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Food Trends for 2026: Hype, Hope and a Head of Cabbage
Irene Flannery
It hardly seems possible, but it has been six years since I last attempted to predict food trends. Six years. A pandemic, supply-chain chaos, sourdough starters for emotional support and more “superfoods” than any human digestive system can handle. Back then, I admitted that my predictions were mostly miss rather than hit — and I stand by that. Predicting food trends is a bit like predicting the weather: you can gesture vaguely at the horizon, but certainty is not your friend. Still, trends are useful — not because they tell us what to eat, but because they reveal why we are eating the way we are. They are cultural clues, breadcrumbs pointing to our collective anxieties, aspirations and contradictions. And if 2026 has a flavour, it’s one of tension: between convenience and care, novelty and nourishment, global influence and local grounding.
Plant-based eating, once the rebellious upstart, is now firmly embedded in the mainstream — though not necessarily in a way that nourishes us. The next wave, particularly among Gen Z and Millennials, appears to be less about ethics or health and more about innovation and novelty. Proteins extracted from seaweeds, mushrooms and legumes are being rebranded and repackaged in ever more inventive ways. New doesn’t always mean better, of course, but it does photograph well. Social media continues to shape food culture at an extraordinary pace, with TikTok trends and Instagram aesthetics driving interest as much as flavour or function.
Global flavours are also having another moment, with Korean gochujang, Japanese yuzu, Filipino adobo and ingredients like Peruvian ají amarillo and Mexican nixtamalized corn popping up in trend reports. I’ll admit, I had to look both of these up — and was quietly delighted by what I found. Ají amarillo, a warm, fruity yellow chilli, has been a cornerstone of Peruvian cooking for centuries, while nixtamalization — the traditional practice of soaking corn in lime water — is an ancient technique that makes corn both more digestible and nourishing. Hardly cutting-edge, but reassuring proof that many “new” food trends are simply old wisdom resurfacing.
Behind the scenes, the health food industry is still leaning heavily on the language of “functional foods”. It sounds impressive but rarely invites much curiosity about what it actually means. Ashwagandha in your cof fee. Reishi in your snack bar. Tulsi in your chocolate. These ingredients are borrowed from deep traditional knowledge systems but often stripped of context and sold as stress solutions for lives that remain fundamen tally overstimulated and under-rested. It’s worth asking whether the problem is really a lack of adaptogens — or a lack of boundaries, rest and regular meals.
Fermented foods continue to hold their place in the spotlight, driven by ongoing interest in gut health. Kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut and kombucha are all still popular, though increasingly industrialised. As ever, the more shelf-stable and uniform a fermented food becomes, the less alive it
tends to be. The trend itself is not the issue; how it is executed is where things get murky.
One of the more interesting shifts this year is the growing focus on fibre. Protein, having enjoyed a long and glorious reign, is starting to look a little tired. Fibre, on the other hand, is having a quiet glow-up, largely due to conversations around gut health, blood sugar regulation and the rise of GLP-1 medications. Fibre slows digestion, feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports appetite regulation — none of which is new information, but all of which suddenly feels urgent. The danger, of course, is that fibre becomes something we isolate and fortify, rather than something we eat naturally through a variety of vegetables, fruits, pulses and whole grains.
In an unexpected twist, red meat is also re-entering the trend scene — not as a daily staple, but as a carefully considered food. Highly processed plant-based meat alternatives have plateaued, and many people are questioning whether swapping one ultra-processed product for another was ever the win it was marketed as. At the same time, there is growing interest in regenerative farming and in eating less, but better-quality meat, produced in systems that respect soil, animals and ecosystems. Considering concerns around trade deals such as Mercosur and the importation of meat produced under far less stringent conditions, this shift feels less like nostalgia and more like a thoughtful investment in our health, our farmers and the landscapes that feed us.
Another trend quietly gaining momentum is interest in upcycled ingredients — foods made from by-products that would otherwise go to waste. This can mean spent grain from the craft brewing or distilling industry being repurposed into crackers or baking mixes, or whey from dairy production and fruit pulp from juicing finding new life in snack foods. In theory, this supports a circular economy and reduces waste. In practice, it still raises familiar questions: who benefits, who profits and at what point does a well-intentioned idea drift into yet another highly processed “health” product?
Closer to home, one of the most surprising rising stars of 2026 is cabbage. Yes, cabbage. Long maligned, over-boiled and under-loved, it is now enjoying a cultural redemption. Cheap, resilient, endlessly versatile and deeply nourishing, cabbage may finally be having its moment — proof that trends don’t always need a marketing department.
Less heartening is the rise of solo dining and single-portion convenience meals. Designed to reduce waste and suit busy lives, they also reflect a growing loneliness around food. Eating has always been a social act — a way of connecting, sharing and grounding ourselves. While there’s nothing wrong with eating alone, the normalisation of solitary eating feels like something worth pausing over.
And so, as ever, trends pull us in opposing directions. They promise innovation while quietly circling back to old truths. They offer shortcuts where patience is required and novelty where familiarity might serve us better. The real counter-trend — the one that never quite goes out of style — is food that is close to home, grown with care, cooked simply and eaten with awareness. It may never dominate your feed, but it’s the bit that feeds you.
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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest
Ted Creedon
Murder in Castlegregory
-Daily Gazette for Middlesborough 28 February 1879
The wife of a farmer named Moriarty, of Castlegrergory, was found dead last Thursday. From the appearance of a wound on her head it is believed she has been murdered. Local police are investigating the death.
Duagh Salmon Poaching
-Kerry Evening Post 24 January 1874
Throughout last Thursday a large number of poachers were seen hunting for salmon along the Duagh river. They carried on their illegal activity without the least fear of being prosecuted. No bailiff has been put in charge of the river since the beginning of the closed season.
There are many reports of the poachers using gaffs to catch the salmon. While this river is noted for being full of salmon there are no reports of any being caught in recent days.
Swastika on the Great Blasket and Minard
-Tralee Chronicle 18 April 1879
A German businessman and archaeologist discovered swastika symbols on pottery in the depths of excavations in Greece recently. A stone bearing the symbol was found on the Blasket Islands. Another was found near Minard and two were found in Glencar.
The swastika was known throughout Europe and further afield for thousands of years as a symbol of good fortune by various religious movements. It was adopted by the early Christians as a disguise for the Cross, the symbol of their religion.
(The Blasket swastika stone was on Inisvickillane but was removed to Trinity College in the 19th century. The Minard stone is found in Aglish on a 6th century ogham stone, later altered to a gravestone.)
Farmer Shot Near Castleisland
-Northern Ensign and Weekly Gazette 24 November 1881
On Saturday night an outrage was committed on a respectable farmer named Galvin, who lives on the estate of Lord Headly, some two miles outside Castleisland, with his mother and two female servants, Shortly after 8 p.m., five men entered the Galvin home wearing white masks and armed with muzzle-loading rifles. Their leader asked Galvin if it was true that he had paid his rent. He said he had, like all his neighbours. He was then asked if he would like his ears to be cut off or to be shot like a man. He answered that he had only one life to lose and that he preferred death to mutilation.
He was ordered to kneel down, which he did, and one of the intruders said “Fire, but shoot him about the legs”. Five shots were fired and Galvin collapsed on the floor. One of the cowards began to beat him with his rifle. He ignored the appeals for mercy from the unfortunate man’s mother and only stopped when the rifle broke. The invaders then left. The servants were stricken with terror and refused to leave the house to get a doctor or to report to the police. The next morning Galvin was examined by a doctor who decided the injuries were too serious to be treated without greater assistance. Four young men were arrested and remanded today. The outrage was strongly condemned by the Rev. O’Callaghan at yesterday’s Mass.
Killed By Runaway Horse
-Kerry Evening Post 01 March 1882
Last Saturday evening at about six o’clock a farmer named Patrick Sullivan was leading a young colt and cart from a builder’s premises in Waterloo Lane, Tralee. The animal became frightened for some unknown reason and bolted. He galloped down New Street as a girl from Castlegregory, named Johanna Griffin, was passing the crossing into
Day Place.
The unfortunate girl was struck in the chest by the cart. She was removed to the County Infirmary, but despite the best efforts of the medical staff there she passed away on Sunday evening. There was no inquest.
Shannon Wreck
- Bradford Daily Telegraph 03 October 1873
A vessel named Wentworth, which left Limerick yesterday for South Shields, has gone ashore near the mouth of the Shannon, and will become a total wreck. All the crew members were saved except for the vessel’s cook who was drowned in the incident.
