West & Mid Kerry Live issue 413

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

West & Mid Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue 413 22ú Bealtaine/May - 5ú Meitheamh/June 2025

News - Events - Live Music Listings - Local Maps & More Nuacht - Imeachtaí - Ceol Beo - Léarscáileanna

Cathair na bhFionnúrach: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 12: Biodiversity Week Events

Pg 18: On The Slopes Of Cnoc a' Chairn

Pg 21: Nuacht ón Díseart

Pg 27: Citizens Information - Annual Leave

Pg 37: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 39: It's All In The Mind - Patience

Pg 40: Live Music Listings

Pg 41: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

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

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

WITHIN A D AY!! Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer 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 Sale Saturday 31st May including promotion on all veterinary products.

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

Fundraising Concerts at An Díseart

"As Summer unclouded shines 'round us, And bees pass on musical wing, We invite you to come to The Díseart, To meet with your neighbours and sing !

Dingle has risen from the nadir of famine Ireland to its position today as one of the most popular places to live or visit in this fair land of ours. Notwithstanding that increased popularity it is obvious to us that nowhere really exists within the town of Dingle where people meet for the purposes of education, relaxation and cultural experience. The Díseart, as it unfolds, is filling this void for the present and hopefully will continue to do so into the future.

An Díseart are organising 2 concerts this year to raise funds to meet the needs of the centre and to assist in keeping its doors open. The first concert is on Sunday, June 1st @ 4.30p.m. when the iconic, Irish folk rock band, Scullion take to the stage in the Díseart garden. Join us on the Bank Holiday weekend on Green St. where many of Dingle's fine musicians today played their first tentative notes within its walls. The second concert is on in December 11th when the Irish Chamber Orchestra and Choir will present Handle's Messiah. This musical masterpiece has offered the same message for almost 300 years - the message of hope. It is appropriate that it will be presented in St. Mary's Church on the Díseart site where hope for Dingle was realised through hard work over many years. Our hope is that the Díseart will remain as a place of inspiration and personal development into the future. We invite you to join us there to connect with your creative potential and Tickets available at An Díseart and EventBrite

Clogher Strand, Ballyferriter, Dingle, Co.

60 Seconds with Laura Barry

What was your first job?

I started work in the Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig as a waitress when I was in Transition Year. I was on €6.06 an hour and haven’t felt as rich since!

What is your favourite film?

The Lion King, 1994, all day long. The Shawshank Redemption and Remember the Titans are top notch too.

What is your favourite book?

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom - first book I read in one go and a solid life lesson about the importance of conversation.

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

Kate Winslet - What If. I wrote the words out on a few A4 pages and genuinely believed I sounded like her.

What was your favourite holiday?

Any I’ve had with family over the years - our cruises up the River Shannon were iconic.

Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando was off the charts though, their Mickey Mouse pancakes are yet to be beaten.

What is your favourite drink?

Barry’s Tea without a doubt.. Or something cold on a sunny day in Dick Mack’s Yard. That said, something warm in the snug on a cold/rainy day too.

Who is your favourite actor?

Roy Keane is excellent in those adverts. The man could sell craft beer to Aussie!

What advice would you give to your younger self? Keep it going - you’ll get there in the end. Be sound to everyone. Go to Dingle.

Who is your sporting hero?

Mairéad Donovan and Joe Deane. They gave and still give their heart and soul to the association.

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

Grace Gifford Plunkett and whoever shot Michael Collins. That would be fascinating really. We’d finally know. If the latter couldn't make it, I'd imagine Vincent Van Gogh would be incredible company.

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

One of my childhood Summer days in the back garden with all my family, my late grandparents and our nearest and dearest that we’ve lost. I’d love to see them altogether and see what they’d make of us now and the world they missed out on. Imagine the advice. The craic would be 90.

What’s your favourite saying?

Enjoy life, it’s not a rehearsal.

Pat Hanafin

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Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

BIGÍ PÁIRTEACH i nGLANADH NÁISIÚNTA AN EARRAIGH DE CHUID AN TAISCE

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 31ú Bealtaine 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 IN AN TAISCE’S NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN

On Saturday 31st May 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

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AIDO'S ANNASCAUL CAFE AND POTTERY

Spearheading your plate to Summer Glory!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist

Asparagus has enjoyed an almost lofty reputation since it was first depicted in Egyptian wall art around 3,000 BC. A revered plant among Roman upper classes, Greek botanists and early medicine practitioners, asparagus continues to hold its head up high today — now widely available to all, regardless of class or kitchen confidence! Perhaps its spear-like shape gives it an air of superiority, or maybe the celebrity chefs made it “all fancy.” Whatever the reason, there’s a lot to celebrate once those vibrant green shoots burst through the soil.

In Ireland, home-grown asparagus is at its best from the first week of May to mid-June — roughly forty days and nights of pure asparagus joy. For those of us in the west, local growers say the season often starts a little later, so patience is rewarded. As the season wraps up, the spears begin to open and toughen, losing their signature tenderness. Like any truly seasonal vegetable, asparagus arrives just in time to support the body’s shift toward the lighter, heart-friendly foods of Summer. Nutritionally, asparagus is a bit of a show-off — in the best possible way. It’s rich in rutin, a bioflavonoid that strengthens capillaries and has been used to help lower blood pressure, treat haemorrhoids and varicose veins, and prevent venous leg ulcers. It also boasts an impressive dose of folate — just 100g provides about 67% of our daily needs. Folate plays a key role in red blood cell formation, supports the nervous system and helps lower homocysteine levels in the blood. For women of child-bearing age, folate is especially valued for its role in preventing neural tube defects in newborns. Other nutrients of note include vitamins A, C, E and K, dietary fibre and key minerals. Asparagus is quite the hero in the gut too, offering a special kind of fibre called inulin. Inulin doesn’t get broken down in the upper digestive tract — instead, it travels to the large intestine, where it becomes a feast for beneficial bacteria like Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. A healthy colony of these microbes is linked to better nutrient absorption, a lower risk of allergies and even a reduced risk of colon cancer. In fact, much of the vitamin K we get from asparagus (and other greens) is produced by these friendly bacteria once they’ve been well-fed. A perfect little synergy: we nourish them, they nourish us.

Traditional Wisdom and the “Water-Drinker’s Vegetable”

As well as being celebrated on our plates, asparagus has a long history in traditional medicine as a gentle diuretic. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians recommended it to support kidney and bladder function, referring to it as a natural way to flush excess fluids from the body. In fact, asparagus was sometimes called the “water-drinker’s vegetable” for its reputation in promoting urinary health. While today’s science focuses more on its fibre and antioxidant content, it’s interesting to see that the ancients may have been onto something — nourishing

the body from the inside out, one spear at a time.

With the asparagus season also comes the age-old question — does it really make your pee smell funny? Some researchers point to sulphurcontaining compounds as the likely culprits, but the evidence is inconclusive. And honestly, does it matter? Either asparagus alters our urine, or it simply heightens our sense of smell. In any case... why is anyone sniffing their pee?

One more curious claim: asparagus has long been considered an aphrodisiac. Is it the shape? The folklore? Marcel Proust famously wrote that it “transformed his humble chamber pot into a bowl of aromatic perfume.” Perhaps the jury is still out on that one, but what we do know is this: any food that supports blood vessels and circulation — as asparagus does — will also benefit sexual health, especially for men.

Cooking Tips & Simple Prep Ideas

Young, seasonal asparagus requires very little fuss. The thinner the stem, the quicker it cooks. Steam it upright for a few minutes, with the thicker ends in the water and the spearheads gently steamed — this preserves both flavour and texture. To store, snap off about an inch from the base, rinse and wrap in damp kitchen paper in the fridge. Or better yet, stand them in a jar with a little water — like a bouquet of edible spears!

Favourite ways to eat asparagus:

• Roasted with olive oil and sea salt for a crispy, caramelised finish.

• Grilled for smoky, charred flavour — pair with lemon zest and herbs.

• Steamed simply with a knob of butter or drizzle of good olive oil.

• Asparagus soup made with onion, garlic and veggie broth — comforting and elegant.

• Raw in a salad, shaved or chopped, tossed with tomatoes, avocado and a zippy vinaigrette.

No matter how you enjoy it — roasted, raw or ribboned into soup — now is the time. Celebrate the short but glorious Irish asparagus season while it lasts. Snap it up while you can. Yum!

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef. Home visits within Dingle Peninsula and online consultations. 086 1662562 Web: www.omnom. ie

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The View from the Chair

Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne

Deas bualadh le na daltaí ó Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne i Áras an Chontae. Chuir siad roinnt ceisteanna an-deacair orm faoin daonlathas áitiúil. Tá an todhchaí an-gheal leis na daltaí iontacha seo ag teacht ó PCD. Maith sibh go leir!

Ar son na síochána

On the 8th of May, I placed a wreath at the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty memorial in Killarney to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II. Thanks to Cllr. Maria Moloney who proposed that the wreath laying ceremony take place. Though Ireland remained officially neutral during the war, the courage and compassion of its people were far from absent. May the memory of those who served inspire us to stand against hatred, division, and violence in all its forms.

Darkness Into Light in Dingle

Well done to everyone who took part in the Darkness Into Light in Dingle! What a stunning morning it was! Fair play to all the organisers and all those who participated. No one has to face the darkness alone. Reach out and talk to someone, you are not alone. Maith sibh go léir!

Daniel O’Connell Commemorative Lecture

“Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.” Daniel O’Connell

Honoured to lay a wreath at Daniel O’Connell’s tomb on behalf of Kerry County Council at Glasnevin Cemetery. Jim O’Callaghan, T.D, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration gave the Daniel O’Connell Commemorative Lecture. Thanks to Dublin Cemeteries Trust and Daniel O'Connell Summer School for organising. Maith sibh!

Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Association (PDFORRA) Conference

It was an honour to attend the Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Association (PDFORRA) annual delegate conference dinner in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. Congratulations and well done to Mark Keane, President of the Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Association (PDFORRA) on his wonderful service. Beir bua agus beannacht!

Commemorative Exhibition on An Gorta Mór

Honoured to open Commemorative Exhibition on An Gorta Mór, the Great Famine in Dingle Library. It is thought that the famine caused over one million deaths, and up to 2 million people emigrated between 1845 and 1855. While the famine brought unimaginable hardship, it also shaped our identity—our strength, our solidarity, and our unwavering spirit. Well done to Ted, Neasa, Bosco, Micheál and Conor. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Dingle Sea Safari new boat An Ríocht

The very best of luck to Jimmy, Bridget and all the Dingle Sea Safari Team with their new boat An Ríocht. May all those who voyage on her, return safely home. Beir bua agus beannacht.

Kevin Flatley

At Tralee Garda Station I offered my sympathies along with Road Safety Officer, Declan Keogh in memory of the late Garda Kevin Flatley RIP. We signed the Book of Condolences on behalf of Kerry County Council. Garda Flatley, died in the line of duty while working to protect road users. Our thoughts and condolences are with Garda Flatley’s family and colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Newest Kerry County Councillor

Great to get an opportunity to meet our newest Kerry County Councillor, Councillor Aoife Kennelly with our CEO Fearghal Reidy at our May meeting. The very best of luck to you Councillor Kennelly, just do your best and enjoy it all, no bother to you. Beir bua agus beannacht!

Garda

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

Plunged to his death

-Kerry Evening Post 16 June 1858

On Saturday last a young man named Cornelius Doyle, who was engaged in sinking a pump at the Killarney Lunatic Asylum, met with a tragic accident.

While getting into a bucket, in preparation of being lowered down by windlass to the bottom of the shaft, the windlass suddenly capsized and the young man plunged seventy feet to his death.

Assassin wanted

-Liverpool Daily Post 10 November 1860

We have just received information from a Kerry newspaper which states that a Kerry farmer has been arrested in Tipperary on a charge of trying to hire an assassin to murder his Landlord, a Kerry gentleman.

Farmer shot in Kerry

-Belfast Weekly News 18 August 1883

News reached here today that last night, about midnight, a farmer named Michael Connor, residing in his home at Dronin, a remote county place not far distant from Glenbeigh, suddenly came under attack.

The persons engaged in the attack were armed and fired several shots into the house. Connor defended his home but was wounded.

The police visited the scene of the outrage today and it is reported that two arrests have been made.

Connor had a dispute about a farm and has been an object of animosity. For this reason, there is little doubt that the outrage is of agrarian character.

Whale for sale

-Kerry Reporter 23 August 1884

On Wednesday, a whale measuring 63 feet in length (19m) and 27 feet (8m) in circumference was washed ashore on Immy Strand in Ballinskelligs. It is at present in charge of the Coastguard who have received instructions to sell it on behalf of the Board of Trade.

(In charge of the Coastguard? Imagine someone coming to the Coastguard station and asking, “How much do you want for that auld whale, Boss”.)

