this weekend creates in our area. Tickets for all masterclass and workshops can be purchased from dinglefood.com. Im feeling hungry already yum yum. Of course Zero Waste will once again be a key driver of the 2025 festival. The usual Street closures will be in operation for safety reasons on Saturday and Sunday and the organisers appreciate the continued cooperation of residents, business operators and the general public.
ÁIR DHÚN AN ÓIR . A special programme of history, literature, archaeology and bealoideas is planned for this Saturday September 27th in An Díseart from 9.30 am to 5pm. The theme of the programme is The Massacre at Dún an Óir/Smerwick in November 1580 with input from several well known local and national speakers on different aspects of what was a major part of the history of West Kerry in particular. Registration advised in advance at eventbrite.com.
TIDY TOWNS. The Dingle Tidy Towns Committee would like to acknowledge the much appreciated contribution of €250 to our funds from Dingle Rotary Cub Members.
General maintenance work continues on Mondays at 7pm for next few weeks while daylight permits. The weeds are still growing so we urge the residents associations to continue with their work sessions in there own areas. Its daffodil and tulip planting time of year and also time to get the bird feeders cleaned up and ready for a November start.
PEIL. Comhgairdeachas do Club Peile Na Gaeltachta as Cluiche Ceannais An Contae sa Comórtas Ididmheanach a bhaint amach le déanaí. Sar iarracht agus go neirí leo i gComórtas na Mumhan as seo amach.
HANDY LOADS DELIVERED!
Quarry Runs, Sand, Aggregate & Stone. All loads considered Excavator site clearance/groundwork.
• 3 tonne Excavator
• 3 tonne Dumper
• Micro Digger and Dumper
West Kerry GAA
Michael Kennedy
In their first round county championship game against South Kerry at Killorglin, West Kerry started well and were 2 points up after 2 minutes.However the southern lads soon found their rhythm and after 18 minutes were four points clear having notched up 1-6. The west fought back and were just a point behind at half time, playing against the wind, on a score of 1-8 to 1-7. Nicely positioned one might think. But it was the south that surged ahead in second half scoring three points without reply. This was due to the fact that they were winning all the breaking ball at midfield and delivering fast ball to their forwards. However they will rue a missed goal chance on the 50th minute which might have put the game beyond the west’s reach. West Kerry gradually fought their way back into game and by the 53rd minute had drawn level. The score now stood at 1-13 each. An inspirational two pointer from Cathal Ó Beaglaoich on the 52nd minute prompted a West Kerry period of dominance. After drawing level the west then scored 4 points without reply leaving them four points clear by the 58th minute. The south fought hard to get back
and scored the final 2 points but West Kerry emerged as winners on a scoreline of 1-17 to 1-15.
Securing its first county championship win in 5 years left the west with a sense of relief rather than jubilation. They now have two weeks to prepare for next game. Having regard to the fact that An Ghaeltacht were not available for collective training prior to this ,it now gives management time and space to build a more cohesive unit and also time for tired bodies, knocks and injuries to heal. It can't have been easy on the Gaeltacht lads, comprising more than half the team, to turn out and give of their best after a hectic week for them.
Make no mistake about it South Kerry provided a serious test on the day and the westerners showed great belief and resourcefulness to come from behind and emerge victorious. Full credit to team and management.There is a lot of potential here and we wish them well going forward and hope they get the support they deserve.
West Kerry board congratulates An Ghaeltacht on winning the county intermediate championship with a great overall team performance.We wish them well in their quest for further success in All Ireland series to come.A special word of thanks and acknowledgment to a substantial
number of those players who turned out again for West Kerry training and Saturday game and played a major part in securing a win against South Kerry.
West Kerry senior team management,board chairman and some players pictured with some of their sponsors. Board wishes to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the following. Comhar Creidmheasa CARA - Devane's Agri Contractor - Devane Farm Ltd - - DOS Engineering - Marglann an Daingean - Maunsell's Garage - Solar Beo - TMP Repairs Ltd - and the four participating clubs.
The West Kerry Team who defeated South Kerry
Camp Notes
Brigid O'Connor
CAMP FAIR
Lashing and torrential rain did not dampen the spirits of all of the people who came out in numbers to Camp Fair on Thursday last. Minister Michael Healy Rae was one of the first to arrive to view the stock and talk to the farmers he represents in Dáil Éireann.
Valerie Sweeney, aka Professor for the day, was delighted with the huge array of wonderfully attired young people dressed in a myriad of great costumes…the quality was of such a high calibre, that there were prizes presented to all in the end.
Jacinta O'Brien was again very happy with the Pet Show entries. A wide range of animals showed up and again there was a prize for everyone and all went home very happy with the day.
The kitchen in the school was busy all day too and Sheila, Sandra and Gearoid fed all of us and the cuisine was top class, with fancy cookies and cakes all kindly donated on the day.
Mary Casey from Annascaul was there to celebrate another birthday, 91 years old on the Fair day. She met up with Mary Fitzgerald and her cousins Maureen Crean and Sheila Moynihan in The Junction Bar to enjoy one of Mary's Mutton pies.
O’Dwyers Mace and Annes Cafe were busy serving food all day, while Hannah cooked up delicious beef burgers outside Ashes Pub.
Gerhard Mulligan and James Bowler again entertained outside Ashe's after the Fair. There was music too in the Junction Bar.
Jimmy O'Dwyer called a one minute of silence to remember three of our loyal Camp Fair supporters, who passed away in the last few months.
