West & Mid Kerry Live issue 427

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

West & Mid

Kerry Live Eisiúint / Issue 427

4ú - 18ú Nollaig / December 2025

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News - Events - Live Music Listings - Local Maps & More Nuacht - Imeachtaí - Ceol Beo - Léarscáileanna West Kerry Live 1

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene Pg 10: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Does your Septic Tank need to be emptied?

WE WILL GET TO YOU WITHIN A DAY!!

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

Pg 14: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Topsoil for Sale per Load Good Quality Building Stone

Pg 16: Kerry Heritage Award 2025 Pg 18: Citizens Information: The Fair Deal Scheme Pg 25: New Music Choir & Orchestra Concerts Pg 30: Thomas O'Donoghue: 1847 - 1911 Pg 34: Dingle Rolling Lights Parade Pg 38: All In The Mind: A Winter's Tale Pg 40: Live Music Listings

Cuir Glaoch/Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi, Baile an Mhúraigh

087 2969846 nó 066 9155446 Permit Number On Request - Uimhir Cheadúnais ach é a lorg

News from The Marts Dingle

Pg 42: Town & Peninsula Maps

Mart AGM will be held in the canteen on Wednesday December 10th at 8pm

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Sheep & Cattle Sale Saturday 13th December

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Milltown -ring for details

Pg 46: Crossword

DINGLE 066 91 51586

Pg 47: Classifieds

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

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

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Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, The Mall , Dingle 066 9151465 Ionad Leighis An Daingin, The Mall, Dingle 066 9152225.

DingleDoc, Spa Rd, Dingle V92K282 066-9152346 / 066-9152324 Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment.

Annascaul Health Centre, Annascaul 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 0818 355 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prenderville Edmond, Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond, Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard: Tel: 112 or 999.

These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergencies.

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102 Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522 Castlegregory Garda Station,Tel: +353 66 7139690 Garda Station, Killorglin, Tel: +353 66 976 1113

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002 Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 6630011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

The Village Pharmacy, Castlegregory, 066-7139646 Walsh John, Pharmacy Green st. Dingle (066)9151365 O’Keeffe Pharmacy Ltd . Strand St.(066)9151310 Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Dingle (066)-9150518 O’Dohertys Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Milltown (066)-9767305 Laune Pharmacy Market Street, Killorglin, 066 976 1131 Mulvihill Pharmacy Ltd, Main St, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 1115 O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Mill Road, Killorglin, Phone : 066 976 2111 O Sullivans Pharmacy 6 Bridge Street, Milltown, 066 9795915

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

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

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Teacht le Chéile Scoile - Rang 2015

School Reunion - Class of 2015 Beidh teacht le chéile againn i dTigh Mhuiris Dan ar 28 Nollaig óna 7i.n., chun 10 mbliana fágaint PCD a chomóradh.

A ten year school reunion will take place for the Class of 2015, Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne on 28 December 2025.

Bígí linn in Muiris Dan's from 7pm.

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Distinctive pieces handmade with skill and passion in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.

Lámhdhéanta i gcroílár Chorca Dhuibhne

WORKSHOP • SHOWROOM

Book Launch

Lá San Iodáil by

Maria Ní Mhurchú An Díseart Chapel Sunday 7th Dec. 2pm Launch by Cllr. Robert Brosnan Buíochas le Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne.

This book is written in Irish and translated into Ukranian, Polish and English.

Pre-orders from marianimhurchu@gmail.com €25 euro each

The Perfect Stop on Dingle’s Slea Head Drive Clogher Strand, Ballyferriter, Dingle, Co. Kerry

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the din le butcher FROM FARM GATE TO YOUR PLATE

The Dingle Butcher – Quality Meats Sourced with Care and Expertise

After many great years under Jerry Kennedy, the beloved butcher shop on Orchard Lane has entered a new era. Garrett Landers and Paul Malcolm are proud to carry on the legacy of quality, community, and craftsmanship that locals have come to know and trust.

You can count on top-quality Irish meats, homemade sausages, dry-aged steaks, and fresh daily specials.

Scan the QR code or visit: www.thedinglebutcher.ie 8B Orchard Lane, Dingle.

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60 Seconds with Ron Mac Donnell What was your first job?

Scraping rust off railings (for Jackie Connor) Bell ringing - the Angelus (Pádraig Lynch).

Pat Hanafin Septic Tank Emptying & Drain Cleaning

With over 30 years in business providing a Septic Tank Cleaning Service in the Dingle Peninsula, we now provide DRAIN CLEANING. From 2” sink lines to 4” - 12” sewer pipes. Biocycle tanks filter system,washed after emptying. Providing power washing service and washing facility. 24 hour cover.

What is your favourite film?

Parasite.

What is your favourite book?

Brewhouse Enigma.

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

Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles).

What was your favourite holiday?

Penzance - Cornwall 1979.

What is your favourite drink?

Dingle Brewhouse - Amber Ale. Who is your favourite actor?

Dustin Hoffman.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Just go for it!

Who is your sporting hero?

Anton Flannery (Sraid Eoin) / Eamon Coughlan.

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

Martin Luther King & Padraig Pearse.

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

Thomond Park - 1978 Munster v All Blacks with my Dad. What’s your favourite saying?

Just one more!

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Ionad Ceardaíochta Daingean Uí Chúis Lower Green St. Dingle

This Christmas at Original Kerry

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Let’s Go Nuts: Chestnuts Are Back in Season!

Irene Flannery

They are also naturally high in fibre, which supports digestion, blood sugar balance and metabolic health. Their nutritional profile reads almost like a prescription for vitality: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and folate — all essential for energy production, nervous system health and cognitive support. Uniquely among nuts, chestnuts also provide vitamin C. Thanks to their protective outer skins, a good portion of this vitamin remains intact even after roasting, making them a surprisingly nutritious Winter treat.

At a time when our soils have become depleted through intensive cultivation, chestnuts still offer a valuable array of minerals. They are particularly rich in calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc — all of which play vital roles in bone health, heart function, immune support and overall wellbeing. Because they are harvested seasonally and often sold fresh or minimally processed, chestnuts offer a refreshing nutritional contrast to many of the long-stored or imported foods that dominate supermarket shelves at this time of year.

Buying, Storing & Preparing Sweet Chestnuts Sweet chestnuts are usually sold dried, but from November onwards you can often find them fresh, vacuum-packed or ready-cooked in pouches.

If buying fresh, look for nuts that feel firm and heavy. Avoid any with mould, soft spots or a hollow feel when lightly squeezed. Store fresh chestnuts in the fridge just as you would store vegetables; they typically keep for up to two weeks.

Did you know that, just like fruit and vegetables, every nut has its own season? Fresh nuts are almost a rarity in Ireland. Most of what we find in shops comes dried, powdered, puréed or canned. Nuts generally have a high moisture content and, as a result, do not store well unless dried first. But right now — from late autumn through Christmas — sweet edible chestnuts are in their prime.

Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) grow on trees related to oak and beech, and they should never be confused with Horse Chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum), which are unrelated and inedible. Horse chestnuts contain chemicals that are toxic to humans though some animals — deer, cows and horses — have the digestive enzymes to break them down safely.

It’s important to be able to distinguish between the two before you head out gathering. Sweet chestnuts are wrapped in a dense, spiky outer casing that looks like a little green hedgehog or sea urchin. Horse chestnuts, on the other hand, have a paler shell with fewer, shorter spikes and more space between them. Once the outer casing is removed, it becomes trickier to tell them apart — both contain the smooth, shiny brown seeds many of us knew as conkers, a nostalgic childhood treasure.

Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire, oven or airfryer!

Roasting (oven or air fryer): Soak the chestnuts in cold water for 30 minutes. Score a slit or cross on the rounded side.

Roast in a hot oven (or air fryer) for 20–25 minutes. Wrap in a tea towel for a few minutes to steam slightly — this makes peeling much easier.

If you’re roasting them on an open fire, prepare as above, then cook them in a long-handled pan over hot embers (not flames), shaking often for 10–15 minutes until the shells split. Wrap in a tea towel for a few minutes to loosen the skins, then peel and enjoy.

Dried chestnuts must be soaked overnight before cooking and are a delicious addition to soups, stews, stuffing, risottos and sauces, adding a subtle sweetness and depth.

Chestnut flour — naturally gluten-free — is increasingly available and lends wonderful sweetness and softness to cakes, breads, pancakes, and cookies. Blend it with other flours to balance flavour and texture.

Horse Chestnuts

Chestnut purée pairs beautifully with chocolate, works in festive desserts and can even be stirred into porridges for a rich, comforting breakfast.

While not edible, horse chestnuts have a long history in herbal medicine. Standardised horse chestnut seed extract is often used to support circulation, thanks to a compound called aescin, which helps maintain the integrity and tone of the vascular system.

In the midst of Winter, when we crave warmth, nourishment and foods that feel grounding and comforting, chestnuts arrive right on cue.

They’re wholesome, versatile and naturally aligned with the season — perfect for everything from simple roasting to hearty cooking.

Horse chestnut seed extract is traditionally indicated for conditions where veins struggle to return blood from the legs back to the heart.

These include varicose veins, leg pain, ankle swelling, itching, haemorrhoids and night-time leg cramping. Some evidence also supports its use in certain cases of male infertility linked to circulation.

So, this Christmas, why not add chestnuts to your shopping list? Whether you toss them into a stew, blend them into a soup, bake them into festive treats or roast them simply with a sprinkle of sea salt, you’ll be giving your body a delicious nutritional boost — and keeping a lovely, old-world culinary tradition alive.

Therapeutic horse chestnut is available as a topical gel as well as tinctures and tablets. However, it’s essential to stress that raw horse chestnut seeds, bark, flowers and leaves are poisonous to humans. Only properly prepared extracts from reputable sources should be used and ideally under the guidance of a trained health practitioner.

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

Sweet Chestnuts Although many of us associate sweet chestnuts with Christmas and roasting by the fire, these nuts were once a staple food across Europe — long before the arrival of the potato. Their uniquely high starchy carbohydrate content made them a reliable source of energy in Winter, especially in mountainous regions where grain was difficult to grow.

Sweet chestnuts contain significantly less fat than most nuts, yet the fats they do provide are mainly heart-friendly monounsaturated fats, similar to those found in olive oil. Diets rich in these fats — such as the Mediterranean diet — are known for reducing the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and improving HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels.

