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F irst Steps, Next Steps & Big Steps
Bia Dingle Announces “First Steps, Next Steps, and Big Steps” — A Free Panel Series Supporting Food and Hospitality Producers
Bia Dingle – the Chorca Dhuibhne Food Network – will host “First Steps, Next Steps, and Big Steps,” a series of panel discussions designed to support and inspire food producers and hospitality businesses at every stage of their journey across the Dingle Peninsula.
Taking place Friday, 6 March from 14:00 to 16:00 at WAVE Dingle, the free event will bring together experienced voices from across the region’s food ecosystem to share insights, practical guidance, and lived experience from building sustainable food and hospitality ventures.
Bia Dingle represents a dynamic and collaborative network of farmers, fishers, producers, growers, foragers, chefs, restaurateurs, hosts, guides, partners, and champions united in celebrating the food heritage of the Dingle Peninsula and surrounding waters. The panel series reflects the organisation’s mission to retain, attract, foster, and celebrate sustainable food producers, products, and traditions of the region.
Through open discussion and shared learning, the event will explore the realities of starting out, growing sustainably, and taking bold next steps within Ireland’s evolving food landscape.
West Kerry Easter Sports Camp
to be held in
Scoil Iognáid Rís, Dingle
Monday 30th March- Thursday 2nd April
Boys & Girls aged 5 - 13 years
Activities include:
5-7
years
Mini Soccer, Basketball, Football, Rounders, Foamball, Egg Hunts, Musical Games, Art & Craft, Fun Relays, Parachute Games, Mini Disco & more.
8-13 years
Soccer, Unihoc, Football, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Dodgeball, Aussie Rules, Rounders, Orienteering, Art & Craft, Obstacle Course, Olympic Handball, Teambuilding Games & much more
Numbers Limited - Early Booking Essential!! Enquiries to Seán Geaney 087-221 3834 / 087-696 1567
Featuring speakers from LEO Kerry, Castlewood House, Bia Dingle, West of Dingle Sea Salt, Annascaul Black Pudding
Cad ab ea do chéad phost?
Ag obair le Tadhg Keane, an vet
Cén scannán is fearr leat?
Ryan’s Daughter
Cén leabhar is fearr leat?
Jimín Mháire Thaidhg
Cad ab ea an chéad dhlúdhiosca / ceirnín / téip a cheannaigh tú?
Margo
Cén saoire ba mhó a thaithin leat?
Florida 2003
Cén deoch is fearr leat?
Guinness
Cén t-aisteoir is fearr leat?
Tom Cruise
Cén chomhairle a thabharfá duit fhéin níos óige?
Coimead suas an misneach agus cuinneamh ag imeacht
Cé hé/hí do laoch spóirt?
Páidí Ó Sé
Beirt ón stair ar mhaith leat a bheith agat mar aíonna dinnéar?
Maidhc Long agus Tomás Riordan
Dá bhféadfadh "Time Machine" tú a thabhairt áit ar bith ar feadh lá amhain, cathain / cá rachadh tú?
Londain sna seascaedí.
Cén ráiteas is fearr leat?
An rud nach bhfuil leigheas air foighne is fearr leis
Pat Hanafin
Septic Tank Emptying & Drain Cleaning
With over 30 years in business providing a Septic Tank Cleaning Service in the Dingle Peninsula, we now provide DRAIN CLEANING. From 2” sink lines to 4” - 12” sewer pipes. Biocycle tanks filter system,washed after emptying. Providing power washing service and washing facility. 24 hour cover.
Septic & Biocycle Tank Fitting
We supply and fit septic tanks and biocycle tanks. All percolation work carried out all over the peninsula. 086-2241064 066-9151682
An agatsa a bheidh an práta is fearr in Iarthar Dhuibhneach?
Will you have the best spud in West Kerry?
Why not enter West Kerry’s famous “spud off”?
Shedding Light on Seasonal Shedding
Irene Flannery
There is something about early spring that makes us look a little more closely at ourselves. The light shifts, the mirrors are less forgiving, and what winter concealed begins to show. Hair that seemed unremarkable in December can suddenly appear thinner under brighter skies. Hair does not respond to the calendar, but it does respond to the seasons. What many people interpret as sudden hair loss in spring is often the delayed echo of winter — of illness, stress, disrupted sleep or nutritional depletion. The body keeps records, even when we do not. Of course, genes play their part. Ageing, hormonal shifts and inherited patterns influence hair thickness and growth cycles, and not every change is nutritional or stress-related. But even within our genetic blueprint, lifestyle and environment shape how those tendencies express themselves.
Hair, much like our skin and nails, is an outward sign of inner health. Unlike your heart, brain or liver, however, it is not considered essential for survival. From an evolutionary point of view, when we were halfnaked and considerably hairier, body hair served a purpose — warmth, protection and camouflage. As we stood upright and knitted ourselves jumpers, head hair became more aesthetic than essential. Today, hair sits firmly in what can be called the “luxury tissues” category. When resources are tight — physically or emotionally — the body allocates nutrients to the organs that keep us alive first. Hair gets what is left over. Winter is, metabolically speaking, a conserving season. With less light, more circulating viruses, comfort eating, disrupted sleep and the background hum of stress that many of us carry, the body can reach early spring somewhat depleted. By February and March, we may be running lower on key nutrients than we realise. Hair operates in cycles of growth, transition and rest. Under stress — whether from illness, emotional upheaval, low iron levels, restrictive dieting or even a prolonged cold — more hairs can be pushed prematurely into the resting phase. Approximately eight to twelve weeks later, they shed. This phenomenon, known as telogen effluvium, is surprisingly common and often temporary. The shedding we see in spring is frequently the echo of a winter strain. We now understand far more about how the nervous system influences physiology. When the body perceives threat, whether physical or psychological, resources are diverted towards survival. Blood sugar regulation, immune defence and cortisol production take priority, while processes such as hair growth are quietly placed on hold. The body only invests in growth when it feels safe. Chronic stress, inadequate calorie intake, skipping protein, poor sleep or over-training can all signal to the body that this is not the moment to prioritise glossy locks. Hair loss in these circumstances is often feedback rather than failure.
Before reaching for a supplement, it is worth reflecting honestly on daily habits. Are you eating sufficient amounts of nourishing food? Is there adequate protein at most meals? Have you experienced illness or emotional stress in recent months? Is sleep consistent and restorative?
These foundational questions matter more than any capsule. Hair is primarily composed of keratin, a structural protein. Without sufficient protein intake, hair struggles to grow robustly. Eggs, fish, lentils, beans, quality meat, seeds and nuts all provide the amino acids required for rebuilding. Interestingly, eggs feel symbolically appropriate at this time of year — small packages of concentrated nutrition, supporting renewal and growth.
Iron is one of the most common contributors to excess shedding. Low ferritin, which reflects iron stores, disrupts oxygen delivery to the hair follicle and can shorten the growth phase. Many women, in particular, have ferritin levels that may fall within laboratory range but may not be optimal for hair vitality. Testing rather than guessing is always the wiser route.
Vitamin C supports collagen formation around the follicle and enhances iron absorption. A generous intake of spring greens, parsley, watercress and citrus fruits can make a tangible difference. Zinc plays a role in tissue repair and scalp health, and is found in foods such as pumpkin seeds, oysters, eggs and red meat.
Omega-3 fats from oily fish, flaxseed and walnuts help maintain scalp hydration and temper inflammatory stress around follicles. Meanwhile, a diverse, fibre-rich diet that includes a wide variety of plant foods supports the microbiome. When digestion and absorption are robust, the body is better equipped to deliver nutrients where they are needed. It is difficult to grow strong hair from a depleted gut.
The thyroid gland governs metabolic pace, and even subtle dysfunction can present as hair thinning. When late winter fatigue, sensitivity to cold and increased shedding appear together, it may be appropriate to investigate thyroid function. As with iron, informed testing provides clarity and avoids unnecessary supplementation.
Supplements are not magic, but they can have a place once diet, sleep and stress have been addressed. Iron can be taken where deficiency is confirmed. Zinc may help when intake is low, while biotin tends to be useful mainly in true deficiency, which is uncommon but possible. Emerging research suggests marine collagen peptides may support hair thickness when overall protein intake is adequate. Omega-3 supplements containing EPA and DHA can benefit inflammatory scalp conditions, and small studies indicate that MSM, a sulphur compound, may improve hair quality. As always, targeted supplementation guided by testing and individual need is preferable to a scattergun approach. It is remarkable that as we have become less hairy through the ages, we have grown more anxious about the little bit that remains. We dye it, straighten it, bleach it and extend it, often overlooking the deeper signals it offers. A nourished head of hair is not vanity. It is a by-product of sufficient nourishment, mineral repletion, hormonal balance and nervous system safety.
Spring has a way of revealing what winter quietly used up. As the light strengthens and renewal is all around us, we notice the small signals — energy levels, skin tone and the state of our hair. Shedding now is often less a crisis and more a seasonal shift. With a little more nourishment, a little less depletion and some patience while the body rebuilds, things usually settle. Afterall, spring is the season of new growth — including the kind on your head.
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RABHADH: D’fhéadfá do theach a chailliúint mura ndéanann tú d’aisíocaíochtaí.
Tá Comhar Creidmheasa Cara á rialú ag Banc Ceannais na hÉireann. Tá critéir iasachta, téarmaí agus coinníollacha i bhfeidhm.
Caithfidh iarratasóirí a bheith 18 mbliana d’aois agus ina gcónaí i bPoblacht na hÉireann Tá ceadú morgáiste faoi réir measúnú sásúil ar oiriúnacht agus ar inacmhainneacht
Once Upon a Time in the Southwest
Ted Creedon
Four Young People Drowned
-Wexford and Kilkenny Express 14 July 1900
A tragic boating accident occurred off Ballyheigue last Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of four young people. According to reports, two young men named Finn and Pearse, along with two young women named Godley and Casey, went for a trip out on the bay.
When they were heading back, they were struck by a sudden squall and their boat capsized. The four young people were drowned a short distance from the shore. Pearse was home on holidays from America while Finn was only just home on holidays from London. The disaster has cast a gloom over the entire district.
Kerry Militia and the Boer War
-Kerry Reporter 12 May 1900
This morning the town of Caherciveen was gripped by excitement because a fine group of young men, who are in the Kerry Militia, were preparing to leave by train for Tralee and then on to Gosport, in Hampshire. Long before their departure the railway station was thronged with Boer supporters.
Friends of the young men carried a handsome green flag that bore the inscription “God Save Ireland”, in beautiful lettering. The militia men showed their determination not to fight against the Boers if they are taken to South Africa to join the British army.
