West & Mid Kerry Live issue 416

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Dingle: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 22: Castlegregory Summer Festival

Pg 24: Smuggling in Dingle: Part 2

Pg 27: Maharees Regatta

Pg 29: Amal Dóchas

Pg 33: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 35: It's All In The Mind - Trust

Pg 36: Live Music Listings

Pg 38: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 40: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 41: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 42: Crossword

Pg 43: Classifieds

Pg 44: Ventry Regatta

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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

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Seónna breise á rachtaíl do 1975 | Naoi Déag

Seachtó Cúig le Teach Damhsa, agus ticéid ar fáil

Extra Performances added for Teaċ Damsa’s 1975 | Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig after August run sells out Teaċ Damsa is pleased to announce additional performances of 1975 | Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig, including a dedicated community night on Thursday, September 4 at 8pm for the West Kerry audience. These extra dates come in response to strong local and national interest in the August sell-out run of this new work by acclaimed choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan.

Tickets for this performance will be available from Monday, July 7, and can be purchased directly from the Teaċ Damsa studio in An Ghlaise Bheag or online at www.teacdamsa.com. A special community rate of €25 applies for tickets purchased at the studio.

Premiering at the company’s home in Corca Dhuibhne, 1975 is an intimate new dance-theatre work set to The Bothy Band’s iconic album of the same name. With audience capacity limited to just 75 per night, the piece features five exceptional dancers - Rachel Poirier, Jimmy Southward, Amit Noy, Aki Iwamoto, and Daniel Myers - and comes to life in the very studio where it was created. Performances begin on August 27.

This marks the first time Teaċ Damsa has invited audiences into its creative base in West Kerry, offering a rare chance to experience new work in the place of its making, the former Údarás factory overlooking the Three Sisters.

Alongside the performances, a series of four Saturday morning dance workshops will take place at the studio, led by Keegan-Dolan, longtime collaborator Rachel Poirier and members of the company. Open to anyone aged 16 and over, these sessions will explore rhythm, musicality, coordination, and expression. No experience necessary, all levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to attend the full series. Workshop capacity is limited to 20.

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Dingle’s Slea Head

What was your first job?

Working in Tree House Cafe

What is your favourite film? Cars

What is your favourite book? 1984

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

What was your favourite holiday?

Brisbane, Australia to visit my brother

What is your favourite drink? Milk

Who is your favourite actor? Lightning McQueen

What advice would you give to your younger self? Stop thinking so far into the future

Who is your sporting hero? Kevin Durant

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

David Attenborough and Nikola Tesla

If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go? The Moon, 20th July 1969

What’s your favourite saying?

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The Kitchen Makeover: Tips for Safer and Healthier Cooking

Irene Flannery, Nutritional Therapist

I know, I know—I've been preaching the gospel of healthy eating for a while now. Some of you might be thinking, "She wants us to eat more kale and quinoa; what’s next, sprouting our own chia seeds?" Well, hold onto your spatulas because we’re not just talking about what goes on your plate this week, but how your entire kitchen can become a haven of health! It’s not just about what you cook, but how you cook it. From the methods and utensils we use to the cookware itself, our choices can significantly impact our health. Let's uncover the secrets to maintaining a healthy kitchen and getting the best out of the food you cook.

Cooking Methods: Steam, Sauté, and Slow Cook for Health

Cooking methods have evolved dramatically over centuries. While boiling and frying are common, they aren’t always the healthiest options. Steaming is one of the best methods to preserve the nutrients in vegetables. Originating in ancient China, steaming has been used for thousands of years to prepare delicate dishes while retaining vitamins and minerals. Modern science backs this up, showing that steaming can retain up to 90% of certain nutrients like vitamin C, compared to boiling, which often leads to significant nutrient loss.

Sautéing, another ancient technique, involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil. This method can be very healthy if done correctly. Opt for extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, which have higher smoke points and are rich in heart-healthy fats. Contrary to what you might hear, seed oils (including rapeseed), nut oils and vegetable oils are a nono in the healthy kitchen.

Slow cooking is another fantastic method, especially for tougher cuts of meat. Using a slow cooker allows for low-temperature, long-duration cooking, which can help preserve nutrients, making some minerals more available to us while enhancing flavours. Plus, it’s a time-saver for busy days!

Microwave ovens are incredibly convenient, but they come with their own set of risks. Some studies suggest that microwaving can reduce the nutrient content of food, particularly when using plastic containers. These containers can release harmful chemicals like phthalates and BPA when heated. When using a microwave, always opt for glass or microwave-safe ceramic containers. These materials do not leach harmful substances into your food.

Air fryers use hot air circulation to cook food, requiring significantly less oil than deep frying. This method reduces calorie intake compared with deepfrying while giving food a crispy texture and retaining more nutrients compared to conventional frying. However, they are not a miracle solution and are still frying food, which is not the best. By pairing your air fryer crispy food with nutritiously cooked wholefoods, you can enjoy some crispy food from time to time without compromising your health.

Cooking Utensils: What’s in Your Drawers?

Ancient civilizations cooked with materials and methods that maximized nutrition and minimized toxicity. Of course, they had other challenges and adversaries, but their cookware wasn’t one of them. For example,

the Greeks and Romans used clay pots for cooking, which retained heat well and did not leach harmful substances into food. In Asia, bamboo steamers have been used for centuries to cook dumplings and vegetables gently and healthily.

Non-stick cookware revolutionized the kitchen in the 20th century, promising easy cleanup and less fat in cooking. However, many non-stick surfaces contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other chemicals that can leach into food at high temperatures. These substances have been linked to health issues such as liver damage, hormone disruption and thyroid disease. Any non-stick cookware with scratches or damage to the surface should be replaced as soon as possible as there is an increased risk of toxic substances being released into your food.

Instead, consider stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic cookware. Stainless steel is durable, non-reactive, and excellent for a variety of cooking methods. Cast iron, used for centuries, adds a small amount of iron to your diet and, with proper seasoning, can become naturally non-stick. Ceramic cookware is another good option; it's non-reactive and free from harmful chemicals.

Copper cookware can offer unmatched heat conductivity and a touch of elegance to any kitchen. Be cautious though, as copper toxicity is harmful, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and even liver damage. Unlined copper cookware can leach copper into food, especially when cooking acidic foods like tomatoes, vinegar-based sauces, or citrus fruits. Be sure to maintain your copper cookware and watch out for any damage to protective linings.

Plastic utensils are cheap and convenient but often contain harmful chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA). Over time, these can break down and contaminate food. Wooden utensils, a staple in kitchens for millennia, are a healthier alternative. They don’t react with acids in food and are gentle on cookware. Bamboo is another eco-friendly option, growing quickly without the need for pesticides.

Hidden Toxins: Lurking Dangers

The kitchen should be a place of cleanliness, but many commercial cleaners contain toxic chemicals that can linger on surfaces and contaminate our food. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), many conventional kitchen cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Consider natural, less harmful cleaning alternatives which are more available to us now. Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon are powerful cleaning agents that are safe for your kitchen and your health. For instance, a mixture of vinegar and water can disinfect surfaces without leaving harmful residues. Now before the eye-rolling begins, the toxicity of household cleaning products

Healthier Kitchen, Healthier You

Transforming your kitchen into a healthier space doesn’t require a complete overhaul. Start slowly by replacing oils, cookware, utensils and cleaning products as they run out. By making simple changes, you can create a kitchen environment that not only enhances the flavour and nutrition of your meals but also supports your overall health and wellbeing.

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The View from the Chair

NeuralBI’s Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

As Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council I was delighted to speak at NeuralBI’s “Ethics of AIImpacts and Real World Applications” at the RDI Hub in Killorglin along with Sudha Alagappan, founder of NeuralBI. Kerry may be renowned for its rugged landscapes, rich culture, and timeless traditions, but we are equally committed to innovation, learning, and ethical leadership.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier, it is already shaping the world around us, from the way we work and learn, to how we interact, make decisions, and govern. With such transformative power comes great responsibility. The questions may be complex, but they are too important to ignore.

17th International Conference on the Short Story in English

As Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council I was happy to extend a very warm welcome to authors, readers, publishers, academics, students, and lovers of language to the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney for the 17th International Conference on the Short Story in English.

With its deep lakes, storied mountains, and ancient pathways, Kerry is a place where story and landscape are linked and in a time of fast-moving headlines and fleeting attention, the short story remains a place of refuge and reflection. Thanks to Eileen & Patrick O'Donoghue and all the wonderful team at the Gleneagle Hotel. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) 2025

A very well done to Catherine Carty Organising Committee Co-Chair for the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) 2025 that took place in MTU Kerry. Thanks to Councillor Mikey Sheehy for giving me a briefing of the good work they are doing in Comotion. Beir bua agus beannacht.

The Hare’s Corner

As Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council I offered my best wishes and the very best of luck to Eibhlín Devane and her wonderful team at The Hare's Corner, Grey's Lane, Dingle. Breakfast or brunch, just call in, anytime! Tá siad oscailte le haghaidh bricfeasta agus lón, buail isteach agus bain sásamh as!

Plaque dedicated to Jackie Healy-Rae

As Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council I had the honour to attend the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the memory of Jackie Healy-Rae, former T.D. & M.C.C. by Cllr. Maura Healy-Rae, Mayor of Killarney on Barraduff Bridge. Tuillte go maith aige!

An Gáirdín Mhuire

As Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council I took the opportunity to visit An Gáirdín Mhuire on Green Street, Dingle to say a big thank you to everyone.

I really wanted to say thank you for the warm welcome and great company, it is always very much appreciated. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

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.

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

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Police Boycott in Dingle

-Shields Daily News 22 February 1887

It was fully expected that the evictions at Ballyferriter would begin today but owing to the non-arrival of a large police force from Tralee, with the Sheriff, they have been cancelled until tomorrow. That police force embarked on a gunboat at Fenit early this morning in anticipation of heading to Dingle, but the captain decided the weather was to rough and the trip was cancelled.

The police marched back to Tralee where sufficient transport could not be found but later reports indicated they were on the road to Dingle. All householders in the Dingle district have been warned not to give accommodation to the police. The local District Inspector had to seize a horse and car to transport straw to the Courthouse, to provide beds for the constabulary tonight.

Great excitement prevails in the town and boycotting is being largely enforced. Bakers have been given orders not to bake bread and butchers ordered not to kill animals while the eviction force is here in order to starve the police out.

(Just imagine the courthouse in Dingle full of police sleeping on straw beds.)

Dynamite Accident in North Kerry

-Kerry Reporter 01 September 1883

At Ballinclogher Quarry two young lads named Murphy and Doolin were given a dynamite cartridge by a quarryman’s son. They were unaware of any danger and applied a match to it. An explosion followed and one of young Murphy’s fingers was blown off.

Boy Shot near Killarney

-Kerry Evening Post, 28 January 1893

A boy named Cronin, who it is alleged, was shot on Saturday morning by a Kenmare Estate bailiff named Lynch, still lies in hospital in a very precarious condition. The Infirmary surgeon, Dr. Brosnan, has yet to extract the pellets from the boy’s leg.

The accused man Lynch is still detained in Tralee Jail. While funds are available to bail him the authorities are refusing bail because of the boy’s serious condition and until Dr. Brosnan certifies the boy is out of danger.

Parents Threatened over School Attendance

-Kerry Evening Post 21 January 1893

The National schoolteacher at Ranalough near Castleisland, a Mr. Fitzgerald, has recently retired on pension. The local Parish Priest, as patron, then secured the services of a Mr. Murphy from Killorglin, who holds a first-class certificate.

The number of pupils attending the school daily was 30 boys. However, last week only 4 or 5 attended because local people wanted a man of the area, who is not so well qualified, to get the position.

On Monday night a band of men visited the homes of those parents whose children had attended the school. They fired two shots into one house and warned the owner to keep his children at home.

They broke windows in other houses and levelled all sorts of threats at the parents if the school is not boycotted until their nominee is appointed to the position.

Wreck in the Blasket Sound

-Kerry Evening Post 20 January 1894

On Thursday a vessel was reported as having been wrecked in the Blasket Sound, near Dunquin. The first report of the tragedy was received in Tralee by McCowans and Sons, local Lloyd’s agents, from their man in Dingle, by telegraph.