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Tis the Season to Eat More Plants!

Enjoy my festive gift: A Merry Vegan Christmas recipe collection

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Irene Flannery

Nutritional Therapy & Medicinal Chef

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I’m hibernating for Winter — consultations are paused while I dream up new courses, workshops & writings for 2026.

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The Dingle Peninsula Calendar 2026

Available now from local outlets and on westkerrylive.ie

Féilire Chorca Dhuibhne 2026

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CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS FOR SALE Everyday from the shop in Dingle from the 1st Dec And at the Westend Hall, Castlegregory, V92YT72 on: T HURS 4th DEC. 3pm-6pm FRI 5th DEC. 3pm-6pm S AT 6th 6 th DEC. 11am-5pm S UNDAY 7th DEC. 10am-2pm 8 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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BOOK LAUNCH Fógra Poist Oibrí Luathbhlianta Tá Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta, ag lorg iarratais do phost mar Oibrí Luathbhlianta i Naíolann an Fheirtéaraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co. Chiarraí.

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Is post lán-aimseartha é seo, ó Luan go Aoine.

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AN DÍSEART, DINGLE SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER at 3.00PM

Calamity and Controversy: The Famine Years in Dingle & West Kerry by Bryan MacMahon Bryan MacMahon's new book enables readers to experience the impact of the Famine through the graphic and deeply moving accounts of eye-witnesses. The book is a record of the events of ‘Black 47’ and it chronicles the trauma of the desperate years that followed - an drochshaol.

The controversy of the title refers to the passionate debates and divisions incited by the success of the Protestant conversion campaign in Corca Dhuibhne, whose leaders played a crucial humanitarian role in providing Famine relief.

This book completes the story recounted

by Bryan MacMahon in Faith and Fury (2021).

Inch Christmas Day Swim Take the Plunge for a good cause this Christmas: Annual Charity Swim at Inch Beach in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group Get ready to make a splash this Christmas as we dive into the festive spirit and come together for a special cause. The 16th Annual Christmas Day Charity Swim, organised by Margaret Foley, Joanne and Michelle Long, returns to Inch Beach, all in aid of the Kerry Cancer Support Group.

Event Details: Date: Christmas Day Time: 12:30 PM Location: Inch Beach Join the local community and Christmas visitors for a refreshing dip in the Atlantic Ocean! Don your Santa hats,reindeer antlers, and your merriest swimwear, and let’s spread Christmas cheer like never before.

What to Expect: A festive dip in the invigorating waters of Inch Beach, a wonderful sense of community and support. But the real reason for the season is giving back — and your contribution can make a huge difference. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Kerry Cancer Support Group’s Healthlink transport services, providing essential assistance to local families and individuals on their cancer journey.

Event organiser Margaret Foley said: “We’re so grateful to everyone who turns out each year — whether they’re braving the water or cheering from the sidelines. It’s always a fantastic community event that captures the true spirit of Christmas.”

Breda Dyland, Manager of Kerry Cancer Support Group, added: “The event is always a lovely occasion with everyone in great spirits. It has become a tradition to go to Inch on Christmas Day, and it’s always lovely to meet everyone. We are very thankful for the support that comes from the swim and from all those who organise and take part.”

Let’s make this Christmas truly special by giving back to our community.

Invite your friends and family to take the plunge and spread goodwill this holiday season. Whether you’re diving in or cheering from the shore, your presence makes a real difference.

Event IDonate Page: You can support the Swim here if you are not able to make it on the day https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/InchChristmasDayDip25 For more Information contact Margaret Foley (087)7578980 and Michelle Long (087) 3942096. We look forward to sharing this great event with you all.

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Rock Fall on the Conor Pass

Ted Creedon

On Thursday night, a large section of the overhanging rockface on the Conor Pass crashed down on the public road, completely blocking it up and preventing horses and cars from passing. The obstruction has been removed; it was blown to pieces with the use of dynamite.

Ferocious Storm - Tralee Chronicle 30 November 1850 During the recent ferocious storm the following vessels have been wrecked or lost: the schooner Brichetta from Naples was wrecked on the Maharees, with the loss of one life, the remainder of the crew were saved.

She was carrying a cargo of wheat for T. Osborne, Limerick.

The Medusa of Sunderland, also with wheat for Limerick, was wrecked in Smerwick Harbour with the loss of one crew member. She was a beautiful brig that became stranded at first. The lost crew member was washed overboard just as she struck the sand and, with the waves being mountainous high, he was not seen again.

The crew were saved thanks to the great exertions of the Coast Guard and the local community. Shortly after the rescue the ship was smashed in a thousand pieces and not as much of the wheat remaining as would feed a wren. A vessel, supposed to be laden with wheat, was wrecked at Bull Head with the loss of all crew members.

A foreign schooner, laden with wheat, was wrecked at Kilshannig, about four miles east of Brandon. Twelve of the thirteen crew brought safely ashore, in a state of nudity, by the heroic efforts of the Castlegregory Coast Guard. Another vessel, believed to be Italian, was dashed to pieces at Dunquin with all hands lost.

- Kerry Weekly Reporter

A Spanish Coin From The Great Blasket - Tralee Chronicle 10 July 1868 A few days ago, the Rev. P. Mangan P. P. Ballyferriter, showed me an ancient silver coin, somewhat larger than a five-shilling piece, which was sent to him as a present from one of his parishioners.

The coin was inscribed on both sides in Latin. When the text was translated the obverse stated, ‘Phillip IV, by the grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies, Rex 1655’. The reverse was translated as, ‘Archduke of Austria and Duke of Burgundy’ (some text illegible).

The coin was found on the big (sic) Blasket Island, off our western coast where some of the residents were sowing potatoes this year. It is very remarkable but a positive fact that every time the islanders dig this very same field, they find some Spanish coins turning up there.

The schooner Tartar, of Dublin, with oats for Liverpool, ran upon her anchor in Tralee Bay and breached the hull. Because of the amount of water she took in, following the breech, she sank. (No report on the crew.)

A French vessel was wrecked off the Great Blasquet (sic).

Tralee Petty Sessions - Kerry Evening Post 10 August 1898 At the Tralee Petty Sessions in August, Mary Dee was summoned by Constable Burke for cruelty to her geese. The constable found the defendant plucking live geese. The Magistrate said he had been made aware that this practice prevailed in the district and he gave instructions to the police to be aware of it.

The defendant was fined six pence and was told that if she was found repeating the offence the fines would be increased. On the same day Ellen Driscoll was fined for the same offence.

Phillip IV

Michael Neill was summoned by Sergeant Noble for cruelty to a donkey.

The Sergeant found the defendant driving a donkey while it was suffering from a sore breast. The defendant said he had not noticed it until the sergeant called his attention to it. Neill was fined one shilling.

(Some interesting and surprising information about Phillip IV. He was born in 1605. He married in 1615, at ten years of age, to Elisabeth of France, age 13.

Phillip was encouraged to take mistresses, mainly actresses, by whom he is known to have fathered at least 30 children.

Mary Jones was charged with a similar offence. Her donkey had a bad sore on its back, and she must have known about it as she had it covered with sack cloth. She was fined two shillings and sixpence. Two others, Patrick Whitstone and Ellen Slattery, were charged with the same offence and fined one shilling each.

He also had 10 children with his wife, Elizabeth. She died in 1644 and three years later, aged 44, Phillip married his niece, Maria Anna of Austria, who was then aged 14. She bore him 5 children but only two survived. Phillip died in 1665 aged 60.)

(Live plucking of geese is seen as being cruel because it causes physical trauma and stress and is reported to be still practised in some places.)

New Garfinny Bridge -Kerry Evening Post 31 March 1917.

Charged with Dingle Murder -Cork Constitution 23 May 1892 At the Petty Sessions in Dingle Courthouse, before Mr. Bull, RM, Patrick Sullivan, also known as ‘Darkey’, was brought up on remand, and charged with having caused the death of Edmond O’Flaherty, at Dingle, on the 27th of November last.

Kerry County Council Notice No: 145 – John Neligan. To construct a bridge over the Garfinny river between the Villages of Flemingstown and Garfinny, on the opposite side from the old bridge, The Congested District Board to be asked to contribute half the amount - £100.

(These articles are taken from the British Newspaper Archive, BNA.)

District Inspector Lowndes appeared for the prosecution and Mr. John Kennedy, Solicitor, defended. After hearing the evidence for the prosecution, his Worship said he considered a prima facie case had been made out. He returned the accused for trial at the next Kerry Assizes. The prisoner made no statement. Bail of £200 was accepted.

Vincent de Paul Collection

(No details on the crime. The bail of £200 is the equivalent to more than €27, 000 today.)

Saint Vincent de Paul Annual Church Gate collection will be held on December 13th and 14th

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Cuairteanna Baile 2026 Cuir Tús Maith leis an bhliain nua le Cuairt Baile “Fiú agus sinn ag tógaint ár dteaghlach le Gaelainn ba mhór an tacaíocht iad na Cuairteanna Baile” Brenda Ui Shíthigh - tuismitheoir

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Support continuity of employment locally (for family members, relatives, neighbours, students). -- Every €10 spend is worth €25 benefit to local economy.

• Déan gnó trí Ghaeilge i do cheantar féin.

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Míle Buíochas ó Chumann Lucht Gnó Daingean Uí Chuis.

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Eugene Ó Sé Clochán, Ceann Trá

Dhein Dia glaoch ar Eugene chuige féin ar an 30ú Samhain 2024.

Táimíd fíor bhuíoch dár ngaolta, dár gcomharsana béal doiris, dár gcomharsana eile go léir agus dár gcairde a thug an oiread sin cabhair dúinn.

Ba mhaith linn míle buíochas a ghabháil le gach uile dhuine a tháinig ó fhad is i gcéin go dtí an tigh agus a tháinig lá na sochraide.

Do Mhicí Ó Conchubhair agus an fhoireann a d’eagraigh sé, a stiúraigh an trácht ar an mbóthair agus a dhein obair iontach chun é a choiméad sábhailte, dóibh siúd a thug na soilse breise lasmuigh, do Bríd Bn. Uí Shé agus iadsan a chabhraigh léi sa chistin, do Halla Ceann Trá a thug iasacht na gcathaoireacha dúinn, dóibh siúd a thug bia go dtí an tigh, agus gach éinne a chabhraigh in aon slí táimíd fíor bhuíoch díbh uilig.

