West & Mid Kerry Live issue 330

West & Mid

Kerry Live

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Eisiúint / Issue 330

16ú - 31ú Márta / March 2022

Kilgobbin Church: Mossy Donegan West Kerry Live 1

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

Does your Septic Tank need to be emptied?

WE WILL GET TO YOU WITHIN A DAY!!

Also: Tractor & 14 Ton Dump Trailer

Topsoil for Sale per Load Good Quality Building Stone

Pg 19: From the 1901 Census in West Kerry Pg 22: Dingle Cookery School Recipe Pg 24: Small Changes: Citizen Science P26: Beachúil le Pádraig Ághas Pg 30: Scéalta ón bPobalscoil Pg 32: Dúchas Daingean Uí Chúis Pg 44: Crosfhocal Sean-Nós Pg 45: Ó Mhárthain Pg 46: Crossword Pg 47: Classifieds

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News from The Marts Dingle Calf Sale Saturday 19th March Sheep Calves Cattle Saturday 26th March

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

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

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

Annascaul Health Centre, Annascaul 066-9157227, SouthDoc: 0818 355 999 for all calls between 6.00pm to 8.00am Killorglin Health Centre, Killorglin, Tel: 066 976 1284 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 Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

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

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

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

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

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

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) WEST KERRY AREA 066 7128021

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County Clean Up Returns After Two Year Absence

Feachtas Bailithe don Úcráin PCD Collection for Ukraine Tá Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, i bpáirt le Bunscoileanna sa leithinis, ag bailiú earraí le seoladh go práinneach go dtí an GREATER CHERNOBYL CAUSE, eagraíocht charthanach atá ag cabhrú le Muintir na hÚcráine agus na Teifigh in am an ghátair.

rioc: An Sp in Ao e rta 25 Má

Collec tio Deadli n ne: Friday 25 Ma rch

Drop-off Point: Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Seo atá á lorg acu / these item are needed:

Non-perishable foods

Nappies

Torches

Alcohol wipes

Inflatable Mattresses

Bed Dressing

Towels

Dressings for wounds

Toiletries

Antiseptics

Camping Gear in Very Good Condition

Sleeping Bags (New or in Very Good Condition)

Register now at www.countycleanup.com

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One of the biggest mobilisations of volunteers in the county will take place next month as the annual County Clean Up returns after a two-year absence. The 10th annual County Clean Up will take place on Saturday, 2nd April and a call is going out to individuals and communities to take part and help to make the county spick and span and to give Kerry a fresh look in time for summer.

Ba mhór againn bhur gcabhair agus bhur dtacaíocht. Bíodh pé rud gur féidir leat a thabhairt i mbeart nó i mbosca dúnta le lipéad air ag áireamh a bhfuil istigh ann.

The County Clean-Up takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council. Last year, because of the pandemic, a slightly different format was used to ensure public safety and 30 tonnes of rubbish were collected along Kerry roads by over 3,400 volunteers. The usual format returns this year with thousands of people expected to take part in the event.

We would greatly appreciate your help.

Please box or place items in a package clearly labelled.

Amannta leis an ábhar a thabhairt chugainn sa Phobalscoil: Drop-off times ag Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne: Dé Céadaoin 16ú Márta: 4-6pm

Dé Máirt 22ú Márta: 4-6pm

Dé hAoine 18ú: 9-11am agus 4-6pm

Dé Céadaoin 23ú: 4-6pm

Dé Sathairn 19ú: 9-12am

Déardaoin 24ú: 4-6pm

Dé Luain 21ú: 4-6pm

Dé hAoine 25ú: 9-12am

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney urged community and voluntary groups to participate and to register now at www.countycleanup.com ‘We are asking for local resident’s associations, schools, youth groups, sporting groups, businesses, families or simply a few friends to get together and gather litter along the major routes and the local country roads throughout Kerry’, said Cllr Moloney.

Environmental Awareness Officer at Kerry County Council, Breda Moriarty said: ‘It is fantastic community-led event and a credit to all the communities and individuals who get involved in the campaign. To be in its tenth year and going from strength to strength is evidence that communities really care about keeping Kerry clean and keeping our roads litter free.’

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Noel O’Reilly from KWD said: ‘KWD Recycling is proud to be involved in the County Clean Up which is now in its 10th year, it is a very important day which has made a huge difference visually on the roads of Kerry and west Cork.”

Register your group with KWD to arrange your County Clean Up pack and collection point for your bags.

Volunteers can register at www.countycleanup.com or email countycleanup@kwd.ie.

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Ag polladh na gcloch do James Dowd Cén scannán is fearr leat?

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With over 30 years in business providing a Septic Tank Cleaning Service in the Dingle Peninsula, we now provide DRAIN CLEANING. From 2” sink lines to 4” - 12” sewer pipes. Biocycle tanks filter system,washed after emptying. Providing power washing service and washing facility. 24 hour cover.

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We supply and fit septic tanks and biocycle tanks.

All percolation work carried out all over the peninsula.

Cén chomhairle a thabharfá duit fhéin níos óige?

Dul ag taistil agus an domhan a fheiscint Cé hé/hí do laoch spóirt?

Jack Kennedy Beirt ón stair ar mhaith leat a bheith agat mar aíonna dinnéar?

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Léargas an Lae le Lousie Nic an tSionnaigh Le tacaíocht ó Thobar Dhuibhne, Plean Teanga Chiarraí Thiar Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022 tagtha agus díreach imithe. Agus cad fúithí?

An raibh baint ar bith agat léi? Is ócáid shuntasach í, ag méadú ón am a bhunaíodh í i 1902. Deis iontach í bualadh le pobal na Gaelainne, tabhairt faoin dteanga agus, le imeachtaí ó thuras cúlstáitse in amharclann go ióga, craic a bhaint aisti. Ach seachas sin, an bhfuil tairbhe le baint aisti?

An fiú í d’éinne lasmuigh den bpobal Gaelainne? Bhuel, gach uile bliain tá féidearacht níos doimhne ag baint leis an bhféile seo; tús a chur le rud nua; dúshlán nua; cosúil le, mar shampla, Carghas - a tharlaíonn ag an am céanna! Tá nós ann le cúpla bliana anuas, in ionad éirí as rud éigin don gCarghas; tabhairt faoi rud nua. Bliain amháin scríobthas dán difriúil gach lá in ómós do chara nó ball den gclann. Cad faoi, muna bhfuil aon rud roghnaithe agat do Charghas i mbliana (is cuma muna bhfuil creideamh agat – is féidir le gach éinne a leagan féin de a dhéanamh agus baint a úsáid as an matán damanta sin – willpower!) rud a dhéanamh do Sheachtain na Gaeilge? Cén fáth go dhéanfaimis rud éigin a bhaineann le teanga chomh casta (ach cliste!)? Bhuel, is ait an rud í an Ghaelainn – glaoitear, “Seachtain na Gaeilge,” ar an bhféile, ach anois leanann sí ar aghaidh ar feadh coicíse, ach fós glaoitear, “Seachtain,” uirthi. Ní mar a shíltear a bhítear lein an nGaelainn riamh. Tá ann a deir gur teanga bun os cionn agus siar is aniar í. D’fhéadfá a rá nach leanann sí ach a rialacha féin. Agus, dála an scéil, níl na rialacha siúd ar fad ar eolas agam, mar a bheidh soiléir anseo (DISCLAIMER).

Seo colún nua, as Gaelainn, scríte ag duine nach ón nGaeltacht í, nár fhreastal ar scoil lán-Gaelainne, nach bhfuil mar cháilíocht aici mar scríbhneoir don alt seo seachas suim sa teanga. D’fhéadfadh éinne againne a leithéid a dhéanamh. Ní gá ach suim a léiriú sa Ghaelainn agus tagann na deiseanna. Beidh botúin anseo. Ní bheidh gach éinne sásta leis. Ach táim ag tapú deis – agus eagla orm dá bharr! Dúradh liom, “Tusa cróga rud mar sin a dhéanamh nuair nach bhfuil Gaeilge líofa agat.” Cróga nó craiceáilte. Ach chun rud nua a dhéanamh, ní mór an chéad céim a thógaint – mar a rinneadar i 1902. Mar a dheirtear as Béarla, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

Níl sé éasca rud nua a thosnú. Post, mar shampla – tusa an, “Newbie,” ar feadh seala. Bogadh go háit nua – caithfear nasc a dhéanamh le stróinséirí.

Fiú an t-athrú mór atá tagtha ar an tsaol le déanaí; srianta laghdaithe. Is dea-rud é ach ní chiallaíonn sé sin nach bhfuil daoine neirbhíseach mar gheall air. Tar éis dhá bhliain ag luí isteach ar slí bheatha cluthar, caol; chuamar i dtaithí air. Ach tagann athrú i gcónaí agus, leis sin, tús úr. Dá bhfanainn go dtí go bhfuil Gaelainn, “Líofa,” agam chun alt a scríobh, bheadh an leathanach seo glan. An bhfuil Gaelainn níos líofa ag muintir Chorca Dhuibhne ná muintir Chonamara, nó an Rinn? Difríochtaí atá i gceist; saibhreas agus traidisiún, agus nach iontach go deo é an rud go bhfuil siad ann? Seachas iad; bheimís thíos leis; fágtha le rud leadránach, lom. So, ná bí buartha faoi rud nua a thosnú, agus, “Botúin,” a dhéanamh.

Tiocfaidh siad, imeoidh siad, agus foghlaimeoidh tú uathu – mar atáim ag tnúth leis ón alt seo. Ní hionann cad atá sa bhfoclóir agus an rud a chloistear timpeall ort. So abair amach é! Tapaigh an deis! Scaoil amach an bobailín!

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Don’t Let your Diet End a Beautiful Relationship!

Irene Ní Fhlannúra the trillions of probiotics including the better known bifidobacteria and the lactobacillus family. Growing an effective army of probiotics within your microbiome involves feeding them and encouraging them to stay.

The greater the welcome, the greater the number and diversity of bacteria which ultimately means greater health for you!

Microorganisms that inhabit the human body, on the skin, in the gut, in the mouth, behind the ears, up the bum, just about everywhere - outnumber all other human cells by about 10 to 1. Because of their tiny size they only amount to about 3 percent of our total body mass, roughly 2kg for the average adult. Despite being miniscule, they contribute to the health status of every part of the body either directly or indirectly through their activity, so much so that the collective microbiome is increasingly viewed by scientists as an organ in its own right.

According to research from the Human Microbiome Project (HMP) in 2014, which is a collaborative research project involving more than 80 universities and scientific institutions from around the globe, there are more than 10,000 different species living inside us. This is the first time that researchers have mapped the quantity and species of microorganisms inhabiting the bodies of healthy humans. According to HMP Co-ordinator, James M. Anderson, M.D., Ph.D “We now have a very good idea of what is normal for a healthy Western population and are beginning to learn how changes in the microbiome correlate with physiology and disease.” The application of this research will be far-reaching – now that we understand what the normal human microbiome looks like, we should be able to understand how changes in the microbiome are associated with, or even cause, illnesses.

Probiotics is the collective term of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms residing within the human microbiome. In the gut, they break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates in our diet into nutrients that we can then absorb. They produce valuable substances such as vitamins and anti-inflammatories that our body cannot produce. They are as important to us as we are to them for survival, yet as their host, we have underestimated their significance and treated them badly. Most probiotics enter the body through food – from handling and eating fresh, raw vegetables, from yogurts, buttermilk, fermented foods and in supplements. The modern diet and a hectic lifestyle challenges the survival of these bacteria, killing them off with disinfectants in food production, antibiotics, preservatives, junk food and chronic stress. Furthermore, the welcome they receive if and when they reach the gut is also paramount to ensuring they continue to multiply and colonize inside us to have a real impact on our health.

This is where prebiotics come in to play. Prebiotics are a type of fibre from carbohydrates that many species of the good guys rely on for nourishment and survival. It is impossible to have a healthy colony of probiotics in your gut if you do not nourish them. Prebiotics have become a bit of a buzz word, the new health supplement, but in reality, prebiotics are plant fibres we can eat but do not digest. These fibres end up in the colon as dinner for 6 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Not all fibre is equal when it comes to prebiotics. Researchers have identified the ideal menu and it is random and for many of us, not quite what we would like to eat these days! Inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), betaglucans, resistant starch and pectin are just some of the fibres that send probiotics into seventh heaven! Jerusalem artichoke, chicory root, dandelion leaves are the richest sources of inulin, followed by garlic, onion and leeks. These are known to increase the number and variety of beneficial bacteria along the entire digestive tract. Oats, barley amd mushrooms are particularly rich in a fibre called betaglucans, boosting numbers and variety of bacteria in the gut, but also along the respiratory tract. Betaglucans have also been shown, in their own right, to have an anti-viral effect in the upper respiratory tract and are often used as supplements for colds and flu viruses. The synergy between betaglucan foods and the bacteria that responds to it provides a powerful double act against common respiratory viruses. Probiotics use pectin, found in apples, to produce a short chain fatty acid called butyric acid which improves the health of the intestinal lining in which they reside. These short chain fatty acids also help regulate electrolyte balance including sodium, magnesium, calcium and water levels. They are anti-inflammatory compounds and are involved in proper digestion and bowel movements. Our beneficial bacteria seem to play multiple roles in protecting us from harm from the invaders while regulating body functions to keep us healthy.

Other prebiotic foods include beans and legumes, flaxseeds, burdock root, wheat bran and seaweeds. Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is a perfect example of the relationship between probiotics and prebiotics. The juice from shredded or bruised raw cabbage leaves provide the prebiotic fibre for Lactobacilli bacteria (found on raw cabbage leaves) to multiply and flourish.

As they increased in number, they continue digesting the cabbage leaves until the leaves are completely fermented. At the end of the process the volume of beneficial bacteria present is enough to preserve the sauerkraut and keep away harmful bacteria that would otherwise spoil it. This was one of the original methods of preserving food in the past and provided humans with a great source of probiotics as an added bonus. Sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented foods have become trendy once again so there is no excuse not to add a spoonful or two to your diet everyday.

It is an exciting time for this kind of research and scientist are also looking beyond the gut to unravel the gut-brain connection and the role of the microbiome in our thought processes and emotions. The Human Microbiome Project is ongoing and will provide invaluable preventative measures and treatment options for many chronic diseases in years to come. In the meantime, increasing your consumption of natural, whole plant-based foods to the diet is like rolling out the red carpet for probiotics.

It is up to you, the host, to make them feel at home and encourage them to stay, multiply and flourish – a win-win for all involved.