The report stated that a vessel had been wrecked, name unknown, and that there were no reports of the crew. However, a subsequent telegraph reported that the vessel was the Norwegian barque named Daggery of Stavanger. She was carrying a cargo of wheat.

(What happened her? Did she hit a rock, or did she founder?)

Beautiful Bride Weds in Dingle

-Tralee Chronicle 05 January 1866

On Thursday last the ancient and historic town of Dingle was the scene of universal festivity, owing to the marriage of Mr. David Watson, of Ballysheen, O’Dorney, and Miss Jane Petrie, eldest daughter of Mr. William Petrie, Hotelkeeper, Dingle. (Now Benner’s Hotel)

The marriage ceremony took place in Dingle Church which is quite convenient to the residence of the fair bride and was performed by John Chute, Rector of Dingle, who was assisted by Chanceller Swindle of Keelmalkedar (sic).

When the bridal party left the church, the affection and enthusiasm of the townspeople were manifest by the blessing bestowed on the accomplished and beautiful bride. The bridal party and guests then entered Petrie’s Hotel where a sumptuous wedding breakfast awaited them.

Suspicion of Infanticide

-Kerry Evening Post 29 December 1894

The body of a female child was found near Ballyard, Tralee, on Wednesday morning in a small wooden box. The police were contacted and took charge of the body. An inquest was held on Wednesday morning.

Dr. W. Bateman Hayes, who made a postmortem examination of the remains, deposed the child was about ten or twelve days old and had been born alive. He concluded the baby had been neglected.

Child Rescued in Dingle Harbour

-Kerry Evening post 25 September 1897

On Saturday evening last a scene of the greatest alarm prevailed among the large crowd of people who were gathered on the local pier as they witnessed a drowning child struggling to stay afloat in deep water in Dingle Harbour.

The little boy in difficulty, named John O’Connor aged ten years, was the son of the local stationmaster. While steering a little pleasure boat he lost control of his oar which fell into the water. As luck would have it, in his attempts to retrieve the oar he was pitched into the water.

According to witnesses, the boy sank three times before another young fellow, named Patrick Griffin, came to his rescue by grabbing his arm and pulling him into his own boat.

The other children who were involved in the incident were Jonathan Moriarty, aged ten; Thomas Ashe, aged ten; John Flaherty, aged ten, Michael Sheehy, aged eleven and Thomas Sheehy, aged twelve.

(All of these articles have been taken from the British Newspaper Archive or BNA.)

Nóta Buíochais

Ba mhaith le Coiste Forbartha Halla na Feothanaí ár mbuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach duine a d’fhreastal agus a thacaigh le Biongó Mór na Cásca i mbliana. Buíochas ar leith leo siúd a dheonaigh spot duaiseanna iontacha, a dhíol ticéadaí ar ár son agus aon duine a cheannaigh ticéad a thacaigh leis an bhfeachtas bailithe airgid, d’éirigh go h-iontach leis. Comhgháirdeas ó chroí leis na buaiteoirí go léir, go háirithe Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin ón bhFeothanaigh, a bhuaigh an duais mór ar an oíche. Táimid faoi chomaoin agaibh, pobal Chorca Dhuibhne as ucht an tacaíocht leanúnach a thugann sibh dúinn agus do na himeachtaí a chuirtear ar bun sa halla. Le chéile is fearr sin.

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Caretaker Wanted for Aughacasla National School

Aughacasla National School V92Y312 is looking for a school caretaker who is a reliable and hardworking individual to join our school community beginning the end of August 2025. As a vital member of our team, you will ensure the school grounds, classrooms, and facilities are well-maintained and secure. The position will be for 5 Days per week for 15 hours per week during the school year.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning: Perform daily cleaning duties in classrooms, restrooms, and communal areas.

Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of school facilities, including minor repairs, painting, carpentry and general upkeep of outdoor areas and playground.

Security: Ensuring that the premises are secure at all times and answering alarm call outs.

Other related duties as assigned by the School Principal, especially annual tasks before the start of the school year and health and safety related duties.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a caretaker, maintenance, or facilities role is advantageous. An understanding of cleaning methods, materials and equipment is advantageous.

• Friendly and approachable, with a genuine interest in contributing to a positive school environment.

Applications should include only a CV and cover letter with the names of 2 referees and the closing date for applications is Friday 11th of July 2025 at 12pm.

All applications are to be sent to : The Principal, Aughacasla NS, Aughacasla South, Camp, Tralee, Co.Kerry V92Y312 and should be marked Caretaker Application.

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Aivaras Ready To Take On Europe

Local basketball player Aivaras Uosis is gearing up to represent Ireland at he upcoming FIBA U20 European Championship hosted in Yerevan, Armenia, from 11–20 July 2025. The Dingle native finished up his first season playing collegiate ball at Carson-Newman University in Tennessee, USA, while also having a year done at The Hill School in Pennsylvania. Coming into his fourth straight summer of representing Ireland, Uosis has great hopes of success at this year’s European Championships.

Aivaras also wanted to extend many thanks to locals buisnesses around Dingle town for supporting the team, such as Murphy’s Ice Cream, Grogan’s Pharmacy, The Credit Union, John Benny’s Pub and others.

The championship—featuring 21 national teams will include a groupstage clash between Ireland and Armenia, along with Montenegro, Estonia, and Latvia followed by classification games. You can follow Uosis’ journey of Basketball Ireland’s social media or FIBA YouTube channel.

Ceann Sibéal Notes

Sunday 22 June sponsorship now in it's 25th year by Philip O'Doherty, 1:Darren Cave, 2:Ciaran O'Coilean, 3:Daniel Flannery, Gross:Gareth O'Donnell, Yello: Sean Johnny MacGearailt, Front 9: Ed Buckley, Back 9: Paul Mooney.

Saturday 29th saw Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups sponsored by Wallace Financial with over 100 golfers participating in tough conditions Sunday 29th saw the beginning of Toyota Week, again with over 100 players.

Great to see our Junior numbers increasing under the guidance of Cormac Flannery and Brian O'Connor.

Thank you once again to our sponsors for their generous support

Inch Notes

Inch Pattern Celebrations

First of all, congratulations to the newly crowned Queen of Inch, Kathleen O’Connor, and King of Inch, Steven O’Shea!

Pattern celebrations have long been an important part of rural life in Inch—rooted in centuries-old traditions that honour our patron saints and community heritage. These gatherings bring us together in a spirit of remembrance, faith, and festivity, offering a warm welcome to both returning families and new faces. We hope all who visit experience the true spirit of Inch hospitality.

The Inch Community Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Pattern celebrations and helped keep these valued traditions alive.

The rain and mud didn’t deter us last Monday to partake in the Journey of Hope – Pilgrim Walk, led by Fr. Michael. This meaningful walk to Tobar na Croise and back, ended at Foley’s Bar with tea and the lighting of a ceremonial fire.

Please note that the Graveyard Mass has been rescheduled to Saturday, 6th July at 10am. This ceremony is a time for remembrance and prayer for those who have gone before us. Following the Mass, a Coffee Morning in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation will be held at Foley’s Bar, Inch at 10:45am. All are warmly invited to share great company, home baking, and plenty of local charm.

A Turtle Tale from Inch Beach

On Monday, 16th June, a Loggerhead sea turtle was spotted on Inch Beach—an unusual visitor to our shores! Thanks to the sharp eyes and big hearts of two local heroes who searched up and down the strand, she was safely rescued and brought to her new temporary home at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium.

The turtle is now in good hands and on the mend. In time, she’ll be released back to a warmer climate where she belongs.

A huge thank you to all involved for your kindness, quick action, and care. Inch continues to show its heart—in every way.

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 3rd, 17th & 31st July at 8pm.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sundays: 6th & 20th of July.

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 11th & 25th July.

Practice your Irish at the weekly Comhra at Foley’s Bar Inch on Wednesdays at 10:30am. All levels welcome.

The 276 Bus Service from Killarney to Dingle will be passing Inch Church daily at 9:53, 15:28 and 18:53, and Inch Beach daily at 9:55, 15:30 and 18:55.

The service from Dingle to Killarney will be passing Inch Beach daily at 7:45, 12:20 and 16:50, and Inch Church daily at 7:47,12:22 and 16:52.

If you would like to add something to the Inch Community notes, please contact Mélanie : inchcommunityevents@gmail.com.

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Good luck to all our local crews.

NEW TOILET PROJECT. Members of the public are invited to make submissions or observations on the proposals by Kerry County Council to erect new public toilet facilities on the existing site in Strand Street together with extending the Public Realm Development there. Full details are available from the local Council Office, or the Roads Dept in Tralee or online at the Kerry Co Co website. Hopefully the funding for this important development will be forthcoming as the facilities have attracted much adverse comment from the public in recent years. BUSINESS. The Business Chamber welcome The new operator of Dingle Post Office, Niall Kelliher and his staff and wish them well with the venture which will remain at its existing location off Main Street. We also wish to thank Eileen Fitzgerald and her staff for their great service to the public over the past two years.

Some musical chairs also for Eileen Geaney and her staff who have moved their popular Hare's Corner Restaurant from Main Street to Grey's Lane just opposite the Library. We wish the continued success in the new location.

The recent open evening by the new owners of The Phoenix Cinema in Dykegate Street certainly attracted a huge crowd. The general outline of the proposals for the redevelopment of the building were explained by the architect and the views of the public were then accepted prior to the sketching meeting on August 16 next. Great to see such local interest in the project which promises to provide a much needed facility/ outlet for the arts in our town.

EVENTS. A new series of Ceol Am Lón has recommenced in the Diseart Gardens where every Thursday different artists will be performing between 1pm and 2pm. Some very popular local musicians on the list which runs right up to late September.

It's Regatta Season with the Maharees being the hosts on Sunday July 6th and Ceann Trá the venue on Sunday July 13th both starting at 1p.m.

Féile An Phráta is also coming up this month with the Dingle finals in Curran's on Main Street at 8p.m. on Saturday July 12. All qualifiers then go on to the West Kerry Finals in Baile na nGall on Sunday 13th. The weather conditions certainly helped all the vegetable produce growth this year so the usual keen competition and the usual great fun is on the cards on Sunday evening.

The Annual West Kerry Agricultural Show will be held in The Mart Yard and surrounding premises on Sunday 20th July. Another great local event which involves so many different aspects of life here in West Kerry and plenty of bragging rights for the winners of various categories/ competitions as well. Must get the ingredients ready for my newfound interest in baking!!!.

The Bia Dingle Summer Market will be open from 10am to 4pm every Sunday on the grounds of the former Ó Catháin Fish Factory in Strand Street. A wide selection of goods from up to 40 of the local producers attached to Bia Dingle will be on offer at each market so fresh food and ingredients at our doorstep with healthy local flavours as well. No better example of shoppinglocal.

SPORT. Hearthiest congratulations to the Management and players of Dingle Bay Rovers who after a replay recently won the Charleville Cheese Division 3 Soccer League Final.

Not forgetting the wonderful display of traditional skill and commitment from both the Kerry Ladies and Mens Gaelic Football teams on their recent victories in the All Ireland Series. Wishing all the teams every good luck and continued success for the rest of the season.

PARKING. The huge increase in the holiday season traffic in the area brings the old story of difficulty in finding suitable parking spaces in our town. The Business Chamber again request all those working in town to park their vehicles away from the main streets and not take up spaces for long periods as is happening at present. If visitors or shoppers cannot find parking near their intended destination they will leave their business elsewhere which could mean the loss of jobs for people in employment in out town. Yes we can all help the parking situation with a little thought, cooperation and forward thinking. Míle Buíochas.

HELEN FITZGERALD

(NÉE,

O’CONNOR)

1951 - 2024

Helen FitzGerald, nee O'Connor, Northampton, MA, USA and Gleann na nGealt Camp passed to her eternal reward on 11th June 2024.

On the first anniversary of her passing, Helen's family wish to express heartfelt thanks to all of our relatives and friends whose kindness and support was a great consolation to us, at a time of such great sadness.

