West & Mid Kerry Live issue 332

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Eisiúint / Issue 332

14ú - 28ú Aibreán 2022

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San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 6: Nutrition with Irene Pg 10: Farming News

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Pg 19: From the 1901 Census in West Kerry Pg 20: Rás an Struicín Pg 22: Dingle Cookery School Recipe Pg 27: Féile Ceoil Bhaile na nGall Pg 34: Scéalta ón bPobalscoil Pg 36: Dúchas Daingean Uí Chúis Pg 48: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós Pg 43: Small Changes Pg 50: Crossword Pg 51: Classifieds

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Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

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

DingleDoc, Spa Rd, Dingle V92K282 066-9152346 / 066-9152324 Castlegregory Medical Centre, 066-7139226 Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00 pm Saturday, by appointment.

Annascaul Health Centre, Annascaul 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 0818 355 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Cronin, Dr Ann, Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 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

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Local Link Kerry 066 7147002 Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 6630011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

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

Ó Domhnaill Opticians, Mail Rd., Dingle, (066) 9152863

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Féile na Bealtaine announces the return of Serious Craic

We welcome all the support from local businesses and friends, and anyone who would like to help out or take part please contact us or drop into the festival office. We will follow covid guidance and above all be mindful of each other as we come together after two strange and isolating years.

The long pandemic winters are receding as we prepare ourselves for the reinvigorating rituals of Féile na Bealtaine. Ní leor anois é a bheith ag suí siar ag féachaint ar Netflix - tá sé in am dul amach i measc na ndaoine. And have some serious craic....

Léim isteach linn!

We have put together the usual mad mixture of the sublime and the ridiculous. We have commissioned a new Piano Quintet in response to Covid and will host its world premiere with members of Contempo. Other commissions involve a site specific response to Milltown Estuary in music, poetry and dance, new sculpture, and a whole series of talks, walks, reenactments and reimaginings of Cath Fionntrá Cuirifidh Féile na Bealtaine béim ar ár ndúchas cultúrtha agus ar ealaíontóiri na tíre i mbliana, ag tabhairt stáitse do ghrúpa a bhí orthu seasamh siar le tamall anois.Beidh deis againn léim isteach arís i dTobar cruthaitheach na leithinise, chomh maith le muintear cruthaithach na tíre a fháiltiu inár measc.

There will be Ukrainian flower workshops, and a number of responses to their unfolding tragedy during Féile. All Ukrainians will also be welcome to all events without charge. Beidh an Rave Páganach arais, chomh maith le Lisa O Neill ar Beauty leis an rinnceoir Stephanie Keane, piobaire Brighde Chambeiul, agus Cormac ag tiomáint an Vean!

Ní bheidh mór-shiul againn ach beidh ceol, ealáin, dráma, scannánaíocht, ar na sráideanna, an trá, na scoileanna agus na séipéal. There is far too much to list, ach tá tuille sonraí ar an suíomh www.feilenabealtaine.ie or get our programme from the festival office in An Díseart from the week before Féile which runs from Wednesday April 27th to Monday May 2nd.

Teacht le chéile-Scoil Na mBráthar, Daingean Uí Chúis. 1967-1972.

Sa bhliain 1966 d’fhógair an Aire Oideachais ag an am Donagh Ó Máille scéim saor oideachais mean-scoil ag tosnú I mí Meán Fómhair 1967.

Mar sin ar an 1ú Mean Fómhair 1967 thosnaigh 50 buachaillí óga sa chéad bhliain I Scoil Na mBráthar, Daingean Uí Chúis, an chéad dream a bhain leas as an scéim saor oideachas seo.B’iad san leis an rang deireannach a shuigh an teastas bunscoile-Primary Cert.Chríochnaigh an grúpa seo a scolaíocht mean oideachais leis an Ard Teist I Meitheamh 1972 -50 bliain ó shin.

Chun an ócáid seo a cheiliúradh tá sé beartaithe teacht le chéile in Ostán Benners ar an Satharn 13ú Lúnasa 2022 @ 8.30.

Scaip an scéal le bhúr dtoil.

Reunion- Dingle C.B.S. Class of 1967 Leaving Cert 1972.

50 years anniversary Benners Hotel 13th August 2022 @ 8.30 pm.

Spread the word.

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60 seconds with Eileen Galvin What was your first job?

Working on the farm What is your favourite film?

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What is your favourite book?

Jimím Mháire Thadhg What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

Bing Crosby What was your favourite holiday?

Lourdes What is your favourite drink?

Uisce from the well Who is your favourite actor?

Bing Crosby What advice would you give to your younger self?

Be forgiving Who is your sporting hero?

Mick O'Connell Two figures from history you'd like to have as dinner guests?

Michael Collins and John A Costello If a time machine could take you anywhere for one day, when/where would you go?

Derrynane in Daniel O'Connell's time What’s your favourite saying?

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Breaking News: The Easter Bunny has had Enough!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra

Recent research conducted by the Irish Heart Foundation found that children across the country will eat an average of four eggs over the Easter holidays, with about one in five getting six eggs or more. Just one average-sized Easter egg has about 23 teaspoons of sugar (almost four times a child’s daily recommendation) yet the trend to target children by associating major holidays with junk food, not only distorts the significance of the season, but keeps junk food firmly on the table at every occasion.

The Easter Bunny (who is hopping mad) also added “that it is a shame that chocolate has fallen foul of a greedy food industry because there was a time when real chocolate was synonymous with great celebrations, health and happiness”. There is no other food on the planet that has the capacity to nourish the mind, body and spirit quite like real, honest-togoodness chocolate.

Native of the tropical rainforests of equatorial South America, Theobroma Cacao, literally means “food of the gods” and has history going back to 1000BC. The Olmec people of what is now Southeast Mexico were the first to hail its virtues but it was the Mayans, over 1200 years later that really put chocolate on the map. Cacao beans from which chocolate is made, were used to make luxurious beverage while also used as currency, such was the value of the beans. Only the very wealthy could afford to consume chocolate in Mayan times and the regular folk would only use cacao beans to trade for goods and services. The average industrial wage of the time was 100 beans per day. Ten beans would get you a rabbit or a tryst with a “lady of the night”, an avocado would set you back three beans and a turkey or feathered cape was a day’s wages. The trade of cacao beans was fierce – bean banks were established, and beans replaced gold as currency during the reign of the last Aztec emperor, Montezuma ll (1502-1520AD).

Early on counterfeit beans made out of clay were a problem and phrases such as “not worth a bean” and “bean counters” dates back to these times.

The traditional method of preparing cacao beans for drinking was a long, labour-intensive process. It involved harvesting the beans from cacao pods, allowing them to ferment and dry out. They were then roasted and ground to a paste called cacao liquor -which was added to hot water and spices to make the chocolate drink. The cacao liquor can be also separated into cacao butter and cacao powder. Cacao and cocoa powder differ slightly in that the latter is roasted before being ground to a powder whereas cacao powder is ground from raw, dried beans. The roasting of the beans brings out the chocolatey aroma we are more familiar with today. Both powders in their purest forms are highly nutritious – rich in B vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, magnesium and other minerals.

The original chocolate drink was used in marriage ceremonies, linking it to romance and used as a remedy for strength and virility, gaining reputation as an aphrodisiac. Amazingly, its ceremonial and medicinal use can now be justified through scientific research, with much of its nutrients truly beneficial to heart and circulatory health. Raw, unprocessed cacao is among the highest rated antioxidant foods known. Multiple antioxidantspolyphenols, catechins, flavanols among others, rank it higher than blueberries and acai berries in the antioxidant charts. The nutrient profile of cocoa powder is similar to cacao, once it is pure and minimally processed.

Studies examining its effect on blood pressure showed an increase in nitric oxide production in the cells lining blood vessels, prompting them to dilate and reduce pressure while increasing blood flow. Other studies have demonstrated that it lowers the susceptibility of LDL (bad cholesterol) to oxidative damage while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) thus further protecting cardiovascular health. Rich in fibre and minerals, it can also improve insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The combination of antioxidants and improved blood flow also aids memory, attention span and problem solving in brain health. Cocoa also contains stimulant substances like caffeine and theobromine, which may be a key reason cocoa can improve brain function in the short term.

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Following the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs in the 1600s, chocolate made its debut in Europe. The Industrial Revolution paved the way for the chocolate we eat today. Steam engines reduced the time and labour needed for grinding cacao beans and also new machinery enabled more cacao butter to be extracted from the liquor, which was later replaced with cheaper oils such as palm oil and vegetable oils. The cheap version of modern chocolate is far removed from where it all began in terms of taste, health and ceremony. The addition of refined sugar, hydrogenated oils, milk solids, emulsifiers and chemical flavourings now offset any health benefit of the original ingredient.

Most of the 18 million chocolate Easter eggs sold in Ireland this year will hardly be fit for the gods, not to mind what they will do to our youngsters.

We, the grown-ups can support the Easter bunny by choosing quality over quantity this year. This is an opportunity to support the wonderful artisan chocolatiers, the smaller businesses that promote a more sustainable, ethical way to celebrate the holiday. Seek out the quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids – the more non-fat cocoa solids, the better for our health. Without being the killjoy, we all can rediscover the real joy of chocolate by experiencing the real thing and ultimately making the Easter bunny a very happy bunny indeed!

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The committee of the Gregory Peck Dingle Classic Film Society wish to thank the membership, patrons and sponsors of the Spring Season 2022, for their support and encouragement while getting the society up and running and establishing a core of genuine film lovers. The Spring Programme concludes with Lawrence of Arabia in the Hillgrove Hotel on April 21st Note to members: this screening will begin at 7.15. pm. and have an intermission with refreshments.

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Dingle Notes Richie Williams COUNTY CLEAN UP. Twenty volunteers helped collect a total of 37 full bags of litter from the approach roads to town during the recent KWD County Clean Up effort. Almost 100 large glass bottles ( mainly vodka, wine and whiskey) were also recycled on the day which shows the lack of respect some people have for the environment. The Tidy Towns Committee wish to say a big Míle Buíiochas to all who helped clean up the mess left by others along the roadsides over the past few months.

SPEED LIMITS. To my amazement most of the people I asked have not noticed the change in speed limits on the approach roads to town over the past month. Just another reminder that all drivers should be more vigilant and not take things for granted as dangers appear when least expected on our roads.

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MEDIA COVERAGE. Two Dingle premises were named in the Top 100 Restaurants in Ireland in a recent Irish Independant Survey of its readers.

Solas Tapas on Strand Street and The Charthouse Restaurant on The Mail Road were complimented for their consistent quality of food and service and variety on offer in their respective menus. Well done to the management and staff in these popular restaurants.

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AINTREE. Our own Jack Kennedy featured prominently in the 2022 Aintree Grand National finishing in a very creditable third place on his favourite horse Delta Work from the Gordon Elliott Stable. In fact those Dinner who follow the racing scene will note that Jack has been consistantly in Dinner the prize money over the winter months despite hot competition from other in form jockeys and stables. Well done to all the Irish trainers, Dinner horses and jockeys who enjoyed great success in Aintree once again this year.

CBS REUNION. All the boys who entered first year in the CBS BOYS Secondary School in Dingle on September 1967 are being invited to a reunion in Benner's Hotel Dingle on Saturday August 13th next. The get together is open to all who started on that date as some left the school at various stages before sitting the Leaving Cert in June 1972.

Sean Ó Cathain from Kilmhicadownaig is the main contact person from the organising group for what promises to be a good evening of nostalgia and untold memories and stories.

PHOENIX CINEMA. The Save The Phoenix Campaign has taken off with a flourish and with great interest from a wide range of local and national personnel involved in the effort to either lease, rent or purchase the property. A new website will be launched later this week and we will endeavour to keep our readers up to date with developments in future editions. The property has great potential to cater for the many arts related activities which do not have a set home here in Dingle.

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AWARD. Ted Creedon from Ballintaggart is the worthy recipient of the Acupuncture Acupuncture 2021 Kerry Heritage Award from the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. Comhgairdeachas Ted who is of course a regular columnist in these pages for many years featuring historical facts and data from bygone days. Keep up the good work Ted as we all look forward to reading the amazing facts which certainly take an amount of time to research and extract for our readers.

SHOP LOCAL. Events at national and international level over the past few months have certainly refocused our minds and now more than ever highlight the need to support our local shops and services.

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Farming News Louis Murchan TILLAGE INCENTIVE SCHEME – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW The Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) will encourage farmers to sow additional tillage crops in 2022 on land that was in grass last year. In order to apply, farmers must declare all the crops planted on their 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) online applications. Eligibility for the TIS will be determined by comparing a person’s BPS applications in 2021 and 2022. The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) will write to eligible farmers in June this year, inviting them to apply for the TIS. Eligibility for the scheme will be based on two criteria: an increase in the tillage area in 2022; and the area taken out of grass this year relative to 2021.

It is this specific grassland area that will be payable under this scheme. In other words, there must an overall increase in tillage crop area declared by the applicant, as well as grassland converted to growing an eligible crop.

Farmers must have submitted a valid 2021 BPS application and must also submit a valid 2022 BPS application to be considered eligible for the TIS. Farmers, who have already submitted their BPS application for this year, but who want to take on additional land, can now go back online and amend their submission. But this must be done before the deadline of May 16, 2022 There must be an increase in the total area declared of barley, wheat, oats, rye, oilseed rape, maize, and beet on the 2022 BPS application in comparison with the 2021 BPS area. For example, 20 hectares of eligible crops declared in 2021 and 30 hectares of eligible crops declared in 2022 results in a 10-hectare increase. The increased area eligible for payment is determined by the area of grassland parcels converted to eligible crops.

Consider the above 10-hectare increase example: if that increase is due to conversion of 10 hectares of grassland parcels, then the full 10-hectare increase will be deemed eligible for payment. However, if the 10-hectare increase is due to rent, lease or purchase of tillage parcels – as declared on 2021 BPS – then the increased area will not be eligible for payment. If, let’s say, four hectares of the 10-hectare increase are due to conversion of grassland to eligible crops, and six hectares are from the acquisition of a 2021 BPS tillage parcel, then only four hectares of the increased area in 2022 will be deemed eligible.

The crops considered as grassland in 2021 include: alfalfa, clover, fallow, grass (year 1-5), grassmeal, hemp, lucerne, miscanthus sinensis, permanent pasture, potatoes, red clover and willow. Eligible TIS crops include: oats – spring; oats – winter; wheat – winter; wheat –spring; rye, barley – winter; barley – spring; oilseed rape – winter; oilseed rape – spring; maize; fodder; and sugar beet. Mixed crops such as arable silage, mixed cropping, etc. are not allowed. The same holds true for combi crops. These are defined as a mix of peas or beans with a cereal. They are not eligible for TIS. However, they are eligible for €150/ha payment as a protein crop. Beans, peas, lupins or a mix of protein and a cereal crop are not eligible for the TIS. But they are eligible for support as protein crops.

Crops may be undersown with grass. But the eligible tillage crop must be sown and maintained to a commercial standard in terms of plant stand and weed control, etc. In the case of spring barley, for example, a plant count of 300-350 per square metre must be established. Significantly, the eligible crop can either be harvested or whole-cropped and ensiled.

It can also be sold on or used for on-farm feed purposes. The proposed payment rate is €400 per hectare, which reflects a contribution towards the increase in the cost of growing tillage crops in 2022 on land that was in grassland in 2021. Other points relating to TIS include the fact that there will be no relaxation on nitrates regulations: existing regulations must be followed. Tillage lands situated in designated areas are eligible for Areas of Natural Constraint payment in 2022. And, finally, GLAS requirements remain in place and must be adhered to in order to avoid penalties and possible payment clawbacks.

ACTIVE FARMERS ONLY – Under the DAFM’s CSP (CAP Strategic Plan), active farmers are “those engaged in at least a minimum level of agricultural activity”. As per the next CAP, it has proposed a new holding level check. Its purpose is to ensure the applicant carries out the activity and takes the agricultural and economic “risks and rewards”. As it stands, a check exists in the form of reviewing land, in particular, that may be involved in non-farming activities, such as recreation. Given this, in 2023, its implementation will “be different”, as 10 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

detailed below.

So, what does it mean for livestock, non-livestock, and tillage farmers? In the case of Livestock farmers, the following will apply: • Stocking rate check: > 0.10 LU/Ha (ANC); • The DAFM confirmed that the lower stocking rate may be acceptable as the threshold. For example, the holding may have commonage land, and the recommended stocking rate would be lower; • The DAFM will utilise previous years’ data in the first instance. In 2023, farmers will be assessed based on the livestock they held in 2022. The DAFM’s Thomas Harty explained: “The purpose of that is to make sure that farmers know where they stand at the beginning of the year. If farmers cannot meet that based on 2022, for example, a new entrant, they can choose to be assessed on 2023. In these situations, it may lead to a slightly delayed payment as we have to run the stocking rate check across the full twelve months.

