West & Mid Kerry Live issue 435

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue 435 26ú Márta / March - 9ú Aibreán / April 2026

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Dingle Classic Film Society

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 8: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 11: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 24: Milltown History and Heritage

Pg 27: Corca Dhuibhne Easter Ceremonies

Pg 32: Dingle GAA Book Launch

Pg 34: All In The Mind

Pg 35: Kerry FC

Pg 38: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 40: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 41: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 42: Crossword

Pg 43: Classifieds

Published by West Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 EC85 Does your Septic Tank need to be

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, The Mall , Dingle 066 9151465

Ionad Leighis An Daingin, The Mall, Dingle 066 9152225.

DingleDoc, Spa Rd, Dingle V92K282 066-9152346 / 066-9152324

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

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

Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284

Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014

Prenderville Edmond, Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072

Prenderville Edmond, Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512

Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard: Tel: 112 or 999. These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergencies.

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102

Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522

Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690

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

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News from The Marts

Dingle

-Calf Sale Saturday 28th March

Sheep Calf & Cattle Sale Saturday 4th April

Milltown -ring for details

DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

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FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI

Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333

Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527

Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831

Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002

Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 6630011

Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646

Walsh John, Pharmacy Green st. Dingle (066)9151365

O’Keeffe Pharmacy Ltd . Strand St.(066)9151310

Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Dingle (066)-9150518

O’Dohertys Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Milltown (066)-9767305

Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131

Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115

O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111

O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA 066 7128021

An Díseart April 2nd 2026

The Marina Inn (upstairs) April 16th 2026

Doors open: 7.30 pm. Screening times: 8.00 pm. dinglefilmlovers@gmail.com

Dingle Summer Music Festival

Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh

ÓCÁID CHEOIL AGUS CAIFÉ

Ar mhaithe le Fhéile Cheoil an tSamhraidh 2026.

Halla na Measarthachta, Luan Cásca, 6 Aibreán, 12-4pm

Crannhur mór agus duaiseanna breátha le buachaint!

Ticéid don gcrannchur, (5 euro an ceann) le fáilt ó

Phoitigéirí an Bhreathnaigh agus Uí Ghruagáin agus

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin.

MUSIC & COFFEE FUNDRAISING EVENT

in aid of the 2026 Dingle Summer Music Festival.

Temperance Hall, Easter Monday, 6th April, 12-4pm.

Raffle with great prizes to be won.

Raffle tickets (5 euro each) available from Walsh’s and Grogan's Pharmacies and The Dingle Bookshop. www.feilecheoilantsamhraidh.ie

60 Seconds with Caroline Delaney

What was your first job?

Working at home in the bar and B&B

What is your favourite film? Sorry We Missed You

What is your favourite book?

Shuggie Bain

What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

Cyndie Lauper

What was your favourite holiday? Camping in France when the boys were young

What is your favourite drink?

Elderflower tonic water

Who is your favourite actor?

Al Pacino

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Don’t over think things

Who is your sporting hero?

Katie Taylor

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

Nell McCafferty and Nelson Mandela

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

Saturday the 13th of July 1985, front row of Wembley stadium when Queen played.

What’s your favourite saying?

Don’t worry, it could be worse!

For

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Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

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Láimhíní & málaí ar fáil.

Teangmháil: Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday, 4th April 2026 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11AM - 12.30PM. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11AM.

Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided.

Contact: Orna Dunlevy 087228653

Nettles, A Timely Tonic (If

You’re Brave Enough!)

Irene Flannery

Keep your eyes peeled for the young nettle shoots that are sprouting up along our hedgerows, behind ditches, in the garden — just about everywhere right about now. Most of us spend this time of year trying to avoid them. We step around them, pull them out, warn children about them — and fair enough, they do sting. But for generations before us, nettles were not a nuisance. They were food, medicine, and a welcome sign that the season was turning.

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are well featured in Irish folk medicine and further afield, for almost as long as they have been around. Apparently, the nettle was first introduced here by Caesar’s soldiers after their march across Britain. Away from the warmer weather of their home in ancient Rome, and after long miles walked in bare legs, they found themselves in need of a bit of warmth and circulation. Their solution? To gather huge bunches of nettles and beat their legs with them. In hindsight, it might have been less painful to ditch the skirts and wear a decent pair of trousers, but we must be thankful to them — they started a trend. Soon after, nettles were being used to treat everything from joint pain and kidney complaints to skin conditions, hair loss and respiratory issues. Not bad for a plant we now treat like the enemy.

Today, science can explain some of the reasoning behind nettles’ longstanding reputation. The young shoots are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, E and K, beta-carotene, iron, magnesium, calcium and silica. They have a stimulating action on the kidneys, bladder and urinary system and have traditionally been used as a spring tonic to help the body clear what it no longer needs after the heavier months of winter. Their anti-inflammatory compounds, along with minerals such as silica and boron, have been shown to support joint health and ease conditions such as arthritis and gout.

Stinging nettles also contain natural antihistamines, including quercetin, which can help to dilate constricted bronchial and nasal passages. There is good evidence to support their use in alleviating hay fever and seasonal allergies — once, of course, you are not allergic to nettles themselves. They have also been used to support healthy blood pressure, strengthen blood vessels and, thanks to their iron content, to help in cases of anaemia and fatigue. It is quite a list of benefits from something most of us try not to touch.

But perhaps the more interesting question is not what nettles can do for us, but when and why did we decide they were something to avoid. These plants appear year after year, right on time, offering exactly the kind of nourishment that suits the season — fresh, green, mineral-rich and gently stimulating. They are not just a collection of nutrients on a label. They are, in many ways, information. Every plant carries its own set of compounds and these act as signals that both the body and the gut microbiome can recognise and respond to, guiding functions like digestion, immunity and repair.

They also play a quiet but important role in the wider ecosystem. Net-

tles are a cornerstone plant for biodiversity, supporting a wide range of insects, including caterpillars of some of our native butterflies. In the garden, their presence is often a sign of fertile, living soil. In their own way, they foster diversity — not unlike the kind we aim for in the gut. A varied, resilient system, strengthened not by restriction, but by exposure to a wide range of inputs.

Interestingly, not all nettles sting with the same intensity. Those growing in shaded areas often have a milder sting than their sun-exposed counterparts. This is thought to be part of the plant’s natural defence strategy — in harsher, more exposed conditions, the plant produces more of the compounds that cause irritation, protecting itself from being eaten. In softer, shaded environments, that defence can afford to be less aggressive. A small but fascinating example of how plants adapt intelligently to their surroundings.

Somewhere along the way, we have lost a little of that connection. We have become very good at looking outside ourselves for guidance — recipes, plans, instructions — while something quietly nourishing grows at our feet. The body, however, has not forgotten. It still knows what to do with a handful of greens, how to respond to bitter flavours, how to make use of what is seasonal and available. Often, it is simply a matter of remembering to pay a little more attention.

The best time to harvest young nettle shoots is from when they first appear until they begin to flower. The young tops are perfect right now. Gloves are advisable, unless you are particularly keen to test the Roman method. Once picked, nettles can be used in a variety of simple ways. A nettle tea is one of the most traditional preparations — simply steep the fresh or dried leaves in hot water. The steam itself can be soothing for the respiratory system and skin, and once cooled slightly, the tea can be enjoyed as a gentle tonic. The soaked leaves can also be used as a compress for sore or inflamed joints. Nothing wasted.

In the kitchen, nettles are surprisingly versatile. A quick blanch or a pour of boiling water will remove the sting, leaving behind a deep green, earthy leaf not unlike spinach. They can be added to soups, stirred through mashed potatoes or eggs, or blended into a pesto with garlic, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. With the rising cost of food, it is worth remembering that nettles cost nothing at all — just a little time and a bit of care when picking.

So if you find yourself stepping around a patch of nettles this week, you might pause for a moment. Not necessarily to start whipping your legs like a Roman soldier — I wouldn’t recommend it — but perhaps to see them differently. Not as something to avoid, but as something that has been quietly offering nourishment all along.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist - 086 166 2562 www.omnom.ie

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Fiancé Shot Dead In Front Of Fiancée

-Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald

It is with profound regret we have to report this morning on another of these awful agrarian crimes which are bringing such an evil reputation upon Ireland.

Mr. Hugh Maine, of Castelmaine, County Kerry, was foully murdered last night under especially tragic circumstances.

Assisted by his lady housekeeper, Mrs Little, he was entertaining a small party of friends in the drawing-room in Castelmaine. As he turned the last page of a song for Miss Aileen Calhoun, his fiancée, a cowardly assassin, who was concealed somewhere in the garden, took aim and shot him dead in his own house.

Not the least sad feature of this abominable crime is the fact that the shock is more than likely to prove fatal to Miss Calhoun. Words fail us to express our detestation of so horrible a deed, and we can only offer our sincerest condolences to Mr. Maine’s family and his many friends. The police are at present without a clue to guide them in this time of great sorrow.

Steeplechase Mare Bled To Death

-Kerry Reporter 13 August 1888

The mare Lady Constance 11 fell on the flat in the open Hunter’s Steeplechase at Listowel on Wednesday, and broke one of her hind legs. A cruel and foolish person attempted to dispatch the mare with the use of a knife where upon Lady Constance raced off on three legs. After running a long distance, she fell from exhaustion and bled to death.

Shooting Outrage In Kerry Bog

-Evening Mail 31 May 1909

A shooting outrage is reported to have taken place at Tullamore, near Listowel, on Friday morning. Up to a short time ago a number of tenants were allowed to cut turf in a bog on Lord Ormathwaite’s property. Recently, the entire bog was transferred to a farmer in the district. Early on Friday morning he sent twenty men to cut turf.

Shortly afterwards, six armed and disguised men opened fire on the turfcutters who fled in terror. Some of them, in an effort to save themselves, fell into a bog-hole and were rescued with great difficulty. The firing party are reported to have ‘skirmished’ around the place until they had satisfied themselves that there was little likelihood of the cutters returning to the bog.

