Issue 103. What is that thing in the sky?

DWELLINGS, LAUGHS, BOOTS, CAP

April 17, 2026

Good Afternoon and Welcome,

To issue No.103. I wonder if it will still be there by the time this is finished? Granted, it’s difficult to tell, but this thing takes far longer to write than it does to read…

South Kerry by the numbers

  • 16,802: Dwellings as defined by having an active ESB connection are in the Kenmare Electoral Area, as of Q4 2024

  • 1,183: Dwellings were deemed vacant

  • 582: Of these were deemed to be vacant for at least 6 years.

First, a word from this week’s sponsor

Its the recycling event of the year! Don’t miss it.

It’s The Signs of South Kerry 🎺🎺🎺

After the tanker load of entries last week, one for the purists this week. Where’s this sign?

Congratulations to last week’s winners

  • Dave Shortall

  • David fitz

  • Noreen K 

  • eileen

  • MO 

  • Teresa Walsh 

Congratulations to all, who correctly identified that it was, of course, the sign for the Supervalu station in Cahersiveen. First time ever I think that everyone who entered got it right.

Auntie Agnes’ Angle

She is risen.

Dear Reader,


I am currently enjoying some time away. I’m in a beautiful historical city. So clean and peaceful. I am struck by how energetic and happy the people are that I am meeting. I’m sure the sun certainly helps with an energetic and playful approach to life, and I imagine living within a more progressive political culture helps a good deal too! I’m sure the political scene is far more complex than my idealistic projections… but their resistance to the rise of the far-right really is hopeful and inspiring.
It makes me wonder about the rhetoric we are being consistently fed at home. And the impact of this doom on our physical and mental health.
I stand with the recent protests. We need to come together and demand a change to how we are being treated and influenced.
It’s a matter of urgency; it is a public health emergency.
I also lit some candles for the rain to stop!

The Oracle Cartoon

This week, Tim presents…

Thanks Tim. Hang it in the Loovre

Best Coffee in South Kerry

Another quieter week. The Watch House still going strong but Tide & Thyme is racing up the table

The Watch House is very much coming for Ahamore Tearooms in the race to be Chief Hot Chocolateier too.

They can’t dominate all the categories… Can they?

Everything Else

  • The first brown tag draw for the Roughty River takes place on the 5th May, email [email protected] for more info

  • Fancy yourself a comedian? Go for your life at The Plank, Open Mic Comedy Night, tonight 8pm, Kerry Coast Hotel more here

  • If you’re a bit more wooden, then The Art of Trees tonight at the Tech might be for you, more here

  • Songwriting workshop on Tuesday, followed by session in Mike Murts, more here

  • Enjoy half an hour in the company of local legend Willie O’Driscolll as he stars in the first instalment of Mise Iveragh excellent work from all involved!

  • Free workshop for carers, tomorrow, 1-3pm, Tech Amergin, more here

  • Heritage Day tomorrow at The Backwater Tavern, more here

Job?

Thanks

For reading.

Late again this week, I blame the sun. Is it still sunny?

Thanks to Tim & Agnes.

Good luck, be well.

Dave