Kerry Today

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Independent Cllr Dan McCarthy is calling for more storage of oil at Whiddy Island in the national reserve. He says there’s space for an extra 60 days there.

The Construction Industry Federation’s head of services for the Southern Region Joanne Tracey discusses pressures on construction industry due to crisis.

Call from the Dáil with John Downing

Jackie Healy-Rae: “We will be in Government again” – April 17th, 2026

Susan Doyle has a PhD in ecology, specialising in birds, from UCD. She is working at MKO Research on an SEAI funded project called RE:HARRIER, which focuses on the interaction between hen harrier and wind farms in Ireland.

Aughacasla National School has created a major marine education project since last September, and they have made important discoveries. They used the Marine Institute’s Explorers Fintastic Shark resources. Jerry spoke to Claire McSweeney, teacher Aughacasla National School, 6th class pupil Rocco Stallard who discovered a giant mermaid’s purse on Camp beach; 6th class pupil Oisín Griffin also made an extraordinary discovery and Jane Sharp, outreach officer with Explorers Education Programme – which is funded by the Marine Institute

Radio Kerry Journalist Mark Lynch was in court yesterday when 54-year-old American man Michael Kelley appeared in Tralee District Court via video link from Cork Prison with two black eyes. Mark spoke to Jerry about the sitting

Jerry spoke to Ger Egan, who own Egans Garage in Cahersiveen. He says the cost of business has skyrocketed across the board.

Jerry spoke to James Murphy of BillGenie.ie which offers a free utility consultation service.

Yesterday, Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy-Rae resigned as a Minister of State and voted no confidence in the Government. His brother Danny also voted against the Government and ended his support; he had signalled on Monday when he spoke to Jerry on Kerry Today that he would do so. Michael Healy-Rae was not available for interview – Deputy Danny Healy-Rae spoke to Jerry, as did Fianna Fáil minister Norma Foley, Kerry Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly, and Kerry Fianna Fáil backbencher Michael Cahill. Did Danny’s announcement on Monday leave Michael with no choice but to resign? Minister Foley says the coalition’s deal with the Healy-Raes was dependent upon both deputies supporting them. Michael Healy-Rae said yesterday in the Dáil that he resigned because the Government was not listening to people’s worries about fuel costs as evidenced by recent protests.

Caroline Reidy of NFP HR Solutions, an Aon company, is one of the country’s leading experts in human resources. In this regular feature, she answers your workplace questions relating to your rights and entitlements whether you are an employee, employer, manager or self-employed. If you’ve a question for Caroline, email, in confidence, kerrytoday@radiokerry.ie

John Galvin from Glenflesk was out in Killarney with his wife on Saturday, April 4th at 5.30pm, when they heard a car horn being honked. Separately, Natalia Eismont was also on High Street. They had to post a video of the culprit and its accomplice who were causing all that noise

Jerry spoke to comment line caller Kate Carmody from Beale. She believes the Government should introduce a universal basic income and it’s imperative to do so at this time of global instability.

Orla Barry, Europe correspondent with The World programme, spoke to Jerry about the election in Hungary that ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Orla is a former Radio Kerry journalist and broadcaster.

An estimated 440 households in Kerry remain in mortgage arrears of over 12 months, many dating back to the period between 2008 and 2010. Jerry spoke to Stephen Curtis, CEO of Irish Homes who says a growing number in this financial difficulty are over 60.

Paudie Kenneally of Paudie Kenneally Coach Hire of Newcastle West. The company, started by his father, has had a school contract for 42 years, serving schools in West Limerick and North Kerry. He spoke to Jerry about his decision to stop providing the school bus service.

Breda Dyland, manager of Kerry Cancer Support Group, spoke to Jerry about the impact of the fuel crisis.

The independent deputy for Kerry – who agreed to give his support to the government when it formed last year – spoke to Jerry.

Jerry spoke to chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels’ Federation Gareth Power about the impact of the cancellations.

Last week’s fuel protests and blockades have been described as the worst week for this Government. Critics said the coalition failed to take notice of the impact of rising fuel prices on people. Jerry spoke to Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley who’s also a Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry.

Jerry spoke to Neilus O’Connor from Moyvane who took part in the protests at Foynes Port.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin’s climate, environment, energy and transport spokesperson Pa Daly who’s also a TD for Kerry. Just before Jerry spoke to Pa, he heard from Tom, who’s a lorry driver, about the situation in Ringaskiddy this morning. It was bumper to bumper.