John Prendiville - Lispole, Jackie Murphy - Gleann na nGealt and Amelia Day - Kilteenbane. Amelia, our Forever Queen of Camp Fair ! Rest In Eternal Peace all.
The Prendiville family, John's Daughters Amanda and Jane and Grandson Michael O'Dowd ably assisted by Uncle Dan sold rams again this year at the Fair, a perfect example of a family carrying on a tradition, even going back the generations to their Grand Uncle Tommy Griffin's time, a staunch Sheepman and Camp Fair supporter.
It is families like this that keep Camp Fair going into the future. Long may this lovely tradition continue.
The winners in the Quality Sheep and Pen Show this year are as follows:The Tommy Griffin Perpetual Cup for the best Vintage Pen was won by Jack Crean. Tom Batt O'Connor Cup was won by Jimmy O'Dwyer, Pen of quality sheep.
The Jack Quirke Cup won by Tom Griffin for Pen of Quality sheep.
The Michael J. O'Shea Cup was won by Michael O'Shea for the Millenium pen of quality sheep.
The John O'Shea Cup won by Pat Joe O'Connor for best Aged Ewe. The Michael Cahillane Cup won by Jimmy Herlihy for best Ram.
The Maureen and Brendan Deane Cup was won by Anna Griffin for her pen of quality sheep. Anna Griffin was also the winner of the Jimmy O'Dwyer cup for the U/15 best pen of sheep. Congratulations to all.
The Auction and the many other activities in support of Camp Junior Soccer this year was a huge success raising €4600 for the club.
Well done to organiser Timmy Griffin, Camp Juniors FC on doing an amazing job promoting and organising activities.
CAMP JUNIOR FC
Camp Fair - We are delighted to say that our Camp Fair day fundraiser raised an amazing total of €4600. A huge thank you must go to the Camp fair day committee for donating the money raised to Camp Juniors we are very grateful. Thanks to Camp Community Council for the use of their facilities on the day. To everyone who helped out on the day with all the events, to all those who donated to the teas, coffees and the raffle, and to the wonderful farmers in the locality who generously donated sheep to the auction and other auction prizes, also to Its my party for providing free kids entertainment on the day. Thank you all.
ECUMENICAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Eucumenical Harvest Festival for Camp will be held at Kilgobbin Church on Sunday 28th September at 3.00 p.m. Fr. Richard Downing will preach and the offering will go through the Bishop's appeal to support the Al Alhi Hospital in Gaza. Following the service tea and cakes will be served in the Camp Old School.
SENIORS DINNERS
Dinners for seniors recommenced on Thursday 25th September at 1.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Contact Mary 086/408950
ANNASCAUL GAA
Scór na nÓg Competition - Contact Annascauscorofficer@gmail.com for details and entry form before 10th. October.
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 - 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 - €20.00.
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.
NEWS FROM ABROAD
Kerry GAA Club of New York beat Cavan on Sunday last in Gaelic Park in the New York Senior Championship. Campman Kenneth Quirke, from Curra is Club Chairman. Congratulations all, well done, a proud Camp, Kerry day for all of our people in New York. Go n-éirí libh!
OBITUARY
Amelia Day, Kilteenbane, Camp sadly passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Dingle Community Hospital on Wednesday, September 9th
Amelia was a much loved, caring person, who had an interest in everything and everybody in the community. She was always there at every community event in Camp and many social family gatherings too. Amelia was a loyal and dedicated member of the Kilgobbin Church of Ireland Community all of her life. Rev. Canon Jim Stephens and Pastor Willa officiated at her funeral service at Kilgobbin Church of Ireland on Friday and burial afterwards was in Camp Cemetery.
Amelia will be greatly missed by all of us. We will miss her too at Camp Fair, a day she always enjoyed, she was at every fair since she was a child. Rest In Eternal Peace, Amelia!
Mary Casey (Annascaul) celebrates 91 years old on Camp Fair Day
A rip-roaring comedy by John McDwyer about the bachelor Flanagan brothers who live a life of peaceful contentment on their hillside farm, and Ann Catherine, the neighbour who has designs on one of the two brothers. All is well until the lady from the Pension Department calls !!! And then the comedy begins …
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.
Solar Systems
Tommy Griffin presenting Sean O'Connor, Baileknockane, with the cup for best ram at Dingle Mart Scotch Yearling Ram show & sale. The hoggett ram was purchased by Clement Crean, Keelballylahive ,for €4,300.
From left: Jim Healy, Muiris, Paudie and Roisin O'Connor, Nelius McAuliffe, Tommy Griffin,Michael Horan Seán O'Connor & Dinny Galvin.
Castlegregory Notes
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. Doors open from 11am until 4pm 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. The group wishes to thank the Castlegregory Summer Festival for their generous donation of €600 towards our future projects.
Coláiste Íde
Meánscoil Chónaithe 7 Lá Lán Ghealach do Chailíní
Folúntas do Bhanaltra
The Castlegregory Community Council Parent and Toddler group wish to announce the creative play programme. This course is for parents and toddlers and will focus on tuff tray messy play and hand strengthening activities. Start date October 2nd for four weeks , Thursday mornings from 10am-12pm. The course is free but you can register on www.fetchcourses.ie .For further information call 0665236191.
The Rambling House is on this Friday. Doors open at 7 pm for 7:30 start. €5 entry, refreshments provided all welcome.
There is a vacancy for a Nurse at Coláiste Íde in September 2025. The role involves providing nursing care to students, managing health concerns, and promoting well being within the school community. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to work independently and as part of a team. Further information please email aoife@colaisteide. com or contact us on 0669151211 Coláiste Íde.