Non-livestock grassland (farmers who make fodder/hay/silage only) will have to provide Evidence of Maintenance (receipts from sales of hay/ silage), while….

Tillage farmers will undergo Administrative Checks (and will have to keep and provide receipts, share farming agreement, etc).

According to DAFM, the minimum stocking rate outlined as 0.15 Livestock Units per hectare (LU/ha) has now been set at 0.10 LU/ha. The new proposed minimum stocking rate of 0.10 LU/ha maintains the link with 1 ewe per hectare (1 ewe = 0.10 LU) in the current CAP. DAFM plans to write to farmers in mid-2022 (likely around June) based on information that it currently holds from 2021, which is not deemed active. DAFM explained that this would allow farmers to adjust their farming practice or gather the required paperwork to prove that they are an active farmer, as set out above. When you get to log into the system in February or March 2023, it will say: ‘based on 2022, you are an active farmer’. The system will pull up the required information. If you do not meet it, it will ask you on what basis you propose.

That may be livestock in 2023 or hay or silage. It is very important to say that the active farmer check is fundamental. If you do not meet the active farmer check, no payments can be made under any scheme. It is important for farmers to be aware of. For the vast majority, it is no issue, they would be well above the threshold. However, for some, they need to consider the type of farming they engage in. They can assess what the best structure going forward is and what changes they might need to make.

SUPPORTS FOR YOUNG FARMERS IN THE NEXT CAP The Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF) is the Young Farmer Scheme’s successor in the next Common Agricultural Policy.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is dedicating 3% of the direct payments’ ceiling, approximately €35 million per annum, to this particular measure to support generational renewal.

It stated that attracting young farmers into the sector will help address the issue of an ageing farming population. According to the DAFM’s draft plan, this will provide support to “appropriately qualified” young farmers entering the agriculture sector in the years immediately following the young farmer setting up as head of the holding, solely or jointly. It stated that it would also provide certainty regarding the level of income support for eligible applicants for up to five years. It is proposed that Ireland will define a young farmer as aged no more than 40 years of age at any time during the calendar year in which s/he, (i) first submits an application under Pillar I measures or (ii) submits an application under Pillar II measures, for young farmer support.

According to the DAFM’s plan, eligible beneficiaries will be any farmers meeting the following conditions: • Is setting up a holding as head of the holding, solely or jointly, for the first time or has set up such a holding during the five years preceding the first submission of an application under CIS-YF; • Has successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture, giving rise to an award at level 6 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications; • Entitled to payment under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS); • Aged more than 40 years of age at any time during the calendar year in which s/he first submits an application under CIS-YF.

During a recent public information meeting on the Common Agricultural Policy draft Strategic Plan 2023, 2027, the DAFM confirmed that the scheme is no longer based on payment entitlements but on eligible hectares to a maximum of 50. DAFM predict a Young Farmer Payment of somewhere between €170-€180 per eligible hectare declared by the young farmer.

This is a substantial increase on the current €68 per activated entitlement, which would be the case this year. Young farmers who are currently in the Young Farmers’ Scheme, for example, have only completed one or two years of the five-year support period for this measure, will continue seamlessly onwards into the next CAP. Coupled with that, the DAFM also has a National Reserve, which is now a mandatory measure in the next CAP but is voluntary at present. DAFM also confirms that it will hold a National Reserve for all years of the next CAP. This will allocate payment entitlements at a national average value to young farmers and new farmers.

“A New Farmer” is someone who is a new entrant to farming who is not a young farmer, essentially, they are older than forty years of age.

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Ríona Ní Chuinn and Ash Nic Gabhann held a bake sale in Dingle on 19 March and raised €1440 for UNICEF Ukraine appeal. A huge thank you to everyone who donated cakes and to everyone who supported on the day by buying cakes or throwing money in the bucket. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

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Camp Notes Brigid O'Connor HAPPY EASTER Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh go léir DRAMA NIGHT - The Spike Players staged a wonderful performance of the hilarious comedy, "For Better For Worse" in our Community Hall on Saturday 26th March last.

A very successful night enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it a reality. Many thanks to the patrons who showed their support for a good cause. To the Spike players a huge thanks for putting on a very memorable show. We hope to see you in our hall again in the future. €1,150 proceeds from the night goes to the Ukraine Appeal Fund. Many thanks to all who donated.

CONFIRMATION IN ST. MARY'S Congratulations to the girls and boys of Aughacasla National School who received the sacrament of confirmation last Thursday in St. Marys Church, Camp. Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill officiated at the ceremony.

The following confirmed on the day - Fionnán Barry, Ethan Chambers, Keelin Clifford, Tadhg O Donoghue, Lauren Foley, Alanna Griffin, Mark Griffin, Cara Moore, Aoibhinn O Callaghan, Niamh O Callaghan, David O Donnell, Joseph Rohan.

CANTILLON CONFERENCE 2022 This years Cantillon conference theme was Sustainability without Limits,highlighting the power of collaboration and the importance of putting people at the centre of sustainable change.

Congratulations to all on the success of the event and to Camp woman Dr. Breda O Dwyer on her trojan work in the organisation and running of the annual Cantillon Conference at MTU, Tralee. Go n-éirí leat, a Bhreda.

GAA Great win for Kerry against Mayo on Sunday 3rd. April. Congratulations all and to Campman Liam O Regan, Kerry Team Physio. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh!

U 16 squad - Beibhinn Sheehy, Ciara Casey, Ellie Hoare, Molly Greaney, Mae Griffin, Orlaith Murphy, Orlaigh Clifford, Hannah Granville, Lile Garvey, Grainne Dwyer, Saoirse Mehigan, Ellie Fitzgerald, Moira Spillane, Leah O Connor, Hayley O Flaherty, Sarah Casey, Megan Brosnan, Ciara Slattery, Robin Quinlivan, Lauren Crean, Miriam Sheehan, Grace Kennedy, Keelin Clifford. Congratulations all.

CAMP JUNIORS FC Two of our young stars Jack Doyle and Mark Griffin played for Kerry under 13's on Saturday 2nd April at Parks pitch in Tralee v Limerick. Well done boys. Proud day for their families and their coaches as well as the boys themselves.

Camp Defibrillator Committee met last Wednesday night and wish to remind the community where the defibrillators are located in the area.

Community Sports field, Ballinknockane, V92RYW3, Aspree Nursing Home, Knockglossmore, V92YY96, Maum Laur, Slieve East, V92H952 and O Dwyers/ Mace, Camp Cross, V92H32P. Well done to the committee for the great work they do quietly in our community, ensuring that in a crisis, an accident or whatever, be it a local person or visitor, the defibrillators are available to all. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair!

GOLF FOR WOMEN Get into Golf for Women is a programme we are running at Castlegregory Gofl Club. It will allow participants to have a taste of golf through beginners lessons and on course activity. The programme is for 8 weeks, beginning on May 5th. Information from Castlegregory Golf Course 0667139444 or email - eganbourke237@gmail.com CAMP TO LESOTHO Congratulations to Camp Athlete, Ailise Deane and her Team Dar Dingle (28) who in an amazing test of skill and endurance completed a massive athletic challenge in Africa recently over land and sea .

Ailise shared a special message from the children of Camp Childcare to the children of Lesotho. The beautiful hand painted greeting from her young students at Camp Childcare where Ailise works, was warmly received by the children of Lesotho. Everybody is West Kerry is very proud of Ailise and her team and wish them well in their endeavours in the future.

Go n-éirí an t-adh libh go léir! Thanks to Carol, Camp Childcare Manager for sharing this wonderful news.

Annascaul/Castle/Dingle U 14s had a good win over Duagh in Div 3 of the NCP County League last.

Full U 14 Squad : Niamh Hannifin, Katie Moran, Leah Courtney, Lauren Crean, Jude Ryan, Roise Garvey, Ciara Slattery, Ciara Casey, Aoibhinn O Dwyer, Grace Kennedy, Aine Curran, Miriam Sheehan, Sharon Enright, Eimer O Connor, Keelin Clifford, Alannah Griffin, Molly McCarthy, Orla Howley, Caoimhe Cauley, Luca Demonte, Caoimhe Skinner, Beatrice Dowling, Sinead O Connell, Lily Herlihy, Jessy Lynch, Hayley O Flaherty.

U 16 Girls: Annascaul/Dingle had very hard fought win over Na Gaeil in their opening game of Div 4 of the County League.

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What's Happening in The Hub? Postanna nua le Dingle Hub/ We’re recruiting for new roles The Dingle Hub team is expanding! We are looking for a multi-skilled, open-minded and innovative Energy and Agriculture Liaison Officer and a highly organised, adaptable and resourceful Office and Project Administrator.

Tá Mol Chorca Dhuibhne ag féachaint chun Oifigeach Caidrimh Fuinnimh agus Talmhaíochta atá ildánach, leathanaigeanta agus nuálaíoch a fhostú & Riarthóir Oifige agus Tionscadail atá fíor-eagraithe, solúbtha agus seiftiúi.

Níos mó ar na postanna seo ar www.dinglehub.com/vacancies - For more details and how to apply. Deadline Wednesday, 27th April. Also see adverts elsewhere in this edition.

Anaerobic Digestion on Dingle Peninsula / Dileá anaerobach ar Corca Dhuibhne On April 22nd Dingle Hub is hosting a public online event on Anaerobic Digestion with updates from the Circular Bioeconomy Research groups of both MaREI and Munster Technological University. This webinar will provide environmental and economic perspectives on the role of anaerobic digestion in tackling greenhouse gas emissions with the chance to pose questions to the experts.

All are welcome to join but need to register in advance. Do this by following the links on our social media or website, or by scanning the QR code, details on how to use it are provided in advert, elsewhere in this edition.

22ú Aibreán: Tá Mol Chorca Dhuibhne ag eagrú imeacht poiblí ar-líne faoi Dhíleá Anaeróbach leis an eolas is déanaí ó ghrúpaí Taighde ar an mBithgheilleagar Ciorclach ag MaREI agus Ollscoil Theicneolaíochta na Mumhan araon. Tabharfaidh an seimineár gréasáin seo dearcthaí timpeallachta agus eacnaimaíocha ar ról an dílea anaeróbaigh agus sinn ag dul i ngleic le hastaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa, agus an deis chun ceisteanna a chur ar na saineolaithe.

i 2021. Is iontach an gaisce atá déanta ag an bhfear óg seo ón Daingean – tugann sé inspioráid dúinn go léir i gCorca Dhuibhne, rud a leiríonn gur féidir gnó atá fréamhaithe sa cheantar a chothú go luath agus rath a bhaint amach.

Fiontraí óg is ea James Greany ó Bhaile an Daingin agus is cliant de chuid Mhol an Daingin é le blianta beaga anuas agus é i mbun a scolaíocht a chríochnú.

Tá gnó rathúil aige, Skyscraper, gnó déantúsaíochta a dhéanann táirgí lipéid bháin. Déanann siad gach uile rud ó t-léine cnáibe go buidéil uisce déanta as plaisteach athchúrsáilte do líon mór cliant (in Éirinn agus thar lear) agus iad siúd ag iarraidh a mbranda a chur ar earraí inbhuanaithe den chéad scoth a dhéannn Skyscraper.

We are delighted for Dingle Hub client James Greany who has been named All-Star Student Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. We shouldn’t be surprised - he was their Rising Star in 2021!

An amazing achievement for this young man from Dingle - an inspiration to all on the Peninsula, showing business success can be fostered early and remain locally.

Entrepreneur James Greany from Dingle town has been a client of Dingle Hub for the last few years, while finishing off his schooling. He runs Skyscraper, a successful sustainable white label manufacturing business.

They produce everything from hemp T-shirts to recycled plastic water bottles for a wide client-base (Irish and international) who want their branding on Skyscraper’s high quality sustainable materials.

Connect It’s a good time to contact us if you are wondering about hiring a desk, a meeting room or workspace. We expect to get busier as the tourist season intensifies. Email info@dinglehub.com or connect on social media.

Tá fáilte romhat dul i dteagmháil linn ar mheáin shósialta. Má tá ceist ar bith agat faoi úsáid na seomraí cruinnithe nó spáis oibre is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn.

Beidh fáilte roimh chách a bheith páirteach, ach ní mór clárú roimh ré. Is féidir é seo a dhéanamh trí na nascanna ar ár meáin shóisialta nó suíomh idirlín a leanúint, nó tríd an cód QR a scanáil.

Dingle Peninsula on Prime Time We were happy to host RTÉ’s Prime Time team on a recent visit to Corca Dhuibhne. They wanted to see initiatives and projects happening across our beautiful peninsula that are paving the way for our transition to a lowcarbon society - and how other parts of Ireland can follow in our footsteps.

The filming team talked to our General Manager, Deirde de Bhailís to see how the Hub is spearheading these initiatives before paying a visit to our friends in Spillane’s bar in the Maharees. They retrofitted their premises with help from ESB Networks Dingle Project and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

They also spent time in the Maharees tombolo with Martha Farrell of the Maharees Conservation Association, to see their Nature-based Solutions, like planting marram grass and erecting chestnut fencing to protect the sand dunes that are such an important defence against storms and rising sea levels.

This Prime Time special on climate change goes out live on Thursday 14th April at 9:30pm on RTÉ One and will be available afterwards on the RTÉ Player.

Dingle Hub Client success Tá áthas orainn an scéal a chloisteáil go bhfuil James Greany cliant de chuid Mhol an Daingin ainmnithe mar Fhiontraí Mhac Léinn Uile-Éireann na Bliana 2022 ag Fondúireacht Ghnó Uile-Éireann. Ní nach ionadh – bhí an-cháil air 14 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Call Orla 087-9884228 / 066-9151223 Book Launch Caifé Caol/Skinny Latte, the new poetry collection by Maria Ní Mhurchú will be launched

by Míchéal Ó Coileán in An Díseart, Dingle on Sunday 1st May, 3-5pm.

Special guest: Michael HealyRae TD .

Bean a' Tí: Lucy Uí Bheaglaoich. €15 per book. €10 on the day of the launch.

Brietta Speaks will perform the piano at the launch.

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Anaerobic Digestion Information Session April 22nd 2022

Dingle Hub is hosting a public online event on Anaerobic Digestion with updates from the Circular Bioeconomy Research groups of both MaREI (Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine) and MTU (Munster Technological University).

How to use a QR code

All are welcome to join but need to register in advance. Do this by following the links on our social media or website, or by scanning the QR code.

Session runs from 9.30 - 11am

www.dinglepeninsula2030.com

1. Use the camera on your smartphone so that the whole set of blocks is visible on your screen.

2. After a few seconds, you should be prompted to tap on a link which opens a webpage.

3. Input your details on this Zoom webinar registration page and click Register.

Seisiún Eolais faoi Dhíleá Anaeróbach 22 Aibreán 2022

Tá Dingle Hub ag eagrú imeacht poiblí ar-líne faoi Dhíleá Anaeróbach leis an eolas is déanaí ó ghrúpaí Taighde ar an mBithgheilleagar Ciorclach ag MaREI agus Ollscoil Theicneolaíochta na Mumhan araon.

Tabharfaidh an seimineár gréasáin seo dearcthaí timpeallachta agus eacnaimaíocha ar ról an dílea anaeróbaigh agus sinn ag dul i ngleic le hastaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa, agus an deis chun ceisteanna a chur ar na saineolaithe.

Beidh fáilte roimh chách a bheith páirteach, ach ní mór clárú roimh ré. Is féidir é seo a dhéanamh trí na nascanna ar ár meáin shóisialta nó suíomh idirlín a leanúint, nó tríd an cód QR a scanáil.

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Conas cód QR a úsáid 1. Bain úsáid as ceamara d’fhón cliste chun go mbeidh gach cuid de bhlocanna an chóid le feiscint ar an scáileán.

2. Tar éis roinnt soicindí ba cheart go ngeobhfá nod chun tapáil ar nasc a osclóidh leathanach gréasáin.

3. Líon isteach do shonraí ar an leathnach cláraithe do sheimineár gréasáin Zoom agus ansin cliceáil ‘Register’.

Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area Easter Ceremonies Annascaul Parish

(Clár na Cásca 2022)

Paróiste an Fheirtéaraigh

Sacred Heart, Annascaul Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper:

7.30pm.

Good Friday: Liturgy of The Passion:

5.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil:

7.30pm.

St Mary’s, Camp Good Friday: Stations of the Cross

7.00pm.

St Joseph’s, Inch Easter Sunday: Mass

10.00am.

Dingle Parish Naomh Muire / St Mary’s, Dingle Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer Mass of the Lord’s Supper

10.00am 6.15pm.

