West & MId Kerry Live issue 193

Kerry Live

ISSUE / E ISIÚINT 193

West & Mid

8ú - 23ú Nollaig 2016

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Essential Community News and Event Guide For West & Mid Kerry.

Nuacht, Imeachtaí & Eolas Cuí do Chiarraí Thiar & Chiarraí Láir

Dingle To Killorglin Castlegregory to Cromane

SAOR IN AISCE FREE

Mossy Donegan

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San Eagrán Seo / In This Issue Pg 8 : What’s Going On?

Goose Island Workshop INCHALOUGHRA, CASTLEGREGORY

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Pg 10: Dingle Cookery School Recipe Pg 12: Farming News Pg 15: Ted Talks - Danny Sheehy Pg 34: Ó Mhárthain Pg 38: Anso ‘s Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne Pg 44: Nutrition with Irene - Cranberries

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Pg 46: Crosfhocal Sean Nós Pg 48-49: Live Music Listings

News from The Marts Dingle

Pg 50: Crossword Pg 51: Classifieds

Sheep & cattle sale Saturday December 10th incl 8 HE bucked fed heifers suitable for breeding.

Mart agm Tuesday December 13th @ 8pm

Milltown

To Advertise Contact us on 066-9150530

Lorcán: 086-1737944 Mossy: 087-2149327 Email: westkerrynews@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook www.westkerrylive.ie

General cattle sale Sat 17th Dec Sheep sales every Tuesday @ 10.30am sharp intake from 8am .

Last Sheep sale Tuesday 13th Dec

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Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

Clinic Cois Abhann, Spa Road , Dingle 066 9151465 Ionad Leighis An Daingin The Mall, Dingle, 066 9152225., Dr. T. Sills, Castlegregory, 0667139226 Mon-Fri, 9:15am to 1:00 pm Saturday, by appointment. Emergencies Doctor’s Surgery Annascaul, West Inch 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 1850 335 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 Dr Valerie Collins .Market St, 066 976 1253 Cronin, Dr Ann Beach Tree Lodge, Market St, Killorglin (066)9761014 Prendiville, Wm (Killorglin) Cluincorrig, Killorglin (066)9761149 Prenderville Edmond Daly’s Lane, Killorglin (066)9761072 Prenderville Edmond Coolmore Laharn, Killorglin (066)9761512 Milltown Health Centre Milltown (066)9767113

IONAD TRÉIDLIACHTA / VETERINARY SURGERY Brendan O’ Connell, Spa Rd., Dingle. Tel (066) 9151814

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

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

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

Corkery-Johnson Linda BDS NUI Upper Main St Dingle Co. Kerry (066) 9152333 2 West Kerry Live

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:

Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 30011 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 Bridge St Lower, 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 Ionad Eolais Clochán 087 4552911

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA Annascaul : 089-4259294 Dingle : 086-0203501 Castlegregory/ Cloghane : 087-1647788 Ballyferriter : 066-9156124 Tralee Office -066 -7128021

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Am Spraoi - Dingle Playground Great news for the children of Dingle and beyond. Am Spraoi, set up in July 2011 was last week awarded €184,000 under the CLÁR programme to build a playground in Dingle. This large grant aid combined with over 5 years of local fundraising will fully finance the project. Kerry County Council has been involved from the outset and has helped the Am Spraoi voluntary committee every step of the way. The site of the playground which is owned by KCC is situated behind The Charthouse Restaurant at the entrance to the town. Upon completion, which is hoped to be early Summer 2017, KCC will both maintain and insure the playground.

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Fundraising Am Spraoi has been fundraising steadily since 2011 and has raised in the region of €30,000 thanks to the generosity and support of the whole community. Many businesses donated sizeable sums following a door to door collection. Both West Kerry Live and The Kerryman were always more than supportive advertising events and following the progress of the playground.

The following fund raisers took place and Am Spraoi are ever grateful to each and every one for their generosity: Fashion Show, Bingo Nights, Quiz Nights, Various Raffles and Street Collections, Christmas market stalls, Cake sales, Collection Bottles in businesses around Dingle, Bikathon donations, Triathlon donations, Women's Mini Marathon donations, South Pole Talk donations, Marathon donations, Wren Boys donations, Dingle Food Festival stalls.

Is mian le Coiste Am Spraoi buíochas ó chroí a ghábháil le gach éinne agus le gach gnó a thug cabhair agus tacaíocht dúinn ó 2011 amach.

Killorglin Christmas Hamper Ride The Killorglin Cycling Club’s annual Christmas Hamper Ride takes place this Sunday, December 11th starting at 10am at the Sports Complex. Sign on opens at 8.45am for one of the most popular annual pre-Christmas ride-outs with a fee of e15 for Cycling Ireland licence holders and e17 for non- members.

The Event: Riders have the choice of a 50km or 75km route both of which are ridden at a controlled speed until the pace pulls away and dash for home begins. The first three riders home over the longer distance and the first rider from the shorter distance will take home hampers. However there are plenty of prizes left to be shared out by raffle between the rest of the riders! This will take place in the Killorglin Community Centre where refreshments, hot food and showers will also be provided after the ride.

The Route: The 50km route takes the riders on a relatively flat loop from Killorglin through Killarney, Farranfore, Firies, Miltown and back to Killorglin and is also suitable for u16 who are not allowed on the longer route.

That route sees the riders continue through Farranfore towards Tralee and they will turn off at Farmers Bridge for the climb to the Killorglin / Tralee road where they will be let race back to the starting point.

Alan Jones from the hosting Killorglin Cycling Club said that the Hamper Ride has grown more popular by the year. “The format suits everyone as it is largely a fun event but also allows the more competitive riders a good lung opener. The event attracts cyclists from all over the county and beyond and its timing makes it one of the most sociable days on the cycling calendar. The Killorglin Cycling club looks forward to welcoming all types of cyclists this Sunday to really kick off the Christmas festivities”.

Bronntanais Shuaithinseacha um Nollaig

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Sessions From The Shop

60 Seconds

This fortnights session from the Dingle Record Shop comes after of a hugely enjoyable Other Voices weekend. Glen Hansard and Breandán Begley dropped in to Mazz on Green Street for what turned out to be a mighty session.

Check it out on: www.sessionsfromtheshop.com

with Derry Murphy

The session can also be viewed on: www.facebook.com/dinglerecordshop

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What was your first job?

Working on a Lobster Fish Farm What is your favourite film?

The Nuremburg Trials What is your favourite book?

Paidi Ó Sé’s book What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

The Clancy Brothers What was your favourite holiday?

Hawaii with the Kerry Team What is your favourite drink?

Crean’s Who is your favourite actor?

Robert Mitchum Who is your sporting hero?

Muhammad Ali Two things you’d bring to a desert island?

My wife and some cheese What’s your favourite saying?

It’s Mighty!!

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10.30 – 6 MONDAY 2nd -­‐ Saturday 7th

CLOSED SUNDAYS A hand-picked selection of over 6,000 books for you to browse, from the current bestsellers to our own selection of Vital Titles.

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If we don’t have exactly what you want in stock we can order any title in print, or help you locate an out of print book.

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We’re happy to gift wrap and mail books to anywhere in the world.

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We don’t just have the book you wanted, we have the book you never knew you wanted!

Dingle Film Club Open to Everyone 8.45pm Tuesday Nights

The feature at the Dingle Film Club at the Phoenix Cinema on Tuesday 13th December will be the winner of the Grand Jury Prize

at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival, “Nocturnal Animals”. Starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal as a divorced couple the film tells the story of a successful Los Angeles art-gallery owner’s idyllic life which is marred by the constant traveling of her handsome second husband. While he is away, she is shaken by the arrival of a manuscript written by her first husband, who she has not seen in years. The manuscript tells the story of a teacher who finds a trip with his family turning into a nightmare. As Susan reads the book, it forces her to examine her past and confront some dark truths.

There is no film Club on Tuesday 20 December.

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Great Gift Ideas Castlegregory ICA News Mention the ICA and automatically you can see the shy smirk and the soft nudge as the listeners concoct an image of “old dears’ sitting around a table knitting drinking tea and gossiping. This of course may happen but there is by far more to this wonderful women’s organisation than meets the eye. For over 100 years the Irish Countrywomen’s Association has been working on nurturing the Irish language and culture and ensuring that through practice and teaching the long tradition of heritage crafts is preserved for future generations. Using its collective knowledge and power it has influenced Irelands policies for decades and still continues to do so today. Irish society has changed a lot since the 1930’s when the ICA fought for education to be available to adults and to have safe drinking water tapped to every home in the country but the ethos of the organisation remains the same to nurture our heritage and help improve services to and the lifestyle of rural dwellers.

Much is done on a local level with over 500 guilds countrywide. For many communities the ICA is their backbone organising and catering for many events. In Castlegregory we organise the annual Horticultural Show in August and again this year it proved to be a great day. Apart from the displaying of flowers vegetables and baking it gives the community a focal point where they can meet and chat over a cup of tea. This is hugely important in these times as isolation in rural Ireland is having a massive negative impact on mental health. Our guild is very aware of this and in October organised a walk on World Mental Health Day which was well attended. Two classes from the local Mean Scoil walked with us and it was a joy to see all age groups represented. Donations from the walk went to Pieta House Tralee. As a small group we get quite a lot done throughout the year. Two Mandala Weaving classes took place in October and a Needle Felting class in November. For all of these classes people outside the guild were invited and we had a very positive response. Many other requests for our help arise over the year and we are very glad to oblige.

On the social front we get together several times for breakfast an outing or an informal cup of tea. There is always the opportunity to visit other guilds and many of us do so either to participate in classes they organise or walks or to socialise with them. Fashion shows always feature in the

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yearly events and many of us have had the opportunity to try the catwalk…better late than never. Being an ICA guild member is very satisfying take this from someone who smirked and nudged also. Having an outlet and doing something for oneself is so important and the friendship and camaraderie in the guild is refreshing. Crafts are just one aspect of our guild as you can see lots of other things are happening also. New ideas are more than welcome. Just when you thought is that all!!! Let me tell you about the discounts you get as an ICA member. Many of the bigger retailers offer discounts with an ICA membership card for example, Harvey Normans, Shaws, Hickeys Home, Paco, Vibes and Scribes Cork for craft supplies and many more. Discount amounts vary but are always welcome.

To conclude our yearly calendar we hold a Christmas Flower night in the Clubrooms. This year on December 12th we have the pleasure of inviting Juli Malone from Dingle to do the demonstrating. This night has gone from strength to strength over the past few years. It is a lovely social evening with mulled wine on arrival tea and homemade goodies half way and then the raffling of all the arrangements leaving us very contented going home. We are very aware that women out there are leading busy lives and juggling work and home and time is precious but we urge you to think about becoming involved in ICA. It is a non pressurised environment where you can relax and be yourself and be master of your own involvement. Have a great 2017.

Nollaig shona agus bliain nua faoi mhaise dhaoibh agus go mbeirimid beo ar an am seo aris.

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Corca Dhuibhne Beo i lámh Graham Woodcock i Nairobi le déanaí ag altramú eilifint ó pháirc Sheldrake. Bíonn na h-eilifintí óga seo tréigthe sa bhfásach toisc go mbíonn a máithreacha lamhachta ag seilgeoirí go mí dhleathach. Ana obair á dhéanamh i Nairobi ar a son.

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Home Visits by Appointment

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What’s Going On? Cad atá ar siúl?

Drumming classes at the Percussion Workshop Mondays - Adult beginners. Tuesdays - Kids (all ages). Wednesdays - Teenagers and also on Wednesday - Splanc-The Dingle Carnival Band. Info and bookings: Martin 0872808633 Karate (Shorinji Kempo). Classes in this original Japanese martial art takes place in Girls primary School hall every Tue. .& Thurs @ 6.00 pm -7:30pm and Sat. 10am - 11.30am (Seniors). Juniors - 5pm Tuesdays. Paidi 087-7735815

Tinteán Ceoil - Live Music. Gach Luan ag 7.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh chách!

Every Monday in Ionad Cultúrtha sa Chlochán (next to O’Donnell’s pub) at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments.

Everybody welcome!

Annascaul ICA Guild meet every Thursday at 8pm in Annascaul community centre. New members are very welcome.

8th December: Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Night of nostalgia, fun and relaxation. All ladies very welcome.

15th December: Carols and Christmas Craic.

Happy Christmas, everyone!

Knit and Natter group meet in Adams 11am-1pm. Every Tuesday. All welcome, chat & coffee.

Beidh Bingo ar siúl i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Dé Domhnaigh 11 Nollaig 2016 @ 7.30 p.m.. Go leor duaiseanna ar fáil. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.

The Dingle Knitting and Crochet Group meet in An Díseart every Wednesday from 7 - 9pm. All Welcome

Eaglais na hÉireann/The Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) Dingle Union Service times every Sunday Kilgobbin Church, Camp: 10am, St. James, Dingle 12 noon. Priest in charge Rev. Phyllis Jones 085-8558594 Dingle Hillwalking Club - Weekly outings on Sundays. Meeting outside Garveys Supervalu @10am. Guests welcome subject to having proper walking gear, i.e. good hiking boots with ankle protection, decent rain jacket, hat, gloves etc. For the club`s full walk schedule please log on to our website: www.dinglehillwalkingclub.com .Off schedule walk routes for the alternate Sundays are decided on the previous Saturday subject to the weather forecast etc.

Dingle Christian Fellowship meets Sunday evenings at 6pm at Saint James Church on Main Street in Dingle. This is a non-denominational fellowship and all are welcome for Bible study, worship and prayer. Come join us and lift your voice in praise! For prayer requests or information call Maureen at 086-1771117 or Mike at 087-9427775 Whist - Annascaul every Wednesday night at 8pm in the Community Centre All welcome Tá cruinnithe Al-Anon a tionóltar de ghnáth gach Aoine i Ré Nua, Sraid Eoin, An Daingean, curtha ar ceal go bhfógrófar a mhalairt.

