West & Mid Kerry Live issue 432

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Eisiúint / Issue 432 12ú - 26ú Feabhra / February 2026

Ceann Sibéal: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 8: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 11: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 20: Dingle Cycling Club Hit The High Road

Pg 24 - 25: Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

Pg 27: 10 Lambs and a Man's Word

Pg 34: West Kerry GAA

Pg 38: Kerry FC

Pg 39: CFLT Lectures

Pg 41: All In The Mind: Mind Yourself

Pg 42: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 46: Crossword

Pg 47: Classifieds

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

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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

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Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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Annascaul Garda Station,. Tel: +353 66 9157102

Dingle Garda Station, Tel: +353 66 9151522

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Áiseanna na hÓige Achieves Family Resource Centre Status

Dingle’s Áiseanna na hÓige childcare and family support centre has been formally admitted into the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) Programme.

The announcement was made on Tuesday February 3rd at its centre in Ard na Gréine by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD.

It was one of 10 new FRC designations announced by the Minister but the only one in Co. Kerry, which now has 13 FRCs across the county.

Áiseanna na hÓige had previously sought recognition as a FRC in 2018 and 2025 but missed out in previous rounds.

The centre has been providing family support services, funded by Tusla on a yearly basis, since 2015. Admission to the national FRC programme secures minimum annual funding of €180,000.

Áiseanna na hÓige is the only centre in a Gaeltacht area that provides family support services in Irish and English, as well as Ukrainian. It serves the entire Dingle Peninsula which has a population of nearly 12,000.

Its application was supported by a variety of groups and individuals working in the social and community space, including Irish language groups, local schools, GPs, public health nurses, local representatives and NEWKD, each one recognising the importance of the services it offers to the community.

It was also supported by agencies who deliver services from the Dingle centre, including the Children’s Disability Network Team (Enable Ireland), Down Syndrome Kerry, Kerry Adolescent

Urraithe ag

Counselling, the Money, Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and the Local Creative Youth Partnership.

Manager Fiona Nic Gearailt said the designation ensured the continuation and expansion of services.

“We’re absolutely delighted to have achieved FRC status and we’d like to thank the Minister and Tulsa for their support,” Ms Nic Gearailt said.

“We’d also like to acknowledge the ongoing support of Kerry County Council’s Childcare Committee and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

“This recognition reflects the tireless work of our staff, the commitment of our Board of Management and the support from community partners.”

“We are particularly proud to be able to offer family support services through the medium of

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“I would also like to sincerely thank the Tusla local office in Tralee for its ongoing funding over the years and for recognising the need for family support services in West Kerry.

“This FRC status will allow us to continue and expand the vital services for families in our Dingle and its surrounding areas,” Ms Nic Gearailt added.

Chairperson of Áiseanna na hÓige’s voluntary board, Joe Terry added: "Joining the FRC scheme is a massive win for west Kerry.

“Formal admission to the FRC scheme will guarantee the long-term sustainability of the services.

“Membership of the Family Resource Centre National Forum, the national representative and peer support body for Family Resource Centres, will assist with meeting rising standards in governance requirements.

“The staff and board have worked hard over the past decade to build Áiseanna na hÓige’s services and governance structures. We are FRC-ready and committed to ensuring that every family on this peninsula has access to the support they need,” he said.

Áiseanna na hÓige is set to mark twenty years of service in 2026, tracing its history back to 2006 when it originally began operating as a childcare centre.

Its facility at Ard na Gréine is also home to the Mol an Óige preschool & creche and Naíonra an Daingin.

Minister Norma Foley makes the announcemenet

Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .

What was your first job? Working in Cill Bhreac B&B

What is your favourite film? Home Alone

What is your favourite book? Then She Was Gone -Lisa Jewell

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

What was your favourite holiday? New York

What is your favourite drink? Spicy Margarita

Who is your favourite actor? Morgan Freeman

What advice would you give to your younger self? You are capable of more than you think!

Who is your sporting hero? Katie Taylor

Two figures from history you'd like to have as dinner guests. Leonardo da Vinci and Julius Caesar

If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go? Back to my younger days of playing 40/40 in the Grove!

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Give Up or Give In? - February Decides

Irene Flannery

February is a month of mixed messages. One minute we’re being encouraged to indulge in heart-shaped chocolates, oysters and red wine — and the next we’re quietly asked what we might be “giving up” for Lent. Feast or fast? Indulge or abstain? It can all feel a bit confusing — and yet, from a nutritional point of view, February makes perfect sense. This in-between month sits at a crossroads. We’re emerging from the deepest part of Winter, often a little heavier, a little slower and, for some, craving comfort. At the same time, there’s a subtle pull towards simplicity — lighter meals, clearer heads and the desire to feel better in our bodies. That tug-of-war between indulgence and restraint is not a modern failing; it’s deeply seasonal. Before wellness trends and food rules took hold, our ancestors were guided by the rhythms of nature rather than the contents of supermarket shelves. You might notice that humans aren’t the only ones navigating this seasonal in-between. In the natural world, February is anything but dormant. Fish begin subtle migrations, birds test early mating calls and mammals emerge cautiously from Winter scarcity. Energy is carefully conserved and spent with intention. Otters increase their food intake before breeding season, deer nibble selectively rather than endlessly, and seabirds rely on fat-rich fish to sustain long flights and courtship rituals. No creature is counting calories or following rules — they are responding to internal cues shaped by season, light and availability. What’s striking is how little excess there is. Wild animals don’t graze constantly, nor do they feast endlessly when food appears. There is rhythm: nourishment followed by rest, activity followed by stillness — a pattern humans once shared. Our physiology hasn’t changed much since then, even if our food environment has. February, with its shifting light, gently nudges us back toward that rhythm — asking us to fuel ourselves well, but not endlessly. It’s not about denial; it’s about alignment. Before refrigeration and global supply chains, late Winter naturally meant less. Stored foods were dwindling, fresh produce hadn’t yet arrived, and meals were simpler by necessity. Root vegetables, grains, dried pulses, broths and preserved foods formed the backbone of the diet. These leaner months gave the digestive system a natural pause after the abundance of Autumn, while still providing nourishment and warmth. Meals were filling but not excessive, designed to sustain rather than stimulate. Hunger was familiar, but so was satisfaction. Food was never something to manage or resist — it was simply eaten, appreciated and then left alone until the next meal. That natural spacing did much of the work modern nutrition advice now tries to recreate. In that context, restraint wasn’t a moral decision; it was simply how life worked. Valentine’s Day, arriving mid-month, pulls us in the opposite direction. Food, of course, has always played a starring role in romance. Cultures across the world linked certain foods with vitality, fertility and desire. Oysters earned their reputation not because they are particularly glamorous, but because they are rich in zinc — a mineral essential for

hormone production, energy and reproductive health. Dark chocolate, particularly with a high cocoa content, contains compounds that support circulation and stimulate feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain. But romance, nutritionally speaking, isn’t really about novelty foods or grand gestures. It really comes down to energy, good circulation, balanced hormones and a well-nourished nervous system. When we feel well in our bodies, everything works better — including mood, motivation and connection. Foods rich in healthy fats support hormone balance, protein provides the building blocks for repair, and colourful vegetables and fruits supply antioxidants that protect long-term vitality. None of this is particularly exotic — just quietly effective.

Then, almost as soon as the chocolates are cleared away, Lent arrives with its invitation to pause. Traditionally, fasting and abstinence were never about punishment or perfection, but about moderation, reflection and reset. Christianity is far from alone in this. Across cultures, late Winter and early Spring have long been marked by periods of restraint — from Hindu fasting days that favour lighter foods, to Buddhist traditions of simplified eating, to ancestral communities where scarcity made eating less a natural part of the season. Even Hippocrates, often called the father of modern medicine, believed that eating less during times of illness could support healing.

Today, modern research is catching up with this ancient wisdom. Gentle fasting — or simply allowing longer gaps between meals, particularly overnight — has been shown to support blood sugar balance, improve insulin sensitivity and give the digestive system time to rest and repair. This doesn’t require extreme regimes. For many people, it can be as simple as finishing dinner earlier, reducing constant snacking, or taking a temporary break from alcohol or ultra-processed foods.

What’s particularly interesting is that both Valentine’s indulgence and Lenten restraint point us towards the same truth: how we eat matters far more than what we occasionally indulge in or temporarily give up. Pleasure doesn’t disappear when we eat well — it often deepens. A warming, nourishing meal enjoyed fully can be just as satisfying as a rich dessert eaten absent-mindedly.

February doesn’t ask us to overhaul our lives. It asks us to notice. To savour a square of dark chocolate rather than finishing the bar. To choose food that truly nourishes rather than grazing all evening. Good health and wellbeing do not begin with restriction or excess — they begin with awareness. And perhaps February, with all its mixed messages, is quietly reminding us that pleasure and simplicity are not opposites at all. They’re old friends, perfectly capable of sharing the same plate.

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

Death by Cholera

-Mayo Constitution 28 February 1833

Death by Cholera has put an end to the sufferings of many of the peasantry in the village of Castlemaine, County Kerry, this week. A poor woman and her children died of the disease in a churchyard last week because they had no place to go. A father and his two children were found dead in a cabin. The general population was so terrified of cholera that they would not allow sufferers any shelter or help.

(The disease arrived in Belfast, by ship, in March 1832 and had reached Tralee by the end of April the same year. An estimated 50,000 people died in the pandemic in Ireland. It is recorded as having a particularly devastating impact on County Kerry. However, little did people know or suspect what greater tragedy would soon befall the country.)

Dingle Fishing Boat On Fire

-Roscommon Messenger 23 February 1929

A fire broke out in the engine-room of the Dingle fishing vessel Saint Bridget.

The boat is owned by skipper John Flaherty, and the fire began while the vessel was anchored in Valentia Harbour. Mr. Flaherty threw his coat on the flames and shouted for help.

One of the crew, Thomas Brosnan, rushed to the engine-room with old clothing to prevent the flames from spreading. However, his own clothes caught fire and, to prevent himself from being seriously burnt he threw himself overboard.

Four Dingle fishing boats became aware of the blaze and rushed to the Saint Bridget. They managed to bring the fire under control after three hours.

(It must have been a serious fire if it took three hours to control it. There are no reports of the resulting damage, or if the vessel was towed back to Dingle.)

Serious Accident In Brosna

-Kerry News 07 June 1907

While riding in a cart along the public road near Brosna, on Saturday evening last, a woman named Collins met with a serious accident. According to our information, it appears the cart was accidentally upset, and she was ejected violently on to the road. As a result, she suffered serious injuries to her body which included a broken arm.

Penal Servitude For Life

-Kerry Evening Post 18 Aug 1832

We often report on criminals being transported from Kerry to Australia and other distant lands, for penal servitude for life. Here is what that punishment entailed.

‘All persons transported are placed, without reference to previous circumstances, either in the Public Service, or are assigned to private individuals immediately on landing, according to their qualifications. Those who belong to the first class are compelled to devote all their time to whatever occupations are assigned to them.

In return, they are fed, clothed, and lodged at the Crown’s expense. All mechanics and labourers reside in Barracks, built expressly for the occasion. Those who are employed as clerks, in any of the Public Offices, are allowed to live elsewhere. They receive an annual payment of between £10 and £18, together with a small sum for clothing. Those whose crimes are of a serious nature are subject to unvarying punishment. They are not allowed to own property, even if they had friends who would provide them with such at their disposal. Those who are assigned to private individuals, such as female servants in a house or on a farm must be committed to the service of their masters. They are

not allowed to live away from their masters, they are not paid and are not allowed to go anywhere.’