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The proceeds of the Cribs in the parish of Dingle this year amounted to €3,440. This money was given to students of PobalScoil Chorca Dhuibhne who are part of the Kenyan Cara Project. The students will be travelling to Kenya in May. Many thanks to those who put up the cribs in the 3 churches of our parish and all those who contributed so generously. Your contributions will make a difference for the good in the life of many.

On Wednesday March 2nd Fr Michael Moynihan, PP Dingle, presented a cheque with the proceeds to Órla Kennedy, Sinéad Moriarty, Róisín Dalby and Cora Slattery.

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Farming News Louis Murchan CAP 2023 PAYMENT AND STOCKING RATE CALCULATORS NOW AVAILABLE The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has developed a payment calculator and a stocking rate calculator to help inform farmers of the changes in the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2023-2027. The calculators are available DAFM’s website The payment calculator allows farmers to calculate their indicative direct payments in 2023, including payment entitlement values. To complete the Payment calculator, you will need the following information: •

Number of hectares

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Number of entitlements

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Your BPS & greening value per entitlement

The Stocking Rate calculator can be used to calculate stocking rates in terms of Livestock Unit and Kgs of Organic Nitrogen per Hectare.

To complete the Stocking Rate calculator, you will need the following information: •

Total area in grassland and tillage you will farm in 2022

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Step by step guides have also been prepared for the calculators and are available on the same webpage.

Ireland’s draft Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan was submitted to the European Commission on 31 December 2021.

The information sessions, hosted by the Department, will provide farmers with early information on changes to the CAP from 1 January 2023. Any information provided will be based on the draft plan submitted to the EU Commission and is subject to change up until the CSP is approved by the EU Commission.

All meetings will take place from 8pm to 9.30pm – see www.gov.ie/cap for the full schedule, including details of how to register for the webinar. The webinar on 15th March will be recorded and published on www.gov.ie/cap A Summary of Ireland’s draft Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027 is available at www.gov.ie/cap FARMERS TO BE EJECTED FROM AECM IF THEY TURN DOWN COOPERATION STREAM Farmers who turn down a place in the co-operation stream of the Agri-Environment Climate Measure (AECM) won’t be accepted into the scheme at all. If a farmer who applies for the cooperation stream and is unsuccessful will be offered a place in the general aspect of the scheme.

However, if a farmer in one of the areas covered by the ‘cooperation project (CP) zones’ does not opt to apply under this stream, then they will not be offered a place in the general stream.

The AECM will be divided into two ‘streams’ when it begins from 2023.

The ‘AECM General’ will account for 30,000 of the envisaged total uptake of 50,000. In this stream, the maximum payment per farmer will be €7,000, with an expected average payment of €5,000. The second aspect of the scheme is known as the ‘cooperation stream’. This will cater for some 20,000 farmers in eight specific CP zones, seven of which are located in the west and northwest of the country. Here, the maximum payment will be around €10,500 while the expected average payment will be €7,000.

Farmers in the CP zones – if they opt to apply to the AECM – will be part of cooperation projects and will implement more stringent environmental measures. They will also be subject to oversight by ‘CP teams’ which will be made up of ecologists, hydrologists, ornithologists and project managers. The AECM will be the ‘flagship environment scheme’ of Pillar II of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and will replace the Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS).

However, there are concerns that the scheme will be oversubscribed, as the presumed uptake is based on a national average – though uptake in the CP zones is likely to be higher than the national average. There are some 30,000 farmers across the eight CP zones, with the 20,000 expected 10 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

participants being based on the 60% national average. The actual demand for entry to the scheme in these areas is likely to be higher than 20,000.

And if ‘excess applicants’ for the cooperation stream are then shunted into the AECM General, then the latter stream may also be oversubscribed.

And it is for this reason that there are now calls for the scheme to be properly and sufficiently funded to accommodate 70,000 farmers or more.

The numbers of farmers in GLAS, added to the number of farmers who applied for the Results-Based Rural Environmental Agri Pilot (REAP) last year, amounts to some 62,000. There are almost 50,000 farmers in GLAS, and when REAP opened last year there were some 12,000 applicants. This brings us past 60,000 but we still haven’t included farmers that would have liked to join but didn’t see any benefit in applying because they would not have been accepted.

UP TO €40 PER SILAGE BALE PREDICTED. Farmers are being warned to prepare for the worst as the soaring input costs will put further pressure on them in the coming year. One of the key questions being asked at present is if part-time beef farmer can keep their head above the financial waters in 2022 These are some of the people who supports the marts, the vets, the agri-contractors agricultural advisors as well as the many other businesses.

At the moment, bales of silage can be bought and delivered for approximately €28/bale. With the rise in fuel and fertiliser costs, it is estimated that the same bale of silage will be costing over €40 delivered next winter.

If diesel prices reduce before silage season commences this price will come down somewhat, but not to what they were in 2021. Although fertiliser is expensive at the moment, it may be an awful lot cheaper than trying to buy silage that could be in short supply next winter. This is cold comfort for those who are plying up to 130% more than they were paying in 2021.

And this is not the merchants’ doing, it is an effect of the global conflict continuing in The Ukraine.

Farmers must try to produce what they produced in 2021, to meet output, but this will be more expensive than last year. They must plan ahead, and negotiate where possible.

FARM SAFETY: TOP TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE DURING CALVING SEASON Greater awareness of farm safety is a very important matter, as farming can be a dangerous occupation. As the majority of farmers are livestock/ beef farmers, the dangers associated with livestock farming (and in particular calving) must be highlighted. Incidents related to calving and handling of dams are responsible for the greatest number of non-fatal accidents – 25%.

According to recent data from the HSA, of the 197 farm-related fatalities in the last decade, 38 involved livestock. Twelve of these fatalities – 32% – involved attacks by cows with calves; nine involved the victim being knocked over by cattle without aggression; and six involved bull attacks. In 2021 alone, working with cattle accounted for three farm fatalities. While these statistics might be surprising to some, any dairy farmer, in particular, knows that even the quietest cow’s temperament can change during the calving period. With a natural instinct to protect their newborn, and the presence of a human, or dog, viewed as a threat, it is not surprising that cows are involved in a high number of fatal farm incidents.

But it is impossible to avoid the cows during calving season. So, when you have no choice, then your housing facilities, gates, and available technology are essential components of your farm-safety arsenal.

Top tips on ways to stay safe during this busy period: •

Ensure that you have sufficient calving pens available for your herd size and calving pattern;

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Ensure that gates and shed doors are secure and in good-working order;

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A head-locking gate and calving gate are extremely useful pieces of equipment to have in the calving shed for those times when you need to deal with a freshly calved cow, or a newborn calf;

Always ensure that you have a physical barrier between yourself and a freshly calved cow, particularly when treating a calf.

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If there are lose bolts or hinges on gates or doors, replace and repair

before the calving season, so you do not have to worry about finding the time to do so when that time is so limited; •

Always have an escape route planned and rehearsed;

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Check all the lighting in the calving shed before the season commences, replace spent bulbs, and clean light shades;

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Keep calving units clean and lay fresh bedding as required, and ensure that the area is well ventilated – this all contributes to animals feeling comfortable and more relaxed;

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Calving pens are magnets for young children who want nothing more than to see the new arrivals each spring. But children can be seen as a threat by a freshly calved cow, so always ensure that children are kept out of the calving shed. Dogs should also be excluded as they can very quickly spook a cow;

Calving cameras and other electronic devices are worthy investments!

They can allow you to review the status of cows and calves from the comfort, and safety, of your home – or bed. With fatigue common during this time of year, technology can help you to get a quality night’s sleep, thus preventing impaired judgement and potential mishap.

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Carry your phone at all times and keep it in a secure pocket, especially at night if you have to check on the cows. Let a family member know that you are heading out, and how long you think you will be;

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Assess and decide – always risk asses and gauge how safe or dangerous the situation is before you become a casualty of it.

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Be particularly careful when working around pet cows that have recently calved, they will see you as lower ranking and have no hesitation in giving you a puck if you are handling their calf.

If you are considering constructing or upgrading your calving facilities, you can check out the specifications on the DAFM’s website.

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Confused about the proposed changes to your farm payments?

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Recently the Second Year students of Meán Scoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh, Castlegregory held a Bake Sale in aid of UNICEF. Over €2,000 was raised.

They would like to thank the community of Castlegregory for donating so generously.

HAPPY RETIREMENT Best of luck to Valerie Sweeney, Upper Camp who recently retired from the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee.

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CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL After 2 long years of waiting patiently we can finally open our doors at Camp Community hall. Camp Community Council are delighted to host the Spike Players Knocknagoshel with their hilarious play 'For Better For Worse ' .

Venue: Camp Community hall Camp sportsfield Date: Saturday 26th March doors open at 7pm for 8pm start .

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CAMP BIODIVERSITY Camp Biodiversity are planting some apple trees in the church grounds in front of St Mary’s on Saturday, 26th March after the 6.15 pm Mass.

This is to promote the care of our natural environment and to enhance our future wellbeing Everyone welcome There will be a cup of tea in the old school afterwards IRISH DANCING CHAMPION Congratulations to Caoimhe Cawley a winner once again this year in the City of London Championships. Caoimhe is daughter of Katie O'Connor, Meenascarthy, Camp also a Champion Dancer in the not too distant past, bríseann an duchais tre súile an cait, you can't beat breeding. Well done, Caoimhe, we are all very proud of you!

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The talented writer/producer and stage performer with Camp Drama Group will no doubt have more time for her artistic pursuits.

Val, May you enjoy many many happy years of retirment with Eddie and indeed enjoy your travels too.

WEDDING Congratulations to Fiona Herlihy, Kilteenbane, Camp and Kieran Dineen, Abbeydorney who were married at St. Marys Church, Camp on Friday last.

By all accounts, Fiona looked beaufiful on her wedding day. After the church ceremony family and friends enjoyed a wonderful wedding reception at The Ballygarry Hotel, Tralee.

May Fiona and Kieran be blessed with many many years of good Health and happiness together in the future. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh.

CAIRDEAS CAMP Wednesday walks meet 10.00 am sportsfield.

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Friday exercises 11.00 am old school. Saturday beginners and improvers pickleball 4 pm sports hall.

ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA n-ÓG We have a jackpot winner! Congratulations to Bridget Prendeville who won the jackpot of €3450 in the Lotto draw on Thursday night.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY John Chambers our community dancing teacher for many years celebrated a special birthday recently.

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The Parade will be led by Lord Mayor of Castlemaine Mike Flynn and The Killorglin & District Pipe Band.

As a committee we are extending an open invite to local community groups and organisations, as well as clubs, schools and businesses to take part in what is always a fantastic day of celebration and entertainment.

The assembly point is Flynn's Yard, Castlemaine for all participants.

Medals will be awarded to ALL those partaking in the Parade and there will be Trophies awarded by the Judges on the Main Stage to the Best Groups/Floats.

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What's Happening in The Hub?

We’ve also been able to use our entrance corridor to showcase some dramatic artwork from one of our clients Niamh Kennedy, a local artist who hires a space here.

Improvements to our Workspace

sin beimid ag dul ‘ar turas’ chun sibhse a aimsiú agus chun cuidiú leis na comharsana cianda seo aithne a chur ar a chéile. Sna míonna amach romhainn, tá sé i gceist againn maidineacha caifé a eagrú sna bailte agus sna sráidbhailte lasmuigh den Daingean.

You can tell us about the advantages and challenges of how you work now (or if you want to start working this way). It will also be a good opportunity to meet others who are in a similar boat, as well as get a change of scene and caffeine!

We have been busy making big changes to the look of Dingle Hub, thanks mainly to funds coming from Connected Hubs, the national network that links up over 200 hubs across Ireland.

Coffee Morning 31st March We want to connect with people who are working from home around the Peninsula and see how we can support this growing community. We are going ‘on tour’ to find out where you are and bring together your local remote neighbours!

We know there are lots of you working this way so if you think that there is demand for a similar get together in your area, please drop a note to info@dinglehub.com (Subject: Coffee Morning) or call us. It will be great to connect these communities and get a better picture of who is working where, what they do and want! Keep an eye on our social media for future events.

Beidh sé fíor-dheas na pobail seo a chur i dteagmháil lena chéile agus beidh sé cabhrach dúinn dar ndóigh a fháil amach cá bhfuil na daoine seo, cad atá ar siúl acu agus cad atá ag teastáil uathu! Bígí ag faire amach le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais faoin maidin chaifé agus faoi imeachtaí eile amach anseo.

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Annascaul •

New desks and furniture in our meeting rooms that allows for different meeting setups

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Interactive Audio Visual Technology that caters for virtual meetings and webinars.

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Redecoration of our offices with dramatic new paint colours

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Introduction of Sit-Stand desks in the offices (Desks that you can raise to standing height)

This is our first stop and we will be there from 9:30 to 11:30am, Thursday 31st March.

All those working remotely in the wider Annascaul area should join us in Báinín Cafe, Main Street, Annascaul, V92 FP5P. Add it to your diary anois!

Ba mhaith linn dul i dteagmháil le daoine atá ag obair ón mbaile timpeall Chorca Dhuibhne agus a fháil amach conas gur féidir linn tacú leis an bpobal seo atá ag méadú an t-am ar fad. Dá bhrí

We want to network people working on Dingle Peninsula, particularly if working (or learning) from home. It’s not necessary to hire our desks or offices to be part of this wider community.

Connect on social media and interact with us. If you do want to enquire about using our meeting rooms or workspaces contact us on info@dinglehub.com or 066 9150140.

Dul i dteagmháil Ba mhaith linn daoine a chuidiú le haghaidh aithne a chur ar a chéile, go háirithe má tá siad ag obair (nó ag foghlaim) ón mbaile. Ní gá ár deascanna nó oifigí a fháil ar cíos chun a bheith mar chuid den phobal seo. Tá fáilte romhat dul i dteagmháil linn ar mheáin shósialta. Má tá ceist ar bith agat faoi úsáid na seomraí cruinnithe nó spáis oibre is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar info@dinglehub. com nó 066 9150140.

Young members Dreoilín Baile Riabhach presenting a cheque for €425 to Coiste Chompórd na n-Othar at West Kerry Community Hospital Left to Right: Eithne Ní Sheaghdha, Seán Ó Móráin, Cian Ó Móráin, Aoife Ní Shúilleabháin, Tommy Ó Súilleabháin, Jess Ní Mhurchú, Helen Mulcahy 14 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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Spring Re-Opening March 2022 Thurs 17th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th 6-9pm until further notice Tá Ciara Ní Ghairbhí an-bhuíoch as an dtacaíocht go léir a fuair sí ó chian agus ó chongar tar éis di páirt a ghlacadh i bhfeachtas tiomsaithe airgid do Breast Cancer Ireland - an ‘Great Pink Run’ - a reáchtáladh ar Thráigh na Muirí, Corca Dhuibhne ar an 16ú Deireadh Fómhair 2021. Bailíodh €10,152 ar son taighde a bhaineann leis an ailse brollaigh. Shíolraigh an feachtas seo as an taithí a bhí ag Ciara féin leis an ailse brollaigh i Nollaig 2020.

Ciara Ní Ghairbhí is very grateful for all the support she received after participating in Breast Cancer Ireland's fundraising event, the Great Pink Run, on Muiríoch beach, West Kerry, on the 16th of October 2021. €10,152 was raised for breast cancer research. Ciara had her own experience of breast cancer in December 2020 and these funds were raised to help the organisation research a cure & change the landscape of breast cancer treatment into the future.

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Castlegregory Celtic F.C Brandon Bay Run: Join us for this years event on Saturday 16th July 2022 Distances - 5k, 10k or HM Online registrations are open www.brandonbayrun.com Non Player membership The non player membership is an initiative that costs €20 and is a way for those who wish to support the club to do so. You can sign up by talking to any player or contacting one of our social platforms. Members are kept updated on club news in addition to being entered into a number of prize draws: Prize draws include: Free entry into Brandon Bay Run, 2 tickets to a sporting event or equivalent prize, Christmas Hamper, Easter Hamper, O'Neills half zip Coach development Our senior A&B team coaches are furthering their coaching skills in a variety of upcoming FAI courses; pdp2, 7vs7 and Adult Amateur licence O'Neills Club Shop: A one stop shop for quality club gear by O'Neill's Head over to https://www.oneills.com/ and search Castlegregory Celtic FC 16 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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SCAN ME OPEN EVENING: CLASH ROAD CAMPUS Parent’s Information Evening | Thursday, 24th March | 5pm-7pm Come and meet our staff who can help and advise you.

Killorglin Campus, who specialise in Outdoor Education and Training will be there to answer any outdoor career related queries.

OPEN EVENING: MONAVALLEY CAMPUS Thursday, 24th March | 5pm-9pm Apprenticeship Information Evening **FOR EVERYONE** Come and meet a range of apprenticeship employers and chat to our Apprenticeship services team who can help and advise you.

OPEN DAY: CLASH ROAD CAMPUS Tuesday 22nd March | 10am-7pm Drop in, meet our team and see our range of courses for third level progression and employment. Visit our state of the art Beauty Therapy building and see the different treatments up close.

OPEN WEEK: MONAVALLEY CAMPUS Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd and 24th March **BONUS FEATURE** The Ireland Skills National Final for Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (MAMF) Craft Apprenticeship is on the 23rd & 24th of March.

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Tourism Talk and Thoughts from the Dingle Peninsula Caroline Boland A chairde, míle buíochas to all those who could make time to join us for the Corca Dhuibhne Dingle Peninsula 5-year Tourism Strategy Workshops in Dingle Benners Hotel recently. There was a really diverse turnout and it was so good to see so many contribute to such an important plan and want to be a part of a collective vision for our sustainable tourism future. Having representation from across the peninsula was terrific as was the representation from different sectors including farmers, community, hospitality, food, vintners, music, craft, retail, sport, attractions, activity providers, tour guides, and cultural heritage.

Congratulations to Animation Dingle (https:// animationdingle.com/), Ireland’s Top Animation Festival, who celebrated their 10th Anniversary on the 11th and 12th March. We look forward to their 11th and hope it will bring them back from the virtual world, to the in-destination world of wonderful Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula in 2023!

Comhghairdeachas to all…..

News and Updates / Nuacht agus Nuashonruithe - supporting your business, community and peninsula towards Dingle Peninsula 2030: Corca Dhuibhe Dingle Peninsula Tourism Networking Event, Food Showcase and AGM Dingle Skellig Hotel / Óstan na Sceilge Tuesday 5th April 2.30pm – 4.30pm The Annual Networking Event (the first since 2019), inaugural Food Showcase and AGM will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 5th April in the Dingle Skellig Hotel – 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The Networking Event brings members together to connect and collaborate with each other and this year, the theme will be based on Dingle Peninsula Food / Bia Chorca Dhuibhne – our local Food Produce – farmers, fishers, food producers, hospitality and retail. To book a Display space for the afternoon, contact Sam at dinglept@gmail.com.

Our Sustainable Tourism Journey continues…….

Under Sustainable Tourism, Regenerative Tourism is now becoming the industry’s newest set of buzz words. Some would argue that there are differences between rural and urban regenerative values but today, we will look at the overarching definition of what Regenerative Tourism means “…a ground breaking set of solutions to rethink and rebuild the tourism industry in a way that builds long-lasting capabilities and strengthen resilience for its direct and indirect stakeholders during and beyond the crisis. It also revitalizes local economies, preserves local cultures and biodiversity while offering memorable, authentic transformative experiences to the guests and allowing destinations to flourish,” (Regenerative Hospitality 2021).

“All stakeholders in the value chain, including travellers, businesses, workforce and communities have a shared responsibility in preserving the local assets and enabling the destination as a whole to flourish. According to the United Nations, regenerative tourism principles that draw upon nature’s wisdom are as follows: Holistic understanding and living-systems approach: Acknowledging that everything 18 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

is interconnected and interdependent, and understanding the nature and quality of the interactions between every stakeholder throughout the entire tourism value chain, as well as showing their influence to each other and the entire ecosystem.

Collaborative: Fostering collaboration and partnerships between a wide range of stakeholders from governments, to the private sector, to the voluntary sector, and the communities. Challenging the current competitive mindset that governs our dominant economic systems.

Diverse by nature: Securing various revenue streams to ensure that ecosystems and communities are less reliant on tourism income and diversifying between the different segments of the market – leisure vs. business and domestic vs. international - to reduce various economic and geopolitical risks and enhance resilience.

Inclusive and equitable: Involving the local communities to strengthen the overall ecosystem through, for example, collaborating with local suppliers; asking around who needs rooms and space; considering supporting refugees or homeless people.

Transformational and inspirational: Creating authentic, immersive and meaningful experiences for the guests that bring forward the uniqueness of each place and offering activities that showcase the cultural heritage, folklore, gastronomy, local landmarks and wildlife responsibly.

Environmentally responsible: Responsible environmental stewardship through the management of natural resources and biodiversity and the protection of fragile landscape and wildlife, using an ecosystemic, circular and non-extractive approach.

Cultural stewardship: Protection of local cultural heritage and traditions and indigenous people and ethnic groups who happen to be the best

guardians of biodiversity and natural ecosystems thanks to their ancient wisdom and knowledge passed on from generation to generation,” (Laurent 2020).

Corca Dhuibhne is a place where Regenerative Tourism has been practiced since tourism began here. As a Gaeltacht and peninsula steeped in tangible and intangible cultural heritage, its farming and fishing traditions, and the strong community identity in every village, it is a place where the key values of regeneration are embedded firmly in its DNA. Working towards Corca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula 2030, we must amplify these values as we continue to strengthen our sustainable journey for the next generation.

A great example of this is the emerging Corca Dhuibhne / Dingle Peninsula Sustainable Food Branding Network bringing farmers, fishers, food producers, hospitality, retailers and community together. Stay tuned for more Network news over the coming weeks………

To learn a little more, join this Online Event Location: "Time for a Wake-up Call!: Innovative solutions for the Development of Regenerative Tourism" Thu Mar 24th 11:30am - 1:00pm Overview - innovation can support the tourism industry in addressing the multitude of challenges facing the industry such as the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, changing consumer profile and behaviour, and in particular environmental practices and sustainability. The focus of this webinar will be on innovative approaches to the implementation of regenerative tourism which emphasises the importance of leaving a destination in a better condition than before through the involvement and support of local communities and the development of innovative and authentic tourism experiences. https://tockify.com/mtuenterprise/ detail/119/1648121400000 Stay Safe, Shop Local, Eat local, Experience local, Enjoy local! Ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh!

From the 1901 Census in West Kerry Ted Creedon

Butter Merchant John McKenna, 60, from Holyground, Dingle, was the only person in West Kerry to declare his occupation as ‘Butter Merchant’ in the census. Mary, 40, his wife and a native of Killorglin, was his ‘Assistant’. They had a large family – 4 daughters and 4 sons.

In this issue, more extracts from the 1901 Census which was taken on Sunday, 31 March, with the focus on occupations practiced by one or by very few people from Camp to Dunquin.

The advent of the Tralee and Dingle Light Railway ten years before the census ensured greater security in the transport of butter to the main butter market in Cork. There are stories of people being robbed of their butter when going to that market by road.

Horse Trainer

Butter factory labourers

Only one person on the peninsula entered ‘Horse Trainer’ in the 1901 census form. His name was Cornelius MacGillicuddy, 25, who lived in Annascaul with his wife Bridget, 21, and eighteen-month-old daughter Retta. Horse trainers prepared horses for riders, shows or racing.

Michael Collins, 24, and Denis Hanafin, 21, of Gowlane, Stradbally both gave their occupations as ‘Butter Factory Labourers’.

Tin Smith There were many smiths, especially blacksmiths, in the area in those days but only one recorded their occupation as ‘Tin Smith’. He was Denis McCarthy, 43, and lived with his family in Grey’s Lane, Dingle. Tinsmiths made a variety of everyday utensils and containers from tin or light metals and also repaired such items.

There was one very curious entry in the census form. There were nine people in the McCarthy household including an entry for James Parker aged 6. He was born in ‘Dublin City’ and his relation to the head of the household was ‘Grand Step Father’. Figure that one out.

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Basketmaker John Brosnahan, 35, lived in a house on Gate Street (Goat Street). His occupation was ‘Basketmaker’. He was unmarried and, like the musician Cornelius Kennedy from Ballydavid that we met in a previous issue, sadly, he was also ‘Blind’.

In the ‘Head of the Household’ column he declared ‘Occupier’. The only other person in the house was lodger Mary McCarthy, 55, a ‘Dressmaker’.

Returning Officer Daniel Griffin, 46, lived on Main Street with his wife Mary, 39, and their seven children. His occupation was ‘Returning Officer’. Was this position related to local elections? Perhaps he was employed by the Poor Law Union to determine if people needed out-door relief?

When someone (plaintiff) wanted to take legal action against another party (defendant) their solicitor issued a Civil Bill through an officer of the Courts. In many Irish towns the Civil Bill Officer was simply known as ‘The Civil Bill’ rather than by his real name.

(In 1847, at the height of the Great Famine, the Dingle returning officer, a Mr. Moriarty, was attacked in the town by a violent mob made up almost entirely of women. He had to seek refuge in the house of Captain Eagar, J. P. who summoned a force of police to escort him to his home. However, he was attacked by the mob again a few days later and had to seek shelter a second time. These people were demanding out-door relief but were not entitled to it under the law at the time. Several of them were convicted before the magistrate for acts of violence).

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There were three generations of Patrick Sheehy in a house in Coumduff, near Annascaul Lake, on census night. They were Patrick, 72, Patrick 35, and Patrick, 2. The middle Patrick gave his occupation as ‘Water Bailiff’.

Thade Mahony, 28, of Kilcummin More, recorded his occupation as ‘Royal Engineer Telegraph Corporal’

On the original hand-written entries the post of Water Bailiff was given to the two-year-old and then erased (almost) before correcting the mix-up between the three Patricks.

The only person to declare their occupation as ‘House Builder’ in West Kerry was James Ashe, 45, who lived in Dykegate Lane. He and his wife

Christopher Hilliard, 44, lived in a house in Killiney with his wife and seven children. His stated occupation was ‘Civil Bill Officer’, the only one discovered in the 1901 census in West Kerry.

House Builder

Mary, 32, had four children who had a very different background from most children in the area. More on that in the next issue.

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The Comórtas has run since 1969 and the competition which is held over the June bank holiday weekend will bring teams from all over Ireland to Lios Póil.

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Caitlín Agus An Roth Carl O' Flaherty Saint Catherine has been patron saint of Paróiste Fionn Trá le cuimhne na gcat. Indeed, Catherine or Naomh Caitlín has been associated with this parish, le breis agus seacht gcéad bliain.

Why Ventry? Indeed, why Catherine? What circumstances forged this link, which is shared with ten other parishes throughout the country.

What is Catherine’s origin and why has Fionn Trá remained devoted to her memory?

Catherine was born in 280 AD, in the city of Alexandria in Egypt. During this period, that country was under the control of the Roman Emperor, Maximus. His rise to fame coincided with the Roman civil wars and his persecution of the Christians. Catherine came to prominence in her defiance of his scourges. Maximus ordered fifty scholars to cross- examine her in order to purge her contempt. Surprisingly, her persuasive arguments proved victorious in the debate, resulting in many of the scholars converting to Christianity. She was sentenced to death by means of a spiked wheel known afterwards as the Catherine Wheel. This was a form of torture and execution where the victim was placed on a cart wheel and the limbs stretched out along the spokes. The wheel was slowly rotated and the victims bones broken with blows from an iron bar. At the first touch the angels intervened, and the wheel disintegrated. Immediately, Catherine was recaptured and beheaded, but again, the angels intervened. Her body was whisked away by the angels from Rome to her burial in Mount Sinai in her native Egypt in 301 AD. Anois, sin scéal.

A thousand years would pass before knowledge of Catherine’s tragedy and martyrdom would arrive in Europe. This is attributed to three missionary monks who set out from Mount Sinai, until reaching their destination of Rouen, in Normandy, France. Here, the story of her life caught the imagination of the public and the cult of Saint Catherine took hold. There were strong trade links in wine and fish between Rouen and the south coast of Ireland, especially the area from Wexford to Dingle. This period coincides with Norman families such as the Fitzgeralds (Caisleán Ráthanáin/Rahinnane Castle), Trants (Cathair a’ Treantaigh/Caheratrant), Ferriters (Caisleán Phiarais/Ferriter’s Castle), Flemings (Baile an Phléamannaigh/Flemingstown) and Whites (Baile an Fhaoitigh) establishing themselves in Corca Dhuibhne. Their ancestral links with Normandy included culture and religion, and, so, the introduction of Saint Catherine and her story wouldn’t have been unusual.

It was during this era, 1450 or so, that the early Christian church was established in the site of Reilig Caitlíona. It was built near the sea wall.

O’Donovan’s Ordnance Survey of Ireland in the mid-1840s records the church ruins with broken walls still remaining.