Hard Labour and Penal Servitude

-Kerry Evening Post 10 January 1857

At Tralee court this week Mary Shea and Catherine Griffin were convicted of stealing a purse, the property of Patrick Breen, which contained £4-10s, at Bridge Street, Tralee.

Mary Shea was sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour. Catherine Griffin, having been previously convicted, was sentenced to four years penal servitude.

(Hard labour for female convicts was much less strenuous than that for males. Women were often isolated, not allowed to talk and had to wear an iron collar. Penal servitude was intended to reform convicts and was not as severe as Transportation to distant lands.)

Little boy poisoned

-Kerry Reporter 23 August 1884

A terrible accident occurred last Thursday at Boherboy, whereby a child aged three years, named Gerald Connor, was poisoned. The circumstances of the tragedy are that the deceased was in the frequent habit of drinking out of a lemonade bottle at Cade’s Mineral Water Factory. However, on this day, and by accident, he drank out of a bottle containing vitriol which caused his death shortly afterwards. An inquest was held and

a verdict in accordance with the facts was returned.

(What was the three- year-old child doing in the factory on a regular basis?)

Schooner wrecked at Bull Head

-Report from Matt Moriarty, Lloyd’s agent, November 1850

The schooner Mary, home port Milford and sailing from Odessa, Ukraine, with a cargo of wheat and peas for Limerick, was wrecked on Bull Head recently.

The crew of seven men were seen clinging to the mast by the local peasantry but one by one they were dashed among the rocks.

One man remained on the mast at nightfall but by morning he was seen floating among the others in the sea.

Dingle Union Report

-Kerry Examiner 12 January 1849

State of the Workhouse, week ending 30th December 1848.

In the house 749 able-bodied, cost of maintenance £48 -15 shillings. Number of recipients of out-door Relief 7,880. Cost of out-door Relief issued at end of week - £180.

(There was no permanent Workhouse in Dingle in 1848 but a collection of temporary workhouses around the town and the wider locality. The permanent Workhouse opened in August 1850, according to Dr. Brosnan.)

Dingle Workhouse Supplies – Dingle Union

-Tralee Chronicle 09 January 1857

The Guardians will at their Meeting on Thursday the 15th instant, receive and consider Proposals to Supply the Workhouse, free of the expense of carriage, in such quantities as may be required for Twelve Months, with Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper, Wine, Whiskey, Porter, New Milk, Salt, Malt, Hops, Soap, Candles, Starch, Dye Stuffs, Paint, Paint Oils, and Rape Oil, Lime, Black-Lead, and Sweeping Brushes, Locks and Hinges, Pints and Platters and best Oaten Straw.

Tenders accompanied by samples will be received up to 12 o’clock on that day. On the same day will be considered Tenders to supply the Workhouse with the following, Bread Stuffs (which must be of the best quality), for one month, viz: - Second Flour, Egyptian, Indian and Oatmeal. By Order, P. Kennedy -Union Clerk.

(Now that’s what you call a shopping list. Wine, Whiskey, Porter?

For medicinal usage? Second Flour – is coarser than ordinary flour and contains more bran and wheat germ. ‘Black Lead’ was used for blackening and polishing stoves.

Decided to use the above two articles because of the West Kerry Famine Commemoration. The Famine exhibition continues in Dingle library until Saturday May 24th)

June at The Greenlane Gallery May 31st - June 21st

OPENING HOURS

Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm

Wednesday & Sunday by appointment

Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5 pm .

Greenlane Gallery Holyground, Dingle, Co. Kerry V92 NHV5

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

Discovering Space Award for Castlegregory Student

Congratulations to Jarlath Wruck who won the Discovering Space Award at SciFest which was held at MTU, Tralee recently. Jarlath, a Third Year student at Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory, received the award for his project which investigated Dark Matter in Andromeda. Jarlath built equipment to pick up signals and spent many nights investigating the dark skies. His science teachers Ms Ilona O'Dowd and Mr Vincent Manning are delighted with Jarlath's award. Well done Jarlath.

Adrienne Dooling Deborah Donnelly

Eamon Regan Michael Flaherty

Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

DINGLE WAY CHALLENGE

Lace up your hiking boots and join in The Dingle Way Challenge 2025 on Sunday 1st. June. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or just looking for a new challenge. This event is perfect for all levels of fitness. Do not miss out on the opportunity to experience the stunning scenery of the beautiful and rugged scenery of the beautiful and rugged beauty of the Northern Dingle Peninsula with fellow walking enthusiasts. Book now to enjoy a day of walking and talking with friends old and new. Our two routes this year are standard 20 km.

An Ghaeltacht GAA 25 km to Cloghane via Pilgrim route. Find more information at the link below. www.stpatsgassclub.com/dwc. Sharon Williams - PRO St. Patricksblennerville.kerry@gaa.ie.

OCEAN VIEW

I was a very successful day for the Ocean View Petition Campaign at the Kingdom Co. Show on Sunday. Thank you very to the organisers of the Show and to all those who supported on the day. Over 5,000 signatures have been collected so far in support of the campaign to keep Ocean View open. Wishing Ocean View Management and Staff every success.

POPE LEO XIV

Bishop Ray Browne welcomes the news of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and successor of St. Peter. I pledge our prayer and heartfelt support for his ministry as Pope, Bishop Browne said.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Thanks to everyone who supported the Darkness into Light Walk in Camp, so far €1,445 was raised. Well done to everyone, to the organisers and to Anne's Coffee Bar who provided refreshments after the walk.

ST MARY'S CHURCH

Meitheal to clean up Camp Church Yard: Please come along on May 31st anytime that suits between 10am – 12noon to clean up the yard at St Mary’s Church, Camp. No experience required, just some tools. Many hands make light work! Light refreshments.

WEST KERRY PILGRIMAGE

West Kerry Pilgrimage to Lourdes: September 14th – 19th. The Parishes of Dingle, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Annascaul and Castlegregory are organising a Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Spiritual director Fr Michael Moynihan PP, Dingle. Cost €969. There are a few places left. If interested call Cathy or Eibhlín at Dingle Parish Office on 066-9151208.

COMMUNITY GAMES SUCCESS

Well done to Annascaul - Camp - Lispole - Inch coming second in Community games Soccer u15s. Glorious day and great bunch of girls, you have made your Parish proud. Thanks parents and the Committee of ACLI for all your hard work. Memories forever.

WORLD FIDDLE DAY

An accomplished group of musicians and friends attended Kate Mulcahy Rowlands launch of the 2025 World Fiddle Day at Lyon’s Bar in Scartaglin last Saturday.

In her warm address at the beginning of the Launch, Kate turned back the pages of time, rolling back the years to her childhood and told of the people who influenced her journey to becoming the musician she is today. Her parents Dan and Bridget and her grandmother and family in Cashel in Connemara who all played a big part in Kate's journey into the world of traditional music.

Kate recalled many Local traditional musicians from the Annascaul and Camp Parish Comhaltas group like Stanley Doyle, Jack Doyle and the Hilliard family from Castlegregory and many others, who encouraged and shared their stories and tunes and instilled in her a love of culture and traditional music.

Kate's good friend, Nora Rice, our talented Camp singer, was in Scartaglin supporting Kate on the day. Well done and congratulations Kate!

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

to Kieran

Working From Home?

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE SUMMER

PIANO LESSONS

Expand your social circle in Corca Dhuibhne

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

Potential downsides of working remotely include isolation, without colleagues next to you to share the load. To combat this, Grow Remote creates regular opportunities for remote workers to socialise and connect with each other. Towns across Ireland have local chapters with volunteer leaders setting up social events to enable locals meet-up. Aodán Ó Conaill & Liz Ryan are the Dingle Chapter leads, which is one of Ireland’s largest with circa 120 members, growing steadily every month. Other parts of Kerry have chapters too - remote workers can attend any chapter’s events.

The Dingle chapter tries to do something different each month, taking advantage of the brilliant resources here. 2025 highlights: beginners yoga, making St Bridget’s crosses at Púca café, cheering on the Six Nations Rugby in Paddy Bawn’s, Craic in Neligan’s with Irish set dancing, making pendants with Celtic Coastal Creations and a killer-pool evening in Dingle Bridge House! We love working with local organisations and businesses - especially newer and small ones & we welcome collaboration ideas, especially in the outdoor pursuits area. Also open to considering volunteer efforts locally.

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

We have a Whatsapp group for the Dingle network which is the best way to connect and hear first about events. To join: scan the QR code with your camera.

To see our upcoming events, search www.eventbrite.ie for ‘Grow Remote’ in ‘Dingle’.

In June Dingle Rowing Club will be teaching us how to work a naomhóg. Bígí linn!

• Accepting students of all ability levels age 6 years+

• Half-hour and forty-five-minute weekly lesson options - €20/€30 per lesson respectively.

• All music genres considered to suit students’ preference

• Lessons taught in the teacher’s music room at Cloosmore, Dingle

• Lessons based on a strong foundation of music theory, piano technique and piano repertoire About the teacher:

Ava is studying a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. She currently teaches at the Greystones Music Academy, Wicklow. (Teacher bio available on request).

Email: avalduffy@gmail.com or Text: (087) 675 1888

Congratulations

Keane Lispole who won

putt and discus in the Munster Schools Championships in MTU Cork last Saturday representing Pobailscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, he has now qualified for the All Ireland.

West Kerry GAA

U21 County Championship. West Kerry 1-19 Kenmare 2-18.

Michael Kennedy

Last Thursday West Kerry played Kenmare in the first round of the U21 County Championship in Lispole on a beautiful sunny evening. This was a club side facing a district West Kerry side. An enthralling and highly entertaining game saw Kenmare surge ahead right from the start with slick combination play from a group of players that were well drilled and used to playing together. The West Kerry defence struggled to cope.

After 25 minutes it was 1-8 to 0-5 for Kenmare. By half time 1-15 to 0-5. The same pattern continued into the second half and despite West Kerry getting a goal it was 1-18 to 1-6 with 20 minutes left, a twelve point deficit. Game over or so it seemed. But the West Kerry lads were having none of it and suddenly found their rhythm. Amazingly Kenmare were only to score once more.

West Kerry started to dominate the middle third and would do so until the end of the game. Home side tagged on point after point, then three two

pointers in succession, a single point and another two pointer and were a point ahead well into injury time. Two minutes from the end Kenmare got a penalty and goaled from it leaving them two points clear. Further attacking play from West Kerry failed to register and time ran out leaving Kenmare the victors on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-19, a two point winning margin. Sadly there is no back door and West Kerry are out.

Kenmare's familiarity as a club side playing together from a young age stood them in good stead and enabled them to get a great start. By contrast West Kerry comprising players from 5 different clubs struggled to combine as an effective unit early on and it cost them dearly.

On a first outing like this, all things being otherwise equal, there is a big advantage to a club side used to playing together.

Well done to Kenmare and we wish them well going forward and they will be serious contenders.

However, there is huge potential in this West Kerry side and more is the pity that they do not have a second chance as they were bound to improve with greater familiarity. Full credit to the players and to Éanna O' Conchúir and his management team as they gave it their all in staging a remarkable fightback only to be pipped at the post.

As was hoped for under the new rules, the game produced some magnificent high fielding and several excellent two pointers.

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Goretta, Lennon, Alex, Ray, Gary & Seán Mason from Co.Kildare (originally from Ventry) with their favourite magazine at Komodo National Park in Indonesia.

The West Kerry Under 21s. Photo: Michael Kennedy

HARD OF HEARING?

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FAMINE COMMEMORATION. The exhibition currently on display in Dingle Library as part of the local Great Famine Commemoration will be on view to the public until Saturday May 29th and is certainly worth a visit. The weekend programme of events were very well attended and much appreciated as the amount of information researched by the speakers really brought us back to the huge effect the Great Famine of 180 years ago had on places like West Kerry and far beyond also. The Famine Graveyard accessed through Chapel Lane is very well maintained and worth a visit being a healthy half hour walk from the town centre with splendid and far reaching views for miles around. Míle Buíochas to all involved in the local Great Famine Commemoration programme.

EVENTS. Feile Cheoil An tSamhraidh offers a great choice of classical, jazz and choral entertainment here in the Peninsula from Thursday May 22nd through to Sunday May 25th.

Dingle New Music Choir and Orchestra open the programme with a concert in St. Mary's Church on Green Street at 8p.m. on Thursday with tickets available at the usual local outlets. Further details on the times of events and the full programme are available on the website feilecheoilantsamhraidh.ie. A detailed programme is also available elsewhere in this edition.

OUTWEST CLOTHING on Green Street are organising a special instore fundraising event on the evening of Thursday May 29th beginning at 5p.m. A range of garments will be for sale the profits of which will be donated to The New Wave Wild Project which funds the provision of Adventure Therapy Sessions for Young Adults in Need. This professional mental health therapy based around activities in outdoor environments has proved very successful for young and not so young adults since its inception in recent years .Everybody welcome to this very worthy event.