Good Friday: Morning Prayer 10.00am Liturgy of The Passion 3.00pm.

Prayer around the Cross 7.00pm – 11.00pm.

(Good Friday is a Day of Fast and Abstinence) Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer Easter Vigil:

10.00am 8.00pm.

Easter Sunday:

11.30am.

Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá Domhnach Cásca – Aifreann:

10.00r.n.

Déardaoin na Comaoine, 14ú Aibreán Séipéal Naomh Gobnait Séipéal Naomh Uinseann

6.00i.n.

7.30i.n.

Aoine an Chéasta – Dé hAoine, 15ú Aibreán (Lá Troscaidh agus Tréanais) Céiliúradh Pháis ár dTiarna Séipéal Naomh Uinseann Séipéal Naomh Gobnait Séipéal na Carraige

3.00i.n.

5.00i.n.

7.00i.n.

Bigil na Cásca — Dé Sathairn, 16ú Aibreán Séipéal na Carraige

8:30 i.n.

Domhnach Cásca — Dé Domhnaigh, 17ú Aibreán Séipéal Naomh Gobnait 9:00 r.n.

Séipéal Naomh Uinseann 10:00 r.n.

Ni bheidh Aifreann i nGallaras Castlegregory Parish St Mary’s, Castlegregory Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer 10.00am Mass of the Lord’s Supper:7.30pm. If you wish to spend time in prayer the church will remain open until 9.00pm.

Confessions immediately after Mass.

Good Friday: Morning Prayer The Lord’s Passion Confessions immediately afterwards.

10.00am.

3.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Easter Sunday: Mass

10.00am.

8.30pm.

11.30am.

Prayer around the Cross Good Friday 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Message from Fr Michael Moynihan PP Dingle and Moderator of Annascaul Parish Watching the News these days there is little reason for hope. War in Ukraine is continuing with devastating effect for the thousands that have died and millions that have been forced from their homes. This coupled with the sanctions from the international community and the knock-on increase in the cost of living makes for bleak news. Some things that we have taken for granted are now becoming less certain. We search for meaning.

Here our faith can help. A faith that can give meaning, values and direction to our lives. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week are known as the Easter Tridium.

We celebrate the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, death and Resurrection of Our Lord. These events are central to our faith. It is great to be able to gather in the Church once again to celebrate together the Easter Ceremonies with the faith community.

The ideal way to spend Holy Week is to fly to Israel.

Since we will not be able to do that, our parish church is the Holy Land. On Holy Thursday, our sanctuary becomes the Upper Room. Its altar becomes the long narrow table where Jesus sat, where He whispers, "This is my body" and "This is my blood," On Holy Thursday late, the church becomes the Garden of Gethsemane. There the Nazarene undergoes the dark night of the soul. Before Him is a cruel death. Our thoughts are those of Joseph Mary Plunkett, executed in the 1916 Irish rebellion: "I see His blood upon the rose and in the stars the glory of His eyes. His body gleams amid eternal snows. His tears fall from the skies."

Good Friday is a day that will live in infamy. We shall gather into our church for services. The aisle becomes Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa. We will follow Christ in the Stations of the Cross. We dwell on the words: "I danced on Friday when the sky turned black. It's hard to dance with the devil on your back. They buried my body and they thought I'd gone."

On Holy Saturday, we come mourning to church but full of hope. Emerging from the church we will shout the words of Gerard Manly Hopkins: "Let Him Easter in us. Be a dayspring to the dimness in us." Hopkins tells us because of Christ's empty tomb our hope in the resurrection is a reality.

A word of thanks to all those who through their Dues Envelopes contributions support the priests income. A reminder to return your Trócaire Boxes at this time. Your support will go a long way to help. “A better tomorrow shouldn’t be only for some. A better tomorrow should belong to us all.” (Trócaire Lenten pack 2022).

Looking forward to seeing you over the next few days.

I wish you all a meaningful and faith filled Holy Week and all the joys and blessings of the Resurrection at Easter time.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh….. It is always wonderful to start every edition of Tourism Talk and Thoughts with good news…… This week, it is with great pleasure to congratulate Dick Mack’s Pub on being named as one of Ireland’s best pubs by Lonely Planet – well done to Finn and all the team on such terrific recognition (once again) and always innovating to continue the legacy of Dick Mack’s reputation since 1899!

Also, news broke recently that Cormac Begley was invited to record music for the final scene of Peaky Blinders. Comhghairdeas Cormac – it must have been wonderful to watch and listen to the final episode…….. Míle buíochas chomh maith to Cormac as he curated and played the exceptional tunes and melodies to the series of promotional Dingle Peninsula Village videos that were created last year and have proven to be so popular to the Dingle Peninsula’s social media followers across Ireland and the world.

It's wonderful to see so many events returning to our annual Calendar of Events with Féile Ceoil Bhaile na nGall and Cloghane Brandon Hillwalking and Music Festival this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend including Cosán na Naoimh on National Pilgrims Path’s Day (16th April). Ride Dingle is happening on Saturday 23rd April so to get to where you need to be on time, please make sure to check out the route info in advance http://docstore.kerrycoco.ie/KCCWebsite/ roads/closures/DecisionRideDingle2022.pdf .

News and Updates / Nuacht agus Nuashonruithe - supporting your business, community and peninsula towards Dingle Peninsula 2030: AGM and Annual Networking Event – Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance (CTCD/DPTA) took place recently and featured members and local agency exhibits, the introduction of the emerging Dingle Peninsula Food / Bia Chorca Dhuibhne Sustainable Network and a presentation by Róisín Finlay of Sustainable Travel Ireland with insights into “Becoming a Sustainable Destination” to help us plan towards Dingle Peninsula 2030.

The afternoon also included key feedback from the recent Tourism Strategy Workshops and the opportunity to network with our local supporting agencies and services and local community groups across the peninsula.

CTCD / DPTA is delighted to announce its new Chairperson, Shane Finn - Podcast Host, Endurance Athlete, Coach & Speaker and new Secretary, Dora McCarthy – Professional Tour Guide and Community Representative from Inch Community Council. Key sub-committees will be set up over the coming weeks – Irish Language and Intangible Cultural Heritage, Food, Sustainability, Walking / Trails, Marketing, Sports and Educational Tourism. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Kevin at dptalliance@gmail.com .

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making the Networking Event really important in allowing our local businesses to reconnect after 2 years of Covid. They include: O’Connor’s Guesthouse Cloghane, Splash Sports Sandy Bay, Spillane’s Bar & Restaurant, Castlegregory Golf Club, Sandy Feet Farm, Inch Community Council, An Gailearaí Beag, Ceann Sibéal Golf Club, Louis Mulcahy Pottery, Dingle Skellig Hotel, Brian de Staic Jewellery, Dingle Crystal, Sacred Heart University, Dingle GAA, Dingle Boat Tours, Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours, Dingle Sea Safari, St. James Church and local supporting agencies - Údarás na Gaeltachta, NEWKD, Dingle Hub and TFI Local Link Kerry.

The Corca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Food Network provided a Local Food Showcase with Tastings on the day. This exciting new group has brought together, with the support of NEWKD, an initial combination of passionate farmers, food producers, chefs, hospitality, retailers and food tour guides with their aims to promote, support, energise and grow the sustainable development of the Food Community of the Dingle Peninsula Corca Dhuibhne, and to educate, inform and showcase the quality, range and offering available to our wider community, visitors and friends. The Dingle Peninsula Corca Dhuibhne Sustainable Food Showcase included: Dingle Farm, Murphy’s Ice Cream, Irish Farm Families, Dingle Spices, West of Dingle Sea Salt, West Kerry Brewery, Annascaul Black Pudding, Dingle Distillery, West Kerry Organic Sheep Farmers, and Deelish Food Tours. For more information on the Network, please contact dinglepeninsulafood@ gmail.com or biachorcadhuibhne@gmail.com .

Our Sustainable Tourism Journey continues……. Sustainable Tourism Ireland’s Róisín Finlay’s presentation reiterated how Corca Dhuibhne is a place with enviable sustainable foundations. With our natural attributes in our landscape and as a Gaeltacht and peninsula steeped in tangible and intangible cultural heritage, its farming and fishing traditions, and the strong community identity in every village, it is a place where the key values of hospitality are embedded firmly in its DNA. This is a place where the people really do make the difference!

More to follow over the coming articles…….

The New 5-Year Dingle Peninsula Corca Dhuibhne Sustainable Tourism Strategy – Broadening Relationships: • The Dingle Peninsula remains focused on sustainable interaction, including business and private activities, communities and local agencies with tourism central to our economy.

On the Dingle Peninsula alone, it accounts for Euro €84 million. Across the peninsula, small, family-run businesses comprise 97 percent of the hospitality industry.

• One pillar in Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance’s goals is to broaden connectivity across the local villages. They are emphasizing “small is beautiful” and “better – not bigger.”

Covid allowed us to hit a re-set button. As we emerge from the pandemic, they have steered the focus to promote a slow, immersive brand of tourism that will also protect, nurture and share this special place in a sustainable way – for our businesses, our local communities and the planet.

• Sports and Food Tourism is part of that focus.

The aim is to help visitors enjoy the crosssection of activities and scenic rugged, coastal landscape, our Gaeltacht community’s deep connections to ancient heritage and culture, the thriving music and arts scene, and the authentic food offerings based on our farming and fishing communities.

• How better to engage visitors with ancient heritage and culture than on a GAA pitch or visiting a food producer, dairy or sheep farm where the traditions have been handed down for hundreds of years?

Advisory Notice from Kerry County Council Traffic Management Trial on Slea Head Drive, Wild Atlantic Way from Tuesday 19th April to Friday 22nd April From Tuesday 19th April to Friday 22nd April, Kerry County Council kindly asks that visitors to the Slea Head Drive, Wild Atlantic Way, to drive in a clockwise direction starting at Dingle Town, then on to Ventry, Slea Head, Coumeenole, Dunquin, Ballyferriter, Murioch, Feohanagh and back to Dingle Town.

In addition, a Kerry County Council employee will be positioned (each day from 11.00 am to 4.00pm) at Coumeenole to encourage Camper Vans and larger vehicles that are driving in the incorrect direction to re-join the correct route.

Local access will be maintained as normal.

Additional signage will be installed at the Main Carparks in Dingle Town, Conor Pass Viewing points, Milltown Bridge, Ard a Bothair and Ballyferriter.

To avoid this inconvenience, we would encourage visitors to follow the recommended route from the outset resulting in more time to relax and soak in the magnificent views, history, and culture of this beautiful location.

Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance has Dingle Peninsula Driving Guide brochures and these can be collected from the office Monday to Friday 9 am to 3pm.

COMHAONTAS TURASÓIREACHTA CHORCA DHUIBHNE Ag Cur Chorca Dhuibhne Chun Cinn Le Chéile DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE Promoting the Dingle Peninsula Together Stay Safe, Shop Local, Eat local, Experience local, Enjoy local! Ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh!

From the 1901 Census in West Kerry Ted Creedon In this issue the focus is on the Medical Professionals living and working in West Kerry as recorded in the 1901 Census which was taken on Sunday, 31 March.

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William Dagg William Dagg, 35, lived in Upper Main Street with his wife Frances, 32, and a nephew named George Ronaldson, 11. William was born in Tipperary and his occupation was recorded as ‘Veterinary Surgeon’. He had a practice in Ballinasloe, County Galway, before moving to Dingle.

His wife was born in Wicklow and her maiden name was Frances Ronaldson.

On the census form her occupation was recorded as ‘Lady’.

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William Kane, 30, a single man and head of the household, was recorded as ‘Surgeon and Physician’. Also living in the house were his three brothers and two sisters. The only one of them to register an occupation was his brother John, 23, a ‘Draper’. They had a 20 year-old servant whose name was recorded as ‘Gilbert Mary’?

Gerald Maguire, 35, lived in Quay Street in 1901 and his occupation was ‘Chemist’, the only one discovered in the West Kerry census. He was recorded as ‘Head of Family’ but he was a single man and there were no other family members recorded in his home on census night. A domestic servant named Nora Field, 30 and single, was also recorded on the census form.

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Timothy Teahan, 36, was based in Castlegregory and his profession was ‘Surgeon and Physician’. He had qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons. He was born in Killorglin in 1865. His wife Hannah, 29, was also a native of Killorglin.

James Chute, 41 and single, lived in Knockglass and was recorded as ‘Doctor of Medicine’. He shared the house with his widowed mother Isabella, 75; his brother Edward ‘Solicitor’; his brother Thomas ‘Farmer’ and his sister Margaret, all single. There were also three servants in the house.

They had five children. The two older ones were born in Sheffield, Yorkshire. The next two were born in Killorglin and the youngest was born in Castlegregory. Timothy, whose father was a native of Sheffield, died in 1911 aged 46.

DINGLE There was only one house in Farrannakilla at the time of the Census in 1901. It was occupied by the Miles family. John Miles, 54, was the head of the household and his occupation was ‘Surgeon Physician’. He had trained in Edinburgh.

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He was the Medical Officer for the Workhouse, the Coastguard and the Constabulary as well as being a general practitioner. He wrote an article for the British Medical Journal and an article of his can be found in the United States Library of the Surgeon General’s Office.

His son George, 25, was also a ‘Surgeon Physician’ according to the Census.

George’s wife, Ethel, 22, was born in Ottawa, Canada.

In October 1895 George was on a sailing trip with two young local fishermen, Patrick Brosnan and Patrick Egan when their yacht was struck by a squall and capsized in Dingle harbour. Their plight was seen from the shore and two boats raced to their rescue. John Miles died on 15 May, 1912 and is buried in Raheenyhooig cemetery along with his son Thomas who is not listed in the Census records.

(John Miles was born in Kerry during the Great Famine. At that time there were three doctors in Dingle: Robert Hickson, M.D. and Surgeon on Main Street; George Williams, M.D. and Surgeon also on Main Street and Robert Hussey, Physician in Lough.)

Robert Hudson, 58, lived with his family in Bridge House, Holyground.

He was a ‘Physician & Surgeon’ and had dispensaries in Ventry and Murreigh, according to family records. Those records also state that he attended to the medical needs of the Blasket islanders and that he was once stranded for a week on the Great Blasket during bad weather. Hudson’s Bridge is named after the family, according to local information.

He and his wife Maria had four sons and two daughters. The family moved from Dingle to the Hudson family home at Gortmore House in Tralee in 1906. Four years after Robert’s death, on 18 February 1917, Maria moved to Dublin. Gortmore House was left to the Bons Secours Order who

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Rás an Struicín Carl O'Flaherty An Struicín (Little Peak), sits to the north west in the parish of Lispole. Cone-like in shape it rises to a height of 2001ft. It yields in altitude to its adjoining sister, An Cnapán Mór (2134’) but still holds pride of place. A necklace of villages cling to its base; Lisdorgan, Gualainn, Boherbrack and Gowlane. Sheep farming and dairying, although dramatically reduced in recent times, is still to the fore. More than sixty years have elapsed since a group of exile parishioners in Dublin, (Patrick Kavanagh, James Kavanagh, Johnny Hanifin and Timmy Joe O’Sullivan) thought of a roguish plan. Yes, the devil finds work for the idle minded in the city. They proposed a race to the summit and would present a perpetual cup. The forthcoming event with a proviso that American papers should copy was announced at Keane’s dance hall. The news spread like wildfire.

The novelty event attracted keen local interest, from the assembled crowd awaiting Sunday Mass, to the farmers discharging their milk at the creamery. During the following weeks, there was no shortage of prospective challengers traipsing the slopes of the mountain. At last, the fateful day arrived on the first Sunday of August 1960. A carnival atmosphere prevailed as the participants and spectators mingled on the mountain-side above the village of Lisdorgan.

Gerald Manning, then a garsún of tender years recalls the unique day “There was pleasant banter among the crowd, with each village proclaiming the virtues of their own heroes.

More importantly for the many youngsters present, local shopkeeper, Thomas Keane didn’t let the opportunity slip by. He parked his van at the first gate and provided a large selection of sweets, buns, minerals and ice creams. Oh my Lord, it was every boys dream to be licking a choc-ice on the slopes of An Struicín”.

Athletes of the modern era regard diet, hydration, hi-tech running shoes, shorts and singlets as common practice. Sixty odd years ago, all the competitors wore either nail boots or wellingtons and working clothes. The bottom of the trousers was tucked inside their socks, while some enterprising lads used bicycle clips.

All carried a blackthorn stick, deemed essential on the hill, and some resorted to bringing along a sheepdog. It wasn’t a running race within the conventional sense but a challenge to reach the summit at a quick pace. When Thomas a’Mhuileann Kennedy (An Rinn Bhuidhe) arrived at Lisdorgan, he had no intention of partaking. An Stricín held no novelty for him.