The Castlegregory Tidy Towns group wishes to thank the Rambling House for their sponsorship towards the tiered planter for the village. 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. . However the last dinner for the summer will be on the 15th July and will commence again on August 19th.
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:
Tá folúntas do Bhanaltra i gColáiste Íde i mí Mheán Fómhair 2025. Baineann an ról le cúram altranais a sholáthar do mhic léinn, imní sláinte a bhainistiú, agus folláine a chur chun cinn laistigh de phobal na scoile. Beidh an t-iarrthóir idéalach ina altra cláraithe a bhfuil scileanna láidre cumarsáide agus idirphearsanta aici, atá in ann oibriú go neamhspleách agus mar chuid d’fhoireann. Further information please email aoife@colaisteide. com or contact us on 066 91 51211 .
16/09/2025: Ladies:1st; Eileen O'Connell, 2nd Mary Farrell, Intervals Nora Walsh, Kathleen Hennessy. Gents: 1st Joian Sayers, 2nd Sandra Hoffmann. Intervals: Maeve Herlihy , Pat Moore. Mystery: Marcia Ganter 17/09/2025: Ladies: 1st Sheila O'Connor, 2nd Thomas Maunsell, Intervals: Maurid Ni Dúbhda, Gerry Curran, Ann O'Connor. Gents: 1st Martin Courtney, 2nd Pat Moore. Intervals: Marcia Gantor, Mary McKenna. Mystery: Mike Rohan.
Coláiste Íde
Meánscoil Chónaithe 7 Lá Lán Ghealach do Chailíní
Folúntas do ghlantóir
Tá folúntas do ghlantóir i gColáiste Íde. Obair thráthnóna agus deireadh seachtaine a bheadh i gceist.
Coláiste Íde has a vacancy for a cleaner. The position involves evening/weekend work.
Further information please email aoife@colaisteide.com or contact us on 0669151211
Muddy Matters Dog Grooming
Experienced & Qualified Groomer
Friendly & Caring Local Service
Call Lynne on 087-1309803
Inch Notes
Pre-Loved Fashion Sale in Aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group
An exciting Pre-Loved Fashion Sale will be held at Foley’s Bar, Inch on Saturday, 27th September (10am–8pm) and Sunday, 28th September (10:30am–4pm).
Shoppers will have the chance to pick up fantastic bargains, with rails and tables full of pre-loved treasures. From clothes in all sizes (adults and children) to shoes, handbags, jewellery, books, and even unwanted gifts, there will be something for everyone.
All proceeds raised will go directly to Kerry Cancer Support Group –Health Link Transport, helping to support a vital local service.
This is a cash-only event, so be sure to come prepared and enjoy a day of shopping that makes a difference.
For further information, contact Trish on 087-7538692 or Noreen on 087-2267001.
Senior citizen community lunches start back again at Inch Community Centre V92HK31 on Tuesday the 7th of October at 1pm and every second Tuesday after that. All are welcome.
Events at Inch Community Centre:
Yoga with Mélanie: Mondays 7-8pm, book in advance via WhatsApp +33 659 286 354.
Yoga with Shannah (www.yogatimeforyou.com): Thursdays 6:307:30pm, book in advance on 087 061 5544.
Bingo nights on the following Thursdays 25th September, 9th October at 8pm.
Other regular notices:
Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sunday: 28th September, 12th & 26th October.
The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 3rd, 17th & 31st October.
Practice your Irish at the weekly Comhra at Foley’s Bar Inch on Wednesdays at 10:30am. All levels welcome.
The 276 Bus Service from Killarney to Dingle will be passing Inch Church daily at 9:53, 15:28 and 18:53, and Inch Beach daily at 9:55, 15:30 and 18:55.
The service from Dingle to Killarney will be passing Inch Beach daily at 7:45, 12:20 and 16:50, and Inch Church daily at 7:47,12:22 and 16:52.
If you would like to add something to the Inch Community notes, please contact Mélanie : inchcommunityevents@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Beidh oíche cheoil spesialta ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile ar an 11 Deireadh Fómhair ag 7.30i.n chun airgead a bhailiú ar son Grúpa Forbartha Siúlóide Clochán Bréanainn. Beidh ceoltoirí Paddy O'Neill, Willie Driscoll, Gerard Driscoll agus Diarmuid Mulchay linn. Táimíd ag súil libh a fheiscint ann! Join us for an evening of music in Halla Le Chéile on 11 October at 7.30pm in aid of local walking developments for Cloghane Brandon. Musicians Paddy O'Neill, Willie Driscoll, Gerard Driscoll and Diarmuid Mulcahy will be joining us. We look forward to seeing you there. Tosóidh Grúpa Súgartha ar an gCéadaoin seo le Maire Áine ó 10.30r.n go dtí 12.00i.n. Má tá suim agat a bheith linn seol téacs chuig 087 237 2241
Mother and Toddler play group starts on Wednesay 24th September with Mary Ann from 10.30am -12.pm. If you're interested in joining please send a text to 087 237 2241.
Tá ranganna aclaíochta le Partíocht Spóirt & Aineasa Chiarraí tosnaithe i Halla Le Chéile. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl gach Dé Máirt idir 11.45r.n - 12.45i.n. go dtí 28ú Deireadh Fómhair. Tá na rangann seo saor in aisce, tá fáilte roimh chách. Kerry Recreational & Sport Partnership Ireland are delighted to resume the keep fit classes with Jackie. Classes are every Tuesday from 11.45am - 12.45pm. Classes are free of charge and will run until 28th October. Everyone's welcome!
