Podcasts about Kenmare

Gardaí confirmed last evening that human remains found in the farmland of Michael Gaine are those of the 56-year-old farmer from Kenmare. Jerry spoke to local councillor Johnny Healy-Rae.

The Garda Press Office is not commenting  on reports that gardaí have recovered a chainsaw from Mike Gaine's farmyard in Carrig East, Kenmare as part of the investigation into his murder. It’s understood that the chainsaw will undergo forensic analysis. Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry news editor Treasa Murphy.

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, brings us the latest from Kenmare, Co.Kerry, as a man is being questioned on the suspicion of farmer Mike Gaine's murder.

Jerry spoke to Niamh Ní Bhriain who’s one of the organisers of the Neutrality Roadshow. They’re holding an event in Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare tomorrow night and on Monday, May 12th at 6pm, they will be in Ballylongford. The group is adamant that the triple lock should be maintained – this means that after gaining approval from the Government and Dáil to send our defence forces abroad, approval is also needed from the UN Security Council. The five permanent members of the security council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

This morning marks six weeks since Kenmare farmer Mike Gaine was last seen. Yesterday, gardaí released a video of Mike Gaine’s wife Janice and his sister Noreen O’Regan in which they appealed to people with information about Mike’s disappearance to contact gardaí. Radio Kerry journalist Amber Galwey attended the garda press conference in Kenmare yesterday. Listeners contacted Jerry to express their horror at the nasty comments posted online about the case. Jerry spoke to Cllr Dan McCarthy from Kenmare who’s a friend of Mike’s. He asked people not to post hurtful or speculative comments and to leave the investigation to gardaí. Mike Gaine’s disappearance has been upgraded to a homicide. Anyone with information may contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy, reports from Kenmare on the disappearance of farmer, Mike Gaine.

The investigation into the disappearance of Kenmare man Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation by gardaí. 56-year-old Mike was last seen in Centra in Kenmare on March 20th. The farmer was reported missing the following day. Radio Kerry general manager Fiona Stack gave an update on the status of the garda investigation. Jerry spoke to two of Mike’s friends, Cllr Teddy O’Sullivan Casey and to Tommy Randles who’s chair of Killarney and District Motor Club. The garda investigation team may be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or you may contact any garda station if you believe you have information that may help the investigation.

Treasa Murphy spoke to former cold case detective and author Alan Bailey, as the search for missing Kenmare man Mike Gaine, who has been missing for five weeks now. He was last seen in Kenmare on March 20th and a missing person investigation has been ongoing since with searches continuing in South Kerry. Alan Baily has worked on numerous high-profile cases about which he has written in his books ‘Missing Presumed’ and ‘the Grangegorman Murders’. He told Treasa that it’s never too late to come forward with information to help Gardaí in missing person cases

Jerry spoke to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He asked him about the Farrelly Commission report into allegations that a profoundly disabled woman had been sexually abused since childhood by her foster father. The commission of investigation was established eight years ago. The final report, published yesterday, made no findings that she had experienced sexual or emotional abuse while living with the foster family over a 20-year period. It found she was subjected to neglect. The report recommended that in relation to seven other people in the care of the same foster family, that they should ‘potentially be investigated further’. Jerry also spoke to the junior minister about the Government’s plans to ban short-term lets in cities and towns but not rural areas with a population of 10,000 or fewer. He also asked the independent TD from South Kerry about the disappearance of Michael Gaine from Kenmare who was last seen on March 20th.

Last Friday, Supt David Callaghan answered journalists’ questions at a conference in Kenmare. 56-year-old Michael Gaine was last seen in Kenmare town on Thursday, March 20th, at 9.48am.

Kerry County Council has reported the apparent theft of historic road signs near Kenmare to An Garda Síochána. The heritage signs were located beside a monument commemorating IRA volunteers Lieutenant Denis Tuohy and Con Looney - who were killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. The signs were among the last remaining road signs in the country written in miles.             Amber spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly who’s Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Féile Tom Crean takes place in Kenmare this weekend to honour the Antarctic explorer Tom Crean from Annascaul. Among those taking part is Michael Smith, author of ‘Unsung Hero’, which helped revive interest in Crean’s achievements.

Shortly before 10am, on Thursday, March 20th, Kerry farmer Michael Gaine walked into a Centra store in Kenmare to buy phone credit. The 56-year-old farmer was reportedly seen later that day in the tourist town but his trip to Centra was the last confirmed public sighting of him.Nearly three weeks later, the sheep farmer is still missing. Gardaí are increasingly concerned he may have been the victim of foul-play. However, the county-wide search remains a missing person inquiry rather than a murder investigation.Cork-based journalist Liam Coates discusses the investigation into the Kerry farmer's disappearance.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last recorded sighting of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was at a Centra store in Kenmare on March 20. After that, he disappeared. Despite an extensive search, the mystery of what happened to the 56-year-old sheep farmer remains unresolved. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan ­ You can read more about this podcast in Catherine Fegan's article on the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 56 year old Kerry farmer Mike Gaine has been missing now for 17 days - after he vanished on the 20th of March. He was last seen in Centra in Kenmare. Searches have been taking place involving volunteers, the defence forces, and a Garda investigation is being carried out. Presenter of Kerry Today Jerry O'Sullivan has the latest.

