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Kerry Live Corca Dhuibhne Beo Eisiúint / Issue 301 4ú - 18ú Feabhra 2021

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San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 3: From the Archives Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene Pg 9: Small Changes: Making Informed Decisions Pg 14: Bíonn Dhá Insint ar Gach Scéal Pg 15: Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar Pg 16: Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne

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Pg 27: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

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Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

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

DingleDoc, Gort a Lin, John St, Dingle 066 9151343 Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment. Emergencies Doctor’s Surgery Annascaul, West Inch 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 1850 335 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Dr Valerie Collins Market St, 066 976 1253 Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prendiville, Wm (Killorglin) Cluincorrig, Killorglin (066)9761149 Prenderville Edmond Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

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

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CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

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POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

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

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA Dingle : 086-0203501 Castlegregory/ Cloghane : 087-1647788 Ballyferriter : 066-9156124 Tralee Office -066 -7128021

From The Archives Edited By Ted Creedon Mutiny on the High Seas From – Kerry Evening Post, 03 January 1866

Last Tuesday night the ship Scotland arrived in Dingle Bay. The vessel and her crew are in a very distressed condition. She had sailed from Calcutta in late July last year with a highly valuable cargo of jute, linseed and fruit destined for London. She had a crew of 33 as well as some passengers.

During the voyage some of the crew became mutinous and took over the ship intending to return to India but were unable to navigate the vessel.

The captain pleaded with them to return to duty and, as an incentive, he destroyed the log entry about the mutiny. The mutineers agreed and the ship returned to its original course.

The Scotland put in to Ascension Island, off the west African coast for coal.

The British authorities arrested the mutineers and they were imprisoned.

The ship continued homewards with a much reduced crew, scurvy broke out and two seamen died as a result, (one of them was buried in Dingle Bay). The ship encountered very heavy weather and was driven northwards and entered Dingle Bay last Tuesday night.

On Wednesday local pilot Mr. O’Flaherty managed to board her and brought her into Ventry Harbour. Most of her crew were ill and undernourished.

Captain Snell sent some women and children ashore that evening. Some of the sick crew were brought ashore on Thursday but then a powerful storm blew up and there were fears the vessel would be wrecked. All of her masts were cut away and the coastguards stood by with their lifesaving rocket apparatus.

When the storm eased the coastguards removed the remainder of the crew leaving the chief officer on board. It is expected the ship will be towed away for repairs soon.

Charged With Murder From – Cork Constitution, 23 May 1892 Patrick O’Sullivan, also known as ‘Darkey’, was charged at the Dingle Petty Sessions with having brought about the death of Edmond O’Flaherty, at Dingle. Local solicitor John Kennedy acted for the defendant while District-Inspector Lowndes appeared for the prosecution. Following the prosecution’s evidence, Magistrate Mr. Bull returned the accused for trial at the next Kerry Assizes. The prisoner did not make a statement.

States. Mr. Adams was committed on a criminal charge.

His application for discharge was opposed on behalf of Mary Bowler and also on behalf of the Dingle mail car owners whose money (£46) he had received as their agent and had not repaid. The case had generated a great deal of interest at the time. However, the Sessions chairman decided to release the insolvent as he had already served a year and nine months in custody.

Old Dingle Parish Register From – Tralee Chronicle, 14 December 1877 Sarah, daughter of Maurice and Elizabeth Fitzgerald, was buried August 30th, 1728.

Edward, son of William and Mary Mullins, was buried November 27th,1728.

Thomas, son of James and Margaret Eager, was buried March 12th, 1728.

Anne Brown, widow, of Garfinny, was buried in Dingle church, September 1729.

Maurice Fitzgerald, Esq, was buried December 11th, 1729.

Maurice, son of Maurice Fitzgerald, deceased, and his widow Elizabeth, was buried May 12th, 1731.

Robert, son of John and Margaret Fitzgerald, was buried April 2nd, 1740.

Robert Fuller, of Ventry parish, was buried June 11th, 1731.

Mr. Peter Ferriter, of Clonnell [Clonmel?] and Mrs. Jane Mullins of Dingle parish were married September 18th, 1713.

Tallis and Frederick Eager, twins of Alexander and Tryphena of Ballinvoher parish were baptised November 23rd, 1732.

Wreck Auction in Dunquin From – Tralee Chronicle, 20 January 1854 Auction of the Wreck of the Schooner Domestic of Brideford 140 tons, coppered and copper-fastened with a cargo of brimstone [sulphur], now lying in the water at the north side of Beginis Island, west of Dingle.

The subscriber has received instructions from Mr. William Beer, Master and owner of the schooner and from Mr. William Collier, Receiver of Droits of Admiralty, to sell by auction for the benefit of all concerned, on Wednesday, January 23rd at Dunquin.

Auction includes the rigging, sails and any other property saved up to that day, also the hull and cargo of the said schooner as they may then lie.

Lord Mounteagle

Signed – James Barrett, Auctioneer, Nelson Street, Tralee.

From – Kerry Evening Post, 04 June 1910

[The Domestic was one of the most famous of the Blasket wrecks. The crew of six men and two boys reached the Great Blasket in their small boat and were well treated by the community. The ship was only two years old. Early reports stated she had struck on Oileáin na nÓg, close to Beginis. ‘Brideford’ may be Broadford, Isle of Skye].

Lord Mounteagle, of Brandon in Kerry, who sits in Parliament, was 61 on Tuesday. That title was first conferred in 1839 on Thomas Spring Rice, who served the State in numerous departments for most of his life. The first Lord Mounteagle’s eldest son was drowned in the Mediterranean in his father’s time and the barony devolved upon his grandson, the present peer, when he was just sixteen years of age.

Post Office Theft From – Kerry Evening Post, 07 January 1865 One of the insolvents who was discharged at the recent Tralee Sessions was Thomas Adams the former postmaster in Dingle. Mr. Adams had become a defaulter in his accounts two years ago. He was found guilty at that time of stealing part of a sum of money which had been sent to a Mary Bowler, via the Dingle post office, from her brother in the United

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Dingle Lit 2021

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The 2021 festival will take place over the weekend of November 19, 20 & 21. Our aim is to host a hybrid (live/online) festival featuring author events and writers’ workshops.

with Pat Lawless

As Dingle Lit begins planning for the 2021 literary festival, we would like your help. You are invited to complete this survey and help the festival team develop a festival programme that you would like to attend. The survey will take 3 to 4 minutes to complete.

What was your first job?

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What is your favourite film?

The Godfather

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Take the survey on our website: www.dinglelit.ie

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3000 AD What’s your favourite saying?

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Dingle Notes Richie Williams TOURISM PLAN. The Failte Ireland Visitor Experience Development Plan for the Dingle Peninsula which was in progress for the past 3 years is a must read for all involved either directly or indirectly in the Tourism Business.

The Plan highlights the huge potential for the areas Heritage, Culture and Language background while recommending better control of the peak season traffic congestion at scenic locations. They also warn that we may have lost the Personal Service / Failte touch which traditionally was a big part of the attraction for tourists to the Peninsula.

I am afraid I cannot disagree with their assumptions but am sure we can easily work to correct these shortcomings if we all pull together under the leadership of the Dingle Peninsula Tourism umbrella.

COMHAIRLE na nÓG. If you are aged between 12 and 17 and would like to have a say in policies that impact your life Kerry Comhairle na nÓg may be for you. The contact number for the local coordinator is 085-7875138 who will advise on how to get involved in this very active and successful group.

CEOL. Comhgairdeachas do Eilís Ní Chinnéide as ucht an Gradam iontach ata fachte aici ós na Stáit Aontaithe le déanaí. Aitheantas é seo ó éisteoirí ceol trasna an Atlantach a bhaineann an sasamh as an gceol agus amhranaíocht binn a bhaineann leis an bean treitheach seo mhaireann in ar measc.

Bean treitheach eile ó Chorca Dhuibhne ag togaint pairt mór i gcursaí ceol ar an dteilifís le déanaí ná Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. Maith thú a Mhuireann.

AWARDS. Despite the Covid restricted short season in 2020 two Dingle Restaurants have retained their Michelin Bib Gourmand Status for the coveted 2021 Michelin Guide G.B. and Ireland. These are the Charthouse for the 22nd consecutive time and Land To Sea for the second year. Need I say it --- High Standards bring High Rewards.

BEREAVEMENT. The Business Community in Dingle were saddened this week with the death of a very popular local man Jack Walsh M.P.S.I. who

operated the family chemist shop in Green Street for many years. Jack was an active and valued member of many sporting and other organisations in the Peninsula and will be sadly missed by not alone his family but the wider community also. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a Anam Dílis.

TIDY TOWNS. What never ceases to amaze us is the type of people who regularly dispose of all sorts of litter alone our roadsides.

During the first week in January we collected 5 full bags of rubbish along the 3 km stretch on the Long Road between Stevie's Cross and Kildrum Graveyard. Further analysis counted 185 cans( alcohol and soft drinks) 17 large wine bottles, 72 plastic bottles (all which we recycled ) leaving 3 full bags for landfill.

Five full bags were also collected between Colaiste Íde Junction and Milltown Bridge and 5 more bags from Milltown Bridge to Ballinaboula Cross. We recycled as much as possible from these bags also.

JUNK KOUTURE. Best wishes to Pobal Scoil student Michael Holden who competes in the All Ireland Final of Junk Kouture Competition this Thursday evening. The final of this fashion and art competition for secondary schools will be broadcast on RTE 2 at 7p.m.

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West Kerry Live 5

Quenching the Flames of Heartburn!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

B12. Many recent studies looking at the long-term use of OTC antacids as well as over- prescribed acid suppressants such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have shown a marked increase in mineral deficiencies such as calcium, zinc, magnesium and iron - and the knock-on effects of which include anaemia, osteoporosis, heart problems and cognitive health issues to name a few!

Unravelling the cause of heartburn and acid reflux and treating the cause is the safest and most effective way of dealing with the discomfort.

Factors that weaken the tight junction between the stomach and the oesophagus include obesity, smoking, caffeine, alcohol, bacteria imbalance and structural defects eg., hiatus hernia. It is not wise to ignore these factors in pursuit of a quick fix which may have detrimental side effects with long-term use. Interestingly, peppermint can relax this sphincter, loosening the junction, and is not recommended for those with heartburn and acid reflux. Curiously, it is a common ingredient in many OTC antacids as well as toothpaste, after dinner drinks and some herbal remedies.