(The Kerry militia did not fight the Boers, according to the records. Two small Irish units, known as MacBride’s Brigade, fought for the Boers. Thousands of Irish soldiers fought for the British in the Boer War, 1899 – 1902)
Give Us A Job
-CSO/RP/1825
Petition of Thomas O’Connor, classical teacher, Westport, County Mayo, to Richard Wellesley. Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeks appointment as school master or inspector under the government. He alludes to his professional competence and regrets loss of health that prevented his continuance as principal of the classical school in the town of Dingle, County Kerry.
Having been incapacitated by an illness and failing to respond to medical treatment, after five years teaching in Dingle, another master took his place.
O’Connor complains that being without an income for three years, he was unable to offer support to his mother, now deceased, or his sisters.
Arrested For Bigamy
-Kerry Reporter 17 February 1900
On Thursday week last a man named Michael Sullivan, a native of Killarney, was arrested in Bolton, Lancashire, on a charge of bigamy. Sullivan was married on the 8th of February 1890 to a girl named Deborah Cournane in Killarney, where he worked as a jarvey.
He deserted her some eighteen months ago, and travelled to Blackburn, in Lancashire, and there, in August last year, he got married to a girl named Jones, by registry. He then moved to Bolton until the facts of his marriage were made known to his first wife’s family in Killarney.
The matter was investigated, with the result that the evidence was found to justify his being arrested by the Bolton police on Thursday last. On Monday Detective Sergeant Hodgson, of Blackburn, arrived in Killarney and procured the certificate of Sullivan’s marriage to Deborah Cournane, and one of the witnesses to the marriage, a man named Sugrue.
Sugrue travelled to Blackburn with Detective Sergeant Hodgson on Tuesday to be examined at the magisterial investigation. Sullivan has a family of three children by his first wife.
(How did Deborah Cournane’s family hear about the second marriage? When Sullivan moved to Bolton, after his second marriage, did he bring his new wife with him?)
Castleisland Faction Fighting
-Tralee Chronicle 08 May 1873
It was rumoured through the town of Castleisland and neighbourhood for some time that a faction fight was to take place at Currans Fair, on the sixth day of May, between the O’Connors and the Horans. Head Constable Howard informed the justices of the locality that such an affray was likely to take place, and, acting on this information, the Magistrates ordered summonses to be served on fourteen of the leaders on both sides.
A special court was held on Monday, before John Sealy and Richard Meredith, for the purpose of hearing the summonses. The parties arrived and having answered to their names, each of them was bound over in £20 and two sureties of £10 each to keep the peace for twelve months towards all her Majesty’s subjects.
This was seen as a move in the right direction because there is almost no doubt, among the populace of the area, that something very serious would have taken place because both parties had sworn their determination to fight to the bitter end.
Attempt To Sink A Ship For Compensation
-Newcastle Courant 23 April 1743
(Note: This letter from 1743 is written in the style of the period)
By a letter From Dingle in Ireland, we have Advice that Robert Dillon, the Tide Surveyor of that Place, that when he was on his Cruize, observed a Sloop seemingly in distress near the shore, whereupon he boarded her. On finding she had a Quantity of Water in the Hold he ordered his men to the pump to clear the ship.
When they had done, he went into the Hold, and there, to his great surprise, found that there had been several Holes bor’d in her sound Planks with an intent to sink the said Vessel, and defraud the Insurers of some Money. In her Hold she had only ballast, with some chests which were filled with Billers of Wood, old Rags, Flock Beds and Things of little or no Value. Mr. Dillon brought her into Port and there Stopt her on account of the said Fraud.
(A Tide Surveyor was a customs officer. Billers of Wood - not sure of this, possibly billets of wood for carving. Flock Beds – beds with mattresses stuffed with wool. No information on the home port of the sloop or the result of the attempted fraud.)
Tizi Wasm ar ár slí chuig Tizi Mzik ar na Atlas Mountains. Méabh Danny, Yassin an tour guide, Kay Garvey, Mary Flemming, Hammed an chef, Hassan an muleteer agus Caitlín Ní Ghearailt.
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Make the sauce first. Place a large pot over a medium heat and, once hot, add a little oil. Add the shallots, garlic, celery, carrots and herbs, then increase the heat slightly. Cook for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the vegetables to brown gently but do not let them burn.
Add both the dried and fresh mushrooms and cook for about five minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a minute. Add the soaking liquid from the dried mushrooms, then pour in the wine and season well. Allow the wine to reduce by about half. Add the water and cook on a low to medium heat for about one hour. Strain the sauce, then adjust the seasoning and consistency.
Polenta
Add the stock and milk to a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually pour in the polenta while stirring. Bring back to a simmer and continue stirring as the mixture thickens. Cook for about fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little extra stock if the polenta becomes too thick. Taste to ensure it is fully cooked.
Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School
Early spring often calls for food that is still warming and comforting, but a little lighter than the deep dishes of winter. This creamy herb polenta with mushrooms and red wine sauce is perfect for that in between season, when the days are getting longer but the evenings still carry a chill. The polenta is cooked until smooth and soft, then finished with fresh herbs that bring a gentle freshness to the dish. Earthy mushrooms add depth and richness, while the red wine sauce provides a savoury finish that ties everything together. The sauce is vegetarian, so use this where you need a rich sauce.
If you have never cooked polenta before, it is surprisingly easy to prepare and full of flavour, making it a wonderful ingredient to become familiar with. Served on its own as a simple vegetarian dish or alongside roasted meat, it is the kind of warming food that feels just right for cool early spring evenings.
Ingredients
For the sauce
1 shallot, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 sticks of celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
200g mushrooms, quartered
handful of dried mushrooms – soaked in 100ml water bunch of thyme, rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon of tomato puree
200ml red wine
2 litres of water
salt and pepper
For the polenta
600ml stock
600ml milk
200g polenta
handful of parsley and tarragon, chopped finely 100ml cream
butter
parmesan, grated
For the mushrooms
100g mushrooms sliced handful of thyme and sage, leaves picked and chopped
20g butter
salt and pepper
handful of chopped parsley
Stir in the herbs, cream, butter and plenty of parmesan. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Mushrooms
Heat a pan over a medium to high heat. Once hot, add a little oil followed by the mushrooms, thyme and sage. Add a knob of butter and allow the mushrooms to colour well. Add garlic if using. Cook for five to eight minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. Season and finish with chopped parsley.
To Serve
Spoon the polenta into the centre of a bowl. Arrange the mushrooms on top and spoon the sauce around.
Bain Taitneamh As!!
Tá Eilís Ní Ghairbhí, An Riasc Baile An Fheirtéaraigh, ag eagrú
Bingo Mór
Friday 13th March 2026
Benner's Hotel Dingle
All Proceeds in aid of the Kerry Cancer Support Group Bus
Raffle on the night – Door Prize- & Bonus Game Duaiseanna Móra Le Buachaint.
Tea, Coffee & Refreshments on the night
Come along and support this worthy cause
Doors Open at 6pm –Games Begin at 7.15
Céiliúradh Gradaim
Bhí céiliúradh againn ar an Luan an 23ú Feabhra chun aitheantas a thabhairt dosna gnónna a bhuaigh duais Gradaim Gnó na hÉireann i mbliana. Bhí oíche álainn againn in Óstán Benners agus taimíd ana bhródúil as na gnóanna a bhí páirteach sa scéim i mbliana. Comhghairdeas leis na gnónna a leanas!
• Dingle Goldsmiths
• Paddy's Bikes
• Strand House
• Drioglann an Daingin
• Once upon a Toy
• Dingle Skellig
• Dingle Doc
• Sheehy's Spar
• Clinic Cois Abhainn
• Brian de Staic
• Tigh Nic Aodhagháin
• Base Dingle
• Cara Comhar Creidmheasa
• Mara Beo Clinic Cois Abhainn
Tá an scéim oscailte aríst anois agus má thá suim ag do ghnó páirt a ghlacadh ann, seol scéal chugainn. optdúchasandaingin@gmail.com
On Monday the 23rd, we had an award ceremony for the local businesses who took part in the scheme Gnó na hÉireann. We had a lovely evening in Benners Hotel and are very proud of all of the businesses that took part in the scheme. Well done to all that took part and best of luck to those who are newly registered. If you are interested in applying for the scheme, please email optduchasandaingin@gmail.com.
Ciste an Phobail
Tá Ciste an Phobail oscailte aríst. Is tacaíocht é seo do choistí agus grúpaí atá ag iarraidh imeacht Gaelainne a eagrú mar chuid d’fhéile. Má thá tacaíocht uaibh ó Dhúchas an Daingin agus má chloíonn an imeacht leis na luachanna atá againn, ba bhreá linn cabhrú libh. Chun an fhoirm a fháilt, nó má tha ceist ar bith agat, seol ríomhphost chuig optduchasandaingin@gmail.com
Ciste an Phobail is now open. This is a support for groups and committees organising events through Irish in Dingle. If you would like support from Dúchas an Daingin and if we feel that your event is suitable, we would be happy to help. To complete the form, or if you have any questions, please email optduchasandaingin@gmail.com
Siúlóid an Earraigh
Tá an t-Earrach buailte linn! Mar sin ba cheart duit dul ag siúl agus an aer úr a tharrac isteach i do scámhóga! Beidh Dúchas an Daingin ag eagrú siúlóid ar an 16ú Márta chuig Túr na hEisce chun fáilte a chur roimis an Earrach. Má thá suim agat glacadh páirt, cláraigh linn anois! Tá spásanna teoranta i gceist, cláraigh trí nasc ar linktree nó ar 087 7004 884
Spring is here at long last! Dúchas an Daingin is organising a walk to Túr na hEisce to welcome the new season and breathe in some fresh air. The walk will be on the 16th of March. If you are interested in joining us, register ASAP. Spaces are limited, register on our linktree or on 087 7004 884
Tae & Plé
Bíonn Tae agus Plé againn na haon Déardaoin, deis iontach atá anseo duit do chuid Gaelainne a chleachtadh i spás nádúrtha. Bígí linn
- Gach Déardaoin
- 12.00-13.30
- The Hare’s Corner
Join us for our weekly conversation group every Thursday, a wonderful opportunity to practice your Irish in a natural setting.
- Every Thursday - 12.00-13.30
- The Hare’s Corner Caint ‘is Cadráil don ngnó
Is seisiún cainte é seo chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do dhaoine chun seirbhísí a chur ar fáil as Gaeilge. Tá an seisiún oiriúnach do dhaoine le gach leibhéal teangan agus is iad na rannpháirtithe a bheidh ag treorú an seisiúin. - Ceadaoin, - 6.30i.n. - 7.30i.n., - Óstan Benners
This session will focus on the language used with customers and in the workplace. It is suitable for all levels of Gaeloinn and it is the attendees that lead the conversation.
