Issue 9. You so fine, You so fine you blow my mind Hey Buddy

Good Morning and Welcome,

To issue No. 9. This week there’s no attempt at a witty intro as I’m 20 minutes late publishing.

South Kerry by the numbers:

• 76: Incidents of crime recorded in 2023 across both Sneem & Cahersiveen Garda Stations. 0.2 crimes per day. Safe.

• 1: In 10 of us are apparently Ukrainian. I’ve seen this stat applied to the Iveragh Peninsula, South Kerry & the Kenmare LEA this week. More on this next week.

• 800,000: € Will get you your very own slice of Blackrock outside Sneem.

Plenty to say on the Hotel Cali-Reenroe

You’ll remember, of course, a few weeks ago I took a look at the proposed developments at Reenroe and the general consensus around the plans. You’ll also be aware that a few high profile figures came out strongly backing the development. Councillor Johnny Healy-Rae advised those not from the area to “mind their own business”. Councillor Norma Moriarty advised that the majority of feedback she’d received had been “very, very positive”.

Well, based on the sheer amount of planning objections, people have made it their business to be not very positive. As it stands, with three weeks to go in the planning process, there are 37 objections submitted. Many of these run to pages in length and have been submitted by locals, environmental activists, blow-ins & Irish Water to name but a few.

Whether the planners take any of these as grounds to refuse planning remains to be seen, but by the looks of things, there is no smooth sailing ahead.

You can be mine, and I can be your Buddy

I see you, checking me out, you're thinking, I’m one of those guys. Those non-stop, ferociously active, athletes… Well, that’s just not me. I’m not like all those other guys, I’m a young dog that’s seen the hard road, now, I’m ready for love.

My back legs might not be great but my heart is strong. I’ll stand by you, walk beside you, (I’m not too sure about those shady guys following us on sunny days, but we can get through that together) lean into you, follow you, collapse in front of you expecting a belly rub, I’ll be your dawg.

I like other dawgs too, but this dawg don’t do no cats.

If you think you can handle all the love that Buddy’s got to give, get in touch with the wonderful souls at KLAWS.

 🎶 If you take time to show me, you really care, then we’ll share tomorrow togetheeeeer, always and forever with you 🎶 

Congratulations 🍰 🍰 👏 👏 👏 

There are a good few this week. So I’ll get straight to it

🍰 Congratulations to Teresa O’Sullivan for becoming number 400, you’ve won a prize!! Just reply to this email to claim it.

🍰 Congratulations to Lucy Hunt & all at Sea Synergy who celebrate 10 years in business in July. When you consider what’s gone on in the last 10 years it’s no small achievement & Sea Synergy continues to thrive. They are fully up and running for the new season with a range of projects and activities for all ages, including snorkelling, kayaking, explorer walks & talks & loads more. Get involved here.

🍰 Congratulations to Sneem/Derrynane who won Division 5 last weekend along with a correction; I imagine there wasn’t a goat milked in Sneem OR Derrynane after the victory.

🍰 Congratulations to Waterville’s own Cíalan Walsh who has been chosen to lead the Irish Kidney Association’s charity campaign for this year’s Ring of Kerry cycle.

🍰 Congratulations to the Glanageenty Loopers on successfully completing their mammoth trek from Bray Head Co. Wicklow to Bray Head Valentia. Fierce walking.

🍰 Congratulations to Mickey Dennehy on becoming the Oracle’s first affiliate last week. Get in touch if you too would like to earn per subscriber.

🍰 Lastly a Giant Congratulations to David Shorthall for winning last week’s prize.

Best of the rest;

• BBQ season is back at Staigue Fort. This Sunday 5-8pm and every Sunday through the summer.

• The Spirit of The Sea Experience continues at Portmagee Whiskey more here

• Louise Yoga is back with another mini-retreat on Sunday, perfect for those already seeking a bit of solace from the school holidays, book here.

• This Saturday 29th Cill Rialaig have an exhibition called IASC AGUS FÍS by Artist "Liam de Frinse" Special Guest opening by "Colin McLean" Angler and Author of "Angling Around Ireland".

• Join Dr Eoin O’Neill tomorrow as he gives a historical walk looking at the heritage of the island and more

Just Announced;

The good people at Foroige have you covered this summer for all your child avoidance needs. Just call the numbers above to book.

Thanks

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So I’ll have a proper competition for you next week, I promise. Tough one this week, thanks for sticking with it. I couldn’t find a single gig, so be sure to advise me where I should be looking.

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Good luck, be well

Dave

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