Al-Anon meetings usually held every Friday in Ré Nua, John Street, Dingle, are suspended until further notice.

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

Replace all fogged & broken double and single glazed units.

BINGO in CYMS Killorglin every Sunday at 8.30pm, in Milltown Hall every Monday at 8.30pm and Wednesday at 8.30 in Glenbeigh Community Centre Dingle branch of the Catholic Grandparents Association meets at 8pm on the first Wednesday of every month in Gairdín Mhuire Centre, Green Street, Dingle. All welcome!

Ph. Mike 086-4043901

Breast Feeding support. La Leche league of Dingle: Informal meetings held on the second Thursday of every month at the West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle at 10.30am.

Welcome all interested women.Informal coffee morning at the Grey’s Lane Bistro, from 11am on the last Saturday of each month, excluding June, July, August and December. For more information/telephone support call Fiona 087-9711342 or Sylvia 087-6636635

Dingle Farmers Market: Every Fri. from 9.00am to 2.30pm in the Holy Ground Carpark Milltown Farmers’ Market, is on every Saturday of the year from 10 to 2 in the Old Church in Milltown. We are also indoor and with plenty parking facilities We have live music every Saturday from around 11 o’clock onwards and there is also a library (Solais) on the premises.

Dingle Cycling Club have weekly cycles every Saturday morning departing from Dingle Marina at 9am and Sunday morning at 10am.

Ciorcal comhrá tosnaithe i dTig Mike Uí Néill, An Cam. An chéad Aoine don mhí ó 9pm ar aghaidh, failte roimh cách.

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Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas) with a Spicy Tomato Sauce Mark Murphy - Dingle Cookery This is a dish we did recently at a Tapas Supper Club at the cookery school. They always prove popular and are easy to make. The breadcrumbs soaked in milk help to bind it and will also help to keep it moist. We have added a little smoked paprika but feel free to experiment and add a little spice to it or even a small bit of chorizo to the mix. Serve these with the tomato sauce, a nice salad and some bread.

Ingredients 50g fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. milk 500g minced beef (or a mix of pork and beef) 1 egg yolk 3 tsp. smoked paprika ½ small onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 60ml olive oil salt and pepper Method 10 West Kerry Live

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Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.

Squeeze out excess moisture and place in a bowl with the meat, egg yolk and paprika. Meanwhile fry the onion gently for five minutes and add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Remove this from the pan and allow to cool. Once it has cooled add it to the bowl with the meat. Season with salt and pepper, then, using your hands, knead the mixture until smooth. Form into small balls and place on a tray. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow to rest. Heat some oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning frequently, for 4 minutes or until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate until the tomato sauce is made. Reserve pan with oil.

matoes and return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

A Warm Welcome This December At the super cosy Wren’s Nest

Tomato Sauce Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bay leaf ½ tsp. hot paprika 400g chopped tomatoes Method To make the tomato sauce, return reserved pan with oil over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and bay leaf, and cook for 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add paprika and cook for a further minute or until fragrant. Stir in to-

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Hot soup, jacket potatoes, toasties, omelettes.

Warm brownies, hot crumble.

All teas and coffees + real Indian Chai.

Unique gifts direct from India.

Pick up a CD of original songs “From Ireland to India”.

The Ideal Gift

Saturday December 31st

CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS

NEW YEAR’S EVE Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a five course meal in the award winning Coastguard Restaurant, a glass of Prosecco on arrival and live music.

Sunday December 11th CHRISTMAS FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR Browse from an array of local Artisan producers & suppliers and shop local this Christmas.

Santa will also be in attendance.

Choose from a selection of Spa vouchers, Dinner vouchers or overnight stays. Available to purchase online or at reception, with immediate email delivery when purchasing online.

Perfect for those last minute gifts.

11am to 5pm

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Lispole After School Service

Charity Clothing Collection Collection Day: Thurs 15th December 2016 Help NCBI raise funds for the estimated 224,000 people in Ireland experiencing severe problems with their eye-sight including blindness.

Bring your previously loved clothing, linen, curtains, belts, handbags and shoes( paired) in a plastic bag to the school where it will be collected. No duvets or pillows please.

Donations will be processed and garments sold in the 86 NCBI shops nationwide. What cannot be used for resale will be recycled. So your donation avoids landfill.

The school will receive an achievement award highlighting the bags collected and will also receive money per 10kg filled bag which funds future school development.

Art in Stone Garden sculptures Fireplace mantels Name plaques Family crests Grave stones — Tuitions available

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Farming News

applicants under the Young Farmers Scheme in 2016 is based on €68.54 per activated entitlement, subject to a maximum of 50 entitlements.

Louis Murchan

TAMS II Payment Claims Should be Submitted Online The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) II is a number of grant-aided measures in place since mid 2015. To date, approximately 5,000 approved applications have been made to farmers.

There is a budget in place to meet these investments and the online system is also in place to ensure that payment claims received are examined and paid as quickly as possible. The Department want all farmers who have completed all work required under their application to submit their claim for payments to the online system immediately to allow for payment to issue.

In addition to the over 500 payment claims received, figures available to the Department indicate that there are over 550 TAMS II claims at a draft stage on the online system.

The online claim system has been open since July 2016 and the Depart-

Buy a Real Irish Christmas Tree This is an actual issue. There is nothing wrong with the open market and Globalization of our economies, but “really”, are we importing Christmas Trees? People are urged to buy a real Irish Christmas tree this year. At home we always make sure we have a real tree. It wouldn’t be the same Christmas experience without a real tree and all that goes with bringing it into the house, setting it up, the smell and the atmosphere. It is an annual event, we go to the same place every year, on 8th December, and we buy the tree. An Irish tree. And it’s as good, if not better than am imported model. And it creates employment in our community. So, come on, People, Get real. Buy an Irish tree, a local one.

ITS CHRISTMAS, Ebeneezer!

Around 550,000 Christmas trees are sold in Ireland each year with 350,000 sold at home and about 200,000 trees exported to the UK, France and Germany. The industry is worth €21 million to the Irish economy. This Business is seasonal, and the trees are a novelty item..

Suppliers must sell them at realistic prices, as must we support them.

This business doesn’t come without its risks and none more so than the risk of Christmas tree theft. The Garda Síochána carrying out Operation Hurdle, an initiative specifically aimed at combating the theft of Christmas trees in the approach to Christmas, and need to be supported in their work. This is called Operation Hurdle has been running since 2011 and has dramatically driven down Christmas tree theft in County Wicklow.

Creed Stresses Irish Brexit Priorities to UK Counterpart Andrea Leadsom The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, recently met his UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Andrea Leadsom MP, to discuss the implications for the agri-food and fisheries sectors of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. During these discussions both acknowledged the long tradition of trade in agri-food between the two countries, and agreed that they wanted this to continue. They discussed their respective Departments’ preparations to date, and the approaches being taken from a wholeof-Government viewpoint. They noted where the main challenges are likely to arise, including in relation to how tariff and other trade issues will be dealt with in the post-exit relationship, the practical difficulties associated with possible border controls and certification requirements, the particular challenges presented from a North-South perspective, and the complex issues that arise in relation to fisheries. The discussions were a very useful starting point in what will be a long process, but maybe it will never happen. Here’s hoping!

Basic Payment Scheme Balancing Payments The next instalment of payments under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme and Greening commenced last week, and will be on-going as we run up to Christmas. If any of you have yet to receive payment, contact your advisor, as they are not notified as to who is or is not paid.

Since mid-October DAFM has issued 70% advance payments to farmers under the Basic Payment Scheme. From 1st December, balancing payments began. This will bring total payment for 2016 to €1.12bn and 121,000 farmers have received a payment to date. In addition, over 87,000 farmers have been paid a total of €188m under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme to date. Regular pay runs will continue to be run in December in order to process cases as quickly as possible.

Young Farmers’ Scheme Payment also Commenced Some 8,600 young farmers submitted applications under the scheme in 2016. It was introduced in 2015 as a measure to support young farmers under the reformed Common Agricultural Policy. Ireland has allocated 2% of the Basic Payment Scheme national ceiling to fund the Young Farmers Scheme each year from 2015 to 2019. This is the highest percentage allowable under the relevant EU Regulations and provides funding of some €24m annually for the scheme. A qualifying young farmer receives the payment under the Young Farmers’ Scheme for a maximum period of five years dating from the year of setting up of the holding in his/her own name. Many of the 8,170 young farmers who qualified under the Young Farmers Scheme in 2015 will receive their second Young Farmer Scheme payment in 2016. Payment to successful 12 West Kerry Live

ment is urging all farmers who have completed their investments under TAMS II to submit their claim for payment to the system as soon as they are in a position to do so to.

Payment claims submitted in line with all the requirements of the Scheme terms and conditions, including those related to tax clearance and the completion, where required, of a farm safety course will be processed for payment as soon as possible.

Genotyping Samples and Survey Data, and Complete Carbon Navigator, to be completed In Order to Secure December Payment under Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) these issues need to be addressed immediately by participating BDGS farmers. These are suckler farmers, who are involved in the successor to the old Suckler Welfare Scheme, and should be commended for participating is this scheme, as it can be onerous, and really needs to be addr4essed by the farmer, as they are the only ones who know who did what to their cows.

The Department intended to commence payments under the BDGP in December to herds who have met their 2016 requirements. These payments are apparently on target to begin in mid December. The commencement of these payments will ensure that vital funding is injected into the beef sector before the end of the year. It will also enable farmers to give a little back-hander to a certain Mr Claus, who is busy in his little workshop somewhere north of Olso. Or is it Helsinki or Stockholm, I can never remember. It’s somewhere up there!

Back to the point, the BDGP is an innovative programme introduced as part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme which will benefit 24,000 Irish suckler farmers during the course of the programme’s six year term.

In order to be eligible to receive payment in December all surveys in relation to animals born between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016 must be completed and returned to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) by 7th December and that all genotyping test kits must be submitted to the relevant laboratories by that date also. In addition for 2016 BDGP participants must complete a carbon navigator before 30 November 2016. If you are late, don’t stick your head in the sand. Go get it done.

Being late though bad, is always better than not turning up, at all. In the event that requirements have not been met within the specified timeframe, payments will continue to be made in the New Year as herds continue to satisfy scheme requirements.

Farm Safety Training – TAMS II Any farmers who Applied under TAMS II for any grants will require a Safety Course, if they do not hold a Level 6 Certificate, received in the past five years. Such a course will be held in Dingle on 20th December 2016. If interested, or if you require such a course, for TAMS II eligibility, call 064-6632344 to book your place - Contact Louis Murchan Tel;- 087-2857938

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Dingle Mart AGM Dingle Mart AGM will be held in the Mart Canteen on Tuesday December 13th at 8pm.

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National Tourism Forum Delegates that attended a major forum on the tourism industry in Killarney not only got to discuss the key issues impacting on their business but they also experienced some of the finer things in life that Kerry has to offer – such as West Kerry.

Away from the debating chamber, they attended a stylish banquet at the gala black tie IHF ball, in the Muckross Park Hotel as well as a first class networking dinner in the Brehon Hotel where West Kerry GAA brothers, Darragh, Tomás and Marc Ó Sé, were interviewed about their career highs and lows.

While Friday was taken up with the business of Let’s Talk Tourism forum in the Muckross Park Hotel, at which a number of high-profile delegates contributed, Saturday was a more relaxed occasion as they hit the road for a VIP day trip into the west.

They travelled by coach to Dingle and they were shown the way the town has developed food and rural tourism over the last 10 years and how it is booming as a result.

A Taste of Kerry lunch was hosted in Benners Hotel and food writer John McKenna was the keynote speaker and the highlight of the day for many was when they got to try their hand at pottery in Louis Mulcahy’s – with very mixed results.

They also toured Dingle Distillery on the day after the launch of Dingle’s Single Malt whiskey and Joe Joyce led a group of through a talk and tasting of the malt and of the young Dingle clear spirit.

John McKenna wrote afterwards: “So there we were in Dingle, listening to Joe give the funniest talk about the history of whiskey I have ever heard, sipping the Dingle Single Malt the day after its birth: I guess we were wetting the baby’s head”.

Conference Chairman and SKAL Republic of Ireland President, Sean O’Driscoll, remarked: “Various sectors within the tourism industry have annual conferences to discuss the particular interests and issues involving their specific sector. However, there was no forum for the grassroots of all sectors within tourism to meet, to debate and discuss tourism.”

The Muckross Park Hotel General Manager added: “Our aim was to create a forum where tourism business owners and managers on the ground could discuss the future of tourism in Ireland and network and share business learnings”.

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Ted Talks: Danny Sheehy Ted Creedon This interview with writer and local historian Danny Sheehy was broadcast on Radio Kerry in October, 2005, as part of the South by Southwest series.

Rocks and Reefs, Seine boats and Seaweed

Beginish Island was a great place for seaweed.

Before, during and after the Famine there were seine boats in the area and they would go from Ballyferriter and from Dún Chaoin to Beginish Island for seaweed. In 1806 there was a boat coming from Beginish and they had a cargo of seaweed. There were seven men on board and there at Ceann Sreatha or Clogher Head their boat capsized and all the men were lost. There was a lament composed at the time about that boat. Pádraig Mhuiris MacDomhnall from Baile Uachtarach was the captain of that boat.

Straight out from here in Dún Chaoin there’s a place called Banc an Bhody. What that means is there was another boat here from Dún Chaoin called The Body. It was also carrying a load of seaweed from Beginish and again there were seven men on board. This was also a seine boat and in the month of March, in 1877, as they were making their way home the seas turned rough and their boat capsized out there. Five of those men were lost. I think that was more or less the end of the seine boats in this area after that tragedy. The naomhóg was coming into the area and it became very popular. That was probably the end of carrying the seaweed from Beginish.

Those boats carried quite a big cargo of seaweed because the landlords at the time had a very unjust type of method. The seaweed was sold at the rate of a shilling a man. So if there were seven or eight men loading the seaweed the cost was the same in shillings but you could take as much as you wanted. It was unjust in such a way that you would always carry as much as possible and maybe too much at times.