Wednesdays, -6.30pm - 7.30pm, -Benners Hotel Teastas sa Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil
Tá Gaelchultúr ag soláthar tacaíocht do dhaoine gairmiúla sa Ghaeltacht. Beidh cúrsaí ann ó leibhéal 2 - 6 ar fáil, agus is cáilíocht aitheanta é seo ón gCreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí. Tosnóidh an cúrsa i mí Márta agus beidh 12 seachtain i gceist leis. Is cúrsa saor in aisce é seo agus beidh sé ar líne. Má thá suim ag éinne cur isteach air, seol rpost chugainn; optduchasdaingin@gmail.com
Gaelchultúr are providing 12 week online courses, ranging from level 2 to 6, recognised by Quality and Qualfications Ireland. The course will begin in March and continue for 12 weeks. The course is free. Please contact optduchasandaingin@gmail.com for more info.
Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh
Bhí deireadh seachtaine lán de cheol agus craic ann i gCorca Dhuibhne ag an deireadh seachtaine. Bhí Baile an Fheirtéaraigh lán le ceoltóirí áitiúla, ó Chonamara, ó Ghaoth Dobhair, ón Eilean Sgitheanach agus Ceap Breatainn. Bhí ceol ann ó mhaidin go hoíche. Comhghairdeas agus céad míle buíochas le Niamh Ní Bhaoill, Breandán Ó Beaglaoich agus Ciara de Mórdha as ucht an bhféile den chéad scoth. Tá obair na gcapall déanta acu chun a pobal agus an céiliúradh bliantúil seo a chur le chéile. Táimid ag tnúth leis an mbliain seo chugainn cheana féinig.
Last weekend, Corca Dhuibhne was filled with ceol and craic. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh was full of musicians from Corca Dhuibhne, Conamara, Gaoth Dobhair, Isle of Skye and Cape Breton. There was music and dance from dusk til dawn. Congratulations to Niamh Ní Bhaoill, Breandán Ó Bheaglaoich and Ciara DeMórdha for this brilliant festival. They have done trojan work to create this community and celebration. We are all looking forward to next year already!
An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?
Bí i dteagmháil linn: Eilís Ní Scannláin Fón: 087 7004 884
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CASTLEGREGROY GAA
Padraic O'Connell
LADIES IN COUNTY COLOURS - Big congrats to club players Ciara Butler and Éabha Lyne who both started for Kerry Ladies in their National League Div. 1 encounter with Cork on Sunday last and following along behind we had Gráinne Dowd starting for Kerry U16 Girls in their Championship win against Clare. Great to see these young women reaching footballing heights after years of serious dedication and focus.
CLUB LOTTO KEEPS ON RISING - With the Lotto Jackpot up to €6,300 now, interest is surging in getting those numbers cornered. Last week's magic numbers were, 1, 2 19 and 21 and winners of the €25 Lucky Dip were Bernie Dowling, Sean O'Mahoney, M Spillane and Mia Dowd.
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 - Now open for all players and supporters with the easiest way to sign up using the Club App. The Club are also having a Registration Morning on Sat. March 7th at the pitch clubhouse 10.30am to 1pm. Cash / Card payments can be made on the day. Also of anyone is interested in volunteering as a coach or referee, we’d love to see you there. No prior training or qualifications are required — full training and support will be given.
COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES - With lots of our teams starting back into training the Seniors will be looking to retain Div 3 status this year. 11 Rounds of the campaign with the opening game on Sunday March 15th, at home to Duagh.
WEST KERRY SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ - Thanks to everyone who took part in West Kerry Scór na bPáistī held in Halla le Chéile on Sunday last..... and a big congratulations to all the winners. It certainly was a great day for some of the young talent from Caisleán Ghriaire who will now go on and represent the club in the Scór County Finals.
Working Family Payment
The DSP will assess your household income in a means test. It compares your total income to the WFP income limit for your family size. If you earn less than the WFP income limit, you may get WFP.
job?
If the number of hours you work each week falls to under 38 hours a fortnight, you are no longer entitled to WFP. You should tell the WFP section of the Department of Social Protection (DSP) if this happens. If you lose your job, you are no longer entitled to WFP. You must tell the WFP section of the DSP.
What happens to my Working Family Payment(WFP) if I change jobs?
If you move to a new job and continue to meet the rules for WFP you can stay on your current WFP claim. You don’t have to tell the WFP section of the DSP that you have moved to a new job. If you are getting paid less in your new job, your WFP claim will not be reviewed to reflect the decrease. However, if you want your WFP to reflect your new income, you should contact the WFP Section to tell them that your circumstances have changed and that your current claim should be closed and Re-apply for WFP.
What happens my WFP if I am on maternity leave?
When you are on maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave or parent's leave, you are entitled to be treated in the same way as when you are at work. This means that you can claim WFP if you meet the conditions of the WFP and already have a child. A pregnant woman who has no other children does not qualify for WFP until the birth of the baby. You cannot continue to claim WFP if you take additional unpaid maternity leave or adoptive leave, or if you lose your job after returning to work, or if you give up your job.
You can continue to get your WFP with your Adoptive Benefit, Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit and Parent's Benefit as long as you meet the qualifying criteria for both.
How is my rate of Working Family Payment assessed?
Your WFP will be 60% of the difference between the WFP income limit for your family size and your assessable income If you qualify for WFP, you get a minimum of €20 each week.
If you are getting WFP, you may also be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.
Is Working Family Payment a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance?
Not at present. However, Working Family Payment will become a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance in March 2026. The payment will be backdated to January 2026 for people who meet the qualifying conditions for Fuel Allowance.
How to apply for the Working Family Payment
To apply, fill in an application form for Working Family Payment. You can get a copy of this form in your local Social Welfare Office or Citizens Information Centre. To make sure that your application for WFP is processed as quickly as possible, you should send your most recent payslips with your application form. You can also apply for it online at MyWelfare.ie if you have a MyGovID verified account.
If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or have other questions, you can drop-in to your local Citizens Information Service in Tralee, Killarney or Caherciveen – opening hours are listed on our website www.citizensinformation.ie
You can also contact us by telephone or email: Tralee Tel: 0818 07 7860 Email: tralee@citinfo.ie
FIRST RESPONDERS. Dingle Heartsafe Group have only been in existence for the past few years but their services have been called upon quite regularly in that time to various incidents throughout the peninsula. They are currently recruiting first responders who can make a life saving difference in our community and full training and support will be provided to those willing to help. Even if one is never involved in a crisis situation the knowledge and training should be of immense benefit to people of all ages. Those interested in joining as volunteers should contact the group by email www.cfrdingle.com.
TRAWLER. Recent reports that the stricken trawler on the rocks off the mouth of Dingle Harbour is to be cut up for scrap will be welcome news as hopes of recovery seem to have been diminished in the continuous poor weather conditions on land and at sea. Hopefully the work can be completed over the summer months.
SPRING PERFORMANCE. Dingle Community Choir and Band are organising a Spring Fundraising Performance in Wave Theatre on Friday February 27th commencing at 8pm. Proceeds in aid of Kerry Mental Health Association and West Kerry Hospice with tickets costing €10 available at the door or in local outlets.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADES. The Parades on St Patrick's Day usually herald the start of what we hope will be another busy year here in the Dingle Peninsula. The pre-dawn 6am parade starts from the Fife And Drum's original home in Ashmount and proceeds through the traditional route via the pier taking in Mass in St Mary's Church on the way back to Ashmount again.
The Commercial Parade is due to start at 12.45pm from the New Link Road near the Pobalscoil and follows the traditional route, again led by the Dingle Fife and Drum Band.
We are inviting all business outlets and services, clubs, groups and Individuals to join in the parade and use the opportunity to highlight their services or activities to the crowds who come in great numbers to support and enjoy the occasion. Up to 100 American visitors are due in Dingle for the weekend including the Mayor of Springfield and others with the BIG E connections.
All intending participants are requested to register in advance by email www.dingle.ie or text 0868641340 to help proper placing arrangements.
MEETING. Dingle Business Chamber are planning their annual open meeting for Monday March 23 in The Temperance Hall, Main Street starting at 7.30p.m. A number of guest speakers dealing with topical business issues will address the meeting where an update on the progress since the last open meeting will also be available.
Most retail outlets are now back open after being on reduced hours for the quieter Winter/ Spring period and we appeal for our readers support with the Shop Local initiative in attempting to retain the Employment levels achieved in recent years here in the Peninsula.
AWARDS. Congratulations to The Dingle Food Company based in Ballinassig, Conor Pass Road on being named Vegetarian Take Away of the Year at the recent Irish Takeaway Awards ceremony. Another of the successful small business outlets in the area who compete at a high level and achieve national recognition for their commitment to quality produce and service.
Bríd Fitzgerald (Ní Mhathúna)
16/03/2025
Ba mhaith le clann Bríd buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach éinne a bhí ann duinn agus a cabhraigh linn trí bás tobann Bhríd. Ba maith linn ar mbuíochas a ghabhail ar ár gcomharsain agus ár gcairde a bhí linn sna laeathanna dearcra, agus táimid fíor bhiuíoch as an dtacaíocht ar fad atá faighte againn go háirithe le bliain anuas.
Míle buíochas le gach éinne a sheol cartaí aifrinn, litereachta nó téacanna chughainn agus Do na daoine a tháinig ó chian is ó chóngar chun a meas a thabhairt do Bhríd.
Táimid fíorbhuíoch díobh san a thug bia go dtí an tigh aimsir na sochraide. Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil leis na seirbhísí éigeandála as ucht an chabhair go léir ar an lá. Buíochas mór leis an t-Athair Eoghan ó Cadhla agus Dónal Ó Conchúir a chabhraigh leis an Aireann.
The family of Bríd would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who supported us on the sudden passing of our beloved Bríd.
We are deeply grateful to our extended families, neighbours and friends who offered comfort, help and kindness during such a difficult time. Thank you to everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and messages, and to those who travelled from near and far to attend the wake and funeral and to pay their respects.
We sincerely appreciate those who brought food to our home and supported us in so many thoughtful ways throughout the funeral and afterwards.
Our thanks to the emergency services for their care and assistance, and a special word of thanks to Father Eoghan Ó Cadhla and Dónal Connor for their guidance and help with the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. We will never forget your kindness and generosity during this time.
1st year Remembrance Mass, Séipéal Chaitlíona Naofa, Ventry 14th of March @7.30pm.
WHERE: Wednesday 11th of March, 5pm to 8.30pm
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The Daingean Uí Chúis ladies football team who reached the final of the junior cup at the recent Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé where they lost out to Colmcille's of Longford after a battling performance.
1ST YEAR & TY ENROLMENT 2026
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Berniann Condon and Theresa Rafter Moriarty enjoying the spendour of Rome.
West Kerry GAA
Michael Kennedy
Last Sunday Lios Póil defeated Annascaul in Annascaul in the third round, group A, of the Lee Strand West Kerry League. Lispole topped the group undefeated and Annascaul came second. Therefore these two teams face up again in group A semi final in Lispole. Daingean Ui Chúis, All Ireland senior champions, face An Ghaeltacht, All Ireland Intermediate Champions, in the second (group B) ,semi final in Gallarus. A clash of the champions so to speak.