Don tAthair Eoghan Ó Cadhla, an tAthair Micheál Ó Muimhneacháin, Cathy Ní Ghrifín, Dónal Ó Conchubhair, na léitheoirí, na h-amhránaithe, na ceoltóirí, na daoine a thug suaitheantais a bhain le saol Eugene go dtí an altóir, ministir eocairisteach, garda onóra na Gaeltachta, gach éinne a líon isteach uaigh Eugene, agus Óstán na Sceilge, buíochas ó chroí libh go léir.

Ofráladh Íobairt Naofa an Aifrinn ar son bhur n-intinní.

We would like to thank Dr. Conor Brosnan, Dr. Fiona Barton and the staff of Dingle Medical Centre, all the chemists and staff in Walsh’s pharmacy Dingle, Dr. Pedro Arregui and his extended consultant team, nurses Carmel and Nicola and all the other doctors, nurses, staff, and priest at Tralee University Hospital and Dr. Seán O’Sullivan at The Cork Clinic.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Míle buíochas.

Dingle Mart AGM Dingle Mart AGM will be held in the Mart Canteen on Wednesday 10th December at 8pm.

Committee members up for re-election: •

Seamus Leahy (Lathive)

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Michael Kelliher (Cahirboshina)

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Pat Flahive (Goulin)

Only Shareholders can attend this meeting.

Any or all of the above can be re-elected.

Any person who wishes to be on the committee, must forward their name with the name of a proposer and seconder no later than Friday 5th December.

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Creamy Fish Pie with Lemon & Dill Mash Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

For the base: In a large pan, melt the butter and gently cook the onion, carrot and garlic for 8–10 minutes until soft. Stir in the flour, add in the, milk and cream. Add the bay leaf and simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens. Add in the mustard, lemon juice, peas, salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf.

Add in the fish and prawns. Cook for a few minutes. Season well.

Spoon the filling into a baking dish. Top evenly with the lemon–dill mash, using a fork to create little ridges.

Bake at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden on top.

Bain Taitneamh As!!!

There are few things more comforting on a cold evening than a proper fish pie. This one is creamy and full of flavour, with tender pieces of white fish, a handful of prawns, and sweet peas tucked under a mash that’s lifted with lemon and dill it brightens the whole dish and keeps it feeling fresh. It’s simple to make, uses whatever fish your local fishmonger has, and brings that lovely mix of comfort and lightness we all want at this time of year. A dish for big bowls, cosy kitchens and second helpings.

Our new 2026 class schedule is now live at www.dinglecookeryschool. com Come join us and improve your cooking and get loads of tips, tricks and ideas to improve your cooking Serves 4

Ingredients For the mash topping: 900g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 50g butter 100ml milk (or more as needed) zest of 1 lemon small handful of dill, chopped salt and pepper For the filling: 500g mixed white fish (haddock, hake, pollock), cut into chunks 150g cooked prawns (optional but lovely) 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbs. flour 450ml fish or vegetable stock 150ml milk 100ml cream 1 bay leaf 1 tsp Dijon mustard 100g frozen peas Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper

Method For the mash: Cook the potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain well, then mash with butter and milk. Add in the lemon zest, dill, salt and pepper. Keep warm and set aside.

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Kerry Heritage Award 2025 Presented To Sheila Mulcahy

The Kerry Heritage Award – which is presented each year by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society – has been awarded for 2025 to a historian, author and founder of a west Kerry secondary school, Sheila Mulcahy. The presentation of the Kerry Heritage Award was made at a ceremony at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Sunday afternoon. The award is presented annually by the Society to recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to heritage and history in Kerry.

A native of Cloghane, Sheila Mulcahy studied French at UCC and during postgraduate work in Paris, she became a close friend of Killarney native, Janie McCarthy, the famed heroine of some five escape lines during the Second World War. In 1956, Sheila married Waterford man Aidan Mulcahy and accompanied him to Nigeria. Having established a mission school in conjunction with the SMA fathers, they returned to west Kerry and created Meánscoil an LeithTriuigh in their family home and property in 1961. From the initial enrolment of 40 students in Pearse Hall, Castlegregory, their school has developed into the present-day campus in Castlegregory, where 160 students are on the roll.

In 2005, Pope Benedict bestowed a great honour on Aidan and Sheila, creating them Knights of the Order of St Sylvester in recognition of their immense contribution and service to community, the Church and education in Africa and Kerry. The following year the new school was officially opened.

Sheila was part and parcel of the re-establishment of Cloghane as a Gaeltacht. Furthermore, she was instrumental in the cultivation of our culture as evidenced in the celebrated CD, ‘Tobair na Sinsir: the Ancestral Well'.

Sheila's work continues in the Active Retired Group and as organist and director of the Parish Choir in St Brendan's Church, Cloghane.

Speaking at the event on Sunday, the President of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, Tony Bergin said: ‘We are delighted to be recognising Sheila’s enormous contribution to the county and wish her well in the future. Sheila is a former member of the Council of our society and continues to play a key role in promoting the history and heritage of her locality.’

Sheila Mulcahy, pictured with Tony Bergen (President), received The Kerry Heritage Award, presented each year by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, in The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Sunday (November 30th). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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Musician Emmett from Tyrone sings Auld Lang Syne after many Irish rendeerings, with even Dingle Bay thrown in for the Kerry people to welcome in the New Year.

And at midnight American time, people gather to experience a spectacular fireworks display at The Space Needle, tallest historic building in Seattle, the city known as the Emerald city in the Evergreen State of Washington.

Office Hours: Monday: 10am-1pm; Wednesday: 10am-1pm; Friday: 10am-4pm Parish Office: Tel.:066 915710.

Please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie for details of Masses and Ceremonies online.

Masses are streamed from churches all over the Diocese.

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A world in anticipation of better times to come has welcomed a new year with hope and joy.

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May the New Year bring Peace, Joy, Good Health and Happiness into our homes wherever we are in the world.

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Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!

FÁILTE An Ghaeilge is recognised as a full European language from midnight 2021. Irish now has the same status as German, French, Spanish and English. This marks the end of a derogation period in existence since 2007.

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Newsletter 2021 is a very interesting and comprehensive report on the club activities in 2021. Well done all. Available from Club Members and Online - Facebook Page.

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In olden times the women took a rest on Nollaig na mBan and the men of the family cooked the meal for the family.

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The Wrens day in Dingle fell on Monday 27th December in keeping with tradition, An Irish

Another bit of history from the past - Maureen O'Shea, Dwyer, Camp Camogie is grandmother of Amelia O Regan, our shining star in Munster Rugby.

The very best of luck in 2022 to all the parish teams Men and Women and underage players in all sporting codes and to the parents, management, trainers and mentors and all the young people, well done.

Go n-éirí an t-adh libh go léir.

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Begin a new year with Cairdeas Camp - join us for bowls and pickleball Thursday afternoon in the sportshall and exercise class Friday morning

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It is now well over 50 years since the first ever Camp Ladies Camogie made their mark too and some players went on to play for Kerry at the time.

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Women's Christmas, Nollaig na mBan sometimes called Little Christmas falls on the 12th day of Christmas, 6th. January.

In the Christian Calendar this is the Feastday of the Epiphany when the 3 Wise Kings came from the East to Visit the Child Jesus in Bethlehem. 3 candles lighting on a window on that night is a tradition upheld in some homes to this present day, guiding the 3 kings to the Child Jesus.

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If you are part of a couple, you will contribute half of the amounts above, that is, 40% of your income and 3.75% of the value of your assets per year.

The Fair Deal Scheme What is the Nursing Home Support Scheme?

You can apply for financial support to help pay for the cost of care in a nursing home through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal scheme. The Fair Deal scheme is managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Under Fair Deal, you pay a certain amount towards the cost of your care and the HSE pays the rest. Fair Deal covers approved private nursing homes, voluntary nursing homes and public nursing homes.

Who can apply?

You must be ordinarily resident in Ireland and need long-term nursing home care to apply for the scheme. You need to be approved for Fair Deal before you can get funding for a nursing home.

You can apply for a Nursing Home Loan if you have assets including land or property. With a nursing home loan, you can postpone paying for your care until after your death, using your assets to secure the loan.

How does the Fair Deal scheme work?

When you apply, your care needs are assessed by the HSE to confirm that long-term nursing home care is the most appropriate option for you.

The HSE also assesses your financial situation to see how much you can afford to pay towards your nursing home care. The HSE then pays the balance between what you can pay for your care and what the nursing home charges for providing that care. Your assets, such as savings and property, are taken into account when assessing your financial situation.

What does Fair Deal cover?

The scheme covers long-term nursing home care only. The Fair Deal covers: •

Accommodation and food

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Nursing and personal care

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Laundry service

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Basic aids and appliances needed to support you with everyday living

Other goods and services may be available under schemes such as the medical card or Drugs Payment Scheme.

It does not cover short-term care such as respite, convalescent or day-care or extra fees charged by the nursing home for services like hairdressing, therapies or activities What is involved in applying for Fair Deal?

There are 4 steps to the Fair Deal application process: 1: Fill in the application form, which you can pick up in your local CIC or print from the intranet 2: Complete a Care Needs Assessment 3: Complete a Financial Assessment

If your assets include land or property, the 7.5% contribution based on these assets may be deferred and paid to Revenue after your death.

You can defer paying the 7.5% contribution by applying for an optional nursing home loan.

How is rental income from your home calculated?

If you own your home and are renting it out to a tenant while you are in a nursing home, you can apply to keep 100% of this rental income, instead of having to pay some of it towards your nursing home care. This means you can keep all of the rental income from renting your own home. Your home is your principal private residence.

If the property you are renting is not your own home, you must pay 80% of the rental income to nursing home care.

What is the 3-year cap?

Some assets are only included in the financial assessment for the first 3 years you are in care. This is known as the ‘3-year cap'. It means that you pay a 7.5% contribution based on the value of certain assets for up to 3 years. These assets can include your home, the proceeds of the sale of your home and your farm or business. After 3 years, you will not give any further payment based on these assets, even if you are still getting long-term nursing home care. All other assets will be taken into account for as long as you are in care.