Just outside Dunmore Head there’s a rock called Lúir - it’s a huge big rock and the name

Lúir comes from the word pilúir which means a pillar and seemingly at Gibraltar the rocks were known as the Pillars of Hercules so we have the same thing here in the Blasket Sound. There was a great scholar here in Dún Chaoin and his name was Seosamh Ó Dálaigh.

He was a great folklorist and he made a huge collection of folklore from this area in the 1930s. He maintained that the word ‘Lúir’ came from the word ‘pilúir’. As regards Lúir, it was a feeding ground for lambs after they took lambs from their mothers. The Maoleoin family from Comínole would take the lambs from their mothers and put them out on Lúir.

That could be up to 15 lambs and looking out there you’d think it was a bare rock but it’s not. There’s about six acres of land there. It was easy enough to get the lambs onto that rock but I’d say it was an awful job collecting them and taking them off.

Nowadays we have great fencing and sheep wire and all that but in those days it was a free-for-all on the mountains and very difficult to separate the lambs from their mothers. The easiest thing to do was to take them out on to Lúir where they were completely separated then.

near Coláiste Íde in Dingle harbour and his name was Joseph O’Flaherty.

Anyway, they were coming through the Blasket Sound, and it must have been bad weather, and they heard a bang but continued. The ship struck something but the didn’t take in any water. They brought the ship over to Plymouth, took it out of the water and they found a big chunk of rock in the hull of the boat that stopped the water from getting in.

The British were very annoyed about this and very annoyed with Flaherty and they summoned him over to England and questioned him. But he was smart enough for them and said they didn’t have this rock marked on their charts. He retained his job. Then they sent over some people and they found the rock or reef or whatever. They put it on their charts and decided to call it Stromboli Rock.

Oileáin na nÓg or the island of the Young, which is north of Beginish, has about four acres there and it was named because they separated the young lambs from their mothers and put them there. There are 36 acres on Beginish. They say great sheep and great lambs came off Beginish and Inis Mhic Uibheláin. Tomás Criomhthain has it in his writings that if you put a yearling colt out on Beginish for a year it would come off that island with a sheen that you wouldn’t see on any other horse. Beginish is a great place for sheep and for fattening lambs.

There’s a smaller rock off Lúir and it’s called An Sean Duine, The Old Man. I think that the reason it was called that is because it controlled the Blasket Sound. If you want to cross that Sound, in whatever direction, you’ll look at that rock first. The Blasket islanders, when they got up in the morning they’d look out to sea and they’d look at that rock first. Seemingly they had a saying that when the Sean Duine is shaving himself he’s very cantankerous because there’s lots foam around him and you have to be very careful going to sea that day.

There’s a Sound then between the Sean Duine and Lúir and it’s called Bealach An t-Sean Duine (The Old Man’s passage). There was a fisherman in Dingle, Seán Brosnan, and he told me years ago that was the safest place in the Blasket Sound. He said if you were coming down from the north and heading for Dingle and if there was a bad sea you should come through Bealach An tSean Duine because that’s the safest part. If you go further on there’s the Stromboli Rock and it has two peaks and it is always under water, by maybe two fathoms and it breaks in bad weather. The British had a coast guard vessel here known as the Stromboli and it guarded the coast of Kerry and Cork. They took on local pilots in different areas and they had a pilot on board who was from

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Dingle Charity Shop Goat Street Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 on public display in Killarney Library 7 – 23 December 2016.

Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 is on public display in Killarney Library until the 23 December as part of the 1916 Easter Rising commemoration.

This is an excellent display developed by Conradh na Gaeilge portraying Irish History from the time of the Great Famine through to 1916.

There are thirteen multicoloured panels story-boarding the period of the Cultural Revolution in Ireland and the Revival of the Irish Language.

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An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. launched this display at Oireachtas na Gaeilge in Dublin at the beginning of November 2015, and it has been purchased since then by the Irish Office in Kerry County Council to display around Kerry as part of 2016 Centenary Commemoration.

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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn Míle Buíochas Bailíodh €300 ar son Brú Columbanus ag Aonach na Nollag i ‘mbliana.

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A collection for Brú Columbanus, at the Christmas Fair this year amounted to €300. Many thanks!

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The Tidy Towns meeting will take place at Halla Le Chéile on the 8th of December 2016 at 7:00 pm. Contact Halla Le Chéile for details 066 7138137. Everybody welcome!

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Christmas Show by Clochán National School takes place on Saturday the 17th of December at 7:30 pm. Join us!

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Cúrsa an Earraigh Reachtáilfear Cúrsa an Earraigh idir 3 - 5 Márta 2017 an bhliain seo chugainn. Breis eolais ó Halla Le Chéile 066 7138137.

Ranganna Aclaíochta Beidh Jackie Griffin ag cur ranganna ar fáil i Halla Le Chéile, gach Luain 8.00 -9.00 “Inner Strength” ; Déardaoin: 8 – 9 i.n. Aerobics/HITT Breis eolais ó Jackieag 087 7911224. Fáilte roimh cách.

Jackie Griffin will be doing the following classes in Halla Le Cheile, every Monday 8.00 to 9.00 Inner Strength; Thursday: 8 – 9 p.m. Aerobics/HITT . For more information call Jackie on 087 7911224. Everyone welcome

TRY OUR WILD ATLANTIC PLATTER Closed from 14th November ‘til 29th December.

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Grúpa Súgartha Halla Le Chéile, gach Déardaoin ag 11r.n - 12.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh tuismitheoirí & cúramóirí leanaí réamh-réamhscoile.Tacaíocht Gaeilge ar fáil sna seisiúin chun cabhair a thabhairt do thuismitheoirí a bheidh ag baint úsáid as an Naíonra & as oideachas bunscoile trí Ghaeilge.

Parent & Toddler session: in Halla Le Chéile every Thursday at 11am 12.30 pm. Parents & carers of pre-preschool children & babies welcome. Irish language support is provided to assist parents & children who will be attending a Naíonra & Primary education through Irish in the following years.

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Tinteán Ceoil Gach Luan ag 7.30 i.n. Fáilte roimh cách! Every Monday in Ionad Cultúrtha an Clocháin (next to O’Donnell’s pub) at 7.30 p.m.. Entry fee €5 adults €2 children which includes refreshments. Everybody welcome!

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Living the Dream – Cycle for Donal Sheila Begley ‘This is something you will never in your life forget’, - the words of a very proud West Kerry mother as she supports her son on his journey across the USA. Tomás Mac an tSaoir, a native of Ballyferriter first began cycling four years ago and is now on the final leg of his journey which will see him cross 3,000 miles from California – Florida, all in aid of charity. He has undertaken this journey all alone, both for charity and also as a tribute to a good friend of his.

‘This cycle is a personal tribute to the late John Browne who sadly passed away this summer. John was a member of the local Dingle Cycling Club, a regular training partner and a personal friend of mine’.

hour. The only record I’m going to break is cycling the slowest speed on pancake flat roads. I don’t know if I want to cry or laugh. Anyhow I’ve change my final destination and instead I’m going to bike to Penascola.’

With the journey nearing it’s end Tomás has taken the time to record the journey he and his bike, ‘Happy’ have had to date.

‘I’m so close to the finish now, it’s been one hell of a trip and the best 6 odd weeks of my life. I don’t have one bad story to tell – it’s all good stories. People have been just amazing and without them it would have been a pretty miserable bike ride.’

Tomás has raised roughly €4,000 for the Donal Walsh foundation and if anyone would like to donate they can do so at: https://www.idonate. ie/fundraiser/64358_cycling-3-000-miles-across-america-s--southerntier--in-aid-of-the-donal-walsh-live-life-foundation.html

The Gaeilge and History student graduated from NUI Galway in October, a mere few days before flying to America to embark on the trip of a lifetime which he began on October 24th, as he hoped to spread the message of the late Donal Walsh on both sides of the Atlantic.

‘I’m doing this cycle in aid of the Donal Walsh Live Life Foundation.

Everyone in Kerry and further afield in Ireland is synonomous with Donal’s story before he died of cancer at the age of 16. The Donal Walsh Live Life Foundation was set up by the parents of Donal Walsh, Fionnbar and Elma. Primarily it was set up in order to promote the #livelife message that Donal spoke so passionately about before his passing. Donal said, there is help out there all you have to do is ask.’

The foundation is also aiming to help with the provision of teenage facilities in care centres. Fionnbar spoke proudly of the influence his 16 year old son has had on 22 year old Tomás.

‘You ask what I think about this man Tomás? Why has a twenty something year old done such a thing? What influence had a sixteen year old who was about to die have on the world the he lived in? We are slowly learning about the tentacles of one life influencing another.

Tomás is an exceptional young man to do this adventure and we are grateful for him to do so in our son’s name. He is living a dream only Donal could have imagined and I do not think that this will be the end of his dream. I suspect that Breifne Earley will have to watch his back for the world record on cycling the planet.’

Tomás who is now within reach of his final destination, has been widely supported from both at home and abroad. This trip has been in the pipeline for a while and it came to fruition with preparations beginning a little over five months ago his proud mother Lulu Ní Chuinn has said.

‘He had been thinking about it for a year – saying he’d love to take a year off to cycle before he went to study the masters. He must have been preparing for five months at least if not more.

‘I had been nervous. The fact that he was going on his own, I was very nervous but he’s being so well looked after. He’s being treated so well by everyone single person he meets.’

The people of America have been so accomodating and helpful to Tomás as he has made his way across the states. One of those being Molly Smith Donnelly, from Phoenix in Arizona, who was only two happy to provide a bed, shower and food for him for the 2 nights.

‘My husband met Tomás in North Phoenix on his bike and rode Tomás to our house. We were concerned about Tomás riding through the city.

Tomás arrived during our weekly dinner night and fit right in. He does have that Irish “gift of the gab!” Tomás has a great sense of humour, is very polite and helpful and is not at all shy.

Still he’s a typical 22 year old boy but he’s doing such a brave thing’.

Tomás has battled with all sorts of weather as he makes his way across the states, from thunderstorms to heavy winds. He has been battling with a very strong wind since he initially began his journey something he hadn’t been prepared for.

He has made it as far as Florida struggling with the weather.

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Dingle Notes Richie Williams News reached us over the past week that 4 West Kerry Guesthouses have made the top 10 in the Trivago Internet Travel sites 2017 awards.

Comhgairdeas to Greenmount House, Heatons Guesthouse, Emlagh House and Camp Junction House on getting the recognition they richly deserve from satisfied clients and of course once again keeping the Peninsula on the world tourism stage.

Garvey’s Supervalu are also in the news being judged overall winners of the inaugural Kerryman Business Awards 2016. Well done to the management and staff on being recognised for your wonderful efforts over many years.

Santa Fun Run--Yes its that time of year again and this year the newly reformed Dingle Community Games Committee will be the main organisers of the 5K Santa Fun Run to be held on Sunday December 18th starting at 2.30p. from the Marina Centre. The new committee are appealing to people of all ages to come out and support the event which will be one of the main fundraisers to get their plans in motion for 2017. I cannot think of a more worthy cause as community games caters for a wide variety of healthy sporting and cultural activities and interests for young people from tiny tots to late teens. Participants can run, jog, walk,crawl or talk over the Sli na Slainte route and a great way to build up an appetite before the festivities that follow soon afterwards.

What a wonderful variety of entertainment we had last weekend with Other Voices producing such a huge programme of events at every corner of town. We are indeed most indebted to Philip King and his team for choosing to base such a huge event in our Peninsula a weekend which is now a must attend in so many music loving peoples diaries. The conduct and enthusiasm of participants and

supporters alike created a tremendous atmosphere right through the weekend and the commercial spinoff and publicity at this time of year is most welcome indeed. Míle Buíochas Philip and muintir Other Voices as an deireadh seachtaine iontach a bhí again arís i mbliana.

The Feile na Soilse Lantern Parade was also a tremendous success with over 500 participants displaying lanterns of all shapes and sizes through the streets on Sunday evening last. If the sheer inventiveness of these young people is a marker for the future then there is no fear that the Peninsula and the country will be in good hands when they enter the work market in the years ahead. As usual the unique sound of the Dingle Fife And Drum Band led out the Parade and the members of the other popular local music group Walking On Cars did the honours in officially turning on the towns Christmas Tree at the Garda Station.

Our sincere thanks to the members of both bands for their help and Comhgairdeas dos na leanai as an lashrann iontach a bhi le feiscint sa pharaid.

The Business Chambers focus this year is very much on the Think Local And Shop Local theme with a particular emphasis on maintaining Local Employment throughout the peninsula. We appeal to everybody to leave at least some of their funds in their own locality through presents, food, drink or other requirements like coal,oil, gas etc.

And Vouchers for goods or services are readily available from most outlets and in the past few years have grown to be one of the most popular presents in this country.

So your choice is huge but think of protecting local employment if at all possible this year. Thank You. The Tidy Towns Committee are this week appealing for help in trying to find a vacant shed or garage or covered area for a few months to continue their work in making timber flower boxes from recycled pallets.

A site in or close to town would be most suitable but any location within reasonable distance will be considered. Contact Patrick

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The Christmas lights really brighten up the town and another beautiful tree stands proudly at the entrance to the Marina Centre this year. Well done to all involved in that initiative and to all the other brightly lit and decorates premises as well. It really is worth taking a few moments to look at Mary Divans window in Main Street with her traditional display. Another premises recently decorated is Staisiun na Gardai and I really like the new colour scheme which is very much in keeping with the building itself.

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Yarrow is also a good herb to help lower blood pressure as it dilates the peripheral blood vessels and can be taken with nettle, lime blossom and hawthorn for this purpose. The herb can be used for varicose veins as it tones the blood vessels and taken with horse chestnut and circulatory herbs can help to alleviate this condition.