Both games will be played next Saturday 28th February at 3pm. The final is then scheduled for a neutral venue on Sunday 8th March at 2pm. The game in Gallarus must surely be a unique historic occasion with two All Ireland winners facing off in a district league, and should be a very interesting encounter. No doubt An Ghaeltacht would relish the opportunity to put one over on their illustrious senior neighbours and arch rivals. Lispole, for their part, have a proud record in West Kerry football, and have already defeated Castlegregory and Annascaul. With limited numbers they continue to defy the odds. Annascaul are the defending league champions and will not relinquish it without a fight. They will point to the fact that they defeated both An Ghaeltacht and Dingle in last year’s league. It all points to two fascinating semifinals in prospect next Saturday. Followers are spoiled for choice.
Once again Lee Strand have come on board to sponsor the West Kerry Senior Football League, as they have done for many years. Muiris Ó Fiannachta, Cathaoirleach Bord Ciarrai Thiar, thanked Lee Strand for their generous sponsorship and referenced their long association with local communities. Gearoid Linnane,C.E.O. Lee Strand, said that his company was very happy to be associated with this important West Kerry competition and congratulated the district on its outstanding football achievements in the past year and wished it well for the forthcoming season. Picture shows recent presentation ceremony with board officers,players and club representatives.
Photo: Michael Kennedy
The Corca Dhuibhne ladies football team who reached the final of the intermediate cup at the recent Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé where they narrowly lost to Templemore of Tipperary
Open Call: Dingle Literary Festival 2026
Have an idea for an event? We’re now inviting publishers, writers, poets, and artists to submit proposals for Dingle Lit 2026, taking place 20–22 November.
From fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to workshops, cross-arts events, and children’s programmes, we’re looking for bold, engaging ideas in Irish and English.
More details on our website: www.dinglelit.ie
Closing date 28th February 2026
Submissions will be reviewed in early summer.
Glao Oscailte d’Fhéile Liteartha Chorca Dhuibhne
An bhfuil smaoineamh agat le haghaidh imeachta?
Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh anois d’fhoilsitheoirí, scríbhneoirí, filí agus ealaíontóirí moltaí a chur isteach do Dingle Lit 2026, a bheidh ar siúl ón 20–22 Samhain.
Ó fhicsean, neamhfhicsean agus filíocht go ceardlanna, imeachtaí tras-ealaíon agus cláir do pháistí, táimid ag lorg smaointe dána, tarraingteacha i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla.
Tuilleadh sonraí ar ár suíomh Gréasáin: www.dinglelit.ie
Dáta deiridh 28th Feabhra 2026
Déanfar athbhreithniú ar aighneachtaí go luath sa samhradh.
Cór Pobail Chorca DhUIBHNE
Dingle Community Choir & Band
Stiúrthóir/Director: Laine Henderson
Spring Fundraising Performance
Seó an Earraigh
@ Wave Dingle/An Choill, Daingean Uí Chúis
8.00 Dé hAoine 27ú Feabhra 8.00 Friday 27th February
Proceeds to / A mbaileofar ar an oíche do: Kerry Mental Health Association & West Kerry Hospice
Ticéidí Tickets €10:
Ag an doras At the door (Limited Number) Siopa Uí Lúing, Ceann Trá Ventry Post Office Ollmhargadh Spar Sheehy’s Supermarket Dingle Veterinary Clinic
The Shipwright
John O'Connor
Wright – an artificer, a maker of things by hand; a builder of things out of wood like the shipwright and wheelwright; a creator of things, like the playwright.
Dingle has produced forty shipwrights during its recent history. I am one, that learned the noble trade in Dingle Boatyard where I saw wooden fishing boats grow from the assembly of staunch keel, stem and stern woods to the fine cabinetry of shipboard accommodations. The wide range of skills employed begins with lofting – the laying down, full size on a loft floor, of the boat’s plans from which templates are made to make the multi-bevelled shaped parts which are ever-changing from stem to stern; framing – the construction and assembly of the boat’s ribs (frames); planking – covering the skeleton of the framed carcass with planks which make up the boats skin; caulking – sealing the seams of the skin with tarred hemp; iron work – making bolts and metal fitments to unite the wooden members; cabinetry – fitting out the boat’s interior accommodations. Where a roof has dozens of identical (framed members), in the skeletal structure of a boat no two frames are the same, each has its own distinct profile - with mirror-imaged components giving port and starboard identical shape.
The boatyard in Dingle, when I started (late 1960s), was equipped favourably with machinery for sawing frames and planks, though I remember using a cross-cut hand-saw (with a partner) to cut through three-foot wide slabs of oak, four inches thick – one sawcut taking thirty minutes. Before the Dingle Boatyard opened in 1951/1952, a local shipwright, Michael Long, who learned his trade in the Isle of Man built boats at the back of what is now Harrington’s Restaurant in the Quay, and John Benny’s pub - both of those premises were owned by the Long family at the time. It is unknown what kind of machinery Michael had when he built forty-foot ‘Nobby’ fishing boats which were rolled on logs across the street to the slipway for launching. Michael would do repairs to boats from the local fleet as they lay on the slipway leaning against the western side of the pier. At tides ebb one morning Michael broke out a rotted plank close to the keel of a Nobby; took measurements, constructed the new plank in his workshop, fitted and sealed it in place before the evening tide returned to float the boat again. Taking on such a job is an example of having an audacious confidence in one’s craft. The art of the adze
Building a wooden boat needs a selection of tools that would not normally be found in the woodworker’s tool box. The draw-knife, spoke -
shave and adze come into play when fashioning the elements of the double-curvature hull. Of these the adze is indispensable. A bent piece of iron connected to a bent piece of oak for a handle; the adze is one of the most difficult woodworking tools to master. It is specific to the trade of shipwright but also has usefulness for the wheelwright. It can be used brutishly to rough-down and shape members from huge slabs of unforgiving oak, or with tender finesse like a Mac’s Smile razor blade, when chipping a comfortable and cosy seating for a plank on a rib. It is swung on an ark and when the sharpened tip lands it can dislodge large chunks of wood mercilessly, and when the swing is perfected, it will gently shave paper-thin slivers with precision. It takes the duration of a ship’s construction, from laying of keel to launch off its cradle, to acquire the skills to use this bent-out-of-shape implement found in every discerning shipwright’s tool chest.
The Shipwright’s tree
When a shipwright walks in the forest, he sees hidden beyond the bark of boughs and crooks, the making of futtocks, knees and breasthooks and imagines their place in the unity of the hull; in the proud and erect trunks he sees straight keels for the backbone and strakes for the boat’s skin. Hidden in the branches and foliage that spread upwards to the heavens he imagines the makings of ships like the Santa Maria, Cutty Sark and Jeannie Johnston. Where a stray branch deviates from the trunk at a wayward angle, he knows that the ‘grown shape’ of the resultant element will have curved grain of virtually unbreakable stubbornness. All these pieces are ready-made for his design – nature gives what man needs. He understands the role the forest plays in the natural world but also, that the discovery of the geographical world and its peoples would not have been possible without the stock secreted in the abundant boles and limbs in its domain.
While the carpenter deals with straight, square and triangular elements; the shipwright is faced with the daunting task of making a round hull from ‘flat timber’. He knows the way of wood and how to bend it to his will, and like the blacksmith who utilises fire and water to forge his creations, he too (the shipwright) will light a fire to create steam to soften and make supple the planking (skin) which he will coax, albeit stubbornly, round the oak skeleton of his hull, whose seams are thereafter sealed with miles of oakum and cotton. (All of the materials used in traditional boatbuilding came from the earth’s natural resources). The passer-by knows the hull is nearing completion when the sound of the caulker’s mallet, at thirty beats per minute is heard from the street, driving home the tarred-hemp.
Fairing, a term used to describe the smoothing of elements in a curved structure - uninterrupted by bumps or hollows - is prominent in the world of shipwright-speak. A ‘good eye’ is needed to assess the fairness of a hull; to see if she (the gender of a boat forever) has good lines the shipwright stands back and looks her over from up, low-down, near and afar to check for deviation from the true fair line. Close-up the sense of ‘feel’ is employed by the rubbing of the palm in a circular motion along the skin checking for undue undulations deviating from the fairness.
Corca Dhuibhne Beo
The adze at work
The Shipwright's Tree
When shipwrights socialise, the talk invariably reverts to boats and boating - unlike workers from other disciplines who are glad to have their workday behind them. They talk of handsome sheer lines, sea-kindliness, a good draught, the origins of the fine ship, where she was built and who owned her. I have experienced this commonality amongst shipwright apprentices when they attended the Institute of Technology, Tralee in the 1980s. One memorable student remarked to his peers: “in school during the day ye talk about what happened the night before, and at night downtown ye talk about boats”.
Numerous humdrum occupations and trades are essential to sustain a civilised society. The algorithms and bots of the tech world pervade in modern times and no doubt their creators believe they are doing something wonderful, but what they make will never be beautiful. The crafters of things by hand: the blacksmith, tailor, shipwright, carpenter, stone-mason, can stand back at days end and look with pride on their work. The shipwright is to the fore (in my biased opinion of course) where job satisfaction is garnered from one’s work. The end product whose design and robustness will be challenged daily by seas that will treat it as a hayseed, must endure, stay afloat and bring its charges home. Wooden
ships parts have venerated names: the tabernacle where the boat’s mast is housed, named in respect of the important work it did: in the days of sail, without a mast a sailing ship was immovable. At the pulpit, the guarded foremost part where the ship meets the challenge from the sea, the captain stands to invoke favourable winds from the Gods. At local level the adze and the caulking mallet are put away, some may be found adorning a bar or restaurant - as a reminder of the old days. It’s thirty-five years since the last boat was launched from the boatyard slipway - which was eventually demolished without ceremony. There is no evidence or marker to be seen of the industry which sustained scores of families for forty years and kept the craft of the shipwright alive. Fungie got a bronze statue at the pier head - the shipwright is forgotten. The craft is no longer being passed on, the local shipwrights are dwindling; in years to come they and their special skills will have faded into obscurity.
Note: Perhaps a sculpture, based on the image of the adze-man at work, installed in the newly-opened park on the boatyard site would be a fitting memorial to the shipwrights of Dingle and the unique industry they were part of.
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A g t o s n ú : Déardaoin, 5 Márta 2026
A m : 7.00-8.30 p.m.
Á i t : Dún Chíomháin, Ionad Choláiste na hOllscoile Coraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh,
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The Irish Whiskey Society – Dingle Chapter invites you to a truly special celebratory evening!
Join us at An Bothar Pub in Cuas , Dingle for an evening marking two major milestones: the 10-year anniversary of the Dingle Chapter and the 1-year open anniversary of The Dingle Butcher.
