Irish language - Kerry town faces name change again

WHAT’S in a name?

In politics the answer depends on who has the whip hand. And in Dingle, it seems Jackie Healy-Rae is in the driving seat.

Apparently, one of the key electoral agreements in the contract between the Kerry independent and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is that the town’s name, peremptorily changed to An Daingean by Minister Éamon Ó Cuív, is to be switched back to Dingle.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited