Wklive 197

Kerry Live

ISSUE / E ISIÚINT 197

West & Mid

2ú - 16ú Feabhra 2017

issue / eisiúint 197

2ú - 16ú Feabhra 2017

Corca Dhuibhne Beo

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

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

Dingle To Killorglin Castlegregory to Cromane

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Lough:Mossy MossyDingle Donegan Lough: West Kerry Live 1

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

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Pg 10: Farming News Pg 12: Nutrition with Irene Pg 19: Dingle Cookery School Recipe

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Pg 26: West Kerry GAA

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Pg 28: Ag Machnamh sa Mharrakesh

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Pg 30: Anso is Ansúid i gCorca Dhuibhne Pg 32: Nature’s Knowledge

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Pg 34: Dingle Walking Festival Pg 36: Ó Mhárthain Pg 46: Crosfhocal Sean Nós Pg 48: Live Music Listings Pg 50: Crossword Pg 51: Classifieds Pg 52: Storm Festival Programme

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

News from The Marts Dingle

Sheep & cattle sale Saturday February 4th. including reduction sale of 60 half bred ewes for Seamus Kennedy, Baile Dháith.

2, 3, 4, year olds scanned inlamb to texel/charolais lambing 10th march onwards.

Bvd collection every Monday at 11.30am

Milltown

Sheep sales 7th & 21st Feb. Cattle sales 11th & 25th Feb.

DINGLE 066 91 51586

M I LLTOWN: 066 97 67309

Essential / Emergency Local Numbers Uimhreacha áitiúla riachtanacha / Uimhreacha éigeandála

IONAID LEIGHIS / MEDICAL CENTRES:

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

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

EIGEANDÁIL / EMERGENCY:

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

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

STÁISIÚN NA NGARDAÍ / GARDA STATIONS

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

FIACLÓIRÍ / DENTISTS

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

Long Bryan G B. Dent. Sc. Main st. Upr .Dingle (066)9151527 Timothy Lynch Dental Surgery, Langford st, Killorglin, 066 97 61831 Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee, 066-7121457 / 087-1319792

CLÁR-AMA BUS / BUS TIMETABLES:

Bus Station, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (064) 30011 Bus Station, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (066) 7164700

POITIGÉIRÍ / CHEMISTS:

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

OIFIG TURASÓIREACHTA / TOURIST OFFICES

Dingle - An Daingean Phone: +353(0)669151188 Castlegregory - Talor’s Row, Strand Street, 066-7139422 Ionad Eolais Clochán 087 4552911

OPTICIANS / RADHARC-EOLAÍ

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

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

K-Fest Calls Visual Artists

impressive K-Fest has seen,” says Neil Browne, K-Fest Artistic Director.

“This year, we’re also changing up the Screaming Pope Prize. Rather than selecting an artist and their entire collection as the award recipient, we will be selecting an artist based on the single best piece of work at K-Fest 2017. This truly opens the door to all artists who exhibit at the festival this year.”

K-Fest affords new and emerging artists from Ireland and beyond the ability to showcase their work to nearly 10,000 eventgoers each year during the June Bank Holiday Weekend, providing opportunities for patronage, partnerships, and community building with fellow artists and local residents.

Art Submissions Being Accepted for K-Fest 2017 Visual arts submissions are now being accepted for K-Fest Music & The Arts, which takes place in Killorglin on Friday, June 2, through Monday, June 5, 2017. Submissions, including images of artwork, photo of the artist, biography, and artist statement, may be sent via email to Neil Browne, K-Fest Artistic Director, at submissions@kfest.ie.

Submissions are due at midnight on March 31.

Now in its fifth year, K-Fest Music has grown since it’s inception and now hosts up to 160 visual artists in bespoke pop-up galleries, as well as dozens of musical acts, an array of theatrical performances, spoken word, short films, secret cinema, activities for children, and the unique Screaming Pope Prize.

The festival aims to promote culture in all its forms, to nurture the growth of music and the arts, and to foster participation in the arts and artistic thought for all ages. The K-Fest name is associated with cultural innovation, artistic exploration and excellence, and for showcasing fun, eclectic, and thought-provoking events while setting and maintaining high-production standards across all its programmes.

“This is the second year that we’re holding open submissions for our visual arts galleries, as last year’s submissions proved to be the most

Complete instructions may be downloaded at www.kfest.ie. Click on the link: “Artist Submission Form.” For more information on the submission process, contact Neil Browne, Artistic Director, at submissions@kfest.ie. For general information about K-Fest, send inquiries to: marketing@kfest.ie. #ilovekfest #kfest2k17 #killorglinisthecanvas

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60 Seconds

Sessions From The Shop

with Liam O’Hanlon

This fortnights session from the Dingle Record Shop Dublin based singer / songwriter Avril Whelehan.Originally hailing from Mullingar, Avril has been writing and playing her distinctive brand of folk / Alternative/ rock for a number of years now. She dropped in to Mazz on Green Street recently for a chat and some tunes.

Photo: Louise Farrelly

January Opening Hours: Monday 2nd – Saturday 7th: 10.30 – 6.00 Sunday 8th: CLOSED Mondays to Fridays from Jan 9th: 11 – 4

What was your first job?

I was a Telegram Boy around 1944 What is your favourite film?

Reap The Wild Wind What is your favourite book?

The Dingle Train in the Life & Lore of Corca Dhuibhne What was the first CD / Tape / Record you bought?

Jim Reeves What was your favourite holiday?

Motorcycling around Ireland with my wife Mary in the ‘60’s What is your favourite drink?

UIsce Beatha “Pádraig” Who is your favourite actor?

John Wayne Who is your sporting hero?

Mick O’Connell Two things you’d bring to a desert island?

My fishing rod and a box of flies What’s your favourite saying?

Do it today, not tomorrow.

Dingle Film Club Open to Everyone Tuesday Nights 8.30pm

The feature at the next Dingle Film Club at the Phoenix Cinema on Tuesday 7th February at 8.30pm will be the drama road movie which won the jury prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, “American Honey”. In an unconventional take on the coming-of-age drama, the film follows the experiences of Star, an adolescent girl from a troubled home who runs away with a traveling sales crew who drive across the American Midwest selling subscriptions door to door. Finding her feet in this gang of teenagers, she soon gets into the group’s lifestyle of hard-partying nights, lawbending days, and young love.

The following week on Tuesday 14th February at 8.30pm the feature will be the Martin Scorsese directed “Silence”. This historical drama, based upon the 1966 novel of the same name by Shūsaku Endō, tells the tale of two Catholic missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) - at a time when Catholicism was outlawed and their presence forbidden.

“Silence” ends Scorsese’s decades-long creative quest with a thoughtful, emotionally resonant look at spirituality and human nature. A beautifully evocative and meditative film.

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Programme from Friday 10th February to Thursday 16th February:

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Y=0 K = 100 Participants are split into three different age groups. This high-energy comprehensive performance workshop covers everything from vocal techniques, dance, and comedy improvisation, to stage movement, sound, lighting, and more. Learning a show in 3 days helps students learn ` to work together, to respect each other’s strengths, and to discover their own potential.

Student Members are accepted into the organisation based on their talent and their interest in helping other students throughout America and the world to attain self-confidence, self-esteem, and respect for others through music, dance, and performance.

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They are extremely difficult to book but Killorglin Community College have secured them for the weekend of 3rd/4th & 5th February to work with the young people of Kerry. Anyone from 8 to 18 can take part in this weekend long workshop. The cost per student is €55 for the three days. The 'Young Americans' have taken every town that they have visited by storm and have been invited back over and over.

Whether you are experienced in speech and drama, or just would like to build your confidence, if you want a lad part in the grand finale show or just a small 'walk on' part, the Young Americans have a place for you. They cover all aspects of performance, music, arts, drama and comedy.

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Performance 2:30pm - 4:30pm Sign up today by contacting Killorglin Community College on (066) 97 61168 or via social media @KillorglinCC

Dingle Notes Richard Williams AWARDS-- The local band WALKING ON CARS have certainly hit the music headlines over the past while . They were honoured at the Eurosonic Festival in the Netherlands receiving the EBBA award in recognition of their success in countries other than their own. Then last week they provided the soundtrack to a new Wild Atlantic Way promotion video released by Failte Ireland. The first of many such awards and contracts we hope for such a talented group.

RACE NIGHT--- The annual Race Night to raise funds for the New Years Eve Fireworks Display will be held in Paddy Bawns Premises on this Saturday February 4th commencing at 9.00p.m. Entry is free and the Business Chamber would appreciate the support of locals and visitors alike.

A few horses on the 10 race card are still looking for owners with good prize money on offer to those visiting the winners enclosure and Sheehys Spar or Paddy Bawns staff will get late comers registered before the off on Saturday. Yes the race night is the place to be this Saturday!!!.

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FESTIVALS--- January may have been a relatively quiet month but the season of Festivals and Events will certainly kick off in February with the Dingle Walking Festival, Scoil Ceoil An Earraigh and Feile Peile Paidi O Se to closely follow the Storm Festival which is upon us this weekend.

The full programme for the Storm Festival is available elsewhere in this edition with many different events planned right across the Peninsula.

I will briefly summarise the events that are scheduled to take place or start in and around Dingle Town only.

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FLUSH--- Dingle has been chosen as one of ten locations in Ireland for a pilot project THINK BEFORE YOU FLUSH which will be launched in the Oceanworld during the Storm Festival this weekend. Our proximity to the sea and huge volumes of tourists to this area are the prime reasons for basing such an important pilot scheme in a seaside town.

ALL WEATHER PITCH--- There has been an encouraging reaction to the idea of researching the possibility of an All Weather multi purpose Playing Pitch here in Dingle. However we need greater input from all clubs, groups, organisations and individuals to ensure the whole com-

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

Drumming classes at the Percussion Workshop Mondays - Adult beginners. Tuesdays - Kids (all ages). Wednesdays - Teenagers and also on Wednesday - Splanc-The Dingle Carnival Band. Info and bookings: Martin 0872808633

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

Karate (Shorinji Kempo). Classes in this original Japanese martial art takes place in Girls primary School hall every Tue. .& Thurs @ 6.00 pm -7:30pm and Sat. 10am - 11.30am (Seniors). Juniors - 5pm Tuesdays. Paidi 087-7735815

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

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

Everybody welcome!

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

Annascaul Adventures. Stroll and talk, a short, fun, family, all welcome young and old for a friendly local stroll on the 5 February at 12pm starting outside Annascaul Community Centre return to Annascaul House B&B for free refreshments at 1pm. Lynne Strathan from Muddy Matters Dog Grooming, Dingle will be our guest speaker. Contact info@annascaul.ie Children’s Drama Classes Beehive children’s drama class Wednesday’s 4-5 pm. €8. Info 0669152924

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Farming News

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Department Extends Sheep Census & Sheep Welfare Scheme Deadline.

The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine have confirmed that the deadline for the return of completed Sheep Census 2016 forms has been extended to Friday 3rd of February to coincide with the extension provided to the Sheep Welfare Scheme.

2016 census returns may be returned either by post to Seefin Data Management, PO Box 17, An Post, Cahirdown, Listowel D.S.U, Co Kerry or online via agfood.ie, no later than Friday 3rd February 2017.

Farmers not already registered with agfood.ie can do so by logging on to www.agfood.ie and clicking the option to register. It should be noted that the extended closing date of Friday 3rd February also applies to online Census returns so users registering for access to agfood. ie for the first time should allow sufficient time for their log-on details, which will allow access to all relevant online services, to be sent to them by post after they register. These login details will be required to allow online completion of the census.

Creed Meets Commissioner Hogan to Review Brexit The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, met European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, to review a number of issues currently on the EU agenda.

Foremost in the discussions was Brexit, but the meeting also touched on a wide range of issues of interest to Ireland.

Commenting afterwards, the Minister said: “Today was a welcome opportunity to review the current EU landscape. In addition to a broad discussion on Brexit and its implications for the Irish agri-food sector, I was able to discuss the current situation in a range of policy areas, including the future of CAP post-2020 and the strengthening of farmers’ position in the food supply chain.”

The Minister particularly welcomed indications from Commissioner Hogan that Ireland’s recent submission to amend its Rural Development programme will shortly be approved. The Minister said: “The imminent approval of the RDP amendment will allow us to proceed with a number of important elements of the programme, including the proposed hen harrier and freshwater pearl mussel schemes and in the area of animal welfare. I am delighted that the amendment process has come to a conclusion and look forward to these schemes’ implementation in the coming period.”

Trade & Market Conditions tops agenda at EU Council of Agriculture.

Speaking about the discussions on International Trade and Free Trade Agreements at the recent Council of Ministers meeting in Brussels, Minister Creed said that Ireland supports “trade liberalisation” and recognises the benefits of trade agreements with countries outside the EU. He also believe in taking a balanced approach, so that offensive and defensive interests are both addressed as comprehensively as possible.

Ministers also had the opportunity to discuss current market conditions. Minister Creed noted that the range of measures introduced by the Commission last year aimed at reducing the impact of the reduced milk price was very welcome. Other specific reference were made to the difficulties being experienced in the tillage sector where mr Creed asked the Commission to address the significant overpricing of fertiliser in the EU brought about by the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports.

The Minister welcomed the report of the Sheep Meat Forum and paid tribute to the work of its chairman, John Bryan. The Minister called for a discussion at a future Council on implementation of the policy roadmap outlined in the report.

Cara Projects – An Explaination Sometimes we all take advantage of a situation, and this is one of mine.

As a regular contribution to this column, I never use the first person singular. But on this occasion, I make an exception. At this stage, many of you will have noticed a number of young people actively fundraising for a charity called Cara Projects. This is to enable one of our young people to volunteer in an orphanage in CARA Projects Girl’s Rescue Centre (CGRC), located in Kibiko, Ngong, Nairobi, Kenya. This is not just an ordinary orphanage and rescue centre, as the plight of young girls in equatorial Africa is much tougher than it is here, in Ireland, even in remote parts of Europe. Some girls out there are abandoned, sold, or stolen and placed in the slavery market. The lives of thousands of young girls are ripped apart through illness, poverty, abuse and hardship. It’s not a pleasant world. There is no need to go into too many 10 West Kerry Live

specifics, but you get the picture.

CARA Projects have been working out in the region for years and is the brainchild of a man from Newbridge, Co Kildare called Paddy O’Connor.

Over the past number of years, Paddy has worked on a number of projects in Kenya, ranging from the building of orphanages and schools to the provision of a mini-bus for a remote orphanage outside Nairobi.

It is while helping and assisting that we have seen the clear need for positive change, which we feel can be achieved through altering the circumstances and the situation of both girls and women. Yes we look to assist the most vulnerable and abused, but we also look to create the environment and circumstances where they can positively challenge and break the cycle of abuse and dependency. With this in mind CARA decided to focus our attention on the CARA Girls Rescue Centre (CGRC) and its local community. They looked at what was needed and adopted these values and objectives. It is an Irish Registered Charity (CHY18652) and is totally funded and supported by volunteers. No income is paid to the Irish Board of Management. All board members have travelled and worked on projects in CGRC, as it is a Registered Kenyan NGO. These Projects have no political or religious affiliations.

Every year, for the past number of years, a bunch of local teens travelled to this centre, to help out. To get there, they first had to fundraise, to meet their travel costs, and bring some much-needed cash to the centre. This year is no exception, and the sole traveller this time, is my son and namesake, Louis Murchan. It’s hard not to be proud of someone who takes on a task like this, especially when he had to do it on his own, and in a climate where some feel that it’s a waste of time. But he did get lots and lots of help from his friends, and mine, and he got much needed support from, you the public.

Education is the most important thing in helping the children of Kenya to get out of the poverty that they live in.

It costs just €140 to educate a child in Kenya, for a year, so when someone brings out €2,100 this will guarantee the education of 15 girls, for that year. They also have to be fed, clothed, housed and protected. In total, this costs €45,000. Not a lot, in terms of the average income, in Dingle. To do this, The centre get 30 volunteers to fundraise, and look for a minimum of €1,000 each. Any extra cash raised is a bonus. This leave the centre €15,000 short financially, and this money is raised through commercial agriculture, crafts, and fish farming. They have pigs, grow wheat and other cereals more common to the Rift Valley, than to West Kerry. There are 28 fish ponds, producing fish to supply the local markets. All this goes towards making that extra money for the upkeep of the centre.

This is going to be a life changing experience for young Louis, but it’s not about him, and he knows that. And it’s not going to be near as significant as it will be for those who benefit from your generous contributions. I wish I could go, (there’s that “I” again) and I know that I could do some good, but I just can’t. But someone is going. So if you see anyone collecting over the weekend, for a charity with a strange name, for a centre in a far-off place, don’t say, “but, didn’t I give you a few pence last week” Just say hello, and put your hand in your pocket. It’s not for him, it’s not for me, it’s not for you. It’s for those poor young girls. And, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to contribute again next year, because that’s the type of young people we have down here. So, in the words of my cousin, Diarmuid, there are “Good People”.

He would like to thank all who made this all possible, so far, and will give a full account of himself, and thank all who helped and allowed this all run smoothly, so far. And there are many to thank. But there are also some, who feel that we do enough, and that’s what makes this achievement all the greater. Let me just remind you, we don’t do enough.

During our darkest days of our worst recession, it was still safe to let our children walk home from school.

Louis travels on Thursday 9th February flying to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, then on to Niarobai Kenya, and by car/coach what ever wo his final destination. Not a bad, or a small undertaking for someone who can still play U-17 hurling for his club, (that’s if he knew how to play hurling)!

Finally, here’s the important bit. Anyone who wishes to make a contribution can go the Garvey’s Supervalu and donate at the final bag packing on Saturday 4th February. It will go on all day but the man also has a rugby game to play, so he’ll be flitting here and there, all day. Or, if you would just prefer to make a direct contribution, small sums can be lodged to his BoI Account details as follows: A/C number - 94803436; Sort Code – 905707; IBAN – IE30BOFI90570794803436; BIC – BOFIIE2D - Contact Louis Murchan Tel;- 087-2857938

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Spring Cleaning for your Body Irene Ní Fhlannúra Although, many will argue that true Spring does not start until March, it is deeply entrenched in our pre-Christian roots that Spring begins around the 1st of February. Historically we marked its onset with the celebration of Imbolg, the feast day of the Irish Goddess Bríd, who later was “Christianized” and became St. Bridget. Astronomers and meteorologists have long debated when Spring truly starts, but it really is a no-brainer when you consider that mid-Summer, for us Celts, is roughly around June 21st and we know that each season lasts three months – dá bhrí sin… Spring starts at the beginning of February!

With that out of the way, let’s get back to our roots and welcome Spring into our bodies by shedding the Winter layers and embrace the light, bright days that lie ahead. Whereas winter was a time to conserve energy and reduce activity, Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, new growth and a renewal of spirit. According to the philosophy of Chinese medicine, Spring is represented by the wood element and includes the liver and its complementary organ, the gallbladder, these two organs are usually the primary targets for Springtime cleansing and health regimens.

A Spring diet supports the liver which is the major detoxification organ in the body. The liver is responsible for the smooth flowing of Qi (energy) throughout the body. When the liver functions smoothly - physical and emotional activity throughout the body also runs smoothly. So, for optimum health this Spring, move your Qi! Many of the illnesses that are typical of the change between Winter and Spring such as respiratory problems, chest infections, coughs, colds and constipation are symptomatic of stagnated and congested Qi in the body. Your body’s natural instinct is to rid itself of toxins by cleaning out the heavy, dampening foods of Winter fare and embrace all that is young, fresh and green!