L e h Á i n e N í
A g t o s n ú : Dé Céadaoin, 11 Márta
Á i t : Dún Chíomháin, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (V92 VK59)
A m : 7.30-8.30p.m
C o s t a s : €5 an seisiún
B r e i s e o l a i s : Caitríona (087)7675388 nó Susan (087) 6113067
Book at: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/dingle-events R a n g a n n a A m h r á n a í o c h t a d o d h a o i n e f á s t a
To celebrate, we’re hosting a curated whiskey tasting paired with exceptional dishes from The Dingle Butcher. The evening will be hosted by Paul Malcolm and Ellen Campbell, whose years of experience as chefs, instructors, and butchers promise pairings crafted with skill, passion, and deep knowledge of flavour. The whiskey lineup will be something truly special — including the brand-new release from Dick Mack's and some bottles which probably haven't been tasted by our members for some time, if ever. Each pour reflects the dedication, patience, and craftsmanship of Ireland’s finest distillers, just as every cut and creation from The Dingle Butcher showcases quality sourcing, with local products, expert preparation, and respect for the craft of butchery.
Expect bold drams, exciting discoveries, and expertly matched dishes that highlight true craftsmanship in both the glass and on the plate. This will be the first time that we will have hosted a tasting at this establishment but we are very excited to do so, the views are just breathtaking. As usual, there will be a bus provided and this will depart from John Benny's Pub & Restaurant at 6.45 pm.
Please let us know in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements so Paul and Ellen can accommodate you on the night. (hello@ thedinglebutcher.ie)
Two anniversaries. Exclusive whiskeys. Exceptional food. True craft. Booking opens immediately. Join the waiting list to be notified as we might be able to get more spots for the event. It is necessary to register and complete payment via Stripe (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking.
Experience the art of refined outdoor architecture. Elegant verandas, contemporary canopies, and bespoke glass enclosures designed to elevate every home and lifestyle.
Castlegregory Notes
Better Balance Better Bones is on here every Wednesday morning in the Clubrooms from 10.15am to 11.15am. Text or call Sinead on 0852537744.
Set dancing in the West End hall on Wednesday nights. Come along and join the craic from 7pm until 9pm.
Summer News-Rambling House to be held here in the Clubrooms on Fridays from 7pm starting from July 10th // Bingo will be on every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 10pm starting from July 7th.
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 Castlegregory Community Council are looking for a Maintenance person for the Clubrooms -please call Kelly on 0872165100
Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners. Please contact 087 2854779. .
CE Scheme Vacancy: The role will be to assist in the kitchen and include assisting the cook when and as required, deep kitchen cleaning, venue prep/ set-up for the weekly dinner and assisting with the delivery of the entertainment programme. Contact: castleactiveretired@gmail.com
Whist Results: 18/02/2026 Ladies- 1st Brid Baker, 2nd Ni Dubhain. Intervals- Liz Higgins, Anne Windle. Gents- 1st Sandra Hoffman, 2nd Mary Connolly-Kenny, Joan Sayers. Intervals- John F Brosnan, Martin Courtney. Mystery- Anne Kavanagh
19/02/2026 Ladies- 1st Mary McKenna, 2nd Joan. Intervals- Kathleen Hennessy, Mairead Ni Dubhda. Gents- 1st Mary Connolly-Kenny, 2ndEdward Hennessy. Intervals- Pat Moore, Sean Fitzgerald. Mystery- Martin Courtney
From Our Greatest Day to Our Greatest Year
Vincent Flannery
County Champions to All Ireland Champions all in one season. 2025 will long be remembered for as long as gaelic football will be played in our town. To say that all the community came on board as the team progressed would not do justice to the support and goodwill the people of Dingle had when they cleared the final hurdle in Croke Park on the 18th of January 2026.
The coming together of so many Dingle natives as supporters on the final day must be a record in the modern era for any event in or outside the town. If ever a club punched above their weight on all fronts, this was the year.
We come from a proud history remembering the success of players from six county championship winning teams. Between 1937 and 1951 Dingle teams competed in ten county finals. Players like Paddy Bawn Brosnan, his brother Tim Brosnan, Billy Casey, Bill Dillon and Tommy O’Sullivan who all lined out in 1937 and 1951. All hard-working men of a different era, the bedrock of those teams. The club championship did not exist in their era and who knows what they would have achieved. Either way they have done Dingle proud and created a foundation of inspiration. In those
days Dingle’s greatest opponents were the Tralee clubs who christened the Dingle players ‘the fish-eaters’ only for Dingle to christen them ‘the pandy boys’. Early adopters of a protein rich diet for sure.
Why 2025? Well, why not. Nobody predicted much success at the start of the campaign but remember this management and panel of players had come close over the last number of years. Padraic, Tommy, Johnny B, Jim and the back-up crew Liam Og, Tom, Mark, Gavin, Shane, James and Aidan. All our county players were committed to the cause and were not found wanting. Everyone on board and committed with huge experience at all levels. Motivation can come from a lot of sources, but it can drain away quickly when things start to go wrong as happened to us in a number of tight games in the past. This year was different. The hunger to finally break through was obvious all over the pitch. There was no panic on the pitch, no donkey football.
Being taunted as ‘always the bridesmaid never the bride’ from your opposition is enough motivation to drive anybody on and drive on they did. The celebrations went on late and early, as the achievement of the occasion deserved. Marching behind our own fife and drum band once again, only in Dingle. The memory of this season for everyone involved on and off the pitch will last a lifetime.
Dingle as a club must be ready to harvest the goodwill and emotion that’s out there now, to build on and cater for what needs to be done, to secure the future of the club for the youth of the town.
Míle buíochas ó chroí do gach duine a bhí pairteach ann.
Dingle Under 10s. Community Games Winners 2005
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Back L-R:
Domhnall Sheehy, Conor O'Sullivan, David O'Connor, Mark O'Connor, Barry O'Sullivan, Liam Boland, Paul Garvin, Cathal Begley, Aoife Geaney, Nicholas Moriarty
Front L-R:
Niall Flannery, Liam Brosnan, Cathal Bambury, Gareth Hickey Brosnan, Tom O'Sullivan, Aidan O'Connor, Matthew Flaherty, Cian O'Connor
Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh Comhghairdeas ó chroí le gach éinne a bhí páirteach i Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh ag an ndeireadh seachtaine. Deireadh seachtaine lán de chraic, ceol agus rince! Bíonn ana-chraic ag an ócáid i gcónaí agus ardú croí a bhíonn ann. Cuireann An Scoil Cheoil go mór leis an gceantar i gcónaí agus bhí sé speisialta ar fad líon na ndaoine a d’fhreastail ar an ócáid a fuair blaiseadh de Ghaelainn, ceol agus rince Chorca Dhuibhne. Go mbeirimid beo ar an am seo arís!
Cruinnithe as baile
Tá Tobar Dhuibhne chun a bheith ar an mbóthar ana-chuid sna seachtainí amach romhainn ag freastail ar chruinnithe le Roinn na Gaeltachta agus Údarás na Gaeltacht maidir leis an bpróiseas pleanála teanga. Táimid ag súil go mór leis na cruinnithe seo agus ag súil go mbeidh níos mó eolais againn maidir leis an dtodhchaí. Táimid ana-bhuíoch asaibh as ucht a bheith páirteach linn i gcónaí!
Clár Imeachtaí an tSamhraidh ‘Sea, tá a fhios againn go bhfuil an tEarrach dí-
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Camp Notes
Brigid O'Connor
TABLE QUIZ
A fundraising Table Quiz in aid of Camp Fair will be held on Saturday, 28th February at 9.00 p.m in The Junction Bar, Camp. A raffle will also be held on the night. Your support will be appreciated.
Camp Fair is among the oldest traditional sheep fairs in the country going back centuries. Generations of sheep farmers, men and women in Camp have kept it going and now proudly welcome a new generation to the Camp Fair team.
Over the past few years, it has been most encouraging to see local groups/clubs organising a fundraising sheep auction in the afternoon. Our Pet Show and Quality Sheep are acknowledged too, Perpetual Cups are awarded in memory of our sheepfarmers no longer with us. Camp Fair 2026 is on Friday 18th September, Bígí Linn.
SET DANCING
Céilí - There will be an afternoon of set dancing, music, tea and goodies at the Community Centre, Camp on Sunday March 1st. 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Eircode - V92RYW3.
A great afternoon of entertainment for sure. Proceeds to Camp Seniors Dinners and St. Vincent de Paul. Everyone welcome, Bígí Linn.
IFTA AWARDS
Congratulations to Ailbhe Keoghan of Castlegregory on receiving a prestigious IFTA Award at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin on Friday night.
A native of Tralee, Ailbhe won the Best Script – Drama award for her outstanding four-part series, Trespasses, which aired on Channel 4 late last year. Ailbhe is an acclaimed Irish screenwriter who has received numerous awards and nominations for her work in film and television in recent years. Well done, Ailbhe!
COMMUNITY GAMES
It has been a very busy time in Community Games. Annascaul/Camp/ Inch /Lispole hosted the indoor soccer U13 girls, U10 boys semi final qualifiers in Annascaul for Kerry Community Games. Our U10 Indoor boys soccer team, Oliver, Mikey, Milo, Donnacha, Mikey, Daithi, Tadhg and Tadgh and their coaches William and Andrew played with excellent commitment and skill with their game going into extra time. It was not their day, nonetheless, well done to all. This is a team to watch when they come back next year.
The finals for Kerry Community Games U10 girls Indoor soccer was held on Saturday 14th February in Annascaul. Eight teams took part. All the children participated and displayed great skill embracing community games motto, in emphasising participation, making memories and having fun. Dromid/Waterville/Caherdaniel won gold on the day with ACIL Community Games Meabh, Emily, Ella, Fionnuala, Anna, Zara, Caoimhe, Doireann and their coaches winning silver on the day.
On Sunday 15th February Rachel O Leary and Emma O Leary took part in Kerry Community Games swimming competition with Emma winning a silver medal.
We are very fortunate to have such talent in our parishes - with a lot more events to come this year. Congratulations to all, well done.
IFA
Adam Woods, Editor Irish Farmers Journal, presented Tom Griffin, Chairman Camp IFA with Honorary Life Membership of the IFA. The award is in recognition of Tom's support of IFA over many years and his regular attendance at Co. Executive Meetings. Congratulations Tom, well done!
NATIONAL AWARD
The Federation of Irish Sport has named Castlegregory woman Debbie Quirke, County Kerry’s 2025 recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards, supported by the Sport Ireland National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships.
Debbie has made an extraordinary contribution to the growth of Pickleball in Kerry through the Kingdom Pickleball Club. Debbie has shown that there are no boundaries to age, and has promoted Pickleball to Active Retired Groups in the area. Congratulations and well done, Debbie!
