West & Mid Kerry Live issue 445

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West & Mid

Kerry Live Eisiúint / Issue 445

13ú - 27ú Lúnasa / August 2026

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News - Events - Live Music Listings - Local Maps & More Nuacht - Imeachtaí - Ceol Beo - Léarscáileanna West Kerry Live 1 ISSN 2990-8361

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San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene Pg 8: Once Upon a Time in the Southwest

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Pg 12: The British Viceroy in Dingle Pg 17: DFF Filmmaker in Focus: Seán Keely Pg 18: Heritage Week Events Pg 21: Dingle Cookery School Recipe Pg 28 : The Ringed Plover in West Kerry Pg 34: Cure for Burns in Folklore Pg 35: Kerry FC Pg 40: Music Listings Pg 42: Town & Peninsula Maps Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain

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EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

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

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Brandon Regatta Set To Return Historic West Kerry Regatta returns to Brandon Pier on Sunday, 23 August

Brandon Regatta will return to Brandon Pier (Cé Bhréanainn) on Sunday, 23 August, marking the comeback of one of West Kerry’s most cherished community events.

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Brandon Bay, the regatta celebrates the area’s rich coastal heritage and will bring locals and visitors together for an afternoon of competition, community spirit and end-of-summer celebration. Traditional naomhóg racing will be at the heart of the day, with youth and adult crews taking to the water from 1pm as long-standing local rivalries are renewed in Brandon Bay. Alongside the racing, visitors can enjoy family activities including a bouncy castle and face painting. The Irish Coast Guard is also expected to visit, giving spectators the chance to meet the crew and learn more about their vital work. Music will continue that evening at Murphy’s Bar, Brandon.

Local volunteer, Pádraig Murphy said: “Brandon Regatta has always been about more than racing. It is a celebration of our community’s long connection to the sea and a day for families, neighbours and friends to come together at the end of Summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Brandon for what promises to be a great day.”

Brandon Regatta takes place from 1pm on Sunday, 23 August at Brandon Pier (Cé Bhréanainn). Admission is free, and all are welcome. Further programme updates will be shared on Brandon Regatta’s social media channels in the coming weeks.

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The Fifth Season: A Time to Gather Irene Flannery

For almost all of human history, eating involved considerably more participation than opening a packet. Food was grown, gathered, caught, cooked, preserved and shared, and the success or failure of those activities had a direct bearing on survival. Nobody is suggesting a return to food scarcity or spending August tied to a threshing machine, but maybe something less obvious disappeared when we outsourced feeding ourselves.

There may be no study showing that making a pot of blackberry jam sends an ancient message to the brain saying, “Relax, winter is sorted,” but the idea may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. A sense of control, preparedness and the ability to care for ourselves are all associated with better responses to stress, while cooking and other hands-on food activities can build confidence and wellbeing. Perhaps feeding ourselves, quite literally, is one of the ways we remind the body that we are cared for and that, for now at least, there is enough.

Four seasons seems like a perfectly sensible arrangement for the year.

Spring brings new growth, summer the long evenings, autumn gathers everything up before winter sends us indoors again. Neat, tidy and easy enough to fit on a calendar. Vivaldi also gave us four seasons and nobody has complained much since, although some might argue he stopped composing a season or two too soon.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognises a fifth season, Late Summer, between the expansive energy of summer and the quieter, inward movement of autumn. The Nyoongar people of south-west Australia go further again, recognising six seasons according to what is happening in nature, from flowering plants and changing winds to the behaviour of birds and animals.

Late summer certainly has a character of its own. The frantic growing of spring and early summer begins to slow, seeds ripen, apples grow heavy on branches and hedgerows start earning their keep with blackberries, rosehips and elderberries. Nature has stopped showing off and is getting down to the serious business of making sure there will be another year.

In TCM, this fifth season is associated with nourishment, digestion and, interestingly, the emotion of worry. It would be a bit of a stretch to say that modern science confirms those associations, but the old observations become more interesting when we consider just how sensitive the human body is to season.

A large study published in Nature Communications in 2015 found seasonal variation in thousands of human genes, including those involved in immunity and inflammation. Light also regulates our circadian rhythm, sleep, hormones and mood. We may have electric lights, central heating and strawberries in December, but the body still seems to know roughly what time of year it is. Our ancestors certainly knew; they had little choice.

Here in Ireland, Lúnasa marked the beginning of the harvest season, when the whole family and often the wider community became involved in bringing food in. The final sheaf of corn, sometimes known as the cailleach, had its own ceremony and could be decorated and hung above the table for the harvest meal, one of many traditions marking the crucial moment when abundance had to be gathered before the weather changed. What could be eaten fresh was eaten, while the rest was dried, salted, fermented or otherwise persuaded to hang around until winter.

Nobody called it seasonal wellness or posted their ferments on Instagram; squirreling away food simply meant having something to eat several months later.

There must have been enormous reassurance in seeing that work completed. A full grain store, baskets of apples, vegetables in the ground and food preserved for winter were not symbols of security, they actually were security. Perhaps that is where the old association between late summer and worry becomes interesting: when the harvest was safely gathered, had one of the season’s greatest worries also been put to rest?

Which raises an interesting question for modern life. Most of us now have access to more food than any generation before us, with supermarkets offering everything from Peruvian grapes to Moroccan blueberries in the middle of February. Yet access to food is not necessarily the same thing as having a relationship with food, and that distinction may matter more to our health and wellbeing than we realise. Growing, preparing and sharing food gives us movement, connection, practical skills, sensory pleasure and a sense of agency around one of our most basic needs; simply having food within reach does not necessarily provide any of those things.

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Gardening may offer one clue as to why. An umbrella review published in 2024 looked at 40 studies and found an overall positive effect of gardening on wellbeing, mental health and quality of life, likely through a combination of physical activity, contact with nature, a sense of purpose and achievement and, presumably, the considerable satisfaction of finally eating something before the slugs do.

The old practice of fermentation has acquired some modern scientific backing too. In a Stanford study published in Cell in 2021, people eating a diet rich in fermented foods for ten weeks increased the diversity of their gut microbiome and showed reductions in several markers of inflammation. Sauerkraut makers throughout history can consider themselves retrospectively vindicated.

This is a useful reminder that food has always been more than protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. Its structure, fibre, microbes, preparation and degree of processing influence how we digest and respond to it. The act of sourcing, preparing and eating food also connects us to place, people and season in ways that are much harder to measure.

Preparing for winter does not require a pantry lined with preserving jars or an emergency crop of turnips. It might mean getting outside while the light is still generous, picking blackberries, freezing herbs, stewing apples, cooking more often or making something now that will be welcome on a dark evening later.

Our ancestors did these things because survival depended upon them; thankfully ours usually does not. Yet after hundreds of thousands of years in which food, light, weather and season shaped almost every aspect of human life, it might be premature to assume that a few decades of supermarkets, central heating and next-day delivery have made us entirely independent of those rhythms. The principle of preparing for the darker months still makes sense, whether that means putting food by or, in a more modern way, making sure vitamin D is on the radar now, and supplementing appropriately before winter has a chance to run levels too low.

The fifth season may not officially exist on our calendars, but really, that hardly matters. Nature seems to recognise the turning point perfectly well and, every August, quietly begins gathering itself in. Maybe we should take the hint.

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Once Upon a Time in the Southwest Ted Creedon 38 Fishermen Fight for Life -Kerry Evening Post 09 October 1895 Last week two fishing boats from Portmagee and two from Valentia Island, with a total of 38 men between them, set off to engage in fishing in the immediate vicinity of the Skellig Rock.

It was a fine morning, the sea was dead calm, perfect for fishing and in a relatively short time the four boats had secured more than 6,000 fish.

However, in less time than it takes to relate their story a storm of unprecedented violence, accompanied by a fearsome deluge of rain threatened to swamp the four boats. The fishermen wasted no time before they jettisoned the fish.

They then began bailing the boats before being swamped by the incessant heavy rainfall.

The terror-stricken men, while baling out the tremendous downpour, wondered if they would be able to survive the ferocious storm. Nonetheless, they were determined to reach the safety of the mainland by remaining calm and focussed.

Eventually, with skilful seamanship and a desperate struggle they effected a landing at Boat Cove (Glen), in a totally exhausted condition.

Castlegregory Fires -Kerry News 15 February 1895 At about I o’clock on Monday afternoon a fire broke out in the boys’ rooms of the Castlegregory National School, which threatened to reduce the building to ashes. However, the quick thinking of one of the teachers, named Flynn, prevented the destruction of the building. He made his way to the top of the structure and succeeded in preventing the timbers from taking fire. It was two hours before the blaze was brought fully under control. Not much damage was reported.

(The article lacks clarity – what started the fire?

How did the teacher prevent the timbers from taking fire?)

A few evenings ago, a fire was discovered to have broken out in the house of the late Dr. J. Busteed in Castlegregory. It is reported that Miss Busteed, who is unable to move from her chair due to paralysis, pulled out a chip from the fire which ignited the bed and the bedclothes.

Several people became aware of the fire when attracted by the smoke. They rushed in and pulled Miss Busteed from the flames. However, the overall damage was slight.

Rescued in Dingle Harbour -Kerry Reporter 15 September 1894 Last Friday evening while dock workers were unloading goods and various materials from the Clyde steamship Valentia, at the pier in Dingle, one of the workers, named John Scanlon, lost his balance and plunged into the water. A schooner, named Fancy of Glasgow, was tied up nearby and its captain jumped into the water after the worker. Were it not for his efforts Scanlon, who 8 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

sank twice, would have been drowned.

(The Scottish Clyde Steamship Company was operating 15 coasters and 25 tugs in 1894. It also had two deep-sea tramp steamers, mainly for foreign trade including islands in the Pacific, according to company records. Dingle was a regular port of call along with other Irish ports.)

Head Constable Downes stated he saw the marks and told the child to go to a doctor. He came to the barracks and made a statement.

Further evidence having been heard the Chairman of the Petty Sessions, G. Maguire, stated that the dog was not dangerous and the summons was dismissed.

Serious Accident near Blennerville

Arrested for Drilling

-Kerry News 09 July 1895 While driving in a pony and trap on the left bank of the Tralee Canal, below the drawbridge at Blennerville, on Friday night, Mrs. Hill, wife of Mister William Hill, met with an accident which might have resulted in a fatality but for her presence of mind. Mrs. Hill was driving the pony and had a female servant in the trap with her.

About halfway between the bridge and the Lock House the pony shied, and had no difficulty in backing into the canal, as it is wholly unprotected at that location. Before the trap got into the canal Mrs. Hill jumped out and escaped with a shaking. However, the servant and the pony and trap ended up in the water.

After a few minutes the servant was rescued by a young man named Moriarty, who is an assistant national schoolteacher in Blennerville. She was unconscious when brought to the bank but recovered somewhat shortly after. The pony, which was a valuable one, and only in Mrs. Hill possession since the last Limerick Horse Fair, was drowned. The trap was not damaged.

Dingle Petty Sessions -Kerry News 06 December 1916 At Dingle Petty Sessions Patrick Fitzgerald summoned Patrick Connor, regarding a dangerous dog, Connor’s property, which plaintiff alleged bit a child of his under 14 years of age. Fitzgerald asked for an order of Court to have the dog destroyed. Mr. Murphy and a Doctor were engaged in the case.

