Kerry Today

A new Marine Institute report into Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí – Ireland’s newest national park - highlights problems facing the area. Treasa spoke to ecologist Pádraic Fogarty, who is calling for a ban on the use of tangle netting.

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

Jerry spoke to Dara Ó Cinnéide (and his new dog Mr Quipps), about how having a guide dog has transformed Dara’s life. Jerry also spoke to Dara, Anna Lynch and Tommo Brien about the Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind Kingdom Branch’s Valentine’s Puppy Party fundraiser at the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee this Friday, February 13th

Jerry spoke to Maura Fitzgerald, Norah O’Connor, and Joan Shanahan, members of the Killarney team that were crowned County Senior Camogie Champions 58 years ago. They were never presented with their trophy. Almost 60 years later, they will finally be presented with the cup that they won back in the late 60s. The presentation will take place at half-time in Fitzgerald Stadium this Saturday, February 14th, when Kerry host Laois in the national camogie league.

Jerry spoke to Steve O’Mahony, whose nine-year-old daughter Alexis has profound disabilities. He says Killarney urgently needs a primary health care centre, that it’s vital for the quality of life for people with additional needs. He’s disappointed by the decision not to develop the Áras Phádraig site near the town centre into a primary health care centre.

Jerry spoke to Paul Favier, principal of Glenflesk National School. A review by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) recommended that the school lose one of its two SNAs.

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

Joanne Appelbee, originally from Carrickmacross, and her children Austin,Grace and Beau were on holiday in Quindalup, 200km (125 miles) south of Perth, when strong winds pushed their inflatable paddleboards and kayak offshore from Geographe Bay. Her 13-year-old son Austin swam for four hours through the dangerous waters to get help. Joe Finnegan of the The Joe Finnegan Show on Shannonside spoke Joanne Appelbee, her son Austin, and her mother Doreen Cunningham, who lives in Carrickmacross. For the full interview, go to

Treasa spoke to TJ O’Sullivan, one of the organisers of Save Rossbeigh Beach, a group looking to save the beach from coastal erosion. As much as 2.5m of the sand dunes have been lost since early November 2025. Save Rossbeigh Beach will be meeting at the Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30pm.

Brendan O’Brien of Tralee Tidy Towns joined Treasa on the line to discuss growing concerns about littering caused by people scavenging in bins for Re-Turn bottles and cans. It seems, at this stage, the problem is an issue in most towns in the country.

Treasa spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Robert Brosnan about postage delays in the Annascaul and Inch areas, and the impact that disruption is having on people and businesses in the area. He wants the Minister for Communication to intervene.

Killarney’s Ruairí O’Flaherty spoke to Treasa. He was amongst the winners at the 68th Annual Grammy awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles, for his work as a senior master engineer for the team which won for their work on the Record of the Year, ‘Luther’, by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Ruairí’s work was also nominated in several other prestigious categories, including Album of the Year, ‘GNX’ by Kendrick Lamar and ‘Man’s Best Friend’ by Sabrina Carpenter.

Treasa spoke to Kenmare independent councillor Dan McCarthy, who proposed the part 8 planning for the major development in Kenmare on the former St Clare’s Convent.

Treasa spoke to Killarney councillor Marie Moloney about the multi-million euro Killarney Community Nursing Unit, work on which started in 2022 and has been beset by delays. The HSE says it will be shortly submitting its final application for the unit’s registration to HIQA. The Labour councillor also paid tribute to Ruairi O’Flaherty for winning a Grammy.

Dora McCarthy from Inch says we should take pride in Kerry people’s recent achievements – the most recent of which is Killarney’s Ruairi O’Flaherty winning a Grammy award.

Treasa spoke with Noel Crowley of Kenmare Tidy Towns about a rise in bin scavenging, after the CEO of Dublin City Council said it was a problem resulting from the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Councillors for Tralee Municipal District have been getting complaints from people about the traffic lights at one of the busiest junctions in the town. This is the junction where Edward Street, North Circular Road, and John Joe Sheehy Road all meet. Alan O’Brien met Sinn Féin councillor Paul Daly near the junction to find out more.

Jerry spoke to Shane Lehane, author and lecturer in the Department of Folklore and Ethnology, UCC.

Jerry spoke to Brian McIntyre, SEAI Programme Manager - High Performance Building Technologies about the National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026.  This includes being able to avail of a new grant of up to €4,000 for new windows and doors.  You may contact the SEAI at 01 802 2100.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, who’s the party  spokesperson on justice, home affairs and migration. He’s also chair of the Oireachtas committee which deals with the same issues. Jerry also asked him about Sinn Féin’s position on travelling to the White House to meet President Trump for St Patrick’s Day.