OBITUARY
Brendan Spillane of Fermoyle, Castlegregory died peacefully on the 17th of February surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Brendan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family. Beloved husband of Michelle, father to Leona, Ross, Craig and Colm, their partners Jack, Niamh and Caitríona. Cherished son of Peg and the late Frank. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Mary, Frankie, Trish, Mag, and Joe, aunts, uncles, mother-in-law Kathleen, sister-in-law Nicola, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Deepest sympathy is extended to all the family on their great loss.
Brendan was widely known and highly respected in the peninsula and far beyond, where he operated a very successful Agricultural Contracting business.
As beautifully expressed in the touching tribute on rip.ie Your friendship, your craft, your kindness and care will forever be cherished by the foothills you cared for.
A sentiment that truly says it all. Rest in Peace, Brendan.
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Nearly €10 Million secured for N86
• N86 Ballynasare & Ballygarrett €6.1 Million
• N86 Advance route section and fencing €3 Million
• N86 Tralee to Camp Pavement Repairs €700,000
When we entered Government, we said Kerry's roads would be a top priority.
That promise has now delivered for the N86 with nearly €10 million in funding for the N86 in 2026 alone.
This is about improving safety, strengthening the road surface, and ensuring this vital route between Tralee and Dingle is fit for purpose for locals, businesses, farmers, school transport and the huge number of visitors who travel it every year.
Since entering Government over the last 12 months I worked hard to secure this money and ensure it was a priority for Government.
Now the focus is on Kerry County Council, it’s their job to ensure this funding is spent properly and works progress without delay.
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Inch Notes
Inch Biodiversity Plan Takes Root at the Old Bridge Ecologist Cathy Eastman, author of the Inch Community Biodiversity Action Plan, has provided a clear and inspiring roadmap for protecting and enhancing the natural environment of the village. Following the plan, work has already begun at the old bridge area, with the aim of transforming it into a shared space for relaxation, play and enjoyment of the river and surrounding nature, while also increasing local biodiversity. Last Sunday saw a fantastic community effort to clear brambles, revealing a beautiful old stone wall, and opening up a small path to the old well beneath the bridge (though access is currently limited due to high water levels). Sincere thanks to everyone who gave their time and energy. The work is only beginning, and anyone who feels inclined to join in, lend a hand or share their knowledge is very welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and make a lasting difference to the quality of life in Inch, for people, wildlife and nature alike. The next meeting will take place this Sunday, 1st March at 10am at the old bridge. All are welcome.
Inch Community Council is having it’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18th March from 6pm.
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.
Senior citizen community lunches (all are welcome) on Tuesdays 10th and 24th March at 1pm.
Bingo nights on Thursdays 5th & 19th March at 7:30pm.
Coffee Morning on the following Sunday at 10:30am (after mass):15th March.
Other regular notices:
Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sunday: 1st and 15th March
The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 6th & 20th March.
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.
European Wool Day Events
Join us in Tralee for the 6th European Wool Day Conference on 28th March 2026. Where wool experts & enthusiasts gather for insights & potential collaborations.
For the first time, the European Wool Exchange conference will take place in Ireland, and Tralee has been chosen to host it. Join sheep farmers, researchers, designers, practitioners and general wool enthusiasts as we dive into the world of European wool, share stories, ideas and innovations. It’s the perfect chance to connect, learn and celebrate everything wool-related in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Across the islands of Ireland, Britain and Europe, many wool organisations, events and activities are established and emerging. European Wool Day offers a rare opportunity to connect in person, building meaningful relationships and fostering genuine collaboration. The event will bring together national and international attendees highlighting wool’s vital role in sustainability, circular economies and cultural heritage.
In 2026, those connections will happen right here in Kerry, in the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee. It promises to be an experience of real connection and collective creativity, to honour the people, animals and landscapes that keep the wool story alive.
As well as the main conference, there will be a free event the whole family can come and enjoy, with demonstrations and exhibitions on a variety of wool crafts.
For more information visit: www.ewe.network/ ewd2026/ or www.irishgrownwoolcouncil. com/news
Come curious, experience wool and leave inspired.
Irish Wool/Crochet Workshop in Dingle
Saturday 7th March 2026
To celebrate and promote the use of Irish wool and get you ready for European Wool Day, a number of fringe events are taking place across Ireland, hosted by Fibreshed Ireland, a community-supported movement building networks to craft a regenerative textile system based on local fibre, local dyes & local labour.
One such event is happening in Dingle on 7th March. Come along to “Not Your Granny Squared”, for a hands-on crochet workshop to bring your crochet skills to the next level and learn how to design and make more complex patters with exciting colourways. As well as information on how to prep wool skeins and colour coordination. You will get to see a number of Irish wool products and leave with new skills and knowledge to confidently use Irish wool in your crochet. This workshop is not
suitable for complete crochet beginners, but all you need to know is how to make a simple granny square.
Tickets: €30 general • €20 Fibreshed Ireland members.
Limited number of places, so make sure to book! Contact Orla at 086 3993241 and book your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/ fibreshedireland/2075296
More information on www.fibreshedireland.ie
A Lovely Day for Brainwashing
It’s time to come clean
Time to see the light
Darkness makes me mean And not feel too bright
It will all come out
In the wash, you know I will clear my mind And go with the flow
It’s time to put myself on the line Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.
It's All In The Mind
S.O.S (Save Our Souls)
Orla Smyth
When a culture no longer protects its weak and vulnerable it is in danger of losing its soul. When a culture substitutes human love and friendship with artificial intelligence we should listen to the whisperings of the soul
When murder and genocide go unchecked it is time for a revolution of the soul
In this post modern era, society is covertly conditioned to dismiss matters of the soul. Mysticism, inner contemplation and soul searching are deemed to be surplus to requirement.
Spirituality itself has been hijacked by the consumerism and greed of the neo liberal, global economy. This phenomenon of ‘spiritual materialism’ or ‘neoliberal spirituality’, commodifies spiritual practices and strips them of their authentic context and value: distraction and self gratification masquerading as self development and inner growth. Success is measured by displays of material wealth and power, not by virtue or moral values. There is a shift away from established structures and universal truths. Religion has been replaced by individualism and materialism is the secular god.
The spiritual vacuum gives free reign to the machinery of power. In the absence of the sacred, humanity is seen simply as data to be monetised or eliminated. Profit margins are the bottom line and the free market has become the judge of what is best for society- and what is best for society, more and more rewards those with the most financial power. Those corrupted by power do not work for the greater good but in the interest of the few. Justice, morality, equality and at its very core, our humanity is being compromised. It seems we have reached a tipping point and our refusal to be a cog in the wheel is now imperative. It is within our power to reclaim the soul of humanity.
Healing ourselves is the primary mechanism for healing the experience of the world.
Self awareness is the starting point. Self compassion points the way : it is a radical act of subversion and reclamation
Clearing
by Martha Postlethwaite
Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest of your life and wait there patiently, until the song that is your life falls into your own cupped hands and you recognize and greet it. Only then will you know how to give yourself to this world so worthy of rescue. Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@gmail.com
Ní hé seo a bhí á thuar
Mícheál Ó hUanacháin
Tá dhá chluiche sraithe imeartha anois ag na Ciar raígh, agus ní ró-mhaith a thángadar astu. Bun an tábla, nach mór: ní hé a bhí uathu chomh luath seo sa tséasúr.
Go Baile Átha Cliath ar dtús leo, le aghaidh a thabhairt ar ireoirí an Choláiste, UCD, i mBelfield, áit ar tháinig an briseadh agus uad cúl chun cinn. Ach ní uathu féin a tháinig sé, ach ó imreoir baile, Carl Lennox, a raibh sé de mhí-ádh air an liathróid a chur isteach ina eangach féin agus é ag iarraidh déileáil le buille trasna ó Daniel Okwute.
Bhí Okwute féin ar na tosaithe ba ghníomhaí ag lucht Thrá Lí, agus chuaigh sé gar go maith don sprioc cúpla uair, é féin agus Cian Murphy, ach b'é an fear ar thit an tubaist air sa chéad leath a d'aimsigh eangach Matt Connor sa dara leath chun an dá thaobh a chur ar chomhscór.
Dá mhéid dar oibrigh said, níorbh fhéidir leis na Ciarraígh an ceannas a fháil ar ais, agus nuair a thug Ciaran Behan an tosaíocht do na Coláisteánaigh, ní raibh freagra láidir a ndóthain acu chun pointe féin a bhaint as an gcluiche.
An Aoine seo caite, ar ais sa bhaile dóibh, fuaireadar foireann BhaileÁtha Luain neartaithe go maith ó anuraidh, ach bhíodar in ann go maith dóibh. Tá dromchla nua curtha ar Pháirc Chnocán an Iolair le linn an gheimhridh, agus súil ag an mbainistíocht go gcuirfidh sé ar a gcumas torthaí níos fearr a bhaint amach.
Cluiche sách teasaí a bhí ann ar uairibh, agus bronnadh cartaí buí ar cúigear imreoirí, ach ainnein Obair mhaith ó Connor, ceithre nóiméad roimh deireadh gnáth-ama d'éirigh le Cillian Tollet an liathróid a shleamhnú isteach ina eangach, rud a thug an bua do na cuairteoirí.
Ba léir go raibh rud éigin athruithe ó bhonn ag muintir lár na tíre ón séasúr roimhe, nuair a bhíodarsan ag bun tábla na Céad Sraithe gan ach trí bhua acu an bhliain ar fad. B’fhéidir nár thug lucht na Ríochta dóthain airde ar na hathruithe imreoirí a bhí déanta ag na cuairteoirí.
Ach d’fhéadfadh freisin go bhfuil Corn na Mumhan ina n-intinn acu, agus an cluiche leath-cheannais a bheidh le himirt acu go luath I gCros an Tornóra in aghaidh Chathair Chorcaí. Imríodh an leath-cheannas eile cheana féin, agus Rockmount ag fail an ceann is fear ar Phort Láirge. Níl aon data fós deimhnithe le haghaidh chluiche Chiarraí.
Is fearr I gcónaí aghaidh a thabhairt ar an gcluiche atá romhat seachas ar cheann eile a bheidh romhat ar ball – ach ní gá domsa é sin a mheabhrú dóibh!
Ní fada anois go mbeidh cailíní Kerry FC ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an sraith nua ban, sraith forbartha mar atá baiste air, agus an seans acu amach anseo dul isteach igCorn FAI na mBan gan réamh-cháiliú – agus b’fhéidir ardú céime a bhaint amach go dtí Príomh-Shraith na mBan in imeach aimsire.
Coinneoimid súil ghéar orthu.