However, the mystery that surrounds the claim 20 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

of Catherine’s relics, weaving their way to Fionn Trá remains. This may, perhaps, be answered by relying on local seanchas or folklore. Déan dearmad ar Mount Sinai agus Egypt. Place your trust in the good Lord agus Naomh Caitlin and take a quantum leap of faith. Ní baol duit. Better still, there are many options agus bíodh do rogha féin agat.

Tá sé ráite, that the King of Rome was transporting the saint’s relics in a naomhóg when a rogue wave swept them from the craft and they neither sank nor swam until they made their way to Fionn Trá. Then seven men (the number seven is an important number in Irish Mythology) lifted the relics from the beach and respectfully buried them in the old graveyard.

Chuala leagan eile fós ó Bhreandán Ó Cíobháin, that the bosca buí or barrel was tossed ashore after a storm. When a farmer arrived to fill a load of sand, he spotted the flotsam and went to investigate. However, he failed to dislodge the barrel agus d’imigh sé leis. A while later, another farmer arrived with a pony for a load of sand.

Rug sé ar an mbairille agus bhog sé é gan dua. (He shifted the barrel without any bother). Breandán explained the conundrum thus! The first farmer had committed a peaca marfach (mortal sin) and was in a state of sin. The second farmer was in a state of grace, hence his ease at removing the barrel. This was a convenient opportunity for the church to put the boot in and keep the flock within the fold. Many Ventry people seem to have their own version, which may be as valid as any other, to explain the saint’s arrival.

An article in a historical journal (Béaloideas 2008), offers another explanation “… Spears seeks to explain the persistence of a legend from Ventry in Co Kerry, which is also a site where veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria continues to this day. Local tradition recounts how a lone survivor from a wrecked Armada ship was washed ashore on Ventry beach and conveyed his gratitude to St Catherine for his safety at the site of the present day well and

where devotion to the saint strengthened local people in their faith …”

What can’t be denied is the devotion to Caitlín Naofa in this parish. The pattern day is held annually on 25 November. Originally, it was a turas dhá lá. It was celebrated widely for two days and thousands of pilgrims made their way from all over Corca Dhuibhne to complete ‘The Rounds’. This consists of seven rounds of the graveyard in a clockwise direction. The rosary is recited twice. According to folklore, the saint could be seen on the spire of the old church at sunrise. However, this vision hasn’t been seen since the burial of the first ‘souper’ in the 1840s. This was another reminder to the flock to remain on-side in their devotion to the true’ church’. Another account states “Upon entering the graveyard the pilgrim recited the Ár nAthair and five Sé do bheatha Mhuire … The pilgrim stopped at different stages to pray and continued in a circular manner, reciting two rosaries and a dedicated prayer to the saint: Dia agus Muire Dhuit a Chaitlín Naofa, Is mar bheannuighid siad san duit beannuighim féin duit.” *Extract from Paróiste Fionn Tragha (Triocha-Céad Chorca Dhuibhne, An Seabhac, 1938) Peig Sayers gives an account of the ‘turas’ in her memoirs, Machnamh Seana-Mhná, while a more detailed cuntas is be found in Seán Ó Dubhda’s article in Bealoideas 1959 Pg. 73 In 2019, I decided to attend the pattern day. I left Dublin at 6 a.m. and headed south. It was a soft wet morning as I entered the packed church in Ard a’ Bhóthair. There was an air of excitement, as a new illustration of Naomh Caitlín by Dómhnal Ó Bric was unveiled for the occasion.

It depicted Caitlin Naofa in all her glory keeping a watchful eye over Ventry. Six priests were in attendance and the ceremony was conducted totally in Irish. The main celebrant, Canon Michael Moynihan, listed the saint’s connection with Ventry Parish which included; Scoil Naomh

Caitlín, Ionad Pobail Chaitlíona, Reilig Chaitlíona agus Sáipéal Chaitlíona. He spoke of the local dismay when Caitlín was among a group of saints, including also Saint Christopher, who were deleted from the official Calendar of Saints in 1969. Fortunately, they were restored with flying colours in 2002 following the visit of Pope John Paul 2 to Mount Sinai. The ceremony was enhanced by both music and song from the school children of the two local schools. Indeed, the whole congregation lifted the roof with a beautiful rendition of Amhrán Fionn Trá.

Afterwards, I made my way to Reilig Chaitlíona to partake in ‘The Rounds’. The leanaí scoile from Cill Mhic a’Domhnaigh school were already on their second round of the graveyard as I collected some pebbles to keep the count. The máistreás scoile was busy keeping the errant pilgrims from jumping up on the wall … tar anuas ón gclaí agus fan ar an gcosán …

Her pleas fell on deaf ears, because the children had discovered a hedgehog who quickly folded into a defensive ball. “Féach anois,” she continued … tá an ghráinneog ag geimhriú …”

Seemingly, rabbits have overrun the cemetery of late. I spotted just the one and couldn’t resist popping a pebble in its direction. The poor fellow had sceon ina shúile but he made bold his escape ar cosa in airde. Immediately, a lady who was reciting a paidir glanced at me. "Ni bheidh Caitlin ró-bhuíoch duit", she jokingly quipped about my irreverence, ach níor thugas aon

aird uirthi. I completed another round before making my way to the Community Hall for the first Christmas dinner of the year. I paid my remittance of €12 and was issued a yellow raffle ticket. Seventy-six guests, mostly senior citizens from the parish enjoying a tasty meal of soup, turkey, trifle, plum pudding and tea. I ate the meal with relish and didn’t leave a crumb on my plate. It would be remiss not to mention the team of volunteers, chefs, waiters, etc. who made the day so wonderful for the guests. After the meal, the tables were cleared in jig-time in preparation for the raffle, music and dancing.

Everyone was attentive when Caitlin Ni Chatháin called out the winning number for the Christmas hamper, containing Dingle gin, whiskey, wine and enough fruit to set up a stall. “Ticéad buí, uimhir a caoga ceathair” she shouted, arís agus arís eile. Surprisingly, there was no apparent winner. I glanced over at Gerry Curran, but he shrugged his shoulders. Then the lady sitting to my left tugged my sleeve and said “Ná raibh an ticéad sin agatsa ar an mbord?” Yes, I thought my luck is in. Caitlín Naofa has rewarded my efforts. My heart jumped with joy. However, with all the cleaning up and foostering around it must have disappeared into thin air. My lord! I searched my wallet, my jacket and every pocket again and again. Caitlín Ní Chatháin was at my side and encouraged me to have a final search.

The elusive ticket evaded my capture and I was relieved when a new number was drawn. In truth, I wasn’t one bit disappointed. I was after

having a brilliant day of cultúr, féasta blasta, comhrá agus craic! The music and dancing were about to begin, and I decided to make bold my escape.

I ambled towards the car park. The mist had returned, and I retrieved my scarf from my jacket. I noticed that the lady I met previously at the graveyard was also exiting and fastening her coat. I nodded as I unfolded my scarf. Miraculously, a yellow ticket floated free. I grabbed it mid-air. Yes! Number fiftyfour. My heart fell to my boots … victory and defeat. I don’t believe it, I quietly muttered, Unfortunately, I hadn’t realised that the lady was in close proximity. “Anois a gharsúin,” she laughed. “Sin díoltas na gcoiníní!” We both smiled. The rabbit had had his joyous revenge.

The last fifty years have witnessed huge social changes in Ireland. Religious practices have greatly declined. The Parish of Fionn Trá has changed in tandem with the rest of the country.

The decline of the population has continued unabated. This has had a detrimental effect on local customs and especially on the Irish language. On a positive note, local devotion to Naomh Caitlín and the celebration of the Pattern Day has continued without fail. Long may it continue!

From a soon to be published collection " Dingle/ Ventry and Lispole" by Carl O'Flaherty.

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Fried Buttermilk Chicken with Red Cabbage and Fennel Coleslaw

By Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School

Fried chicken when done well is so tasty. By allowing it to marinate over night in buttermilk will tenderise it slightly and will give it a slightly acidic flavour. What you are hoping to achieve is to have a really juicy chicken with a golden crispy crust. It will be crispier if you use the deep fat fryer but if you do not want to use the fryer you can place them in the oven (180º) for about 25-30 minutes.

The red cabbage coleslaw will give you an alternative to the normal cabbage coleslaw and is perfect as a side dish especially with fried food.

Ingredients for the chicken 10 chicken thighs or drumsticks 1 litre of buttermilk 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. curry powder sea salt ground black pepper.

200g flour

Heat a fryer to 180ºC

For the coleslaw

Preheat an oven to 180ºC

Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice in a bowl and add a little cider vinegar to taste. Mix in the vegetables and mix well to coat.

Season with salt and pepper and parsley.

Once it is marinated, remove them and place them on a wire rack over a bowl to allow the excess drain off. Meanwhile in another bowl, add the flour the rest of the paprika, rest of the curry powder and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Mix this well and then add the chicken pieces. Coat the chicken well with the flour and the spices and carefully place them in the fryer. Be careful not to overload the fryer. Fry the chicken for about 15 minutes and then remove them from the fryer and place them on a tray and put into the oven for about 10 minutes or until it is cooked.

Serve the chicken with a side of coleslaw.

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Annascaul Notes Whist Drive Results from the whist Drive on 9 March. Ladies joint 1st. Bridie McDermot, 2nd Sandra Hoffman, interval Mary Shanahan and Kathleen Hennessy. Gents. Joint 1st Joan Sayers and Thomas Maunsell. Interval.

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Small Changes: Citizen Science

Citizen science is scientific research that involves the active involvement of people who are not professional scientists. These participants volunteer their time to collect data which contributes to advancing scientific knowledge in fields such as ecology, astronomy, medicine, genetics and psychology. Irish citizens have a long history of systematically collecting data in order to better understand their environment. Our landscape is dotted with monuments highlighting our ancestors understanding of astronomy e.g. Newgrange, stone alignments. Historical texts such as the Irish annals contain observations of eclipses, comets and storms while the observations of farmers and fishermen passed down through the generations has, and continues to contribute to many scientific disciplines such as meteorology, marine science, botany and zoology.

One of the most obvious advantages of citizen science is the number of observations and large territory that can be covered which accelerates scientific knowledge and progress. When the public are engaged in participation, a positive feedback loop is created leading to increased public knowledge and interest. It encourages engagement in science research from a young age when integrated into schools and the collated data can help policy makers and local authorities take site based management actions as well as help to shape policies and regulations.

Evidence also shows that it can lead to positive impacts on the social well-being of participants as they have contributed to policy and decision making in addition to multiple positive outcomes for the environment and biodiversity.

The arrival of the smartphone provides an unparalleled tool for individuals wishing to engage with citizen science projects. In addition to logging locations and allowing the participant to capture and easily upload photos, mobile apps provide researchers the ability to steer the data gathering to ensure better quality data. Participants can also communicate with one another so a community of like-minded people can build up.

There are a large number of citizen science projects currently running in Ireland the areas of ecology and the environment. The commitment required to participate varies from uploading information from a casual observation to taking part in a short training programme to provide regular information to a project. The following are a few of the organisations that conduct citizen science projects that people might be interested in supporting (useful websites listed below).

Birdwatch Ireland run a number of bird surveys throughout the year including the Irish wetland bird’s survey, the countryside birds survey and the garden birds survey. These surveys provide valuable information on the distribution and numbers of various bird populations throughout the country. They also run the Spring Alive survey. This is an EU wide project which encourages children to log the first sighting of some migratory birds such as sand martins, cuckoos, swallows and swifts. The aim of the campaign is to encourage interest in nature and also in the conservation of birds that herald the arrival of spring and summer.

Ireland has 3171 km of coastline and yet we have very few records of intertidal and coastal marine species. Explore your shore is a project being run by Coastwatch Ireland, which is looking to enlist the help of everyone from absolute beginners to expert identifiers. They are running a course at the minute to train amateur monitors but anyone can submit 24 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

seashore snapshots or record strandings and sightings of jellyfish. You could also record sightings and strandings of whales and dolphins to the Irish Whale and Dolphin group or submit pictures of mermaids purses to www.marinedimensions.ie (mermaids purses are the egg cases of sharks, rays and skates and reporting sightings of them on our shores can lead to the discovery of new nursery areas e.g. Tralee Bay).

The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity. It hosts the citizen science portal (also available as an app) through which you can upload a casual recording of everything from sightings of frog spawn and bees to birds, lichens and freshwater fish – there are leader boards on an individual and county basis to encourage those with a competitive spirit! A number of their recording initiatives include the ladybird atlas, the spring flowers project and the farmers’ wildlife calendar. They also partner with other organisations to support more initiatives to improve understanding of Ireland’s biodiversity e.g. the Irish hedgehog survey or the wild honey bee study. The website also provides many identification publications and runs courses for anyone wishing to do volunteer recording work e.g. the Dragonfly Ireland survey will run a course in Tralee during the summer.

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‘BEACHÚIL’ le Pádraig Ághas (1885-1966) Athscríobh le Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig leat, a léitheoir. Ag éirí as m’alt ar Phádraig Ághas (1885-1966) san eagrán deiridh de Corca Dhuibhne Beo,1 seo a leanas an gearrscéal ‘Beachúil’ – duais-iarracht le Pádraig i gcomórtas liteartha Oireachtas 1920 faoin ainm cleite “Tadhg Caoch”.2 Ba sa chló Gaelach a foilsíodh é – an cló ealaíonta a d’fhoghlaimíomar ar scoil le linn dom peannluaidhe a bhreith im ghlaic den chéad uair fé stiúir shocair ag ár múinteoir Neil Bn. Uí Chíobháin sna ranganna beaga i Scoil Chluain Chumhra, i ndeireadh chaogaidí na haoise seo chaite. D’aistríomar dtín’ cló Rómhánach tar éis do Chigire cuairt a thabhairt ar Ranganna 2 is 3 agus sinn á múineadh ag Siobhán Iníon Uí Ghrífín. Maidir le litriú san athscríobh, chloígh mé a bheag nó a mhór leis an litriú a mholtar in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, le Niall Ó Dónaill (Baile Átha Cliath 1977). Mo ghuí go dtaitneoidh léamh an scéil leat, mar a dhein liom fhéin.

BEACHÚIL Tháinig Beachúil go dtí an Daingean – Cigire nua ar na píléirí. D’aistríodh Jackson toisc nár fhéad sé breith ar Shéamus Mac Domhnaill .i. oifigeach na nÓglach a bhí ar a theicheadh ó sheachtain na Cásca. Is é Séamus a bhí os cionn Óglach Chorca Dhuibhne i dTrá Lí an Domhnach san.