(‘Skirmish’ doesn’t sound right there, if all the men had fled without resistance. Was anybody shot? Did the gunmen fire over the cutter’s heads? ‘Lord’ Ormathwaite may have been a Baron rather than a Lord.)

The Evictions At Dingle

-Western Morning News 23 February 1887

(While the headline states Dingle, the correct eviction location was Ballyferriter.)

A special correspondent at Dingle telegraphed last night that Colonel Turner, Divisional Resident Magistrate and Mr. Considine, R.M. arrived here late last evening in advance of 100 police. Mr. Considine states that neither he nor Colonel Turner have received any instructions with reference to settlements, or rent reductions.

He also said that if evictions must be carried out, they will see to it that everything is done according to the Sheriff’s instructions. If resistance is offered force will be employed, he added. Lord Cork’s agent, Mr. Kearney, has also arrived but has not consulted the tenants so far. The Mayor of Cork, Alderman O’Brien, is also here. Much excitement prevails and it is feared some rough work will take place today.

It is stated that Mr. Kearney has written to the clergymen at Ballyferriter to the effect that unless the rents are paid, without reductions, the evictions will be carried out.

(A powerful storm of wind and rain caused the confrontations to be cancelled. More than 1,000 people were gathered at Ballyferriter and it is believed that thousands more were on standby. Why was Mayor O’Brien there –was it to support the people of West Kerry?)

Rescue At Ballydavid

-Kerry Reporter 03 December 1898

In the late afternoon of Thursday last, the schooner Jenny Lind, deprived of her canvas, drifted into Smerwick Harbour and went ashore. The coastguards began to assemble their rescue equipment under Coastguard Wiffin. The vessel was still some distance from the shore but sitting on the beach at low tide. The first rocket fired by Mr. Wiffin carried a rescue line across the yards of the vessel.

The furious wind prevented all verbal contact between ship and shore. So, Mr. Wiffin got into the Breeches buoy and pulled himself along the hawser until he could shout instructions to the vessel’s crew. He had barely completed his task when a huge wave drove him almost all the way back to land.

His instructions to the vessel’s crew were immediately adopted and the rescue proceeded like clockwork via the Breeches buoy. The four crewmen were brought safely to shore. However, the captain, named Tyrrell, was slightly injured. The Jenny Lind’s home port is Arklow.

(The name Tyrrell is well-known in the shipbuilding industry throughout Ireland today. It is based in Arklow where they construct sailing craft and merchant vessels.)

Make me Chief Constable

-Central Statistics Office (CSO) 1832

A Mr. George Woodhouse, from Dingle, County Kerry, wrote to Edward Smith, Chief Secretary at Dublin Castle, drawing attention to his application for the position of Chief Constable and noted that he had expected to receive a pension under the terms of the Superannuation Act. He also noted that he has been recommended by the Knight of Kerry and by H.R. Paine, Secretary to the Commissioner of Public Works.

(People were always writing to the Government looking for jobs or important positions, in the 19th century. We don’t know anything about Mr. Woodhouse, particularly in relation to his background or qualifications. We do know he is an ambitious and impatient man. He wrote to the Chief Secretary on the 11th and on the 15th of December 1832, looking for a response to his letters. On top of that, he is expecting a pension and hasn’t even secured the position. Plus, we don’t know if there is a Chief Constable’s position open anywhere.)

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Probus Dingle are inviting new members who would like to join and take part in our many social activities and events throughout the year. We meet twice monthly for organized talks, day trips, theatre, shows, lunches and more. Women over 55 are welcome to join us.

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Roast Pork, Hasselback Potatoes, Braised Leeks & Apple Cider Sauce

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

A perfect alternative for you Easter table.

Easter is a time when people come together and, more often than not, fall back on the same familiar dishes. Lamb is the usual choice, but it is not the only way to create a meal that feels generous and worth gathering around. Pork offers something just as satisfying. It is full of flavour, serves a table well, and when handled properly it can be just as memorable.

What matters at this time of year is balance. A good roast should not feel heavy. Leeks are at their best now and bring a gentle sweetness and softness, while apples and cider add the freshness needed to cut through the richness of the pork. This is cooking built on a few clear principles rather than anything complicated. Take your time, trust the process, and you end up with a dish that feels both comforting and light, a natural fit for an Easter table, just approached in a slightly different way.

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For The Pork

1.5–2kg pork loin or shoulder, skin on

2 tbsp oil

salt

Hasselback Potatoes

6–8 medium potatoes

50g butter

2 tbsp oil

few thyme sprigs

salt

Braised Leeks

3–4 leeks

20g butter

100ml chicken stock

small splash cider

salt and pepper

Apple & Cider Sauce

1 small onion, sliced

2 apples, peeled and sliced

150ml dry cider

200ml chicken stock

1 tsp mustard

knob of butter

To Finish

handful of chopped parsley

½ lemon squeezed

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Score the skin of the pork with a sharp knife, taking care not to cut into the flesh. Pat the skin completely dry, then rub generously with salt and a little oil. Place in the hot oven and roast for 25–30 minutes to start the crackling. Reduce the temperature to 170°C and continue cooking for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on size. Remove from the oven and rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

While the pork is roasting, prepare the potatoes by slicing them thinly, stopping just before the base so they stay intact. Place in a roasting tray with melted butter, oil, thyme and a good seasoning of salt. Roast for 50–60 minutes, basting once or twice, until crisp on the edges and soft in the centre.

Cut the leeks into large pieces and wash them well. Melt the butter in a pan over a gentle heat and add the leeks, allowing them to soften slowly for 5–6 minutes without colouring. Add the chicken stock and a small splash of cider, cover and cook gently for 10–15 minutes until tender. Remove the lid towards the end and allow the liquid to reduce slightly so the leeks become soft and glossy. Season well.

To make the sauce, cook the onion gently until soft. Add the apples and cider and allow it to reduce slightly, then add the chicken stock and simmer until the apples have softened. Stir in the mustard and finish with a knob of butter. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

To serve, carve the pork into thick slices and bring everything to the table. Serve with the hasselback potatoes and braised leeks, and spoon over the apple and cider sauce. Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon to lift the dish.

Bain Taitneamh as Saoire na Cásca

Tae 7 Plé ar camcuairt

Ar lá breá Déardaoin, nuair a bhí an ghriain ag taitneamh go láidir, chuaigh ár ngrúpa Tae 7 Plé chuig Ionad an Bhlascaoid. Bhí comhrá againn cúpla seachtain ó shin fé na scannáin a taispeánadh i rith Féile Ghobnatan i mbliana. Chaill cúpla dúinn amach ar na scannáin agus mar sin bhíomar ag iarraidh iad a fheiscint le chéile agus iad a phlé. Bhaineamar ana thaitneamh as an dá cheann; An tUacht (buíochas le Mícháel de Mórdha) agus Spré Rosy Ryan (buíochas le hIonad an Bhlascaoid). Bhí sé anspeisialta a bheith sa cheantair inar cruthaíodh na físeáin seo, agus na daoine áitiúla a aithint (beirt acu bhí inár measc sa lucht féachana). Míle buíochas as na héinne a tháinig!

On a lovely sunny Thursday, while the sun was beating down, our Tae s Plé group went to Ionad an Bhlascaoid. We had heard a few weeks prior about the films shown during Féile Ghobnatan and were keen to see them ourselves. We thoroughly enjoyed both films; An tUacht (thanks to Mícháel de Mórdha) and Spré Rosy Ryan (Thanks to Ionad an Bhlascaoid). It was very special to be in the are that this footage was taken and to see the local people (two of which were in our audience).

Siúlóid an Earraigh

Ar Dé Luan an 16ú lá Márta, sara thosnaigh gnóthacht na féile Pádraig, chuaigh grúpa cróga againn ar siúlóid suas chuig Túr na hEisce. Cé nach raibh sé ag cur báistí, bhí an talamh sách bog agus shleamhnaigh cúpla dúinn agus sinn ag dreapadóireacht. Ach bhí na buataisí orainn agus mar sin níor chur aon stealladh chlábair isteach orainn. Bhí foscadh le fáil ag barr an chnoic, ach ní raibh radharc faraor. Chualamar glór na dtonn agus roinneamar scéalta fé Dhaingean Uí Chúis. Ansin, thosnaíomar ag dul síos le fána an chnoic. D’éirigh an gaoth níos láidre ach d’eitlíomar chuig an mbun gan stró.

Ghlanamar ár mbuataisí agus leanamar orainn leis an tráthnóna. Tús breá leis an seachtain agus tá sé beartaithe againn é a dhéanamh aríst ar lá breá! (Má thagann sé)

On Monday the 16th of March, before the busyness of St Patrick’s day, a brave group went for a walk up to Túr na hEisce. Although it wasn’t raining, the ground was quite muddy and some of us took a slide or two as we climbed. We were all well equipped with our wellies, so it didn’t bother us. We took shelter by the tower, despite the low visibility. We listened to the waves and shared stories about Daingean Uí Chúis and our own experiences. The wind became stronger on our descent, but we flew down - not a bother to us! We cleaned our boots and went on with our afternoon. It was a great start to the week and we plan to do it again on a clearer day! (If it comes)

An Cháisc

Tá an Carghas nach mór thart! Ciallaíonn sé sin go mbeidh cead againn seacláid a ithe aríst! Nó bainne a chur i do chupán tae, nó caifé a ól, nó pé rud eile a bhfuair tu réidh leis don tréimhse fada seo. Más rud é gur thosnaigh tú ag déanamh rud éigean nódh, maith thú! Bhfuil an nós coimeadta agat? Nó níos tábhachtaí fós an bhfuil tú chun é a choimead ó seo amach? Pé scéal, beidh sos againn ar Domhnach na Cásca, ná bhfuil sé tuillte againn! Beidh an coinín timpeall leis na huibheacha agus beidh dathanna geala an Earraigh le feiscint timpeall na háite; sna bláthanna, sna héadaí agus sa spéir. Lent is almost over! That means we can eat chocolate again. Or put milk in our tea, or drink caffeine or do whatever you gave up 40 days ago. If you

took up something new, well done! Have you kept it up? Or more importantly; will you keep it up? No matter what, we’ll have a break on Easter Sunday.. We deserve it! The bunny will be around with her eggs and the bright colours of spring will be seen around us. In the flowers, in our clothes and in the sky!