He often joined his father, Tadhg a’Mhuileann tending their modest sized flock on its wild terrain. He ambled through the assembled crowd and shared greetings and tidings with neighbours and friends. There was a palpable feeling of excitement. Then, without warning Johnny ‘Tommy’ Griffin (Baile na hAbha), placed a blackthorn stick into Thomas’ hand and muttered “Jeepers Boy, never let it be said that a Kennedy was too scared to climb his own mountain!” The die was cast and Thomas joined the other lads at the starting line.

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Soon they set off with Thomas ‘The Champion’ Griffin to the fore like a March hare. Because of the novelty of the occasion, they abandoned the usual cautious assent and took off with abandon.

This transpired to be a serious miscalculation.

After conquering the initial stage, many fell by the wayside. A youthful Michael Dorgan remembers the scene. He had purchased a light sized scooter motor cycle (NSU, quickly TT) the previous week. It cost a sizeable amount of twenty-five pounds which he gathered from growing onions. He sped up the hillside like a bat out of hell. As he came to the end of An Bothar Glas, which marked the beginning of the steep mountain stage he dismounted. His vision was obscured by the heavy mist and most of the participants decided that it was wiser not to continue. One of the lads remarked “You would want to be stone-mad to go any higher!”

Kennedy, with the advantage of local knowledge avoided the direct route. Alternatively, he veered west, and after gaining height he changed tack at the shoulder and readjusted. The thick mist had rendered his visibility to nought.

Fortunately, he knew the lie of the land and thrust towards the finishing line. A fit youth of eighteen years of age, he tested his football training with Lispole CLG to the limits. He recalls the pangs of pain and exhaustion during the remaining yards. He could make out the shadow of another athlete in the vicinity, as he made a final burst for the line. He immediately fell to his knees in relief and exhaustion. The mystery shadow was Paudie Garvey (Lisdorgan). With impaired vision, the judges, Thomas Kavanagh and Thomas Hanifin grabbed the immediate athlete next to them. Both Paudie and Thomas were declared joint winners.

Sportingly, both lads shook hands and accepted the judgement without question. After a lapse of a lifetime, Thomas recalls “We both sat down side by side on a rock. We were knackered, out of breath, drenched in mist and sweat and delighted to share the honour”. They were soon joined by the third athlete, Gerald ’Bob’ Fitzgerald. Thankfully, all three are still hail and hearty.

Gerald recalls the occasion with clarity and joy.

“It was a really foggy day. I was in the company of Batty Moriarty, Tommy Connor, Paddy Sheehy, Liam Bowler and Denny Joe Griffin. Beyond the halfway stage Tommy Connor and myself made a spurt and left the others behind. Paudie Garvey was about ten yards ahead when disaster struck. Tommy, lost his footing, stumbled and fell. Immediately, I stopped and assisted him to his feet. Fortunately, he only grazed his shoulder.

After a brief con-flab he urged me to continue. I was hesitant to leave but he assured me that he was grand. I mustered my strength and struck out like a mountain goat. Soon, I reached the summit but was a minute or so behind Thomas and Paudie. God only knows how close I would have been without the delay. I never regretted attending my friend but have no doubt that the lads would have done the same. It was all good craic and the three of us enjoyed the moment.

God boy, t’was a great day and even a better night at Garraí” Later that evening, Keane’s dancehall was full to the rafters when the trophy was presented.

Denny Joe Griffin’s accordion band rose to the occasion agus bhí óiche go maidin ag gach duine. Thomas a’Mhuileann held the prize for six months before handing it over. In a twist of fate, the trophy remained with the Garvey family for thirty nine years and six months, as the original plan for an annual race fell through until its revival in 2010. Sin stair.

Since the new millennium the event has gone from neart go neart. It should be noted that the late Liam Bowler (Ballingrane) was the only participant in both 1960 and 2010. Fear le croí mór agus sprid, beannacht Dé lena anam dílis. The rás has now become an integral part of Féile Lios Póil. There is a Céad Míle Fáilte for all contestants, men, women, seanóirí agus leanaí. Some come to compete but the majority partake for the craic. I first attended in 2019. It was a memorable occasion. The route was clearly marked and the whole event was well marshalled and organised. Colm Hanifin had guided an ecofriendly meitheal of youngsters to mark out the flight-path go dtí srón an chnoic with recycled

10:10:20 fertiliser bags. Unfortunately, the sun was also on holiday and a blanket of grey cloud hung menacingly on the shoulders of the hill.

To complete the scene, a rainbow cast a smile towards Puckisland. Without much ado they headed off towards a tunnel of cloud gan buairt or concern. A nice crowd mostly armed with umbrellas awaited their return. Local ladies Mary Curran and Theresa Rafter Moriarty shared some local knowledge and lore and we were soon alerted to matters arising on the hill. News had filtered through that the honour of Rí an Stricín had again fallen to Ronán Griffin, a remarkable young man from Lisdorgan. I was gobsmacked to learn that Rónán had just secured his fifth title. He is also an accomplished fear caide with the Lios Póil Gaelic football team. Neart inár ngéag bhí an beart déanta aige arís gan aon stró, comhghairdeas a bhuachaill. Later, I wondered if Rónán would manage to gain an elusive sixth title, just like ‘The Dubs’ and attain local immortality. But the pathway of life is never clear or straight forward. Soon afterwards he departed for New Zealand in pursuit of work and adventure but hoped to return and defend his title. We wished him well, go néirí an bóthar leat, beatha agus sláinte. Within six months, the whole world was in turmoil as the Corona Virus stalked the land and sadly, Rónán was unable to return to his native sod. Sin é an saol agus níl aon leigheas againn air. The upcoming Féile programme was restricted to outdoor events, while adhering to strict covid regulations. In the circumstances, I deemed it unwise to travel to Kerry. On the evening of the race I listened attentively to An Nuacht Áitiúil on Radio na Gaeltachta. Remarkably, the new kid on the block was a sprightly youth of twelve years of age named Tiarnan Lynch. He lives within a scread asail in the neighbouring parish of Garfinny. His track record in the race bears testimony to his natural ability. He was placed fifth on his debut year at the age of ten. The following year he graduated to third position before claiming Rónán’s title.

The wheel of life continues and I eventually made my way to Lispole in 2021. I departed from Dublin at cock-crow and arrived in Lisdorgan with little time to spare. I was full of misguided vigour and buailim sciath. Wisely, I confined myself to the non-serious category. Again, a caipín ceo clung to the summit, with rain threatening from the west. My Lord! Any chance

of a break from this eternal cloud I wondered.

My cunning plan was to steal a march on the limbering athletes. The ground staff were busy as I registered with Maria Hanifin Griffin and Myra Evans. I was accorded number forty six.

Thomas Evans adjusted the starting tape and Robert Brosnan ensured all was in order. Race starter Richárd McEoin assumed his position and cast an inquiring glance in my direction.

Quietly, I set off into the unknown about fifteen minutes before the official gong and hoped to gain a good vantage point.

The first section consists of two green fields, (An Bóthar Glas), which rise menacingly and extend for a couple of hundred yards or so.

They are both lush and inviting but conceal the torment which awaits. After passing through a geata beag the hill invites you to its rough and unyielding terrain. I then realised that the lads from yesteryear with the aid of their blackthorn sticks had a distinct advantage over me. This townie boy was well out of his depth with not a coffee shop in sight to offer comfort! After I pass the halfway stage, I grasp for breath and cast a backwards glance. Almost unnoticed the leading runner nonchalantly skips by. I watch in awe. He is closely pursued by a bounding youth (Tiarnan) who hardly touches the ground. He reminds me of a mountain hare as he glides across the heather and is soon lost in the cloud.

I begin to huff and puff. My lungs are sending distress signals to my brain. There is no escape from the steep gradient as I gasp for air. I execute Plan B and zigzag through the raithneach in the hope of slight relief.

Soon, I succumb to the comfort of an inviting rock to recharge my batteries. I inhale the invigorating mountain air and salute the oncoming athletes. Rain, fog, mist, who gives a damn, this is where I want to be! Oh sneachta ! Here comes Paudie Hanifin from the seanóirí category. He salutes me with a knowing smile as I decode his secret weapon. He has decommissioned an old pair of wellies, paired down to size, just above the ankles resembling two u-boats. A leithéad do chleasaíocht, níor chaill muintir Lios Deargáin riamh é. Meanwhile, Gerald Manning, yes, the same lad of long ago is on duty at the summit. Now living in Galway, he lends a helping hand. He is joined by his son Feargal and Martin Durkin, a Mayo exile in Dublin with local links. His son Cian claimed the title on two occasions. They diligently record the

official placings and times. They are aided and abetted by Pat Duffy and ensure the athletes safety and needs. The crown, Rí an Struicín has been claimed by Conor O’Mahony, a first time participant. He is a worthy winner in wet and slippy conditions. He clocks in with a time of 16 minutes and 30 seconds, a new course record and has more than a minute to spare over Tiarnan (Now a member of Farranfore AC).

Conor is a native of Ballymacelligot and represents An Ríocht AC. He enjoys competing in both road racing and cross country. He represented Ireland in 2019 in the International Snowdon Mountain race. He is full of praise and encouragement for his young rival. The ladies winner is Morgan Brophy, a native of Australia.

Now living and working in Dingle she enjoys the ruggedness of Corca Dhuibhne and its people.

The ladies event also began in 2010. Joanne Ní Shúilleabháin (Baile an Ághasaigh) was crowned the first Banríon and has completed a hat-trick of titles. Muiríosa Ní Ghrifín holds the ladies fastest time at 21 minutes and 45 seconds, recorded in 2019. There was one more chore to be completed before returning to base camp at Lisdorgan. All assembled stand silent and tinged with sadness as a memorial plaque is placed on the summit in memory of James Harrison. Months previously the seventeen year old youth lost his life in a tragic accident at Bull Head in the townland of Kinard. Solás na sioraí ar a anam dílis.

Like the Grand Old Duke of York, we trudge back down again. Soon the trophies are presented.

The mist is heavy, but doesn’t quench the joy of all the athletes and supporters. They mingle and congratulate each other and promise to renew the challenge. As far as my own time is concerned, shall we say “Tá an clog fós ag rith”, but I’m already planning my strategy for 2022 and much wiser for the experience. Perhaps I’ll bring my stick, our dog Sailor and amble at my leisure. Beidh mé ann le cúnamh Dé.

And so concludes another chapter in the social history of this famous parish. The weather wasn’t thar moladh beirte but couldn’t dampen the spirit of the crowd. There is nothing to rival a village event where the heart of the Gael beats loud and free.

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Lamb Kleftiko with Mint Yogurt

By Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School careful not to let it burn.

Remove the lamb, turn down the heat and add a little oil. Add the sliced onions, the rest of the garlic, oregano and rosemary. Let this all soften for a few minutes. Add the remaining lemon juice, zest and wine. Cook for a few minutes. Place the lamb on top. Let this cook like this for about 3 hours. Check after each hour to make sure there is some liquid around the lamb, if not top it up with a little wine. For the last 30 minutes of cooking, you can remove the lid. This will add some more colour to the dish. At this stage the lamb should be falling apart.

This recipe is perfect if you are looking for something a little different from your roast lamb this Easter. Your beautiful fragrance of oregano, rosemary and lemons will leave your kitchen pleasantly smelling like a Mediterranean kitchen. Cooking this slowing with a little wine will leave the lamb very tender and falling apart. Enjoy this with some spinach, carrot and roast potatoes. I have added a little mint yogurt to drizzle over it to add another layer of freshness.

Before serving, mix some sea salt, chopped parsley and zest of a lemon, spread this over the top.

For the mint yogurt, mix the mint leaves with the yogurt.

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Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Lotto: Sponsored by Alma's Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday last, April 4th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion.

The numbers drawn were 18, 24, 25 and the bonus ball was 26.

the aforementioned O'Connor who ended the match with a tally of 0-10 and a score deep into injury time from the talented Dylan O'Neil after he reacted quickest to a Cian O'Connor break in and around the square seen Milltown/Castlemaine win out by a solitary point on a score of 1-16 to 2-12 and make it three wins from three games in Division Two. Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6A, Round 3

Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Georgia O'Donnel. €50 - Paddy Browne. €25 - Niall Murphy. €25 - Carmel O'Connor. €25 - Jessica Mok Far Chain. €25 - Helena Lyne

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Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place next Monday, April 18th where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets.

First half goals from Jonathan O'Sullivan and Ciaran O'Connor seen Milltown/Castlemaine carry a 2-06 to 0-04 lead into the half time interval after playing against a strong breeze in the opening half. An own goal early in the second half sealed the deal for the visitors despite a spirited effort from the home side as the half wore on, Michael O'Keeffe raising a green flag for Fossa but points from Sean Hogan, Kieran O'Carroll, Jonathan O'Sullivan and a lovely score from Linus Óg Burke at the end seen Milltown/ Castlemaine run out ten point winners.

Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 2, Round 3 Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' made the journey to Templenoe last Saturday evening, April 9th for Round 3 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League. Templenoe had suffered two early defeats in this competition by narrow margins to Na Gaeil and Listowel Emmets but were bolstered by the return of two of their Kerry Senior Footballers in Killian Spillane and Gavin Crowley for last weekend's clash. Milltown/Castlemaine on the other hand were coming into the tie on the back of two victories over Listowel Emmets and Annascaul respectively. The hosts made a rip-roaring start as they raced into a seven point lead after 10 minutes following goals from Stephen O'Sullivan and Daniel Crowley. Milltown/ Castlemaine started slowly but gradually dragged themselves back into the contest with Cathal Moriarty's personal haul of 1-2 including a sublime goal and Eanna O'Connor with 0-4 in the first half leaving just four points between the sides at the half time interval with Templenoe leading 2-8 to 1-7. In what was a wonderful game of open football which was end to end, the sides were level on no fewer than four separate occasions in the second half with Eanna O'Connor, Dylan O'Neil and Cathal Moriarty the away sides chief marksmen primarily from placed balls with the odd score from play. Templenoe opened up a two point lead (2-10 to 1-11) heading down the home straight with pointed efforts from Brian Crowley and Killian Spillane but they couldn't keep the visitors at bay as late scores from

Our Senior 'B' side tasted victory on Sunday afternoon, April 10th as they made it 3 wins from 3 games in Division 6A.

Team:Dara O'Connor, Patrick O'Connor, Tadgh McCarthy, Shane O'Connor, Kieran McKenna, Dwight Bacalso, Kieran O'Carroll, Jack Teahan, David Leane, Brendan Casey, Ciaran O'Connor, Patrick O'Sullivan, John Dennehy, Sean Hogan and Jonathan O'Sullivan.

Subs: Daire McCarthy, Linus Óg Burke, Adam Scanlon, Cathal Daly and Martin Foley.

Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 4A Round 5 Result and Semi-Final Fixture Milltown/Castlemaine's Minor side suffered their first defeat of the 2022 season on Monday evening last, April 4th away from home as they went down on a scoreline of 5-11 to 4-10 after a pulsating contest against An Ghaeltacht in Gallarus.

Despite this defeat, Milltown/Castlemaine by virtue of their four previous competition wins have qualified for the County League Semi-Final against Annascaul/Lispole/Dingle which will take place tonight (Monday, April 11th) at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown with a throw-in time of 6:30pm. All support would be most welcome.

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Our sessions take place Saturday mornings 9.30am-10.15am in Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown and new members are always welcome.

Come along and give it a try. Any questions contact Katie O’Sullivan on 0873205344 Congratulations: Well done to Daire Hogan who was part of Kerry South U16s victory over Tipperary and to James Dempsey and Sean Griffin who were part of Kerry South U15s win against Kildare last Saturday morning.

Our Senior 'A' manager David Heasman was manager of the Kerry South U16s so a word of congratulations to him also on the victory.

Birthday Wishes:All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to wish the one and only Willie Hanafin a big happy birthday as he turns 70 later this week. We hope you enjoy the day.

Coffee Morning:A coffee morning will take place on Saturday April 23rd between 10:00am and 1:00pm at the Nagle Rice Community Centre in Milltown for the Clifford family. There will be a raffle and some lovely spot prizes to give away on the morning and all support would be very much appreciated for this most worthy cause.

Milltown/Castlemaine Cul Camp 2022 😀Save The Date - July 25th to July 29th, 2022 The dates for the CUL Camp have been confirmed. However, the website is not open yet to register players for the camp, this will hopefully happen in a few weeks. Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.