If you are part of a couple, you will pay a 3.75% contribution based on your home for a maximum of 3 years. Your total contribution over the 3 years is capped at 11.25% of the property's value. If both partners are in care, the total contribution is capped at 22.5%.

How does the 3-year cap apply to farms and business owners?

Family-owned farms and businesses can be included in the ‘3-year cap' if they meet some conditions. You must apply to the HSE to appoint your family successor who will commit to running the farm or business for at least 6 years. Your farm or business must have been actively run by you, your partner or your proposed family successor for at least 3 of the last 5 years A charge in favour of the HSE will be placed on the chargeable property of a business or farm Your successor must be aged 18 or older and must be your partner, your relative or your partner’s relative. Speak with your local Citizens Information Centre for more information on this matter.

What financial safeguards are in place?

As part of the Financial Assessment, the following safeguards are in place: •

You will not pay more than the actual cost of care

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You keep a personal allowance of 20% of your income or 20% of the maximum rate of the State Pension (Non-Contributory), whichever is more

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If you have a spouse or partner remaining at home, they will be left with 50% of the couple’s income or the maximum rate of the State Pension (Non-Contributory), whichever is more

4: Apply for a Nursing Home Loan (this step is optional)

What is the Nursing Home Loan?

What is the financial assessment?

The Nursing Home Loan is an optional element of the Fair Deal scheme.

It is an option if the person in nursing home care has assets including land and property.

The Financial Assessment works out how much you can pay towards your nursing home care. The HSE will pay the remaining balance of the weekly cost of your care e.g. if the total weekly cost of your care is €1,000 and your weekly contribution is €300, the HSE will pay €700. This payment by the HSE is called State support.

The Financial Assessment looks at all of your income and assets. If you are part of a couple, the assessment will be based on half of your combined income and assets. The assessment will look at assets that you have transferred since applying for State support or in the 5 years before the application. For example, any land, money or property you have given to another person.

How much do you pay towards your care?

After assessing your income and assets, the Financial Assessment will work out how much you pay towards your care. You pay 80% of your income (less some deductions), and 7.5% of the value of your assets per year. The first €36,000 of your assets, or €72,000 for a couple, are not counted in the Financial Assessment.

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If you are approved for the Nursing Home Loan, the contribution based on your assets (land or property) can be postponed. This means the HSE will pay the money to the nursing home for you, and it will be collected after your death or after the sale of all or part of your asset.

In certain circumstances the payment may be deferred for a longer period, for example, if a spouse or partner or your former carer is still living in your home.

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

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Tar ag obair le Dúchas an Daingin!

An bhfuil suim agat i gcúsaí Gaelainne? Ar mhaith leat an Ghaelainn a chur chun cinn i nDaingean Uí Chúis? Tá deis iontach againne duitse taithi a fháilt i réimse na pleanála teanga!

Tá Dúchas an Daingin sa tóir ar Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga le Plean Teanga Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta Dhaingean Uí Chúis a fheidhmniú. Is conradh bliana ar théarma seasta atá á thairscint chun saoire mháithreachais a chlúdach. Beidh an té a cheapfar fostaithe ag Dúchas an Daingin agus freagrach as clár oibre aontaithe a fheidhmiú.

Duine cumasach fuinniúil a bhfuil taithí agus cáilíochtaí aige/aici i réimse oibre na pleanála teanga nó in ábhar gaolmhar atá á lorg, le meas agus suim aige/aici i gcur chun cinn na Gaelainne.

Is féidir teacht ar chóip don bplean teanga ar an nasc seo: https://tr.ee/NoHktl4slv Seol litir iarratais mar aon le CV, fé’n 09/01/2026 Glór na Nollag ó Chorca Dhuibhne Táimid ag obair ar thogra aoibhinn le cúpla mí anuas agus chuireamar tús leis an dtaifeadadh an tseachtain seo chaite. I gcomhair le Tús Maith, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne tá taifeadadh nach mór déanta againn ar bhailiúcháin d’amhráin agus poirt a bhaineann leis an Nollaig. Theastaigh uainn ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na nósanna agus na traidisiúin a bhaineann leis an Nollaig i gCorca Dhuibhne trí úsáid a bhaint as na hamhráinithe agus ceoltóirí iontacha atá againn chun lagan Duibhneach do chuid dos na hamhráin agus poirt a thaifeadadh agus a chur ar fáil don bpobal. Táimid ana shásta a fhógairt go mbeadh na taifeadadh seo ar fáil saor in aisce don bpobal ón 14/12. Beidh siad ar fáil ar ár YouTube agus le clos timpeall an bhaile go luath. Tá súil againn go mbaineann na héinne súp as.

go dtí: duchasandaingin@gmail.com Oíche Bothántaíochta Beidh imeacht sóisialta againn i dTigh Mhic Cárthaigh ar an 12/12 ar a 19.00-21.00. Oíche bothántaíochta le scéalta amhráin agus mórán eile, caith an tráthnóna inár dteannta agus lig do scíth!

Join us for an evening of singing, storytelling and much more in McCarthys on the 12/12 from 19.00-21.00 A lovely way to spend the evening.

Ceannaigh go hÁitiúil Tá clár d’imeachtaí curtha le chéile ag an gCumann Lucht Trádála agus ag Turasóireacht Chorca Dhuibhne do mhí na Nollag. Beidh imeachtaí ar bun feanna míosa. Bí cinnte tacú leis na gnóanna áitiúla, ceannach go háitiúil agus do chuid Gaelainne a úsáid agus tú timpeall na háite.

The Dingle Business Chamber and Dingle Peninsula Tourism have been busy putting a calendar of events together for Christmas in Dingle. There are some lovely things happening over the month. Be sure to spend some time in town, shop local and use your Irish while you do!

Teacht le chéile na Nollag Beidh ócáid shóisialta againn chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar 2025 agus deis a thabhairt do dhaoine ós na ranganna difriúla agus na ciorcal comhrá difriúla agus éinne gur mian leo teacht le chéile agus taitneamh a bhaint as an gcomhluadar, ceol agus na soláistí. Beimid ar an Máimín ar an 17/12 óna 13.00-14.00 i dteannta Tobar Dhuibhne, bígí linn!

Over the last few months we have been working on an exciting project and we started recording last week. In conjunction with Tús Maith, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne we have almost finished recording a collection of Christmas songs and tunes relating to Christmas. We wanted to celebrate the strong traditions we have in Corce Dhuibhne by using some of our fabulous singers and musicians to create a West Kerry version of some of the Christmas songs and tunes and make them readily available to the public. We are very happy to announce that the recordings will be available free to the public from the 14/12. They will be available on our YouTube Channel, we hope you all enjoy them.

Féile na Soilse Táimid ag súil go mór le Féile na Soilse ar en 14/12, tráthnóna aoibhinn dos na héinne, idir óg agus aosta i nDaingean Uí Chúis. Tá súil againn go mbeidh blaiseadh do Ghlór na Nollag ó Chorca Dhuibhne le clos chomh maith ar an oíche!

We are looking forward to Féile na Soilse on the 14/12, a lovely evening for young and old in Dingle. We are hoping to have a taste of Glór na Nollag i gCorca Dhuibhne for you on the night.

Scéalaíocht leis na teidithe Beimid thar n-ais leis na teidithe sa Siopa Leabhar ar Shráid an Dóirín maidin Dé Sathairn, 13/12, ar a 10.30. Tabhair libh bhur dteidithe agus beidh cúpla scéal, amhrán agus rann againn. Beidh an t-imeacht seo á rith trí Ghaelainn. Tá an t-imeacht seo á eagrú againn le tacaíocht ó Thús Maith.

We are back with our Teddy Bear Story Time in the Dingle Book Shop on Green Street Saturday, 13/12, at 10.30. Bring your teddy and we’ll enjoy some stories, songs and rhythms as Gaelainn. This event will be through Irish, with support from Tús Maith.

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Join us for a social event to celebrate 2025, an opportunity to bring people together from all the different classes, conversation groups and anyone that would like to join us and enjoy some company, music and refreshments.

Join us in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh on the 17/12 from 13.00-14.00 with Tobar Dhuibhne Seisiúin Cainte: Áisitheoirí á lorg ag Dúchas an Daingin le seisiúin cainte a stiúradh.

Seisiúin dírithe ar an dteanga labhartha a bheadh in úsáid i ngnóanna chomh maith le ciorcal comhrá. D'fhéadfadh go mbeadh suas le 4 uair a' chloig oibre sa tseachtain i gceist le huaireanta solúbtha. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cristín ar 087 7004 884 nó optduchasandaingin@ gmail.com.

Tae & Plé Bíonn Tae agus Plé againn na haon Déardaoin, deis iontach atá anseo duit do chuid Gaelainne a chleachtadh i spás nádúrtha. Bígí linn -

Gach Déardaoin, 12.00-13.30, The Hare’s Corner

Join us for our weekly conversation group every Thursday, a wonderful opportunity to practice your Irish in a natural setting.

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Every Thursday , 12.00-13.30, The Hare’s Corner

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

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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!

- An bhfuil siopadóireacht na Nollag - Have you started the Christmas tosnaithe agat? shopping?

- An bhfuil do liosta scríte?

- Have you written your list?

- Ná dearúd _ a chur ar do liosta

- Don’t forget to put _ on you list

- Cad a mhaith leat ó Santaí?

- What would you like from Santy

- Ceannaigh i gCorca Dhuibhne

- Buy on the Dingle Peninsula

- Ceannaigh go háitiúil

- Buy Local

- Ceannaigh sa Ghaeltacht

- Buy in the Gaeltacht

- Dearbháin le fáil

- Vouchers available

- Ceannaigh go hÁitiúil

- Shop Local

- Tacaigh le gnóanna áitiúla

- Support local businesses

- Lascaine

- Discount

- Táirgí nua

- New products

- Uaireanta Oscailte

- Opening Hours

- Oscáilte óna ….. go…. inniu / an - Open from …. to …. today / this tseachtain seo week - Ár leithscéal, táimid iata inniu

- Apologies, we are closed today

- Oscailte aríst amárach

- Open again tomorrow

- Cífimid ar maidin sibh!

- See you in the morning!

- Buail isteach chugainn

- Call in to us

- Tá fuacht diamhair ann

- It’s very cold

- Tá’n aimsir ag casadh

- The weather is turning

- An bhfuil an tine lasta?

