West & Mid Kerry Live issue 411

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

& Mid Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue

Aibreán/April - 8ú Bealtaine/May 2025 News - Events - Live Music Listings - Local Maps & More Nuacht - Imeachtaí - Ceol Beo - Léarscáileanna

Luí na Gréine / West Kerry Sunset: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 16: Dingle Famine Commemoration

Pg 20: Féile na Bealtaine Programme

Pg 29: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 31: All In The Mind

Pg 32: Live Music Listings

Pg 33: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 36: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 37: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 38: Crossword

Pg 39: Classifieds

Published by West Kerry Live, Goat Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 EC85

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

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

To ps oi l f or Sa le p er Load G oo d Qu a lity Bu i lding S tone

Cuir Glaoch/Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh 087 2969846 nó 066 9155446

Permit Number On Request - Uimhir Cheadúnais ach é a lorg

News from The Marts

Dingle

Sheep Calf & Cattle Sales

May 3rd, 17th & 31st. Milltown -ring for details

DINGLE 066 91 51586

MILLTOWN : 066 97 67309

To Advertise

Contact us on 066-9150530 Lorcán: 086-1737944 Mossy: 087-2149327 Email: westkerrynews@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook www.westkerrylive.ie

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

Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne

Martin O'Sullivan Cup Final Winners - Musgrave Park 20th April

Lá d'ár saol i Musgrave Park nuair a bhuaigh ár sinsir Corn Mhartin Uí Shúilleabháin tareis am breise . Cé chreidfadh é agus Cill Airne 19 pointe chun tosaigh tar éis 18 nóiméad.

Tries from Adam Daly, Odhran Slattery, Mike Walsh (player coach) Gearoid Walsh and the irrepressible Conor Flannery (2), along with with kicks from Tip Delaney and Tomás Ò Sé brought the cup west after extra time.

The teams finished 19 all after 80 minutes before a stunning display of grit and resilence in extra time ensured that the cup would travel an extra 50 miles west . Comhghairdeas le captaen Brian Devine agus an traenálaí Mike Walsh chomh maith leis an painéil ar fad . Míle buiochas leis an an lucht tacaíochta a thaisteal aniar go háirithe an Foireann f14 a bhí le chloisint fiú nuair a bhí an taoide ag tráth go luath sa chluiche .

Cumann beag le croí mór- RCD ABÚ (ó lch facebook an gClub)

Killarney RFC 33 Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne 43

60 Seconds with Debbie Lewang

What was your first job?

Summer lifeguard at an outdoor pool.

What is your favourite film? Man Facing Southeast.

What is your favourite book? Ulysses

What was the first CD/Tape/Record you bought? Uriah Heep -Demons and Wizards.

What was your favourite holiday?

Camping at Brereton Lake in the summer as a kid.

What is your favourite drink? Bunnahabhain single malt

Who is your favourite actor? Meryl Streep

What advice would you give to your younger self? Something worth doing is something worth doing badly.

Who is your sporting hero? Nuala Moore

Two figures from history you’d like to have as dinner guests? I don’t want dinner guests..

If a time machine could take you somewhere for one day where would you go?

The Féile Office in 2018 wondering what I got myself into.

What is your favourite saying? Go away.

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

Bone Appétit for Stronger Skeletons

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist

Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease, which literally means “porous bone” — whereby the density and quality of bone are diminished. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively, often with no symptoms until the first fracture occurs. Osteoporosis is now diagnosed at earlier ages and its precursor osteopenia is increasingly seen in young adults in their twenties and thirties. Approximately one out of three women over 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis, as will one out of five men over 50. Although genetic factors largely determine the size and density of your bones, lifestyle, nutrition, regular exercise and avoiding smoking and excess alcohol also play a key role. At every stage of life, a nutritious, broad diet promotes strong, healthy bones. This includes eating enough calories to sustain your frame throughout your life, moderate protein intake, healthy fat as well as vitamins D and K and minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc,and boron. In childhood and adolescence, proper nutrition helps to build peak bone mass (maximum bone density, usually attained in the early 20s), thereby reducing vulnerability to osteoporosis later in life. This is not to say that there are not measures available to older adults — but puberty is the optimum time in our lives to build great bones! Restrictive diets, fizzy drinks, caffeine and junk food, most associated with the teenage years, are a recipe for poor bone strength and inhibit the absorption of bone-building nutrients at this critical time of growth.

That said, attention to bone health is vital again during midlife, particularly for women. The sharp drop in oestrogen during menopause accelerates bone loss — up to 10% can be lost in the first five years post-menopause. This makes women particularly vulnerable to fractures in later life. Men, by contrast, lose bone more gradually, but by their seventies, their rate of loss can match that of women, especially if testosterone levels are low or other risk factors are present. Supporting bone health in midlife and beyond is key to staying active and well into older age.

Most of the nutrients needed for bone strength are dependent on healthy fats to aid their absorption and assimilation into the body. A diet that includes nuts, seeds, oily fish, olives, avocado and good quality oils help build and preserve bone integrity. For those who have had a fracture, it aids recovery and reduces the risk of having another fracture. Dietary factors that contribute to osteoporosis include low calcium intake, excess sodium and phosphorous (found in fizzy drinks), high protein diets and trace mineral deficiencies. High protein diets, strongly encouraged for weight-loss and body building, need to be reviewed to ensure the long-term health of our skeletal frame is not compromised by the short-term gains of these types of diets.

There is inconsistent evidence that the pH of body fluids plays a role in mineral loss from our bones. It has been said that bone loss, as well as other diseases, occurs when the body is too acidic — mainly from eating too much meat, dairy, processed foods and refined sugars. While the debate rages on, it is worthwhile to note the words of one great physiologist, Homer W. Smith, who wrote:

“It is no exaggeration to say that the composition of the body fluids is determined not by what the mouth takes in but by what the kidneys keep: they are the master chemists of our internal environment. When, among other duties, they excrete the ashes of our body fires, or remove from the blood the infinite variety of foreign substances that are constantly absorbed from our indiscriminate gastrointestinal tracts, these excretory operations are incidental to the major task of keeping our internal environment in an ideal, balanced state.”

(From Fish to Philosopher, 1953)

His theory ties in with ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which connects bone health to kidney health. Although he does not allude to TCM in any of his research, it is interesting that this and much more recent research demonstrates that nutrients which support the smooth running of our kidneys are the same nutrients that promote bone strength. And conversely, foods that are taxing on the kidneys are associated with increased risk of bone disease.

Sea vegetables, tofu, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, kale, sprouts, sesame and pumpkin seeds provide more nutrients for bone health than any other natural wholefood. Not only are they rich in calcium, they also provide boron, magnesium and vitamin K. Our bones are made up of minerals we get directly from land and sea plants — or indirectly from the animal products we eat that feed on the same. It makes sense that these are more easily derived straight from the source rather than eating our way through the animal kingdom in order to get a good supply.

It is worth mentioning that bone broth, made from the long simmering of animal or fish bones in liquid, provides an easily assimilated mineralrich supply, as the minerals from the boiling bones are leached into the water over time. Other nutrients include collagen, vitamin C and omega-3, which allow for flexibility and elasticity to be maintained in bone tissue. It is easier to break a dried-out, rigid stick than one that can bend and flex when pressure is applied.

Don’t forget your vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of calcium and involved in many functions associated with bone health. Routine testing and appropriate supplementation are necessary at all stages of life — whether you are building bone, maintaining bone or re-building bone again.

Let your own skeleton be a reminder of the strength and support you carry within — and treat it well with a mostly plant-based, mineral-rich diet, regular outdoor exercise and simple lifestyle habits that give you the best chance of staying strong, steady, and healthy for years to come.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562

Web: www.omnom.ie

First Step

Feel Better, Start Small

Irene Flannery Nutritional Therapy & Medicinal Chef

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

CYCLE The Ride Dingle Cycle is coming through Camp next Saturday, 26th April. Community Field and facilities closed to all other activities on Saturday 26th. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you. Camp Community Council.

CAIRDE EOGHAN Open afternoon in the beautiful bluebell woods in Coill Eoghan, Kilteenbane, Camp on Sunday 27th April from 2.00 - 6.00 p.m. V92F500. Refreshments will be provided. Please note this event is not a fundraiser. Please carpool as VERY limited car parking. For further information contact Paidi - 087 6362045.

AFTER SARAH MILES Congratulations to Michael Hilliard Mulcahy on a wonderful presentation of his One Man play After Sarah Miles on Easter Saturday night at Camp Community Centre.

NATIONAL CHAMPION Congratulations to Camp woman, Mollie O'Donnell, Knockglossmore on winning the Great Ireland Women's Race in the Phoenix Park, Dublin recently. Mollie now joins Irish star runner Sonia O'Sullivan in an elite group of the fastest female runners in this race. An outstanding achievement Mollie, well done!

ANNASCAUL LADIES Congratulations to Eabha Dolan, Maum, Camp and the Kerry Ladies U14 team on winning their Munster B title recently.

CELEBRATIONS Sunday night was a night of celebration in The Railway Tavern, when Local Campman PJ Crean, London Kerryman of the Year 2024 was honoured in his home place.

The London Kerryman Association awarded the Kerryman of the year in recognition of PJ’s lifelong commitment and support of Kerrymen, women and families in London and said that his great work has impacted on countless lives over the years.