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Dingle Bay Rovers Juniors

run in the FAI Junior Cup. They are into the last 32 in the country! To put this into perspective they were 1 of over 600 teams in the 1st round and there are now only 2 teams left from Kerry. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for details of the next round. Congratulations from the Juniors.

Keith Buchanan Upcoming Games This Saturday the U12s have a home game against Tralee Dynamos.

Kick-off at 12:30pm - all support welcome.

Also on Saturday the U14s are away to Fenit Samphires. Kick-off at 12:30pm.

View our Facebook page for any updates to these games: www.facebook.com/dinglebayroversjuniors/ The Academy (U9, U10, U11) All 3 teams recently played against Camp Juniors in friendly matches.

Great occasion with some of the players playing their first soccer match ever. Thanks to Camp Juniors for the great hosting.

Congratulations to Danny Kavanagh and James Hoare from the U11s who have made the Kerry squad for this season. A great opportunity for the lads and well deserved.

The Walking on Cars Experience Competition Congratulations to Maeve and Pierce who won the competition and by all accounts had a great night meeting the band and staying in a 5 star hotel. Thank you again to everyone who supported the competition and for all who donated the great prizes. One step closer to getting our own field.

Fund Raising: Charity Clothes Bag Collection We are collecting bags of 2nd hand clothes again for charity. This year we are working with NCBI – see our website at www.dinglebayroversjuniors.com for more information.

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Secondly, and it may be a little off the question, but most of the Irish and British channels on your sky box are available without paying SKY at all. You always had the option of adding a box to your existing TV but now you can buy TVs that will give you the majority of the most popular Irish and British channels without paying anyone a subscription. Some of these TVs are easy to use, some are not, some are poor quality and unlikely to last more than a couple of years, some are good quality. It is best to ask a local trusted TV dealer about this

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Annascaul Singing Club Happy Christmas to everyone from the Annascaul Singing Club. We'll be up and running once more on Thursday 15th December at Patcheen's on Annascaul Main Street with a 9pm start. As we head towards the turn of the year we'd like to extend out hearfelt thanks to those at home and abroad who supported the club throughout 2016 and particularly the people of Annascaul village. The management and staff at Patcheen's, the core group who come and sing and play every month have our fulsome gratitude.

To the folk who helped put together our first 'Celebrating Singing' festival, came to the events, those who taught and performed and particularly Kerry County Council's Arts Office, mílle buíochas. Hanafin's Bar chipped in by hosting a Quiz Night as did many donors of prizes. Scoil Bhreac Chluain got behind the effort too, as did the Annascaul Community Centre. A special thanks is due to the festival's administrator Evelin Peenar. Mighty stuff everyone! Keep singing into 2017 and may it be a harmonious year for all of us.

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Ceili for Hannah The organisers of a Ceilí fundraiser which was held on the 12th of November in Halla na Feothanaí would like to thank everyone who helped and supported the event which raised €2,415 in total. The money raised will go towards providing physiotherapy treatment for Hannah who suffers a rare condition called Rhetts Syndrome. The organisers Úna Baker and Mary Kavanagh would like to sincerely thank the Musicians - Eoin Knightly, John Joe Dorgan, John Fitzgerald and Micheál Ó Cinnéide and also like to thank Supervalu, Dingle and Moran's Costcutter for allowing them to sell tickets and Coiste an Halla.

They would would also like to thank the following businesses who supported the event- Supervalu, Deirdre's Café, Murphy's Pub, Benners, Skellig Hotel, Spar Castlemaine, Magda's Hair Salon, Barrack Height Bar, Horan's Healthfood Tralee, Debenhams, Foley's of Inch, Gloria Jean's Coffee Shop, Ida's Restaurant, Grand Hotel Tralee, Castleisland Motor Factors , MotherCare, CH Chemist, Harvey Norman, Sam McAuley's Chemist, Dingle Bay Hotel, Doyles Seafood Restaurant, The Half Door, Gerry Kennedy Butchers, The Beauty Lounge, Manor West, Boots, and especially to all those locals who bought tickets for the event.

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Nique and Etáin’s father, David, had often visited Dingle and the Díseart making great friends with the Sisters and Msg. Ó Fiannachta.

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Bhí stiúidio Harry Clarke ar Shráid Frederick Uachtarach, gairid do Dhánlann Hugh Lane ina bhfuil an saothar iontach dá chuid “The Eve of St. Agnes”. Tá naoi n-áit déag eile gur féidir saothar Harry Clarke a fheiscint iontu i mBaile Átha Cliath – Bewleys agus san Áras mar shampla. Is féidir a chuid oibre a fheiscint, leis, ar Inis Meáin, i Séipéal Honan agus i mórán áiteanna eile ar fud na tíre – in Ard Eaglais Brisbane, chomh maith, agus i New Jersey, Nua Eabhrach.

Naturally their appreciation was unique, inspiring, and filled with a quiet contemplative knowledge mirroring their own innate familial Clarke sense. Harry, the human being, was present for some little while again at midday in this enchanting chapel. They were looking for Harry, they said, within the windows; they were asking about whether we’d ever noticed any joking inscription he often put on his work e.g. “poor Harry”. They saw the two small panes where J.Clarke & Sons, Dublin and Clarke Dublin trademark is etched inside the glass ; they saw the motif of bare cliffs to eternal city running throughout these six twin-lancet vibrant, stained glass windows of Christ’s life; they saw the Magi’s green shoe with the spurs; the starlings at the river Jordan ; Mary Magdalene’s long free hair as she witnesses the Resurrection ; they saw the sleeping apostles and the progressive window depicting the eight Beatitudes with eight disciples, three women and five men, with headgear from the 1920’s – the era the windows were created. They saw, in fact, all at a glance and all separately ; they saw as artists’ granddaughters see – their grandfather’s hands throughout, their own genes immortalised.

Ba mhinic a thug athair na mban, David Clarke, cuairt ar an nDaingean agus ar an nDíseart. Bhí sé ana-chairdiúil le Msg Ó Fiannachta agus le Siúracha na Toirbhirte.

Their appreciation and interest also encompassed the Carrara marble Altar, the Spanish Oak pews; the Misericors; the organ gallery and the Franz Meyer stained glass around the sanctuary.

Mar is dual dóibh, ba mhór an urraim a thug an bheirt bhan seo d’fhuinneoga an Dísirt. Bhí lorg Harry féin á lorg acu orthu - iad ag ceistiú an bhfaca éinne ‘poor Harry’ scríte ar an obair? Bhíodh a leithéid scríte aige ar uairibh. Chonaiceadar an dá phána gloine le J. Clarke & Sons Dublin agus Clarke Dublin, greanta orthu. Chonaiceadar, leis, móitif fhailltreacha loma Chathair na Glóire ins na sé fhuinneog ildaite seo ar shaol Chríost – bróg ghlas an Magi agus spoir inti, druideanna ar Abha na Iordáine, gruaig fhada scaoilte Mháire Mhagdalene agus an tAiséirí á fhaire aici, na haspail ina gcodladh agus an fhuinneog leis na hocht mBeáide agus ocht ndeisceasbal- triúr ban agus cúigear fear – ceannbheart ós na fichidí orthu – an t-am a deineadh na fuinneoga. Do chonaiceadar mar a chíonn gariníonacha ealaíontóra - lámhcheardaíocht a seanathar – a ndúchas féin buanaithe go deo.

They also visited the Nano Nagle Murals and The Last Supper Fresco by artist Eleanor Yates. Passing Claire O’Halloran’s Stained glass mosaic outside the Chapel, they were intrigued at this expertise. They loved the photos of Fr. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta – one with Pope Francis and the other with the Díseart staff.

Beirt Chuairteoirí Thábhachtacha Ana-lá ab ea an Satharn 22 Deireadh Fómhair nuair a thug beirt ghariníonacha Harry Clarke ó Texas - Nique agus Etáin – cuairt orainn sa Díseart.

Bhíodar i mBaile Átha Cliath toisc go raibh tigh a n-athar curtha ar an margadh acu. Ní raibh David Clarke, a n-athair, ach deich mbliana d’aois nuair a fuair Harry Clarke bás agus gan é ach daichead a dó bliain d’aois.

Bhíodar moltach ar altóir mharmair Carrara, na suíocháin, de dhair Spáinneach agus saothar Franz Meyer sa tsanctóir. Thugadar cuairt ar mhúrmhaisiú Eleanor Yates – Seomra Nano Nagle agus an Séire Deireannach.

Thógadar ceann d’obair ghloine Chlaire O’Halloran lasmuigh den séipéal.

Thaitin na grianghraif den Monsíneoir leo – an ceann leis an bpápa agus an ceann leis an bhfoireann.

Labhair Nique agus Etáin ar fhuinneog na Genéibhe – ceann do mhórshaothair Harry Clarke gur deineadh coimisiúnú air i 1931. Níor seoladh chun na Genéibhe riamh í toisc gur dhein An Taoiseach Cosgrave cinneadh nach raibh sí ionadaíoch don Éire “nua”. Is san Miami Wolfonsian Foundation i Florida atá sí inniu.

Nique and Etáin spoke about the Geneva window which was Harry Clarke’s last great masterpiece commissioned by the League of Nations for their new building in Geneva in 1931. It never reached Geneva as Taoiseach Cosgrave of the new Irish Free State decided it was too risqué to represent the “new” Ireland. These days it is housed in the Miami Wolfsonian Foundation in Florida, USA !

Upon learning about the Family Tree Garden his granddaughters spoke about three trees in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. One is Harry Clarke’s tree, others his father Joshua's and, Keating’s. They reminded us too of their Grandmother (Harry’s wife) – Margaret Crilly Clarke, the renowned portrait artist. It was an honour to meet these vital and composed women : Nique – who is the image of Harry Clarke - and remarkable Etáin Clarke.

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Harry Clarke’s studio was in North Frederick Street around the corner from the Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, where “The Eve of Saint Agnes”, his spectacular stained glass window,is to be seen. There are at least 19 other places in Dublin – including Bewley’s and the Áras - where Harry Clarke’s work may be discovered. Outside of Dublin they can be seen in Inis Meán, Castletownshend, The Honan Chapel etc and abroad in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane , Australia and New Jersey, New York.

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Update on recent activities of DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE

1. Completion of the Dingle Peninsula Driving Routes & Holiday Brochures.

2. Promotion of the Dingle Peninsula at the Classic Car Show, Birmingham featuring Top Gear’s visit to the peninsula last April.

3. Dingle Peninsula Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Christmas Kick-Off celebrating local Christmas Fairs.

4. Promotion of Féile na Soilse.

5. Hosted the National Tourism Forum visit to dingle Peninsula with discussion on the value of community tourism.

6. Amazing growth on social media with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Our Instagram is gaining great traction with a focus on adventure tourism to diversify our market appeal.

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A LOT MORE TO DO…

Upcoming Tasks for the New Year & 2017:

1. Supporting the promotion of all 2017 Festivals & Events – New Poster Out for Christmas!

2. Promotion of our Winter & Early Spring Breaks & Activities across the peninsula 3. Look forward to our new brand launch for Dingle Peninsula Tourism in February including a new logo and ad campaign to be used globally.

4. Redevelopemnt of our # 1 google ranked website including new branding, content and navigation to help drive visitors to your business.

5. Development of new Dingle Peninsula Itineraries & Trails 6. Preparation & roll-out for the Dingle Peninsula Storm Festival, February 3rd, 4th & 5th 2017 We look forward to supporting all Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance Members, Festivals & Events, local tourism and community groups, and local agencies throughout 2017. Tourism is everyone’s business so please Join us now for 2017.

Gary Curran, Cathaoirleach

Visit www.dingle-peninsula.ie Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, Office 4, The Wood Business Park, Dingle, Co. Kerry

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Annascaul Tidy Towns Action Group Will Light Up Christmas Bert McCann On 17th of December at 4.30 pm Lily and Hannah Falvey will be the guests of honour who will ceremonially light up the Annascaul village Christmas tree on behalf of the Annascaul Tidy Towns Action Group. Donated by the Courtney Brothers the tree and the switching on will mark the start of the festive season locally. And it will also mark the mid-point of a busy year for ATTAG. Since the action group AGM, the publicly elected committee has ploughed forward, developing ideas which are aimed at embellishing the village. So, as the New Year approaches the occasion will also provide ATTAG members with an opportunity to gather with their neighbours, friends and associates and perhaps reflect on the progress made in the months gone by. No doubt some thought too will be given to making Annascaul a serious contender in the 2017 Tidy Towns competition.

man now offers a further opportunity to learn more of the history of the site. This is in addition to what can be gleaned from stones and monuments commemorating members of the German Palatine community whose descendants still live in Annascaul. And then there are those mentioned in the records, sometimes victims of shipwrecks and other calamities, and who were peacefully laid to rest here.

Care for the environment has increasingly become a central consideration in the award process. At the last committee meeting two members of Transition Towns Corca Dhuibhne, Siobhán de Paor and Darach Ó Murchú, came over from the west by invitation and updated us on their work. Transition Towns are not only experienced in protecting the environment but also in how it can be utilised to enhance community life. Not short of ideas they presented some thinking on how the ecology of the village can be protected and improved and also detailed how local businesses might benefit financially by adopting constructive environmental practices. The conversation will continue and the committee will endeavour to enable TTCD to bring new ideas to the community for

A good start has been made. Every Monday evening from summer into autumn the members have been out tidying up the roadside verges and paved areas earning compliments of both holidaymakers and local folk. Thanks to Gary Percival and his generous donation of materials coupled with the labour and skills of the FÁS workers, the bridge and plant boxes by the South Pole Inn are being freshly painted. And in the last few days ATTAG volunteers carried out a clean-up operation around the bottle bank thus making a further important contribution to the visual aspect of the west of the village. The aforementioned FÁS workers have also been out clearing weeds in a pre-Christmas tidy-up.

Recently, local businesses and villagers generously supported ATTAG’s fund-raising quiz night, kindly hosted by Hanafin’s Bar, raising just over €400. This effort will assist with the purchase of tools, plants and other essentials which will help further beautify the village. Another partnership which is being developed is that initiated by ATTAG with Kerry County Council officials and especially the engineer for the area. In so doing we can request information about any plans for the village and also put forward proposals for road maintenance and measures to allow safe pedestrian passage throughout the area.