Ar mhaith leat bord a chur in áirithe ag na Margaí Nollag i mbliana?? Déan teagmháil linn inniu ar 087 237 2241. €20 costas an bord, beidh na margaí ar siúl ar an 30ú Samhain ó 12i.n - 4i.n. Would you like to book a table for our Christmas Markets?? Contact us today on 087 237 2241. Tables are €20 each, markets ar on 30th November from 12pm-5pm.
• Interior & Exterior
• Residential & Commercial
• Powerwashing
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Michael O'Shea proudly holding The Michael J. O'Shea Cup for his sheep on Camp Fair Day.
Becoming Part of the Furniture
I’m becoming part of the furniture
I’m blending in with the place
I’ve been here so long For time out of mind
I’m in danger of fading away
Like that armchair of uncertain age
Those shelves that just stand around Nobody’s sure where they came from They’ve always been in the background
I’m becoming part of the scenery
To be anywhere else would be wrong
Maybe you just have to disappear
If you really want to belong
Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.
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
& 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
Tomás L. Ó Murchú, Máirín Uí Shé, Bernie Firtéar, 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
Tickets Now On Sale For Dingle Literary Festival 2025
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd of November 2025
Tickets for the highly anticipated Dingle Literary Festival 2025, taking place the weekend of November 21st to 23rd, are now on sale. Limited day and weekend passes are also available, offering access to an exciting lineup of both Irish and international authors. This year’s Dingle Lit promises a unique and lively literary experience set against the stunning backdrop of Corca Dhuibhne.
Acclaimed Irish author Eimear McBride will open the festival on Friday, November 21st and it will be closed by celebrated Irish actor and author Gabriel Byrne on Sunday, November 23rd.
The festival will showcase a host of esteemed writers, including:
• Eimear McBride, author of The City Changes Its Face. McBride has received critical acclaim throughout her career for her boundary defying approach to fiction, including the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction for her debut novel A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing.
• Elaine Feeney, whose novel Let Me Go Mad In My Own Way has earned praise for its sharp prose and insight into contemporary Ireland. Feeney’s As You Were was longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize, and she was longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel How to Build a Boat.
• Xiaolu Guo, an author, filmmaker, and academic whose work traverses borders and languages. Her novel A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, and her most recent novel, Call Me Ishmaelle, is a bold feminist retelling of Moby-Dick. She and Oisín Fagan, author of the epic, raucous novel Eden’s Shore, will discuss their shared draw towards and reimagining of the classic seafaring novel, exploring all its wild and turbulent possibilities.
• Katie Goh, the author of the beautiful and subversive hybrid memoir, Foreign Fruit, will be joined by award-winning novelist and artist Sara Baume to discuss tracing a complex history of identity, survival, and change.
• Diarmaid Ferriter, one of Ireland's leading historians, will join awardwinning Canadian historian Padraic X. Scanlon for a conversation offering new compelling insights into and perspectives on the causes and legacy of the Great Famine.
• Oluwaseun Olayiwola, a poet and choreographer whose erotic, ecological and philosophical collection of poems, Strange Beach, has stunned and entranced critics and readers.
• Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin, whose remarkable début novel Ordinary Saints won the inaugural PFD Queer Fiction Prize and shortlisted for both the Women's Prize Discovery Award and the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize. In it, she explores the legacy of the Catholic church, familial bonds, grief, and queer identity.
• Poet Gustav Parker Hibbert, whose début collection High Jump as Icarus Story won both the John Pollard International Poetry Prize 2025 and the Southword Debut Poetry Collection Award 2025, and was shortlisted for numerous other awards, including the the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize. The festival will feature a range of Irish-language events. Highlights include: Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha who will present her second poetry collection Mainistir na Feola. Painéal Cainte ar Chúrsaí Foilsitheoireachta will mark the milestones of Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Futa
Fata on publishing in Ireland. Micheál Ó Conghaile, Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, and Eoin P Ó Murchú will participate in the panel, chaired by Pádraic Ó Flatharta.
Workshops will include Dómhnal Ó Bric , one of Dingle’s artists, focusing on illustration; scriptwriting guidance by Richie Conroy; and oral poetry workshops led by Cormac Mac Gearailt.
Beo ar Éigean will return to Dingle, focusing on women in literature and women’s contributions to literature. Seoda na Sean will feature songs from the new collections of Pádraig Mac Cárthaigh, alongside traditional singing from Dingle by Páidí Mhárthain Mac Gearailt and Seán Mac an tSíthigh will present Fé Scáth na Cruaiche.
The festival will feature a wonderful lineup of children’s authors, including Paddy Donnelly, Claire Glynn, Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, Leon Diop, and Briana Fitzsimons. Tadhg, the founder of Futa Fata, is celebrating 20 years of bringing imaginative Irish-language children’s books to readers across the world. Claire Glynn is the founder of an award-winning baby sign programme and will be leading an ISL rhymeand-sign storytime for babies and toddlers. Briana Fitzsimons and Leon Diop are the authors of Black and Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes, which celebrates Black Irish public figures from the worlds of pop culture, politics, sport, business and the arts. Together with Paddy Donnelly, bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator of picture books like Fox & Son Tailers and Badger Books, these authors promise a fun, engaging, and creativity-sparking weekend of free children’s events.
This year’s Dingle Lit will also showcase a unique multimedia collaboration with The Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.