We are eternally grateful and thankful to God for the joy and happiness that Helen brought to all of us in life. We will hold her forever in our hearts, until we are reunited once again in the house of God, le cúnamh Dé! Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass is offered for all of your intentions.

Notice Of Traffic Management System On Slea Head Drive

Kerry County Council will re-establish the advisory clockwise traffic management system for motorists on Slí Cheann Sléibhe during the peak visitor season, from Friday 27th June to Friday 12th September. During this period, the Council invites vehicles to travel in a clockwise direction around Slea Head, commencing in Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis, then on to Ceann Trá, Cheann Sléibhe, Com Dhíneol , Dún Chaoin, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Muríoch, An Fheothanach and return to Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis.

A Kerry County Council employee will be stationed each day from 10.30 am to 4.00pm at Com Dhíneol encouraging vehicles travelling anti-clockwise to respect the advisory.

Visitors will be encouraged to follow the recommended route from the outset resulting in more time to relax and enjoy the magnificent views, attractions, history and culture of this beautiful part of Kerry. Local access will be maintained as normal.

Castlegregory Notes

Castlegregory Outdoor Country Market in the school basketball court and the carpark just in front of it Sundays right through to the end of August.

Summer Festival Starts July 10th-13th with introduction of queens at Maurice Fitzgerald and ends with parades and golf ball run on Sunday 13th. Brochure online and from the Information centre.

Open Gardens 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. We would like to thank all participants and who attended the open Gardens event Sunday 29th June. All funds raised support Tidy Towns projects in the village.

Summer Fitness with Michael Get fit in a mindful way , and have fun ! Classes on weekdays for Adults of all ages and abilities. Starting 7th July 10.45am-11.30am. Camps for kids ages 6-11 years old starting 7th July €50 per week or €12 pay as you go. Adult classes €12 pay as you go. Book with Michael on 0892698369 email ... trainwithmcr@gmail.com.

Bingo Dates Tuesdays July 8th 15th 22nd 29th & August 5th 12th 17th in the Clubrooms at 7.30pm. Raffle on the night €15 entry all welcome.

Rambling House: Wednesday July 9th 16th 23rd 30th August 6th 13th 18th in the Clubrooms from 7.30pm in the pot . An evening of music, song and dance. Tea coffee and refreshments provided. All are welcome. Golf Ball Run: Sunday 13th July. €5 per ball , lines sold in the office. Top

Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh

Cuirfidh Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh fáilte roimh saothair ealaíne nó earraí oiriúnacha eile mar dhuaiseanna don gceant / crannchur mór a bhíonn ann gach bliain.

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh parish would welcome donations of art works or other suitable items as prizes in their annual auction/ draw. Eolas/ information: Oifig@yahoo.ie, 066 9156131

Live in Helper Wanted

Warm, compassionate, nurturing person wanted for live in help for a lovely elderly lady. In exchange for this we offer free accommodation in a beautiful home on the Dingle peninsula. Driver preferred. Contact email: caroline@candsrelocation.com

Kerry Hospice FoundationWest Kerry

Thank you very much to all who supported our recent Sunflower Day Collection on 6th June last- we raised a very generous €3,600. Thank you also to all who helped out in any way.

- Ursula O'Connell, Treasurer/Pro

prize of €150. Takes place directly after fancy dress parade at secondary school car park ( near spar shop)

Village blitz July 5th meet at 10am in the playground. Please help us to tidy the village before the festival. Sponsored by Blow In with coffee for everyone afterwards.

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 Results:

25/06/2025: Ladies: 1st Mary Farrell 2nd Eithne OLeary Intervals Mary Hanafin,Femma Haverman Gents 1st John F Brosnan 2nd Martin Courtney Intervals Joan Sayers, Mary Shanahan Mystery Mairead Ni Dubhda 26/06/2025: Ladies: 1st Mora Hannelly 2nd Joan Cantellon Intervals Mary McKenna,Mary Farrell Gents 1st Pat Moore 2nd Mike Rohan Intervals John McEnezy, Catherine Lyons Mystery Ann O Connor,Jim Fleming Baby and Toddler Group: Castlegregory Clubrooms, Thursday mornings during school term, 10.30-12pm. Parents, grandparents,guardians, all welcome. Come along for a chat and a cuppa.

Imeachtaí an tSamhraidh Bhí imeacht aoibhinn againn i dteannta Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours agus turas againn timpeall ar Bhá an Daingin. Beidh an chéad imeacht eile againn ar an 15ú Iúil, Siúlóid Luí na Gréine Is féidir clárú ar an nasc ar ár Linktree agus coimeádfaimid ar an eolas tú! Beidh na sonraí go léir ar na meáin againn chomh maith.

We had a lovely trip around Dingle Bay with Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours. Our next event will be a Sunset Walk on the 15th July..You can register on the link on our Linktree to be kept up to date and keep an eye on our social media for all the information!

Campa Cumarsáide

Beidh Campa Cumarsáide ar bun againn do dhaltaí Bliain 1-3, ón 28/07-01/08. 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 Mholscéal, Raidio na Gaeltachta, Kinia agus cúpla aoi eile chomh maith. Is féidir clárú ar an nasc ar ár Linktree nó teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cristín, 087 7004 884. Caithfear clárú roimis an 15/07.

We will be running a Communications Summer Camp for 1-3 year students, from the 28/07-01/08. 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 Molscéal, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Kinia and others to share their skills. You can register on our Linktree, or contact Cristín 087 7004 884. You must register before the 15/07.

Tacaíochtaí Teanga

Tá tacaíochtaí difriúla ar fáil againn do ghnóanna, do choistí agus do ghrúpaí a chabhróidh le húsáid na Gaelainne.

Tá seirbhís aistriúchán againn d’aon ní a chuire -

ann le feiceálacht na teangan. Le cúpla mí anuas tá profáil déanta againn ar leabhráin d’fhéilte, aistriúcháin déanta ar cháipéisí do thuismitheoirí, aistirúcháin déanta ar litreacha do chumainn agus mórán eile.

Tá comharthaí againn do ghnóanna, chomh maith le mataí beoracha agus leabhrán nua á phriontáil againn fé láthair a bheidh againn do bhialanna srl.

Ba bhreá linn bhur dtuairimí a fháilt ar na tacaíochtaí a bheadh úsáideach daoibhse? Bígí i dteagmháil linn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail. com nó 087 7004 884.

We have different supports for businesses, committees and groups to help with their use of Irish. We have a translation service available for anything that will increase the visibility of the language. Over the last few months we have proofed booklets for festivals, translated documents for parents, translated letters for group members and much more.

For businesses we have signage, as well as beer mats and a new booklet in print for restaurants etc.

We would love your opinions on supports that would be useful and helpful for you? Contact us on optduchasandaingin@gmail.com or 087 7004 884.

Yoga sa Pháirc

Beimid sa Pháirc maidin Dé Sathairn ar a 10.30. 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.

Join us Saturday morning, 05/07, at 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.

Tae & Plé

Bíonn Tae & Plé againn na haon Déardaoin sa Hare’s Corner óna 12.00-13.30. Tá’n Hare’s Corner bogtha anois go Lána Ghrae, glaoigh isteach, beidh cupa tae/caifé againn agus comhrá!

Join our conversation group in The Hare’s Corner, every Thursday from 12.00-13.30. The Hare’s Corner has moved to Grey’s Lane. Call in for tea/coffee and a great opportunity to practice your Irish. Cearta - Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael Tá Ágóid Náisiúnta fógraithe le déanaí, beidh sé ag tarlú ar an 20/09/2025 ag tosnú ar a 13.30 ó Chearnóg Pharnell i mBaile Átha Chliath. Tá ceithre théama leis an agóid, Tithíocht, Maoiniú, Oideachas agus Cearta Teanga. Cur sa dialann é

agus bí linn ar an lá chun ár gcearta a éileamh.

A national protest for the Irish Language and Gaeltacht has been announced for the 20/09/2025 leaving from Parnell Square in Dublin at 13.30. The four themes for the protest ar Houseing, Funding, Education and Language Rights. Put the date in your calendar and join us!

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!

- Bain taitneamh as na radharcanna aoibhinn

- Cuir spás in áirithint anois

- Cuir spás in áirithint ar líne

- Luí na gréine

- An áit is fearr do luí na gréine

- Féach ar na radharcanna seo!

- Níl aon áit níos deise ná Corca Dhuibhne

- Rogha an lae

- Margadh an lae

- Bain triail as an …

- Tá rudaí deasa againn daoibh, glaoigh isteach!

- Enjoy the beautiful sights!

- book a space now

- book online

- Sunset

- the best spot for sunset

- look at these views!

- Nowhere better than West Kerry

- Todays special

- Todays deal

- Try the ..

- We have lovely things for you, call in!

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa?

Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn: Cristín de Mórdha

Fón: 087 7004 884

Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

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Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

ANNASCAUL PARISH PILGRIM WALKS

Camp Pilgrim Walk held on Saturday 21st June was a very joyous and happy occasion.

Over 30 people, among them Fr. Michael Moynihan, moderator Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area walked from St. Mary's Church along the Dingle Way to Killelton Oratory where Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP, celebrated Mass. Celebrating the Jubilee Year, a Holy Year in the Catholic Church calendar, it was a prayerful and meditative occasion, a real pilgrimage of hope.

Thanks to Donal O'Riordan who provided the bus to take people up to the village after the walk and Gene the driver.

Thanks to O'Dwyers Mace for the complimentary drinks and snacks enjoyed by all at Killelton after the walk and thanks to local farmer Tom Crean who opened his field providing access to the Oratory from the road.

Thanks to Jimmy O'Dwyer for his help and thank you to all the landowners along the way who have over many years enabled walkers to experience this beautiful walk in such a scenic area overlooking Tralee Bay.

All who walked this path back to famine times were remembered in prayer on the day, as well as the inhabitants, past and present of the townlands of Camp.

Finally the organising team, Sheila, Brid, Sean and Brigid thank all who attended, making the day so special. A historic day for sure in the life of our village and parish. Dora McCarthy guided the Inch Pilgrim Walk on 23rd June, on St. John's Eve, leading over 50 pilgrims from St. Joseph's Church Inch to Tobar na Croise. A tradition of paying the round at Tobar na Croise on Inch Pattern Day and during the week leading up to the pattern goes back to ancient times. Fr. Michael Moynihan, moderator Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area gave a blessing at the well and everyone joined in praying the rosary along the way, remembering those inhabitants past and present in the community. It was a lovely celebration of

Notaí an ClochánBréanainn

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

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hope in this Jubilee/Holy Year. Thank you to Fr. Michael, Dora and Fidelus and John Foley lovely refreshments at Foley's after the walk and all those who helped out in any way and those who braved the elements in torrential rain. A wonderful team effort again, "Meitheal le chéile! Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

The Annascaul Pilgrim walk will be on Saturday 27th September from The Church of The Sacred Heart to Saggart, Mass Rock Coumdubh.

CAIRDEAS CAMP

Cairdeas Camp activities for over 50’s. All welcome including beginners and visitors. Camp Community Sports Hall Indoor Bowls 4-6 Thursdays, Pickleball Tuesday and Thursday 7-9, Saturday 10.30 - 12.30

Sound Bath Fortnightly Thursdays - 7.30 p.m. Fridays - 9.45 a.m. Investment - €20.00 Summer Schedule July - 10th/11th/24th/25th. August7th/8th/21st/22nd. Sound vibrations work to harmonise your energy and promote healing from within. Places are limited, please book in advance.for booking please contact Norita Ryan 086 393 4159. More info. Follow : N-R-Chi Holistic Therapy on social media, Facebook/ Instagram

Solar Systems

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Tom Kennedy

sheepshearing event including The All Ireland Sheepshearing hosted by Camp Community Council in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. We have fond memories of Breda, a lovely person, always smiling. Rest In Eternal Peace, Breda. Deepest sympathy is extended to her sons Padraig John (PJ) and son Denis, sister Elizabeth (Liz) grandchildren Ava, Holly and Tadhg, daughtersin-law Tracy and Katie, brother-in-law Ted, sisterin-law Patsy, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

ROYAL ASCOT

Local Camp farmer and racehorse owner, Sean Curry had a horse running at the Royal Ascot Race meeting last week.