While peppermint is beneficial further down the digestive tract in cases of spasms and cramps, if reflux is present it is best avoided or at least, choose an enteric-formula that will not effect the upper GI tract.

Cupid is poised to shoot his arrow on Valentine’s day and fill the hearts of many with abounding love. As romantic as it sounds, heartburn, is not quite what Cupid has in mind for most of us yet many go on suffering with this condition for years on end. Almost everyone experiences a bout of heartburn or acid reflux at some stage in their lives and are grateful for the quick relief offered by some over-the-counter (OTC) indigestion remedies such as antacids. However, for many people, taking antacids and acid suppressants becomes an everyday measure to alleviate the chronic occurrence of heartburn and more worryingly, used to "prevent" heartburn or acid reflux. Heartburn occurs when gastric juices including corrosive hydrochloric acid leaks from the stomach and enters the oesophagus (the tube connecting the mouth with the stomach) and irritate the linings of the oesophagus. A tight muscular ring called the oesophageal sphincter is responsible for keeping those juices in the stomach where they belong but sometimes this junction fails causing heartburn and acid reflux. Antacids work by chemically neutralizing the acid providing a short-term solution to halt the irritation in the oesophagus.

The health problems that can occur with long-term use of antacids can be quite varied and depend on the active ingredient of the chosen antacid.

The most common active ingredients found in OTC antacids are calcium carbonate, magnesium, aluminum or sodium bicarbonate (bread soda).

Common to all antacids are the problems associated with altered acidity in the stomach. The stomach is designed to secrete hydrochloric acid as well as other enzymes to help breakdown meat and solid food in preparation for digestion further down the intestinal tract. Constant use of antacids hinders this process making digestion difficult and often incomplete. Food that remains undigested in the stomach will be broken down eventually - though mostly by decomposition (rotting) and putrefaction. Another important role for stomach acid is to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that enter our bodies through food and water - everyday interference of acid production is weakening this line of defense allowing harmful microbes to flourish thus making us more susceptible to infections.

Losing weight, giving up some of the vices and identifying any trigger foods will go a long way to dealing with your heartburn head on. Fried food and fatty foods- pastries, chocolate and cream are common triggers. Other useful measures include chewing food until it is liquid before swallowing.

Avoid overeating - eat smaller meals throughout the day and always eat at ease and relaxed. Do not lie down after eating and sleep with your upper body elevated if heartburn is a problem at night. Helpful herbs include gentian, meadowsweet leaf, marshmallow root, chamomile, licorice root and slippery elm. They help to absorb acid, soothe and repair irritated intestinal linings. Probiotics in powder or chewable form can reduce the pressure on the oesophageal sphincter caused by gas in the stomach.

Activated charcoal works in a similar way and is an age-old remedy for many digestive disorders.

The fact that heartburn is a common ailment does not mean that it is harmless or insignificant. Long-term masking of symptoms can often hide serious health problems. Chronic reflux is the most common symptom associated with oesophageal cancer, therefore warrants investigation.

Not to frighten the bejaysus out of anyone, heartburn can usually be resolved through diet and lifestyle changes. It might take a little longer to unravel the cause but the long term benefits will always outweigh a short-term fix. Happy Valentine’s Day to all and may your hearts only burn with love and desire!

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Castlegregory Notes Castlegregory Community Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 9th February 2021. The meeting will be held on zoom and anyone wishing to attend is welcome to do so. Please email with your contact details so that we can send you meeting ID & code to access the meeting. (castleinfocenter@gmail.com) Thank you.

Community authored vision for Castlegregory, Maharees & surrounding areas: A number of passionate, diverse and enthusiastic people with deep interests in Castlegregory, Maharees and surrounding areas are taking advantage of lockdown and coming together virtually to author a shared community vision and plan for Castlegregory, Maharees and surrounding areas.

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If you would like to get involved, come along to a meeting to find out more or just join a distribution group to be kept up to date please email Castlegregory Community Council at castleinfocenter@gmail.com or Maharees Conservation Association at mahareesconservation@gmail. com

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Holiday homes to rent: CCC is happy to include any holiday home rentals on our website www.castlegregory.ie Let us know about your accommodation, location, contact details (phone, email & website if you have one) & any photos you would like included in your ad. Take a look at other ads on the site. If you have other suggestions of more effective ways to advertise we welcome these with thanks. The annual subscription for advertising on castlegregory.ie is just €50 & can be paid by cheque (payable to Castlegregory Community Council), cash or electronically (bank transfer/direct debit or paypal. We can email you our bank details).

Although the office is closed due to covid, our staff members are already receiving numerous diverted office calls & emails daily from people wanting to visit the area in the summer. All enquiries are being directed to Dinner the website. We have no doubt requests for accommodation will increase during the following months as vaccinations & safety in travel roll out.

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Logainmneacha na Machairí: The traditional lesser-known place names of a locality are rooted in its topography and cultural history and reflect the close relationship between a community and its immediate environment. The names of fields, rocks, inlets, bóthairíns, landing places, Hairdresser humps, hollows and so on contribute immensely to the rich tapestry of times past. Through a study of their etymology, some of the layers of our history can be partially unveiled. ‘Urlann’, ‘Páirc an Ráithín’ and ‘Cathair na Faithche’ reflect the presence of pre-Christian forts while ‘The Bán’ and ‘Gort na Sciath’ depict past agricultural land use. Calaithe an Bháid, Calaithe an Ghrin, Calaithe Léin and the Cé, all landing places, indicate the importance of the sea for fishing and as a means of transport for the inhabitants of Oileán tSeanaigh. Many place names would not have been preserved had they not been handed down through the years. We therefore must acknowledge the contribution of past generations in preserving this important aspect of our heritage. We would also like to thank all those who contributed to this collection: Compiled by Martin Lynch and Eoghan Ó Loingsigh for Maharees Conservation Association.

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Challenging Times Brid Morrison, Practice Nurse This is an unsettling, worrisome time. Stay connected and talk with others.

Support and help others- Offering help to others can help both you and them. While we cannot always physically meet up, instead phone and text. Offer to collect shopping, prescriptions etc.

If you feel there is someone struggling with their mental health some practical tips that may help •

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Let someone know you are worried about them. Simply voicing your concern can help a person immensely by acknowledging that you are aware and you care.

Give the person time to open up. Direct them to people who may help i.e. GP, helplines below. www.samaritans.org have compiled listening tips and practical advise you can use to be the best support you can.

Feel prepared Break it down to a day to day, weekly basis, how will the pandemic continue to affect you and what can be done to solve problems?

Talk to employers, talk to MABS, they provide free confidential support and advise to those who are in debt or struggling. The Citizens Information Board, will help in a broad range of areas, i.e. health, employment issues such as illness benefit, carers allowance etc.

much you are watching and listening to. A daily update on guidelines is sufficient, if you find that overwhelming take a break from it completely for a few days. Maybe think of turning off breaking news alerts on your phone.

Stay On Top Of Difficult Feelings While concerns about coronavirus is normal, intense anxiety can affect daily life causing things to spiral leading to unhealthy behaviours.

Control the controlables, such as your behaviours i.e.

Focus on the positives that are awaiting us.

Sleep hygiene Good routine going to sleep and getting up roughly at same time every day, no screens especially before bed, cutting back on caffeine, having a restful sleep environment.

Just some of the helpful helplines available yourmentalhealth.ie/ FREE PHONE 1800 111 888 24/7 Pieta House 1800 247 247 or text ‘help’ to 51444 Samaritans 116 123 or text ‘help’ 087 2609090 www.samaritans.org

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Where and how often you are getting your information from.

After that things are beyond our control, this is normal, we cannot control everything. If you are constantly feeling anxious or overwhelmed some strategies you can use such as talking, taking time out, self-care such as eating well, going for a walk, relaxing music etc. Focus on things you enjoy and help you relax. There are lots of free online resources such as eg free virtual museum tours, podcasts etc.

You may not realize that you are feeling anxious, feelings of loss of appetite, or over eating, unable to concentrate, unable to sleep, low mood, being irritable and moody are just some signs of anxiety.

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Look After Your Body Our physical health can have a huge impact on how we feel. Unhealthy patterns can worsen this. Smoking, drugs, too much alcohol are issues where you can get help.

Alcoholics anonymous 01 842 0700 or Al anon offers support to families and friends of alcoholics and recovering alcoholics 01 873 2699 Drugs.ie offers support with drug and alcohol use and /or HIV and sexual health.

Good quality sleep and food , fresh air, plenty of water will help lift your mood and in turn benefit physically.

Stick To The Facts From credible sources that you can trust i.e. RTE, HSE etc.

While we need to keep informed limit how

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Dingle native Siobhain O'Connor recently presented a cheque for €700 to the charity Pieta House. Siobhain, who works as a secondary school teacher in Cork city has always had a passion for art. During the first lockdown while living in Dingle and finishing her Post Masters in Education she found herself with some time to pick up a paintbrush once again. She created an Instagram page to display her artwork which began to gather great support.

During the last few months she wanted to use her art in a positive way by raising money for charity, so she created Christmas cards with 20% of all sales going to Pieta, a charity which is very close to her heart. Pieta provides essential services for people suffering with their Mental Health, a service which is essential during these challenging times. Siobhain is very grateful for all the support she received both a home and abroad to help raise the money for Pieta. In particular, ‘Bean in Dingle’ and ‘My Boy Blue’, two Dingle cafes who sold her cards.

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Small Changes: Making Informed Decisions

When it comes to making informed decisions about the potential risks to our health and wellbeing, humans are strange creatures. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine developed against Covid-19, for example, was tested on nearly 44,000 volunteers encompassing a wide range of ages (over 18), races, ethnicities and a significant number of people with high risk chronic conditions. It has been approved by the European Medicines Board, it is advocated by the WHO and all the science and medical evidence thus far indicates that it is a low risk vaccine. When we weigh up risk we also need to take account of the alternatives and in the case of Covid-19 the alternative to a vaccine rollout is continued lockdowns impacting on our economy and mental health. For those who contract the virus there are the added prospects of serious illness, long Covid and death or at the very least unknowingly spreading the virus to the most vulnerable. On paper, this would make the decision to take the vaccine very clear cut yet despite the facts there is still significant (up to 30%) vaccine hesitancy among the wider population. One factor cited by many doubtful individuals is their distrust of large pharmaceutical corporations. This however begs the question, why aren’t we so sceptical when it comes to other large corporations such as the chemicals industry?