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Bhí Tasha, Labrador dubh, aici le 13 bliain agus bhí Violeta croíbriste í a thréigeadh. Chuir clann áitiúil fáilte roimh Tasha agus ghealladar aire a thabhairt di. Tháinig Violeta go Co. an Chláir le déanaí, agus nuair a bhuail sí le Debbie Deegan, thuig Debbie cé chomh trína chéile a bhí Violeta gan Tasha, a cara dílis. Chuaigh Debbie i dteangamháil leis an gclann a bhí ag West Kerry Live 29

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0818 373737 Annascaul Notes Annascaul / Inch Committee will hold the Annual Good Friday Walk in Aid of Kerry Hospice on Friday the 15th of April on Inch Beach at 11am.

You can take part throughout the day and donate later to anyone of the Committee. All funds raised in Kerry stays in Kerry.

Whist results 06/04/2022 Ladies 1st Elke Hockstrate, 2nd Sandra Hoffman, Interval, Eileen Galvin, KathleenHennessy and Máire ní Muirearthaigh. Gents 1st Eileen Hickson, 2nd Martin Courtney, Interval, Mary McKenna & Pat Moore Listing the weekly winners is provided by the whist group and is accepted in good faith in this column as reflecting a true and accurate statement of events without casting any remarks on character, demeanour or upholding of the players.

Volunteer hour We all love Annascaul, and it's time to freshen the village up with a bit of weeding, tidying and general cleansing. Why not come along for one hour only every Tuesday evening at 7pm - 8pm. Meet at front of the Community Care Centre at 7pm sharp.t

Annascaul café is running 2 events during the May holiday weekend for Feile na Bealtaine The first work shop is with Liz Brookes and will be flower arranging and the use of flowers for design and for practical use through flower jewellery, flower crowns and edible flowers and in teas.

Suitable for all ages. Cost is €10. Call 086 8035464 to book The second is with Sinead Rock. It is for children and will entail reading, mindfulness and little yoga, - letting the kids write words that make them so full of life and try a little art. €12.

Artist Trading card drawing class with 3 words that could spark their imagination. They trade the card with anyone in the group - Material and watercolour cards will be provided Cost is €12. Call 086803 5464 to book Annascaul Gaa and Coiste na nÓg Save the date! The Kelloggs Cul camp will take place in Annascaul from 25th to 29th July. Exciting times ahead for Annascaul GAA & Coiste na nOg as they begin the Clubhouse upgrade project. We are hoping for support from the community.

If you would like anything included in the Annascaul Notes Contact Noel Spillane Ph. 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie

18 April Easter Treasure Hunts. Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt and Painting.

Register at 1pm in Annascaul Cafe.

Treasure Car Hunt, up to 10km around Annascaul. All cars must be fully licensed. Bookings 0868035464 Childcare Greta's Childcare located in the back of the GAA grounds are open till 6 everyday Monday to Friday for kids 0-4 Inch Beach Park Run every Saturday 9.30am ! Just bring your barcode.

Annascaul lotto There was no winner last week, congratulations to the €40 winners. Next week's jackpot is €2,600. Thank you to everyone who supports the Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in local shops and the Annascaul Post Office .

Workshops Annascaul Café had a great drama workshop for children and teenagers /adults in the afternoon with Tim Landers from Game of Thrones fame. It was total success and we will run the classes again in early April. Feel free to contact Aidan at Ph.086 8035464 to reserve places .

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The Civic Guard / An Garda Síochána Dingle Co Kerry 1923-1970 ‘The son of the peasant is the backbone of the force' (Eoin ó Duffy 1923, first commissioner of the Civic Guard and An Garda Síochána)

Dan Graham The core purpose of a police force in serving communities and protecting the state is seen in the operations at the Dingle police barracks, headquarters for the West Kerry jurisdiction during the early 20th century. During this time, the existing police force organised by the Royal Irish Constabulary (R.I.C) diminished in authority.

The preservation of law and order was overseen by the Republican Courts and the Irish Civic Guard, which was renamed and reformed as An Garda Síochána. A snap shot of the work and events of the police at Dingle Barracks is illustrated against the political social and legal upheaval within an emerging new Irish Free State up to World War Two and beyond. Glimpses of the organisational and administrative structures and individual post holders within the service are explored through this narrative.

Between, 1919-1923, Ireland was described as lacking in law and order, because of The War of Independence and the Civil War. Dingle town was no different to the rest of Ireland and stood at a standstill, isolated with disrupted road and railway links. Fishing, farming and commercial enterprises were in disarray. In trying to bring law and order and in defiance of the still existing R.I.C presence, Sinn Féin, formed a short lived Irish Republican police force (IRPF). Sinn Féin held court where the IRPF prosecuted wrong doers and sentences and fines were handed down. The court was based at the Carnegie Library on Green Street, Dingle. By 1923, the town of Dingle and the West Kerry hinterland began a gradual recovery from the chaos and brutality of successive civil unrest.

In 1923, the Provisional Government of Ireland formed the Civic Guard force later, renamed as An Garda Síochána in August of the same year. Early Civic Guards were recruited from Irish Republican army activists, British Army regiments and the R.I.C and were designated as an unarmed force. February 1923, saw the deployment of the first contingent of this newly formed Civic Guard to Dingle, Co Kerry.

approaches were taken to develop both the organisational structures and training for members of the force. An example is seen where the early Civic Guard leadership sought to extend the capabilities of members and in turn enhance the effectiveness of policing.

The Civic Guard was subsumed into An Garda Síochána. Structures were developed in parallel to the previous RIC organisation.

This reorganisation saw the officer in charge designated as a superintendent of the Dingle district. Fifteen superintendents and nine sergeants served at the Dingle Barracks between 1923-1970.

Superintendent Joseph Murray (1893-1975) was the first Garda superintendent appointed to Dingle. He was a hardened veteran of the War of Independence serving at brigadier rank and was an active member of the Gaelic League.

He was a native of Monaghan and a qualified national teacher, and had originally enlisted with the rank of inspector in the Civic Guard in 1922. He served in Dingle as a superintendent from March 1923 until February 1924. During Supt. Murray’s, time in Dingle he organised many community activities including Gaelic football/ hurling leagues and Irish language classes.

Initially, Supt. Murray faced many problems, including accommodation for a superintendent, three sergeants and five regular Gardaí.

Temporary premises became available in 1923, at 1 Greys Lane, at the former R.I.C. residence, which was not in a very habitable state with poor heating and sanitation. The Gardaí operated from this location for three years. Supt. Murray was replaced by Supt. James. O’Gara. Eventually, in 1926, Garda operations were relocated to Bridge Street, under the command of Supt.

Charles B. Heron a native of Co. Armagh, in premises leased from Mr John O Donnell. This remained as the headquarters of Dingle An Garda Síochána until 1941.

Irish Government policy led to initiatives aimed at restoring law and order to West Kerry. These were further progressed through

Superintendent Joseph Murray (Donegal County Archive). the appointment of Minister for Justice Kevin O’Higgins in 1923. The organisation of an efficient court service in the district was overseen and led by the appointment of District Court Justice Mr Richard Daniel F. Johnson (1896 – 1975). Johnson was a native of Rathkeale, Co, Limerick, a fluent Gaelic speaker who served on the Kerry bench for 42 years. Con Houlihan, Irish Press columnist in an obituary commented ‘we have lost someone [Johnson] who was always his own man’.

However, the remnants of military conflict were still evident across the Dingle Peninsula.

The newly constituted An Garda Síochána sought to strengthen Garda presence and organisation of law and order throughout the Dingle peninsula. Early Garda Síochána attempts to commandeer the RIC and British Army barracks throughout Ireland saw Anti Treaty Forces disrupting their best efforts with the arson and demolition of many state buildings.

In 1922, the Dingle R.IC. Barracks was destroyed and lay in ruins. Garda personnel were viewed with suspicion by a largely anti treaty population of the Dingle peninsula. Nevertheless, between 1925 and 1928 attention was paid to restoring or building new Garda Barracks at Annascaul, Ballyferriter, Cloghane, Camp and Castlegregory.

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Postcard New Garda Station Dingle, County Kerry (Courtesy of Miss K. Griffin)

A munitions dump was discovered at Camp, and consisted of guns, ammunition, fuses and grenades. Further sporadic incidents continued to occur across the Dingle jurisdiction without loss of life. These included an armed attack on the Ballyferriter Garda station, in 1924. In 1928, a robbery took place at Ventry Post Office and pension money to the value of 40 pounds was taken. In the same year a break in took place at the Provincial Bank Main Street Dingle. In 1931, 50 rounds of 0.45 ammunition was discovered in a wall at the old coalyard of Mr. P. Devane, merchant, Green Street Dingle. This cache was found during building renovations. This scene was the location of an earlier Irish Republican Army attack on a Black and Tan patrol in 1920.

Throughout the 1920’s, Gardaí investigated compensation claims by businesses and individuals. They were seeking restitution and loss of earnings for damages to dwellings business premises, farm stock and the fishing industry, incurred over the previous decade.

Garda investigations led to the preparation of files for prosecution.

Another dimension to the expanding role of the Gardaí in protecting state interests involved prosecution of foreign trawlers found to be fishing inside the new Irish territorial waters limit.

In 1935, An Garda Síochána oversaw a search and boarding operation of a French fishing vessel off the Blasket Islands. This operation supervised

by Supt. Philip Chambers led to the arrest of the French crew for illegal fishing within Irish territorial waters limit.

Against this backdrop, of increased activity in maintaining law and order, an ongoing debate continued around the essential need for the Dingle district to acquire a purpose built barracks. However, different interest groups lobbied for the acquisition of a vacant site on which the original location of the R.I.C. Barracks stood. The Kerry Vocational Education committee proposed this vacant site as a suitable location for a new technical school.

Never the less a decision was taken by the site owners (An Garda Síochána) to reserve the site for the Dingle Barracks.

After protracted negotiations, a design was proposed for a ‘long and low bungalow style’ Barracks. Eventually, in 1940, The Office of Public Works published an invitation to tender for the Dingle Barracks. The contract for the construction of the barracks was awarded to Mr. J.J. Buttimer & Co., 22,

Denny Street, Tralee. The final design was a two-story structure containing all necessary telecommunication services, administration offices and two holding cells. Later, a further three family homes for Gardaí stationed at Dingle were built inside the old RIC boundary wall.

former President of The Kerry Archaeology and Historical Society. Garda Collins illustrates how a member of An Garda Síochána can contribute to the social and cultural life of a community.

Finally, in 1941, Superintendent Michael O’Leary took charge of the long awaited new Dingle Barracks. Supt. O’Leary, a native of Co. Clare, became the longest serving officer (1939-1955) at the barracks. He had been a soldier in the Mid Clare Brigade Flying column, during the War of Independence. Supt O’Leary was a renowned GAA sportsman playing for Mayo against Kerry in the 1924 Senior All Ireland Football Final. He excelled at hurling and athletics. His service record also encompassed the Emergency and World War Two. This brief profile of Supt.O’ Leary illustrates an approach taken by An Garda Síochána to attract a broader recruit base as more representative of the general population.

In August 1964 a decision was taken at national Garda headquarters whereby Dingle Barracks would no longer be overseen by the rank of superintendent as a district headquarters for West Kerry and would be managed at Garda sergeant rank. Dingle Barracks was to become incorporated into the Tralee district. This decision came as a shock to Dingle residents.

A delegation of Dingle people met with the Minister for Justice Charles J. Haughey to raise their concerns but without success.

As a consequence of this decision, the last superintendent Sean O’ Colmáin departed in 1970. An interim arrangement led to the appointment of Inspector Richard Fahy from the Kerry division in overseeing restructuring arrangements. The Dingle Garda force was reorganised with designated roles of a sergeant with between four to six Gardaí to oversee service to the community and to protect the state.

Garda Tim Collins, Garda Depot, Dublin, May 1959.

Acknowledgements This article offers a snap shot of individual members of An Garda Síochána while acknowledging the contributions of all members of the force in West Kerry.

Thank you to Maire O’ Sullivan for editorial contributions Sources and References available on request.

Finally, a mention to Garda Tim Collins, who served, at the Dingle Barracks from 1962-1995..

Originally from Cork, Tim, lives in Dingle and is a

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Experience working on energy and agriculture projects, ideally on the Peninsula, is required.

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Strong computer literacy is required, in particular experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

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For a more detailed job description please visit dinglehub.com/vacancies. Using the link there, submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the job.

RIARTHÓIR OIFIGE AGUS TIONSCADAIL

Tá Mol Chorca Dhuibhne ag féachaint chun Riarthóir Oifige agus Tionscadail atá fíor-eagraithe, solúbtha agus seiftiúil a fhostú, agus idir thaithí ar bheith ag obair i ról tacaíochta mar chuid d’fhoireann oifige agus dúil acu bheith ag bualadh is ag cur fáilte roimh chliaint nua acu. Beidh an t-iarrthóir buacach ag obair go dlúth le foireann Mhol Chorca Dhuibhne agus a pairtnéirí tionscadail chun tacaíocht riaracháin a chur ar fáil do thionscadail éagsúla agus chun seirbhísí fáiltithe a sholáthar do chliaint an Mhoil.

Beidh gá le cumas maith ríomhaireachta, go háirithe le Microsoft Word, Excel agus Powerpoint.

Beidh an post seo páirt-aimseartha ar feadh tréimhse de 18 mí. An ráta ná €15 an uair an chloig agus beidh idir 20 agus 40 uaireanta an chloig sa tseachtain, ag brath ar éileamh séasúrach ar áiseanna an mhoil.

Chun teacht ar chur síos níos mine ar an bpost, tabhair cuairt ar dinglehub.com/vacancies Seol isteach do CV agus litir chlúdaigh tríd an nasc ar ár suíomh, ag míniú do spéis in, agus oiriúnacht don, bpost seo.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th April 2022.

An Dáta Deiridh d’iarratais ná Céadaoin 27ú Aibreán 2022.

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mórán dreamanna eile leis. Glaoigh orainn ar 087 7004 884.

An raibh a fhios agat go bhfuil 26 Limistéir Pleanála Teanga agus 3 Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta aitheanta sa tír? Táimid ar fad ag obair i dteannta a chéile agus an sprioc céanna againn líon na gcainteoirí laethúla Gaelainne a árdach. Bhíomar bailithe le chéile le déanaí sa Ghaillimh agus deis iontach bualadh leis na hOifigigh eile atá ag obair fud fad na tíre agus foghlaim óna chéile.

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There are plenty supports available to businesses that will help promote the use of Irish. There are supports available from us in Dúchas an Daingin, and from many other organisations as well. Call us today on 087 7004 884 to find out how we can help.

Did you know that there are 26 Language Planning Areas and 3 Gaeltacht Service Towns recognised nationwide? We are all working to increase the use of Irish as a daily language. We were recently all in Galway together, a great opportunity to meet the other Officers and to learn from each other. #SeoÍAnGhaeltacht.

Frásaí & Nathanna Úsáideach / Useful Phrases & Terms Bain triail astu sa ar na meáin an tseachtain seo!

Why not try some of these on your posts this week!

- - Ceannaigh go háitiúil

-Shop local

- Is iontach na hearraí ar fad atá ar fáil sa - There are great products to be found in Dingle Daingean

Ceardlann Pleanála Teanga de chuid Údarás na Gaeltachta.

- Féach cad a fuaireasa sa Daingean!

- Look what I got in Dingle!

What supports are available to improve my Irish?

- ‘’Cá bhfuairis é sin? – Sa Daingean’’

-‘’ Where did you get that? – in Dingle ‘’

Tuesdays Evening Walking Group:

- Seo chugainn Samhradh 2022

- Summer 2022 Pending

- Cad a tharla don ngrian?

- What happened to the sun?

- #corcadhuibhne

- #dinglepeninsula

- #daingeanuíchúis

- #dingle

- #gaeltacht / #gaelainn

- #speakirish / #learnirish

- #slíanatlantaighfhiáin

- #wildatlanticway

Dátaí don Dialann / Dates for your Diary; Seoladh Phlean Teanga Bhaile Seirbhíse Ghaeltachta Dhaingean Uí Chúis / Launch of the Language Plan for Dingle Town.

Tá ana áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh seoladh oifigiúil againn don bPlean Teanga ar an 29/04/2022 le linn Féile na Bealtaine. Ba mhór againn dá mbeadh sibh linn i nGáirdíní an Dísirt ag meán lae don seoladh, ceol, craic agus comhluadar. Ár mBaile. Ár gCultúr. Ár Rogha. Bí páirteach.

We are delighted to announce that the official launch of the Language Plan for Dingle, Gaeltacht Service Town will be happening on the 29/04/2022 as part of Féile na Bealtaine. Join us in An Díseart Gardens at 12.00i.n. on the 29/04 for some music, food and great company to celebrate the launch. Our Town. Our Heritage. Our Choice. Be involved.