The full list of confirmed authors also includes: Wendy Erskine, Maurice Riordan, Sarah Moss, Pádraic Óg Ó Ruairc, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Jennie Moran, John Patrick McHugh, Garrett Carr, Karim Kattan, Andrea Mara, Sarah Maria Griffin, Brendan Mac Evilly and Éireann Lorsung
Attendees can also enjoy readings from the winners of the 2024 Dingle Lit Short Story Competition, presented in both English and Irish. The complete schedule, which includes events, workshops, and ticket information, is available now on www.dinglelit.ie.
Hannah Bulger, this year’s Festival Director, commented:
"From celebrated voices to emerging talents, we are thrilled to present this energetic, bilingual programme full of creativity and exploration across genres. We endeavour to connect Corca Dhuibhne with the most exciting voices in both Irish and international literature, creating intimate and dynamic conversations that couldn’t happen anywhere else. We are proud to offer engaging and thought-provoking events for audiences of all ages, as well as a programme of generative workshops for anyone looking to advance or kickstart their own writing. We look forward to sharing spaces and stories in Dingle this November during a weekend celebrating writers, readers, and the enduring love of literature that connects us all.”
Dingle Lit Festival 2025 is hosted with the support of the Arts Council, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, and Foras Na Gaeilge and Failte Ireland, and supported by the Kerry County Council and RTÉ Supporting the Arts. For festival updates, tickets and information visit www.dinglelit.ie and follow: Instagram: @dingle.lit Bluesky: @dinglelit.bsky.social X: @DingleLit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dingleliteraryfestival
Ceann Sibéal Seniors Charity Golf Event for Nasc Bhus
Sláinte Ciarraí /Corcaigh Cork/Kerry Health Link Bus.
Ceann Sibéal Golf Club has held its Charity Golf Event again this year for the Cork/Kerry Health Link Bus and has been doing so for the past 10 years or so.
D’éirigh thar barr leis an ócáid seo i mbliana a bhí eagraithe ag baill Shinsearacha an Chlub. Bhí an aimsir go hálainn agus ghlac 29 fhoireann páirt sa chomórtas. Bailíodh €7,200 le bronnadh ar Nasc Bhus Sláinte Ciarraí.
A superb event again this year, organised by the Club Seniors, on a beautiful
day with 29 teams participating and, most importantly, raising €7,200 for this very worthy cause.
Mar is léir ón suim a bailíodh tá an-mheas go deo ag daoine sa cheantar máguaird ar an gCarthanacht seo a chuireann tacaíocht fíor-thábhachtach ar fáil do dhaoine gur gá leo é.
As is evident from the size of the donation, this Charity is regarded as very important in our community, delivering very necessary support to patients who need it. Sincere thanks to all who contributed and supported.
- Aengus Murphy.
Seic á bhronnadh ag Scoil Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil ar Jessica van Esch. Bhí ócáid acu
tacú leis an bhfeachtas 'Jessica's Hope to Stop MS'.
Is iad Proinsias Mac a’ Bhaird ó Thír Chonaill agus Paddy Bushe ó Uíbh
Ráthach a beidh ina nAoi-Fhilí ag Féile Bheag Filíochta na bliana seo i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh Mí na Samhna seo chugainn.
Paddy a bheidh ag tionól na ceardlainne filíochta i mBéarla i mbliana - an chéad uair dó sa ról áirithe san, is dóigh leis an gcoiste - agus
Proinsias i mbun na ceardlainne Gaeilge.
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Eibhlís Ni Cinnéide, Pauline Scanlon, Eamon Murray and May Kay with the winning team from the quiz night for Palestine in John Benny Moriarty’s Green Room which raised €1966 on the night. A big thank you to all who attended and to all the team at John Benny’s for their amazing generosity.
There will be another fundraiser in December called A Night for Palestine with Amble & special guests, Beoga, Clare Sands and Lumiere in Gleneagle Arena, Killarney on 19th December.
First Anniversary
Patricia Flahive
Died 3rd October 2024
On this the first anniversary of Patricia's passing, her sister Bridie and her family would like to thank most sincerely those who attended the removal, funeral mass and burial.
We would like to thank all those who sent mass cards and messages of condolence and all those that helped in any way. We would especially like to thank the District Nurses Teresa and Máiréad who cared for Patricia.
We would like to give a special thanks to Fr. Michael Moynihan for officiating at Patricia's funeral mass and Noreen Ashe for her beautiful music. A sincere thanks to Donal O'Connor of O'Connor's Funeral Home for all of his kindness and also to Malcolm Curran.
Thanks to the Dingle Bay Hotel for delicious food after the funeral. We would like to give a special mention to Patricia's friends - Sile, Noreen, Carmel and Margaret who travelled long distances to be at her funeral.
Mass will be offered for your intentions
Musical
Interpretation of Casement’s Amazon legacy set for Dún Chaoin and Tralee
In 1910, Irish humanitarian Roger Casement journeyed to the Amazon rainforest of Peru to investigate horrific atrocities committed against Indigenous communities by the rubber industry. His report—now known as The Blue Book—became a pivotal document in the history of human rights. Over a century later, Peruvian-Irish composer and guitarist Rodrigo Almonte brings Casement’s powerful testimony to life in Sounds of the Blue Book—a striking new suite of music that blends jazz, improvisation, and traditional Irish and Peruvian sounds into a moving and richly textured performance. Joined by acclaimed pianist Lorenzo Vitolo and drummer Matthew Jacobson, Almonte’s trio weaves historical narrative with emotive soundscapes that transport audiences through the Amazonian jungle, Indigenous rhythms, and echoes of a forgotten past.