Royal Ascot is widely recognised as amongst the world's most prestigious flat racing events. Sean’s horse wasn't a winner this time, however he ran well and could be one to watch in the future. Sean and his neighbour Timmy Griffin nonetheless enjoyed the racing and no doubt will be back.

Tom Kennedy

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

Happy birthday to Jimmy Batt Herlihy, who celebrated a big birthday with family and friends at The Junction Bar, Camp on Saturday night. Family photos, a sheep pen, trophies won at Camp Fair and a beautiful birthday cake were all on display, telling the story of Jimmy, a great sheep farmer whose pen of sheep at Camp Fair is a winner every year. Jimmy, may you enjoy a good few more Camp Fairs…Go maire tú an céad! Happy birthday to Thomas Quirke who also celebrated a big birthday on Saturday night with family and friends at The Seven Hogs, Bar and Restaurant. Thomas may you enjoy many more birthdays, Go maire tú an céad!

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

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

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

OBITUARY

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

The news of the death of Breda Lynch, Bonane, Kenmare was received with shock and sadness in Camp last week.

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

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. Volunteers Needed/Oibrí Deonach ag teastáil Upcoming voluntary work: Irish Summer Camp will run from 14 -25 July. If you love working with children and would like to improve your Irish this is the perfect place for you.

Feile Lughnasa will run from 25-28th July. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with setup, activities and cleanup. Be part of the festival magic!

Beidh Campa Samhraidh ar siúl ón 14 -25 Iúil. Más maith leat a bheith ag obair le leanaí agus ag iarraidh feabhas a chur ar do Gaeilge is é seo an áit duit.

To sign up as a volunteer contact Halla Le Cheile on 087 237 2241

Chun clarú linn mar Oibrí Deonach glaoigh ar Halla Le Chéile ar 087 2372241

Chun ciomád ar an eolas lean sin ar Instagram @cflt_hallalecheile

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Thuas Seal, Thíos Seal

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Ní foláir dom ag an bpointe seo nochtadh iomlán a dhéanamh: tá suim agam in imeachtaí Fhánaithe Bhré le os cionn triocha bliain, agus bím ag scríobh dóibh sin le blianta fada ó shin i leith. Go deimhin, d'éirigh liom a chur ina luí orthu leagan Gaeilge dá n-ainm a chur ar na léinte ar feadh tréimhse, rud a d'fhág go raibh beagán Gaeilge ar leagan nó dhó den chluiche "Football Manager"!

Ó tháinig cumann Chiarraí isteach sa Sraith Náisiúnta, is maith liom súil ghéar a choinneáil ar a gcúrsaí siúd chomh maith, agus is ábhar sásaimh dom é nuair a bhíonn siad ag déanamh go maith. Ós mar sin atá, is iontuigthe é go mbeadh idir dhíomá, ar mhaithe le Bré, agus sásamh, maidir le Ciarraí de, maidir le toradh an chluiche i bPáirc Chnocán an Iolair an mhí seo caite.

Fuair an fhoireann bhaile an tús ab fhearr riamh acu, agus cúl ag Kennedy Amechi laistigh de shoicind déag ón chéad fhead, agus cé gur chothromaigh Max Murphy an scór le cic éirice go luath sa dara leath, bhí an focal scoir ag an bhfear ionaid Abel Alabi trí nóiméad ón bhfead deiridh, an cosantóir mór iompaithe ina thosach críochnúil, agus gan é ar an bpáirc ach le trí nóiméad.

Is ait an rud é ach is é Murphy an t-imreoir is mó a scóráil ar mhaithe le Bré an séasúr go dtí seo i mbliana, agus na sé cúil aige ar fad déanta ón spota éirice.

Fir ionaid is mó a dhéan difríocht idir na foirne an Luan dar gcionn, nuair a thaisteal lucht na Ríochta go Cóbh Chorcaí, mar ar scóráil tánaistigh na sraithe cúl aonair an chluiche tar éis uair a chloig. Amechi ag teacht chun páirce ag leath-ama, agus Alabi gan ach ceathrú uaire fágtha, chuireadar dlús leis na hionsaithe ach ní raibh iontu an scór a chothromú. Is dócha nárbh aon ró-iontas an toradh san, ach faoi dheireadh chluiche na hAoine seo caite, níor mhiste do lucht leanúna Chiarraí bheith ag

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Smuggling in Dingle in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

Part 2

Dr. Conor Brosnan

Contraband Smuggled In

The main commodities smuggled into Ireland in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries were spirits, tea and tobacco. Wine was not smuggled in significant quantities as the duty was not particularly high (one shilling per gallon for spirits and four pence per gallon for wine early in the century), it was bulky and the need to carry a large stock of maturing wine made it undesirable for smugglers. It was generally only for personal consumption by merchant smugglers. The persistence however of some wine smuggling is suggested by the increased expenditure on wine for ‘county families’ after the erection of the Skellig lighthouse in 1826. The other goods smuggled were silks, velvets, fine linens and lace in small quantities. It has been estimated that one third of all spirits consumed in Ireland between the 1730s and the 1770s was contraband brandy. Rum is occasionally mentioned in accounts of Kerry smuggling early in the eighteenth century but quantifying it is difficult. From 1731, the colonies of the West Indies could legally export rum directly to Ireland and by 1754 such imports reached 985,388 gallons –more than the 979,776 gallons sent to England. For twenty years after the mid-century, rum was the most popular spirit consumed here. Tea smuggling increased significantly from the 1740s as consumer demand spread. In 1754, the O’Connells’ agent in Nantes, McCrohan, wrote to Darrynane that ‘there is a great expectation that we will have a great deal of teas ys year and that very cheape’. Legal imports were 108 tons in 1768 with estimated illegal imports about 357 tons. As tea was taxed at twelve pence per pound this was a considerable loss to the revenue. Tobacco smuggling became significant in the 1780s and persisted to the 1820s. The ratio of legal to contraband trade was thirteen to one in the 1730s-1740s rising to one to one by the 1790s. The extent of the problem was highlighted in the House of Commons in 1784 when Sir Henry Hartstonge presented a petition by the merchants and tobacco manufacturers of Limerick city who had suffered ‘great loss and damage’ from the ‘vast quantities of tobacco landed and seized in the county of Kerry and its neighbouring districts, from whence it is carried openly and at noon day’. There were nine recorded seizures of tobacco off the Kerry coast between 1775 and 1822, including 1,000 bags off Dingle in 1821.

Wool

The export of raw wool to England was very important to the Irish economy in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. It accounted for 30 to 46 per cent of exports in the latter half of the seventeenth century with an estimated twenty-five per cent of wool being smuggled to France. The importation of Irish woollens was a threat to England and in 1699 the Woollen Act was passed. It stated that: “no wool, wooll-fells, shortlings, mortlings, wooll-flocks, worstead- bays or woollen yarn ……shall be exported transported, shipped off, carried or conveyed out of or from the said Kingdom of Ireland into any foreign realm, states or dominions or into any parts or place whatsoever other than the parts within the Kingdom of England or the Dominion of Wales”. The act also resulted in high tariffs being placed on all Irish woollens entering England from Ireland except coarse frieze.

By the 1720s, Kerry was an established wool smuggling area with Revenue Commissioner Marmaduke Coghill writing in 1729 that ‘it is not to be denied but there is Wool exported from Kerry to France, and all that is possible has been done to prevent it’. He was aware of the hazards Revenue Officers had in Kerry as ‘Custom house Officers have been so beaten wounded and abused, that is difficult to get any person of Credit to go into that Country’. The main port involved was probably Dingle as later that year he wrote that ‘it has not been possible to prevent the carrying Wooll from Kerry into France, and nothing but a Ship of some force to lye at Dingle, will prevent it’. The port of Nantes recorded 206 shipments of wool and/or yarn between 1733 and 1741 from South Munster, including thirteen from Dingle and twenty-seven from other parts of West Cork and South Kerry. Like its legal exports it is likely the wool smuggled out of Dingle came from some distance beyond the

immediate hinterland with the suitable pastures and sheep rearing on the Slieve Mish mountains contributing to it. In 1727, Coastguard officer Francis Tallis and Surveyor Nehemiah Donnellan raided George Chinnery’s warehouse at Dingle quay where they saw hogsheads of wine and wool being moved out of it, and wool in a vessel. Their attempts to seize the wool were met with gun-fire, stones and several men shouting ‘quitt the strand you sons of……. or we will brain you’. That night Donnellan’s house was attacked with stones and he had a narrow escape when a shot was fired at:

‘the bed chamber window …while his wife lay in a miserable condition from the fright, she and her children being put in great terror of their lives’.

Two years later the new collector at Dingle, Francis Chute, seized 133 packs of wool valued at £750 which he believed was to be smuggled. The response of the merchants who owned the wool was to issue a writ of replevin to Dingle corporation. This was a legal mechanism in common law for a person to recover confiscated goods from authorities prior to a court deciding on legal ownership. Chute also believed that the merchants would use violence if the legal route failed. A stand-off ensued for twenty- one days with the merchants declining to pursue the matter legally and the authorities removing the goods.

In 1730, Francis Chute, now Collector of Customs in Tralee, was the first to inform Dublin Castle about the stranding of The Golden Lion in Ballyheigue. A more significant reversal occurred for a group of Dingle smugglers in 1729 when a large cargo of 22,000 stone of wool was intercepted by a sloop off the coast which was intended for ‘France and Spain’. The cargo sailed to Cork where the contents were sold (legally) while ‘the principal person concern’d in this trade, is gone off full handed, in debt to all his confederates’.

The Revenue Service

The Irish Revenue Service was one of the most important aspects of British rule in Ireland as it spread its administrative tentacles further out from the centre of power in Dublin. The earliest reference to customs being collected in Dingle is in 1329 when Edward III granted the first Earl of Desmond the right to impose his own tax on all wine imported though the port. In 1430, Edmund Butler, Lord Dunboyne, was authorised a tax on wine imported through the ports of Cork …. and Dingle. Further reference to customs is contained in a warrant for the grant of a royal charter for Dingle which Queen Elizabeth I signed in 1585. By the early eighteenth century, the service was an important lever of patronage employing a staff of 1,100 in the 1720s, (exclusively Protestants) and rising to 1,600 by the 1750s. It was run by a board of seven Commissioners with salaries of £1,000 per annum, making it an attractive post. In addition to gifting sinecures and charging other fees, it seems to modern readers to have been a very corrupt organisation.

By the early years of the eighteenth century, the rising cost of maintaining the army meant that smuggling had to be confronted more efficiently and corrupt officials identified and managed. Timothy Watt has pioneered research on resistance to taxation for the period 1717 to 1739 based on the minute books of the Revenue Commissioners. Among the measures adopted to deal with smuggling were: moving suspect revenue personnel from one district to another, hiring more officials, calling on the army for assistance and spending more on resources such as revenue vessels. The smuggling community responded to these changes with a combination of accommodation, bribery, threats and actual violence.

The nature of the work carried out by a Revenue Official working in Dingle in 1687-89 is found in the account book of Chidley Brooks. He collected customs, inland excise, quit & crown rents and fees for ale & wine licences. The customs revenue of £348 for 1684 could indicate a relatively low volume of trade with principally France, and to a lesser extent England, Spain and Holland, or reflects the magnitude of local smuggling. The main exported products were butter, hides, frieze, tallow and iron (from other centres) with salt and brandy imported from France and tobacco from England. Brooks also acted as a money lender with £23 11 advanced to exporter Pirs Rice in 1688 for ‘entry and fees of the An.

and Mary outward’ and money loaned to Frederick Mullins ‘ten guinies Lent him at Ballingoling’ (Baile an Ghóilín/Burnham) in 1687. One of the earliest references to smuggling in Ireland dates to 1684 when Richard Chute wrote to Sir Robert Southwell from Ventry Harbour soliciting state employment. In his letter he mentions ‘smuggling and seizing of wrecked goods were carried out by the country people on all around the coasts… ’. The problem of corrupt revenue officers in Kerry was first recorded in 1693 when Captain Robert Topman used ‘all imaginable persecutions’ against Coast Officer Thomas Crumpe for allowing goods to be ‘run’ ashore from vessels in the Kenmare River some years previously. In 1721 it was reported to the Revenue Commissioners in Dublin that officers of the port of Tralee and Dingle were ‘guilty of great neglect and misconduct’ while six years later ‘continual frauds, outrages and assault’ were being committed against local revenue officials. Kerry in the early eighteenth century has been described by the historian S.J. Connolly as ‘among certain regions which were in effect outside the normal operations of the law’. In addition British rule had been checked by the ‘almost total freedom from outside control by local landlords and other men of power’. The lax approach to revenue collection was still evident in Dingle in the last quarter of the century in relation to the activities of Simon McKenna, when it was claimed that ‘no one ever entered his house for the purpose of making a search’ despite the fact that casks of wine and brandies did not allow ‘standing room from the top of the garret to the foot of the stairs’.