A framed copy of the Minutes of the Formation Meeting of Camp Muintir na Tire, dated 11th March 1958 was made to PJ by his sister Ann. This document was signed by their late father John P Crean, who was the inaugural Chairman of the first guild of Muintir na Tire elected in the Parish. John was like PJ, a dedicated community man.

And behind every successful man is a good woman and PJ’s wife Bernie was presented with a bouquet of flowers and PJ’s 34 years successful career with British Rail was also marked with a beautiful cake. Congratulations PJ, you have done us all proud in Camp and in Kerry.

OBITUARY Dr. Sean Murphy, of Riverside, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly Garrahies, Camp, died peacefully in the tender care of Our Lady of Fatima nursing home on 14th April. Beloved husband of Margaret and dear brother of Anne Moloney and the late Padraig, Seamus, Tom (Tomás), Maureen, Joan, Peggie and Brid.

Sadly missed by his loving family, his brothers-in-law Dan Moloney and Frank, sister-in-law Marie, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends. Dr. Sean was laid to rest in Rath Lawn Cemetery, Tralee. Sympathy is extended to all the family.

The news was received with sadness in his native Camp and all over the country and a momentous few days of reminiscing on the life of a popular and much loved gentleman ensued as local and national media turned back the pages of time recalling Sean’s wonderful legacy to Kerry football. Sean was a professional, a Doctor of high standing in the community, a famous footballer, among the best ever to play for his native Kerry and above all a much loved family man.

His niece Elizabeth Moloney and his nephew Darragh Cronin co shared a lovely homily of their Uncle's life.

Over his time in the Kerry jersey, wing-back Sean played in five All-Ireland finals, winning three. His 1959 All-Ireland final masterclass was recognised when he was crowned the footballer of the year in 1959, becoming the first Kerry player to ever receive the accolade.

He has the unique honour of winning All-Ireland medals with his three brothers: A Junior All-Ireland with Padraig in 1949, a minor All-Ireland with Tomás in 1950, and a senior All-Ireland with Seamus in 1959.

At his funeral on Thursday, Camp Community paid their respect in a guard of honour outside the church to Dr. Sean, a Camp Football Legend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Courtney’s Bakery

Dick Mack’s Yard, Dingle 066-9151583

Open: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm

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

Wide selection of breads

The View from the Chair

Pope Francis 1936-2025

Pope Francis has passed away at 88. A humble leader and advocate for the marginalized, his legacy of service and compassion will be remembered. A Book of Condolence for His Holiness Pope Francis has been opened at the offices of Kerry County Council at County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

West Kerry Agricultural Show 2025

The West Kerry Agricultural Show along with Castlegregory Agricultural Show received funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development earlier this year. It was great to be

present to see West Kerry Agricultural Show Secretary, Colm Jordan sign the grant acceptance form, along with West Kerry Agricultural Show Chairperson, Derry Ó Murchú. Maith sibh!

13th Animation Dingle

It was a privilege to attend the official opening of the 13th edition of Animation Dingle by Minister Norma Foley TD at the Dingle Skellig Hotel. The event saw participation from over 750 individuals from Ireland and around the world. Congratulations are due to Maurice Galway, Director of Animation Dingle, John Rice, Co-Founder of Animation Dingle and CEO of Jam Media, as well as everyone involved in making Animation Dingle possible. Beir bua agus beannacht!

Kerry County Clean Up

The growing success of the county clean up, since it was established in 2012, is evident in the huge voluntary effort all over Kerry and the volume of litter retrieved over the years is indicative of the larger numbers taking part. With 1000’s of people taking part in the 13th annual Kerry County Clean Up, up to 50 tonnes of rubbish was expected to be collected around the Kingdom. This major event is sponsored by KWD Recycling and encourages people to pick up litter in their estates, towns, and villages. Well done to everyone who took part. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

Health Services within the County. This event marked the inaugural Kerry Arts Ball, and Clarissa and Ciara have ambitious plans for future events to support worthy causes in Kerry. Maith sibh!

Local Link Kerry

It was a pleasure to meet with Alan O’Connel of Local Link Kerry at the recent Kerry Tourism Industry Day in Killarney. Since my election to Kerry County Council in 2019, I have had the honour of serving on the Board of Local Link Kerry. During this period, we have witnessed significant expansion of bus services within the county, particularly in West Kerry. Long may this continue!

Kerry Football

Got an opportunity to discuss the state of Kerry Football with the great Vincent O’Connor of John Street, Dingle. Where would we be without it. It’s a fine day for football. Lá breá chun caide. Ciarraí Abú!

Clarissa Michaux Whelan and Ciara Comerford from the Kerry Arts Ball recently presented a cheque for €4031.97 to Frank O’Rahilly of Jigsaw Kerry. Jigsaw Kerry offers vital Youth Mental

Kerry Arts Ball

Comhairleoir Breandán Fitzgerald - Ag obair le An tAire Norma Foley TD, Michael Cahill TD, An Seanadóir Mark Daly, Billy Kelleher MEP & Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP.

Photo: Sean Lordan

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Baton Charge at Ballyferriter

-The People 20 February 1887

The evictions on the Earl of Cork’s estates were to have been resumed on Wednesday at Ballyferriter. However, the people prepared overnight by breaking up the roads and building stone walls across them. While the police were studying the situation, a crowd of several thousand people assembled. Some were armed with hay-forks and others with sticks, evidently prepared to resist the evictions.

The police decided to return to Dingle and a small crowd followed them cheering but suddenly the police were ordered to charge. In the subsequent physical struggle, a number of men and women were badly knocked about by the police who used their batons freely. The affair has caused intense excitement and serious consequences are feared.

During an interview on Friday, the sub-sheriff stated that there were over 3000 people at Ballyferriter, all of whom were armed with bludgeons, pikes, scythes and sharpened shovels. On Thursday and Friday every shop in the town of Dingle was closed as a protest against the evictions and the police are boycotted.

Highway Robbery

-Kerry Reporter 30 October 1886

On Friday night last a daring robbery was committed on a farmer named Michael Healy of Scartaglen when he was returning from a cattle fair at Knocknagree where he had sold some livestock.

He was accompanied by two men from the fair, on the road, when they were met by two men armed with revolvers.

They ordered Healy to hand over all the money in his possession. This he did and the robbers got away with £5 -10 shillings. Healy reported the incident to the police, but no arrests have been made.

Bring Back the Stones

-Kerry Reporter 02 January 1886

Last week a daring outrage was carried out at a place called Clashatlea, near Ballymacelligott. It appears that a man named Brosnan had erected an outhouse, part of which was built with stones.

The stones had been removed from the dilapidated home of Sylvester Poff who was executed in Tralee jail some two years ago and whose farm still lies derelict.

At about 7 o’clock on the night of the outrage, a party of armed men visited Brosnan’s house and, after breaking some of his windows, they then levelled the newly built outhouse. The men returned to the dwelling house where they fired a few shots and warned Brosnan to return the stones to Poff’s which he did.

War Office Censorship

-Kerry Reporter 26 February 1916

The most Rev. Dr. Mangan wrote a letter to the County Council on January 27th thanking them for a resolution passed regarding the censoring of letters by the War Office.

His Lordship states that he felt his correspondence with the faithful people of the Diocese was entitled to special consideration, even by the War Office, and that the reputation of our people was wantonly outraged by the action of the officers in the War Office in censoring their most private correspondence.

Send me to Dingle

(From the National Archives)

Exactly 200 years ago on 24 April 1825 Thomas Connor, a sub-constable of police in Trabert, petitioned the Lord Lieutenant, Richard Wellesley, at

Dublin Castle, to be transferred from the town of Tarbert to that of Dingle to be close to his elderly mother.

He claimed his late father was a member of the old constabulary police. He also stated that his brother, who succeeded his father in the force, was killed in an accidental ‘fall from a cliff’ whilst in pursuit of two murderers. (He wrote to Wellesley again three weeks later, drawing attention to his mother’s poor health and requesting a response to his application for transfer to Dingle, according to the National Archives.)

Attempted Murder

-Cork Constitution 14 December 1887

This morning three young men of the agricultural class were arrested at Brosna and conveyed by car to Abbeyfeale where they boarded the afternoon train to Listowel.

The men had been arrested in relation to a shooting incident resulting in the wounding of John Curtin and his wife on Sunday last near Brosna. On the prisoners’ arrival in Listowel, it was discovered that the Resident Magistrate was unavailable.

The prisoners then had to wait until 7 o’clock when they were charged by District Inspector Hickey with the above offences. On the application of Sergeant Mc Grath, a remand of 8 days was granted.

Death of a Kerry Student

-Kerry Reporter 21 May 1904

With feelings of deep regret, we record the death of Mr. Thomas Walsh of Glens. The deceased, whose ordination was only a matter of time, spent three years at Killarney Seminary and one year at St. Kieran’s, Kilkenny. He moved from there to Rochester, New York, where he studied for two years. His college career was marked by success, which he pursued with ceaseless application, disregarding the relaxation which his health demanded, and he began to feel unwell.

He was encouraged to return to Ireland which he did before last Christmas but despite the therapeutic nature of his native surroundings and the best efforts of medical skills, he passed peacefully to his eternal rest on Wednesday morning. Before moving to Rochester, he had enjoyed perfect health.

The funeral service began at 2 o’clock on Friday and it was an unusually large one. His internment took place in Saint Mary’s churchyard where the family have erected a new tomb.