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OSPIDÉAL POBAIL CORCA DHUIBHNE

WEST KERRY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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

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

Date: Dé Sathairn 28ú Márta 2026 ar a 3.30pm / Saturday 28th March at 3.30pm

Where: Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne / West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle.

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Scoil Foraoise

Cothaítear grá don dúlra sna Seisúin Scoil Foraoise agus spreagtar fiosracht sna leanaí maidir leis an domhan mórthimpeall orthu. Cothaíonn Scoil Foraoise caidrimh leat féin, le daoine eile agus le do thimpeallacht trí thréimhsí a chaitheamh amuigh fén aer sa nádúr

Leagtar béim ar go mbraithfeadh gach foghlaimeoir ar chomhchéim, speisialta agus luachmhar; mar dhuine gur féidir leo a roghanna agus a gcinntí féin a dhéanamh, á stúireadh féin ina gcuid foghlamtha agus forbartha. Tá sé bunaithe ar 6 phrionsabal - seisiúin fhadtéarmacha i dtimpeallacht nádúrtha dírithe ar fhorbairt iomlán an linbh, le deis chun dul sa tseans le tacaíocht, ó chleachtóirí cáilithe i bpróiséis atá dírithe ar an bhfoghlaimeoir

Bogtar amach ins na haon saghas aimsire ach amháin má bhíonn sé stoirmiúil nó ró ghaofar.

Tugtar deis dos na leanaí uirlisí ar nós casúir, agus sáibh agus a leithéid a d’úsáid. Beifear ag tógaint dídine, ag sábh, ag smiotaíl sailí, ag bácáil agus ag cruthú ealaíne le cré agus péint nádúrtha agus go leor eile.

Beimid ag tosnú le seisúin tar éis na Cásca - seisúin 6 seachtaine do leanaí aois ghrúpa 8-12bl agus táimid ar bís an grúpa súgartha Síotla Beaga (0-4 bl) a bheith againn amuigh fén aer arís ag tosnú ar ais ar 13ú Aibreán

Spending time amongst the trees (even Sitka Spruce) has been shown to benefit the immune system. It’s really good for you!

Forest School is based on 6 principles

The six principles are: long-term sessions, natural environment, holistic development, supported risks, qualified practitioners, and learner-centred processes.

These principles are based on the UK model of Forest School learning that is promoted by the Forest School Association. www.forestschoolassociation.org

Forest School is primarily about developing caring relationships with oneself, with others and with the natural world through spending extended periods in nature.

It is a way of being that values all learners as equal, unique and valuable; as competent to make decisions and as able to make choices and to initiate and drive their own learning and development.

A Forest School is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Attending forest school sessions is a way of learning in nature. Children are taught how to evaluate risks, handle them, and, most importantly, use their initiative to solve problems and cooperate with others.

Forest School programmes run in all weathers (except for high winds).

Children play, using full-sized tools(hammers, saws etc), develop socially and physically, and build and develop confidence, self-esteem, and self-motivation.

Forest school session for 8-12 yr olds will begin April 22nd for 6 weeks.

We are thrilled to host our outdoor toddler group (0-4 years) sessions as Gaelainn, starting again on the 13th of April.

Cuairteanna Baile

Tá Tús Maith anseo chun tacú le teaghlaigh atá ag tógaint a leanaí le Gaelainn agus iad siúd gur mhaith leo níos mó Gaelainne a úsáid sa tigh. Fiú agus leanaí á dtógaint le Gaelainn ní féidir dóthain béime a chur ar na deiseanna labhartha/úsáide go bhfuil gá leo. Ní mór dod’ leanbh Gaelainn a chlos ó oiread foinsí agus is féidir. B’fhéidir go mbeadh fonn ort Cuairt Baile a chur in áirithint. Is slí deas spraíúil é chun deis eile cainte a thabhairt dod’ leanbh.

Bí i dteagmháil le hOrlaith ag orlaith@cfcd.ie

Tús Maith is a scheme to support families with the Irish language. Even those who are raising their children with Irish need support.

It’s important to have many different sources from which you acquire a language and a Home Visit is a pleasant way to give your child the opportunity of another source.

We offer home visits for a period of 12 weeks to assist you in your efforts.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Orlaith at orlaith@cfcd.ie

Aiseolas ó thuismitheoirí /Feedback from parents– “Is mór an chabhair iad na cuairteanna baile mar go spreagann siad úsáid na Gaoluinne age baile...Tugann siad muinín do na leanaí”...”The Home visits encouraged us to use more Irish at home, they nuture a confidence in the children to use Irish.”

“Bhí sé nótáltha go dtána an chuairteoir baile an tigh chugainn, chun sinn a spreagadh – a leithéid do sheirbhís - molamid go h-ard sibh.” “ What a great service, to have someone come to our home to encourage and support us in our efforts.”

ITA RAYEL

Garfinny

07/04/2025

As we fondly remember Ita on her first anniversary her nieces and nephews wish to express heartfelt gratitude to all that sympathised with us in our recent bereavement and to all that attended the funeral home, church and graveside. Thanks to those who called to the house, sent mass cards, online condolences and that brought food to the house.

To Fr. Michael for the many house visits, for celebration of a beautiful mass many thanks. Thanks to Jack Patrick Healy for the beautiful music and singing.

We extend our deep appreciation to Doctors Máire and Peadar Fanning who were always there for Ita when needed. We extent a special thank you to district nurse Mary Sayers for all the brilliant care given to Ita. To the home help and palliative care teams many thanks.

To our wonderful neighbours for their support, kindness and love shown to us in Ita’s final weeks many thanks. Thanks to Donal O’Connor for his professionalism.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Ita’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday 11th April @ 6.15 pm.

Ba mhaith le Cór Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach aon duine a cheannaigh ticéidí, a dhíol ticéidí, a thug síntiús nó a chabhraigh in aon tslí le reáchtail Seó an Earraigh in Wave ar an 27ú Feabhra. Bailíodh breis is €3,000 ar an oíche agus bronnadh €1,000 an eagrais ar Oispís Chiarraí agus ar Chumann Meabhairshláinte Iarthar Chiarraí sa Díseart ar an Máirt, an 10ú Márta. Gura fada buan sibh go léir.

The Dingle Peninsula Community Choir would like to thank sincerely all who were involved in any way in the organisation of their Spring Performance at Wave Theatre on Friday 27th February, those who sold and bought tickets or who contributed to the charities involved. Cheques for €1000 were presented to Kerry Hospice and West Kerry Mental Health Association on Tuesday night last, 10th March at Díseart. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Pic. Baill Chór Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne ag bronnadh seiceanna ar Ursula O’Connell, Kerry Hospice agus Siobhán Murphy, West Kerry Mental Health. Pic: Majella O’Sullivan

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Members of Lios Póil Wren, presenting a cheque for €4,100 to Ionas Pobail Lios Póil recently. Many thanks to everyone who took part and those who contributed!

Lios Póil Abú!

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ár gcaptaen Feargal Mac Eoin chuamar isteach 0 -8 le 0-4 chun tosaigh ag an mbriseadh.

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Bhí sé go diail Patrick Kearney, Shane Ó Grifín, Ben Ó Briain, Séamus Ó Grifín a fheiscint. Tús maith leath na hoibre.

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Comhghairdeas ó chroí le Muiris Cosaí Mac Gearailt a bhí ag ceiliúradh birthday speisialta le déanaí.

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Hospice Walk

Milltown/Listry Hospice Committee will be holding their annual Hospice Walk on Good Friday 3rd April. Starting at 10am from Milltown Muintir na Tire Hall The Square. Everyone is welcome, register on the day. Refreshments will be served in the Hall after the walk. Thank you for your support.

Milltown History And Heritage

Remarkable story of Callinafercy House and its residents the focus of public lecture

The remarkable story of a family who once owned an estate of 7,000 acres in mid-Kerry will be shared at a public lecture in Milltown on 2nd April as part of the Easter programme of the Milltown History and Heritage Society.

The story of the Leeson-Marshalls of Callinafercy, 1750-1988, is the focus of the talk by historian, Dr John Knightly, and will take place at 8pm on Holy Thursday, 2nd April, in Milltown Community Hall.

“This talk will explore the world of the Leeeson Marshall Family of Callinafercy between Milltown and Killorglin. The family were the owners of a substantial estate of nearly 7,000 acres across mid-Kerry, focused on the townland of Callinafercy where they built a new family seat in 1860,” said John.

"Unlike so many other gentry families, they remained in Kerry until the death of the last of the family, Mrs May Ruth in 1988. The talk will explore the accumulation of their estate, the building of Callinafercy House, their survival during the War of Independence and Civil War and how they adapted to life in independent Ireland,” he said. Admission on the night is just €10 with proceeds to the work of the Milltown History and Heritage Society.

On Good Friday, 3rd April, the Milltown History and Heritage Society will hold a fundraising table quiz at Denny’s Bar in Milltown at 8.00pm. The fun quiz will feature a selection of history questions and general knowledge with loads of fun and spot prizes on the night. Tables of four are just €40.

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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, Costas: €10 dinnéar & milseog. /Meal delivery service is provided five days per week, available to all. Cost: €10 dinner & dessert. 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!

Tinteán Ceoil

Bíonn Tinteán Ceoil ar siúl gach Luain i Halla Le Chéile ag 7:30 i.n. Ba bhreá linn an óige a spreagadh le bheith i bpáirt linn sa Tinteán agus a mbuanna ceoil a roinnt linn tráthnóntaí Luain i suíomh tacúil. Chuige sin, beidh fáilte róimh bualadh isteach chugainn, tá costas na leanaí saor in aisce agus €5 do dhaoine fásta.