(Some people were transported for what we might call minor crimes such as the theft of a coat. That was usually for seven years and for life in the case of serious crimes such as murder. The practice of Transportation ended in 1868 when a frigate named Hougoumont carried some 280 convicts to Fremantle in Western Australia. Among them were 62 Fenian prisoners. Many convicts spent time in Spike Island, Cork Harbour, awaiting a transportation ship, many died there.)

Petition of Dingle Postmaster

-Central Statistics Office (CSO) 1824

The petition of Joseph Smith, Dingle, County Kerry, postmaster of Dingle, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting the removal of a fine of five pounds which he attracted for non-attendance as a juror, at the Assizes of Tralee in August 1823.

He declares that no reply has been received to his memorial and affidavit of June 29 last seeking clemency and complains of being ‘utterly unable’ to pay the fine.

(The fine was equal to €750 today.)

Lusitania Victims On The Kerry Coast.

–Irish Independent 19 July 1915

The police at Glenbeigh have interred the remains washed ashore there which are believed to be those of a Lusitania victim. Two greatly decomposed bodies have been washed ashore at Kilcummin Strand, near Castlegregory.

One of them bore a portion of a lifebelt and near it were found other portions marked ‘Lusitania’.

One of the bodies has been identified as that of a saloon passenger named Shields, from Cincinnati. A large Lusitania lifeboat, which is in perfect condition, was washed ashore at Clogher Strand, near Ballyferriter.

(The RMS Lusitania was a passenger ship of the Cunard Line. She was torpedoed by a German submarine, U-20, on 07 May 1915, near Kinsale, off the Cork coast. There were 1962 passengers and crew on board, including 128 Americans who lost their lives. The total loss of life was close to 1200.

According to some historians, Churchill had ordered the sinking of the ship to draw the USA into the war, but that theory has been strongly denounced. The ship was carrying war materials which made her a legitimate target, Germany claimed.

The Lusitania was the largest passenger ship in the World when she was launched in June 1906 but had to give up that distinction when her sistership, Mauritania, was launched in September 1906.)

RMS Lusitania in New York gathering a large crowd in 1907. Source: Library of Congress - Public Domain.

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Chicken Chasseur

A Classic Warming Dish

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

This is a true French classic, cooked in countless homes across France and familiar to almost every trained chef. Many will remember it appearing in their very first Christmas exam, a rite of passage that teaches patience, balance and respect for simple ingredients. Its name translates as Hunter’s Chicken, a dish rooted in the countryside and designed to be nourishing and comforting.

At its heart, this is a gentle chicken stew, slowly cooked until the meat is tender and full of flavour. Mushrooms add earthiness, while tarragon brings a soft, aromatic note that lifts the whole dish. There is nothing complicated or showy here. The beauty lies in good technique and allowing the ingredients to do the work.

This is the kind of food that feels especially right at this time of year. It is warming, reassuring and deeply satisfying, perfect for cold evenings when you want something honest and comforting on the table.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or use thighs and drumsticks, 30g flour, gluten free if needed

1 onion, cut into small dice

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ tsp. tomato purée

1 tomato, peeled and finely diced

500ml good quality chicken stock

100ml white wine

300g button mushrooms, cleaned and chopped handful of tarragon, chopped parsley, chopped salt and pepper oil

knob of butter

Method

Heat the pan over a medium to high heat. Season the flour and coat the chicken in the flour. Add the oil to the hot pan and add in the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Give the pan a quick wipe and put back on over medium heat. Add a little oil and the onion and a pinch of salt. Allow these to cook for 5 minutes without browning. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. At this stage pour in the wine and allow this to reduce for 2-3 minutes. Now stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes. Return the chicken pieces to the pan followed by the stock.

At this stage I like to brown the mushroom which gives them extra flavour. To do this put a pan over medium to high heat. Once it is hot add a little oil and butter and add in the mushrooms allowing them to brown. Once they have browned add them to the chicken pot, season and allow to cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes until the chicken has cooked through. Taste and season if required. Add the chopped tarragon, parsley and tomato and gently mix through the dish. Bring to the table and serve with a bowl of creamy mash!

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An Ealaíontóir Thú?

Táimid ag lorg ealaíontóirí chun múrmhaisiú a dhearadh do pháirc imeartha Daingean Uí Chúis agus cur leis an sraith álainn atá againn ann cheana féinig. Ba mhaith linn céiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an éacht den scoth a bhain an fhoireann amach i mbliana. Má cheapann tú go mbeifeá oiriúnach don ról, seol ríomhphost chugainn ar optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

We are looking for local artists to create a mural for a wall in the Daingean Uí Chúis training ground. Adding to the murals that have already been created. We would specifically like to celebrate the recent achievement of the club in an image. If you are interested, please email optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Ciste an Phobail

Tá Ciste an Phobail oscailte aríst. Is tacaíocht é seo do choistí agus grúpaí atá ag iarraidh imeacht Gaelainne a eagrú mar chuid d’fhéile, mar shampla. Má thá tacaíocht uaibh ó Dhúchas an Daingin agus má chloíonn an imeacht leis na luachanna atá againn, ba bhreá linn cabhrú libh. Chun an fhoirm a fháilt, nó má tha ceist ar bith agat, seol ríomhphost chuig optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Ciste an Phobail is now open. This is a funding opportunity for organisations and committees who wish to organise events through Irish in Dingle. If you would like support from Dúchas an Daingin and if we feel that your event is suitable, we would be happy to help you and your committee. To complete the form, or if you have any questions, please email optduchasandaingin@gmail.com

Caint ‘is Cadráil don ngnó Tá tús curtha le sraith nua seisiún cainte, a dhíríonn ar an dteanga a bhíonn á úsáid le custaméirí. Tá an seisiún oiriúnach do gach leibhéal teangan agus is iad na rannpháirtithe a bheidh ag treorú an seisiúin. Beidh sé ar siúl tráthnóna Céadaoin idir 6.30i.n. agus 7.30i.n., gach seachtain go dtí’n 25ú Márta in Óstán Benners. Má thá fonn ort clárú, cur scéal chugainn ar 087 7004 884

A new series of conversational sessions began this week and will continue until 25/03. This session will focus on the language used with customers and in the workplace. It is suitable for all levels of Gaeloinn and it is the attendees that lead the conversation. It will be a weekly session in Benners Hotel on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining, let us know! 087 7004 884

Céiliúradh Gradaim

Beidh oíche cheiliúradh againn ar an 23ú Márta chun gradaim a bhronnadh ar na gnónna a ghlac páirt i nGradaim Gnó na hÉireann. Beidh sé ar siúl in Óstán Benners ag 7i.n. agus tá fáilte roimis na héinne. Beidh deis ann clárú don bhliain seo agus foghlaim ó na gnónna a bhfuil an éacht iontach seo bainte amach acu. Comhghairdeas libh!

There will be a celebration on the 23rd of March to present the businesses who took part in Gradaim Gnó na hÉireann with their awards. It will take place in Benners Hotel from 7pm and everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to apply for this year’s Gradaim and learn from each other. Congratulations to all!

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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Grá Gaelach

Tá Lá Fhéile Vailintín buailte linn. Má thá éinne speisialta agat i do shaol a bhfuileann tú ag iarraidh a mhealladh le nathanna Gaelacha, seo dhuit cúpla rogha (ón gCúipideach é féinig).

Valentine’s Day is here! If you have someone special in your life that you want to impress with your Gaeilge, here are a few ideas!

Tús an chárta:

A stóir / stóirín - My dear

A mhuirnín - My beloved

A chroí - My sweetheart

A shíorgrá - My eternal love

Corp an Chárta:

Is tú searc mo chléibh - You are the love of my chest/heart.

Tá mé fé do gheasa - I am under your spell.

Táim ag leá le grá duit - I am melting with love for you.

Chealg tú an croí ionam - You have beguiled my heart

Críoch an Chárta

Ó do ghrá geal - From your bright love

Ó do chara dhílis - From your loyal friend

Ó do ghrá folaitheach - From your secret love

Nathanna Breise

Grá gan chúiteamh - unrequited love

Grá leatromach - unrequited love

Grá buan - abiding love

Folaíonn grá gráin - love is blind

Nochtann grá gnaoi - love reveals beauty

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!

- Glaoigh ar … le áirithint a dhéanamh

- Cúpla bord fághta tráthnóna

- Rogha leathan ar fáil

- Bain triail as ár …. nua

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Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

TABLE QUIZ A Table quiz in aid of Camp Fair will be held on Saturday 28th February at 8.00 pm in The Junction Bar, Camp. There will be a raffle and spot prizes on the night. Everyone is welcome.

FASHION SHOW Derryquay School will hold a fashion show in Camp Community Hall on Friday, 13th February. Doors open at 6.30 pm. Raffle and spot prizes, Best dressed lady and drinks reception. A great night of fashion for all the family. Everyone is welcome. Your support is appreciated.

IRISH FARMERS ASSOC. At the recent IFA West Kerry AGM, a vote of sympathy was extended to all branch members, and families bereaved during the past year. The late Jackie Murphy, Secretary of the Camp Branch who died last August was also remembered. Jackie was a dedicated member of the IFA. Rest In Peace.

SCÓR NA N-ÓG Scór na bPáistí - email annascaulscorofficer@gmail.com for entry details.

COMMUNITY GAMES Annascaul, Camp Inch and Lispole

Well done to our Indoor Soccer U13 Boys team that did so well today. They are through to the County Finals which will be held on the 22nd February.

Well done Adam, Aodán, Hugh, James, Mikey, Ríoghan, Seán and Tommy and their coaches Robbie and James. A great achievement. Thank you to all involved t and to Milltown/Listry Com-

munity Games for hosting OBITUARIES

Rachel O’Shea, the much-loved, gentle, and ever-helpful lady behind the window of Castlegregory Old Post Office for many years, passed away peacefully at her home recently. A woman of deep faith, Rachel lived her life with kindness and quiet devotion. We pray now that she has been welcomed into the Communion of Saints in the Kingdom of Heaven. Sympathy is extended to all the family. May she rest in eternal peace.Sympathy is extended to John, Fr Joe, Peter and Mary, Simon, Eoin, Andrew, Niamh, Róisín and Éanna.

Sympathy is extended to Donal and Elaine O'Riordan and family, Camp and all the family on the recent sad passing of Donal's mother, Mary O'Riordan (nee O'Connell) Knockavinnane, Ballymacelligott, Tralee. Mary died peacefully on January 24th at Cork University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family .

Mary is survived by her husband Tony, her family Donal, Geoff, Siobhán and Kathleen, sons-in-law Ned Flahive and John Gleeson, daughters-in-law Elaine and Noreen, her adored ten grandchildren , Jade,Alex,Jack,Darragh, Chloe,Colin,Danielle,Tony,Shay and Nicole, her sisters Margaret Keane and Cassie Cahill, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends especially Eilish and Sheila. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

The news of the death of Gabriel Keane, Aughacasla on Friday 6th February was received with great sadness in the community Beloved husband of Eileen and cherished father

of Michael-John and Eileen-Theresa. Gay will be sadly missed by his loving family –his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Erin, Seán, Adam and Keanna, son-in-law John, daughterin-law Moira, brother Tom, sisters Margaret and Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Gabriel is pre-deceased by his sister Beatrice and brothers Morty, Michael and John.

