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By Marian O'Flaherty 28 June 2010Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne to host 3rd Annual Tag Rugby event on Muiríoch Beach
Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne are delighted to announce the return of the 3rd Annual Bud Light Beach Tag Rugby Championship in conjunction with the IRFU, will take place on July 3rd on the beach in Muirioch, west of Dingle. 28 June 2010'Beer' for Battens in Annascaul; Charity Beer Fest announced for August Bank Holiday
Annascaul is taking a page out of Munich's book with the announcement today by the local community and publicans that a special Charity Beer Festival will is to take place on Saturday July 31st, on August Bank Holiday weekend in the West Kerry Village. The festival, BEER FOR BATTENS is hoping to raise much needed funds for the Bees for Battens foundation. From 3pm onwards, patrons are invited to each of the village’s six public houses where twelve beers from around the world will be showcased. Bottles of beer are for sale at €4, and there will be live music both inside and outside venues. This is the third incarnation of a beer festival in Annascaul. The last two years proved to be a great day out with proceeds going to the Annascaul sports centre and a defibrillator for the Annascaul community. This year all profits go to Bee for Battens , an Irish based online campaign for raising awareness and supporting those affected by Battens Disease. Bee for Battens is operated and funded by the Saoirse Foundation. Battens disease is a rare and fatal neuro-degenerative condition, which affects babies, young children and juveniles in Ireland and across the globe. See www.beeforbattens.org for more information. Mary and Tony Heffernan from Keel formed the Saoirse Foundation after their daughter Saoirse was diagnosed with the disease. In March of this year, the Heffernan family received more bad news when Saoirse’s little brother Liam was diagnosed with this devastating disease. Mary, Tony, Saoirse and Liam are amazing people who really need your support. For additional information see BEER FOR BATTENS on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/#!/event.php?eid=130429960324455) 26 June 2010Jammin' in Dingle; Bob Marley's 'Wailer' to perform special gig at Wren's Nest tonight
Bob Marley's wing-man Natty Wailer descends on Dingle tonight where he will perform at a very special Reggae Dance Party at Dykegate venue, The Wren's Nest. Natty recorded and toured with Bob Marley and the Wailers for over nine years, recording numerous albums and compilations with Bob Marley such as "Songs of Freedom". Natty has learnt the music trade to the extent of adapting the formula for making good music and for being a superb show man while spreading the importance of history and culture. After leaving the Wailers in 2000, he found his own entourage 'Natty Wailer and the Reggae Vibes' with the main purpose of continuing this tradition. Subsequently, this is not just a musical career that he seeks to project but to pursue as the wider purpose of multiculturalism, feeling the need to contribute to world peace through music and culture. According to Brian LaPan of The Wren's Nest: "this indigenous music known as Reggae has the ability to bring all cultures and people together". The gig starts at 9pm this Saturday night, June 26th, at 9pm. Tickets (€15) are available from Ben at Finn McCools Surf Company, Green Street, Dingle. This is an 'all-ages' gig. 25 June 2010From Dingle to Dublin; Murphy's Ice-Cream open two new shops in the capital
Dingle company Murphys Ice Cream, the local ice-cream makers that have built a cult following for its frozen artisan delights, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary today with the launch of two new shops in Dublin on Wicklow Street and Temple Bar Square. The new ventures will create 15 new jobs. The brothers Murphy, Kieran and Seán, describe the new locations as "little havens of delight amidst the hustle and bustle of Dublin and will give denizens and visitors to the capitol an opportunity to taste some of the Murphy Brothers more interesting creations". Besides the signature ice creams, Murphys will also serve carefully sourced, biodynamic coffee and a range of sweet treats. “We are thrilled to announce such a positive move, especially in such a difficult economic environment,” said Sean Murphy, “but we believe there is no wrong time for good ice cream.” There are many in the capital already familiar with the brand since Murphys is sold in some of Dublin’s top food stores, and visitors to Kerry will most likely have ordered up a scoop of their favourite Seacláid, Brioscaí or Sú Craobh in Murphys Dingle and Killarney shops. So, what can the uninitiated expect? Kieran Murphy says their flavour inspiration at the moment is a return to basics, with ice creams that highlight top quality ingredients along with a base of fresh cream, milk of the rare Kerry cow breed, and free range local eggs. “We’re offering interesting but simple flavours this year,” he says. “What’s new is that we’re encouraging customers to combine two flavours, even in a small size, which allows for a little experimentation. For example, you could choose our Dingle sea salt ice cream with burnt caramel or intense dark chocolate, or you could order mint leaf and raspberry sorbet.“ The two new Dublin shops will opened today, Friday, 25th June. Picture courtesy of Kieran Murphy © www.icecreamireland.com 24 June 2010OPW launch guided tour service on Great Blasket Island