WESTWARD

- An exhibition of works by artists Dominika Piekarska, Liam Holden and Sarah

Opening Saturday 19th April at 2:30pm and will run until May 19th.

OPENING HOURS

Monday – 12.30 – 5.00pm

Tuesday – by appointment

Wednesday to Saturday inclusive – 12.30 – 5.00pm

Greenlane Gallery

Holyground, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 NHV5

Tel: +353 86 8211 225 | email susan@greenlanegallery.com

Tormey.

Castlegregory Notes

Thank you to all of the vendors and customers alike who came to the Easter Market last Saturday....It was a good day for all Castlegregory Tidy Towns Group, a sub committee of the Castlegregory Community Council, wishes to acknowledge and thank the Community Support Fund of Kerry County Council for their award of €700 towards the cost of window boxes and planters for the village. The group also wishes to acknowledge and thank the support received from Kerry County Council in the maintenance of the village.

Castlegregory Tidy Towns: If you would like to join our weekly volunteering activities we usually meet every Saturday at 10:00am at the Castlegregory Playground unless otherwise stated. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners. Please contact 087 2854779. . However the dinner will be cancelled on 15th of April due to an all day power cut. 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 085 43 2251.

Whist: Every Thursday evening in the Clubrooms from 8pm. Newcomers and Learners welcome.

16/04/2025: Ladies:1st Liz Higgins 2nd: Mairead Ni Dubhdha Intervals: Femma Haverman, Anne Kavanagh Gents: 1st: Martin Murphy 2nd: Martin Courtney, Mary Shanahan Intervals: Sven Hockstraate, Sandra Hoffman Mystery:Nora Walsh

17/04/2025:Ladies;1st; Gerry Curran 2nd; Eileen Coyle Intervals;Pam McCavert, Eileen Kennedy Gents; 1st Brid Baker 2nd; Dieter Hockstrate Intervals; Maeve Herlihy, John McEnery Mystery; Barbara, Edward Hennessy Baby and Toddler Group: Castlegregory Clubrooms, Thursday mornings during school term, 10.30-12pm. Parents, grandparents, guardians, all welcome. Come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Bíonn Galf Chumann Ceann Sibéal de shíor ag cur feabhais ar a gcuid áiseanna agus cláracha chun sár áiseanna a chur ar fáil do mhuintir na dúichí agus cuairteoirí go dtí an leithinis. Tá áthas ar an bhfoireann bainistíochta a chur in úil go bhfuil clár

65 Roses Day (Cystic Fibrosis).

Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chuir in iúl dos na daoine ar fad a thug cabhair leis an bailiúchán do 65 Roses Day (Cystic Fibrosis) ar an Aoine 11ú Aibréan 2025.

Míle buíochas do phobal Chorca Dhuibhne ar fad a bhí chomh flaithiúl ar an lá.

Sé an méid a bailíodh ná €2,975.00. - Séamus Ó Lúing

Meán Scoil Castlegregory student Kayla O'Neill, who came third in the Department of Education art competition for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) under the theme 'What sustainability means to me.'

Kayla, a first year student at Meán Scoil, produced a stunningly detailed 3D model of the Maharees for the competition. The aim of the competition was to raise awareness about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kayla's project demonstrated several of the SDGs especially, Life on Land, Life below Water, Climate Action , Health and Wellbeing, Sustainable Communities plus more. Kayla was inspired by the breathtaking surroundings of the Maharees as well as the successful conservation work by the local community.

Kayla's model will be on display for the rest of the year at the Department of Education, Marlborough Street, Dublin.

This is a remarkable achievement. Everyone at Meán Scoil, Castlegregory is delighted for Kayla.

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Corca Dhuibhne ag Nascadh Connecting the Dingle Peninsula

Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance

Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil / AGM at Wave Dingle Theatre, The Wood, Dingle

2 in - 4.30 in, 29ú Aibreán, 2025

2.00 pm - Refreshments by Fish Factory Restaurant

2.30 pm – Fáilte le Cathaoirleach, Comhairle Contae Chiarraí, Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald

2.35 pm - AGM Reports & Q&A with Election of Officers

* Presentation of Certificates to our 10 Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism Programme Businesses by Cathaoirleach, Comhairle Contae Chiarraí , Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald

* Wave Dingle Theatre Introductory Experience

* Open House – Informal Networking with Local Businesses & Agencies – Local, Regional & National

Le do thoil RSVP do Simone ag info@dingle-peninsula.ie Tel: (066) 915 2448

MAN WITH A VAN

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

BUSINESS. Dingle Business Chamber welcome the recent reopening of Paddy's Bike Shop in Dykegate Street by Florian Walsh and Partner with back-up from Paddy Walsh. The shop will now stock electric bicycles for hire as well as the traditional pedal cycles for both adults and children. Great to see local people taking the opportunity to get involved in business ventures in their own area.

The Business Chamber also welcome the new venture in the original Ó Catháin's Fish Factory in The Wood called Wave Dingle Theatre. The venue will host Irish Music and Dance Shows on Thursdays and Saturday evenings from 7p.m. The Theatre will also be available for other entertainment activities and is another much needed centre in our town.

RIDE DINGLE. The annual cycle event offering a choice of a 55km or 120km challenge takes place this Saturday April 26th starting from the Marina Car Park at 8a.m. Approximately 2,000 brave souls will head off towards Ventry then through lea Head, Ballyferriter, Ballydavid and back to Dingle where the shorter course finishes. Those who come for the longer route then head for the Conor Pass and return to Dingle via Camp and the main road through Annascaul and Lispole.

Some road closures will be in place for short periods with full details on www.ridedingle.com. The cooperation of all road users would be appreciated to ensure the safe running of the event from which several local organisations benefit financially for assisting with stewarding and at food outlets on the day.

TOURISM EVENT. Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance will be holding a Networking Event including Tourism Updates and their AGM in the Wave Dingle Theatre in the Wood from 2.30 to 4.30p.m. on Tuesday April 29th. Refreshments will be served by the onsite Factory Restaurant on arrival at 2.30p.m. All tourism related outlets are advised to have a representative attend so we go forward together especially in the uncertain times that have evolved over the past few months. info@dingle-peninsula. ie.or 0669152448.

FÉILE NA BEALTAINE. Another wide ranging programme covering most aspects of the Arts, Music, Cultures, Poetry and Fringe Activities for all age groups are included in Féile Na Bealtaine which runs from Wednesday April 30th to Monday May 5th this year.

The Féile kicks off with the Dingle New Music Choir and Orchestra Concert in the Sceilig Hotel on Wednesday April 30th at 8p.m.

The popular Street Parade returns this year starting from The Pobalscoil Grounds at 1.30 p.m. on the Sunday.

The Féile Office will be located in An Diseart in Green Street and is open for ticket sales from Thursday April 24th with early booking essential due to the huge interest in most events. So with a programme that should have something for everybody we advise our readers to get out there and be part of such a wonderful weekend right here in the Peninsula.

Satellite T.V Aerial

TIDY TOWNS. We wish to thank the volunteers who came out last weekend to help with the annual County Clean Up Day. A total of 25 full bags of litter was collected off our approach roads to town which highlights the selfish approach that some people take to disposing of packaging from food items consumed while in transit.

Work Evenings continue on Mondays meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7p.m. but any help at any time would be much appreciated especially with litter collection , weeding , painting, planting or general tidiness in your own area. The judges in the National Competition will be commencing their visit shortly so we need to present our town in the best possible manner.

Recent work included preparing and painting the Mall statues, other repainting of signs, pillars and boxes, replanting of wildflower seeds at the Mail Road and The Mart Riverside Garden.

Due to ground damage by heavy vehicles repairing storm damage to nearby buildings the proposal to develop the Sensory Garden for Bunscoil An Clochar in Upper Main Street has been considerably delayed this year.

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Commemoration of the Great Famine in West Kerry

The Dingle Peninsula Famine Commemoration will begin with an exhibition in Dingle library from Monday, May 12th to Saturday May 24th. The focus will be on the origin of the blight that devastated the area and its effect on population, emigration, eviction and the Irish Language. It will be opened by Mayor Breandán Fitzgerald on Wednesday, May 15th at 7pm.

The following night, May 16th, Dr. Conor Brosnan, who is researching a book on the Famine, will deliver a talk on the subject in An Díseart at 7.30pm. This talk is expected to attract a large attendance so two rooms are being prepared for the presentation. Entry fee at the door will be €10 and €5.

On Sunday May 18th a series of cultural events will be held at the Famine Field with input from archaeologist Isabel Bennet, poet Emer Fallon, musician Eoin Duignan, Famine folklore from Aisteoirí Bhréanainn, and words from Father Sheehy. Micheál Ó Coileáin will be Fear a’Tí. This commemoration will begin at 2.30pm.

If the weather is unsuitable, all events will be held in St. Mary’s Church on the Sunday at the intended time.

Ní hé Dia a cheap riamh an obair seo, Daoine bochta a chur le fuacht is le fán,

Is a chur ins na poorhouse go dubhach is glas orthu

Ag feall ar bhochta Dé

Nár thug riamh dóibh saibhreas

Ach ag síorobair dóibh ó aois go bás.

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Bigí páirteach i nglanadh náisiúnta an earraigh de chuid an taisce Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 26ú AIBREÁN 2025 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Tabhair leat do phiocadóirí féin. Beidh málaí agus láimhíní ar fáil. Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

Be part of an taisce’s national spring clean

On Saturday 26th April 2025 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m. Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided. Orna Dunlevy 087228653

Property Maintenance

"Famine in the Land" by Bob Ó Cathail

Congratulations to Kieran Keane Lispole and An Riocht a/c who received his Athletics Ireland star award recently in Mullingar representing Kerry, getting the award for his achievements in 2024.

