Council row erupts over the Dingle name change controversy

A BLAZING row flared up yesterday between rival Kerry political dynasties over the An Daingean name change controversy.

Fianna Fáil councillor Paul O’Donoghue condemned a proposal by Independent councillor Michael Healy-Rae as an “appallingly cynical attempt” to garner votes and further divide a community — three days before an election.

Mr Healy-Rae proposed that the council direct Gaeltacht Minister Eamon Ó Cuív to comply with the wishes of the people of An Daingean and change the official name of An Daingean to Dingle/Daingean Ui Chuis.