-Kerry News 20 May 1918 The Seabhac (Patrick Sugrue), an Irish teacher in Dingle, who had been released only a week ago for drilling, was arrested on a train from Dingle. Michael Fleming from Tralee, who was recently released from prison for drilling was arrested on Saturday evening by a large force of Constabulary. When a search of his house was made for arms, none were found. Mr. P. J. Cahill, also of Tralee, was not at home when the police called to arrest him at about the same time as Fleming’s arrest.

Kerry v Dublin -Kerry Evening Star 22 August 1907 The Tralee and Dingle Railway are delighted to announce a Great Series of Football Matches at Dingle. Top of the Bill will be Kerry v Dublin. The Guards will take on Ballyferriter at the same venue and Dingle will play Killarney. On the above date a special train will leave Tralee at 11a.m. for Dingle and will leave for Tralee at 7p.m.

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Dingle Notes Richie Williams DINGLE REGATTA. The Annual Dingle Regatta which has grown into a two day event is scheduled for this weekend August 15th and 16th. The Saturday programme consists of naomhog races for youth ranging from under 12s to under 18s and starts at 2pm.

Sunday's programme, also starting at 2pm, is primarily for adult competitors with opportunities for those who never rowed before to try their hand in a novelty shortened course and has usually proved a popular experience for the brave contestants.

So come along this weekend to the pier and cheer on air the local teams not forgetting the visiting crews also.

The Regatta and the Races were for many years the main weekends of the year here in Dingle and now how things have changed with something happening almost every weekend in recent times.

DINGLE RACES. Despite the weatherman's best efforts on Sunday afternoon the Annual 3 Day Dingle Races passed off without even a shower of rain last weekend. A huge number of horses and ponies took part with many featuring on a number of races over different distances on the infamous Ballintaggart Track. The racing visitors really bring a special atromphere to the area and seem to fit in easily with the local enthusiasts who they have got to know personally and are made very welcome too.

Congratulations to the local racing committee and volunteers who ensure the smooth running and continued success of such a major event on the racing and social calendar.

For the record the Donegal trained horse Tommy K won the feature race The Dingle Derby this year.

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SPORT. Congratulations the the management, players and panel members of the Kerry Ladies Senior Football team on the sporting manner in which they accepted some tough decisions resulting in defeat to Galway in the All Ireland Final this year. No doubt they are a credit to themselves, their clubs and their families and an admirable example to all their young supporters on how to handle both success and defeat in whatever manner it comes both on and off the sporting arenas.

TIDY TOWNS. Work Evenings continue on Mondays, meeting at the Bottle Bank at 7pm.

A recent increase in the amount of litter being disposed of in our lanes and side streets is a worrying trend as most contains household waste and fast food surplus. We appeal to all outlets offering accommodation to visitors especially self catering units to ensure proper waste disposal bins and instructions are always supplied in their premises in advance of guests arrival.

TAP DANCE FESTIVAL. The Shantalliv Tap Dance Festival takes place from Friday August 28th to Sunday 30th this year. Beginners are welcome to try this percussion dance for all ages . On Sunday 30th a special Tap Dance Showcase will be held in Siamsa Tíre at 7pm featuring international world class professionals as well as talented locals from Kerry Tap Ensemble dancers. Tickets available through Siamsa Tíre and Festival information at 087-6816994.

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Queen Victoria’s Viceroy Of Ireland Visits Dingle Railway Station: A Glimpse Of The British Empire Dan Graham

described as an appeasing tour to ease conflict and received much publicity in the local press.

Today, when entering Dingle town on the lefthand side at the roundabout on the Mail Road, one observes the defunct station house complex of the narrow-gauge Tralee and Dingle Light Railway (TDLR) terminus, now the funeral home of Mr. Donal O’Connor.

The tour party was led by Lord Haughton in his role as Viceroy to Ireland. The travelling party arrived at Carrigaholt, Co Clare on the Royal Navy paddle steamer packet SS Enchantress.

They continued via Tarbert taking the Listowel Train to Tralee whilst attending functions along the way.

The railway was 51km long running between Tralee and Dingle with a 10km branch to the Castlegregory spur in County Kerry. Initially, sanctioned by the Privy Council of Ireland in 1884 and eventually closing in 1953. The purpose of the line was to support the development of commerce and local industry. Unfortunately, the TDLR was a loss-making enterprise which brought many characters and government officials to Dingle. One important, though less well-known visitor was the then Viceroy of Ireland-Robert Offley Ashburton Crew Milnes or officially titled Lord Haughton who came with a party of government officials to Dingle in June 1893.

A specially designated TDLR carriage conveyed the party to the Dingle railway station terminus.

Here the Viceroy alighted on the platform on the 29th June 1893. A large crowd of local dignitaries and towns people congregated on the platform under the watchful eye of the resident Royal Irish Constabulary Force led by the local District Inspector Thomas Lowndes and Head Constable Peter Roe. Dingle had prepared well for this unique occasion. The flags of the Empire were raised at the Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks on Bridge Street and at British institutions in the town.

The Dingle Railway Station was a three-story brick structure extending over a single canopy which closely followed a late Victorian railway construction design. The traditional layout was broadly based around the needs of the passengers and goods allowing the transfer of local materials. There was a water tower, waiting room, ticket office, goods shed and office. It was built by the Dublin contractor and architect Robert Worthington (1843 - 1922) and was called the Western Rail terminus of the British Empire’ and looked pristine for the visitors.

The welcoming party waiting on the railway platform included the Station Master Daniel James O’Connor of Listowel (1842-1898), Mr. Richard Adkins Parkes of Cork (1853-1913), Manager of TDLR, Thady Devane linesman and signal man and the station porter Mr. Thomas Duckham of Devon England, retired coast guard officer. Some members of the welcoming party wore pristine uniforms with shining brass buttons and boots while local clergy and officials too looked their best. However, the nationalist

TDLR Dingle Station 1934 (courtesy Johnson 2008 P 31)

Lord Houghton, Viceroy of Ireland Robrt Milnes was a liberal Member of Parliament for the Crewe constituency and an ally of W.E. Gladstone, Prime Minister. Milnes reward for his service and loyalty was elevation as Lord Haughton and subsequent appointment as Lord Lieutenant, Viceroy of Ireland. Lord Haughton had no great political ambitions and was described as a safe pair of hands in government circles. He was known as a scholar and a wit, and not as a man of action who had not visited County Kerry since 1872. Therefore, it was considered prudent for Lord Houghton to visit distant parts of Ireland during a time of political unrest as the Home Rule crisis and Land Agitation intensified. The visit to the west and south of Ireland and in particular Co Kerry was 12 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Station master: Daniel James O’Connor first on the left in uniform (courtesy Whitehouse 2023.p36).

Canon O’Sullivan, Parish Priest of Dingle was noticeably absent from the event.

After the mandatory formal welcome addresses to Lord Haughton, Mr. Thomas O’ Donoghue local businessman and representative for the town community made some robust comments on the plight and poverty of local ratepayers and citizens. Mr. O Donoghue spoke about the plight of tenant farmers and the search for Home Rule.

Once formalities were completed the crowd dispersed and the fourth Baron Lord Ventry, Dingle’s main landlord – Frederick Eveliegh de Moleyns, escorted his guests by carriage to his nearby residence at Burnham House for refreshments. The editorial of the Kerry Sentinel, reported on the ‘fuss and flunkeyism’ of the whole event. Following refreshments the party boarded the steamer SS Enchantress at Dingle pier and continued their onward journey to Cahersiveen to Valentia and beyond. For the people of Dingle, the fleeting visit was described as a historical and momentous day. A glimpse

of the British Empire had passed their way. The Dingle railway station reverted back to the daily work of commerce.

What of the lives of the immediate Dingle railway officials? Mr. Daniel James O’Connor, first station master died at his Strand street residence in 1898, aged 56 years while Mr. Thomas Duckham railway porter, lived in Dingle until his death in 1919, aged 79 years. Mr. Richard Parkes, General manger emigrated to Canada.

Interestingly, Mr. Parkes and his family were booked to travel of the maiden voyage of the SS Titanic and fortuitously, they missed their connection and travelled at a later date. Eventually he continued his career in railway management and died in Montreal in 1913. The central dignitary Lord Houghton later became Secretary of State for India in 1910 and was appointed as his majesty’s ambassador to France 1922-1925.

Lord Houghton was described as a Victorian by character, life and outlook and died peacefully aged 87 years in Surrey, England on the 20th June 1945.

It was a day in the life of Dingle railway station offering a snapshot of the power and the grandeur of the British empire which controlled a third of the then known world. Nevertheless, it was a precursor for commerce and unfortunately a route for emigration from Dingle to destinations near and far.

Sources Johnson, S. 2008 Lost Railways of Limerick and the Southwest. Petherwin: Stenlake Publishing Limited Kerry Sentinel 1893,July Prideaux, J.D.C.A 1981 The Irish Narrow Guage Railway. Newtown Abbot, Devon: David and Charles Ltd The Kerryman 1893, June Whitehouse M. 2023 The Tralee and Dingle Light Railway Lydney, Gloucestershire: Lightmoor Press

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Castlegregory Notes Castlegregory Community council wishes to acknowledge the awarding of a grant CC8 from the Community Support Fund of KCC towards the purchase of a Benito bike repair station Castlegregory Country Market - Only 2 Sundays left for you to come and visit our market now situated in the Community Hall at the West End of the Village...just past Ned Natterjacks.

Thank you to everyone who has ventured over to visit us in our new home so far .....please continue to support us the way you have for the last 10 weeks...we all very much appreciate it.

Rambling House Summer Dates as followsAugust Fridays 14th, 21st and 28th. Doors open @7pm for 7.30pm start. €5 entry - children free.

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Bingo Every Tuesday until August 18th. Starting at 8pm doors open at 7.30pm The Indoor craft market has only 2 Sundays left also until their last market of the season on August 23rd. Pop in to have a look and say hello to the vendors.

Shantalliv Tap Dance Festival takes place for its 4th year in Castlegregory 28th-30th August.

An opportunity to try this percussive dance for all ages. Beginners welcome. On Sunday 30th August there is an exciting & special Tap Dance Showcase in Siamsa Tire at 7.oc pm featuring world class tap dance professionals from USA & Europe plus some talented Kerry Tap Ensemble dancers. A night not to be missed .

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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 are on a break for a few weeks and will return on Tuesday 25th of August New members are always welcome. Please ring Michelle on 085 243

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Paudie & Jeaic Quinn (Curragraigue) accepting the Murt Bowler Cup from Siobhan Moriarty for the Supreme Champion Weanling at Dingle Mart Show & Sale. The November born Belgian Blue Bull weighed 494kg and was purchased by Eoin Moriarty Curragraigue for €2,580.

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Aoife Granville and Deirdre Granville are sisters from Dingle and their music is firmly rooted in traditions of that peninsula. While they have been recording and performing extensively for many years; 'Ceo Draíochta' is their first album as a duo and brings together some of their favourite music and songs from Corca Dhuibhne. Through the recording they breathe new life into many tunes and songs which have not been recorded previously and slot them seamlessly beside marches and songs that are beautifully familiar

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We, the family of John Prendeville, would like to sincerely thank our extended family, friends and neighbours for all your kind support and expressions of sympathy on our loss.

A massive thank you to Fr. Jim Sheehy, Fr. Michael Moynihan and parish clerk, Cathy Griffin.

Special thanks to Dr. Els Gillis, Dr. Barbara Kromer and Nurse Ann Kennedy as well as the community nurses in WKCH and the home help team. Thanks also to the palliative care nurse Carmel and the team.

