West & Mid Kerry Live issue 440

Corca Dhuibhne Beo West & Mid Kerry Live

Heron, Dingle Pier: Mossy Donegan

San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue

Pg 3: Féile an Phráta

Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene

Pg 8: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Pg 11: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

Pg 17: DFF Filmmaker in Focus

Pg 18: Clár Regatta Bhaile na nGall

Pg 21: Beuafort Film Night

Pg 23: Dingle COP

Pg 24: All In The Mind: What's it all about?

Pg 30: Ferriter's Cove

Pg 32: Music Listings

Pg 34: Town & Peninsula Maps

Pg 36: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós

Pg 37: Ó Mhárthain

Pg 38: Crossword

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

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60 Seconds with Bernie Bambury

What was your first job? Serving at weddings at The Hillgrove Hotel

What is your favourite film? Titanic

What is your favourite book? Any of the Robert Galbraith books

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

What was your favourite holiday? California

What is your favourite drink? Glass of red wine

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What advice would you give to your younger self?

Don’t take life too seriously

Who is your sporting hero? Tom O’Sullivan

Two figures from history you'd like to have as dinner guests. My brothers Tom and James Moriarty

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

Dingle Regatta in the 1970’s

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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow but, in the Meantime, Chilli Out

Irene Flannery

With no great guarantee of a heatwave on the horizon, and the Irish summer doing that thing where it looks promising at breakfast and has betrayed you by lunchtime, it may be time to look elsewhere for heat. Fear not. There is plenty of warmth to be found, even if it is not the tanning kind. It may come from a small red chilli, a pinch of cayenne, a smoky spoon of harissa, or the kind of curry that makes your scalp sweat and your nose run while you insist you are absolutely fine.

Chilli peppers are in season during the summer months, and their heat, like the sun, is more than just a warm fuzzy feeling. For thousands of years, chillies have been used not only to flavour food but also in traditional medicine. Today, modern research is still interested in the active compounds in chilli, especially capsaicin, the fiery little molecule responsible for all the drama.

Indigenous peoples in Central and South America were using chillies in food and medicine thousands of years before they arrived in Europe — archaeological evidence suggests as far back as 7000 BC. Christopher Columbus brought them to Europe in the late 15th century, while looking for black pepper and getting geographically confused in the way colonial explorers often did. From there, chillies travelled rapidly across the world through trade, colonisation and sheer culinary enthusiasm, embedding themselves so deeply into Indian, Korean, Thai, Mexican, West African and Chinese cooking that it is now almost impossible to imagine those cuisines without them. Even the Irish kitchen, once a quiet place in terms of spice, has developed a taste for heat. We may still treat the words 'extra hot' as a form of personal challenge, but we have come a long way.

The sensation we feel when we eat chilli is not actually a taste in the usual sense. Capsaicin binds to receptors that detect heat and pain, which is why your mouth may feel as though it is on fire even though no real burning is taking place. Your brain, being a dramatic creature, receives the message and responds accordingly: sweating, watering eyes, flushed cheeks, perhaps a brief review of your life choices.

Interestingly, it is this very pain sensation that has made capsaicin useful in pain relief. When applied repeatedly to the skin, it can reduce or deplete certain pain-signalling chemicals, so fewer pain messages reach the brain from that local area. This is why capsaicin creams and patches are used in modern medicine for osteoarthritis and certain forms of nerve pain. A bowl of chilli con carne is not a hip replacement in disguise, sadly. But it is a lovely example of how a plant compound, first known through food and traditional use, can become part of modern medical treatment. Food and medicine have always shared a border. Sometimes they are practically living in the same house.

Chilli also has an interesting relationship with heat and cooling. In hot countries, people often eat hot spices — which seems ridiculous at first. But sweating is part of the body’s cooling system, and chilli encourages exactly that. This may be one reason why it became so central to food cultures in warmer climates. As for digestion: a small amount of chilli can stimulate appetite and digestive juices, and warming spices were traditionally used to support digestion in rich or heavy foods. But chilli is not for everyone. Dose matters. Constitution matters. A fleck of chilli in a stew is not the same as eating a ghost pepper on camera to prove something to strangers on the internet. That brings us nicely to the Scoville scale, which is where chilli becomes both science and entertainment.

In 1912, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville developed a method to measure the heat of chilli peppers in Scoville Heat Units, or SHU for short.

A sweet bell pepper sits at 0 SHU and is basically the cardigan of the pepper world. A jalapeño ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 SHU — enough to liven up nachos without requiring a support group. Cayenne comes in around 30,000 to 50,000 SHU, which is why it should be sprinkled, not flung. Habanero and Scotch bonnet peppers reach up to 350,000 SHU; the Scotch bonnet brings beautiful fruity heat and is beloved in Jamaican jerk seasoning and pepper sauces. Then come the show-offs: the ghost pepper, or bhut jolokia, from northeast India, can exceed 1 million SHU and appears in chutneys and extreme hot sauces, usually in tiny amounts unless the cook has a grudge. So too, the “7 Pot” peppers from the Caribbean exceed 1 million SHU and get their name from the idea that one pepper can season seven pots of stew — which is either a useful culinary note or a warning from the ancestors.

For the ordinary kitchen, the secret is not bravery but balance. Chipotle — smoked dried jalapeño — is gorgeous with beans, tomatoes and roasted squash. Harissa, a North African chilli paste, is beautiful stirred into soups, stews or yoghurt dressings. Gochujang, a Korean fermented chilli paste, brings heat, sweetness and umami to noodles and marinades. Chilli loves acidity, fat, sweetness and freshness — lime, yoghurt, coconut milk, mango, coriander and ginger all help round out the heat. A good chilli dish should not just burn. It should glow. If all you can taste is pain, you have not made dinner; you have created a dare.

Used wisely, chilli can be part of a healthy, lively way of eating. It can make vegetables more exciting, beans more delicious, soups more satisfying and leftovers less apologetic. It reminds us that food is not just fuel or calories or numbers on a packet. Food has character. It has chemistry. It has history.

So this summer, if the sun does not show up, do not despair. Reach for a little chilli. Start gently. Build slowly. Respect the pepper. Respect your digestion. And remember, the goal is not to blow the head off yourself at the kitchen table. The goal is warmth, flavour, colour and joy. A little heat in the pot. A little fire in the belly. A little reminder that food has always been more than something to fill us. Sometimes, it is medicine. Sometimes, it is mischief. And sometimes, especially in an Irish summer, it is the closest thing we have to sunshine.

Irene Flannery, Nutritional

Photo: Sean Lordan

Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

Ted Creedon

The Great Storm

-Kerry Reporter 07 March 1903

The storm that broke over the town of Dingle on Thursday afternoon began to freshen into a gale of unusual strength at around 9p.m. The tempest continued with ever increasing force and violence until 1a.m. on Friday morning. Portions of the roofs, slates and debris from a number of houses were blown at random through the streets in all directions. The result for the community was the complete cessation of all outdoor work or activity. However, the worst was not encountered until about 1 o’clock when the wind, which up to this was blowing from the direct south, veered around to the west. This change resulted in a gale of unprecedented ferocity and violence unknown within the memory of the oldest inhabitants of the town.

Four of the fishing boats in the harbour dragged their anchors. One of them, while drifting helplessly in the gale, got stuck on a bank and was saved from inevitable destruction because she was drifting towards the harbour's mouth.

Two boats that were drifting collided in the harbour and both sank. However, while they will be recovered after the storm it is expected that at least one of them sustained such damage that her fishing days will be over. A fourth vessel was stranded on the northeast side of the harbour. The surrounding country districts suffered damage of an equally serious nature. A large number of corrugated iron roofs were torn from buildings. The almost innumerable stacks of hay, oats and straw that suffered in the gale came in for barely passing attention. The reason for this was, in some instances, no traces were left that would suggest they had ever existed. There were multiple reports of trees being blown down. In The Grove, where a strong proportion of the crow family usually congregated to roost, after the storm several were found dead or dying. There are no reports of any residents of the town being injured.

Saved from Drowning

-Kerry People 05 August 1905

On Sunday last, at about 6p.m., an apprentice baker named John Shea, from Caherciveen, jumped off the Cobbler’s Rock, a little to the east of the railway bridge, where there is usually a current that is anything but merciful. As soon as he landed in the water the current took him a good distance out. Having been noticed struggling in the tide, from the barracks, District Inspector Hobbins and Constable Gibson rushed to the bank opposite the swimmer.

Fortunately, two young men named Edward Royd and Florence O’Driscoll, happened to be cruising about in the river at that time. The people on the bank shouted at them to help the young man. They rowed to the lad’s rescue and with great difficulty, succeeded in lifting him out of the water in a totally exhauster condition.

Attempt to refloat the Manchester Merchant.

-Kerry Evening Star 22 January 1903

Many of our readers will be familiar with the story of the Manchester Merchant, a British cargo ship owned by Manchester Liners. She was bringing a cargo of cotton from America when fire broke out as she reached the south-west coast of Kerry on January 12, 1903. Captain Couch steered the ship into Dingle Bay and came to anchor near Inch Strand. The crew worked in very difficult conditions to save the ship but were not making progress when the captain decided to scuttle the vessel on January 15. He believed there was a possibility of saving the ship by allowing the sea to quench the fire. The ship rested on the bottom in a depth of 36 feet (11m).