Tacaíochtaí do Ghnóanna / Supports for Businesses Dúchas an Daingin are available to support businesses improve their use of Irish, and the Irish services they provide. Did you know that Irish was voted one of the main reasons tourists and visitors chose to visit Corca Dhuibhne/ The Dingle Peninsula?

Seirbhís Aistriúcháin / Translating Service Tá Seirbhís Aistriúcháin á chur ar fáil againn a thacóidh le feiceáleacht na teanga. Má tá tacaíocht uait dein teagmháil linn inniu ar 087 7004 884. Tá doiciméid poiblí ar fáil ar Google againn, do frásaí agus nathanna úsáideacha, breis eolais: https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin We are providing a translating service to help with the visibility of Irish. Do you have a menu? Do you place adds in the West Kerry Live? Do you have information to share about your business? Contact us on 087 7004 884. We have a public Google Doc, for useful terms and phrases, more information available here: https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin Tá móran tacaíochtaí ar fáil do ghnóanna a chabhróidh an Ghaelainn a chur chun cinn. Tá tacaíochtaí ar fáil uainne i nDúchas an Daingin, agus ó 36 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Join us every Tuesday evening at 17.30 and practice your Irish while taking a stroll around town. A great opportunity to meet new people, improve your Irish and get your steps in. All levels welcome. Meeting at the head of the pier at 17.30.

Conversation Group: Join us Thursday morning at midday in An Díseart Gardens. Bring a cup of tea/coffee and join us for a chat. This is a great chance to practice and to learn from others. Open to all levels, An Díseart Gardens, Thursdays at 12.00pm.

Conversation Group: A new conversation group will be starting on Thursday evenings. A chance to practice your spoken Irish with a fluent speaker, learn some new phrases and boost your confidence. These sessions will be running for 6 weeks starting Thursday 14th. Fáilte roimis na héinne. Register today on 087 7004 884.

Deiseanna Labhartha; An té a bhíonn Siúlach, bíonn sé scéalach …

Tar ag siúl timpeall Slí na Sláinte linn na haon Mháirt ó cheann an ché ar a 17.30. Cleachtaidh do chuid Gaelainne agus sinn amuigh ag siúl.

Tae & Plé Bígí linn i nGairdíní an Dísirt na haon Déardaoin ón 12.00-13.00, tabhair leat muga tae/caifé agus beidh comhrá againn.

Seisiún Cainte Beidh tús á chur le seisiún cainte nua na haon tráthnóna Déardaoin. Sraith 6 seachtaine a bheidh i gceist ag tosnú go luath. Caithfear clárú dos na seisiúin seo. Breis eolais ar 087 7004 884.

Comórtas Reatha na Gaeltachta Tá tús díreach curtha leis an gcomórtas reatha. An mbíonn tú amuigh ag siúil/ag rith? Cláraigh linn agus cuirfimid do KMs san áireamh le foireann na leithnise. Dein teagmháil linn ar 0877004884.

We have just started this years competition to see which Gaeltacht will win this years title of the fittest Gaeltacht! Do you walk/run during the week? If so contact us to join the team for Corca Dhuibhne, and we can include your KMs to help us win. Contact us on 0877004884.

An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

Bí i dteagmháil linn: Cristín de Mórdha, Fón: 087 7004 884 Rphost: optduchasandaingin@gmail.com Facebook, Twitter, Instgram: Dúchas an Daingin Linktree: Dúchas an Daingin

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Easter Family Events

Featuring pottery, engineering, arts and crafts workshops, pantomime and drama Wed. 20th - Fri. 22nd April

For toddlers to teens

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Written & performed by Pat Kinevane Presented by Fishamble Theatre Company A the touching and challenging story of homeless McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all – including his mind. Dare to laugh at despair and gasp at redemption in this brave, bleak, beautiful production for which Fishamble and Pat Kinevane won an Olivier Award in 2016.

Thurs. 28th April at 8pm

Tickets: €23/21

Sat 21st May at 8pm

FRED COOKE & JULIE JAY – Getting Out For The Night

New parents and Kerry’s most famous comedy couple Fred Cooke and Julie Jay discuss their status as Tik Tok lockdown legends and their experience teaching intimacy skills on the set of Normal People

Tickets: €15 Age 16+

All booking available on www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055

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Help us welcome 3,000 cyclists from all over Ireland to Dingle on 23rd April for Ride Dingle! Please note that roads will be busy with cyclists and there will be road closures in place.

www.ridedingle.com

Good Friday Walk In aid of Kerry Hospice.

Held by Annascaul/Inch Committee Date: April 15th Location: Inch Beach Start time: 11am If you are not free to join the walk then you can take part at a later time and donate.

Sponsorship cards are available All Funds raised stay in Kerry.

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

BÓITHRE Á nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

BÓITHRE Á nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993

ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Tugtar fógra anseo faoi réir Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, agus na Rialacha faoi Bhóithre a Dhúnadh go Sealadach, 1994, go bhfuil cinneadh déanta ag Comhairle Contae Chiarraí na bóithre agus na sráideanna, mar atá liostáilte thíos, a dhúnadh chun cabhrú le heagrú Ride Dingle ar Shatharn, 23 Aibreán 2022.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council has decided to close the roads and streets as detailed below in order to facilitate the holding of Ride Dingle on Saturday, 23 April 2022.

Dingle Daingean Uí Chúis Dúnta ó :

6.00 r.n. go 6.00 i.n. /Closing Times from:

6.00 a.m. go 6.00 p.m.

Ón mbóthar faoisimh — ag tosú ó acomhal Bheár / Marglann Nelliefreds go hAcomhal Shráid na nGabhar From the relief road - starting from Nelliefreds Bar/Mart junction to Goat Street Junction

7.30 r.n. go 8.45 r.n. / Closing Times from:

Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the Roads Act 1993, Section 75 and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council is proposing to close the streets as detailed below in order to facilitate the holding of the Dingle Half Marathon on Saturday, 7 May 2022.

08:30 to 09:15 Ó Sráid na Trá (Gabhal R559 go N86) go Crosaire Baile an Mhuilinn, crosaire Steve Kelleher go h-áitiúil. (Gabhal R559 le R559) From Strand Street (Junction R559 with N86) to Milltown Cross, known locally as Steve Kelleher’s Cross (Junction R559 with R559) 08:45 to 10:30

Slí Ceann Sléibhe / Slea Head Drive Dúnta ó :

Tugtar fógra anseo faoi réir Acht na mBóithre 1993, Alt 75, agus na Rialacha faoi Bóithre a Dhúnadh go Sealadach, 1994, go bhfuil Comhairle Contae Chiarraí ag moladh na sráideanna, mar atá liostáilte thíos, a dhúnadh chun cabhrú le heagrú Leath Marathon An Daingean Uí Chúis ar an Satharn, 7 Bealtaine 2022.

7.30 a.m. go 8.45 a.m.

Ó Dhroichead Bhaile an Mhuilinn R559 go hAcomhal an R559 / Tigh Tábhairne Pháidí Uí Shé From the R559 Milltown Bridge to the R559 / Paudi O’Sheas Pub Junction Slí Cheann Sléibhe / Slea Head Drive From R559 / Paudi O’Sheas Pub Junction to the R559 Dun Chaoin Junction 8.45 r.n. go 10.00 r.n. / Closing Times from: 8.45 a.m. go 10.00 a.m.

Dúnta ó : Ó Acomhal R559/ Tigh Tábhairne Pháidí Uí Shé go hAcomhal R559 Dún Chaoin From R559 / Paudi O’Sheas PubBóthar JunctionnatoConarach/ the R559 Dun Chaoin Conor PassJunction Road

ÓDúnta Acomhal Pháidí Uíi.n.

Shé /goClosing hAcomhal R559 Dún Chaoin 9.15 r.n. go 12.30 ó : R559/ Tigh Tábhairne Times from: 9.15 a.m. go 12.30 p.m.

Bóthar Junction na Conarach/ Conor/ R560 Pass Road From R560 Spa Road / Old Brewery to the R550 Cloghane Junction r.n. go 12.30nai.n. / Closing a.m. goan 12.30 p.m.

Dúnta ó : Bóthar an Spá/9.15 from:an 9.15 Ó R560 Sean-Acomhal Grúdlainne go Times dtí Acomhal R550/R560 Chlocháin From R560 Spa Road / Old Brewery Junction to the R550 / R560 Cloghane Junction Ó R560 Bóthar an Spá/ Sean-Acomhal na Grúdlainne go dtí Acomhal an R550/R560 an Chlocháin Siniú: Pádraig Corkery Senior Executive Officer/Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnóthaí Corparáideacha Siniú: Pádraig Corkery Senior Executive Officer/Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnóthaí Corparáideacha

Cruinniú na nÓg

Saturday 11th June 2022 Cruinniú na nÓg is an all-Ireland event offering FREE cultural and creative activities and experiences for children and young people in Kerry.

Kerry County Council’s Arts Office ¦ Creative Ireland Office are seeking proposals from professional, experienced practitioners to deliver events for the 2022 programme.

Ó Crosaire Baile an Mhuilinn, Crosaire Steve Kelleher go h-áitiúil (Gabhal R559 le R559) go Crosaire an tSaorsaigh (Gabhal R559 le L5003) From Milltown Cross, known locally as Steve Kelleher’s Cross (Junction R559 with R559) to Sayers Cross (Junction R559 with L5003)

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Ó Crosaire an tSaorsaigh (Gabhal R559 le L5003) go Crosaire Kruger (Gabhal R559 le L8047) From Sayers Cross (Junction R559 with L5003) to Kruger’s Cross (Junction R559 with L8047)

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L5002 from Márthain Cross(L5002/L8046) to Dún Chaoin Cross (L5002/R559) An L5002 Ó Chrosaire Mhárthain(L5002/L8046) go Crosaire Dhún Chaoin (L5002/R559)

Lawn & Grass Cutting Service Ba choir d’aon duine ar mian leo cur in aghaidh an mholadh seo, sin a dhéanamh, i scríbhinn, marcáilte Dúnadh Bóthar, leis an tOifigeach Riarcháin, An Roinn Bóithre agus Iompair, Comhairle Contae Chiarraí, Áras an Chontae, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí, nó trí ríomh phost go roads@kerrycoco.ie ní níos déanaí ná 4.00 i.n. ar an Céadaoin, 20 Aibreán 2022.

Any person having an objection to the above proposal should lodge same, in writing, marked Road Closure, with the Administrative Officer, Roads and Transportation Department, County Buildings, Tralee, County Kerry or by e-mail to roads@kerrycoco.ie not later than 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 April 2022.

Strimming & Lawn Care Advice

Ionas gur féidir próiseáil a dhéanamh ar aon aighneachtaí/moltaí beidh Comhairle Contae Chiarraí in ainm an t-eolas seo a phróiseáil go dleathúil, mar is gá, chun cloí lena oibleagáidí dlí.

Déanfar a leithéid d’eolas a phróiseáil, ag cloí le ráiteas príobháideach na Comhairle, atá le fáil ag www.kerrycoco.ie To enable the processing of submissions/ objections Kerry County Council can legally process this information, as necessary, to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. Such information will be processed in line with the Council’s privacy statement which is available at www.kerrycoco.ie.

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This is a competitive call out with limited funding and is a result of feedback from our consultation process which sought to hear the voice of Kerry’s young people.

Based on the responses from the consultation process we are looking for in person (or hybrid) events in the following artforms: Acting, Dancing, Creative Writing Please contact arts@kerrycoco.ie for an event application form Events must take place between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

Events must be free to the public COMPLETED EVENT FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY

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Castlegregory Notes World Autism Day was actually last Saturday but Slainte Seniors ran "A Walk for Charlie" which was very successful, raising over 1000 euros. Well done ladies! Therefore, it was decided to celebrate World Autism Day this past Saturday and hopefully we can do equally as well. Enjoying a Dip in Scraggane Bay. It was chilly but for a good cause. After the dip, people were invited to come share teas, coffees and cakes graciously donated by Bernadette Bohan. Bernadette, by the way, also donated the St. Patrick's day cake a few weeks ago who we forgot to thank then. The other person was Lawrence O'Connor who safely delivered St. Patricia and Dinky to the school to start the parade.

From April 12th Tidy Towns - Weekly evening TidyTowns work We are starting to go out again from Tuesday 12 April at 7 pm to 8:15 pm to weed, cut hedges, repair and generally improve our village. All welcome. Meet at the playground. Please bring your own equipment: gloves, secateurs, brushes, brush pans, buckets, shovels, trowels, safety vests, etc. Rubbish bags will be supplied. If you don't have equipment please let us know and we will ask some of our regular volunteers if they can bring spares. We will have some extra safety vests and gloves but these are in short supply. For now we will go out every Tuesday evening, and Thursday evenings where applicable. Please watch notifications on our Facebook page or contact the office for more information.

Walk for Kerry Hospice Foundation resumes, after the 2 year break, on Good Friday 15th April. Starting from Bowlers Cross at 11am and walking down Cahir Road. The Foundation welcomes everyone to participate in this traditional walk to raise funds for the Hospice. Sponsor forms are available from Rosarii O'Donnell and Ruth Bowler. We look for to seeing you all on the 15th. Donations on the day please.

Easter egg hunt and Easter parade for children on Easter Sunday starting at 12:30 in Castlegregory playground. Prizes for best decorated bonnet and best decorated basket and best Easter outfit on the day. Bonnets are available from the Euro shop in the Square and the Range in Manor West in Tralee for €2 Get Into Golf for Women: this is a programme we are running at Castlegregory Golf Club. It will allow participants to have a taste of golf through beginner lessons and on course activity. The programme will be eight weeks long, beginning on 5th May. Information from Castlegregory Golf Club: 066 7139444 or email Marion at eganbourke237@gmail.com Visitors from Ukraine: Ding Costello would like to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support for accommodation during the weekend of 28th May for the visitors from Ukraine. This has now been oversubscribed and no further accommodation is required at this time. Thank you!

Summer Festival to be held in Castlegregory this July, from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th. Events and venues to be decided. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the events please contact Catherine on 0866099753.

General operative/handyman required for C/E scheme for Castlegregory village 19.5 hours per week. Please contact Joe on 0872682097.

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired are looking for a part time employee, for further details of the position, please contact Margaret Maunsell, 087 9076256 Job Opportunity at the Beach Box We are looking for someone to join our team full time. For the right person the hours could be flexible and the job would include shop and launderette duties.

To find out more please contact Justine or Keith: thebeachbox@gmail.com or pop in and talk to us News Items If any local groups have any news items they would like to be made known, such as match fixtures, results, courses or anything of special interest-could groups inform the office by 12 midday on Monday mornings so that it can be entered into the local community news items in the newspapers.

Discontinued Recycling Service Unfortunately during renovations, we have to discontinue recycling service. We are looking at an alternative site. The services are provided at both Dillons and Higgins in Tralee. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have it rectified when the clubrooms are finished.

The office is open. As with any other businesses in the village, please wear a mask and use the hand sanitiser provided when you enter. Also only

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ONE PERSON at a time to enter the office please....this is for your safety as well as ours during these rising numbers of Covid. The Clubrooms are still not in use but the West End hall is. If you need to use a hall for anything please call us at the office to book the West End hall when available. All of our regular renters are now using the West End hall until further notice so slots will be limited.

Whist Ukraine Appeal raised €430 which was donated to the Irish Red Cross account through the local Post Office. Thanks to all the contributors.

Weekly Results 07/04/2022: Ladies:1st: Mary Farrell; 2nd: Pam McDevitt.

Interval: Elka Hockstrate, Eileen Kennedy .

Gents: 1st: John McEnery; 2nd: Pat Moore; Interval: Martin Courtney, Sean Fitzgerald & Jackie Goodwin. Mystery: Ann Connor. Next week the drive will be on at 8.45pm (Holy Thursday) St. Mary’s Camp: There is no longer a Sunday Mass at 12 noon. – Mass is a Vigil Mass on every second Saturday @ 6.15pm. (it alternates with St. Brendan’s Cloghane). Please check the weekly parish newsletters to know exact dates for these Masses.

Tin Whistle Classes on Wednesdays 4pm Contact Laura: 087 9393076 Email laurakelliher@yahoo.com All ages welcome Chosun Taekwondo-Do classes. Times: 4 - 4.45pm Kids (4 to 6 years); 5 - 6pm Juniors (7 - 12 Years); 6 - 7pm Adults and Teens. Chief instructor Barry O'Connor. Web: taekwondokerry.com Email: boconnortkd1@gmail. com Facebook Chosun Taekwon-Do and Fitness Mobile: 087 9837252 The Academy of Dance is an International Award-Winning Dance Academy offering classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary & Modern Jazz. Fully Qualified Teachers, offering Examinations & Performance opportunities. To register or for more information please contact us on 087 2637044 or via email: theacademyofdance@live.ie Castlegregory notes: Anyone in the parish can submit items that they would like included in the Castlegregory notes. The column is for you.