A music session “Tinteán Ceoil” takes place every Monday in Halla Le Chéile at 7:30 p.m. We would love to encourage young people to join us at the session and share their musical talents with us on Monday evenings in a supportive setting. You are very welcome to drop in and join us—admission is free for children and €5 for adults.

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Tá ciorcal comhrá ar siúl gach Céadaoin ag 12i.n agus beidh fáilte roimh chách páirt a ghlacadh ann. Is deis iontach é chun Gaeilge a chleachtadh i dtimpeallacht chairdiúil agus shuaimhneach. Tar isteach agus bain triail as – beidh sé taitneamhach!

Ciorcal Comhrá is on every Wednesday at 12pm, and everyone is welcome to take part. It’s a great opportunity to practise Irish in a friendly and relaxed environment. Come along and give it a try.

ICA - Cumann Bhan na Tuaithe na hÉireann/Irish Countrywomen's Association

Tiocfaidh an ICA le chéile chun Whist a imirt ar an 31ú Márta ag tosú ar a 8 i.n. Fáilte roimh chách!

The ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) will come together to play Whist on 31st March starting at 8.00pm - Everyone's Welcome!

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Dingle Peninsula Tourism

Caroline Boland

Cáisc Shona Dhíbh! We wish you a very happy and warm Easter and hope we all get the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors!

Túrasóireacht Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism were delighted to welcome our Sister City Organization, Mayor Will Reichelt, friends and family from West Springfield, Holyoke and Westfield over the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The unveiling of our West Springfield Sister City plaque and having our Sister City participate in our parades was incredibly special and momentous, highlighted by the amazing reception the group received as they paraded through Dingle and Baile an Fheirteáraigh. Our relationship is based on our Diaspora roots - our family connections with Western Mass going back to the late 1800's. Last week, both visibly and emotionally, displayed how authentic and incredibly important our tight-knit trans-Atlantic connection is. This visit not only deepened our current relationships even more, but further established the platforms for our future generations to come. "Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine / We live in each other’s shadow" highlighting the significance that true strength comes from community, togetherness, and caring for others. Over 60 “Westsiders” visited the peninsula for 6 days celebrating the connections between Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne and West Springfield High School; the town of West Springfield and Dingle Peninsula; the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England including the associations of the John Boyle O’Reilly, Sons of Erin, Springfield Elks Lodge, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade committee and the significant number of visitors from Western Mass who visit the Dingle Peninsula each year reconnecting with family, friends and local roots, supporting our local businesses and communities. Míle buíochas gach éinne for your welcome and wonderful hospitality which they have all carried back home with them!

Comhghairdeachas to Jaeici Ó Muircheartaig and his business, Inspirational Tours Ireland, which has, for the second time, been shortlisted for the 2026 Marketing Institute AIM Awards in the “Gradam Margaíochta le Gaeilge” category. What great recognition for our local small family run business. To n-éirí leat, Jaeici.

Ceol agus Craic….

Music is such a part of the Dingle Peninsula, it is great to hear news of the sessions coming back for the season. Check out WKL’s fortnightly en -

tertainment pages, and the following are news in from around the peninsula for the coming season:

Ceol gach Aoine ag tosnú an seachtain seo 20ú Márta / Friday music with Eilís, Matt and Jeremy beginning Friday 20th in John Bennys.

Tinteán Ceoil continues from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Halla Le Cheile, An Clohán / Cloghane, V92 DK4C. Tinteán Ceoil is a relica of the traditional old Irish Cottage kitchen from bygone days and calls to mind the old tradition of "bothántaíocht" when neighbours and friends would gather together for an evening of storytelling and song to pass the night. Also, at Halla Le Chéile every Wednesday at 12pm, a Ciorcal Comhrá (Conversation Circle) takes place with everyone welcome!

Foley’s Bar Inch every Thursday at 7pm, Bric’s pub has music every Friday from 9.30pm Castlegregory will feature a Rambling House again this season.

Save the Date!

CUIREADH / INVITATION

Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil & Corca Dhuibhne ag Nascadh

AGM, Tourism News & Networking Event

Guest Speakers include:

Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, NPWS

William Hunt, District Conservation Officer for Kerry North

An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí, Department of Social Protection

Bernadette Cahill, Employer Relations Officer Bia Dingle Showcase / Corca Dhuibhne Food Network

Solar Systems

Tom Kennedy

Sustainability expert to work with you. Since 2021 over 100 Kerry Businesses have availed of the Green For Business scheme across all business sectors. *Businesses must be trading for six months with a minimum turnover of €30k. If you are interested in applying then contact us at the Kerry Local Enterprise Office. Phone 066 7183522 or email leo@kerrycoco.ie Energy Efficiency Grant:

Businesses who complete the Green For Business programme will receive a report from their Auditor. They may be eligible to apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant worth up to €10,000 to assist in implementing recommendations in the report, such as purchasing upgraded equipment for the business. Each business must complete the Green For Business Audit before you can be considered for the Energy Efficiency Grant.

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.

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

Trevis Gleason, Chairperson Dé Mháirt 14ú de Mí Aibreán 2.00pm go dtí to 4.30in san An Díseart

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

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

Le do thoil RSVP Simone ag info@dinglepeninsula.ie

Tel: (066) 915 2448

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

Fáilte roimh chách!

Supporting your Business:

Green For Business:

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

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The dramatic rise in fuel costs recently has reemphasised how important it is for Businesses to try to reduce the impact of fuel and energy costs on profitability. The Green For Business scheme offers businesses an opportunity to undergo a free Audit to review energy costs, fuel costs, renewable energy options, carbon footprint reduction and potential grant supports. The Green For Business scheme is free to applicants*, and Kerry LEO will appoint a

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

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

Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area Easter Ceremonies (Clár na Cásca 2026)

Annascaul Parish

Sacred Heart, Annascaul

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6.00pm.

Good Friday: Liturgy of The Passion: 5.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil: 8.00pm.

St Mary’s, Camp Easter Sunday: Mass 8.30am.

St Joseph’s, Inch Easter Sunday: Mass 9.00am.

Dingle Parish

Naomh Muire / St Mary’s, Dingle

Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer 10.00am Walk for Water – leaving St Mary’s Church, walking as far as Garfiney Bridge and returning to St Mary’s. Please bring a bottle 2.15pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6.15pm.

Good Friday: Morning Prayer 10.00am. Liturgy of The Passion 3.00pm.

Prayer around the Cross 7.00pm – 10.00pm. (Good Friday is a Day of Fast and Abstinence)

Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer 10.00am Easter Vigil: 6.15pm.

Easter Sunday: 11.30am.

Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil Domhnach Cásca – Aifreann: 10.00r.n.

Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá Domhnach Cásca – Aifreann: 9.00r.n.

Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle.

Holy Saturday - 11.00am – 12 .30pm.

Prayer around the Cross

Good Friday 7.00pm – 10.00pm St. Mary’s Church, Dingle.

Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh

Déardaoin na Comaoineach, Séipéal Naomh Uinseann

Aoine an Chéasta – Dé hAoine, (Lá Troscaidh agus Tréanais)

Céiliúradh Pháis ár dTiarna

Séipéal Naomh Uinseann 3.00i.n.

Séipéal Naomh Gobnait 5.00i.n.

Séipéal na Carraige: Dráma na Páise 8.00i.n.

Bigil na Cásca — Dé Sathairn, Séipéal na Carraige 8:00 i.n.

Domhnach Cásca — Dé Domhnaigh, Séipéal Naomh Uinseann 10:00 r.n.

Castlegregory Parish

St Mary’s, Castlegregory

Confessions – Monday March 30th after 7pm Mass.

Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer 10.00am

Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30pm. If you wish to spend time in prayer the church will remain open until 9.00pm.

Good Friday: Morning Prayer 10.00am.

The Lord’s Passion 3.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer 10.00am.

Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil 8.30pm.

Easter Sunday: Mass 11.30am.

St .Brendan’s Church, Cloghane

Easter Sunday: Mass 10.00am.

Confessions – Saturday March 28th after 6.15pm Mass.

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Castlegregory Notes

Gospel concert will take place on Saturday 28th March in the Clubrooms at 7pm Castlegregory in honour of Carol Reardon to raise funds for Recovery Haven Tralee. Free entry. Donations on the night .

There will be an Easter market here in the Clubrooms on March 28th from 11am to 4pm. Any vendors looking to take part please email the Information office with your name,phone number and what your product is. Attention- Paper and crayons at the ready -A childrens colouring competition to be held with prizes for each age category. Category ages are 2yrs to 5yrs, 6yrs to 8yrs and 9yrs to 13yrs. The winners will be announced at the Easter market in the clubrooms on Saturday the 28th of March. Also we have a "Guess the amount" of eggs in the basket-and it is the winner takes all.

Set dancing with Timmy 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 J

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.

Whist Results:

18/03/2026 Ladies- 1st Mary Farrell, 2nd Eilish Ashe, Intervals Nora Walsh, Maire Ni Dubhain, Gents - 1st Brid Baker 2nd Jim Flaeming Intervals Sandra Hoffman, Thomas Maunsell -Mystery Anne Kavanagh

19/03/2026 Ladies- 1st Eileen Kennedy 2nd Joan Cantillon Intervals Catherine Lyons, Mary Farrell Gents 1st Mary Connolly-Kenny 2nd Sean Fitzgerald Intervals John McEnery, Sheila O Connor Mystery

Notaí Ceann Sibéal

Domhnach 22 Marta urraithe ag Toz O’Mahony, roghnaigh do ti

1 - Ben Foley, 2 - Bosco Fitzgerald, 3 - Sean Ó Coileán, Gross - Gareth O’Donnell, 9 bpoll tosaigh - John Treloar, 9 bpoll ar cúl - Wayne Hughes

Domhnach 15 Marta urraithe ag John Lucey

1 - John O’Riordan, 2 - Liam Martin, 3Eamon Feeley, Gross - Brian O’Connor, 9 bpoll tosaigh - Fionnán Ó Hógáin, 9 bpoll ar cúl - Tom Hoare. Tí Bu:í 1 - Austin O’Briain, 2 - Dan Crowley

Míle buíochas dos na h-urraitheoirí agus na h-imireoirí go léir

Castlegregory GAA

LADIES FOOTBALL - had great boost in recent days when we had Castlegregory's Ciara Butler and Éabha Lyne both starting with Kerry Ladies in their National League game away to Armagh. Also in County colours we had Andrea Fitzgerald, Elana Muller and Kayla O Neill playing for Kerry LGFA U14s. Meanwhile Castle / Annascaul Ladies travelled out west to play Corca Dhuibhne in Div 2 of the County League on Sun.22nd but lost out to a very strong home side.