The World Health Organisation estimates that 1.6 million lives were lost globally in 2016 due to chemical exposures which the EPA have translated as equating to 2000 deaths a year in Ireland. Chemical exposure also negatively influences quality of life (e.g. 1.9 million babies are born annually in Europe with mercury levels higher than recommended resulting in lifelong effects on learning and brain development). I would hazard a guess though that most people do not give too much thought as to what chemicals and biocides are contained in the products that we pour, spray and squirt around our homes, gardens, farms and workspaces so long as they work (even when they have large hazard labels on them and pictures of dying fish and trees). Neither do we consider the chemicals we are exposed to from everyday articles such as carpets, clothes and furnishings. I imagine that even less consider how those chemicals might be regulated or tested. A special report in 2020 on ‘Attitudes of European Citizens towards the

Environment’ identified that 88% of Irish people are concerned about the impact of chemicals on their health but this does not seem have translated to a reduction in the use of chemicals products in this country.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) works for the safe use of chemicals and manages the administrative and technical aspects of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations.

REACH applies to all chemical substances not only those used in industrial processes but also those used in our day to day lives e.g. cleaning products, air fresheners, paints, dyes, plastics, pesticides, anti-bacterial sprays etc. Under these regulations the control and safety of chemicals is the responsibility of chemical manufacturers, importers and users. It is also the responsibility of industry to manage the risks chemicals may pose to human health and the environment.

There are currently 21551 chemicals on the EU market now registered with REACH. In order to register a chemical or chemical product it must first be assessed for its potential effects on human health and the environment.

Under REACH guidelines animal testing should be a last resort and should not be used if alternative methods are available but the total number of animals used in reach testing in 2019 was still over 2.5 million (rats, mice and fish mostly but also rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and dogs; this figure does not include animal testing used in other industries e.g. pharmaceutical).

Basic toxicity testing on animals includes skin and eye irritancy tests on rabbits (even though are alternatives), tests to assess the potential effects of chemicals on reproduction, fertility and development in rats and mice and potential carcinogenicity of chemicals (rats and mice are dosed for up to 2 years and the incidence and type of tumours that develop are evaluated).

Basic ecotoxicity testing establishes an LC50 (50% lethality concentration- the dose of chemical required to kill 50% of test animals/cells) for fish (trout are usually used) water fleas and algae.

More extensive testing may be required based on these results, the family of chemicals the toxin under evaluation belongs to and also the intended use (i.e. pesticides must be tested on a number of non-target species and also checked to see if they tend to build up in concentration in organisms over time).

All this information is compiled to make decisions on whether a substance should be authorised for use, the level of restrictions that should apply to its its usage and to provide a classification to the chemical (e.g. assign appropriate warning signs for container). Predictions (using mathemathial models) of the likely effects of chemical exposure on humans is based primarily on the results of animal and non-animal toxicity tests. Chemicals substances are subject to regular reviews but it can take years and even decades of research to establish a cause and toxic effect relationship for substances on human health and lethal effects on the environment as concrete scientific evidence is required to get them banned (lead, mercury and DDT all being prime examples).

There is no perfect system to assess chemical toxicity but there are a number of issues with the current regime that need to be highlighted.

Firstly, modelling the effects of a chemical on

small short lived rodents to large longer lived animals is far from ideal moreover when the rodents tested are lab reared and genetically very similar unlike humans. The effects of a chemical can have varying effects on people depending on gender, life stage (e.g. lead is most toxic to young children), pre-existing health conditions etc. In addition, the toxicity of a chemical is not always derived from the compound itself but from how the body breaks it down (as an example, chocolate is not toxic to humans but can be potentially fatal in dogs).

The greatest issue, which no testing system can currently assess, is how to test mixtures of chemicals. We are all exposed to multiple chemicals at the same time. Pharmacists know how various drugs interact so that you do not take a mix of medicines that will make you ill but there is no way of testing all the combinations of the hundreds and thousands of chemicals on the market that we exposed to on a daily basis.. This is even more complex from an environmental point of view because you are dealing with so many different ecosystems (i.e. a chemical might react differently or breakdown differently in soil as opposed to water), extremes of conditions (temperature, humidity, pH etc.) and the same chemical can affect different species on different ends of the spectrum.

The aim of this article is not to scaremonger. For a start, the regulatory system is not as simplified as the synopsis outlined here. Furthermore, we are exposed to chemicals- both natural and manmade, all the time through different routes (food, air, water) and they have little effect on us. The benefits of using chemical substances also have to be weighed up against the risks e.g. would you buy a carpet that has not be been treated with flame retardant or put down decking without treating it with a wood preservative? In short many chemical substances play a critical role in modern society. The aim of this article rather, is to highlight the importance of making an informed choices when it comes to environmental health.

We may not have too much control over what chemicals are used in industry (although we can choose responsibly produced products, clothing etc.) but we certainly do have choices when it comes to our homes, gardens, farms and public spaces. Cheap non-toxic products like soap, lemons, vinegar, baking soda and washing soda kept homes hygienically clean before the advent of modern chemical products (it is ironic that many cleaning products on supermarket shelves advertise that they contain ingredients like vinegar and baking soda) and there is no evidence that chemical products do a better job.

Open a window instead of using air fresheners or use baking soda or coffee grounds to absorb bad odours. If you like to burn candles choose eco soy candles rather than use manufactured chemical fragrances. Using tried and tested methods that worked in the past can also reduce chemical usage in gardens e.g. good soil management, crop rotation, handpicking or cutting weeds (time consuming but very effective), barriers and traps for pests etc. The message is ultimately that it is important to remember that humans are not separate from the environment and what will have an effect on the environment is likely to affect us either directly or indirectly.

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CLIFF COLLAPSE AT DÚNSÍON A section of the cliffside gave way onto the path leading to the beach at Dúnsíon this week.

The collapse of earth and rocks was discovered on Tuesday morning by a man out walking his dog. A young seal, believed to be about two months old, was found lying on part of the rubble.

Its right fore flipper was injured and may have resulted from falling rocks.

Marine life specialist Kevin Flannery was contacted and after examining the creature he encouraged it to shuffle down onto the beach. "It may have been washed in on the tide or it may have been exhausted and came ashore to rest" he said.

The cliff face above the collapse appeared to be unstable. The rockfall was reported to the local council offices. The sand dunes at Dúnsíon have undergone serious erosion in recent months compounded by last weekend's powerful ocean swells.

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SKDP Successful In Bit To Secure Funding To Deliver Two New Loop Walks For South Kerry South Kerry Development Partnership CLG (SKDP) received very positive news on January 18th with regard to its proposals to develop two new Loop Walks in South Kerry. The Partnership secured funding under Measure 1 of the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), operated under the Department of Rural & Community Development, for the development of the proposed looped walks at Castlequin, Cahersiveen and in Ballykissane in Killorglin. SKDP were approved for the full grant amount sought in each case.

The proposed Castlequin Loop secured €16,659 for its 7km length and will be located ‘Over the Water’ in Castlequin, Cahersiveen. The trail head is located approximately 1km from Cahersiveen town. The views from the walk include, Dingle Bay, Blasket Islands, Valentia island, Skellig Michael.

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SKDP CEO Noel Spillane said that both Loop walks will be a valuable addition to the existing walking trails infrastructure in South Kerry and will support outdoor recreation whilst providing a valuable support to local tourism promotion efforts. He added that the approval of funding for the Castlequin Loop very poignant for SKDP as it was one of the last projects the late Paddy Casey (RIP) worked on before his untimely death in March 2019 and the project was very close to his heart.

Noel also took the opportunity to sincerely thank to Concubhair Lyne, SKDP Rural Recreation Office and Mary Twomey Project Ecologist – SKDP Reeks EIP Project, for their assistance with the grant applications.

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‘BÍONN DHÁ INSINT AR GACH SCÉAL!’ Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh Dhá thuairisc ar bhabhta seana-chaide/caid bhóthair a imríodh i nDún Chaoin ó bhéal beirte – Micil Ó Briain (1907-’93) Dún Chaoin is Na Dúnta, agus Peig Sayers (1873-1958) An Blascaod Mór is Dún Chaoin.

Comhthéacs B’é mo phríbhléid taifead a dhéanamh ar an tuairisc seo a leanas ó bhéal Mhicil Uí Bhriain1, Dúnta na Min Airde i 1984, Bliain an Chéid CLG, le linn dom beagán taighde a dhéanamh ar stair CLG Lios Póil. Tráchtann an cuntas seo ar bhabhta seana-chaide, nó caid bhóthair a imríodh i nDún Chaoin, agus a foilsíodh le déanaí i Laochra Lios Póil 2. Ó bhéal an scéalaí cáiliúil Peig Sayers an tarna hinsint, mar atá ar fáil san atheagrán de Beatha Pheig Sayers 3 a scríobh Mícheál Ó Gaoithín síos óna mháthair c.1940. a) Insint Mhicil Dhera, bhí a lán scéalta, ansan, bhíodh scéal a thit amach thiar i nDún Chaoin, chloisinn go minic é sin. Bhí dhá thaobh an pharóiste, bhí An Cheathrú agus Baile na hAbha ón dtaobh so, an paróiste ag síneadh siar ó dheas ansan an chuid eile dhó, an dtuigeas tú. Agus an Domhnach so bhailíodar an áit san barra na haille, Móinteán, caitheadh an chaid san aer san áit san, ach go háirithe, agus am baiste féin, bhí sé seo, Scanlon ab é ón gCeathrú, ó Micil Ó Briain, Na Dùnta: bhí sé ar nós éin chun léime, an diabhal fhéin Íomhá reoite le de cheol ann. Joan Horgan a ghlaoidís ar a Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh mháthair sin, ceathrar mac a bhí aici. Ach bhí an mac so Muirisín, bhí ceol an diabhail fhéin ann chun caide. Ach bhí an chaid aige sin agus bhí sé ag rith i dtreo a bhaile fhéin gan dabht, agus bhí an gleann mór doimhin síos mar sin, trí, ó Bhaile an Ghleanna síos go Baile na Rátha go Béal Átha – Gleann Dearg a ghlaonn siad air.