IONAD PHOENIX CLG NEWS UPDATE

The dust has settled since the exciting news of the purchase of the cinema by the Murphy’s. We have been sharing information with them from our ex tensive research and planning.

We thank you all for your patience as we wind our group up, it's a slower process than we anticipated. Our in-depth Business Plan, which was paid for with funds we raised through the Community Foundation of Ireland will be made public soon, as we feel it is still a valuable piece of work. There is still the need and potential for an arts centre in Dingle. With professional and legal help, we negotiated an offer of a long term loan from private individuals, if we were able to make a successful bid. However our bid was not accepted, so no capital was ever received.

NUACHT Ó IONAD PHOENIX CLG

Tá an deannach socraithe ón nuacht spreagúil gur cheannaigh muintir Uí Mhurchú an phictiúrlann. Táimid tar éis a bheith ag roinnt eolais leo ónár gcuid taighde agus pleanála fairsing.

At this current time, we hold just under €19,000 in donations, collected over the course of our campaign, from many sources, from our community, and from the Community Foundation of Ireland, as mentioned above. Again we would like to thank each and every one of you for putting your trust in us and the campaign. We have sought advice on what we are legally obliged to do with these donations. The advice we have received is that it was given to save the cinema, so it must be used for this purpose. To that end, we will be working with the Murphy’s so all the remaining donations will go directly to sponsoring community based events and activities that can be run in the cinema, once it's reopened.

Gabhaimid buíochas libh go léir as bhur bhfoighne agus muid ag druidim lenár ngrúpa, is próiseas níos moille é ná mar a bhíothas ag súil leis.

Déanfar ár bPlean Gnó domhain, ar íocadh as leis an airgead a chruinníomar trí Fhondúireacht Phobail na hÉireann a phoibliú go luath, mar is dóigh linn gur saothar luachmhar fós é. Tá gá agus seans fós le hionad ealaíon sa Daingean.

Le cabhair gairmiúil agus dlíthiúil, rinneamar idirbheartaíocht ar thairiscint ar iasacht fhadtéarmach ó dhaoine aonair príobháideacha, dá mbeimis in ann tairiscint rathúil a dhéanamh. Níor glacadh lenár dtairiscint ar aon nós, mar sin ní bhfuarthas aon chaipiteal riamh. Faoin am seo, tá beagán faoi bhun €19,000 mar shíntiúis againn, a bhailítear le linn ár bhfeachtais, ó go leor foinsí, ónár bpobal, agus ó Fhondúireacht Pobail na hÉireann, mar a luadh thuas. Arís ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine agaibh as a muinín a chur ionainn, agus as an bhfeachtas.

IONAD PHOENIX

Táimid tar éis comhairle a lorg maidir lena bhfuil oibleagáid dhlíthiúil orainn a dhéanamh leis na síntiúis seo. Is é an chomhairle a fuair muid ná gur tugadh é chun an phictiúrlann a shábháil, mar sin ní mór é a úsáid chun na críche seo. Chuige sin, beimid ag obair le muintir Uí Mhurchú ionas go rachaidh na síntiúis go léir atá fágtha go díreach chuig urraíocht a dhéanamh ar imeachtaí agus gníomhaíochtaí pobalbhunaithe is féidir

The dust has settled since the Murphy’s. We have been sharing

Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana

Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith-Triúigh Teo

13ú Bealtaine 2025 - 7.30 pm

1. Fáilte ón gCathaoirleach

2. Miontuairiscí Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana 2024

3. Tuarascáil an Chathaoirligh

4. Tuarascáil an Iniuchóra

5. Ceapachán an Iniúchóra

6. Toghchán Baill an Choiste

7. Má theastaionn uait d’ainm a chur chun cinn mar bhall den gcoiste don mbliain seo, is feidir an t-iarratas a chur go dtí an Rúnaí (ag eolas@cflt.ie) roimh Deardaoin 8ú Bealtaine 2025.

8. Aon Ghnó Eile

9. Más mian leat aon gnó eile a chur faoi bhráid an gcruinniú, cur ríomhphost go dtí eolas@cflt.ie riomh 6ú Bealtaine 2025.

10. Críoch

Grow Remote Corca Dhuibhne

Grow Remote is a social enterprise on a mission to make good quality job opportunities available to everyone, regardless of their location. The mission is to make remote work accessible for everyone and create lasting social impact.

Local Grow Remote chapters around the country provides support and a social network to those who are already working remotely or in a hybrid home/office situation. Also to those who are curious about remote work and job opportunities. We host regular get-togethers, to give an outlet to those who are regularly working from home or a similar situation. You can find out more about the organisation on growremote.ie

The Dingle chapter of Grow Remote is one of the largest in the country, approaching 100 members. We know that there are even more people across Corca Dhuibhne who don't have a social scene through their work and anybody who's already a member will tell you that you will be warmly welcomed, whatever your situation is.

We have also been supporting local business' by hosting our events with them and we look forward to continuing this in 2025 (Open to suggestions if your organisation would like to get involved with us or host an event.)

To find out about our events, you can search for events in Dingle on www.eventbrite.ie

To join our local Whatsapp group, where you will be first to hear about upcoming events, scan the QR code with your camera. Beidh fáilte romhat!

- Aodán, Laura agus Mélanie - (Volunteer) Local Leaders

Séamus Jackie Lawnmower Repairs

• Have the electrical works completed by a Safe Electric Ireland electrician

• Apply to ESB Networks to be connected to the electricity distribution system using the ESB Networks NC6 form. Your registered installer should do this for you before they fit the system.

• Provide a Declaration of Works signed by a registered installer on the SEAI Solar PV Approved Installer list

• Have a Building Energy Rating (BER) carried out after the work is completed

• Meet the requirements in the Solar PV Code of Practice

Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager, said: For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo. ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