I ngreim a chéile nach mór: Cian Murphy agus Robert Lyons
Dingle Peninsula Tourism News
Caroline Boland
Comhghairdeachas le Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh agus Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé Despite all the wind and rain, they provided great events for so many starting off our Calendar of Events for 2026. Míle buíochas gach éinne and to all those who registered for GRADAIM 2026.
Congratulations too to Other Voices who celebrate 25 years since their inaugural concert in St. James! What a way to promote this special year bringing 6 time Grammy Award winners, Foo Fighters, to St. James as they kick off on their world tour. With the hive of activity surrounding St. James last week, we can all be forgiven for the confusion in thinking we were back in November!
And so to March we head…… to the backdrop of drills, hammers and nails as businesses prepare to reopen!! Tinteán Ceoil continues from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in An Clohán / Cloghane. St. Patrick’s Day Parades will roll out across the peninsula with our traditional pre-dawn parade in Dingle at 6am, Baile an Fheirteáraigh at 11am, Castlemaine at 11.15am, Dingle at 12.45pm, finishing with Castlegregory parade at 3.30pm. We hope to see as many local businesses and groups in the parades and everyone out to cheer and support all the hard work of our voluntary committees.
March will also welcome back Animation Dingle from the 19th to 21st March in Dingle and March will also welcome a new business opening in Camp on March 6th.
Dates for the Diary:
March 3rd: KTIF Members Day
Please save the date for KTIF’s 2026 Tourism Day from 10am to 2pm at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney. The event will gather a high-profile panel of national and local leaders to discuss the strategic evolution of the county’s tourism sector. The day is set to cover a broad range of topics
including government policy, global economic trends, artificial intelligence projects, and regional development.
March 6th: Bia Dingle calling all food and hospitality producers!
Join Bia Dingle – the Corca Dhuibhne Food Network for “First Steps, Next Steps, and Big Steps”, a free dynamic panel series designed to support you at every stage of your journey. Perfect for aspiring, new or existing food producers. The venue is Wave theatre on Fri March 6, from 2-4 pm. Please come along to support us on the day and to learn from our wonderful line up of speakers. Session 1: Funding, Financing, Marketing & HSE Compliance. Session 2: Making It All Work – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. For more information, contact biadingle@gmail.com
Early March - New shop opening:
Anne from Anne's coffee shop in Camp is opening a new shop in Camp. She is interested in having local food and is also going to have a market on site on Fridays. If you are interested in supplying Anne or in taking part in the market please contact her at annescoffeebar@gmail. com or on (087) 2775635. Best of luck Anne.
March 26th: Ceardlann Oiliúna d’Fhéilte ar Leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Festivals Training Workshop
To support all the incredible work of the Committees and Volunteers who work so hard throughout the year to bring us such wonderful festivals and events, Dingle Peninsula Tourism in association with Fáilte Ireland (Wild Atlantic Way), Kerry County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta invite all organisers to a dedicated festivals workshop. The workshop will be given by Colm Croffy from AOIFE (the Association of Festivals and Events).
Tá áthas orainn cuireadh a thabhairt duit chuig an gceardlann seo atá dírithe ar fhéilte. Reáchtálfar an cheardlann i gcomhpháirtíocht le Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne, Fáilte Éireann (Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin), Údarás na Gaeltachta, agus Comhairle Contae Chiarraí. Is é Colm Croffy, duine a bhfuil taithí mhór aige, ó AOIFE (Cumann Féilte agus Imeachtaí na hÉireann) an teagascóir. Tacaíonn an cheardlann seo le féilte ar Leithinis
Chorca Dhuibhne.
Déardaoin 26ú Márta 2026, 9.45 r.n. – 16.30 i.n. ar Foirgneamh Údarás na Gaeltachta, Baile an Mhuilinn, Daingean Uí Chúis, V92 TX48 / Údarás Building
Lón ar fáil / Lunch Provided Cláraigh anseo / Register here:
Training Opportunities for Local Businesses:
Fáilte Ireland run a series of management and staff training supports. As local businesses get ready for another season, there might be time to get some help and support in key areas such as Cost Management in Accommodation Operations, Business Overheads or Labour and Payroll. For more information, visit : https://supports. failteireland.ie/clinics-in-cost-management/ Promoting together….
Make sure your Spring, Summer and Autumn Leisure Packages are up on www.dingle-peninsula.ie for 2026 bookings. Lots of activity on the website as January and February are the big planning and booking months. Please contact Simone at: info@dingle-peninsula.ie.
Get your 2026 Festival and Events registered on the Dingle Peninsula Calendar of Events with Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie or (066) 915 2448. The Calendar is online and Festivals and Events will be actively promoted from February 1st.
Follow Dingle Peninsula Tourism on our Social Media Platforms
TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together
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Seirbhís Béile Baile
Tá an seirbhís ar fáil cúig lá sa tseachtain. Más mian leat béile/béilí a ordú glaoigh orainn ar 0872372241/Meal delivery service is provided five days per week, available to all. Please contact Halla Le Chéile for more information 0872372241
Béile dinnéar pobail i Halla le Chéile gach Máirt
Béile Pobail gach Dé Máirt ag 12:30. Costas: €10 dinnéar & milseog. Glaoigh ar Halla Le Chéile chun do áit a chur in airithe. Fáilte roimh cách. Community Dinner, Halla le Chéile every Tuesday. Cost: €10 dinner & dessert. Contact Halla Le Chéile to book your space 0872372241. Everybody welcome!
Grúpa Súgra/ Parent & Toddler Group
Tabhair Tús Maith dod’ leanbh agus tar dtí grúpa súgartha leo. Foghlamaíonn siad conas sóisialiú le leanaí eile – beidh rannta beaga, amhráin, scéalta agus spórt againn! Ar siúl gach Dé Céadaoin i Halla Le Chéile ó 10.30 go dtí 12i.n. Costas €5. Coming to a playgroup gives a great start to your child. Join us every Wednesday @ Halla Le Chéile from 10.30 to 12pm, cost is €5.
Seirbhís Iar Scoile an Leithriúigh /Afterschool
Service
Tá an seirbhís seo faoi stiúr C.F.L.T Tugtar béile té dos na leanaí nuair a thagann siad go dtí an Halla. Tá seirbhís bus ar fáil do na leanaí i Naoináin
Bheaga agus mhóra. Bíonn imeachtaí éagsúla ar siúl sa seirbhís gach lá, spóirt, éalaoin & ceol. Tugtar cabhair le obair bhaile dos na leanaí. Bíonn siad páirteach i comortaisí. Is é sabhailteach agus sásamh na leanaí an príomh aim sa seirbhís. Tá triúr fostaithe sa seirbhís. Táimid bródúil as timpeallacht fháilteach, chúramach agus spreagúil a chur ar fáil do leanaí inár bpobal, agus táimid ag tnúth le leanúint ar aghaidh ag tacú le teaghlaigh áitiúla i rith na bliana.
This service is under the management of C.F.L.T. A hot meal is given to the children when they arrive at the Hall. A bus service is available for the children in Junior and Senior Infants. Various activities take place in the service every day, including sports, art, and music.
Homework assistance is provided to the children and they take part in competitions.
The main aim of the service is the safety and enjoyment of the children. There are three staff members in the service. We are proud to provide a welcoming, caring, and engaging environment for the children in our community, and we look forward to continuing to support local
throughout the year.
ICA
Beidh Fúist ar siúl ag an ICA ar an 3ú Márta. Fáilte roimh chách!
The ICA will have a Whist drive in Halla Le Chéile ón 3 March at 8pm. Everyone Welcome!
Dhuibhne Beo
Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae
Clinicí Áitiúla
CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 9th MARCH
Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm
Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm
CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC MARCH 16TH
Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm
Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm
Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm
Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm
Dingle Muiris Dan’s 6.20pm, An Droichead Beag 6.40pm
Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Uinseann Ó hIfearnáin, Coill Doire, Baile an Mhuilinn
An Cláirseoir
le Diarmuid Johnson foilsithe ag
Leabhar Breac
`Tá na Normanaigh chugainn! In earrach na bliana 1169, bhí buíon Normanach sa Bhreatain Bheag ag ullmhú loingis chun farraige: Mac Gearailt, de Barra, Fitz Martin, de Courcy, Prendergast, Fitz Gibbon, agus tuilleadh nach iad. Roimh dheireadh na bliana bheadh Cúige Laighean faoi smacht acu. An bhliain dár gcionn, bheadh Baile Átha Cliath ina seilbh chomh maith. Ba ghearr go gcuirfidís claochló ar shaol na tíre ó Loch Garman go Caisleán an Bharraigh, agus ó Phort Láirge go Baile an Fheirtéaraigh; Ár scéal féin! Ach céard ba chúis leis an ionradh? Céard a thug ar na Normanaigh a bhfearann féin a thréigean i ndeisceart na Breataine agus a dhul i bhfiontar agus i gcontúirt thar sáile? San úrscéal seo, cuireann Diarmuid Johnson imeachtaí na Normanach agus na mBreatnach roimh an ionradh cinniúnach inár láthair. Insítear a scéal dúinn: scéal Ghearailt de Windsor agus a thriall go Duibhlinn; an chomhcheilg in aghaidh Anraí I Rí Shasana; an pósadh leis an mbanphrionsa Nest; Muiris mac Gearailt agus an trunca a bhí líonta le hór; an cor sa chinniúint agus an t-éalú thar toinn. Scéal trí chine atá anseo: scéal na nGael, na Normanach, agus na mBreatnach. Ár scéal féin.'
`Tá buaic nua ag traidisiún liteartha na Gaeilge. Idir mháistreacht na teanga, athbheochan sheanstíleanna inste, chruthaitheacht na físe agus stiúir an údair ar gach gné den phlota, tá gaisce déanta ag an scríbhneoir bisiúil seo. Tá buaic nua ag traidisiún liteartha na Gaeilge.' - An tOllamh Máire Ná Annracháin, Comhar
An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979
Ó Mhárthain
Breandán Mac Gearailt
Tá gan dabht an lá ag dul i bhfaid ach tá an aimsir fliuch fuar, splancacha agus tóirneach. Ní ró shásta a bheadh éinne leis an mbreacadh bliana. Is dócha go mbogfaidh sé agus ná beidh an bháisteach chugainn gach aon lá, caithfeam a bheith foighneach.
Bainne
Creid nó ná creid ach tá titim mór tagtha nó le teacht ar phraghas an bhainne. Díolfaidh lucht déiríochta as an mí-ádh gan choinne. Déanfaidh sé slad ar lucht déiríochta na créatúirí. N’fheadar cad a fhéadfadh an rialtas a dhéanamh. Tá súil agam go mbeidh réiteacht éigin.