A Spring detox can be a gentle and effective way to tune in with your body’s efforts paving the way for energy to move freely throughout the body.

While there are plenty of “detox” diets out there, it is not wise to embark on a severe fast without supervision. While 40 days and 40 nights did Our Lord the world of good it may be too ambitious of us mortals. A far simpler way to naturally de-clutter the body is to look to Mother Nature and follow her lead. Eating foods that mirror nature’s energy shift by growing upwards, over the ground is the most helpful way you can assist your liver to do what it does best - detoxification and nourishing the blood. Celery, rhubarb, spring onions, leeks, young green leaves including dandelion and nettle leaves and asparagus will soon be coming into season. These foods are rich in fibre, vitamins and chlorophyll and are most beneficial for dispelling toxins. The spring diet is lighter than Winter so begin to reduce heavy foods such as red meats, starchy carbohydrates, preserved foods and dairy foods for now. Replace with lighter, more digestible proteins found in fresh fish, eggs, beans and seeds. Sprouted seeds are particularly beneficial right now as they capture the true essence of Spring and supply the highest amount of vitamins, minerals and enzymes than any other food, nourishing and strengthening the whole body. Introduce a little raw food now by adding freshly chopped young greens, scallions and herbs to soups, vegetable stews and warm bean salads. Nettle and dandelion teas are perfect for Spring as they cleanse the blood and support detoxification process.

The ill effects sometimes experienced by those who go from a heavy, dead, unhealthy diet to one that is clean, bright and green can be off-

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putting and be the cause of many set-backs and failures. Crankiness, cravings, anger and agitation are some of the emotional “side-effects” of Liver energy. The foods of Spring provide the antidote to both the physical and emotional challenges that arise this time of year! Despite having access to all kinds of ingredients from around the globe all year long, that familiar plant growing in your own back garden right now may just be what your body is yearning. It is true that despite our advanced education and understanding of world-wide affairs, we have disregarded the value of our natural environment and its relevance to our health and well-being. Just as the Sun and stars align with the Seasons, so do our physical and emotional bodies align with Nature around us, so quit fighting it and go with the flow!

A new FITFOOD Spring Health programme has just started in Dingle for those who would like to learn more about seasonal eating for greater, all-round health benefits. Guided by Nature, tradition and science (and a few pagan witches and Chinese philosophers!) this programme puts right what has gone wrong with modern eating and makes it easy to incorporate healthy, seasonal food into your every day menu. It is not fad dieting, extreme detoxing or calorie counting, but a sustainable, natural way of choosing what is right for you right now. Losing fat, feeling energized and frolicking with the lambs is an added bonus of going with flow this Spring just as Nature intended!

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Excerpts From A Dingle Diary

By Ted Creedon Monday, January 26, 1987.

Weather still dry and fair. Farmers are taking advantage of the fine spell to spread fertiliser and slurry. Spent a tough few hours digging up the roots of an old tree in the back garden.

Went to art class but only two people present so if it doesn’t improve we’ll have to pack it in.

Tuesday, January 27.

between members of the organisation. Her husband was wounded in a shootout with gardaí in Clare almost three years ago. He is currently serving a ten-year sentence in Portlaoise prison for murder.

A Catholic nun was stabbed to death in a homeless shelter in New York this week.

Sunday, February 1.

Weather fair and fine with easterly wind.

The General Election campaign is still very subdued - just a few posters going up around Dingle proclaiming ‘Dessie can do It’ in reference to the Progressive Democrats leader Dessie O’Malley. The Fianna Fáil posters proclaim that ‘ There is a better Way’. The juxtaposition of these two slogans and signs is amusing. It reminds me of two side-by-side advertising posters seen in London years ago - one stated ‘ Go to work on an Egg’ while an adjacent one said ‘ It’s quicker by Rail’.

Local Councillor Breandán MacGearailt has his posters up also but no Fine Gael or Labour ones yet. Whatever the outcome, the Election will be won or lost on TV. The focus will be on unemployment and on how to improve the lives of the 250,000 social welfare recipients.

It was strange to look out this morning at a wet countryside after all the fine weather last month.

Gerald Griffin of Upper Main Street died recently. His relations were clearing out the house and disposing of rubbish etc. and local restaurateur Gerry Lee found a brass object in the discarded material at the back of the house. He took it away, polished it up and hung it up as an ornament in his car. Jed Bowler, who is a Regular Army man stationed in Dingle, spotted the object and recognised it as a 60-year old hand grenade! The army bomb disposal team came and took the grenade to Beenbawn strand for disposal.

However, they were afraid of bringing down part of the cliff so they took it to Inch Strand.

A gambler in Reno, Nevada, won almost five million dollars in a casino slot machine.

Wednesday, January 28.

Monday, February 2.

Weather remains very dry with very little rain this month.

Went to carpentry class in the CBS tonight.

Paid the £18 fee .

It’s been a year since the space shuttle Challenger exploded killing all seven astronauts on board.

The kids are home from school because of the ‘flu. Went to art class tonight. Three others showed up so the teacher decided to do private lessons from next week costing £2 per person per night. We spent most of tonight examining and commenting on each others work.

Sad to hear of the death of the thriller writer Alastair Maclean (64) whose numerous books were made into very successful films such as The Guns of Navarone and Where Eagles Dare.

Britain has ten years left before ending its occupation of Hong Kong which will be taken over by China in 1997

Thursday, January 29.

Still fine and dry but the cold east wind persists. Some farmers are burning heather and furze on the hills.

Fianna Fáil launched their election manifesto which seems to promise nothing.

The Fianna Fáil candidates in this area are Breandán MacGearailt, John O’Leary and John O’Donoghue.

The Youth Club magazine meeting was cancelled again. America has banned its citizens from travelling to Lebanon because of so many people or different nationalities being kidnapped there recently.

Saturday, January 31.

Fine sunny day again but that cold east wind continues.

Bought 4-stone bag of Kerrs Pinks in Garveys for £5.85.

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Tuesday, February 3.

Took out a couple of books from the library.

The council have placed two benches outside the building.

Special branch officers raided the offices of BBC Scotland over the weekend and removed a series of planned programmes called Secret Society because they might breach national security regulations.

Thursday, February 5.

Attended a meeting of the Youth Club magazine committee in the presbytery tonight.

We’ve gotten off to a very slow start this year but we’re beginning to move at last.

The next edition of the Dingle Echo should be in the shops by Easter.

The American entertainer Liberace has died aged 67. He once successfully sued the Daily Mirror over an article which described him as a homosexual.

Friday, February 6.

Drove to Tralee after breakfast. Bought four dozen bricks from John A Woods in Clash for 20p each. Am planning to build a fireplace next week.

Left a tax rebate application into the local Revenue office.

The printers’ strike at the Murdoch newspapers in Britain is over after a year. Last year the newspaper group moved to a new site in Wapping, London. Over 5,000 printers disputed the move and were sacked by Murdoch.

Unions called for a strike but have now admitted defeat. Technology has changed and hot metal printing can’t keep up with computers.

Saturday, February 7.

Weather wet and muggy all afternoon.

Attended the funeral of Louis Graham who died on Thursday night, shortly after voting in the General Election. This is the first time that the infirm and invalides have been able to vote from their homes.

Joe and Nora Joyce came for the evening and evening of good food and good humour.

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Fr. Brennan the parish priest from Paulstown married us. Our reception took place in a hotel called The Clubhouse in Kilkenny.

After leaving the hotel that evening to go on our honeymoon I changed out of my going away clothes into a dirndl skirt and blouse in a hay field.

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The first night of our honeymoon we stayed in Cruise’s Hotel in Limerick for one night before heading on to Kerry to Kruger’s Guesthouse.

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The Jewel in the Peninsula David Frizelle Going back to 1982, I had just bought a site in Curraduff, Camp, alongside the Dingle Way after it crossed the Finglass river. I was always being interested in hill walking , so I joined the Committee under the chairmanship of the late Tom Finn. Tom could be described as the ‘guru’ of hill walking in both West Kerry and later in North Kerry for he had the vision, and the initiative to see that in the future hill walking would become the popular pastime it is today.

Initially there were two separate committees, one for construction and maintenance of the path from Tralee to Dingle, and one for west of Dingle.

Later on towards the end of the 80’s, it became one Dingle Way Committee, which made administration and application for funding to the various government bodies, that much simpler.

For the next twenty years it was a question of maintenance, and ‘keeping the show on the road’ with very limited funding. Formalities were kept to a minimum, ‘flexible arrangements’ were made with local landowners and farmers when problems arose and the Committee met 4 times each year in different locations around the peninsula. At this point, as Chairman during that period, I would like to thank the staff of Kerry County Council, for their ongoing support of our endeavours, both financially and with the supply and storage of materials for the never ending task of maintenance, repairs and modifications to the pathway.... the weather in West Kerry can be a hard task master!

Also the staff at Údarás and the Regional Structural Scheme for their ongoing hard work and support.

Over the past ten years, hill walking has become much more popular, if the number of foreign walkers are anything to go by. Local interest has also caught on and this was reflected in the large attendance at the AGM held in Dingle on 24th Jan. With a new website, a revised brochure, a new constitution, and a new committee under the capable leadership of John Ahern, one could say that the Dingle Way has finally, ‘come of age’ and is now firmly embedded in the infrastructure of the

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Dingle peninsula. We hear a lot these days about the need to reinvigorate life in our rural communities, and in the Dingle Way we have a blue print for doing it. Over 80%1 of the walkers using the path are now from overseas, all spending money in the local community for accommodation, food, and social activities. Hopefully the appropriate Government bodies will take note of what local initiative and co-ordinated effort can do by making use of an asset within the community!

Finally, but most importantly , a word of appreciation to the landowners and farmers, who have to ‘live with’ the Dingle Way on a daily basis, only for them giving permission for the path to go through their land, there would have been no Way in the first place.

Secretary Brigid O’Connor made a useful suggestion at the end of the AGM to the effect that, a small portion of the grants to farmers and landowners should be allocated to the maintenance and upkeep of an amenity which may pass through their land. The farmer/landowner is very often the best custodian of the local environment. We see how cities and national capitals have grown over the past number of years, with an ever widening gap between the rural and urban communities.

There may come a time, in the not too distant future when those, ‘set in authority over us’, let it be in Dublin or in Brussels, could question the necessity of giving grants to farmers and landowners. If it can be shown that a portion of this money goes towards the upkeep and development of rural amenities, such as the Dingle Way, for the physical and mental benefit of the urban dweller, the policy makers might be forced to modify their plans accordingly!

Finally, it was through the Dingle Way that I got to know the highways and byways and the various communities on the peninsula. Many thanks for making my time in the Kingdom interesting and enjoyable, (and at times turbulent, but never boring !).

- David Frizelle, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly Ref: 1 Survey by Noel Doyle as part of his Masters Degree Programme at I.T.Tralee.

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To celebrate St Gobnait and St Valentine both patron saints of our beloved bees.

Beachairi Chorca Dhuibhne are hosting a social evening on the 8th of February at the Beehive Theatre in Dingle at 8 o clock.

More Than Honey .... A documentary on bees will be shown on the night. This isn’t just a pretty nature documentary: it’s a grim warning. The world’s bee population is sharply declining, and the consequences are potentially grim. Einstein reportedly remarked that if bees died out, mankind would not survive more than four years.

Imhoof takes that quote at face value and spells it out in detail: without bees, a huge percentage of flowers and trees would become extinct because they rely on bee pollination; so does up to a third of what we humans eat.

"Even if you have no interest in bees I would recommend going to see this film. It’s entertaining simply from a character-based perspective, as well as being visually magnificent. I promise that you won’t see bees in the same way afterwards" - Scientific America Members are free and non members it's €5 or a donation of your choice. The club will be available afterwards to anyone that may have an interest in beekeeping or even supporting the bees in your own garden and environment . We can all play our part you don't have to keep bees to make a difference. You are all most warmly invited to attend. If you wanna inquire further, give Juli a buzz on 086-8337733

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Green Lentils, Sausage and Butternut Squash Stew Mark Murphy Dingle Cookery School

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This is a fabulous stew that’s tasty and easy to make.

Lentils are so versatile and you can add them to so many dishes. The variety you need for this dish is green lentils or if you can find Le Puy lentils you will find they have a creamer taste. For the lentils themselves all you have to do to prepare them before you cook is to give them a little wash and have a quick look to see if there is any small stones hiding among the lentils.

It was only when I trained as a chef that I really discovered green lentils. I remember the first restaurant that I worked in as a commis chef I got to cook lentils almost every second day. Since then I always try to cook them in a similar way. I slowly cook some onions, garlic, diced carrots in butter and then add the lentils with some warm stock and then cook them over a simmer for about 35 minutes or so until there is a little bite left in them. A little bacon in there is always welcome too if you wish.

It goes without saying that you should try to find a really good sausage and generally not a breakfast sausage. The sausage I love for this is Micilín Muc’s Cumberland sausage. It has a small hint of spice and plenty of flavour but most importantly it has a high pork content.

Match all of this with a some butternut squash and cook it for a little while and you will have a delicious stew that can be served with some creamy mash potato.

As you read this recipe you will notice that I take my time cooking all the initial ingredients slowly in stages. This is one simple way to add flavour to your cooking. It will only take you an extra few minutes more and you don’t have to stand over the pot, just give it a stir every two or three minutes. By letting each ingredient cook for a few minutes before adding the next brings a subtle flavour out of each ingredient, giving more depth of flavour to the overall dish.

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€500,000 announced by the Department of Transport to initiate the construction of the 4th phase of the Dingle Inner Relief Road.

The taking in charge by Kerry Co. Council of the Monacappa Housing Estate, Cullineach, Dingle has been approved by the Elected members.

The proposed Community Playground in Castlegregory has just received Planning Permission. The works to construct the Playground is currently working its way through the tender process.

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Nellie Fred’s music venue on Dingle’s Spa Road plays host to two rare talents this month.

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Inch Christmas Day Swim Proceeds Many Thanks to all who participated in the annual Inch Christmas Day swim, donated money, supported and helped out on the day. It was such a fantastic event.

Also thanks to Sammy’s Restaurant who provided complimentary heart warming drinks to all swimmers.

Proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim totalling €1,501.87 was donated to the Children’s Ward, University Hospital Kerry last week. Last year’s proceeds of the Christmas Day swim were used to buy two ear, nose and throat diagnostic sets for the Children’s Ward.

The countdown is on to Christmas Day 2017!

On Friday 10th February John Blek will bring his unique brand of alt-folk to Dingle on the back of the huge acclaim he has received for his second album “Cut The Light”.

Blek has toured the album extensively all over Europe to enraptured audiences and has gathered a whole new legion of fans in the process. The intimate setting of Nellie Fred’s music venue is sure to be ideally suited to Blek’s magical music.

The following week on Friday 17th February the innovative and hugely influential New York guitarist Preston Reed will take to the same stage.

Reed has had a whirlwind year performing in China, USA, Canada and Europe as well as an appearance on Sky Arts ‘Guitar Star’ The power and depth of his timeless, imageryevoking compositions are as unique as his execution. Blues, rock, metal, funk, jazz and classical styles are distilled into a breath-taking musical and visual experience.

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FLAG SOUTH (Coastal communities of Cork) FLAG SOUTH EAST (Coastal communities of Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford) FLAG NORTH EAST (Coastal communities of Louth, Meath and Dublin) Ireland’s seven Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), invite applications for grant aid under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme 2014 -2020, co-funded by the European Union and Irish Government. Project proposals must be consistent with the FLAG Local Development Strategy for the FLAG area in question and address one or more of the following themes: – Adding value to fishery and aquaculture products – Creating/maintaining jobs in coastal areas – Promoting innovation in fisheries and aquaculture – Supporting diversification within coastal communities – Lifelong learning, attracting young people into fisheries, aquaculture, and marine related careers and activities – Promoting social well-being and cultural heritage in fisheries and aquaculture areas – Promoting best environmental practices

Specific priorities have been developed from these themes for each FLAG area. Applicants should therefore consult the relevant FLAG strategy for the specific priorities for their area. It is also highly recommended that projects are discussed in advance with your local BIM FLAG Coordinator.

It is anticipated that project evaluations will be carried out by the FLAGs on a quarterly basis, however budgetary constraints may mean that available funds are limited for evaluations held later in the year. To guarantee inclusion in the first scheduled evaluation, applications must be received no later than 5pm on the 15th of March 2017.

This programme operates on an open call basis and will remain open to applications until otherwise advertised on www.bim.ie and the projected FLAG website.

Programme details, including FLAG Local Development Strategies and application forms will be available on the BIM website www.bim. ie from the 2nd of February 2017. Completed applications should be sent to: P.O. BOX 9799, C/O Caroline Curraoin, FLAG Investment Coordinator, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Crofton Road, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, A96E5A0

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GGIA THOIR THEAS (Pobail Chósta Chill Mhantáin, Loch Garman agus Phort Láirge) GGIA THOIR THUAIDH (Pobail Chósta Lú, na Mí agus Bhaile Átha Cliath) Tá iarratais ar dheontas faoin gClár Oibriúcháin don Chiste Eorpach Muirí agus Iascaigh, atá á chomhchistiú ag an Aontas Eorpach agus Rialtas na hÉireann, á lorg ag 7 nGrúpa Gníomhaíochta Iascaigh Áitiúla na hÉireann (GGIAanna). Ní mór do na tograí tionscadail a bheith ag teacht leis an Straitéis Forbartha Áitiúil GGIA i dtaca leis an gceantar GGIA atá i gceist agus díriú ar cheann nó níos mó de na téamaí seo a leanas: – Breisluach á chur le táirgí iascaigh agus dobharshaothraithe – Jabanna á gcruthú/á gcothabháil i gceantair chósta – Nuálaíocht san iascach agus sa dobharshaothrú á cur chun cinn – Tacaíocht á tabhairt don éagsúlú i bpobail an chósta – An fhoghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil, daoine óga á mealladh i dtreo an iascaigh, an dobharshaothraithe agus gairmeacha agus gníomhaíochtaí a bhfuil baint acu leis an réimse muirí – Folláine shóisialta agus oidhreacht chultúrtha á gcur chun cinn i gceantair iascaigh agus dhobharshaothraithe – Dea-chleachtas timpeallachta á chur chun cinn – Ról agus rialachas na bpobal iascaigh san fhorbairt áitiúil á neartú.

– Strengthening the role and governance of fisheries communities in local development.

www.bim.ie

GGIA THIAR THEAS (Pobail Chósta Chiarraí agus Luimnigh)

Ireland’s EU Structural and Investment Funds Programmes 2014 - 2020 Co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union

Tá tosaíochtaí ar leith tugtha chun cinn ó na téamaí sin i ngach aon cheantar GGIA. Ba cheart d’iarratasóirí, dá bhrí sin, féachaint ar an straitéis GGIA ábhartha maidir leis na tosaíochtaí ar leith ina gceantar. Moltar go mór, chomh maith, go ndéanfaí na tionscadail a phlé roimh ré le do Chomhordaitheoir GGIA BIM áitiúil.