This week’s episode continues the discussion on offshore wind energy. Captain Brian FitzGerald who spoke on the subject last week returns. He works at the Department of Climate, Energy, and the Environment as the community liaison officer for the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (NDMAP). Brian was previously a ship’s captain and operational commander in the Naval Service and is a lecturer in maritime law.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor Dan McCarthy who has a petrol and diesel forecourt and is the manager of Kenmare Mart. Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill and Cork East Sinn Féin deputy Pat Buckley gave their views. Protestor Michael Walsh from Castleisland and Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris also spoke on the crisis. Amber Galwey reported on the situation at forecourts in Tralee this morning. Jerry also spoke to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae.

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Megan Lynch, social media and PR executive with Harvey Norman, spoke to Jerry about how they’re are hosting a campaign in support of the Marie Keating Foundation.

An investigation by The Journal.ie found that there were almost 20,000 violent incidents recorded in hospitals nationwide between 2023 and 2025. At University Hospital Kerry, more than 300 incidents of violence were recorded at the same time. Jerry spoke to Noel Baker of TheJournal.ie and to Phil Ní Sheaghdha from Ventry, INMO general secretary.

Clare Breen lives in Whitefield, Beaufort which she says is exactly four miles from Beaufort village and a similar distance from Killorglin. She says their nearest bus stop is four miles away – too far for anyone walking. She says people living in Whitefield which includes over 70 residents of St Mary of the Angels facility should be able to access the bus in their locality.

Tralee publican Danny Leane has decided to step away from running the Klub Bar at the Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club in Tralee when the lease expires on April 19th.

Jerry spoke to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae about the ongoing fuel protests including blockades. Neilus O'Connor from Moyvane is taking part in the protest in Foynes.

That’s the aim of the Government which wants us ‘to move from a nation of savers, to a nation of investors.” Amber spoke to Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation conference at the Gleneagle Arena bean yesterday, April 6th and runs until tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th. Amber spoke to the INTO’s president, Anne Horan, who’s a former union representative for Kerry and Limerick.

Frequent Radio Kerry contributor Seán Lyons from Tralee wrote to The Irish Times about the last fuel shortage in the 1970s. He remembers what he saw taped to a petrol pump in his native Mayo. Could we be heading back to those times?

Amber spoke to People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy.

Estate agents have started to use AI on property listings to show you the potential of the property. The advertiser regulator has said that artificial intelligence generated image son property are not likely to mislead as long as this is properly flagged. Amber spoke to Tommy Carmody of Tommy Carmody Property House.

An investigation file, relating to the discovery of a baby boy's body on a beach in South Kerry 42 years ago, has been submitted to the DPP. Known as Baby John, he was found with 28 stab wounds on White Strand, Cahersiveen on April 14th, 1984. Treasa Murphy spoke to solicitor Pádraig O’Connell who represents the Kerry couple who were questioned in relation to the baby’s death. They were both later released without charge following their arrest three years ago.

Today, motorists all around Ireland are protesting in response to the rise in fuel prices. Amber Galwey spoke to Michael Walsh of the Irish Rural Association who’s part of the Kerry convoy. Amber also spoke to Ireland South Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly.

A Kerry-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) is calling on the government to use diplomatic channels to advance the rights of Kurdish people in the Middle East. They are a minority group in the region without their own independent state. South Kerry organisation, Azadi, is submitting an Oireachtas public petition today urging government action. Co-director and Sneem native Florian Scheibein is of Kurdish descent.

Rory Carroll is the author of A Rebel and a Traitor: A Fugitive, the Manhunt and the Birth of the IRA about the complex figure that is Roger Casement and his legacy.

A Kerry publican says a grant for electric cars to be used to bring people to and from their local pubs, could help keep rural Ireland alive. Seán O’Mahony of the Faha Court bar has run the Social Spin scheme for the last seven years.

Captain Brian FitzGerald works at the Department of Climate, Energy, and the Environment as the community liaison officer for the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (NDMAP). Brian was previously a ship’s captain and operational commander in the Naval Service and is a lecturer in maritime law. He discusses offshore wind energy. Part two on the same topic will be broadcast next week.

Julie O’Connor has recently become the new president of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland. Julie, who’s originally from Sligo, taught in Tralee for 32 years.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael. Yesterday the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against plans for the 600-megawatt power plant on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. Shannon LNG Ltd had been granted permission for the facility by An Coimisiún Pleanála last year. Friends of the Irish Environment took a judicial review against that decision.

Jerry spoke to Superintendent Michael Fleming about the criminals and their scams to take advantage of the fact that Adare will host the Ryder Cup next year.

The world has been plunged into economic uncertainty and fuel shortages following the US and Israel attack on Iran. Donald Trump’s 19-minute speech overnight did nothing to allay concerns. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has been stark in his warnings about jet fuel supply disruption. Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher.

Every Wednesday, Tony gives his perspective on listeners' dilemmas.