Tháinig Beachúil agus dhéanfadh sé ‘cat agus dhá eireaball.’ Do ghlaoigh sé chuige ar an Ardchonstábla agus ar an Sargeant, agus dúirt sé leo go gcaithfeadh sé labhairt go díreach agus go macánta leo, go gcaithfidís aire do thabhairt dá ngnó, nó muna ndéanfaidís go bhfaigheadh sé na daoine chun a dhéanta – gur léir go raibh faille éigin á dhéanamh agus a rá nach raibh beartha ar an ropaire sin Mac Domhnaill fós – gur cosuil gur b’iad san a bhí ciontach.

Thógfadh sé stiúradh na bhfear go hiomlán air fhéin, agus bheadh an Domhnallach gafa, nó go mbeadh fhios aige féin cad n-a thaobh sula mbeadh an tseachtain caite. ‘Airím,’ ar sé, ‘go gcodlaíonn sé sa tsráid gach uile oíche, agus dar ndóigh is dó nach cás é.’

Do tharraing sé chuige léarscáil na sráideanna, agus do leag sé amach air ionadaí na bhfear i gcomhair na hoíche. Ní raibh dá bharr aige ach go dtángadar thar n-ais ar maidin go tnáite, agus bhí Beachúil féin go cráite. Bhí sé níos cráite fós nuair a fuair sé amach gur goideadh soitheach mór íle buí ó phort na traenach. B’éigean dos na píléirí bochta dá thuirsí a bhíodar, gluaiseacht gan mhoill ag cuardach na gclathach, ach ní bhfuaireadar a dhath. B’é mhill ar fad iad ná nach raibh rian trucaille ná rian an tsoithigh féin ar an mbóthar.

‘Mac Domhnaill a dhein é, chun na fir a tharrac ón sráid, ach ní éireoidh leis,’ arsa Beachúil.

Bhí sé ag cur na bpíléirí ar an sráid an dara oíche nuair do labhair constable óg. ‘Tá sé bharaille peitril ag an stáisiún,’ ar sé, ‘agus nach fearr faire do chur orthu ar eagla go ngoidfí iad?’

‘Ar ghnáth le Jackson comhairle do ghlacadh uaitse?’ arsa Beachúil go searbhasach.

‘Más ea, ní hionadh liom gur aistríodh é.’ Ní baol gur labhair aoinne eile.

Fén am go raibh na píléirí ag dul fé dhéin na n-áiteanna a cheap Beachúil dóibh, bhí cúigear óigfhear sínte ar fhéar a bhí i lochta os cionn stábla Dhomhnaill Mhic Carthaigh.

‘Chím,’ arsa Séamus Mac Domhnaill, ‘gur éirigh libh aréir. Ach is mór an trua go rinneabhair ar aon chor é. Ní fiú puinn an íle buí.’

‘Cén chiall,’ arsa Mac Aodh. Tarracóidh so na píléirí ón sráid.’

‘Sin é é, is dóigh. Tá sé bharaille peitril ag an stáisiún agus teastaíonn siad uainn. Is baolach go mbeifear á bhfaire anois.’

‘Cad ab áil leat díobh,’ arsa an Grífíneach.

‘Beidh a fhios agat ar ball,’ arsa Séamus.

Lena linn sin tháinig cnag ag an ndoras. Múchadh an solas agus osclaíodh. Tháinig fear beag bacach isteach.

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‘Níl aon phíléir ag dul go dtí an stáisiún anocht,’ ar sé. ‘Táid go léir ag faire ar na sráideanna. Adúirt an Murchúch liom go mb’fhéidir go raghadh Beachúil féin ag faire an pheitril. Ceapann sé gur b’é Sherlock Homes an aithbhreithe é do réir dealraimh.

‘A bhfuil rothar agat,’ a Mhichíl?’ arsa Séamus Mac Domhnaill.

‘Tá,’ arsa Mícheál.

‘Gread leat mar sin go Lios Póil’. Bailigh na buachaillí ag Droichead an Imligh. Abair leo an dá scéalshreang do ghearradh agus gan leigint d’aon ghluaisteán teacht thársa anoir. Brostaigh ort anois,’ ar sé.

‘Tá na píléirí thíos sa tsráid agus ar An Droichead Beag. Cad adéarfad leo má chuirid isteach orm?’ arsa Mícheál Ua Cearnaigh.

‘Sin litir do Bheachúil duit. Taispeáin san dóibh agus scaoilfid leat.’

D’imigh Mícheál, agus do chuir sé chuige an litir. Do thairrig Séamus chuige mála, agus do líon sé d’fhéar é. Do chuir sé féasóg fhallsa air agus seanhata stracaithe.

‘Leanaíg mise go dtí an stáisiún,’ arsa eisean leis na buachaillí eile.

Ligfead orm bheith ar meisce, agus raghad isteach i bhaigín. Beaidh Bachúil ann go cinnte, agus leanfaidh sé mé. Déanfa sé iarracht ar mé do ghabhail. Nuair a bheidh sé dom tharrac amach tagaíg laistiar de, agus tá fhios agaibh an chuid eile. Seachnaíg a phiostal, ámh. Agus má ghabhtar mise ag gabhail tríd an sráid beiríg’ libh amach ar an dtrucaileán an peitreal atá thíos ag an stáisiún.

2 Níor cuireadh isteach ná amach ar Shéamus ag gabháil tríd an sráid. Bhí dailtíní na sráide age rith ina dhiaidh agus ag glaoch amach, ‘fear na bpreabán! fear na bpreabán! fear na bpreabán.’ Bhí sé de dhánaíocht i Séamus dul i ngearán le piléar ar an nDroichead Beag.

Do shroich sé ab stáisiún tar éis tamall do chaitheamh gh gliúcaíocht timpeall, isteach leis i bhaigín. Bhí sé tamall maith istigh nuair d’airigh sé an choiscéim éatrom ag éalú timpeall an bhaigín. D’fhan sé tamall ag an doras nó gur airigh sé Séamus ag sranntarnaigh istigh. Tháinig Beachúil isteach ansan agus do tharrig sé amach a lóchrann póca. Do mhúscail sé Séamus agus do chuir sé piostal go dtí n-a chluais. Bhí Beachúil ar baillchrith, agus bhí eagla an domhain ar Shéamus go n-imeodh an t-urchar. Adúirt Beachúil le Séamus a dhá láimh do chur anáirde agus do dhein Séamus amhlaidh.

‘Seas go díreach ansan, agus freagair mo cheisteanna,’ ar sé.

‘Ná tóg orm é,’ arsa Séamus go neamhchuiseach, ‘ach do thógas braoinín fara an gceart.’

‘Cé hé tusa,’ arsa Beachúil.

‘Ná bí drochmhúinte,’ arsa Séamus. ‘Sin ceist nár chuireas-sa ortsa.’

‘Cad is ainm duit? adeirim leat,’ arsa Beachúil go feargach.

‘Níl cead agat m’ainm d’insint d’aoinne. Ní cead ag aoinne m’ainmse d’insint d’aon strainséair,’ arsa Séamus.

Do thairrig Beachúil duilleoigín as a phóca agus do léigh.

‘Is é é gan amhras,’ ar sé. ‘Téanam. Is tu an fear ata uainn. Is tusa Séamus Mac Domhnaill. Gabhaim tú in ainm an Rí.’

Bhí áthas is iontas ar an gCigire gur chuir sé na rocáin air chomh bog san, mar níór chuir Séamus i gcoinne na gabhála puinn.

Ní raghadh Séamus amach thar doras an bhaigín, ámh, agus b’éigean don gCigire dul amach roimhe chun é tharrac ina dhiaidh. Do chuir Séamus gualla leis i gcoinne taoibh den doras agus cos leis i gcoinne na taoibhe eile. Ní fhéadfadh Beachúil ‘hub ná hé’ a bhaint as. Do thairrig sé amach an fheadóg agus bhí sé a cur chun a bhéil chum í shéideadh.

Bhí sé beagainín déanach. Bhí éadadh timpeall a chinn agus a dhá láimh greamaithe laistiar dá dhrom i bpreab na súl. Cuireadh isteach sa bhaigín é. Baineadh na rocáin de Shéamus agus do cuireadh air féin iad.

Ceanglaíodh a chosa agus cuireadh gobán ceart ar a bhéal. D’fhágadh ansan é ar nós gé a bheadh trusáilte i gcomhair an mhargaidh.

Siúd leis na buachaillí agus do chuireadar an trucaileán ar an mbóthar iarainn. Níor thog sé neomat dóibh an petrol d’aistriú ón bport isteach san dtrucaileán. Do sháthadar rómpu suas an cnoc go barr Bhaile an tSagairt ansan é. Ansan do shuíodar isteach agus síos le fána leo fé dhéin Baile ’n Istínigh ar nós na gaoithe. Bhaineadar an áit sin amach den iarracht san. Do cuireadh stad leo ansan. Do phreab fear amach thar claí

agus piostal aige.

‘Tá go maith,’ arsa eisean.

‘Cairde iad.’ Agus do scaoileadh leo.

Bhí suas le daichead fear in eagar chatha rómpu ag an bPóna Bán. Ní raibh aon ghluaisteán tagtha fós. Bhí sé a buille a chlog agus ba cheart go mbeidís tagtha.

Ní rabhadar cúig neómataí ann nuair a tháinig fear ar rothar anuas an fána chuchu ar séirse. Adúirt sé go raibh gluaisteán ag teacht anuas Garraí na dTor agus nach raibh aon tsolas ann. B”fhíór do. B’shin iad anuas chucha iad, dhá cheann acu.

‘Stadaíg,’ arsa Mac Domhnaill, agus do stadadar. Do phreab fear.

‘Hó hó! an tusa san, a Thomáis,’ arsa Séamus, ag crothadh lámh leis.

‘An bhfuil an stuif agat,’ a Shéamuis, arsa Tomás.

‘Tá,’ arsa Séamus, ‘sé cinn acu.’ ‘Ó, dar fia, ach is maith é sin. Cuir timpeall í,’ ar sé leis an tiománaí.

Níl puinn ama againn. Cuiríg isteach iad, a bhuachaillí, trí cinn i ngach gluaisteán. Conas tá ag éirí lib hag an dtoghadh I gCo. An Chláir?’ arsa Séamus.

‘Go breá. Buafaimid glan. Is breá croíúil an dream na Clárínigh,’ arsa Tomás.

‘Is dócha go bhfuil ola seo an tsodair gannachúiseach oraibh?’

‘Níl mhuise. Fuaireamar roinnt de i gCarraig a’ Chabhalta agus i gCill Chaoi agus in Inis Tíomáin. Ach teastaíonn alán di uainn. B’fhearr duit teacht linn; tá slí dhuit sa charr eile. Táid ullamh anois.’

‘Dar fia, sin ab fhearr liom féin leis. Tá an tóir go dian im dhiaidh sa Daingean fé láthair.’

‘Brostaigh ort, más ea. Níl neomat le spáráil agat. Do leanadh sinn ó Chill Airne. Ach is dóigh liom gur chuireamar cosc leo. Bhíos-sa ag briseadh buidéal ar feadh leathmhíle den mbóthar. Bhí deire an ghluaisteáin de spreótaibh lán de thairngíbh againn agus chaitheamar amach ar an mbóthar iad. Caitheam gabháil tré Thrá Lí ag dul soir.’

‘Tá go maith,’ arsa Séamus ní bhead neómat. ‘A Liam,’ ar sé le duine dá cuid fear, ‘beiríg libh ar n-ais an barraile sin a thógabhair aréir ón stáisiún má tá sé follamh, agus fágaíg san áit chéanna ar port na traenach in bhur ndiaidh é. Sea anois. Tiománaíg libh,’ ar sé, agus do ghluaiseadar.

III Tháinig na píléirí ar maidin chun cuntas a thabhairt ar a saothar. Bhí cuid acu ag cur uatha le heagla roimh Bheachúil. Bhí áthas ar chuid acu go mbeadh cúrsaí feirge ag Beachúil. Bhíodar ag feitheamh leis an gcigire san, ach ní tháinig sé. B’ionadh leo é bheith déanach, ach ambasa nuair a bhí sé ag dul amach sa lá agus gan é ag teacht bhí imní ar chuid acu agus ocras agus mífhoighne ar an gcuid eile. Nuair a bhí sé ag dul ródhéanach do cuireadh duine féna dhéin. Tháinig seisean ar n-ais le scéala nach feacathas óna naoi a chlog aréir roimhe sin é. Cuireadh duine go dtí an stáisiún, ach ní raibh a thásc ná a thuairisc ann. Ní fhuaireadar a thuairisc thall ná abhus ach amháin go bhfuair duine éigin a chaipín fé thor sceiche in aice an stáisiúin.

Do cuireadh teachtaireacht teintreach ag trial ar an arm go Trá Lí, ach níor glacadh an teachtaireacht ná ní fhuaireadar freagair. Do triaileadh sreang gutha ar bhóthar iarainn. B’é an scéal céanna é. Ní raibh a leithéid de húrlamáboc riamh ag píléirí an Daingin – iad ag rith thall is abhus agus ná feadradar i gceart cad a bhí ar siúl acu.

Cad dob fhearra dhóibh a dhéanamh? Ní raibh a fhios acu nach iad na Gearmánaigh a bhí i dtír thoir in Oileán Inse, agus ortha féin a bheadh an milleán. Do lámhachfaí gach mac máthar díobh, i bhfad uainn an t-olc.

B’éigean dóibh gluaisteán an Bhúrcaigh d’fháil duine do chur go Trá Lí a d’iarraidh na saighdiúirí.

‘Go bhfóire Dia orainn! Tá Beachúíl bocht díscithe a deiridís le chéile.

‘Beannacht Dé lena anam.’

‘Ba chóra do chiall do bheith aige,’ adeireadh duine eile. ‘Beidh ciall cheannaigh ar an saol eile aige muna raibh sí ar an saol seo aige.’

‘Más fíor go bhfuil na Gearmánaigh i dtír in Abhann an Scáil, ní fada go bhfeicfimid go léir é,’ arsa an tríú fear.

‘Ní hé sin is measa dhe,’ arsa an duine eile, ach conas a thabharfam aghaidh ar na daoinibh? Tá dradgháire ar gach dailtín fúinn cheana féin.’

Sea, tháinig na saighdiúirí sa deire. Do chuir san stad le ráfla na

nGearmánach. Do cuardaíodh gach díg is trínse ó Gharraí na dTor go Fionn Trá. Do ceistíodh na daoine, ach ní fheaca aoinne Beachúil. Bhí imithe mar do sloigfeadh an talamh é. Nuair a d’fhill na saighdiúirí ar a naoi um thráthnóna, bhíodar i ndeire na feide. Is ar éigin a bhí ionnta na mionnaí is na heascainithe, agus na focail bharbartha do chur asta, le haon deise ná slacht.