Táthar ag súil go ndéanfaidh na GGIAanna meastóireacht ar thionscadail in aghaidh na ráithe, ach d’fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh teorainn ar an gciste atá ar fáil le haghaidh meastóireacht tionscadal níos deireanaí sa bhliain de bharr srianta buiséid. Chun a chinntiú go gcuirtear tograí san áireamh sa chéad mheastóireacht atá beartaithe, ní mór iarratais a bheith istigh tráth nach deireanaí ná 5 pm ar an 15 Márta 2017.

Oibríonn an clár seo ar bhun gairmeacha oscailte agus fanfaidh sé oscailte d’iarratais mura ndéanfar a mhalairt a fhógairt ar www.bim.ie agus ar an suíomh gréasáin GGIA atá beartaithe.

Beidh sonraí an chláir, Straitéisí Forbartha Áitiúla GGIA agus foirmeacha iarratais san áireamh, ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin BIM www.bim.ie ón 2 Feabhra 2017 ar aghaidh. Ba cheart iarratais chomhlánaithe a sheoladh chuig: Caroline Curraoin, Comhordaitheoir Infheistíochta GGIA, f/c Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Bosca P.O 9799, Bóthar Crofton, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, A96E5A0

Agriculture, Food and the Marine Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara

EUROPEAN UNION This measure is part-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

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safeTALK:Is a workshop aimed at developing skills to reduce suicide risk in local communities. The workshop prepares participants to: • Identify people who have thoughts of suicide.

Tel: 087 - 0921480

or email: info@purebeautysalon.ie Opening Hours: Bridal Packages Available we care for each other, but we make little time Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Proprietors: Melanieand Brosnan & Elaine Higgins to focus on ourselves our own well being.

This short course will give you an opportunity to learn how to care better for you.

Workshop is running on Thursday 9th March 2017 from 7 – 9.30 p.m.

6 Week Course To Follow.

Committee Skills: Is a 4 week course to help

your community organisation run more effectively and efficiently. Course running on Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March 2017 from 7 to 9.30 p.m..

If you are would like to have more information or to register, please contact Maine Valley Family Centre on 066 9767833 / 086 0580019 or mainevalleyfrc@eircom.net.

• Apply TALK steps to connect a person with suicidal thoughts to people and services that can help.

Course running on Friday 3 February 2017 from 10a.m. to 1.30 p.m..

Steps for Success: Is a 11 week Life Couching and Personal Development Course for people that are unemployed & looking for direction and might need some extra skills to make you more work ready.

Course starting on Weds 8 February 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m..

Parents Plus Parenting when separated: A 6 week course, practical parenting course. Supporting parents to manage behavior problems and create positive family relationships.

Course running in February/ March 2017.

Empowering Parents Support Group: Are you a parent of a child with special needs? If you would like to be part of a support group. Please get in touch.

Support Group running in Spring 2017.

Coping with loss and change: Is a 6 week course aimed at supporting people to deal with loss/change in their lives. For example, bereavement, separation, illness, unemployment, children leaving home etc. Course running in Spring 2017.

Let’s talk about going to secondary school: Using storytelling, art, games and discussion the facilitator will create a fun relaxed atmosphere where children have the chance to explore their fears and excitement around the big change that is coming. Every child will be encouraged and supported in identifying their own strengths, so that they can build upon them to empower them in facing change.

6 Class Pupils Workshop: 2 Day Workshop. Spring 2017.

BIDDYS DAY IMBOLG

‘Join us for Biddy’s Day with the parade of the Biddy’s, traditional music & sessions, theatre, ffifiire-dancers, workshops, street entertainment, outdoor events and much, much more!

Fun for all the family at Killorglin’s newest one-day Celtic Festival!

Friday - February 3rd 8.00pm to 9.00pm - The Celebration of Brigid - Celtic Goddess and Saint Historical Talk by Billy Mag Fhloinn - C.Y.M.S - Small Theatre

Saturday - February 4th 11am to 12pm - Biddy Hat & St. Brigid Cross Making

8pm to Late - Reunion Dance (in aid of St. Joseph’s Home)

Workshop - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

London Diaspora (Fee) - The Manor Inn

12pm to 1pm - Traditional Killorglin Set & Brush Dancing

8pm to 9.30pm - Ciorcal Cainte & Traditional Music

Workshop - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

Léamh Filíochta agus Léacht - O’ Grady’s Bar

1pm to 2pm - Seanachaí - Pat the Hat (Children)

8pm to Late - Strings & Bellows

Spoken Word - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

Traditional Music - Clifford’s Tavern

8.30pm to 9.30pm - Seanchaí Storytelling - The Old Forge

2pm to 3pm - Learn the Bodhrán, Spoons & Bones!!

8.30pm to Late - Session

Workshop - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

Traditional Music - Bunkers Bar

3pm to 4pm - The Art of Storytelling Workshop - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

9pm to Late - Autumn Wind

3pm to 4.30pm - The Christy Kissane Memorial Cup Final

9pm to Late - Trad Music

Traditional Music - O’Neill’s Bar

GAA Football - J. P. O Sullivan Park

Traditional Music - The Welcome Inn

4pm to 5pm - The Ceannovoree Biddy Ball & Killorglin in 1918

9pm to 10pm - Bernard Casey

Historical Talk by Tom Doyle - Boyle’s Old Hardware Store

Stand Up Comedy - O’Shea’s Bar

9pm to Late - Tuatha

Traditional Music - Francie Sheahans

5pm to 6.15pm - Finnegan’s Wake

Drama - The Fishery Pub

10pm to Late - Irish & Country Music Hits

7pm to 7.15pm - Parade of the Biddy’s Parade - The Fishery to Library Place

Disco - The Bar’N (Back of Paud Neills)

10pm to Late - Saoirse

7.15pm to 8.30pm King of the Biddy’s

Traditional Music - Kingstons

8pm to Late - The Meeting of the ‘Brigids’

10.30pm to Late - Reidun Schlesinger, Barry Lynch & Brendan O’Sullivan

Song & Dance Competition - Library Place Craic agus Ceol - Falvey’s Bar

Harp, Uilleann Pipes & Trad Music - Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar

Find and like us on Facebook: @Biddysday

Parents Workshop: Running on Wednesday 29 March 2017.

Wellbeing Course: As a community, West Kerry Live 23

Kerry ETB Training Centre Kerry ETB Training Centre is now recruiting for the following courses.

MTA Software & Networking Fundamentals (ET1Z4) - Tralee.

This entry level course offers experience on the technical side of software development and computer networks. It’s the ideal starter course for people considering a career in information and communication technology. Start Date: 20th February 2017. Duration: 14 weeks. Certification: Microsoft Technology Associate Certification.

Bus Driving - D Licence (ET07114) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the skills and related knowledge in the rules of the road, driving a Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV), customer service, documentation, first aid, manual handling, fire safety, digital tachograph, technical standards and work experience. Applicants must have a current full Class B Driving Licence and Class D Learner Permit. Start Date: 27th February 2017. Duration: 14 Weeks. Certification: Class D Driving Licence, RSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, QQI Level 5 Component Cert in Occupational First Aid and CILT - Digital Tachograph.

Fibre Installation Technician (ET08632) - Tralee.

This course is designed to provide the communications cabling industry with personnel who have the specialist knowledge and skills to install, fault find, repair and test fibre optic and copper communications networks. Start Date: 27th February 2017. Duration: 24 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Communications Cabling (3667-02).

ECDL (ETK79) - Tralee This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the computer and IT skills required for office work. Start Dates: 27th February 2017. Duration: 18 weeks. Certification: European Computer Driving Licence Award V6, Level 1 Office Procedures Cert and Typewriting Cert.

Food & Beverage Service (ETS8741) - Killarney.

This course is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to work front of house in the hospitality industry. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills to provide a timely, efficient and professional food and beverage service to customers. Start Date: 13th March 2017. Duration: 28 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Level 2.

Retail Skills Health and Beauty (ETS95) - Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work in the retail sector, particularly in pharmacies and in health and beauty outlets. Start Date: 27th March 2017. Duration: 37 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 4 Major Award in Retail Skills.

Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (TR36R) - Tralee.

This course provides participants with the technical knowledge and skills to service and maintain large scale commercial wind turbines. Applicants must hold a National Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification in the electrical or mechanical trade and ideally have a number of years post apprenticeship experience. Start Date: 3rd April 2017. Duration: 36 weeks. Certification: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance (2339-18/53) and a number of related H&S certs.

Cisco on-line Blended Learning (ETL62) - Tralee.

This course focuses on network infrastructure. It covers switching, routing, wireless access, security and connectivity used in local and wide Area networks. A combination of online learning and tutor led workshops are used to deliver it. Previous computer networking experience is required for this course. Start Date: 3rd April 2017. Duration: 15 weeks.

Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA).

Traditional Stone Wall Construction (ET4R8) - Tralee.

This course offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to build a variety of traditional stone walls. It’s a hands-on course where participants learn the principles and techniques of stone working and dry stone wall construction using hand tools and locally sourced stone. Start Date: 10th April 2017. Duration: 32 weeks. Certification: QQI Level 5 Special Purpose Award in Traditional Stone Wall Construction.

An Díseart Micléinn ó Ollscoil Sacred Heart, Connecticut anseo arís.

D’fhág daichead a cúig scoláire ó Choláiste an Sacred Heart, Connecticut an Daingean ar an 14ú Eanáir tar éis coicíos a chaitheamh anseo.

Bhíodar i mbun staidéir ar an tOideachas, an Mhargaíocht agus an tSiceolaíocht. Bhí cúrsaí ceoil acu chomh maith leis an nDr. Aoife Granville agus Creidimh Luachríostaíochta leis an nDr. Billy Mag Fhloinn.

Ní fada a bhíodar imithe nuair a tháinig cúigear is fiche mac léinn eile a fhanfaidh linn go Bealtaine. Micléinn altranais agus scanannaíochta is ea an dara grúpa. Beidh cúrsa breise – meascán ceoil, spioradáltacht agus muireolaíocht – á sholáthar dóibh leis.

Beidh scannán á dhéanamh ag na micléinn físe ar eagraíochtaí agus gnóanna áitiúla – ceann acu “A day in the life of a hillwalker in Dingle” don Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance. Is é an léiritheoir aitheanta Justin Liebermann a stiúróidh an obair.

A group of 45 students from Sacred Heart University Connecticut left Dingle on January, 14 after completing a fortnight of study, in Education, Marketing and Psychology as well as a courses in Music by Dr. Aoife Granville and Early Christian Religions by Dr. Billy MagFhloinn.

The following weekend a group of 25 students arrivedand will stay in the area until the first week in May. They are students of Nursing and Film Production. As well as their full time course of study they will be offered a course entitled Liberal Studies - a combination of Music, Theology and Marine Studies The Film production students, as part of their course, will produce short films about local businesses and organisations. These include a short film entitled "A day in the life of a hillwalker in Dingle". for the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance. The students will be working under the supervision of award winning Director Justin Liebermann

Seisiúin ar Ealaíon na Róimhe Déardaoin 16 Feabhra / 2 Márta 2017 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. le Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin Beidh rud éigin do gach éinne sa chúrsa seo, a bheidh mar chabhair do dhaoine a théann chun na Róimhe agus do dhaoine gur mhaith leo dul ann. Beidh béim ar an gceangal Éireannach leis an gcathair álainn sin. Gheobhfar eolas agus tuiscint ar ealaín iontach na Róimhe chomh maith le ailtireacht agus stair na cathrach spleodrach seo.

Rome the Eternal City! Learn more of the city’s famous art, architecture and history with two sessions with Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin this spring! These sessions will be suitable for people hoping to visit Rome soon, in the future or indeed people who may have visited Rome in the past. Galleries, churches and ancient Imperial sites will be brought to life. The sessions will be in Irish with visuals and will be suitable for those wishing to improve their Irish.

Costas: €10

Diploma in Hairdressing (TR08674) - Tralee This course is the ideal starting point for a career in hairdressing. Participants will learn hairdressing theory and practice, gain salon experience and achieve a recognised qualification. Start Date: 8th May 2017. Duration: 32 weeks. Certification: City& Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing.

To apply or get further information on any of the above courses please contact Kerry ETB Training Centre, Monavalley Industrial Estate, Tralee, TEL. 066-7149600, 066-7149638, 066-7149676 www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie E-mail: training@kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie

With seven shows behind them in the CYMS, the Killorglin Pantomime Group have their sights set on their last remaining performance of Robin Hood in The INEC on February 5th.

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Next year’s panto (number 55!!) will be Pinocchio.

DJ Dowdyman Celebrate your big day with Dingle's No.1 Wedding DJ !

Spinning all your favourite Classics & Hits of Today!

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First class sound, lighting & Professional Service Guaranteed

Contact: Eamonn Dowd - 0876720848 / eamonndowd@hotmail.com

CAIRDE-FRIENDS MATTER will act as an embedded peer to peer support network within our communities, not only for the vulnerable suffering with mental health issues, but as a network that will allow their friends and loved ones to guide the one they worry about towards the appropriate care and support they require.

Contact: Cathie Farrell 086-813 1452

Tadhg Ă“ Beaglaoich 086- 837 6378

www.cairde.org

email:cairdefriendsmatter@gmail.com

Deirdre Lynch from Cappagh, Brandon on a recent trip to Vacouver to visit her daughter Dearbhla West Kerry Live 25

West Kerry GAA

• Lispole v Dingle in Lispole on Sunday 12th of February at 2pm

Breandán Fitzgerald

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West Kerry Board AGM

Lispole are Munster Novice Champions The West Kerry Board would like to say well done to Lispole on winning the Munster Novice Championship with a comprehensive win over Ballyhooley in Knockaderry on Sunday last 29th January, Lispole 1-15 to Ballyhooley 0-4. A massive effort was put in by all the Lispole players and Management Team of Manager Seán Dorgan, and Selectors Tony Bergin and Gabriel Casey over the course of a long year, so well done to one and all.

The AGM of the West Kerry Board took place last Monday the 23rd of January at 8pm in the Dingle Clubrooms at Páirc an Ághasaigh. Delegates from all clubs in West Kerry attended. The meeting saw Muiris Ó Fiannachta remain at the helm as Cathaoirleach for the coming year. Ó Fiannachta in his address announced that Paul Quinn would be the new West Kerry Senior Team Manager for 2017 and he thanked the outgoing Management Team of Frank Dorgan, Micheál Ó Concubhair, Pierce Ferriter and Eamon Hickson for their great service to West Kerry. Ó Fiannachta also expressed his concern regarding the rule stopping U17 players from playing at Senior level, this was detrimental to small clubs in rural areas and he hoped that this would be revisited and revised.

Lee Strand West Kerry League 2017 The first round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League was played at the weekend and both An Ghaeltacht and Dingle recorded their first wins of the year.

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Castlegregory 2-13 to 3-11 An Ghaeltacht

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Dingle 1-15 to 0-3 Annascaul

The second round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League will be played this weekend and it will see the following games played.

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Lispole v An Ghaeltacht in Lispole on Sunday 5th of February at 2pm

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Castlegregory v Dingle in Castlegregory on Sunday 5th of February at 2pm

The third round of the Lee Strand West Kerry League will be played on the weekend of the 12th of February and it will see the following games played.

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Annascaul v Castlegregory in Annascaul on Sunday 12th of February at 2pm

Lispole Handball Alley Lispole Handball Alley is being done up and anybody who’s interested in participating in a West Kerry League please contact Lispole Coiste na nÓg Rúnaí, Robert Brosnan at lispolecoistenanog@yahoo.com or 0863892129.

Art Classes in Annascaul For Adults and Kids / New Monday Class For Adults

Beginners - Mon 7 - 9 Kids - Weds 5.30 - 6.30. Fri 6.30 - 7.30 Sat - 10 -11am Call Abe: 087-2975588

Pop up Restaurant at

Milltown House

Welcome Cocktail Prosecco Canape

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To start Pea soup with parmesan and smoked ham Middle Trio of seafood - beetroot cured salmon, Spillanes crab, seared scallop, cucumber chutney Main Kerry Hill Lamb - Braised shoulder, carrot, pearl barley, shallot, smoked potato Dessert Chocolate delice, peanut salted caramel, banana icecream

10th February 2017 Drinks reception from 6:30pm €40 pp Cash bar on the night To book contact Collette on 087-7860118 or email info@chefhire.ie

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Tráth na gCeist Boird do bhunscoileanna, eagraithe ag Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne in Óstán Benner’s ar an Aoine seo caite.

Foireann Scoil Mhaolchéadair a tháinig sa chéad áit do scoileanna beirt oide. Máire Ní Néill, Caoimhe Nic Eoin, Seán Gromail Ó Domhnaill, Aodhna Ó Beaglaoich, Piaras de Grae, Rónán Ó Beaglaoich, Josh Ó Braonáin agus Elliot Ó Murchú.

Foireann Scoil an Ghleanna a tháinig sa tarna háit sa chomórtas faoi 11. Hayley Getkate, JJ Mac Liam, Stanley Knight agus Leah Ní Chonchúir.

Milltown Castlemaine GAA Notes Deirdre O’ Sullivan Open Family Fun Day/Membership Registration- Nagle Rice Community Centre: On this Sunday February 5th 2017-our club is having an Open Day/Members Registration Day for the families of all the young boys and girls from the Milltown Castlemaine area. Catering for ages 5 and upwards, our day will commence at 12 and finish at 3.

During this time children will be able to participate in some fun football activities and meet with some of our coaches who will be coaching within our club over the coming year. Our club caters for both boys and girls from (under 6 to 12's) and boys only thereafter from under 14 to senior men.

There is also a girl’s Gaelic football club-(Milltown Listry) in the community. This open day will be an ideal opportunity for new families or individuals who have joined our community to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment. Light refreshments will be served for children and adults throughout the afternoon. If you would like to help with serving the refreshments, I would be delighted. You can contact me on 086/1703332 if you are available.

There will be a special draw for a club pull over training top, a club training T-Shirt and 6 leather footballs for all those who pay their membership on the day. There will be two bouncy castles there to entertain the smaller children too!

Foireann Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste Lios Póil a thug an bua leo sa chomórtas faoi 11. Sa phictiúr tá Rónán Ó Conchúir, Méabh Ní Dhubhda, Tom Ó Neachtain agus Tadhg Ó Cathail.

Foireann Scoil Bhreac Chluain Abhainn an Scáil a thug an bua leo sa chomórtas faoi 13. Mia Hanafin, Áine Hanafin, Ciara Knightly agus Liam Newsome.

All players must be registered by March 31st 2017 for insurance purposes.

Any queries- contact our chairperson Podge on (086) 839 8669, Tomás Barry-membership officer- on 087/6699276, club registrar-John Murphy on 087/6738217 or our Coaching officer Ian Twiss on 087/2521053. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration: Club registration is now due. Under 6's-boys and girls are free. Juvenile/student and OAP are €30.An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017. All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar Josephine Twiss does tremendous work each year and we are very grateful to you.

Credit Union Quiz: Congratulations to Brendan Casey, Peadar Whelan, Niamh Dinham and Emma Casey -from Nagle Rice Primary School-who won the U 13 section of the Rathmore District Credit Union Quiz today.

They will now compete in the County Final in a few weeks time. Congratulations also to our neighbours- Faha National School -who came second in the same competition and will also progress to the County Final. They beat off stiff competition from nine other schools. Well done to all involved. Special thanks to Mary O' Shea (Milltown Credit Union) for all her work in organising the event.