Thanks to Donal O'Connor and the grave attendants for all the help.

Thanks also to Noreen and Eddie for the music in the church and to Paul Geaney and staff for a lovely meal.

We are also grateful to Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh, Matthew Griffin and the sheep farmers for the guard of honour.

You are in our hearts every step of the way, As we carry your love, your laughter, And your spirit into every tomorrow.

What are you working on at the moment? Upcoming projects?

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.

Seán Keeley Screenwriter and Film Editor

Right now I’m editing a series for Channel 4 with Element pictures called Close to Home which stars Anthony Boyle and should be out next year.

On the screenwriting front my latest short film An Mháthair just premiered at the Fleadh up in Galway and hopefully I’ll get a chance to screen it at Féile Scannán an Daingin. Next up I’m writing a script for a horror/comedy “Gaelgore” which should be great fun.

What job(s) are you most proud of?

Editing is a strange one because often the jobs you are most proud of are ones that required a massive amount of work just to get them up to a reasonable standard and there’s immense pride in that. Making great rushes into something even better is a lot easier than finding a bit of gold in rushes that need a lot of work. I’ll always be massively proud of the work I did editing Red Rock as the time and budget pressures were so intense.

Screenwriting wise An Mháthair is definitely something I’m really proud of and can’t wait to share.

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

It’s script script script. Editing is the final re-write of the script so you really need to understand what the intention is behind every scene. Then when you are writing your own stuff, ideas are easy but they are nothing without a great script.

What advice would you give to anyone wanting to get into the film industry? (or best advice you got?)

Foghlaim Gaeilge. I owe my whole career to my Gaeilge and it’s the first thing I would say to anyone.

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

Lord of the Rings trilogy and all the behind the scenes docs. It’s such a great way to understand the huge scope of jobs in the industry.

That They May Face the Rising Sun - Such a beautiful, intimate Irish film.

When we were Kings - A masterclass in documentary.

Tell us about yourself I’m a Dingle based screenwriter and film editor who moved down to the peninsula eight years ago to work with Aniar TV. I have over twenty year’s experience editing everything from feature films to documentary series.

As a screenwriter I have had two successful short films produced and have received development funding for two feature films.

How did you get into the film industry?

I studied communications trí Ghaeilge in Galway. This led me to a job in Ros na Rún which started me in the edit suite.

Favourite film quote/scene The opening of Once upon a time in the West.

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What inspired you to want to work in film? (film, tv programme, actor, etc.) and what inspires/motivates you from day to day in your work?

I think I’ve always been fascinated by how it all worked. Definitely seeing Indiana Jones or Jurassic park as a child really blew my mind and then when I was slightly older seeing Cracker on TV really grabbed my attention. I think the goal then is always to make people feel what you felt when you watched those films or series What was your first job in film and what have you worked on since?

My first job was with Ros na Rún as a stage co-ordiantor (Third AD) which I was absolutely TERRIBLE at. Luckily a job opened up with the editorial department and a dark room away from people suited me so much better.

I went on to edit Ros na Rún for a few years before moving on to other drama series like Red Rock and The Night Caller as well as cutting the feature film Mandrake. Most of my work has been cutting documentary series for TG4 and have done a lot of work for Aniar here in Dingle which I’m really proud of. In 2016 I studied screenwriting in Dun Laoighre and have had two short films produced Scríofa Sna Réaltaí in 2024 and An Mháthair this year.

NEW CREATIVE CLASSES COMING TO DINGLE THIS SEPTEMBER! West End House School of Arts is delighted to bring two exciting new adult classes to Dingle:

• Acting for Adults led by Jessica Plunkett • Playwriting for Adults led by Fiona Doyle Explore your creativity, playfulness and imagination with two expert tutors in a welcoming and inspiring environment.

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A Celebration of the Life of Denis Sugrue 22 August, 8pm - 9:30pm Milltown Community Hall Chapel Lane, Milltown, County Kerry V93 ET62 The first ever publication to delve into the history of Milltown in County Kerry is to be republished on the fortieth anniversary of the death of its author. "Milltown: Memories of Other Days" was written and published by Denis Sugrue who died in 1986 and whose book, which is now out of print, is being reproduced by the Milltown History and Heritage Society. The newly updated and revised fortieth anniversary edition will be launched at Milltown Community Hall on Saturday 22 August at 8.00pm to coincide with National Heritage Week.

Denis Sugrue was a well-known auctioneer, librarian, photographer and historian whose book contained a range of stories and anecdotes about the history and heritage of Milltown. He was also the author of the weekly Milltown Notes in The Kerryman newspaper for nearly forty years and the organisers of the launch have included a selection of his ‘Notes’ in the new book. The new edition, which is edited by Dr John Knightly and Dr Owen O’Shea, features the original text of ‘Memories of Other Days’ along with new and some colourised images from Sugrue’s vast collection of photographs.

Enquiries to milltownhistoryheritage@gmail. com Aodán Ó Conchúir Taispeántas Grianghrafanna 15 - 23 August, 10am - 4pm Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co Chiarraí V92HY83 Bígí linn do thaispeántas speisialta de ghrianghraif ó bhailiúchán Aodán Uí Chonchúir, grianghrafadóir gairmiúil a thaifead saol Chorca Dhuibhne sna 1970-1990aí. Beidh rogha de ghrianghraif nua-dhigitithe ar taispeáint den gcéad uair, mar aon le taispeántas sleamhnáin ar lúb leanúnach a thabharfaidh léargas níos doimhne ar an mbailiúchán. Tá sé beartaithe cuid den mbailiúchán seo a chur ar fáil ar líne níos déanaí i mbliana, rud a chinnteoidh go mbeidh sé inrochtana ag an bpobal ar fad.

I Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, beidh deis ag cuairteoirí cuimhní agus scéalta a roinnt, agus cabhrú linn daoine, áiteanna agus imeachtaí atá le feiiscint sna grianghraif a aithint. Cuirfidh an rannpháirtíocht seo le cruinneas agus le saibhreas na cartlainne.

Is imeacht é seo do gach aoisghrúpa agus d'éinne gur spéis leo stair, oidhreacht agus 18 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

cuimhní pearsanta ó Chorca Dhuibhne. Beidh fáilte roimh chách.

An exhibition of photographs from the archive of Aodán Ó Conchúir who documented life in West Kerry from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Further Information Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne (CFCD) 0669156100 ruth@cfcd.ie Beyond the Glass Window - Thar an bhFuinneog Ghloine 21 August, 10:30am - 4pm An Díseart, Sraid an Doirín, Dingle V92 VW74 An ‘open studio’ practical art session for all, families included. Artist, Ben Darnley will guide visitors to look at the stained-glass windows and then return to the workshop room to begin working with individual small panels of coloured cellophane. These works will then be collected and set onto the windows of the workshop room for display.

dence-based input from the Heritage Council-funded Conservation Management Plan by Carrig Conservation and also from the SEACCHange research programme; the question of how the Maharees community can take action to protect this beautiful and cherished site, in the face of climate impacts to come, will be explored. Maharees Conservation Association will present updates on participation in the Adopt a Monument Scheme, on the Maharees Community Vision and Climate Adaptation Plan and how protecting built heritage is a crucial part of its future strategy.

Light refreshments will be available for all attendees and it is hoped that a guided visit to Kilshannig Graveyard will be possible after the presentations have concluded at the Club Rooms - weather permitting. Please note, the grounds of the graveyard are uneven and it is unfortunately not fully accessible to all. This event is free of charge but those interested are asked to register for the event by sending an email to mahareesconservation@gmail.com this will help us plan for catering purposes.

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As part of this day Ben will provide a large scale ‘template’ which will be divided into separate small squares and people will be asked to work on a different square so the by the end of the day we will have a special window which will be a direct reference to one of the Harry Clarke windows from upstairs.

Maharees Conservation Association CLG

Fáilte roimh cách, clann san áireamh, go dtí seisiún praiticiúil ealaíne 'stiúideo oscailte'.

West Kerry Museum, Ballyferriter,

Treoróidh ealaíóntír, Ben Darnley cuairteoirí chun féachaint ar na fuinneoga gloine dhaite agus ansin filleadh ar sheomra na ceardlainne chun tosnú ag obair le painéil bheaga aonair de chealafán daite. Baileofar na saothair seo ansin agus cuirfear ar fhuinneoga sheomra na ceardlainne iad le taispeáint agus beidh siad ina n-eagar iontach de dhath agus solas déanta as obair na rannpháirtithe go léir.

Mar chuid den lá seo cuirfidh Ben 'teimpléad' mórscála ar fáil a bheidh roinnte ina chearnóga beaga ar fáil agus iarrfar ar dhaoine obair a dhéanamh ar chearnóg éagsúil ionas go mbeidh, fuinneog speisialta againn a bheidh ina tagairt dhíreach do cheann de fhuinneoga Harry Clarke thuas staighre.

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Heritage at Risk: Kilshannig Church and Graveyard Adapting to a Changing Climate 21 August, 2:15pm - 4pm The Club Rooms, Castlegregory This event aims to explore how climate change is likely to impact on 13th Century Kilshannig Church and Graveyard. With expert and evi-

mahareesconservation@gmail.com Mesolithic Site and Life in Ferriter's Cove 22 August, 2pm - 4:30pm West Kerry Museum / Ferriter's Cove Ferriter’s Cove is an archaeological site of international importance.

Is láithreán seandálaíochta é Cuas an Chaoil a bhfuil tábhacht idirnáisiúnta ag baint leis.

Directed by Prof. Peter Woodman (UCC) and his team, excavations from 1983 to 1995 confirmed that Mesolithic (c.8000-3800BCE) hunter-gatherers lived in the South-West of the island.

Faoi stiúir an Ollaimh Peter Woodman (UCC) agus a fhoireann, dheimhnigh tochailtí ó 1983 go 1995 go raibh sealgairí-cnuasaitheoirí Méisiliteacha (c.8000-3800 RCR) ag cur fúthu in iardheisceart an oileáin.

These excavations are famous for the discovery of cattle bones dated to c.4500-4200 BCE: this is a mystery, as cattle is thought to have arrived on the island only with Neolithic farmers (38002500BCE).

Tá clú ar na tochailtí seo as fionnachtain agus sainaithint chnámh beithíoch siar go c.45004200 RCR: is dúrún é seo, ós rud é go gceaptar nár tháínig beithígh ar an oileán ach leis na feirmeoirí Neoliteacha (3800-2500RCR).

Discover the methods and techniques used by a joint UCC-UCD team of archaeologists to learn more about this site, and explore life, things, and practices in the Mesolithic with Billy Mag

15th - 23rd August.

Fhloinn (SHU Dingle) and Caitríona Ní Dhubháín (West Kerry Museum).

cuairt ar an láithreán agus buail leis na seandálaithe.

Tar ar na modhanna agus ar na teicnící, úsáidte ag foireann chomhfhiontair sheandálaithe UCCUCD, le tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoin láithreán seo, agus dein iniúchadh ar bheatha, nithe agus cleachtaithe insan tréimhse Méisiliteach le Billy Mag Fhloinn (SHU, Daingean Uí Chúis) agus Caitríona Ní Dhubháin (Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne).

The Museum is fully accessible. However, access to the site involves a short hike and a steep descent to the site. The work of the archaeologists will be observed from a safe distance, but they will be there to discuss with you.

The programme is divided in two events: Tá ‘n clár roinnte ina dhá chuid ghaolmhar: 1. West Kerry Museum, 2pm-3pm. Discover what we know about the Mesolithic, with objects from the original excavations, replica objects and artefacts, and interpretations of lives in the deep past.

1. Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, 2in-3in. Aimsigh a bhfuil ar eolas againn faoin Méisiliteach i gCuas an Chaoil, le nithe ós na hiartochailtí, macsamhail nithe agus déantúis, agus léamh ar bheatha i bhfad siar.

2. Ferriter Cove beach, 3.30-4.30pm. Visit the site and meet the archaeologists.

2. Trá Chuas an Chaoil, 3.30-4.30in. Tabhair

Tá ‘n Músaem insroichte. Maidir leis an tslí isteach ar an láithreán, áfach, tá siúlóid gairid i gceist agus fána géar síos go dtí an láithreán.

Breathnófar ar shaothar na seandálaithe achar sábhálta uathu, ach beidh siad ann chun a gcuid oibre a phlé leat.

at risk from climate change impacts. From award-winning creative ideas from local students to inter-community and local community monitoring, recording and reporting, to significant behaviour change from beach users - all supported by interventions on the ground by state agencies like the Breeding Waders EIP and NPWS. Learn how a collaborative effort made real impact for Ringed Plovers in Maharees in 2026.

The Club Rooms, Castlegregory

The event will feature the Breeding Waders EIP Officer for Kerry, Sarah Barry; the Mean Scoil Nua an Leithriuigh Go Wild team's Eco-Unesco Senior Biodiversity Award and Senior Overall Award-winning presentation on Ringed Plovers; the Ringed Plover Children's Activity Workbook and Colouring Competition; our local primary school children's Ringed Plover Film making story and the Maharees Conservation Ringed Plover survey findings and monitoring ups and downs! Light treats and refreshments will be served. This event is supported by the River Basin Management Service for Water Heritage Day

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Further Information

Learn about the collaborative action to support the Ringed Plover in Maharees - a species

Maharees Conservation Association CLG

Further Information UCD School of Archaeology 01 716 8312 archaeology@ucd.ie Plover Lovers! The Year of the Ringed Plover in Maharees 23 August, 2:30pm - 4pm

860862499 mahareesconservation@gmail.com

BAKE SALE in aid of CUH Charity

Cork University Hospital

Sunday 16th August 11am - 2pm Gairdín Mhuire Green Street, Dingle

All baking/cake donations welcome from 9.30am on the day

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Ionad Fiaclóireachta Linda Corkery Johnson ag Dúnadh Taréis blianta fada iontacha ag freastal ar phobal Chorca Dhuibhne, táim ag fógairt go mbeidh m’ionad fiaclóireachta ag dúnadh ar an 28ú Lúnasa 2026.

Ní éasca an cinneadh é seo agus is le buíochas is croíúlacht a cuimhním ar an muinín a léirigh sibh ionaim le linn na blianta fada atá caite agam sa Daingean.

Ba mhór an phribhléid dom seirbhís fiaclóra a sholáthar do mhuintir an Daingin is do phobal Corca Dhuibhne.

Mo bhuíochas ó chroí leis an bhfoireann agus leis na hothair uilig a roinn dílseacht is cineáltas liom le blianta anuas. Is mé ag fágáint slán taréis triocha bliain mar fhiaclóir sa bhaile gleoite seo, Daingean Uí Chúis, imeoidh mé le raidhse cuimhní cinn álainne a líonfaidh mo chroí go ceann i bhfad.

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Linda Corkery Johnson Dingle Dental Practice Closing

After many wonderful years of caring for you and your family, I am announcing the closure of my dental practice on 28th Aug 2026.

This has not been an easy decision, and it is with great warmth and gratitude that I reflect on the trust you have placed in me over the years here in Dingle. It has been a genuine privilege to provide a dental practice service for the community of Dingle and West Kerry.

A sincere word of thanks to my staff and to all the patients for your loyalty and your kindness over the years. I will leave with many fond memories of the last 30 years in practice in beautiful Dingle.

With warmest regards, Dr Linda Corkery Johnson, Dingle Dentist, Upper Main Street, Dingle, Co Kerry 20 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Brown Butter Tomato& Ricotta Pasta Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery School

At this time of year, tomatoes are at their best: sweet, juicy and full of flavour. When an ingredient is this good, there is very little reason to do too much to it. If you are lucky to grow your own or know someone who does, you are in for a treat.

This is a quick summer pasta where the tomatoes are cooked just enough to release their juices while still keeping some of their freshness. Browning the butter first gives the sauce a wonderful nutty flavour, while creamy ricotta, lemon and plenty of fresh basil keep everything light and fresh.

The most important part of the recipe is allowing the butter to properly brown. As it cooks, the milk solids in the butter begin to toast, changing from pale yellow to golden brown and developing a rich, almost hazelnut-like flavour. Keep an eye on it, as there is a fine line between beautifully browned butter and burnt butter.

Serves 4

Ingredients 400g pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine or tagliatelle 75g butter 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 500g ripe cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tsp. of chilli flakes 250g ricotta 1 lemon A large handful of fresh basil leaves Parmesan, finely grated Salt and pepper Extra virgin olive oil, to finish

Method Bring a large pot of well-salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve a ladle of the pasta cooking water.

While the pasta is cooking, add the butter to a large frying pan over a medium heat. Allow it to melt and continue cooking until it begins to foam. Swirl the pan occasionally. The butter will gradually turn golden brown and develop a nutty aroma.

Once the butter is browned, reduce the heat and add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Add the tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes. You want some of the tomatoes to soften and release their juices while others retain their shape.

Add the drained pasta directly to the pan along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together, adding a little more pasta water if necessary to create a shiny sauce that coats the pasta.

Add the zest of half the lemon, a squeeze of lemon juice, most of the Parmesan and plenty of torn basil. Toss again and check the seasoning.

Divide the pasta between warm bowls. Spoon the ricotta generously over the top rather than mixing it completely through the pasta. Finish with the remaining Parmesan, fresh basil, black pepper and a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.

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A Warm Welcome to Dr Eoghan Kehily Dental Associate, Dingle Dental Practice

Dingle Dental Practice is delighted to announce that Dr Eoghan Kehily has commenced practice with us as a Dental Associate. Dr Kehily brings a wealth of clinical experience across all aspects of general and restorative dentistry, and we are confident our patients will benefit greatly from his expertise, gentle approach and commitment to the highest standards of patient care.

Dr Kehily is now accepting appointments from new patients, and we are also pleased to welcome the patients of Dr Linda Corkery Johnson, who has recently retired following many years of dedicated service to the Dingle community. We thank Dr Corkery Johnson most sincerely for her outstanding contribution and wish her a happy retirement. Her patients can be assured of the same continuity of care and attention under Dr Kehily.

We look forward to welcoming you, whether you are joining us for the first time or continuing your care with our practice.

To book an appointment, please contact us: Tel: 066 915 1527 Email: info@dingledental.com Dr Bryan Long

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Camp Notes Brigid O'Connor DUBLIN HORSE SHOW The Dublin Horse Show celebrates its 100 year anniversary this year and it was wonderful to have a local West Kerry woman, Katie Deane participating on this historic stage.

Congratulations Katie and indeed well done on your ongoing success throughout the year. .

A recent video produced in the Deane's yard in Camp showing Katie's husband Martin and family supporting her is now showing on youtube.

Qualifying for the Dublin Horse Show riding Venerate is a massive achievement, best of luck Katie in the future.

TAP DANCE FESTIVAL Shantalliv Tap Dance Festival takes place for the fourth year in Castlegregory, 28th. - 30th. August. This is an opportunity to try this percussion dance for all ages. Beginners are welcome.

On Sunday 30th August, there is an exciting and special Tap Dance Showcase taking place in Siamsa Tire at 7.00 p.m. featuring world class tap dance professionals from the USA and Europe as well as some talented local Kerry Tap Ensemble dancers. This is a night not to be missed. Tickets available through/at Siamsa Tire. Festival Information - 087 6816994.

OBITUARY Sympathy is extended to Victor Sheahan, Upper Camp, Catherine and Miriam and all the extended Sheahan family on the passing of Victor's mother, Nora Sheahan (née Broderick), Millstream House, Greenville, Listowel and previously Coolnaleen, Listowel. Nora died peacefully on 6th August, 2026 in the loving care of Whitethorn Lodge Care Home, Tralee. Rest In Peace.

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Féile Lios Póil 2026 Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh Tá Féile Lios Póil 2026 tagtha agus imithe in athuair, agus Coiste Pobail/ Féile Lios Póil buíoch gur éirigh linn imeachtaí uile an Chláir a reachtáil go slán is go sásúil ó thús go deireadh na Féile. Céad míle moladh agus buíochas lenár meitheal ildánach a thacaigh is a stiúraigh na h-imeachtaí ar leith le tiomantas is le tuiscint ó cheann ceann na Féile.

Buíochas ar leith lenár n-urraitheoirí flaithiúla, chomh maith, mar, gan iad ní dhéanfaimis an bheart!

B’í Mary Casey (91), Na hAcraí, a sheol Féile Lios Póil 2026 dúinn tráthnóna Aoine, ag casadh ‘Éamonn a’ Chnoic go binn di don chomhluadar – le breis is ceithre scór duine i láthair i Halla John L – Ar gceol go deo tu, Mary!

An Leabhar Amhráin ó Lios Póil

Seoladh leabhair ‘Ár nAmhráin’ téama na Féile i mblianta, agus ag éirí as san, sheol Pádraig Ó Niallagáin Amhráin ó Lios Póíl – Cnuasach amhrán a chantar i Lios Póil – Favourite songs sung in Lios Póil, curtha le chéile ag Risteard Mac Eoin agus Antóin Ó hAimhirghín. I bhfocail na n-eagarthóirí, ‘Bailiúchán d’amhráin é seo a bhfuil baint acu i slí amháin nó i slí eile le Lios Póil, mar leanas: • Amhráin thraidisiúnta ón ndúthaigh a bhí i mbaol a gcaillte; •Amhráin a chantar go coitianta i Lios Póil; • Amhráin a chum muintir Lios Póil; • Amhráin le cuimhní speisialta do dhaoine ar leith.

Tá an cnuasach roinnte i seacht rannóg, mar leanas; i) Amhráin faoi Lios Póil; ii) Amhráin Chiarraí; iii) Amhráin Ghrinn; iv) Obair, Spórt agus Spraoi; iv) Scoil agus Sáipéal; vi) Cogadh agus Saoirse; vii) Amhráin is maith linn a chanadh. Tá breis agus céad amhrán idir Ghaeilge agus Bhéarla sa chnuasach, le dornán acu nua-chumtha. Mar bharr air sin, tá an leabhar maisithe le breis is trí scór grianghraf d’amhránaithe áitiúla is de radharcanna suaithinseacha na dúiche araon.

Foilseachán tráthúil é seo atá le ceannach ar €20 ó: Risteard Mac Eoin, Tony Bergen, nó i Siopaí Leabhair an Daingin. Raghaidh aon bhrabús a éireoidh as díolachán na leabhar ar mhaithe le hIonad Pobail Lios Póil.

Risteard Mac Eoin, Pádraig Ó Niallagáin (a sheol an leabhar) Antóin Ó hAimhirgín

Nora Casey (91) a sheol Féile Lios Póil 2026 le Robert Ó Brosnachán is Risteard Mac Eoin ar dhá cheann an ribín.

Sláine Ní Chathalláin agus Joe Ó Críodáin ag ‘Airneán Amhrán’ na Céadaoine.