Ach bhíodar á theanntú i gcoinne an ghleanna, an dtuigeas tú, agus bhí a fhios acu ná féadfadh sé an gleann a léimeadh leis an gcaid. Níor dhein sé aon diabhal faic, a mhic ó, ach, bhí an chaid faoina ascaill aige, agus thug sé faoin ngleann agus léim sé leis an gcaid é, dhá throigh is fiche, agus bhí cith ag titim, agus bhí an tóir ina dhiaidh, chaitheadar stad, n’fhéadfaidís féachaint ar an ngleann, bhí sé róleathan dóibh. Luíodar i gcoinne an chlaí ansan sa bhfoithin. Ach dh’iompaigh sé timpeall leis an gcaid ag magadh fúthu, agus ’sé dúirt sé leo: ‘Éinne ná fuil léim mhaith anois aige, féadfaidh sé a dheireadh a thabhairt don gclaí!’

Shiúlaigh sé leis abhaile leis an gcaid. Bhí an tAll-Ireland buaite aige an lá san. b) Insint Pheig Sayers Áit nótálta chun peile ab ea Dún Chaoin. Is beag Domhnach nó lá saoire ná bíodh sí dá imirt i mball éigin. Bhídís ag teacht aduaidh is aneas; aoinne go mbíodh aon mhaith ann ní bheadh sé sásta mura bhfeicfí i measc na bhfear ag Crosaire Bhaile na hAbha é. Is minic do mheall fear acu bean mar do bhíodh na mná óga agus aosta bailithe ann ina gcomhthionól, is ní díomhaoin a bhídís: bhíodh a súil ar bhuachaill éigin. An fear is fearr a d’imreodh an chaid an lá san is air sin a bheadh mná óga an pharóiste ag caint. Deirim leat go molfaí é agus is minic a bhíodh titeam amach acu féin le chéile mar gheall air.

Do bhí fear áirithe sa pharóiste agus sin é do chaitheadh anairde an chaid.

Ar chlaí an bhóthair bhíodh na mná ina seasamh. Do tharlaigh go raibh an chaid dá imirt i nDún Chaoin lá áirithe agus do bhailigh na sluaite aduaidh agus aneas go bhfeicfidís an cluiche is go rabhadh cuid acu ag imirt. Tháinig na mná, óg agus críonna, ag féachaint orthu. Nuair a bhíodar bailithe ag Droichead Bhaile na hAbha do tháinig Griaire Ághas amach as 14 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

an slua agus an chaid ina láimh. Thug sé ordú dos na fir a bhí ina seasamh go cíocrach féachaint amach dóibh féin, is gan feall a dhéanamh ar éinne ach an lá do chur isteach is an cluiche do chríochnú fé mar do dheineadh a seana-mhuintir do tháinig rompu. Ansan do chaith sé anáirde an chaid os cionn na bhfear. Sin é an uair a bhí an gíotam agus an cibeal, is an dul trí chéile, ag droichead Bhaile na hAbha. Fé mar cuirtaí an chaid suas an bóthar do churtaí an fhaid chéanna síos i ndiaidh a gcúil iad.

Bhí an lá ag dul ar an muintir thuaidh. Is leo san a bhí muintir Bhaile na hAbha is na Ceathrún ag cabhradh. San am san do bhí táilliúr ar an gCeathrúin. Do mhuintir Scanláin ab ea é. Siobhán Ní Argáin an bhean a bhí pósta aige. Bhíódh sé ag díol aráin bháin agus té, agus ní raibh fear b’fhéidir chomh lúfar leis ag dul ó aon taobh ’on Daingean. Deireadh daoine nár tháilliúr rómhaith é chun balcaisí éadaí a dhéanamh, ná tugaidís caitheamh ceart uathu a thabharfaidís dá mba tháilliúir go mbeadh a dhintiúirí aige do dhéanfadh iad.

Do bhí an táilliur i measc lucht na himeartha an lá san agus do chonaic sé go raibh an lá ag dul ar a mhuintir fhéin. Pé cuma gur casadh an chaid ina threo fuair sé greim docht uirthi. Agus seo leis trasna páirce agus an chaid aige. Seo an chuid eile dos na fearaibh ar a thóir, an táilliúr rompu is iad thiar lena shála. Do bhí sé ag coimeád rompu go dtí gur chuadar go dtí an nGleann Dearg, gleann mór lán do sceacha i lár pharóiste Dhún Chaoin. Tá an gleann so ocht troithe déag ar leithead ó scéimh thuas an ghleanna go dtí an port thall.

Cheapadar go raibh an táilliúr sáraithe acu, go staonadh sé go raghadh sé go scéimh an ghleanna is go mbainfidís an chaid do. Ach b’fhada siar in intinn an táilliúra a leithéid a dhéanamh. Ní raibh de mhachnamh aige is é ag déanamh ar an nGleann dearg ach a raibh aoinne ina dhiaidh sa tóir do léimfeadh an gleann, má bhí go raibh sé féin sáraithe. Seo leis chun an ghleanna. Do chaith sé uaidh an chaid anoon is d’éirigh sé féin do léim ar nós an éin ó scéimh an ghleanna nó go bhfuair sé leithead bhoinn a dhá chois ar an dtaobh thall don ngleann. Bheir ar an gcaid go móréiseach agus dhéanfadh sé an bheart mar ní raibh aon fhear eile d’fhéadfadh an léim a chaitheamh, mara mbeadh Seana-Pheaidí Ó Freála is é ina dhuine aosta. D’éirigh amach as an gclaí agus do ghreamaigh sé an táilliúr agus do choinnibh ansan é nó gur tháinig an chuid eile dos na fearaibh suas. ‘… Dia leat, a Pheaidí Ó Freála,’ arsa a bhean ag teacht amach as an ngasra mhór ban a bhí tagaithe ar an láthair, mura mbeadh tu bheadh buaite glan ag an muintir thuaidh orainn… Beidh léim an táilliúra sa Ghleann Dearg mar chuimhne againn, pé duine againn is sia a mhairfidh ar imirt an lae inniu.’

Clabhsúr Faighimid pictiúr gléineach d’imirt peile/caide sa dá thuairisc bheoga seo, ar ghné thábhachtach de shaol soisialta ár muintire romhainn, agus gné den saol atá ceilte orainn fé láthair de bharr Covid. Éiríonn go leor ceisteanna as an dá insint, ach ceal spáis anso, díreod ar cheann acu, i dtaobh laoch na h-imeartha – an Scanlánach ón gCeathrú – atá luaite sa dá insint. Micil: ‘Scanlon ab é ón gCeathrú, Joan Horgan a ghlaoidís ar a mháthair … an mac so Muirisín …’; Peig: ‘Do mhuintir Scanláin ab ea é.

Siobhán Ní Argáin an bhean a bhí pósta aige.’

B’é’n 25 Feabhra 1883 dáta breithe Mhaurice Scanlon i gClárleabhar na mBaistí do Pharóiste an Fheirtéaraigh, Johanna Horgan a mháthair agus Patrick Scanlon a athair, a fhágann fíricí Mhicil cruinn ina insint siúd den eachtra. Dá réir sin, má chuirimid scór bliain le 1883, seans gur ag casadh an chéid seo chaite a tharla an babhta caide atá i gceist anso. Ar an dtaobh eile den scéal, dá mba Phádraig laoch na h-imeartha, agus ag cur san áireamh gur sna 1860í a tógadh Droichead Bhaile na hAbha, is dóichí gur idir 1860 agus 1890 a tharla an t-eachtra 4. Ar deireadh, seans go bhfuil scéal eile folaithe in insint Pheig nuair a luann sí gur ‘dhuine aosta’ ‘do ghreamaigh’ agus ‘do choinnibh’ an t-óigfhear a bhí i mbláth a shaoil – ceist do lá níos faide anonn, b’fhéidir!

1 Saolaíodh Micil i nDún Chaoin, ach d’aistrigh a mhuintir ón gCeathrú go Dúnta na Min Airde fé Acht Wyndham,1911. Pádraig (Bobby) Ó Briain (18711953) a athair agus Siobhán Ní Charthaigh (1873-1959) ó Chom Dhíneol a mháthair. Is dóichí gur óna mhuintir fhéin a fuair Micil an seanchas caide seo.

2 Pádraig Ó Grífín, Laochra Lios Póil (CLG Lios Póil 2020), 349-50.

3 Liam P. Ó Murchú (eag.), Beatha Pheig Sayers (an Sagart, An Daingean 2019), 60-1.

4 Táim buíoch do Dháithí de Mordha, Dún Chaoin, a threoraigh mé i dtreo an eolais seo.

Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar - Eolas & Nuacht West Kerry Language Plan - Info & News Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (2019) / Official Languages Bill Fuaireadh os cionn 300 leasú molta do Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla agus iad á phlé i dTithe an Oireachtais na laethanta seo. Leasú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 is ea an Bille seo, agus é in ainm is seirbhísí Stáit as Gaelainn a fheabhsú sa tír seo. 20% d'earcaithe nua sa Státchoras is ea ceann des na spriocanna a luaitear leis an mBille seo.

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Liostáltha anseo agam tá na buntáistí agus na míbhuntáistí a bhainfeadh le foráil mar seo a bheith sa dlí: Buntaistí: • Bheifeá ag tacú le hearcaíocht & postanna a choiméad sa Ghaeltacht.

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• Chomhlíonfadh sé dualgaisí cearta daonna agus cearta teanga saoránaigh na tíre seo.

Míbhuntáistí: ní hann dóibh.

An Cúinne Cruthaitheach

Grúpa Aclaíochta le Beo Fitness:Tá grúpa aclaíochta nua á chur ar bun le Beo Fitness traenáil phearsanta aige baile as Gaelainn ó Éanna.

Duaiseanna ar fáil chomh maith!

phodchraoladh nua. Podchraoladh ina mbeadh ábhair as Gaelainn á bplé ag cainteoir líofa, agus ansan á chíoradh ag láithreoirí an chláir. Beidh idir 10 – 30 neomat cainte le tras-scríobh ar gach clár, agus idir 8 – 10 podchraoltaí. Beifear sásta díol as uaireanta tras-scríbhneoireachta.

Téir i dteagmháil le Tobar Dhuibhne chun spéis a léiriú sa ról seo.

Comórtas Cumadóireachta / Composition Competition!

Deiseanna fostaíochta / Employment Opportunities

Táimid ana shásta tús a chur le Comórtas Cumadóireachta Thobar Dhuibhne! Dánta, scéalta, amhráin, rap, scríbhneoireacht chrutaitheach d'aon saghas.... cuirfimid fáilte roimis iontrálacha ó gach éinne - an spriocdháta ná 12ú Márta. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar mheáin shóisialta againn maidir le téamaí samplacha, go háirithe do dhaoine óga. Duaiseanna i ngach rannóg agus tabharfar cuireadh d'iarrthóirí áirithe freastal ar mháistir-cheardlann le Dairena Ní Chinnéide.