SENIOR / MINOR MENS - After our defeat at home to Duagh in the opening round of the County League (1-14 to 1-17) it's off to Currow on Sat. evening next for a 5pm throw in. With more players returning from injury, management will be hoping to get our Div. 3 League campaign on track. Our Minors begin their Central Region Div. 4 campaign on Mon. 30th when the combined team of Glenbeigh / Glencar / Cromane travel

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

COMMUNITY CALL. The public are invited to come out and support a nonpolitical community gathering to demonstrate for urgent recruitment of more staff. More beds, services and facilities to be made available at West Kerry Community Hospital on Saturday March 28th at 3.30pm.

BOOK LAUNCH. The long awaited Book Launch on the history of CLG Daingean Uí Chúis compiled by Carl O'Flaherty is scheduled for this Saturday March 28th in O'Flaherty’s Bar commencing at 4pm. If Carl's previous popular books on local historical issues are anything to judge by this production will probably be sold out very quickly more especially with the recent successes at all levels in the club.

TIDY TOWNS. With Summer Time starting on Sunday 29th we will be organising our first Work Evening on Monday 30th meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7pm.

The Annual County Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday April 11th. Participants are invited to join in the effort starting from The Tracks at 10am covering all approach roads out to approximately 2km from town.

BUSINESS. The Business Chamber decided to postpone the Information Evening planned for last Monday evening until Mid April and apologise for any inconvenience to intending participants.

This gives us more time to assess the likely impact for business, tourism, employment, resources and personal finances from the Conflict in The Gulf at present. The likely new date is Monday April 20 in the Temperance Hall at 7.30pm with guest speakers covering current business related issues.

PARADES. Another huge crowd of supporters joined the Dingle Fife and Drum Band at dawn on St Patrick's Day for the traditional 6am march through the streets in what is now acknowledged as Ireland's earliest parade on our National Feast Day.

The crowds and festive atmosphere was really good again on the streets in the early afternoon

to Páirc An Chaisleáin for a 6.30pm start.

LOTTO - Jackpot rises to €6,500 for our next draw on March 31st. Last weeks €25 winners were Denise O Connor, Liz O Donoghue, Emma Lyons, Seamus Rafter. Tickets available from the usual places, SPAR, FITZGERALDS, THE GREEN ROOM, BOLANDS, 7 HOGS in Castle / Aughacasla and AN SIOPA & MURPHYS out in Cloghane, Brandon. You can also get your numbers in using CASTLEGREGORY GAA APP.

CUL CAMPS SUMMER '26 - There will be two Cúl Camps in Castlegregory again this year for children between the ages of 6-13. Registration will open in mid-April and the dates are Camp 1 - June 22nd to 26th, Camp 2 - July 27th to 31st.

GOLF FUNDRAISER - Our annual event at Castlegregory Golf Club will take place on Monday May 4th (Bank Holiday). contact Sean (087-2572662) or Liam (087-2278231) to book in your team as tee slots are going fast.

for the main commercial parade. Music groups, school pupils and their parents, sporting and voluntary organisations, business and service groups, the Coast Guard and Fire Brigade units all followed the Fife and Drum Band from the relief road along the traditional route via The Pier and return to Ashmount for the second time. The Danno O'Keeffe Memorial Plaque was awarded to The Mara Beo Aquarium Group as Best Entry for their colourful display this year.

The sixty plus American visitors mainly from the West Springfield Sister City Group and marching Massachussets State Troopers and Fife Services really added an international flavour to the occasion despite the poor weather on the day. Due to the slippery conditions on the Open Air Stage in Holyground the display of Irish dancing had to be called off much to the disappointment of young dancers, their parents, mentors and supporters. Hopefully we can provide a safer performance space for such outdoor performances in the future.

One disappointing aspect was the visible reduction in the number of topical or decorative en -

tries/floats from business outlets in the Dingle parade in comparison to other towns parades as seen on our television screens late that evening. However a huge thanks to all the participants, the Gardaí, stewards, radio, press and TV reporters and the great crowds who helped keep our community spirit alive in these uncertain times. TOURISM. The annual general meeting Of Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance is scheduled for Tuesday April 14th with time and venue to be confirmed.

ROAD WORKS. Work on the new pedestrian crossing near the bus stop on The Tracks started this week and some traffic delays are likely in the area over the next few weeks. Good to see safety concerns highlighted in such busy areas are being addresses by the authorities. Hopefully work on the proposed new toilet facilities will get underway later this year as the present facilities are the source of much negative feedback from visitors, bus/taxi operators and locals also.

Lá le Pádraig

Bhí sé ana-dheas Jessie Buckley a fheiscint ag tacú linn ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig ar an mBuailtín. Ba mhaith linn ár míle buíochas a ghabháil le Maidhc , Cournaí agus Seán as ucht a gcabhair leis an bhflóta a chur le chéile. Bhí lá iontach againn le cúpla paráid sa dúthaigh. Comhghairdeas le gach a bheith páirteach agus a eagraigh na paráidí.

Scaoil leis an gCaid

Comhghairdeas ó chroí le hAisteoirí Bhréanainn as a dtaispeántas i Halla na Feothanaí agus i gCathair na Mart. Fuair Marina Ní Dhubháin Gradam don Léiritheoir is fearr agus comhghairdeas ó chroí léi. Beidh Aisteoirí Bhréanainn thar n-ais ar stáitse ar an 10ú Aibreán i Halla na Feothanaí, dá mba rud é nach raibh deis agaibh Scaoil leis an gCaid a fheiscint fós, bígí ann gan teip!

Comhchoiste Oireachtais um Thithíocht, Rialtas Áitiúil agus Oidhreacht

Labhair Éibhín i dTeach Laighean le linn na seachtaine fé chursaí tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht. Dúirt sí “Baineann fadhbanna tithíochta le níos mó ná díreach na tithe iad féin, tá ár dtearmann teanga agus ár n-oidhreacht i mbaol. Is iad ár n-oidhreacht agus ár dteanga atá mar sholas treoraithe againn ar chúrsaí an tsaoil agus ar ár bhféintuiscint agus cuireann sé imní orm don nglúin atá le teacht go gcaillfear an nasc san lena dteanga agus lena n-áit dúchais,”. Bhí Éibhín ag caint ann i measc Chonradh na Gaeilge, Bánú agus Tinteán.

Ciorcal Comhrá sa Chlochán

Bíonn Ciorcal Comhrá á reachtáil againn i Halla Le Chéile i mBaile Uí Dhuibhne. Bígí linn gach Céadaoin óna 12in! Tá an Ciorcal Comhrá ar an mBuailtín tosnaithe againn arís tar éis sos bheag. Beidh sé againn mar is gnách gach aon maidin Mháirt óna 11rn-12in.

Deiseanna fostaíochta / Job opportunities

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• Foireann ‘An Brú Criú’ | ADARE Productions Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne’s events

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

• Ciorcal Comhrá gach Máirt óna 11:00-12:00 in Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh

• Cleachtadh Cainte gach Máirt ar líne óna 19:00-20:00

• Ciorcal Comhrá gach Céadaoin @ 12:00 i Halla le Chéile, Baile Uí Dhuibhne

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

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Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

A very happy birthday to Robbie O'Brien, our very popular Mayo man now a well settled Camp man who celebrated his 40th with family and friends on a recent trip away. And our most senior Camp citizen Paud Herlihy celebrated his 95th Birthday on St. Patrick's Day at The Junction Bar. Paud, who is a lovely singer, led the entertainment himself with many more friends and relatives joining in what was a great birthday celebration. Congratulations Robbie and Paud and all who celebrated their birthday in the past weeks. Good health to you all.

ST PATRICK'S DAY

Cheiliúr an tAthair Eamonn Aifreann dátheangach, Lá Fhéile Pádraig i Séipéal an Chama, agus bheannaigh sé an seamróg.

In the USA Camp women Regina and Marie T met up with the Minister for Agriculture who they found out had a family connection. It is indeed a very small world. The excitement and joy and the preparation that the Irish Diaspora do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is truly amazing and they value so much the visit of our Irish dignitaries and the honour it is for them to celebrate this special day once a year with cultural Irish events and the trade opportunities it brings to both countries.

Congratulations to Dingle Peninsula Tourism and their sister city, Springfield Massachusetts who marked their cultural connection with a plaque which both sides of the ocean were united in unveiling on St. Patrick's Day in Dingle. Again marking the importance of the connection with the past for the people of Dingle and from Springfield Massachusetts.

DRAMA NIGHT

Caltra Drama will present their 3 act comedy, Love Thy Neighbour, on Easter Saturday, 4th April at Community Centre, Camp at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €10 available at the door.

CHELTENHAM TIPSTER – CAMP JUNCTION BAR

It was a fantastic and exciting week of Cheltenham racing at Camp Junction again this year, with 60 competitors taking part in the Cheltenham Tipster at the Junction Bar.

Congratulations to the winners of the Cheltenham Trophy – Cian, Mark

and Anna Griffin.

2nd place: Siobhán and William

3rd place: Jackie Goodwin

Joint 4th: Darragh Finn, Eoghan O’Neill and Andrew Finn. Norah and Jack were the winners of the Donkey Derby.

Well done to everyone who took part, and a special thanks to Bernadette for keeping the scores up to date all week. Our amazing music man Gerard Mulligan had everyone dancing by the end of the night! Once again, it was a great week of fun at the Junction Bar. Thanks to Mike, Bernadette, Tina and all who kept the show on the road.