While Watt has emphasised the relatively low rate of violent deaths, with seven revenue officers and twenty-six rescuers and smugglers killed between 1717 and 1739, the threat of violent assault features in many contemporary accounts of smuggling. In 1727, a Limerick vessel, the Bonny Jane, with forty hogsheads of claret and six hogsheads of white wine left Dingle with three customs officers aboard as they felt the cargo was to be ‘run’ by the crew. At the same time, the Surveyor of Dingle, Nehemiah Donnellan, aboard the King George customs sloop, patrolled the coast to prevent a landing of the goods. After some time, these customs officers boarded the Bonny Jane where they received ‘barbarous’ treatment and were subsequently shot at by a ‘numerous mob’ ashore. The following year a parcel of woollen yard was seized by smugglers from revenue officers in Dingle. The ‘rioters’ then surrounded the officers’ home and ‘threw stones and fired in at the window upon them’. In 1726, a case of mistaken identity resulted in the killing of a ‘gentleman’ by a group of smugglers in Tralee whom they mistook for a customs surveyor.

Further difficulties encountered by revenue officers working in Dingle in the 1720s are detailed in two letters written by the above-mentioned Brewster Loughlin to his superiors. The previously mentioned fourteen ankers of brandy and six ankers of rum that were seized at Ballintaggart on 13 November 1725 had been lodged at the house of High Constable Thomas Langdon with the assistance of a sergeant and twelve soldiers. A few days later his house was broken into by ‘men with blacked faces who took away by force all the smuggled goods’. It was felt that merchants, including the Knight of Kerry, tried to influence Langdon who subsequently was openly ‘on best terms with the smugglers’.

Loughlin was again in Dingle on 25 November acting on information that ‘a considerable quantity of run goods’ had been ‘lodged in several places within some miles of Dingle’. He arrived in Dingle from Tralee with Messrs. Stoite & Collis and James Anderson, intending to discreetly lodge at an inn kept by John Connor. However, Stoite informed local merchants of their arrival and while eating their supper the officers’ horses were taken from the stables. Despite this, the following day the officers raided the property of Rowland Rice at Knockavrogeen, where they noted ‘the marks of carriages and horses about the doors’, evidence of stored goods and in one room ‘two large bags of tobacco’ which were removed to Dingle. The officers searched other houses and Brewster reported that he had walked ‘twenty miles…. through the worst roads I ever saw’. Later that evening while eating with the Knight and George Chinnery (former Port Surveyor, merchant, possible Sovereign and smuggler of Dingle), word came to them that their lives were in danger if they attempted to return to the inn. After enduring ‘a large volley of stones’ Chinnery warned off the attackers. Later that night Chinnery again saved the officers when one attacker broke into the inn with a gun. The following morning the horses were brought into the Knight’s yard, all mutilated apart from Anderson’s. In one of his letters Loughlin pleads with his superiors for: ‘speedy justice, otherwise there must be no officers in this district’ and that ‘we neither can nor dare go to Dingle, until this rebellion as I may

well call it, is quelled’.

It appears that Brewster Loughin avoided visiting Dingle after these episodes. Chinnery is mentioned in Edward Thomson’s account on customs and excise in Kerry when he reported that he had left Dingle for Tralee by 1727. A Gregory Chinnery was involved in smuggling in Cork in 1731. The next recorded seizure of smuggled goods was 60 years later when the house of ‘a Nelagan, of Lough, near the harbour’s mouth’ was raided and fourteen kegs of brandy and seven bags of leaf tobacco discovered. Later that night, a group of 200-300 men, probably Rightboys, armed with ‘fire and side-arms’ surrounded the house of one of the revenue officers, set it alight and re-seized the goods. Despite these examples, a certain understanding existed between the authorities and the smugglers as to what was acceptable behaviour in their encounters. A moral authority by those resisting taxation was understood by the state and it put a check on excessive violence.

In 1732, the Royal Navy provided six purpose-built vessels for coastal patrolling. In addition, ships’ captains, and occasionally other officers, were given commissions as revenue officers. During the middle decades of the eighteenth century the Royal Navy increased the number of vessels patrolling the east and south coasts to ten sixth rate men-of-war, carrying up to 160 men, and sloops or coastal cruisers carrying 18 to 40 men.

In 1786, the Government appointed Sylverius Moriarty of Ballyferriter, a Royal Naval captain and an American War of Independence veteran, to the command of ‘a number of frigates in the Quarter infested by the Smugglers’. It was stated that Moriarty had ‘so perfect a Knowledge of the whole Shore, as well as of the Persons concerned in this iniquitous Pursuit, that great Expectations are formed from his Exertions. He resides at present among them’.

Seizures of smuggling vessels are recorded in newspapers from the 1770s onwards. In 1775, an enormous cargo of 61 tierces (2,562 gallons) and 16 ankers of French brandy and sixteen packs of tobacco was made off the Kerry coast. Seventeen years later, Revenue Officer Robert Hickson and other officers, with the assistance of the military, made a seizure of twenty-four casks of Geneva (gin) and eight bags of tobacco from a smuggling lugger off Dingle.

The success of the measures taken to tackle smuggling are difficult to gauge. The increase in revenue officers and vessels employed may have led to more seizures which were then reported in regional and national newspapers. Bishop Pococke reported from Dingle in 1758 that the customs officers had recently seized eight locally owned smuggling vessels while the French traveller Charles Etienne Coquebert, who visited in 1790, recorded in his notebook that the smuggling trade had been ruined over the previous thirty years. Evidence from the Notarial Archives in Nantes in 1768 however would suggest the smuggling was thriving.

The Nineteenth Century

Minard Castle and Coastguard Station (Courtesy: Royal Society of Antiquarians of Ireland).

Seizures of tea dropped sharply after 1784 when the duty on it was reduced by legislation passed in 1778. It dropped from twelve pence per pound to six pence per pound for green tea and four pence for ‘bohea and other teas’ By the 1780s, the growing output in distilling in Ireland,

both legal and illegal led to a fall in the quantity of smuggled spirits. The attraction of tobacco however endured for smugglers with a sharp rise from 280,064 kg in 1786 to 773,959 kg in 1787 in shipments from Lorient to Ireland (there was a significant drop in legal imports at this time). There were tobacco seizures off Dingle in 1810 (26 bales), in 1821 (1,000 bales) and off the Blasket Islands the following year (‘two large smuggling luggars’). It was claimed in 1820 that when a cargo of ‘run’ goods was landed on the Cork coast that the ‘smugglers can command from 500 to 1,000 men to carry it at once off’. A seizure of ‘500 bales of tobacco, teas in unstatutable packages and also spirits’ off the same coast in 1824 led to the prosecution of five smugglers who were sentenced to serve in the Royal Navy for five years. The loss of revenue to the Treasury by this time was considerable, estimated to be £300,000 (£27.6 million today) for the year 1820-21. It was claimed that each cargo of tobacco was worth £15-16,000.

As a result, in 1819, the Lords Commissioners established The Preventative Water-guard to tackle smuggling and appointed James Dombrain as Inspector General. He soon surveyed the entire coastline, including Dingle and within a few months had seized 200,000 pounds of tobacco. He reported to the Treasury:

‘the numerous rocks and shoals with which the Irish coast abounds prevents the Revenue cruisers from keeping near the shore with any safety to their vessels’.

Coastguard stations were established in West Kerry at Ballydavid, Blennerville, Brandon, Castlegregory, Ferriter’s Cove, Lack, Minard, The Great Blasket Island and Ventry, with the main station in Dingle. The six officials employed by the customs service in Dingle were a surveyor (the above-mentioned Nehemiah Donnellan), a coxswain (whose job was to board vessels and watch the landing of goods), a coxswain and

three boatmen. As previously mentioned, Dombrain discovered and destroyed hundreds of ‘caves’-holes dug into the ground near the coast where contraband was hidden. He also extended the Water-guard (known as the Coast Guard from 1822) and was able to tell his superiors in London that the reduced number of seizures may have ‘struck at the root of the illicit trade hitherto carried out in the country in tobacco’. In 1821 the road builder Richard Griffith noted the migration inland of smugglers to the hilly and inaccessible area where counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork meet. As a result of the actions of the Preventative Water-guard, the smugglers ‘turned their attention, and were the chief actors in the Whiteboy warfare’.

Conclusion

The story of smuggling over a 140-year period of the long eighteenth century in Dingle provides interesting details on how the Revenue Service imposed its will on a united rural coastal community who resented outside interference in their activities – activities that could mean life or death for some. The established trading routes to the continent, geographic location and developing tastes and desires for consumer goods, both locally and in distant urban markets, were among the factors that facilitated free trade in spirits, tobacco and tea. The threats of violence towards Revenue Officers, as well as accommodation, coercion and bribery, all played a part in facilitating smuggling. Smuggling declined by a combination of reduced tax on tea, native distilling and an increasingly vigilant and less corrupt Revenue Service.

This article first appeared in The Journal Of The Kerry Archaeological And Historical Society / Series 2 Volume 18 (2018)

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Caroline Boland

July is here and what a busy month for the Calendar of Events with the following Festivals and Events:

Every Monday evening, Tinteán Ceoil will continue to delight in An Clochán, Cloghane. There is of course entertainment nightly on the peninsula so do check out the Entertainment section in West & Mid Kerry Live for more information on venues and times.

Dingle Craft Market is every Friday morning and the Farmer’s Markets are coming back to Castlegregory and Inch with new Dingle Food Market beginning in front of WAVE Theatre, Sunday 6th July.

6th July – Maharees Regatta, Maharees 10th – 13th July – Castlegregory Summer Festival

12th July – Mount Brandon Ridge Half Marathon 13th July – Féile an Phráta, Baile na nGall 13th July – Regatta Cheann Trá, Ceann Trá

21st July – Agricultural Show Dingle 25th – 28th July – Féile Lughnasa, An Clochán Bréannáin

26th July – Brandon Half Marathon What a line-up!

Tourism Updates / Autumn Promotions

National Ploughing Championships – Discover Kerry will be promoting the county of Kerry at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th inclusive. Dingle Peninsula Tourism will be representing our members at Europe’s Leading Outdoor Agricultural Trade Exhibition which showcases Irish Food, Farming and Culture, promoting Dingle Peninsula offseason breaks - walking and cycling holidays, links golf, horse riding, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, boat trips, ferries, family winter breaks and attractions, local tours, craft, local food and drink, autumn, winter and spring festivals and events, music, culture, heritage and all things Dingle Peninsula. If members would like to take part in any way or wish to learn more about it to participate in some way, please contact us at info@dingle-peninsula.ie by July 31st.

New England State Fair / The Big E - Countdown preparations are also underway for this year’s Corca Dhuibhne Taispeántas Cultúir, Oideachais, Trádála & Turasóireacht / Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade and Tourism Showcase at the New England State Fair, fondly referred to as The Big E. The aim of this promotion is in further strengthening cultural, heritage, Irish language, educational, trade and tourism connections of Corca Dhuibhne with the Eastern US by reinforcing Sister City Diaspora and cultural relationships with West Springfield, Springfield and Western Mass. Turasóireacht Chorca

Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism (TCD / DPT) promotes and represents our members at this Fair, the 3rd largest in North America with 1.6 million visitors in 2024, through the funding support and sponsorship of Kerry County Council, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Fáilte Ireland with the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Their financial support is most appreciated and allows our business members to have a promotional presence in the US, our Number 1 overseas market.