The committee meanwhile continues to roll out ideas. One of the aspects of village life that will also be assessed in the TT competition is support for local heritage. Accordingly, ATTAG has entered into discussions with the Rev Phyllis Jones aimed at unearthing, preserving and making accessible information associated with the Church of Ireland graveyard located in the village. The church annals are rich with references to people and communities who populated the area. Indeed, one more gravestone has recently been discovered and its inscription referring to the wife of a 19th century clergy34 West Kerry Live

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Tidy Towns judges like to see the inclusion of local schools and their students in competition entries. ATTAG therefore cherishes the environmental association that is developing with Scoil Bhreac Chluain which itself is a part of the Green-Schools Programme. Our local national school has agreed to allow its organic garden to be included in our competition prospectus and with the permission of parents, encourage the students become Junior Tidy Towns members.

So do don your Santy hat and come along to the community centre, sing a few carols and cheer on Lily and Hannah, our guests of honour.

When all is said and done, what the village creates now will stand for our cherished children in the future. Happy Christmas neighbours!

• Dry Cured Boneless Gammons; Smoked & Unsmoked

The Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra are celebrating their third Christmas concert this December. The Choir and Orchestra will perform three concerts, one in Cloghane's St. Brendan's Church on

the 18th of December at 4pm, followed by two concerts in the Díseart Chapel, Dingle on the 22nd and 23rd of December at 7pm.

• 80%+ Pork Sausage Meat; Plain, Cumberland & Gluten Free • Whiskey & Honey Black Pudding • A variety of 80%+ Sausages, Dry Cured Rashers & Bacon

New and Old Carols will be performed on the night, including Four pieces by Gustav Holst from 1907, orchestral solos from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suit as well as new compositions and carols.

• Award Winning Pudding

Tickets are available from an Díseart reception or over the phone on 066-9152476 or by emailing dinglenewmusic@outlook.ie

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The members of Castlegregory Parish Youth Council will sleep outdoors overnight in aid of the Simon Community homeless charity.

This is the 3rd year of this fundraiser and has raised just over 6,000 for Cork Simon. The ‘sleep out’, is planned for Saturday, December 17th from 6pm to 6am the following morning and will take place in front of the Meánscoil Nua in the village. Members have sponsor cards and it is possible to donate on the night. so please come along and donate to this worthy cause.

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‘Tis The Season For Plastic Folly

participation of businesses, shops, schools, committees, communities, authorities and individuals. It will require time, effort, faith, hope and undoubtedly some charity.

Siobhan de Paor - Transition Corca Dhuibhne

In the meantime, Christmas is coming and the wild goose is getting fat on microbeads. So this is the action of the hour. We are calling on the people of Dingle to, where possible, refuse disposable plastic packaging this Christmas and stand against the excesses of season. Our provisional rubbish tracing investigations have revealed our rubbish is getting shipped to God knows where for God knows what so here so if you really care – (or if you really want to care but can't find the time) here are some suggestions:

“Ah sher, tis Christmas”, says that eejit from advertising, as he tops up your wine glass at the staff do and you’re already too-flushed, too-affectionate and too tickled by the Christmas cracker jokes but leave him off because “sher, tis Christmas.” It echoes around the dinner table when the pudding (full o' drink) lands on a gut that's already groaning under the weight of turkey and three different kinds of spuds. “That's the gratin Granny, it's French”. “Ah sher, tis Christmas,” you tell yourself, when you break your last fifty for a pair of leather gloves that your father doesn't want, need or use.

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Do what you can this Christmas; tangled pelicans everywhere will appreciate your efforts.

It’s a common phrase – well worn, overused even – but no less effective for it. A magic phrase that absolves the grossest of excesses, eases the guilt, shushes the shame and gives this great little nation of merry makers license to make merry.

Loveable, feicless, destructive, cavorting rouges that we are.

But the phrase is getting tired. And so are we. And so is the planet.

And it’s high time we curbed the excesses because that bloated feeling isn't just confined to Christmas, it’s become pervasive in our days. It follows me out the door of the supermarket but it’s not the food or the drink giving it to me, it’s the packaging they come in. It’s a sickish feeling that comes on when I look at that tidy pile of plastic bags and containers that wrapped the organic fairtrade non-GM foodstuffs. Shove them in the recycling bin – press it down, close it quick, out of sight – but that feeling is still niggling because I’ve seen the photos of that poor tangled pelican and I've heard of the great Pacific garbage patch. And I know I’m only codding myself.

After stewarding the bins at the Dingle Food Festival, twenty of us Transition Corca Dhuibhne volunteers realized just how much we are codding ourselves. We saw just how few plastics are recyclable and concluded that recycling was no kind of answer to this rising tide of plastic that has contaminating the people and oceans of the world. As an issue, its one of those, 'too depressing to think about' but by now we know the only panacea for depression is action. So we met again in the back room in Kennedys to hatch a plan to wean Dingle off of disposable plastics.

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Dingle Rotary Club Christmas Tree Appeal Dingle Rotarians will be on hand at the back of Garvey’s Super Valu to accept donations via a memory Christmas tree again this year. Donations will be used to support local charities. Dates are 21st, 22nd, 23rd December from 10am to 6 pm.

Rotary International is an international service organization whose purpose is to bring together community members in order to provide humanitarian services and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a secular organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, or political preference. There are 34,282 member clubs worldwide. 1.2 million individuals called Rotarians have joined these clubs. A major mission of Rotary has been to eliminate Polio worldwide .

Cumann Rotary An Daingin is Dingle’s local chapter of Rotary International. Ar Scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.

On July 11th 2016, outgoing President Brian de Staic handed responsibilities to incoming president Julie O’Neill. The Dingle Rotary Club supported local, national and international charities , most recently the following: Local Charities: Dingle Rotary was represented at the Dingle Food Festival with proceeds donated to West Kerry Mental Health Dingle Rotary purchased and annually maintains defibrillators placed in public locations in Dingle and the peninsula.

The Dingle Hospital Patient Comfort Fund Camphill Community Dingle, which is part of an international charitable trust working with people with intellectual and other kinds of disabilities.

Annual Christmas Tree Appeal for local charities National and International Charities: Annual Daffodill Day, Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, Hope Guatamala, Polio Plus

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This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of effective and appropriate healthcare supports to clients in a variety of care settings. Start Date: 23rd January 2017. Duration: 41 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support.

Bus Driving - D Licence (ET07114) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the skills and related knowledge in the rules of the road, driving a Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV), customer service, documentation, first aid, manual handling and fire safety, digital tachograph, technical standards and work experience. Applicants must have a current full Class B Driving Licence and Class D Learner Permit. Start Date: 30th January 2017. Duration: 14 Weeks. Certification: Class D Driving Licence, RSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, QQI Level 5 Component Cert in Occupational First Aid and CILT - Digital Tachograph.

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2. Cén daonra a bhí i gContae Liatroma d’réir daonáireamh 1841?

1. Ainmigh cheithre Stat i Meiriceá a thosnaíonn le A?

Ambaist ach go bhfuair Mícheál D Ó hUigín, ár n-Uachtarán a bheith aige as a ndúirt sé fé Fidel Castro a fuair bás le déanaí. N’fheadar cad é mar scéal é. Tháinigh Castró chun cinn i ndeire na gcaogadaí nuair a bhuaidh sé an chath éachtach i mBá na Muc. B’shin deire le Batista a bhí ina dheachtóir ar an oileán le beannachtaí Mheiriceá. Dá bharr san ba ‘namhaid’ Castro ag na Meiriceánaigh. Thréig scata Cúba go mór mhór iad a bhí luaite le Batista agus chuireadar fútha i Florida. Mar is eol don saol mór bhí ‘Smacht-bhanna’ ag Meiriceá ar Chúba le blianta. Ainneoin san is féidir a rá gurbh é Cúba an t-oileán is fearr as sa Mhuir Chairbh. Tá an córas oideachais agus sláinte is fhearr sa Domhan ann, más fíor. Cinnte bhí Castró dian ar aon duine a bhí ina choinne. Dar leis go raibh sé ag déanamh mar a oir do phobal an Oileáin. Bhí cúrsaí leighis i gCúba i bfad chun cinn ar an nDomhan Mór, ach ní cheadódh smachtbhannaí Mheiriceá do Chúba é sin a roinnt le tíortha eile. Mar shampla bhí leigheas acu le fada ar an ngalar ‘Miningíteas’ agus ar ailsí áirithe.

3. Cad é daonra Liatroma an lae inniu?

4. Cad é daonra na Gaillimhe?

5. Cad fé dhaonra Chiarraí?

6. Luimneach?

7. Agus daonra Mhaigh Eó?

8. Corcaigh?

9. Tiobrad Árainn?

10. An Clár?

Ba léir óna bhfuil cloiste againn gur árd fhear ‘bea Castro. Má bhí Mícheál D ag moladh Castro tréis a bháis bhí an Pápa a mholadh chomh maith.

Dála an scéil, ‘sé an Pápa a thug le chéile an dá thaobh chun cainteanna réitigh rud atá tréis cúrsaí a bhogadh don dá thaobh, Meiriceá agus Cúba.

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9. 158,754.

Níl aon amhras ach go bhfuil liodán fada do mhaistínteacht i sparán Mheiriceá. Óna gcuid útamala i Bhíeitnam, Cogadh na mBálcan agus inniu san Íráic, an Afganistáin agus sa tSíre.

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7. 130,638.

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Fágfam é mar scéal ach, Trí gártha molta do Uachtarán na hÉireann.

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Ná fuil an- aimsir againn le ceathair nó cuig do sheachtainí agus anois an fuacht leighte agus beagán don dteas againn arís 15 chéim Cel. Is dócha go gcuirfeadh sé ag cuimhneamh thú ar chlos fé ‘Fháistine Amhlaoibh’, a dúirt go mbeadh sé deacair idirdhealú a dhéanamh idir an Gheimhridh agus an samhradh mar go mbeadh siad bunoscionn. Lá éigin breacfam an Fháistine ar fad. San am chéanna tá na Sasanaigh tréis ‘seó bóthair’ a dhéanamh dóibh féin agus gan amhras éadan ortha ag éileamh cearta san AE atá siad ar tí scaradh leo. Tá feabhas ar shaol an fheirmeóra, an óstóra agus an chnáimhseálaí ar feadh tamaillín ach go háirithe.

1. Arkansas, Arizona, Alabama agus Alaska.

Freagraí

Tá sánas beag ag imreoirí caide agus iomána as seo go Feabhra, ach beidh cluichí anseo agus ansúd a bhí le himirt agus gur chuir toscaí éagsúla cosc ortha. Ar an nDomhnach seo caite bhuaidh club Bhleá Cliath, Cúla ar Ghaeil Uí Lochlainn Chill Chónnaigh i gcraobh sinsir na gClub, Laighean.

I gCraobh Sinsir Chlub chaide Éirinn na mban, bhí an lá le Domhnach Maighean Chontae Mhuineacháin ar fhoireann Charraig an tSionnaigh/ Chabán tSíle Bhleá Cliath. Cé go raibh dar liom cailíní Mhuineacháin níos fearr, is beag a bhí eatortha. Fuair cailíni Mhuineacháin dhá bháide bog agus ní ceadaíoch pointe a fuair cailíní Charraig an tSionnaigh./Chabán tSíle Mar bharr ar sin bhíos an- bhailithe do chuid dos na cinnithe aisteacha a dhein an réiteóir. Ní amháin san ach tá sé ina am ag cuid dos na maoir cúil a súile a oscailt nó turas a thabhairt ar ‘Specsavers’.

2. 155, 297

Fear mór caide b’ea Breandán Feiritéar ó Chathair Cuinn, a fuair bás le déanaí. Bhí an- shuim aige i logainmneacha agus thar aon rud eile Cómhaltas Cheoltóirí Éireann. Chaith sé agus a chéile Treasa, trócaire uirthi, blianta maith mar bhaill sínsireach i gComhaltas Chiarraí, Carthaoirleacht ag Breandán agus Treasa ina Rúnaí. Bhí gárda onóra ag cumann Caide na Gaeltachta ar Bhreandán. Solas na bhFlaitheas ag an mbeirt agaibh.

3. 31,798.

CLG

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Upcoming works N86 Lispole to Ballynasare and Camp to Ballygarret to Camp Road Improvement Scheme (4.2kms over two locations).

Contractor: Allman Contracts Ltd. / Mid Cork Tarmacadam.

Starting: October 17th Duration: 18 months N86 Dingle to Lispole, Ballynasare Lower to Annascaul, Gortbreagoge to Ballygarret and Camp to R560 Junction Japanese Knotweed Eradication Contract.

Contractor: Greentown Environmental Starting: October 10th Duration: 3 weeks N70 Tralee to Kenmare Invasive Alien Plant Species Eradication Contract. Contractor: Greentown Environmental Starting: October 10th Duration: 3 weeks

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Camp Notes Brigid O’ Connor Table Quiz Camp Defibrillator Group are organising a table quiz in Ashes Bar this Friday night, 9th.

December. This will be a lovely festive occasion to start the Christmas season. A raffle and teas and refreshments will be served on the night. All in aid of the upkeep and maintenance of the Camp Defibrillator equipment which could save a life in our community ! A regular programme of training including refresher is organised, the next programme is planned for mid January. Your support is appreciated.

Camp Drama Group Camp Drama Group present “Wheres The Missus” on Saturday next, December 10th at 8.00 p.m in the Old School, Camp. The play is a hilariously funny comedy written and produced

by Val Sweeney and performed by our local Camp Drama Group, just back from a superb performance in Exeter, England . A Christmas themed raffle on the night includes anything and everything that you might wish for Christmas and the door prize is a lovely Christmas tree in a beautiful terracotta pot which can be replanted in your garden after Christmas thereby ensuring that you have your very own Christmas tree for many years to come. And its home grown too by Camp Christmas Trees, Upper Camp who are also providing a complimentary Christmas wreath to be raffled on the night. Proceeds of the night go to Camp Fair.