Camp Junction Bar Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 12:30pm –8:00pm, serving great food in a lovely atmosphere.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Another great weekend for Community Games, with the U13 Futsal team winning gold in the county finals in Duagh on Sunday, 15th March. Super well done to Conor, Mikey, Hugh, Sean, Tommy, James, Adam, and Ben, and to their coaches, Paul and Adam. They will now go on to represent Kerry in the Munster finals in Limerick on Sunday, 16th April. Well done to everyone involved. Annascaul/Camp/Inch/Lispole Abú!

GOOD LUCK - THE FILLING STATION

Wishing Anne O’Sullivan and her team the very best on the opening of The Filling Station in Camp this St. Patrick’s Day. This marks an exciting new venture for Anne, of Anne’s Café at Ashes.

James Bowler led a fantastic session of music, joined by Máire Begley, Timmy Walsh, and many others—making it a particularly special occasion for James in his home place.

There’s a lovely sense of history here too, as Anne has newly renovated the building, retaining the style and character of the old Camp post office, where business was carried out for over a hundred years before closing 19 years ago. Daire Walsh of Deelis Landscaping and Garden Centre is also based in the centre, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience. Wishing him every success in this new venture as well.

May the warmth and character of the past come to life once more in The Filling Station and continue for many years to come. Wishing everyone involved the very best of luck.

Book Launch

When: Saturday 4th April, 4pm

Where: O'Flaherty's Bar, Dingle

The book will be introduced by Dingle and Kerry Captain Paul Geaney. Afterwards Carl will speak about his experiences of writing the book. Signed copies will be available for purchase on the day. This book is an absolute gem for all Corca Dhuibhne football followers. It contains comprehensive reference and photographs of not only Dingle CLG, but all the sister clubs in the peninsula as well.

The book will be on sale for €25 (paperback) with a very limited number of hard back editions available for €35.

Lá na Cinniúna - The Day of Reckoning

From the Book "Up The Field And Over The BarThe Story Of Dingle GAA

Carl O'Flaherty

And so it came to pass. Sunday 24th of October 2025 and history reached out. Dingle versus Austin Stacks. The kingpins of Tralee, with thirteen Bishop Moynihan Cups notched onto their belts. Dingle’s last crown was lost in the mist of time in 1948. They had rattled the cage and suffered defeat in four semi-finals and three finals in recent years. The previous year’s loss to Dr Crokes was still a bitter pill to swalow. Níor chaill fear an mhisnigh riamh é. Another shot at glory beckoned. Dingle town was decked out with red and white bunting and flags with the signature bád iascaigh adorning the shop windows. The weather-gods wryly smiled, as squadrons of cars weaved along Gleann na nGealt. The fluttering tricolour in Austin Stack Park danced a jig in the slanting rain. This wasn’t a day for fancy-dan football, and Dingle supporters from i bhfad agus i gcéin pondered, Would Dingle’s warriors trump the exuberance of the youthful Rockies?

Stacks won the toss and had the elements in their favour. The Dingle forwards shooting into the Railway Station goal were dealt a dummy hand. Conor Flannery gathered the break from the throw-in and Dingle carved a gilt edged chance for Dylan Geaney. He guided the ball inside the far off post and the omens looked good.

Armin Heinrich soon replied and used the strong wind to land a twopointer for the Rockies. Then disaster struck. The kick out fell between a forest of players. The referee deemed that Mark O’Connor’s Australian style tackle on Joe O’Connor warranted a black card and ten minutes in the sin bin. Worse was to follow, when Paul Geaney was forced to depart the field of play, after shipping a high tackle. Dingle were in a pickle and Stacks struck to reap the bounty.

The western defence circled the wagons. The O’Connor brothers (Patrick, Brian and Adrian), Darragh Dan, Conor Flannery and Billy O’Connor toiled frantically to limit the damage. Joe O’Connor struck another two-pointer

to widen the gap to five points. A Conor Geaney point bought Dingle a brief respite, before the elusive Paddy Lane evaded an army of red shirts to maintain the deficit. O’Connor and Geaney resumed and Dingle reset and held the line. Australian bound Ben Murphy extended the lead, but Trojan work by Flannery and Flaherty enabled Conor Geaney to beat the half time hooter and claw back a heartwarming point.

Stacks lead by double scores (0-8 to 0-4). Opinion was mixed as to Dingle’s prospects. The deficit was well within range and a bagful of twopointers would see them safely over the line.

Stacks were a stubborn side, with ample ability and well capable of spoiling the party. Jordan Kissane strengthened their hand with the opening score of the second half. The next ten minutes remained scoreless with both sides digging deep.

Stacks defended heroically and Dingle couldn’t break the stranglehold. Thankfully, Conor Geaney boomed a two-pointer and the hard working de Brún pointed under pressure. Dingle had pick-pocketed the Rockies defence and Paul Geaney reduced the margin to the bare minimum (0-9 to 0-8). Dingle were on a roll and seemed destined to shoot the lights out. The contest between Joe O’Connor and Mark O’Connor was immense, with both giving sterling performances. Ben Murphy and Brian O’Connor traded points, but Lane pointed a free and gave the Tralee lads a fighting chance to hold out.

Less than ten minutes remained and the clock became an additional enemy. A dark cloud of trepidation and anxiety hung over the western brethren. Bainisteoir Pádraig Corcoran shuffled the deck. Mikey Geaneyand Ned Ryan were sprung into action and Paul Geaney switched to the full forward line. Tick tock … tick tock … tick tock … an clog ag gluaiseacht ar aghaidh. Heart pounding and frenzied voices echoed aloud. “ Cover back Matthew… come on Niall … get stuck in Mikey … ” Emotions were running high, as fretful heads glanced at the new enemy An Clog. The dynamic Tom O’Sullivan was on the prowl…tip tap… hop… solo… before releasing a sky rocket towards the Stacks citadel. Fortune favours the brave and Paul Geaney’s sixth sense kicked in. He swivelled high and deflected the ball past the custodian for a capital score. The Dingle supporters snapped from their worried slumber and screamed in delirious delight. The genie had been released from the lamp. A flurry of points from Tom O’Sullivan (2), Dylan Geaney (2) and Paul Geaney (1) extended Dingle’s lead to five. An lámh in uachtar ag Daingean Uí Chúis and supporters were in rapture.

Dingle eyes were smiling and hugs were generously exchanged. Fan nóiméad! The fat lady must sing before the opera is over agus níl tásc ná tuairisc uirthi go fóill! Without warning, Stacks sallied through the field and Gavin Curran rushed like a runaway train to thwart the danger. The referee spread his arms and indicated a penalty-kick. Goal! (1-13 to 1-11) ... Just three minutes remained. A two-pointer for a draw or a goal for a Stacks victory. Oh my God! Ná habair é … an seana scéal arís … déjà vu … give the Dingle people a break!

The next possession was critical for both sides. A launching pad for the Rockies to save the day or for Dingle to hold out for the hooter. Gavin whacked the ball with all his might. Mark O’Connor touched it towards a red jersey. Bodies lunged frantically, when Mikey Geaney emerged from the melee with the prize and the Barr na Sráide warrior set Flaherty free on the wing. Frenzied advice wafted down from the stand with each one contradicting the other. “…Oh God, hold on to it … Look, Look, Dylan is out wide … cripes almighty don’t bring it back …”

Thankfully, Tom O’Sullivan steadied the ship and held possession on the halfway line and commenced a familiar routine … hop … glance … solo … glance … Whack! Tom launched another airborne missile. Ned Ryan drew two defenders and the ball broke free in no man‘s land. In a flash, young Ned pounced and slipped a deft pass to the lurking Paul Geaney. Time stood still. Bang! The ball bulged into the net and the stand erupted into a cauldron of emotion. The hooter blared and Stacks scored a harmless point. Dingle had marched over The Rubicon and secured the spoils (2-13 to 1-12). Hullabaloo broke out as the players, management and supporters shout, roar, hug and cry tears of unrepentant joy. Captain fantastic and Man of the Match (Paul Geaney) raised the cup to the heavens. Beart do réir ár mbriathar. Fish-eaters, Wreckers and Gascons arise from your long long slumber, Dúisigí! Dingle are Kerry Champions. Neamh ar thalamh. Let the celebrations begin. Lá dár saol!

Austin Stacks: Michael Tansley, Colin Griffin, Luke Casey, Niall Fitzmaurice, Eoghan Carroll, Armin Heinrich, Ronan Shanahan, Joe O’Connor (Capt.), Ben Murphy, Michael O’Donnell, Conor Horan, Daniel Kirby, Paddy Lane, Cian Purcell, Jordan Kissane.

Fir ionaid a d’imir ar an lá: Jack O’Shea, Dylan Casey, Greg Horan, Ronan Carroll, Colm Browne.

Dingle: Gavin Curran, Brian O’Connor (0-1), Pádraig O’Connor, Tom O’Sullivan (0-2), Tom Leo O’Sullivan, Conor Flannery, Aidan O’Connor,

Mark O’Connor, Billy O’Connor, Niall Geaney, Tadhg de Brún (0-1), Paul Geaney (2-2), Conor Geaney (0-4), Matthew Flaherty, Dylan Geaney (0-3).

Fir ionaid a d’imir ar an lá: Darragh Dan O’Sullivan, Mikey Geaney, Ned Ryan, Cathal Bambury, Seán Óg Moran.

Played in the earlier rounds: Micheál Flannery, Mikey Boland, Christopher Keane.

After an emotional procession across Droichead Chathair Uí Mhoráin, The Moynihan Cup was welcomed into the warm bosom of Corca Dhuibhne. The victory parade around Dingle was tinged with pride and joy. The Dingle Fife and Drum Band rattled out ‘Old Comrades’ with special fervour. This was an occasion for Dingle people young and old to celebrate without qualms. The huge crowd welcomed their local heroes onto the stage to rapturous applause. The M.C. Jimmy Bambury did ‘A Danno’ (Master of ceremonies in Dingle for twenty years before his untimely passing). Jimmy left no stone unturned as he regaled the audience with ‘lore and more about players attributes and scéalta beaga.