A week later, on January 22, there was great activity in Dingle Bay with the arrival of a salvage vessel from the London and Liverpool Salvage Association. Such is the confidence of the salvage team that they expect the ship to be refloated in ten days. The director of operations, Captain

Pomroi, has excellent staff and apparatus.

(The salvage attempt failed and the Manchester Merchant still lies in her resting place where she is popular with divers. While one report said the salvage operation was supervised by a Captain Pomroi another states it was managed by Mr. Ensor of Cobh.)

Tragic Death Near Lixnaw

-Kerry Evening Post 14 April 1906

An inquest was held in Lixnaw this week by Dr. J. Clancy, District Coroner, Listowel, in relation to the death of the unfortunate man, Michael O’Connell, whose remains were found in a sedgy swamp by the righthand bank of the river Brick.

Dr. J O’Halloran, Medical Officer, who held the postmortem examination, was of the opinion that the deceased came to his death while suffering from temporary insanity, by first cutting his throat with some sharp instrument and subsequently drowning himself in the River Brick, near Lixnaw. (no age given).

Old Irish Titles

-Kerry News 02 December 1898

It is not generally known that there are still several Irish Princes, lineal descendants of the holders of ancient Irish Titles, to whom these titles are accorded by courtesy, with the precedence in society which is their due accompaniment. The chiefs of the Irish septs are recognised by “The” prefixed to the surnames, such as “The MacDermott”, “The O’Donoghue”, “The O’Connor Don”, “The MacGillycuddy”, “The O’Grady”. They are addressed on occasions as “MacDermott”, “O’Connor” etc. without any prefix. The wives of these gentlemen are addressed by the prefix ‘Madame’. There are two Irish Knights, The Knight of Glin and the Knight of Kerry who are members of the great family of Fitzgeralds, and who take precedence immediately after “The MacDermott”, who holds the most ancient Irish title and is “Prince of Coolavin”, a title held by his forebears for upwards of eight hundred years.

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Hot and Spicy Spatch-Cock Chicken

Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

I am optimistic we will have some nice days of sunshine soon again, so get out the barbeque and you will love this.

Hot and Spicy Spatchcock Chicken, the ultimate barbeque. delight! Perfectly flattened for even grilling, this chicken is marinated in a fiery blend of spices that ignite your taste buds. Infused with flavours of garlic, paprika, and a hint of cayenne, every bite is a mix of heat and sweetness. Ideal for a summer barbeque. this spatchcock chicken ensures crispy skin and juicy meat, offering a perfect balance of spice and tenderness. Gather your friends and family around the grill and get ready to savour this sizzling masterpiece that's sure to become a barbeque favourite!

Ingredients

2 tbsp chilli powder

4 tsp dark brown sugar

1 tbsp. ground cumin

1 tbsp. ground fennel

¼ tsp. ground ginger

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

good pinch of salt

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 Whole chicken

Method

To prepare the spice mix

To prepare the rub simply mix all the ingredients together and keep in an airtight jar until needed. This mixture can be added to any meat.

To prepare the chicken

Turn the chicken upside down. Use a large scissors to cut the chicken down one side of the backbone, through the ribs. Make an identical cut on the opposite side to remove the backbone completely. Place the chicken cut-side down and flatten with the heel of your hand. Rub the dry rub mixture under the skin onto the breast meat and leg meat and rub a little on the skin. Let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

To barbeque the chicken

Preheat the grill to a medium heat. Oil the rack put the chicken skin side down. Close the lid on the barbeque and allow this to cook for about 25 minutes (check the chicken so it not burning, if it is move it slightly form the heat). At this stage turn the chicken over and cook for a further 10 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken. Once it hits 72ºc take it off the direct heat and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

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Ard-teist & Teastas Shóiséireach

Go n-éirí go geal leis na daoine óga atá ag déanamh scrúdaithe i mbliana. Tá súil againn nach gcuirfidh an aimsir isteach oraibh an iomarca agus go mbeidh sibh in ann taitneamh a bhaint as an samhradh grianmhar nuair atá siad thart. Bí cinnte go bhfuil sibh ag fáilt a dhóthaint chodlata agus ag ithe i gceart tharan tréimhse strusmhuch seo. Agus ná cur an iomarca brú oraibh féin. Gach dalta mar a oiltear, ‘s an lacha ar an uisce.

The very best of luck to the young people sitting exams this year. We hope the weather isn’t affecting you too much and that you will enjoy a sunny summer when they are finished. Make sure you’re sleeping and eating properly at this stressful time. And don’t put too much pressure on yourselves; everything happens for a reason.

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 Seo daoibh cúpla focal ón tseachtain seo chaite:

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

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

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D’oscail Grainne Ní Chiobháin an Coachhouse in 2002 agus bhí Gaelainn agus Fáilte ann ariamh. Anois lonnaithe ar Bhóthar an Phoist, tá beirt le Gaelainn ag obair sa tsiopa beag agus tá rogha álainn aici de chártaí Gaelainne agus earraí ó ealaíontóirí Éireannacha.

Gráinne Ní Chíobháin opened The Coachhouse in 2002 and an Ghaelainn has always been welcomed. Now situated on The Mail Road, there are two working with Irish in the little shop and she has a lovely selection of Irish language cards and pieces from Irish artists.

Siopa Decor, Sráid Eoin

Tá Grainbhil Siopa Decor ar an bhfód le 42 bliain buíochas le Mícháel Grainbhil. Tá an siopa lán le péint, ballapháipéar, dallóga agus seanfhocail. Tá seirbhís Gaelainne ar fáil istigh ann agus tá cairdeas ‘s comhairle ar fáil dod’thionscnamh. Fadó, bhíodh an ballapháipéar níos coitianta ach sa lá atá inniubh ann, is é péint an stíl is comónta i dtithe Dhaingean Uí Chúis.

Grainbhil Siopa Decor has been open for 42 years, thanks to Mícháel Granville. The shop is filled with paint, wallpaper, blinds and old sayings. They can provide the service through Irish aswell as friendly advice for your projects. Years ago, the wallpaper was popular, but now paint is the stylish choice for the houses of Daingean Uí Chúis.

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Camp Notes

Brigid O'Connor

ALL-IRELAND WIN

Congratulations to Éabha Dolan (Camp), Muireann Curran (Annascaul), Andrea O’Neill and Kayla Fitzgerald (Castlegregory) on winning All-Ireland Gold with Kerry LGFA last weekend. Kerry were crowned All-Ireland U14 Gold Champions at St Brigid’s, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon, following a fantastic victory over Down on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-5. Well done to all involved. Annascaul/Camp/Castle ABÚ!

NATIONAL AWARD

Congratulations to all the students of Aughacasla National School on being named the Marine Institute’s 2026 National Explorers Ocean Champions. The students have shown great enthusiasm and dedication in studying their local marine environment and have made some exciting discoveries, including a giant “Mermaid’s Purse” belonging to the rare White Skate species. Well done to the entire school community at Aughacasla National School and to the Marine Institute for supporting the students in developing valuable skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. This is a wonderful achievement and a great honour for Aughacasla National School.

CAMP CHURCH BICENTENARY

St. Mary's Church, Camp will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year. Bishop Ray Brown will celebrate Mass in St. Mary's Church on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m. Over the coming months, the Church Community will mark this significant milestone with a series of special events and commemorations.

CHURCH WALK

As part of the celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Camp Church, the first in a series of walks to the sacred places of the Camp Church area will take place on Sunday, 21st June, at 11.00 a.m. The walk will begin at Maum na hAltóra, continue down the road into the valley of Gleann na nGealt, and conclude at Tobar na nGealt and Cross Slab stone.

The Rosary will be prayed, and reflections shared, at various points along the route. All are welcome to join this special journey of prayer, reflection, and remembrance.

Time: 1 hour Walk: Moderate Bring: Good walking shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing

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OBITUARY

Tommy Dowling RIP

A dark cloud of deep shock and sadness enveloped the village on Saturday 16th May when

the news of the death of Tommy Dowling spread around the area.

Tommy was a Tralee man who became one of us in Camp when he built his house in Knockglossmore and married the love of his life, the lovely Marcella Herlihy. Tommy’s entrepreneurial skills became manifest in Camp when he and Marcella opened a Glamping site at the back of Ashes pub in the village. A very sociable, kind and caring man, Tommy's business flourished and grew over the years and became one of the successful tourism ventures in our village.

Tommy’s brother said it all in a warm and poignant tribute to Tommy, a great GAA Austin Stacks man both on and off the field, a lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club, and a man who cherished the annual ski trips spent in the company of good friends over many years.

Garry shared stories of Tommy as a sometimes mischievous young boy, but always a deeply loved and devoted son to his mother, Marie, and his late father, Brendan.

The words of the Liverpool F.C. anthem rang out loud and clear at the conclusion of the Requiem Mass in Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church on Wednesday, as Tommy began his final journey to his resting place in Camp Cemetery. True to form, Tommy will indeed Never Walk Alone. A devoted family man, loyal friend, and committed to the community, Tommy leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, warmth, and dedication in Camp. While his passing leaves a deep and palpable void within the community, we pray that Tommy has now reaped the just rewards of his generosity of spirit on earth and now rests peacefully, in his heavenly home reunited with family and friends gone before him.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Deepest sympathy to his wife Marcella, mother Marie, daughter Sinead, stepson Jack, sisters Margaret, Teresa and Mandy, brothers Gary, Eddie and Johnny, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends

Eileen Dowd RIP

Eileen Dowd (née O'Mahony) of Kilcummin, Castlegregory and formerly of Old School Road, Banna East, Ardfert, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on 17th May. Predeceased by her parents Hannah & Thomas 0'Mahony.

Deepest sympathy to her husband Edward; her children and their spouses Siobhán (& George O'Leary), Marion (& James Bonsall), Adrienne (& Frank Vansteenkiste), Martin (& Sabrina Horgan) and Éamonn (& Sinéad Moriarty); her adored 10 grandchildren George, Jennifer, Fiachra, Mark, Donnacha, Eamo, Sadhbh, Rían, Cillian and Éala; relatives and a wide circle of friends. Eileen will always be remembered as a kind and gentle lady by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her in life. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dílis

Eileen Wrenn RIP

Eileen Wrenn (née Smith) of Illancaum, Castlegregory, Co Kerry, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 19th May.

Deepest sympathy to her husband Joe, daughters Teresa, Bridget and Eileen, her adored

grandchildren John Joe, Patrick, Vincent, Ronan, Evan and Alana, sons-in-law, her brother Pat Smith, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends

Eileen enjoyed football, was an ardent supporter of her husband Joe, Castlegregory GAA, Club Chairman for many years. Over 12 years or so, Eileen quietly took the football jerseys after the matches and washed them. Eileen took no credit, only the lovely smile on her face showed the joy she got from supporting the Castle teams at home and away and above all her own grandsons when they came of age. Pray, Eileen will meet with all those greats from Castle and elsewhere, the footballers she supported and enjoyed in her lifetime on the sidelines, now in the playing fields of the Lord.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dílis

Pat Ashe RIP

On May 18th, Patrick Ashe, Ballinagroun, Inch passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Moira O'Brien, (nee Ashe) his brother Martin and his sister-in-law Margie.

Deepest sympathy to his wife Bunnie, his children; Brendan, Ferghal, Pat and Tomas, his daughters-in-law Sarah, Mary, Ciara and Sarah. He will be very sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Lily, Eleanor, Georgia, Benny, Fiachra and Oisin, his sister Eilish, his brother James (Jimmy), sister-in-law Bride, brother-inlaw Gerald, sister-in-law Helen, his aunt Eileen Ashe, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Camp Community Field is just one of many examples of the wonderful work carried out by Pat, (Pat Ashe & Sons Tarmacadam) over the years.

At the Requiem Mass in Inch Church on Friday, his son Pat delivered a touching tribute, recalling his father’s life, his kind caring personality, love of family and friends and the lasting impact he had on those around him.

He thanked Noreen Finn Ashe, who beautifully performed a selection of hymns and songs during the ceremony, honouring a love of music that was always part of Pat’s busy life, listening to Radio Kerry as he travelled around the county often on Sundays, pricing the next job along the way.

Later, at the graveside in Inch, Pat’s final resting place, the hauntingly beautiful song Dingle Bay, sung by his cousin Batt O’Connor, resonated through the air. It was a fitting farewell to Patrick who had a profound sense of place, Inch, on the Dingle Peninsula, was not only his home, but his paradise on earth.

Pat has left a lasting legacy to his family, his business and his work ethic and vision, values that will inform their work and success into the future. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

Kathleen Sayers of Knockavrogeen, Dingle celebrated her 100th Birthday on 23rd May 2026 with family and friends.

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adventures. Kathleen has plenty of humorous stories

Sayers

Dingle Peninsula

Tourism

Caroline Boland

Comhghairdeachas to Gabor and all involved with Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh. What a wonderful programme and choice of concerts, performances and choirs. A fitting way to welcome June!

Festivals & Events this month welcome back Dingle Adventure Race on Saturday 6th June, Ballydavid Regatta on Sunday 7th June and the Tom Crean Endurance walk in Annascaul on Saturday 20th June. What a month for challenging events and adventure.

Rambling House, Castlegregory – The Rambling House returns to The Clubrooms, Castlegregory from Friday 26th June until the end of August. Days and dates include: July –Friday 3rd, Wednesday 8th, Friday 17th, 24th & 31st. August: Wednesday 5th, Friday 14th, 21st & 28th. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start for an evening of Music, Song and Dance with Tea, Coffee and Refreshments. Entry is €5 with Children Free. For more information, contact: castleinfocenter@gmail.com . All welcome!

Weekly events taking place for June include Tinteán Ceoil every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Halla le Chéile, An Clochán, and the Junction Bar Camp hosts a trad session on Sunday afternoons, 12.30pm to 2.15pm. The Dingle Farmer’s Market is back in action every Friday morning at the Holyground with the Castlegregory Country Market every Sunday morning in the Community Hall, West Main Street, Castlegregory.

Dingle Adventure Race have a call out for more paid marshalls on the day – three to four hours at a rate of €15 per hour (over 16’s please). Contact Noel at (087) 419 0318 for more information. Road closures will be kept to a minimum on the day as per the following Kerry County Council Notice:

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council has decided to close the roads as detailedbelow in order to facilitate the holding of the cycle leg of the Dingle Adventure Race on Saturday, 6th June 2026.

The west bound lane of the L-4012 Slea Head Drive route from The Marina Carpark to Milltown Bridge, Dingle Town will be closed to outbound traffic from 08:00 to 09:00.

Mám Clasach Ó Dhún Chaoin (Bóthar uimh. R559 / L5002) go Ard a Bhóthair via Mám Clasach From Dunquin (Road No. R559 / L5002) to Ard a Bhóthair via Mám Clasach: Road Closing Times from: 09:30 – 13:00

Slea Head Drive: The R559 from the Prehistoric Bee-Hive-Huts Layby, Fahan to the Blasket’s View Layby, Cumeenole South: Road Closing Times from: 08:15 – 09:30

Alternative routes will be clearly signposted, and access will be provided for Emergency Services. Arden House, Spa Road, Dingle Turasóireacht Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism would like to welcome Dingle’s

newest accommodation offering. Arden House, (formerly the Hillgrove), has undergone extensive renovations reopening this week as a thoughtfully designed Guesthouse with stylish and refined finishing touches. With 25 spacious en-suite bedrooms featuring iconic impressions of the Dingle Peninsula, Arden House offers freshly prepared breakfasts, the intimate Pedler’s Bar, a welcoming hospitality team, and private parking. Comhghairdeachas Kieran and team and the very best of luck with your new venture. What an addition for the peninsula. Slí Ceann Sléibhe Help Please

We need your help please! Ceann Sléibhe and the Slea Head Drive are experiencing challenges with the visitor one-way system. Google Maps are sending visitors to Slea Head by the most direct and eco efficient way. However, in many cases, this is bringing many visitors to Slea Head AGAINST the flow of traffic causing congestion and delays on the route, AND due to the narrow roads, visitors driving in the middle of the road thinking it is a one way system. Therefore, could we please ask you all particularly if you are in the accommodation, food, beverage and retail sectors, when chatting to visitors, to recommend

that they turn off their Sat Navs / Google Maps and follow the Kerry County Council and WAW directional signs. This includes NOT using An Classach thus allowing the businesses along Ceann Sléibhe, Fahan, Dún Chaoin,An Clóthar, Baile an Fheirteáraigh, Baile na nGall and An Fheothanach every opportunity to welcome visitors. Míle buíochas.

New England State Fair / The Big E 2026 Plans are now underway for the Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade & Tourism Showcase at the New England State Fair, more popularly known as The Big E. Whilst all members of TCD / DPT are represented and promoted equally at The Big E through video, brochure and website displays, there are also opportunities to being involved by direct participation! If you would like more information on how to participate, please contact Caroline at info@ dingle-peninsula.ie

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Filmmakers in Focus

Solas ar Scannánóirí

Every fortnight we sit down with filmmakers based here on the Dingle Peninsula to chat about their work, the film industry and what inspires them.

Gach coicís suímid síos le scannánóirí atá lonnaithe anseo i gCorca Dhuibhne chun caint faoin a gcuid oibre, tionscal na scannán agus cad a spreagann iad.

Tony Kiernan

Director / Screenwriter / Sound Engineer at Moynihan Russell Studios

Tell us about yourself

My name is Tony Kiernan. I’m a filmmaker, writer, and post-production sound engineer based between Dublin and West Kerry. I’ve worked in the film and television industry for over 25 years, mainly in sound design, mixing, and audio post-production. Alongside that, I’ve been developing my own films and documentaries, many of which explore themes like memory, grief, folklore, perception, and the emotional side of human experience. I’m very influenced by the landscape and stories of the west of Ireland, especially Kerry.

How did you get into the film industry?

I originally came into the industry through sound. I was always fascinated by film and storytelling, but sound was my way in. Over time I built experience working on commercials, television dramas, documentaries, and feature films. That eventually expanded into writing and developing my own projects. Working in post-production gave me a unique understanding of storytelling because you see how every element comes together to create emotion and atmosphere.

What inspired you to want to work in film and what inspires/motivates you day to day?