Ar maith leat a bheith i d’áisitheoir le Tobar Dhuibhne i 2021 agus cúpa punt a thuilleamh? Bí i dteagmháil linn.

Cúrsa Cainte Ba mhaith linn comhghairdeachas a ghabháil leis na rannpháirithe a bhí againn don gCúrsa Cainte do chúramóirí leanaí le déanaí. Tréaslaímid go mór leo ar fad as a gcumas cainte Gaelainne a ardú sa réimse seo. Táimid ana bhuíoch go deo chomh maith as an áisitheoir iontach a bhí againn dó seo, Marie Ní Shúilleabháin. Maith sibh!

TechFéile 2021!

Táimid ag súil go mór le TechFéile i mbliana agus tá go leor comórtaisí agus deiseanna ann do dhaoine óga páirt a ghlacadh. Má tá píosa físe nó fuaime déanta agat le bliain, cuimhnigh air é a chur isteach i gceann dos na comórtaisí! Is leathan na rannóga atá acu, ó phodchraoladh, go TikTok go Gearrscannáin. Beidh láitheoirí agus ceoiltóirí ag teastáilt chomh maith uathu.

Podchraoladh - Á LORG / Wanted Duine chun tras-scríobh a dhéanamh do

- Stiúrthóir ar Chiorcal Comhrá / Cleachtadh Cainte.

- Duine a bheadh sásta imeachtaí ar líne a rith (mar shampla, Tráth na gCeist, Dreasanna Cainte, Clubanna Óige, Taispeántaisí Cócaireachta srl).

Bímid oscailte d’aon saghas ruda!

Tomhais na coicíse Cad é a líonann seomra gan aon spás a thógaint suas?

Cuir freagra chugainn @tobardhuibhne ar Instagram nó ar r-phost!

Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: "Lámhíní". Robert Ashe, Diana Ní Scanláin, Michéal Ó Muircheartaiggh, Noel McNamara & Siobhán Ní Ghrifín.

Ríomhphost:pleanteanga@cfcd.ie Suíomh Idirlín: www.tobardhuibhne.ie Fón oifige: (066) 9156 100 – brúigh 3 do Thobar Dhuibhne John Prendergast & Cristín de Mórdha

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Tá píosaí cruithaitheacha á bhfoilsiú anseo againn as Gaelainn nó go dhátheangach. Má chuireann tú dán, ealaíon nó splanc-scríbhneoireacht chugainn, tabharfar dearbhán One4All don té foilsithe!

Sprioclá ná Luan sula dtagann an West Kerry Live amach.

Imeachtaí / Events Is iomaí imeacht agus grúpa atá curtha le chéile anois againn - bí i dteagmháil chun aon eolas a fháilt ar aon cheann acu!

Cór Gaelach:Amhránaíocht as Gaelainn ar Zoom le Louise.

Cleachtadh Cainte :Seisiúin neamhfhoirmeálta cainte ar líne / Informal talking sessions online.

Gaelainn do Thuismitheoirí :Seisiúin le Róisín do thúismitheoirí chun nathanna agus stór focal a phiocadh suas / Phrase and vocab sessions for parents with Róisin GaelChara :Beidh cainteoir dúchais agus foghlaimeoir curtha le chéile agus mar dhúshlán acu méid áirithe ama a chaitheamh lena chéile. / Native speakers and leaners will be paired up to do activities regularly through Irish.

Cumann Ceardaóichta :Club Ealaín agus Ceardaiocht Bhúnsach do leanaí ar líne.

Cumann Sleibhteoireachta : Grúpa a thabharfaidh fés na sleibhte nuair a bheidh na srianta ligithe.

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Cúlra Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne Tá Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne, atá lonnaithe in Áras Bhréanainn, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh in Iarthar Dhuibhneach, ar an bhfód anois le breis is daichead bliain. Is fochomhlacht de chuid Chomharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne é, comharchumann a bunaíodh sa bhliain 1966.

Cuireann Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne go mór le geilleagar na háite trí Chúrsaí Gaeilge a chur chun cinn. Comhlacht láidir, socair, rathúil é ó thaobh ioncaim agus ó thaobh bainistíochta de.

Cuirtear Cúrsaí Gaeilge ar fáil do dhaltaí scoile idir 10-18 mbl., do mhic léinn oideachais fé oiliúint agus d’Iarchéimithe chun muintir na Gaeltachta agus Galltachta a mhealladh i dtreo na Gaelainne.

Is fiú €2.5 milliún in aghaidh na bliana gnó Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne go díreach don cheantar agus nuair a thógtar an gnó agus seirbhísí breise a éilíonn sé san áireamh is fiú thart ar €7 mhilliún an gnó do Chorca Dhuibhne. Aithnítear go forleathan go bhfuil rath ar chúrsaí Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne agus tá sé i gceist againn tógáil ar an gcuid seo den ngnó amach anseo.

Cuirtear ana-bhéim ar fad ar an dteanga labhartha i gCúrsaí Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne. An aidhm ná an líofacht chuí d’aois na leanaí a fhorbairt iontu. Sna cúrsaí traidisiúnta ag Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne maireann an dalta scoile i dtigh Gaeltachta ar feadh coicíse nó trí seachtaine. Reáchtáltar cúrsaí cónaithe i gColáiste Íde.

Ba mhaith le Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne a bheith ar an gColáiste Gaeilge is nua-aimseartha sa tír maidir le soláthar Cúrsaí Gaeilge do Bhunscoileanna agus d’Iar-bhunscoileanna na hÉireann. Reáchtáltar cúrsaí deireadh seachtaine ó cheann ceann na bliana dosna daltaí ag an dá leibhéal seo agus tá méadú leanúnach ag teacht ar líon na rannpháirtithe.

Aidhmeanna Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne •

Cúrsaí Gaeilge ar ardchaighdeán a chur ar fáil do dhaltaí scoile idir 10-18 mbliana déag d’aois agus do mhic léinn tríú leibhéal.

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Luach a gcuid airgid a chur ar fáil do thuismitheoirí, do dhaltaí scoile agus do mhic léinn, chomh fada is a bhaineann le hábhar teagaisc agus le díograis na foirne teagaisc.

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Cur le hinmharthanacht na Gaelainne.

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Borradh a spreagadh sa gheilleagar áitiúil.

Ról na Mná Tí Tá an bhean tí lárnach i reáchtáil na gColáistí Samhraidh agus sa taithí Ghaeltachta ag an ndalta. Baile an dalta is ea an tigh Gaeltachta fad a fhanann sé i gCorca Dhuibhne. Gné ana-thábhachtach den dtigh sin is ea an sampla teangan agus cultúir a bhlaiseann an dalta ann. Spreagann an bhean tí iarrachtaí an dalta sa Ghaelainn tríd an dea-shampla is an moladh. Bíonn an bhean tí ar a dícheall leis ag cur gach aon bhéile ar fáil agus ag ní na n-éadaí don dalta ar feadh an chúrsa. Sábháilteacht agus compord an dalta dualgas na mná tí is an teaghlaigh Ghaeltachta fad is atá an dalta sa tigh agus scartha óna mhuintir féin ar feadh tréimhse.

Fáthanna le bheith id’ Bhean/ Fhear a’ Tí

Tá tú ag obair duit féin.

Bíonn tú ag obair ón mbaile.

Bíonn úinéireacht agat ar an gcúram.

Cuirtear an tacaíocht chuí ar fáil chun an tigh a chur in oiriúint do na scoláirí. Bíonn deontas 20% ó Roinn na Gaeltachta agus €2,000 ó Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne

Bíonn idir 9 agus 20 seachtain oibre i gceist sa bhliain. Bíonn cúrsaí gach Meitheamh agus Iúil de ghnáth.

Ag cabhrú le dul chun cinn na Gaelainne agus na Gaeltachta.

Deis bualadh le daoine ó cheann ceann na tíre.

Bíonn daltaí óga imithe 4 lá sa tseachtain óna 9.00 – 17.00. Bíonn siad fé chúram an choláiste ag na hamanta seo.

Bíonn cúrsaí againn anois i Mí Eanáir, sa Cháisc agus i Mí Aibreáin. Is deis oibre bhreise i rith na bliana iad seo.

Ioncam saor ó cháin atá i gceist.

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Is í an chúis atá leis an Suirbhé seo ná chun eolas a chur le chéile a chuirfidh ar ár gcumas tuiscint an phobail ar ghnó Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne agus suim na dTeaghlach Gaeltachta a thomhas. Táimid ag iarraidh a dhéanamh amach an bhfuil spéis ag teaghlaigh i bpobal Gaelainne Chorca Dhuibhne teacht isteach sa chóras agus daltaí a choimeád ina dtithe. Ba mhaith linn tuiscint a fháil ar na bacanna agus dúshláin a bhaineann le teacht isteach sa chóras. Bainfear úsáid as an eolas seo chun tairbhe an ghnó féin agus an geilleagar áitiúil. Is mór againn do chuid ama agus an dua a chaithfear leis seo.

Suirbhé Pobail 2021 : Bean nó Fear an Tí ag Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne 1.

An bhfuil suim agat tabhairt fé chúram scoláirí na gColáistí Samhraidh id thigh féin?

Tá

2.

An mian leat dul ag caint le ball foirne Choláistí Chorca Dhuibhne fén gcúram seo?

Is mian

4.

Cad iad na príomhrudaí gur mhaith leat labhairt fúthu? Cuir tic leis na hábhair is tábhachtaí duit.

An t-árachas tí..................................................................

An t-athchóiriú ar an dtigh...............................................

An cumas Gaeilge atá ag teastáil...................................

An méid airgid a dhíoltar..................................................

Na rialacha a bhaineann le scoláirí a choimeád..........

Conas deighleáil le riachtanaisí bídh.............................

Cúrsaí smachta................................................................

Tionchar an víris COVID 19............................................

Eile: (Tabhair sonraí led’ thoil)........................................

Sonraí:

Níl

Ní mian

Má fhreagair tú ‘Ní mian’ anseo, téigh led’ thoil go dtí ceist 3

5.

Má tánn tú sásta labhairt le ball foirne fé scoláirí a choimeád id’ thigh cuir do shonraí teagmhála anseo thíos led’ thoil:

Má fhreagair tú ‘Is mian’ téigh led’ thoil go dtí ceist 4 3.