Gamekeeper shot
-Dublin Daily Express 28 November 1882
A gamekeeper named Black, who oversees property near Castleisland, belonging to a Mr. Drummond of London, was fired at on Sunday by a party of poachers. He had previously warned them off the lands. He was shot in the shoulders before the poachers fled the scene. Black had been under police protection until recently.
Dingle Property To Let
-Kerry Evening Post 28 February 1874
TO LET from the 25th of March next, the extensive DWELLING HOUSE situated at the MALL entrance to Dingle, which is at present occupied by William Hickson, Esq, carrying on an extensive general business and the manufacture of Mineral Waters, etc, consisting of the following accommodation, viz:
Dwelling House, first floor – 1 large Kitchen: 1 Parlour, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Large Shops, well fitted out. Second floor – 1 Large Drawing-room, 1 large Parlour, and 5 large Bedrooms.
One large Store in excellent order, Stables with Hay loft for Four Horses: Coach house, Turf House, Large Yard and Garden. For further particulars apply to Mr. William Collier, Dingle, who is fully familiar with the property. It is important to state that whatever business is conducted on the property there is an inexhaustible supply of spring water within 60 feet of the premises.
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You have probably made a few New Year resolutions and are determined to stick to them this time around. If one of those resolutions is to cook more at home, then hopefully you will try these recipes before those good intentions quietly fade away. The beauty of them is that you will have a few jars and pots stored away, ready to use for weeks to come. Most of my recipes encourage you to buy local, seasonal fruit whenever possible. While Seville oranges are not grown here, they are still a truly seasonal ingredient and one of the few fruits that appear for a very short window each year. Cooking with fruit like this reminds us to pay attention to seasonality, even when the produce itself comes from further afield, and to make the most of it while it is available.
Their season usually lasts only two to three weeks, so now is the time to enjoy them. It is well worth heading to your local fruit and vegetable supplier and ordering a few kilos. You will not be disappointed. Seville oranges are far more bitter than regular oranges, but that bitterness is exactly what makes them so good to cook with. They are ideal for marmalade, cakes, tarts and even savoury sauces, adding a depth and balance that sweeter oranges simply cannot match.
I would urge you to take advantage of the season and fill your press with pots of homemade marmalade. Alongside this, I have included a recipe for an orange curd, which is wonderfully versatile and can be used on cakes, biscuits or simply spread on toast. Marmalade was once a staple in most households and it deserves a place on the breakfast table again, especially when it has been made by your own hand.
Seville Orange Curd
Ingredients
2 eggs and 2 yolks
300ml Seville orange juice (ie from about 4-5 oranges), strained and zested
150g unsalted butter
450g granulated sugar
Method
Place the eggs and egg yolks in a bowl.
Put the juice, zest, butter and sugar in another bowl over a pot of simmering water, once the butter has melted, mix the contents of the bowl then pour this over the eggs and egg yolks.
Whisk these together and place the bowl back over the simmering water. Using a wooden spoon continue to stir this for about 10 minutes. By cooking it slowly it will stop the egg from cooking too fast and becoming lumpy.
Once the mixture has thickened and coats the spoon it should be ready. If you have a thermometer, it should read 82ºC. Once ready pour this mixture into sterilised jars. This will keep for about four weeks and once opened it will last for about a week.
Seville Orange Marmalade
Ingredients
(Will make about 8 or 9 1lb jars)
2kg Seville oranges (about 18)
4 lemons
2kg light muscovado sugar
2kg white sugar
Method
Wash the oranges and lemons and put them in a large pot and add about 9 litres of water. If you do not have a large pot, divide the recipe by two and make the other batch the following week. Place a plate on top of the fruit to keep them submerged. Simmer this for about 3 hours to allow the fruit to soften.
Following this, allow the pot and fruit to cool enough to remove the fruit, you can leave overnight if you want, but make sure to keep the liquid. For the next step remove the whole fruit and cut them in half and scoop out the flesh and put into the liquid which was used to cook the fruit. Slice the orange peel finely and put with the pips into muslin or a clean pillow case.
At this stage put everything into a pot including the muslin cloth tied at the top and bring to the boil.
Allow this to simmer until it has reduced to about one third.
Next, warm the sugar in a bowl in the oven for about five minutes (this will help to speed up the process of setting the marmalade). You can add the sugar stirring continuously - you can add the sugar in two or three stages allowing it to dissolve totally before adding the next. Once the sugar has totally dissolved bring the pot to a fast boil. Keep it boiling until it reaches setting point. An easy way to determine this is to have a couple of cold saucers in the fridge and simply pour a little on the saucer and place into the fridge and leave for a few minutes. Once you check this after a few minutes in the fridge it will determine if it is ready or if you want the marmalade thicker just leave to boil longer.
Once ready pour the marmalade into hot sterilised jars (simply put them and lids in an oven at 180º for about 10 minutes, remember to do this with all utensils used such as the ladle jug etc.)
Fill them almost to the top, put the lid on tightly and turn upside down and allow to cool.
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Nach aoibhinn a fheiceann Daingean Uí Chúis agus an baile maisithe chomh álainn i ndearg ‘is bán agus na héinne ag ullmhú le tabhairt fé Pháirc an Chrócaigh Dé Domhnaigh! Táimid chomh mórálach as an bhfoireann iontach agus an lucht bainistíochta agus guímid na haon rath oraibh i gCraobh Ceannais na hÉireann! Beimid ar fad ag tacú libh agus le cúnamh Dé beidh corn eile ag teacht abhaile dtí’n nDaingean an deireadh seachtaine seo! DAINGEAN UÍ CHÚIS ABÚ!
Doesn’t Dingle look amazing with all the flags and buntings and everyone preparing for the big day in Páirc an Chrócaigh Sunday! We are very proud of the wonderful team and management and wish you all the very best of luck in the All Ireland Final! The whole community is behind you and hopefully another cup will be coming home to Dingle this weekend! Daingean Uí Chúis ABÚ!!
Ranganna Gaelainne Chuireamar tús aríst leis na ranganna Gaelainne tar éis briseadh na Nollag. Tá dhá rang ar bun againn do dhaoine atá ag tabhairt fé’n nGaelainne agus atá ag iarraidh tabhairt fuithí aríst! Tá ana áthas orainn an oiread éileamh a bheith ar ranganna agus deiseanna foghlamtha. Táimid ag súil go mbeadh deis ag daoine nua clárú do ranganna aríst i rith an tsamhraidh. Our Irish classes started againn this week after the Christmas break. We currently have two classes running, one for beginners and one for post beginners. It’s great to see such a demand for classes and speaking opportunities. We are hoping to open registration for new participants during the Summer.
Ranganna Fidle le Máire Breatnach sa Phobalscoil
Tá ranganna fiddle ar bun ag an gceoltóir iontach Máire Breatnach sa Phobalscoil i rith am lóin. Deis iontach do dhaltaí tabhairt fé’n gceol agus rud éigint nua a thriailt. Táimid ana bhuíoch d’Ealaín na Gaeltacht as an dtacaíocht maoinithe atá fachta againn chun tabhairt fé’n dtogra seo agus don bPobalscoil as an dtacaíocht go léír agus Deirdre Grainbhéil as an gcabhair go léir.
The wonderful musician Máire Breatnach is teaching fiddle classes during the lunch break to students in the Pobalscoil. A great opportunity for students to learn an instrument from a renowned musician. We are very grateful to Ealaín na Gaeltachta for the funding support we have received to enable us to undergo this project, to the Pobalscoil for all their support and Deirdre Grainbhéíl for all her help.
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Comhghairdeachas ó chroí le foireann caide na Gaeltachta as an mbua iontach a bhí acu ag an ndeireadh seachtaine! Bíonn rudaí maithe mall, agus is cinnte go dtugabhar ardú chroí do phobal Chorca Dhuibhne agus
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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!
- Gach rath ar ..
- Go n-éirí go geal le …
- Táimid ag tabhairt fé Pháirc an Chrócaigh
- Beidh an ghabhar á rósta sa Daingean anocht
- Tar ag obair linn
- Táimid ag earcú
- Uaireanta solúbtha
- Cífimid i gceann cúpla seachtain sibh
- Tá sós á thógaint againn
- Beimid iata ar feadh cúpla seachtain
- Uaireanta Oscailte
- Oscáilte óna ….. go…. inniu / an tseachtain seo
- Ár leithscéal, táimid iata inniu
- Oscailte aríst amárach
- Cífimid ar maidin sibh!