Film has always had the ability to completely transport people emotionally, and that fascinated me from a young age. I’m especially drawn to stories that stay with you after they end. Day to day, I’m motivated by trying to create something honest and emotionally real. I’m also inspired by Irish stories, mythology, folklore, and the people around me. Living in Kerry, surrounded by history and landscape, constantly feeds ideas. What was your first job in film and what have you worked on since?

My first jobs were in sound and post-production. Over the years I’ve worked on a wide range of productions including feature films, television dramas, documentaries, commercials, podcasts, and radio work. Some of the larger productions connected to the studio include projects like Oppenheimer, Vikings, and House of Cards. More recently I’ve been focusing heavily on developing my own original films and television projects. What are you working on at the moment? Upcoming projects?

I’m currently developing several film and television projects. One is a

psychological drama called Me Again, another is a mythological supernatural series set in Kerry called The Valley of the Mad. I’m also producing documentaries connected to local oral history and folklore in West Kerry, including Cnocán Éagóir, which explores a historical massacre tied to local legend.

What job(s) are you most proud of?

I’m proud of the larger productions I’ve been involved with professionally, but I’m especially proud of the personal projects I’ve written myself. Projects like my short film Sentinel staring Peter Coonan and Valerie O’Connor which received funding, it means a lot because it came from a very personal creative place. I’m most proud of work where emotion connects strongly with audiences and was delighted when Disney+ began streaming it.

What’s your process? How do you get into a role/project and how do you work?

For me everything starts with atmosphere and emotion. I spend a lot of time thinking about tone and speaking to people before I even start writing properly. I usually begin with an image, a feeling, or a question rather than plot. Because of my sound background, sound and silence are hugely important in how I imagine scenes. I like projects to feel immersive and cinematic, even when they’re intimate stories.

What advice would you give to anyone wanting to get into the film industry?

Just start making things. Don’t wait for permission. The technology is there now for people to create incredible work on small budgets. Also, be patient because the industry can take time. Relationships and reputation matter a lot. Every project teaches you something. And probably most importantly, make work that feels personal to you rather than trying to copy trends.

3 must-see films for anyone interested in filmmaking and why?

• No Country for Old Men because it’s a masterclass in tension, visual storytelling, and restraint.

• Shawshank Redemption for its texture and amazing character.

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind because it shows how imaginative storytelling can still be deeply emotional and human.

Favourite film quote/scene

One that always stayed with me is from Shawshank: “Get busy living, or get busy dying.”

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Kathleen Sayers celebrating her 100th birthday in Halla Ceann Trá on 26th May.

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Rural Social Scheme & Community Employment Scheme vacancies, in your local area at present.

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Kerry District League Division 2 League Final

Dingle Bay Rovers 2 - Inter Kenmare 1

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After 2 minutes in this keenly contested final Viktor Toniev dribbled down the left wing and sent in a low cross where Patrick Saunders arrived at the right moment and drilled the ball into the net to take an early lead. DBR were on top with Joe Sheehy and Luke Burgess having chances. On 30 minutes Myk Skripchenko was quickest to react to a bad defensive header and slotted home to make it 2-0. Kenmare got a goal back before the break to leave it 2-1 at half time. After the break Kenmare had to go for broke and threw everything at DBR but the defence was rock solid. Kenmare did get the ball in the net but was ruled out for offside. DBR had chances too but couldn’t get the 3rd. Joe Sheehy hit the post in the 89th minute but it mattered not as DBR held on to secure back to back divisional wins. David O'Connor accepted the cup . On what is the clubs 30th anniversary and the 10th since winning the premier league, it was a great day for everyone involved with this team. Celebrations went on long into the night at club sponsors Foxy John's.

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Beaufort Film Night

Beaufort Film Night is delighted to announce that it will return on Friday 12th June at Kilgobnet National School, Beaufort

Beaufort Film Night will be showing the Italian coming-of-age classic Cinema Paradiso Giuseppe Tornatore's loving homage to the cinema tells the story of Salvatore, a successful film director, returning home to Sicily for the funeral of Alfredo, his old friend and father figure, who was the projectionist at the local cinema throughout his childhood. Soon, memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena and all the highs and lows that shaped his life come flooding back, as Salvatore reconnects with the community he left 30 years earlier.

A winner of awards across the world, including: Best Foreign Language Film Oscar; 5 BAFTA Awards including Best Actor, Original Screenplay and Score; the Grand Prize of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival; and many more. The film’s soundtrack was written by the legendary composer Ennio Morricone.

Cinema Paradiso will screen at Kilgobnet National School (Eircode V93 DW26) on Friday 12th June at 8.30pm. The full admission price is €8. There is no card payment facility. The admission fee will go towards covering the motion picture licence fee. Cinema Paradiso has a PG rating, and is in Italian with English subtitles.

Beaufort Film Night is a non-profit community organisation founded by local film enthusiasts whose aim is to screen cultural English language and international language films, fostering an interest in and appreciation of these category of films, films that normally don’t get a general release screening in Kerry. Films screened at Beaufort Film Night are carefully curated in order to appeal to a general audience. Beaufort Film Night is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office and is working in conjunction with Access Cinema, the Arts Council funded organisation which assists film clubs and film nights in Ireland with their screenings.

Beaufort Film Night would like to thank Kilgobnet National School for providing the venue for this cultural and entertainment opportunity. Further information can be viewed on Beaufort Film Night’s Facebook page (@BeaufortFilmNight).

Aoife Donegan, Tracy Ryan, Caoimhe McGlone and Fionnuala Donegan check the music listings in their favourite magazine while waiting for CMAT to perform in Dublin

Sos Beag gan Staonadh

Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Táimid leathbhealach tríd an séasúr sraithe ag an bpointe seo, agus níl aon dul chun cinn leanúnach le tabhairt faoi ndeara.

Bhuel, cineál. D’éirigh leo den dara huair riamh pointe a bhaint de mhuintir Chille Mantáin, ag cur seachtain eile gan cailliúint i gcluichí baile, comhscór déanach go leor. Bhí cúl bainte ar ais acu trí Matthew Britton isteach sa dara leath agus iad dhá chúl i bhfiacha ó Daniel Ring agus Kyle Tucker. Agus ansin, díbríodh cosantóir Bhré, Declan Osagie, de bharr an dara cárta buí.

Sa bhfiche nóiméad a bhí fágtha, níor éirigh le lucht na Ríochta aon dul chun cinn a dhéanamh, go dtí go raibh am cúiteamh gortaithe ann, agus sheol Kilian Cantwell an liathróid i dtreo bhosca an dainséir, áit ar éirigh le Britton í chasadh isteach san eangach.

Agus an Aoine dar gcionn fuair Fámairí Chóbh an ceann is fearr orthu le dhá chúl sa chéad leath, agus gan aon fhreagra sa chuid eile den chluiche ainneoin gach iarracht, go háirithe ó Chian Bargary, Eric Koufie agus Niall Brookwell.

Faoin am a chífear an méid seo, beidh céilí comhraic na gCiarraíoch i mbabhta a dó Chorn an FAI tarraingthe, agus an chéad chéim eile sa chomortas san ar na bacáin. Lá mór a bheidh ann, mar ach an oiread le cluichí sraithe, réiteofar an toradh ar an lá. Lá mór a bheidh ann gan aon agó, agus beidh an lucht tacaíochta tógtha leis.

Agus é seo i gcló, tá sos an tsamhraidh i bhfeidhm. Sos gan mórán maitheasa é seo a bunaíodh agus leithscéal ag na húdaráis go mbeadh cluichí na hÉireann sa Chorn Domhanda bliain éigin fadó ar bun, agus go mba chóir go mbeadh lucht tacaíochta na gclubanna baile saor lena bhfeiceáil.

Más buan mo chuimhne, bhí coicíos iomlán i gceist an céad bhliain sin. Níl anois againn ach deireadh seachtaine amháin. Níl am ann fiú don leithscéal tánaisteach, saoire samhraidh do na himreoirí a raibh clann óg orthu.

Beidh an-chuid ag breathnú ar Chorn an Domhain as seo go ceann píosa, déarfainn, ach níl fonn orm féin aon iarracht mór a dhéanamh chuige. Díomá atá orm le cur chuige FIFA ina thaobh. Cheapas go raibh claochló mór ar an eagraíocht tar éis a náirithe in 2015, nuair a gabhadh ardoifigigh agus gur cúiseiodh cuid as droch-obair, cúbláil agus a leithéíd. Ach le bliain nó dhó, tá na sean-duáilcí ar fad le feiscint arís: an saint, an t-uabhar agus an sotal.

Is mór é m’fhaitíos gur ar imeachtaí lasmuigh de pháirce an imeartha is mó a bheidh ár n-aird le linn tréimhse an chomortais. Tá súil agam nach mar sin a bheidh, ach níl mórán dóchais agam ina thaobh. Neosfaidh an aimsir.

Ní bheidh aon phíosa agam sa chéad eagrán eile, tharla go mbeidh mé as baile. Seans go mbeidh aga agam breathnú ar chluichí, ach ní bheidh mé saor le bheith ag dul i mbun pinn. Idir an dá linn, bíodh gach ádh ar fhoireann na Ríochta!