The secrets of An Bhlascaod Mór (the Great Blasket Island), Europe's most westerly point, are set to be revealed to a whole new generation as the OPW announced the launch of a new guided tour service on the Island. After months of preparation, the OPW Great Blasket Centre (Ionad An Bhlascaoid Mhóir), on the mainland at Dún Chaoin, initiated a guide service on the Great Blasket island on Thursday, June 10th. Whilst on the island, the guides will be based in rented premises on An Slinneán Bán. Part of the rented accommodation includes a house, built by the Congested District Board , at the beginning of the 20th century, where Peig Sayers raised her family and related her stories. Weather permitting, there will be two OPW guides on duty on the island every day and there will be guided tours of the island village, at intervals, according to demand. The guide service will be administered from the Great Blasket Centre and local ferries will be used to bring the guides, from the pier at Dún Chaoin, to An Blascaod Mór every morning and back to the mainland on the last ferry leaving the island. The State, through the OPW, purchased the majority of the titles on the Great Blasket early in 2009, including most of the ruined village, leaving the State now as the majority landowner. Plans are being drawn up for the conservation and preservation of the island village – simply referred to as “An Baile” by its inhabitants. Health and Safety measures are also being implemented, including the erection of protective fencing around some of the most derelict buildings on the island. It is hoped that the introduction of the OPW guide service to the island will enhance the visitor experience and will, in due course, attract more cultural tourist to the “Next Parish to America”. Those who have visited the island during the past week, in beautiful summer weather, have availed of the guide service and have been very laudatory about the quality of the information imparted by the guides. Pictured, l-r, Áine Ní Dhubháin, Head Guide, Great Blasket Centre and Muireann Ní Chearna, a Blasket Centre Guide, on the Great Blasket Island. Muireann’s grandparents, Céit Sheáin Team Ó Cearna and Peaidí Sheáisí Ó Cearna were born on the Great Blasket, pic courtesy of Mícheál De Mordha. 23 June 2010Speed threat in Lispole highlighted by local Councillor
Dingle LEA Councillor Micheal O'Shea has put forward a motion to Kerry County Council that KCC request the 22 June 2010Dún Chaoin's Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh on form with new album by Danú
Seanchas is the new album by Danú featuring Dún Chaoin musician and vocalist Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh; and already the album is receiving rave reviews since its April 2010 release date. 21 June 2010League and Cup double still on the cards for Dingle Bay Rovers following dramatic come-back
Dingle Bay Rovers were 2-nil down after 25 minutes as they took on Listowel Celtic at home last Saturday in the Domino's Cup 2nd Round; a shadow of the team that won Division One title only a couple weeks of ago. Dingle however got themselves back in the game when Tony Lawless looped a header over Listowel's keeper. Then just on half time Declan Noonan managed to nudge the ball over the line to make the game level when it was probably hard luck on Listowel who really should of gone into half time ahead by at least a goal. The second half however Dingle upped the game and went in front when Eoin Murphy volleyed in from the back post and then Declan Noonan scored a overhead kick to finish the game off. Dingle now find themselves in the Quarter Finals but need to play a lot better if they are to achieve the League and Cup double. Team:Tommy Pierce, Donnacha Higgins, Sandor Duignan, Aidan Murphy, Pete Flannery, James Coffey, Dara Flaherty, Tony Lawless, Eoin Murphy, Declan Noonan, Des Malley. Report: David O'Neill. Dingle Bay Rovers are proudly sponsored by www.thedinglepub.com. 20 June 2010Peregrine Falcon released back into the wild in Ballyferriter earlier today
Members of the West Kerry Branch of Birdwatch Ireland successfully released a Peregrine Falcon back into the wild today which found in a sea cave in Ferriters Cove, Ballyferriter on April 26th. |
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