Music & Arts Festival

1ú - 5ú Bealtaine / 1st - 5th

Clár Féile na Bealtaine

Clár Féile na Bealtaine

25 AIBREÁN / APRIL

Events/Location Time

HeArt of Gaza - Temperence Hall 6pm

DÉ CÉADAOIN / WEDNESDAY

Dingle New Music Choir and OrchestraDingle Skellig Hotel 8pm

DÉARDAOIN / THURSDAY

Event Time

Púca Puppets - Scoileanna 9.20am

Oíche Mhaith - Scoileanna 10.30am

Patricia Forde - Scoileanna 11am

Tae & Plé - The Hare’s Corner 12 noon

Oscailt na Féile - Díseart Garden’s 1pm

Over the Hill Focus Time - CéARTgalore Studio 3pm

Mick Davis - Dingle Tourist Office 3.30pm

Padraig Ó Héalaí - Dingle Garden Townhouse 4.30pm

Art in An Diseart Oscailt Oifigiúil 4:30pm

POP - Kennedy’s Bar 5pm

MACHA - Dingle Bookshop 5pm

Ukrainian short doc. & talk - An Díseart 6pm

M.I.L. - Ionad An Bhlascaoid 6.15pm

Oscailt Oifigiúil Exhibitions - Ionad An Bhlascaoid 6:30pm

Maire Breathnach Concert Ionad An Bhlascaoid 7.30pm

Catherine Young West African Dance workshop - Bunscoil an Chlochair 7.30pm

The Vagina Monologues - Teach Siamsa na Carraige 9pm

Tinnte na Bealtaine - Ar bharr na gcnoc 9pm

DÉ hAOINE / FRIDAY

Yoga/ Ióga le Ilonka - Camelia Yoga Barn 9.30am

Juanita’s Big Problem - Scoileanna 9.30am

A Magical Summer in Tír na nÓg - Scoileanna 10am

Jet Set Jackie - Scoileanna 10am

The Friendship Cup: From Palestine to Ireland - Scoileanna 10am

Éanna Ní Lamhna - Scoileanna 10am

Oíche Mhaith - Scoileanna 10.30am

Iontas na nIontas - Áiseanna na hÓige 10.30am

Great Blasket Mural Focus Time - Nellie

Fred’s 11am

Iontas na nIontas - Áiseanna na hÓige 12 noon

The Dingle Butcher - Orchard Lane 12pm

Mother FeltIt Official Opening - Sweet Pea 12:30pm

Bean in Dingle Official Opening 1pm

Polish Storytelling - An Díseart 1pm

Dingle Artworks Official Opening 1:30pm

Transcendence Official Opening - Pig & Leaf 2pm

How I See It Official Opening - Temperance hall 2.30pm

Tigh Nic Aodhagáin Official Opening - An Stiúideo 3pm

Kevin Power Lecture - Carol Cronin’s 3pm

Fréamhacha Official Opening 3.30pm

Tramp Press Showcase: Your Own Dark Shadow by Jack Fennell - Dingle Bookshop 4pm

Friday feeling! Beannachtaí Aoine - An Díseart 4pm

Art in Rice House Official Opening: 4pm

Engegård quartet - O’Flaherty’s Bar 5pm

An Enemy Within by Ciarán Roche - Dingle Bookshop 5.30pm

Charlie Piggott - The Green Room 6pm

Nano Nagle - An Díseart 6pm

Hanora O’Neill Official Opening - Dillon Gallery 6pm

Beatha Official Opening - Siopa na bhFíodóirí 6:30pm

Oíche Dramaíochta - Halla na Feothanaí 6.30pm

Triumphs, Trophies and Troubles: - McCarthy’s Bar 7pm

Sceálaíocht le Tomas Ó Luing - Dingle

Garden Townhouse 7.30pm

Sorcha Durham - An Díseart Chapel 7.30pm

Club na Féile - Kennedy’s Bar 8pm

Carswell and Hope - O’Flaherty’s Bar 8pm

Revue - South Pole Inn 8pm

Adrian Crowley - St. James’ Church 8.30pm

Aisling Ghobnait le Mothú - James Curran’s 9.30pm

Bernie Pháid & Cormac de Barra - McCarthy’s 10pm

DÉ SATHAIRN / SATURDAY

Yoga Beats le Hannah Buckley - Wave Dingle 9am

Fisín - St. James’ Church 9am

Yoga/ Ióga le Ilonka - Camelia Yoga Barn 9.30am

Tai Chi - An Díseart 10am

Teaċ Daṁsa - Teaċ Damsa Studio 10am

Dick Mack’s Poetry morning 10am

The Dingle Druid - Díseart Gardens 10.30am

Your Highly Sensitive Child - Dingle Bookshop 11.00am

Syra Larkin, I Believe - An Díseart 12pm

Fly a Kite for Palestine - Ventry Beach 12pm

Fishy & Dishy - An Díseart 12pm

The Dingle Butcher - Orchard Lane 12pm

Tramp Press Showcase: Old Romantics by Maggie Armstrong - Dingle Bookshop 12.30pm

Bealtaine 2025

2025

Cormac Mac Gearailt - Slam Poetry Workshop - An Díseart 1pm

Seeding the Future - An Díseart 1pm

Distillation - Temperance Hall 1pm

Laura Barry Official Opening - Dick Mack’s Yard 1pm

Voices of Limerick - St. James’ Church 1.30pm

Lá na bPáistí - Town Park 1.30pm

Source Field Trip - 2pm

Oscailt Oifigiúil - Liam O’Neill Studio 2pm

DUG - Dick Mack’s 2pm

Timber - Díseart Gardens 2.30pm

POP Party - Kennedy’s Bar 3pm

Westward Artist’s Talk - Greenlane Gallery 3pm

Rewilding - An Díseart 3.30pm

Seán Farrell - Dingle Bookshop 4pm

Distillation - Temperance hall 4pm

Lisa Hannigan - Díseart Gardens 4pm

Ceol, Rince & Bothántaíocht - Adam’s Bar 4pm

Dingle Youth Theatre - Bunscoil an Chlochair 4.30pm

Saileog Harp Duo - An Díseart Chapel 4.30pm

Focus time: Artifact - Marina Centre 4.30pm

The Early Church Sites of Corca DhuibhneAn Díseart 5pm

Farming for Nature - An Díseart 5.30pm

Mary Morrissy Twenty-Twenty Vision - Dingle Bookshop 5.30pm

Cú Roí Mac Daire - St. James’ Church 6pm

CHOP - Back of Dick Mack’s Yard 6pm

Kerry Comedy Club - McCarthy’s Bar 6pm

Malartú - Ionad An Bhlascaoid 6.30pm

Distillation - Temperance Hall 7pm

The Scratch - Paul Geaney’s Yard 7.30pm

Engegård quartet - An Díseart Chapel 7.30pm

Ceilí na nGael - Bunscoil an Chlochair 9pm

Club na Féile - The Green Room 10pm

Mohammad Syfkhan - McCarthy’s Bar 10pm

Caolan Ryan hosts The Scratch After Party - Paul Geaney’s 11pm

DÉ DOMHNAIGH / SUNDAY

Birdwatching - Gallarus 7am

Ceol na Maidne - Gallarus 8am

Family Fun Run - Dingle Marina 9.30am

Farming for Nature Walk - Camp 10am

That Good Good DJ - Báinín Cafe 10am

Teaċ Daṁsa - Teaċ Damsa Studio 10am

Yoga le Danielle - An Díseart 10.30

Cormac Begley - Díseart Gardens

12 noon

Distillation - Temperance Hall 1pm

Parade - Throughout the Streets 1.30pm

Attention Bébé - Paul Geaney’s Yard 2.30pm

Céilí Safe Sets - Halla na Feothanaí 3pm

Are We One - Anú Pictures - An Díseart 3pm

Bríde Liath - An Díseart 3pm

CHOP - Back of Dick Mack’s Yard 3.30pm

Neart na Machairí: Project Showcase 4pm

Distillation - Temperance Hall 4pm

Teresa Horgan - St. James’ Church 4pm

How To Be A Dancer - Teaċ Damsa Studio 4pm

Sing Along Social - Dick Mack’s 4.30pm

Slow Riot Dj’s - Kennedy’s Bar 5pm

Larry Donnelly on US Politics - An Díseart 5pm

B2B DJ Set - Paddy Bawn Brosnan’s 6.30pm

The Another Love Story Shift Shack

Soundsystem - Dick Mack’s 7pm

Cormac Mac Gearailt - The Green Room 7pm

Distillation - Temperance Hall 7pm

Bird on the Wire - St. Mary’s Church 7.30pm

David O’Doherty - St. James’ Church 8pm

Súil Amháin- ‘BIG SPAILPÍN ENERGY INCOM-

ING - The Green Room 9pm

DÉ LUAIN / MONDAY

Yoga le Danielle - An Díseart 10.30am

Scéalaíocht leis na teidithe - An Díseart 11am

Lecture Sam Cox - The Ocean World 11am

The Wrens of Dingle - O’Flaherty’s Bar 12 noon

Open Trad session - Díseart Gardens 12 noon

MD Project - An Díseart Chapel 1pm

The Loves of Lady Gregory - Kennedy’s Bar 1.30pm

Scotia - An Díseart 2.30pm

Zoe Rush - An Díseart Gardens 2.30pm

Tom Delany & Friends - St. James’ Church 3pm

Cór Pobal an Daingin - Dingle Skellig Hotel 4pm

Closing Party - O’Flaherty’s Bar 5pm

Songs of Praise - St. Mary’s Church 6pm

The Vagina Monologues - Teach Siamsa na Carraige 9pm

Ceol/Music

Litríocht/ Literature & Spoken Word

Ealaín/ Visual Arts

Imeachtaí Eile/ Fringe Events

Leanaí / Children’s events

Film, Drama, Dance & Comedy

Tourism News

Caroline Boland

As we close out April, just a reminder that Tinteán Ceoil is on in An Clochán every Monday evening throughout the year. For those looking for a lovely escape and evening of local entertainment, Tintéan Ceoil is the place to be. Also, Dingle Farmer’s Market is back in action for the season with the Castlegregory Farmer’s Market starting again in June. This weekend, April 26th, we welcome back Ride Dingle and for those who have early morning commitments, just to check in with the road closures for Saturday morning - https://www.kerrycoco.ie/wp-content/ uploads/2025/04/NOD.pdf. Míle buíochas to all the volunteers who come out and help across the peninsula, not only for Ride Dingle but all our Festivals and Events.

May is another busy month for festivals and the following are dates for your diary over the coming weeks:

1st-5th May, Féile Na Bealtaine, Dingle Peninsula

4th May, Ballinclare Horse Fair, Annascaul

12th-24th May, Dingle Peninsula Famine Commemoration, Dingle •

22nd-25th May, Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh, Dingle

23rd-25th May, OutwestFest, Dingle Tourism News - Dates for your diary:

CUIREADH / INVITATION

Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil & Corca Dhuibhne ag Nascadh

AGM, Tourism News & Networking Event

Dé Mháirt 29ú Aibreán, 2025

2in -4.30in san

WAVE DINGLE THEATRE, The Wood, Dingle

2.00 pm - Refreshments by Fish Factory Restaurant

2.30 pm – Fáilte le Cathaoirleach, Comhairle Contae Chiarraí, Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald

2.35 pm - AGM Reports featuring current tourism news, trends and opportunities

*Presentation of Certificates to our 10 local “CE4RTers” (local businesses) who completed the EU Funded Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism Programme by Cathaoirleach CCC, Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald

*Introducing Wave Dingle Theatre Summer Programme

*Open House – Networking with Members and Local Support Agencies including Údarás na Gaeltachta, Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, NEWKD, MTU, Dingle Peninsula Hospitality SEC, Dúchas an Daingin, Tobar Dhuibhne, Bia Dingle, NPWS and Maharees Conservation Network.

Bring your Business Cards!

To have an idea for catering numbers, please RSVP Simone ag info@ dingle-peninsula.ie

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The Dingle Peninsula Famine Commemoration is a new commemoration which is to tell the story of the Famine in Dingle. Preparations to commemorate the Great Famine on the Dingle Peninsula, which began 180 years ago in 1845, are at an advanced stage. Key highlights include:

• An exhibition on the Famine in the Library from May 12th to May 24th which will be officially opened by Mayor of Kerry, Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald on Thursday 15th May at 7pm.

• Lecture and Talk on the Famine by Dr. Conor Brosnan in An Díseart, at 7.30pm, Friday, May 16th. (Tickets at the door).