- Is the fire on?

- Flichshneachta

- Sleet

- Seachain, tá na bóithre sleamhain - Be careful, the roads are slippery.

- Tabhair aire

-Take care

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Castlegregory Agricultural show members who attended the National Conference of Irish Shows at Trim, Co. Meath. Jackie Bowler, John O'Connor, Kelly Hennessey, Pat Hennessey, Minister Dara Calleary, Derry Murphy and Gerry Murphy Met Eireann

CUIREANN HY-BREASAL I LATHAIR

A MISTLETOE CHRISTMAS SCRÍOFA AGUS STIÚRTHA AG FRANK HOULIHAN

1. ‘Artaban’ le John Scroope, Ewan Morris agus Farren Ní Dhálaigh 2. ‘Perfect’ le Mary Ross, agus Sorcha Uí Shúilleabháin 3. ‘Fantasy’ le Gillian Wharton, agus Kay Dowling 4. ‘Love’ le Martin Grealish, agus David Smith 5. ‘Book Club - Friends’ le Judy Costello, Helen Fitzgerald, Rhona Johnston, agus Sorcha Uí Shuilleabhain Tá John Creagh i ngach dráma

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Dingle New-Music Choir & Orchestra To Perform Two Festive Concerts “Words make you think. Music makes you feel” - E.Y. Harburg.

As Harburg says, without relying on language, music can express feelings. Its moment-to-moment quality, an art that exists in time, not in space, has a narrative quality. It has been a journey for us all in the choir and orchestra for more than ten years.

I mbliana , beidh scoláirí ón scoil cónaithe áitiúil, Coláiste Íde, ag amhráin agus ag seimint I dteannta na baill ó Chór agus Ceolfhoireann Nua Cheoil an Daingin. Nuair a thagaimíd le chéile chun chleachtadh, ardaíonn sé ár gcroí go hard na bhflaitheas, go háirithe ag an dtráth seo bliana.

In this year’s festive concert, the Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra will share the stage with the talented students of Coláiste Íde boarding school. When we meet at choir practice, especially at this time of the year, we feel that singing together brings a uniquely uplifting sense of community and shared purpose. Equally inspiring is the sound from a tapestry of instruments: in an orchestra every instrument tells a story and every instrument is different. We feel as we collaborate, beauty happens.

We would like to share this joy with you this Christmas in two concerts. On the 14th of December children can enjoy and experience the choir and orchestra in a matinee performance, free of charge for children. The accompanying adults can purchase a ticket from Walsh’s or Grogan’s Pharmacies.

On the 17th of December the choir and orchestra will perform an extended concert of pieces from Carl Stamitz, J.S. Bach, Humperdinck and pieces of well-known traditional carols.

Stamitz was a prominent representative of the second generation of the Mannheim School. His Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 will be performed in full with soloist Dearbhla Grogan on the Flute in a new arrangement by Gábor Péli, music director. A Concerto is a delicate interaction of the solo instrument and the orchestra. New arrangements of traditional carols will also feature in the concert as well as the Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel’s opera.

Together, the choir and orchestra create moments that resonate long after the final note fades. Their combined sound is warm, expressive, and deeply moving—especially during the Christmas season, when music holds the power to bring comfort, joy, and togetherness. This concert is not just a performance; it is a celebration of the positive spirit that arises when people join their talents and hearts to share music with their community. Join us, and experience the magic that happens when voices and instruments unite in festive harmony.

Beidh ceolchoirm um thráthnóna ag 4pm ar an nDomhnach 14 Nollaig le leanaí saor in aisce chun freastal air i Sáipéal Naomh Muire agus beidh ceolchoirm mór ann leis ag 8pm ar an gCéadaoin 17 Nollaig .

December 14th, Matinee Concert at 4PM in St. Mary’s Church followed by a gala performance on the 17th of December at 8PM also in St. Mary’s Church.

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Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society Launches Annual Journal And Kerry Magazine 2025 The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council was the guest of honour at Tralee Library recently for the launch of the 2025 editions of two popular publications from the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. Cllr Michael Foley was present for the publication of the 2025 Journal of the Society as well as this year’s Kerry Magazine, both of which are now on sale across the county and online.

involved in bringing the annual Journal to the public this year. For decades now, the Journal has presented an exceptionally high standard of articles on the many diverse aspects of the story of our county. Maintaining that high academic standard, it also appeals to a wide readership and anyone with an interest in that story,” Cllr

Foley added.

The Journal and Magazine are available for purchase in hard copy and soft copy from www. kerryhistory.ie and will also be available in shops and bookshops throughout the county including Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle and Caherciveen.

The 2025 Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society includes a diverse collection of chapters, from the O’Connells of south Kerry to the bog tracks of north Kerry, from the role of the railway line in Killarney to Labour and the revolution in Kerry, and from the life and times of Denis Shine Lawlor to the life and times of Brian Kelly The Kerry Magazine for 2025 contains a very wide array of short articles on a diverse range of topics including religious frenzy in Dingle in 1846, the O’Rahilly of Ballylongford, and the Clashmealcon Caves executions.

Cllr Foley said: “I very much look forward to this year’s edition of the Kerry Magazine which continues to be a very popular publication for Kerry people at home and abroad. I know that it is widely read by Kerry people all over the globe and it is the ideal Christmas gift. The magazine, edited by Edel Codd, provides a wide selection of articles from across the whole spectrum of history and heritage in the county and, I am sure, will prove as popular as ever this year.

Pictured at Kerry County Library for the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society’s launch of the 2025 Journal and also Kerry Magazine from front l-r were: Tom Roche, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, Edel Codd and Tony Bergin (President). Back l-r were: Jerry Flynn, Owen O’Shea (MC), Tadgh Ó Coileáin, Bryan MacMahon, John Flaherty, Jim O’Sullivan, Con Traynor, Padraig Ó Concubhair, Jimmy Deenihan and Muiris Bric.

“I also congratulate editor Tony Bergin and those

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Where Water Flows There Is Energy: Thomas O’Donoghue: Dingle Miller 1847-1911 Dan Graham In the early nineteenth century Dingle town was described as being remote, presenting challenges for food production and industrial developments. Specifically, in response to this shortfall, entrepreneurs of Dingle constructed and developed flax, timber, wool, corn and flour mills which harnessed the water power resources of the Milltown and Mall rivers to further economic progress for the local community.

ment of corn and meal dressing machines, cranes and tools.

O ‘Donoghue bought an ingenious machine named ‘the Midget Marvel Mill’ invented by A.R. Tattersall of London which assisted with the milling process. This machine was ideal for use in smaller mills such as Dingle which were powered by water or gasoline.

One entrepreneur who significantly contributed to the development of Dingle was Thomas O’Donoghue, miller of Main Street and Gortanora Mills Spa Road. In 1879, O’ Donoghue married Sarah E.A. Curry [1860-1936] of Glin Co Limerick. Her father was the noted Gaelic scholar Professor Eugene O’ Curry of Doonaha, Co Clare. Their marriage led to the birth of nine children –six boys and three girls who excelled in legal and medical professions.

By the latter half of the 19th century the O’Donoghue family had established a large hardware business and a public house on Main Street. They also built a large four-story corn and timber mill on an acre of ground at Gortanora townland which was surrounded by a ten-foot-high masonry solid wall.

Advertisement for ‘Midget’ Mill Profits The milling area was served by a large timber bladed water wheel with associated leather belting and three pairs of quern stones. The hydro power of this wheel was supplied by the mill race channel of the Mall River on its descent from the Conor Hill area to Dingle harbour. The water wheel was used for the greater part of the year and in the dry season was supplemented by a dynamo gas suction engine of 75 horse power/ 60 amperes. The dynamo was the first generator capable of producing electricity to meet the power and light requirements for the mill.

As a result, the Gortanora mill had a self-sufficient electric lighting system–unique to Dingle town. O’Donoghue’s vision aimed to provide Dingle streets with an urgently needed public lighting framework using copper cable that was stored at the mill. However, this vision did not materialise and the planned work was later realised under the direction of the Houlihan family. In conjunction with the successful milling operation the O’ Donoghue hardware and public house businesses prospered on Main Street. An adjacent yard housed stores for coal, flour, timber and grain hardware goods. Stables were also provided. Such enterprises employed many people in an emigration ridden population.

O’Donoghue expanded his interests and became involved in the social and political life of Dingle and its environs. He became an outspoken advocate for Dingle issues at many levels. Some of his commitment to diverse activities included the following; Steward of the annual Dingle Horse Race Festival, Chairman of Dingle Harbour Commissioners, President of the United Irish Society in Kerry (1895), Chairman of the Dingle Dispensary Committee, member of the Dingle Ratepayers Committee, and a Director of the Tralee Dingle and Light Railway Line [D&TLR].

Photograph of Mr Thomas O Donoghue and Bill head courtesy of Mr Tom Fox: Dingle Down the Years. Volume 3:32.

The mill complex housed several diverse elements all contributing to the growing need for commodities. There was a large shed of imported Canadian timber with various saw benches, circular saws, planing machines and a portable forge. Coal deposits from collieries in the United Kingdom were stored. The corn and grinding zone of the mill used imported grain from the Danube region of Europe and included a section with an assort30 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

O’Donoghue become the first representative for Dingle on the Kerry County Council. However, he severed connections after three years with the council due to his perceptions of its mismanagement. Furthermore, his views on the continuing mismanagement of the D&TLR were well known. He alleged that Tralee millers and merchants sought to keep the Dingle section of the railway line underdeveloped and economically non-viable.

Sadly, on October 13th 1911, Thomas O’Donoghue died suddenly at 64 years, following an operation at Jervis Street Hospital, Dublin. His funeral mass was held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Dingle, he was interred at the local cemetery. Mrs O’Donoghue relocated to Dublin to live in a new home aptly named Gortanora House. Mrs O’Donoghue was buried in Glasnevin cometary.

O’ Donoghue’s personal estate in both Ireland and the United Kingdom

came to £136,358, and with his death, family enthusiasm for the business diminished. On August 14th 1912 the O’Donoghue business empire came to auction under the direction of Mr John Moore and unfortunately the mill business realised only £1065 and was purchased by a syndicate of Tralee mill owners. No upkeep of the Gortanora Mill was undertaken and by 1915 was an empty shell. Eventually, the Dingle Creamery used O’Donoghue’s storehouses on Spa Road, and the site is now used by Kerry Agribusiness.