The occasion was wrapped up with a communal singing of Dingle Bay led by band members Tom Lynch and Fergus O’Flaherty. Bhí óiche go maidin sa bhaile and indeed for many more days besides.

It's All In The Mind

Orla Smyth

Homo sapiens are the only surviving species of the genus Homo, all other species such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus going extinct within the last 30,000 to 100,000 years. This is mainly thanks to the evolution of the human brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex which allowed us to develop superior cognitive abilities: complex language skills, a capacity to think, reason and innovate. We learned to make tools, to plan ahead, strategize, imagine the future and reflect on the past -skills which enabled us to outcompete other groups for resources. and ensured our survival.

The expansion of the neo cortex has also given us an awareness of self and a meta cognition (aware that we are aware). This natural byproduct of our cognitive development has given rise to our existential curiosity. Our primary concern is to survive- procure food and shelter and procreate. Once these basic needs are met, the urge to question life, death, the universe and our place in it, emerges. Back through the

ages from Mayan cave drawings and Aboriginal sacred sites, to the Buddah, the Old Testament, Socrates, or Nietzsche, human beings have searched for answers. Our brains are built to search for meaning.

Fast forward to today. Something seems to have happened. We have secured more reliable basic survival conditions than ever before, and in certain parts of the planet we could be said to be thriving but our thirst for a deeper understanding and a spiritual connection has stalled.

We catapult from one distraction to another, always driven to have more- more wealth, more entertainment, more power, more pleasure, more admiration, more longevity, more anything really, but we've stopped asking ourselves to what end. We push through our days, intent on avoiding the big questions: What is it all for?

What is the underlying motivation?

We mostly don't have time for spiritual enquiry because it requires us to slow down, to reflect, and it is unproductive in material terms.

Maybe we have come to rely too heavily on the intellect, the mind, the amazing thing that sets us apart from all other sentient beings. Value, success, progress, development, are equated with the thinking mind - what we can create, possess, achieve: all worthy pursuits but this binary measure of success comes at a cost. Do we risk losing our soul in this Faustian bargain? Subverting our spiritual nature leaves us more prone to greed, aversion and delusion, and these in turn lead to fear, dissatisfaction and an erosion of inner peace.

The rising global burden of anxiety, the resulting impact on health and the continual uncertainty

and disruption in the world is maybe alerting us to the fact that we need to prioritize deeper, inner self care; to listen more to the subconscious rather than seek constant external reassurance.

We can shift the balance by changing the narrative- move from fear-based reactivity to conscious awareness of the present moment and the power to choose. Accepting that we cannot always control the situation, gives us the ultimate freedom to choose our attitude and response, and trust in a calm, more profound Knowing that comes not from external stimuli but from deep within.

Everybody can access this inner world through mindful awareness. By listening to the wisdom of the body, understanding its holistic nature, its place in the universal ecosystem do we start to recognise each other in each other.

Homo sapiens is the species that is aware that it is aware. We experience and explore the physical, material world but we also have access to a more profound, deeper, quieter, reality. In the stillness, we have all had moments of wonder, glimpses of peace and oneness. Humans have achieved amazing things, reached beyond the possible and built a brave new world but there is so much more to discover within ourselves, and by extension in each other, in the quiet and stillness of the soul.

Giving our thinking mind a rest, slowing down, taking time to listen to the body: this is the awareness of mindfulness.

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

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I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Get To It

I’ve been over and over

The same straight track

I’ve never wet my feet

Or looked at the waters below

I’ve walked the straight and narrow

Looked neither left nor right

And the distant horizon

Was never quite in sight

But now I’ll step away

From the well-worn path

I’d rather sit and admire the view

Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Buille Láidir Ó Cian Murphy

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Nach tráthúil a bhí an ceann-líne sa Kerryman an tseachtain seo caite a mhaígh go raibh “Cian Murphy ready to strike” ar mhaithe leis na Ciarraígh! Agus nach é sin go díreach a dhein sé ag an deireadh seachtaine, ag glacadh smachta ar liathróid trasna ó Eric Koufie agus á seoladh cruinn isteach san eangach.

Tiocfaimid ar ais chuige san ar ball, ach an tseachtain roimhe sin i gCaladh na Carraige, chuaigh uair a chloig den imirt gan scóráil go dtí gur éirigh le Kieran Cooney a cheann a chaitheamh le buille íseal ó Finn Barrett agus é chasadh thar Paul Martin i gcúl na gCarmanach.

Ar an droch-uair, bhí céad bhua an tséasúir le ceilt ar na cuairteoirí deich nóiméad éigin ina dhiaidh sin mar b’é Mikie Rowe na foirne baile a fuair cúl na cothramaíochta.

Ceannas an aon chúil amháin, is é b’fhéidir an ceannas is deacra a chosaint sa pheil, agus go minic an fhoireann a bhíonn san ionsaí ag iarraidh é chosaint, fágann siad bearnaí ar chúl gur féidir leis an bhfoireann eile buntáiste a bhaint astu. Baineadh pointí go leor de na Ciarraígh ar an dóigh sin cheana, i mbliana féin san áireamh.

Níor éirigh le ceachtar taobh an chothramaíocht san a bhriseadh go deireadh, agus ní raibh ach pointe amhåin le tabhairt siar trasna na Mumhan ag lucht na Ríochta an oíche san.

Sa bhaile a bhíodar an Aoine seo caite, agus Cláirsigh na Finne chucu, nuair a d’aimsigh Murphy an cúl a luamar leath-bhealach tríd an chéad leath. An uair seo, d’éirigh leo na hionsaithe leanúnacha ó mhuintir Thír Chonaill sa dara leath a cheansú, agus ainneoin carta dearg a fuair Vince Borden gar don deireadh, fuaireadar a gcéad bhua sraithe agus an trí phointe a ghaibh leis.

Beidh bainistíocht lucht na Ríochta sásta leis an dul chun cinn seo, agus ag súil le cur leis i mBrí Chualainn an tseachtain seo.

Scoil Cheann Trá

Clárúcháin 2026/2027

• Clárú do dhaltaí nua don scoilbhiain 2026/2027 oscailte anois go dtí an 1ú Bealtaine, 2026.

• Breis eolais ón bPríomhoide trí glaoch ar : 066-91 59868 nó rphost chuig scoilcheanntra@gmail.com

Iarscoil Cheann Trá

• Seirbhís iarscoile ar fáil do dhaltaí.

• Lionnaithe sa scoil ó 1:30 in go 5:30 luan go Aoine.

• Scéim NCS ar fáil – eolas ó Vanessa Duffy (085) 8110400 nó iarscoilceanntra@gmail.com

Ní hacmhainn dúinn torthaí na bhfoirne áitiúla a ríomh anso de ghnáth, ach cuireadh ar mo shúile dom go raibh cúrsa maith á dhéanamh ag leads óga Dingle Bay Rovers sa Chorn Náisiúnta Faoi 14.

Bhí go deimhin, agus thugadar céim mhór eile ar an Domhnach, ag fáil an ceann is fearr ar Arklow United le trí chúl in aghaidh ceann chun áit a bhaint amach i leath-chraobh an chomortais san.

Roimhe sin, bhí bua faighte acu ar fhoirne as Luimneach (Fairview Rangers agus Caherdavin Celtic), as Gaillimh (Salthill Devon) agus as Baile Átha Cliath (Cherry Orchard).

Is léir go bhfuil naoscaire óg cruthanta acu in TJ Ó hAiniféin, agus beidh súil ag lucht Chiarraí orthu sna blianta beaga atá le teacht.

Ní fios agus é seo ag dul i gcló cé bheidh mar chéilí comhraic acu sa chéad chluiche eile, ach is cinnte go mbeidh siad ar bís leis an cluiche.

Go n-éirí ádh leo!

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh -

Friday 27th March

5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session

9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Friday 3rd April

5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session

9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon

Monday 30th March

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 6th April

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 26th March

8.00 O'Flaherty's -31 (Cards)

Friday 27th March

7.30 Dingle Pub - Paulie O'Brien

9.30 Bob Griffin's - Brady Elliot

10.00 Dingle Pub - Seán Tierney

10.00 Adam's - Trad session

Saturday 28th March

7.30 Dingle Pub - The Blow-Ins

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Dave Dylan

10.00 Adam's - Live music

10.00 The Dingle Pub - Flat to the mat

Sunday 29th March

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin's - Pilgrims session

7.00 The Dingle Pub - Caroline Spillane & Friends

8.30 The Green Room (Upstairs John Benny Moriarty's) Huckleberry and Dhresen in concert. €10 tickets on eventbrite.ie. Doors 8pm

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Matt and Louis

Monday 30th March

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

Tuesday 31st March

2.00 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

5.00 Dingle Pub - Paulie O'Brien

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

10.00 McCarthy's - Hump

Wednesday 1st April

6.00 - 8.00 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

7.00 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 Dingle Pub - Ross Brassil

Thursday 2nd April

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rockin' Jimmy

Friday 3rd April

9.00 Dingle Pub - Emmett Sugrue

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( vocals & Flute) Jeremy Spencer ( Fiddle) & Matt Griffin( Guitar)

10.00 Adam's - Trad session

Saturday 4th April

From 6.00 The Green Room (Upstairs John Benny Moriarty's) Subterranean Soul Opening Party 2026 with the Sub Soul Allstars. Free entry.

7.30 Dingle Pub - Paulie O'Brien

10.00 Dingle Pub - Flat to the Mat

9.30 Adam's - Live music

Sunday 5th April

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin's - Pilgrims session

7.00 Dingle Pub - Keelin O'Connor & Seán Leahy

9.00 Dingle Pub - Liam Hurley

Monday 6th April

5.00 - 7.00 St. Mary's Church - music to feed the spirit

6.00 Dingle Pub - Keelin O'Connor & Seán Leahy

9.00 Dingle Pub - Reel Brothers

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

Tuesday 7th April

6.00 Dingle Pub - Keelin O'Connor & Seán Leahy

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Dreams Of Freedom

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy, Matt Griffin, Theresa Horgan, Michael Coult and friends. Guaranteed to be great night of music!