Christy Kissane Tournament: As you may be aware, our club is participating in the Christy Kissane Tournament hosted by Laune Rangers in conjunction with Kingdom Kerry Gaels this Saturday February 4th 2017. Milltown Castlemaine are in Group A and will play Dromid Pearses in Beaufort at 12 noon. Should they win, they will play the winners of Beaufort V Dr. Crokes at 1 p.m. Please head along to Beaufort and support the boys!

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Ag Machnamh sa Mharrakesh Mossie Ó Scanláin

sé dúinn go raibh sé fhéin ceithre fichid bliain d’aois. Dúirt sé leis, go raibh a lán camaill aige. Cheistíos é fén mó camall a thabharfadh sé dom ar Helen? Dhein sé gealgháire, ag rá ná raibh a dhóthain sa bhfásaigh, agus an ceart aige!!!

Rugamar láimh ar a chéile go ceanúil, láimh gur dhóigh leat a bhí déanta de leathar. Cuireann sé an t-amhrán ‘The Turf Man from Ardee’ i gcuimhne dom: I shook that steely hand of his, and I bowed respectfully, and I hope that I will meet again, the turf man from Ardee.

Go maire sé céad sa cúig!

Is ait é, uaireanta téimid siar ar bhóithrín na smaointe, gan aon ní ach focal a thagann go dtí an gcluais nó rud éigin a chífeá agus b’fhéidir uaireanta eile, nuair a bheifeá suite go socair ciúin ag machnamh seal leat féin.

Bhuel, a leithéidi sin a thug mise ar an mbóthar so chugat.

Eachtróidh mé dhuit. Bhí sé de sheans liom fhéin is lem pháirtí Helen cúpla seachtain a chaitheamh i Morocco san Afraic Thiar Thuaidh le déanaí. Caithfeadh a rá ar dtúis go raibh saghas imní orm imeacht ann, mar go ndúirt cúpla duine liom nárbh aon áit sábháilte é, ach ba chuma sa diabhal, ceannaíodh na ticéadaí agus scaoileamar féidh. An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalach. Landálamar i Marrakesh agus ansan ar aghaidh linn gan aon chasadh siar!

Bhuel anois, ar deireadh, ag tagairt do bhóithrín na smaointe, rugadh mise i mBaile an Lochaigh, ach táim lonnaithe i Lios Póil anois. Is cuimhin liomsa Céit Shéamuis Mhéraí, tar éis di an lá go léir a bheith caite sa ghort aici ag baint nó ag cur phrátaí nó ag ceangal choirce. Agus í ar an gcasán abhaile tráthnóna, seacht cinn de bha roimpi amach, beart luachra nó coirce ar a drom aici agus í ag tarrac in airde ar deich mbliana is trí fichid. Is cuimhin liom Meaig Taimí, an aois chéanna, agus í ag cnochairt mhóna istigh sa Chom. Tá áit istigh sa Chom go dtugann siad Cnapán Mháire Mhichíl air. Ní cuimhin liom í siúd, ach ansan isteach sa Chom a thugadh sí a gabhair ar théadán is cordaí ó Chathair Scoilibín. Is cuimhin liom mo sheana-uncail Maras agus é thall sa ghort ag briseadh chloch le hord agus é trí mbliana is ceithre fichid. Beannacht Dé leo. Is mór an phribhléid dom a bheith tógtha suas ina measc – daoine áille, macánta ar nós muintir Mhorocco. San luaite agam, bhaineamair amach an fásach, ach sin scéal do lá eile.

Ag féachaint romhainn, má sea, bead fhéin is Roibeard Ó Brosnacháin in éineacht libh ag trácht ar chursaí an phobail i Lios Póil i rith na bliana seo, agus táimid ag súil go mór le bheith libh ar ardán Chorca Dhuibhne Beo. Idir an dá linn, bímis ag caint is ag comhrá le chéile!

Áit chun bualadh le chéile (meeting place) an bhrí atá le Marrakesh – cathair mhór dhiamhair go bhfuil daonra milliún inti, cathair nuathógtha is ea í atá lán d’óstáin. Tá an tseanachathair ann fós ag dul siar na céadta bliain agus falla timpeall uirthi . Is ansan istigh a thosnaíonn an hurlamaboc – ná bí ag caint ar dhaoine is glór, ceannach is díol, smúit is tobac, na héinne ag iarraidh a n-earraí fhéin a dhíol ar an méid is mó dá mb’fhéidir leo a tharrach amach as do phóca.

Chuir sé lá an aonaigh sa Daingean i gcuimhne dhom, cad é útamáil a bhíodh ann, daoine ag bualadh bos is ag screadaíl ar a chéile i bPáirc an Aonaigh, agus ansan thuas i Sráid na nGabhar agus na cairteacha ar thaobh na sráide ag díol éadaí is bróga is rudaí eile, n’fhéadfá siúl tharstu gan focal sa chluais uatha. Is cuimhin liom fear amháin go speisialta ag díol éadaí, agus d’ardódh sé in airde gúna nó treabhsar agus is é an port a bhíodh aige ná: “Never wears, never tears, never fades.

Buy it for him, he will love you for it!”

Ach is cuma san, tar éis cúpla lá i Marrakesh bhogamair linn i dtreo Fásach an tSahára. Bhí sé uair an chloig tiomána romhainn amach le dul ansúd.

Tá dearúd déanta agam ar an méid agus ainmneacha na mbailte go ngabhamair tríothu ar ár slí, ach táimse á rá leat go bhfeacamair bochtanas – asail, capaill is múileanna, ba dhóigh leat go raibh na cnámha ag polladh a gcraiceann, daoine á marcaíocht isteach is amach ós na bailte. Bhí margadh ins gach aon bhaile ar an slí. Daoine ag rith id dhiaidh, “please come into my shop” mar phaidir acu. Chonac mná agus bearta móra luibheanna nó adhmaid ar a ndrom acu. Mná eile ar thaobh an chnoic, téadáin timpeall ar a bhástaí, cordaí ag rith ós na téadáin agus b’fhéidir seacht nó hocht de ghabhair ceangailte díobh siúd.

Chonac fear amháin agus é ag treabhadh le dhá asal. Stopamar. Bhí treoraí in éineacht linn. Chuamar isteach sa ghort chuige. Bhíos ag caint is á cheistiú tríd an dtreoraí. Ní raibh aige de chéachta ach spreota adhmaid agus blúire beag stáin timpeall ar sprioc mar shoc. Láimh amháin ar an spreóta agus an láimh eile ar an srian. Dúirt sé liom go raibh asal amháin leathchéad bliain agus gurb é an t-asal eile a mhac!( mac an assail)!! D’inis 28 West Kerry Live

Top Spot Prize on the night €250 voucher for Bubble Soccer

Killorglin Tidy Towns Orna Eccles Killorglin Tidy Towns will hold their Annual AGM in O'Grady's Bar, on Thursday February 23rd @ 8pm. If you would like to bring a particular issue to the notice of our committee group, we would appreciate if you could get in touch and we will make every effort to add same to the agenda. There are great plans in the pipeline for 2017, as we strive towards the elusive 'medals' category and as always we would be delighted if you had a spare hour to help out! Most of our volunteers, work on particular projects and get involved at times of the year that suit their own commitments. Do you have a special gift or talent and bursting to get involved in the community, please don't hesitate to come along and introduce yourself to anyone of the committee. We too are all VOLUNTEERS giving of our time to better our town.

We meet every Saturday morning, 10 am at the monument in the Fairfield for about 2 hours to clean, plant, paint and enjoy the great outdoors !!

You are welcome to join us any Saturday morning - old friends and new always welcome!

Come along with whatever cleaning tools you have at home. Gloves, brushes, shovels, pickers, weed scrapers, and most importantly a good smile. Tell your friends and neighbours perhaps they too might like to come along.

A very special mention to Declan Mangan of Killorglin Pantomime.

Last performance of Robin Hood is this coming Sunday Feb 5th in the INEC Killarney. He even has a verse dedicated to Tidy Towns. Bring the family you wont be disappointed.

Killorglin Tidy Towns Wildlife crew have been busy with the Secondary Schools putting new bird boxes in place. More details to follow later on. Continue to follow us on facebook & twitter for the latest and upcoming work being done in your area. Any questions call Orna on 087 9871807. Slainte

Camp Drama Group on a recent trip to Ecton, Northamptonshire, England with their last production of a play called "Where's the Missus" written by local woman Valerie Sweeney, rehearsals are underway for the sequel "Who's the Daddy" West Kerry Live 29

Anso is Ansúd i gCorca Dhuibhne Dáta don ndialann 2017 Cúrsaí do Dhaoine Fásta do 2017 Gearrchúrsa Cruinnis sa Ghaeilge An bhfuil gá agat le Gaeilge scríofa chruinn cheart? An bhfuil ceist agat faoi litriú, faoi chruinneas na Gaeilge nó faoi chúrsaí aistriúcháin? An bhfuil treoir uait maidir leis na hacmhainní atá ar fáil don té atá i mbun aistriúcháin, ag teagasc na teanga nó ag scríobh na Gaeilge? An múinteoir bunscoile nó iar-bhunscoile tú a dteastaíonn uait barra feabhais a chur ar do chuid scileanna scríbhneoireachta? Más ea nó má tá, tá an cúrsa cuí againn duit. Reáchtálafar Gearrchúrsa Cruinnis sa Ghaeilge sa Lárionad Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh ón 17ú – 18ú Feabhra 2017. Chomh maith leis an gCúrsa Cruinnis beidh cúpla léacht le clos ar chur chuige a bhaineann le teagasc na Gaeilge don bhFoghlaimeoir Fásta - ábhar a gcuirfeadh múinteoirí teanga ana-shuim iontu. Costas: €110. Tuilleadh eolais ó Chaitríona ag eolas@cfcd.ie nó 066 9156100 nó is féidir clárú ag www.oidhreacht.ie.

Beart de réir Briathar – Aonad Gaeltachta sa Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna Fáiltíonn Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne/ Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne roimh chinneadh na Roinne Oideachais & Scileanna Aonad Gaeltachta a aithint taobh istigh den Roinn sin. Tréaslaímid a ceapachán mar Cheannaire an Aonaid Oideachais le Treasa Kirk agus beimid ag súil comhoibriú léi agus lena foireann amach anseo. Ábhar misnigh do phobal na Gaeltachta beart de réir briathar seo na Roinne, agus an chéad bheart de chuid an Pholasaí don Oideachas Gaeltachta curtha i bhfeidhm. Is cuid thábhachtach í an chéim seo de chuid an phróiséis Pleanála Teanga. Tá obair ar Phlean Teanga do Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Chiarraí Thiar idir lámha ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne/ Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne fé láthair agus neartú agus buanú an Oideachais Ghaeltachta do phobal cheantar Gaeltachta Chorca Dhuibhne ina cuid lárnach den obair sin. Beimid ag súil comhoibriú le Treasa Kirk agus a foireann, agus iad i mbun a gcuid oibre go háirithe agus iad i mbun an athbhreithnithe ar Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga, i gcomhar leis an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Tá sé mar sprioc sa Pholasaí don Oideachas Gaeltachta go bhféachfaí le cur le hacmhainní agus le tacaíochtaí teanga agus mar chuid den obair seo beifear ag féachaint ar Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga agus ar conas is féidir an Scéim a leathnú agus seirbhís ar chaighdeán níos airde a chur ar fáil, ó dheireadh na bliana seo. Tá 21 Cuntóir Teanga ag obair i mbunscoileanna agus in iarbhunscoileanna Chuige Mumhan, scéim a riarann Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne sa chúige le maoiniú na Roinne Ealaíon Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta.

Ranganna Gaeilge ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne Irish Language Classes for Adults in Dingle.

12 seachtaine Feabhra – Aibreán 2017/12 weeks February – April 2017.

Ranganna gach Déardaoin/Classes Thursday evenings.

Leibhéil/Levels Tosnaitheoirí/Beginners: 17.30 – 18.45 Iarthosnaitheoirí/Post Beginners: 19.00 – 20.15 Méanrang/Intermediate: 20.30 – 21.45 Cén áit? Where? – An Lab, An Daingean.

Cé mhéad? How much? - €50 do 6 rang/6 classes.

Gach Eolas/Information: Bernie @ 087 6852428/Caitríona @ 066 9156100 Maidean Chaife & Cíoradh Focal Cupa tae/caife agus seisiún cainte bríomhar arís maideanacha Dé hAoine, ag Díseart, An Daingean óna 11.30 – 1.00. Ag tosnú aríst ar an Aoine 13ú Eanair 2017.

Lóistín i gCorca Dhuibhne 2017. Má tá tigh le ligean ar cíos agat, má tá seomra singil ar fáil id thigh nó má tá suim agat Leaba & Bricfeasta a chur ar fáil sna seachtainí seo a leanas: 10-15ú Iúil agus /nó 14 – 19ú Lúnasa 2017, i gceantar Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh/Cheann Trá/Dhún Chaoin, tar i dteagmháil linn anseo in oifig Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne ag 066 9156100 nó ag eolas@cfcd.ie. Fáilte ach go háirithe roimh thithe le Gaelainn.

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Scríbhneoireacht Chruthaitheach i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Mé Féin agus mo Cheantar Mise Katie Ní Bhriain. Cónaím ar an Muirígh, Baile na nGall, Trá Lí, le mo Mham, mo Dhaid, mo dheartháir agus mo ghadhar, Lily. Áit ana-dheas is ea é. Tá sé ciúin agus tá sé díreach in aice leis an dtráigh. Bhog mé ó Luimneach go dtí an Mhuiríoch nuair a bhíos beag – ní raibh mé ach ceathair. Bhí Luimneach ana-ghnóthach agus bhí daoine i ngach áit.

Dá mbeadh an rogha agam fanacht ar an Muiríoch nó bogadh ar ais go Luimneach, d’fhanfainn ar an Muiríoch mar is breá liom é. Tá mo chairde go léir agus mo theaghlach ann. Téim ag siúl le mo ghadhar, Lily, gach lá. Is aoibhinn léi siúl ar an dtráigh, chomh maith. Tá sí dhá bhliain d’aois. Is Bichon Frise í agus fuair mise agus mo dheartháir í i gcomhair ár lá breithe nuair a bhíomar dhá bhliain déag d’aois. Bhí sí ar cheann de na bronntanaisí is fearr a fuaireamar riamh. Ben is ainm do mo dheartháir. Is cúpla sinn. Tá an breithlá céanna agamsa, ag mo dheartháir agus ag mo Dhaid. Oibríonn mo Dhaid mar shiúinéir agus is príomhoide í mo Mham.

Tá súíl agam go mbeidh ana-chuid blianta maithe againn inár gcónaí ar an Muirígh agus is dóigh liom go mbeidh.

- Katie Ní Bhriain, Bliain 1 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne *** Mé Féin agus mo Cheantar Is mise Liam Ó hÓgáin. Táim trí bliana déag d’aois agus táim i mo chónaí i nDún Chaoin. Tá beirt deartháir agus beirt deirfiúr agam. Is mise an dara duine is sine. Is paróiste ana-dheas é Dún Chaoin. Tá cúpla oileán gar dó. ‘Sé an Blascaod Mór an t-oileán is cáiliúla díobh. Tagann anachuid cuairteoirí ar cuairt go dtí an tOileán i rith an tsamhraidh. Tá café agus siopa beag potadóireachta sa pharóiste. Bíonn leabhartha agus rudaí eile ar díol ann. Tá Tráigh a’ Choma i gCom Dhíneoil ana-dheas ach níl cead snámh ann mar tá na tonnta ana-dhainséarach. Tá scoil amháin i nDún Chaoin, bunscoil cháiliúil darb ainm Scoil Dhún Chaoin.

Bhíos ag freastal uirthi anuraidh ach táim ag freastal ar Phobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne anois. Níl a lán crann i nDún Chaoin ach tá roinnt mhaith plandaí beaga ar nós fiúise agus feileastram dearg. Tá bóithrín beag taobh lem thigh agus tá ualach sméara dubha ag fás ann.

Dheineas píóg leis na sméara. Chuireamar prátaí san earrach agus bhaineamar sa bhFómhar iad. Ní rabhadar chomh mór agus a bhi na blianta eile ach bhíodar go breá.

- Liam Ó hÓgáin, Bliain1 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne *** Mo Cheantar Féin Cónaím i gCiarraí Thiar le mo chlann. Is dóigh liom gurb é an áit is deise ar domhan é. Tá a lán áiseanna timpeall na háite cosúil le hallaí spóirt, bunscoileanna, meánscoil, siopaí de gach saghas agus mar sin de. Imrím peil agus sacar agus is breá liom spórt. Tá radharcanna áille timpeall mo cheantair. Nuair atá tú ar bharr Bhóthar na Conrach is féidir leat féachaint ar an Daingean. Ní ró-mhinic go mbíonn an aimsir go maith ach nuair a bhíonn téim go dtí an dtráigh agus bíonn sé go hálainn ar fad. Tá feirm againn sa bhaile. Téim ag triall ar na ba gach oíche i gcomhair mo Dhaid agus cabhraím leis na ba a chrú.

- Marc Ó Mainnín Bliain 1 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne *** Comhghairdeas leis na scríbhneoirí óga a bhí rannpháirteach sa Scéim Litríochta le Bríd Ní Mhóráin, Scríbhneoir Cónaitheach i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a dheineann an scéim a reáchtáil agus tá sí maoinithe ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne 066 9156100 nó eolas@cfcd.ie www.oidhreacht.ie

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Nature’s Knowledge Healing with Herbs

Preparations and dosage Best taken as a tincture preparation or in capsule form

Deirdre Daly

Tincture dosage 2 to 4 ml three times daily 1 tsp of tincture can be taken every two hours for acute infections

Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia

Safety Considerations;

Parts used; The Root and the flower Family; Asteracea Echinacea root Echinacea angustifolia radix has become a mainstream herbal remedy and it well deserves its popularity. It is an excellent immune stimulant and antibiotic not just for the respiratory system but also as a systemic remedy for viral and bacterial infections. This can only be a big plus for this lovely plant particularly when we consider how viral attacks are immune to antibiotics and how antibiotic overuse has lessened the effectiveness of the medication for many bacterial conditions.

Echinacea is a beautiful plant with a rich purple flower and is a hardy plant even in cold climates. Though the flowers can be used it is the root that is used in medicinal herbalism. The flower or the aerial parts are considered inferior and may be more likely to cause allergic reactions (see safety considerations below).

The plant can be grown from seed and if at the end of the growing season you leave a few of the plants behind to dry naturally you can harvest the seeds to use the following year by cutting a few fully mature and ripened flower heads, leaving a nice long stem. Then hang the flowers upside down with the flower heads enclosed in paper bag which allow them to release their seeds into the bag when they are ready. Once the seeds have fallen, remove the outer chaff and spread the seeds out on a newspaper for 10-12 days to finish drying. They will keep in the refrigerator in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid for up to a year. The plant does not like too much moisture so will not thrive in wet soggy soil.

Echinacea has a long history starting from the American Plains Indians where it was extremely highly regarded. One of its common names was ‘Snakeroot’ because it was the herb they trusted most to save them from snakebite poisoning. They also used Echinacea root widely for infectious diseases and externally to promote the healing of wounds.

