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 The Dingle News archive: May - 201031 May 2010Dingle Bay Rovers put in a stellar performance to clinch the Division One title
Dingle were crowned Division One Champions yesterday after a well deserved 4-1 win against AC Athletic from Causeway in the Division Final in Tralee's Mounthawk Park. 29 May 2010Féile Amhránaíochta Chorca Dhuibhne
Siobhán Ní Neachtain a thug an svae léi sa chatagóir fé 10 i gComórtas Amhránaíochta a d-eagraigh Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne le deanaí. A bhuíochas d'Ealaín na Gaeltachta, a mhaoiníonn an tAmhránaí Cónaitheach, agus don Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta - pictiúr le ceadunas ó CFCD www.cfcd.ie 29 May 2010Funding announced for Milltown flood study
Dingle LEA Cllr Michael O’Shea has welcomed the announcement by the Government for the funding for a flooding study for the Milltown area.
Following his motion to Kerry Co Council and on-going representations to Deputy John O’Donoghue €4,000 is to be provided to investigate the overflowing of the Abhainn Solais river at Bridge Street Milltown and at Rathpogue. This has been an on-going problem but was greatly increased during the severe weather conditions earlier in the year.
Cllr O’Shea is confident that this study will lead to a financial contribution from the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government toward the solving of the flooding problem in Milltown.28 May 2010Dingle Bay Rovers to compete in Division One final this Sunday in Tralee
Dingle Bay Rovers play AC Athletic from Causeway in the Division 1 final this Sunday May 30th, at 6.30pm in Tralee's Mounthawk Park. It's been a successful season for the club, only weeks ago Dingle Bay Rovers silenced a strong challenge from Inter Kenmare, beating them 0-5 away. This league win was crucial for Dingle as the win has guaranteed them promotion to the Kerry Premier B Division next season. Hopefully, with Sunday's clash ahead, they can add to the accolades. Visit www.DingleNews.com next Monday for a full match report. 28 May 2010Bronnadh Duaiseanna i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Inniu i bPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne bronnfar duaiseanna i gComórtas Critice. Is í Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne a reáchtáil an comórtas le cabhair ó Fhoras na Gaeilge agus Ealaín na Gaeltachta. Ba í Bríd Ní Mhóráin an Scríbhneoir Cónaitheach a bhí i mbunoibre sa Phobalscoil leis na déagaoirí. Seo a leanas buaiteoirí Chomórtais Chritice 2010 . Rang 1 O 1ú Duais Gráinne Ní Chuinn €75 Aifric www.FutaFata.com 2ú Duais Iseult Ní Lubhaing €50 Aifric www.FutaFata.com Rang 1 M 1ú Duais Uimhir 19 Katie Ní Ghairbhí €75 Mná as an nGnáth Áine Ní Ghlinn (An Gúm 1990) Níor bronnadh aon dara duais anseo – Bhí morán acu ar chomhchaighdeán. Rang 2 M 1ú Duais Siobhán Ní Ghrifín €75 Mná as an nGnáth Áine Ní Ghlinn (An Gúm 1990) Níor bronnadh aon dara duais anseo – bhí mórán acu ar chomhchaighdeán maith. Rang 2 P 1ú Duais Taylor Nic Gearailt €75 Dialann Chaoimhe Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin (Cló Iar-Chonnachta 1994) 2ú Duais Feargal Ó Doibhlin €50 Dialann Chaoimhe Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin (cló Iar-Chonnachta 1994) Rang 2 L 1ú Duais Bríde Ní Eimhin – an aiste ab fhearr sa chomórtas ar fad €100 Mná as an nGnáth Áine Ní Ghlinn (An Gúm 1990) 2ú Duais Aoife Ní Gheibheannaigh €50 An Gadaí Pádraig Mac Piarais 26 May 2010Minister Lenihan proposes a Pilot Salmon Fishery in Castlemaine Harbour in 2010
Conor Lenihan, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, responded to requests on how a commercial salmon fishery could be operated on stocks in the Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation. Speaking at a meeting with local fishermen in Cromane Community Centre, the Minister advised that he has sought details from the fisheries boards as to how the fishery can be undertaken in a sustainable manner, maximizing the opportunities for commercial fishing while ensuring that stocks are not over-exploited. The Minister said that, under section 18 of the Fisheries Act 1980, a pilot fishery will be permitted in a particular area of Castlemaine Harbour to determine how a salmon fishery could be operated on salmon stocks in the harbour, making the most of the opportunities for commercial fishing while ensuring that at-risk stocks are not compromised and surplus stocks are not over-exploited. The pilot fishery would identify the proportion of salmon in catches from the Laune, Maine and other rivers entering Castlemaine. As part of the exercise additional genetic analysis on the salmon populations on the Behy and Emlagh rivers will be undertaken to confirm if both stocks are discrete from stocks in other rivers. A detailed scientific and management plan including protocols for the operation of the pilot fishery will need to be drafted in consultation with the South Western Regional Fisheries Board and the Cromane fishermen. The Minister said “the results from this analysis will inform all stakeholders (commercial and recreational) on where a commercial fishery might best operate in the common estuary while safeguarding the spawning requirements of stocks”. The Minister added that he “looked forward to receiving the Boards’ detailed management plan which will take the biological concerns