• A variety of Cultural Events in the Famine Field from 2.30pm, Sunday May 18th with local contributors including archaeologist Isabel Bennett, poet Emer Fallon, musician Eoin Duignan, Famine folklore by Aisteoirí Bhréanainn, words from Father Sheehy and Fear a' Tí,

Micheál Ó Coileáin. In the event of poor weather the above will be held in St. Mary's Church.

For further information, please contact: Micheál Ó Coileáin (087) 419 8617 or Ted Creedon (066) 915 1555

Promoting together….

Please send in your tourism news to Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie so that we can share through our members network.

Get your 2025 Festival and Events registered on the Dingle Peninsula Calendar of Events with Simone at info@dingle-peninsula.ie or (066) 915 2448;

Follow Dingle Peninsula Tourism on our Social Media Platforms

Facebook: @dingle.offical

Instagram: dinglepeninsulatourism

X: @DinglePeninsula

Use all relevant hashtags in your post/stories/reels/videos/etc.. To create a hashtag, all you need to do is include a ‘#’ and a relevant keyword or phrase. Be sure to use the below hashtags so that your post will appear on the DPTA social media! The more hashtags you use, the more engagement you see.

#dinglepeninsula #corcadhuibhne #stayalittlelonger

Tag or mention Dingle Peninsula Tourism in your post/stories/reels/videos/etc.. Use the @ symbol to tag in the description of your post, but also tag the photo if you feature something related to that person or business. @dinglepeninsulatourism

COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile

DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together

#DinglePeninsula #CorcaDhuibhne #StayALittleLonger

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Connect with MTU

Friday 9th May, 2025

8.30am - 11am

MTU Kerry North Campus

A networking event for companies, community groups, and the general public. Browse and connect with our departments, staff and students.

On the day:

STEM, Sustainability and Virtual Reality demos and workshops.

This event will be of interest to:

Companies / businesses / community groups interested in research and innovation.

Anyone considering upskilling options through lifelong learning/part time learning.

Complimentary grab and go breakfast - bring your own coffee cup as MTU is single-use cup free campus. Reusable cups are €2 which is a refundable deposit.

To

Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh!

Ó fhoireann Thobar Dhuibhne, guimid ár mbeannachtaí na Cásca ar na héinne! Tá súil againn go raibh cúpla lá deas ag gach duine agus gur bhain sibh súp ceart as cúpla uibhe Cásca chomh maith. Bhí ócáid aoibheann eagraithe ag Tús Maith ar Satharn, 19ú Aibreáin, agus is cinnte gur bhain gach éinne ana-shásamh as an ócáid! Tóraíocht na Cásca a bhí ann le cuairteoir ana-speisialta i láthair - Coinín na Cásca!

Ag caint leis na Gardaí

Bhí grúpaí óna Gardaí Síochána timpeall le linn briseadh na Cásca agus iad i mbun cúrsa Gaelainne le hOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Fuair Tobar Dhuibhne agus Dúchas an Daingin deis caint leo agus píosa eolais a thabhairt dóibh mar gheall ar phróiséis Pleanála Teanga.Bhíodar ag plé cúrsaí Gaelainne, Gaeltachta agus fuair siad deis a bplean teanga fhéin a chuir le chéile! Míle buíochas leis an Oidhreacht agus leis na Gardaí as ucht deis a thabhairt dúinn caint leo fé’n ról atá acu i bhforbairt na Gaelainne!!

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Bhí an t-ádh linn an mhí seo go raibh Niamh Ní Bhaoill linn mar laoch do Laochra Am Lóin. Tháinig daltaí ó Phobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne a bhí tar éis Chomhórtas Labhairt na Gaelainne a bhuachaint. Gabhaimid ár mbuíochas le Niamh as ucht ag teacht isteach chun labhairt lena daltaí agus a taithí saoil a roinnt linn ar fad. Bhíomar ar fad chomh spreagtha ag na rudaí iontacha atá bainte amach aici agus an comhairle iontach a thug sí dúinn chomh maith. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochais a ghabháil leis an Hare’s Corner chomh maith as ucht a bheith chomh cabhrach agus fáiltiúil dúinn

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Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne’s events

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

• Ciorcal Comhrá - gach Céadaoin ag a 11:00 in Áras Bhréanainn, Baile

an Fheirtéaraigh. Fáilte roimh chách // all welcome.

• Tae & Plé gach Déardaoin @ 12:00 sa Hare’s Corner le Dúchas an Daingin

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Féile na Bealtaine

Táimid ag súil go mór leis an bhFéile, ní fada uainn Bealtaine agus tá deireadh seachtaine iontach eagraithhe ag an gCoiste aríst agus imeachtaí agus clár aoibhinn leagtha amach acu d’idir óg agus aosta. Tá roinnt imeachtaí againne leis don ndeireadh seachtaine.

We are looking forward to Féile na Bealtaine, The committee have done a great job again this year, its sure to be a wonderful weekend full of events for young and old. We will have a few events throughout the weekend.

Tae & Plé

Beimid in airde staighre sa Hare’s Corner feanna dheireadh seachtaine ón nDéardaoin dtí’n nDomhnach óna 12.00-13.00. Buail isteach, beidh cupa tae/caifé againn agus comhrá!

Join our conversation group in The Hare’s Corner, we will be there all weekend, Thursday to Sunday from 12.00-13.00. Call in for tea/coffee and a great opportunity to practice your Irish.

Scéalaíocht leis na Teidithe

Bígí linn i nGairdíní an Díseart ar a 11.00 maidin Dé Luain beidh scéalta agus rannta againn i dteannta na teidithe, ná dearúd do theidí a thabhairt leat!

Join us in the Diseart Gardens on Monday morning at 11.00 for teddy bear story morning for children. This event will be through Irish.

Céilí na nGael

Tá céilí ardfhuinnimh do mhná agus d’fhir óga ó mhéanscoileanna na leithinse á eagrú ag Christu Mac Gearailt do dhaltaí an 4ú, 5ú & 6ú Bhliain. Beidh atmaisféar chlub oíche le ceol beo bríomhar Gaelach ón mBanna Ceoil CUAS. Ó Thuaidh! Hup! Agus soláistí urraithe ag Dingle Global Education. Beidh an céilí ann ar an 03/05 óna 21.00-22.30. Is féidir do leanbh a chlárú trí teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar 087 7004 884 nó optduchasandaingin.ie, caithfear clárú roimh ré. Tá spásanna teoranta mar sin bí

cinnte clárú go luath!

Christy Mac Gearailt is organising a céilí for 4th/5th/6th year students during Féile na Bealtaine. A night club atmasphere, live music from CUAS and refreshments sponsored by Dingle Global Education. You can register your child by contacting us on 087 7004 884 or optduchasandaingin@gmail.com. Spaces are limited, be sure to book your spot.

Paddy Bawn Brosnan- Gnó na Seachtaine - A new series on our Instagram Toraíocht na Cáca

Thug Coinín na Cásca cuairt ar leanaí na duichí i gColáiste Íde. Bhíomar ana shásta tacú le Tús Maith agus imeacht aoibhinn eile curtha ar fáil acu do theaghlaigh Chorca Dhuibhne. Bhain na héinne ana shúp as an maidin, idir óg agus aosta. Ár mbuíochas le Orlaith Ruiséal as an obair go léir.

The Easter Bunny made an appearance at this year's easter egg hunt in Coláiste Íde. We were very happy to help Tús Maith with this years event, another great event for families in Corca Dhuibhne. Everyone had a great moring. Many thanks to Orlaith Ruiséal for all the hard work.

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Chorca Dhuibhne tabhairt fé’n gcúrsa tá Dúchas an Daingin agus Tobar Dhuibhne sásta leath scoláireacht a chuir ar fáil do bheirt tabhairt fé’n gcúrsa. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ach teagmháil a dhéanamh linn - 087 7004 884 nó optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Dúchas an Daingin and Tobar Dhuibhne are happy to provide a half scholarship to two people from Corca Dhuibhne who would like to complete the masters course MSc sa Bhainistíocht & Gnó Digiteach that DCU will be running in South Kerry in 2025/2027. Further information available by contacting us on 087 7004 884 or optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

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Inch Notes

THANK YOU

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Inch Beach!

A special shoutout to the Easter Bunny for hopping by—we loved seeing so many families enjoying the day. We're also incredibly grateful for the generous donations collected. Your support helps us keep events like this going strong. Congratulation to Molly Moriarty who found the

golden egg!

Also, thank you to all that join our quiz night on the 11th. Over €600 was raised for our exciting tidy town projects, flowers in the community and more projects that we hope to be able to share soon.

And heartfelt thank you to Father Gerard O’Brien, the Inch Community is truly grateful for his time, care, and presence. Wishing him all the very best on his travel and he’ll always have a home in Inch.

Inch Farmers Market

Our community monthly Farmers Market is on the 26th of April. Come and support some small local businesses by treating yourself to some of the finest local produce our peninsula has to offer!

Everyone is welcome from 10am to 2pm @ Foley’s Beer Garden in Inch! If you own a small local business, please get in touch through our social media page @inchfarmersmarket or at inchfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Events at Inch Community Centre:

Yoga with Mélanie: Mondays 7-8pm and Thursday 6-7pm, book in advance via WhatsApp +33 659 286 354.

Bingo nights on the following Thursday 24th April at 7:30pm and starting 8th May at 8pm.

Coffee Morning on the following Sunday at 10:30am (after mass): 27th April.

Senior citizen community lunches (all are welcome) on at 1pm on the following Tuesdays: 6th and 20th May.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays: 27th April, 11th May.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 2nd , 16th, 30th May.