The Trio will perform at Ionad An Bhlascaoid, Dún Chaoin on Thursday October 9th at 8pm and the following evening at Tobar Naofa, Tralee. Tickets available on eventbrite.ie
Tarte Tatin
Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School
An upside-down tart that always turns heads!
There are few desserts as simple yet impressive as a classic Tarte Tatin. Now is the perfect time to make it, with apples at their very best. Look for Irish or local apples if you can – varieties like Cox’s, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp strike a lovely balance of sweetness and bite, but don’t be afraid to try a heritage or farm-gate variety you come across. The key is choosing fruit that holds its shape once cooked, so you get those beautiful, tender pieces without them collapsing.
For the pastry, I’ve taken the easy route and used shop-bought puff pastry – the trick is to choose one with a high butter content, which gives a richer flavour. The process is straightforward: caramelise the apples in butter and sugar, top with pastry, and bake until golden and bubbling. When you flip it out, you’ll have a glossy, amber-topped tart that looks every bit the showstopper. Serve it warm vanilla ice cream – it’s a reminder that the best desserts are often the simplest.
Ingredients
90g caster sugar
20g butter
4-5 Braeburn or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into even sized wedges
300g puff pastry (try to find a variety with butter if you can)
To serve
vanilla ice cream
Method
To prepare the apples, put the butter and sugar in an ovenproof frying pan and heat on the hob until the sugar has melted and the mixture is golden. Arrange the apples carefully around the edge of the pan first, working your way to the centre. Cook for a few mins until the apples begin to caramelise. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a round a little larger than the pan. Place it over the apples, folding over the edges of the pastry until it fits the pan neatly.
Bake in a preheated oven, 200°C, for 35 - 40 mins until the pastry is golden. Leave to cool in the pan for 5 mins. Place a large plate on top and carefully flip it over.
Serve warm with some ice cream
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There is a vacancy for a Nurse at Coláiste Íde in September 2025. The role involves providing nursing care to students, managing health concerns, and promoting well being within the school community. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to work independently and as part of a team. Further information please email aoife@colaisteide. com or contact us on 0669151211 Coláiste Íde.
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The Dingle Peninsula Calendar 2026
It's All In The Mind
Why Meditate?
Orla Smyth
Mindful meditation is not a magical panacea to cure all ills…but it comes close! It is our super power and we all have access to it. A regular practice has been shown to support emotional health, reduce anxiety, improve mood and enhance relational skills. When we feel calm and steady we are better placed to navigate the twists and turns of everyday living.
Life is rarely plain sailing for very long. Nothing stays the same. Life happens : our very nature is change : the unpredictable happens - accidents, mistakes, the unknown : the inevitable happens - old age, illness, death. We cannot escape this truth but we don’t have to miss out on the awesome wonder of our existence by attempting to. We are constantly trying to bat the curveballs that life throws and it can be exhausting. Just trying to get through one hectic day after another can deplete our resources. When our energy is misplaced, stress levels soar, we develop maladaptive coping mechanisms and our health, well being and happiness is affected. When we meditate we help to clean away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to stress levels. This clears the way, allowing us to deal with difficulties and
challenges more effectively by changing our habits of reactivity. With scientific research we now have a better understanding of how this all works.
Meditation has been around for thousands of years and modern science has begun to pay attention to it, in recent decades. The developments in neuroscience have allowed for great leaps to be made in research techniques, neuroimaging and analysis. We now know that neuroplasticity can generate new neural pathways which means it is possible to change the structure of the brain. Researchers have found consistent differences in several brain regions between meditation practitioners and non meditators. These were key areas related to meta awareness, emotional regulation and pain sensitivity. Findings at Boston University and Harvard Medical School have indicated that meditation ‘helps to alleviate anxiety and allows individuals better cope with stressful situations’ Mayo Clinic, the academic medical center focused on integrated healthcare, education and research claims the emotional and physical benefits of meditation can include:
Giving you a new way to look at things that cause stress.
Building skills to manage your stress. Making you more self-aware.
Focusing on the present.
Reducing negative feelings.
Helping you be more creative. Helping you be more patient.
Lowering resting heart rate.
Lowering resting blood pressure.
Helping you sleep better.
It can also help to alleviate Anxiety. Chronic pain.
Depression.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Tension headaches.
There is a lot of buzz around wellness, mindfulness, connecting with nature, healthy liv-
Working remotely in Corca Dhuibhne? Join the crew!
Grow Remote is a social enterprise whose mission is to make good quality jobs available to everyone, wherever they live. Remote and hybrid working is having a significant and positive impact on our communities, especially in Corca Dhuibhne, where for so long work opportunities were limited. The organisation helps workers find and thrive in remote jobs while also advocating on behalf of this sector. Workers who want to find remote jobs can head to www.growremote.ie where there are jobs boards and advice on landing work that they can do from anywhere.
Potential downsides of working remotely include isola-
tion, 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 & Judy O'Shea lead the Dingle Chapter - one of Ireland’s largest with over 130 members and continuing to grow. Other parts of Kerry have chapters too - remote workers can attend any chapter’s events.
Circa 18 members of Dingle/Corca Dhuibhne chapter met up recently and had a great social evening. Several of those were newcomers (returnees or new to the area) who took a chance on joining-in with something they hadn't done before. Because we aim to keep it informal and friendly, they were rewarded with getting to know regular attendees and a relaxed jovial occasion resulted.