- Buail isteach chugainn
Tae & Plé
- The best of luck to ..
- Best of luck to ….
- Páirc an Chrócaigh here we come
- The celebrations will be in Dingle tonight!
- Come work for us
- We are hiring
- Flexible hours
- We will see you in a few weeks
- We are taking a break
- We will be closed for a few weeks
Opening Hours
- Open from …. to …. today / this week
- Apologies, we are closed today
- Open again tomorrow
- See you in the morning!
- Call in to us
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Tá sé go diail nuair a bhuann tú, mar bíonn days like this gann seampíní
Chiarraí Thiar, Craobh Idirmheánach an Chontae agus Mumhan agus an cherry on top Craobh na hÉireann.
Lucht Tacaíochta na Gaeltachta.
Thànadar abhaile ò Mheiriceá, Sasana, An Bheilg, An Astráil agus Nepal chun tacaíocht a thabhair don bhfoireann sinsear.
Bhí an obair déanta ag lucht bhainistíochta Fergal Ó Sé, Conall Ó Cruadhlaoich, Dara Ó Cinnéide, Pádraig Ó Conchúir, Aodán Mac Gearailt, Declán Ó Súilleabháin agus an fear go bhfuil na freagraí ar fad aige Darragh Ó Grifín.
Chur foireann na Gaeltachta an bplean i bhfeidhm go smior.
Grùpa ar leith iadsa a thapaidh an deis i bPáirc an Chrócaigh agus a chinntigh lá dár saol dúinn ar fad ar fud do lucht tacaíochta na Gaeltachta ar fud an domhan.
Buíochas ar leith don lucht fisio agus leighis obair na gcapall déanta agaibh.
Tá éacht déanta agaibh ó uimhir 1-30 agus Franz Sauterland is sibhse a bhíonn de shíor ag traenáil agus sibhse a chaitheann na huaireanta fada sa Gym.
Cad è mar spreagadh, misneach agus éirí chroí a tugadh dos na lads - an 16th man breá sásta anois.
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Buíochas ò chroí le gach éinne a thug síntiùs ar son na cúise don gclub agus na na hurraithe ar fad atá dílis linn i gcónaí.
Tá an todhchaí slántiúl agus forbairt le déanamh ar an ngort nua le seomraí feisteas leithrisí clàr scòr agus araile.
Coiste na Gaeltachta 2026
Tá na dóirse i gcónaí oscailte don té atá ag iarraidh cabhrù linn ar bhonn deonach. Ní caid bun is barr an scéal tá ról làrnach ag gach éinne.
Cuir scéal chugainn.
An Ghaeltacht abú baby!!
WORKING FAMILY PAYMENT
The DSP will assess your household income in a means test. It compares your total income to the WFP income limit for your family size. If you earn
If the number of hours you work each week falls to under 38 hours a fortnight, you are no longer entitled to WFP. You should tell the WFP section of the Department of Social Protection (DSP) if this happens. If you lose your job, you are no longer entitled to WFP. You must tell the WFP section of the DSP.
What happens to my Working Family Payment(WFP) if I change jobs?
If you move to a new job and continue to meet the rules for WFP you can stay on your current WFP claim. You don’t have to tell the WFP section of the DSP that you have moved to a new job. If you are getting paid less in your new job, your WFP claim will not be reviewed to reflect the decrease. However, if you want your WFP to reflect your new income, you should contact the WFP Section to tell them that your circumstances have changed and that your current claim should be closed and re-apply for WFP.
What happens my WFP if I am on maternity leave?
When you are on maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave or parent's leave, you are entitled to be treated in the same way as when you are at work. This means that you can claim WFP if you meet the conditions of the WFP and already have a child. A pregnant woman who has no other children does not qualify for WFP until the birth of the baby.
You cannot continue to claim WFP if you take additional unpaid maternity leave or adoptive leave, or if you lose your job after returning to work, or if you give up your job.
You can continue to get your WFP with your Adoptive Benefit, Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit and Parent's Benefit as long as you meet the qualifying criteria for both.
How is my rate of Working Family Payment assessed?
Your WFP will be 60% of the difference between the WFP income limit for your family size and your assessable income If you qualify for WFP, you get a minimum of €20 each week.
If you are getting WFP, you may also be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.
Is Working Family Payment a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance?
Not at present. However, Working Family Payment will become a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance in March 2026. The payment will be backdated to January 2026 for people who meet the qualifying conditions for Fuel Allowance.
How to apply for the Working Family Payment
To apply, fill in an application form for Working Family Payment. You can get a copy of this form in your local Social Welfare Office or Citizens Information Centre. To make sure that your application for WFP is processed as quickly as possible, you should send your most recent payslips with your application form. You can also apply for it online at MyWelfare.ie if you have a MyGovID verified account.
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.
Milltown, Dingle: Mossy Donegan
Pádraig Ó Flatharta i bPáirc Odawara Joshi sa tSeapáin le gar chlann
Rua agus Sóra
Seoladh Leabhair Cuireadh
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CHORCA DHUIBHNE
Fáilte agus fiche roimh chách
Ba mhór againn tú a bheith i láthair nuair a sheolfaidh
Helen Ní Shé
an leabhar An Spailpín Fánach le Mícheál Ó Sé
ar an Satharn, 24 Eanáir 2026, 7i.n
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fhéirtéaraigh
National League Last Man Standing
Starting Saturday January 24th 2026
In aid of Scoil Bhreac Chluain, Annascaul €500 MUST BE WON
1. Each week, simply pick a team playing that week to win – if your team wins, you go through; lose or draw and you’re out.
2. Entrants cannot pick the same team more than once.
3. If your team’s game is postponed, you are automatically put through to the next round.
4. If more than one participant remains at the end, the accumulated ‘scored for’ of their selected teams will determine the winner. This also applies if, during the competition, the remaining players are knocked out in the same week, then the player with the highest score will be the winner.
5. If the remaining players ‘scored for’ points are equal, then there will be joint winners.
6. All selections must be in by January 22nd 2026
22 Corca Dhuibhne Beo
Beannú Scrín Naomh Carlo Acutis
Blessing of St. Carlo Acutis Shrine
Beidh imeachtaí speisialta do bheannú Scrín Naomh Carlo Acutis i Séipéal Naomh Uinseann, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Dé Máirt, 20 Eanáir.
Beidh an Mons. Anthony Figuerido ó Assisi i láthair don ócáid.
Beidh leabhair, coinnle, cártaí paidreoireachta agus boinn ar fáil.
Clár / Programme
Adhradh na Naomhshacraiminte / Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 12.00 meán lae – 6.15in.
Faoistiní / Confessions: 5.00 – 6.15in.
Beannú le taisí Naomh Carlo Acutis / Blessing with the relics of St. Carlo Acutis: 5.00 – 6.50in.
Ungadh na nEaslán / Anointing of the Sick: 6.15in.
Aifreann agus Beannú Scrín Naomh Carlo Acutis / Mass and Blessing of the Shrine: 7.00in.
‘Impímid ort a ógánaigh naofa, teacht agus siúil inár measc’.
(Faoistin Phádraig: 23)
Cuireadh isteach fuinneog daite nua i Seipéal Naomh Uinseann le déanaí mar chomóradh ar Naomh Proinsias Assisi a fuair bás 800 bliain ó shin.
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Athbhliain fé mhaise daoibh
A chairde, ba mhaith linn athbhliain fé mhaise a ghabháil libh ar fad agus ár míle buíochas leis as ucht gach aon rud i 2025. Is mór dúinn an comhoibriú agus an spreagadh a léirigh an pobal ar fad i leith na Gaelainne.
Táimid ag súil go mór le 2026 agus tá aon mholtaí agaibh don athbhliain, ba dheas linn iad ar fad a chlois!
Comhghairdeas le Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta
Ba mhaith linn comhghairdeas ó chrói a ghabháil le foireann, bainistíochta agus pobal Chumann Caide na Gaeltachta as ucht a mbua iontach i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Tá gaisce bainte amach acu agus go mbaine siad sásamh as an gcéiliúradh, tá sé tuilte go maith acu!