Leaps Of Faith

We’ve come a long way To try to connect From pillar to post Step by step

I’m quite sure I’m not noncommittal I won’t take sides I’ll meet you in the middle

We’ll give it a go Feel it in our bones

Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

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Clean the Cloud/Glan

an Scamall Launch

Dingle COP and Dingle Bookshop have launched Clean the Cloud / Glan an Scamall, a campaign that asks people to spend 3 minutes a week deleting their unused files, apps, and emails. They kicked off the campaign with a poster competition in Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, led by múinteoirí Máire Ruiséal and Aileen Mhic Phiarais.

Congratulations to winners Grace Treloar, Jessie Ni Loinsigh, Amy Ni Mhuircheartaigh, and Aoife Ni Bheaglaoi.

First prize - Grace Treloar Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne have also made a Dingle COP pledge to raise awareness of the environmental impact of online activity in school, and TY students are encouraging students, families, and teachers to declutter their digital lives.

Third Prize - Aoife Ni Bheaglaoi

Clean the Cloud / Glan an Scamall Rethink and Reduce Our Digital Footprint

Most of us think about waste in physical terms — plastic, food, fast fashion. But there’s another kind building up quietly: our digital footprint. Every email stored, every unused file saved to the cloud, every redundant photo or forgotten download requires energy. Data centres — out of sight and out of mind — consume large amounts of electricity and often water to store, process, and cool this information. Yet for most people, the environmental impact of their digital lives remains abstract.

Solar Systems

Tom Kennedy

3. The “Stop & Save” Habit

If you see the AI heading in the wrong direction, hit the Stop button immediately to save power. Also, try to keep related questions in one conversation thread - the AI "remembers" what you’ve already said, which saves it from having to relearn everything from scratch.

4. Use the Right Tool for the Job

You wouldn’t use a truck to pick up a loaf of bread. Use smaller, faster AI models for simple tasks like emails or summaries (for example, built-in AI in apps like Gmail or Microsoft Word). Save the "heavy-duty" AI for deep strategy and complex maths.

Follow @dinglecop_project on Instagram or visit www.dinglecop.ie to learn more.

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

A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally more efficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially when we have had such a great spell of sunshine. There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, you ask how!

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

Laura Brody (Dingle COP), Máire Ruiséal, Aoife Ni Bheaglaoi, Grace Treloar, Aileen Mhic Phiarais, Hazel Blennerhassett (DIngle COP) presenting the prizes sponsored by the Dingle Bookshop.

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

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How to Clean the Cloud for 3 mins a week

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

• Delete old or duplicate photos, videos, emails, and documents

• Remove apps that you no longer use

• Unsubscribe and unfollow

• Set disappearing messages on Whatsapp groups

• Turn off auto-play on YouTube. Using AI responsibly

As AI becomes part of daily life, here are a few tips to use it more efficiently and responsibly.

1. AI Prompting - Get it Right the First Time

Think of AI like a contractor: the clearer your instructions are at the start, the less time (and energy) you waste on "do-overs." Getting a great result in one try is four times more efficient than back-and-forth chatting.

2. Give it a Reference

Instead of asking the AI to “guess” from its memory, give it a specific document or link to read first. This keeps the AI grounded in your facts, so you don’t have to waste time fixing its mistakes.

Eco

Art Workshops at An Díseart Gardens.

Join us at An Díseart Gardens and explore the elements of Earth, Fire, Air, Water, through nature-inspired art, using raw materials and tools, and sensory poetry, in a series of workshops designed for 10-15 years old. Facilitated by Manuela and Nicholas. Saturdays, 11am to 1pm, from 13th of June. Limited spaces, please call or text Manuela on 083 3741000 to reserve your spot.

Free. Donation towards the gardens.

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Second prize - Jessie Ni Loinsigh & Amy Ni Mhuircheartaigh

It's All In The Mind

Orla Smyth

What’s It All About

What's it all about Alfie?

The 1967 classic film starring Michael Cains asks the question of life, what’s it all about?

The answer it finds is love.

Love is all around.

At times it feels as if we've lost love

And times when we look, but cant find it

Love is hidden, suppressed, Forgotten, ignored, denied

But love is

Love is in the joy of a rare summers day

Love is in a walk with a friend

Love is in a neighbours offer of help

Love is in the sound of laughter

Love is in trying to survive

Love is in a surgeon s hands

Love is in a palestinian and an Israeli united for peace Love is in the suffering of another

Love is in witnessing the pain

Love is in being there

Love is in a cheeky robin, a cheerful flower, a majestic tree Love is in the birth of a child,

Love is in the loss of death

Love is in you

Be still for a while, be silent Listen...

Listen deeply...

Expand your bandwidth

Listen through the static

Listen past all the noise

Tune into the frequency of love

Love is always there

You just need to listen And turn up the volume

Orla Smyth - certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Relief (MBSR) and Dot B. -mindful awareness for children / orlasmyth67@gmail.com

OSPIDÉAL POBAIL CORCA DHUIBHNE

WEST KERRY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

You are asked to come out and support a nonpolitical community gathering to demonstrate for the recruitment of more staff, more beds, services and facilities to be made available in West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle.

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

Date: Dé Sathairn 20ú Meitheamh 2026 ar a 3.30pm / Saturday 20th June at 3.30pm

Where: Ospidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne / West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle.

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Céad Fhreagróirí- Bliain ar an bhfód

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First Responders First Year

In our first year in existence the Dingle Heartsafe first responders answered 100 callouts in response to chest pain, stroke, cardiac arrest and choking incidents between Lispole and Dunquin. We work in tandem with the National Ambulance Service on these calls. We are also responsible for the upkeep of 25 defibrillators around the peninsula. We are a group of around 50 volunteers and would like to thank all those that have supported us, especially Sacred Heart University, Kerry CoCo., West Kerry Live, RnaG, John Sheehy accountant, Dingle Printing and all those who have donated money and defibrillators to help make the peninsula a safer place for all of us.

Buíochas ó Chroí

Dingle Hub awarded funding under Community Climate Action Programme

Dingle Hub has welcomed the award of €18,000 in funding under the Government’s Community Climate Action Programme. The funding, announced by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien, supports practical, community-led climate action projects across Ireland.

The Dingle Hub project will focus on helping households and businesses reduce hot water use, a simple step that can significantly cut energy use, water consumption and costs. Over the coming months, Dingle Hub will work with homes and businesses across the Dingle Peninsula to measure water usage and introduce practical solutions such as low-flow devices. The aim is to make it easy for people to take action, without the need for major upfront investment.

Hot water can be six to ten times more expensive than cold water, making it a key opportunity for cost savings. As part of the project, Dingle Hub will soon launch a community “hot water conservation meitheal”. This will invite people to take part in a shared, practical effort to understand how much hot water they are using and to put in place simple measures to reduce it. By working together, participants will be able to see the impact of small changes — saving energy,

reducing water use and lowering energy bills. We think this will be especially important to BCB’s, hotels and Mná Tí with potential savings of €280 per shower per year achieved without comprising on guest experience.

Speaking about the funding, Deirdre de Bhailís, General Manager of Dingle Hub, said: “Communities have a key role to play in climate action. This project is about making it easier for everyone to get involved through simple, practical steps. Reducing hot water use is something that every household and business can do, and the savings can be significant — for energy, for water and for costs. The meitheal approach is important to us, as it brings people together to learn from each other and take action together.”

The project will also track the collective impact of these actions, helping the community to see the difference they are making over time and supporting wider roll-out across Kerry and beyond. This funding builds on Dingle Hub’s ongoing work to support community-led climate action and to develop practical, inclusive solutions that can be scaled to other communities.

Further details on how to take part in the hot water conservation meitheal will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Dingle Notes

Richie

Williams

FÉILE CHEOIL. The seventh Annual Féile Cheoil An tSamhraidh held at various venues in Corca Dhuibhne over the weekend provided a feast of entertainment for people interested in Classical Music of all kinds. The wide ranging programme included classical recitals, jazz, choral performances and a novel introduction to composition for local schools by talented artists. Well done to all involved particularly the duo who drive the programme since its first offering, Gabor Peli and Marcus Mac Domhnaill.

BOOKS. Three recently launched books by local authors on mainly local issues are well worth putting on our readers to purchase list.

Karl O'Flaherty’s wonderful research into the history of Dingle GAA captures the full story of this great club especially following the historical successes on the field of play over the past 12 months.

The Spy In The Snug is the title of Pat Nelligan’s book taking readers on a whistle stop tour of his home place in a lively mix of tales spanning over 500 years of history. It is packed with heroes and villains with moments of disaster and daring and richly illustrated throughout.

Liam Óg Ó Connor who was born and reared in Marian Park penned The Sailor And The Seamstress which tracks the story of his Great

Grandparents. The story will be familiar to many families whose parents and grandparents had to travel in search of some work and move locations and residences to follow a decent income for themselves and their dependants.

SPORT. Congratulations to the Dingle Bay Rovers Seniors on their victory in the Division Two Kerry District Soccer League Final last weekend.

Comhgairdeachas also to the Kerry Under 14 Girls Team containing a number of West Kerry players on their victory in the LGFA All Ireland Final last weekend.

The Rowing Season starts this weekend with the Ballydavid Regatta scheduled for Sunday afternoon June 7th with full details elsewhere in this edition.

The Dingle Adventure Race is back this Saturday June 6th featuring three different categories of challenges for athletes of all ages.