Teas and refreshments will be served at the interval. Your support will be appreciated.

Camp Christmas Trees Christmas Trees are on sale at O’ Dwyers Retail Centre in Camp. There are plenty of Trees to choose from, freshly cut as well as potted trees which come in a very nice Terracotta Pot. Wreaths are freshly made every day and you can buy them decorated or undecorated.

Obituary The death of Jim Cournane, Kielduff, Tralee occurred recently. Jim was predeceased by his wife Hannah (nee Kennedy), Maum, Camp. Sympathy is extended to his sisters Breda and Greta and all his extended family, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Brendans Church Clogher on Monday 21st November followed by burial in Old Rath Cemetery on Tuesday, 22nd November. May he Rest In Peace.

Book Launch The launch of Tony O Callaghans book entitled “The Kerry Coast” was performed by former Kerry footballer Eoin Liston, he himself a scribe at The Railway Tavern, Camp on Friday 11th November. “The Kerry Coast”, Eoin said, was essential reading in all Kerry households and he urged parents to share this book which he described as a part of their heritage with their offspring. And Eoin in conclusion recited, in his own inimitable passionate 40 West Kerry Live

way, a verse of Sigerson Clifford’s I am Kerry to illustrate his point.

Tony O Callaghan, the author himself said that the idea to write a book on the Kerry Coast had been simmering in his mind for a long time and was satisfied that the final production fulllfilled a dream. The influence of sailing the coast with his brother Brendan gave him an aspect on his native county that allowed freedom of description to balance his many excursions by foot and by bicycle on land.

On the day following the launch Tony organised a coastal walk around and along the shoreline of Camp and Killelton. Local historian Seamus O Donnell proved to be a most interesting guide and his deep, heartfelt knowledge of ‘his own place’ was much appreciated by those who were in attendance.

The walk tracked around to Kilteebane where the versatile Milo O Brien put on a ‘one man and his dog(s) display that held those present spellbound. This was rural and coastal Kerry at its best. The Kerry Coast is available in all Solar Systems good bookshops in Kerry and in Amazon.

Birthday Greetings Tom Kennedy Gerard Kellihers birthday celebrations on Solar..panels or tubes, what's the difference? Well they both provide Saturday night atbyDaly’s was symphony hot water when heated the sun’sBar energy, thusasaving you energy, it oil, gas or electricity. ofbeIrish Music and singing late into the night A solar system will saveon up to 70% of your annual to hot mark water bill. When and continuing Sunday night it comes to tubes versus panels, the tubes are marginally more efhis 60th birthday.

They came from near and ficient than panels, but realistically the difference is small, especially when we have had such a great spell of sunshine. far, his cousins led by Des Kelliher and Cork There is another "solar system" known in the trade as "Thermodynamfriends all singers and musicians entertained ic" this is a solar panel that works in the dark. Yes with no sunshine, ask how! ayou huge gathering which was enjoyed not Well the is simple really, it's not a solar panel a heat pump. just byanswer the birthday boy himself butit'sby The way it works is a panel is fitted to your roof which is connected everybody who attended to wish Gerard all to a unit and cylinder in your hot press. This is a compressor similar to what's in amany fridge, this unit pumps gas into the bestfound and more yearsa refrigerant of health andthe panel where it heats due to the fact that the gas has a very low boiling happiness.

Congatulations maire point of about -25 Celsius so this hot gas Gerard, comes back go into the unit, where gas is compressed to make it hotter, the heat is then transtú an the chéad ! ferred to create heat. However, this unit is dependant on electricity to operate so while saving money on heating hot water it does so at a cost.

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Annascaul Notes Noel Spillane Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Annascaul ICA invite all Mums, Grannies, and Friends to join us for an evening of nostalgia on the traditional day for the start of the Christmas preparations. Complimentary mulled wine, tea and mince pie. Gift basket raffle. Buy your Christmas cakes, puddings and pies. Wreaths decorations, home made crafts, cards and knitwear, gingerbread and sweets. Thursday, December 8th, Annascaul Community centre 7-9.30pm. Hope to see you there!

Deeper Well in Concert Next Sunday @ 5 in Balleseede castle, a great night in store. Come along & enjoy some wonderful singing & music with our very own Joan Greene & friends.

Whist Results Ladies: 1st Seamus O’Donnell, 2nd Nora Devine, 1st Interval: Ann Moss, 2nd Interval: Eileen Galvin.

Gents: 1st Bridie Lyne, 2nd Michael Rohan, 1st Interval: Sandra Hoffman, 2nd Interval: Thomas Maunsell, Mystery: Joan Sayers, Breda Baker, Bridie McDermot, Raffle: 1st John McEnery, 2nd Seamus O’Donnell, 3rd Martin Courtney, 4th Sandra Hoffman, 5th Ann Windle.

Bus Service for Annascaul & surrounding townlands Bus Service for Annascaul and surrounding townlands that travels into Tralee every Friday. Cost €5 day return and Free Travel Pass accepted.

Depart: Ballynacourty at 10.15am Arrive: Bons Secours, Tralee at 11.45am Arrive: Dominicans Church, Tralee at 11.50am Arrive: Garveys, Tralee at 12.00pm Pick Up and Drop off Points Gort na Chorráin, Cul Na gCopog, An Com Dubh Beag, An Cnocán, An Com Dubh Mor, Dromavally, Annagap, Ballynacourty, Annascaul Village, Fearann na Carraige, Gurteen, Flemingstown, Glantane, Lougher, Camp Cross, Curraduff, Lower Camp, Knockglass more, and onto Tralee.

Shop Local Campaign Annascaul.ie are starting the Shop Local Campaign for the Christmas season. Have you thought about ordering your Ham, Turkey, Christmas cake, fuel etc? Have you organised your Christmas party? Please help us with this campaign.

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Milltown Castlemaine GAA Notes Festive Fundraising Fun.....Race Night: Finger food….Tote betting…Best dressed Lady and Gent…

Excitement is building for the clubs annual fundraising Race Night scheduled for this Saturday December 10th. So why not don those heels and dickie bows and head on down to The Plough Bar- you just might win the prize for the best dressed lady or gent!

Lots of delicious finger food will be served by our hosts Bernie and Denis of The Plough Bar.

Annascaul Boarding Kennels is now closed.

We wish to thank all our customers for their business.

The club are seeking your valued support in race sponsorship: F​ ull Race Sponsor-€200 or a Half Race Sponsor-€100.You can also purchase a horse for €50.

If you want to enjoy a pre festive night out, then why not come along to our VIDEO HORSE RACE NITE-in The Plough Bar, on Saturday December 10th 2016.

AGM The AGM of our club will be in the next few weeks.

As always we will be seeking nominations for many positions in the club.

We are continually seeking volunteers to assist us in the running and management of our ever expanding club.

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Getting involved in your local GAA Club is a wonderful way to form new friendships- as well as giving opportunities for skills and expertise to be shared -for the benefit of all in our community.

If you would like to become involved in any aspect of our club, please contact any member of our club executive.

Lotto: There was no jackpot winner in our draw €12,000 on Friday night last.

Drawn numbers were: 3, 15, 29 and the bonus number was 18.

There were six really happy consolation prize winners: €50 each to Colm Kearins, Milltown and Ciaran Kelliher, Castlemaine. €25 each to: Oliver and Mary Mason, Kiltallagh, John and Betty Moriarty, Milltown, John Walsh, Ballyclave and Marie McKenna, Killorglin.

Our Lotto Jackpot is now at an amazing €12,200. Wouldn’t that be an amazing Christmas present?

Draw takes place on Thursday December 15th 2016, in The Castle Inn, Castlemaine. Between now and Christmas –an extra special prize: Match 3 lucky numbers and you could win or share €500.

Tickets for the lotto are available from our regular sellers and business outlets.

Thank you to each person who has supported our Lotto draw.

To all the ticket sellers-your endeavours are very much appreciated too.

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Have Yourself a Very Berry Christmas!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra Cranberries are increasingly popular at the Christmas table, bringing flavour and colour to our festive feast. Long before cranberries featured in the cookery books, they played an important role in Native American Medicine. A native fruit to North America, cranberries grew wild in the peaty boglands of Northeastern American and Southern Canada.

Since the 1800’s they have been cultivated all over North America and also in Central Europe, Germany and Finland. As we know from history, the pilgrims would not have survived the wilderness of the New World without the help of the Native Indians, who taught them, among other things, how to get the most of this tiny berry. Traditionally, the Native American Indian used cranberries as food, medicine and dye for fabrics and quills. Interestingly, the original energy bar was made by the Indians for sustenance during long journeys, particularly during the Winter.

A mixture called Pemmican, in which cranberries were mashed with equal quantities of dried deer meat and fat tallow (yum!). The fat acted as a high calorie preservative for the protein-rich meat and the acidity and antioxidant nature of the cranberries made it resistant to bacteria.

While the Pemmican bar may have lost out to more appetizing snacks, the function and purpose of the bar is to be admired for its provision of true nourishment and sustenance during bleak times.

Most notably, cranberries were and still are used for the prevention of bladder and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Validated by modern science, cranberry is now known to stop bacteria, such as E.Coli from adhering to the inner wall of the urinary tract. For infection to occur, these bacteria must attach themselves to the inner linings. When this occurs, the immune system instigates an inflammatory response which leads to the discomfort and classical symptoms of a UTI. The protective property of the cranberry come from proanthocyanidins, which are also found in blueberries and acerola cherries. Cranberry is most effective for preventing this type of UTI but may also be useful if infection has already set in by shortening the duration of an infection. The medicinal use of cranberries in chronic cystitis has only seen benefit when bacteria are known to be the root cause. In the case of non-bacterial Interstitial cystitis cranberry has shown not to be effective and may cause further irritation to inflamed urinary tract linings. It is, therefore, important to get a firm diagnosis before using cranberry for chronic inflammatory conditions of the urinary tract.

The mechanism in which these proanthocyanidins work together with the antioxidant properties of the cranberry is also responsible for its use as a mouth and gum tonic. Once again, the Native Indian advised sailors and whalers to take barrels of cranberries on board with them to prevent scurvy. Cranberry is still in used today to treat bleeding gums and periodontal disease. The discovery of the specific mechanism in which cranberry blocks the adherence of certain bacteria to the inner lining of organs has expanded this area of research and studies into its use for the prevention of stomach ulcers by inhibiting bacteria H. Pylori to embed itself in stomach linings, is very promising.

Cranberry is available as fresh berries, in juice or as extract in supplement form. Much of the therapeutic benefit of cranberries is thought

to be superior in the fresh berries and you would need to consume 100-150 berries daily for medicinal use. If buying cranberry juice, opt for unsweetened, pure cranberry juice or juice your own cranberries as anything else is just an unhealthy sugary drink. The juice has a sharp, tart taste but may be diluted with water if necessary. For prevention of UTI 30ml daily of unsweetened pure cranberry juice is recommended and increased to 3 or 4 times daily at onset or during an active infection. Extracts of cranberry are also available as powders, capsules and tinctures. Seek out reputable suppliers and check ingredients for unwanted sweeteners, fillers or bulking agents that may negate the benefits of taking a cranberry supplement.

Cranberries are in season now and at their nutritional peak from October to December. Fresh cranberries can be stored in the fridge for up to 20 days. They may collect a bit of moisture in the fridge but once they are not too mushy can be used safely. As they have such a short season it might be worth storing them in the freezer, particularly if you intend to use them medicinally. Spread fresh cranberries onto a flat baking sheet, place in the freezer for 2 hours. Once fully frozen they can then be transferred into freezer bags. Juice them or blend them straight from frozen or toss through warm porridge or Winter salad for a cheerful splash of colour!

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In the Top 14, Aiming for the Summit Nuala Moore It is such an honour to again be nominated by the World Open Water Swimming Association selected and shortlisted in the top 14 in the world of Open Water Swimming.

I have pushed limits and I have pushed emotions but along the way I have learned that we swimmers and humans we have amazing potential to achieve.

My ethos is no swim is designed to test you medically so I was working mainly with research and understanding while pushing my body to 0 deg limits.

The awards are meant to honour the men and women who: * best embody the spirit of open water swimming, * possess the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that open water swimmers are known for, and * have most positively influenced the world of open water swimming in calendar year 2016. S This last year has been a year of super challenges I competed 4 times in Russia and also traveled to the so called ‘end of the world' swims.

Dec 2015 Tyumen Siberia water 0 degree 200m and 500m at 0 deg Jan 2016 Ireland Ice Swim 1000m at 4.8deg

September 2016 Murmansk completed Kola Bay 1.200m at 8 degree September 2016 Argentina Tierra Del Fuego Ushuaia 1000m @ 5 deg September Argentina: Relay swim from Port Navarino Chile to Post Ushuaia Argentina 3-5deg in the Beagle Channel Over the last few years my interest in swimming in the Ice has concentrated on safety. The sport has exploded with so many people now swimming longer distances, more often and I would love to see people paying attention to safety plans and also to understanding the cost medically of these sports to the body-even including other extreme sports.

I worked over the last 2 years with medical doctors in Russia and Argentina on understanding the body and the impact and am now writing a manual on Hypothermia and Cold water injuries related to cold water immersions.

In September I was inside the Arctic Circle and down at the Antarctic within 2 weeks. What an amazing experience - there was an opportunity to swim across the Beagle Channel from Port Navarino Chile to Port Ushuaia Argentina. A team of us relayed across this 3 deg water.

We had to get out passport stamped on Chile and then once onto the beach in Ushuaia we had to immediately bring our passports to get stamped! it was so funny. I also completed 1000m at 5 deg at the Tierra Del Fuego. I presented at a conference on the risks of Ice Swimming and hypothermia.