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Deiseanna fostaíochta / Job opportunities
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Foireann
Lucht tacaíochta na Gaeltachta i bPáirc an Chrócaigh
Tommy Evans ón dTobar
Lios Póil (1929-2026)
Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh
Fuair ár gcara agus ár nduine muinteartha Tommy Evans ón dTobar i Lios Póil ‘cuireadh na Nollag’ is é sin gur éalaigh sé ar shlí na fírinne uainn idir
dhá Nollaig – idir Lá Nollag agus Nollaig na mBan (6ú Eanáir) – i dTigh Banaltrais Our Lady of Lourdes, Cill Chuimín mar a raibh sé lonnaithe go socair le blianta beaga anuas. Deirtí go traidisiúnta i gCorca Dhuibhne fé dhuine a fhaigheann bás idir dhá Nollaig, go mbeadh ‘cuireadh na Nollag’ faighte acu. Chreidtí go raibh naofacht ag baint leis an mbás a tharla idir an dá Nollaig agus go raghadh an té a fuair ‘cuireadh na Nollag’ cruinn díreach isteach i bhflaitheas Dé. Bhí an sochar úd ag Tommy toisc gur éag sé ar Lá Nollag i gcomhluadar caoin a mhuintire. Lem chuimhne-se, chuireas céad-aithne ar Tommy le linn dúinn Coiste Pobail Lios Póil a bhunú sa bhliain 1979, agus lean sé air ag tacú leis an gCoiste úd ar feadh roinnt mhaith blianta. Is cuimhin le cuid againn an cruinniú úd inar mhol sé go mbunófaí banna ceoil i Lios Póil – ba cheoltóir cumasach é féin a sheinneadh an fhidil agus an bosca ceoil, agus chloistí scol amhrán uaidh leis, ar uairibh – ‘Bonnie Wood Green’ – down in the green bushes is my bonny Wood Green… ab ansa leis a chasadh. A bhuíochas dá fhís agus le sár-chúnamh ón múinteoir ceoil, Pat Nelligan an Daingin, bunaíodh Banna Ceoil Lios Póil i dtús na n-ochtóidí. Lean an banna ag seinnt i gcomhluadair cheiliúrtha éagsúla ar feadh breis is dhá scór bliain, agus a bhuí le lucht a stiúrtha, gur mó ceoltóir óg a tháinig chun cinn le linn na tréimhse sin. Mar chomhartha ómóis, sheinn iarbhaill den Bhanna Ceoil go cuí le garda onóra cois reilge dó i nGeataí na Glóire an Daingin lá a shochraide mar a sheinneadar poirt aitheanta an Bhanna, ‘Fáinne Geal an Lae’, ‘Roddy McCorley’ agus ‘Mo Ghile Mear’.
Banna Ceoil Lios Póil le Tommy Evans agus Pat Nelligan d’athoscailt Sháipéal Lios Póil, 12/7/1981. Grianghraf; RÓC
‘Fáilte romhat, a Roibeard, a bhuachaill!’
‘Fáilte romhat, a Roibeard, a bhuachaill,’ beannú coitianta ag Tommy romham ar mo theacht ar an bhfód ar a thuairisc. D’fhreagraíos é babhta:
‘Is baolach gur fada ó bhíos im bhuachaill, ’Tommy, agus na deich mblianta is trí scór sroiste le tamall agam’.
‘Ara, nach cuma san,’ ar seisean, ‘nuair a bheirse m’aois-se, tuigfir a bhfuil i gceist agam!’
Ba bheag turas a thugas ar Tommy ná go n-éiríodh seod seanchais éigin as an gcomhrá eadrainn, Nuair a d’airínn a leithéid ag teacht chun cinn uaidh agus gan é cloiste cheana agam, mhoilleoinn ar ár maidí le h-achainní go ndéanfainn a insint a thaifeadadh, fiú, sara mbeadh an scéal cloiste agam. Dheininn amhlaidh ón sean-aithne a bhí againn ar a chéile chun go mbeadh an insint nádúrtha leis an athrá a sheachaint, agus de ghnáth, thoilíodh mo sheanóir ard-éirime go fonnmhar. Le blianta beaga anuas, a bhuí leis an iphone, ba bheag dua a bhain leis an gcur chuige sin. Sa chomhthéacs úd, ba chuimhin liom mír ar an nDreoilín a thaifead uaidh uair, agus rith liom go mba thráthúil a leithéid thabhairt chun cinn anso. Chuige sin, isteach liom le cuardach search fé ‘Tommy Evans’ im leabharlann iphone, agus láithreach bonn cad a léimfeadh chugam go míorúilteach ach an tseoid seo a leanas a roinn sé go fial fáilteach orm ar an 28ú Nollaig, 2023. Gan dabht, luíonn téama na h-insinte aige go tráthúil leis an bhféile a bheadh á cheiliúradh um an dtaca san bliana, mar leanas:
Tommy: Dreoilín a bhfuaireas-sa thíos ar an Inse/ fé bhrat carraige ’gus carbhat de shíoda air/thugas-sa chugaibhse é, a lánú an tí seo/is go mba seacht fearr um an dtaca seo arís sibh.
Roibeard: Cár fhoghlaimís an rann úd, a Tommy?
T: Ar scoil.
R: Cé mhúin duit é?
T: Tá sé dearúdta agam anois – Seán Ó Súilleabháin, is dócha.
R: Ní inniu ná inné é sin!
T: Ó, go bhfóire Dia orainn!
R: Cé mhéid bliain ó shin?
T: hOchtmhó cúig nó sé.
R: Nach iontach.
R: Tommy, did you go on the Wran?
T: I did of course.
R: What do you recall?
T: I remember being with the Lispole’s one day, and we went into a house, in the winter time of course – a long low kitchen – Courtney’s in Baile na Saor – and they had company that same night, and they had the table sat under a lamp in the middle of the kitchen, and they were sitting above around the fireplace, and the gang gathered in – I was lucky, I was playing the accordion – I was up first, but on our return journey, the turkey was swept off the table, skinned, it wasn’t swept altogether, but torn asunder – starving people all day long – it was an awful thing to do for their party – starving people all day long!
R: Agus an raibh mórán agaibh ar bhur meitheal?
T: Cúig déag nó sé déag.
R: Cén t-aos a bhí agat an t-am úd?
T: Ara, ní cuimhin liom – timpeall naoi déag nó fiche, is dócha.
R: Would ye dance a set in the house?
T: Very little, the whole point was go and make a few bob – one house in the parish, they always went out of their way to visit because they were very liberal, Danny Garrett’s in Goulán Beag, they always got a good contribution – you had James Garrett, you had two brothers, you had an army man, and a teacher – and they were all liberal, and they all contributed, a couple bob that time was big money, Roibeard.
R: Tell me about the ‘ball nights’?
T: Kate Dady’s in Fothrach … I remember a ‘ball night’ in the Black Valley in Beaufort. I was in Killarney, my family were friends with the Black Valley crowd, and they were all going to the ‘ball-night’, and I went to the ‘ballnight’ with them, a Saturday night, a big low house belonging to … next door the Kissane’s, I think it was Casey’s, left there at three o’clock in the morning – no, at six o’clock, and straight to the Friary in Killarney for Mass, and that was our day.
R: So, ye had a big night of dancing
T: They were lined up along the wall to take the next set, all night long.
R: Can you recall, who was playing?
T: I was playing a bit myself, a little, I wouldn’t be any match for their musicians, they were all strangers to me, one (musician) at a time, the house packed, the floor was never left idle, dancing on all night long, mad to take the floor.
Ba ó Mhucros i gCill Airne do mháthair Tommy, Anna Lynch, a mhíneodh an nasc ag a chlann leis an ndúthaigh úd. B’é ár bpríbhléid aithne a chur ar shárfhear de leithéid Tommy a dhein saibhriú suntasach ar ár saol –suaimhneas síoraí dó agus dá mhuintir roimhe!
(Féach alt nó agallamh cuimsitheach den scoth le Tommy Evans ar a shaol sa leabhar snoite le Carl O’Flaherty, Dingle, Lispole, Fionntrá/Ventry, 2023, 164-69).
Ar deireadh, tréaslaímid Craobh Idirmheánach na hÉireann lenár gcomharsain CLG na Gaeltachta as a mbua éachtach ar Ghleann an Iolair i bPáirc a’ Chrócaigh ar an nDomhnach. B’é ár bpléisiúr a bheith ag tacú leo san imirt dhea-thomhaiste ar bheagán botún ó thús go deireadh an chluiche acu. Éacht gan dabht don mheitheal iomlán idir imreoirí (34 acu!) bhainistíocht is lucht leanta. Go maire sibh bhur ngairm úr is an mothú meala a leanann í! Agus ar nóta gaolmhar, BUA leis an nDaingean ar an nDomhnach i gCraobh Shinsir na gClubanna!
Tom and Debbie Quirke Castlegregory sending New Years greetings from Vietnam to all West Kerry Pickleball players.