2024 Corca Dhuibhne Exhibitors included: Brian de Staic Jewellery, Dingle Distillery, Dingle Crystal, Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne, Ionad an Bhlascaoid, Dingle Art School, Sacred Heart University in Dingle, Louis Mulcahy Pottery and Lisbeth Mulcahy Weavers, Original Kerry and Celtic Gifts. The Showcase was also joined by the Irish Consulate in Boston with a “pop-up Consulate” and the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England. (Each business invests significantly themselves in being at The Big E and continue to do so due to the great response they get from visitors to the Fair but also, back home here on the Peninsula, when the people they met at the Fair, visit them in their own businesses)*. However, we all collectively work as a team, representing all the businesses across the peninsula, in encouraging our US visitors to come and stay, visit longer, particularly in shoulder and quieter periods of the year. Our market research we carried out in 2023 backs this up:

• 27.4 percent said they would stay 5 nights in one location to explore regional parts of Ireland while 37.9 percent said they would stay 7 nights or longer! – 65%+ for 5 nights+

• 58.8 percent said they would like to learn or connect with the Irish language while in Ireland.

• 64.5 percent would prefer to visit Ireland locations that have a focus on sustainable tourism. (Sustainable tourism was defined as having a focus on preserving locations, communities, the local environment, and the heritage and culture of a region).

• 55.6 percent said they would be interested

in hearing more about working and living in Dingle.

• 86 percent said that food is an important part of their vacation and 77.6 percent said that Local Food Produce is the most important dining experience while in Ireland. (TCD/DPT Survey: Online, Sept. - Oct. 2023, 1,477 respondents)

More DPT US market research in WKL’s next edition.

* Note: Údarás na Gaeltachta offers funding supports businesses trading at international Fairs for the first time.

If you are interested in learning more about promoting at this year’s Big E as part of Corca Dhuibhne Taispeántas Cultúir, Oideachais, Trádála & Turasóireacht / Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade and Tourism Showcase, please contact us at info@dingle-peninsula.ie by July 11th. For Dingle Peninsula Tourism members, promotional opportunities for your business will be in our Members Newsletter next week.

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Amal Dóchas

Amal Dóchas, meaning hope in both Arabic and Irish, is the name of our recently formed Community Sponsorship group here on the Dingle peninsula.

The Community Sponsorship scheme has been in operation in Ireland since 2018 and is a unique programme helping to resettle families from the war-torn Middle East with the help of the local community.

With our recent approval as a Community Sponsorship group, we are moving closer to being able to offer safety, security and a home to a family whose life has been upended by war and persecution.

To briefly explain how the process works, prospective families are first officially recognised as refugees by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The UNHCR nominates a family to The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) and then the IRPP interviews families, selecting them based on eligibility criteria and their consent to join the programme.

An Gárda Síochána conduct security checks on each refugee to be resettled to Ireland before they arrive. They also undergo a medical check-up.

Once those checks are complete, the family is matched with a sponsorship group, such as ours.

The scheme was first created for displaced Syrians and then, after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Afghans became eligible. At present the refugees awaiting resettlement in Ireland consist of 12 approved Syrian families living in Lebanon. Most of these families have lived in Lebanese refugee camps for a decade and their children have never been to Syria. The driving factor behind choosing to resettle in Ireland is the need to improve conditions for their children, who have never had the opportunity to attend school. Although there has been a regime change in Syria, the worry is that it may not be stable and that the reconstruction of their devastated area will take decades.

Where Amal-Dóchas comes in is in preparing the groundwork for the resettled family, finding a home for them in the host area, informing and getting on board the local community to welcome these families who are living in such deprived situations.

At present, most of the Syrians in resettlement camps in Lebanon are living in substandard accommodation with limited food supplies, limited work opportunities and no education for the children. In the last year, many of the families have been moved again - and again - because of the serious escalation in Israel's military offensive in Lebanon. This has led to a humanitarian catastrophe for many of the 1.5 million Syrian refugees

who fled there to escape war and persecution in their own country.

In writing this article, we - Amal Dóchas - want to inform our community here on the peninsula as to our intention, and also to ask for your help and support.

Our immediate priorities are fundraising and housing.

For every family we bring here, we need to raise €10,000. This goes towards their initial expenses until they are able to be self-sufficient. We also need to find a home for the family for a minimum of 2 years.

Do you think you can help in some way?

Do you have a house to rent?

Could you help with fund-raising, or can you contribute financially? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

There will be fund-raising events happening over the next few months. Please look out for them, or contact Eve on the email below.

Unlike refugees coming into Ireland under, for example, the International Protection scheme, under this scheme successful families will be entitled to rent supports, social welfare, medical and educational supports in much the same way as an Irish person is.

This gives them the breathing space they need to recover and in time to contribute to our society.

The group is spearheaded by Dr. Eve Bruce, a retired plastic and reconstructive surgeon who spent many years working for MSF/Doctors without Borders.

She has spent a great deal of time working with Syrian and Afghan victims of trauma of all ages, and has worked for many years with Palestinians in Gaza.

Eve speaks frequently to her friends and colleagues in Gaza who recount the horrors of their daily situation, and how it is affecting their families, communities, and places of work.

Seeing the situation become more dire by the day and feeling helpless to assist those in need, she came upon the Community Sponsorship Programme and began reaching out for like-minded people to join hands to give hope to families who have lost everything, stating, “It may be a small solution to a big problem, but it is a good solution.”

Eve can be contacted on: nunqui@gmail.com

Ó Gharraí na dTor go Carn an Chíosógaigh

Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh

Bhí lá dár saol agam i lár an Mheithimh i bpáirt le daltaí ardranganna Scoil N. Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil fé stiúir ag a múinteoir Séamus Ó Dubhda, fara Nuala Ní Ainiféin (Príomhoide) agus Nóirín Uí Uiginn (Cúntóir riachtanaisí speisialta) ar a dturas éachtach (206kmx2!) deireadh téarma ó Gharraí na dTor go hIonad Oidhreachta Mhíchíl Chíosóig ar an gCarn i gCo. an Chláir. B’í seo an mhír dheiridh dá dtogra ar Mhícheál Cíosóg a d’fhorbraíodar i bpáirt le CLG Lios Póil. B’as a d’eascair Gradam an Chíosógaigh, agus an £500 gur sciar den nduaischiste ón gClub é mar chomhartha aitheantais is bhuíochais dá gcomhoibriú. B’iontach an phríbhléid dúinn cos a leagadh ar leacacha an tigín ceann tuí inár tógadh Mícheál Cíosóg breis is céad go leith bliain ó shin.

Cé bhuailfeadh chugainn ach Dónal Ó hAiniféin, fear Lios Deargáin

(Cathaoirleach an Ionaid) ar chuma Íosa Críost ag cothú an tslua, le lóin ilghnéitheach blasta aige do gach éinne sa chomhluadar. Mar bharr air sin, labhair Dónall go paiseanta leis an nglúin óg i láthair, fé Mhícheál Cíosóg agus a oidhreacht, agus ar sé leo, ‘níl aon teora leis na deiseanna a thabharfaidh an Ghaelainn daoibh má leanann sibh oraibh á labhairt agus á foghlaim.’

Dónal: ‘Tá áthas an domhain orm fáiltiú roimis mo mhuintir fhéin ó Scoil Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil ar an gCarn i gContae an Chláir. Ar an gcéad dul síos, comhghairdeas ó chroí libh as bhur bpáirt i nGradam an Chíosógaigh gur éacht gan dabht é d’bhur Scoil agus do CLG Lios Póil. Táimid anso ós comhair thigín Mhichíl Chíosóig, an láthair inar saolaíodh é sa bhliain 1847 i gceartlár an Ghorta Mhóir. Níor labhair Mícheál aon Bhéarla go raibh sé aon bhliain déag d’aois le linn dó freastal ar an mbunscoil anso thíos ar an gCarn. Blianta gearra ina dhiaidh sin bhí sé féin ag múineadh sa scoil úd mar mhonatóir (ag foghlaim céird na múinteoireachta dó).

Na trí chloch ba mhó ar phaidrín an Chíosógaigh, i) an Ghaelainn –baint aige le bunú Irisleabhar na Gaeilge (1902-1909) agus Conradh na Gaeilge (1893), ii) na cluichí dúchasacha, an iománaíocht go háirithe, agus Cumann Lúthchleas Gael a bhunaigh sé sa bhliain 1884, chun ár gcluichí féin a chur chun cinn ar bhonn eagraithe, iii) ár bhféiniúlacht chultúrtha, a bheith bródúil asainn féin mar Ghaeil i ngach réimse den saol Gaelach…’

Tá ardmholadh tuillte ag na meithealacha a raibh d’fhís acu Láthair Oidhreachta Mhichíl Cíosóg a fhorbairt ar an gCarn i gceartlár na Boirne, agus a choinníonn sa tsiúl go leanúnach é le barr díograise. Téir is tabhair turas ar an gCarn is osclófar do shúile!

Féile Lios Póil 2025

Tionóladh cruinniú de Choiste Pobail/Féile Lios Póil le déanaí, ’gus Clár

Féile Lios Póil ’25 mar sprioc againn. Cruinniú fónta, as ar eascair creatalach na Féile idir imeachtaí siamsaíochta, aclaíochta agus chultúrtha. Seo a leanas, coimriú ar an gclár sealadach.

Céadaoin, 30 Iúil: Caithfear an chaid isteach i nGarraí na dTor leis an siamsóir aitheanta, Bernard Casey.

Aoine, 1ú Lúnasa: i) An Saol ó Dheas, RTÉ, Raidió na Gaeltacht ó Lios Póil, ii) Oscailt oifigiúil na Féile san Ionad Pobail, iii) Gearrléiriú ag daltaí a) ó

Scoil Eoin Baiste ar thrí Thaispeántas na Scoilbhliana seo thart, agus b) ó Mheánscoil Nua an Leith Triúigh ar Dhuais-Thaispeántas leo féin; iv) Ceiliúradh céad bliain ar oidhreacht drámaíochta is véarsaíochta ár saoi, Tadhg Ó Conchubhair (1840-1925), le cainteanna, agus aithriseoireacht is amhránaíocht óna stór; v) Pearsa/í na Féile á fhógairt.

Satharn, 2ú: i) Rás an Stricín, ii) Tóirchiste na nGluaisteán, iii) Siúlóid Oidhreachta agus Dúlra, iv) Comórtas Bréagfgeistis don Óige, v) Péint is Prosecco i nGarraí le Ciara Dorgan; agus SuperCéilí ina dhiaidh. Domhnach, 3ú: i) Aifreann na Féile, ii) Lá an Pharóiste á cheiliúradh le gnáth-imeachtaí Dhomhnach na Féile ar Pháirc Sheán Baróid agus i Halla John L., idir Thaispeántas Caorach is Ghlasraí, Fheis Rince, iii) Rince Seite óna 6.00 go 8.00i.n., iv) Ceoltóirí áitiúla i nGarraí.

Luan, 4ú: i) Siúlóid na Féile, ag bualadh bóthair ó Abhainn a’ Scáil suas go Reilig Bhaile na Cúirte mar a bhfuil ár laochra Tadhg Ó Conchubhair (1840-1925) agus Tom Crean (1877-1938) curtha, agus as san abhaile go Garraí na dTor, ii) Picnic na mBéar, iii) Trialacha do Mhadraí Caorach i nGarraí, agus seisiún le ceoltóirí áitiúla ina dhiaidh, iv) Seisiún airneáin tráthnóna i dTigh a’ Bháid cois Chaisleán na Min Airde mar a leanfar den cheiliúradh ar oidhreacht Thaidhg Uí Chonchubhair. Máirt, 5ú: i) Oilimpeacha Lios Póil, ii) Caid don óige, iii) Rás Lachan, iv) Cic Glic, v) Tráth na gCeist Boird. Céadaoin, 6ú: i) Turas Farraige, ii) Súgradh Cois Trá Bhéal na gCloch i bpáirt le ‘Tús Maith’, iii) Rás Bóthair Lios Póil, iv) Oíche Rásaíochta Capall Fhíorúil i nGarraí ar mhaithe le hIonad Pobail Lios Póil, v) Lotto CLG Lios Póil. Déardaoin, 7ú: i) Comhluadar i nGáirdín Cuimhneacháin Lios Póil, ii) Bingo sa Halla, iii) Comórtas Caitheamh Saighead: Corn Pháid Uí Shé

Fógra: Tionólfar an chéad chruinniú eile den Choiste san Ionad Pobail ar 8 Iúil ar 8.00i.n.