Pearsaí na Féile: Mary Devane lena céile Thomas; Martin Durcan lena chéile Claire

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Coiste Pobail/Féile Lios Póil 2026 Cathaoirleach: Robert Ó Brosnacháin; Leaschathaoirleach: Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh; Rúnaí: Miriam Ní Shúilleabháin; Leasrúnaí: Caitríona Ní Fhallúin; Cisteoir: Myra Uí Íbhín, Leaschisteoir. Máire Uí Dhubháin; OCP: Antóin Ó hAimhirghín; Leas OCP: Gearóidín Ághas. Baill eile: Risteard Mac Eoin, Marie Uí Ghrífín, Neasa Misteál, Ainé Uí Bheachain, Galway Mac Eoin, Donnacha Ó Gealbháin, Criostóir Ó hIcéadha agus Caitlin Ní Ainiféin.

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The Best Nest(s) in the West Jonathan Biddle Ringed Plovers (Feadog Chladaigh) are smartly patterned shorebirds that are a fair bit smaller than the blackbird. They are frequent winter visitors to the shores of West Kerry, but are on the Amber list of declining birds in Ireland. Whereas they were once widespread breeders on the strands of Corca Dhuibhne, increasingly they are unable to raise young birds, (with none of the attempted nests on Ventry surviving this summer & only 3 or 4 local nests known to have hatched chicks this season). They nest on the ground, typically amongst pebbles above the high tide line on beaches, scraping out a neat hollow in the sand & relying on the camouflage of their eggs & the parents' dedicated vigilance for protection. This strategy is quite effective against natural predators, however with a huge increase in people & dog walkers enjoying beach walks, it is very difficult for them to successfully nest on many of Europe's beaches, including locally.

It would be a sad loss if An Feadog Chladaigh were never to be able to raise their young chicks on our beaches in the future. Happily with a little awareness and human collaboration, it is possible for them to share the sands with us.

some time before its wings would be ready for flying. With the busyness of summer there was some disturbance to the plovers' territory and hideouts . After going missing for two days both parents and their growing chick were relocated over 800 metres further along the beach on 8th July.

The plover family then moved back to the area near where their nest had been, for the next few days, before the chick was finally able to fly on the 13th July, successfully surviving the most vulnerable first challenge of its life. It was incredible to witness (through binoculars from a distance) the dedication and teamwork of both plover parents on their epic 50+ days of focus and work to bring up their single chick for the year.

Although it may seem just a small win for local nature, it was very uplifting to see how many people respected the space the plovers needed in order survive. Although the miles of stunning beaches in Corca Dhuibhne provide us with the taste of freedom needed in our busy modern lives, huge thanks is due to those who also gave nature the freedom it also needs. Go raibh maith agaibh!

DINGLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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This was the case of a nest near the footbridge at Baile An Reannaigh, Smerwick, where locals and visitors alike, took notice of a few temporary signs for several weeks, and avoided trampling the nest and stopped dogs eating eggs or chicks by putting them on a lead for a short 100m section of the beach. Huge thanks and gratitude to all those who have Invites you to join us for a study of God's Word on Thursdays given the few local chicks a chance to survive and fledge. Go raibh maith at 10:30 the Bible Diseartstudy on Green Street in Dingle. agaibh.

Invites you to joinatour on Tuesdays at 10:30 at Here is one of their stories at Baile an Reannaigh:

Adults and all welcome. the Temperance Hallyouth on Main Street Dingle Please ring for prayer needs.

Also on Thursdays at 7pm at a home meeting.

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On 23rd of May a female laid the last of a clutch of four tiny eggs in the scrape nest and both parents took turns to incubate the eggs or guard against any disturbance, by walking along calling and faking having a broken wing to lead any threats away from the nest. They did this continuously through rain, sun and busy days for 28 days until three fluffball chicks hatched on 19th June. The three chicks were out scampering around by the next day, with both ever-vigilant parents calling to them with any sign of approaching danger, whereas the chicks would hunker down and hide in a hollow or behind a stone. Despite such dedicated parents doing all they could, it became apparent that only one chick survived the first week, regardless the parents continued guarding their surviving tiny offspring. Each day it grew bigger and faster, but still had 28 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Cara Credit Union Supports Dingle Heartsafe with Mobile Defibrillator Donation

Kathleen Houlihan Fitzgerald

Cara Credit Union is proud to support Dingle Heartsafe through the purchase of a mobile defibrillator, helping to further strengthen emergency response capabilities throughout the Corca Dhuibhne and West Kerry community.

Dingle Heartsafe was established by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to improving cardiac emergency response across the Dingle Peninsula and wider West Kerry area. The organisation currently oversees a network of defibrillators throughout the region and operates a volunteer First Responders group that assists the National Ambulance Service during medical emergencies.

Some woman for one woman!

Kathleen passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 31st July 2026.

Born on 17th November 1929 in Gleann Fán, Ventry, to Jack Houlihan and Johanna Sayers. Kathleen moved to New York in 1961 and on her journey across the Atlantic she met her future husband Joe Fitzgerald from Reenconnell and they married the following year. Kathleen and Joe were lifelong companions and best friends until Joe passed away in 2016 with Kathleen caring for him lovingly for their last years together.

Though his loss was difficult Kathleen continued to embrace life.

Her zest for life kept her young and vibrant, with the enthusiasm and spirit of a young girl she was always up for the craic. In 2023, accompanied by her daughters, Kathleen made her last trip to Ireland. Returning home to Gleann Fán to celebrate her grandnephew's wedding. Kathleen treasured every moment and vowed to come home again but alas it was not to be.

Vincent Manning (Dingle Heartsafe) with Mairéad Sheehy and Oonagh O'Sullivan (Cara Credit Union) .

The newly funded mobile defibrillator will enhance the group's ability to respond quickly to incidents and provide lifesaving assistance when and where it is needed most.

Speaking about the donation, Vincent Manning of Dingle Heartsafe expressed his appreciation for the support received from Cara Credit Union.

"Community support is vital to everything we do. Equipment such as mobile defibrillators allows our volunteers to continue responding to emergencies and helping save lives throughout West Kerry. We are extremely grateful to Cara Credit Union for recognising the importance of this work and for supporting our efforts."

Teresa McKenna, Cara Credit Union Corca Dhuibhne branch manager, praised the dedication of Dingle Heartsafe's volunteers and highlighted the importance of investing in initiatives that directly benefit local communities.

Kathleen is pre-deceased by her beloved husband Joe, her parents, sister Molly, brothers Pat, Peter and Mike. Her niece Joan Houlihan Waldron (Dublin), nephew Michael Houlihan (Dublin) and godson Pádraig Long (Fán).

Kathleen is survived by her 6 children; Joan (& Kevin Coyle), Eileen (& Matt Kehoe), Maura (& Billy Gattis), Michael Fitzgerald, Deirdre (& Mick McCarthy), Brian Fitzgerald (& Erin Patton) and her 13 much loved and adored grandchildren, her great-grandson and 3 grandnephews.

Kathleen is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews in Ireland and her niece Cait Houlihan Hart (James Hart) who emigrated to New York in 1986 and became an integral part of the Fitzgerald clan and Kathleen's Irish speaking partner.

Kathleen will be remembered for her strength, kindness, generosity and unwavering love for her family.

I gcumhdach Dé a h-anam aoibheann.

"At Cara Credit Union, we believe in supporting projects that have a positive impact on people's lives. The work being carried out by Vincent and Dingle Heartsafe is truly remarkable, and we are delighted to contribute towards the purchase of a mobile defibrillator that will help their volunteers continue providing this invaluable service throughout the region."

Dingle Heartsafe's volunteers not only maintain and manage defibrillator equipment across West Kerry but also provide CPR and defibrillator awareness training within the community, helping to improve public confidence and preparedness in emergency situations.

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Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta Craobhchomórtas Shinsir na gClub An Ghaeltacht 1-11 Baile an Mhuilinn/ Caisleán na Mainge 0-11 Bhíomar tharnais in aiscean ag grád na sinsir aríst ar an Satharn i gComórtas Shinsir na gClub le bua dramatúil i gcoinne Baile an Mhuilinn Caisleán na Mainge.

Bhi foighne ag teastáilt sa chéad leath chun teacht ar scóranna ach le Tomas Ó Sé 0-1, Cian Mac Gearailt 0-2 agus Franz Sauterland 1-0 chuamar isteach ag leatham 1-3 le 0-6 tar éis imirt i gcoinne na gaoithe.Bhí sé gob ar ghob as san go dtí ceann scribe ach le taithí ,foighne agus na fir ionaid bhí rith an ráis linn sa deireadh.

agus ráta oibre i bhfad níos fearr le feiscint sa darna leath.

Cé go raibh bainistoir na foirne Fergal Ó Dálaigh ar saoire bhí an fón ag hopáil agus Tony Ó Sé agus Lorcán Ó Slattara ag gríosadh na hógánaigh ón dtaobhlíne chun cinntiú go raibh an lá linn.Biontach an radharc é chomh maith na fir ionaid ar fad a fheiscint ag fáil cluiche .Feachtas a bhí deacair agus dúshlánach go minic chun foireann a chur chun páirce ach éacht déanta ag na himreoirí agus lucht bainistiochta.

Galf Clasaic na Gaeltachta Siad Billy, Ian agus Rory Ó Donnabháin a bhuaigh Corn Thomáis Uí Chruadhlaoich i nGalf clasaic na Gaeltachta i mbliana.

Buíochas leis an uile duine agus an uile comhlacht a thug tacaíocht arist i mbliana don gclasaic.Obair na gcapall déanta ag JJ Corduibh,

Tomás Ó Muircheartaigh, Seán Garvey, Ciarán Ó Coileáin,Diarmuid Ó Sé agus Gearóid Mac Gearailt Lotto na Seachtaine Comhghairrdeachas le Hannah Elseisy a bhuaigh lotto na seachtaine €1250. Ár mbuíochas libh ar fad a thugann tacaíocht don gcrannchur agus don gcumann. Beidh an chéad tarrac eile ar siúl Dé Máirt 18 Lúnasa Gallaros Cois Trá /Coiste na Páirce Obair na gcapall déanta ag Tommy Jim Mac Gearailt, Gearoid Ó Grifín Coiste na Páirce , Meitheal na péinte agus an criú ar fad..liosta fada ag cinntiú go mbeidh gach ní spot on nuair a thagann Na Gaeil chugainn. Ár mbuiochas leis an uile dhuine as a gcuid ama.

Tá cuma álainn ar an áit. CROÍ SPIRID TEANGA AN GHAELTACHT ABÚ!

Beidh Colm Ó Suilleabháin agus Na Gaeil chugainn i mbabhta 2 ar an nDomhnach 23ú Lunasa i nGallaros Cois Trá Bord na nÓg Fé13 Féile Rós Thrá Lí Dé Sathairn 15ú Lúnasa ag 10;30 i mBaile Riocaird beimid leis Na Stacaigh agus Ard Fhearta i gcomórtas bliots fena 13 Fé16 Cluiche Ceannais Roinn 6 Sraith an Chontae An Ghaeltacht 5 -18 v Gaeil an Tuaiscirt 2-06 Tá sé deacair a chreidiúint go raibh lads na Gaeltachta baide chun deiridh nuair a chuir Billy Lacy críoch leis an chéad leath 0-6 le 2-03.Bhí meon

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Upcoming Kerry Hospice Fundraisers Church Gate Collections in Ballyferriter, Dun Chaoin, Dingle and Ventry this coming weekend, 15/16th August.