A born entrepreneur, Gay returned home from New York with Eileen and opened the family supermarket and petrol pumps in Aughacasla. Kind and considerate by nature, Gay valued every customer who walked through his door and treated everyone with respect. The children of the local school adored him, his humour and friendly spirit, and later, as teenagers gathering in the Pearse Hall, they found in Gay someone who always looked out for them and enjoyed their company. Gay loved his greyhounds, and among the symbols brought to the altar at this Funeral Mass were his cap, dog leash, and a family album. Above all, Gay cherished Eileen, his beloved wife, and his family, who meant the world to him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

BICENTENNIAL

ST MARY'S CHURCH

Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP blessed the St. Brigid’s Cross at Masses in St. Mary’s Church, Camp, marking the beginning of the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of St. Mary’s Church. It is great to see how customs like this can survive in our faith community down through many generations. Details of the full programme of Church Bicentenary events available later.

Members of The Quay Wren presented a cheque for €2,500 to Michael Brosnan of the RNLI at their recent Ball Night held in McCarthy's Bar. The Quay and the Goat Street Wrens had a joint celebration on the evening.

Photo: Declan Malone

Dingle Notes

Richie Williams

CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE. Its the time of year again to extend a big Céad Míle Fáilte to all the participants, parents, mentors and supporters who are due to visit the Dingle Peninsula for the annual Scoil Cheoil An Earraigh ( February 18th to 22nd ) and Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé (February 20th to 22nd).

Ta suil againn go mbeidh deireadh seachtaine iontach ag gach éinne óg is aosta agus go rachfaidh éinne abhaile slán sábhálta i ndeireadh an lae.

ÁISEANNA NA hÓIGE. Great news for Áiseanna na hÓige Centre who have been formally been admitted into the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) Programme. This recognition ensures that the Centre, which has been providing a huge service to the area since 2006, will now on have access to a more guaranteed funding stream from national level to secure the long term viability of their Childcare and Family Resource Services. It is hoped that a long awaited and much needed extension to the building should be starting very shortly. I recently had the opportunity to visit the centre and was amazed to witness the level of use and activity in every available room and space in the building. Continued success to the board, employees and facility users of all ages into the future.

CYCLING FOR CHARITY. Local cyclists Cian Higgins and Padraig Ó Conchúir will be taking part in a 800km seven day cycle tour from Paris to Lourdes this Summer. All funds raised will go to the Rise And Shine Group who bring young people on pilgrimage holidays every year. Cian and Padraig would appreciate donations to the fund which can be made by going to idonate.ie and look up Cian Higgins.

TV DOCUMENTARY. Huge congratulations to Film Director Nuala O'Connor on the recently screened programme titled Amhráin Do Mo Mháthair. A truly heartfelt tribute to a wonderful lady Eileen Scanlon (nee

Lundon) which opened many local eyes to a story which many would not have been previously familiar with prior to the programme. Just highlights that one never knows what is going on in other peoples lives and why we should be forever careful in how we judge other human beings.

BUNSCOIL AN CLOCHAIR. Bunscoil An Clochair Daingean Uí Chúis has been sanctioned to provide a special class facility to cater for pupils with autism and autism spectrum disorders starting from the September 2026 school year.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADES. Preparations are now in progress for what promises to be another big day in Dingle for our national saints celebrations. The morning parade by Dingle Fife And Drum Band will start from Ashmount at 6am through the traditional route stopping for Mass in St Mary,s Church Green Street at 6.45 am before finishing back in Ashmount Terrace again.

Due to works in the Old Hospital Area the main floats parade will this year line up along the New Ring Road behind Paul Geaney's Bar and join the Band at the top of Goat Street Junction then continuing along the traditional route via Main Street, The Mall, the Pier and Green Street. We are appealing to all clubs, associations, business outlets and groups or individuals to start planning their entries now as March 17th is fast approaching. Especially important is to book a suitable trailer big or small and ensure vehicles are suitably attachments and experienced rivers to pull your entry on the day.

Séamus Jackie Lawnmower Repairs

Members of The Goat Street Wren who presented cheques totalling €4,500 to Gairdín Mhuire Daycare Centre, West Kerry Hospice, Friends of West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle GAA and Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta at their recent Ball Night in McCarthy's Bar. The Goat Street and Quay Wrens had a joint celebration on the evening.

Photo: Declan Malone.

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Fógra d’usáid na Scoile ar bhonn cheadúnais chun seirbhís íarscoile a chur ar fáil.

Tá Bord Bainistíochta Scoil Mhaolchéadair, faoi réir chomhaontú an Phátrúin agus na nIontaobhaithe, ag beartú cuid d’áitreabh na scoile a chur ar fáil chun seirbhísí iarscoile a sholáthar ag oibreoir neamhspleách seachtrach tríú páirtí. Bronnfar ceadúnas ar an iarratasóir rathúil chun cuid d’áitreabh na scoile a úsáid ar laethanta agus ag amannta sonraithe ar feadh tréimhse bliana scoile amháin, agus beidh sé/sí freagrach as oibriú neamhspleách na háise agus as fostú gach ball foirne san áis. Beidh an socrú faoi réir roinnt téarmaí agus coinníollacha.

Ba chóir do pháirtithe leasmhara, sa chéad ásc, léiriú spéise i scríbhinn a chur sa phost chuig Cathaoirleach Bhord Bainistíochta Scoil Mhaolchéadair, An Charraig, Baile na n Gall, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. V92A313, tráth nach déanaí ná 2 a chlog i.n. ar an 25.02.2026.

Eiseofar tuilleadh faisnéise chuig gach páirtí a chuireann léiriú spéise isteach.

Má tá agóid ag aon pháirtí leasmhar i gcoinne an togra chun áitreabh na scoile a chur ar fáil d’oibreoir réamhscoile agus iarscoile neamhspleách seachtrach tríú páirtí, ba chóir na hagóidí sin a bheith: (i) déanta i scríbhinn; (ii) seolta trí phost chuig Iontaobhaithe Scoil Náisiúnta f/c Cathaoirleach Bhord Bainistíochta, Scoil Mhaolchéadair, An Charraig, Baile na nGall, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí, V92A313; agus (iii) a bheith faighte ag an scoil tráth nach déanaí ná 2 a chlog i.n. ar an 25.02.2026.

Ní mór aon aighneachtaí den sórt sin a dhéanamh ar fhorais oibiachtúla.

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Well done to Kieran Keane, Lios Póil, who recently won the Munster indoor under 20 shot putt in Nenagh for the 3rd time in a row representing An Riocht A/C.

Aoife & Oscar Donegan and their cousins Daniel & Iona Byrne with some high brow literature on their way in to Les Miserables in London

Meitheal Trá Fionntrá

Tá grúpa ag teacht le chéile ar Satharn 14ú FEABHRA 2026 chun an trá a ghlanadh óna 11 a.m. go dtína 12.30. pm. Má tá suim agat a bheith páirteach ann bualfaimid le chéile sa chárchlós ag Ceann Trá ar a 11.00 am. Láimhíní & málaí ar fáil.

Teangmháil:- Orna Ní Dhuinnshléibhe 087-2286533

Ventry Beach Group

On Saturday 14TH Februrary 2026 a group is getting together to clean Ventry Beach from 11-12.30 am. If you would like to join in meet at Ventry Car Park at 11 a.m Please bring your own pickers. Bags and gloves will be provided. Orna Dunlevy 087228653

Maidin Chaifé & Ceol

do Chairde Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne agus UNICEF do leanaí na Pailistíne

Maidin De Domhnaigh an 22ú Feabhra ag 10.30am beidh maidin chaifé i Múséam Chorca Dhuibhne i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh ar son Cairde Ospidéal Phobail Chorca Dhuibhne agus ciste UNICEF do leanaí na Pailistíne. Beidh tae, caifé, cístí, rudaí mílse agus scones srl ar fáil agus ceol breá ó roinnt de na ceoltóirí a bheidh páirteach i Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh na bliana seo. Beidh crannchur ann leis le duaiseanna breátha.

Roinnfear na tabhairtaisí idir an dá charthanacht agus bheimís fíor bhuíoch d’éinne a bheadh in ann bácáil a dhéanamh nó síntús a thabhairt. Is féidir cistí srl a thabhairt ag an Múséam maidin De Domhnaigh ó 10am.

Coffee Morning and Tunes

for Friends of West Kerry Community Hostpital Dingle, and UNICEF for the children of Palestine.

As part of this year’s Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh there will a coffee morning and tunes in the Museum in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh at 10.30am, for Friends of West Kerry Community Hostpital Dingle, and UNICEF for the children of Palestine. Musicians attending Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh will play tunes, and everyone is welcome to join in and all support of any kind will be gratefully accepted. We would really appreciate if people could drop off their baked cakes, scones and so on, to the Museum in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh on Sunday morning February 23rd, from 10am or give any donations, no matter how small, on the day. Míle buíochas libh ar fad.

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- All Ages Welcome Experienced Music & Guitar Teacher offering private tuition

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All ages and abilities welcome! Lessons tailored to individual goals in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Private tuition available locally Contact: Gábor Péli / 0862204598 / peeli340@gmail.com

Dingle Cycling Club Hit The High Road

Having enjoyed this January the unprecedented success of the local footballers, the soaring achievements of Jack Kennedy and the amazing double world cycling records of Dingle lady, Josie Knight, we are reminded again that sport is one of the great joys of life. Travel, too, Mark Twain informs us, is a joy fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrowmindedness. Inspired by the thoughts of combining sport and travel twelve of Dingles Cycling Club headed to Gran Canary to banish the last days of Winter in balmy sunshine.

Gran Canary, situated one hundred miles off the north-west coast of Africa, has volcanic origins, a wonderful climate, spectacular scenery and is truly a cyclist's paradise. The island has a coastline of some 300 kilometres of which beaches cover 65 kilometres and it is about a third of the size of Co. Kerry. By the coast, the temperature is a daytime constant of 25 °C but in the centre of the Island the highest peak, Pico de las Nieves at 1949 metres, is often wet and with temperatures in single figures. The South coast is where the tourists flock to and we based ourselves in Playa del Ingles and the junction of the GC500 and the GC60 as these two roads are the gateways to some of the best cycling routes. The local traffic is very accommodating and the interior roads are humming with cyclists. Over the week, the climbs of ''Pico de las Neves'', ''Serenity'', ''Soria'', ''Mirador del Balcon'', and some lesser ones were scaled. On Thursday all twelve scaled the massive challenge that is the Pico. We enjoyed the lovely local bakeries and coffee shops along the way as we eased our way to the top of Europe's longest and highest climb of 47km. It may not be recognised as such by Strava as there is a downhill of about 3k one third of the way up, which must be climbed again on the way home to give a massive total of 2,574 metres of ascent. Strava only recognises continuous climbs. The final stretch from Ayacata to the top via the GC600 has punishing ramps exceeding 20%. When the last three members of Dingle CC arrived, carrying the ubiquitous West Kerry Live, the other nine were on their way back down through the clouds to warmer climes. The ''Valley of Tears'' is still closed, as is Mogan, to cyclists due to landslides. We used the tourist ferry to take ourselves and our bikes to and from Mogan whenever we traversed the GC200. The cycling, along countryside blessed with fantastic natural features, is memorable. Overall the experience was very enjoyable. The cyclists were of all ages and of varying abilities but the group would catch up at coffee shops and cafes on the routes. As the weather change to Spring more cyclists will be taking to the wonderful roads of West Kerry. New members are always welcome at Dingle CC and maybe youll be on the next cycling odyssey wherever that may lead.