The Full DAR is over 72 km featuring cycling, climbing Mount Brandon, running and kayaking and starts at 8am from the Mara Beo Car Park.

The Sport DAR is over 43km and also features cycling, climbing Sleeve An Eolair and kayaking and starts at 8.30am am the Mara Beo Car Park.

The Mini DAR is over 21.5km and features cycling, running Ventry Beach and kayaking and starts at 9am from Mara Beo Car Park.

In the interests of safety road closures will be in place as follows. Slea Head Road between 8.15 am and 9.30am. An Clasach Road from 9.30 am to 1pm. The cooperation of all road users

St. John's Eve Bonfire Night

Celebrate Community, Light and Tradition in Dingle

Join us as we gather for one of Ireland's oldest summer traditions - St. John's Eve Bonfire Night, a celebration of light, connection and community spirit.

What It's All About

St. John's Eve (June 23rd) has been marked for centuries with bonfires lit across the hills and villages of Ireland. The traditon blends:

• The ancient midsummer fire festivals

• The Christian celebration of St. John the Baptist whose feast day follows on June 2th

• The belief that fire brings protection, blessing and renewal It's a night for neighbours to come together.

Location: Ballintaggart V92 T329

Time: 8pm

Contact: Eddie 087-6992923, Anne 085-7035671, Theresa: 087-6351832

Musicians welcome.

Light refreshments available

Get Involved in Dingle Community Shed

A welcoming creative space for everyone

Looking to connect, learn new skills, or simply enjoy good company?

The Dingle Men & Women's Shed is opening its doors to all adults who want to be part of something meaningful.

would be much appreciated by the organisers and hundreds of participants many of whom will travel from abroad for the event.

TIDY TOWNS. Work Evenings continue on Mondays, meeting at the Bottle bank at 7pm. Work includes litter collection, planting, painting, weeding and keeping our town in respectable and presentable manner for locals and visitors alike.

Further details on The Doorstep Challenge over the next few weeks.

ROAD SAFETY WORKS. Kerry County Council intend to put in new much needed traffic calming measures along The Wood and Strand Street area within the the next few months. These include Raised Tables with Zebra Crossings at four separate points between The Tourist Office and Brian De Staic Building which results from many years of campaigning by local residents. Regular walkers will also agree that such measures are needed to help reduce the speed of traffic before serious incidents occur for the present unprotected pedestrians on the narrow footpaths in the area.

PARKING. The Business Chamber again appeal to employees of various establishments to please park their vehicles on the outskirts of town and walk the short distances to their work locations. Vehicles parked for long periods in the town centre take up valuable spaces each of which could be used up to ten times daily by shoppers or short stay visit others who contribute to the economy of our area.

Míle Buíochas.

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Tá spásanna fós ar fáil ar an gCampa Cumarsáide de chuid Foróige a bheidh ar siúl ón 15 go dtí an 19 Meitheamh do dhaoine óga idir 12 agus 14 bliana d’aois. Beidh deis iontach ag na rannpháirtithe scileanna nua a fhorbairt agus léargas a fháil ar shaol na meán cumarsáide trí réimse leathan gníomhaíochtaí praiticiúla. I measc na n-ábhar a chlúdófar beidh podchraoltóireacht, léiriú teilifíse, ceamaradóireacht, agus cruthú ábhair do na meáin shóisialta. Tríd an gcampa seo, spreagfar an chruthaitheacht, an féinmhuinín agus na scileanna cumarsáide i measc na hóige, agus tabharfar deis dóibh taithí luachmhar a fháil ar earnáil atá ag forbairt i gcónaí. Bígí i dteagmháil le Rebecca.nichurnain@foroige.ie le clárú.

Féile ceoil an tSamhraidh Bhain muintir na háite agus lucht ceoil de gach aois taitneamh as Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh, a bhí ar siúl ón 28 Bealtaine go dtí an 1 Meitheamh. Bhí clár den scoth ar fáil i rith na féile, le réimse leathan seánraí ceoil á gceiliúradh, ó chóir agus ceol traidisiúnta go snagcheol agus ceol tíre. Chruthaigh na ceoltóirí agus na taibheoirí atmaisféar bríomhar agus taitneamhach a mheall daoine ón leithinis agus ó áiteanna níos faide i gcéin. Is mór againn i gcónaí an líon imeachtaí cultúrtha agus féilte atá á reáchtáil ar an leithinis, agus léiríonn Féile Cheoil an tSamhraidh arís eile an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an gceol agus leis an gcultúr i saol ár bpobail.

Tionóil Pleanála Teanga sa Ghaillimh

Le déanaí, bhí deis againn freastal ar an Tionóil Pleanála Teanga sa Ghaillimh, a d’eagraigh Údarás na Gaeltachta. Bhí clár saibhir agus éagsúil curtha le chéile, le cainteoirí den scoth ag plé réimse leathan ábhar a bhaineann leis an bpleanáil teanga agus cur chun cinn na Gaelainne. Thar aon rud eile, ba dheis luachmhar í an chomhdháil bualadh lenár gcomhghleacaithe ó cheantair éagsúla, smaointe a roinnt agus plé a dhéanamh ar an dul chun cinn atá á dhéanamh ar fud na tíre. Mar is gnách, d’fhág an ócáid sinn spreagtha agus misnithe faoin obair thábhachtach atá ar bun i bpobail Ghaelainne éagsúla.

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Ferriter's Cove

Micheál Ó Coileáin

While walking across the beach at Cuan a’ Choill near Ballyferriter in the early 1980’s, a geologist from University College Cork, Peter Vernon, picked up a piece of flint-like stone on the shore which caught his attention. The stone was a cut piece of Rhyolite which was later presented to Prof. Peter Woodman at the Dept. of Archaeology in the University, who identified it as a plano-convex knife fragment similar to those found in a Neolithic context at other sites and dating to roughly 6,000 years ago. This chance find was to begin a period of several years of excavations at Ferriter’s Cove, which have provided us with details of the earliest site on the Dingle Peninsula. As a student of archaeology in University College Galway at the time, I was lucky enough to have played a small walk on part on these excavations in 1993. I had come to know Peter Woodman and as an enthusiastic student of ‘stones and bones’, I was keen to get a few weeks work on the excavations at Ferriter’s Cove. Woodman kindly invited myself and Billy Riordan, another budding archaeologist from Dingle, to come on site for the last few weeks of the dig. He placed us under the watchful eye of one of the senior archaeologists, Liz Anderson. After an unproductive week of trowelling through layers of sand, we finally made a breakthrough. Billy excavated one of the earliest examples of cattle bone found in Ireland or the UK, dating back almost 6,500 years. A few days later, while working on a barren looking section at the southern end of the site, I was lucky to find a cache of five stone axes. They were all made from elongated pebbles of black shale and mudstone and beautiful in their simple design. They may have been buried as part of a votive offering or hidden for later retrieval. Both finds probably point to the period when the hunter/gatherer community were coming into contact with the early farmers who were coming into Ireland and introducing new ideas and technologies which were to change Ireland completely – the beginning of agriculture.

There appears to have been a main period of occupation at Ferriter’s Cove between 4600BC and 4300BC, with a later phase closer to 4000BC while the knife fragment that kicked off the investigations may date closer to 3600BC. This was a hugely important discovery, as previously archaeologists had thought that Ireland was largely uninhabited during the Mesolithic period (middle stone age). It is likely that the site was used on a seasonal basis when food on the coast was plentiful, and they may have sought a more sheltered location further inland for the winter and early spring. The plentiful supply of a variety of stone for tool making must also have been a factor in the use of the site.

There is ample evidence that they were able to catch and eat a variety of fish such as wrasse, whiting, herring and scad along with a several species of shellfish including dog whelk, periwinkle and mussels – collected on the shoreline. They also ate pig meat as the excavated bones testify, which would have roamed wild in the nearby woodlands of the period. Cattle would have made up part of their diet in what was mostly a fish based food supply. Ferriter’s Cove has proven to be a window on a period of change to Ireland, when we moved from being hunters and gatherers towards becoming full time farmers.

Those magical days of excavating in the sun, looking out at the remains of Ferriter’s Castle and beyond to Inish Tuaisceart, linger long in the memory. The excitement of finding a simple piece of bone and stone may not sound very exciting to most, but to two student archaeologists it was thrilling. It is still a place I visit regularly after a storm, hoping that the Atlantic waves will have revealed more glimpses in the sand of the earliest inhabitants of the Dingle Peninsula.

Unfortunately, within a few years of those exciting few weeks on our knees in Ferriter’s Cove, Billy Riordan, a free spirit, had died in a tragic accident in Malawi while travelling through Africa and the archaeologist Liz Anderson, who had showed us how to make flint scrapers had also died after battling illness.

Carpe Diem.

Corca Dhuibhne

Excavations underway at Ferriter’s Cove

Ferriter's Cove: Mossy Donegan

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Béile dinnéar pobail i Halla le Chéile gach Máirt

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. Everyone’s welcome!

Tinteán Ceoil

Bíonn Tinteán Ceoil ar siúl gach Luain i Halla Le Chéile ag 7:30 i.n. Ba bhreá linn an óige a spreagadh le bheith i bpáirt linn sa Tinteán agus a mbuanna ceoil a roinnt linn tráthnóntaí Luain i suíomh tacúil. Chuige sin, beidh fáilte róimh bualadh isteach chugainn, tá costas na leanaí saor in aisce agus €5 do dhaoine fásta.