It's All In The Mind
HUMAN HIBERNATION
Orla Smyth
Admittedly, humans cannot actually hibernate but we are drawn to something similar in the coldest months of the year.
By the time the bracing, fresh Autumn days replace the long sultry summer heat, most of us can detect (sometimes reluctantly) a readiness to embrace the shorter, darker days coming in. There seems to be a natural inclination to modify the pace and rhythm of our daily lives accordingly.
But before we know it we are propelled into preparations for the festive season: so many forces of our man-made power structure unleashed, stoking the fires of frenzied celebrations and unbridled consumerism. And as soon
as the celebrations peak we still have the revved up energy of New Year resolutions to face- the good intentions to start fresh, and take on new health kicks, punishing exercise or diet regimesall kind of commitments to reinvigorate and improve ourselves.
Come mid-January most of us are ready to succumb! Our energy is sagging, the weather is raging outside and our bank accounts are emptied.
So now is the time to give in to the biological urge to slow down. While we can’t fully withdraw or put our lives on pause, we can choose, as much as possible, to mirror the natural flow of the season. Giving into the lure of the couch, the blazing open fire and a good book is probably more in tune with the rhythm of winter than getting up an hour earlier to fit in a workout session at the gym.
We can happily give ourselves permission to batten down the hatches - laze in the warmth and comfort of the indoors. Maybe, the season is inviting us into a space of reflection and contemplation, a chance to enjoy the pleasures of solitude and dreaminess, to create a space of rest and restoration. There is no need to set targets or to-do lists - simply allowing yourself to have a lie-in in the morning or to go to bed early and pull the duvet over your head will do the trick. Or try aimless pottering, lingering in the kitchen to batchcook warm hearty meals, getting stuck into that 700 page thought provoking novel, or watching old slow-moving black and white movies ,eschewing any social engagements that feel like an effort and cru -
cially… doing it all with intentionality. We can invite a kind of self awareness into our choices. We may notice a sense of relief, of letting go or a weight being lifted : the body might respond to slowing down, by feeling comforted and reassured : there may be feelings of self recrimination; qualms and misgivings about a lack of productivity or purpose; sensations of restlessness or avoidance ; resistance to relaxation: we might notice how exhausted we are , how cranky or humourless we have become, how weighed down by responsibility : we may be surprised at our readiness to chat and have a laugh : we might observe a warmth and appreciation for what we have.
We might very well experience all of the above, and it is all ok. This is what it is to be Human and for now we simply let life flow through us without having to resist or control anything. It is a time when imbalances can be corrected organically, equanimity restored. This is a time to trust in the natural cycle of the life force- no questions asked! We are made of the same stuff as all organic matter and we are subject to the same laws. Ultimately there is little benefit in disrupting the natural order of things, so we can freely and wholeheartedly embrace this fallow period, fortifying our energies in preparation for the awakening and renewal of spring.
Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children
Tom Long from Dingle, reading West Kerry live in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada in record snow after it “warmed” up to -30 after weeks of -40 to -50!
Dingle Notes
Richie Williams
PEIL. Guímid gach aon rath ar fhoireann Dhaingean Uí Chúis an deireadh seachtaine beag seo i gCluiche Cheannais na gClub i bPáirc An Crocaigh. Sár éacht bainte amach acu go dtí seo agus táimid ana bhrodúil astu. Go neirí leo!!!.
Comhgairdeachas ó chroí do Cumann Caide Na Gaeltachta as an bua mór a bhí acu an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. Iad ag filleadh abhaile mar seaimpini na hÉireann sa Comortas Idirmhéanach na gClub agus moladh mór tuilteanach ag ár gcáirde beal dorais gan dabht. Agus na habair mar gheall ar na gcluichi a bhí i gCorcaigh cúpla seachtain ó shin agus iad araon beagnach imithe as na comórtasaí difriúial ach sábhálta leis an cic deireanach ó na laochra cróga agus an misneach iontach a mbionn le feiscint ag an dá club ar an bPáirc imirte. RETIREMENT. Best wishes and a long and happy retirement to Tom Browne from The Mall who after 47 years service said goodbye to his workmates in Moran's Garage in Dingle. Tom has involvement in a number of local voluntary committees including sporting, farming and political interests which will no doubt continue to occupy his spare time. Go maire tú cead Tom!!!.
DECEMBER IN DINGLE PROGRAMME.
The Business Chamber and Tourism Alliance would like to say a special thanks to the volunteers who set up and organised all the various events in the programme through the month of December. Most of the events were very well attended both by locals and visitors which makes it worthwhile putting such a programme or activities in place at suitable times of the year.
We cannot let it pass without mentioning the
Castlegregory Notes
Castlegregory Tidy Towns Group meets every Saturday at 10am. All welcome to join in helping to keep our village looking good. Please check the side of the little library there for any updates each week. The group also wishes to acknowledge and thank the support received from Kerry County Council in the maintenance of the village
The Castlegregory Community Council are looking for a Maintenance person for the Clubrooms -please call Kelly on 0872165100 Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired: Dinners on Tuesdays in the Clubrooms. New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243 2251 if you would like to come along or if you are a regular and can't make it for any reason. Volunteers needed, Tuesday's 12.30-2.30pm to assist with dinners. Please contact 087 2854779. .
wonderful Rolling Lights Parade organised as a fundraiser by Aiseanna Na hOige on the Sunday evening before Christmas. What a great display by all the vehicle owners and cyclists involved who put such a huge effort into ensuring their colourful displays were in keeping with the Seasonal Spirit of the occasion.
A special mention to the Áiseanna Na hÓige Group who provide such a great range of early childcare, after school and related services for the Corca Dhuibhne Area. Their fundraising drive at present is to finance the proposed expansion of their present building where, finance permitting, work is due to commence very shortly.
The Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks was really spectacular this year helped by the suitable weather conditions and the huge attendance who added to the spirit of the occasion. The Business Chamber appreciate the contributions to the voluntary collection which was taken up after the fireworks display to help cover some of the outlay on the event.
TIDY TOWNS. The judges visit to Dingle for the 2025 National Tidy Towns Competition was on Saturday June 28th a bright but busy day in the area by their admission.
Our marks increased from 336 to 349 with extra points in all 8 sections which they survey. We successfully concentrated on general maintenance and presentation of the town last year. Not for the first time the judges commented on the small number of volunteers who attend our work evenings and point out the notable community spirit and involvement in the towns and villages who regularly feature in the National Competition Prize Awards.
We intend this year to concentrate on some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals on which the Competition is now based and appeal for ideas/suggestions and involvement from the community in improving our marks in 2026. Contact number is 0868641340.
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
Solar Systems
Tom Kennedy
Solar..panels or tubes, what's the difference? Well they both provide hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, be it oil, gas or electricity.
Whist Results:
A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally more efficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially when we have had such a great spell of sunshine. There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, you ask how!
07/01/2026 Ladies- 1st - Kathleen Hennessy, 2nd - Eilish Ashe. Intervals - Mary Hanafin, Gerry Curran. Gents - 1st Mary Shanahan, 2nd Pat Moore/Joan Sayers. Intervals- John McEnery, Brid Baker, Sandra Hoffman. Mystery- Mairead Ni Dubhda.
Well the answer is simple really, it's not a solar panel it's a heat pump. The way it works is a panel is fitted to your roof which is connected to a unit and cylinder in your hot press. This is a compressor similar to what's found in a fridge, this unit pumps a refrigerant gas into the panel where it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling point of about -25 Celsius so this hot gas comes back into the unit, where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity to operate so while saving money on heating hot water it does so at a cost.
08/01/2026 Ladies- 1st Catherine Lyons, 2nd Mairéad Níi Dubhda. Intervals- Gerry Curran, Anne O'Connor. Gents-1st Sean Fitzgerald, 2nd John McEnery. Intervals- Thomas Maunsell, Maeve Herlihy. Mystery- Mary McKenna, Pat Moore.
Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs on average about €1,500 to €2,000 per year to heat, of which about a 1/4 to 1/3 of this is hot water, so a typical hot water bill for a family of 5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year.
A solar system for a family of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to €5,500 supplied and fitted, giving them a yearly saving of approx €350 to €500 and when you take into account the rising cost of energy, a system can pay for itself in 5 to 10 years.
Looking back on 2025 we wish to thank all who helped in any way to the Tidy Towns efforts during the year. Special mention to our two dedicated Community Employment Workers John and Ihor and Údarás Na Gaeltachta Personnel who are responsible for organising and supervising their employment.