THE DUN LAOGHAIRE TO DINGLE YACHT RACE starts from the Dublin port on Wednesday June 11th and all of the 50 entries should be safely docked in Dingle by teatime on Saturday evening June 14th weather permitting. This is the 32nd anniversary of the popular 270 mile race which attracts entries by experienced crews from Ireland, Britain and European sailing clubs.

TIDY TOWNS. Following several recent occurrences of household litter being dumped at the Dingle Bring Bank and other locations the Tidy Towns Committee urge all involved in the short term or long term rental of properties to provide proper facilities for their clients with regard to disposal of such items. From a thorough examination of such litter it is quite clear that such items were from properties rented locally.

Work Evenings continue on Mondays meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7p.m. We especially appeal to all business outlets to make a better effort to regularly pick litter and keep the streets outside their own premises clean and tidy. Yes a better effort is needed folks so lets all spend a few minutes each day to help improve the image of our town for locals and visitors alike.

Micheál Ó Coileáin at the opening of the famine exhibition at Dingle Library

The Dingle Food Festival is looking for volunteers

Since its inception, the Dingle Food Festival has grown to become one of the most beloved culinary events in the region. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to our fabulous town to celebrate the abundance of local produce, the creativity of our chefs, and the vibrant community spirit that makes Dingle such a special place. Our dedicated team of volunteers has been the backbone of this success, ensuring that every aspect of the festival runs smoothly and that every visitor leaves with wonderful memories.

However, as with all good things, change is inevitable. Some of our long-time, passionate volunteers are stepping back after years of dedicated service. Their contributions have been invaluable, and while we will miss their presence, we are excited to offer new opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about food, community, and creating unforgettable experiences. Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to more, we welcome your involvement. Come be a part of our vibrant team and help us continue the legacy of the Dingle Food Festival. Your contributions, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference.

The festival brings significant business to the pubs, restaurants and accommodation providers on the Dingle Peninsula in the shoulder season so it is important that these sectors are represented on the committee

On our committee we have openings for people helping organise the producers market, our workshops, volunteer coordination and the taste trail. This would involve attendance at our meetings online or in person approximately every two weeks and agreement to join a sub group and help organise a particular area of the festival.

On the weekend itself which is the 3rd 4th and 5th October 2025 we will need volunteers in all areas like ticketing, stewarding, and general volunteers, street entertainment and our sustainability initiatives carried out with our festival partners Transition Corca Dhubhine. These would be 4 hour shifts and you will receive a welcome pack and some taste tickets to enjoy the trail.

If you are interested in joining our committee and volunteering for the Dingle Food Festival, please reach

Together, we can ensure that this festival continues to thrive and bring joy to all who attend.

Folúntais

Poist

Teideal Poist

Ospidéal Pobail

Daingean)

Chiarraí Thiar (An

Oifigeach Riaracháin - Grád IV

Conradh cuspóireach 12 mhí - 17.5 uair an chloig sa tseachtain.

Seirbhísí do Dhaoine Scothaosta, Iarthar

Chiarraí Ospidéal Pobail

Dáta Deiridh Dé hAoine, 6 Meitheamh 2025 ag 5pm

Láthair

Fiosrúcháin

Cuirfear painéal sealadach ar bun do Sheirbhísí Cónaithe do Dhaoine Scothaosta

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Sonraí Iarrat ais

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Dátaí Agallaimh Beartaithe Seachtain an 9 Meitheamh 2025

Pupils from Castlegregory National S chool who made their First Holy Communion, Saturday 17 May.

Folúntais Poist

Situation Vacant

Job Title

Teideal Poist

Closing Date

Láthair

Location

Fiosrúcháin

Informal Enquiries

Ospidéal Pobail

Chiarraí Thiar (An Daingean)

West Kerry Community Hospital

Oifigeach Riaracháin - Grád IV Conradh cuspóireach 12 mhí - 17.5 uair an chloig sa tseachtain.

Administrative Officer - Grade IV Older Persons Services West Kerry Community Hospital

Seirbhísí do Dhaoine Scothaosta, Iarthar Chiarraí Ospidéal Pobail

12 month specified purpose contract - 17.5 hours per week

Dáta Deiridh Dé hAoine, 6 Meitheamh 2025 ag 5pm

Friday June 6th 2025 at 5pm

Cuirfear painéal sealadach ar bun do Sheirbhísí Cónaithe do Dhaoine Scothaosta

A temporary panel will be formed for Residential Services Older Persons

Neamhfhoirmiúla Jean Browne - 087 2208465

Application Details

Sonraí Iarrat ais

Jean Browne - 087 2208465

Is féidir foirmeacha iarratais agus iarratais ar shonraíocht poist a sheoladh chuig Jean Browne trí ríomhphost: Jean.Browne@hse.ie

Application forms and job specification requests ca n be directed to Jean Browne via email: jean.browne@hse.ie

Proposed Interview Dates Week of June 9th 2025

Dátaí Agallaimh Beartaithe Seachtain an 9 Meitheamh 2025

On The Slopes of Cnoc a' Chairn

Ted Creedon

(2015)

On The Slopes of Cnoc a' Chairn, Overlooking Dingle town, There's a burial enclosure

People call the Famine ground.

How many were interred here, A meal sack for a shroud, Buried in communal pits, No single plots allowed.

No polished marble headstones, Or grey Valentia slate,

To trace their lives or kinship, No name, no place, no date.

A simple sandstone marker, Recovered from the spoil, The only indication They walked this mortal coil.

Their lives were once filled like ours, With toil, and love and play, But ended in the Workhouse Or on the roadside way.

Starvation their companion, Deprived of home and fold, Reduced to abject penury And misery untold.

Their hearts and spirits broken, From hunger and disease, They asked for death to take them, Their last hope of release.

And death made no distinction

Between the young and the aged, But took them in their thousands, Its hunger unassuaged.

They lie now long forgotten

Beneath this hillside clay, But in our Irish psyche

The scouge still lives today

- Recited by Ted Creedon at the Famine Graveyard at the recent commemmoration

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Do bhronn Sláine Ní Chathalláin An Corn Thomáis Uí Deirg ar leanaí Scoil Dhún Chaoin le déanaí mar aitheantas ar an ngaisce déanta acu an Comórtas Náisiúnta Drámaíochta do Scoileanna Ghealtachta a bhuachaint leis an gceoldráma, Áine, ag an bhFéile Náisiúnta sa Mhuileann gCearr roinnt seachtainí ó shin.

An bhFuil Traonach Cloiste Agat i mBliana? Have you Heard a Corncrake this Year?

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Is annamh a bhíonn an t-éan seo, a bhíodh forleathan tráth i gCorca Dhuibhne i rith an tsamhraidh, le fáil anseo a thuilleadh. Ba mhaith linn fáil amach fé aon cheann acu a bhíonn sa cheantar. Ní bhíonn radharc orthu de ghnáth, ach tá glaoch an traonaigh an-éagsúil chun go dtabharfaí é fé ndeara ach é a chloisint. Is féidir sampla de seo a chlos ach ' corncrake call ' a chuardach ar YouTube.

This bird, which was once common in West Kerry in summer, is rarely found here anymore. We would like to know of any which may visit the area. They are seldom seen but have a very distinct call, a sample of which can be heard by searching ' corncrake call ' on YouTube.

In ómós dár niníon alainn iontach

Neasa ar an dara comóradh dá bás 22 Bealtaine 2023

Tá ár gcroíthe briste fós gan tú

Gach lá na huaireanta fada gan tú

Grá do Mham, bród do Dhaid

Solas I saol do cheathair deartháireacha

Ní laghdaíonn ár ngrá le himeacht ama

Cloistear do gháire fós inár n-aigne

I measc na n-aingeal anois atá tú

Ach in ár gcuimhne i gcónaí atá tú a Neasa

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Nuacht ón Díseart

Taispeántas Ealaíne Nua – oilithreacht Naomh Breanainn an loingsoir a bheis fé caibidil.

New Art Exhibition – “Picture This and Imagine That: The Voyages of St. Brendan the Navigator”

Osclófar an taispeántas Dé Máirt 27 Bealtaine. Tá dhá rud i gceist sa taispeántas so fé oilithreacht Naomh Breanainn. Beidh ocht gcinn fichid do phiosaí ealaíne déanta ag Daniel De’Angeli le uisce-dhathanna. Ina theannta san beidh plé ag Dr Nora Donnelly fé na piosaí healaíne so le daltaí scoile agus an pobal.

Italian Artist Daniel De’Angeli was inspired by the account of St. Brendan’s Navigatio to make these wonderful water colour paintings on the subject. This series of Watercolors on paper has been extensively exhibited, but this is its first time in West Kerry.

During the exhibition run, Dr. Nora Donnelly will hold artist talks for both adults and schools which point out features of the art exhibition to give a clearer and deeper understanding of both the Art Installation and of St. Brendan himself, his journey and features of the Navigation.

Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh 23 go 25 Bealtaine

After playing host to a wonderful Féile na Bealtaine and an array of exciting art exhibitions which were on display throughout the building and grounds, the Díseart is now delighted to host Dingle’s Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh. Lots of wonderful musical events will be taking place in the Díseart and St Mary’s Church over the weekend.

Beidh scoth na gceoltóirí sa Díseart an deireadh seachtaine so ag Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh.

Ar an Aoine beidh an MD Project le Micha Dimov sa seomra Fresco.

Inch Beach Parkrun

Inch Beach Parkrun celebrated their 7th Birthday. All abilities, all inclusive, and family friendly. Free 5 k walk/jog/run, dogs welcome must be on a short lead. Inch Beach every Saturday sharp start 9:30 am

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Chomh maith leis sin beidh beirt deirfiúracha ceolmhara ón Daingean, Ava agus Claudia Duffy, ag seinmt an phianó agus an ghiotár clasaiceach i séipéal an Dísirt.

Ar an Sathairn beidh an cheolchoirm “Masterpieces for Piano Trio” againn sa seomra Fresco le Joanne Quigley, violin Davide Forti, cello and Francesca De Nardi, piano. Chomh maith leis sin, beidh léirithe againn ó dhá chór: Opus 96 choral recital agus Cantemus Rheingau!

Beidh ceolchoirm teaghlaigh ar maidin Domhnaigh le Joanne Quigley, Francesca De Nardi agus Davide Forti agus dhá cheolchoirm álainn an oíche sin le Sébastien Petiet, Stéphane Petiet agus Michael Joyce agus an Cork City Jazz Orchestra.

Beidh go leor imeachtaí iontacha ar siúl le linn na féile mar sin ná bíodh sé le rá ná rabhais ann!

Ceol Am Lóin

Tá an samhradh ag teannadh linn agus tá pleananna faoi lán seoil sraith ceolchoirmeacha am lóin a chur ar siúl i ngairdíní an Dísirt. Gach Déardaoin ag 1in ó 26ú Meitheamh.

Join us from 26th June for a delightful series of concerts in the beautfiul Díseart gardens. Ár mbuíochas lenár n-urraitheoirí: Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Dúchas an Daingin agus Ciste Spreagtha

Bioblitz: Seachtain na Bithéagsúlachta Aoine 23 Bealtaine, 10rn go méanlae

Join us for a bioblitz workshop at the Díseart on Friday morning. Please bring field guides, hand lenses, phones with identification apps or just a sense of curiosity! Tabhair leat treoirleabhar allamuigh, lionsaí láimhe, gutháin le haipeanna aitheantais nó díreach fonn eachtraíochta

Cruinniú na nÓg 7ú Meitheamh / 7th June

The Díseart will host bushcraft and nature workshops for children as part of cruinniú na nóg. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to connect with others in nature and partake in activities such as woodland craft, nature identification, nature games and nature-inspired art. Is áit draíochta iad gairdíní Diseart do leanaí chun iad féin a thumadh sa dúlra agus chun scil nó ceardaíocht nua a fhoghlaim.

Ceardlann / workshop age - aois 6 go 8: 10in

Ceardlann / workshop age – aois 9 go 12: 12 meán lae

Spásanna teoranta / tuileadh eolais ó: / Limited spaces. For more information and booking please contact ealain@diseart.ie

Scullion ag an Díseart

Tá Cairde an Dísirt ag eagrú ceolchoirm tiomsaithe airgid chun doirse an Dísirt a choiméad ar oscailt. Bígí linn ag 4.30in Sathairn 1 Meitheamh i gcóir ceolchoirm le Scullion, Eoin Duignan, Jeremy Spencer agus Dingleleles. Cead isteach €20. Tuileadh eolais ar Eventbrite.

Nuacht ón Hub

Five Newly Appointed Kerry Mentors Are Looking For Local Communites To Get Involved In The Energy Transition.