We welcome your input. Notes need to be in before 11am on Monday.

Thank you.

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As the curtain came down on Sunday April 3rd on the last two performances of Killorglin Pantomimes 59th production ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ . The smiles on the faces of the cast and Ukrainian friends sums it all up Due to covid outbreak in the cast the last two shows had to be rescheduled but it was made all the more special when the cast extended the hand of friendship and sent out an invitation to Ukrainian visitors in the area to join them.

The cast are now taking some downtime before planning for their 60th Show ‘Old Women who lived in the shoe’ which will be stayed in January 2023.

There was a large attendance of Board Officers,Club officers, Bord Na nÓg officers as well as senior and juvenile players present in the Dingle Skelligs Hotel for the launch of the Lee Strand sponsorship for the promotion and development of Gaelic games in Ciarraí Thiar.

The very generous Lee Strand support includes the West Kerry senior league and all Bórd na nÓg competitions West Kerry Board Chairman John Courtney thanked Lee Strand CEO Gearóid Linnane and his company for their very generous sponsorship, he also thanked the Skellig Hotel for hosting the event, Gearóid said Lee Strand was indeed delighted to support the West Kerry board in promoting Gaelic games, The Lee Strand West Kerry League Final between An Ghaeltacht and Caisleán Ghriare take place on Easter Sunday 17th April at 3pm in Páirc an Ághasaigh, Dingle.

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Cromane News Jane Casey GAA LOTTO: Numbers drawn on Wed 6th April 17, 12, 21, 14. No winner of the €9,800 Jackpot. Winners of €40 each were Sarah Kelly Tobin. On Line Ticket. Kisha Carroll. On Line Ticket. James Joy, Glenbeigh. Ticket sold by Patie Joy. Helen Standing, Tullig. Ticket sold by Patie Joy. Next weeks Jackpot €9,900. If youre not in, you cant win.

You can purchase your lotto tickets from Jack’s Bar and Restaurant; The Red Fox Inn; Hannah Mary’s shop; Mad Mix, Killorglin; O’Grady’s Bar, Killorglin, and in Killorglin Credit Union. You can also purchase tickets online - just search for ‘Cromane GAA lotto’.

Cromane GAA SENIORS: County League Division 4 (round 3): Cromane 0-10, Keel 0-9 Cromane secured their first two points of the county league with a hardearned one-point win over Keel in Cromane on Saturday evening.

There were never more than two points between the sides but a late surge from Cromane with three unanswered points, two from Donnchadh Walsh and another from Darren Houlihan that put them 0-10 to 0-8 clear was enough of a cushion to seal the win.

Goal chances were at a premium with both sets of backs doing well over the hour, but the three chances that were presented were all let slip by Cromane - something to work on.

The first half was a tit-for-tat affair with Cromane holding a slender onepoint lead at the break, 0-5 to 0-4: the highlights being points from teenagers Liam Joy and Darragh McKeefry and a superb long-range free from Darren Houlihan from the stand side.

Keel started the brighter in the second half with a series of Tommy Buckley frees pushing them ahead with 15 left.

That’s when Cromane steadied and finished strong with those crucial three unanswered scores.

Cromane play a Mid Kerry League back game on Good Friday against Beaufort before round 4 of the county league the following weekend away to Ardfert.

Team: Sean Teahan; Liam Teahan, Conor Sugrue, James Hurley; Liam Joy, Brice Dourieu, Ethan Griffin; Darren Houlihan, Donnchadh Walsh; Danny Shea, Darragh McKeefry, Jason O'Connor; Cathal Crosby, Mikey Houlihan, Finbar Casey. Subs: Shane Ahern, Danny Healy, Cian Lyons.

MINORS: County Minor League Division 4B (round 5): Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) 5-4, St Michael’s/Foilmore 0-13 The GGC minors won their final group game this evening in Ballinskelligs.

The old adage that goals win games was proven once again with GGC hitting five over the hour.

GGC were up 3-2 to 0-6 at half time and held on well in the second half for a vital win. Jack McGrath hit a hat-trick with another goal coming from Keith Moriarty. The back line performed very well throughout.

The GGC minors played their county league semi-final in Glenbeigh against

John Mitchels on Monday evening last (report next week).

Team: Jamie Casey; Ben Sugrue, Daniel O’Sullivan; Matthew Murphy, Jed Dando, Jamie O’Sullivan; Liam O’Neill, Keilen O'Sullivan; Tony Og Duffy, Keith Moriarty, Darragh Crosby; Jack McGrath, Fionn O’Sullivan. Subs: Joshua O'Sullivan.

UNDER-15s: Under-15s County League Division 7B (round 2): GGC 6-10, Skellig Rangers/Valentia 1-8 The GGC under-15s started their county league campaign last Wednesday evening with a trip to Valentia. They were too strong for the home side with Oran Sheahan, Lucas Riordan and Ben Sugrue driving the team on.

They will follow up with further games against St Pat’s, Blennerville (away) this Wednesday; St Michael’s/Foilmore (home), and Moyvane (home).

UNDER-13s: The GGC under-13s had two games last weekend in round 3 of the county league. On Sunday evening, the GGC lads played St Senans in Glenbeigh in a round 3 Division 5 clash. After a very competitive outing (played in chilly conditions) the visitors emerged victorious by 3-9 to 2-7.

After three rounds, GGC now have two wins and one loss.

Meanwhile, last Sunday morning, GGC played Ardfert B in a Division 11 clash in Cromane community field. They found the going tough but battled hard throughout before ending up on the losing side.

The GGC under-13s have no games this Sunday before resuming with a double-header on Sunday week (April 24). In round 4 of Division 5 GGC play Rathmore at home while in round 4 of Division 11 GGC play host to Listowel Emmets B. UNDER-11s: The Cromane under-11s will take part in the Shane Ryan/ Stephen O’Brien group of the Lee Strand Go Games this year.

They start their campaign with a home game this Thursday (April 14) against St Michael’s/Foilmore. They will then play every Thursday until mid-May. Their other games come against Dromid/Waterville (away); Renard/St Mary’s (home); Annascaul (away); and Glenbeigh-Glencar (home).

FIXTURES: Thursday, April 14 - Under-11 Go Games (round 1): Cromane v St Michael’s/ Foilmore in Cromane at 6.30pm Friday, April 15 - Mid Kerry League (back game): Cromane v Beaufort in Cromane at 7pm.

Wednesday, April 20 - Under-15 County League Division 7B (round 4): GGC v St Michael’s/Foilmore in Cromane or Glenbeigh at 7pm Thursday, April 21 - Under-11 Go Games (round 2): Cromane v Dromid/ Waterville in Dromid or Waterville at 6.30pm Sunday, April 24 - County League Division 4 (round 4): Cromane v Ardfert in Ardfert at 2pm.

Sunday, April 24 - Under-13 County League Division 5 (round 4): GGC v Rathmore in Cromane or Glenbeigh, time to be confirmed Sunday, April 24 - Under-13 County League Division 11 (round 4): GGC v Listowel Emmets B in Cromane or Glenbeigh, time to be confirmed Tuesday, April 26 - Under-9 Go Games: Cromane v Fossa in Cromane at 6.15pm CAR BOOT SALE: Sincere thanks to all who supported the recent Car Boot Sale in St. Michaels by way of buyers, sellers and all who helped.

Congratulations to Caolim Kelly, Cromane who won the Easter Hamper.

May he enjoy it.

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. It is another way to support the club.No duvets, pillows or dirty or wet items.

BINGO has recommenced in Jacks every Tuesday night at 8pm.

CYMS Killorglin Bingo again on Sunday nights at 8.30pm. Your support would be appreciated.

UNISLIM in the cyms Killorglin every Wednesday evening 6 to 8pm and Thursday mornings at 7.30,am STAGE SCHOOL: Fiona Crowley Stage School for children every Wednesday in the CYMS Killorglin. 4pm.

TAE KWANDO back in cyms every Friday evening with Jason Moriarty.

MARKET: In the CYMS every Friday 10 to 1.

QUOTE: While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us..

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Small Changes TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE I couldn’t choose between which of the following topics to write about this week but, influenced by the first subject, I decided to write about two sustainable actions for the price of one.

EASTER EGGS

in the traditional custom of dyeing and decorating eggs or gifting plants, seeds, flowers from local florists and local flower farmers or cakes and bakes from local bakeries. There is also the option of adopting alternative Easter customs from around the world e.g. Norwegians watch crime shows and read detective novels while kite flying is a popular Easter pastime in Bermuda!

DISPOSE OF UNUSED MEDICINES PROPERLY (DUMP)

Even though Ireland only has a population of 5 million people, we manage to munch our way through 17.5 million Easter eggs. This figure might not sound so gluttonous when you consider that consumers are bombarded with huge displays of Easter eggs on offer for months before Easter weekend. Besides, why turn down such ‘great deals’ as three chocolate eggs for 3 euro? The problem with offers that seem too good to be true is that they probably are and in the case of mass produced chocolate eggs, the social and environmental costs are not insignificant.

Virtually all of the chocolate consumed in Europe is made from cocoa beans grown in economically disadvantaged countries and is primarily sourced from West African countries. Claims by Cadbury (and its’ parent company, Mondelez International) that the cocoa used in its’ products is 100% sustainably sourced were proven to be untrue by a recent Channel 4 Dispatches programme, which found child labour being used on many Ghanaian cocoa farms. Like many commodities, farmers are paid a fixed price for their produce. The Ghanaian government, for example, pay £80 for a bag of cocoa beans while the ‘prosperous farmers’ supported by Mondelez International are paid £1 per bag extra over the going rate. In a good year the average farm will do well to produce 30 bags of cocoa beans (30 bags x £81/ 52 weeks = £46 per week). One in ten Irish people surveyed by REPAK in 2019 spent €50 or more on Easter eggs which puts the gross weekly income of an average Ghanaian cocoa farm into perspective.

Claims by large confectioners on their sustainable sourcing of ingredients such as palm oil, the cultivation of which can be responsible for large scale destruction of tropical rainforest and degradation of land, water and ecosystems, have also been found to be false or exaggerated. And then there is the packaging. We create over 1000 tonnes of waste at Easter and while a lot of this waste is potentially recyclable the most environmentally responsible thing would be not to produce it in the first place.

This is not to suggest that we should not buy Easter eggs, they have after all been a traditional symbol of new life and rebirth for centuries.

Instead we should perhaps consider the quality, quantity, provenance and sustainability of what we purchase. There are also plenty of alternative tokens to gift as a way of celebrating Easter. Good options include partaking

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DUMP campaigns have been run successfully by participating pharmacies in Cork and Kerry since 2007 resulting in over 12 tonnes of unused or out of date pharmaceuticals being returned. This year the campaign runs from March 14th until April 22nd.

Storing unused or out of date medicine long term is not safe. Hoarding or inappropriately storing medicines can result in accidental poisonings and intentional overdoses. It can also lead to sharing of prescription drugs between friends and family for ailments perceived to be similar, which can have very detrimental consequences (there is a reason it takes four years and supervised placements to qualify as a pharmacist). The inappropriate disposal of medicines (e.g. flushing medicines down the drain) can also have deleterious effects on the environment.

Common medicines such as paracetamol, beta blockers, antidepressants and antihistamines have been detected in the environment (freshwater/ soils) all around the world. While the concentrations of these are at levels considered unlikely to pose a threat to the environment or human health at many sites examined (but not all!), it is important to acknowledge that there are huge gaps in the research data as to the potential/actual effects of drugs in the environment. Moreover, there is even less known about the risks posed by medicines when combined with the complex chemical mixtures of other pollutants that are found in freshwater systems and soils.

At the end of the day, pharmaceuticals* are biologically active compounds so the safest course of action to ensure they do not affect non-target human or animals is not to release them into the environment in the first place. The easiest way to do this as individuals is to return all unused or out of date medicines to a local participating pharmacy before the 22nd of April so they can be disposed of appropriately. *There can be a tendency to forget that veterinary medicines pose the similar risks. The supplier of an animal remedy be it the vet practice, licenced merchant or pharmacy is required to have arrangements in place to take back any unused or out of date product for correct disposal.

Car Treasure Hunt Easter bunny egg hunt and painting in Annascaul Raising funds for community garden with Lios na gCraobh Residents Association a special family day Monday April 18th. Registration time 1pm

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Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar - Eolas & Nuacht West Kerry Language Plan - Info & News Aoine an Chéasta, is mór an céadadh bainne a ól, Domhnach Cásca, is mór an naire bheith gan feoil!

Tá luas an tsaoil pioctha suas arís agus an séasúr turasóireachta buailte linn. Tá sé go hiontach daoine a fheiscint aríst timpeall an cheantair agus iad ag baint taitnimh agus sásamh as na haon rud atá le tairiscint againn. An raibh fhios agaibh gur bhreá le turasóirí an Ghaelainn a chloisint á labhairt agus cúpla focal a fhoghlaim iad féin? Bain úsáid as aon chúpla focal atá agat is tú i measc na dturasóirí.

Beidh Féile na Bealtaine ar siúl ag deireadh na míosa agus beidh roinnt deiseanna teacht le chéile ag ócáidí tré Ghaelainn. Beidh Tae & Ple ar siúl, Siúlóid na Madraí, Siúlóid Shlí na Sláinte, & Zumba, fiú! Bhí Eibhlín Uí Iarlaithe ag caint ar Scríobh agus Cumadh do Dhaoine Óga mar chuid den gCaife Litríochta le déanaí. Bhí sároíche againn le slua breá i láthair. Bua iontach atá ag Eibhlín agus tá seans linn go bhfuil saothar léi ar fáil don bpobal!

The normal pace of life has resumed and the tourist season is upon us. It is wonderful to see people around the peninsula again enjoying what we have to offer. Did you know that tourists love to hear the Irish language being spoken? They also love to learn a few words themselves! Use whatever Irish you have when you are among them.

bheith againn – Bhí caint is comhluadar againn agus ár mbuíochas lesna héinne as teacht agus páirt a ghlacadh sa scéim. ●

Siúlóid na Madraí / Dog Walk -

An Satharn deireanach do gach mí beimid ag bualadh lena chéile i dteannta ár bpeataí!

Beidh go leor rudaí deasa ann dos na gadhair inár measc. Féach ar chlár Fhéile na Bealtaine do shiúlóid na míosa seo!

The last Saturday of every month we will meet up and host a Dog Walk - a Pup-Up Gaeltacht! Register on our LinkTree or message Evelyn. ●

Féile na Gealaí - Comórtas!

Tá 4 thicéad Fhéile na Gealaí againn le buachaint!

Dén cinnte sinn a leanúint ar na meáin shóisialta chun pas go dtí’n bhFéile a bhuachaint duit féin agus do chara leat i mí an Mheithimh!

Piocfar buaiteoir ar an 22ú Aibreán. Muna bhfuileann tú ar na meáin, glacfar le hiontráil a chur chugainn ar ríomhphost ag insint dúinn canathaobh go bhfuil na ticéidí uait, n! Go n-éirí libh!

Féile na Bealtaine will be on at the end of the month and there will be lots of opportunities available to attend plenty of Irish language events. There will be conversation groups, walks & even Zumba! Eibhlín Uí Iarlaithe was our guest as Tobar Dhuibhne host the Caife Litríochta too this month. Eibhlín is so talented. We had a wonderful evening and are really looking to future works of hers.

Tá gach eolas a bhaineann le Tobar Dhuibhne ar fáil ag: LinkTree (nascanna) nó an cód QR thíos : www. linktr.ee/TobarDhuibhne All information pertaining to Tobar Dhuibhne can be found on the above link or the QR code at the bottom of the page.

An raibh fhios agat...? Úsáideadh an Ghaelainn amuigh sa spás fiú!

Sa bhliain 2013, sheol an spásaire Ceanadach Chris Hadfield tweet le fotheideal i nGaelainn ón Stáisiún Spáis Idirnáisiúnta. Ba é seo an chéad uair a úsáideadh an Ghaelainn sa spás amuigh.

The Irish language has even been used in space!

In 2013, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sent a tweet captioned in Irish from the International Space Station. This marked the first time the Irish language was used in outer space.

Imeachtaí Thobar Dhuibhne / Tobar Dhuibhne's events ● Gaelchara Bhí teacht le chéile againn desna GaelChairde ar fad in Óstán Benner’s le déanaí. Bhí sé hiontach na héinne a fheiscint, agus roinnt cuileachtan a 44 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Gaelainn mar chuid dóibh, seo daoibh cúpla post dóibh siúd a bhfuil deis uaibh: ●

Bainisteoir Oideachais - Coláiste Uisce.