Cuir in iúl led’ thoil na bacanna is mó a bhaineann le bheith i mbun cúram scoláirí:

Níl an t-am agam chuige......................................................

Ainm:_____________________________________ Guthán:____________________________________

Tá modhanna níos fusa ann chun airgead a dhéanamh..

Costas an árachais tí............................................................

Ríomhphost:________________________________

An cur isteach ar an dteaghlach..........................................

Athchóiriú ar an dtigh............................................................

Easpa cumais Gaeilge a labhairt nó a scríobh..................

Is féidir teacht ar an suirbhé tríd an QR code seo:

An méid airgid a dhíoltar......................................................

Na rialacha a bhaineann le scoláirí a choimeád...............

Na riachtanaisí bídh ag scoláirí...........................................

An lá fada oibre.....................................................................

Cúrsaí smachta.....................................................................

Tuismitheoirí nó oidí ag gearán...........................................

An éiginnteacht a bhaineann le scoláirí a fháil..................

An víreas COVID 19.............................................................

Eile: (Tabhair sonraí led’ thoil).............................................

Sonraí:

Go raibh míle maith agat as an gceistneoir seo a fhreagairt.

Cabhróidh sé le Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne na háiseanna cuí a chur ar fáil dár scoláirí. Tá an suirbhé críochnaithe agat anois.

Go raibh míle maith agat. Tá an suirbhé críochnaithe agat.

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Annascaul Notes The death has occurred of Sr. Columba DONNELLY, Holy Family Convent, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Annascaul, Co. Kerry. January 30, 2021. Deeply regretted by her sister, Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, her extended family, the Community and Staff at Holy Family Convent, all Holy Family Members and many friends. May she rest in peace Shop Local. As Annascaul faces additional COVID-19 restrictions, local businesses will need our support to survive. It’s vital that we’re there for them in the run up to the New Year. Here’s how you can help: Support your local stores, shops, makers, bakers, crafters and booksellers.

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Annascaul lotto. The Club Lotto is suspended for the time being. Any tickets already purchased will be included in the next draw. 6 and 12 month tickets will be valid from the date of the next draw.

Laura Meiland Camilla Dinkel

We are so very sad to have lost our friend and colleague Laura Meiland who died peacefully in the Suimhneas Centre of Tralee hospital on Sunday 24th January. When we took over the Dingle bookshop she was already in post, and worked with us for several years.

Laura and I arrived in Corca Dhuibhne at about the same time – the late 90’s, she having done an intial reconnoitre of Ireland by bike before deciding to settle in Ballyferriter. She worked in the extraordinay Teddy Bear museum on Slea Head before setting up her own restaurant Tigh an Tobair in the village. It became a very popular feeding and watering hole for locals and visitors alike, and was the scene of much great craic over

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the years. The first time I met her, as I remember it (though she would undoubtedly correct me) was at an Irish class in the Ballyferriter museum, with her daughter Alexandra. We subsequently spent long hours on Béal Bán beach together, swimming (only in the summer), sharing our life histories and complaining about our mothers.

She was a person of intuitive understanding, although often bamboozled by my use of the English language, although she both appreciated and spoke it very well. She was an amazing reader, mainly in English, and her book recommendations were much valued by our regular customers in the bookshop.

used to call you irritante, which literally means “annoying aunt”’ Over time she became part of our family too, always included, with her dog Cú, in the visits from our respective daughters and granddaughters.

Bhí ann-chuid Gaeilge ag Laura, though she was diffident about using it. Her version of ‘Sin é mar ata sé’ was ‘That’s just it’. That seems like a good Laura way of summing up her attitude to life.

This poem is from her younger brother, Martien: How many cups of coffee we drunk together, No one can say or guess

Drama and singing were her two great loves. But that doesn’t matter She, Mike and I with occasional add- ons, formed an a cappella harmony group and often sang more important than that in Micheál Ó Dubhshlaine’s Club an Mháistir in Those moments are full of happiness the bowels of Tigh Uí Cathain, where songs in all languages were welcome. In Beehive Theatre I’ll always remember that so dearly she ran drama classes for the kids and did many things backstage of which I was probably not But I tell you now clearly 32 West Kerry Live I always called on her for help aware, though www.westkerrylive.ie My cups of coffee will have another taste with the make up.

It looks almost like a waste She was very popular with her two brothers and their families and they would compete Because without you sitting next to me to entertain her and put her up when she returned to Holland for important birthdays My coffee will always taste so bitterly. and anniversaries. At her removal Donal O Connor read out loving messages recalling happy memories of their visits to Ireland, Absence can be as powerful as presence; I shall and hers to Holland. Her nephew Bas wrote continue to walk with her on Béal Ban for a ‘You have always been a special aunt to me. I while yet.

Laura was a loved and valued member of Beehive Theatre Company for sixteen years. She performed many backstage roles - running sound and lights, doing make-up and assisting at rehearsals, but it was when teaching drama to young children and directing children’s plays that she really shone. Her kindness, empathy and sense of fun endeared her to a generation of young theatre students in Dingle.

- Malcolm George, Wendela Rosenberg Polak and Veronique Gerber I was only a baby when I first met Laura. Every memory I have with her is a good one. I will remember her for her kindness, the way she made me laugh and the way she took care of me. She was an amazing addition to the Beehive theatre and will be greatly missed by us all.

- Charlotte O’Sullivan Laura, the only teacher who let us make noise and laugh as loud as we wanted, always encouraging us being dramatic, she will always be a part of my favourite memories in the Beehive.

- Juliette O’Sullivan 18 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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What’s Happening in the Hub? Deirdre de Bhailís Perhaps some of you have noticed ESB Networks electric cars driving around the Peninsula in recent days? Earlier this week 15 Corca Dhuibhne residents drove away in the newest model EVs (electric vehicles) and will get to trial them for the next twelve months. The models are the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Leaf. Both have ranges in and around 400km which is a considerable improvement on older models. The trial will help us understand the impact of EV charging on the electricity network and how the use of smart EV charging technologies can minimise those impacts.

Following a local campaign, 10 new EV Ambassadors from hundreds of applications were selected for the trial and the existing 5 project ambassadors also received an EV. 2 additional cars will be made available, on a managed basis, to the wider community so they can also enjoy the electric motoring experience.

I have the pleasure of being one of the trial participants and am really looking forward to learning more about the EV and how the way I use it can have a real impact on energy use and emissions. For example, smart chargers 20 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

have been installed in all of the trial participant homes. This means we can control the chargers from a smartphone app and schedule the times that we charge the cars. If I charge at peak times when electricity demand is high then this will put the network under pressure and the energy drawn will likely be generated from fossil fuels.

However, if I schedule charging for off-peak times (such as overnight) then the energy drawn is much more likely to be from renewable sources and I can avail of the benefit of reduced night rate tariffs once I have a day/night meter.

One other thing I learned on my first trip was the clever way the car captures energy from braking, decelerating and going downhill and uses it to charge up the battery. You can generate up to an extra 1km from simply coming to a stop at a roundabout - free energy for those drivers who can perfect their driving habits! I’m sure we’ll hear lots more tips and insights from all of the other participants as we go through this trial and we’re looking forward to sharing them with everyone.

We’re delighted to be hosting a 12-week online film workshop with fab facilitator Ciara Barret - Irish Language Cinema: Culture & Practice.

This online course provides an introduction to Irish-language film studies and filmmaking for adults interested in exploring how the Irish language can be utilized via screen media towards a broadening of Irish cultural output – particularly from rural and Gaeltacht areas.

Workshops will run bi-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-6pm, starting on Thursday, 11th February and ending on Thursday, 6th May. Cost is €150 for the full course. This workshop is

partially funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta, which has generously subsidized a number of spaces on the course. These free spaces are open to professional Gaeltacht artists working through the medium of the Irish language. Deadline to apply for free spaces is Thursday 8th Feb. For more info and to book your place go to www. dinglehub.com Táimid an-shásta go mbeidh ceardlanna scannánaíochta 12 seachtaine á sholáthar againn le áisitheoir iontach Ciara Barrett - Tionscal na Scanánnaíochta Trí Ghaeilge : Cultúr agus Cleachtas. Tugann an cúrsa seo, atá á sholáthar ar líne, eolas ar fáil do dhaoine fásta go bhfuil suim acu i staidéar a dhéanamh i réimse na scannánaíochta trí mheán na Gaeilge agus ar chonas is féidir úsáid a bhaint as an nGaeilge ar scáileáin mar mheán chun cur le líon na dtáirgí cultúrtha trí Ghaeilge– go háirithe ó cheantair tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Beidh na ceardlanna ar líne agus beidh siad ar siúl gach Luan agus Déardaoin óna 3i.n. go 6i.n., ag tosú ar an 11ú Feabhra agus ag teacht chun críche ar an 6ú Bealtaine. Costas iomlán - €150. Tá na ceardlanna seo ó pháirt mhaoiniú ag Ealaín na Gaeltacht agus urraíocht fhlaithiúil á chur ar fáil ag an eagraíocht sin do roinnt des na spásanna ar an gcúrsa. Tá na spásanna saor in aisce seo ar fáil do ealaíontóirí proifisiúnta atá lonnaithe sa Ghaeltacht agus a fheidhmíonn trí mheán na Gaeilge. Tuilleadh eolais ar www.dinglehub.com Contact: Deirdre de Bhailís Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub Tel.: 066 9150140 Email: info@dinglehub.com Web: www.dinglehub.com

Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne Anois Teacht an Earraigh: Leath Buailte Lár Glan Agus an tEarrach buailte linn, tá sé thar am againn bheith ag prapáil chun glanadh an Earraigh a thosnú. Níos fusa a rá ná a dhéanamh do chuid againn! Bliain nó dhó ó shin, bhí cad é caint is caibidil ar an slacht – gan trácht ar an smacht – a chuirfeadh modh glantacháin Mharie Kondo ar do shaol ach a bheith misniúil go leor tabhairt fé. Seapánach í Marie a bhfuil mar fhealsúnacht aici an stuif go léir atá inár seilbh a laghdú go dtí an méid is lú. An port a bhí agus atá aici ná earra a phiocadh suas agus a fhiafraí díot fhéin “an gcuireann an ní seo ardú croí orm?” Mara gcuireann, caith uait é! Ní bhíonn aon siar ná aniar agat le córas Mharie: ní mór duit a bheith láidir agus tiomanta go hiomlán do ghlanadh amach.