The Dingle Hub has recently taken on the role of providing mentors to support communities in Kerry who are looking to set up Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) and become more energy efficient. The Sustainable Energy Community network is an initiative of the Sustainable Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

The newly appointed mentors are Deirdre de Bhailís, Catríona Fallon, Martin Bealin, Dinny Galvin and Ann Ní Chíobháin, all of whom have been involved with the Dingle Hub for a number of years. Dingle Hub has garnered extensive experience in this area over the past seven years and is eager to share this knowledge with other communities. The mentors are looking to identify new groups and communities interested in becoming an SEC. An SEC is a local voluntary group with aims to improve energy efficiency in their area. This is done by organising workshops, creating a network of likeminded people and sharing knowledge. The model of an SEC is to “Learn, Plan, Do”.

The SEC structure provides an excellent framework for communities to get started in becoming more energy resilient at a time when climate change is a concern for many. SECs are formed by a wide variety of groups, including Tidy Towns groups, housing estates, Community Development Groups, and GAA clubs, as well as ad hoc groups that form just for the purposes of creating an SEC. Occasionally SECs form around a particular sector, such as the dairy farmers of West Kerry in the WKDF SEC, or the tourism and hospitality sector in Corca Dhuibhne.

The SEC mentor role is to support a group in creating a vision of a more energy sustainable community. They guide groups on how to set up an SEC following the ‘Learn, Plan, Do’ method and identify roles that individual committee members might take on. Some remain at the ‘Learn’ stage, building up knowledge and expertise on renewable energy and energy efficiency that might benefit their communities.

For others, the SEC journey might include applying for Energy Master Plan (EMP) funding and the mentors will support groups as they identify a suitable energy consultant. An EMP gives a detailed snapshot of the energy baseline for a community and a roadmap on how to improve. Those who undertake EMPs can use the plans to source funding for projects such as retrofitting community centres and unlock funding opportunities. Examples of established SECs in Kerry who are doing great work are Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-op run by KSEC, Valentia Island Co-op SEC and Dingle Peninsula SEC who have done their EMP’s. Both the West Kerry Dairy Farmers SEC and Corca Dhuibhne Tourism and Hospitality SEC have done successful Solar Meitheals for their communities. Comharchumann Dhún Chaoin Teoranta SEC are due to start their EMP this year.

Recent groups that have established are Shannon Hub SEC, the North Kerry Environmental Group SEC, and the Kenmare SEC. For any groups eager to know more, the mentors are happy to arrange visits and/or online video calls to explain in more detail the benefits of SEC membership. All the new mentors have area of expertise that can help your community, Martin Bealin who has experience in the hospitality sector, Dinny

Galvin and Catríona with the Agri sector, Ann Ní Chíobháin in tourism and Deirdre de Bhailís in energy systems and technology.

Any communities looking to get in touch please contact ann@dinglehub.com, catriona@dinglehub.com, martin@dinglehub.com, dinny@ dinglehub.com

The new mentors will host an online info session on Thursday 5th June 7.30pm for any communities who want to learn more about SEC. Everyone welcome to join: Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82464659 387?pwd=bZnqGt6Dh8MyS3vZsnRuJzwtb5Oa0L.1

If you need any further press information, please contact Ann Ní Chíobháin at: ann@dinglehub.com

Daffodil Day

Cumann Rotary An Daingin would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to our Daffodil Day collection. Thanks to our amazing volunteers and the generosity of the Dingle community we raised €5,800 for Irish Cancer Society

Corca Dhuibhne

Martin Bealin, Deirdre de Bhailís, Ann Ní Chíobháin, Dinny Galvin and Catríona Fallon.

Annascaul Badminton: A Remarkable Season

Last week saw the end of a remarkable season for Annascaul Juvenile Badminton Club. This has been one of the most successful years that the club has seen in many years. The club was established in 2009 by SNA Mary Falvey who ran the club for the past 16 years. Together Mary and Billy Lacey from Tralee, coach over 60 primary and secondary school kids twice a week. In February the winning streak began. The Annascaul Camp Inch Lispole Community Games boys under 15 team came second in Kerry, they were represented by Dorian Browne, Dara O’Leary, Cathal Kennedy, Tomás O’Currain and Lorcán Clancy.

On the 6th of February, representing Scoil Bhreac Cluain Annascaul they kids had a clean sweep when the boys and girls A team and the boys and girls B team won the Kerry Primary School competition. The schools A teams went on from there to compete in the Munster schools finals. The girls team progressed to the

All Ireland Primary Schools Badminton finals in Baldoyle Badminton Centre in Dublin on 5th March. There were 16 teams there on the day and the girls fought their way to the final. Team members Muireann Curran, Katie Greaney, Aoibhín Lyne, Rachel O’Leary and Laoise Clancy won a silver All-Ireland badminton medal on the day, losing out the Ennis National School in the final. The matches were streamed live and there wasn’t much work done in school that day!

In Kerry championship badminton there has also been huge success. In February Aoibhin Lyne and Rachel O’Leary came second in under 12 doubles and Liwia Polanczyk and her partner from Tralee Roisin Sheehy also came second in the under 14 competition. On the same day Sean O’Currain and Conor Knightly won gold in the under 10 competition and Rioghan O’Sullivan and lorcán Clancy won silver in the

under 12s. In March Aoibhín and Aodán went on the win gold in the under 12 mixed doubles and Conor with his partner from Miltown also won gold in the under 10 competition. The championship season ended with the singles competition on 5th April. Once again Aoibhín and Aodán came away with medals. Aoibhín winning gold and Aodán settling for silver after an epic 3 set final.

Massive credit has to be given to both Mary and Billy who give so much of their time and energy to the kids and have been doing so for years. Not only for their coaching every week but also for the time Mary puts in to the administration and running of the club and the county competitions. Mary has installed a culture of badminton in the parish. Many of the children in the club also represented Kerry at county level badminton. Maybe we’ll have an Olympian yet!

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Tourism News

Caroline Boland

Coming up this weekend are two great events. Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh takes place from Thursday 22nd to 25th May and features an exciting lineup of talented performers and groups, ensuring an unforgettable musical experience. The events will include: The Irish Guitar Quartet; Sébastien Petiet and Friends; Ava and Claudia Duffy; Dingle New-Music Choir & Orchestra; Cantemus Rheingau; Sonas Trio; The MD Project; The Gúnas; Opus 96; Kerry Choral Union; Cór Seoda Tíre; School Educational Programmes; Cork City Jazz Orchestra; The West Coast Book; Cór Chill Fhlainn and Killarney Cathedral Chóir. Check out the programme at www.feilecheoilantsamhraidh.ie

Also, the OutwestFest returns with wellness and adventure combined through iconic local trails topped off with yoga in this amazing landscape.

A new exhibition will open on Monday 26th May at 5pm in An Díseart. ‘Picture this, Imagine that; the Voyages of St. Brendan’, an Immersive Art Installation by Nora Donnelly together with the Presentation of the Saint Brendan Paintings by Daniel de’ Angeli. The opening will include a discussion with Fr. Tom Looney, Micheal Ó Coiléan and the artist Dr. Nora Donnelly to be moderated by Dara Ó Cinnéide. All welcome. The Exhibition will run from May 26th until June 20th.

June’s upcoming festivals and events include:

Sunday mornings from June through to end of August – Castlegregory Farmer’s Market

Sunday 8th June – Baile na nGall Regatta

Saturday 21st June – Tom Crean Endurance Walk, Annascaul Tourism News

Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance are delighted to announce the election of new CoChairs following their recent AGM - Helen Heaton of Castlewood House, Dingle and Mossie Ó Scanláin of Mossie’s Tours, Líos Póil. They will lead the voluntary CTCD / DPTA Council (a non-profit organisation) representing a cross section of local businesses and committees across the Dingle Peninsula.

With tourism having changed so much in recent years, it was time to share these important roles. Helen, originally from Dundalk, has become yet another Dingle Peninsula Ambassador since she and husband, Brian, opened Award-winning Castlewood House in 2005. Mossie, born in Baile an Lochaigh, has been entertaining and delighting visitors to the Dingle Peninsula with partner Helen, for nearly 20 years immersing them in the language, culture and heritage of Corca Dhuibhne.

Both are looking forward to connecting with members and non-members alike

in learning more about your ideas and vision for tourism on the Dingle Peninsula. They look forward to representing your business needs in the challenging times of today’s world; to protecting and nurturing the language, culture and heritage of Corca Dhuibhne with you; and to promoting the Dingle Peninsula as a world class destination for future generations. All are welcome to connect and be a part of the journey….…. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.

Promoting together….

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The Cable That Changed the World Inspires New Drama at Siamsa Tíre

Where History and Heart Collide

17–20 July 2025 | 8:00 PM Nightly

Tickets: €29 / €27.50 (Concession)

Siamsa Tíre is proud to announce a new co-production, The Cable, a powerful new drama that interweaves personal story and historical moment. Directed by the internationally acclaimed Aidan Dooley, creator of Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer, this evocative one man show is written and performed by Mike Kelly. It will run nightly from 17th to 20th July at 8:00 PM at the Siamsa Tíre Theatre and Arts Centre located in the heart of Tralee town.

Set against the backdrop of the monumental laying of the Transatlantic Cable on Valentia Island in 1866 — known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” — The Cable explores how a family’s emotional struggles mirror a world on the brink of a communications revolution.

“The cable that changed the world — as one family waits for a single word.” The Cable is a poignant exploration of loss, hope, and the universal longing for connection. Blending the compelling visual storytelling shaped by Mike Kelly with haunting original music by Dave McGilton, evocative lighting design by John Hurley, and the creative direction of Aidan Dooley, The Cable captures the intersection of technological achievement and human longing.

Audiences can expect a theatrical experience that stirs the soul and ignites the imagination — a compelling narrative of personal and historical transformation set against one of Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes – a story that deeply resonates.

“This production is about more than a piece of history,” says writerperformer Mike Kelly. “It’s about the way we reach for each other across distances, how technology transforms us, and the enduring ties of family and love.”

Director Aidan Dooley added: “Returning to Siamsa Tíre with a story rooted in Kerry's soil and soul is incredibly meaningful. The Transatlantic Cable is a symbol of global connection, and this play brings that down to a deeply personal level — showing how progress and pain often walk hand in hand.”

The Transatlantic Cable, which ran from Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, to Heart’s Content, Newfoundland, spanned over 3,000 kilometres beneath the Atlantic Ocean and revolutionised global communication by reducing message transmission across continents from weeks to mere minutes. As the world changed forever, so too did the lives of those at its edges — a truth brought vividly to life in this stirring production.

CEO of Siamsa Tíre, Angela Ryan Whyte, emphasised the importance of the show: “We are proud to present a work so deeply rooted in Kerry’s heritage — yet so resonant with today’s world. The Cable speaks to the miracle and the paradox of connection: how a technological leap in the 1800s brought people closer, while today, despite constant digital contact, we often feel more emotionally distant. It’s a universal story that speaks to everyone told through a local lens — beautifully crafted, musically rich, and emotionally powerful.”

Tickets (€29 / €27.50) are available now at www.siamsatire.com or by calling the Box Office at 066 7123055. Early booking is strongly recommended.

Friday 30th May 9.30

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Inch Notes

Senior Lunches on Summer Break

The ICC would like to let everyone know that the Senior Lunches will be on summer break after Tuesday, May 20th. We’ve had a wonderful year of delicious meals and great company!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Dora, who not only ran the program but also cooked every single meal with care and dedication. The community is very grateful for everything you've done for our seniors. Special thanks to the volunteers (you know who you are) who come out every two weeks to help make these lunches happen. Your efforts and generosity help bring the community together in such a meaningful way.

Thank you from all of us at the ICC!

Events at Inch Community Centre:

Yoga with Mélanie: Mondays 7-8pm and Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm, book in advance via WhatsApp +33 659 286 354.

Bingo nights on the following Thursday 22nd May, 5th & 19th June at 8pm.

Coffee Morning on the following Sunday at 10:30am (after mass):22nd June.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays:

25th May, 1st, 15th & 29th June.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 30th May, 13th & 27th June.

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

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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,

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

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

New Film On History Of Milltown Released Online

Hundreds enjoy screenings of unique documentary on local landscape

A new film which showcases the spectacular and unique history and heritage of the Milltown area has been made available online. It follows two recent sell-out screenings of ‘Milltown: The Story of a Kerry Landscape’ at the local community hall which were attended by 300 people.

An initiative of the Milltown History and Heritage Society, the spectacular film showcases how the archaeology, heritage and landscape of the locality have changed over thousands of years. It begins with the story of the 6,000-year-old portal tomb at Killaclohane and takes the story of the development of Milltown right up to the present day.

Due to demand, and to ensure that the film can be seen by a wide audience, the documentary, which was filmed and directed by Niall Foley, was published on the website of the Milltown History and Heritage Society on Thursday, 15 May.

“There has been such an incredible response to the in-person screenings

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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of the film as well as demand from Milltown natives across the world to see it, so we want to share it with a wide audience,” said Owen O’Shea of the Milltown History and Heritage Society.