Aisling Joyce/Mary Lynch Memorial Walk 12th September in Dingle - details to follow.

Annual Coffee Mornings in various locations around 17-21st September - details to follow.

Irish Doctors Orchestra Concert on Sunday, 27th September, 5pm.

St. Mary's Church, Dingle.

For any further information contact Ursula O'Connell, Treasurer/PRO 087 7450126.

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Cure For A Burn In Irish Folklore Micheál Ó Coileáin

Lady Gregory, who also collected local folklore in County Galway told of a man called Connolly who lived near Gort, ‘he knew every herb that grew in the earth’ and also had a cure for a burn. ‘He boiled down herbs with a bit of lard’ which was applied three times to burnt skin.’

Lady Wilde, in the late 1800’s documented a burn cure wh ich involved taking sheep’s suet and the rind of the elder tree which were boiled together. The ointment produced could cure a burn without leaving a mark.

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Traditional Irish cures are historical folk remedies, charms, and rituals passed down through generations. They rely on local plants, water from sacred wells, animal fats, or "the cure", which was seen as special powers believed to be held by specific individuals. Such cures in Ireland are generally rooted in folklore. In mythical Ireland, Dian Céacht was the physician of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and his ability to heal others was the beginning of a long tradition of people who held curative powers.

In her insightful book on the ‘Cures of Ireland’, (2023) Cecily Gilligan opens with a quote from Oscar Wilde’s mother, Lady Wilde, herself a folklore collector, ‘that the Irish alone, preserve the strange and mystic secrets of herbs through whose potent powers they can cure disease.’

In Irish folklore, certain individuals are believed to inherit or acquire "the cure" for specific ailments. For burns, this ritual historically manifested in two primary ways; The Bog Lizard Ritual: According to the folklore gathered in the 1930’s for in the Schools Folklore collection, a person would find a "man-keeper" (a native Irish viviparous bog lizard or in some cases it could be a Smooth Newt). They would lick the lizard from tail to snout three times against the grain, swallowing the saliva on each occasion. Folklore dictated that the lizard must then be killed or freed, transferring the magical healing power permanently to the human’s tongue. Anyone suffering from a burn could then visit this person to have their wound licked and "cured".

The Prayer Ritual: Another variation involved a healer licking the burn twice while reciting specific religious charms, such as invoking St. Laurence (who was martyred by burning) followed by three Hail Marys!

Cicily Gilligan gives an account of meeting an elderly woman in south County Sligo who had acquired the cure for a burn on her tongue in childhood. Regardless of the size of the burn, she always had enough saliva to apply to the burnt skin. The pain disappeared once she licked the burn and any blister subsided. She had never picked up an infection while performing her cure. The Sligo lady felt that her cure was always successful and she had a great faith in cures generally ‘the cure is different to the doctor…, If you get cured with a cure, you’re cured’!

Gilligan also gives an account of meeting a man in his late forties with a similar cure for burns, after his father encouraged him to lick a man-keeper. His cure involved licking the burnt skin and the area around it. He then got the person with the burn to bless themselves three times and he himself would bless himself once. His cure would remove the pain from the burn and no scar would be left, unless the burn was very deep. This man believed that ‘with cures no money should change hands because it is a gift.’

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Rushing Headlong Following the scheme Untied, so tired Running in a dream Pacing, striding Map and world entwined ‘Are we nearly there yet?’

That whinging voice is mine No time to take my bearings No time to check the time I’ve nearly reached my limit Here comes the finish line Artwork and words by Laurence Jones.

Céimeanna Chun Cinn, Céim ar gCúl Mícheál Ó hUanacháin Bhí an tseachtain ag teacht chun deiridh ar an gcaoi ab fhearr a shamhlódh lucht tacaíochta mhuintir Thrá Lí nuair a thit an lug ar an lag orthu i gCros an Tornóra. Chun cinn le cúl amhåin, réabadh álainn ag Cian Bargary ó chúinne na cearnóige tar éis leath uaire, bhí an imirt chosanta acu ó shin agus gach cosúlacht ar chúrsaí go n-éireodh leo an trí phointe a bhreith abhaile leo go Ciarraí.

Ach díreach tar éis do Matt Connor sábháil iontach a dhéanamh ar iarracht ó Darragh Crowley d’éirigh le Conor Drinan an liathróid a chur thairis le comhscór a bhaint amach. Ní raibh ach ceathrú uaire fágtha sa chluiche, agus ba mhór ag na Ciarraígh an comhscór féin. Ach sa soicind deireanach den ghnáth-am d’éirigh le Seani Maguire breith ar an liathróid tar éis sábháil breá eile ag Connor agus an tosaíocht a thabhairt don fhoireann baile.

Chorcai a bhí chucu. Ní raibh bua faighte ag lucht na Ríochta ar mhuintir Chóbh go fóill i mbliana, agus b’fhada leo go bhfaighidis é.

Ní raibh aon mhoill orthu sa chéad leath, Cian Murphy ag baint cúl an enagaigh amach tar éis ceathrú uaire, agus an captaen McGrath ag cur leis go gairid tar éis leath uair imeartha. Agus leis an tríú cúl roinnt nóiméadaí roimh am sosa, Murphy arís, ba chosúil go raibh an oíche leis an bhfoireann baile.

Bíonn sé dainséarach ag glacadh leis go bhfuil an bua leat, fiú agus trí chúl idir d'fhoireann féin agus na cuairteoirí. Is minic a chonacsa a leithéid de bhuntáiste caite uathu ag foirne a dhein ró-dheimhin dá ndóchas, is a dhein neamhaird den chosaint is gá do chuid eile den chluiche. Go deimhin, tá sé feicthe agam le Ciarraí féin!

Ach ar an ócáid seo, dheineadar cúram den chosaint fad a bhíodar fós ag triall ar ionsaithe ó am go céile, agus chríochnaigh an cluiche le bua suntasach baile do lucht na Ríochta.

A bhuíochas (nó a chonách) den teip in aghaidh Chorcaigh, níl Ciarraí sna ranganna a bheadh san iomaíocht leis an ardú céime anois. Ach tá sciar maith cluichí sraithe fós le n-imirt.

Agus cluiche Coirn an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Níorbh é a bhí tuillte, dar lena lán, ag Cathair Chorcaí. Ach is iad atá ag ceann na sraithe, agus is deacair d’aon fhoireann eile bua a bhreith orthu.

Chuireas an cur síos sin ar an gcluiche ba dhéanaí ag na Ciarraíghchun tosaigh, chun go bfhéadfainn scéal na seachtaine a amplú le torthaí níos fearr. Agus bhi tús i bhfad níos fearr acu an deireadh seachtaine roimhe sin.

Ar an gcósta thoir a bhiodar an Aoine roimhe sin, in aghaidh Fhánaithe Bhré, agus fuaireadar buntáiste leath-bhealach tríd an chéad leath nuair a díbríodh Alain Kizenga, duine de phríomh-chosantóiri na foirne baile, de bharr an dara cárta buí a fháil i ndiaidh chalaois sheafóideach. Níor éirigh le Bré a bpolasaí cosanta a chur i gceart ina dhiaidh sin, agus ní hé amháin go bhfuair Vince Borden cúl roimh leath-ama, ach chuir Sean McGrath, Jonas Häkkinen agus Cian Murphy leis an slad roimh deireadh.

An chéad uair ag Ciarraí bua a bhreith ar Bhré ar a dtalamh féin.

Luan na saoire Bainc ina dhiaidh sin, agus iad sa bhaile, muintir Chóbh

Tacaíocht na Ríochta i gCros an Tornóra

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Bhuel tá an teilifís ag teacht chugat! Tá TG4 ag lorg iomaitheoirí le haghaidh clár úrnua darb ainm ‘Filleann an Feall’. Beidh cluichí le himirt, ceisteanna le freagairt, agus duais de €1000 le buachaint leis. Beidh an criú ag teacht chuig Daingean Uí Chúis i mí Deireadh Fómhair, agus tá siad ag lorg daoine idir 18 agus 30 chun páirt a ghlacadh. Chun níos mó eolais a fháilt téir i dteagmháil leo ar instagram @purplesugarmedia nó tar i dteagmháil linn. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!

Feileastram Dearg Autumn is coming quickly. Between the long evenings getting darker and the woolly jumpers coming out of retirement, it cannot be denied.

With this change in season, there is a change in nature. Here are a few wildflowers to spot in Corca Dhuibhne as the summer draws to an end.

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A flotilla of boats accompied Pat Lawless as he left Dingle Harbour on his way to Les Sables d'Olonne in France where he will take his place among the entrants in the Golden Globe Race. Pat, sailing in "Silvermines Hydro" begins his his quest to circumnavigate the globe on September 6th. The race is a 30,000 mile, non-stop ,solo round the world race. Go n-eirí leat Pat

Notaí an Clochán Bréanainn Seirbhís Béile Baile Tá an seirbhís ar fáil cúig lá sa tseachtain. Más mian leat béile/béilí a ordú glaoigh orainn ar 0872372241, Costas: €10 dinnéar & milseog. / Meal delivery service is provided five days per week, available to all. Cost: €10 dinner & dessert.

Please contact Halla Le Chéile for more information 0872372241 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. Everybody 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.

Tidy Towns.

Bhí lucht na mBailte Slachmhara le feiscint i ngach aon áit le tamall anuas, iad ag tabhairt

aire mhaith do na leapacha blathanna agus ag glanadh timpeall orthu ó Chill Chuimín agus Crossaire na Coille Móire amach go dtí Srón Bhroin.

Over the last few months, we have been busy with the following: Maintaining all the flower beds in the area and strimming around these from Kilcummin & Kilmore Cross to Brandon Point (new planter in the making at Kilcummin Cross).

Weeding the roadside verges.

to your community, we would be delighted to hear from you, so please get in contact.

Over the summer months, we received very generous donations - thank you - these are always appreciated and go towards our annual costs.

We have had a busy summer season; Féile Lughnasa is just over and Brandon Regatta is soon approaching, so let's keep our community looking great, well into the autumn.

Every little helps and “lessens the load” to keeping our community looking well.

Hanging baskets in Cloghane and Brandon villages.

“Ní neart go cur le chéile”

Litter picking in our community.

Fillfidh na deartháireacha Moriarty agus Nathan Meltzer orainn arís i mbliana i rith an tsamhraidh le sraith eile de sheisiúin cheoil chlasaicigh i Halla Le Chéile ar an 13ú agus an 16ú lá de mhí Lúnasa ag 7:30in.

Window boxes in Cloghane.

Containers/planters in Brandon & Cloghane.

Weeding wildlife garden.

Repairing and staining benches in wildlife garden.

Washing and cutting back around road signs in our community.

Maintaining Faha Grotto.

Adding stones to Fairy Glade walk in Cloghane.

Clearing back the overgrowth on our beautiful stone bridges in the locality (work in progress — so if you have time to spare and would like to help, we would love to hear from you).

We have been involved in organising the painting of the walls of the Ballyduff Cemetery and the new cemetery in Cloghane — thank you to all who did the painting.

Thank you to all who help out as part of the group or maintain an area close to where they live in their own time — we really appreciate all your help.

'Classical Sessions' concerts:

I mbliana, beidh grúpa breá ceoltóirí a bhfuil cáil idirnáisiúnta bainte amach acu, ó gach cearn den domhan, ag teacht i bpáirt leo, agus iad ag cur clár spreagúil ar fáil a shíneann ó shaothair chlasaiceacha ionúine ar nós Vivaldi agus Tchaikovsky go dtí sárshaothair níos nua-aimseartha ar nós Max Richter.