Bhí an t-oifigeach gó míchéadfach agus bhí saghas eagla ar ar na píléirí roimis. D’aimsíodar traen chun iad do bhreith r n-ais, agus do chuaigh an t-ardchonstábla go dtí an stáisiún in éineacht leo. Bhí barraile na híle buí ar phort na traenach. Bhí an t-ardchonstábla ag míniú cad a bhí ann agus an meáchain a bhí ann – sé chéad déag adúirt sé.

Do chuir an t-oifigeach a lámh ar chiumhais an bharraile agus do chuir sé a lán-neart leis á ardú chum a mheáchain do mheas. D’árdaigh sé ar an bhfaobhar é agus do scaoil leis arís. Thit an barraile go trom ar a thóin arís, agus d’airíodar an cnead ón duine istigh sa bharraile. Do chuireadar cluas orthu féin agus d’airíodar aríe é. ‘Dar fia ach go bhfuil duine sa bharraile,’ arsa an t-oifigeach. D’oscladar é.

‘Iascaire, an diabhal bocht,’ arsa an t-oifigeach.

‘Sea ar m’anam go bhfuil ceangal na gcúig gcaol air,’ arsa an t-ardchonstábla.

‘Tógaimís amach é. Agus gobán ar an diabhal bocht,’ arsa an t-oifigeach.

‘Féach air seo!, peidhre rocán air, nó cé chuir air iad?’

Tógadh amach é agus rugadh isteach i seomra an stáisiúin é. Baineadh An Cigire ceantair a bhí ann an gobán agus na rocáinagus na seanabhalcaisí dhe. D;aithin an t-ardconstábla é. Thugadar roinnt braindí agus do chuimlíodar go maith é.

‘Dar fia, a Bheachúil, a dhiabhail bhoicht, is oth liom tú d’fheiscint ina leithéid de chás, is oth liom san,’ arsa an t-oifigeach ag gáirí.

‘Mac Domhnaill a dhein é go dearfa,’ arsa an t-ardchonstábla go meidhreach.

‘Dá mbeitheá-sa ag tabhairt aire dod ghnó, a bhrealláin, in áit a bheith ag smiogarnaigh ansan, ní baol go ndéanfadh, dombheadh sé gafa agus i bpríosún le bliain in ionad a bheith ag poc-feádaireacht ar fuaid na sráide,’ arsa an Cigire.

Lena linn seo do bhailigh a lán saighdiúirí ina thimpeall agus do chromadar ar fionnamhagadh fé. Ní raibh a fhios acu gur piarda mór é.

‘In ainm Dé agus tabhair dom do chóta mór agus gluaisimís linn as so,’ ar sé leis an oifigeach. Do thug, agus siúd leo.

Do ghluaiseadar agus do chuir an slua a bhí bailithe ag an stáisiún liú astu – liú magaidh, agus do chuir fíochmhaireacht an liú sin an smior ag crith I gcnámhaibh an Chigire bhoicht. Ba mhór an sásamh aigne dá naimhde go léir do chur “in aon téid ar aon chroich,” dá bhféadfadh sé é, ach mo loscadh níor fhéad.

D’aistríodh é agus cá gcuirfí é ach go Co. an Chláir. Bhí sé in Inis an lá a bhí an cruinniú mór ag de Bhaléra ann. Do phreab buachaill amach as an slua agus d’fhiafraigh sé de os ard conas a thaitin an soitheach leis. Do liúigh an slua.

Níór dhein sé ach casadh abhaile agus scríobh go dtí an Caisleán i mBaile Átha Cliath á iarraidh orthu é a aistriú go dtí “Oileán na Nollag” oileán beag atá i lár farraige móire na hIndiacha. Airím go bhfuil sé ina pheiltire theas fé láthair.

TADHG CAOCH 1 RÓC, 2020, ‘Ceannrodaí Chinn Aird Ceilte!’. In: Corca Dhuibhne Beo, Eisiúint 329, 30-1.

2 Scéalta Aneas. (1920) ‘Beachúil’, Connradh na Gaedhilge, Baile Áth Cliath, 137-145.

3 Féach Ó Siochfradha, P., Triocha-Céad Chorca Dhuibhne (BÁC 1939) 162, “ – sa chúinne thiar theas, ar theorainn an Imligh, i lúib idir bhóthar Ghualainn agus bóthar mór an Daingin. Níl rian an phóna sin anois ann ach is cuimhin le daoine é, agus tá an ainm fós ar an áit (an paiste talún úd lem dheartháir Liam inniu).

FOCLÓIR: Húrlamaboc-commotion, dradgháire-grimace, míchéadfach-ill-humoured, ciumhais-edge, gobán-gag, rocánhandcuff, breallán-fool; *** Beachúil: téann díom léamh a dhéanamh ar an bhfocal so – fáilte roimh éachtaint óm léitheoirí dílse!

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Castlegregory Notes The St Patrick's Day Parade will be held in Castlegregory village this year commencing from the National School on Thursday 17th March at 3pm.

We have some sad news to report. Over the weekend, we received a message from St. Patrick saying that unfortunately he was going to have to decline our offer to lead our parade. Oh no, we were horrified. How could we have a St. Patrick’s Day parade without St. Patrick! He said there was only one of him and Kilkenny had asked him first and he had to be good to his word. “But, '' he said, “ have faith. Sure, I wouldn’t leave you high and dry now, would I? I am sending an emissary in my place. Of course, it won’t be the same but I guarantee that my stand-in will bring a smile to your face and a lightness to your heart if only for a short time. Isn’t that what we all need right now?

My blessings to you all and enjoy yourselves.”

Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, there is still time to buy a line or 3 for the hamper that is in SPAR. There are lines for purchase in all the shops in the village including the Post Office and the Info Office. Proceeds will go towards the clubrooms.

The winner will be drawn after the parade, under the canopy at the playground. Refreshments will be provided for the children. Blow-In cafe and Spar will be open if the adults want to purchase coffee, tea and sweets.

Summer Festival to be held in Castlegregory this July, from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th.

Events and venues to be decided. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the events please contact Catherine on 0866099753.

Community Tree Planting Day The Transition Years in the Mean Scoil have been tree planting in the Nature Park behind their school. Forest Connections Kerry have been coming in to them on Thursdays for the last 6 weeks and helping with their tree plan. Over the last 2 years, they have planted three small woodland areas, and hundreds of metres of hedgerow. On the 24th of March they are having a community tree planting day where the whole of the parish is invited to come along and plant trees. For more info contact kerryforestconnections@gmail.com Please come between 10 and 3, and bring wellies!

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

Castlegregory Tidy Towns Update Funding and grants: This week we received the £1000 grant from the Central TidyTowns Operations Team. We thank the Department Of Rural and Community Development, Pobal and SuperValu TidyTowns. This grant will enable us to purchase electric (battery operated) strimmer, a hedgerow trimmer, secateurs and safety vests for TidyTowns volunteers to use. We will also be able to fund a number of critical biodiversity signs and a compost study which a number of members of the community asked for.

Litter & Dog Poo situation: Unfortunately, littering is continuously increasing on our roadsides, in the village of Castlegregory 28 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

and surrounding areas. We ask that everyone takes their litter home. Stop throwing litter out of cars into hedgerows or ditches. Stop dropping your litter into public bins, on walkways and sidewalks. We also ask all dog owners to please pick up their dog’s poo, dispose of it in the dog poo bins provided or take it home. In case people don’t release: litter picking and clean up of dog poo is almost 100%left to tireless volunteers who have to use their own time to pick up litter and discarded dog poo bags. This means they cannot use that time for other critical activities for the community. We appeal to everyone to be litter conscious and do the right thing to preserve our beautiful Castlegregory. At this time, we would also like to thank all those volunteers who so tirelessly pick up litter and clean up after irresponsible people. We so appreciate your help and support.

Litter Picks: We have two public litter picks scheduled over the next 2 months. Saturday, 12 March, 10:30 am & Saturday, 9 April, 10:30 am. All are welcome. Meet at Castlegregory Playground.

Please bring your own gloves, pickers and safety vests if you have them. We will have some gloves, safety vests and pickers on the day available for those who don’t have their own. We will of course provide bags courtesy to Kerry County Council. Both dates are also announced on the TidyTowns Facebook page.

Volunteers: We are still looking for regular TidyTowns volunteers. No contribution is too small. If you wish to help in any way please do get in touch with the office or message the Facebook page.

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

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

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

Top Soil Needed: Castlegregory Tidy Towns need quite a lot of top soil for a wild flower meadow at Coolroe. We want to sow the seed around St. Patrick's day so we need the top soil as soon as possible to prepare the meadow. Please contact the office in Castle 066 7139422 if you think that you could help with the project. This is one of our Tidy Town projects this year and one of the highlights of our submission.

Whist: Results 10/03/2022: Ladies:1st: Catherine Lyons; 2nd: Catherine Dowd. Interval: Sheila O'Gorman; Ann O'Connor.

Gents: 1st: Mary McKenna; 2nd: Mairead Ní Dubhdha. Interval: Sean Fitzgerald; Eileen Hickson. Mystery: Marcia Ganter.

The combined Castlegregregory & Annascaul Whist cohorts will be accepting cash donations towards helping the humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees from whist members on Wednesdays (Annascaul) & Thursdays (Camp School) until the end of March. Donations from outside the player groups will also be accepted & may be handed at the whist venues or given to known whist players. Cash received will be donated via the Irish Red Cross. We should realise how fortunate we are to be in a position to support this cause.

Castlegregory Care of the Aged/Active Retired are looking for a part time employee, for further details of the position, please contact Margaret Maunsell, 087 9076256 Castlegregory Community Council, Tailor Row, Castlegregory, Co Kerry V92 FH32 Tel:- 066-7139422 Email:- castleinfocenter@gmail.com Web:- www.

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Ag deireadh an lae bhí €1200 bailithe sa scoil don UNHCR! ‘Is ar scáth a chéile a mhairimíd’ Bliain a 4 Bhí seachtain ana ghnóthach ag bliain a 4 an tseachtain seo, lán le himeachtaí difriúla, cainteoirí agus gnólachtaí áitiúla.

Bhí céilí ar son Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl le hAngela ar an Luan. Bhí a lán spraoi ag baint le seo gan dabht!

Dé Máirt bhí cúrsa réiteoireachta caide le Tommy agus ansin síos chuig Murphy’s Ice Cream leo agus fuadar fúinn!!

Dé Céadaoin turas go dtí Grúdlann Dick Macks agus ar an Déardaoin bhí cúrsa cócaireachta le Mark Murphy ó Scoil Cócaireachta an Daingean ag déanamh arán donn traidisiúnta!

Anuas ar seo ar fad tháinig Noel O Leary ó Dingle Adventures, Fiadh Woven Design, JJ Corduff agus Cormac Ó Flannúra ó Óstán Ceann Sibéal agus Mossy Ó Scanláin isteach chugainn i rith na seachtaine, iad ag caint linn mar gheall ar a gcuid gnólachtaí agus a saol oibre. Tháinig Danny, Miriam, Conor agus Sharon ó fhoireann Ostán na Sceilige isteach ag insint dúinn faoina dtaithí i saol oibre an Óstáin agus bhuail cainteoir ó ‘Munster Technological University’ chugainn. Bhí sé thar a bheith suimiúil a dtaithí saoil a chlos.

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Spórt sa scoil Bhí an bua ag foireann faoi 15 na buachaillí ar an gCéadaoin ag imirt i bPáirc an Ághasaigh sa chomórtas Corn Ruiséal!

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Seisiún Cainte Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir! Táimid ag súil go mór leis an gceiliúradh a bheidh ann i mbliana agus leis na héinne a fheiscint ag an bparáid. Bí cinnte hello a rá linn, n’fheadar éinne na rudaí deasa a bheidh againn. Tá súil againn go mbaineann na héinne súp as an lá, agus an deireadh seachtaine.

Happy St. Patricks Day! We are looking forward to the celebrations and seeing everyone at the parade. Be sure to say hi to us, you never know what nice treats we might have. We hope you all enjoy the day, and the long weekend.

Bhí ana lá againn ar fad ag an ócáid a bhí ar bun againn i dteannta Tobar Dhuibhne mar chuid do Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Ár mbuíochas leis na héinne a ghlac páirt, leis na maoir, na ceoltóirí, Murphy’s as an uachtar reoite aoibhinn agus na héinne a bhí bainteach leis.

Everyone had a great day at the event for Seachtain na Gaeilge that was on recently with Tobar Dhuibhne. A huge thank you to everyone that took part on the day, the stewards, the musicians, Murphy’s Ice Cream that supplied the yummy ice cream at the finish line and everyone that was involved.

Beidh tús á chur le seisiún cainte nua na haon tráthnóna Déardaoin. Sraith 6 seachtaine a bheidh i gceist ag tosnú ar an 24ú Márta. Caithfear clárú dos na seisiúin seo. Breis eolais ar 087 7004 884.

Tacaíochtaí / Supports Tá móran tacaíochtaí ar fáil do ghnóanna a chabhróidh an Ghaelainn a chur chun cinn. Tá tacaíochtaí ar fáil uainne i nDúchas an Daingin, agus ó mórán dreamanna eile leis. Glaoigh orainn ar 087 7004 884.

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

An Caife Litríochta Bhí Simon Ó Faoláin linn beo ar zoom don gCaife Litríochta le déanaí agus leacht aige dúinn fé’n dteideal ‘’Ceannaithe an Chnósta’’: léirithe ar Bhaile an Daingin i Nuafhilíocht na Gaelainne. Tá taifead ar fáil ar Youtube- Seo Í An Ghaeltacht nó ar an nasc seo: https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin Seirbhís Aistriúcháin / Translating Service Beidh Seirbhís Aistriúcháin á chur ar fáil againn a thacóidh le feiceáleacht na teanga. Beidh a thuilleadh fé seo againn go luath, ach mar thús tá doiciméid poiblí ar fáil ar Google againn, do frásaí agus nathanna úsáideacha, breis eolais: https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin We will be providing a translating service to help with the visibility of Irish. More on this to come, but to start we have a public Google Doc, for useful terms and phrases, more information available here: https://linktr.ee/duchasandaingin

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

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

Uachtar reoite tar éis na siúlóide!

- Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort/oraibh

- Happy St. Patrick's Day

- Lá le Pádraig

- St. Patrick’s Day

Would you like to improve your Irish?

- Bain súp as an gceiliúradh

- Enjoy the celebrations

There are many supports available to improve your Irish, whether you are looking to practice your cúpla focal, use it more during the day or start your language journey from scratch! There is help available for everyone.