Ciarraí v Ard Mhacha Bhuel, bhuel, bhuel, thar aon chluiche a raibh de phríbhléid agam ’bheith i bPáirc an Chrócaigh chuige, fiú cluiche leathcheannais 1977 i gcoinne Bhleá Cliath (a chailleamair!), seasann an cluiche seo amach ar go leor cúiseanna – an chéad chluiche agam fésna rialacha úra ar an bpáirc dhraíochtúil úd, an t-amhras ar fad roimh ré fé chumas Chiarraí, gan trácht ar ráiteachas ráiméisiúil Joe Brolly in Indo an Domhnaigh le ‘Clifford the only Kerry footballer worthy of name’ ag cur lenár ngoimh! Níl an spás anso dul go mion i scéal an chluiche, ach smaoineamh fánach a rith liom ó shin – go raibh imirt Chiarraí chomh foirfe i gcluiche an Domhnaigh le foirfeacht Luimnigh san iomáint ina gcéad chluiche siúd i gcoinne Chorcaí i bPáirc na nGael (a raibh de phléisiúr agam bheith inti chomh maith), gur dhóigh leat ná buafadh aon fhoireann in Éirinn ar cheachtar den dá fhoireann ar chaighdeán a n-imeartha sna cluichí úd. Ach féach, cad d’imigh ar Luimneach idir an dá linn!

FOCLÓIR:

Togra-project, sciar-share, ilghnéitheach-varied, teorainn-limit, féiniúlacht chultúrtha-cultural identity, coimriú-summary, foirfe-complete, goimh-keenness.

Meitheal Scoil Eoin Baiste cois Tí an Chíosógaigh ar an gCarn.

Taking flight at Com Dhíneol: Mossy Donegan

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Message from Fr Michael

Last Sunday we celebrated the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. Two of the key people who through their faith and work helped make the message of Christ known and loved. Each were very different characters, yet God worked through them and with them. Each had their faults and failings, yet God forgave them. In the Gospel last Sunday Jesus asks two questions. Who do others say I am? and Who do you say that I am? It is important that we know about God, but it is more important that we know God. God constantly invites us into relationship with him. It is important that we take time in prayer to work out who God is for us? Our answer might be that Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full. Our answer might also be a God of love who gives meaning, values and direction to our lives. The answer will vary for each of us. The answer will also change as we grow in faith. Life experience will also change how we see God. Peter answered the question ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God’. In the second reading from St Paul to Timothy we read My life is being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish: I have kept the faith.

On the recent feast of Corpus Christi we were given a chance to reflect how God continually nourishes and sustains us through the sacraments especially the sacrament of the Eucharist which we are invited to participate in each weekend as we attend Mass with the faith community. It is important to attend Mass on a regular basis even if it is not being celebrated in your nearest Church.

In recent weeks there were two pilgrimages in Camp and Inch to mark the Jubilee. It was great to see people of all ages journeying together as pilgrims of hope. Congratulations and well done to the organisers. A Pilgrim Walk is organised for Annascaul on Saturday, 27th September. Beginning at 2.00 pm from the Church of The Sacred Heart, Annascaul to The Mass Rock, Coumdubh. Fáilte roimh chách!

A range of new religious books are on the bookstand of St Mary’s Church,

Dingle. Naoi gCéad Míle Fáilte to all who are visiting the area or at home on holidays at this time. We hope you enjoy your break!

Just to let you know that work on the Roof of St Mary’s Church has been continuing behind the scenes. A design team is in place and the job is out to tender. Over the next few weeks we will know more about the timescale of the project and the cost. It is intended that St Mary’s will continue to be open for weekend Masses during the restoration project.

Yours sincerely

Fr Michael

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Needle Time

I get the point

It’s needle time

Sharp scratch

Now count to nine

Armed with latex gloves

And scan results

They say

It’s needle time

They know their jobs

It’ll all be fine

I get the point

It’s needle time

Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Carrot, Walnut and Dingle Goat’s Cheese Salad

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

This salad is a true celebration of West Kerry produce – simple ingredients brought together in a way that lets their quality shine. The humble carrot takes centre stage here, and not just any carrot – we’re using freshly harvested Maharees carrots, some of the sweetest and most flavourful you’ll ever taste. These vibrant roots have just come into season, and their natural sweetness is beautifully enhanced by roasting gently in butter and thyme.

If we were in Italy or France, there would be no end to the praise for such produce – but here, we sometimes forget how special our own ingredients are. Add to that some lightly toasted local walnuts, a drizzle of local honey, and a generous spoon of Dingle goat’s cheese, and you’ve got a dish that truly captures the taste of the peninsula at this time of year.

It’s proof that with good local ingredients, even the simplest salad can become something memorable. Serve warm or cold, and enjoy the best of what’s growing right here on our doorstep.

Ingredients

handful of carrots and peeled, and sliced in half lengthways oil

100ml water

good knob of butter

handful of thyme, leaves picked

150g walnuts

1 tablespoon honey

90ml olive oil

30ml red wine vinegar

handful of rocket

150g dingle goat’s cheese salt and pepper

Method

Put the carrots in a pot of boiling salted water and cook for 5 minutes or so. Remove the carrots and drain well.

Put a large pan on over medium to high heat, add a little oil and place the carrots in the pan. Make sure that all the carrots are in contact with the pan. Allow these to take on some colour, turn them over and allow to colour on the other side. Turn down the heat and add a little water (it should only come up less than a half of the carrots), thyme leaves and some butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with parchment. Allow these to cook for a further 10 minutes or so. Check with a knife to test if they are done. Once they are done, remove from the pan and place in a bowl, pour any remaining buttery liquid over them. Allow this to cool if having as a cold salad.

In a dry pan over medium heat add the walnuts, cook them for about 2 minutes, you want to take on a little colour but be careful not to burn them.

For the dressing, mix the honey and olive oil and red wine vinegar together. Taste and season well.

To serve, add a handful of rocket to the bowl with the carrots, add the walnuts. Mix in some dressing. Spoon some of the goat’s cheese over and serve.

Bain Taitneamh As!!

Working From Home?

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’.

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It's All In The Mind

Trust

Orla Smyth

Trust is a big word these days. Demagogues, alternative facts, fake news, AI impersonation, identity theft…what can we trust? Can we trust the news, international law, governments, the food we eat? Can we trust that the water we drink is uncontaminated, the air we breathe unpolluted? Can we trust the health system, the public transport system, the banks? These are questions we all have to grapple with but the question in the practice of Mindfulness is, can we trust ourselves?

Of the 9 Attitudes of mindfulness, ( 3 of which we have covered in previous weeks - non judgement, patience, beginner's mind) trust is perhaps the most integral to the practice of meditation and like the proverbial oxygen mask we have to trust ourselves first, before we can trust others. From ancient religions to modern influencers, there have always been established hierarchies who wield their power in shaping popular beliefs and behaviours. Mindfulness encourages you to know and trust your own mind. It’s about honouring your inner wisdom and intuition even when it contradicts popular opinion or external expectations. It means trusting your ability to learn, adapt and make decisions that are right for you. Teachers and books can guide us, act as signposts to point us in a certain direction, but the path is ours alone to follow. Every single person is unique, everyone's experience and perception is different. Mindfulness is ultimately about getting to know yourself and nobody can know you, but you. The task is self awareness, life is the curriculum. Mindfulness means learning to trust our own senses, instincts and intuitions rather than relying solely on external validation or authority. It means trusting the natural unfolding of life, including our own feelings and experiences, accepting that things might not always go as planned and knowing that even difficult experiences generally have something to teach us.

By turning inwards, embracing our own unique qualities rather than imitating others we find the gold within. You can never be somebody else, the best you can be is fully yourself.

This does not mean acting on a whim, heedlessly making decisions based on reactive emotion or a passing thought (on average 60,000 thoughts randomly arise in our mind every day). Mindful awareness allows us to go deeper.

By learning to really pay attention to our thoughts, feelings and perceptions we begin to separate the wheat from the chaff : to notice the lure of instant gratification and material comfort, the seduction of greed leading us on a wild goose chase to nowhere. We realize how disempowered we are by endless distraction, how alienated our insecurities can make us feel, how debilitating and distorting fears can be.

Life has so much to offer and exploring its endless gifts with awareness, curiosity and courage is so much more rewarding than being unconsciously pulled hither and thither on other people’s terms with other people’s rules.

To function in what can often seem like a hostile world, we all wear a ‘social

mask’. The mask covers our perceived weaknesses and vulnerabilities, our so called imperfections and oddities so that we fit in. The danger is we lose trust in the inner self and begin to believe in the camouflage ourselves, getting caught up in the external world of impressions, thoughts, success, failure, judgement, social consequence. As long as everything goes our way, we are flying high. But sooner or later we hit stormy weather.

Jon Kabat Zinn wrote ‘ Make sure you weave your parachute every day, rather than leave it to the time you have to jump out of the plane’ to encourage practicing mindfulness and building resilience before stressful situations arise rather than waiting for a crisis.

When our fallible certainties are called into question, when we lose what we thought defined us, when we are hit with loss and disappointment, rejection and failure, the flimsy mask of the ego isn’t of much use to us. It is our true nature that lies beneath the superficial exterior that will sustain us: that part of every human being that wants to love and be loved, that wants most of all to belong, to be at home in the world. We can place our full trust in the love that is at our core.

'I am larger, better than I thought : I did not know I held so much goodness’ - Walt Whitman.

Mindfulness, which in the original Pali means to remember, reveals our essential goodness to us. We practice regularly to remind ourselves each time we forget -that within each one of us there is a place of ease, of rest, of calm - where we are at one with the universe. In the midst of all the vagaries and ups and downs of life-the full catastrophe, it is constant, always present, it never abandons us. When we are faced with great challenges, it is a light in the dark.

‘ Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their heart. The depths of their hearts where neither sin nor knowledge could reach. The core of reality. The person that each one is in the eyes of the divine. If only they could see themselves as they really are. If only we could see each other that way all the time there would be no more need for war, for hatred, for greed , for cruelty. I suppose the big problem would be that we would fall down and worship each other ’ - Thomas Merton

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 7 July

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 14th July

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 3rd July

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

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

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

Friday 4th July

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 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brian Corbett

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 Murphy's - Tinteán

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

Saturday 5th July

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

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 6th July

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

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke and Billy

9.00 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

Monday 7th July

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

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

Tuesday 8th July

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

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

7 - 9 Wave Theatre - Irish music and dance (Tickets - eventbrite or at door)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad 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

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

Weds 9th July

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet Sugrue

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

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)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

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 Murphy's - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 10th July

1.00 Gairdíní an Díseart (Diseart Gardens) - Ceol am lón lunchtime concert with Tom Delany & Caroline Keane

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

8.00 Wave Theatre - The MD Project (Rock, Pop, Blues & Jazz classicstickets on eventbrite)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

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 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 11th July

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 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brian Corbett

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 O'Flaherty's - Open session

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

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

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Saturday 12th July

7 - 9 Wave Theatre - Irish music and dance(Tickets - eventbrite or at door)

7.30 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

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 13th July

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

5 - 7 Bob Griffin’s - Pilgrim Sessions

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke and Billy

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

9.30 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

Monday 14th July

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 Murphy's - Tinteán

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

Tuesday 15th July

6.00 Dingle Pub - Kealan O'Connor & Sean Leahy

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

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

7 - 9 Wave Theatre - Irish music and dance (Tickets - eventbrite or at door)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad 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

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

Weds 16th July

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Emmet

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)

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

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 Murphy's - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