The plant was later adopted by white settlers in America and by the 1880s the plant was used by medics for infections, inflammations and poisonings. Many studies have been carried out on this plant and today it is regarded as one of the primary remedies for ridding the body of microbial infections, which can be of viral or bacterial origin. The herb’s ability to raise the levels of white blood cells promotes the immune response to deal with many illnesses and the research supports the use of Echinacea in a variety of conditions. While it is an excellent respiratory remedy particularly acute respiratory tract infections the herb also works on a systemic level and can be taken for local or systemic infection in the body and can be used to treat septicaemia and poisoning from food, plants and animals. Echinacea used in conjunction with other herbs particularly for systemic infection can be very effective.

Some examples include, Echinacea together with astragalus Astragalus membranaceus for the immune system, with elderberry Sambucus nigra for viral infections and with dandelion Tarax officinalis and burdock Arctium lappa to help clear congestion in the lymph system. As a lymphatic Echinacea can be used to treat swollen glands and for many skin conditions such as eczema, boils, rosacea and acne.

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remedy.

In 2008 the MHRA passed a recommendation that Echinacea not be given to children under 12 years of age as an uncontrolled study reported that 5 people already prone to allergies had an allergic reaction to the plant. Ultimately this finding comes under the umbrella of a ‘very rare occurrence’ and though no such allergic reaction was found with children, as a safety precaution children under 12 are advised against using this herb. There is however ongoing controversy in this regard.

May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to plants from the Asteracea family.

Theoretically it may interfere with immune suppressant medication so for people with auto immune conditions it is advisable to check with a herbalist first.

Caution: Do not self-diagnose or self-treat for serious or long-term conditions without first consulting a qualified herbal or medical practitioner.

Deirdre is a qualified herbalist and can be contacted at, ‘Nature’s Knowledge’, Lower Main Street, Dingle, for advice, treatments and consultations.

Email: daly.deirdre9@gmail.com

Phone contact: 0872562109

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i dTigh Uí Mhurchú Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Domhnach 5ú Feabhra @ 6pm ar mhaithe le

Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta Duaiseanna ar an oiche

Catríona Crowley

Physiotherapy Clinic will be commencing

Clinical Pilates Tuesday at 6pm February 14th in Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Dingle

CHANGE OF DAYS

for our Physiotherapy Clinic in Dingle Medical Centre Catríona Crowley MISCP David Walsh MISCP

Physiotherapy Clinic 13 Castle Demesne Tralee

Our Dingle Medical Centre Physiotherapy Clinic will now operate on a Tuesday and Friday commencing Tuesday 14th February.

All exercises lead by a Chartered Physiotherapist

Strength Flexibility Posture

Control Alignment Stability

ALL LEVELS CATERED FOR Tel: 066 7127236 or 086 7752057 Booking Essential

Extensive Experience in Treating: Sports Injuries Foot Pain Post-Op Rehab Neck Pain and Headaches

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Tel: 066 7127236 or 086 7752057 Fisiteiripe Do Gach Duine

The Romance of Fly Fishing

be lading on the water wide eyed and unintentional. Like Buddhists maybe.

Colin Sheeran

Getting these little things done so far ahead, it makes his hopes for this season tangible. Hopes that there will be a conspiracy in his favour. A great collusion to his benefit. That this will be the season. The weather.

Not rain turning the river brown, in spate and unfishable for weeks on end. Not freezing. Not too sunny. Wildlife. Hatches, migration, patterns, cycles in sync this time. In harmony with his narrow needs. To produce a day of days or maybe even days of days.

Romance blooms on the flower of fly fishing in winter, far away from the water’s edge. Somewhere near you there is a fisherman putting a red mark on his new 2017 calendar. March 17th. Start of the fly fishing season in many places.This is the time of year. For planning. For deciding to give it a better go this year. For being more organised.

If he’s off to a good start, he has already located where, down the back of the shed he left all the gear last October. He meant to come back and clean it up, store it properly for the Winter, not have it in a heap but there you go. The ol’ time flies. Anyhow, he has it now. Out and cleaned.

Aired. And split up differently for the new season. A new layout. Dry flies, wet flies, a section just for May flies. Next month, definitely before the season starts, he will learn properly about the life cycle of a fly and learn the proper names. Like an adult. Start thinking of them in Latin maybe, not by colour. He has promised himself to set this time aside, to put a better sheen on things. He has been improving, you know.

Clean the lines. Stretch them out, off the reels. Loosen them, let them breathe. Try and erase their memories, their attachments. They should

The water teeming with life, his eye in, his sense tuned. In it. A part of it. Being in the river is a big difference in fly fishing. In it. In natures domain, part of something bigger. Surrendered to nature’s rhythm, not trying to bend everything to his beat. Accepting. Submersion. Paying attention. Who knew that paying attention was such a big part of fishing? It reads like common sense but that’s because you think you pay attention all the time in real life. You don’t. You never do. Not like this where you step in at dawn and get one, two things arranged and then click, someone is talking about lunch. Relative time.

Nostalgia and nature. Having something to do but having nothing to do. It’s a seductive mix. There’s bits of tools too, knots, a bit of know how, things it feels like a man should know. Job satisfaction, getting something right. Learning something on purpose when past the age of reason.

And sometimes there’s fish too. Some days it is epic, trying to squeeze a universe of intention into a rod and a flick. A lie, a deception, if told beautifully enough. Constructed scientifically then presented artistically. The wind, the water, the man, the fly, the fish. Sometimes it can be just right and the lie can be swallowed.

And then there’s a fight. Always shocking in contrast to the peace of the previous. Brain in to body, mind out to muscle.

It’s the time of year. The time of year for thinking about fishing. When the promise and the anticipation is unfettered by reality, romance blooms far away from the water’s edge.

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The Dingle Walking Festival

The 7th annual Dingle Walking Festival takes place this year from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th February. The festival attracts a whole host of adventure seeking walking enthusiasts, not just from Kerry or indeed Ireland, but from all over Europe and even visitors from America. The festival is a fun way for people to meet new friends, learn a little Irish and take in the breath-taking views of the Dingle Peninsula. There are a number of walks to choose from which include, Mount Brandon and Conor Pass for a fee of €20. The fee will cover transport, water, insurance and a packed lunch provided by Garvey's Supervalu, Dingle.

The festival begins with the Night Walk at 6pm on Friday 17th departing from the Dingle Brewing Company on the Spa Road. All those who take part in this walk are asked to make a small donation, which will go toward the Dingle Coast and Cliff Rescue Service. After the Night Walk which also finishes at the Brewery, participants can unwind with a pint of Crean's Lager afterwards.

All of the walks are guided by experienced members of the walking community, so you know you're in great hands.

Festival organiser, Colm Bambury says, "To take part in any of the walks the appropriate clothes must be worn and walking boots are compulsory." The festival boosts the economy in Dingle and a lot of tourists return every year to take part. Walking is fast becoming a top recreational activity, and it is easy to see why. The benefits from this aerobic exercise help to maintain a healthy weight, strengthen muscle and bone, improve balance and coordination, prevent or manage a variety of health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure, not to mention the obvious mental benefits to being out in the fresh air in beautiful surroundings.

Colm Bambury says, “Weather permitting the walks will take place according to plan, however, slight changes may need to be made, if the weather is not the best.”

Get out your boots and rain gear and take part in the Dingle walking festival 2017. Good luck to all.

FRIDAY FEB 17TH

Night Walk @ 6pm. The walk is approx 50 – 60 mins. Don’t curse the dark - Bring a torch. All proceeds from this walk to Dingle Coast and Cliff Rescue Service – Seirbhís Tarthála Cóasta is Faille Chorca Dhuibhne.

SUNDAY FEB 19TH

Walk A : ( Difficult ) Registration 8.00 am – 9.00 am Fee €20. ( 5/6 Hours approx ). Transport departs at 9.00 am from Bus Stop at rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU. CONOR PASS WALK – SIÚLÓID NA CONAIREACH .

Walk begins at Glens and climbs to Ballysitteragh (Height 623 mtrs). We then descend onto Conor Pass Car Park, and into Dingle – Daingean Uí Chúis via An Cnoc Maol Mór.

Walk B : (moderate) Registration 9.15 – 10.30 am. Fee 20 Euro. 5/6 Hours approx. Transport departs at 10.30 am from Bus Stop at rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU. MOUNT EAGLE – SLIABH AN IOLAIR. This walk starts near Com Dhíneoil in Dún Chaoin and goes up a ridge to the top of Mt. Eagle (Height 516m) and descends down an old bog road to the Clasach. Terrific views of the Blaskets and Corca Dhuibhne to be seen.

Walk C : (Easy) Registration 10.30 am – 11.00 am . Fee €5. 2½ -3 Hours approx. Walk departs at 11.00 am from rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU .

CONOR PASS & DINGLE WAY. Leaving Dingle Town on foot, towards The Conor Pass and return to Dingle via Garfinny Bridge. email: dinglewalkingfestival@gmail.com Call or Txt Colm: 087 22 22 248 REGISTRATION takes place before each walk (excluding the Night Walk on Friday) on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th in Danno’s restaurant & bar, Strand St., Dingle.

PLEASE NOTE walks A & B are not deemed suitable for children under 16. No dogs allowed on any walk.

Packed lunches will be provided each day FREE OF CHARGE by GARVEY’S SUPERVALU.

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Walk A ( difficult ) : registration 8.15 am – 9.00 am. Fee €20. Transport departs 9.00 am from Bus Stop at rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU. BRANDON MOUNTAIN – CNOC BRÉANAINN ( 5/6 HOURS ) Walk begins at Baile na hAbha, to Masatiompáin and Brandon. Descend to Baile Bhreac via old Pilgrim Route. Height 952 Mtrs.

Walk B : (moderate) registration 9.15 am – 10.30 am. Fee €20. Transport departs 10.30 am from Bus Stop at rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU. CONOR PASS WALK – AN CHONAIR. ( 5 hours approx ) Walk commences in Dingle Town ( Bus Stop ) and makes it’s way towards The Conor Pass (Height 623 Mtrs). Wonderful views of Dingle Peninsula – Corca Dhuibhne.

Walk C (easy): registration 10.30 am – 11.00 am. Fee 5 Euro. ( 3 Hours approx ). Departing from Bus Stop at rear of GARVEY’S SUPERVALU. Local looped walk, towards THE CONOR PASS – AN CHONAIR . Most of this walk is on Bothareens, a short section is on WET country track.

BOOTS are advisable.

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South Pole Inn @ 3pm following the walk.

Noel Spillane

Birthday Wishes Birthday wishes go out to Rúadhán Donovan, Annascaul who recently celebrated his Birthday with family and friends.

Dingle Way Congratulations to the newly elected committee of The Dingle Way. The AGM took place in Benners Hotel, Dingle on 24th January which was attended by a large number of people.

The newly elected committee members are Chairperson - John Ahern, Secretary - Bridget O’Connor, Treasurer - Kevin O’Shea, PRO - Noel Spillane. The committee would like to thank the outgoing Treasurer David Frizelle who has done Trojan work on the Dingle Way since 1983. David resides now in Birr, Co Offaly and we wish him the very best in the future.

Storm Festival Event Annascaul 5th February. Tom Crean Trail @ 10:30 am

Entry fee €5

Senior Citizens Annual Social Senior Citizens Annual Social at Dingle Skellig Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2017 @ 2pm. Dinner and refreshments served. Music: Noreen Ashe. Tickets: €20. Fáilte roimh gach éinne. Everyone Welcome.

Annascaul ICA Annascaul ICA meet every Thursday in the Community Centre at 8pm. New members are always welcome.

Whist Results Ladies: 1st Ann Moss, 2nd Joan Forde, 1st Interval: Mairead Sheehy, 2nd Interval:

Dora Moriary.

Gents: 1st Michael Rohan, 2nd Joe O’Sullivan, 1st Interval: Sandra Hoffman, 2nd Interval: Mickey Murphy, Mystery: Martin Courtney, Kathleen Hennessy, Raffle: 1st Margaret Whelehan, 2nd, Noreen Walsh, 3rd Thomas Maunsell, 4th Síobhán Murphy, 5th John McEnery, 6th Mairead Sheehy.

Credit Union Quiz Well done to the U13 pupils of Scoil Bhreac Chluain, Annascaul, Liam Newsome, Áine Hanafin, Ciara Knightly &, Mia Hanafin who took first place in the Credit Union Quiz which was held in Benners Hotel, Dingle last Friday.

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

Presentation by Aileen Crean D’Arcy and family at the

Hablas Espanol?

Killarney Spanish-English Conversation Exchange will host its first meeting in Killarney Library, on Thursday 9 February, from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. All are welcome. The aim of the meeting is for Spanish and English speakers to have the opportunity to meet up and practise their language skills in an informal setting. !Hasta pronto!

For further information, email: killarneyspanish.con@gmail.com

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Hope Guatemala The committee members of Hope Guatemala met last week for their AGM to report and discuss all activities of 2016 and to plan the year ahead.

The 5 year development in the Mayan community of Vijolom has been completed.

A school was extended, water filter delivered and vegetable gardens laid out.

All 50 families have been supplied with stoves , some toilets were installed in the community, a health centre was built and hundreds of trees were planted as part of a reforestation project.

The famlies have also been trained and advised how to grow new types of vegetables.

Since 2012 Hope Guatemala is providing 2 meals a day for 50 children and also has a doctor emloyed in the nutrition centre CERNE. School fees have been paid for 55 children ( mainly girls ) for some of the poorest families.

Amhránaíocht na Bliana Nua ‘17 Bhí ana oiche againn, a bhuíochas sin do Thig Bhric, na heisteórí agus go mór mhór don scata mór amhránaí a thóg páirt. Cúig dhuine feichead agus a thuilleadh níos deanaí san oiche!!. Iad siúd a thug earraí don crannchuir John & Jason ó Gharáiste Uí Mhóráin, Kevin ó Ollmhargadh Uí Ghairbhí, Grá Health Food Shop , Raidio na Gaeltachta, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Darach Ó Murchú agus Corcha Dhuibhne Beo chómh maith do Iarfhlaith Ó Murchú don gCabhair ar an oiche. Guidhim saol agus sláinte oraibh go leír agus bígí ag amhrán - Máire Uí Chinnéide

Hope Guatemala ( and sisiter charity Nuevo Dia /Germany ) hopes to guarantee the supply of food for the children and the support of the schoold fee program again in 2017.

The charity would be delighted if sufficient money could be raised to treat a handicapped child in a wheelchair and to build a big water storage tank for 500 people of the community of San Pedro.

The water storage tank will collect water in the rainy season to secure the water supply of the whole community nearly all year round.

This years charity walk & run " children for children " will be held on Sunday, 23rd April. It is the major fundraising event of Hope Guatemala and the opportunity for everybody to support the work of the charity ( www.hopeguatemala.org ) Hope Guatemala has no administration costs !

Everybody works voluntarily.

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Snáithín Is mó lá agus oíche Shathairn ó scríobhas alt don nuachtán an Kerryman ag tagairt don áis an Fiber Optic nó an snaithín fiber Optic. Le seachtain nó mar sin tá obair ar siúl ar fuaid na háite ag lucht an tSnáithín. Tá sé á ‘cheangal’ le pollaí telefón acu, cad é a dhuine ach d’fhéadfadh go mbeadh an áis seo ar fáil do dhaoine anseo i gCorca Dhuibhne fé dheire na bliana. Agus an obair tosnaithe tá suil agam ná fágfar aon bhaile ar lár. Dar liom gur árd chéim í seo agus go bhfuil ní foláir éisteacht fachta ar na paidreacha agus rudaí eile ná déarfad.

Ní amháin go gcabhródh sé seo leis an bpobal ach le lucht turasóireachta maraon le tionscail éagsúla. Is minic a bhraithfá go mbíonn doicheall ar ghnólachtaí dul go dtí aiteanna nách bhfuil an chumarsáid teicneolaíochta caoi ar fáil.

Tá súil agam gur sár-cheim maitheasa don gceantar an snaithín optic seo. Beam ag tochrais dréir a chéile.

Torthaí Bhí an sean-bhéas ina gcuirtí torthaí scrúdaithe na scoileanna mheasas, caillte curtha, ach ní mar a síltear bítear. Ar nuachtán an ‘Independent’ Dé Domhnaigh seo caite bhí torthaí ‘eile’ fé gach iarbhunscoil sa stát ar fáil. Bhíothas ag tagairt do na scoláirí ón árd teist anuiridh agus cén bóthar a thugadar ortha féin. Tugadh an méid fén gcéad as gach scoil a roghnaigh leanúint lena dtriall, oideachais pioca Ollscoil nó institúití eile oideachais agus oiliúna a bheadh meáite acu.

Luadar na coláistí príomháideacha, coláistí stáit agus na colaistí go raibh táillí le díol ag mac-léinn. Ambaice bhí pingíní móra sa bhliain le íoc le coláistí áirithe agus gan amhras scoileanna cónaithe. Tar éis dom súil a chaitheamh ar gach contae ba léir gur iad na Gaeilscoileanna/Choláistí is fearr a chruthaigh ar an meán Pé scéal é bhí na Scoileanna lán Ghaeilge mar Colaiste Íde imeasc na scoileanna ab fhearr a cháiligh. Bhí Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí i dTrá Lí ar fheabhas ar fad maraon le scoil nua Chaisleán an Ghriaghaire agus bhí Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne go diail chomh maith.

Bhí cosanairde chun na nOllscoile ar mhicléinn Scoil Mhainistir Ghleann Stáil i Luimneach, mar a gcuaidh gach mac leinn go dtí Ollscoil nó institúit eile oideachais nó oiliúna. An costas aíochta ná €18,950 sa bhliain. I gcoláiste Clongowes Wood, i gChill Dara b’í an táille cónaithe ná €18,950; Rockwell i dTiobrad Arainn €12,500, Coláiste Naomh Colomba i mBleá Cliath, €22,350; Coláiste Wesley i mBleá Cliath, €14,450, Scoil Alexandra i mBleá Cliath €17,891 agus Coláiste Íde €6,550. Sin Scoilelanna Cónaithe. Tá scoileanna nó colaistí ann a ghearrann táille ar scoláirí lae.

Seo cupla sampla, King’s Hospital i mBleá Cliath. €6,895, Sutton Park i mBleá Cliath €7,900. sa bhliain: Castleknock €5,999. Is trua nár chuireadar euro eile leis an dtáille. Nílim meáite tú chrá le figiúirí ach nách bhfuil éagsúlacht mór ins na táillí. Má bhíonn aga agat is fiú féachaint ar na torthaí ar fuaid na tíre agus a thuiscint go bhfuil an- scoileanna againn anso i gCiarraí. Eisceacht nó an ea, Coláiste Pobail Thrá Lí ina roghnaigh 95% a dhein scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta leanúint lena gcuid oideachais agus oiliúna ach, is 4% a chuaidh chun na hOllscoile.Tás ag am saol go gcaithfidh scoláirí móra achfuineacha a bheith againn agus ceardaithe oilte sa teicneolaíocht agus iad taobh le taobh.

Is fiú moladh a thabhairt dos na scoileanna lán Ghaeilge agus dóibh siúd go bhfuil formhór na ndaltaí anois ag dul i dtreo na hOllscoile nó na teicneolaíochta agus an cheárdaíochta.