The Moriarty brothers and Nathan Meltzer return this summer for another series of classical sessions in Halla Le Chéile on the 13th and 16th of August at 7:30pm.

Joining them this year is an outstanding group of internationally acclaimed musicians from across the globe, bringing together an exciting programme that spans beloved classical works such as Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky to more modern masterpieces such as Max Richter.

As our projects increase, so too does our workload, with a few new projects planned for the near future.

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Dingle Peninsula Tourism Caroline Boland Lots of events happening at the moment and throughout August. The Dingle Regatta is back for the 15th & 16th, best of luck to all the competitors, and National Heritage Week rolls out from the 15th . The 4th Shantalliv Tap Dance Festival takes place in Castlegregory 28th-30th August. An opportunity to try this percussive dance for all ages. Beginners welcome. On Sunday 30th August there is an exciting & special Tap Dance Showcase in Siamsa Tire at 7 pm featuring world class tap dance professionals from the USA & Europe plus some talented Kerry Tap Ensemble dancers. Tickets available through Siamsa Tire.

Festival information: (087) 681 6994.

Upcoming concerts and events include: 'The Classical Session', Halla Le Chéile. An Clochán 16th at 7.30pm; Legendary Irish band Scullion return to St James' Church, Dingle, for a special intimate concert on Saturday, 5th September at 8 pm (doors 7.45 pm), with special Guest.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite or locally from Original Kerry Craft shop, Dingle.

Regular events include: Tinteán Ceoil, every Monday from 7.30pm, Halla le Chéile, An Clochán; the Junction Bar Camp hosts a Trad session on Sunday afternoons, 12.30pm to 2.15pm and Saturday nights; and the Rambling House Castlegregory, 14th, 21st & 28th. The Dingle Craft Market continues every Friday morning at the Holyground with the Castlegregory Country Market every Sunday morning in the West End Community Hall. For all music sessions, check out Corca Dhuibhne Beo, West & Mid Kerry Live’s Ceol Beo / Live Music page. Fáilte cách!

Turasóireacht Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism (TCD/DPT) updates: For a few years now, Turasóireacht Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism has been observing the changes that tourism brings and is ever watchful of the tourism “trends” and challenges that emerge not only across Europe but globally too. We have seen how the popularity of the Dingle Peninsula has made Corca Dhuibhne a much sought after place to visit, due to the incredible hospitality and quality our local family-run businesses offer, authentic festivals and events, pristine landscape, and the warm welcome of our communities. Responding to these changes and as practitioners of responsible Slow Tourism and Regenerative Tourism, TCD / DPT will announce in coming weeks a new Interreg EU programme that will guide us collectively to review, plan and work together to create a sustainable future for next generations. More to come in the next edition of WKL. Regenerative Tourism is “tourism management that supports the long-term renewal, flourishing, and prosperity of our social-ecological systems. It places equal weight on prosperous local economies and the health and well-being of people, places, and

nature.” https://www.thetourismcolab.com.au/ Blas na hÉireann 2026 The countdown to Blas na hÉireann 2026 is on!

The Blas team will be notifying their finalists in the coming days, with over 400 food and drink companies reaching this exciting stage. Many of these producers will be traveling to Dingle as teams or with their families for the awards on Friday, October 2nd, along with visiting buyers, press, and industry leaders.

Accommodation Availability Needed: While many long-time attendees have already secured their stays, the Blas team expects a high volume of requests from finalists looking for rooms. If you have availability on any of the following nights, please let us know: Thursday, 1st, Friday, 2nd, and Saturday, 3rd October 2026 How to Submit Your Availability: If you have rooms or accommodations available for any of these dates, please email the DPT office ASAP at info@dingle-peninsula.ie with your room types, rates, and available dates so we can pass your details directly to the Blas na hÉireann team and visiting attendees!

Final call for members Promotional Opportunities for the US: Whilst we promote all our Dingle Peninsula Tourism members at the New England State Fair, (The Big E), some may be interested in promoting even further to the US market and Diaspora, through the Dingle Peninsula Cultural, Educational, Trade & Tourism Showcase (if you are not already doing so). Your opportunities include: 1.

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New promotion this year, are the “Dingle Peninsula Gift Vouchers”. If you offer Gift Vouchers”, we need to hear from you, so that we can promote your Gift Vouchers through www.dingle-peninsula.ie directly to your own website.

Please email TCD/DPT at info@dinglepeninsula.ie.

Slí Ceann Sléibhe AND Conor Pass Visitor Traffic Flows Thank you for your ongoing help and just a few weeks to go! Ceann Sléibhe, Slí Cheann Sléibhe / Slea Head Drive and Conor Pass are still experiencing challenges the biggest being Google Maps sending visitors to Slea Head by the most direct and eco efficient way – against the flow of traffic in many cases. Therefore, could you please continue to recommend to visitors to turn off their Sat Navs / Google Maps and follow the Kerry County Council and Wild Atlantic Way / 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 agus An Fheothanach every opportunity to welcome visitors.

We also want locals and visitors to also enjoy the Conor Pass and Dingle Peninsula North Shore. Can you please advise visitors to take their time on the Pass and that the descending car has right of way. When drivers see cars descending, please advise they pull into the lay-byes where they see the yellow directional signs and allow the

cars to pass so that they can proceed. Míle buíochas.

Rural Tourism Funding Opportunity The call for applications has now opened for the Rural Tourism Fund 2026, with grants of up to €20,000 available in support of small rural tourism businesses and visitor experiences. The Fund is designed to support locally led projects that strengthen rural communities and improve visitors’ experience. It is open to community groups, rural tourism organisations, small businesses and local enterprises across the country. Applications are invited across three categories: Outdoor & Activity; Heritage & Arts; and Hospitality & Food. Applications will close on 16 September. For more information, please contact info@dingle-peninsula.ie Promoting together….

Make sure your Autumn and Winter Leisure Packages are up on www.dingle-peninsula.ie for 2026 bookings. Please contact Simone at: info@dingle-peninsula.ie.

Get your 2026 / 2027 Festival and Events registered on the Dingle Peninsula Calendar of Events with Simone at info@dingle-peninsula. ie or (066) 915 2448. The Calendar is online and Festivals and Events are being actively promoted.

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Ceol Beo / Live Music

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Friday 14 August

5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session 9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Friday 21st August 5.30 - 7.30 Kane's - Mixed music session 9.30 Bric's - Trad Session

Camp - An Com

Sunday 16th August 12.30 - 2.15 Junction Bar - Trad Session

Sunday 23rd August 12.30 - 2.15 Junction Bar - Trad Session

9.30 Murphy's Pub - Tinteán

9.00 Neligan's - Open session

9.30 Bob Griffin's - Brady Elliot

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

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 15th August 3.30 O'Flaherty's - Aoife & Deirdre Granville CD Launch 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 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session 9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music 9.15 The Courthouse -Aoife & Deirdre Granville 9.15 John Benny Moriarty's - Donogh Hennessy & Teresa Horgan 9.30 Murphy's Pub - Shenanigans

Wednesday 19th August 6.00 - 8pm Curran's Pub -Music session 6.00 Dingle Pub - Folk & Ballads With Ross Brassil 7.30 St. James' Church - Trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

Clochán Bréannainn - Cloghane Brandon

9.30 Neligan's - Trad music

6.00 - 8.00 Kennedy's - Mixed music session

9.30 The Dingle Pub - Folk & ballads with Seán Tierney

6 - 8 Paddy Bawn Brosnan's - Dermot Kelly 7.00 Foxy John's - Trad Session

Thursday 13th August

10.00 Paul Geaney’s - Dave Dylan

8.30 Adam's - Trouble by two

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Classical Sessions

10.00 Adam's - Live music

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

10.00 Foxy John's - Live music

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

Sunday 16th August

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

Sunday 16th August 7.30 Halla le Chéile - Classical Sessions

Monday 17th August

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Monday 24th August

7.30 Halla le Chéile - Tinteán Ceoil

Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis Thursday 13th August

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 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session 9.00 Neligan's - Session 9.00 Murphy's Pub - Dreams of Freedom 9.00 Dingle Pub - Irish Ballads & Irish Dancing With Rock'n Jimmy, Greta Curtin & David Geaney

6pm - 1am The Green Room (Upstairs @ John Benny Moriarty's) Subterranean Soul presents all female DJ collective Mná Mná Takeover. thegreenroomdingle.com 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 Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan 9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Irish Lads & David Geaney 9.00 Bob Griffin's - Music session

Monday 17th August 6.00 - 8pm Curran's Pub -Music session 6.00 Dingle Pub - Trad Session with Kealan & Cian 7.30 St. James' Church - trad / Folk Concert (€20 - linktr.ee/dinglefolkconcerts

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

8.30 Adam's - Trad session

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Donogh Hennessy

8.45 Neligan's - Set Dancing 9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

Friday 4th August

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

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 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy 40 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Reel Brothers & David Geaney 9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 John Benny Moriarty's - Eilis Kennedy ( Vocals & Flute) .. Theresa Horgan ( Vocals & Flute) Gerry O'Beirne (Vocals & Guitar) 9.30 Murphy's Pub - Shenanigans 9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan 9.30 Foxy John's - Dermot Kelly

Thursday 20th August 1 - 2pm Díseart Gardens - Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoích and Niamh Varian-Barry (Accordian and Fiddle) 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 Murphy's Pub - Dreams of Freedom 9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session 9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Donogh Hennessy

Friday 21st August

9.30 Murphy's Pub - Tinteán

6.30 Dingle Pub - Trad music & ballads with Sonas

Tuesday 18th August

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

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

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

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9.30 Murphy's Pub - Shenanigans

9.30 O'Flaherty's -Trad session

9.15 The Courthouse -Aoife & Deirdre Granville

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

9.30 Murphy's Pub - Shenanigans

9.30 The Courthouse - Tom Delany & Tommy O'Sullivan

9.30 The Courthouse - Greta Curtin & Jessie Healy 9.30 Murphy's Pub - Tinteán 9.30 Neligan's - Trad music 9.30 Dingle Pub - Trad & ballads with Out The Gap 10.00 Adam's - Rock & Trad session

Saturday 22nd August 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 The Courthouse - Eoin Duignan & Tommy O'Sullivan 9.30 Neligan's - Trad music 9.30 The Dingle Pub - Folk & ballads with Seán Tierney 10.00 Adam's - Live music

Wednesday 26th August 6.00 - 8pm Curran's Pub -Music session 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

9.30 Foxy John's - Dermot Kelly

Thursday 27th August 1 - 2pm Díseart Gardens - Lunchtime concert Clann Uí Annaidh (Limerick) 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

8.30 Adam's - Trouble by two

9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

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

9.00 Neligan's - Session 9.00 Murphy's Pub - Dreams of Freedom

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music 9.00 Hannie Agnes's - Candlelit Trad Session

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

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

9.30 The Courthouse - Teresa Horgan & Donogh Hennessy

9.00 Bob Griffin's - Trad music

10.00 Foxy John's - Live music

Sunday 23rd August 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 Courthouse - Jeremy Spencer & Tommy O'Sullivan 9.00 The Dingle Pub - Ballads & Irish Dancing with The Irish Lads & David Geaney 9.00 Bob Griffin's - Music session

Monday 24th August 6.00 - 8pm Curran's Pub -Music session 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 9.30 The Courthouse - Caroline Keane & Tommy O'Sullivan 9.30 Murphy's Pub - Tinteán

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Breandán Mac Gearailt Beidh an cháinfhaisnéis chughainn sara fada, cinnte beidh artola agus íle ar bharr an liosta mura mbeidh sé cheana féin árdaithe. Siad Trump agus fear na hIsráile atá i lár caismirtí.