Thursday 17th July

6.00 Dingle Pub - Sonas

6.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

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

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

receiving a Cheque for €8,250 for both

McDara Daly, Tommy Brosnan, Áine Ní Dhubhda, JP OSullivan, Margie Lynch, Ann Long and Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald

the ILFA and West Kerry Community Hospital. The money was raised at the recent West Kerry Tractor Run

Dhuibhne Beo

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 14TH JULY

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC JULY 21st

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: 21ú Iúil 7.00-8.00

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

Lúbra - aimsighanchonairtríd #44

FiachFocal

• pointeleath-shlí

Trasna

1Uırlıssúınéara(5)

4AnPápanuatofa(3)

6Bıaónmbeaċ(3)

7Muıntır(5)

8Prócaornáıdeaċdoḃláṫanna(4)

9Slíċunanscríoḃaṫuıscınt(4)

12ÉannáısıúntaSAM(5)

14Brıseaḋbeagónobaır(3)

16Ḋéantaídíontíaıstı(3)

17Bíonnanḟírınne___,adeırtear(5)

Síos

1Indíreaċ,claonta(3)

2Compord,suaıṁneas(5)

3Téadraṁarláıdır(4)

4Casaḋ,ındíreaċ(3)

5Duıneléanta(5)

8Balléadaıġ(5)

10Nílséseodeacaır(5)

11Sceaċ,tor(4)

13Síneaḋsıararleaba(3)

15Torṫaíagussıúcrabruıteleċéıle(3)

Tagairtinmheánach:

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Aodán Ó Feinneadha, Baile Bhoithín

To Hell or Barbados

The Ethnic Cleansing Of Ireland

le Seán O'Callaghan foilsithe ag O'Brien Press

Between 1652 and 1659, over 50,000 Irish men, women and children were transported to Barbados and Virginia. Yet until now there has been no account of what became of them. The author's search began in the library of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society and its files on Irish slaves. Seán O'Callaghan, for the first time, documents the history of these people: their transportation, the conditions in which they lived on plantations as slaves or servants, and their rebellions in Barbados.

An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis

Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Sea, táimíd i lár an tsamhraidh. Cad é teas a bhí ag brú anuas orainn. Is beag féar a bhí ag fás agus bhí scata ainmhithe a bhí ag súil le bia. Ach le déanaí tá fliuchán agus an cheo ag titim agus ag cur misneach ar na hainmhithe agus ar an bhféar. Tríd is tríd níor léigeadh na hainmhithe a bheith iomlán fén dteas, fuaireadar blaise le iad a choimead ullamh don bhféar. Bhí airgead maith ar na beithigh ach ní raibh oiread éilimh le linn an teasa. Anois go bhfuil uisce agus dorn mine acu tá siad ag feabhsú go mór.

Caid

Is dócha ná fuil aon tuiscint ar conas mar a bhuail Ciarraí saothar chun gaisce. Is mó duine sa chontae nár thuig cad a bhí ar siúl, n’fheacadar a leithéid le fada. Thug Ciarraí taispeáinteas gan cháim do éinne a cheap go rabhadar ar fhaobhar leaba an deich fichid. Bhuaidh Ciarraí go bog ar deire cé go rabhadar maith go leor ag leath ama. Níl aon amhras ach gur dhein Seán Ó Sé robach. Fuair sé 12 phointe. Sin fear agat. Fuair Dáithí Ó Clúmháin 7 phoinnte agus fuair mo chomharsa Brian Ó Beaglaoi dhá phoinnte cé gur sna cosantóirí a bhí sé. Má bhí seacht phoinnte ag an gClúmhanach, is maith é’ tháinig a dheartháir Páidí tréis gortú agus dhá phointe móra aige tréis leath ama. A chéad lá le tamall ag gortaithe. Ard fhear.

Ní mheasfá gur bhuail saothar caide imreoirí Ard Mhacha, rud a chuirfeadh ionadh ort, ach ní mar sin a bhí ag Chiarraí. Tír Eoghain a bheidh le Ciarraí sa chéad cheann eile.

Na seacht gártha molta do Chiarraí. Mo ghraidhn a gcroí

Ceol agus amhráin

Má thaithníonn amhráin agus ceol leat, beidh san ar siúl gach Déardaoin am lóin i ngáirdíní an Dísirt. Ceol binn agus amhránaithe caointeach ní fhéadfá rogha a fhail. Bí ann agus beir sásta.

Eolas

Bíonn an luath a bhíonn fágtha tréis dóghadh magnesium, níos troime ná an magnesium é féin.

An t-abhar is luite ar a chéile ar domhan ná osmium.

Nuair a bhriseann gloine gluaiseann sé ar luas 3,000 m. san uair.

Téann an t-éiteach leath slí timpeall na cruinne, sara mbíonn an fear gléasta.

Bás

Fuair Máirín De Lóndra Uí Bheaglaoi ó Bhaile an Chaladh bás le déanaí. Bhaineadh Máirín an- shásamh as bhingo. Bean mhacánta a bhí lán do chuideachta. Is mó uair a thug sí tacaíocht do Chearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta ag iarraidh an saol a fheabhsú. Méala mór a bás dá mac Tomás agus a hiníon Máiréad a gaolta agus a cáirde. I bFlaitheas na nGrást a hanam macánta.

Fuair Máire Ní Mhurchú Kilgannnon ó Bhaile an Aghasaigh agus Bothola i gCondae Mhaigheo bás le déanaí. Bhí a céile básaithe roimpi. Méala mór a bás dá gaolta agus dá cairde. In Iothlainn Dé a hanam cneasta.

Fuair Máire de Róiste ní Bhrosnacháin ó Chill Chullen agus Cill mhic a Domhnaigh bás le déanaí. Meála mór a bás dá céile Tomás a clann Deaglán,Tomás, Seán, Pól, Aingeal, a dearthair Pádraig gaolta agus cairde, Gur iad Geataí na bhFlaitheas a stáitse.

ACROSS

1. Put oneself in a risky position (4, 4, 4)

8. Chummy

10. Propriety

11. Atlantic island NW of Ireland

13. Whimsical; odd

14. Window coverings

15. Critic

18. Past its time

20. Road construction mixture

22. _______ Vespucci, Italian merchant, explorer

23. Go in

26. Have control over a group (4, 3, 5)

DOWN

1. Character from Great Expectations

2. Be sick

3. Unpredictable

4. Commotion

5. Washed out

6. Answered

7. Hole to receive cord

9. In the past

12. Orange-flavoured liqueur

14. Mayhem

16. Vague

17. Even and uninterrupted in flow

19. Dynamic quality

21. Wonder

24. Also

25. Track worn by a wheel

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

CLASSIFIEDS -

087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Single room, house share, All mod cons.. Ventry, Available from July 4th. (Female only). Contact 086-8900025

Contact 0868900025

Holiday Rentals

Holiday home to rent, sleeps 6. Ballyferriter area. Available July, August, September. Call Pat 086-8230130 For Sale/Le Díol

Contents of B&B. Many items available including, Miele Roller Iron, Bedroom lockers, mirrors, dining room tables & chairs, etc. Contact Aidan at 087 2938184 for further information.

2 - 8 ft long galvanised lamb creep feeders, very little used. 087-9274491 100 gallon tractor sprayer. Never used. 087-9274491

2 piece pool cue, like new with soft case, €15. 18" (45cms) convex mirror still in box, €15. Twin spot detector security lights with infra red, €20. 1 x 2' 12V cabin light - new, €10. 087-6893857

Pramac PX8000 Petrol Generator 6KVA with AVR electric start. 085-7355443

New electric moped with 20ah lithium battery. Highest reasonable offer secures. Photo available. Contact Paul 087-5125034

Honda generator EG1900X. Perfect condition, good price. Also electric stonecutter, will cut stone 1 metre long on a table. 087-9647699

Services / Seirbhisí

Native Irish speaker, fully qualified Irish teacher available to teach Irish. Please email Maria at: marianimhurchu@gmail.com

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

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

Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday. 9 am-2 pm. Call, Text or Whats App 0857338601 for an appointment.

Regina Sheehy - Kinesiology and Food Intolerance Testing. Treating all forms of digestive issues, fatigue, candida, fungal issues, stress, food intolerances, recurrent infections. Clinics in Dingle (Tuesday and Thursday) Tralee (Wednesday and Saturday) Evening appointments available. Ph: 0860820224 www.reginasheehy.com

Plumber specialising in boiler breakdown, servicing and commissioning. Complete range of plumbing services. Call John 086-3165714

Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812

West Kerry Gardening services - lawn cutting, sand/gravel delivered, landscaping, power washing etc. Call Seán 087-6336082

South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971

Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory. Call: 083-4179641

Natural healing at Red Lotus Clinic. Fertility, gynaecology, pediatric, injury, stress, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, reflexology, massage. Clinics in Dingle and Castlegregory. Contact Eithne Griffin 086-6066865 www. redlotusclinic.com

Garden Services in Kerry: Lawn mowing, strimming, vertical pruning, tree surgery. Reasonable rates. Ring 0838268371

Experienced cleaner/ keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc 087-6256533

Septic Tank emptying, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018

Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emergency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493

Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day. Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446

Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493

Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com

Situations Vacant / Postanna

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented interiors photographer(to include drone footage) & a property stylist to prepare homes for professional photoshoots. 087-2940912

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

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Children's car seat needed for 4 year old child for 6 days only. Sunday 3rd August - Friday 8th August. Call John 089-4343021

Urgently need a place to stay in the Dingle area (preferably Ventry or anywhere back west) to in any case 18th July (or longer) ( or any days within that timeframe) Can pay, can house/pet sit/garden etc. Very tidy respectful lady of 71 Can provide references. Please texts only 087-7946279

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

Good sturdy bunk beds with perfect mattress. Free to take away but must be collected. 087-9829829

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 storage etc. email: polaoghaire@yahoo.com

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

Dry secure storage unit for rent. Lispole area. 087-2820062

Regatta Fionn Trá Regatta Fionn Trá

Satharn Saturday 12ú

9.30pm Tráth na gCeist Table Quiz in Quinn’s pub

Ar Muir On the Sea 12ú-13ú Iúil/July 12-13, 2025

www.regattafionntra.org

Domhnach Sunday 13ú

1.30 Iontrála Entries 1.45 Rás Faoi 18 Under-18 Race 2.15 Rás Faoi 12 Under-12 Race 2.45 Rás Mór na Bhfear Senior Men’s Race

3.15 Rás Mór na mBan Senior Women’s Race

3.45 Rás Faoi 14 Under-14 Race

4.15 Rás Fear agus Bean One Man One Woman Race 4.45 Rás Faoi 16 Under-16 Race

5.15 Rás Meascaithe Mixed Race

Ar an

dTráigh On the

Beach

2pm Togáil Caisleáin Beach Art 3:30pm Spóirt do Clainne Family Sports 4:15pm Cic Fada Football Long Kick Contest 5pm Feis Rince Irish Dancing Competition (Brogaí rínce riachtanach Dancing shoes required) 6pm Bronnadh na nDuaiseanna Prize-giving 7pm Caitheamh Cruite Horseshoe Throwing Contest

Ar an mBaile In the Village

URRATHÓIRÍ: Tigh Uí Chúinn, Udarás na Gaeltachta, Comhairle Chontae Chiarraí, Coiste Forbartha Fionn Trá, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Potadóireacht na Caolóige, Heidi O’Neill, Dineen’s Garage, Turbett’s Fun Fair, Murphy’s Pub, T & J Ashe, Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne, Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours, Banc Aontas Éireann, Uisce Saddlery, Blasket Island Sea Life Tours, Geaney’s Oil, Cístí Ceann Trá, Dingle Sea Safari, P&T MacGearailt, Siopa Uí Lúing, CompuCara, Original Kerry, Moran’s Garage, Murphy’s Ice Cream, Penny’s Pottery, Siopa Éisc Uí Chatháín, The Alpine Guesthouse, Strand House, Leac a Ré, Classic Hair Design, Tig Áine, Kool Scoops, Sheehy’s Spar, Dingle Distillery, Mara Beo Oceanworld, Ken Bolger, Seán Ó Sé Plant Hire, Micheál & Maura Wallace, Anthony McGovern.

BHEIDH

Urraithe ag Blasket Island Eco Marine Tours