Our feathered friends the birds are facing their most difficult time of year in finding food so if possible keep your bird feeder topped up regularly or at least break up and scatter some unwanted food in an area where it is accessible and safe for the creatures to land. If walking by Milltown Bridge or close to the seashore don’t forget to look out for what seems like an increase in bird numbers in the area this winter.
Get your heating system up to date
WE ALSO SUPPLY & INSTALL THE FOLLOWING:
Extra Grants available from SEAI & Electric Ireland
Does your Oil/Gas Boiler need servicing Reg. Gas installer
Get your heating system into shape and improve efficiency
Trying to Fit In
Just trying to fit in And know my place
Think inside the box
Find my time and space
Just tick the boxes
And stick to the list
Know my own limits
And don’t make shapes
Follow the pattern
Stay inside the lines
All within reason
Am I even alive?
Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.
Fáilte roimh bhaill nua - ní aon ghá le taithí roimh ré New members welcome - no experience necessary
Buail chugainn gach Déardaoin do Leadóg Phicile chun blaiseadh a fháil don spórt is mó fáis ar domhan. Tá leadóg phicile spraoiúil, is ócáid shóisialta é, tá sé furaist le foghlaim agus is gearr go mbeidh tú meallta leis!
Join us for Pickleball every Thursday to experience the fastest growing sport in the world. Pickleball is fun, social, easy to learn and seriously addictive!!
Ionad / Venue: Coláiste Íde, Baile an Ghóilín (V92 E432)
Am / Time: Déardaoin / Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Fáilte roimh dhaoine fásta (18+) de gach aois agus cumas.
Adults (18+) of all ages and abilities welcome
Tús Maith Leath na hOibre
Mícheál Ó hUanacháin
Is ró-dhócha go mbeidh níos mó de lucht Kerry FC, a lucht leanúna ina measc, ag cur suime i gcúrsaí caide – peil CLG – ná mar is gnách, féachaint an n-éireoidh le cumann an Daingin an tríú chraobh clubanna a bhaint don chontae i bPáirc an Chrócaigh an Domhnach beag seo. Agus go n-éirí san leo!
Ach roimhe sin, beidh a gclub féin ag tabhairt faoin gcéad chluiche comortais acu in 2026, an séasúr ina thús ar an Aoine sa bhaile i bPáirc Chnoc an Iolair. Cobh Wanderers a bheidh chucu, sa tríú bhabhta de Chorn Sinsir na Mumhan, babhta an sé fhoireann déag. I mBéarla a thugaim a n-ainm orthu, mar ní aithníonn na foclóirí ach aon Ghaeilge amháin ar "Ramblers" agus "Wanderers" ar aon: Fánaithe; agus níor mhaith liom aon dul amú a chur ar dhaoine go mb'fhéidir gurb iad foireann na Sraithe a bheidh rompu.
Ní haon dóithín iad na Wanderers seo ach an oiread. Bíodh go bhfuil siad nach mór ag bun Phríomh-Shraith na Mumhan faoi láthair, d'éirigh leo teach slán anuraidh nuair a bhí deireadh dóchais nach mór ag a lucht leanúna nach ndí-cháileofaí iad, agus nil sé chomh fada sin ar fad ó bhaineadar amach Craobh-Chluiche Corn Idirmheánach an FAI in 2017. "Wanderers" eile, cuid na Life, a fuair an ceann is fearr orthu le ciceanna éirice tar éis dhá chluiche chomhscóir.
Tá ar a laghad fear amháin on bhfoireann sin fós liostáilte leo, an cúlbáire Michael Devine, cé gur beag seans, in aois 52 dó, go mbeidh sé ag dul chun páirce an deireadh seachtaine seo! Cúlbáire eile, go maith níos óige, Mark Power, seans go mbeidh seisean ag imirt – agus 38 mbliana aige.
Power: Cúlbáire Críonna!
Ar an Mháirt seo caite, scéal eile a bhí ann, agus bua soiléir ag Treaty United ar na Ciarraígh le ceithre chúl in aghaidh a dó.
Roimhe sin, bhí bua éasca acu ar Cheiltigh Chill Áirne, le cúig chúl in aghaidh dhá cheann. Is maith leis na tráchtairí an focal "neafaiseach" a úsáid ar ócáidí mar sin, in aithris is dócha ar "facile" an Bhéarla, ach tá brí ag an dá fhocal gurb annamh i gceist acu é: ní gan dua, ach gan fiúntas! Ní miste a lua go bhfuil na Ceiltigh chéanna ar na clubanna atá le bheith páirteach sa Sraith nua Náisiúnta atá le dul chun páirce go luath – le haghaidh séasúr 2027, is cosúil. Laistigh de chúig bliana, beidh líon na gclubanna sraithe i gCiarraí fásta ó 0 go 2. Is mór an t-athrú é. Idir an dá shéasúr, tá Carl Mujaguzi, Tim-Oliver Hiemer, Kevin Williams, Kennedy Amechi agus Chris McQueen ina measc siúd a bhfuil deireadh tagtha lena dtréimhsí sa Ríocht. Ach tá imreoirí den scoth tugtha isteach acu, leis. D'éirigh leo Kilian Cantwell a mhealladh ó Chill Mantáin, captain Fhánaithe Bhré agus cosantóir ar deacair dul thairis; Jonas Haekkinen ó na Fánaithe eile ó dheas - beidh an dís sin ar fheabhas le chéile, cheapfainn.
Fear eile ó Chóbh Chorcaí, an tosach Cian Murphy, cuirfidh sé le cumas scórála mhuintir Thrá Lí, agus taobh thiar de na cosantóirí beidh Harry Halwax ó Bhaile Longfoirt idir na postaí chun an corr-iarracht a thrasnódh an line cosanta a chur ó dhoras. Chugainn an fhead! I mbun comhraic linn!
Laura Benson (Keel) and Eoin Talbot (Fossa) at The Great Wall of China.
Camp Notes
Brigid O'Connor
ST MARY'S BICENTENARY St Mary’s Church Camp will celebrate its 200 year Anniversary in 2026. A programme of activities to mark this bicentenary is being planned.
ST. BRIGID’S FEAST DAY If any parishioners wish to make a St. Brigid’s Cross for their homes, in keeping with the Catholic tradition of blessing and protection. The crosses will be blessed by Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP after Masses in St. Mary’s Church, Camp, prior to St. Brigid’s Day on February 1st. You are welcome to join The Rosary Group at O’Dwyer’s Mace Camp, on Sundays to make the St. Brigid’s Cross.
CHRISTMAS SWIM The Christmas Swim was a very special occasion this year, as it was dedicated to Thomas Ashe, who, in previous years, was an enthusiastic participant. A few moments of silence was observed in honour of Thomas, before the plunge.
Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, €850 was raised (€500 in Cash and €350 via Revolut).
The proceeds will be divided equally between Camp Care of the Aged and Camp Youth Club. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Christmas Swim a memorable occasion.
OBITUARY The news of the death of Thomas Ashe, Ashe's Bar, Camp, on Christmas Eve, was received with great shock and deep sadness in the community of Camp and beyond. Thomas passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, following a brave battle.
Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret Ashe, and his brothers Oliver and baby John, Thomas is sadly missed by his sister Marian and brothers James and Padraig. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces Anna, Annahita, Jasmine and Jessica, his nephew Sean, and his grandnephews Rory and Max (Tom).
Thomas was at the helm of Ashe's Bar for all of his adult life, continuing a proud family tradition that dates back to the mid-1850s. Under his stewardship, Ashe's was not only a pub, but a place of welcome, warmth and connection — a much-loved place for locals and a popular tourism venue on the Dingle Peninsula.
A dedicated community man, Thomas was generous with his time and was charitable to those in need. He was a proud Camp man, and that pride shone through in everything he did for the community.
His passing has left a great void in the community that can never truly be filled, but his warmth, decency and strong presence form a legacy that will never be lost or forgotten.
A large gathering of mourners came to pay their last respects to Thomas' family on Tuesday evening at Hogan's Funeral Home, Tralee and again attended the requiem Mass on Wednesday celebrated by Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. Sympathy is extended to his sister Marian, brothers James and Padraig and all the extended Ashe family and friends and the community of Camp.
NOTE OF GRATITUDE - PADRAIG ASHE A note of gratitude to the people of Camp who supported Thomas Ashe.
After my brother's sudden and tragic death, which all my family are still coming to terms with, I wanted to share an experience that I am taking great comfort from in the midst of sorrow.