- An mbeidh tú ag an bparáid?

- Will you be at the parade?

Here are some of the weekly opportunities: Tuesdays Evening Walking Group: Join us every Tuesday evening at 17.30 and practice your Irish while taking a stroll around town. A great opportunity to meet new people, improve your Irish and get your steps in. All levels welcome. Meeting at the head of the pier at 17.30.

Conversation Group:

- Beimid oscailte feanna deireadh - We will be open all weekend! seachtaine!

- Uaireanta oscailte an t-seachtain seo:

- This weeks opening hours:

- Buail isteach chugainn an deireadh - Call in to us this weekend seachtaine seo - Táimid ag súil le fáilte a chur romhaibh - Bain triail as

- We are looking forward to welcoming you - Try it

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

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Conversation Group:

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- Come work with us

A new conversation group will be starting on Thursday evenings. A chance to practice your spoken Irish with a fluent speaker, learn some new phrases and boost your confidence. These sessions will be running for 6 weeks starting Thursday 24th. Fáilte roimis na héinne. Register today on 087 7004 884.

An té a bhíonn Siúlach, bíonn sé scéalach …

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An féidir linn cabhrú leatsa? Can we help you?

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Míle Buíochas Thank you to all patients of Clinic Cois Abhann who donated to UNICEF while getting your booster vaccines.

We sent €820 from patient donations to UNICEF who have now delivered 1 billion vaccines to those in low income countries: Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday last, March 7th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 26, 27 and the bonus ball was 16.

Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Eugene O'Sullivan, Milltown. €50 - Joan Courtney, Waterville. €25 - Cath Pavlovic, Firies. €25 - Ann Hogan, Milltown. €25 - Maurice Daly, Ballyfinnane. €25 - Tracey Donovan, Listowel Our next club lotto draw is next week (Monday, March 21st, 2022) where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/ Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

Condolences: All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club were saddened to hear of the passing of Willie Spring of Ballyraemeen, Castlemaine in recent days.

Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Round 3 Fixture Milltown/Castlemaine are on the road next Saturday, March 19th as they take on Castleisland Desmonds at 4:00pm in Castleisland.

St Patrick's Day Parades: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA will be taking part in the Milltown and Castlemaine St Patrick's Day Parades which are at 10:00am in Milltown and 11:15am in Castlemaine. All are welcome and encouraged to bring club flags and club gear.

GAA 4 All - Returns in April, date TBC MC MINIS - Start date Saturday 26th March in Milltown Community Centre at 9:30am Boys born 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult) Girls born 2016 & 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult) U7 Boys Start date Wednesday 30th March at 6:30pm at club grounds in Milltown. Born 2015 & 2016 U9 Boys Start date Wednesday 23rd March at 6:30pm at club grounds in Milltown. Born 2013 & 2014

Willie represented the club with distinction both on and off the field and was a former chairperson and three-time winner of the Mid Kerry Senior Football Championship in 1961, 1962 and 1965.

U8 Girls Start date Monday 21st March at 6:15pm at club grounds in Milltown. Born 2014 & 2015

Our deepest sympathies are with Willie's wife Sheila, his sons Liam, Lactain and Emmett, sister Anna, daughters-in-law Emer, Eileen and Karena, all 8 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & many friends.

Any queries: MC Minis contact is Katie O'Sullivan 0873205344

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

If you are new to the area and you wish to join an older group, contact Ian Twiss (0872521053).

Under 8 Girls: We have very exciting news...our under 8 training is commencing on Monday WEEK, March 21st! We will start at 6.15 and finish at 7.15. Mouthgaurds are COMPULSORY. Please encourage your child to practice wearing them in the coming week- so they will be used to them before training commences. Covid 19 is still very prevalent so please be vigilant and DO NOT present your child for training if you have any concerns re same. Please be RESPECTFUL and let me know if your child can or cannot attend training. ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED prior to starting training. We are all looking forward to a fun filled year of football! Any queries to Deirdre on 086/1703332.

U10 Girls Start date TBC. Born 2015 & 2016 U7-U10 contact is Liam Doherty 0860413593 GAA 4 All contact is Gillian Twiss 0877678108

New players welcome to try out to see how much they enjoy it!

Finally, while we are delighted to see so many people using our walking track facility as it provides an excellent safe and illuminated amenity for the community. We do require walkers to be Walking Track Members to help cover the maintenance, lighting and associated costs required to sustain the facility.

Walking Track Membership is automatically included as part of your 2022 GAA Club Membership benefits.

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Round 6 Result Milltown/Castlemaine's Senior 'A' side who are kindly sponsored by Almas Takeaway and Bathrooms4U made it three wins from four games on Sunday last after a 1-13 to 0-05 victory at home to Laune Rangers 'B' in the Mid Kerry Senior Football League.

County Senior Football League: Division 2, Round 1 Fixture Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' will get their Division 2 County Senior Football League campaign underway this weekend when they welcome Listowel Emmetts to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park for a 2:00pm throw-in on Sunday, March 20th.

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County Senior Football League: Division 6, Round 1 Fixture Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' will play host to Kerins O'Rahillys 'B' on Thursday, March 17th (St Patrick's Day) in Division 6 of the County Senior Football League.

Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 4A Result On Saturday last, March 12th, Milltown/Castlemaine's Minors had a good victory over Northern Gales to make it two wins from two games. The final score was 4-05 to 0-09.

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11th to 15th this year. Further details on how to register to follow in a few weeks.

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Congratulations to the 9 Dingle members who were named on the West Kerry Championship All Stars 2021. Also to Dylan Geaney as Young Player of the Year and Paul Geaney as Senior Player of the Year.

PARADES. Dingle Fife And Drum Band will be out early on St Patricks morning to get their first Parade under way at 6p.m. from Ashmount.

For the second Parade commencing at 12.30 p.m.from the same location they invite groups, individuals, business interests and clubs to join them in making our National Holiday a day to remember for locals and visitors alike.

The Danno O'Keeffe Memorial Plaque will be presented to the best entry in the Parade in memory of our long term Master Of Ceremonies who departed this life so suddenly in 2021.

Remember its not too late to partake just turn up in Ashmount before start time and join in the fun.

KERRY ENTERPRISE MONTH. Some very interesting and no doubt informing sessions are planned during this month for people involved in business of any kind in the county. Further details on the programme are available on www. kmoe.ie.

ARTS COUNCIL APPOINTMENT. Congratulations to Dr Aoife Granville from John Street who has recently been appointed to the Board of the National Arts Council. A huge honour and well deserved for Aoife and her family who have all been deeply involved in the performing and teaching of traditional music for many years. Aoife's experience should be of great benefit to the Board at National level which faces a challenging future in the fast changing world of 2022.

TOWN PARK. Kerry County Council have been successful in securing €98000 in funding through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for redevelopment works in Dingle Town Park. The Park is one of the many hidden and underutilised gems in the centre of our town and the proposed works hope to encourage better use of the amenity into the future.

COUNTY CLEAN UP. Dingle Tidy Towns will again be coordinating the Annual County Clean Up effort in our area on Saturday April 2nd this year. Interested participants are asked to meet at the Bottle Bank at 10a.m. on the day and assigned a specific road or area to clean up loose litter. it is hoped to cover all approach roads out to at least 5k.m. from the town centre so the more volunteers we get the wider the area we can cover.

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CÚL CAMPS. The annual Cúl Training Camp will be held in Dingle from July 36 Corca Dhuibhne Beo

Under 7s training has recommenced on Sunday Mornings at 10a.m. in the Sportsfield.

All Boys and Girls who may wish to join will be most welcome but must be accompanied by their parents or guardians on the first visit where practical.

CAKE SALE. The local Hope Guatemala Committee are organising a Cake Sale on St Patricks Day in An Gairdin Mhuire, Green Street between 11.30am and 2p.m. Proceeds to go to the Mayan People in Guatemala

who are badly effected by the Ukranian War situation. Donations of goods for the sale or monetary contributions will be much appreciated for this very worthy cause.

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We are currently seeking part time flexible self-employed Milk Recorders in Dingle/ Annascaul/ Lispole, Co. Kerry The purpose of the role is to visit the herd owner at milking time both morning and evening, record the volume of milk on the handheld for each cow and take a sample for analysis.

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Garda Stories with Frank Lewis

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9 to 11 am Saturday March 26 Radio Kerry's Saturday Supplement Frank Lewis hears many stories of life as a garda from 9 to 11 on Saturday morning March 26 on Radio Kerry's Saturday Supplement...on the centenary of the establishment of the Garda Siochana in Spring 1922.

The stories were recorded in Dingle, Tralee, Caherciveen, Castleisland, Listowel, Killarney, Kenmare and Killorglin.

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Austin Stack wanted the Republican Police but Michael Collins insisted on a totally new force

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Explosives on Innisvickillane blew a whole in the roof of the Haughey Home

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One sleepy man discovering he was high in the sky coming out of a portaloo at the Listowel Fleadh Ceol

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The fight for garda pay and conditions recorded by a Kerry garda

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The different ways local gardai and higher ups handled the discovery of a dead baby

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A tip for a horse was more important than a garda traffic statistic

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In hot pursuit and then the car in front disappears into thin air

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The garda believed the bull had been castrated 'to the best of my knowledge'

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Cromane News Jane Casey GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of last Wednesday evening's club lotto jackpot of €9,400. The winning numbers were: 31, 14, 13, 16 Four €40 prize winners: Siobhain Colbourne - On Line.Eileen Carey, Lonart - Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. Patricia Griffin, Tullig - Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. Helen O'Connor, Killorglin Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. The next jackpot is: €9,500 You can purchase your lotto tickets from Jack’s Bar and Restaurant; The Red Fox Inn; Hannah Mary’s shop; Mad Mix, Killorglin; O’Grady’s Bar, Killorglin, and in Killorglin Credit Union. You can also purchase tickets online - just search for ‘Cromane GAA lotto’.

Cromane GAA SENIORS: Our senior men begin their Division 4 County League campaign on Sunday, March 20, with a home game against Cordal.

Second round is away to Duagh on the weekend of April 2/3 with a home game against Keel in round three on the weekend of April 9/10. This year’s county league will be run-off in three months with the final round on the weekend of July 9/10.

MINORS: County Minor League Division 4B (round 2): GGC 2-10, Duagh 2-6 Another hard-fought win for the GGC minor footballers in Cromane in wet and windy conditions this afternoon.

The visitors from North Kerry had the aid of the elements in the first half and led by by 1-6 to 1-2 at the break. The vital GGC goal was scored by Darragh Crosby.

GGC restarted with a spate of points from Jack McGrath (three), Keilan O’Sullivan, and Keith Moriarty to edge ahead.

With 5 minutes left GGC led by two when they were hit with a sucker punch with Duagh goaling at the third attempt after an excellent double save from Jamie Casey.

GGC held their nerve though with Tony Og Duffy, Conor Hayes, Joshua O’Sullivan and Ben Sugrue impressing around the middle.

They finished strongly with points from Keith Moriarty and Ryan O’Connor as well as a superb winning goal from Fionn O’Sullivan in the final minute.

A mighty win - well done lads. Another highlight was a debut for Bartek Zglinski, his first game of Gaelic football.

Their remaining games in the division are against Killarney Legion (March 19), and St Senans/Finuge (March 26).

Team: Jamie Casey; Jed Dando, Daniel O’Sullivan, Darragh Lynch, Brian Cahill, Liam O’Neill, Darragh Crosby, Conor Hayes, Tony Og Duffy, Jamie O Sullivan, Keilan O’Sullivan, Joshua O’Sullivan, Keith Moriarty, Fionn O’Sullivan, Jack McGrath.

Subs: Ben Sugrue, Bartek Zglinski, Ryan O’Connor, Alex Scannell.

SCÓR Na nÓG: Best of luck to Cromane’s Saoirse Harkin who takes part in this weekend’s Scór na nÓg county final in the Recitation category.

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The finals take place on Sunday, March 20, in Glenbeigh, starting at 4.30pm.

The Cromane Tráth na gCéist/Table Quiz team of Ross Bowell, Tony Og Duffy, Liam and Conor Hayes did not qualify for the county final after last Friday’s qualifier event in Currans.

Best of luck to Saoirse on Sunday.

MEMBERSHIP: For the fourth straight year, there has been no change to our membership rates. Search for ‘Foireann’ the GAA’s online membership system to renew or register as a new member. All players should now be registered, if returning to training you, or your child, must be registered. Deadline for 2022 registration is March 31. Our 2022 membership rates are: Players: €60 , Coiste na nÓg family: €60, Students: €30, Couple: €50, Adult: €30, Underage: €20 MINI MAROONS: Our Mini Maroons, the club’s underage coaching initiative, has returned for boys and girls born in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Looking forward to welcoming some new faces.

Our underage training (under-11s to under-5s) returns to the GAA pitch on Sunday, March 27, at 11.15am and every Sunday thereafter.

Please note the above membership fees as you enrol your child for 2022. Families should look to register before they start back training. Best of luck for the year ahead.

part in the parade this year so start preparing and lets celebrate our National Day lets make it a Day to celebrate especailly having not had it with the last two years.(Gathering at the Glenbeigh/ Glencar GAA Grounds from 11.30 with Parade starting around 12.00/12.15 As part of the celebrations we are having a Historic Walk in Cromane lead by Frank Walsh gathering at the BoatHouse at 11.30 on the 18th March as we will be taking in the beach make sure to wear appropriate footwear. Cromane is a very proud fishing community and this is a great insight into our locality and history and what it means to our community so come along and enjoy.

On the evening of the 18th of March we have a Concert in St James Church Glenbeigh with donations on the day going to the church and Cancer Research starting at 4 o clock until 5.30 so come along sit back and enjoy the fantastic line up of musician groups and solo artists Community Spirit showcasing all that can happen when everyone pulls together, if you cant get to come to the church you can tune into the Live Stream on the Day for St James Church.

FIXTURES:

CLOTHES BANK: If you are doing a spring clean and wish to dispose of clean linen, clothes, they can go in the Clothes Bank located at Cromane Gaa Pitch. It is another way to support the club.

No duvets, pillows or dirty or wet items.

Saturday, March 19 - County Minor League Division 4B (round 3): Glenbeigh-Glencar/ Cromane (GGC) v Killarney Legion in Dereen, Killarney, at 4pm.

BINGO in Jack's every Tuesday night at 8pm.

On March 22nd there will be a special Bingo for Cancer Support. Jackpot on the night €200 along with many prizes. Books €10. Please support.

Sunday, March 20 - County Senior League Division 4 (round 1): Cromane v Cordal in Cromane at 2pm.