Introductions made at events like these are a great springboard for further connection, which in turn is undoubtedly helping build a stronger, better connected
ing etc There are apps and podcasts and books seemingly making it all more accessible but many of us think ‘that’s not for me’ ‘I don’t have time’ ‘I can’t sit still’ ‘ I can’t stop my thoughts’ Everybody can meditate. It’s not reserved for folks with a ‘higher understanding’ or ‘greater insight’, geniuses like Steve Jobs or spaced out hippies like Ram Dass. Meditation is for busy parents, overwhelmed students, corporate executives, retired pensioners. If you are open and curious, you can do it. It requires no effort. As soon as you start trying, it becomes hard work! All you need to do is show up. It's simply about making the choice to do it - no props or accoutrements are necessary, no special time or place -just do it!
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
West Kerry community. We also love that Grow Remote events are supporting our local businesses and organisations.
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. Events require only a quick registration process, with tickets often being without cost.
Check out upcoming events by searching www.eventbrite.ie for ‘Grow Remote’ in ‘Dingle’ Connect with us in the local Whatsapp group for the Dingle network. Scan the QR code with phone camera and you are on your way!
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Sunday 7 September, we had the Patrick Farrell sponsored Killarney Swap: 1st Steve O'Carroll, 2nd John O'Connor, 3rd Richard Greer, Div 1 Liam Óg O'Hanlon, Div 2 Coilín Brophy, Div 3 Brendan McPhillips, Gross Daragh Roche, Yellow Sean Jonny MacGearailt, 2nd Seamus Brosnan, 3rd Daniel Fitton, Front 9 Sean O'Coilean, Back 9 Justin Quinlan, Sunday 21st the Ballybunnion Swap took place with a Champagne Scramble. Winners Frank Buttimer, Daniel Clarke, Paul McPhilemy, Rory McPhilemy. Second Place Coilín Brophy, JP Leahy, Jim Fitzgerald, Jerry O'Regan. In third place Gerry Flannery, Brian Brosnan, Seamus Dennehy, Tommy Walsh.
Comórtas Crosfhocail
Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite:
Bríd Ní Scanláin, Baile an Chollaigh, Corcaigh
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
An Café Liteartha
Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis
Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979
Ó Mhárthain
Breandán Mac Gearailt Caid
Bhi áthas agus bród agus ceiliúradh ar fuaid na Gaeltachta nuair a thugadar abhaile Corn Idirmhéanach an chontae. Bí ag caint ar cheiliúradh bheadh siad ag ceiliúradh ar feadh seachtaine nó as so go Nollaig. Bua séanmhar. Bhí claidheamh solais na bua ag Brian Ó Beaglaoi a bhí ar fheabhas ar fad - ghnóthaigh sé 9 phoinnte fiú is gur sa chosaint a bhí sé. Ghaibh sé tríd an ngort mar a dhéanfadh Seabhac lá Márta, ach bhí sé ar fheabhas ins gach cluiche. Bhí foireann óg gan traochadh ann a bhí ar fheabhas agus Breathach, Conchúir ar fheabhas chomh maith. Gortaíodh Mac Láimh ag deire an chluiche tréis sár imirt. Ghnóthaigh Sauerland, lán tacaí na Gaeltachta an-mholadh óir bhí sé ag imirt ar an imreoir is fearr in Éirinn, Dáithí Ó Clúmháin. Tá deire leis an ngruaim as seo go dtí Eanair na bliana nua a bhuíochas leis an ceathrar Beaglaoi, Breatnach, Conchúir Sauerland, gach éinne a bhí lán do cheol agus do chaid ó thús deire. Mo ghraidh úr gcroí. Agus bualadh bos don gCraoltóir.
Marglann
Tá ardú mór ar an méid uan, caora, agus beithíoch ar an marglann fé láthair agus na feirmeoirí réasúnta sásta leis an airgead atá luaite leo. Rud amháin tá sos beag fachta ag an ainmhí ón síor bháisteach agus an ghaoth ropanta. Glac leis beidh an teas ag titim ach má bhíonn an bháisteach agus an ghaoth cúlaithe beagán beidh scata sásta. Chonac le déanaí na caoire ag dul i bhfoithin ach a raibh an ghaoth fhuar againn. Gan dabht níl a cóta mór ar fad fós ar an gcaora tréis iad a bheith bearrtha tamall ó shoin.
Drámaí
Léirigh Aisteóirí Bhréanainn dhá gheárr dhráma grinn mar chuid don Oíche Cultúiir Náisiúnta óiche Dé hAoine, i nGáirdín Mhúire sa Daingean. Bhíodar tofa ar fad. Bhíodar agus Bosco an Stiúrthóir le moladh againn go léir.
Ortha siúd a bhí ag aisteoireacht bhí Máire Uí Bheaglaoi, Uinseann Ó Gormáin, Edel Luibhéad, Susan Courtney, Cáit Ní Riain, Fíona Tormley, Helena Ní Chonchúir, Ciara Ní Shé, Áine Ní Ghearailt.
Árd mholadh díbh go léir, bhíobhair ar fheabhas.
Bás
Fuair Aisling Joyce, Bhaile Ristín, An Daingean bás le déanaí.
Méala mór a bás dá leanaí JJ, Sarah agus Keely, a hathair Seósaimh, a Máthair Nóra [Ní Chéilleachair,] deartháir Feargal, deirfiur céile Sara, neachtanna Aoife agus Méabh, gaolta agus cáirde.
Flaitheas na Naomh ag a caoin anam.
Tugadh abhaile ‘ó Mheiriceá taisí Mháire Ní Chonchúir, Ní Chuinn Ó Choraghráig, a fuair bás sa bhliain 1921 i Meiriceá, le linn Covid.
Deineadh í a adhlacadh ar a fód dúchais i Reilig Chill Chuáin.