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The search continues for missing farmer Mike Gaine, who was last seen on in Kenmare on Thursday, March 20th. Treasa spoke to Cllr Dan McCarthy, who is a close friend of Mike’s and manager of Kenmare Mart. When last seen, Michael was wearing an orange woolly hat, black fleece, blue jeans and black boots. Anyone with information on Michael's whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief this week and talks to Revd Carole Reynold who is the Education Officer for the Connemara National Park. He also talks to Bishop Michael Burrows about his Good Friday Pilgrimate 'From Killal to Kenmare'. Sr Ann Crowley from Kilkee gives her reflection for the 4th Sunday of Lent.

Gardaí searching for the missing County Kerry farmer, Mike Gaine, are placing checkpoints at junctions around Kenmare today. They hope to jog the memories of people who may have seen him on the day he disappeared. Our Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy, has been following developments...

It has been a week since Kenmare local Michael Gaine went missing. Radio Kerry journalist Amber Galwey is in Kenmare as the gardaí are now hosting a press conference. Gardaí will carry out checkpoints in South Kerry today, as part of the search for missing farmer Michael Gaine.

The Garda water unit has joined the search for a missing County Kerry farmer. Divers have been searching a disused quarry about two miles from Mike Gaine's home outside Kenmare. The 56 year old was reported missing last Friday. For the latest developments, we talk to our Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy...

Jerry spoke to Cllr Teddy O’Sullivan Casey who lives in Kenmare about the community’s worry and concern for local farmer Mike Gaine who was last seen on Thursday, March 20th.. Members of the garda sub-aqua unit arrived in the area this morning to help in the search for the 56-year-old.

Seán Mac an tSíthigh, Nuacht RTÉ Reporter is in Kenmare, Co. Kerry where the search has resumed for missing farmer Michael Gaine.

Kenmare sheep farmer Michael Gaine, who’s 56, was last seen in Kenmare town on Thursday morning. Gardaí, as well as more than 200 volunteers, Iveragh Coast Guard, Kerry Mountain Rescue, Iveragh Coast Guard and the crew of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 115 have taken part in the search which has focused on the Carraig East area of Kenmare. Jerry spoke to Mike’s friend Cllr Dan McCarthy who’s the manager of Kenmare Mart. Mike is around 5 feet 10 inches tall with a stocky build, brown/grey hair and a bushy beard. He was last seen wearing an orange woolly hat, black fleece, blue jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information on Michael's whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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The price of chocolate has been going up and is set to continue rising. Jerry spoke to chocolatier in Kenmare, Benoit Lorge about why this is happening.

Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly from Kenmare is the new Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

„Dia dhuit, hallo und herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Folge von *Erlebnis Irland* – dem Podcast, der euch die grüne Insel näherbringt, und zwar nicht nur mit Regen und Schafherden, sondern auch mit jeder Menge süßer Überraschungen! Ja, ihr habt richtig gehört: Heute wird es schokoladig! Wir nehmen euch mit in das malerische Kenmare, ein Ort, der nicht nur für seine atemberaubende Landschaft bekannt ist, sondern auch für einen ganz besonderen Schokoladenkünstler: den Chocolatier Lorge. Hier wird Schokolade nicht einfach nur hergestellt, hier wird sie zelebriert – und das schmeckt man in jedem einzelnen Stück. Ob klassisch, kreativ oder mit irischem Twist: Bei Lorge wird Schokolade zur Kunst. Ich hatte die große Freude, ein Interview mit dem Mann hinter der Schokolade zu führen – und weil Irland ja bekanntlich zweisprachig ist, wird es heute auch ein bisschen deutsch-englisch. Also, schnappt euch ein Stück Schokolade, lehnt euch zurück und genießt das Gespräch mit dem Chocolatier Lorge aus Kenmare. Los geht's!“

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by Jerry O'Sullivan, host of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry & Sinead Kelleher, journalist with the Kerryman to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers.

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business' roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town a once over and see what works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that in Kenmare is Retail Consultant, Vinny O Brien & Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Kenmare to get a sense of what its like to do business in the town:Karen Coakley aka 'The Kenmare Foodie'Patrick Hanley, co-owner the Lansdowne Hotel Patrick Christina Foley of Inish Living Padraig Hanley of Kenmare Boat ToursHeather O'Sullivan, co-owner John Ross Jewellers in Tralee Charlie Vaughan, Men's Captain of Kenmare Golf ClubMike Casey, Proprietor Chef of the Lime Tree Restaurant & On the Green at the Kenmare Golf ClubJames Murphy, Founder of BillGenie.ie

'Nest', situated in the heart of Kenmare, specialises in interesting and beautiful gifts for the home and family. Bobby popped in to check out some of their wares.

Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow in Kenmare is Steven O' Leary and Thomas Barrett who are all members of The Rising.

Episode 132 features singer-songwriter Nadine Khouri, painter and musician Whiting Tennis, country-rock artist Kris Hitchcock, and Rose City Band. Plus, folk singer Richard Lofgren from Kenmare, North Dakota.

Shane McCarthy from Kenmare spoke to Jerry about rescuing his flock of sheep.

We talk to a farmer who has offered a reward for information after his sheep were attached by dogs near Kenmare on St Stephen’s Day.

Jerry spoke to journalist Anne Lucey who reported in the Irish Examiner this morning that gardaí have sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding alleged voter irregularity in Kenmare on the day of the local and European elections in June.

Bud Grant, the legendary coach of the Minnesota Vikings, was always an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. One of the places where he hunted waterfowl was Kenmare, in Ward County.

Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly spoke to Jerry about the efforts to find and repatriate the remains of Margaret Hassan, who has strong ties to Kenmare. Ms Hassan was an Irish aid worker who was murdered in Iraq 20 years ago this month and her body was never found

We are celebrating episode 100!I know. I can't believe it either!In honor of episode 100 I want to offer up some of my favorite destinations in Europe.And I've narrowed it down to my top 10 places in Europe.Well, I have a few honorable mentions as well because I couldn't help myself.

Jerry spoke to Alan Moloney who produced the 1998 TV series ‘Falling for a Dancer’ that gave Colin Farrell his big break and has lately produced Oscar winner Cillian Murphy’s new film, ‘Small Things Like These’. Some of ‘Falling for a Dancer’ was filmed in Kenmare.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor Dan McCarthy about floods in Kenmare over the weekend.

We are fortunate to have John Adams on this episode. In fact, I was fortunate to spend an evening with Adams in Kenmare, County Kerry during my trip to Ireland. Adams is a co-founder and current chair of the Kenmare Kestrels Basketball Club. The club was founded in 2006 and boasts close to 350 members, with youth and adult teams competing in the KABB (Kerry Area Basketball Board). Adams, who is originally from Maine and has degrees from Notre Dame and Harvard, managed to fit in some time between practices for a short interview at his home. Our discussion focused on the history of the Kenmare Kestrels, how it fits a niche in a country dominated by other sports, and what he has learned as a coach to teams at various age levels.

Cllr Teddy O’Sullivan Casey spoke to Amber about the vandal or vandals who cut down a speed sign approaching Caher National School in Kenmare.

Some communities in Kerry are to be left with no ambulance service on certain days of the week, following a change in rostering announced on Friday by the HSE. This will impact Tralee, Dingle, Listowel, Killarney, Kenmare and Cahersiveen. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris and Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

New figures from the Restaurants Association of Ireland show that a total of 612 food businesses closed since the hospitality VAT rate returned to 13.5% from the reduced 9% rate last September. That represents a rate of 51 closures every month or almost 12 a week – but the Government is standing firm on its refusal to reduce the levy. Jerry spoke to Jamie O’Connell, Author and Co-owner of bean and batch Kenmare.

Kenmare is one of the my favorite towns in Ireland.In fact, it may be my absolute favorite.Located in County Kerry, Kenmare is colorful, vibrant and in a central location for exploring this piece of Ireland.It has great pubs — some of which have tasty food, a nice array of accommodation and incredibly friendly locals.Add in the ability to explore Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and even some parts of County Cork and you have the perfect Irish town.Want to chat about Kenmare?Then send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:1:52: Intro2:55: Placing it on the Map6:26: Stone Circle7:58: Golf9:10: The Bay9:59: Reenagross Woodland Park12:59: Wandering the Town13:45: Kenmare Courtyard Gallery15:15: Places to Eat16:53: Places to Stay18:47: Killarney National Park20:29: Black Valley21:37: Ring of Kerry22:53: Ring of Beara24:47: Lynne's Favorites28:50: Wrapping it up29:12: Listener reviewImportant links:Why Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish Town13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandCounty Kerry • IrelandKenmare IrelandMy Favorite Towns in IrelandAbbey Court B&BRockcrest HouseSupport the Show.Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

Growing up in Kenmare—a small town in County Kerry, Ireland—Bryan O'Sullivan learned the importance of hospitality and service from the comfort of his mom's coffee shop. Pulled toward the field of architecture and design, he soon set off for school in London, and further honed his craft under design greats like Martin Brudnizki, Annabelle Selldorf and David Collins. In 2013, he took what he learned and launched his own firm. With a blend of hospitality and residential work, he quickly became one of the industry's fastest-rising stars. This episode is sponsored by Four HandsLINKSBryan O'SullivanDennis ScullyBusiness of Home