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.

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French Fish Stew with Aioli

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

There is so much flavour in this, it is very different from the rich creamy seafood chowder that we know so well. This has no cream but is thickened at the end with a little aioli. The flavours of fennel seeds, a little spice, some saffron and plenty of garlic mixed with some fresh fish make this a perfect dish to serve on a warm sunny day for lunch. Make plenty of the aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and spread it over some of the baguette. Hope you love it.

Ingredients

For the Aioli

1 lemon juiced

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 egg yolk

olive oil

For the Soup dash of oil

1 tsp. fennel seeds

½ cayenne pepper

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 leeks, white parts, washed and chopped

1 bay leaf

pinch of saffron

2 plum tomatoes, quartered, seeds removed and chopped

300ml white wine

900ml fish stock

800g. mixed white fish (use firmer fish like monkfish or cod) handful of prawns, peeled and deveined small bunch of flat leaf parsley

Method

For the aioli

Whisk lemon juice, garlic, egg yolk, and salt in bowl, place this over a pot of simmering water, whisk for about 5 minutes. Put a cloth on your worktop, place the bowl on top, slowly add the oil and continue to whisk. Once it has thickened, taste and adjust the season. For the soup

Put a pot on over low to medium heat, add a little oil then the fennel seeds. After a minute or so add the cayenne pepper, onions and garlic. Let this cook for a few minutes before adding the leeks, tomatoes and bay leaf and saffron. Cook this slowly for another few minutes or so. Add the tomato and wine. Let the wine reduce by half. Add the stock and about 200ml of water. Simmer this for about 20 minutes. Add the fish and cook for about 4-6 minutes depending on the size of the fish. Keep back a little aioli for to spread on some crusty baguette slices. With the remaining aioli, whish a half of a ladle of the broth into the aioli. Return this to the pot and stir in for. Cook the broth for another minute or so. Divide between 4 bowls and serve with crusty baguette.

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My One Bright Shirt

It’s been a long time

I’ve worn a long line

Of dark dull clothes

But

I got an invitation

Slipped under my door

‘Oh I can’t go out’

‘I’ve got nothing to wear’

Except

That one bright shirt

I bought years ago

Hanging

Still with the label on

So

I’ll take my chance

With the Fashion Police

Wear my one bright shirt

High visibility

To give me the ability

To light up the night

I hope it fits

- Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

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Halla Le Chéile

Dé Luain / Monday:-

7.30pm. An Tinteán Ceoil - Music, song, stories, poetry and dance.

Dé Máirt / Tuesday

12.30pm Béile an Pharóiste – Community Lunch. Contact Halla le Chéile to book your space (Bus available) 066-7138137 7.30pm. ICA

Dé Chéadaoin / Wednesday

10.30am Grúpa Oidhreachta / Heritage Group 10.30am Grúpa do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí óige – Supporting the use of Irish within the family

6.30pm. Ranganna Chess

Dé hAoine / Friday .

Le Chéile na n-Óg

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desks-to-let/ nó glaoch a chuir orainn ar 066 713813

Local Link Bus Service:

Route 273 departs from Brandon to Tralee twice daily. 10.15am & 4pm.

Booking not required.

R49 departs Brandon Point @ 9.10am Monday and Wednesday.

Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie BÉILE LE CHÉILE Béile Le Cheile has expanded to Castlegregory. We deliver daily Monday-Friday. €10 for main course & dessert. If you need extra for the weekend we will include with Friday's delivery.. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO AGE RESTRICTIONS.

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

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

Naíonra An Leithtriúigh: Tá Naíonra an Leithtriúigh ag freastal ar leanaí óga an pharóiste. Bíonn an Naíonra ag cur Gaeilge chun chinn trí mhean na tsugradh

Whist Drive - Halla le Chéile Tuesday 6th May

The Annual General Meeting of Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo will be held in Halla Le Chéile, Ballyquinn, Brandon, Co Kerry V92DK4C on Tuesday 13th May at 7.30pm. All shareholders are invited to attend.

Beidh Crinniu Cinn Bhliana Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo. ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile, Baile Ui Dhuinn, Bréanainn, Co Chiarraí, V92DK4C Dé Máirt, 13ú Bealtaine, ag 7.30in. Tugtar cuireadh do gach scairshealbhóir a bheith i láthair.

Thanks to all who supported our quiz in O'Connors on behalf of Iarscoil CFLT on Thursday 17th April

Míle buíochas do gach éinne a thug tacaíocht d'ár tráth na gceist i dtigh Uí Conchúir ar son Iarscoil CFLT

Would you like to be part of a sustainable energy community? Everyone is welcome to an information evening on 1st May at 8pm in Halla Le Chéile

Corca Dhuibhne

Michael & Selena Quirke during the “Crossing the Line” ceremony with Neptune presiding! An ancient tradition when crossing the equator by ship which includes kissing the fish and being dunked in the pool!

It's All In The Mind Non Judgement

Orla Smyth

By fine tuning our senses and paying attention to what we can see, hear, smell, taste and feel we can develop an enduring mindfulness practice. This will help boost concentration, give us new perspectives and promote a calmer and clearer mind state. It takes time and perseverance but will eventually lead to a better acceptance of ourselves and others -just as we are…

There are nine attitudes as determined by Jon Kabat Zinn that are helpful to cultivate within meditation and mindfulness. Non judgement is the first of these.

Easier said than done - we rate every single experience we have as either pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. Our autonomic nervous system is constantly scanning the environment for threat and storing the data in our implicit (subliminal) memory bank in an attempt to predict our next step safely. So, we either like, dislike or are indifferent to everything we encounter. This judgement- good or bad- happens subconsciously, in micro time, continuously adding to the stock of data that informs and colours our world.

All this data is not objectively true - it is perceived through the lens of our particular conditioning and experience. We all have an ancestral and

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collective blueprint that merges with whatever life has thrown at us to produce a unique individual that navigates the world in a unique way. So, it's fair to say we are not entirely responsible for our own world view. It is formed, based on input we receive from the moment we are born, and indeed from the moment we are conceived.

For example, if I grew up surrounded by beloved family pets I am likely, in later life, to judge animals kindly and see them as friendly allies. If, on the other hand, I grew up in an animal free environment and was bitten by a neighbouring dog then it is more likely that I will grow up judging animals more harshly and see them as adversaries. Neither judgement is objectively true.

So, there is a case for relinquished responsibility: it’s not my fault how I think and behave - I’m just a product of my genetic coding and the environment I was born into; both things over which I have no control - It’s not my fault if I have no say in the matter!

Herein lies the key. Mindfulness gives us the tools to step out of unconscious behaviour patterns. Meditation and informal practice gives us the space to notice our thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps us to slow down so that we begin to become aware of our reactivity, our snap decisions, our attitudes. Fostering a non judgemental attitude in our observation is essential here-otherwise it is a self defeating exercise. Our judgements and criticisms derive from the same pre-conditioned database!

We don’t need to fix, find the cause for or improve any parts we don’t approve of. By non-judgemental and gentle kindness, we can learn to disengage from our thoughts and feelings and perhaps make wiser choices based on openness, clarity and goodwill rather than reactivity.

And the best place to start is with yourself. Mindfulness is about becoming aware of the inner critic so that the self compassionate, non judgemental attention acts like a balm on the stressed nervous system. Noticing if there is a harsh self critical voice- a niggling background noise telling us that we are never enough- highlighting every mistake, underperformance, every failure and imperfection can be challenging and takes practice but is ultimately worthwhile. The simple function of noticing is the same as that of self regulating. Not feeling judged releases tensions and inhibitions. We can intentionally rest the system and gather our resources. Mindful awareness can ease us back into homeostasis- back inside our ‘window of tolerance’ and give us a sense of groundedness and balance.

Cultivating a non-judgemental attitude is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice resulting in a stronger sense of agency with more choices and options and a greater sense of our own self worth.

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Monday 28th April

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 5th May

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 24th April

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

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

Friday 25th April

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

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

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

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

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 26th April

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Sunday 27th April

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

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 28th April

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Tuesday 29th April

6.00 Dingle Pub - Kealan O'Connor & Sean Leahy

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

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

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 30th April

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet Sugrue

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

7.00 - 9.00-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

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

O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

Thursday 1st May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

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

Thursday 8th May

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

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

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

Friday 2nd May

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

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

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

Solar Systems

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

Tom Kennedy

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

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.

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Saturday 3rd May

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.

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

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!

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Well the answer is simple really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump.

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Live Music

10.00 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

Sunday 4th May

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

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.

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

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.

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

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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.

7.00 - The Green Room (Upstairs John Benny Moriarty's) Subterranean Soul presents Donal Dineen. Tickets on eventbrite.ie

9.30 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

Monday 5th May

6 - 7 St. Mary's Church - Soul sessions with the Pilgrims, music and songs to lift the soul; hope, joy, love, peace and praise

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Tuesday 6th May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Kealan O'Connor & Sean Leahy

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

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

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

Weds 7th May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet Sugrue

6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Tanglewood session

7.00 - 9.00-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

Inis Tuaisceart: Mossy Donegan

arais

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 12TH MAY

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC MAY 19TH

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: 19ú Bealtaine 7.00-8.00

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

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Trasna

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5Anláatáṫart(4)

6Sean(4)

9Duıneaḋeısíonnbróga(7)

12Dreamdaoıne(4)

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15Díreaċpósta(8)

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2Seasannleısféın,scarṫaamaċ(7)

3Leacoıġıragaıstrıúgohuısce(3)

4Deoċcosúıllecaıfe(3)

7Nadaoıneaḋéanannrıalúarantír(7) 8Bóóg(3)

10Cuıreannnacúırteannaéıḃfeıḋm(3)

11Doġuṫagamtoġċáın(4)

13Uırlısláıṁeleceanncruagéar(3)

Réiteach

Tagairtinmheánach:

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Gráinne Nic Aodhgáin, An Daingean

An Apology for

the British Government

in Ireland

le John Mitchell foilsithe i 1860 athchló 1905

Táthar ag áiteamh anois orainn go mba `natural disaster' é an Gorta Mór in Éirinn.