CLG
Bhí an- chluichí ann an deire seachtaine seo caite. Bhuaidh Ciarraí go bog ar Bhleá Cliath 1-16 v 1-10. Bhí cuid don ngnáth fhoireann ar ais. Fuair an Brosnachánach 1- 2, Sean Ó Sé ag deire dhá phoinnte. Tháinig Tóm Sulllivan isteach agus fuair dhá phoinnte, ar a shuaimhneas. Níl aon teora leis. Bhíodar go diail. Tá súil agam ná fuil aon ghortú fad théarmach ar Jason Foley a bhí go diail go bhfuair sé buile. Bhí Ciarraí tofa agus gaiscigh eile le teacht ar bord sara fada. Níl aon eagla ortha roimh éinne. Bhaineas an- shásamh as a gcluiche iomána idir Thiobrad Árann agus Luimneach. Bhreá leat bheith ag féachaint ar Luimneach. Bhí mheasfá an sean Luimneach, ar ais. Bhíodar poinntéalta gan dua. An mbeidh siad ag baint cor coise ó fhóirne atá ag réiteacht do Chraobh na hÉireann?
Tá stíl réidh críochnúil ina gcuid imeartha. Bí cinnte dhó, beidh an- chluichí againn i mbliana. Sa chlibirt beidh Cill Chainnigh, Corcaigh, buaiteoirí 2025 Tiobrad Árann, an Clár agus Luimneach. Tá fóirne maith ag Bleá Cliath, Loch Garman. Gaillimh agus Port Láirge.
Sna cluichí caide deire seachtaine bhuaidh Dún na nGall ar Ard Mhacha. Sna neomataí deiridh fuair Ard Mhacha cic pionóis a chailleadar go liobarnach agus chaill Ard Mhacha poinnte díreach ina dhiaidh. Bhuaidh Dún na nGall le cheithre phoinnte.
Sa chluiche idir Mhaigh Eo agus Muineacháin dhein Maigh Eo gabhair do Mhuineacháin. Mar sin féin fuair Muineacháin dhá bháide. Bhí an ghaoth agus uaireanta báisteach le Muineacháin sa dara leath, ach bhí an iomarca pasála acu i ionad an chaid a bhualadh. Dá bharr san bhí Maigh Eo i bhfad ró mhaith dóibh.
Cúpla abairt le míniú, ná raibh againn le fada.
1. Is fuirist forbairt ar cheann corrach.
2. Tabhair foras dó.
3. Cad é fonnsa fioradh.
4. Ní feárr duit cáith is mhála ná min.
5. Gan úireasaibh puinn.
6. Buairt nó buaireamh iasachta.
7. Láidir nár fhanais ann.
8. Cár ghluais an bhróig.
9. Putóga dúbha na bliana.
10. Tá mo dhóthain feadhma orm.
11. Fágadh Seán ag obair sa ghadamat.
12. Tá leath - bhreall fós orm.
13. Tá greadadh airgid agam.
14. Sínte ar fheorainn an tslé.
15. Beithíoch scáinte.
16. Tá Seán ina bhreall.
17. Béal scálán.
18. Tá an scairt go láidir aige.
19. Duine scallóideach.
Freagraí.
1. Níl sé deacair ceann tinn a ghortú.
2. Fan leat agus tabhair aga dhó.
3. Sin é an fonnsa a bhíonn ar bhun barraille, nó gúna.
4. Is mó san duine ná tuigeann a fheabhas atá acu.
5. Gan aon cheal.
6. Buairt duine eile.
7. Nách é an tionadh gur tháinis in aon chor.
8. Cad as a tháinig an bróig.
9. Corp lár an gheimhridh.
10. Tá mo dhá dhóthain le déanamh agam.
11.Bhí air oibriu in áit bréan.
12.Tá go leor le déanamh agam fós .
13. Tá mo dhóthain airgid agam.
14. Buailte fút ar phaiste glas ar thaobh an chnoic.
15. Beithíoch ard lom.
16. Pleidche ‘sea Seán.
17. Bothán nó saoráid fothana.
18.Níl aon teóra leis an éadan atá air.
19. Duine achrannach.
Bás
Fuair Pat Griffin ón mBaile Beag, Bóthar na Conrach bás ar an 19ú Feabhra. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Eibhlín, iníonacha Edel agus Corina, deirfiúr Caitlín, garchlann agus gaolta. Bhíos an- mhor le Pat go raibh greann ag sileadh leis.
In Iothlainn Dé a anam ceannsa.
Fuair Nóirín Uí Dhálaigh ní Shúilleabháin ó Chúil Aodha bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bás
dá céile Pádraig, a clann Diarmaid, Cormac, Pádraig agus Doireann, deartharacha Dainí agus Eóinín agus deirféaracha Eibhlís agus Máirín. Tá a máthair Nóra, a hathair Maidhcí leath chúpla Sile agus deartháir Diarmaid i gCathair na Glóire.
Bean fháiltiúil chinealta cheolmhar agus séimh b’ea Nóirin.
Beannnacht Dé lena caoin anam.
Fuair Mary Murphy Nic Liam ó Dhoire agus Baile an Ghleanna Dún Chaoin bás le déanaí. Bhí a céile Mícheál básaithe roimpi Méala mór a bás dá deartháracha agus deirfiúracha Cathal, Bernie, Niall, an tSiúir Anne, Susan, Bob, Bried, Agatha, Caroline Séamus, Geneieve agus Seán, a gaolta agus cáirde.
Bean shuailceach chneasta.
Gur i bhFlaithis Dé a hanam macánta.
Fuair Nóirín Feiritéar ó Bhínn Báin, An Daingean bás le déanaí. Bhí a páirtnéir Pádraig básaithe roimpi, deirfiúracha Máirín agus Helen agus dearthair Tomás.
Méala mór a bás dá mac Seán a deartháir Paddy Joe, gariníon, gaolta agus cáirde.
I bhFlaitheas Dé a hanam.
Fuair Seosaimhín Bácéir, Uí Laoire Ó Ghallarus agus Sneem bás le déanaí. Bhí a tuistí Nora agus Nioclás agus a deirfiúr Máire imithe roimpi. Méala mór a bás dá céile Séamus, iníonacha Marion, Josephine, Deirdre agus Aingeal, a mac Mícheal, deirfiúr Nuala, deartharacha Tomás, Jer agus Nioclás. gaolta agus cáirde.
Flaitheas Dé ag a hanam
Tar éis bás tá Kathleen McCarthy (ní Dhomhnaill), Corcaigh agus an Clochán. Méala mór a bás dá fear Vincent, a clann Nuala Micheál, Tomás agus Kate, a deartháracha Micheál agus Gerard, garchlann, gaolta agus cairde.
Gur i bhFlaithis Dé a hanam cneasta.
Ceol
Bhain Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh an bhreidhil aimsire do scata.
Ón gcéad oíche go deire bhí suailceas agus sásamh ina brat anuas orainn a bhúiochas do Bhreandán Ó Beaglaoi agus Niamh ní Bhaoill. Ag an oscailt Oifigiúil bhí an áit plódaithe agus bhí sé deacair cuid dos na hamhránaithe a chlós seachas fear an tí Noel Ó Maoileoin a bhí ag iarraidh an tsíor chaint a stop. Bhí an- chleachta ann, gan dabht scata daoine ag cur aithne ar a chéile agus gan dabht ceol le cois. Cad é ach bhí ceol agus amhráin ó Albain, Nova Scotia agus Banna Céilí An Tulaigh, ceoltóiri ó ar fuaid na hÉireann, ranganna ceoil, rinnce agus amhránaíochta do bhuachaillí agus cailíní gan trácht ar aosánaigh. Bheinn ag caint go maidin.
ACROSS
ACROSS
1. (and 1 down) Helpful acquaintances, in good times only (4-7)
8. Travel-related guestimate (abbr.)
1. (and 1 down) Helpful acquaintances, in good times only (4-7)
10. Set up for use
8. Travel-related guestimate (abbr.)
11. NI river
10. Set up for use
12. Noah’s ship
11. NI river
13. Female cousin
14. Superimpose
12. Noah’s ship
13. Female cousin
15. Word often following neither
16. Kinds
18. Unit of fineness for gold
14. Superimpose Word often following neither
16. Kinds
20. Poem
21. Not interested! (said angrily) (5, 2)
18. Unit of fineness for gold
24. Nouveau _____, the recently (ostentatiously) wealthy
20. Poem
26. Throw high in the air
21. Not interested! (said angrily) (5, 2)
27. Once more
24. Nouveau _____, the recently (ostentatiously) wealthy
28. Undesirable tricky position (2, 1, 4)
26. Throw high in the air
29. Average; equal level
27. Once more
30. Sale where the public contributes (5, 3, 3)
28. Undesirable tricky position (2, 1, 4)
29. Average; equal level
DOWN
30. Sale where the public contributes (5, 3, 3)
1. See 1 across
2. Progeny
DOWN
3. Reduces in strength
4. Wasted endeavour (3, 3, 7)
1. See 1 across
5. Divide by two
2. Progeny
6. Entertainer; teller of stories
7. Ungracefully tall
3. Reduces in strength
9. Seat of the high kings
4. Wasted endeavour (3, 3, 7)
17. Tart filling
5. Divide by two
18. Sure
6. Entertainer; teller of stories
19. Day before Lent
7. Ungracefully tall
21. Hits
9. Seat of the high kings
22. Ancient Rome garment
17. Tart filling
23. Moulds, for instance
18. Sure
25. Ascend
19. Day before Lent
21. Hits
22. Ancient Rome garment
23. Moulds, for instance
25. Ascend
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087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944
For Sale/Le Díol
Flanagan's Poultry attending Dingle Mart, Saturday March 7th, 12.30 - 1pm. Many different breeds of hens for sale. 086-1580837
Ride on lawnmower, 42 inch cut. 21hp Briggs and Stratton. Perfect mechanical order. 087-2682097
A selection of steel and plastic barrels. All sizes. Also 1,000 litre water containers. 087-9647699
Spiral staircase (2696mm stairs height from floor to top step), golden oak window (34 inches x 103 inches) and double white radiator (47 inches x 20 inches). Call 087 77 45 299
Féaracht sléibhe á ligint ar léas. Dhá pháirt 50ha an ceann agus páirt 27ha. Ceanntar Chaisleán Ghriaire. Teangmháil le Eoghan 087-2427379.
Mountain grazing for lease. Two lots of 50ha each and one lot of 27ha. Castlegregory area. Contact Eoghan 087-2427379.
We are looking for accommodation for 2 of our wonderful staff from late March until October. They will be working full time and a reference can be provided if required. Please contact 087-1017056 + 087-0339145
Experienced cleaners wanted. Great rates. Car essential. Contact Mairéad on 087-2940912.
We are two tidy, responsible, and professional women looking for a long-term rental in Dingle or nearby villages, especially Ballyferriter, Ventry, Clogher, or surrounding areas. Please call 083-0709293
Looking for a second hand mid-range concertina. Call Lorcan 087-7096151
Looking for 1/2 an acre of land in the Dingle area. Contact Mattie 089-4882183
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