In the last 12 months I have travelled to Russia 4 times, In April I competed and won the Russian 1000m Ice Swimming Championships in far east Russia in the Yenesie River which originates in Mongolia and empties in the Arctic at 1 deg water. It was colossal swim as it was open water route. I also travelled to Tyumen and again competed at the World Championships at 0 deg. In September at Murmansk I swam across Kola Bay 1,200m at 8 deg another river empties into the Arctic.

I am delighted to be nominated for this award it is based on my work on safety.

To vote for the World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year via a global online poll until Dec 31st https://www.worldopenwaterswimmingassociation.com/2016-wowsaawards/2016-wowsa-woman-of-the-year-nominees/

March 2016 Tyumen Siberia 200m and 450m 0 degree April 2016 Krasnoyarsk East Russia 1000m at 0-1degree Open Water River Yenesie (Open water)

Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh 1-15 : Killorglin Community College 0-8 Meán Scoil Castlegregory had a comfortable win in the McDyer Cup final last week. This win is the result of hard work and huge commitment from players, coaches and teachers at all levels and maintains our 100% record in all competitions this year. The Meán Scoil defence led by Brian Dowling and Dylan Hoare was outstanding and held Killorglin to 3 points in the first half. The midfield pairing of Patrick O'Donoghue and Mikey Lyne dominated from start to finish scoring 1-9 between them. Jimmy O'Grady also caused constant trouble scoring 5 points. It's certainly onwards and upwards for this group. Team captain Cormac Cronin who was industrious throughout accepted the cup to the delight of Parents and students along to support.

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Stableford, 1st Bernard Dennehy (18) 22 pts.

or the Information Office

Opening Hours: The Visitor Information Centre is open daily. See opening hours displayed at the Centre. A wide variety of services are available including broadband access, colored photocopying and laminating.

Fixtures: Ladies Club: Friday 9th December, 13 Hole Stableford. Draw at 10 am. Sunday 11th November, Shotgun Start 8:45 am, Sign-in 8.30 am or 1 pm Timesheet.

Vacancy for Office Worker in the Information Centre. Must be eligible for CE Scheme. If you have good knowledge of the local area, basic computer skills, good people skills and pleasant telephone manner, you would be perfect for the job! Please contact the Office: 066 7139422

Also don’t forget that the clubroom is available for birthday parties, anniversary parties etc. check in the Information Office for availability and rates.

The Land and People of Maharees and Castlegregory: A History 1560 – 1960 by Martin Lynch was launched at the Club Rooms on Friday last. The book is for sale at the Information Office in the village and at Lynch’s Spar.

Price €40 Active Retired Christmas Dinner Party: Saturday 10th December. Contact Michelle: 087 7871845 as soon as possible if you wish to attend.

Festive Evening of Christmas Songs, Carols, Stories and Nativity Play for all age groups: Clubrooms - Friday, 16th December at 7.30pm.

Free entry donations gladly accepted on leaving for local St. Vincent de Paul We are in the process of printing a Christmas Newsletter to share with family and friends.

It will include some anecdotes of old days, old ways from Christmas long ago. It will be available at the cost of €1 Sleep Out: The members of Castlegregory Parish Youth Council will sleep outdoors overnight in aid of the Simon Community homeless charity. The ‘sleep out’, is planned for Saturday, December 17th from 6pm to 6am the following morning and will take place in front of the Meánscoil Nua in the village. Members have sponsor cards and it is possible to donate on the night. so please come along and donate to this worthy cause.

Dancing For Fun in the Clubrooms Barn dancing, chéile dancing, quick step and waltzes 8pm most Fridays €3 (contact Pat Finn 087 2980245)

Men’s Club: Sunday 11th December, Sign-in 8.30 am, Shotgun Start 8:45 am. Christmas Hampers, 18 Hole Stableford.

AGM’s: Management AGM Friday December 9th, 8 pm Clubhouse.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours, Castlegregory In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Crain International is sponsoring a Pay-It-Forward Movement known as Neighbours Helping Neighbours . The concept is to reach out to our community to help each other through the cold winter. Initially, it will start out small; however, with time we hope it will grow to be a permanent movement in which we all can be proud. If you have a service, skill, or commodity you would like to donate for the Neighbours Helping Neighbours cause, please contact Sharon Crain, eolane@me.com, 087 433 9528. Likewise, if you are in need of assistance, please reach out to me. Keep a lookout for the Neighbours Helping Neighbours events coming soon. Natterjacks will be hosting two monthly events, dates and times to be posted: 1) Winter Pensioners Night - a monthly opportunity for our community pensioners to get out of the house and visit with like-minded neighbours for a free meal and music. First free dinner at Ned Natterjacks is on Friday 9th December at 6pm. Call Sharon Crain to reserve your place.

2) Children’s Cooking Classes - a monthly event in which Natterjacks will host children to educate them on healthy eating habits and teach them how to cook a healthy dish. The first event will be an opportunity for the kids to make their own healthy pizza and chow down.

Contributions to the Neighbours Helping Neighbours fund can be made at Natterjacks

Whist – every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms Results on 1st December Ladies: 1st Mary Barry & Kathleen Hennessy

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Interval: Helen O’Mahony, Mary Farrell Gents: 1st Mary McKenna. 2nd Catherine Dowd

PAY AT PUMP 24/7

Interval: Michael Rohan, Mike Nolan Mystery: Sheila O’Connor, Marcia Ganter, Beatrice Dowling Castlegregory Golf Club Results: Ladies Club: Friday 25th November & Sunday 27th November, 13 Hole Stableford, 1st Marie McCarthy (17) 29 pts., 2nd Gemma Lougheed (31) 25 pts.

All major debit / credit cards accepted

You can now order your oil and pay online

Men’s Club: Sunday December 4th Christmas Hampers, 18 Hole Stableford, 1st Sean Spillane (17) 37pts., 2nd Brian Tess (12) 37 pts., 3rd Stephen Hennessy (18) 35 pts., F9: Tom Leen (18) 21 pts., B9: Pat Doody (6) 20 pts.

Seniors: Thursday 1st December, 9 Hole

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KCC Arts Grants

Artists based in Kerry. There are five different Bursary categories:

Kerry County Council’s Arts Grants application forms are now available for 2016. The closing date for receipt of application is 4pm Wednesday, 11th January 2017. The Arts Service prioritises spend on arts activities that reflect these core values. Three key strategic areas for prioritisation are: 1)

Youth Arts and Arts in Education initiatives

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Supports to Artists in terms of career and arts practice development, promoting Kerry as a place to both create and show work.

3) Strategic Partnerships that will better develop the arts locally.

In accordance with the core values of Kerry County Council’s Arts Strategy 2016 – 2021, priority will be given to festivals, events and activities that seek funding for the paid involvement / participation / mentorship / direction of professional artists.

The individual Artist Bursaries support the artistic work development of

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Artists’ Retreat

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Purchase of Materials and Equipment

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Creative Work Development

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Further Arts Education

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Eamon Kelly Bursary (Killarney Municipal District only)

These bursaries offer support for the artist across a wide range of areas and applications are open to artists with significant track records in their chosen discipline.

The Artist in Schools Awards support schools who wish to give children the opportunity to work with professional artists on a specific project that enhances the curriculum without replacing the work of the curriculum.

The new, updated application forms are online now at www.kerrycoco.ie/ arts any questions please contact the Arts Office on 066 7183541 or email arts@kerrycoco.ie .

Maeve and Pierce Hoare from Dingle meet with Walking on Cars backstage before the band’s recent sold out show in the 3 Arena. Maeve and Peirce won the “Walking On Cars Experience” Competition run by Dingle Bay Rovers to benefit the club’s Junior Pitch Development Fund ....

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VISITORS WELCOME .... It wasn’t the first time the band had posed with our humble publication, here they are in a previous incarnation, “Alsononaz” in Normandy, France. 2011.

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Important Notice Re: Christmas Collection

There are no collection on Monday 26th December, collection for this day will take place instead on Saturday 24th December. Please leave bins out night before to ensure collection as it may take place earlier than normal. All other collections will take place as normal.

Fearghus Ó Conchúir

Rince Comhaimseartha Contemporary Dance Satharn, 17 Mí na Nollag: Ceardlann 3in, Seó Rince 7.30in Saturday 17 December: Workshop 3pm, Dance Performance 7.30pm Ceardlann do lucht gluaiseachta, seó rince agus comhrá le Fearghus Ó Conchúir, cóiréagrafaí agus ealaíontóir rince atá aitheanta go hidirnáisiúnta, ó Ghaeltacht na Rinne. Stiúrthóir 'The Casement Project', mórthionscadal rince bunaithe ar shaol Ruaidhrí Mhic Easmainn, a bheidh mar ábhar na n-imeachtaí seo sa Lab.

Movement-based workshop, dance performance and conversation with Fearghus Ó Conchúir, an internationally recognized choreographer and dance artist from the Ring Gaeltacht. Director of 'The Casement Project', a major dance project based on the life of Roger Casement, which will be the basis of the two events in An Lab.

An Lab, An Meal, An Daingean, Co. Chiarraí.

An Lab, The Mall, Dingle, Co. Kerry.

Costas: Ceardlann 5 euro; Seó Rince 10 euro; an dá rud 12 euro.

Cost: Workshop 5 euro; Performance 10 euro; both together 12 euro.

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Macallaí na Cásca, 20 le Tomás B. Ó Luanaigh foilsithe ag Coiscéim ‘Ar fhilleadh abhaile dó ón Rotunda i mBaile Átha Cliath tar éis bhunú Óglaigh na hÉireann, thug Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha (An Seabhac) aghaidh ar ‘An Dún’ i gCill Airne chun a rang Gaeilge a mhúineadh mar ba ghnáth. Bhailigh daichead ógánach an doras isteach chun freastal ar an rang seachtainiúil, agus shiúil amach an chéad bhuíon d’Óglaigh na hÉireann i gCiarraí. B’shin oíche Dé hAoine 28 Samhain 1913.

Léireofar sa saothar seo conas a tharla an t-éacht céanna, an cúlra a bhí leis agus an toradh a bhí air. Nochtfar an tslí inar mhéadaigh buíon an Dúin ó dhaichead Óglach ar an oíche gheimhridh úd ar bhruach Loch Léin go dtí buíon mhór Óglach fé airm.

Pléifear cad a bhain dóibh fé Cháisc 1916, agus mar a sheasadar an géibheann ina dhiaidh sin.’ - Coiscéim Bhí seoladh an-mhaith ar an leabhar i gCill Airne oíche Dé Luain agus tá fáilte romhat go seoladh in Óstán Meadowlands i dTrá Lí ar 7.00i.n. Dé hAoine beag seo an 9ú Nollaig.

WEDNESDAY 14th December 11th January

An Café Liteartha Bóthar an Dadhgaide, Daingean Uí Chúis Siopa Leabhar an Daingin ó 1979 Killorglin Community Games Thank you to all who supported our recent church gate collection in Cromane and Killorglin . A total of €615 was collected. Thank you also to those who gave of their time and did the collection. It could not have happened without you.

Cromane Notes Jane Casey Lotto: The numbers drawn on 30th November in the Cromane Gaa Lotto Draw were 28, 6, 7, 24. There was no winner of the €9,000 Jackpot.

Four prizes of €30 each went to Andy Corbet, Cromane. Ticket sold by Jacks.

Patie, Lochlan, Scott. Liss. Ticket sold by Patie Healy.

Johnny Suillivan, Lr. Cromane. Ticket sold by Jacks.

James Cronin, Glenbeigh. Ticket sold by Killorglin Cr. Union.

Next weeks Jackpot €9,100. If youre not in, you cant win.

Club Gear: Orders for GAA Club Gear for Christmas should be ordered as soon as possible for Christmas.

GAA: Cromane Gaa Club,s new initiative mini maroons is on every Sunday at 11.30 sharp in Glenbeigh sports hall.

Birth: Heartiest Congratulations to Grainne and Romain Barthod/ Malat, Lonart on the safe arrival of their infant boy last week. Every Blessing to them for the future.

Parent And Toddler . Cromane group meet every Wednesday 10am to 12 Noon in Cromane Centre.

Irish Dancing Classes by Irwin School of Dancing in Cromane Community Centre every Tuesday 5.45 to 6.45pm.

Active Retired Group: Every Wednesday in Cromane Centre 1.30 to 3.30. All welcome.

Christmas Floral Demonstration: by Anne Crowley on Mon 12th December at 8pm in Sol Y Sombra. Admission €8. All arrangements to be raffled on the night. Proceeds to Douglas N.S. Bingo: IN cyms Killorglin Sun at 8.30. Jackpot €1,200.

Christmas Party: The Senior Citizen’s Party takes place on Sunday the 11th of December, in the Manor Inn, starting at 2.30. Transport is available for all would be people wishing to attend, ring Mary Mc Carthy or any member of the Community Council Committee. All senior citizens of the community are very welcome to attend, also those living alone. A charge of €10 applies. Music is by Johnie Ashe and a friend as per many years. Please consider attending - it is a very enjoyable day.

Women 2000 every Tuesday 10 to 12.30 in CYMS Killorglin

Christmas Swim in Cromane on Christmas Day in aid of Diabetes Assoc.

Swimming Sponsership Cards available.

Snooker Tournament: IN CYMS Hall Killorglin. Entry Fee €10. Phone 066 9762053. Prizes of Snooker Cues and Food Hampers

RSS: An information meeting by South Kerry Partnership RSS, takes place in the Cromane Community Centre on December 8th at 8.p.m.

Topic will be the recent Budget Changes to Farm Assist, Rural Social Schemes and Tus Scheme. This is an Open Meeting, all are welcome, and all should benefit from the information. For further information contact: John McCrohan, 066-9472724 (0876187629)

Christmas Carols in St. Michaels Church on Sun 18th at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Pilates every Monday in CYMS Killorglin Artisan Market every Friday in CYMSKillorglin.

Tae Kwando every Monday and Wednesday in CYMS Killorglin.

Baby Boppers every Thursday in the CYMS Killorglin.