Wednesday 8th April

6.00 - 8.00 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

6.00 Dingle Pub - Ross Brassil

7.00 Foxy John's - Trad Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Dreams Of Freedom

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( Vocals & Flute) .. Theresa Horgan ( Vocals & Flute) Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

Clinicí Áitiúla Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 13TH APRIL

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC APRIL 20TH

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

Brandon Murphy’s Bar 8.30pm

Castlegregory Boland’s Bar 9pm

Camp Railway Tavern 10.30pm

Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904

Mob: 087-246 1678 email:michael.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: 20ú Aibreán 7.00-8.00

Tigh Uí Chuinn, Tigh Páidí Uí Shé, Tigh an tSaorsaigh

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14Mıotalaúsáıdtearındéantúsḟeadógċeoıl(4)

16Cónascabaırte(2)

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9Í+sí(3)

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15Níosmónábóaṁáın(2)

ROTARY CLUB DAFFODIL DAY COLLECTION

Cumann Rotary An Daingin collecting for The Irish Cancer Society (Daffodil Day) on Friday 20th March 2026. Would like to thank everyone who helped to collect on the day.

The amount collected for The Irish Cancer Society was €5,500

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Cáit Ní Catháin, Cillmhicadomhnaigh

Eachtraí Saíd

le

Josep Lorman aistrithe ag

Róisín Sheehy

Comhghairdeachas le Róisín Sheehy ó Bhaile Eaglaise as an aistriúchán breá seo ar an leabhar Catalóinise L'aventura de Saíd.

`Déanann Saíd, Maracach óg, an turas contúirteach trasna na farraige go dtí an Spáinn féachaint lena bheatha a shaothrú. Ach ní éasca an saol é do imirceach óg gan doiciméid atá tar éis a fhód dúchais a fhágaint ina dhiaidh agus is iomaí constaic a bhíonn sa tslí air. Don imirceach óg mídhleathach is eachtra é an saol, agus é lán de sholas agus scáth.' - An Gúm

An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

An bhfuil Trump tréis bob a bhualadh ar féin? É ag gearán nár thug an tAontas Eorpach cabhair dhó. Tá cúrsaí sa bhaile ag teacht sa tslí air agus gan aon aird aige ar dhlí, ach a phleidhcíocht féin. Ní raibh fhios aige gur bean a bhí ina hUachtarán in Éirinn, abhar magaidh ag scata tíortha. Tá fadhb mór againn, an aoile agus artola. Má théann fórsaí Trump abhaile tiocfaidh réiteach tapaidh, ach má leanann mar tá beidh scata tiortha síos le easpa aoile agus artola.

Níl ar a chumas aon bheartas a chur i gcrích gan praiseach a dhéanamh dó. Fágaimís é go fóill.

Locha agus Aibhnte

Ní tromaide an loch an lacha.

Titfidh port na habhann lá éigin.

Ná dein abhainn gan áth don scéal.

Tuille san abhainn is minic a fhág breall.

Ceo ar abhainn agus grian ar chrann.

Nuair a bhíonn tuille san abhainn is sleamhain iad na leacacha.

Muileann gan uisce nó fear gan tuiscint.

I bhfad uainn locha na mí-thaom.

Go dtuga Dia deoch duit as an loch ná tránn.

Loch gan iasc nó gabha gan tine.

Gach éinne ag cur a bhó thar abhainn.

Chómh ciúin le loch.

Ceo ar abhainn ceomhrán ar loch, grian ar chnoc maidin Fómhair.

Ní bhíonn iasc na habhann nó loiche ar bhord liarne díomhain.

Ní breac é go mbíonn sé ar an bport. Is fearr fairsing loiche ná fairsing abhann.

Ní théann faitíosach fé loch.

Scéal caillí an úafáis ar loch an bheagáin.

Caid agus iomáint

Bhíos ag smaoineamh dom féin go raibh Ciarraí ró chinnte dóibh féin. Dá gcaillfeadh Ard Mhacha síos leo go roinn a dó. Ní dhein có-scór an bheart dóibh. Mar deirim is beag nár bheir liobarnacht Chiarraí ortha féin, sea cothrom. Thug Muineacháin rith maith do Thír Chonaill. Caithfidh Ciarraí bheith ar ais ar a sean léim gan spearaídí má tá bua uatha. Bhí spearaídí ortha agus mura mbeadh poinnte ó Sheán Ó Sé ag deire bheadh thiar ortha, ní rabhadar thar moladh beirte. Bhí Ciarraí deich phoinnte chun cinn agus is míoruilt go dtugadar na cosa leo. Fuair an fear gaisce Daithí Ó Clúamháin 10 pt. Tomás Ó Súilleabháin ceithre phoinnte, ar fheabhas, Geaney 0-4 pt., Seán Ó Sé 0-1.

Beidh Ciarraí anois le Tír Chonaill a bhuaidh ar Mhuineacháin, 3-16 vs 3-20. Tá Corcaigh (caid) ar ais i Roinn a hAon agus tá Bleá Cliath (caid) díobartha go Roinn a Dó. Ní fada a bheidh.

Bhí an-chluiche iomána idir Gaillimh agus Luimneach. Ach bhí Luimneach ró chliste síodúil ina gcuid iománaíochta agus thug an lá leo.

Bhí an chluiche an-gharbh uaireanta.

Lá Le Pádraig

Luigh beagán ar an mbáisteach. Bhí an-pharáid ann agus Muiris chun tosaigh. Bhí na scoileanna ar fad ann agus is iad a bhí go diail. Bhí gaiscígh caide na Gaeltachta ann agus an Corn acu, go diail ar fad. Nuair a bhuaileann Pádraig chugainn bíonn bogadh ar an aimsir. Is lá thar na bearta Lá le Pádraig Naofa. Chuir an pharáid agus an ócaid misneach ar chách. Ar fheabhas.

Dráma Le Aisteóirí Bréanainn

Bhí an dráma bunaithe ar an leabhar le Breandán ‘Brandy’ Mac Gearailt, ‘Scaoil leis an gCaid’. Bhí slua millteach i Halla na Feóthanaí, ach má bhí fuaireadar an-shásamh as an oíche. Bhí na haisteoirí tofa. Bhí scata lag ag an ngáirí. Iontach. Bhainfeadh sé an bhreidhill don gcnáimhseálaí is mó amuigh.

Bhíodar i Maigh Eo ag an bhFéile Náisiunta Drámaíochta ina dhiaidh sin, mar a mbain Marína Ní Dhubháin, an Gradam mar Stiúrthóir. Fág fúithi é. Beidh an dráma arís againn ar bhFeothanaigh an 10ú den mhí seo chugainn.

Is dócha ná beadh faic againn mura mbeadh Boscó. Ard fhear.

Cóneartú

Bhí an tEasbog de Brún ar an mBuailtin ar an Luan le buachaillí agus cailíní óga a chur fé Lámh Easboig. Chuir an t-Easbog ungadh Criosma ar éadon gach duine a bhí cáilithe agus shéal sé gach duine acu le bronntannas an Sprioraid Naoimh.

Bhí an-lá ag na hógánaigh agus a muintir. Lá mór i saol spriodálta an cheanntair.

Bás

Fuair Máire Uí Ghléasúr ní Leineacháin ó Abha na Scáil bás i dTrá Lí le déanaí. Bhí a céile Tomás básaithe roimpi.

Méala mór a bás dá céile, dá chlann Máire, FJ, Audrey, agus Seán, deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde.

Beannacht Dé lena hanam.

Tar éis bháis tá Carmel Uí Chíobhaín ón nGráig agus Corcaigh.

Meala mór a bás dá céile Seán, clann, Cian, Clíodhna, Caitríona, Cathal agus Conall, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde.

Bean shéimh cáirdiúil.

I bhFlaitheas Dé a hanam cneasta, cuideachtúil.

ACROSS

1. Two-masted sailing vessel (fore and aft rig)

5. Show the way

9. New Testament letter

10. Green colour, resembling unripe fruit

12. Nonsense (informal)

13. _____ familias (head of a Roman family)

14. Goals

17. Health resort

18. Place under a burden

22. Tectonic ______ (divisions of the earth’s surface)

25. Age

27. Speak with involuntary stops

30. Scoundrel

31. ___ de Janeiro

32. Separator of continents

33. Skewed

34. Malleable metal

35. Beer glass

DOWN

1. Vast, level treeless areas

2. Hauled up

3. Exterior

4. Occurrences

6. Select group

7. Embellish

8. Animal holding area

11. Ship’s diary

15. Computer program

16. Foot extremity

19. Insect

20. Snicket, fictional character

21. Before

23. Secure

24. Spare in frame

26. North Pole region

27. Ruin

28. Entertainment centre

29. American actress, ___ Farrow

30. Large horned megafauna

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

For Sale/Le Díol

Madraí feirme macánta bliain d'aois ar fáil . One year old farm dogs available. Good temperament. Glaoigh ar 087-2340664

Two seater couch good condition for sale €150 call 087 2646251

Flanagan's Poultry - Saturday 28th March in Milltown, Killorglan and Caherciveen. Delivering to Dingle Mart at 12.30 - 1pm on Sat. 4th April. Call 086 1580837

Motors / Gluaisteáin

A rare beautiful sky blue VW Beetle, 2003, customized 180,000 miles, no rust , engine oil changed every 9 months, reasonable offers considered. Call 087-2382251

Services / Seirbhisí

Digital Marketing Services – Websites, SEO, Google Analytics, Email Marketing & Social Media. Tel: +353 85 120 0315 | Email: digitalleap401@gmail.com

Wanted - help with indoor lambing between Mid-March and Mid April - May. Suitable for students wanting to gain experience working alongside us on a sheep farm. - Phone: 086 8497282

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

Other / Eile

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

Oidhreacht

Féile Ealaíne na Cásca 2026

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‘Rince

Oscailte gach lá: 11.00 – 16.00

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