The Society has a donations link on its website, milltownhistoryheritage. ie and has ambitions plans to preserve local heritage sites, collect oral histories and promote the historic landscape of Milltown. “We have some exciting plans for the coming months, so we are appealing to patrons to support our work with a donation,” said Owen.

“We have such a special and unique history and heritage in the area. Key locations and sites like the 13th century Augustinian abbey at Killagha, the Mass Rock where Fr Thaddeus Moriarty was arrested in 1653, and Kilcoleman Abbey which was the home of the Godfrey family for hundreds of years, feature prominently in the film as well as the many social, cultural, economic, and political developments which made Milltown what it is today,” he said.

The script for ‘Milltown: The Story of a Kerry Landscape’ was researched and written by Dr John Knightly and Dr Owen O’Shea and the project coordinator was Stewart Stephens of the Milltown Community and Chamber Alliance. The film was funded by the LEADER programme and Kerry County Council.

More information can be found on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the Milltown History and Heritage Society and from milltownhistoryheritage@gmail.com

The Dead House

Written and performed by comedian and writer Martin Beanz Warde, his debut play is a powerful and moving dark comedy that explores the complex themes of family, tradition and self acceptance. It features Patrick, an Irish Traveller who hasn’t been home in ten years and returns from selfexile for his grandfather’s funeral.

Tickets €18/15 Fri 23rd May 9pm

Fri 30th May 7.30pm

‘Nature Boy’ Wildlife Talk

In this sound packed illustrative talk, Ornithologist Seán Ronayne brings you on a beautiful journey through Irish birds, sharing their sounds, stories and struggles - illustrating the beauty and importance of sound, and what listening can tell us about the state of our natural world, and how it can heal and nourish the soul.

Tickets €18/15

Thur 5th June 8pm

Booking fees apply

Céim Eile Chun Cinn

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

An uair deireanach a bhreathnaíos ar thábla na Céad Roinne, roimh chluichí na seachtaine seo caite, bhí na Ciarraígh ag bun i dteannta trí fhoireann eile. Tar éis comhscór mí-ábharach na hAoine le Loch Garman, tá siad pointe amháin chun tosaigh ar bhun an tábla, arís i dteannta foirne eile, péire an uair seo.

Meabhrú arís é sin dúinn, dá mba ghá sin, nach ar thorthaí aon fhoireann amháin a bhraitheann a stádas, ach ar thorthaí na bhfoirne eile thart timpeall orthu chomh maith. Agus tar éis an tsaoil níl a leath an tséasúir imeartha go fóill againn – ní fiú bheith imníoch ag an bpointe seo. B’é an cluiche baile in aghaidh Treaty an chéad cheann ó ceapadh Colin Healy ina bhainisteoir, agus is ró-dhócha go mba thógáil mór croí dó é gur éirigh leo na pointí a bhreith ó mhuintir Luimnigh.

Cúl tar éis beagán le cois ceathrú uaire a thug an bua dóibh, Chris McQueen á stiúrú isteach san eangach ó chic coirnéil a thóg Oran Crowe go snasta. Ach b’éigean do Tim-Oliver Hiemer bheith ar bharr a chumais chun na cuairteoirí a choinneáil ó dhoras don chuid eile den imirt – san áireamh naoi nóiméad d’am cúiteamh ghortaithe ag an deireadh.

An tseachtain dar gcionn b’iad Loch Garman a bhí chucu sa bhaile, agus ar feadh an chuid is mó den oíche bhí an chosúlacht air go mbeadh toradh mar an gcéanna ag leaids Thrá Lí.

Le linn an tséasúir reatha, is minice ná i mblianta eile cluichí baile as a chéile ag foirne, agus cluichí as baile chomh maith, rud ná réitíonn ró-mhaith i gcónaí le lucht riartha na gclubanna. Ach caitear cur suas leis, is dócha. Bhí Healy i bhfeighil an imeartha an uair seo, agus ainneoin nár aontaigh an réiteoir go raibh cúl maith bainte ag Kevin Williams beagán le cois deich nóiméad isteach san imirt, fuair lucht na Ríochta céad chúl an tráthnóna leath-bhealach sa chéad leath, Niall Brookwell á sheoladh isteach, rud a d’fhág

Springsteen A Tribute

Europe’s biggest and best Bruce Springsteen tribute act is ‘comin’ to town’. This six piece band of top Irish session musicians is fronted by American singer and guitarist Monte Thompson. With a reputation for authenticity and outstanding musicality they have played to countless packed houses, gaining widespread critical acclaim. This breath-taking, high energy show is a must see spectacle for all fans of The Boss.

Tickets €28.50

This is All Too Much

Get ready for a night of belly laughs as Irish and Greek Instagram/TikTok stars Riona O’Connor and Olga Thompson debut their brand new show. Over 40 and armed with belter songs, they tackle perimenoapuse, reclaim their sexy and ask for a refund. Join the Moms of 5 boys for a hilarious, racuous night of big laughs, big hair and big knickers!

Tickets €18/16

Supported by Kerry County Council

na cuairteoirí ag troid go tréan ag iarraidh an comhscór a bhaint amach. Ar éigin ceathrú uair a chloig a bhí fágtha den nócha nóiméad nuair a d’éirigh le Loch Garman trí sheans an liathróid a chur thairis Hiemer, tar éis dósan buile láidir ó Conor Levingston a chur uaidh. Tháinig Mikie Rowe isteach ina dhiaidh agus sheol an liathróid os cionn an cúl báire.

Chuaigh Ronan Teahan agus McQueen an-ghar do chúl an bhua sa tréimhse deireanach ach bhí sé fánach acu.

Is fearr de thorthaí atá á mbaint amach ag na Ciarraígh i mbliana, agus taithí á chnuasach ag an bhfoireann de réir a chéile. Beidh an lucht leanúna ag súil leis an dul chun cinn san a threisiú de réir mar a théann an séasúr ar aghaid – agus cé thógfadh orthu é!

Chris McQueen ag ceiliúradh

Míle Buíochas

Ba mhaith le Tigh na Leanaí agus Naíonra Ceann Trá ár mbuíochas a ghabháil leis na gnólachtaí áitiúla ar fad a thug na duaiseanna iontacha don Bingo, do Vincent Manning agus Dingle Heartsafe as an comhairle. Ba mhaith linn leis ár mbuíochas a thaispeáint do gach duine a tháinig amach chun tacú lenár mBingo oíche an 6 Aibreán nó le síntiús. Mar fhocal scoir, scairt speisialta ar Aoife Ashe, Katie O'Connor agus Saoirse Brosnan as a gcuid oibre crua agus a dtiomantas ar fad, tá ár gcroíthe lán buíoch. Is le flaithiúlacht gach duine agus na comharsana a léim isteach chun obair dheonach a dhéanamh ar an tráthnóna a bhíomar in ann ár sprioc a bhaint amach! Tá dífhibrileoir againn anois atá crochta go bródúil ar ár bhfoirgneamh pobail (V92H4CA) taobh thiar de Halla Ceann Trá don phobal. Is deis iontach é seo freisin buíochas a ghabháil le Coiste Forbartha Fionntra as a dtacaíocht leanúnach don dá sheirbhís cúram leanaí. Le meas,

Vanessa Duffy agus Teresa O'Connor

Tigh na Leanaí and Naíonra Ceann Trá would like to thank all of the local businesses that supported our Bingo with the most amazing prizes, Vincent Manning and Dingle Heartsafe for their guidance. We would also like to show our gratitude to everyone that came out to support our Bingo either on the night of 6 April or with a donation. Finally, a special shoutout to Aoife Ashe, Katie O'Connor and Saoirse Brosnan for all of their hard work and dedication. Our hearts are full of gratitude. It is with everyone's generosity parents from our centres and neighbours that jumped in to volunteer on the evening that we were able to meet our goal! We now have a defibrillator proudly hanging on our community building (V92H4CA) behind Halla Ceann Trá for the community. This is also a great opportunity to thank Coiste Forbartha Fionntra for their continued support to both childcare services.

Sincerely,

Vanessa Duffy and Teresa O'Connor

Ní mar a chéíle aon dá bhliain do Físín, iontráileacha agus smaointe nua, agus ar deireadh buaiteoir a thugann faoi scannánaíocht na Gaeilge le dóchas agus le fuinneamh. Sin é díreach mar atá ag Tania Notaro, a bhuaigh lena script, Aingil Francach – agus ár gcomhghairdeas léi.

Tagann ár n-iarrthóirí ó gach aon chearn den tír, agus níl aon rogha againn i leith canúna cé gurb í canúínt na Mumhan ár gcanúint féin! Tógadh Tania i dTamhlacht, agus is beag ceangal a bhí aici leis na ranganna Gaeilge agus í ar scoil. D’oscail comórtas Físín féidireachtaí nua di chun ceangal a dhéanamh leis an teanga. Dúirt sí, nuair a fiafraíodh dí “Cén fáth Gaeilge?” go raibh aisling I gcónaí aici scannán a scríobh sa. Ghaeilge.

“Bíonn scannáin Ghaeilge chomh minic sin lonnaithe I dtimpeallachtaí tuaithe, iad go hálainn, ach I bhfad ón saol go bhfuil cur amach agamsa air.Theastaigh uaim an teanga a thabhairt isteach I dtimpeallacht láidir gnóthach cathrach, an saghas go bhfuil taithí agam air. A thaispeáint nach leis an aimsir chaite ná leis an tuath amháin a bhaineann an teanga, go bhfuil sí beo, agus go bhfuil feidhm léi ins gach aon áit. Sa scannán seo, mar gheall ar ghrá agus ar fhulang, tugann an Ghaeilge mothálacht agus liriciúlacht isteach sa scannán ná féadfadh aon teanga eile a chur in iúl ins an slí chéanna.”

Chuir Tania iarratas isteach cheana ar Físín 2021, agus is beag smacht a bhí aici ar an teanga labhartha ag an am. D’fhoghlaim sí réamhrá álainn spreagúil, ach d’iarr sí ar chainteoir líofa pitseáil thar a ceann. Cé nár bhuaigh sí, thaitin a smaoineamh go mór linn, agus samhlaigh chomh sásta is a bhíomar í a chloisint I mbliana ag cur a scannáin I láthair, go pearsanta agus go líofa.

Aon aidhm amháin atá ag Físín – déanamh gearrscannán Gaeilge a chothú. Faighimid misneach ó an dul chun cinn atá déanta ag ár mbuaiteoirí I gcaitheamh na mblianta, agus ó na teistiméireachtaí moltacha a thugann iarrthóirí dúinn. I mbliana, is í Tania ár rogha chun Físín a chur chun cinn, agus táimid ag súil le bheith ag obair léi I gcaitheamh na bliana.

Every year is so different from the previous for Físín, new entries and fresh ideas, culminating in a winner, embracing Irish and short film-making with enthusiasm. This year’s winner Tania Notaro’s was exactly that, with her script titled Aingil Francach - Rat Angels, our congratulations to her.

Our entrants come from all over Ireland and we have no preference of dialect whilst we of course love Munster Irish! Tania grew up in Tallaght with little to no engagement with the Irish classes in school. The Físín competition has opened up possibilities for her to connect with the language. She said when considering - Why Irish? “I’ve always dreamed of writing a film in the Irish language. So often, Irish-language films are rooted in rural settings, beautiful, but far from the world I know. I wanted to take the language and place it into the raw, vibrant, urban landscape I grew up in. To show that Irish doesn’t just belong to the past or the countryside, it’s alive and it belongs everywhere. In a film about survival and love, Irish brings a lyrical soulfulness that no other language could capture in quite the same way.”

Tania entered before in 2021and had very little spoken Irish. She learnt a very inspiring introduction to her pitch but handed over to a fluent speaker to conduct the pitch on her behalf. Whilst she did not win we were very impressed by her effort. Imagine how exciting it was to listen to her conduct her entire pitch herself in Irish this year.

Físín has a very simple aim - Our mission is simple, to foster the making of short films in Irish, our winners’ successes over the years and the testimonials from past entrants inspire our work. This year Tania is the embodiment of all that Físín is about and we look forward to working with her this year.

Tania Notaro

Dan Graham (Grey's Lane, Dingle and Limerick) at Lyttelton Wharf, South Island, New Zealand, the embarkation location for the South Pole voyages of Robert Falcon Scott, Erneast Shackelton and Tom Crean of Annascaul

Cara

CREDIT UNION

Cara Credit Union, now Ireland’s 5th largest community credit union, is proud to ser ve its members throughout the county. We believe our people are key to our success and we are committed to the continued success and growth of our business To build on this exciting growth and expansion, we are look ing for dynamic individuals to join our successful team.