Bhí alt spéisiúil san Irish Times 23 Eanair 2021 ag síceolaí darb ainm Jason O’Callaghan a chaith amach 95% dá chuid sealúchais idir éadaí, ghrianghrafanna, bhróga, leabhair agus stuif a bhí bailithe aige agus stóráltha i gcúpla seid.

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Camp Notes Brigid O'Connor CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL During the lockdown the astro pitch in Camp will be made available for use by families that live within 5km of Camp sportsfield, there is no charge.

Strict conditions apply. No mixing of different households, no pets, use of hand sanitizer and bring own equipment.

Use by appointment only between the hours of 10AM & 5PM, 7 days a week. The allotted time slots are half an hour duration .

Text Gearoid to book a time 087 2164392. Please practice social distancing during change over times with other users at all times. We hope this initiative is a help to people during this time.

NEW CD Mike Joe Fitzgerald, Lispole now living in Dublin has released a beautiful CD, a lovely collection of songs all performed by himself.

The CD is entitled Songs I Like to Sing. Mike is donating all proceeds from his CD to charity, namely Irish Lung Fibrosis and Kerry Cancer support. If you would like to support these charities while also enjoying a lovely CD, please contact the following - John O Sullivan ILFA 087 280 9801, Breda Dyland, KSCG 086 316 1407.

Donations can also be made to Dingle Credit Union - IBAN - IE92CCHD99220110115477 BIC - CCHDIE21. Go n-éirí an t-adh leat, Mike Joe. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Our very dedicated and helpful postman Tadhg O Halloran celebrated a significant birthday last weekend.

Sheila O Donnell, Knockglossmore also celebrated a special birthday recently and Martina Quirke, Curra, Camp celebrated her 30th. birthday recently with her New York family and many friends.

Birthday greetings to all and may they all celebrate many many more birthdays to come ! Go maire sibh an céad.

OBITUARY Evelyn Bambury, nee Coakley, Bridge Street, Dingle and Tonakilla, Camp passed to her eternal reward on Thursday last at Dingle Community Hospital.

Born and raised on the family farm in Tonakilla, Camp, Evelyn was a proud Camp woman all of her life.She was very athletic, playing Camogie with Kerry and with the Camp Ladies Team in her youth. A member of the Camp Drama Society she took part in several productions and was by all accounts a real natural on stage.

Evelyn lived to a great old age and the care given to her by her family in her final years was exemplary. Evelyn was a lovely lady and is always remembered with great fondness in Camp.

Her husband John and son Kieran predeceased her as did her brothers, Timmy and (Sonny) Alexander. Sadly missed by her children Marion, Jimmy, Celine, Colm, Gerard and David, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family and many friends. Sympathy is extended to all. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a h-anam dilis

Sympathy is extended to Ann O'Neill and family, The Railway Tavern, Camp on the death of her brother in law Pat Fogarty, Ballinard, Herbertstown, Co. Limerick, on the 21st of January 2021, at Milford Care Centre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Deirdre and his loving daughter Marsha, mother Bridie, brother Ger, sisters Elaine, Marguerite and Breda, extended family, relatives and friends and all his work colleagues in Dell.

TOM CREAN HONOURED Tom Crean is to finally be awarded official recognition in the shape of a new Research Vessel to be named in his honour.

Pat was a regular visitor to Camp with his wife Deirdre and daughter Marsha. Rest In Peace.

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Sympathy is extended to Claire Tracy O'Driscoll, Camp and all the Tracy family on the death of her Grand Aunt Roselle McGrory at the marvellous old age of 101. Rosella was from Gortin Co. Tyrone. She was a retired Sister in nursing and Management in Nursing in England and worked until the late 1980's.

She retired home to Gortin 40 years ago. She will was much loved and will be sadly missed by all the family.Rest In Peace.

A truly momentous time for all those who supported the campaign to honour a great Irish Hero. Good news to hear our Annascaul Antarctic explorer Tom Crean getting well deserved recognition.

WELCOME IN THE SPRING beidh an lá dúl chun síneadh, Is tar éis na féil Bríde ardóigh mé mo sheol.

Now that Spring has arrived the day will grow longer, and after Saint Brigid’s Day I shall let my sail go.

Take care everybody !

The death of Jackie Flynn, Keelballylahive occurred on Friday last. Jackie was a born gentleman, highly respected and held in high esteem by everybody in his neighbourhood and in the farming community in which he lived. A native of Kilshannig, Jackie and Chrissey Scanlon from the Maharabeg married in 1955 and began farming in Keelballylahive where they raised their children and lived happy and contented lives.

CAMP UNITED The series Club by Club by Mike Rice in the Sports section of the Kerryman newspaper featured a great article on Camp United in edition 20.01.2021. You can access and purchase The Kerryman online on epaper, if you are away from home or on lockdown these days. www.kerryman.ie.

Married to Chrissey for 66 years, Fr. Mulvihill in a beautifully delivered homily at his funeral mass on Monday, told of Jackies final wish, " I'll hold out until Friday " and so he did and Jackie passed away peacefully on Friday 29th January, the 66th. anniversary of his marraige to his beloved Chrissey.

SCÉALTA GRÁ NA h-ÉIREANN TG4 documentary 6 part- series Irelands Greatest Love Stories on TG4 is well worth viewing and very interesting and historical. The series examines some of Irelands most iconic historical figures.

The funeral Mass was streamed live all over the world and Fr. Mulvihill reached out to all listening, watching and present in the ceremony at St. Marys Church and in particular, Jackies family in far off lands.

Jackie was laid to rest in Killiney graveyard. Rest In Peace.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Chrissey, his sons, Jerry and John, his daughters Mary Joe and Ann , brother Jerry, sisters-in-law Cauty, and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-children, great-grandchildren relatives and friends. Sympathy is extended to all.

The death of (Cath) Catherine Potter, (nee O’Dowd), Hurlers Cross, Co. Clare and formerly of Glenlough, Camp, Co. Kerry occurred 24th January 2021. Cath was a lovely person and is fondly remembered by all her neighbours and friends here where she was born and raised and went to school. Predeceased by her husband Bob and daughter Lara and brothers Gerry and Matthew. Sadly missed by her daughter Siobhan, beloved grandmother and best friend to Morrigan and great grandmother to Joshua, sister to Una and Maura, also brothers and sisters in law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP

Well done Mike Rice, This article is a collectors item for sure.

And there was a Camp connection, David Rolands from Bandon played the famous Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde in the series. Davids twin brother Conor only recently produced a Calendar of beautiful photographs of wild animals, taken in their own environment and habitat.

Congratulations and Well done and much success to both of them. Conor and David are Grandsons of the late Dan and Bridget Mulcahy Garrahies and their Mother is Kate Rolands Mulcahy one of our well known local musicians. To order a copy of the Calendar contact Conorrowlands76@gmail.com. Check out his website - www.conorrowlands.com. Tel: +353 87 976 3507.

DIOCESE OF KERRY MISSION - Log into www.dioceseofkerry.ie to access Mass at the weekends. The recent Mission online recorded a huge viewing congregation and was a great success.

Well done to all those involved in organising and the speakers who were all excellent.

Congratulations all.

CHURCH OF IRELAND Check out Facebook Page and Youtube for Service of worship in St.James' Church, Dingle.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland Hello to all and hope that you are keeping safe!

It has been so sad to learn that we have lost too many of our community in recent weeks and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to all our local families who have lost loved ones……. 'Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse'.

So once again we ask everyone, please continue to “Stay at Home – Fan sa Bhaile”, mind our most vulnerable by supporting official Level 5 restrictions (https://www.gov.ie/en/ publication/2dc71-level-5/) which are in place currently until March 5th, listen to the official advice and recommendations of Dr. Holohan and his teams, Government and official agencies.

In not supporting them, we are putting lives at risk.

With these unprecedented times, our tourism community are trying to cope with the uncertainty of the season ahead – our businesses closed, the challenges of planning ahead for the 2021 season, continuing to adapt our businesses for what lies ahead and particularly, supporting our staff, and sourcing staff for the coming year once the safety of the “Green light” is given. With Government recognising the devastation to tourism business owners and their teams, Ms. Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, An tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, secured new funding supports of €55 million for the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme.

Through Fáilte Ireland’s virtual event this week ‘Survive to Thrive’, the following points are immediately relevant to West and Mid-Kerry: 1.

Fáilte Ireland are launching the first phase of the €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme on February 11th (with an industry webinar on February 9th to present

the applications to eligible tourism business).

This will provide those tourism businesses who have not received support through the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) or previous Fáilte Ireland business continuity schemes, with direct financial assistance. Eligible businesses include Outdoor Activity providers (including Bike Tours, Surf Schools, Kayaking Tours, Angling, Boat Tours, Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours / Walking Tours, Outdoor Attractions, Equestrian) and Tourism Golf Courses. Also, Visitor Attractions not eligible for CRSS (e.g. charity / not for profit status or primarily outdoor attractions); Caravan and Camping; and Cruise Hire Companies.

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The recovery of our industry will be medium to long term. While no dates were given for when our businesses will reopen, the latter half of the year was mentioned several times and so through ‘tourism talk’ re-opening may not take place until late May or early June (Vaccine roll-out and Covid-19 numbers will determine this). We will re-open to the domestic market again, when it is safe to do so, where pent-up demand will happen as we experienced in 2020 but the international market is not set for the beginning of recovery until late 2021.

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Festivals and Events: The first half of the year will be based on virtual festivals and no mass gatherings for some time to come; Quarter 3 events will be reviewed in mid-March and Quarter 4 events will be reviewed in late April.

Fáilte Ireland has set out a number of other key initiatives for 2021: 1.

Heavyweight investment in Domestic Marketing to drive domestic tourism once the country re-opens including county-specific campaigns and a focus on Dublin.

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Employee, business and sector supports on areas such as strategy and leadership, finance and cost efficiency, food and beverage innovation, maximising revenue and service excellence to drive performance and

help businesses navigate the challenges they are facing, as well as wellbeing services to support employers and employees at this difficult time.

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The enhancement of urban areas through 31 Destination Town2 projects across the country and two new funding schemes - the Outdoor Dining Grant Scheme which will improve the quality of outdoor dining spaces and offer reassurance around safety and comfort, and the Urban Animation Grant Scheme to animate our cities and towns with innovative lighting and art installations.

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Preparing for the return of tourism by working with industry to build improved websites and online booking capability through a new digital transformation programme and continuing to keep Ireland front of mind for overseas buyers through a range of virtual sales events, including Meitheal, one of Ireland’s largest travel trade shows.”