West Kerry Care of the Aged

Annual Social

Dingle Skellig Hotel

Sunday 22nd February 2026

2.00pm

3 Course Meal & Dancing

Music: Noreen Ashe

Ticéidí: €45 (available at Gairdín Mhuire)

Fáilte Roimh Chách

Everyone Welcome

Corca Dhuibhne

1ST YEAR & TY ENROLMENT 2026

• Excellent Academic achievement: Over the past three years an average of 19% LC students achieved 600 points or higher with an average of 72% achieving 500 points or higher

• Class average size 2024/25 = 18 students

• 55% of students enrolled attended English Medium primary schools!

• Remote Area Grant available from Department of Education subject to geographical location.

• Immerse in the Irish language with us for the year and experience many other TY activities! (Limited Places).

• Safe Nurturing Environment.

CLANN, CAIRDE, CREIDEAMH

Coláiste Íde, Baile an Ghoilín, An Daingean, Co. Chiarraí

Phone: 066 9151211 • Email: info@colaisteide.com • www.colaisteide.com All Irish Boarding School for Girls

Open Day 21st March 2026 10.00am - 3.00pm

Cór Pobail Chorca DhUIBHNE

Dingle Community Choir & Band

Stiúrthóir/Director: Laine Henderson

Spring Fundraising Performance

Seó an Earraigh

@ Wave Dingle/An Choill, Daingean Uí Chúis

8.00 Dé hAoine 27ú Feabhra

8.00 Friday 27th February

Proceeds to / A mbaileofar ar an oíche do:

Kerry Mental Health Association & West Kerry Hospice

Ticéidí Tickets €10:

Ag an doras At the door (Limited Number)

Siopa Uí Lúing, Ceann Trá Ventry Post Office

Ollmhargadh Spar Sheehy’s Supermarket

Dingle Veterinary Clinic

Dingle Peninsula Tourism News

Caroline Boland

Congratulations to Nicky, Ann and team at Solas for being awarded yet another Michelin Bib Gourmand Award. With Food Tourism ramping up as a key element of Ireland’s new national tourism strategy, it’s great to have so many quality restaurants and eateries locally. With food provenance and food safety so important today, the Dingle Peninsula is very fortunate to have so many primary and secondary food producers. So watch out for the Bia Dingle logo, buy local, shop local and eat local!

A reminder of the events coming up over the coming weeks - every Monday will see Tinteán Ceoil in action from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in An Clohán / Cloghane. Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh returns the 18th to 22nd February, and Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé, Ceann Trá takes place on the 21st and 22nd of February.

CFLT in association with Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara and Údarás na Gaeltachta are holding a series of amazing talks this month. Every Wednesday night at 8pm, Halla le Chéile will host free Spring Lectures with the next talk on February 18th on Barn Owls of Kerry.

Ceardlann Oiliúna d’Fhéilte ar Leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Festivals Training Workshop

To support all the incredible work of the Committees and Volunteers who work so hard throughout the year to bring us such wonderful festivals and events, Dingle Peninsula Tourism in association with Fáilte Ireland (Wild Atlantic Way), Kerry County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta invite all organisers to a dedicated festivals workshop. The workshop will be given by Colm Croffy from AOIFE (the Association of Festivals and Events).

Tá áthas orainn cuireadh a thabhairt duit chuig an gceardlann seo atá dírithe ar fhéilte. Reáchtálfar an cheardlann i gcomhpháirtíocht le Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne, Fáilte Éireann

(Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin), Údarás na Gaeltachta, agus Comhairle Contae Chiarraí. Is é Colm Croffy, duine a bhfuil taithí mhór aige, ó AOIFE (Cumann Féilte agus Imeachtaí na hÉireann) an teagascóir. Tacaíonn an cheardlann seo le féilte ar Leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne.

Déardaoin 26ú Márta 2026, 9.45 r.n. – 16.30 i.n. ar Foirgneamh Údarás na Gaeltachta, Baile an Mhuilinn, Daingean Uí Chúis, V92 TX48 / Údarás Building

Lón ar fáil / Lunch Provided Cláraigh anseo / Register here:

Training Opportunities for Local Businesses:

Fáilte Ireland run a series of management and staff training supports. As local businesses get ready for another season, there might be time to get some help and support in key areas such as Cost Management in Accommodation Operations, Business Overheads or Labour and Payroll. For more information, visit : https://supports. failteireland.ie/clinics-in-cost-management/ Funding Opportunities – Last Calls: Kerry County Council currently has two open calls for funding that may be of interest to your local community group and Festivals & Events Committees:

1. Local Enhancement Programme:

The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 will provide capital supports that are essential for many small not-for-profit community or voluntary groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas. Groups will be able to apply for funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, or purchase equipment such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc.

The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 application form is required to be completed electronically, via an online portal. The online application form including the Terms & Conditions of Funding and Guidelines are available on the following link: https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/ content/local-enhancement-programme-2026 The closing date for receipt of applications under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026 has been extended to Friday 27th February, 2026

2. Festival & Participative Events Programme for County Kerry 2026.

To be considered for funding under this Programme, Festivals and Participative Events must attract visitors to the area and have a minimum expenditure of €7,500. Please Note: There is no guarantee of funding and eligible applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis against the criteria set out in the Programme Guidelines. The online Application Form and the Programme Guidelines are available at: https:// consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/content/festivals-andparticipative-events-grant-scheme-2026

Some of you may have been granted funding under the Community Support Funding Scheme category titled Community Based Tourism, Festivals and Events. Please note that invoices/ receipts which you will use for expenditure incurred under the Community Support Funding Scheme cannot be used for expenditure incurred under the Festival & Participative Events Funding Scheme.

Closing date for receipt of fully completed online applications forms and supporting documentation is 5pm Monday 16th February 2025. If you have any queries regarding this grant, please contact Economic Development and Tourism Unit at tourismoffice@kerrycoco.ie / 066 7183591.

Promoting together….

TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together

Adam Woods (Editor Farmers Journal) and Kathleen Herlihy (IFA) present Tom Griffin (Camp IFA) with Honoury Life Membership of the IFA. Also in photo Jason are Fleming Co. Chair and Jimmy O'Dwyer Chair Camp IFA and Brigid O'Connor.

Dhuibhne

Sensory Pod Unveiled At Annascaul School Following Fundraiser

Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .

Scoil Bhreac Chluain, Annascaul has unveiled a new sensory pod designed to provide a calm, safe and stimulating environment tailored to the individual needs of pupils.

Affectionately named “Hannah’s Lodge” for Hannah Falvey (12), the pod will support her and other pupils who experience sensory overload or difficulties with emotional regulation, offering therapeutic space where they can self-regulate and feel secure within the school setting.

The sensory pod was purchased with funds raised by local mums, Ceara D Treacy and Bríd Lyne, following their participation in a gruel-

ling Hyrox fitness challenge.

Through their fundraising efforts, the pair raised €14,006 for Kerry Mental Health Association, significantly exceeding the original €10,000 target required to purchase the pod.

The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said, “Firstly, congratulations to Ceara and Bríd for spearheading such a magnificent fundraising initiative and for their outstanding performance in the Hyrox challenge.

“We are extremely grateful that Kerry Mental Health Association was nominated as the charity partner. The mental health benefits of this sensory pod will be felt not only by the children, but also by their families, teaching staff and the wider community.

“The Kerry Mental Health Association Corca Dhuibhne Branch will invest the remaining funds into additional mental health supports across the region, from Camp to Castlegregory to Dingle and out to Slea Head.

“Finally, I would like to thank An Príomhoide, Mary Murphy, and the Board of Management of Scoil Bhreac Chluain for their continued support.”

Ceara D Treacy said, “The Share the Pain fundraiser reflects the reality faced by many families supporting loved ones through mental health challenges. Like the Hyrox event itself, living with mental illness demands endurance, strength and resilience.”

Bríd Lyne said, “The introduction of the sensory pod, now available within the school, is expected to provide significant reassurance and peace of mind for parents, while enhancing wellbeing supports for pupils.”

Kerry Mental Health Association works to promote positive mental health and to support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, along with their families and carers.

Short Story

Ten Lambs and a Man’s Word

Eamon Spillane

Two days before the sheep fair in Annahown, in West Kerry ,Pete and Eoghan brought the sheep down from the hill. They were turned into a small pen beside the dipping tank. Pete wanted ten lambs for the fair. He moved among them with ease. A man who works with sheep never rushes them. He took his time, touching one here, turning another there, stepping back to see how they stood when left alone. Pete kept Scottish Blackface and Cheviot. He said they gave the best of both worlds, and only a sheep man like Pete knew what that meant. By evening he had ten set apart in a small field below the house. They were not the best ten. Anyone could pick the best. These were good hill lambs — sound on their feet, clean along the back, no softness where it didn’t belong. Lambs that would not shame a man when a buyer ran a hand over them.

Pete was known far and wide as a great sheep man. He had the best rams and his stock showed it. People wanted his stock and said so openly. Even so, he never relied on reputation alone so the evening before the fair he mixed bluestone in a bucket and sprayed the lambs lightly, just a mist. It gave the fleece a healthy copper look, the colour of strength. Too much and it looked false, and too little and it was wasted. Pete knew the right amount. It was an old trick, and like all old tricks it only worked if you didn’t push it.

Eoghan watched from the gate, six years old and serious. He knew better than to ask questions while Pete was working, as he might not get the full explanation and, at this age, Eoghan wanted to know everything and more.

Eoghan was called at dawn. His trousers were cold. Pete handed him a mug of tea.

“Drink that, Eoghan, and we’ll be off.”

The lambs were loose and Eoghan ran ahead with the two dogs, Moss and Kerr , standing in the gaps to keep them from straying.

The road stretched out pale in the early light as dogs barked and ran around the lambs, nudging and turning them. Pete followed behind, calm and steady.

“Take it aisy,” he said. “There’s no hurry on a sheep.”

By the time they reached the village the fair stretched along the main street, each man in his own place, claimed over years. Pete took his corner just off the main street, beside the post office. He had stood there longer than Eoghan had been alive. Men nodded to him as he checked the lambs and stepped back.

As the morning wore on buyers arrived on foot. Better coats and clean boots, full of bluster as if they were doing one a favour by just looking. They came straight to Pete, hands out, eyes down. They felt along the lambs’ backs, thumbs pressing into the backbone and on each side of it.

Pete watched their faces more than their hands.

Bargaining was new to Eoghan. He listened hard.

“What are you looking for “. a buyer asked.

“Five pound,” Pete said easy.

“Three,” said the buyer.

Pete shook his head.

The buyer laughed and walked away.

“That’s him gone,” Eoghan said.

Pete watched him go. “He’s no fool, that fellow. Let him off. He’ll come back.”

Onlookers gathered and someone said that the lambs were looking well. Another said prices were poor everywhere as another buyer had a go at Pete’s lambs. No deal. A man slapped Pete’s palm in a part of the bargain making ritual, hard enough to sting.

Yerra , can’t ye split the difference?” an onlooker known to Pete said, smiling, as if he were helping.

“Can’t take four,” Pete said. “T’would be robbery”

The buyer walked away again.

Other buyers came and tried the same thing. Five pound. Three. Four. No. Heads shook. Hands slapped. Advice was given freely. A middle man leaned in, pretending to be on Pete’s side, hoping for a tip if it came off. Pete said little.

Morning had slipped into early afternoon by now and the lambs were getting restless. It took Eoghan and the two dogs all their efforts to keep them steady.

At last the first buyer came back and the same rigmarole started again. By now Eoghan had some idea of the workings of these things.

“Four pounds ten shillings is my last offer,” said the buyer. “That’s as far as I can go now. I’m stretched altogether.”