Member Service Representatives

for the Corca Dhuibhne Branch of Cara Credit Union (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

As our Member Ser vice Representatives (MSRs) are the main point of contact for all existing and potential new members, they will have an excellent customer care ethos, delivering exceptional ser vice via telephone, online and email to our valued members

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd June 2025. For fur ther details: www caracreditunion ie

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Tá Comhar Creidmheasa Cara ar an 5ú comhar creidmheasa pobail is mó in Éirinn anois agus is cúis bhróid dó freastal a dhéanamh ar a bhaill ar fud an chontae. Creidimid gur ríthábhachtach ár bhfoireann don rath seo agus táimid tiomanta do rath agus fás leanúnach ár ngnó a chothú. Ba mhaith linn cur leis an bhfás agus leis an leathnú iontach seo agus, mar sin, tá daoine beo bríomhara á lorg againn chun a bheith páir teach inár bhfoireann rathúil

Ionadaithe Seirbhíse do Bhaill

á lorg do Bhrainse Chorca Dhuibhne de Chomhar Creidmheasa Cara (BUAN LÁNAIMSEARTHA)

Is iad ár nIonadaithe Seirbhíse do Bhaill an príomhphointe teagmhála do gach ball reatha agus do gach ball nua ionchasach agus, mar sin, is riachtanach go mbíonn éiteas iontach cúraim custaiméirí acu agus iad ag soláthar seirbhís den gcéad scoth ar an nguthán, ar líne agus tríd an ríomhphost dár mbaill luachmhara.

Dáta deiridh chun iarratais a fháil: 2ú Meitheamh 2025. Tuilleadh eolais: www.caracreditunion.ie

Leanaí ó Scoil Naomh Eirc, Baile an Mhórdhaigh a chuaigh chomh fada le Cluiche Ceannais Craobh na Mumhan (Scoileanna Beaga) a bhí ar siúl i gCathair an Iascaigh, Tiobraid Árann le déanaí. Laistiar ó chlé:- Breandán D. Ó Bruic, Conall Ó Sé, Conlaoch Ó Bruic, Jeaic Ó Sé, Liam Mac Gearailt. Chun tosaigh ó chlé:- Conall Ó Beaglaoí, Cathal Ó Sé, Lúí Ó Sé & Tomás Ó Muircheartaigh.

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Bronnadh na nGradaim sa Phobalscoil

Bhíomar ana-shásta a bheith in éineacht le daltaí na Pobalscoile le deanaí ag céiliúradh na Gaiscí go léir atá bainte amach acu. Bíonn Tobar Dhuibhne ag bronnadh dhá ghradam in éineacht leis an scoil. Bíonn An Gaisce Gaeltachta á bhronnadh ar daltaí atá tar éis éachtaí a bhaint amach i mbliana i leith cúrsaí Gaelainne agus rannphartaíocht i gcur chun cinn na Gaelainne. Ansin bíonn an Gradam Gaeltachta á bhronnadh mar aitheantas ar an obair leanúnach agus suntasach atá déanta ag daltaí chun feabhas a chuir ar an stádas teanga agus ag obair le daoine a thabhairt leo. Bhíomar ana-shásta i mbliana an Gaisce Gaeltachta a bhronnadh ar Róisín Ní Ógáin agus Sadhbh Nic Fhloinn agus an Gradam Gaeltachta a bhronnadh ar Tom Ó Neachtain agus Ruairí Ó hÓgáin. Comhghairdeas libh!!

Tom Ó Neachtain agus Ruairí Ó hÓgáin a bhronnadh an Gradam Gaeltachta orthu

Barry ag bronnadh an Gaisce Gaeltachta ar Róisín Ní Ógáin agus Sadhbh Nic Fhloinn

Clár an tSamhraidh!

Beidh Clár imeachtaí an tsamhraidh á sheoladh againn go luath ar na meáin shóisialta. Beidh imeachtaí éagsúla á rith againn fhéin agus ag Dúchas an Daingean gach coiscís i rith an tsamhraidh mar sin beidh tarrach ar dheiseanna agaibh freastal ar imeachtaí Gaelainne. Má bhíonn aon smaointaí nó moltaí agat maidir le imeachtaí bí cinnte teacht i dteagmháil linn!!

Siúlóid an an mblascaod

Bhí imeacht aoibhinn againn ar an mBlascaod an Domhnach seo chaite le Maidhc Ó Mainnín. Threoraigh Maidhc an grúpa siar timpeall an oileán agus cad é scéalta aige mar gheall ar an seana shaol amuigh ann. Bhí an tádh dearg linn go raibh an grian ag scoilteadh na gcloch agus radhcanna aoibhinn á thógaint isteach againn.

Imeacht siúlóid agus scéalta ar an mBlascaod le Maidhc Ó Mainnín

Deiseanna fostaíochta / Job opportunities

Bíonn éagsúlacht iontach le postanna agus Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh (tuilleadh ar www. peig.ie):

• Criú do Ros na Rún - Ros na Rún

• Múinteoirí ar chúrsaí Choláiste na bhFiann - Coláiste na bhFiann

• Bainisteoir Airgeadais agus Oibríochtaí - Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta 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

Tomhais na coicíse

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West Kerry Gardening Services

• Lawn Cutting

• Large and Small lawns Catered for

• Regular and one-off cuts

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Simple Accounts Management

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Take the headache out of accounts. We make accounts understandable, accessible and easy.

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We deliver Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Other hours are available on request

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Based in Castlegregory, Tralee, Co. Kerry 085 1755362

Based in Castlegregory, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Based in Castlegregory, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Campa Cumarsáide

Beidh Campa Cumarsáide ar bun againn an mhí seo chugainn do dhaltaí Bliain 1-3, ón 16/0620/06. Tá an t-adh linn go bhfuil ualach daoine iontacha ag obair sna meáin timpeall na leithnise, agus deis iontach é seo do dheagoiri foghlaim ós an daoine san. Beidh ceardlanna difriúla againn na haon lá ag foghlaim fé’n raidió, podchraolta, scileanna MOJO, eagrathóireacht, láithreoireacht agus mórán eile. Le linn na seachtaine beidh daoine linn ó TG4, Molscéal, Raidio na Gaeltachta, Raidio RíRá agus cúpla aoi eile chomh maith. Is féidir clárú ar an nasc ar ár Linktree nó teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cristín, 087 7004 884.

Ár mála tote ag baint taitneamh as an aimsir i mBarbados!

Next month we will be running a Communications Summer Camp for 1-3 year students, from the 16/06-20/06. We are lucky to have so many local people working in the media, this will be an excellent opportunity for young people to learn from them. Throughout the week we will have workshops on podcasting, radio, MOJO skills, presenting, editing and much more. We will have people from TG4, Molscéal, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Raidió RíRá and others to share their skills. You can register on our Linktree, or contact Cristín 087 7004 884.

Yoga sa Pháirc

Beidh Yoga sa Pháirc againn i rith an tsamhraidh, uair sa mhí ag tosnú ar an 07/06 ar a 10.30r.n. Seisiúin deas bog, oiriúnach dos na haon leibhéal agus dos na haon aois ghrúpa. Beidh Ails, Siddhartha Yoga, linn chun na héinne a threorú. Saor in aisce, tabhair leat do mhata féin. Fáilte roimis na héinne, idir óg agus aosta.

We will be having Yoga in the Park during the summer, once a month starting on the 07/06 ar 10.30am. A nice relaxing session, suitable for all levels and ages. Ails, Siddhartha Yoga, will be with us to guide everyone. Free event, bring your own mat. Everyone is welcome, young and old.

Imeachtaí an tSamhraidh

Tá clár imeachtaí leagtha amach againn don samhradh! Beidh imeacht uair sa choicís ann, ag tosnú an mhí seo chugainn! Coiméad súil ar na meáin dos na sonraí go léir!

Turas Báid 2023

We have a programme of events laid out for the summer with something different every two weeks starting next month! Keep an eye on our social media for all the information!

Frásaí & Nathanna Úsáideach

Useful Phrases & Terms

Bain triail astu sa ar na meáin an tseachtain seo! Why not try some of these on your posts this week!

- Ceol anocht!

- Ceol sa ghairdín tráthnóna!

- Ceol ag tosnú ar a (8)

- Ceol, craic agus piúnt deas, cad eile a bheadh uait?

- Tá an samhradh linn

- Ná dearúd d’uachtar géine!

- Abair hello le …

- An bhfuil do mhála ullamh? Tá do leaba ag fanacht leat sa Daingean

- Glaoigh isteach chugainn

- Cad atá le déanamh sa Daingean?

- Na rudaí is fearr / is deise le déanamh sa Daingean

- Caithfidh tú na rudaí seo a dhéanamh sa Daingean

- Abair linn cén áit is fearr leat?

- Níl aon rud/ áit níos deise/ níos fearr ná …

Scoláireacht do chúrsa máistreachta i gCiarraí Theas

Beidh cúrsa máistreachta, MSc sa Bhainistíocht & Gnó Digiteach, de chuid DCU le rith in Uíbh Ráthach i 2025-2027 - Is cúrsa iarchéime, Leibhéal NFQ: 9, é seo a bheidh ar bun go páirtaimseartha thar tréimhse dhá bhliain le 5 lá sa téarma in Uibh Ráthach. Má tá suim ag éinne ó 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

Tae & Plé

- Music tonight!

- Music in the garden this evening

- Music starting at (8)

- Music, craic and a nice pint, what else would you want

- The summer is here

- Don’t forget your sun cream

- Say hello to …

- Is your bag packed? Your bed is waiting for you in Dingle

- Call in to us

- What is there to do in Dingle?

- The best / nicest things to do in Dingle

- You have to do these things in Dingle

- Tell us where's your favourite place-

- There is nothing / no place nicer / better than …

Bíonn Tae & Plé againn na haon Déardaoin in airde staighre sa Hare’s Corner óna 12.00-13.30. Buail isteach, beidh cupa tae/caifé againn agus comhrá!

Join our conversation group in The Hare’s Corner, every Thursday from 12.00-13.30. Call in for tea/ coffee and a great opportunity to practice your Irish.

An bhfuil Féile á eagrú agat i nDaingean Uí Chúis?

An bhfuileann tú ar choiste d’aon fhéile a bheidh ar bun i mbliana? Tá tacaíochtaí againn d’fhéite agus do choistí, le cúpla bliana anuas tá tacaíocht tugtha againn d’fhéilte difriúla ar nós Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh le rudaí ar nós comharthaíocht agus aistriúcháin. Ba bhreá linn cabhrú linn, bí i dteagmháil linn ar 087 7004 884 nó optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Are you on any of this years festival committees? We have supports for festivals and committees, over the last fear years we have helped festivals like the Dingle Summer Music Festival with things like signage and translations. We would love to help you, contact us on 087 7004 884 or optduchasand

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn: Cristín de Mórdha

Fón: 087 7004 884

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: Dúchas an Daingin

Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich: Ceolchoirm,

Seoladh Leabhar agus Céilí!

Beathaisnéis chumhachtach phearsanta í seo ina bhfuil cur síos ag Breanndán Ó Beaglaioch ar shaol préamhaithe i bhfiantas álainn Chorca Dhuibhne agus cothaithe ag saibhreas an traidisiúin i nGaeltacht Chiarraí. Tógadh i dteaghlach ceoil é, agus roinneann sé cuimhní cinn geala orainn ar óige ina raibh amhráin, ceol, rince agus béaloideas lárnach — agus mar a thug sé na seoda sin go stáitsí domhanda.

Le croí macánta cuireann Breanndan síos ar shaol caite aige le seinnt, eachtraíocht, agus le fód a sheasamh do theanga, dúchas agus cine.

Pobal agus cultúr Gaeltachta a mhúnlaigh Breanndán agus a chothaigh riamh ó shin é. Is in ómós do san an saothar seo.

Bígí linn ar an 14ú Meitheamh i Halla na Muirí chun seoladh leabhar Breanndán Ó Beaglaoicha a cheiliuradh!

In this intimate and powerful memoir, Breanndán Begley reflects on a life rooted in the wild beauty of Corca Dhuibhne and shaped by the rich traditions of the Kerry Gaeltacht. Born into a family of musicians, he shares vivid memories of a childhood steeped in song, music, dance and folklore — and of bringing that tradition to global stages.

With warmth and honesty, Breanndán recounts a lifetime of performance, adventure, and cultural activism in defence of language, land, and music. This is a celebration of tradition and the community that shaped and sustained him throughout his life.

Come join us for an evening of music and celebration at Halla na Muirí on the 14th of June!

An raibh fonn ort bheith i gceannas ort féin i gcónaí? Bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar do ghnó féin a bhunú?

Is cuma an é bácáil, feirmeoireacht, ceardaíocht nó seirbhís gur suim leat - lig dúinn féachaint ar an coincheap le chéile leat. Bí linn do seisiún eolais neamh-fhoirmeálta le tuilleadh scrúdú a dhéanamh ar na féidearthachtaí seo. Gan aon bhrú, ach go leor deiseanna!