Bhí cúigear dá clann tagtha ó Mheiriceá don
ócaid, Ciarán, Neasa, Deirdre, Fionnuala, Diarmaid, ach cuireadh stop le mac di thall ag oifigigh mí-ámharacha Trump. Méala mór a bás dá deiféaracha agus deartháracha Seán, Eibhlín , Páidi, Peigí, Deirdre, Pádraigín, Bernie, Fionnuala agus Muiris. I bhFlaitheas na nGrást a hanam grámhar. Ceisteanna
1. Cérbh é an chéad duine a shínigh Forógra na Casca 1916?
2. An mó duine a fuair bás nuair a scaoil cabhlach Shasana leis an General Belgrano i gcoghadh na Malbhínas?
3. Cén loch ata luaite le Purgadóireacht Phádraig?
4. Cén Ciarraíoch a bhí ar fhoireann caide na Gailllmhe i 1937 nuair a bhuaidh an Ghaillimh Craobh na hÉireann?
5. An mó duine a tháinig slán nuair a báthadh an Port Yarrock i gCuan Chill Chuimmín i gCiarraí?
6. Cad í Clanrach?
The Dream Team
Clodach O’Sullivan
Katie O’Sullivan
Laura Travers
Phoebe Green
The Indespensible Reinforcements
Amelie Dehaynin
Ellie Ní Shé
Doireann Ní Mhuircheartaigh
Doireann Ní Shé
Dolores Begley
Fionnuala Donegan
Niamh Finn
Niamh Scott
Sheila Egan
Rebecca Derschi
The Space ProviDers
Finn MacDonald & Dick Mack’s Pub
Jerry O’Sullivan
Laura Barry
Tadhg Browne
The Marvelous Musicians
Brady Elliott
Kealan O’Connor
Sean Leahy
Rae MacGabhann
7. Bhí Ciarraíoch ina Rúnaí ar Chonradh Na Talún. Cérbh é?
8. Cad í Falla Féidín?
9. Cár saolaíodh Ronnie Delaney?
10. Cá bhfuil an baile Carra Droma Rúisc?
Freagraí
1. Tomás Ó Cléirigh.
2. 382. Ní raibh an long i láthair an chogaidh.
3. Loch Deirg.
4. Seán Flavin.
5. Ní sábháladh éinne.
6. An rian a fhágann an Barr-Taoide ar an ngainimh.
7. Tadhg Ó hUardail.
8. Falla déanta as phluda agus tuí tríd.
9. San Inbhear Mór, Contae Chill Mantáin.
10. I gContae Liatroma.
The Scrummy Scran Joe Brown
Ondrej Hasik
Honora O Neil Gallery
all the Generous Supporting Businesses
Acummeen Sauna
Báinín Coffee
Bapt Ox Piercing
Bean in Dingle
Blue Zone Restaurant
Brandon Bay Sauna
Celtic Coastal Creations
Dingle Bay Hotel
Dingle Boat Tour
Dingle Bookshop
Dingle Candle Shop
Dingle Doggo
Dingle Horse Riding
Dingle Printing
Dingle Sea Salt
Dingle Sea Safari
Dingle Veterinary Clinic
Elaine Kennedy Photography
Fab View Guesthouse
Fiadh Woven Design
Flow Pottery
DGarvey’s Supervalu
Great Blasket Island Experience Inch Coffee
James Long s Pub
John Benny’s Pub
Kingdom Waves Surf School
Laura Barry Fine Art
la boheme
Leac A’ Ré
Lily Windle
Oceanworld Aquarium
Paddy s Bike Shop
Páidí Ó Sé’s Pub
Reel Dingle Fish
Skellig Spa
Solas Tapas
Sonas Sauna
St Vincent de Paul Charity Shop
The Little Cheese Shop
West Kerry Live
west kerry mental health association
West of Dingle Sea Salt
Wild atlantic bus
Wlash’s Pharmacy
Yoga le Máire and a special thanks to all of you who came along and donated, What a great community we have!
ACROSS
1. Shipboard wire rope (cryptic: John remain 4, 4)
5. Rabbit tail; impudent child
9. To extract the essence (US version)
10. Otherworldly
11. Follower
12. Best of a class
13. Debris following threshing
15. Regret
16. Kerry mountain, Mount _____
18. G. Peck film, _____ Holiday
20. New
21. Drift (of something said)
23. See 6 down
24. Flexible hardwood
25. Shoot
26. Unlawful
27. One of equal standing
28. Non-believer, either way
DOWN
1. Discernment
2. Item made in a mold
3. Administrative region (UK)
4. Wasted exercise (3, 3, 7)
6. Jane 23 across film, The _____ Syndrome
7. Plenty
8. Rhythmic mover
14. Great altogether; super
17. Make angry
19. Isle of Man animal (4, 3)
22. Look after
23. Identifying reference
25. Exhaust the energy of
CLASSIFIEDS -
087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944
- drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018
Property to let / Tithe ar cíos
Room available to rent in Dingle Town. For details Tel. 087 7150212 Holiday Rentals
Tigh saoire ar cíos /Holiday rental. 3 sheomra leapan/3 bed rooms. Ceantar na Feothanaí/Feohanach area. Glaoigh ar 086 8578645 For Sale/Le Díol
3 PVC white windows, 58½ inches high, 34½inches wide. 087-3820170
Small bales of sheep hay for sale. Cloghane area. 087-2162580
Carer available - for private home care help. Many years experience. Ph: 087 6997154.
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
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
Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emergency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493
Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day. Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446
Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493
Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com
Situations Vacant / Postanna
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