At the funeral home, service in Camp Church and Cremation Service and the messages of condolences on rip.ie all of which I read vividly and beautifully brought to life as so so many of you told us of the good deeds, charity work and the role Thomas played in the community, along with anecdotes that made me smile.
I take comfort in knowing how rich my brother's life was in Camp. I see that the community in Camp supported Thomas as much as he helped others and for that I wish to thank all the people of Camp.
Finally Thomas had a group of friends who were so good to him. I do not know all of you but I thank you all so much for that friendship and support that so enriched Thomas's life.
I could not on the day thank everyone so Johnny Doyle and Brigid Thanks to both of you.
Knowing Thomas had such a great community and friends is a silver lining on a storm, so thank you all so much. - Padraig Ashe.
The death of Denny Galvin of Sraidbaile truly marks the end of an era. Denny sat on his bench in the village of Sraidbaile, every day watching the world go by. A quote in the RIP condolences from Tom Maunsell of Boston and Castle says it all: I hope St. Peter has carved a special bench for Denny. And so say all of us!. Sympathy is extended to his sisters, Bobby, Rose and Mary and all the Galvin family, neighbours and friends.
COMMUNITY GAMES -BADMINTON What a great start for Annascaul, Camp, Inch and Lispole Community games with great wins in Badminton County competitions on 10th January in Moyvane.
The boys Badminton team won Gold medals - Team - Cathal Kennedy, Dara O'Leary, Dorian Browne, Lorcan Clancy and Aodhan Kennedy. The Girls Badminton team won silver medals - Team - Rachel O'Leary, Katie Greaney, Muireann Curran, Aoibhin Lyne and Saoirse Laide.
A special thanks to their coaches Mary Falvey and Billy Lacey.
Congratulations all, ACIL Community Games ABU.
ANNASCAUL GAA Congratulations to all players who received West Kerry League and County League Division 4 winners medals at Annual Awards Social. Also, congratulations to James Ashe, voted player of the year. Massive thanks to hosts, Dingle Bay Hotel, as always the food and hospitality was brilliant. ABHA NA SCAIL ABU 2026.
CAMOGIE Athenry are All-Ireland Champions, having defeated St. Finbarr’s of Cork in the final. Well done to all involved. It was a very exciting final for us, as we cheered on Kerri O’Driscoll, whose dad Jamie is from Curradubh Camp and Annascaul Club. A fantastic achievement, Kerri. Well done!
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS Fantastic achievement, huge congratulations to An Ghaeltacht and Ballymacelligott on bringing All - Ireland cups home to Kerry on Sunday last !
D'éirigh thar barr leo ar fad! Comhghairdeachas!
Best of Luck to Dingle next weekend.
BURN'S NIGHT Join us for our annual Burns Night celebration on Friday, 23rd January at The Railway Tavern, Camp. We’ll be honouring Scotland’s beloved poet Robbie Burns with rousing poetry, and enjoying a traditional supper of haggis. A brilliant night of fun and laughter guaranteed.
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-hot-desks-to-let/ nó glaoch a chuir orainn ar 066 713813
Local Link Bus Service:
Route 273 departs from Brandon to Tralee twice daily. 10.15am & 4pm. Booking not required.
R49 departs Brandon Point @ 9.10am Monday and Wednesday. Thuilleadh eolas https://www.locallinkkerry.ie
Béile Le Chéile Béile Le Cheile has expanded to Castlegregory. We deliver daily Monday-Friday. €10 for main course & dessert. If you need extra for the weekend we will include with Friday's delivery..
THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO AGE RESTRICTIONS.
Please call 0872372241 with your orders or for further information. If we have your contact details we will text the menu on each Friday for the following week.
We wish to thank our regular clients and our staff for all you do to help the expansion of this service.
Dhuibhne Beo
Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae
Clinicí Áitiúla
CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 9th FEBRUARY
Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm
Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm
CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC JANUARY 19TH
Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm
Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm
Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm
Dingle Muiris Dan’s 6.20pm, An Droichead Beag 6.40pm
Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite:
Bernie Uí Dhálaigh, Baile na hAbha
Unbeatable
Father Tom Jones Handball Supremo
leis an Athair Tom Looney foilsithe ag
Red Stripe Press
`Father Tom Jones, who was born in Tralee in 1868 and died as parish priest of Glenbeigh in 1950, was the best handball player Ireland has ever known. By the time he was eighteen he had beaten all challengers to become the country's handball champion, winning purses of up to ú400 along the way. From 1887-95 he was unbeaten in competition.'
Bhí sé ina shagart cónta i nGleann Beithe ó 1906 go Lúnasa 1909 nuair a aistríodh é go dtí Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Ar an 13ú lá den mhí sin a bádh Eibhlín Nic Niocaill agus Dónall Ó Criomhthain agus ó tharla an tAthair Jones sa Bhlascaod ag an bpointe ama sin bhí lámh aige sna coirp a thabhairt i dtír.
Aistríodh go Cill Orglan é i 1916 agus ó 1921 go 1928 bhí sé sa Daingean agus ansin, anuas go 1931, i gCathair Saidhbhín. Ceapadh é ina shagart paróiste ar Ghleann Beithe agus bhí sé ann gur éag sé ar 19 Meán Fómhair 1950. - www.ainm.ie
An Café Liteartha
Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis
Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979
Ó Mhárthain
Breandán Mac Gearailt
Tá an aimsir geimhriúil ar eagla ná beadh cuimhne agat ar. Tá fearg sa spéir de bharr an beartas gan chrích atá déanta ag an Aontas Eorpach, cead a thabhairt do thíortha i Meiriceá Theas earraí talamhaíochta a scaoileadh isteach ar mhargadh na hEorpa. Nach diail iad muintir seo na hEorpa, ní iad go léir. Go deimhin tás ag an saol go dtagann an mhairtfheoil is fearr sa domhan ó Éirinn. Gan dabht beidh cúpla cor-coise a thiocfadh lena dtuairimíocht tá súil againn. Ní breac ar an bport é fós óir beidh sroilíní leis má sea. Uair bhíos i bprointeach Franncach, d’órdaíos stéig. Dúirt an freastalaí liom go raibh feoil Éireannach acu ach go raibh sí beagán beag níos costasaí, ach go raibh an- éileamh uirthi. B’é sin le rádh go raibh an- éileamh ar shár mhairtfheoil na hÉireann.
Trump
Conas atá Trump ag tabhairt na cosa leis. Tá aiteas éigin tréis é a bhualadh- tá sé i gceist aige tíortha mar a shamhlaíonn sé a chur fé chois. Ní bhíonn rith maith ag an each i gcónaí ach is roimis atá agus tiocfaidh a lá. Ceapann sé go bhfuil sáslach airm aige le pé tir is maith leis a chlaoi. Níor mhaith liom a bheith ina bhróga pollta. Dá fheabhas a choisíocht béarfar ar eirbeall air agus is mó duine a bheidh sásta. Fastaoim giolláin droch bhéasach.
Siamsa ar ais sara fada.
Lé déanaí bhronn an tAire Nórma Ó Foghlú €250,000 ar an gcoiste áitiúil atá tréis Teach Siamsa na Carraige a shábhail don bpobal. B’é Boscó Ó Conchúir a thosnaigh an feachtas. Anmholadh tuillte aige. Ortha siúd a bhí láthair agus a bhí bainteach leis an bhfeachtas agus ag an mbronnadh bhí Bosco, Tommí Jim Mac Gearailt, an Comhairleoir Breandán mac Gearailt agus an tAire.
An- phointeáil agus tá an Comhairle Contae sásta cúnamh a thabhairt chomh maith. Anmholadh ag dul dibh.
Caid
Nár dhiail iad na buachaillí seo againne. Chuireadar corc i scata dos na tuairisceoirí. Bhíodar tofa. Má bhí aon rud ait chuireadar ionadh ortha féin.
Is mó scéal agus eachtra a leanfaidh an Crao -
tuillte acu ach cuireadh stop obann leo ar an nDomhnach. Bhí buachaillí Dhoire na Bradleys, ceathrar, go maith ach ní rabhadar maith a ndóthain ar an lá, ach bhí mhuintir Bheaglaoi, ceathrar, Brian, Ruaraí, Aodha, agus Cathal, na Gaeltachta ar fheabhas ar fad.