• gteic@Uibh Ráthach, Baile an Sceilg, Co. Chiarraí Déardaoin, 5 Meitheamh @ 11:00rn - 12:30rn

• gteic@Corca Dhuibhne, Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Chiarraí Déardaoin, 5 Meitheamh @ 5:00in - 7:00in

Saor in aisce, cláraigh anseo : EMPOWER CUMASÚ Kerry Information Sessions | ATU Innovation Hub

Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Are you thinking of starting your own business?

Whether it’s baking, farming, crafts, or a service you believe in — let’s explore the idea together.

Join us for a casual info session to see how you can turn your talents into a business of your own. No pressure, just possibilities!

• gteic@Uibh Ráthach, Baile an Sceilg, Co. Kerry

Thursday, 5th June @ 11:00am - 12:30pm

• gteic@Corca Dhuibhne, Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Kerry

Thursday, 5th June @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Free to attend, register here: EMPOWER CUMASÚ Kerry Information Sessions | ATU Innovation Hub

Hanging Washing in the Rain

I thought I glimpsed a sunbeam

A bright break in the grey

I’m going to make a go of it

It’s optimism day

I’m just hanging in the garden

Singing in the rain

Pegging up my soaking socks

The sun will come again

I didn’t check the forecast

In my moment spurring mood

And if I can’t get any wetter

What harm can the rain do? - Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Marinated Courgettes, Hazelnuts and Ricotta

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

of thing you might throw together on a warm evening when you don’t want to spend much time at the stove. This is summer eating at its best: fresh, light, and full of flavour.

This light and summery dish, quick to prepare and full of bright, clean flavours, it’s ideal as a starter, side, or even a simple lunch with crusty bread. The courgettes are cooked lighty and marinated to soften and enhance their natural sweetness, then paired with creamy ricotta and toasted hazelnuts for a wonderful mix of textures. A drizzle of good olive oil and a squeeze of lemon brings everything together. It's a dish that feels effortless yet elegant – just the sort

Ingredients

1 small bunch mint, divided (half chopped and the remaining left whole)

1 small garlic clove, finely grated

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

¾ tsp. sugar

½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

freshly ground black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon

200g fresh ricotta

2 courgettes, cut in half lengthwise then cut into smaller pieces about 3 inches long.

100g hazelnuts, toasted and crushed slightly

Method

Start by making the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the chopped mint, crushed garlic, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.

Season generously with salt and pepper, then set aside to let the flavours develop. Next, prepare the ricotta mixture. Add the ricotta to a mixing bowl, then zest and juice the lemon directly into it. Drizzle in a little extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and stir everything together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Place a pan over medium to high heat and add a little oil. Once hot, add the courgette slices, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Let them brown on one side before turning. After a few minutes, lower the heat and cook until tender. Once done, remove the courgettes from the pan and toss them gently in the dressing. Allow them to cool slightly as they absorb all the flavours.

To serve: spoon the whipped ricotta into a shallow bowl or plate and spread it out. Arrange the dressed courgettes over the top, then drizzle any remaining dressing over the dish. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh mint and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts for crunch.

Bain Taitneamh As!

We’re delighted to share the fantastic news that Dingle Cookery School has been named Best Cookery School in Ireland at the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards in Dublin on Monday 19th May. A well-deserved honour for Mark and his team that continues to put West Kerry firmly on the food map.

Since opening its doors, Dingle Cookery School has built a reputation not only for top-quality teaching but also for championing Irish food, local produce, and warm West Kerry hospitality. From traditional Irish baking to seafood masterclasses and simple cookery techniques, the school offers a wide range of hands-on courses that attract food lovers from near and far.

This award is a proud moment for Dingle and the wider community, and it’s a reflection of the passion, dedication, and talent that drive the school forward. A huge congratulations to all involved.

Notaí an Clochán - Bréanainn

Halla Le Chéile

Dé Luain / Monday:-

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

Dé Máirt / Tuesday

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

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

Dé hAoine / Friday

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

Local Link Bus Service:

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

R49 departs Brandon Point @ 9.10am Monday and Wednesday.

Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie

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

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

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

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

Beidh Fuist ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile, Dé Máirt 3 Meitheamh ag 8i.n. Beidh airgead á bhailiú do Kerry Water Safety Ireland agus na cúrsaí snámha i mBreannain. Fáilte roimh chách.

There will be a Whist Drive in Halla Le Chéile, Tuesday June 3rd at 8pm. This will be to raise funds for Kerry Water Safety Ireland and the swim courses in Brandon. Everyone welcome.

Ba mhaith le Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith-Triúigh buíochas a

ghabháil le gach duine a d'fhreastail ag ár gCruinniú Cinn Bhliana ar an 13ú Bealtaine.

Comharchummann Forbartha an Leith-Triúigh would like to thank everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting on 13 May.

Ba mhaith le Clochan/Bhreanainn ICA buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach duine a thacaigh go fial lena gCóisir Tae Dé Domhnaigh le déanaí. Reáchtáladh é seo chun airgead a bhailiú do Chumann MS Thrá Lí/Chiarraí Thiar agus bhailigh sé €2,600. Caithfear an t-airgead seo inár bpobail áitiúla ar áiseanna agus áiseanna d'othair Scléaróis Iolrach.

Clochan/Bhreanainn ICA would like to sincerely thank everyone who so generously supported their recent Sunday Tea party. This was run to raise funds for the Tralee/ West Kerry MS Society and raised a wonderful €2600. This money will be spent in our local communities on amenities and facilities for Multiple Sclerosis patients. This is greatly appreciated

Photo taken presenting cheque to June Carey MS Tra-Li. Front row. Left to right Maire Ui Chongaile -Cionnaith, Maire Uì Ghrainne, June Carey MS TraLi, Janet Uì Mhurchù

Back row : Left to right

Seoisaimhìn Ui Dhubhda, Maire Ui Loinsigh Bannisteoir Halla le Chèile, Veroinica Ui Mhainsèal , Carmel Uì Chonchubair, Nora Mhic Ghiolla Dè, Maire Ui Mhurchu

Oibrithe Deonacha - Taimíd ag lorg Oibrithe Deonacha ag CFLT, Halla Le Chéile, Breannain chun cabhrú le meascán rudaí ar nós imeachtaí pobail, eagrú agus cothabháil an halla. Dhéanfadh bhur chabhair ana dhifríocht don phobal ar fad. Má tá suim agat, dein teangmhail le Máire nó Síle ar 066 7138137 / 087 2372241.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our team at CFLT, Halla Le Chéile Brandon. Your help with community events, organising and maintaining the hall would make a real difference to the community.

Corca Dhuibhne

Trá Fionntrá / Ventry Strand: Mossy Donegan

It's All In The Mind

Patience

Orla Smyth

Safe to say, we have all experienced moments of impatience. We ‘re familiar with the feeling of being stuck in a long queue or caught behind a slow driver when we’re late for a meeting or finding ourselves having the same argument over and over again with the same person- often someone close to us like a partner, child, work colleague or sibling! Throughout the day we are constantly thwarted in our expectations! When people in our world do not cooperate with what we want, when situations don’t go according to plan, we feel our capacity to be in control is being sabotaged. We often react to this feeling of helplessness and frustration with impatience, which provokes tension, irritation and stress in the body.

According to one study, the average person in our culture spends eleven days a year waiting in line- add to that, time spent stuck in traffic getting to our ‘destination’, waiting for customer service, appointments etc,that's a lot of time spent waiting! How do we spend this time? Do we allow things to unravel in their own time and appreciate each moment as it unfolds ? Or are we more likely to be impatient?

Most of us want to get past suffering or discomfort and onto the ‘good part’. Potentially we could be expending a lot of time and energy racing to the finishing line where ultimately only death awaits us. Cultivating patience helps us to slow down and be more fully present to the only thing we can truly be sure of - the present moment.

So the second Attitude to cultivate when practicing mindfulness is patience. When we start noticing our thoughts and emotions we become aware that we are often more intent on becoming rather than being. In other words, we miss what's happening right now because we are so focused on what we want to happen next.

When something or someone gets in the way of our goals and desires we get impatient. And impatience causes a lot of wear and tear on the mind/ body. In therapeutic terms it increases the allostatic load and can lead to negative health consequences. Pay attention to what’s happening in the body and in the mind the next time you feel impatient. Are you hijacked by problematic reactions like fight, flight, freeze or appease? Is there tightness in the chest, muscles contracted, breathing irregular? How often do you experience this? Over time, it has a cumulative effect and takes its toll.

There is another way. With time and practice, being mindful and making space for patience helps us to tolerate inconvenience and discomfort, rise to challenges, delay gratification, develop our capacity to wait! We can learn to live in the in- between!

Of course there is a time to be impatient - it spurs us to action ; to right wrongs, respond to injustice and improve conditions for ourselves and the world around us. But it is wise to cultivate patience when there is nothing we can do to change our circumstances- losing the head with airport personnel will do nothing to make a delayed flight arrive on time. Interrupting will not help us to understand someone else’ s point

of view. Patience is not the denial of unpleasantness or the absence of strong emotions. Even though we don’t like or want stress, being patient allows us to process it with equanimity and calm rather than become overwhelmed by it.

The unmet needs and unresolved fears that drive impatience are part of the human condition and are better met by slowing down and exploring the fullness of what's happening now. Mindfulness and a patient attitude can help in two ways :

1. Being aware of our thoughts and emotions empowers us to step out of rumination and habitual thought processes. We can then introduce clarity and spaciousness- an ability to see the bigger picture :what can I learn from this?: what really matters? : is this reaction helpful?

2. Being aware of the body allows us to ease the tension we are holding onto, let go of any tightness or resistence and breathe more easily. The two most powerful warriors are patience and time’ - Leo Tolstoy Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@gmail.com

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon

Monday 26th May

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 2nd June

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 22nd May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 23rd May

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

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

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.00 The Bridge House - Social Dancing with music by Noreen Ashe

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 24th May

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Sunday 25th May

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

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.00 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 26th May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 27th 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

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Aoife Granville & Deirdre Granville

Weds 28th 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

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 29th May

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

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

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 30th May

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

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

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Saturday 31st May

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Live Music

10.00 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

Sunday 1st June

4.30 The Díseart Gardens - Scullion (see pg3)

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

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

9.30 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

Monday 2nd June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 3rd June

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

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 The Courthouse - Aoife Granville & Deirdre Granville

Weds 4th June

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

7.30 - 9.15 St. James Church - Folk Concert (€20)

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

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

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 5th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

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

9.15 Hannie Agnes' - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 Dingle Pub - Seán Kelliher

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Castlegregory Notes

Rambling House- Rambling house will be here in the Clubrooms on Friday 30th May...refreshments included. Come along for a night of dancing and fun. All welcome for the 7.30pm start.

A Creative Play Course for parents and toddlers is now being held in the clubrooms. It will run for the next 3 weeks on Fridays from 10am to 12.30pm. Suitable for all parents and toddlers.

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.

14/05/2025: Ladies:1st Nora Devine 2nd: Pam McCavert Intervals: Maire ni dubhain, Anne Kavanagh Gents: 1st: Mary Connelly-Kenny 2nd: Martin Courtney Intervals: John McEnery, Mary Shanahan Mystery: SandraHoffman

08/05/2025: Ladies:1st Eileen Kennedy, Anne O Connor , Margaret Maunsell Intervals; Brid Baker, Pam McCavert Gents; 1st Mary Connelly-Kenny 2nd; Catherine Lyons Intervals; Mike Rohan, Martin Murphy Mystery; Anne Kavanagh

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.