A music session “Tinteán Ceoil” takes place every Monday in Halla Le Chéile at 7:30 p.m. We would love to encourage young people to join us at the session and share their musical talents with us on Monday evenings in a supportive setting. You are very welcome to drop in and join us—admission is free for children and €5 for adults.

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. They learn how to socialise with other children – we will have little rhymes, songs, stories and sports! Join us every Wednesday @ Halla Le Chéile from 10.30 to 12pm, cost is €5.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Tá Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl gach Céadaoin ag 12 i.n agus beidh fáilte roimh chách páirt a ghlacadh ann. Is deis iontach é chun Gaeilge a chleachtadh

i dtimpeallacht chairdiúil agus shuaimhneach. Tar isteach agus bain triail as – beidh sé taitneamhach!

Ciorcal Comhrá is on every Wednesday at 12pm,, and everyone is welcome to take part. It’s a great opportunity to practise Irish in a friendly and relaxed environment. Come along and give it a try.

Campa Lego

Bí linn do Campa LEGO lán le spraoi idir 27–30 Iúil, 12-2i.n. Áit a dtagann an tsamhlaíocht beo bríomhar, bloc ar bhloc. Beidh dúshláin thógála spreagúla, tionscadail chruthaitheacha, gníomhaíochtaí foirne agus neart deiseanna ann le dearadh, tógáil agus foghlaim trí spraoi. Glaoigh ar Damien chun d’áit a chur in áirithe ar 086 0531657.

Join us for a fun-filled LEGO Camp from 27-30 July, from 12-2pm. Where imagination comes to life, brick by brick! Enjoy exciting building challenges, creative projects, team activities, and plenty of opportunities to design, build, and learn through play. Call Damien on 086 0531657 to reserve your place.

“Lastall den Dromchla” Taispeántas Ealaíne na bPáistí

“Beyond The Surface” Kids Art Exhibition Posters

Tá Halla le Chéile ar bís “Lastall den Dromchla” a chur i láthair, taispeántas ealaíne do pháistí i gcomhar le Cruinniú na nÓg agus Tobar Dhuibhne. Beidh an taispeántas ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 6 Meitheamh, ó 5.00i.n go 6.00i.n, agus léireofar an saothair ealaíne a chruthaigh ealaíontóirí óga áitiúla. Is ceiliúradh é an ócáid seo ar chruthaitheacht na bpáistí agus tugann sé deis dóibh aitheantas a fháil mar ealaíontóirí neamhspleácha, agus bród a bheith acu as a gcuid saothar mar chuid de chomhchoiste ealaíne bríomhar. Tá fáilte roimh an bpobal teacht chuig an taispeántas, taitneamh a bhaint as an ealaín, agus tacaíocht a thabhairt do na healaíontóirí óga cumasacha seo.

Halla le Chéile is delighted to present Beyond the Surface, a children's art exhibition in collaboration with Cruinniú na nÓg and Tobar Dhuibhne. The exhibition will take place on Friday, 6 June, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and will showcase a collection of artwork created by local young artists. This event celebrates children's creativity and provides an opportunity for them to be recognised as independent artists, taking pride in their work as part of a vibrant arts collective. We invite the community to come along, view the exhibition, and support these talented young creators.

Ceol Beo / Live Music

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh -

Friday 19th June

5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session

9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Friday 26th June

5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session

9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Camp - An Com

Sunday 7th June

12.30 - 2.15 Junction Bar - Trad Session

Sunday 14th June

12.30 - 2.15 Junction Bar - Trad Session

Clochán

Bréannainn - Cloghane

Brandon

Monday 8th June

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 15th June

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis

Thursday 4th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Cian

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 The Green Room (Upstairs John Benny Moriarty's) Molly O' Mahony & Julian Boland in concert (€12) thegreenroomdingle.com

8.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

8.30 Adam's -Dermot Kelly

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.00 Neligan's - Session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Irish Ballads & Irish Dancing With Rock'n Jimmy, Greta Curtin & David Geaney

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

Friday 5th June

6.30 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

7.00 Kennedys - “Friendly Friday” hosted by Jan and Dan. Open session -Americana: county, blues, blue grass, rock and folk

7.30 St. James' Church - Trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke & Billy

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( vocals & Flute) Jeremy Spencer ( Fiddle) & Matt Griffin (Guitar)

9.30 Bob Griffin's - Brady Elliot

9.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.30 Neligan's - Trad music

9.30 Dingle Pub - Trad & ballads with Out The Gap

10.00 Adam's - Rock & Trad session

Saturday 6th June

6.30 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

9.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.30 Neligan's - Trad music

9.30 The Dingle Pub - Folk & ballads with Seán Tierney

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Dave Dylan

10.00 Adam's - Live music

10.00 Foxy John's - Live music

Sunday 7th June

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin's - Pilgrims session

6.00 - 8.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke & Billy

8.30 Adam's -The Blow-Ins

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Irish Lads & David Geaney

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Music session

Monday 8th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Cian

7.30 St. James' Church - trad / Folk Concert

(€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

8.30 Adam's - Trad session

8.45 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Reel Brothers & David Geaney

Tuesday 9th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Seán

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

8.30 Adam's - Trad session

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with Dreams of Freedom & David Geaney

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Donogh Hennessy & Teresa Horgan

Wednesday 10th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Folk & Ballads With Ross Brassil

7.30 St. James' Church - Trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

6.00 - 8.00 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

7.00 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 Adam's - Trouble by two

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing With Dreams Of Freedom & David Geaney

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( Vocals & Flute) .. Theresa Horgan ( Vocals & Flute) Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

9.30 Foxy John's - Dermot Kelly

Thursday 11th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Cian

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

8.30 Adam's -Dermot Kelly

9.00 Dingle Pub - Irish Ballads & Irish Dancing With Rock'n Jimmy, Greta Curtin & David Geaney

9.00 Neligan's - Session

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

Friday 12th June

6.30 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

7.00 Kennedys - “Friendly Friday” hosted by Jan and Dan. Open session -Americana: county, blues, blue grass, rock and folk

7.30 St. James' Church - trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

8.30 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke & Billy

9.30 Bob Griffin's - Brady Elliot

9.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy (vocals & Flute) Jeremy Spencer ( Fiddle) & Matt Griffin (Guitar)

9.30 Neligan's - Trad music

9.30 Dingle Pub - Trad & ballads with Out The Gap

10.00 Adam's - Rock & Trad session

Saturday 13th June

6.30 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

9.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Brady Elliot

9.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.30 Neligan's - Trad music

9.30 The Dingle Pub - Folk & ballads with Seán Tierney

10.00 Adam's - Live music

10.00 Foxy John's - Live music

Sunday 14th June

4.00 - 6.00 Bob Griffin's - Pilgrims session

6.00 - 8.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

8.00 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Luke & Billy

8.30 Adam's -The Blow-Ins

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Irish Lads & David Geaney

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Music session

Monday 15th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Cian

7.30 St. James' Church -Trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

8.30 Adam's - Trad session

8.45 Neligan's - Set Dancing

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Reel Brothers & David Geaney

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

Tuesday 16th June

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Seán

6.30 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 Adam's - Trad session

8.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with Dreams of Freedom & David Geaney

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Donogh Hennessy & Teresa Horgan

Wednesday 17th June

6.00 Dingle Pub - Folk & Ballads With Ross Brassil

7.30 St. James' Church - Trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

6.00 - 8.00 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly

6.00 Dingle Pub - Ross Brassil

7.00 Foxy John's - Trad Session

8.30 Adam's - Trouble by two

9.00 Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing With Dreams Of Freedom & David Geaney

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( Vocals & Flute) .. Theresa Horgan ( Vocals & Flute) Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar)

9.30 Foxy John's - Dermot Kelly

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Recycle your device or battery at a WEEE dropo recycling point, Civic Amenity Site or, lots of shops and supermarkets who sell batteries will have a collection point. Check to nd your nearest Waste Services Location by scanning the QR code.

Dhuibhne Beo

Michael Healy-Rae TD Mícheál Ó hEalaigh-Rae

Clinicí Áitiúla

CLINICS-2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 8TH JUNE

Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm

Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm

CLINICS - 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NEXT CLINIC 22ND JUNE

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: 22ú Meitheamh 7.00-8.00

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`Dhá aiste dhéag ar shaothar scópúil Titley Uaillmhian ealaíne, cogaíocht in aghaidh na critice, diamhra na teanga fileata agus leabhar a itheann leabhair - níl sa mhéid sin ach cuid den ábhar a chlúdaíonn scríbhneoirí an chnuasaigh seo agus iad ag cíoradh shaothar scóipiúil Alan Titley, duine de na húdair is bisiúla agus is beoga i nualitríocht na Gaeilge. Óna chéad mhacghníomhartha pinn amach go dtí na húrscéalta móra agus na dánta is deireanaí uaidh, soilsíonn an dá aiste dhéag seo pócaí in intinn an fhir dhána agus gnéithe dá chuid scríbhinní nár pléadh go dtí seo.' - Leabhar Breac

An Café Liteartha

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

Ó Mhárthain

Breandán Mac Gearailt

Do gheit tháinigh an teas agus chuir sé camaoin ar dhaoine agus greadadh ar dhaoine eile. Bhí an teas ró ard ach tháinig an bháisteach fhuar. San am chéanna tá Trump ag déanamh fear mór do féin, á rádh go nosclódh sé Caolas Ormus a thabharfadh éirí croí do scata. Gan dabht tuigeann Trump anois go bhfuil a thacaíocht baile poilitíochta titithe agus mura dtagann ciall cheannaithe chuige beidh sé i bpaca an drabhláis ‘ge baile. Tá tranglam agus diothú eacnamaíochta ar scata tíortha de bharr a amaidí agus a shaobh ghaisce. San am chéanna tá sé ag gearán fén gcáipéis siochána a chuir an Iráin ar fáil, agus tá tiortha ag fulaingt de bharr a chuid méiseála.