into account and will specify the management protocols for the operation of the fishery, including the protection requirements. This plan will need to be drafted in consultation with the South Western Regional Fisheries Board, the Central Fisheries Board and the Cromane fishermen”. Picture courtesy of www.inchphotos.com. 25 May 2010Major Bridge Street development gets the go-ahead from An Bórd PleanalaA major development on Dingle's Bridge Street has been sanctioned by An Bord Pleanala. Kerry County Council had initially refused permission for the mixed use development last December citing overdevelopment; the lack of urban design and the non-provision of off-street car parking - potentially leading to further traffic congestion. The developer appealed it to An Bord Pleanala. While the An Bord Pleanala inspector recommended it didn't get the go-ahead, the board of An Bord Pleanala have decided not to accept the recommendation. The granting of permission to the development is conditional; 17 conditions are cited, among them, the developer pay a special contribution to the county for the provision of parking. The Bridge Street development's plans include the renovation of several adjoining buildings to incorporate a micro-brewery, public tasting area with offices, a fully licensed bar and restaurant, three retail units and a youth café. 22 May 2010Dingle sings the Blues as new festival hits Baile na nGall
Ireland’s newest music festival takes place on the June bank holiday weekend in the stunning surrounds of Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula). The Kerry Blues Festival is a four day event comprising of blues music, talks and walks, centred on the picturesque gaeltacht (irish-speaking) village of Ballydavid (Baile na nGall) which is on Smerwick Harbour, approximately 10km from Dingle. Acts from the USA, the UK and Ireland will play over the four nights. A feature of the festival will be the cross pollination between acts, which should lead to some interesting late night jams. Firstly about the festival; this is old school blues. Music will take place on all evenings of the bank holiday from Friday June 4th to Monday June 7th 2010 inclusive. Headliners include Philip Donnelly (one of Ireland’s most accomplished international guitar exports), American Ben Prevo, Dr Blue and the Prescription from London, Michael Smurthwaite and friends from Dingle by way of England, Bluestone, Rob Lowther and the Transformation Blues Band. Secondly, the venue; Ballydavid is 10km from Dingle on Smerwick Harbour in the shadow of Mount Brandon. Festival goers can look west as the sun sets on the Three Sisters and the Blasket Islands. The hinterland of Ballydavid includes many beaches and walks which we expect will be a major attraction. Featured highlights will include 'The Saint’s Walk' on Sunday guided by local historian TP Ó Conchúir, and a talk entitled Blues on Vinyl on Saturday by Eoin Moloney. All profits go to local charity The Billy Riordan Memorial Trust for Malawi. Visit www.kerrybluesfestival.com for more information. To learn about the Billy Riordan Memorial Trust for Malawi visit www.billysmalawiproject.org 22 May 2010Dea-sceál eile do Dháithí Ó Sé!
Is ar Dháithí Ó Sé ó TG4 a bronnadh an chéad ghradam Gael-Réalta Gala mar a fógraíodh ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais i gcomhar le Gala in Farmleigh i mBaile Átha Cliath, Dé hAoine, 21 Bealtaine. Seo an dara dea-scéal in aon tseachtain amháin ag Dáithí – an scéal faoi Rós Thrá Lí agus anois an fógra gurb eisean Gael-Réalta Gala na bliana seo! 21 May 2010HIQA reviewing current status of Dingle Community Hospital
H.I.Q.A (the agency which has been established by the Government to oversee and implement the health and safety rules pertaining to long-term patients in new and existing nursing homes) is now doing a check-list on the new Dingle Community Hospital according to a statement released today by Dingle LEA Councillor Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald. "Before the new Hospital opens it has to meet all the H.I.Q.A standards" said Cllr. Fitzgerald. "An examination is being carried out at the moment, to ensure that all the rules are met and that the hospital will meet the highest standard possible. I have also learned that the H.S.E is negotiating with the unions in relation to the staffing requirements for the New Hospital. The long-term bed capacity in the new Hospital is increasing from 43 beds to 69 beds resulting in an increase in the staff which must be employed." Built at a cost of €16.4 million (€12.4m construction and €4m design fees, equipping and fitting out), the purpose built facility is designed to incorporate three separate care modules. Two designed primarily for continuing care and one to provide a range of community supports, including convalescent care, respite care, hospice care and direct GP admissions. The Hospital will also comprise a day care centre for older people, a mental health day care centre and an ambulance base. The mental health day care centre will replace the existing, smaller mental health day care centre which is located in the current community hospital and the day care centre will compliment the existing range of community based, day support services being provided throughout the peninsula by a range of voluntary organisations. |
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