Fadó dála an scéil tugtaí ainm gach scoláire agus a thorthaí don Mean Teist agus don Ard Teist. Má fuair an dalta seacht onóir bheadh gach abhar luaite. Mo ghraidh an créatuir ná raibh aon suim sa léann aige nó aici. Ní déarfainn gur chuir sé aon mhór mhairg ortha.

Cuimhním ar an bpáiste a bhí ag cur in úil dá cháirde gur é a athair féin an tiománaí ab fhearr mar go raibh 8 phoinnte [pionóis] tiomána fachta aige.

Ceisteanna.

1. Cé hé an chéad duine a ghnóthaigh an gradam Réalt, sa chaid agus san iomáint?

2. Fíonach fíonach’, a déarfá ag glaoch ar lachain cád déarfá i gcás na ngéanna?

3. Cá dtúirling Óisín (ón bhFiann) ar teacht thar n-ais dhó óThír na nÓg?

4. Cén ainm a bhí ar an ‘gCnagaire’ a bhíodh ag séinnt d’réir An Spailpín, ina amhrán ‘Oileán Dhún an Óir?

5. Cén mac iomráiteach a bhí ag Seán ‘Dearg’ Ó Ceallaigh ó Thiobrad Arainn?

6. Cén file a dúirt san amhrán, ‘Mo shlán beo siar go ciumhais an Daingin?

7. Ainmnigh leigheas atá luaite le Lus na gCnopán (Scrophularia aquatica)?

8. Cén fhile a scrígh an leabhar filíochta, ‘Féar Suaithinseach’?

9. Cé bhliain gur cuireadh deireadh le eiachtanas ceadúnas radio bheith agat?

10. Cé t-údar Duibhneach a scríg an Leabhar,’An Bhinn Bhreac’?

Freagraí.

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Gach beannacht ortha sa chaibideal dá saol atá rómpa. Beidh aga ag Lucy chneasta ar breis ama a chaitheamh leis an ndrámaíocht agus thárlódh go dtosnódh Finín ar chumadh filíochta mar a bhíodh uair dá raibh. Cuirimíd failte roimh Dháithí de Mórdha agus Shláine ‘bhinn’ ní Chathaláin atá tagtha. Ar an bhfód ina n-ionad.

I. Ray Cummins Chorcaí.

2. Beadaí beadaí.

3. I nGleann na Smól.

4. Máiníneach ós na Gorta Dubha.

5. Ned Kelly.

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Anam Cara Evening Anam Cara, the national organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 14th of February from 19:30 to 21:30 in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

Anam Cara CEO Sharon Vard stressed that this event is open to all bereaved parents “regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death or whether the death was recent or not. Anam Cara gives bereaved mums and dads a chance to meet and connect with other bereaved parents in a safe and comfortable setting.”

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste Lispole are organising a Fundraising Night at the Dogs on Saturday February 18th.

The night is being organised by the school’s Parents Council who are raising funds to resurface the basketball court at the school. Tickets for the event are available from the Parent’s Council.

This is a free event. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for this event, please RSVP to info@ anamcara.ie before Monday 13th February or call 01 4045378.

Why The Levator Scupula Muscle Can Be A Pain In The Neck The Levator Scapulae muscles are located on either side of the neck. They originate on the four upper vertebrae of the cervical spine (neck) and insert, or attach, to the scapula, also known as the shoulder blade at the superior, medial border. These two muscles are involved in elevation, downward rotation and abduction of the scapulae. They are also involved in flexion and extension of the cervical spine(neck), turning of the neck slightly left and right, along with side bending of the neck left and right.

When you wake up in the morning with a crick in your neck, feel a burning pain on the top inner corner of your shoulder blade, or have trouble turning your head to look behind you while driving etc., the culprit may be a Levator Scapula muscle in spasm. The pain can be described as a throbbing, ache, or tightness, and usually presents from the top inner corner of the shoulder blade up along the neck.

What Causes Levator Scapula Spasm / Trigger Points?

A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in that area and/or other parts of the body. The trigger points are shown above as two dark red circles, with the pain referral area also shaded in. Muscle spasm is a tightening of a muscle usually, due to overuse or overstress. It can in itself cause pain and loss of mobility. The following events and activities are likely to activate, or reactivate, tension / pain and trigger points in the levator scapulae.

• whiplash from an automobile accident • sleeping on the stomach with the head turned / or sleeping in an odd position • chilling of the muscle during sleep from an air conditioner or draft from an open window • working at a computer with the head turned for long periods • holding a phone between the shoulder & ear 38 West Kerry Live

• carrying a heavy bag with a shoulder strap • use of crutches that are too tall and elevate the shoulder • emotional and mental stress • Working with your arms raised above your head for prolonged periods of time can also irritate the Levator Scapula. To help reduce neck pain, stabilize your shoulder blade when you raise your arm.

Trigger Points

• poor posture with a forward head position puts this muscle under continuous strain causing overuse.

Usually the condition settles after a few days if it is only a once off. Proper hands-on deep tissue massage and dry needling, when used together, can be great to settle the condition either in the short term, or if the condition has become more chronic. Also for the long term, correcting posture, stretching and strengthening of the upper back(particularly middle / lower traps, serratus posterior, rhomboids etc.) and the neck muscles(specifically the posterior neck muscles) can help prevent the condition from returning.

Posture is key to a healthy neck and spine. Try and sit up straight on a comfortable supportive chair, when at work or at home, allowing the shoulders to relax by using the arm rests of the chair. When at a computer, pull the screen close and try to get it up to eye level (say using books underneath it), so your head doesn’t have to be coming forward. The same applies when driving a car. Pull the seat in close to the steering wheel(within reason),and try to position yourself so the shoulders are relaxed and the head isn’t jutting forward. Activities like reading in bed, playing computer games for hours etc. can really tighten up the levator muscles and are a disaster for thoracic and cervical posture in the long term.

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Sceal eile ó Leabharlann an Daingin This issue we take a look at some of the new titles to reach your local library to help ease your passage through the quiet, dull days of late winter and early spring.

‘A Voice In The Night’ is the latest entry in the Inspector Montalbano novels by Andrea Camilleri. Set in

sunny Sicily this is crime fiction at it’s best combining murder mysteries with an insightful overview of contemporary Italian society; politics, corruption, the Mafia, illegal immigration and wonderful Sicilian cuisine can all be found here. The Daily Mirror says ‘One of fiction’s greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe’s greatest crime writers’ Inspector Montalbano’s adventures have also been immortalised on screen and DVDs are available to borrow from this library and can also be ordered online through the national catalogue.

Cecelia Ahern has been top of the best-selling lists for a few years now and this is likely to continue with her latest offering ‘Lyrebird’. It’s a thoughtful, deeply moving love story; a story of the wild heart in us all and the quiet that lies underneath the world’s noise. According to the Irish Times the book ‘is immersive, escapist, easy to read and satisfying

in it’s fulfilment of romantic criteria.’ The perfect antidote to these long gloomy evenings.

‘Portráidí’ Sa chnuasach álainn lándaite seo tá portráidí de 107 de na scríbhneoiri is aitheanta i saol na Gaeilge, idir údair liteartha agus scríbhneoirí acadúla ar tógadh idir 2009 – 2013 ag Máire Uí Mhaicín agus tá roinnt mhaith acu le feiscint timpeall an cheantair seo, ar ndóigh. De réir Ferdie Mac an Fhailigh. Príomhfheidhmeannach Foras Na Gaeilge ‘ tugann an leabhar seo aitheantas do scríbhneoirí comhaimseartha na Gaeilge agus déannan ceiliúradh orthu’.

‘Alone in Berlin’ a 1947 novel by Hans Fallada was a huge hit when it was translated into English just over six years ago. If you enjoyed that then you must read ‘Nightmare In Berlin’ an autobiographical novel that begins on the day the Second World War ends. Written with Fallada’s distinctive power and vividness it captures the demoralised and desperate atmosphere of post-war Germany in a way that has never been matched or surpassed.

Blaisín beag é seo den réimse leathan leabhar agus ábhar eile atá le fáil i Leabharlann An Daingin. Buail isteach chugainn nó gabh ar líne agus bain triail as an acmhainn luachmhar seo.

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Keel Notes Colin Clifford Keel GAA AGM. Keel GAA held their AGM on Friday evening 27th Jan in the club house. Unfortunately a small crowd attended however there was very positive discussions about the future of the club.

The following officers were elected for 2017: President - Timmy Hanifin, Chairman - John Ladden, Vice-Chair - Brian Prendergast, Secretary - Laura O'Shea, PRO - Jason Foley, Treasurer - Aidan Benson, County Board Delegate - Tom Prendergast, Mid Kerry Board Delegate - Donal Ashe & Ian Foley, ASAP Office - Mike Murphy, Scór Officer - Julie Grey.

The positions of Assistant Secretary and Childrens officer were not filled so if you are interested in helping out contact Secretary Laura O'Shea.

U21 Championship. Keel Listry play Beaufort in the 2017 Mid Kerry U21 Championship at 2pm on Sunday 5th February in Keel No Child Left Behind’ – Keel GAA Skills Academy 2017: Not feeling included in a group and lack of exercise are two critical aspects to a child’s psychological and physical development. Keel GAA Coiste Na Noige Skills Academy is delighted to announce the resumption of our underage skills academy, beginning on early February. We have an exciting line-up of enthusiastic, new as well as existing coaches for 2017.

In addition, we have a lot of fun activities planned including ongoing fun coaching sessions, summer camps and disco’s/parties for all.

Children will also have an opportunity to meet some of their Gaelic football idols in 2017. Keel GAA offers a warm and friendly environment for all our underage members with a focus on individual coaching and an emphasis on positivity, development and growth of ALL children irrespective of their skill level. The commencement date in early February of the skills academy will be announced in due course. If you want any further information, please touch base with William Evans the coaching officer at 086 3872611 or on shanahillwest@hotmail.com Table Quiz: Keel GAA Table Quiz will take place in the Anvil Bar on Friday 3rd February at 8.30pm. Loads of spot prizes Christmas Day Swim Proceeds. Many Thanks to all who participated in the annual Inch Christmas Day swim, donated money, supported and helped out on the day. It was such a fantastic event. Also thanks to Sammy’s Restaurant who provided complimentary heart warming drinks to all swimmers. Proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim totalling €1,501.87 was donated to the Children’s Ward, University Hospital Kerry last week.

Last year’s proceeds of the Christmas Day swim were used to buy two ear, nose and throat diagnostic sets for the Children’s Ward. The countdown is on to Christmas Day 2017!

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Camp Notes Brigid O’ Connor Storm Festival – Féile Na Stoirme On Friday, Saturday and Sunday next the peninsula will be blowing up a storm ! The Storm Festival is on all over the peninsula over 3 days from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th February. Please see some of the activities happening all over the peninsula !

See back page for details.

AGM – Dingle Way The Annual General Meeting of The Dingle Way Committee had a large attendance on Tuesday night at Benners Hotel, Dingle. Chairman, John Ahern provided the end of year report, highlighting a very busy year on the walk and gave details of ongoing maintenance. Dave Frizelle who served as Treasurer for the last 35 years was highly commended for his voluntary commitment and great work. Dave gave his final Teasurers report and detailed expenditure for 2016 which amounted to €2,967.43. The main expenditure items included - maintenance materials, website and signage for the walkway. Kerry Co. Council and Udaras na Gaeltachta funding was acknowledged, as was the work of the RSS scheme participants and the support of Fionán O Hogáin, Udarás na Gaeltachta and Christina Ni Mhoráin. Noel Doyle MA student IT Tralee presented a research document carried out in conjunction with “ Leave no Trace, Ireland”. A total of 147 persons were interviewed walking The Dingle Way in August 2016, 45% walkers were German nationals, age group 19 – 54, and they take 7.2 days to complete the walk. There was a high satisfaction rate with accommodation, 70% stayed in B/B accommodation along the way and Restaurants and food was also rated highly and of good quality.

The committees plans for the coming year include - The Dingle Way website going live, 5,000 brochures and 10,000 fliers to be printed and distributed, signage upgraded as necessary and further ongoing maintenance to walkway underfoot. The landowners on whose lands the Dingle Way were also thanked and gratefully acknowledged for their permission to walk on their lands over the years. And a proposal made at the meeting was agreed - That the Dingle Way Committee would talk with the relevant local farming organisations, Kerry T.D’s and public representatives and the Department of Agriculture in support of some compensation being made available to landowners.

The following officers were elected for the coming year. Chairman – John Ahern, Secretary – Brigid O Connor, Treasurer - Kevin O Shea, PRO – Noel Spillane. Committee – Colm Bambury, Norah Crean, Caitriona Ni Curráin, Johanne Kelliher, Moira Spillane and Aileen Walsh.

Farm Conference NEWKD Farm Family Committee filled the hall at IT Tralee, North Campus on Thursday 19th January with enthusiastic farming and rural people young and old all interested in the Future 40 West Kerry Live

sustainability of farming in Kerry. Abbeydorney man, John Michael Fitzgerald a young Dairy Farmer and teacher and award winning Macra debater gave a challenging and thought provoking address to the floor and John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist provided statistics on Global Warming. Teagasc newly appointed General Manager for Kerry/Limerick John Horgan gave information on schemes and supports for farmers. And Máiread Lavery Editor, The Farmers Journal Supplement encouraged diversification, agri-tourism and farm enterprise to support the family farm and enable young people to remain on the land into the future. The Irish Farmers Association and ICMSA farm organisations had strong representations on the night both on the panel and on the floor. A lively question and answer session was chaired by John Stack, Chairman NEWKD and John Dalton Chairman, Farm Family Committee introduced the speakers. In Kerry 1,912 farmers are over 65 years of age and 595 are under 25, the challenge now is to attract more young people into farming.

The discussion has started ! And the debate will continue !

suffered with since birth. Ciara was born with Dravet Syndrome, a genetic seizure disorder that she has battled her entire life. Through her courage and positive attitude in fighting this disorder, she became a symbol of hope and inspiration to countless others. Her perseverance and strength has touched the lives of many.

In addition to her parents, other survivors include her brother, Aidan O’Driscoll, maternal grandparents, Helen “Abuela” and William Shimkus, and paternal grandparents, Joe O Driscoll, Camp and New York and his wife Patricia and many cousins. Ciara is also survived by the large and extended O Driscoll family in Camp, Grand Aunts, Grand Uncles, cousins and many friends who have fond memories of this brave little girl on her visits to Camp. Rest In Peace.

IFA The Annual General Meeting of Kerry IFA branch will be held this Thursday, February 2nd at 8.30 pm in The Rose Hotel, Tralee. An election for Chairman and Vice Chairman will be held on the night. Contesting for Chairman is Ken Jones, Kielduff, Tralee, Michael Kirby, Barrow, Ardfert and Pat O Driscoll, Valentia.

Vice Chairman – candidates are Lachtain Spring, Castlemaine and Neilus O Connor, Moyvane. Your branch votes count !

Obituary Sympathy is extended to Sheila Cronin, Ballinknockane, Camp on the recent death of her mother Anna, late of Gortatlea, Ballymacelligott and Caherslee, Tralee. Rest In Peace.

The Death of Sr. St. Bertha, Kitty Scannell of the Little Sisters of the Poor occurred in Versailles, France recently. She was 94, born in Ballinknockane, Camp on July 29th 1922. She joined The Little Sisters of the Poor in Dublin in 1946. Sr. Bertha was Mother Superior of the order in Lilles and later in Versailles. She Solar Systems dedicated all of her religious life to those suffering severe disadvantage and poverty Tom Kennedy serving in different communities and cities Solar..panels or tubes, what's the difference? Well they both provide throughout France. hot water when heated by the sun’s energy, thus saving you energy, be it oil, gas or electricity.

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Cromane Notes

Under-12 player of the year: Charlie Foley Most improved at Under-12: Conan Dennehy

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Under-14 player of the year: Darragh McKeefry

GAA: LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 25th January 17 were 15, 28, 11.12.

There was no winner of the €9,800 Jackpot. Four prizes of €30 each went to: Carina O’Sullivan, Stookisland. Ticket sold by Hannah Marys Store.

J.Murphy, Red Fox. Ticket sold by Patie Joy. John O’Leary, Upper Tullig. Ticket sold

by Hannah Mary’s Store.Canon Micheal Fleming, Killorglin. Annual Ticket.

Annual Ticket Monthly Winner: Julie Sweetman, Killarney.

Most improved at Under-14: Josh Key

MEMBERSHIP for 2017 to Cromane GAA Club: Adults €40. Players €50. Students €30. Underage €20. Family €50. Payable to Patrick Casey, Sinead Lavin or Teresa O’Sullivan.

FAB 30 All good wishes to Twins Tomas and Padraig Foley, WhiteSands, Cromane who recently celebrated their birthdays with family and friends. Every success and happiness to them for the future.

Cromane GAA Coiste na nÓg held their inaugural awards event on Saturday afternoon in Jack’s Coastguard Restaurant and Bar, Cromane. A host of 2016 awards – kindly sponsored

by Peter and Mary Lyons – were presented by special guest, and 2015 GAA All-Star, Cromane and Kerry senior footballer Donnchadh Walsh.

Cromane GAA club chairman Tomás Hayes was the MC for the afternoon, and he along with coaching officer Paudie McCarthy revealed the list of recipients. Awards presented on the afternoon included: announcement of an All-Star team; player of the year and most improved at under-12, under-14, and under-16; medals for the Cromane under-12 team that topped their group in the Central League; honours for post-primary games participants, and special presentations to the Cromane girls who won the Junior U16-and-a-half All-Ireland final and those that competed in the 2016 Community Games.

Under-16 player of the year: Ethan Griffin Most improved at Under-16: Padhraic McMahon Girls All-Ireland Under-16-and-a-half winners: Shannon Foley, Hannah Joy, Cora Joy, Sadhdh Shaughnessy, Sinead O’Neill, and Mairín Duffy.

All-Ireland Community Games football: Roisin Hayes Post-primary school participants: Caithlin McMahon and Jason O’Connor.

TABLE QUIZ: Glounagillagh N.S. have a fundraising Table Quiz on Fri 3rd Feb at the Red Fox at 8pm . Tables of 4 - €40. Please support. All welcome.

PANTOMINE: Robin Hood Pantomime is being staged in the INEC Killarney on Sun 5th Feb at 5pm. Tickets from Ticketmaster. Contact 066 066 9790961.

BINGO in CYMS Killorglin every Sun night at 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,200. Extra prizes for Valentines week.

ises, please ensure it is well secure, all windows and doors locked. Do leave a light on inside if you are going out.There have been a number of break ins recently around Killorglin. Do not have large amounts of cash in the house.

Be safe be seen. Wear high Viz jackets or tops when out at night or at dusk. These jackets are available free from Garda Stations.

LEE STRAND MASCOTS: Please keep Lee Strand Mascots for your local National School so they may enter for the Cash for Schools Competition.

DEATH: The death occurred of Choir Master/ Singer Gerry Murphy, 18 Clover Hill, Killorglin.

Gerry was a very spiritual man with a huge interest and who put a lot of work into the Choirs in the Churches. He was Presented with the Bene Marienta Certificate in December 2014 in recognition of all his work with the Choirs in the Church. He, along with his wife Ann who predeceased him 25 years ago, ran a very successful Electrical Business and Shop for many years in Killorglin up to his retirement. His funeral took place in St. James Church, Killorglin followed by Internment in Dromavalla. Sincere Sympathy to his daughters, sons in law, grandchildren and all his family, relations and friends. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dílis.