The demise of the milling business was described as the greatest economic blow Dingle had sustained. Fortunately, Mr John Curran (grandfather of current owners) who was then living at Main Street, purchased the O’Donoghue home, public house and associated enterprises. Today, the pub continues under the management and direction of the Curran family.

The continuing efforts to provide Dingle Streets with public electric lighting system would now transfer to the capable hands of the Houlihan family of Strand Street and Avondale.

Sin scéal éile.

Currans Shop 2025 Acknowledgments: Mr. John Curran, Mr. James Currran.

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Castlegregory Notes Circular Economy Event If you are in the mind to declutter -your wardrobe, your kitchen etc but you think all you have gathered is too good to just discard...then the Castlegregory Circular Economy Event is for you.It is taking place in the West End hall on Saturday 13th December from 11am until 4pm. Book your free table by ringing Kelly on 087-2165100 now......and this will help you to make space just in time for Christmas.

Great News -anyone looking to buy a real Christmas tree this year O'Connors fruit and veg will be setting up at the West End hall for the following dates and times.Friday 5th ,Saturday 6th from 3pm to 6pm Sunday 7th from 10am to 2pm, Friday12th and Saturday 13th from 3pm to 6pm and Sunday 13th from 10am to 2pm.

Our Beautiful Christmas cards are on sale from the Information Center , Spar and Daybreak.

They have been beautifully designed by the local children of Castlegregory. Selling in packs of 7 for €8.

In January 2026 we have Set Dancing starting on Wednesday evenings from 7th ...also a new sewing group is starting on Fridays. Both from 7pm to 9pm.

Castlegregory Tidy Towns Group meets every

Saturday at 10am. All welcome to join in helping to keep our village looking good. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week.

The Castlegregory Community Council are looking for a Maintenance person for the Clubrooms -please call Kelly on 0872165100 Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms.

New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners.

Please contact 087 2854779. .

CE Scheme Vacancy: The role will be to assist in the kitchen and include assisting the cook when and as required, deep kitchen cleaning, venue prep/ set-up for the weekly dinner and assisting with the delivery of the entertainment programme. Contact: castleactiveretired@gmail.com Whist Results: 25/11/2025 Ladies: 1st-Mary Farrell, 2nd-Eileen Connell. Intervals-Gerry Curran, Liz Higgins.

Gents- 1st - Sandra Hoffman, 2nd - Thomas Maunsell, John McEnery. Intervals -Martia Ganter, Martin Murphy, Brid Baker. Mystery -Bridie Moriarty

Mike Mangan Fitted Furniture Ballymore, Ventry

• Kitchens/Utilities • Wardrobes • Sliding wardrobes

• TV units • Office furniture • Bedroom Furniture

Contact number: 087 6188133

Notaí an Clochán - Bréanainn Halla Le Chéile Dé Luain / Monday:7.30pm. An Tinteán Ceoil - Music, song, stories, poetry and dance.

Dé Máirt / Tuesday 12.30pm Béile an Pharóiste – Community Lunch. Contact Halla le Chéile to book your space (Bus available) 066-7138137 Spás Oifige le ligean ar cíos. Office space to let Tuilleadh eolais www.cflt.ie/office-hotdesks-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.

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26/11/2025 Ladies: 1st - Anne O'Connor, 2nd Catherine Lyons. Intervals - Kathleen Hennessy, Pam McCavert. Gents: 1st - Sheila O'Connor, 2nd Mary Murphy. Intervals: Edward Hennessy, Mike Rohan. Mystery - Sean Fitzgerald

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Dingle Notes Richie Williams DINGLE'S DISCOUNT SHOPPING WEEKEND. The Business Chamber and Peninsula Tourism Alliance are promoting their SHOP LOCAL drive this year by organising A DISCOUNT SHOPPING WEEKEND over the period from Friday December 5th to Monday 8th inclusive. Most retail outlets in town will be offering a minimum of 10% discount on some selected goods or items in their stock so a great opportunity to purchase presents or groceries before the rush with less than 20 days to go to the Christmas Festivities.

A full programme of events and activities under the heading of December In Dingle is elsewhere in this edition. We are aware that many more local events are also planned right throughout the Peninsula with details in this and our next edition.

With the ever expanding range of goods and services available in West Kerry we appeal to our readers to make every effort to save local jobs and SHOP LOCAL again this year.

The attractive approach road and street Shop Local signs are causing some discussion but conveying the message of what supporting local is all about.

COMMUNITY CALL. The public are invited to come out and support a nonpolitical community gathering to demonstrate for urgent recruitment of more staff, more beds, services and facilities to be made availSolar Systems able at West Kerry Community Hospital Tomthis Kennedy Saturday 6th at 3.30pm.

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Therecomh is another "solar system" in the seo trade agus as "Thermodynammaith ar anknown Satharn iad sa ic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, cluiche ceannais comórtas na Mumhan you ask how!

sa answer roinnis simple idirmhéanach thuas i Rath Caol Well the really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump.

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MARGLANN AN DAINGIN. Congratulations to the management, committee, staff and supporters of Dingle Mart which recently celebrated 50 years of business in Spa Road. Certainly great vision by the original committee and indeed commitment by successive committee members to keep this vital facility open and thriving if the huge numbers attending almost every mart day right throughout the year. The enterprise is of course of great benefit financially and socially to the town and hinterland.

every effort to REUSE or RECYCLE as much as possible of surplus wrapping, clothing or presents and consider those less well off especially at this time of year. Remember with a little thought most items we tend to place in the general waste bin may be of use to others so take a moment before you dispose.

RECENT EVENTS. November was a very busy month again this year with festivals and activities every weekend attracting huge audiences to music, cultural and sporting attractions. No doubt about it Dingle has to be near the top of the list of cultural centres in Ireland thanks to the many volunteers involved in the various organising groups. Maith sibh go léir!!!.

COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Details of the proposed variation to the County Development Plan as they effect the Dingle and West Kerry Area are available for inspection in Dingle Library, in the Kerry Co Co Offices in Ballinaboula or on the Council website up to December 12th. Submissions from the public are welcomed either in writing or via the website. From a quick view I note that quite a few amendments to zoning of areas in and near Dingle are proposed with the variations under consideration to the plan .

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Dingle’s first Rolling Lights Parade Don’t stow away the tractors just yet - Áiseanna na hÓige is organising Dingle’s first ever Rolling Lights Parade that’s taking place on Sunday, December 21st.

Owners of tractors, along with trucks, vans, motorbikes or bicycles, are asked to deck their vehicles with lights and decorations and show them off in style one more time, in aid of a very good cause.

Registration is taking place at the old fish farm (former seal sanctuary) on the N86 at 4pm. Participants are reminded to have up-to-date tax and insurance and a driver’s licence, From there, the illuminated convoy will make its way into Dingle via the Mail Road, over the Mall, up Main Street, out to Milltown Bridge, and back in the Quay Road, completing the route twice before coming to an end on the Mail Road.

All proceeds go to Áiseanna na hÓige’s Children and Family Support Services to help it continue to serve the community by providing year-round, affordable childcare and free family support to families all over the Dingle Peninsula. Áiseanna na hÓige is also inviting other businesses and community organisations to the part in the parade - a great way to showcase their business and celebrate the variety of local enterprises.

There will be prizes for the ‘Best Dressed Vehicle’ - so get creative with those fairly lights and tinsel.

This community event is being supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta and Dingle Chamber of Commerce and features in its festive programme of events that are taking place throughout the festive period in Dingle.

Hot chocolate and home-made treats will be available to buy at the Marina area during the parade while enjoying the sound of Dingle Brownies singing Christmas carols.

Volunteers will be out with collection buckets on the night and all support is greatly appreciated.

Vehicles can also be registered by email at eolas@aiseannanahoige.ie or by ringing 0879867746.

Céad Pharáid Soilse Rollta an Daingin!

Ná bí ag cur na tarracóirí i bhfolach go fóill Tá Áiseanna na hÓige ag eagrú chéad Pharáid Soilse Rollta an Daingin a bheidh ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh, an 21ú Nollaig.

Iarrtar ar úinéirí tarracóirí, chomh maith le trucailí, veaineanna, gluaisrothair nó rothair, a gcuid feithiclí a mhaisiú le soilse agus maisiúcháin agus iad a thaispeáint go stíleach uair amhain eile, ar mhaithe le cúis anmhaith.

Beidh clárú ar siúl ag an seanfheirm éisc (sean-tearmann rónta) ar an N86 ag 4pm. Tá se tábhactach do éinne áta páirteach sa paráid 34 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

go bhfuil cáin agus árachas cothrom le dáta agus ceadúnas tiomána a bheith acu.

Gléasta’ - mar sin bí cruthaitheach leis na soilse agus an tinsel.

As sin, imóigh an conbhua soilsithe isteach go dtí an Daingean tríd Bhóthar an Phoist, thar an Mall, suas an Phríomhshráid, amach go Droichead Bhaile an Mhuilinn, agus ar ais ar Bhóthar na Cé, ag críochnú an slí faoi dhó sula dtiocfaidh sé chun deiridh ar Bhóthar na Poist.

Tá tacaíocht á fáil ó Údarás na Gaeltacht agus Cumann Tráchtála an Daingin don imeacht pobail seo agus tá sé mar chuid dá gclár imeachtaí féile a bheidh ar siúl i rith na tréimhse féile na Nollag i nDaingean Uí Chúis.

Téann na fáltais go léir chuig Seirbhísí Tacaíochta do Leanaí agus do Theaghlaigh Áiseanna na hÓige chun cabhrú leo leanúint orthu ag oibríu leis an bpobal trí chúram leanaí inacmhainne ar feadh na bliana agus tacaíocht teaghlaigh saor in aisce a sholáthar do theaghlaigh ar fud Leithinis an Daingin.

Tá Áiseanna na hÓige ag tabhairt cuireadh do ghnólachtaí agus d’eagraíochtaí pobail eile páirt a ghlacadh sa pharáid leis - slí iontach chun a ngnó a chur i láthair agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar éagsúlacht na bhfiontar áitiúil.

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Beidh seacláid te agus bacáil as bhaile ar fáil le ceannach i gceantar na Marina le linn na paráide agus tú ag baint taitnimh as fuaim na nDingle Brownies ag canadh carúil Nollag.