Seo tuairim na linne :

'The English, indeed, call that famine a `dispensation of Providence' and ascribe it entirely to the blight of the potatoes. But potatoes failed in like manner all over Europe; yet there was no famine save in Ireland. The British account of the matter, then, is first, a fraud - second, a blasphemy. The Almighty, indeed, sent the potato blight, but the English created the famine....'

An Café Liteartha

Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Tá an bháisteach tagtha ar deire agus dá bharr tá an féar ag fás agus tá an feirmeoir sásta leis féin mar bhí na páirceanna ag éiri cruaidh agus na hainmhithe ré-caite. Bhí ar na feirmeoirí min a cheannach, rud a bhí daor ach caithfí san a dhéanamh. San am chéanna bhí táirgí feirme idir bhainne, beithigh agus caoire ag éirí, a fhág an- luach ortha. Bhí na turasóirí meallta ag an aimsir bhreá ach ní rabhadar ach tagtha nuair a oscail an spéir, ach deirtear linn ná beidh an aimsir atá rómhainn ró olc in aon chor.

Trump

Níl aon bhaol dar liom, go gcuirfidh an Iaráin a mbuamaí admhacha ar leataoibh. Ná creid aon fhocal ó aon taobh. Ba dhóigh leat gur le Putin an Úcráin an tslí a bhíonn sé ag caint. Ní féidir aon rian don bhfírinne a chreidiúnt uaidh. Scaothaire agus cladhaire coimheascaireach.

Tá, deirtear, Silicon Valley i Meireiceá ag tacú le Trump ach tá an dollaeir ag titim i Wall Street agus cúlú mór ar infheisteóirí. Ní thuigim go ndúirt sé an lá cheanna go mbeadh suim aige ceangal eacnamaíoch a bheith aige leis an tSín agus ná raibh ach seachtain roimhis sin gur fhógair sé dtí poll an amhrais iad. Measaim go dtabharfaidh scata tíortha na cosa leo ach an chuma go luíofar go neascrupalach orainne, ach gan dabht bhéarfaimís ar gcosa linn gan bhaol. Domhan suaite ag Putin sa Rúis agus is beag a chuimhníonn ar an tSudáin. An-shlad ar Chríostaithe ann. Rud eile gránna an beartas a dhein Trump, cosc a chur ar aon tacaíocht airgid do tíortha an-bhocht. Tá cosc iomlán curtha ag Trump ar an ndea obair. Tá na creatúirí bochta thíos leis go gránna. Mo náire é.

Marú

Is mor am méadú atá tagtha ar an líon daoine a maraíotar ar na bóithre. Tá scata óganach marbh as bheith ag tiomáint ghluaistean agus gan ceadúnas, ciall ná dada acu ach tiarnúlacht, gan amras is minic a shleamhnaíonn an deoch ar dhaoine fásta, nó drugaí. Gan dabht bíonn na gardaí ar a ndícheall ar stop a chur le drugaí, ól agus ráisteireacht na hóige ach níl dóthain Gardaí ann fós.

Feile na Cásca

Bhí freastal maith ar an bhféile agus caighdean breá. Baintear anshásamh as an bhFéile bliain i ndiaidh bliana. An- chómharthaí.

Caid

Is dócha go bhfeacaoís an chluiche idir Chiarrai agus Corcaigh-caid.

An é go raibh Corcaigh tréis an sean chlúmh a chaitheamh díobh nó an é go raibh sean-chneáireacht tréis Ciarraí a bhualadh. Ba mhór an chailliúint Páidí Ó Clumháin rud a fhág Paul Geaney atá triocha ceathair bliain d’aois, le beirt air. Mar sin féin dhein Paul go diail. Bhí Ciarraí thíos go mór le feallanna ná feaca an réiteoir a bhí go maith. Mar a dtagann feabhas mór ar Chiarraí ní ró fhada a raghaid. Ní mar sin a bhí ag na mná a thug craobh sraithe Éireann leo gan cháim agus na buachaillí fé fiche a bhí ar fheabhas. Is dócha gurbh í an mhíorúilt ba mhó ná go raibh An Clár cothrom san iomáint, le Corcaigh. Ard chluiche. Bhí ard chluiche eile iománaíochta idir Tiobrad Árann agus Luimneach cothrom arís. Bhí árdú croí ag baint leis na cluichí seo.

Dála an scéil is le dhá phoinnte a bhuaidh Tír Chonaill ar Mhúineacháin [caid] agus is ar éigean a thug iománaithe Bhleá Ciath an lá leo ó Uíbh Fháilí. Sin cosanáirde agat.

Ómós

Bhí cruinniú ómóis don scoláire agus fear gnímh na Gaeilge, Pádraigh Ó Snodaigh [a fuair bás le déanaí ‘ge baile i mBleá Ciath] i mBaile an Fhírtéaraigh ar Luain Cásca. Bhí slua breá ann, beirt Mhac do Phádraig ag áireamh an Teachta Dála, Aongus a thiomáin anuas ar maidin agus suas tráthnóna go speisialta don ócáid.

Labhair Mícheál de Mórdha, go heolach tuiscionach, Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa go ciallmhar eolaach, agus an bhean faobhair Brenda Ní

Shúilleabháin go húdrásach deathuiscionach eolach. Mar bharr ar sin chas Páidí ‘Mhárthain’ mac Gearailt amhrán breá go binn.

Chabhraigh Pádraig Ó Sé, Bainisteóir an Chomhairchumainn le blaistíní agus deochanna boga agus tae a chur ar fáil.

‘Táim an- shásta as an ómós dom athair anseo i gCorca Dhuibhne a ghraidh sé’, arsa an Teachta Dála Aongus Ó Snodaigh.

Bhí cabhair eagraithe ó Sheosaimh Ó Conchúir agus leis an áit a réiteach agus cúrsaí a phlé agus cabhrú go díograsach leis an eagrú bhí Seosaimh ó Maoileóin. Duine eile a dhein a cion ná an file Ceaití de Bheildiún.

‘Bhí gach rud ceart’ arsa an Conchúrach.

D’iarr an Dr Pádraig Ó hÉalí a leithscéal s ghabháil leis an slua toisc nach raibh ar a chumas bheith i láthair.

Bhí fear ó Chois Fharraige ann, Pádraig Ó Flatharta.

Bás

Fuair Jeaic Ó Grífin Ó Chathair Builg, Fionn Trá bás, le déanaí. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Caitlín, dá bheirt mhac, Máirtín agus Gearóid a inion Máire Treasa a dhearthair Pádraig, a dheirféaracha Máirin, Bride agus Nell, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde. Cailleadh a dheartháir Din roimis. Fear mór caide b’ea é agus sár imreoir

I bFlaithis na n-grást a anam caoin.

Fuair Pádraig Ó Muircheartaigh ó Ráth Fhionáin, Fionn Trá , bás ar an dara lá déag d’Aibreán. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Bríd, mac Ciarán, a iníonacha Jackie agus Goretta a gharchlann, gaolta agus cairde.

I nGáirdíní Fhlaitheas Dé a anam caoin cineálta.

Fuair Máiréad Ní Mhóráin uí Dhómhnaill ó Bhaile na Buaile, An Daingean, bás le déanaí. Bhí a céile Ray básaithe roimpi, Méala mór a bás dá beirt iníon Áine agus Máire, agus mac Seán, dá garchlann gaolta agus cáirde.

Beannacht dílis Dé dá hanam.

ACROSS

1. Completely disordered

5. Supports

8. Take a sip

9. Closest

10. Mischievous fairy

11. Damages

12. Change

14. Clandestine

18. Terms of reference

20. Greek island

21. As well

22. Famous ocean-crossing raft (3-4)

23. Active

24. Small measures of liquid

25. In captivity (3, 4) DOWN

1. Memorable

2. Non-winner contestant (4, 3)

3. Can’t see the wood for the _____

4. Fire

5. Pretence of bravery

6. Fastening device on a ship

7. Deity in Greek mythology

13. Finish

14. Exploit

15. Involves

16. More demanding (of attention)

17. Diminish

18. Sloped

19. Tropical ovoid fruit

20. Seaboard

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Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

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Childminder wanted for 4yr old from 12-5 daily. Call 085-7332320 ( West Of Dingle area)

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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 - call Ted Browne Tool Hire & Tyre Centre

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Pope Francis

17th December 1936 - 21st April 2025

Dear brothers and sisters, In the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, death and life contended in a stupendous struggle, but the Lord now lives forever (cf. Easter Sequence). He fills us with the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, when the clash of arms and the rumble of death will be heard no more. Let us entrust ourselves to him, for he alone can make all things new (cf. Rev. 21:5)!