BIRTH: Heartiest Congratulations to Michelle Reilly and Owen Hannon, Cromane and Australia on the safe arrival of their baby boy. Good health and Best wishes to them for the future.

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There was also a special presentation made to the trainers of the Cromane under-12 team: Noel Foley, Pat Duffy, and Kevin Corkery. The club also made a token gesture of thanks to the Lyons family to acknowledge their generosity in sponsoring the awards.

The Cromane GAA Coiste na nÓg 2016 All-Star team (selected from under-12, under-14, and under-16 teams) were presented with their awards by special guest Donnchadh Walsh. The final team was: 1. Darragh Crosby (under-12); 2. Molly McCarthy (under-12), 3. Jack Clifford (under-16), 4. Éanna Healy (under-14); 5. Cian Lyons (under-12), 6.

Conor Sugrue (under-16), 7. Tony Óg Duffy (under-12); 8. Kieran O’Sullivan (under-14), 9. Liam O’Neill (under-12); 10. Matthew Naughton (under-12), 11. Kaiya O’Flaherty (under-14), 12. Dylan Falvey (under-16); 13.

Jason O’Connor (under-12), 14. Cathal Crosby (under-16), 15. Tadhg O’Shea (under-14).

The Under-12 Central League team consisted of: Jason O’Connor, Charlie Foley, Cian Lyons, Matthew Naughton, Ross Bowler, Sean Carey, Tony Óg Duffy, Darragh Crosby, Ryan O’Connor, Jack McGrath, Nathan Key, Liam O’Neill, Conan Dennehy, Conor Hayes, Liam Hayes, Fergal O’Shea, Alex Scannell, Joshua 42 West Kerry Live

The Cromane GAA Coiste na nÓg 2016 All-Star team (selected from under-12, under-14, and under-16 teams) with special guest Donnchadh Walsh at Saturday's Coiste na nÓg awards in Jack’s Coastguard Bar and Restaurant, Cromane. From left: Liam O'Neill (under-12), Matthew Naughton (under-12), Kaiya O'Flaherty (under-14), Tony Óg Duffy (under-12), Tadhg O'Shea (under-14), Darragh Crosby (under-12), Donnchadh Walsh, Jason O'Connor (under-12), Éanna Healy (under-14), Cian Lyons (under-12), and Kieran O'Sullivan (under-14). Missing from photo: Molly McCarthy (under-12), Jack Clifford (under-16), Conor Sugrue (under-16), Dylan Falvey (under-16), and Cathal Crosby (under-16).

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Brewery Gate 6.45pm Brandon, Murphy’s Bar 7.30pm Castlegregory, Boland’s Bar 8pm Camp, Railway Tavern 9.30pm

Clinicí sa Ghaeltacht: Luan 20 Feabhra 6.30 - 7.30 Tigh Uí Bheaglaoí & An Bóthar Milltown: Larkins 6.15pm Killorglin: Jim Shea's 7pm 2nd Monday of the month Constituency Office: 064 6685782 Office Fax: 064 66 85904 Mob: 087-246 1678 email:micheal.healy-rae@oireachtas.ie

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Computer Classes, Halla Le Chéile, Brandon. Classes begin on the 21st March from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Please ring to book place. 066 7138137 Lá Sóisialta Bliantiúil na Seanóirí in Óstán na Sceilge sa Daingean ar an 12ú Feabhra 2017 @ 2i.n. Ceol le Noreen Ashe; ticéidí €20. Fáilte roimh cách.

Senior Citizens Annual Social at The Dingle Skellig Hotel on Sunday 12th February 2017 @ 2pm. Music Noreen Ashe; tickets €20. Everyone welcome.

Féile Sléibhteoireachta agus Ceoil Clochán Bréanainn .

Beidh Féile Sléibhteoireachta agus Ceoil Clochán Bréanainn ar siúl idir 15ú & 17ú Aibreán 2017. Táimid thar a bheith sásta a chur in iúl díbh go mbeidh John Spillane ag canadh ag Halla Le Chéile ar an 16ú Aibreán 2017.

Cloghane Brandon Walking and Music Festival will take place between the 15th & 17th April 2017. This year we are delighted to announce John Spillane as our main music event at Halla Le Chéile on the 16thof April 2017.

Liosta Seachadta Más mian leat bheith ar ár liosta seachadta chun a bheith coiméadtha ar an eolas faoi eachtraí sa Halla agus go háitiúil, seol do shonraí teagmhála chugainn, m.s. ríomhphost agus uimhir fón póca chuig eolas@cflt.ie.

If you would like to be enrolled in our mailing list which would keep you informed of upcoming events at Halla Le Chéile and in the local area please forward your email address and mobile details to eolas@cflt.ie.

Laochra an Leith Triúigh Tá an leabhair nua seo ar díol i Siopa an Phobail ar chostas €5. Tá an leabhair seo tiomnaithe do Laochra an Leitriúigh sa bhaile agus i gcéin a ghlac páirt sna caismirtí éagsúla a tharla sa thréimhse 1916 - 1923. Suaimhneas na bhflaitheas orthu go léir.

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Castlegregory Notes Storm Festival!

Singing up a Storm in Castlegregory: Friday 3rd Feb at 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Clubrooms Storm Festival Dinner: Saturday 4th Feb at 5.30 – 8pm - followed by a visual presentation entitled ‘Beneath the Surface: Diving in Brandon and Tralee Bay’ in the Clubrooms. Adults €15, Children €7.50. Tickets available at the Office.

Choose between a fish or meat dish Calling all Photographers: There will be a storm related photo exhibition held during the Storm Festival in Castlegregory in the Clubrooms. Picture rails are installed for ease of hanging 2 to 3 images per photographer. No entry fee. 15% commission on anything sold. Contact Marcia Ganter 087 1693493 or the Office Whist – every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms. Results from 26th January Ladies: 1st Maureen Dowling, 2nd Avila Fitzgerald Interval: Joan Moriarty, Catherine Dowd Gents: 1st John McEneny, 2nd Martin Courtney Interval:Mary McKenna, Michael Rohan Mystery: Jackie Goodwin, Marcia Ganter Soccer: KO Cup Result: Castlegregory Celtic 0 - 0 Killarney Athletic. On a day when we were missing 5 regular starters, a superb defensive display earned Castle a cup replay. On a heavy pitch it was the away side that had the lions share of the possession but Castle set out their stall to sit deep and invite Killarney on to try and break them down, and play on the counter. For the most part this tactic was very effective with Killarney restricted to long diagonal balls in the first half and he occasional long range shot. Castle relied on set pieces in the opening half and went close when Steve Speirs flashed a headed effort narrowly wide, while at the other end when Killarney did break through, Shane Kenny was in flying form deputising in goals.

Things opened up a little in the second half but again Castle kept their shape and Killarney played around the fringes for the most part. However, in the final stages the away side created a number of good chances hitting the bar with a free and seeing a good opportunity go narrowly over, while Castle’s man of the match Conor Boden was proving impossible to get by, blocking several efforts with some great tackles. In fact Castle could have pinched it when Dominic Spillane won the ball back at the half way line and, playing a one-two with Damien Finn he was through 1v1 but his shot went narrowly wide.

Overall, a superb team effort, especially given the number of regulars missing and facing opposition from a higher division. Looking forward to the replay.

Team: Shane Kenny; Dominic Spillane; Conor Boden; Ger O Callaghan; Dillon Daniels; Damien McMahon; Damien Finn; Michael John Flynn; Steve Speirs; Patrick O Donoghue & Mícheál O Dowd. Subs: Conor Shannon; David O Brien & Kevin Power.

GAA: In what was a closely contested match held at at a sun-drenched Páirc an Caisleán, the home side were defeated by An Gaeltacht by the slimmest of margins. Ógie O Sé opened the scoring with a point for An Gaeltacht. Jimmy O’ Grady replied with a point

and followed this with a well worked goal in the 6th minute. Although An Gaeltacht followed with a succession of points, sterling defensive work throughout the pitch ensured that the sides remained level after 15 minutes.

Two goals for the visitors from Tomás Ó Sé and Ógie Ó Sé put them in a commanding position as half time beckoned. Points from Anto Kelliher, Brandon Hoare, Alan Fitzgerald and Timmy Moriarty left Castlegregory trailing by five points at half time. Half time score: Castlegregory 1-6, An Gaeltacht 2-8.

Castlegregory had the better of exchanges on the resumption with points from Anto Kelliher and Alan Fitzgerald. Competing for the scores of the day were a long range effort from the left wing by Jordan Quirke and a pointed free from the forty by Alan Fitzgerald. A break-away goal by An Gaeltacht and points from Tomás and Ógie Ó Sé came against the run of play. Continued pressure from Castlegregory resulted in a goal from Timmy Moriarty to leave the minimum between the sides. Time, however, ran out on the home side with An Gaeltacht still ahead.

Final Score: Castlegregory 2-13; Castlegregory 3-11.

A feature of the day for the home side was the debuts of Minors, Brian Dowling, Jimmy O’ Grady, David Sheehan and Dylan Hoare who all featured well throughout. Well done to all players and panel members on a competitive seasonopener when the Divisional gulf between the teams was inapparent throughout.

Castlegregory: David O’ Dowd, Pádraig Rohan, James Galway (David Sheehan half time), Timmy Walsh, Colm Sills (Brandon Hoare 50 mins), Gearoid Fitzgerald, Brian Dowling, Jordan Quirke, Adam O’ Donnell, Anto Kelliher, Timmy Moriarty, Brandon Hoare, Jimmy O’ Grady (Jason Griffin 55 mins), Alan Fitzgerald, Fergus Kerin (Brendan O’ Connor 28 mins).

Castlegregory Golf Club Results: Ladies Club: Friday 20th & Sunday 22nd January, 13 Hole Stableford, 1st Marion Kennedy (21) 25 pts., 2nd Helen Besseling (24) 25 pts.

Friday 27th January, 13 Hole Stableford, 1st Mary Sills (20) 24 pts.

pears to be picking up traction on the Dingle Peninsula. Since initiating the movement in November, we have been able to host the following events in Castlegregory: 1). Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Free): Seated 37 neighbours @ Natterjacks; a fun and carefree night to be had by all. Trad music jam session rounded out the evening.

2). Two separate pensioner’s nights/dinner/jam sessions (Free): December & January events allowed local pensioners a night out @ Natterjacks with their neighbours. Future Pensioners Nights will be the 2nd Sunday of every month, 5:30 pm.

3). Kids Afternoon: Baking with Santa. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus dropped into Natterjacks to help the local children decorate Christmas cookies and watch a Christmas movie together.

4). Builder Thomas Flynn dropped in to help a pensioner clean their chimney to add warmth to an older cottage during the cold Winter nights.

5). Myrna from the Maharees donated an extra fire screen she had at home to the pensioner to ensure safety in lighting and keeping the fire.

6). A local businesswoman will be hosting a free upcoming CPR workshop for interested neighbours on the peninsula. Stay tuned for date/time/place.

7). One local businessman has offered to provide discounted services for neighbours requiring assistance with their computers, repairs, et al.

Let’s keep the movement going folks. There is no better way to get through the cold Winter days than to share and enjoy each other’s neighbourly warmth. Please contact Sharon Crain, eolane@me.com, 087 433 9528 Coiste na nÓg: The annual 31 card drive held last Sunday was once again a huge success. Coiste would like to thank all those who sponsored prizes, everyone who took part in the game, and all those who helped out on the night. The winner was Noel O’Sullivan and his playing partner who won on a score of 12 games.

Men’s Club: Sunday 29th January, 4 Person Scramble, 1st Eamon Reidy (20), Eddie Hanafin (9), Tommy Cosgrove (15) & Sean O’Connor (16) 56.5 Fixtures: Ladies Club: Friday 4th February, 13 Hole Stableford. Draw at 10 am. Sunday 5th February, Shotgun Start 8.45 am, Sign-in 8.30 am or 1 pm timesheet.

Men’s Club: Sunday 5th February, Sign-in 8.30 am, Shotgun Start 8:45 am.

Spring League closing date is 9th February.

Please contact the Clubhouse to put your name down. Entry €5. 1st Round Sunday 19th Feb. Dancing For Fun in the Clubrooms Barn dancing, chéile dancing, quick step and waltzes 7.30pm most Fridays €3 (contact Pat Finn 087 2980245) Neighbours Helping Neighbours, a Pay-ItForward Movement sponsored by Crain International: Update - Neighbours Helping Neighbours apWest Kerry Live 45

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Séamus Ó Searcaigh maisithe ag Niall Ó Néill foilsithe ag An Gúm ‘Níl aon leabhar eile ann ina bhfuil athinsint ar a oiread sin de na seanscéalta - idir Fhiannaíocht, Rúraíocht, agus eile - i nGaeilge an lae inniu. Tá na scéalta móra coitianta ann, ar nós ‘Táin Bó Cuailnge’, ‘Clann Lir’, ‘Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne’, agus ‘Bodach an Chóta Lachna’ - agus cuid eile nach bhfuil chomh coitianta sin: ‘Cath Finntrá’, ‘Balar Béimeann’, ‘Bás Chonla’, agus go leor eile.

Is ag smaoineadh ar an aos scoile a bhí an t-údar an chéad lá, ach táimid cinnte go mbainfidh an gnáthléitheoir ríthaitneamh as an insint agus as an nGaeilge éasca sholéite.

Fear ón gCruit, an t-oileán amach ó chósta na Rosann i dTír Chonaill, a scríobh an leabhar seo, agus foilsíodh sna daicheadaí é den chéad uair.

Bhí Séamus Ó Searcaigh (1887-1965) ina léachtóir ar ball i gColáiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath.’

WEDNESDAY 8th February 15th March

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Think Before You Flush

to deal with this type of waste. In a study of over 1,000 Irish people, a shocking 3 in 10 admitted to flushing such items down the toilet. Of these, 58% admitted to flushing baby wipes down the toilet, 40% facial wipes, 26% cotton bud sticks, 24% tampons and 21% cigarette butts.

More than half of those who flush these items down the toilet did so simply due to a lack of knowledge. Sewage related litter is one of the largest categories of litter found on our beaches and is considered to be the most offensive.

90% of those surveyed agreed that seeing sewage related litter during a visit to the beach would disgust them while 84% of those surveyed agreed that if they knew that the items flushed down the toilet could end up being discharged into the ocean and could pollute our coastline and cause potential health risks they would not dispose of items in this way. This type of marine litter is totally preventable by simply changing our flushing behaviour.

During the upcoming Storm Festival the Clean Coasts Community will launch their ‘Think Before You Flush’ Community Initiative in Dingle Oceanworld. The launch will take place on Sunday 5th February at 10.45am. Dingle is just one of 9 areas nationwide where the initiative is being rolled out. The programme aims to tackle the problems sanitary products can cause our waste water network and marine environment if flushed down the toilet.

As part of the Initiative, educational workshops for schools and businesses as well as community information events will be held to raise awareness of sewage related littering and change poor flushing behaviour.

Sanitary items such as cotton bud sticks, face/baby wipes and those items we term as our ‘Dirty Dozen’ should not be flushed down the toilet, entering our waste water treatment network, which is unable

Speaking about the expansion of the Think Before You Flush initiative to 9 Communities Sinead McCoy, Coastal Communities Manager, An Taisce said, “The Think Before You Flush campaign increases education and awareness about sewage related litter, enabling people to realise the consequence of their simple bathroom routine, and preventing items like cotton bud sticks washing up on Ireland’s spectacular beaches.”

For more information about Think Before You Flush please visit www. thinkbeforeyouflush.org

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Live Music Ceol Beo Annascaul / Inch

5th Feb Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm 12th Feb Foley’s Bar Inch- Bluegrass/Trad/Folk with the Lavery brothers & Co..Musicans from all genres welcome! 7pm

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4th Feb The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 4th Feb The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 5th Feb The Junction Bar traditional music and song @ 9.30 11th Feb The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm 11th Feb The Railway Bar Trad Session @ 7.00 pm 12th Feb The Junction Bar Traditional music’@ 9.30pm

Castlegregory

3rd Feb Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 4th Feb Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 11th Feb Maurice Fitzgerald’s - DJ @ 10pm 12th Feb Maurice Fitzgerald’s DJ @ 10pm

Clochán - Cloghane

6th Feb Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30 13th Feb Ionad Cultúrtha: Tinteán Ceoil @ 7.30

Castlemaine

4th Feb Knightly’s Bar - Ann Dillane from 10 till late 11th Feb Knightly’s Bar - Ann Dillane from 10 till late

Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 3rd Feb - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm 10th Feb - Brics (Riasc) Open session @ 9pm

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Thursday 2nd February

The Mighty Session: Declan MacTaggart @ 6pm An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Friday 3rd February

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6-8pm Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set danc48 West Kerry Live

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Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Saturday 4th February

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm The Dingle Pub - Ballads with Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm

Sunday 5th February

The Marina Inn Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6 pm.

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

Courthouse Pub - .Trad @ 9.30

Monday 6th February

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

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Tuesday 7th February

The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Wednesday 8th February

The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy and Bréannán Begley @ 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Hillgrove Hotel Niteclub Disco from 11.00 Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Spencer, Gary O’ Brien & Marcus @ 9.30p.m Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

The Mighty Session: Scannall @ 8.30 Barr na Sráide - Trad music @ 8pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 The Dingle Pub - Ballads with Ronnie Ryan @ 9.30pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 9pm An Droichead Beag Méabh Begley & Friends @ 9pm. 2 DJs @ 10.30pm Adam’s Acoustic session with Chapter Two @ 9pm Hillgrove Niteclub:11pm

The Mighty Session: Frankie Mulcahy & Bréannán Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Set dancing classes, everyone welcome.

8.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Saturday 11th February

Sunday 12th February

The Marina Inn: Sunday Open Trad Session @ 6pm.

O’Flaherty’s - Open Trad session @ 9.30pm Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30 The Mighty Session: Eist @ 9pm An Droichead Beag -. Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin @ 9pm.

Wednesday 15th February

Killorglin

2nd Feb Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.00 5th Feb Bunker’s Bar - Live music @ 9pm 5th Feb The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm 5th Feb Kingstons, Band @ 9.30 9th Feb Dodo Sheahan’s Trad session @ 9.30 12th Feb Bunker’s Bar - Live music @ 9pm 12th Feb The Manor Inn. Live music from 5 - 7pm. Ballroom Dancing from 9.30pm 12 Feb Kingstons, Band @ 9.30

Monday 13th February

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

Tuesday 14th February

An Lab Concert / Ceoilchoirm “Grá gan Ghruaim” / Light Hearted Love @ 8pm The Mighty Session: Open Trad session with Meabh Begley 9.30 An Droichead Beag: Jeremy

Thursday 9th February

The Mighty Session: Derek Hickey & friends @ 8 followed by DJ Dowdyman @ 10 An Droichead Beag -Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer @ 9p.m.

Courthouse Pub. Trad @ 9.30

Tel: 066 7131955 - 087 6974078

Friday 10th February

Kennedy’s Bar - Rush Hour Rendevouz, open session, bluegrass, country, folk 6-8pm Nellie Fred’s - John Blek in concert. Doors 9pm O’Flaherty’s - Trad session @9pm Paul Geaney’s- Dermot Kelly @ 10pm Adam’s Singer sonwriter James Moore @ 10pm The Mighty Session: Meabh Begley & Matt Griffin @ 10pm An Droichead Beag: Pádraig Ó Sé & Gary O’ Brien with set dancers@ 9.30.