With the February stretch in our days, for our own wellness and mental wellbeing, let’s get outdoors, take in the fresh and pure Atlantic sea air and continue to enjoy our wonderful landscape……. the rejuvenation and sense of renewal that so many people experience when they come here, is for us to embrace now as we recover from the turmoil of 2020 and look with hope to the not-too-distant future, with the successful roll-out of the vaccination programme.

Until next time, don’t forget safe social distancing, safe coughing etiquette, washing your hands regularly and wear your face mask!

Stay Safe, Shop Local! Ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh.

If you have any tourism development or marketing queries you would like to discuss confidentially, please contact Caroline at info@ bolandmarketing.com .

Message from Fr Michael PP Dingle.

Over the past year our lives have changed immeasurably. Covid 19 have had an effect on all aspects of our life. While there is light at the end of the tunnel in the form of vaccines, we still have a journey to go. Some people are finding this lockdown more difficult that previous ones. As humans we have three basic needs, food, shelter and something to look forward to. As people of hope we trust in our leaders in healthcare and government that every effort is being made to distribute the vaccine. We also turn to our faith for hope and reassurance. We turn to God who holds us in the palm of his hand. Our hope is that by late summer life will be on its way back to what we considered normal. In the meantime it is important to heed advice from health authorities. Stay safe and stay at home when possible.

We continue to pray for those whose lives and livelihoods continue to be affected by the Coronavirus. We remember those who have died, those who suffer, those who mourn, those who help and those who are working on the manufacture and distribution of a vaccine. We think of those who work in our local hospital. They are the hearts and hands that care for, and are there for, our loved ones in their need.

Mass is celebrated each weekday at 10.00am, each Saturday at 6.15pm and at 11.30am on Sundays. These Masses are celebrated behind closed doors and can be viewed on Webcam. Visit the parish website dingleparish.ie and click on the picture of the sanctuary to tune in.

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Our Christmas Crib Appeal donations amounted to €3,510. Many thanks to those who put up the cribs in the 3 churches of our parish and all those who contributed so generously. On Monday Feb 1st Des McQuaid the Chairperson of our Parish Pastoral Council presented a cheque to the value of €1,755 to Marian O’Sullivan of West Kerry Care of the Aged Committee.

Also in photo is Fr Michael Moynihan PP Dingle. The other half of the donations will be forwarded to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy to support her work.

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Jane Casey GAA: Cromane GAA Club will hold their AGM on Line on Microsoft Teams on Wed 3rd Feb 21 commencing at 7.30pm. If you would like to be part of this Meeting please send your email address to secretary.cromane. kerry@gaa.ie.

LOTTO: The Club Lotto will continue when Level 5 restrictions are lifted.

The Jackpot is €5,500. All tickets purchased will be entered into first draw as well as Annual and On Line Tickets.

MY LIFE CHALLENGE: Would you like to join the "Munster GAA - Every Step Counts" challenge from MyLife and help our club be in with a chance to win €2,500, €1,500, and €1,000 O’Neill’s gift vouchers. Go to https:// buff.ly/38gSNpA CLOTHES BANK: If you are doing a spring clean and wish to dispose of clean linen, clothes, they can go in the Clothes Bank located at Cromane GAA Pitch. No duvets, pillows or dirty or wet items.

MASS from St. James Church Killorglin is live streamed on https://www. mcmedia.tv/camera/killorglin-st-james-church CAN RINGS, USED STAMPS & SPECTACLES: Please keep ring pulls from drinks cans only for writer. Rings are melted down and money raised goes to Palliative Care In Kerry. Stamps go to Missionary Projects. Used spectacles also go abroad to third world countries where frames are reused.

Sincere thanks to all who have given me any of the above after Christmas and New Year. They will go to their respective destinations when I have a good supply of them.

News: If you wish to include items in the News please email to caseycrest@ hotmail.com and we will include it in the Notes.

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Treat your loved one to some cheese and wine this Valentine's Day Uaireanta Oscailte Friday & Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm dinglecheeseshop@gmail.com 087 7578672 Buail isteach

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Fish Soup with Potatoes and Haddock Mark Murphy: Dingle Cookery School

1 bay leaf small bunch of thyme leaves 2 carrots, diced 2-3 potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice 1 litre of fish stock pinch of saffron 500g haddock, skin removed and cut into chunks 200g mussels, cleaned parsley, chopped salt and pepper

Normally when we think of a fish soup we usually think of a delicious creamy chowder, but there is something special about a simple fish soup which is light yet full of flavour.

Be in no hurry to cook this dish, it will probably only take around 30 minutes to cook it but when it is slowed down, the flavour from the vegetables cooked in butter and with the herbs will give it such a delicious base. The slow steady simmer when cooking the fish will leave it juicy, soft and tender.

If you have to cook this beforehand to help save time, cook the dish until the potatoes are nearly cooked and then turn it off and then when you are ready to serve it warm it up and let the fish cook before serving.

Ingredients knob of butter 1 small onion, diced 1 leek, washed and white part cut into small pieces, 1 stick of celery, sliced finely

Method Put a pot on over low to medium heat. Add the butter and the onions, leeks, bay leaf, thyme and a pinch of salt. Cook this slowly for at least 10 minutes. Allow everything to soften and the flavour of the herbs to develop.

Add the carrots and cook for another few minutes.

Add the potatoes then add the stock and saffron. Turn up the heat to bring it to a steady simmer. Cook this for about 10 minutes and check the potatoes, at this stage they should be almost cooked. Add the fish and mussels. Put a lid over the pot and heat the heat low. A slow steady simmer will give the best result to poach the fish and cook the mussels.

Check after 5 minutes, and cook for another 2-3 minutes if needed. All the mussels should be open and the fish should be cooked but not falling apart (use a small knife to check one of the pieces of fish).

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaf.

Add the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Ó Mhárthain Breandán Mac Gearailt Sea tá lá l’Bríde gafa tharainn go mín socair mar a bhí ag Bríd í féin. Tá súil againn go leanfaidh an suaimhneas. Ní i bhFochairt i Contae Lú amháin a bhí Bríde ach i scata áiteanna go raibh daoine naofa ag cur fútha.

Is dócha gur chualaís go gcuireadh manaigh ón dara aois déag áiteanna éagsúla á lua le Bríd.

B’shin ardú céime a thabhairt dóibh. Creideann mo leithéidi gur i bhFochairt a saolaíodh Bríd.

Glacadh le cuid don mbeartas ag na daoine a bheith ag cuimhneamh ar a gcúinne féin agus ag éileamh gur acu a bhí an ceart. Is dócha le daoine a chur ag caint ar an ndiagacht agus iad sásta go raibh an ceart acu. Bríd bheannaithe a bhí ag gach dream. Tréis go leor méiseála a bheith déanta shleamhnaigh na daoine seo a bhfurmhor ar ais dtí Cill Dara nó ar ais dtí an dtír as a dtánadar.

Is sort beartais chliste a bhí i gceist- daoine ag maíomh a mbaile féin a bheith luaite le Bríd Naofa.

Galar Tá a mór-dhóthain ag daoine iad féin a choimeád as radharc an víorais. Aon duine a mheasann ná baol dó, nó di tá breall mór air nó uirthi. Tá an víoras is déanaí níos tógálaí agus tá san ag cruthú fadhbanna nua, coitianta. Deirtear linn go bhfuil lá na cinniúna chúinn, dochtúirí mainliatha

agus seirbhísigh poiblí ag iarraidh an rud ceart a dhéanamh. Is é atá ag dóghadh na giribe ag cách na laetheannta seo an tuiscint go bhféadfadh cleasaíocht bheith ar bun.

Níl ag scata daoine i saol an phobail ach a bheith ag caitheamh tharstú. Níl Éire chomh olc le scata tíortha. Bhí Sasana ag cur a gclipí amach fén víoras tréis an aontacht a fhágaint agus bhí éisteacht ar fáil dóibh. Mar sin féin tá an líon daoine atá ag fáil bháis méadaithe go mór.

Thug Máiréad bóthar na ndriseacha uirthi fén blianta ó shoin. Bhíodh sí ag cur cártaí Aifrinn dtí daoine a mheas sí a chabhródh lena n-anam chun Aoibhneas na bhFlaitheas a bhaint amach.

Deir gach aon duine go raibh aithne acu uirthi go bhfuil a hanam beannaithe. Mura bhfuil Máighréad sna Flaithis a deir scata is beag an seans atá acu féin. Ní raibh an t-sláinte ró mhaith aici le tamall.

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Tá beagnách gach contae idir shínsir dtí fé deich mbliana i mbaol agus tuigeann tuistí é sin ach beidh daoine cabanta glórach ag caitheamh tharstú nár bhaol dóibh. Tá dream amháin a bhí ag gearán cheanna anois ag rá nách bhfuil dóthain cosaint ag an bpobal. Dún agus fan dúnta go mbeidh an mac malachtan imithe uainn. I bpríosún bheadh cead cainte agat ach fan amach ón bhfochais go lá ceannsaithe an víorais. Ta beartais ag scata againn conas deileáil leis an bpláig seo- fág san fútha siúd atá ar an eolas.

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Fuair an fear uasal poiticéir Jeaic Breatnach ó Bhóthar an Doirín sa Daingean bás an tseachtain seo. Bheadh sé deacair ag aon duine tréithe Jeaic a bheith acu. Fear breá láidir agus sár imreóir caide. Is mó cluiche a imir sé do Mheánscoil na mBráthar Críostaí, Shráid Eoin agus do Chorca Dhuibhne. Fear cleachtúil bea Jeaic. Bhí aoibh an gháire coitianta ar a cheannaithe. Braithfigh a mhuintir uatha an fear lách fáiltiúil, a bhean céile Eibhlín, a gclann Máire, Eleanor Claire, Tomás agus Seán a ghaolta agus a cháirde. Suaimhneas Siorraí ag a anam dílís.

Is deacair tabhairt ar dhaine ‘fan id sheomra’. Ná bí ag bualadh amach ach id aonar agus ná bíodh san ró-fhada,

Naomh Fuair Máireád ní Uallachain bás an tseachtain seo caite. Maireann a deirfiúr Máire agus beirt dearthár Tomás agus Pádraig.

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Mass cards / offerings can be arranged by telephone, post or email by contacting 064-6631066 (Monday - Saturday, 9.30am - 4pm), email: killarney@franciscans.ie or by post : The Franciscan Friary, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

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