Beidh oibrithe deonacha amuigh le buicéid bhailiúcháin ar an oíche agus tá gach tacaíocht an-bhuíoch.

Is féidir feithiclí a chlárú leis trí ríomhphost ag eolas@aiseannanahoige.ie nó trí ghlaoch a chur ar 087-9867746.

Tosaigh na hInnill, cas ar na soilse agus bigí linn!

Camp Notes

Get in touch with Breda 087 7820490 or Mary 085 1433150.

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Brigid O'Connor CHRISTMAS MAIL There will be a Mail/Parcel delivery on Saturday 6th December and Christmas Eve 24th December. Normal services will resume on Tuesday 30th. December.

CÉILÍ Thank you to all who supported Céilí in Camp Community Centre on Sunday 23rd November.

It was a great success and over €1200 was raised for Aughacasla National School. Thank you to all who provided the delicious food and all who helped out in any way.

CAMP JUNIOR SOCCER We're inviting everyone who has had any association with Camp juniors over the last 30 years to our celebration on Saturday December 13th.

If you were a player, a coach, a chairperson, sat on any committee down through the years, please come along and celebrate our great club.

If you have old photographs, an old jersey, a memory, a story, send it to the club facebook page on messenger or bring it on the night...

Thank you.

CAMP DRAMA Are you interested in Drama and a bit of stage performance....why not make contact and join the group. We get together on Monday nights.

A Magical Christmas Variety Show will be held in Camp Community Centre on Saturday, 6th. December commencing at 8.00 p.m. Doors Open at 7.30.

James Bowler is Fea a' Tí /MC on the night.

It will be a night of Wonderful entertainment featuring musicians, singers, steps and set dances, a comedy sketch and much more. A night not to be missed. There will be a Monster Raffle and Festive Treats too.

Entry - Adults €10.00, Children - €5.00. Tickets available at O’Dwyers Mace, Camp and Lynch’s Spar, Castlegregory.

ST MARY'S CHURCH Eucumenical Christmas Carol Service at St. Mary's Church, Camp on Sunday 14th December at 3.00 p.m. Refreshments afterwards in Camp Old School. All are welcome Scéalin na Nollag - Christmas story for children - Thursday, 18th December after 7.00 p.m. Mass in St. Mary's Church Camp.

OBITUARY Brendan McCormack, Glendine, Camp, and formerly of Derrylin, Co.Fermanagh passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday 16th November. surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband to Peggy and wonderful father to his nine children Marie, Clare, Colleen, Geraldine, Brendan, Gail, Deirdre, Joey and Det-

tie.

Devoted grandfather to his 22 grandchildren and cherished great grandchildren Ogie and Blaithín.

Brendan’s wake and funeral was among the largest ever seen in Camp, serving as a profound testament to the high esteem in which he was held in the community.

More than fifty years ago, Brendan met and married the lovely Camp lady Peggy O’Driscoll, Peggy was the love of his life. And together they settled in Glendine, Camp, raised nine children and shared a long and happy life.

Brendan was a gifted and talented tradesman, carpenter, and builder.

The ceiling of St Mary’s Church, crafted carefully and skillfully is a lasting legacy of his craftsmanship and an example of the energy and dedication he put into his work.

Brendan had a great generosity of spirit too, he often took on young local tradesmen, helping them climb the ladder to success in the building industry.

Brendan was above all a devoted family man and he will be truly missed by his loving family and his wide circle of friends Sympathy is extended to Peggy and all the family. He was laid to rest in Camp Graveyard on Wednesday last following Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP, Castlegregory. Rest In Peace Brendan.

Mount Brandon Mountain Access Project Forum North East West Kerry Development has appointed Outscape to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Mountain Access Project for the Mount Brandon area.

What is a Mountain Access Project?

A Mountain Access Project is an approach to facilitating and managing existing public recreational access to defined upland areas which, in the main, are made up of privately owned land and to which landowners grant permissive access for recreational use. The model has been developed through Comhairle na Tuaithe and is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

Stakeholder group forum A Mountain Access Project is hosted and driven by a local stakeholder group that is representative of the area and includes private and public landowners, community organisations, recreational users and recreational service providers.

If you would like more information on the project or wish to be consulted in relation to the formation of a local stakeholder group, please contact: Sarah Steer, Outscape

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FÓGRA POBAIL / COMMUNITY CALL Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne Show You Care - Áiseanna Breise á nÉileamh - Guth an Phobail – Show Your Support

Mike Devane Cahiratrant, Ventry Co. Kerry 27//07/1959 – 10/09/2024

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

You are asked to come out and support a nonpolitical community gathering to demonstrate for the recruitment of more staff, more beds, services and facilities to be made available at West Kerry Community Hospital Date: Dé Sathairn 6ú Nollaig 3.30 Saturday 6th December at 3.30pm Where: Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne West Kerry Community Hospital.

Show You Care – Bring A Friend – Ní Neart Go Cur Le Chéile.

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The family of Mike Devane would like to thank you all for your love and support throughout his long illness and since his death.

We miss him every day, especially for his mischievous smile, and determined spirit. He was a good friend, a beloved brother and son, and a loving husband.

We wish to thank all of you who thought of us in our grief, came to be with us at removal and funeral, or simply visited and kept us company then and now in our grief. We especially thank our local medical team, who treated him with great dignity and care from the start, especially Dr. Peadar Fanning, without whose help Mike would never have gone for treatment. The Primary Care team, the staff, nurses and doctors at Clinic Cois Abhainn, the Palliative Care team all helped us through his time at home towards the end of his illness. During these years, the doctors and nurses at CUH, Tralee Hospital and Cork South Infirmary Hospital gave Mike the best of care, berated him for smoking and explained everything carefully to him at all times.

Lastly, we want to thank himself for his indomitable spirit that kept him going throughout and kept him with us to that very last night when his suffering ended.

Rath Dé ar a Anam Dílis.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, But always near Still loved and missed And very dear.

Just out of sight The words won’t come Something on the tip Of my tongue tied tongue Somewhere out of reach

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It's All In The Mind A WINTER’S TALE Orla Smyth

The season has slowly turned from Autumn to Winter. You know by the frost in the morning, a bite in the air, still warm and sleepy in the dark as you brace yourself to to de-ice the windscreen and search hopelessly for a missing glove. Driving to work or school as the sun reluctantly rises and home again in the dusky light.

Instinctively, it's the time of year for slowing down and wrapping up. There is a pull towards the warmth and safety of home. Everything in nature echoes this stark, inward looking, reflective energy . The land is resting, the trees are bare, many animals are in hibernation and there's a kind of quiet stillness in the air . There is no organic call for productivity - this is a time of year for deep discovery, for tapping into the bare energy of the darkness, the dormant earth, latent creativity - hidden, not yet stirring.

This is a natural cycle, to mindfully let go of distractions- to keep our plans and ambitions, our desire and innovation to a minimum. This is a time to replenish: to restore the fragile balance of input/output energy. Reclaiming a steady equanimity allows us to absorb the natural rhythms of life and feel its joy. The mind, body and spirit reclaims that innate trust in the unknowable, magical quality of life.

So many of us ignore this natural cycle and keep pushing ahead, striving-our eye always on the elusive prize, always just out of reach no matter how much we achieve. Or we feel defeated, relinquish something of our essence, succumbing to a fear that we are not good enough.

The relentless mental activity, the demands we make on ourselves is draining. Like driving a car at full throttle will eventually damage the engine - leading to more wear and tear, shorter component life and low fuel efficiency - our bodies also crack under the pressure of sustained stress. The mind/body needs downtime; time to recharge the batteries and ultimately improve performance, longevity, mental and physical health.

Winter is nature's time for pressing the restart button. You deepen your awareness of all that is, linger in the depths of inherent knowledge and wisdom, process and percolate introspectively all that you have learnt and gathered throughout the year. You assess where you have been, where you are now and where you want to be in the future.

Re-evaluating our lives in a slow organic way frees up the spirit, creating space to let go of everything that no longer serves and opening up to new perspectives, new hopes and dreams, new creative paths.

None of this means you have to take a sabbatical or retreat to an isolated monastery in the moun-

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tains of Tibet! Effectively, you don’t have to do anything. It just means you can take your foot off the pedal, slow down and find a natural alignment with the season. Take the burden of responsibility down a notch and lean into your playful side, don’t worry so much about consequences, just for now take the easy way out once in a while, allow for imperfections, try coasting for a while and avoid new projects, don’t take offence easily, do forgive easily, get outside as much as you can - take long aimless walks and soak up the goodness of the natural world, meet your friends for no good reason, chat to the kids just because.. , lose yourself in a good book, eat warm nourishing food, focus lightly on whatever is happening now in the moment, meditate, don’t worry so much about tomorrow, rely more on others. Be open to possibilities and maybe surprise yourself on how much slack you can cut yourself.

Try not to be results focused, simply let things unfold. As a wise woman once said you don’t have to do things; you get to do things.

So consider the possibility of just slowing down and looking around, nurturing ourselves and maybe seeing things in a new light, from a different angle. We can’t just stop everything and take a break from our lives, but by acceptance

of the present rather than resistance, we can live our lives more fully, more in flow- aware of the full spectrum of human experience- both positive and negative, that an individual undergoes throughout their life. Nothing is permanent : all things change.

The demands of every day still need to be met.

The bills still have to be paid and deadlines kept.

Winter conditions are harsh and unforgiving when we are at our weakest, poorest, loneliest.

Wherever we are now, stages of life evolve - we are all, always, dependent on each other. Asking for help when you need it- you are bestowing a gift on those who give. Kindness and goodwill can be given willingly and received graciously.

By looking inwards, resting for a while, embracing life’s journey, we discover a deep truth which Walt Whitman puts best: I am larger, better than I thought; I did not know I held so much goodness There is support available for anyone who needs help this winter. Email me at orlasmyth67@gmail. com if you need any help accessing it Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children

Message from Fr Michael At the moment there is a consultation process underway by the Department of Education and Children on Patronage of Primary Schools.

Bishop Ray Browne has a message to parents and guardians and it goes as follows.