Palms were spat upon and struck. The bargain was made. A man’s word given. That was enough in Kerry and indeed in Ireland of the early sixties.

The lambs were driven away together, stepping out clean and sure. Eoghan watched until they were lost among others and felt something empty, almost sad to see them go but happy that Pete was happy.

They went to the eating house at the far end of the main street that served only mutton pies and big mugs of tea. This was really a private dwelling that had been turned into an eatery for the fair day to make a few extra shillings for the family. Inside was full of steam from the hot meat pies. The place was alive with local banter and tales of great or poor prices of the sheep. Pete had a few words with other sheep men but was never fully drawn on quality or prices of stock. The pie burned Eoghan’s mouth but he liked it. He ate and he listened

Later Pete met the buyer in the pub. Business was business. Money was counted — four blue ten -pound notes and the brown fiver. Pete gave two half- crowns back to the buyer as a luck penny and the buyer slipped Eoghan a half- crown and winked. Pete bought lemonade for them both as he was lifelong and proud pioneer.

The dogs were waiting outside.

Eoghan and Pete strolled around slowly looking at the stalls. Pete bought a length of rope from Cheap Jack. Nothing else.

When they set off for home the road felt quieter. Longer. Eoghan walked beside Pete, tired, full and thinking hard.

Pete explained many aspects of the day’s events. The thing that had worried Eoghan most was how Pete knew the buyer would come back to pay. “

“We made the deal Eoghan and we shook on it. The man gave his word. Once your name is gone, it’s gone,” Pete said. “And word travels fast. Apart from that, Eoghan, a man that breaks his word is nothing.”

Eoghan walked on, the words settling quietly in him.

He walked home with the quiet strength of his uncle’s lessons settling in, the kind of guidance that would shape him for years to come.

Paráid Soilse Rollta an Daingin

le teacht thar nais i 2026

Ba mhaith le bainistíocht, foireann agus bord deonach Áiseanna na hÓige buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le pobal Iarthar Chiarraí agus le gach duine a tháinig amach chun tacú leis an gcéad Pharáid Soilse Rollta Daingean riamh. Ar an Domhnach, an 21ú Nollaig, tháinig ár bpobal ina sluaite chun an ócáid seo a dhéanamh iontach, cuimhneach, agus dírithe ar an teaghlach a bhain gach éinne taitneamh as. Chuir Dingle Brownies nóta draíochtúil leis lena gcanadh carúl álainn agus thug ár dtuismitheoirí agus ár lucht tacaíochta milseáin bácáilte leo, mar aon le tionlacan blasta leis an seacláid te agus sú úll a bhí ar díol ag ár stalla. Ba mhaith le Áiseanna na hÓige buíochas ar leith a ghabháil le Cumann Lucht Tráchtála an Daingin, le Comhairle Contae Chiarraí agus leis an nGarda Síochána as a dtacaíocht ar an oíche. Buíochas speisialta leis le John Liston as úsáid a bhaint as a áitreabh éiceafeirme le haghaidh clárúcháin do na breis is 80 feithicil rannpháirteacha, agus leis na maoir dheonacha iontacha a chinntigh gur rith an ócáid go réidh agus go sábháilte.

Dingle Rolling Lights Parade to return in 2026

The management, staff and voluntary board of Áiseanna na hÓige would like to say a huge thank you to the West Kerry community and everyone who turned out to support the first ever Dingle Rolling Lights Parade.

On Sunday, December 21st our community turned out in huge numbers to make this event a truly spectacular, memorable, and familycentred occasion that was enjoyed by all.

Dingle Brownies added a magical note with their beautiful carol singing while our parents and supporters generously donated homebaked treats, a delicious accompaniment to the hot chocolate and spicy apply juice on sale at our stall.

Áiseanna na hÓige would especially like to thank Dingle Chamber of Commerce, Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána for their support on the night.

Táimid ana bhuíoch lena ár bhfoireann agus leis na tuismitheoirí a thug a gcuid ama chomh flaithiúil sin chun cabhrú linn, agus ag an bpobal gnó a thacaigh leis ón tús.

Bhíomar thar a bheith buíoch as an iarracht a dhein ár dtiománaithe rannpháirteacha chun a gcuid feithiclí a mhaisiú, rud a chruthaigh rásaíocht iontach agus í ag dul tríd an mbaile.

Ní raibh ceithre roth ag gach rannpháirtí agus dhein an grúpa rothaithe sár-thaitneamh leis i measc na gcéadta lucht féachana a bhí ar an mbóthar.

Ní tasc éasca a bhí ann dár bpainéal moltóireachta - JJ, Sarah agus Keely Steede - an fheithicil is fearr gléasta a phioca amach- a raibh a saineolas agus a ndúthracht ag dul i ngleic leis an dúshlán!

Dhein Daidí na Nollag cuma speisialta fiú - ag glacadh sos ag an am is gnóthaí den bhliain chun páirt a ghlacadh inár bparáid.

Bhailigh an ócáid €6,640.38 dochreidte do Sheirbhísí Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh agus Cúram Leanaí Áiseanna na hÓige a imóigh i dtreo fhorbairt agus fás leanúnach an ionaid.

Dúirt an Bainisteoir Fiona Nic Gearailt: “Bhíomar chomh tógtha leis an tacaíocht ó muintir an Daingean ar an óiche.”

“Tá ról tábhachtach ag Áiseanna na hÓige i bpobal an Daingin, agus tá na seirbhísí a chuirimid ar fáil ríthábhachtach.

“Ciallaíonn an tacaíocht a léiríodh ar an oíche an oiread sin dúinne agus do na teaghlaigh a n-oibrímid leo,” a dúirt sí.

Tá Áiseanna na hÓige ag tnúth le Paráid Rolling Lights níos mó agus níos gile i mbliana ar an 20ú Nollaig, 2026.

Sabháil an dáta agus bígí linn!

A special thank you also to John Liston for the use of his eco farm premises for registration for the over 80 participating vehicles, and to the wonderful volunteer stewards who made sure the event ran seamlessly and safely. We are indebted to our staff and parents who gave so generously of their time to help out, and to the business community who got behind it from the start.

We were overwhelmed by the effort made by our participating drivers in decorating their vehicles, creating a spectacular cavalcade as it made its way through the town.

Not all participants were on four wheels and the group of cyclists went down a treat also with the hundreds of spectators who lined the route. Selecting the best-dressed vehicle was no easy task for our judging panel - JJ, Sarah and Keely Steede - whose expertise and dedication rose to the challenge.

Santa even made a special appearance - taking time out at his busiest time of the year to take part in our parade.

The event raised an incredible €6,640.38 for Áiseanna na hÓige Family Support and Childcare Services which will go towards the development and continued growth at the centre.

Manager Fiona Nic Gearailt said: “We were absolutely blown away by the generosity and support of the people of Dingle.

“Aiseanna na hÓige plays an important role in the Dingle community, and the services we provide are vital.

“The support shown on the night means so much to us and the families we work with,” she added.

Áiseanna na hÓige looks forward to an even bigger and brighter Rolling Lights Parade this year on December 20th, 2026.

Sabháil an dáta agus bígí linn!

INCH NOTES

Inch Christmas Day Swim 2025

On Christmas Day, many brave swimmers and cheerful supporters gathered on Inch beach to make a splash for the Kerry Cancer Support Group. A huge thank you to all who jumped into the water, donated money, cheered on the brave swimmers and helped out on the day. A whopping €3647.87 was raised and gratefully received by the Kerry Cancer Support Group who help local families and individuals on their cancer journey. Many thanks to the Inch First Responders team who were available to provide medical assistance if required.

Here’s to Christmas Day 2026, we look forward to welcoming you all to this ever growing event.

Inch Community New Stone Wall Inauguration

On Saturday 7th February, Inch Community celebrated the official inauguration of the newly built stone wall. Fr Michael was present to bless the wall, and the occasion was marked with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by all who helped place the stones and bring the project to life, making it a proud and memorable community event. The following are a few words shared on the day by co-lead Jack O’Connor.:

“Today we are standing beside a stone wall, but anyone who has worked on this wall knows it’s far more than that. In Kerry and across Ireland, stone walls are a huge part of the language of the land. They run through our fields, up the highest of mountainsides, rugged coastlines and the quietest of bothareens. Long before we ever spoke of heritage, sustainability or community development, our ancestors were practicing all three, one stone at a time.

This wall was built by many hands, with what was very much at hand. No mortar. No excess. Just patience, skill and a deep understanding of place. Every stone had to be read, turned, tested. And if it didn’t fit, it would fit somewhere else. That idea alone says so much about who we are. So over the months, by many hands and hearts, learning first from the highly skilled stonemason Dominic Keogh and then trusting ourselves and eachother to continue. It became a shared rhythm.

Early starts, late evenings, lifting, placing, stepping back, catching up, enjoying the kind offerings of tea and coffes, helping one another see what we might have missed. In building a wall, we found ourselves quietly taking down the walls between us. Stone by stone, we were reminded that strength doesn’t come from one prefect piece, but from many imperfect ones working together. And what is hidden, the depth, the base, the care taken, where no one sees is what allows something to stand for generations.

None of this would have happened without belief and support.

I want to sincerely thank Inch Community Council for valuing our idea from the very beginning. What started with the vision of two amazing women in our community, Jenny & Katie, our community council facilitated and nurtured it and supported it. Thanks for your trust and all the incredible work you do.

Thank you to the Heritage council for funding and recognising the importance of projects like this. This years there “Exploring our foundations” could not have been a better match. The Heritage council really do incredible work and are led by people who live and breathe our uniquely beautiful heritage.

Big thank you to Kerry County Council for supporting the project. Special mention to Breda and Pat who met us time and time again to figure out safe and practical ways to make this happen. Thanks to their wider team for clearing back the area, revealing these beautiful trees and providing

barriers to keep us all safe. May the relationship between our community and council continue to grow stronger and stronger.

And finally, as Richard Teahan would call it, our fantastic meitheal – our volunteers, our neighbours, it has been a true pleasure working alongside you all. It really does take a village and what a village we have! There has been so much enthusiasm for stones, great pride shown and care taken throughout. It really does make you wonder “does the work awaken something deep inside us ?”. Something we remember even if we never built a wall before

Before I finish, there is one person I really need to acknowledge. This project truly began because of Jenny. The one who got the ball-stone rolling, who carried the idea, who quietly and steadily led it from start to finish. Not only is the wall her baby but she built it whilst carrying a baby of her own. In the middle of building something rooted in the past, she is also building a future… soon to be married, soon to welcome a new life into the world. That couldn’t be a stronger symbol of building our foundations of who we are.”

Exciting Opportunity for Inch's Biodiversity

As one project ends, another begins. Ecologist Cathy Eastman, author of the new Inch Community Biodiversity Action Plan, has outlined an exciting opportunity for our community to work together to enhance the natural environment of the village. The plan focuses on communityled actions that can make a real difference to the quality of life in Inch — benefiting people, wildlife and nature alike.

Anyone interested in getting involved and helping to put the plan into action are invited to attend a meeting at Inch Community Centre on Wednesday 18th at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and be part of this positive community initiative.

Events at Inch Community Centre:

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

Yoga with Shannah (www.yogatimeforyou.com): Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, book in advance on 087 061 5544.

Senior citizen community lunches (all are welcome) on Wednesday 11th and Tuesday 24th February at 1pm.

Bingo nights on Thursdays 5th & 19th February at 7:30pm. Coffee Morning on the following Sunday at 10:30am (after mass):15th February.