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

NEXT CLINIC 9TH JUNE

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

NEXT CLINIC JUNE 16TH

Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm

Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm

Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm

Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm

Dingle Muiris Dan’s 6.20pm, An Droichead Beag 6.40pm

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: 16ú Meitheamh 7.00-8.00

Tigh Uí Bheaglaoich, An Bóthar

Lúbra - aimsighanchonairtríd #41

Trasna

1Beırtatápóstanógeallta(6)

4Níosmónábóaṁáın(2)

6Tuısmıṫeoır(4)

7Treoanċompáıs(4)

8Cónascabaırte(2)

9Fadtríṫroıġnóbatacaol(4)

11Dada(4)

13Réımírlebrínahıomarca,e.g.___-ṁór(2)

14ClárcúrsaíreaṫaarRnaGagacúıg,Tús ___(4)

15‘Gosáḃálatúméıdıranamagus___.’–paıdır(4)

16Tréıṁseama(2)

17Áısıúılċunsıúcraaṁeascaḋıdtae(6)

Síos

1Mapa,dendoṁaınb’ḟéıdır(9)

2Gaċrudleagṫaamaċgobreá(5)

3Anscéalısdéanaí(5)

5Duıneníossınsearaínáeaspag(9)

10Trí,tríú(5)

12Anseoısansıúd,___ısanall(5)

Tagairtinmheánach: CDBeo_9x9B_34

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite:

Mícheál Mac Gearailt, Abha na Scáil

Kincora Britain's Shame le Chris Moore

foilsithe ag

Merrion Press

`For over four decades the story of the extraordi nary evil that occurred at the Kincora Boys' Home in East Belfast in the 1970s and the shocking at tempts by MI5 to cover it up have haunted our political and social terrain. Award-winning former BBC journalist Chris Moore has been working on the story since it first emerged in 1980, and has uncovered a horrific catalogue of failed opportunities to put an end to the sadistic activities of the men who were running the home, in particular those of prominent Orangeman and MI5 source William McGrath. What has emerged over the course of Moore's investigation, in which he has gained exclusive access to witnesses, secret documents and whistleblowers within the British intelligence services, is that not only were the boys in Kincora systematically sexually abused, but that some were forced into a countrywide paedophile ring, whose members included Lord Louis Mountbatten. Moore also exposes MI5's attempts to cover up what actually happened and that the organisation knew as early as the 1970s that the boys in Kincora were being abused. Kincora is a shocking exposé of how the British state failed to protect some of its most vulnerable members.' - Merrion Press

An Café Liteartha

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

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Tá an-aimsir gréine atá fachta againn ar aon dul le scata don bFrainnc agus níos fearr ná tiortha i lár agus thuaisceart na hEorpa. An mbeam sara fada ag iarraí ar an sagart Aifreann báistí a bheith againn? Is beag in aon chor fásta. Chuirfeadh a thuilleadh don scóladh tinneas ar ár bpócaí. Tá cúrsaí caide agus iomána ag díriú go triopallach ar na craobh chluichí a bheidh againn i lár an tSamhraidh. Is trua gur chaill foireann caide fé 20 bl. Chiarraí sa leath chraobh. Bhí buachaillí an tuaisceart ró láidir scafánta dúinn. Dhein Tomás Ó Sé a bhí ag oiliúint na mbuachaillí seo againne a chúram go maith.

Sa chaid sinsir ní raibh aon dua mór acu in aghaidh Ros Comán. Fuair Dáithí Ó Clúmháin 1-3, Seán Ó Sé 0-7 , Pól Geaney 1-1 agus a chol ceathrar 0-1. Fuair Ó Beaglaoi 0-1 agus Diarmuid Ó Conchúir 0-2 agus an gradam Laoch an Chluiche. Bhí sé go diail.

Chonac go bhfuil iománaithe Phort Láirge ag feabhsú ach nílid fós mar a bhí roinnt blianta ó shoin. Tá Tiobrad Árann go maith agus an Clár ach níl aon tseans ag aon fhoireann dtí Luimneach. Chonaicís cad a dheineadar le Corcaigh an Domhnach seo caite. Bhí na réalta go léir ag glioscarnaigh. Ba ar Kyle Hayes a bronnadh Laoch an Chluiche nó an t-imreóir ab fhearr. Ní fada anois go mbeidh fhios againn cé hiad foirne caide agus iomána na cheithre cuigí.

Ní feicim aon foireann a bhuafadh ar Luimneach agus má leanann rath i mbéal an dorais againn beam sa chlibirt sa deire. Tá Bleá Cliath ag croitheadh a sciatháin arís óir bhuadar ar Ghaillimh le poinnte. Ní dóigh liom gur as Connacht a thiocfaidh buaiteoir na bliana seo, Gaillimh ná Maigh Eo, ná as Cúige Laighean, ach caol-sheans as Cúige Mumhan. Uladh, beagnach cinnte. Bainfeam sásamh as na cluichí atá fós ar na bioráin. Chím go minic go mbíonn eachtra éigin de chuid an rugar nó an sacar ar na meáin le linn ár gcluichí a bheith á n-imirt. N’fheadar an mbíonn dada ar chúrsaí caide agus iomána ar nuachtáin Sasana i Sasana. An bhfuil aon náire orainn!

An bhfuil aon náire ar na fóirne a scaipeann go tuathalach sara mbíonn Amhrán na bhFiann críochnaithe, tá fóirne a deineann a gcúram i gceart ach bíonn a thuilleadh acu ag scaipeadh sara mbíonn Amhrán na bhFiann thart.

Feirm

Tá luach na n-uan-caoire titithe €15 an ceann, ach tá na beithigh agus ba mar a bhí. Go maith.

An tOireachtas

Beidh an t-Oireachtas á reachtáil i mBéal Feirste i mbliana. Beidh leisce ar daoine dul ó thuaidh ach beidh fonn ar scata eile. Tagann an Mhuintir Thuaidh aduaidh, canathaobh ná raighimísne ó Thuaidh?

Bás

Fuair Tomás Ó Conchúir ó Arda Mór Lios Póil bás la déanaí. Méala mór a bhás dá ghaolta agus cáirde.

Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Fuair Mícheál Ó Conchúir ó Dhoire Ghormáin agus Londain, bás le déanaí.

Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Máire, a bheirt iníon, Geraldine agus Caroline dearthair Paddy, deirfiúracha Bridie agus Joan, gaolta agus cáirde.

In Iothlainn Dé a anam macánta.

Fuair Seán Dan Beag Ó Gairbhia ó Baile an Liaigh, bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Madge, dá mhac Dónal, iníonacha Colleen, Bunty, Trish, Fiona agus Kathleen, deirféaracha Helen agus Treasa, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde. Bhí a thuistí Dónal agus Neilí, básaithe roimhis.

Imeasc na nAingeal a anam súailceach.

Scéalta áiféise

• Bhíodh a tochda lán le róiseanna ag Cleopatra gach óiche.

• Ní raibh Jeanne d’ Arc ach 19 bl. nuair dóghadh ar an dtine í.

• Deirtear go raibh 413 leaba [pálás] ag Louis 14 na Fraince.

• Bhí 2,400 peire bróg ag Imelda Marcos na bhFilipíní.

• Caitheann an gnáth dhuine trian da shaol sa leaba.

• Fásann leanaí níos tapúla san Earrach.

• Bíonn an duine ag seirgiú ó aois triocha bliain.

• An fear ba aoirde go dtí seo ná Robert Waldo a bhí 8 troithe 11 órlach, ar aoirde.

• Bhi trí mhadra fiaigh ag George Washington: Drunkard, Tippler agus Tipsy.

• Ní raibh ceadúnas tiomána riamh ag Henry Ford.

• As an 102 fear a bhí ar bord an long an Mayflower, Seán b’ainm do dheichniúr.

• Fuair Attila an Hun bás de bhárr fuil shrón, oíche a phósta.

Reluctant

15. Poem, The ___ and the Pussy-cat

16. Stylus

18. California city; alcoholic drink

23. Zero

24. More pleasant 27. Body part (unpleasant)

28. Provide with a weapon 30. Propelled a boat manually

Outdoor time-telling device

(Happening) now and then (2, 3, 3)

19. Fruit of small tree of the rose family

20. First letter (of a name)

21. Unit of computer information

22. Girl

25. Small dog

26. Gas formed in the ground 29. ____ out (at top speed)

Send your completed crossword to: West & Mid Kerry Live, Goat Street , Dingle Prize: €25 One4All Voucher Winner of Crossword #452 is Rachel O'Sullivan, Burnham

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Two bedroomed house (sleeps 4) to rent in the Inch area from June 1st to August 31st. Phone 086-3360668

Single en-suite room to rent overlooking Dingle Bay. Garden front and back. 086-1210038

For Sale/Le Díol

Gorgeous ladies step thru KUMA e-bike, sea green, as new, range up to 100km on a single charge. All new extras including foot pump, high quality lock, helmet, front basket. Reluctant sale due to hip replacement. Currently on sale for €2,599 without extras. My price is €2,100 all in. No offers. Call 087-1675308

John Deere ride-on, X167 rear discharge, mower disc, 300 litre box, 63 hours work. Genuine reaon for selling. Perfect condition. €4,850 ono. 087-4155820

Sheepdog pup . Both parents working dogs (cattle and sheep) 087-9606381 Services / Seirbhisí

Web Design, websites, landing pages, online stores, GRAPHIC DESIGN, logotypes, brand identity, business cards. Professional and deep dive into your task, high quality work, attention to details, compliance with agreed deadlines, feedback daily on weekdays. WhatsApp: 089 980 1206, email: alisahazel87@ gmail.com

Carer available, many years experience. Please phone 087 6997154. Triona Kennedy, Massage Therapist - Enjoy a lovely relaxing, restoring and rejuvenating massage in the comfort of your home. Ph: 087 6997154.

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

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

Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday.

Join our team at Grogan's Pharmacy / Poitigéir Uí Ghruagáin, Spa Road, Dingle. Full time and Summer position available. Má tá suim agat obair linn, cuir ríomhphost le CV chugainn / send CV to groganpharmacy@gmail.com

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

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

Dingle Heating and Plumbing apprenticeship position available. 085-1621950

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Teenager (17) seeks full time summer work in Dingle town. Call 087-4755349

Young professional couple looking for a 2-3 bed house for rent in Dingle/West Kerry area. Move in from July for long term rent. Already living in area. Thank you. Email: mmonaghan987@gmail.com

19 year old student looking for accommodation room (with ensuite if possible) from 25th May to end August. Working in Dingle town. Non smoker, non drinker. Please contact Sinead at 086/3452167

Holiday accommodation wanted: Looking to rent a house/caravan for 2 weeks commencing 9th August. 2 bed. House or caravan ideally near Ventry, Ballyferriter, Ballydavid or Dingle. Phone Sheila 085 8678955

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

For rent in Annascaul/Inch area - Large shed (60 x 30 feet, 14 ft high), office space , with toilet, shower and 8 power points. Would suit mechanic / boat stor-

- call Ted Browne Tool Hire & Tyre Centre

Sca n Áil

An s e o!

Dingle Summer Music Festival

Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh

Daingean Uí Chúis

22-25 Bealtaine/May

Deardaoin/ Thursday

A Taste of the Musical Menu school educational programmes

Coláiste Íde agus

Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne . Free event/saor in aisce

Dingle New-Music Choir & Orchestra/

Cór & Ceolfhoireann

Nua-Cheoil an Daingin

St. Mary’s Church, Dingle/Sáipéal

Naomh Muire, An Daingean

Déardaoin/Thursday 8pm, €15

Dé hAoine/Friday

Opening Ceremony

An Díseart, Fresco Room

Dé hAoine/Friday 1.30pm Free event/ saor in aisce

The MD Project

An Díseart, Fresco Room

Dé hAoine/Friday 4pm Donations at the door

Cantemus Rheingau!

– Evensong Performance

St. Mary’s Church, Dingle/Sáipéal

Naomh Muire, An Daingean

Dé hAoine/Friday 6.15pm Free event/saor in aisce

Ava and Claudia Duffy

Piano & Classical Guitar Recital

An Díseart, Fresco Room

Dé hAoine/Friday 8pm €15

Dé

Sathairn / Saturday

Cantemus Rheingau!

Lunchtime performance

An Díseart, Chapel, 1pm Donations at the door

Opus 96 Choral Recital

An Díseart, Fresco Room, 3pm Donations at the door

Masterpieces for Piano Trio, Joanne Quigley - violin, Davide Forti - cello, Francesca De Nardi - piano. An Díseart, Fresco Room, 5pm Donations at the door

Mass Performance/Aifreann le Cór na hArdeaglaise, Cill Áirne,

Killarney Cathedral Choir

St. Mary’s Church, Dingle/Sáipéal

Naomh Muire, An Daingean, 6.15pm

Mass Performance with Kilflynn choir/ Aifreann

le Cór Chill Fhlainn

Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul / Sáipéal an Chroí ró Naofa, Abhainn an Scáil, 7.30pm

Irish Guitar Quartet

St. Mary’s Church, Dingle/Sáipéal

Naomh Muire, An Daingean, 8pm €15

Dé Domhnaigh/Sunday

Aifreann Raidió na Gaeltachta le Cór Seoda Tíre/

Sáipéil Uinseann Naofa, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, St. Vincent’s Church, Ballyferriter, 11.am

A Musical Menu (ceolchoirm teaghlaigh/family concert)

Joanne Quigley - violin, Francesca De Nardi - violin/viola, Davide Forti - cello.

An Díseart, Fresco Room 11.am Donations at the door

Mass with The Gúnas/ Aifreann le Cór Gúnas, St Mary’s Church DingleSéipéal Naomh Muire An Daingean 11.30 a.m.

Ceolchoirm le Cór Seoda Tíre/ Lunchtime Concert with Cór Seoda Tíre

Sáipéil Uinseann Naofa, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, St. Vincent’s Church, Ballyferriter, 1pm

Kerry Choral Union Concert

St. Mary’s Church, Dingle/Sáipéal Naomh Muire, An Daingean, 3pm

Sébastien Petiet, Stéphane Petiet and Michael Joyce

Violin, double bass and piano

An Díseart, Fresco Room, 5.30pm Donations at the door

Cork City Jazz Orchestra: The West Coast Book

An Díseart, Fresco Room, 8pm €15