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Callinfercy Rowing Club

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Home Visits by Appointment

Caroline Kennedy The All Ireland indoor rowing championships were held in the UL arena in Limerick on Saturday January 21st. Callinafercy rowing club were again successful bringing home more medals to add to the club's ongoing achievements. Medal winners included Savannagh Clifford who came 3rd in the under 14’s. Katie Boyle took 2nd place in the under 15 1000 metre category.Sarah Kennedy took first place in the under 15’s and in the senior section Mary O’Sullivan came 2nd.

Sandra Lambe came 2nd and Margot Lawlor 3rd in the 1000 metres.

Congratulations also to the other members who competed and beat their personal best times - Niall Murphy, Emma Houlihan, Aaron Houlihan, Aoife Murphy, Orla Murphy, Nathan Houlihan, Anna Griffin and Laurence Laide.

Huge thanks to Margot for her commitment in training our crews to compete at the highest level. For the throng of youthful spectators it was about the O’Donovan brothers Gary and Paul from the Olympics who also competed. The club will be out this week in the Biddy and will be taking part in the parade in Killorglin.

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Question My wife and I are applying for the Family Income Supplement (FIS) for our family of two children. We are unsure about what income is included Project4:Layout 1 21/08/2014 16:57 Page 1 in the means test for this payment. For example, will my wife’s student grant be included?

Answer Family Income Supplement (FIS) is a weekly tax-free payment for families, including one-parent families, at work on low pay. The combined income of a couple (married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting) is taken into account when your means are assessed for FIS. Income from any source, including a student grant, is assessed in the means test.

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The main items counted as income are a couple’s assessable earnings, any extra earned in employment (such as pay for overtime, bonuses, allowances or commission), income

from self-employment, occupational pensions, social welfare payments (apart from those listed above), income from carer’s payments or rental income from the letting of property or land.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

Dingle outreach: 3rd Tuesday of every month in the old C.B.S Monastry Building , John Street

Capital is not assessed. This includes property you own, bank accounts and cars. However, bank accounts may be checked for other West Kerry Live 49

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

4 bed detached family home in Dingle town. Fully furnished, newly decorated with new appliances, €1200 per month. Call 086-8484754.

Double, en suite room available for rent in spacious townhouse overlooking the sea. Reasonable rent. Looking for a mature, professional person to share with one or two others. Non smoker preferred. Temporary or long term lease considered. Please text 0861096518.

House to let Long term in Maharees. Available from the 1st of February. Please contact 087 7932901.

To Let: Ensuite room in Marion House. Call 087-7995984.

Holiday Rental.

essential. Apply with C.V. to ; 086 3850012.

Busy bar/ restaurant in west Kerry requires experienced chef with flair, imagination and have fluent english. Excellent remuneration package on offer. Please forward CV to Tighuimhurchu@gmail.com or call 066- 9156224.

The Boatyard Restaurant is looking to fill the following positions: Sous Chef, Commis Chefs and Waiting Staff. Email: info@theboatyardrestaurant.ie, Phone 087-2249128 Greenmount House Dingle are currently recruiting for the 2017 season, fulltime & part-time, weekend work essential, kitchen, Rooms and Front of house positions to be filled: please email cv to info@greenmounthouse.ie, drop by or phone Gary on 087-7751783

Holiday home, private detached house to let summer months, 5 minute walk from Dingle Town on the Conor Pass Road, Kitchen, utility, sitting room, 3 Bedrooms en-suite, bathroom, all mod cons. For further information contact 087-8092647

Restaurant manager, restaurant supervisor and waiting staff required for Global Village Restaurant Dingle for coming season. admin@globalvillagedingle.com 087 9177700

For Sale/ Ar díol.

Looking for good homes for 2 male King Charles Cavaliers (6½ & 7½ yrs). Both microchipped, licenced, vaccinated etc. Free. Call Mairéad 087-2831695 Community Organisation in Annascaul seeking an acre of land for long term lease in the Annascaul area. Contact Elizabeth 086-2663186

Boat Trailer for sale. 5.5m ideal for rib or Orkney etc € 750. Call 087 770 8685 Wardrobe, chest of drawers and shoe storage box for sale. €190 o.n.o.

086-8869323 Mixed timber in bags, going cheap. 087-7950942 Collie sheep dog pups. Well bred. Mother can be seen working. 086-3564342 Barely used wood burner style cylinder gas heater. Cost €300, selling for €120.

Also , nearly new Superser cylinder gas fire - €40. 086-3307857 Jay Killian ltd. edition prints. Also, telescope in perfect condition, reasonable price. 087-6665257 5 room house with 70 acres of farm land for sale 3 miles west of Dingle, house can also be purchased with just 1 or 2 acres. For more details call 086-3674969 or email timothy.- longmgt@gmail.com 9783694923 USA 3 bedroom house on 2 acres of nice land for sale in Knockavrogeen East, Dingle. 086-3674969. email timothy.- longmgt@gmail.com

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Motoring / Gluaisteáin Ford Fiesta (2007) 1.4L Automatic for sale. Metallic Blue 40,000km, 5dr, sunroof, front electric windows with CD player and aux port. In immaculate condition. One lady owner. Full dealer service history. NTC until 05/17 Taxed until 05/17 €4,500 Call 086 8723521

Services / Seirbhisí

Farm worker & maintenance man available in Dingle area. 086-3725717 Reliable, trustworthy cleaner available. Reasonable rates. Contact 0879092825 Spanish Grinds - professional. Junior Cert & Leaving Cert. 087-2417239 Childminder available for work part time in own home. Call 087-3616319.

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

Tommy Kennedy 086 3058585 Interior and exterior, repair & maintenance services. Including carpentry, painting, tiling and total bathroom refurbishment. Call John 086-3564342 Chainsaw operator: Fully Insured for tree felling, working at height, hedge trimming, strimming, wood chipping and all garden & forestry work. treedown. ie. 087 6230938 Septic Tank, bio - cycle tanks desludged, cleaned & checked. Toilets - drains unblocked. Gearóid Mac Gearailt. 087-9504713 / 087-2390018 Septic Tank Services, emptying, wash down, repairs, new tanks andpercolation areas constructed in line with planning. over 25yrs service in Dingle Ph. Pat Hanafin 086 2241064 / 066 9151682 . beenbawn@yahoo.com Experienced cleaner / keyholder based in Dingle available for holiday homes etc. 087-6256533

Wanted / Ag teastáil

Accommodation in Dingle. 24 year old in full employment looking for a room to rent, preferably in a shared house. Reference available if necessary. Telephone 089 7031828 Looking for mobile home for sale / rent near Dingle / Ventry / Ballyferriter. email:susa.ahrens@maerchenteppich.de phone: 0049 345 135 2316 Looking for house in Dingle with 2-3 bedrooms. 086-3328981 Cleaner required for B&B -15 hours p.w. Transport essential. Call 086 8523766 Professional couple looking to rent 2/3 bed house long term, between Ballyferriter and Garynadur. Call 089-4154869 Babysitter wanted, mornings, approx an hour or so. Liospoil area.

Contact 083-1688018 for more info.

Situations Vacant

Busy bar/ restaurant in west Kerry requires experienced chef with flair, imagination and have fluent english. Excellent remuneration package on offer. Please forward CV to Tighuimhurchu@gmail.com or call 066- 9156224.

Grey’s Lane Bistro, Dingle is looking for an experienced floor manager. email CVs, letters to laurence@greyslanebistro.com Dingle restaurant requires full & part time staff.

Send CV to mcgeaney@hotmail.com Chefs / Cooks wanted for busy Bar /Restaraunt on Dingles Seafront. Experience

Dingle Heating & Plumbing Electric Ireland & SEAI Grant Approved

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DINGLE PENINSULA Mar A Nasctar Cumhacht Na nDúl Agus An Chultúir

STORM FESTIVAL 3-5 Feb 2017 FÉILE NA STOIRME

Where The Forces Of Nature And Culture Fuse

The Storm Festival Weekend is a fantastic opportunity for everyone living on the peninsula as well as visitors, to enjoy the Delights and Experiences of our Magnificent Dingle Peninsula in the Wilds of Winter

Friday 3rd / Aoine 3ú

SINGING UP A STORM IN DINGLE ANFA AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA SA DAINGEAN 7.30 - 9.30pm St. James’ Church, Dingle / Eaglais San Shéamais, An Daingean Cór Iarthar Dhuibhne Dingle Peninsula Gospel Choir The Choirs will be joined by a wonderful variety of local singers and musicians Donations of €5 per person will be gratefully accepted and will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

SINGING UP A STORM IN CASTLEGREGORY ANFA AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA SA CHAISLEÁN 7.30 to 9.30pm Club Rooms, Castlegregory / Seomraí an Chluib, Caisleán Ghriaire Cloghane Choir Castlegregory Children’s & Adults’ Choirs High Tide Josephine Raftery, Pat Finn, Maire Begley & Seamus O’Donnell Donations gratefully accepted. Proceeds to go to the Youth Club, The Playground Fund and SVP

THROW YOUR OWN POTTERY AT LOUIS MULCAHY’S DÉAN DO PHOTA FÉIN AG POTADÓIREACHT NA CAOLÓIGE 12 to 4pm Clothar, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) Create a memory that will last a lifetime, when you create your own pot at Louis Mulcahy Pottery.

“My granddaughter aged 6 made a pot and she was thrilled with the experience”. It’s not just for children, adults too can partake in creating their own masterpiece.

Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

CHILDREN’S STORM COLOURING COMPETITION AT SIOPA AN BHUAILTÍN COMÓRTAS DATHADÓIREACHTA DO LEANAÍ AG SIOPA AN BHUAILTÍN 12 to 1pm Baile an Fhéirtéaraigh Let’s get the children creating magical storms and colours!

Art materials provided.

DISTILLING UP A STORM AT DINGLE DISTILLERY AG DRIOGADH DOININNE AG DRIOGLANN AN DAINGIN 4pm Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis Enjoy a Distillery Tour like no other with blustery tales and tasty tipples! Booking essential as places are limited.

Contact Dingle Distillery 086-7775551

Saturday 4th / Satharn 4ú STORM LOCATIONS TOUR – LAND SHAPED BY THE ATLANTIC TURASANNA AR IONAID STOIRME – TAOBH TÍRE MÚNLAITHE AG AN ATLANTACH 10am – 1.30pm With Mary Lynch and Diarmuid Begley (Booking essential at 087- 250 4767 /ní mór áirithint a dhéanamh ar 087- 250 4767) Pick-up at Dingle Marina Car Park from 9.45am. Relax as you take a whirlwind tour of some of the stormiest locations on the peninsula. Our guides will tell you tales of great storms and forces that shaped our beloved land. Listen well as they point out the best places to capture great storm photographs.

SEA SHANTIES & STORIES AT JOHN BENNY’S PUB AMHRÁIN & SCÉALTA MARA AG TABHAIRNE JOHN BENNY 5pm - 6pm Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis Traditional maritime work songs and sea stories told by some swarthy “courageous” locals, Simon Ó Faoláin agus Iarfhlaith Ó Murchú, in John Benny’s Pub warm pier side setting. All singers welcome and there might be a surprise singer or two!

Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

Charge €25.00 per person (does not include lunch) Lunch stop in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh followed by the Storm Walk with Mary Lynch & Seamus Kelliher. (Transport will bring you back to your cars after the walk too!)

STORM WALK WITH MARY LYNCH, GEOLOGIST SIÚLÓID STOIRME LEIS AN nGÉOLAÍ MARY LYNCH 2.15 – 4.00pm Ceann Sibéal, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Storm effects on the geology of Ceann Sibéal and the Three Sisters. Meet at Ballyferriter Playground - Lárionad Forbartha Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta car park. Guided by Seamus Kelliher and with geology talk by Mary Lynch – the walk will focus on sheer cliffs, land and rock erosion. Learn the story of Bín Diarmuida….. Don’t forget the COLOURFUL WELLY COMPETITION! Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

PHOTO EXHIBITION TAISPEÁNTAS GRIANGHRAFADÓIREACHTA

Sunday 5th / Domhnach 5ú ANNASCAUL WALK & CONVERSATIONS WITH AILEEN CREAN O’BRIEN, ANTARCTIC EXPLORER TOM CREAN’S GRANDDAUGHTER SIÚLÓID & CÓMHRÁ LE HAILEEN CREAN, GAIRINÍON AN TAISCÉALAÍ ANTARCTACH TOM CREAN. 10.30am Annascaul / Abhainn na Scáil Tom Crean Trail hosted by Annascaul Walking Club with Guest Speaker, Aileen Crean O’Brien.

16.5km walk starting and finishing in village taking in Minard, Tom’s House & Tom’s Grave.

Shorter Tom Crean Walk will be available for families taking in Tom’s House, Statue and his Grave.

3.00pm A Talk of Aileen’s recent adventures will follow the walk at the South Pole Inn. Aileen Crean O’Brien granddaughter of Tom Crean returns to her grandfather’s home to give a presentation on her family’s recent trip to South Georgia where they retraced Tom’s uncharted crossing of South Georgia one hundred years ago. Refer to tomcreanfamilyexpedition.com for information on the family’s expedition. €5 entry

CLEAN COASTS COMMUNITY LAUNCH LAINSEÁIL POBAL NA GCÓSTAÍ GLAINE 10.45am Dingle Oceanworld / Mara Beo Clean Coasts Community launch their newest pilot project of which Dingle is just 1 of 10 places selected in ireland. Seoladh an tionscadal píolótach is déanaí le pobal na gcóstaí glaine a bhfuil Daingean Uí Chúis ar cheann amháin de dheich áiteanna in Éirinn a roghnaíodh.

CONVERSATION WITH NUALA MOORE, ICE & MARATHON SWIMMER COMHRÁ LE NUALA MOORE, SNÁMHAÍ LEAC OIGHIR AGUS MARATÓIN 11.00 - 12noon Dingle Oceanworld / Mara Beo Nuala Moore is a swimmer to the extremes both in Marathon and in Ice. Her swimming adventures have brought her to the most extreme Ocean locations in the world. She was part of a team to swim around the Island of Ireland-56 days of sheer Atlantic challenge without wetsuits and in 2013 she was part of a team to swim across the treacherous Bering Straits working with Russian Military. She now swims up to 25 mins at 0 degrees and is very experienced at swimming in extreme water and ice. Nuala has weathered many storms of survival both in the water and inside her mind and her stories recall her monumental achievements. Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival.

Followed by:

11am - 4pm The Club Rooms, Castlegregory /Seomraí an Chluib, Caisleán Ghriaire Winter storms bring mesmerising action. View beautiful images captured by our local photographers. Please contact Marcia on (087) 169 3493

PHOTO EXHIBITION TAISPEÁNTAS GRIANGHRAFADÓIREACHTA 11.00 - 4.00pm The Club Rooms, Castlegregory /Seomraí an Chluib, Caisleán Ghriaire

COOKING UP A STORM AG RÉITEACH SUIPÉAR STOIRME

View beautiful images captured by our local photographers of Winter storms.

Please contact Marcia on (087) 169 3493

5.30 – 8.00pm The Club Rooms, Castlegregory /Seomraí an Chluib, Caisleán Ghriaire Join us for a homemade dinner of Cottage Pie or Fish Surprise with all the accompaniments, Choice of desserts, Tea or coffee . (All local produce). Dinner will showcase the Red Bull Storm Chase Film Tickets now on sale at Castlegregory Information Office. (066) 713 9422 – Book Tickets in Advance due to limited capacity. Adults €15.00 pp. €7.50 per child under 12 years

STORM CHASERS TREASURE HUNT TÓRAÍOCHT TAISCE SEALGAIRÍ STOIRME 12.00 – 1.30pm As Saturday 12pm

Dinner followed by:

STORM CHASERS TREASURE HUNTS TÓRAÍOCHT TAISCE SEALGAIRÍ STOIRME 12.00 – 1.30pm Clues can be collected from – Dingle Oceanworld, Dingle; Siopa an Bhuailtín, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh; Castlegregory Club Rooms; Siopa An Phobail, Cloghane Brandon; and South Pole Inn, Annascaul A car-based treasure hunt that brings you to new locations around the peninsula. Full of Discovery, blustery clues and windy tales. A great way to explore new and “old” things on the Dingle Peninsula. Divided into three routes. Enjoy one or conquer them all!

UNDERWATER VISUAL PRESENTATION CUR I LÁTHAIR FÍSIÚIL FOTHOINN 7.30pm Club Rooms, Castlegregory / Seomraí an Chluib, Caisleán Ghriaire

THE SLIEVE MISH STORM CHASE SEILG STOIRME SHLIABH MIS Note – this is not a race so take your time and savour the scenery and experiences of the peninsula! The Clues for all 3 Storm Chasers can be collected from all registration points. There will be a prize for each route. Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

ARTIFICIAL WIND MACHINE INNEALL GAOITHE SAORGA 12 to 4pm Louis Mulcahy Car Park, Clothar, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) See and experience the storm machine used for Star Wars. It will blow your socks off!

Donations will go to the costs of the Storm Festival

52 West Kerry Live

Enjoy Storm Tales from the past with Mary Fitzgerald, who in period dress, will share extraordinary storm tales from the Camp region.

Beneath the surface:diving in Brandon & Tralee Bay Tumadóireacht i mBá Bhréanainn agus Bá Thrá Lí by/le Sandra Fitzgibbon

SLEA HEAD DRIVE & BRANDON CREEK STORM CHASE SEILG STOIRME CHINN SLÉIBHE AGUS AN CHUASA THE CONOR PASS & DINGLE PENINSULA’S GOLD COAST STORM CHASE SEILG STOIRME MHÁM CONRACH & CÓSTA ÓIR CHORCA DHUIBHNE

STORM TALES AT THE JUNCTION BAR SCÉALTA STOIRME AG AN JUNCTION BAR. 2.30pm Camp / An Com

STORM CONCERT WITH SEAN KEANE CEOLCHOIRM STOIRME LE SEÁN KEANE 8.30pm Halla Le Chéile, Clochán Bhréanainn Seán Keane from County Galway is described as the `greatest musical find of the 90`s by `The London Independent`. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice. €20.00 per person – Doors open at 8pm. Tickets and information : 066-7138137

RACE NIGHT AT PADDY BAWN’S BAR OÍCHE RÁISEANNA CAPALL AG TABHAIRNE PADDY BAWN 9.00pm Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis Fun night to be had with the annual Race Night fundraiser for Christmas and New Year Lights and Fireworks – all welcome. Support on the night greatly appreciated!

OTHER ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ENJOY THIS WEEKEND (WEATHER PERMITTING) Wild and wonderful: Links Golf at Ceann Sibéal - Baile an Fheirtéaraigh & Castlegregory, Cycling – feel the wind through your air!!!

Windsurfing and / or Kitesurfing on Brandon Bay, Surfing (if participating is too wild – see the mad few riding or surfing the rollers!!!), Fungie Trips Dry and not so dry: Dingle Oceanworld- Mara Beo, Dingle Climbing Wall, Seaweed Baths - Baile na nGall

Please note that the Programme may be subject to change due to weather conditions! All updates will be posted to Facebook.com/dingle.official For all enquiries, please email: dinglept@gmail.com or phone Caroline on (087) 123 8273