Other regular notices:

Upcoming mass times for St Joseph’s church Inch at 10am on alternate Sunday: 15th February and 1st March

The Kerry Mobile Library Service will be parked opposite Foley’s Bar Inch from 12:25pm – 1pm on Fridays 20th February and 6th & 20th March. Practice your Irish at the weekly Comhra at Foley’s Bar Inch on Wednesdays at 10:30am. All levels welcome.

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

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

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

With that said, may our ancestors nod in quiet approval, may moss grow, birds settle and life take hold between the stones in which we lay.

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Castlegregory Notes

St Patrick's Day Parade; We are now taking names of people/groups who would like to take part in this year's parade. Please send /bring your details to the Information office before March 7th.

There will be an Easter market here in the Clubrooms on March 28th from 11am to 4pm. Any vendors looking to take part please email the Information office with your name,phone number and what your product is.

Maharees Wren - A huge Thank You to the Maharees wren for kindly donating €600 to Kerry Hospice; €600 to Kerry branch of Irish Kidney Association; €600 to Kerry Parents and Friends Association.

Better Balance Better Bones is on here every Wednesday morning in the Clubrooms from 10.15am to 11.15am. Text or call Sinead on 0852537744 if you would like to join the group.

There was a great turn out for the start of the set dancing over in the West End hall on Wednesday night. Come along and join the craic from 7pm until 9pm.

Summer News-Rambling House to be held here in the Clubrooms on Fridays from 7pm starting from July 10th // Bingo will be on every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 10pm starting from July 7th.

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. .

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

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Ba mhaith le coiste bailithe airgid An Díseart buíochas a ghabháil lenár bpobal áitiúla a thacaigh lenár gceolchoirm spreagúil Messiah le Ceolfhoireann na hÉireann agus Cór na hÉireann i mí na Nollag, agus lenár gceolchoirm samhraidh lúcháireach Scullion i ngairdíní Díseart. Tá liosta daoine againn atá rófhada le buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine ina n-aonar, ach gan tacaíocht na paróiste tríd an Athair Michael Moynihan agus ár bpríomhurraitheoirí Jim & Tomás Ó Ghairbhí ní bheimis in ann na ceolchoirmeacha a chur ar siúl. Murach an tacaíocht dochreidte ó bhreis is 600 duine a bhí i láthair ag Messiah agus 200 ag Scullion, chomh maith leis na síntiúis a fuarthas timpeall na nimeachtaí, ní bheimis in ann an ciste suntasach seo a bhailiú. Táimid thar a bheith buíoch de phobail Chorca Dhuibhne a thacaíonn leis an Díseart go dílis agus chomh flaithiúil i gcónaí. The fundraising committee of An Díseart want to thank our local communities who supported both our uplifting Messiah concert with the

Irish Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland in December, and our joyful summer Scullion concert in the Díseart gardens. With these events we have raised over €15,000 for the upgrade and decoration of the Díseart chapel and its wonderful windows and artefacts. We have too long a list of people to thank everyone individually, but without the support of the parish through Fr. Michael Moynihan and our main sponsors Jim & Tomás Garvey we would not have been able to put the concerts on. Many thanks also to our ticket outlets Dingle Bookshop and Walsh Chemist, to Benner’s Hotel, Base at Dingle and Hare’s Corner for hospitality, to Údarás na Gaeltachta for poster and brochure sponsorship, to West Kerry Live for publicity, to Manuela dei Grande for photography, to Roisin Knox and Clare Thompson for candles and flowers and to “Fear a’ Tí” on the night, the wonderful Pádraig Ó Sé. To our local musicians who supported the concerts including Louise Fox for Messiah, Eoghan Duignan, Jeremy Spenser and Dingleleles for Scullion,

to all Díseart management and staff especially Elaine and Breda, and to Cairde an Dísirt who were the backbone of our volunteers for the events. Without the incredible support of over 600 attendees at Messiah and 200 at Scullion, plus donations received around the events, we would not have raised the substantial fund we did. We are so grateful to the communities of Corca Dhuibhne who support the Díseart so faithfully and generously.

Today the peaceful convent garden and building display their distinctive excellence. Who could fail to be impressed by the outer, lofty wall of handcut local stone and the inner sanctum of artistic treasures. We invite you to visit often and spare a thought for all who toiled here with tireless effort, truly a symphony of dedication for Dingle to enjoy.

-Fundraising/Athbheochan Committee Berniann, Theresa, Maria, Micheál, Anne and Emma

West Kerry GAA

Michael Kennedy

It has been a great year for Kerry football and an even better one for West Kerry football.

Dingle and An Ghaeltacht’s epic campaigns and ultimate successes at the highest level was made of legendary stuff,shortened the Winter,and will linger long in the memory.

They certainly reinforced the old belief that a Kerry team was never beaten until the final whistle, and rammed home the message that a Kerry team, be it club or county, can never be taken for granted at inter county level.

Today, however, it was back to basics. Lispole hosted Castlegregory in the opening round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League in sunlit Lispole. An early goal left Castle leading throughout the first half. It was 1-4 to 5 points for Castle at half time.

However early in the second half Lispole sparked into life and scored 2 -2 without reply in the first five minutes, leaving them 6 points clear.Both goals were scored by Cian Kennedy. Maurice O'Connell then replied with

three points on the trot for Castle.

On the 46th minute, the on fire Cian Kennedy cracked home another great goal, his third, and two quick Lispole points followed leaving them 8 points clear. A goalmouth mix up then gifted Castle a fortuitous goal on the 52nd minute and gave them a lifeline. From there until the end Castle scored a further 1-2 to Lispole’s 3 points. But it was too little too late and Lispole emerged as winners on a final score line of 3-13 to 3-10.

For a side struggling with numbers this will be a timely boost to Lispole. Castle will probably consider themselves a trifle unlucky as they struck the woodwork no less than four times. Overall, following a slow start,this encounter emerged as an exciting and entertaining game in front of a large crowd.

Next up Castle host Annascaul next Sunday 15th February in round 2. There is lots more to play for in this competition. There are two groups in the competition. Group A contains Annascaul, Lispole and Castle and top two teams in this group play in first semifinal.

Daingean Uí Chúis and An Ghaeltacht play in the second semifinal. Revised format was agreed this year in order to provide a decent rest period for the two All Ireland winners.

Corca Dhuibhne

Castlegregory

Lios Póil

Castlewood House

Dingle

Accommodation assistants

Full-time & Part-time 9a.m – 3pm approx.

Front of House Staff

Full time /Part-time for breakfast service/ front of house/guest relations

Dónal (Danny) Ó Gairbhia

Tá bliain ann ó d’imigh Dónal (Danny) Ó Gairbhia leis ar shlí na fírinne. Is mian linn, Eileen, Breandán agus Eilís, ár mbuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil leo siúd ar fad a thug tacaíocht mhór dúinn. Ba mhian linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil lenár gclann, ár gcomharsain agus ár gcairde a sheas linn sna laethanta deacra, agus táimid fíorbhuíoch as an dtacaíocht ar fad atá faighte againn uaibh le bliain anuas.

Buíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a sheol cártaí aifrinn nó a sheol litreacha nó téacsanna chugainn.

Ba mhian linn mar chlann ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le lucht leighis agus altranais a thug aire do Dhaid le linn a bhreoiteachta — sa Daingean, i dTrá Lí agus i gCorcaigh agus istigh i bPoitigéir Uí Ghruagáin (Grogan’s Pharmacy).

Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil le Dónal Ó Conchúir, an tadhlacóir, as a chineáltas agus an treoir a thug sé dúinn. Buíochas ó chroí leis an Athair Eoghain Ó Cadhla a léigh aifreann aoibhinn chomh maith.

Buíochas mór le Pádraig Ó Gairbhí, a chan agus a sheinn sa tsáipéal agus a sheinn sa reilig, leis.

Buíochas le lucht oibre Thig Bhric ar an Riasc agus buíochas mór leis le Cathal Ó Fiannachta a chuir na soláistí ar fail dúinn tar éis an aifrinn.

We Eileen, Breandán and Eilís, the family of Dónal (Danny) Ó Gairbhia, wish to extend our heartfelt thanks, to all those who paid their respects at his wake and funeral over the past year and supported Danny along his illness. We will never forget your kindness and generosity.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please take this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Aifreann Cuimhneacháin Bliana Séipéal Naomh Uinseann, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. 22ú Feabhra @10.00r.n.

1st year Remembrance Mass, St. Vincents Church, Ballyferriter. 22nd February @10.00am Níl sé imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn

Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta

Lotto na Gaeltachta. Tréaslaímid ó chroí le Stephen Ó Muircheartaigh a bhuaigh €785 sa lotto le déanaí. Ár mbuíochas le gach éinne a thugann tacaíocht dúinn. An chéad tarrac eile

Máirt 17ú Feabhra.

Coiste na nÓg. Bhí ard oíche ar an mBuailtín le déanaí ag bronnadh na mbonn don gcleas óg.

Bhí an tigh lán go doras ár mbuíochas le Brian Ó Beaglaoich, PJ Mac Láimh, lucht bainistíochta, coiste agus gach éinne a chabhraigh ar an oíche.

Bhí teacht abhaile sna pizzas a tháinig ó Cathal Ó Fiannachta chomh maith ambaist. Mama Mia!

Oíche Sóisialta na Gaeltachta. Beimid ar fad le chéile in Ostán an Meadowlands i dTrá Lí Satharn 14 Feabhra ag 7.30in ar aghaidh.

Beidh ceol agus comhluadar sa bhar. Oíche chun teacht le chéile agus ár mbuíochas le Muintir Uí Mhathúna as ucht bhur dtacaíocht i gcónaí.

Ná bac leis an pas Wifi, comhrá agus comhluadar amháin.

Fáilte roimis cách.

Socruithe na Sraithe 2026. Cuirfear tús le Sraith an Chontae Domhnach 15 Márta. Roinn 2 beimid as baile i gcoinne Ballymac agus i Roinn 7 beimid as baile i gcoinne Cíll.

Má tá aithhne agaibh ar éinne go bhfuil fonn orthu imirt linn i mbliana abair leo scéala a chur chugainn.

Bainisteoirí na Gaeltachta i mbarr a réime. Sár job á dhéanamh ag

Marc Uí Shè leis an Green le déanaí nuair a bhuadar go bog ar Chluain Mheala sa Chorn Uí Mhuirí. Get busy living or busy dying a deirtear .

Bhí Marc ar an mbóthar go moch ar maidin an lá dár gcionn leis na Kerry minors agus iad ag imirt Maigh Eo .

Tar éis lámh an uachtar a fháil ar mhná na Riochta stiúraigh an legend Tomás Mac an tSaoir cailíní na nDéise go bua iontach eile i gcoinne Bleá Cliath.

Lean oraibh a leaideanna.

An Gort Nua amháin in usáid do 2026

Le Páirc Ghallarais dúnta beimid ag iarraidh oraibh bheith foighneach agus tuisceannach leis an gClárama traénala agus cluichí don nGort Nua. Tá 15 fóirne i gceist ar fad idir Cailíní Chorca Dhuibhne/An Ghaeltacht.

Ag déanamh na gCros!

Lá Fhéile Bríde - Leanaí Scoil

Naomh Eirc, Baile an Mhórdhaigh leis na crosanna Bríde a dheineadar ar scoil le déanaí.

Tom and Mike Fitzgerald, with latest copy of "West and Mid Kerry Live" taken at the Maritime museum, Aberdeen

Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

What are you thinking?