Dhein fear na Gaillime FG an bheart sa bhfothóghán. Theip ar uachtarán SF an suíochán a ghnothú ina togha-cheanntar féin. Dhein FF go hainnis ann ach ní raibh puinn acu riamh sa toghcheanntar sin. Cuíosach a dheineadar sa Ghaillimh ach fuair FG an- aistriú uatha.

Tá ceisteanna le freagairt ag clabairí.

An feirmeoir

Tá praghas mart agus caorach mar bhí-go maith fós.

Chuaidh tarbh Charolais £14,666 ar gnáth mharglann Laighneach le déanaí.

Caid agus Iomáint.

Bhí na trí gárthai goil ag scata Ciarraíoch óir dhein Dún na nGall fiarairí feadha dóibh. Tá coicíos acu le aiséirí. Dhein an dream Thuaidh gioblacháin dóibh. Mheasas níos luaithe go mbeadh teacht aniar i gCiarraí, ach tá an t-am ag sleamhnú. Míorúilt atá uatha anois. An toradh 2-20 v 0 -16. Ach fág fé Jeaic é, níl teipithe orainn fós.

Bhuaidh Lú ar Bhleá Cliath 4-18 v 1-24. An- chluiche. N’fheadar an mó uair a bhíodar cothrom sa dara leath ach báide ag Lú sa deire a dein an bheart. Ambaice ach go mbuaidh imreoirí caide Chorcaí ar an Mhí 0-30 v 1-24 agus san iomáint bhuadar go bog ar an gClár 1-30 V 1-14. An bhfuil aon fhoireann a bainfigh an bheárna do Chorcaigh- cad fé Chiarraí sa chaid agus Luimneach san iomáint.

Tá iománaithe Chill Chainnigh, dar liom, titithe go mór agus tá iománaithe Bhleá Cliath ag déanamh go diail. 1-26 v 0-22 ar Chill Chainnigh.

Bhuaidh Luimneach ar Thiobrad Árann 5-27 v 0-25. Tá naTiobradaigh titithe as a chéile, ach eireoidh siad an bhliain seo chugainn.

Fé 14 bl. bhuaidh foireann na Gaeltachta ar na Stacaigh 5-15 V 5- 11 i gcraobh chuiche Roinn 1 an Chontae. Fág fútha é.

Bhuaidh Tír Eoin ar Roscommán le pointe amháin. Ní raibh an rath ar Roscommán a imir caid thaithneamhach. 3-16 v 2-18.

Bhuaidh Ard Mhacha ar Dhoire, 1-18 v 1-13. Tá Árd Mhacha ag imirt go diail fé láthair. Beidh sé deacair an bhearna a bhaint dóibh. Cífeam.

Craobh chluiche Chorn Christy Ring san iomáint Ciarraí V Doire: Dá bhféadfaidís leath dos na buillí a chuireadar amú sa chead leath, 13, a aimsiú bheadh an- sheans leo. N’fheadar cad a imigh ortha. Is trua. Beidh lá eile acu mar tá imreoirí maithe ar an bhfhoireann

I bPáirc an Chrócaigh bhí ár mbuacaillí fé 20bl. i gCraobh na hÉireann in aghaidh Thír Eoin.

Má bhíodar thugadar an lá leo. Bhí an Traenálaí Tomás Ó Sé rí shásta, agus a chúis aige féin agus a leath-bhádóirí Dara agus Tommy. Bhí an- imreoirí acu. Bhí Paddie Lane go diail go ngortaíodh é. Ambaice gur thugadar an- thaispeainteas. Bail Ó Dhia ortha go léir. Bhí Beaglaoi agus an Cúinneach go maith maraon le Kirby, Boyle, Kennedy, Joy agus Doyle, Laoch na himeartha. Bhí Ciarraí seacht phoinnte chun deiridh sa chéad leath ach sa dara leath fuaireadar 0-17 in aghaidh 0-2. Ard Fhearaibh. Toradh. 0-21v 1-10.

An Iar-Mhí agus an Chábhán. Thug foireann an Chabháin ana chluiche don Iarmhí. Chríochnaíodar cothrom. Ansan bhí deich neomat deas agus

clé, ach ar deire fuair an Iar Mhí a dara anál da dara deich neomat agus chríochnaíodar go rábach. Toradh, An 1armhí 1- 31 V 3-21, An Chabhán.

Muineacháin V Maigh Eo. 2-20- 1-24. Cluiche maith. Bhí an t-ádh le Maigh Eo. bua le poinnte amháin.

Seanfhocail

Leath beatha bean mhaith tí.

Ní chuaigh éinne riamh amach ar intinn mná.

Bean óg gan náire nó gáire gan éifeacht.

Is olc an dúchas súile dearga.

Nuair a chaillfir do luadar caillfir do bhuannacht.

Éisteach na muice bradaí.

An rud ná cloiseann an chluas, ní chuireann sé buairt ar an gcroí.

Aon tsúil amhain i gceann is cuma ann nó as.

Radharc ar uisce thar chrannaibh.

Éist le fuaim na habhann agus geobhair breac.

Glór linbh óg nó ochón seanduine.

Magadh fé sheanóir nó fonóid fé dhuine bocht.

Cealacán fada is easpa na mbróg a dheineann fear críonna don bhfear óg.

Ní fearr bia ná ciall.

An cóngar chun an bhídh agus an timpeall chun na hoibre.

Is fearr béasa ná breáthacht.

Más peaca a bheith buí tá na mílte damanta.

Is minic a bhíonn dealrathach cailliúnach.

Gach file agus fáidh ag trácht ar a ealaín féin.

Ná éiligh do cheart go bhfeicir do neart

Bás

Fuair Ian Walker ón Sráid Mhór íochtarach bás le déanaí. Bhí a thuistí Máire agus Pádraigh básaithe roimis. Méala mór a bhás dá ghaolta agus cáirde. Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Fuair Dan Sheehy Ó Bhaile an Bhonnaigh bás le déanaí. Bhí a dheartháir John Joe básaithe. roimis. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Bríd, iníon, Bláithín, mic Dónal agus Cathal, agus a dheartháir Tomás, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde. Flaitheas Dé ag a anam macánta.

Fuair Mary Garvey Ní Shúilleabháin, Lios Deargáin bás agus 99 bliain slánaithe aici. Bhí a céile Seán, deirfiúr Hannah deartháracha Tomás, Seán, Jim, Micheál,Dónal agus Máirtín básaithe roimpi.

Méala mór a bás dá clann Máire, Jim, JohnJoe, Pádraig, Eibhlín agus Caitlín agus dá cairde agus gaolta uile. Gáirdíní na bhFlaitheas ag a hanam beomhar.

Fuair Liz O’Donnell (Graham), an Daingean agus Cathair Dún Iascaigh Tiobrad Árann bás le déanaí. Bhí iníon Kerrie, a tuistí Mícheal agus Helen agus a deartháracha Tomás, Peadar agus Uinseann básaithe roimpi.

Méala mór a bás dá céile Gerry, iníonacha Michelle, Caroline, Lorraine, Ger, garchlann, gaolta agus cáirde.

I nGarraí na Glóire a hanam.

Fuair Nóirín Uí Bheaglaoi Ní Lúbhaing ó Bhaile ‘n Chaladh bás ar an 30ú lá do Bhealtaine.

Méala mór a bás dá clann Eibhlín, Máire, Treasa, Seán agus Tomás.

Imithe roimpi tá a céile Seán, a hathair John D agus a máthair Neilí. I bParrthas an Tiarna a hanam ceanúil, cáirdiúil.

ACROSS

1. Leader; trendsetter

7. Constrictor (snake)

9. Acquire knowledge

11. Declared approval

12. Land of one’s birth

13. Endure beyond 15. Cliché

17. Following on from

22. Respond

24. Safe haven

27. Take a drop

28. Made senseless (physically/mentally)

31. UK newsreel producer

32. Shed

33. Org. marked by the supremacy of males

DOWN

1. Blower

2. Smallest amount

3. Film, A Fish Called _____

4. Twitch

5. Liverpool-based football club

6. ___ the line (behave)

7. Vigour

8. Shipwright’s tool

10. Assumed characters

14. Actuality

16. US sports org. (abbr.)

18. Avail

19. Baltic country

20. Leg bone

21. Robbery

22. Ill thought out

23. Adjoin

25. Animal welfare org. (abbr.)

26. Visual

29. Cask

30. ___es Salaam, Tanzania city

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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

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