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

Saturday, March 26 - County Minor League Division 4B (round 4): Glenbeigh-Glencar/ Cromane (GGC) v St Senans in Mountcoal at 4pm.

DAFFODIL DAY is on Friday 25th March. Please support by buying a daffodil for the National Cancer Association.

Sunday, March 27 – Mid Kerry League (round 7) Laune Rangers v Cromane in Killorglin at 11.45am (note: Cromane have a bye in round 6).

DRAMA: Killorglin Archives present Hunger Strike BY Killorglins Mairin Cregan in the CYMS Hall on 24th, 25th, 26th 31st March and 1st April at 8pm. Tickets €15 from 066 9762053

ST. PATRICKS DAY: The Glenbeigh Glencar Cromane Communities St Patricks Day parade 2022 is back this year and we would like to see all the different groups and associations taking

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31 Card Drive: Míle Buíochas Tá Coiste Fhéile na Bealtaine faoi chomaoin mhór ag gach éinne a chabhraigh linn in aon slí go fial flaithiúl an Cluiche Cártaí a reachtáil le déanaí.

Coiste Féile na Bealtaine would like to thank you all sincerely for your loyal support always, for your generosity and help with the recent 31 Card Drive. We really apprecaite it.

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gcomhair Pup-Up Gaeltacht! Ar an 26ú beidh sé ar siúl i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh - ag tosnú in Áras Bhréanainn. Bígí linn! Cláraigh ar an LinkTree nó focal a chur chuig Evelyn.

Hope to us, St. Patrick, as is said. Brighter days and warmer weather are coming for us, and plenty will be done for Irish in the next few weeks. The Census will be taken around the country, and the figures will hold a big importance as regards daily speakers of Irish. We hope that a bit of the work that the people of Corca Dhuibhne and Tobar Dhuibhne have done will be helpful to you all in speaking Irish every day!

Tá sé de cheart agat leagan Gaelainne den nDaonáireamh a fháilt agus a líonadh isteach!

Níor líonadh ach 7,000 foirm Gaelainne an uair deireanach - b'fhéidir go mbeidh an uimhir níos airde an uair seo!

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The last Saturday of every month we will meet up and host a Dog Walk - a Pup-Up Gaeltacht! On the 26ú it will be on in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh at 11:00, starting in Áras Bhréanainn. Register on our LinkTree or message Evelyn.

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You have the right to receive and to fill in an Irish version of the Census! Only approx. 7,000 Irish forms were filled in last time - perhaps the number will be higher this year!

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Buíochas le Heather Grey as an moltóireacht a dhéanamh agus as an aiseolas a ullmhú dos na hógánaigh. Ár mbuíochas chomh maith le Siobhán Ní Ghrifín, eagraí agus bean an tí ar an lá, agus Risteard Mac Eoin, fear an tí, agus an mheitheal ar fad a bhí bainteach le heagrú na hócáide, Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh agus Kevin Ó Grifín. Ba bheag an fógra é Craobh a eagrú agus sinn gann ar am nuair a laghdaíodh srianta Covid, ach le cúnamh Dé beidh gach éinne linn aríst nuair a bheidh Scór na bPáistí ar siúl deireadh Bealtaine / tús an Mheithimh. Is iad Órla agus Tommy a bheidh ag dul ar aghaidh go dtí'n gcéad babhta eile sna rannóga amhránaíocht aonair agus aithriseoireacht.

A huge congratulations to the participants who sang and recited stories in this year's Scór na nÓg Chraobh Chiarraí Thiar, which took place in Halla Lios Póil on the 12ú March. It was lovely to come together after two years to have Scór again. Our thanks to the competitors Órla (Cailíní Chorca Dhuibhne), Cara (CLG Lios Póil) agus Tommy (CLG Lios Póil) - they were all excellent.

Thanks to Heather Grey for doing the judging and for preparing feedback to all. Our thanks also to Siobhán Ní Ghrifín, Risteard Mac Eoin, Roibeard Ó Cathasaigh, Kevin Ó Grifín agus gach éinne eile. It was short notice to organise a divisional final with the dates appearing after covid restrictions lifted suddently, but hopefully everyone can come together for Scór na bPáistí again when it will be held in late May / early June. Órla and Tommy will be going on to the rext round for amhránaíocht aonair and aithriseoireacht respectively.

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Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Notaí Clochán Bréanainn Crinniú Cinn Bliana do Scairshealbhóirí / Annual General Meeting for Shareholders Beidh an CCB ar siúil Dé Luain an 21/03/2022 ar Zoom. Scairshealbhóirí, déan teagmháil chun clárú roimh an Luain 14ú Márta.

The AGM will take place on Zoom , Monday 21/03/2022. Shareholders, contact the office to register before Monday March 14th to eolas@cflt.ie Cabhair Meitheal ag teastáil, Dáta Athsceidealta. Group Help Needed: Date Rescheduled De bharr an drochaimsire bhí orainn é a chuir ar ceal ach anois beidh gach rud ar tarlú Dé Sathairn 26ú Márta 10am. Ag buaileadh i Halla Le Chéile. Téacsáil d’ainm go 087 237 2241 chun tuairim a thabhairt dúinn. We need your help. to

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Ó Mhárthain Breandán Mac Gearailt Is deacair tuiscint a bheith againn ar conas mar bheidh againn de thoradh an slad atá a dhéanamh ar an Úcráin ag Putin na Rúise. Tá eagla ar scata tír go mbeartóidh Putin diúracáin admhacha a úsáid le sceimhle a chur ar an nDomhan mór. Fé láthair níl aon teilifis ach ag cur paidir donais Putin ar na scáileáinn sa Rúis. Tá cosc iomlán ar aon tír nó fearas an fíor scéal a chur ós chomhair an phobail. Ainneoin sin tá scata do mhuintir na Rúise an-chorraithe ag an gcogadh ann. Tá na mílte ó bhun barr na Rúise i bpríosún mar ná aontaíonn siad leis an gcogadh.

Beidh an lá le Putin san Ucráin. Má bhíonn aon ruainne don ádh ar smacht bhannaí atá churtha ar dhaoine, eagraíochtai agus pearsain beidh an Ruis thíos go mór leis má oibríonn siad. Ach an mbeidh an diomáiste agus an slad déanta sara mbraithfidh Putin agus a chairde na smacht bhanní?

Tá an rialtas seo againne agus go leor tiortha eile thíos leis an gcogadh.

Beidh fadhbanna againn mar easpa leasaithe, gráinne, artola, fuinneamh agus go leor eile.

Feirmeoirí Tátar ag súil go gcuirfidh feirmeoirí beagán acraí gráinne agus tá deontas ar fáil le fearas a chur ar dhíon tithe cónaithe ina mbeadh teas na gréine ag cur teas agus fuinneamh ar fáil do thithe agus áiseanna tábhachta eile.

Níl sé chomh fada san ó bhí coirce á chur ag scata feirmeoirí ach déarfainn gur iad na feirmeoiri móra is mó a reiteodh an fhadhb seo. Gan dabht tá fuinneamh na muilte gaoithe seana luaite agam. Tá tíortha eile, scata acu go bhfuil na muilte gaoithe ag cur fuinneamh agus foirithint ar fáil. Tá féar a thógann Carbóin ón aer chun fáis agus ní chloisim dada fé. Bíonn rudaí maithe mall.

Tá beagán muilte gaoithe againn agus tarrac ar láthracha le iad a lonnú agus mar tá's agat tátar ag beartú go láidir, mhuilte gaoithe a bheith lonnaithe amach ón gcósta. Bí ag caint ar ‘tharrac na gcos.’

Níl ach uan anseo is ansúd á bhreith leis ag an madra rua ach tá an chrothóg liath agus an faoileán, sea an faoileán, ag tabhairt fé uain a bhíonn á mbreith agus an chaora bhocht féin. N ‘fheadar cé chomh forleathan atá an faoileán an cladhaire i mbun búistéireachta.

Caid Ní raibh ach dubh t-iongan ag Ciarraí ar Mhaigh Eo. Poinnte beag suarach a déarfadh duine, ach poinnte tábhachtach. Cinnte dearfa braitheadh amuigh Seán Ó Sé a bhí gortaithe. Tá gaiscí déanta ag Seán sna cluichí go léir le déanaí, mar a dhein sé ina mhionúr.

Bead ag tagairt do Lá l’Pádraig sa chéad eagrán eile. Tá idir óg agus aosta ag réiteacht don lá Aifreann, an ceol, mórshiúl óg agus aosta. Súil agam go mbeidh an lá breá agus gradam na maitheasa ar chách.

N’fheadar an ndúirt é seo cheanna. Bhí bean agus scata ag baint anshásamh as mhorshiúl Lá le Pádraig i Phoenix Arizona, nuair a chuir bean ceist,‘cén stát gurbh as don bhfear naofa seo Pádraig?

Beirt fheasach Bhí an clár ‘Seal le Dáithí ar TG4 an lá eile go diail. ‘B’e Breandán ó Beaglaoi a bhí mar aoi ag Dáithí ó Sé. Nil aon amhras ach gur éirigh leo an-chlár a chur rómhainn. Bhí sáraíocht, eactraithe magadh agus diablaíocht ar barra ó thús deireadh. Caithead a rá gur bhaineas an- shasamh as. Bravo.

Bás Fuair fear macánta Brian Ó Murchadha ón mBaile Íochtarach bás lé déanaí.

Fuair a athair Jackie bás roimhis. Méala mór dá mháthair Máire agus a dheatháir Muiris agus deirféaracha Maria, Meadhb, Neasa, Treasa agus Fíona. Go soillsí soillse na bhFlaitheas ar a chaoin anam.

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

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

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Well bred collie pups, off good working dog. 086-8491365 Double Bed (wooden) €65. Mahogony effect TV table with castors €40. Large famine skillet, over 130 years old, good condition €125. For collection. 0876893857 Hay for sale, small square bales. 2021 cut. 087-2308254 Plastic and steel barrels, 1,000 litre water containers (in cage), 1,200 litre Kingspan diesel tanks. Camp area. Call 087-9647699 For sale PVC Windows 56.5x47 inches, 25x41.5 inches, 71x47 inches. Colour white. Please contact 085-7390184.

4 small breakfast & coffee tables, suitable for B & B. 087-6627804 Flanagan's Poultry delivering fortnightly to Dingle Mart and weekly to Milltown, Killorglin and surrounding area phone 086 15808376 15 spools of trawl twine for sale. 087-2944722

Services / Seirbhisí

Gold Standard Cleaning Services. Contact: Sarah on 087-7099705. Specialising in Airbnb/Holiday Rentals. Eco Service Available Music Lessons: Clarinet, Concertina, Tinwhistle, Ukelele and beginners Guitar.

One-on-one traditional and classical tuition available. 0892554848 for enquiries.

Do you a a pet with a chronic health/personality issue? Homeopathy can really help shift stubborn problems. For Cats, Dogs, Sheep, Cows Horses etc. Call Sarah on 087-7099705 Affordable Tree Surgeons-Trees topped beside roadways, houses and sheds, hedges trimmed. All toppings and shavings removed. Fully insured. Free quotation - Call Michael 085-8487812 South West Recycling Services: scrap cars, vans jeeps, tractors, buses, lorries all wanted. Also buy copper tanks, brass copper piping, lead, batteries, alloy wheels. Everything considered.. Top prices paid. Call Frank 087-6023082 Plumber available specialising in small jobs from Dunquin to Castlegregory.

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Lispole/Dingle area. Contact Colin on 087 2960160.

Annascaul needs a regular gardener for multiple households. Contact 0862663186 Beirt chailíní áitiúila ag lorg lóistín i gCorca Dhuibhne ó Mí Meitheamh amach. Cuir whatsapp chugham ag 085-2046828.

House wanted to rent in Dingle and surrounding areas. Local couple, quiet, professional tenants with references on request. Please contact 087-6365134 House wanted in Ballyferriter (min. 2 bedrooms) for 2-3 weeks, end of June mid July. 087-2373886 Wanted: Agricultural Entitlements and/or Agricultural Lands to rent for available clients. Any size considered. Contact: Anthony Fitzgerald, Auctioneer, Estate Agent & Valuer on 087-6577369.

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

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Situations Vacant / Postanna Full and part time cleaners & house managers required, great rates.

087-2940912 We are hiring. Full time / Part-time staff wanted in" The Diner", Just send your C/V to mcgeaney@hotmail.com as soon as possible. Also get your Summer job sorted for 2022 drop in a C/V and beat the rush .

Experienced cleaner required for offices/canteen in Dingle. 4 hours per week (flexible day). Contact (066) 91-50699.

Busy general fully computerised dental surgery in Tralee requires a dental nurse for maternity cover (permanent part-time thereafter) to join our team.Immediate Start (March 2022). Please email your CV to fiacloir@gmail.com Waiting staff and kitchen porter wanted. Full time positions. email: marinainndingle@gmail.com or call 086-1688007 Spillanes Bar & Restaurant, Maharees. Staff wanted. Full time and part time positions available. Kitchen & Front of house. Training provided.

Call 087-6790822 Ashe’s seafood restaurant, looking for part time or full time waiting staff. Call Sinéad 0876488878 Breakfast chef required in Dingle town. email: marinainndingle@gmail.com or call 086-1688007 Harrington's of Dingle: We are hiring. Positions available. Full & part time, job sharing. Chef and general workers. Please contact Eileen 086-8263986 or send CV to harringtonsdingle@gmail.com. 15 yr old's can apply with the written consent of a parent

Other / Eile Yoga in Ventry Hall: Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm & 7-8pm. Beginners welcome.

Mats available. No need to book. €10 per class. 089-2554848 for info.

Peata gadhar le tabhairt saor in aisce. 085-1515040 Shed storage space, Annascaul/Inch area. Suitable for classic car, house contents or boat. Email: polaoghaire@yahoo.com Dry secure storage unit for rent, Lispole area. 087-2820062 Reiki & Reflexology practitioner available for sessions in Ballineanig. Call out service also available. 0892554848:

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Wanted: 2nd hand lawnmower, Ventry area. Also wanted, local gardener in the Ventry area. 086-0850446 Looking for house to rent, long term. Detached, in peaceful location, 4 bedrooms. Call or App Emma 089 987 0107 Local working couple looking for long term accomodation in Dingle.

086-8185504 Young working couple looking for accommodation in the Dingle area from mid March to the end of August. Please call or text 085-7895379 Young professional looking for accommodation on the Dingle Peninsula from April for 5 months. Call / Text 085-1553831 Looking for a house in the Anascaul /Inch area for mid/long term. Starting in April (doesn’t have to be free June, July and August). 089 431 4950.

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