I can’t read your mind

Across No Man’s Land

With its wire and mines

I’ve got my eye on you

I see you watching me

Are you wondering too?

Or do you disagree?

If I built a bridge

Would you lend a hand?

If I built a wall

Would you understand?

I’ll get back to you

If I can gather my thoughts Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

West Kerry Agricultural Show

Comhraic leis na Fathaigh

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Sampla maith de dhea-scéala, droch-scéala a bhi ag muintir Thrá Lí i gcaitheamh na seachtaine. Tar éis dóibh an ceann is fearr a fháil ar Leeds AFC i gCorn na Mumhan, bhí tarraingt na gcluichí leath-Chraoibhe rompu, agus meas tú cé bheidh in iomaíocht leo ach Cathair Chorcaí, i gCrois an Tornóra.

I stair an chomortais seo, maíonn Cathair Chorcaí go bhfuil an láimh in uachtar acu le 19 mbua go dtí seo. Ach is mó go mór an ceannas atá ag foirne chathair Chorcaí ná sin.

Ar a laghad deich gcinn de chlubanna de chuid na cathrach a d’imir sa chomortas thar na blianta, agus ní raibh an t-ainm ‘Cathair Chorcaí’ ach ar chuid acu. Má chuirtear iad ar fad le chéile, tá níos mó ná leath na gCraobh-chluichí a imríodh i gCorn na Mumhan bainte ag clubanna na cathrach.

Is scéal casta é stair chlubanna na cathrach sin, ó Fordsons, foireann de mhuintir mhonarcha Fords, trí Alberts, a raibh ar a laghad trí ainm orthu bainteach le sráid Ailbhe i dtimpeallacht Bhaile an Teampaill (láimh le Páirc Uí Chaoimh), go Evergreen, a d’iompaigh ina Cork Celtic ag imirt i gCros an Tornóra, agus a thuilleadh nach iad.

Eatarthu ar fad tá 58 bhua i gCorn na Mumhan acu – os cionn leath na gCraobhanna a imríodh ó 1901 i leith.

Ach le tamall maith anois is iad Cathair Chorcaí príomh-chlub na cathrach, agus is iad curaí an chomortais le fada.

Bua réasunta éasca a bhí ag muintir Chiarraí ar Leeds ag deireadh Eanáir sa chluiche ceathrú craoibhe, ceithre chúl ó Luke Palmer (trí chinn, an Hata mar a tugtar air anois) agus Cian Brosnan, gan aon fhreagra ó mhuintir Leeds.

Is bocht an scéal an t-easnamh tuairiscí ar na comortaisí seo sna meáin eolais – fiú ar láthair idirlín an chlub féin. Ach tá an scéal chomh hainnis céanna in áiteanna eile, Corn Laighin san áireamh.

Rinne muintir Chiarraí éacht sa dara séasúr acu sa Sraith Náisúnta, agus iad i gCraobh-Chluiche an Choirn. Tá an seans acu dul san iomaíocht ag an leibhéal céanna arís i mbliana – ach is iad Cathair Chorcaí atá rompu sa chluiche leath-chraoibhe.

Ar an droch-uair – nó b'fhéidir nach é an droch-uair ar fad é – bhí cluiche réamh-shéasúir socraithe go maith roimhe sin acu le Cathair Chorcaí, cluiche a imríodh an tseachtain seo caite i bPáirc Chnocán an Iolair. Cailleadh an cluiche sin le ceithre chúl ina gcoinne, agus ceann le Sean McGrath ar a son. Ach ní hé sin le rá go mbeidh an toradh céanna ar an gcluiche Coirn. Beidh a lán foghlamtha acu as an gcluiche sin, agus beidh siad ag súil le toradh éagsúil ar an gceann atá le teacht.

Idir an dá linn, beidh siad ag tabhairt turas ar an Ard-Chathair le tús a chur leis an Sraith féin, in aghaidh UCD an Aoine beag seo. Tá an séasúr faoi lán seoil!

Corn na Mumhan

Spring Lectures: Tá Comharchumann Forbartha an Leithriúigh, i gcomhar le Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, sásta sraith de cheithre léacht earraigh a fhógairt, ar siúl i Halla Le Chéile gach Céadaoin i rith mhí Feabhra.

Sa tríú léacht, ar an 18 Feabhra, beidh Dr. Alan McCarthy ag caint linn faoi éin chreiche, lena náirítear ulchabháin sciobóil.

Beidh an léacht dheireanach, ar an 25 Feabhra, tabharfaidh Robert McNamara, éiceolaí fionnuisce, caint ar na diúilicíní péarla fionnuisce. Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh, in conjunction with Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, is delighted to announce a series of four Spring Lectures, taking place at Halla Le Chéile every Wednesday throughout February.

Our 3rd lecture on 18th of February Dr Alan Mc Carthy will speak to us about birds of prey including barn owls, and for the fourth and final lecture on 25 February Robert McNamara a freshwater ecologist will give a talk on the Freshwater Pearl Mussels Seirbhís Béile Baile Tá an seirbhís ar fáil cúig lá sa tseachtain. Más mian leat béile/béilí a ordú glaoigh orainn ar 0872372241/Meal delivery service is provided five days per week, available to all. Please contact Halla Le Chéile for more information 0872372241

Béile Pobail gach Dé Máirt ag 12:30. Costas: €10 dinnéar & milseog. Glaoigh ar Halla Le Chéile chun do áit a chur in airithe. Fáilte roimh cách. Community Dinner, Halla le Chéile every Tuesday. Cost: €10 dinner & dessert. Contact Halla Le Chéile to book your space 0872372241. Everybody welcome!

Grúpa Súgra/ Parent & Toddler Group Tabhair Tús Maith dod’ leanbh agus tar dtí grúpa súgartha leo. Foghlamaíonn siad conas sóisialiú le leanaí eile – beidh rannta beaga, amhráin, scéalta agus spórt againn! Ar siúl gach Dé Céadaoin i Halla Le Chéile ó 10.30 go dtí 12i.n. Costas €5. Coming to a playgroup gives a great start to your child. Join us every Wednesday @ Halla Le Chéile from 10.30 to 12pm, cost is €5.

Cursa Traenáil le Quad Tá Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh ag eagrú cúrsa clár lae amháin, on 20ú lá Feabhra i Halla Le Chéile, ag tosnú ar 10:00 go dtí 4:00i.n. Tá cóstas €275 ar an lá agus tá lón ins an aireamh. Chun spás a chuir eagrú nó breis eolas, cuir glaoch ar Clodagh ar 087 640 6668, nó ríomhphost cweir@frstraining.com

Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh is organising a one-day training course on 20th February in Le Chéile Hall, running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The cost is €275 per day, and lunch is included. To book a place or for further information, please call Clodagh on 087 640 6668, or email cweir@frstraining.com.

IFA Notes Bhí C.F.L.T an shásta chun an crinnuí Reigúinach den IFA a reachtáil, i Halla Le Chéile. Bhí uimhreacha láidir ann ar an oiche ó gach cearn de Corca Dhuibhne. Bhí uachtaran den grúpa ann, Francis O’Gorman mar aoi specialta. Roinneadh alán eolas ar ma duthlann agus na deiseann atá ós cóir na feirmeoirí san lá atá inniu ann. Bhí Jason Fleming, catharlaoich den chumann i gCiarraí, baill den cumann as Ciarraí agus grúpa mór de baill IFA aitiúil. Roinneadh alán eolas tábhachtacht a bhaineann leis an feirmeoireacht sa leath h-inis, ag an deireadh bhí beisuín le ceisteanna agus freagraí. Tar éis an crinnuí, bhí Crinnuí Cinn bliana do Chiarraí Thiar. Tughadh roinnt oifigí don bhliain amach róinn. Tá CFLT ana bhuioch do gach aoine a bhí i lathair, as ucht trathnóna suimiúil agus eolach a chuir ar fáil. Guímid gach rath ar na hoifigigh nua ina róil.

Cathaoirleach - Seamus Mac Gearailt.

Rúnaí - Padraig O Muircheartaigh

Clarathóir - Padraig Spealain

Ceathrú Baill - Tanya Mhic Gearailt

Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh was delighted to host the recent Regional IFA meeting, which saw a strong turnout from across the Dingle Peninsula. IFA National President Francie O’Gorman attended as guest speaker, providing valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities currently facing Irish farmers. Also present on the night were County Chairman Jason Fleming, members of the County Executive, National Kerry delegates and a large number of local IFA members. The agenda included updates on key

issues affecting the farming community, followed by an engaging and constructive questions and answers session.

Following the meeting, local West Kerry IFA branches held their Annual General Meetings, during which officers were elected for the year ahead. Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh would like to thank all speakers and attendees for contributing to a productive and informative evening, and we wish the newly elected officers every success in their roles.

Chairperson: Seamus Fitzgerald

Secretary: Padraig Moriarty

Registrar: Padraig Spillane

Fourth Delegate: Tanya Fitzgerald

ICA Tá an ICA ag reáchtáil cóisir tae i Halla Le Chéile, Dé Domhnaigh an 15 Feabhra ó 2in go 4in, ar mhaithe le St Mary’s of the Angels, Beaufort. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Beidh crannchur, tae agus cácaí ar fáil ar an lá.

The ICA are holding a tea party in Halla Le Chéile on Sunday February 15th from 2pm to 4pm in aid of St Mary’s of the Angels Beaufort. Everyone welcome. Raffle held on the day.

Fencing & Landscaping Services

• All types of Agricultural Fencing (Sheep/Barbed/Electric)

• Post and Rail Fencing (Timber/Concrete)

• Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

It's All In The Mind

Rarely does a day run entirely smoothly: there is always going to be a little bump along the waya change of plan, an irritation, an inconvenience; sometimes feelings of fear, overwhelm or frustration , maybe a change of mood or mindset. Such is life!

Uncertainty is the nature of existence and though we spend much time trying to prevent mishap, avoid suffering or dissatisfaction, lamenting our woes and cursing misfortune, this is not the most skillful use of energy or time. We are actually better served accepting what we cannot change and finding ways to navigate our way through the choppy waters of everyday experience in a healthy, proactive way.

As we grow and develop we learn coping mechanisms, avoidance strategies, stress management and a myriad of ways to live life that are as varied and multi-faceted as each individual and unique human being.

Our body is designed to help us, it is engineered for survival. The brain is wired to respond to threat: we are equipped with an autonomic nervous system (ANS) that is always active, even when we are asleep. Very simplistically, the ANS operates through two opposing dynamic systems : the sympathetic (fight or flight) and the parasympathetic (rest and digest). The two systems act in a continuous balancing act in a bid to maintain homeostasis, which is the optimum state for the proper functioning of our whole organism.

Our life experience and conditioning significantly determines how our ANS responds to stimulus. Past trauma, genetics, childhood development, prolonged stressful environments and life style can all cause the nervous system to become hyper sensitive, overreacting to ‘triggers’ so that we are always ‘on’, preventing the system from kicking back into ‘rest and digest’ Overstimulation of the fight or flight response can cause imbalance and lead to many physiological symptoms and effects ranging from from high blood pressure, eating disorders to neck pain or chronic anxiety.

Because the evolution of the species has not yet caught up with current industrial and technological development, we find ourselves with an autonomic nervous system that is better

designed for a world with extreme physical dangers like a sabre tooth tiger lurking in the Savannah, ready to pounce, than for modern non life threatening, non physical stressors. This anomaly often leads to chronic stress, anxiety and health issues.