● Áisitheoir ar Scéim Spóirt Thobar Dhuibhne Ar mhaith leat club/cumann a bhunú le Tobar Dhuibhne? Ba bhreá linn tacú leat, Dein teagmháíl linn. Dá mbeadh rud sa cheann agat do dhéagóirí nó daoine fásta, bí ag caint linn.

Tuilleadh deiseanna ar www.peig.ie.

Tomhais na coicíse Cad é an focal is faide as Gaelainn?

Cuir freagra chugainn @tobardhuibhne ar Instagram, ar WhatsApp (087 376 9538) nó ar r-phost!

Freagra & buaiteoirí an eagráin seo chaite: "D’fhocal / Geall (nó do chroí)" - Bernie Uí Dhálaigh, Orla Ní Shíthigh, Niamh Ní Ghrifín, Máire Ní Ghrifín, Maitiú Ó Grifín, Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin, Maire de Hóra, Ciara de Mórdha.

Gaelainn Labhartha, Pobal Nasctha Bí ag caint linn, Tobar Dhuibhne. Táimid ar Facebook, Twitter, TikTok & Instagram. Cad é do Phlean Teanga féin?

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Dea-scéalta: Seo daoibh blaiseadh des na scéalta maithe mar a bhaineann siad leis an nGaelainn ar fuaid Solar Systems na háite: ●Tom Kennedy Féile Cheoil Bhaile na nGall ag tosnú arSolar..panels Aoine an Chéasta, 15ú Aibreán, leboth hAllagar or tubes, what's an the difference?

Well they provide hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, na hAoine.

Nach iontach go deo an Fhéile nua be it oil, gas or electricity. so agus fógraíocht láidir Gaelainne déanta A solar system will save up to 70% of your annual hot water bill. When uirthi. an the ócáid!

Beidh anamore chraic it comes Gach to tubes rath versus ar panels, tubes are marginally efficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially ann, agus Ciorcal Comhrá ag Tobar Dhuibhne when we have had such a great spell of sunshine. maidin Shathairn ag a 11!

There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine,

●you ask how! Go n-éirí go geal le Féile Shléibhteoireachta Well the answer is simple really, it's & not aCheoil solar panel it'sClochán a heat pump.

The way it works is a2022 panel is atá fitted ar to your roofchomh which is connected Bhréanainn, siúl maith to a unit and cylinder in your hot press. This is a compressor similar deireadh seachtaine Scoth an to what's found in a fridge, thisna unitCásca! pumps a refrigerant gas chláir into the panel where it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling atá curtha le chéile don bhféile. point of about -25 Celsius so this hot gas comes back into the unit, where the gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then trans-

●ferred to create Beidh Seoladh Dhúchas anonDaingin, heat. However, this unit is dependant electricity to operate Teanga so while saving money on heating hot water it does so at Phlean Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta a cost.

Dhaingean Ui Chúis á reachtáil ag deireadh Take for example a typical family home with 3 to 5 occupants, costs na míosa.about Comhghairdeachas libh on average €1,500 to €2,000 per year to heat,–ofana whichobair about a 1/4 to 1/3 le of this is hot water, so a typical hot water bill for a family of déanta cúpla mí!

5 is somewhere in the region of €450 to €650 a year.

A solar system for/aJob familyopportunities of 5 can cost anything from €4,000 to Deiseanna

€5,500 supplied and fitted, giving them a yearly saving of approx

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Annascaul GAA LOTTO: Our Lotto jackpot is still up for grabs, and is now €2600. The numbers drawn were 5, 8, 11 and 18. Congratulations to our €40 winners, Jer O’Connor, Castlemaine, Sharon Devane, Lispole, Timmy Griffin, Camp and Donie Casey, Ballinclar. Lotto tickets can be purchased from shops and pubs throughout the Parish, and now also online from www.clubforce. com or through the clubforce app. Thanks to everyone who supports our Lotto each week.

SENIORS: Hard Luck to our Seniors who were defeated by Castleisland Desmonds, 6-14 to 1-5, in Round 3 of the County League. In Round 4 they will host Templenoe, the weekend of 23rd/24th April.

U11s – The Annascaul U11s start their go games this, week on Thursday 14th they are away to Renard.

U13s – Well done to Annascaul/Lispole U13s Gneevguilla 7-9 to 2-8. Their next outing is Sunday 24th, away to Currow.

U15s – Well Done to the Annascaul/Lispole U13 who defeated Gneevguilla last week. Wednesday 13th they are away to Renard/St. Marys.

FUNDRAISING: Our fundraising campaign to fund our Clubhouse upgrade is now underway. Funds are being raised to help fund the extension and upgrade of our current dressing rooms. The project is vital for the future of our club and will provide fit for purpose facilities that players and supporters can be proud of. We are seeking contributions of €360 per family or €30 per month for 12 months. This will include Family membership for one year, entry into Annascaul GAA Lotto for one year and entry into home County League games. All funds raised will be ringfenced, and go toward the project. We realise this is a lot to ask, but we hope families will consider the Family Membership, and other membership options will also be available.

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Film Review: Fantastic Beasts : The Secrets of Dumbledore Tom Ó Neachtain Fantastic Beasts : The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest addition to the Harry Potter universe, and leads on directly from the events of 2018’s, Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes of Grindelwald. The film follows a group of globe-trotting wizards, led by a young Albus Dumbledore, as they try to prevent the manipulative Gellert Grindelwald from inciting an all-out war between muggles and wizards. After the muddled and disappointing Crimes of Grindelwald, it was clear that the Fantastic Beasts series needed a creative boost.

Thankfully, returning director David Yates and co. managed to salvage something from this franchise, delivering a quicker-paced, and more focused narrative this time around.

One of the best decisions made here, was to make the titular Fantastic Beasts key to the plot, and the creative creature designs are fully utilised in some stand-out sequences. This film also cleverly omits many of the plot-

SCOR: Scor is back for 2022. This a lovely way to represent your club off the playing field. Scor n nOg is for competitors under 17 years of age, and the event categories are: Solo singing, Recitation, Instrumental music, Ballad group, Stage age, Figure dancing, set dancing and quiz. If interested in participating, please contact our Scor Officer, Philomena Knightly.

VOLUNTEERS: We are seeking volunteers to help run our club and bring new ideas for the future. If interested in getting involved, please contact any committee member to see how you can help, or contact us via social media. We would greatly appreciate this. Many hands make light work.

We are asking members to volunteer 1 hour per week to help our club in the following areas: underage coaching, providing refreshments after Senior home games, fundraising eg selling lotto tickets at Senior home games, selling raffle tickets at quiz nights etc; joining working groups regarding club development plans. lines and characters that didn’t work previously. As a result, more time is given to additions to the lore, and the magic-action set-pieces, giving the remaining plot-lines more room to breathe and develop.

The controversially cast Mads Mikkelsen was a great choice to play Grindelwald, and he imbues each of his scenes with energy and dramatic heft. The rest of the main cast, for the most part, make an endearing group of heroes to root for. The elements of international espionage that were fumbled in the previous film, are fully realised here, fleshing-out the world of Harry Potter in creative ways. Unfortunately, the film manages to gain narrative momentum only around the mid-way point, and many of the earlier scenes feel like padding, and don’t push the story forward. This isn’t helped by the film’s mostly uninspired visuals. Yates’ direction only shines during the action-sequences, and the muddy colour-palate drains the film of much of its effervescence.

Fantastic Beasts : The Secrets of Dumbledore is surprisingly weak visually, but delivers an engaging plot and strong performances, and proves that the Fantastic Beasts series still has enough narrative steam left to continue into the future.

Tom Ó Neachtain is a third year student in Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne

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Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne An Bailiúchán Grianghraf Dáta: c.1925

Ceantar: Radharc ón Máimín, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, ar Chnoc Bhréanainn, ar Bhaile Dháith agus ar Chuan Ard na Caithne.

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Seanchas na gCrann: An Fhuinseog

Seacht gcinn de chrannaíocha uaisle a bhí ag na seana-Ghaeil, an dair, an coll, an cuileann, an t-iúr, an ghiúis, an t-úll agus an fhuinseog.

B’shin iad an AIRIG FEDO. Agus dá uaisle an crann is ea ba dhéine an píonós a leagfaí ar an té a bhainfeadh leis. Bhainfí beithíoch bliana (dairt) de dhuine i gcás craoibhe, nó beithíoch dhá bhliain (colpthach) dá mbainfí le cabhail an chrainn nó luach dhá bhó bhainne den neach a bhainfeadh an crann den talamh.

Crann an-mhór sa mhiotaseolaíocht is sna Ríscéalta is ea an fhuinseoig. Deirtear sa Táin go raibh fuip fuinseoige ag Méadhbh. Thugtaí Bile Mhéadhbha ar áit ar bith go leagadh sí a fuip

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mar go bhfásadh crann fuinseoige ann. Dheintí gathanna agus airm chogaidh as leis. Crainn fhuinseoige ab ea cúig cinn de chrainn mhóra na hÉireann. Agus bhí trí cinn de na crainn sin cóngarach dá chéile i gCo. na hIarmhí I gceartlár na tíre, ceann acu ar Uisneach. Bile Uisnigh a tugadh air. Chreidtí go raibh siombal sa chrann den gcosaint a thug an bandia don talamh agus do thorthúlacht na talún sin. Tugtar ardmholadh don gcrann ba cháiliúla den gcúig cinn agus caointear a leagan sa dán Bile Tortan Tá go leor piseoga luaite leis an bhfuinseoig sa bhéaloideas. Baineann cuid mhaith desna scéalta sin leis an leigheas agus le cosaint ón mí-ádh. An fhuinseoig ba thúisce a bhuailfeadh an tintreach í. Agus chreidtí go raibh cosaint ina cuid adhmhaid ón diabhal agus ón olc. Dhóití í agus scaiptí luaithrigh an adhmaid mórthimpeall an tí. Bhíodh maidí fuinseoige ag feirmeoirí chun a gcuid ainmhithe a thiomáint agus a chosaint ón mí-ádh. Agus chuirtí maide faoin mbainne sa Bhealtaine chun é a chosaint ar an lucht sí.

As fuinseoig a deineadh bachall Naomh Moling ó Cheatharlach agus ba leis an mbachall sin a chuireadh sé an ruaig ar an diabhal. Tá a fhios ag an saol mór go ndeintear an camán as an bhfuinseoig fós. Agus tá scéal ann faoi bheirt chailleach ó Bhéarra, duine acu ar an mórthír agus an duine eile ar oileán, a bhí in achrann lena chéile agus a chaith maidí fuinseoige chun a chéile chun an t-achrann sin a réiteach.

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CLASSIFIEDS - 087 214 9327 / 086 173 7944 Property to let / Tithe ar cíos

For rent, One room ensuite jacuzzi bath. Shared kitchen and sitting room.

Front and back garden in Dingle town. 086 1210038 Rooms available to rent in a house near Wine Strand beach. Short and long term rentals. For more info contact 083-3308058 Single Room to rent long term in Dingle town, sharing house with two professionals. New house, fully equipped, A rated. Contact SaDaingean@yahoo.com Room available to rent short term (3/4 months), Goat Street, Dingle.

086-1688007 Rooms to rent in Dingle town, sharing house. private bedroom en suite. Call 086-1210038 Ballymore House: room to rent. Call 083-3028899 Room to rent en-suite, Marian House, Dingle. 087-7995984 Double room ensuite - own facilities, 32" TV, refrigerator, kettle, toaster and full use of main kitchen. Would suit professional. Ballydavid area. 086-2210426

Holiday Rentals / Tithe Saoire 3 bedroom summer house for rent. Sleeps 6. Ballyferriter area. June and September availability. Contact Pat @ 086-8230130 or at zengacab@gmail.com.

For Sale/Le Díol

2 x survival suits, never used. 087-2944722 Well bred collie pups, off good working dog. 086-8491365 Hay for sale, small square bales. 2021 cut. 087-2308254 Flanagan's Poultry delivering fortnightly to Dingle Mart and weekly to Milltown, Killorglin and surrounding area phone 086 15808376

Motors / Gluaisteáin

VW Golf for sale 2010. Call 0857416424

Services / Seirbhisí

Tutoring/Grinds: private or group sessions available for all ages (primarysecondary-adult learners) online via Zoom or face to face. Cainteoir Dúchais.

Fully qualified primary school teacher with M.Ed and over 10 years experience.

Gaeilge and all other subject areas. Call/WhatsApp (083) 3779373 for more info.

Music Lessons: Clarinet, Concertina, Tinwhistle, Ukelele and beginners Guitar.

One-on-one traditional & classical tuition available. 089-2554848 for enquiries.

Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812 South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-6023082 Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory.

Call: 083-4179641 Language Lessons: French, German, Spanish, Irish & English with experienced teacher. Leaving and Junior Cert prep available: 0892554848 Insurance: Guaranteed cheapest rates for Life Assurance, Mortgage Protection, Serious Illness & Income Protection. Also, Health Insurance reviews. Colm Lundon Q.F.A. 087-9927950 UR Insurances (Europe) Ltd. t/a Actual Insurances are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland Experienced cleaner/ keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc 087-6256533 Septic Tank emptying, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018 Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs. Emergency call out service available. James Greaney 087-3440493 Does your septic tank need to be emptied- we will get to you within a day.

Cuir Glaoch/ Call Diarmuid Ó Beaglaoi 087 2969846 0r 066 9155446 Vehicle Computer Diagnostic Service / Mobile Service. Cars, Jeeps, Vans, Pickups. Call 087-3440493 Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com

available clients. Any size considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer, Estate Agent & Valuer on 087-6577369.

Single male, local, 45, looking for long term rental apartment or small house in and around Dingle town. Rent allowance or HAP preferable, but not essential if fair agrement can be agreed. Clean and tidy with good reference from former landlady on request. Text details to 085-7359049 Sheep wanted, all types. Payment on the day. Factory sheep also wanted.

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Situations Vacant / Postanna Tower View Guest House, full and part time positions available. Contact 086 3518654 or email towerviewdingle@gmail.com Murphy’s Pub Dingle, positions available in all departments please send CV to jmurphyspubdingle@gmail.com Greenmount House Dingle Is recruiting for the following positions: Room Attendants- Room and Front of house cleaning, full time and part time positions available . Approx. Hours of work 8.45am to 2.45pm. Great working environment, pay and conditions. Email resumé to Gary, info@greenmounthouse.ie or phone 066 9151414 for more info on any of the roles Staff wanted to clean holiday homes in Dingle excellent pay please contact 085-8505209.

Full and part time cleaners & house managers required, great rates.

087-2940912 Cleaning person wanted 3 hours a day 11.00 am to 14.00 pm 5 days a week Flexible. Dingle Town. Good hourly rates. If interested Whatsapp or text 0861210038 to arrange meeting.

We are hiring. Full time / Part-time staff wanted in" The Diner", Just send your C/V to mcgeaney@hotmail.com as soon as possible. Also get your Summer job sorted for 2022 drop in a C/V and beat the rush .

Waiting staff and kitchen porter wanted. Full time positions. email: marinainndingle@gmail.com or call 086-1688007 Breakfast chef required in Dingle town. email: marinainndingle@gmail.com or call 086-1688007 Harrington's of Dingle: We are hiring. Positions available. Full & part time, job sharing.

Chef and general workers. Please contact Eileen 086-8263986 or send CV to harringtonsdingle@gmail.com. 15 yr old's can apply with the written consent of a parent

Other / Eile Yoga in Ventry Hall Thursdays 7-8pm. Beginners welcome. €10 per class. Mats provided. Ph 0892554848 for enquiries Shed storage space, Annascaul/Inch area. Suitable for classic car, house contents or boat. Email: polaoghaire@yahoo.com Dry secure storage unit for rent, Lispole area. 087-2820062 Reiki & Reflexology practitioner available for sessions in Ballineanig. Call out service also available. 089-2554848:

Denis Casey Garage Annascaul

Servicing, Tyres & All Repairs.

Recovery Service Available

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Wanted / Ag Teastáil

Looking for cleaner/Keyholder for Summerhouse in Ballyferriter. Call Pat on 086-8230130 AG TEASTÁIL le ceannach sean riomhaire taistil le córas WindowsXP 066 9152204 Female looking for one person accommodation in Dingle peninsula. Contact Niamh on 087-4413123. Reference available. Preferably pets allowed. House trained cat.

Local small business looking for a kitchen space for food prep this coming season. Exclusive use or happy to share. Contact Ann at 086-0625508 Looking for house or apartment to rent, long term from July. 3 bedrooms min. Lispole/Dingle area. Contact Colin on 087 2960160.

Local working couple looking for long term accomodation in Dingle.

086-8185504 Wanted: Agricultural Entitlements and/or Agricultural Lands to rent for

No. 39050

Manual and Automatic Cars Available

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