Scóranna Ruadhri Ó Beaglaoi 0-6, Cathal Ó Beaglaoi 0-2, Eanna O Conchúir 0-1, Seán Ó Gairbhia 0-1 Conor Ó Corrduibh 0-1, Seán Ó Cuinn 0-1
Bhíobhair ar fad ó fear an bháide amach tofa. Beidh an Ghaeltacht, bail ó Dhia ortha, ag ceiliúradh dtí Lá le Pádraig nó Domhnach Cásca. Ó Thuaidh.
Bás
Fuair Jose Ní Ghearailt Uí Fhinn ón mBóthar Buí agus Baile Mhistéala bás an tseachtain
seo caite. Ní raibh a sláinte ar fónamh le cúpla bliain. Bhí sí pósta le Denis Finn ná maireann. Bhí iníon clainne ortha Denise go bhfuil beirt clainne uirthi Niamh agus Jeaic. Méala mor a bás dá dearthárachaT omás, Máirtín, Jackie, Páidí agus dá deirfiúr Máire. Bhí Helen a deirfiúr agus deartháir Gearóid basaithe roimpi.
Múinteoir furmhór a saoil oibre b’ea Jose. Bhíodh an- bhaint aici leis na páistí ag múineadh cluichí, amhránaíocht agus camógaí dos na cailiíní. Bhreá léi ceol, amhránaíocht agus rinnce. Bhí sí ag múineadh amhráin Gaeilge dos na cailiní móra. An-chuideachta b’ea í agus
í lán do scéalta agus greann.
I rachtaibh Dé a hanam muinteartha.
Fuair Tomáisín Ó Cíobháin ón nGráig bás le déanaí. Ealaíontóir tofa.
Méala mór a bhás do Elma ní Mhuirthile, dá chlann iníon Áine, Muireann agus Emer, dá gclann siúd, dá dheartháracha Séan, Séamus agus Pádraig, dá dheirfiúr Marion agus dá aintín Nóra Uí Mhurchú. Bhíos an-mhór le Tomáisín.
Solas na bhFlaitheas ag a anam caoin.
Fuair Breandán ‘Bob’ Ó Súilléabháin ó Shráid Eoin, An Daingean ach a mhair i Lios Tuathail, bás ar an gcéad lá do Eanair.
Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Grace, clann mhac Aodán, Shane, Ciarán, agus Breandán. Bhí a bheirt dearthár Tim agus Mick básaithe roimis. Fear cáirdiúil cleachtúil agus ard imreoir caide b’ea Bob.
Beannacht Dé lena anam spóirtiúil geanúíl.
Fuair Seán Mac Mathúna ó Thrá Lí ach a bhí ag cur fé i mBleá Cliath le blianta bás ar an 24ú Nollaig. Bhí a chéile Breffni básaithe roimis, a dheartháir Diarmaid agus a dheirféaracha Eibhlín agus Nóra. Méala mór a bhás dá chlann Mel, Sadhbh agus Fiach.
Bhí Seán ag múineadh i Scoil na mBráthar sa Daingean le linn dom bheith ann.
An- mhúinteoir agus fear uasal. Blianta ina dhiaidh sin chuaidh sé i mbun pinn agus dhein sé gaiscí. Bhí an-mheas agam ar Sheán agus bhíos an-mhór leis coitianta.
Gur i láthair Dé a anam mómharach.
Fuair Eric Fichtner, ó Chlochar ach ó thús, Simsbury Connecticut, bás le déanaí.
Méala mór a bhás dá iníonacha, O’Neill agus Hanora, deirféaracha Linda agus Lorri, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde gan dearmad a dhéanamh ar a chéile Leah Ó Néill a maraíodh i dtaisme tráchta roinnt blianta ó shoin. Bhí aithne mhaith uirthi sa cheanntar.
I nGáirdín na bhFlaitheas a anam.
Fuair Denny Galvin ón Sráidbhaile sa Leitriúch bás ar an 6ú lá d’Eanair.
Méala mór a bhás dá deirféaracha Máire agus Rós agus a dehartháir Bobby, neachtanna, gaolta, cairde agus comharsain.
Gur i nGairdín Pharrthais a anam.
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ACROSS
1. Thorough; complete (investigation) (4,3, 6)
8. Pranks
9. Caustic in thought
10. Existing; currently there (2, 5)
12. Land proprietor (Scot.)
13. Electrically charged atom
14. Make longer
16. Sea anchor
19. Manchester by the ___ 2016 film
20. Pinch (as with a cable)
22. Kettledrums
24. Rice cooked in stock
25. Pre pupa insect phase
26. National security police division (7, 6)
DOWN
1. Celebrate
2. Admit to wrongdoing (3, 2)
3. Choose not to do
4. Make moist
5. Countryside
6. Approaching
7. Disliked intensely
11. Cape ___, peninsula in Mass. USA
15. Seaport in northeast Italy
16. Agnus ___ (Lamb of God)
17. Hiker
18. Tomb inscription
19. Leisurely walk
20. Makes better
21. Small shallow dish used in labs
23. Airport area for parking planes
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Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartmen to let – Dingle Town Centre. Luxury two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Dingle Town. Walking distance to all amenities. Fully fitted with all modern conveniences, private garden, and terrace. Professionals only. Available from 1st February. Rent: POA. 086 -875 9692
Mobile home for rent. 2 bedrooms (Max. 2 people allowed). Seperate kitchen, dining area and lounge.. Rented on a monthly basis. 4kms from Dingle town, own transport required. No smoking, no pets. Not suitable for families. €290 per week. Phone Philip - 087-3364780
Spacious Single Room to Rent Long Term close to PCD and town centre.House share with two others. “A” rated house. Please contact.sadaingean@yahoo.com with Name, work info etc.
Holiday Rentals
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Motors / Gluaisteáin
2011 Ford focus 1.6 Diesel, 220 KM, NCT to 05/26, Tax to 02/26. €4,000, Call 087-6421094
Services / Seirbhisí
Spanish Grinds - Language tutoring for all levels & ages available. Italian also provided. Contact Phoebe - Certified Language Coach - exchangeandthrive@ gmail.com / 089-2391562
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
Painter & Decorator available. Call Ed Lacey: 087-7142505
Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812
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
Ranganna gleacaiochta reidh ina cleachtaiomar gluaiseacht agus aireachas... slainte agus tainte! Maidineacha idir 9am agus 12am o Luan go hAoine I Ceann Tra - claraigh ar 089-4080012 no 089-2693641
Mindful movement classes mornings between 9 -12am Mondays--Fridays in Ventry Hall. Call or text 089-4080012 for enquiries or 089 269 3641 to book your place
Native Irish speaker, fully qualified Irish teacher available to teach Irish. Please email Maria at: marianimhurchu@gmail.com
Frank McGowan-Sports and Physical Therapy. Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial and Relaxation Massage. Lower Main St, Dingle Town Centre. Monday to Friday. 9 am-2 pm. Call, Text or Whats App 0857338601 for an appointment.
Regina Sheehy - Kinesiology and Food Intolerance Testing. Treating all forms of digestive issues, fatigue, candida, fungal issues, stress, food intolerances, recurrent infections. Clinics in Dingle (Tuesday and Thursday) Tralee (Wednesday and Saturday) Evening appointments available. Ph: 0860820224 www.reginasheehy.com
Plumber specialising in boiler breakdown, servicing and commissioning. Complete range of plumbing services. Call John 086-3165714
South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-2311971
Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory. Call: 083-4179641
Garden Services in Kerry: Lawn mowing, strimming, vertical pruning, tree surgery. Reasonable rates. Ring 0838268371
Septic Tank emptying, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018
Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emergency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493
Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day. Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446
Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pick-
ups. Call 087-3440493
Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com
Wanted / Ag Teastáil
Duine freagrach le Gaelainn líofa á lorg chun aire a thabhairt do leanaí óga ina dteach féin i bParóiste Mórdhach. Dé Luain go Dé hAoine, 1pm - 5pm. 085-285 4544
Looking for ¼ acre of land to rent for polytunnels, back-west. Contact 089 9869031.
Thick warm curtains wanted. Any size or condition. Must be free or very cheap. 087-3364780
Woman required to look after elderly lady in own home for approx 3 hours per day, Meal preparation and light housekeeping. Gaeilgeóir desirable though not absolutely necessary. 086-8900025
Looking for house to rent, long term. Detached, in peaceful location, 4 bedrooms. Call or App Daniel 089 955 1854
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
56ha páirt de choimín á chuir ar léas i cheanntar Chaisleán Ghriaire. Teangmháil Eoghan 087-2427379 56 hectare share of grazeable commonage being put out to lease in Castlegregory area. Contact Eoghan. 0872427379.
