Issue 119. Have we found a new Ironman?

CHAMBERS, SHEAFS, CHAMPIONS, BOATS

August 07, 2026

Good Morning and Welcome,

To issue No.119. Is it that time already?

South Kerry by the numbers

Apparently there’s a big Euromillions tonight, with that in mind

  • 3,300,000: € will get you this. Officially the most expensive house in South Kerry since the newsletter started.

  • 2.200,000: € will get you this. Which one of us doesn’t deserve a private beach?

  • 895,000: € will get you this. Which, comparatively, seems like a bargain.

First, a word from this week’s sponsor

Only two weekends of Beach Yoga at Derrynane left! 10.30am Fridays and Sundays until August 9th. Book yourself in for a fun, feelgood yoga class with the most relaxing relaxation in the world! The sound of waves in the background and the sensation of the sun’s warmth and the gentle ocean breeze is just gorgeous.

CMAF Celebrates Sheaf Slinging Supremo

Whilst no doubt you’ve seen much of the music & dancing from last weekends excellent Cahersiveen Music & Arts Festival, you may have missed the crowning of a true champion of Iveragh.

Whilst many of you may have been nursing the night before, Adrian Brennan was claiming his 14th consecutive Sheaf Throwing title, beating 28 men over five rounds.

This week the Oracle gained access to his executive management team, who revealed that the secret behind Adrian’s success is an unwavering appetite for farm labour & the inspirational mentorship of Frank O’Connell (after whom the trophy is named).

Statue anyone?

It’s The Signs of South Kerry 🎺🎺🎺

Contrary to what a lot of you thought last week, it wasn’t Coomaciste. It was of course, the Gaeltacht sign just beyond Lohar Church.

So. A nice easy one this week, where is it?

Congratulations to last week’s winners

  • MOS 

Outstanding. Well done!

Auntie Agnes’ Angle

She’s enjoying the sun still. I think.

 

No doubt she’ll return when good and ready.

The Oracle Cartoon

This week, Tim gives a view

Glorious isn’t it? Thanks, Tim!

Best Ice Cream in South Kerry

Our first leaderboard is upon us & it’s some lead…

Is it too early to start congratulating Fogarty’s Centra Waterville? In your opinion, do they have the best ice cream in South Kerry? Do they get your vote?

Also, to those winners waiting on trophies, I have one. Presentation incoming.

Everything Else

  • Solar eclipse on Wednesday, free event led by Noel ‘solar eclipse’ Clarke, starts at 6pm tickets here

  • Fancy stewarding yourself through the open waves? Derrynane Sea Sports has a new sailing instructor, more here

  • Like music? Love Chambers? Then the 13th Chamber Valentia Music fectival starts next week, more here

  • Are you a woman looking to start your own business? Help is at hand

  • Barry McGrath plays The Bridge Bar, Portmagee this evening

  • Gorge yourself on Regattas all weekend, Valentia kicks off at 9.45am Satruday, with Portmagee Sunday from 11.20am.

Thanks

For reading.

To Tim & Agnes.

Good luck, be well.

Dave