So in order to function at optimum level we need to support our health by actively promoting the regulation of the nervous system. We can do this by developing techniques like deep breathing, somatic exercises, cold exposure etc and by keeping fit, eating well and practicing Mindfulness We can establish a new equilibrium : it takes time to build new habits but ultimately we can change and reset so that we work with the nervous system ,not against it. Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@ gmail.com

Jay Killian Sketch

I am trying to track down a sketch made by the artist Jay Killian of my brother playing the fiddle in Dick Mack's. He was about 17 at the time, he's 60 this year, so done about 1983. Id appreciate any help in tracking down the sketch.

Contact details: eugenemullen72@gmail.com 085 137 1480

Dhuibhne

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó’hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 9th MARCH

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC FEBRUARY 16TH

Castlemaine Griffins Bar 5pm

Keel Murphy’s Bar 5.20pm Inch Foleys Bar 5.40pm

Annascaul Teach Sheáin 6.00pm

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

Brandon Murphy’s Bar 8.30pm

Castlegregory Boland’s Bar 9pm

Camp Railway Tavern 10.30pm

Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904 Mob: 087-246 1678 email:michael.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: 16ú Feabhra 7.00-8.00

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

Lúbra - aimsighanchonairtríd #60

Trasna

1Anglasradoḃagún(8)

5Cupán(4)

6Tóglıtıró‘uasal’agusaınṁíceanndána fágṫa(4)

9Naıpcínpóca(7)

12Idırseaċtúagusnaoú(4)

14Fuaımaṁáınċeoıl(4)

15Soıṫeaċmórleısangcorpanıġ(8)

Síos

1Príosúnaċ(4)

2Duıneascanrútríráleısgondéanfardoċar dó(7)

3Aṁalaırtde‘níhea’(3) 4Bealaċ(3)

7Baḃtasıúıl(7)

8‘Níféıdırandá___aḟreastal’(3)

10Aċarmóruısceaḃfuıltalaṁmórṫımpeall aır(3)

11Cloċaınaluíarḃarraċéıle(4)

13AntoraḋaṁeallÉaḃa(3)

Comórtas Crosfhocail

Duais le Buachaint: Dearbhán ón gCafé Liteartha Buaiteoir na coicíse seo caite: Máirín Uí Shé, Cathair a' Treantaigh

Gobnait Teachtaire

Dé

le

An tAthair Diarmuid Ó

Ríordáin

foilsithe agus deartha ag an údar 2006

An aonú lá déag de Fheabhra lá Ghobnatan. `Níl Gobnait Naofa marbh. Níl go deimhin. Tá sí sínte i leabaidh an naoimh, ach siúlann sí inár measc. Tá sí imithe ar shlí na fírinne ach tá sí ag seasamh inár naice. Tá sí sa saol so agus sa saol eile i bPort na hAiséirí. Is tiocfaidh sí arís fé mar a gheall ár Slánaitheoir dúinn a dhéanfadh Sé féin, agus gach éinne a chreideann ann.'

- An tAthair Diarmuid Ó Ríordáin

An Café Liteartha

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

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Sea, tá Lá le Bríde gafa tharainn agus sinn ag súil go bhfuil an lá ag dul i bhfaid agus buíochas le Dia ní tháinig an bháisteach mhór chugainn. Tá an aimsir réasunta agus gach seans go n-éalóidh an taobh seo tíre ó fhearg an gheimhridh. Ní fada ná go mbeidh cuid dos na héin ag déanamh nead na créatúirí.

Bhíos ag caint fés na feirmeoirí agus an cúram ata ag dógh na giribe acu ná go bhfuil duine a bhí ag tarrac feola isteach ó Mheiriceá Theas ina Chathaoirleach ar Bhórd Bia. ‘Ní thuigim in aon chor an cúram’, arsa feirmeoir ón Leitriúch go rabhas ag caint leis fén abhar. Mar bharr ar sin leanann praghas na gcaorach ag titim rud a luíonn ar scata feirmeoirí caorach.

Ón mí-ádh dtí an ádh agus sport agus ceol agus amhráin. Cogar arsa fear liom ní fada go mbeidh Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh againn rud a chuirfidh ar chonair an tsonais sinn. Imeóodh an bhreidhil ar sé. Aontaím leat a dúrt. Beam ag trácht ar seo ar ball.

Bí ann agus ticéad agat do cheolchoirm nó cláraigh do rang agus ná bíodh breall ort.

Béidh foireann agus cáirde na Gaeltachta ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Thrá Lí go luath mar a mbedh comóradh in Ostán Meadowlands Phádraig ó Mathúna fear nár theip riamh an Ghaeltacht. Beidh an-oíche acu agus é tuillte acu. Ó Thuaidh.

Gaolainn

Nách mór an borradh atá ag teacht ar chúrsaí Gaeilge ar fuaid na tíre agus thar lear, daoine óga a bhfurmhór, bainteach le ceol nó an Conradh filíocht 7rl. Go n–éirí go geal leo. Tá siad ar fheabhas. Gach rath ar a saothar g’e baile agus thar lear.

Comóradh

Bhí an t-imreoir PJ Mac Láimh thar ceann an Foireann buacach na Gaeltachta i láthair ag lón na seanóirí ar an mBuailtin Déardaoin, agus Corn na Bua aige, árd- imreoir. Bail ó Dhia air.

Bhí gasra ógánach ann leis agus iad ag casadh ar na feadóga stáin go tarraingteach . Bhíodar an-óg agus an-mhaith a bhuíochas le Míchelle Uí Shé a stiúraigh iad go héifeachtach cneasta. Ócáid tharraingteach.

CLCG

Bhí an- ghearradh idir Chorcaigh agus Tiobrad Árann, san iomáint tráthnóna Dé Sathairn. Bhí breis agius 30,000 duine i láthair, a bhfurmhór ó Chorcaigh. Cluiche an-gharbh b’ea í rud nár cheart. Chonac fear ag thabhairt guala cruinn ceart, ach má dhein fuair an fear eile poc saor ina choinne. Bhuaidh Corcaigh ar na hÁrannaigh ach ní dhéanfaidh siad san an chéad bhabhta eile.

Stopadar ar feadh tamaill i lár na páirce agus iad coitianta ag tabhairt súnc gan cosc, ceadmhach nó a mhalairt. Tá camáin ina lámha ag imreoirí chun imirt ní le pleasc a bhualadh ar imreoir eile.

Bhí an- chluiche caide idir mhná Phórt Láirge agus Bleá Cliath. Bhuaidh na Déisigh fé mar a bhuadar ar Chiarraí. Má leanann siad mar tá, beidh sé deacair an bhearna a bhaint dóibh.Tá siad go diail ach tá an Mhí an-láidir chomh maith. Seo í an tSraith chomórtas agus tá fóirne áirithe traochta

Chorca Dhuibhne a bhuaidh Craobh na hÉireann (sóisir) d’amhránaíocht aonair le féintionlacan sa chómórtas Scléip 2026. Sa Helix i mBleá Cliath ar an 4ú Feabhra a tionóladh an chraobh bhabhta. Comórtas siamsaíochta dos na Meanscoileanna LánGhaeilge a eagraíonn Gael Linn is ea Scléip.

Gan dabht ní ón aer a thóg Sadhb é, iníon í do Mhuireann nic Amhlaoibh.

Básanna

Fuair Breandán Ó Brosnacháin ó Shliabh ‘n Droichid, An Clochán bás le déanaí. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Kitty, iníonacha Íde, Úna, Niamh agus Eimear, garchlann, deartháracha Seósaimh agus Gearóid.

Bhí a thuistí Dónal agus Eily básaithe roimis.

I bhFlaitheas na ngrást a anam macánta.

Fuair Evelyn Uí Chéilleachair iníon do Chub Ó Connor bás lé déanaí. Méala mór a bás dá céile Rae, clann Risteard, Graham, Tracey, Alma, deirfiúracha Rita, Dolores, Caitlín, Máirín, Pauline agus deartháracha Patrick agus Teddy.

In Iothlainn Dé a hanam.

Fuair Rachel Ní Shé ón Sean Oifig Poist sa Chaisleán bás ar an 26ú Eanair. Bhí a tuisti básaithe roimpi maraon lena deirfiúracha Mary agus Nell. Meala mór a bás dá nianna, neachtanna, cáirde agus gaolta.

Beannacht Dé lena hanam.

Fuair Paddy Barton, ó Loch Call, Caislean na Mainge bás le déanaí. Bhí a thuistí básaithe roimhis, Danny agus Jane, a dheartháracha Tomás, Labhrás agus Seán.

Méala mór a bhás dá ghaolta agus cáirde.

I nGairdín Pharrthais a anam.

Fuair Paddy Ó Loinsigh ó Bhaile an Ásaigh bás ar an 5ú Feabhra. Méala mór a bhás dá céile Máiréad, clann Rita agus Mícheál agus Tomás, garchlann Mícheál, Katie agus Dónal, deirféaracha céile Caroline agus Colette.

Gur é Flaitheas Dé a stáitse. Fear ceannsa.

Comhgháirdeas le Sadhb nic Fhloinn ó Dhún Chaoin agus Pobalscoil

20.

30. Concur

31. Walk

35. Time period

38. Energise; excite

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087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944

Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

To let in Cloghane Village, Brandon, 1 bedroom flat (on a rent a room basis), resident landlord. Own kitchen, lounge, diner, bathroom and double bedroom. Separate entrance, garden and parking. Own bills. Suit professional person or couple, no children or pets, non smoking. References required, €900 p/m + deposit. Tel: Whatsapp 00447523114447

Holiday Rentals

Tigh saoire ar cíos /Holiday rental. 3 sheomra leapan/3 bed rooms. Ceantar na Feothanaí/Feohanach area. Glaoigh ar 086 8578645

For Sale/Le Díol

3 double beds inc. Mattress and a couch in very good condition, 087-6627804

Féaracht sléibhe á ligint ar léas. Dhá pháirt 50ha an ceann agus páirt 27ha. Ceanntar Chaisleán Ghriaire. Teangmháil le Eoghan 087-2427379.

Mountain grazing for lease. Two lots of 50ha each and one lot of 27ha. Castlegregory area. Contact Eoghan 087-2427379.

Full set of Furniture for house for sale- Brand new never used. Available all together or as individual pieces. Ferndale Bed Frame 1x5 foot - €400, 4x Ferndale Bed Frames 4,6ft €300 each , 6 x Ferndale Bedside lockers €80 each, Ferndale Dresser Chest €400, 4 x Ferndale Dresser Tall Chest €250 each,Carmen fixed oval table OAK €500, 4 x Duke Dining Chairs ink blue - €160 each, 4 Carmen Dining Chair OAK- €140 each, Carmen Cheltenham Lamp Table -€200, Carmen Cheltenham Nest of Tables- €200, 1xBelvedere 2 seater/ Champagne €600, 1xBelvedere Assent Chair Black €300, 1 x Matress Diamond 5 foot €200, 4x Honey b mattress Diamond 4,6ft €150 each. Call 0872478558

Motors / Gluaisteáin

131 Hyundai I30. 1.6 diesel.145,000 Miles. €3900 Call 087 6188861

Services / Seirbhisí

Professional house cleaner able to provide cleaning service. Further details contact 083-0653450

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, Pickups. Call 087-3440493

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

Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Experienced cleaners wanted. Great rates. Car essential. Contact Mairéad on 087-2940912.

We are two tidy, responsible, and professional women looking for a long-term rental in Dingle or nearby villages, especially Ballyferriter, Ventry, Clogher, or surrounding areas. Please call 083-0709293

Looking for a second hand mid-range concertina. Call Lorcan 087-7096151

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

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