Until the 16th of December an online Primary School survey is taking place. All parents/guardians both of children in Primary schools, and of children who have not yet started Primary school, have a vote. Talk among yourselves as parents, encourage one another to vote. The survey is on three issues/choices: co-educational or single-sex schools; schools under religious or non-religious patronage; education through the Irish or English language. All issues are important; I am particularly concerned with the ‘religious’ issue. As Patron of the Primary schools of the diocese of Kerry, I urge every home to vote. As Patron, I genuinely want you to vote for your own personal preference. Your vote and every vote is vital. Vote if you want change, equally vote if you are satisfied with/in favour of the current situation. I personally value this unique opportunity to genuinely know the wishes of the parents of all children under twelve in all primary schools.

To take part, click the link https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of- education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/ For any support or assistance you require, contact your local school. Why this survey is important for your local schools: Usually, national surveys are not specifically relevant to any one local area. Because this survey is linked to the Eircode of each voter, the results can show what are the wishes of parents/guardians in each local area throughout the diocese. Thus, the survey is genuinely about your local school. Quotation from the Department documents on the survey: “We will use the survey results to input into our analysis of national, local and school-specific data to help us with planning at Primary school level.”

A few years ago I got an unusual item in the post. It was a ‘save the date’ for a wedding that was happening about 6 months later. It was in the form of a fridge magnet. The idea being that I would put it on the fridge door and be reminded many times each day of the upcoming nuptials.

We have began the season of Advent. There is no need of a fridge magnet to remind us of the date of Christmas. We will be reminded many times of the need to get this or that to make Christmas extra special. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of the Lord. In this season, we recall two central elements of our faith: the final coming of the Lord in glory and the incarnation of the Lord in the birth of Jesus. Key themes of the Advent season are watchful waiting, preparation, and justice. In the Gospel last Sunday (Mt24:37-44), we hear Jesus speak about the need for wakefulness, for watchful waiting, for the coming of the Son of Man. The passage from Matthew we read today is rather straightforward. No one knows the precise time of the coming of the Lord in glory, so watchful waiting and vigilance are required.

The question for us as members of the Christian community, then, is how do we prepare for this? Today's passage speaks more about the manner of waiting, rather than the details of the preparation. Jesus compares the vigilance required of Christians to the vigilance of a homeowner who knows the plans of the thief. If one knows that the thief's action is imminent, one remains watchful. As Christians, we know that our Lord is coming even if we cannot know the precise timing. Jesus calls us to be watchful and vigilant, like the homeowner. If we become lax in our Christian living, we may be caught unprepared.

All Gods blessings at this time.

- Fr Michael

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Circa 18 members of Dingle/Corca Dhuibhne chapter met up recently and had a great social evening. Several of those were newcomers (returnees or new to the area) who took a chance on joining-in with something they hadn't done before. Because we aim to keep it informal and friendly, they were rewarded with getting to know regular attendees and a relaxed jovial occasion resulted.

Introductions made at events like these are a great springboard for further connection, which in turn is undoubtedly helping build a stronger, better connected West Kerry community. We also love that Grow Remote events are supporting our local businesses and organisations.

Grow Remote is a social enterprise whose mission is to make good quality jobs available to everyone, wherever they live. Remote and hybrid working is having a significant and positive impact on our communities, especially in Corca Dhuibhne, where for so long work opportunities were limited. The organisation helps workers find and thrive in remote jobs while also advocating on behalf of this sector. Workers who want to find remote jobs can head to www.growremote.ie where there are jobs boards and advice on landing work that they can do from anywhere.

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. Events require only a quick registration process, with tickets often being without cost.

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Ceol Beo / Live Music

Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon Monday 8th December

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Tuesday 9th December

6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session 7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

Monday 15th December

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Weds 10th December

Thursday 4th December 8.00 O'Flaherty's -31 (Cards) 8.30 Kennedy's - Segotia, Julian Boland & Huckleberry 9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Jeremy Spencer & Matt Griffin 9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy 9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

Friday 5th December 6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap 7 - 9 Kennedy's - Dan Doran and Friends. Acoustic Jam Session, open to all.

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

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session 6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Mixed music session 7.00 -8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session 9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien 9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilís Kennedy (Flute & Vocals), Theresa Horgan (Flute & Vocals) & Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

8.00 O'Flaherty's -31 (Cards) 8.30 Kennedy's - Segotia, Julian Boland & Huckleberry

Tuesday 16th December 7 - late Kennedy's - The Red Bench open session

9.00 Neligan's - Open Session

8.15 O'Flaherty's - Midweek trad session

7 - 9 McCarthy's Bar - Oíche Bothántaíochta / Storytelling and song

Monday 8th December

9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan 6.30-8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session

Saturday 6th December

9.30 Dingle Pub - Dreams of Freedom

9.30 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

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

6.30 Dingle Pub - Out The Gap

9.00 The Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rocking Jimmy

8.30 Dingle Bay Hotel - Live music

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

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

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

9.30 Neligan's - Set Dancing

Friday 12th December

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Sunday Pilgrim sessions

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin’s - Sunday Pilgrim sessions

Thursday 11th December

9.30 Murphy's - Tinteán

Sunday 7th December

4.00 St. Mary's Church - Dingle New Music Choir & Orchestra in Concert (see page 25)

9.00 Dingle Pub - Bryan Murphy

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Liam Evans

Sunday14th December

6.00 Curran's Bar - Open Trad session

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Gerry O'Beirne

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

10.00 Dingle Pub - Full Shilling

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Dingle Pub - The Bare Minimum

9.30 O'Flaherty's - Open session

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Live Music

Monday 15th December

9.00 Dingle Pub - Rock'n Jimmy

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 Murphy's - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy

9.30 Dingle Pub - Hightide

9.30 Neligan's - Open Session

9.30 Murphy's - Dreams of Freedom

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

9.00 Bob Griffin’s - Brady Elliott

9.00 Dingle Pub - Richie O'Brien

Weds 17th December 6.30 - 8.30 Kennedy's - Mixed music session 7.00 -8.30 Foxy John's - Trad session 84.00 St. Mary's Church - Dingle New Music Choir & Orchestra in Concert (see page 25) 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

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Barra Ó˙Briain The years from 1920 to 1929 are chronicled within this book and it provides a wonderful insight into the very significant challenges faced by the people of Dingle and its surrounding district throughout the 1920s. The decade was a period of transition from the turbulence of English occupation to a civil war and the emergence of self-government. The contribution of individuals, in their determinaton to ease the plight of many, whether in the town of Dingle or in the surrounding district, was quite extraordinary, and they certainly reaped very notable improvements within the town, in their caring for the sick and poor, assisting fishing and farming and the re-distribution of the land following the departure of the local landed gentry. The decade was notable too for the efforts made at local and national level in promoting and preserving the Irish language and enhancing its status, within the disrtict, against the remnants of anglicised schooling and the detrimental impact of emigration.

The seeds were also sown for the emergence of local tourism that has evolved into making Dingle today, and the entire Dingle Peninsula as `a place apart', `sé sin áit faoi leith'.

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Chuaidh 34% do bhia Éireann thar tír amach, easportálta. Sea tá go leor eile ach tá an- feabhas ar mhargaí na hÉireann coitianta.

Tá súil againn go neartóidh ar mhargaí níos mó fós do Éireann. Tá an- lot á dhéanamh ag cogaí agus gannachúis.

Caid Sea ambaiste tá dhá fhoireann ó Chorca Dhuibhne i gcraobh chluichí Clubanna na Mumhan, An Daingean sna sinsir le Naomh Fionnbarra, Chathair Chorcaí agus an Ghaeltacht sa chraobh chluiche idirmheánach in aghaidh Acha Bolg Chorcaigh.

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Is go tuaisceart an Chláir a chuaigh An Ghaeltacht le Corra Finne. Bhí gála gaoithe ann. Bhí an Ghaeltacht in aghaidh na gaoithe sa chéad leath ach bhíodar sé phoinnte chun cinn leath ama. Thógadar bog é sa dara leath.

Bhuadar le chúig phoinnte, 1-13 v 0-11. Bhí cúigear Ó Beaglaoi ar an bhfoireann. Ainneoin na haimsire bhí an- shlua i láthair.

Seo lucht scór na Gaeltachta; Brian ó Beaglaoi 0-3. Gaibhin Ó Cinnéide, 0-2, Dara Ó Beaglaoi 0-1, P J Mac Láimh Captaen, 0-1, Éanna Ó Conchúir 0-4, Tomás Ó Sé, 1-2. Gúimíd gach rath oraibh sa Chraobh.

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Is deas an iarracht féile a bheith agat i gcorp lár an gheimhridh agus go n’éireodh go seógh léi. N’fheaca mar oiread ar na sráideanna agus a gcroí sa bhféile le tamall.

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Wanted / Ag Teastáil Staff wanted for busy 11 room B&B. Breakfast staff 7:15/8am -11:00. Cleaning staff 11-2pm. Receptionist 13:30-6:30 hours vary. 3 - 4 days a week. Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience. Looking for someone flexible, reliable, own transport / living locally, Good communication skills, friendly and enthusiastic. Experience is useful but not necessary. Training provided. email: Info@ dinglemarinalodge.ie Photographer Wanted – Immediate Start! Strong eye for interior/exterior composition. Flexible scheduling • Competitive pay • Ongoing work. Contact: 087-2940912 Wanted: 30 square bales of hay. Contact 087-9047886 Looking for 1/2 an acre of land in the Dingle area. Contact Mattie 089-4882183 Mature responsible woman seeks house to rent, long term, Dingle area, west of Dingle preferred. Long term resident of the area. 2 or 3 bedroom preferred but all considered. Must be warm and dry. 085-7774050

Other / Eile 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

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Tai Chi classes Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm & 7-8pm Dingle, Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Ventry. Suitable for beginners €15 per class, limited to 10 per class. Maria Daly 087 7953 589 Piano Tuning - professional tuning and care for your piano. Friendly and reliable service. Serving Dingle, Killarney & Tralee. Homes - Schools - Venues - Pubs.

Call Albane on 087-0397688 Friendly Carpenter available for work no job too big or too small. Fitted kitchens, Wardrobes, Door frames, Doors, Skirting, Architrave, Feature walls Etc. Call Barry on 087-2292831 A1 Garden Service Tree Surgeon. Trees topped, hedge trimming, all garden waste removed. Free quotation, reasonable ratyes. Insured. For a reliable service call Liam 087-4051756

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