Tá cheithre thigh ar an mbóthar agus iarratas ag lánún óg tigh a thógaint ar thalamh muintir dhuine acu.

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Tá daoine ag gearán fén aimsir bhrea agus fen mbáistigh?

Fuair Tadhg Dineen, Ceann Trá agus Abha na Scáil bás le déanaí. Oirteóir gluaisteán b’ea Tadhg. Le blianta ag cur fé lena chéile agus a gclann in aice Árd an Chaisleáin. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile Goretta, a chlann mhac Tony agus Alan. deartháracha Seán, Andy agus Pat, garchlann gaolta agus cáirde.

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Beannacht Dé lena anam caoin.

Mar a tás agat chaill sinsir caide Chiarraí agus na mná le beagán beag.

N’fheadar cad a thug an ping pong ar barra? Dá ndéanfadh duine ruathar nó tabhairt fén dá phoinnte bheadh acu nó leanúint go ndéanfaí feall ortha agus bheadh sé beagnach cinnte scór a fháil. Caifead a rá go bhfuil trua agam dos na fóirne ach n’fheadar cén mallacht a bhí ortha, an easpa muiníne a bhí i gceist. Beidh siad ar ais.

Fuair Tony (Antóin) Meade bás an tseachtain seo caite ‘ge baile. Fear éachtach bea Tony gur ó Luimneach dó ach a aistrigh go Ciarraí mar a raibh sé ina iriseoir sínsireach don Nuachtán, An Kerryman. Bhí sé agus a chéile Áine an- Ghaelach náisiúnach. Bhí sé ochtó hocht do bhlianta. Cailleadh a bhean Aine roimis, Méala mór a bhás dá chlann, Máire, Conn, Sadhbh, Tomás agus Eoin, a ghaolta agus a cháirde.

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Blianta ó shoin d’aistrigh sé dtí Cnoc Chóilin sna Faighrí.

Ainneoin go raibh rabhthas á rá go raibh mairt agus caoirfheoil titithe tá an-phraghas ar uainfheoil agus mairtfheoil go diail. Tá an-praghas ar na ba agus na caoire agus uain agus maraon le olann ná raibh ach pinginí beaga ar fáilt le fada. Tá súil agam go leanfaid ar an mbóthar ceart.

I bhFlaithas Dé a anam Gaelach cuideachtúil.

Lig dhom cogadh gan chéill ach an ea? Ag braith rompa ata siad mar atá an Rúis agus an Chória Thuaidh.

1. Cad é Kiskadee?

Éan.

Bhíos an mhór le Tony. Ní raibh aon teóra lena eachtraithe. Bhí sé an-ghníomhach i saol na Poblachta agus feachtais treas teórann. Fear geanúil maraon lena chéile Áine. Bhí an- shuim aige sa Chaid agus an Iománaíocht agus thar aon rud 32 Contae saor Gaelach, amhráin, rinnce, filíocht agus greann.

2. An mó ribe gruaige a bhíonn i ngruaig dhuine?

50 milliún.

Is beag mar é a bhí ar m’aithne thar na mblianta.

4. Cad é Mac Shiobháin?

Iasc farraige.

Sásta

Fiche Ceist.

5. Chomh saonta le?

Banbh nó sagart óg

6. Cé a chuir an t-amhrán “Sorry to meet you, Sorry to Part” ar an margadh?

Horslips.

Bhí Ceolchoirm an Pharóiste i Halla na Feothanaí oiche Dé Máirt agus bhí an- dhuaiseanna, sár cheóil agus sásamh ann. Is baolach nár bhuas dada.

Níl aon teora leis an Sagart Paróiste, ard fhear agus sár chúntóirí aige.

7. Cén bhua atá ag Eidhneán?

Cosc ar chosa allais.

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8. Cé a scríg an leabhar Mearcair?

Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa.

9. Cé a scríg an leabhar “ Lúb ar Lár” ?

Feargal Mac Amhlaoibh.

10. Cathain a bunaíodh Bord Fáilte?

1939.

11. Dá mhéid é an t-ól?

Sea is mó an tart.

Beidh Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid ann ar an 25ú dtí 27ú Meán Fhomhair. I mbliana sé Seán Ó Criomthain is a mhuintir a bheidh á gceiliúradh. Seo furmhór dóibh siúd a bheidh ar stáitse, Lorcán Ó Cinnéide, stiúrthoir an Ionaid, agus a dheartháir Mícheál Cathaoirleach na Fundúireachta, An tOllamh Seán Ó Coileáin, Tomás Ó Luing, fear feasa, Oisín Ó Cíobháin agus Eoin Ó Beaglaoi, ceol agus amhráin.

12. Cén tÉireanach a bhaist an “Léictrón’?

Seoirse Stroney.

13. Cén tÉireannach a bhunaigh an chéad Subway i Nua Eabhrach?

Corcaíoch, McDonald.

14. Cé a scríg an leabar, ‘Tart na Córa’?

Proinsias Mac ‘n Bheatha.

15. Cén bhua a bhí ag an lúibh Léana? titim i laige a leigheas.

An Galar Fainteasach,

16. Má tá do chuid ceoil Largo conas mar atá?

Mall maorga.

Dé Sathairn Pádraig Ó Héalaí, Breandán Feiritéar, Muireann Ní Cheárna,Noel Ó Maoileoin. Tadhg Ó Dúshláine, Tomás L Ó Murchú, An Domhnach - Mórán rudaí suaithinseacha, agus bronnfar spárantach an Bhlascaoid Camógaí.

Bhí feasta camógaíochta againn ar an nDomnach. Sinsir, Bhuaidh Corcaigh ar Ghaillimh in ana chluiche, garbh uaireanta ag foireann amháin. Toradh 2-14 v 0-19. Idirmheánach idir Aondraim agus Laois. Seo cluiche go raibh Aondroim ar fheabhas. An toradh Aondraim 1-22 v Laois 0-11. Beidh Aondruim i Roinn a haon an bhliain seo chugainn.

17. Cé a bhunaigh "An Nation"?

Mícheál mac Daibéad

18. Cad é an Bás Dorcha?

An Sciathán Leathair.

19. Cad é Luaineachán?

Portán.

Bhain Ard Mhacha an bhua ar an gCabhán sa Chraobh sóisir 0-17 v O-15.

Tá an- fheabhas tagtha ar a gCabhán.

20. Cad é An Giolla Rua?

Éiscín beag.

Bead ag caint fé shár imreoirí camógaíochta ar ball.

Nimh Is mó bó agus beithíoch marbh ag a mBuachallán Buí go mór mhór má tá sé i gcnocán saidhlis. Tá an raithineach beagnach chomh holc. Is cuimhin liom im óige go raibh sé mí dhleathach Buachálláin Bhuí a bheith ar do thalamh. Ní mar sin atá anois ach iad ar dhá thaobh na mbóthar, soir, siar ó thuaidh agus ó dheas. N’fheadar conas mar atá ag dlí ach tá sé náireach.

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Noel Devane Glazing Window & Door Repairs, Stove Glass Replaced.

Milltown, Dingle.

Goods, for sale Port, south of Rome Rope loop Apple operating system

Pat Kearney

Domestic Appliance Repair

Washing Machines - CookersTumble Dryers - Fridge Freezers - Dishwashers Est. 1989. Spare Parts Available. New Appliances Installed

087-2565569 46 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

General repairs to all uPVC and Aluminiun windows and doors,hinges, locks, childlocks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc.

• Supply and fit double glaze units.

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Replace foggy and stained double glazed units.

Contact 087-2886824

CLASSIFIEDS 087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944 Property to let / Tithe ar cíos Double room to rent in Dingle town. Central location, recently modernised house. Would suit someone working in Dingle or surrounding area. 085-7571209 Arasán (ceangailte do thigh) urlár amháin ar cíos ó deireadh Lúnasa 2026 i bPasóiste Múrach. Seomra leapan dúbaltha/seomra folctha/cistin. Slí do dhuine amháin nó do chúpla. Níl peataí nó tobac ceadaithe. Má tá breis eolais uait, seol téacs go 087 90 40 149 idir a 6-8 iarnóin.

Cleaners Required- Please contact 086 0657994 for more information Staff Wanted – Dingle Ahoy! Fish & Chips and Dingle Coffee House are hiring full-time and part-time staff for the season. Great pay + holiday pay & perks.

Catering/barista experience helpful but not essential – training provided. Apply with a CV: call/text 0877099983 or email dingleahoy@gmail.com Accommodation Wanted: near Ventry. friendly, clean and respectful person looking for a lovely, peaceful place to call home. If you know of anything available, I would be very grateful if you could get in touch. Call: 083 0709293

Granny flat on the ground floor to rent west of Dingle near the Feothanach area from the end of August 2026. One double bed/bathroom/kitchen included.

Would be suitable for a single person or a couple. No smokers or animals please.

Text 087 90 40 149 between 6-8PM.

Room wanted to rent: In Dingle town or nearby long term, for full time worker.

Please call 0872820430

20 acres of 2nd Cut Silage ground, Lispole area. 087-7627512

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

For Sale/Le Díol Nissan Note 2012. 1.5 petrol. Automatic. Excellent condition. 1 owner. 250k kms / 162k miles. New NCT, tyres. Fully serviced. €5,250 ono. 087-6808490

Services / Seirbhisí

Carer available for all of West Kerry. Many years experience. 087 6997154.

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 Energy Cleaning for land, homes, work and relationships. €30. Nyree 0870047096 Digital Marketing Services – Websites, SEO, Google Analytics, Email Marketing & Social Media. Tel: +353 85 120 0315 | Email: digitalleap401@gmail.com Chair Yoga le Máire. Yoga Studio, Green Street, Dingle. Thursdays 11am. €12.

Contact 086-0858117 Professional house cleaner able to provide cleaning service. Further details contact 083-0653450 Painter & Decorator available. Call Ed Lacey: 087-7142505 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 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 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 Full / Part-time Staff wanted: Cill Bhreac House B&B - mornings 8:30-1:00.

Breakfast serving and room cleaning. Contact 087-6601294 for more information.

House/ Apartment wanted to rent. Small quiet family of 3, two ladies (33 and 59 yrs old) in full employment and an 8 yr old boy. Seeking a 2 bedroom house or apartment to rent long term in Dingle. Reliable, tidy tenants. Refs available on request. Call Anna 087-3721450. a_morozko1992@ukr.net

Other / Eile Dry storage facility for rent. Lispole area. 087-2820062

Lawlors

Window / Door Sales, Repairs & Glass Replacement Handles, hinges, locks, patio rollers, letterboxes etc.

Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units.

Ph. Mike 086-4043901

Kerry BER

Micheál Devane BER Assesor info@kerryber.ie | www.kerryber.ie

083 334 3343

Noel Spillane Painting & Decorating Service Ph. 087 2184757 | Find us on

JEFF’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Roof Cleaning & Repairs, Driveway Cleaning & Repairs, Patio and footpaths - cleaned & sealed, hedge trimming, power washing, gutter repairs and general garden & property maintenance.

Call Jeff on 087 4891894

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