Buy Local: Please support local shops and stores this Christmas.

Quote: Dont find fault, find a remedy.

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Live Music Ceol Beo Annascaul / Inch

11th Dec Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all 15th Dec Patcheen’s - Annascaul Singing Club 18th Dec Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm

Camp - An Com

10th Dec The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 11th Dec The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 11th Dec The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 17th Dec The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 18th Dec The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 18th Dec The Junction Bar traditional music and song @ 9.30

Castlegregory

9th Dec Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 10th Dec Maurice Fitzgerald’s DJ @ 10pm 16th Dec Maurice Fitzgerald’s DJ @ 10pm 17th Dec Maurice Fitzgerald’s DJ @ 10pm

Clochán - Cloghane

12th Dec Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30 19th Dec Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 9th Dec - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm 16th Dec - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm

Dingle

Thursday 8th Dec

The Mighty Session: Declan MacTaggart @ 6pm Paul Geaney’s: Trad with Scannall @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

The Dingle Pub: Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm. Donegal’s Declan McTaggart @ 9pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Friday 9th Dec

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6.30-8.30pm John Benny Moriarty’s: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Jeremy Spencer @ 9.30 Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 52 West Kerry Live

10pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads with Joe Guinness @ 10pm.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set dancers@ 9.30.

Saturday 10th Dec

Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm Nellie Freds: DJ Shane Daly 9.30 The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 10pm John Benny Moriarty’s: Gearóid Dineen & Teresa Horgan @ 9.30 Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm Dingle Bay Hotel David Moul 9pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @ 9pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Dreams Of Freedom @ 10pm Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30 Hillgrove Niteclub & Club Htwo: Disco from 11pm.

Sunday 11th Dec

Grey’s Lane Bistro: Live Jazz, 3-5pm The Marina Inn Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6 pm.

The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm.

The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Ronnie Ryan @ 9pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 Paul Geaney’s- Ballads with Declan Mac Taggart @ 9pm.

Monday 12th Dec

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30.

O’Flaherty’s - Open session with Fergus @ 9pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads With Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9.30

Tuesday 13th Dec

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley @ 9.30 O’Flaherty’s - Open session with Fergus @ 9pm Nellie Freds: Tuesday Night Acoustic Club - Calling all aspiring songwriters, musicians and singers. 9pm Paul Geaney’s: Trad with Scannall @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub: Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm.Ballads with Richie O’Brien

@ 9pm An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9.30

Wednesday 14th Dec

Foxy John’s - Trad session 5.45 - 8pm John Benny Moriarty’s: Rosie McKenzie (fiddle) , Matt Griffin & The Man of The House @ 9.30 Nellie Freds: Alt-Country with Let The Hare Sit @ 9.30 Paul Geaney’s: Live music with 2 Tone @ 9.30 The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy and Bréannán Begley @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub: Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm. Ballads with Dreams of Freedom @ 9pm An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub -Trad @ 9.30

Thursday 15th Dec

The Mighty Session: Derek Hickey & friends @ 8 followed by DJ Dowdyman @ 10 Paul Geaney’s: Trad with Scannall @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub: Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm. Donegal’s Declan McTaggart @ 9pm O’Flaherty’s - Open session with Fergus @ 9pm An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30

Friday 16th Dec

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6.30-8.30pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm John Benny Moriarty’s: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Jeremy Spencer @ 9.30 Nellie Freds: Music in the Garage @ 9.30 Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 10pm Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm The Dingle Pub: Ballads with Joe Guinness @ 10pm.

An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set dancers@ 9.30.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30 Hillgrove Hotel Niteclub Disco from 11.00

Saturday 17th Dec

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm

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Nellie Freds: DJ in the Garage @ 9.30 John Benny Moriarty’s: Gearóid Dineen & Teresa Horgan @ 9.30 Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 10pm Dingle Bay Hotel The Blow-Ins 9pm The Dingle Pub - Ballads With Dreams Of Freedom @ 10pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9.30 Hillgrove Niteclub:11pm

Sunday 18th Dec

Grey’s Lane Bistro: Live Jazz, 2.30-4.30pm The Marina Inn: Sunday Open Trad Session @6pm.

Paul Geaney’s- Declan McTaggart @ 9.30pm The Dingle Pub; Ballads With Ronnie Ryan @ 9pm The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm Dingle Bay Hotel The Blow-Ins 8.30pm An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm.

Courthouse Pub - Trad @ 9.30

Monday 19th Dec

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 9.30 O’Flaherty’s - Open session with Fergus @ 9pm The Dingle Pub; Ballads With Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm An Droichead Beag Donogh Hennessy & Laura Kerr @ 9.30.

Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30

Tuesday 20th Dec

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley 9.30 Nellie Freds: Tuesday Night Acoustic Club - Calling all aspiring songwriters, musicians and singers. 9pm Paul Geaney’s: Trad with Scannall @ 9.30 O’Flaherty’s - Open session with Fergus @ 9pm The Dingle Pub; Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm.Ballads with Richie O’Brien @ 9pm An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub Trad @ 9.30

Wednesday 21st Dec

Foxy John’s - Trad session 5.45 - 8pm Nellie Freds: Alt-Country with Let The Hare Sit @ 9.30 John Benny Moriarty’s: Rosie McKenzie (fiddle) , Matt Griffin & The Man of The House @ 9.30 Paul Geaney’s: Live music with 2

Tone @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub; Smokin’ Badgers 6-9pm. Ballads with Dreams of Freedom @ 9pm The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy & Bréannán Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub -Trad @ 9.30

session @ 9.30 17th Dec Kingstons, Band @ 9.30 17th Dec Dodo Sheahan’s: Live Music @ 9.30pm 18th Dec The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm

Killorglin

8th Dec Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.00 10th Dec Kingstons, live music @ 9.30 11th Dec Bunker’s Bar- Trad Session @ 8pm Musicians welcome.

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Room Available in house in Dingle longterm. Double bed, Timber floor Countryside views. Very warm modern house, washer ,Dryer, Eircom Broadband. Cois Chnoic. 086 8198908 To Let: Ensuite room in Marion House. Call 087-7995984.

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Genuine antiques for sale. Owner retired & downsizing. 087-6673327 Solid Mahogony TV cabinet 30” wide, 38” high, 20”deep. Call 086 0597394.

Dyson plug-in Hoover for sale NEW €200 (5 year guarantee) also Bosch Hoover as new €50 under guarantee. Contact; 087-2562109 Dingle 3 x 4 Foot Beds With Mattresses In Good Condition. €130 Each. Will Be Delivered. Contact 086-6066381 / 086-8044416 Jay Killian ltd. edition prints. Also, telescope in perfect condition, reasonable price. 087-6665257 Half-bred Kelpie pup for sale, born August 5th 2016. Father is a pure-bred registered Kelpie and mother is a pure-bred registered Border collie. 087-2715016 Maclaren Double Buggy. Black in Good Condition. Call 086-3021840.

Weights, 10 x 10kg, 12 x 5kg, 4 x 2.5kg, 6 x 1.25kg, 6 x 0.5kg. Total 180.50 kg. 1 Workout Bench York, 1 Sit Ups Bench, 1 Dumb Bell Bench, 4 Dumb Bell Bars, 2 Bell Bars, 1 Curl Bar. Call 086-8331384.

2016 Hay for sale. Square or round. Excellent condition. Also hay for bedding.

087-6720777 Trek 1.2 Gents Racer, 58cm, 18 speed, condition with extras. €350, Call 0876230938 Brown leather couch for sale, Dingle town. €250. 087-133 8926 Lovely pink rig-out suitable for wedding or bridesmaid. Skirt, bodice, shawl.

Size 12/14 - good price 087 652 1294 Items For Sale Woman’s Typhoon wet suit, size 12. as new - €40. Cannondale mountain bike, Vgc. - €150. Louët Kombo 70 4x4 Table loom, new - €200. Louët floor loom, new - €1000. Thule car roof bars new - €50. Suzuki harmonica, tremolo SU-21 Timer unused - €15. Car Bike rack - €20. Double bed - €200 ( RRP €700). Classic sleigh 5ft double bed. Curved slatted shaker style headboard and foot. Light oak. Includes mattress. 087 9822104 Marble Fireplace with oak surround & Oak corner unit 5ft tall and a small 3 piece suite for sale call 087 6627804 Brand new laptop chenovol windows 10, also brand new Integra mountain bike. Call 087 2586374 PVc window & electric mixer for sale 087 9947927 Very solid attractive crafted double bed wood frame and excellent mattress. €190. Send email for photo to appreciate (ctrnnolan1@gmail.com) . Must collect - Annascaul. 087-6523679 House/restaurant for sale. 6000 sq ft, 4 acres, Wild Atlantic Way/Castlegregory. Great potential. Agent - Ger Carmody 087 0551999 www.gcauctioneers.ie/residential/brochure/kellys-heights-castlegregorykerry/3546755 5 room house with 70 acres of farm land for sale 3 miles west of Dingle, house can also be purchased with just 1 or 2 acres. For more details call 086-3674969 or email timothy.- longmgt@gmail.com 9783694923 USA 3 bedroom house on 2 acres of nice land for salein Knockavrogeen East, Dingle. 086-3674969. email timothy.- longmgt@gmail.com

Motoring/ Gluaisteáin

2006 Ford Fiesta (Annascaul) 1 Lady Owner. NCT Oct ‘17. Tel. 087 9510475 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 3 door, 1.6 Petrol, 4 Wheel Drive, 12 mths NCT, 110 Km, Drive away €2000.

Also, Honda CV 350s 1987. Black / Red, Everyday Driver €1450. 087-6230938 Citroen C8 2006, 7 Seater Family Car. Good condition. 087-9077997 2008 Honda Accord 2 ltr petrol NCT June 2018 Tax June 2017 128,000 km excellent cond. €5000. Call 087-3185135 Mazda 3, 2006. Tax till 09/17, NCT till 09/17. 4 new tyres, spotless. 106,000 miles. €2,800. Call 086 0847372.

Toyota Avensis Estate 2005. One owner from new. Excellent condition and regularly serviced. Phone Maria @ 0860786683 07 Opel Vectra 1.9TDI; Excellent Condition; One Owner; C. 162,000 miles; Fully Serviced; NCT Until 08-2017. Tel: 087-6577369

Services / Seirbhisí

Upholstery & repair service. Do you need to re-cover stools, chairs, couches etc. If so Call 086 2119760 for more Info Childminder (also a qualified teacher and mother) available to mind children in her home. Dingle area. Tel: 086 3749773.

Carpets & Rugs professionally cleaned. Snasta Cleaning, Dingle. Call Denis 087-2055102 Maths Grinds available from a local, experienced and qualified mathematician (BSc, MSc, PhD candidate). Available in West Kerry 2-3 times per month. Contact J.P. 086-1089437, jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com, jpmccarthymaths.com For Hire: 14 tonne digger and dump trailer, all Farm work and site work carried out. Phone 085-2138835.

Music Lessons / Ceachtanna Ceoil. All ages, all levels, traditional & classical, experienced, fully qualified teacher, concertina, tin whistle, piano and other

instruments. 086-3988722 Grinds available in French and Irish from an experienced teacher who works with students at all levels. Call Sharon Ní Chonchúir at 0879151350 for details.

Property maintenace man available, lawncutting, gardening and general house maintenance. Reliable & Hardworking. Call Pierce 087-9151808.

Saorview, Rusty sky dish - replace it with galvanised or fibreglass dish and galvanised bracket, Free to Air, Saorsat, Saorview, all your TV needs catered for.

Tommy Kennedy 086 3058585 Rabbits & hamsters – small animal boarding in Annascaul. All small pets welcome! www.rabbitsandhamsters.webs.com, tel. 0874115205.

Local builder available. House repairs, block work, plastering, carpentry, garden walls, stonework. Call 087-1937388.

House, garden & farm mainteance. Lawn cutting, tree cutting and hedge trimming, Power washing, int. & ext. painting. 087 6336082 Highspeed rural broadband- excellent service full coverage, Tralee/Dingle area Call 086-224-2028.

Interior and exterior, repair & maintenance services. Including carpentry, painting, tiling and total bathroom refurbishment. Call John 086-3564342 Oil Boiler servicing Oil fired boilers and cookers. Servicing and repairs . Emergency Call out service available. James Greaney 087 3440493 Car Servicing, repair, bodywork & paintwork. 086-2504868 Chainsaw operator: Fully Insured for tree felling, working at height, hedge trimming, strimming, wood chipping and all garden & forestry work. treedown. ie. 087 6230938 Tree topping- All dangerous trees topped, beside houses, roads, sheds, Trimmings taken away if needed. Call Paul Michael 085 848 7812. No job too big or small.

Septic Tank, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018 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 Experienced cleaner / keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc. 087-6256533

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Feighlí linbh páirtaimseartha á lorg inár mbaile fein i gCeann Trá. 0879259705. Childminder wanted: Part-time for baby & toddler in our own home ( Ventry area) 087-9259705.

Available for work in Dingle for Christmas season. B & B, Shop, Deli, Restaurant (qualified chef). 085-8387611 Wanted: Guinea Fowl Call 087-6723438 Wanted: Looking for affordable apartment or room in Dingle Town for Senior Medical Student working in Dingle over the period from Dec 16th to May 14th. Please call 083-4586868 or email jm.mcnish@gmail.com Wanted Cooker - Anyone Getting Rid Of Decent Clean Double Oven Cooker, 083 8695606.

Wanted -Wash up job in Dingle area. 089-2409782 Wanted - 3 row button concertina good cond. 086 8407823 Property wanted for cash buyer Inch/ Annascaul/ Minard/ Kinard area. Preferably close to the sea, private situation with some ground. Call 085-7462858 Short term rental sought for one month to six weeks for single mature female starting in early October. Local references available. Call Liz Ph: 0894541629 Tigh Fad-Téarmach siar ón Daingean do dhuine ghairmiúil ag scríobh & ag obair sa cheantar. Tesitiméireachtaí ar fáil.

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