Podcasts about Tralee

Jerry spoke to Owen Moore, Head of Astellas Tralee Plan, about their expansion in Tralee.

Pharmaceutical giant Astellas has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tralee. This follows on from the company’s €330 million investment at the Kerry technology park in 2023. Jerry spoke to Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Angie Baily.

Sinn Féin councillor Tom Barry is urging for more capacity for evening bus services from Tralee to North Kerry. It’s after a dozen passengers were left stranded over 30Km from home after the 272 bus service was full last week. Cllr Barry is also urging for the council and Gardaí to be proactive ahead of the Halloween period. Jerry also asked Cllr Barry on his thoughts on Donald Trump's comments on Irish Unification.

Jerry spoke to Minister Norma Foley about the €7.5 million expansion plan for Tralee Town regeneration.

A new report by CyberSafeKids has shown how seemingly ineffective laws brought in last year to improve child safety on social media have proved to be. Liam Walsh, who’s originally from The Spa, Tralee, is part of a campaign group in the UK seeking to hold social media platforms to account. He’s fighting for information about what social media content was being shown to his daughter Maia before she died at the age of 13 by suicide. Jerry spoke to him about his campaign and asked for his views to a legal settlement in the US whereby META agreed to pay €18 billion and make changes to Facebook and Instagram to address claims that it had designed the platforms to be addictive and that it had improperly collected children’s personal data.  If you have been impacted by anything you have heard, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 -- and Webwise

Luke Dennehy from Tralee is a singer-songwriter and an Oasis superfan. The teenager’s been invited to the premiere of the new Oasis documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger in Dublin.

That’s the call being made by Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea. The 5.45am service operates Tuesday to Friday, but not Monday.

PJ talks to Caoilfhinn who, it turns out, is no stranger to Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the reasons behind two big traffic nightmares, talks to Rose of Tralee Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, learns what an inspiration Katie Taylor is to Cork women and men. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham is a UnionistShould we have been surprised by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's crass assertion last week that the issue of the unity referendum promised in the Good Friday Agreement, “is one issue that will be off the table.”?Two months ago as I watched Burnham address the media outside10 Downing St, on the day he replaced Keir Starmer, I wrote that he; “like every British Prime Minister governs in the interests of the English establishment. He like his predecessors is a Unionist.”For as far back as England's involvement in Ireland its policies have always been determined by British national interests. Not the interests of the Irish people.Drumcree – Unionism Stuck in the PastIn the early hours of Sunday 6 July 1997 I remember vividly driving back from an event in Tralee, County Kerry because of the growing tension over Unionist demands to march down the Garvaghy Road. I arrived home as David Blevins for Sky News broke the news that hundreds of British soldiers and RUC had swamped the nationalist streets of Garvaghy Road. Protestors were swept aside and the Orange Order got its march. There were widespread civil disturbances as nationalist areas reacted to the developments. 1997 was the last year a march took place. The Parade Commission decisions and the opposition of the local community had seen to that.Last week Drumcree and the Garvaghy Road jumped back into the media headlines when the High Court in Belfast quashed a determination by the Parades Commission to ban this year's Drumcree march. It did so because of a procedural flaw in how that decision was reached.The High Court decision did not clear the way for an Orange Order parade to proceed down the Garvaghy Road. But it did lead to an increase in the sectarian bombast that has long been part and parcel of political unionism in the northern state. The UUP, DUP and TUV have all united to claim “a massive victory for unionism and loyalism” and to demand that the Orange Order be able to march through the nationalist Garvaghy Road area. They want to turn the clock back to the ‘No surrender' ‘Not an Inch' ethos of the Orange State. They want a return to the old order.That will not happen. Nationalists and non-unionists are looking to the future not the past. The nationalist community of the Garvaghy Road area is greater now than it was in 1997. It has lived in peace for almost 30 years. It deserves to be able to continue to do so and there is no desire within that community to facilitate a sectarian Orange march. Paddy ElliottThe Elliott's and the Adams's were cousins. They still are. Maybe second or third cousins by this generation. But back in the day my Granny Adams was a Begley. So was Paddy Elliott's mammy. And Gerry Begley's Daddy. Brother and sisters. Paddy and Gerry were six or seven years older than me. They were inseparable when I was growing up.I was living in Abercorn Street North with my Granny. Gerry Begley lived in the same street. I think Paddy was reared in Gibson Street, but he spent a lot of time in Abercorn Street North. There were very few cars in those days so the streets belonged to the children. Especially during the summer. Girls and boys. Dogs.  Hopscotch and Marlies. Skipping songs, swings on the lamp posts, rounders, street soccer with a ball made from a sock filled with newspapers, hurling and handball.

Welcome back to The Lovely Show! Kevin and Justine are reviewing the highs and lows of this years Rose of Tralee. They are also chatting problematic toys, shriveled sausages and why you send your piss to data centers.  To hear the full episode and access ad-free listening become a member of HeadStuff+. If you enjoyed this episode of The Lovely Show, please ensure to leave us a LOVELY review. Thank you for supporting The Lovely Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'Anywhere but Here' is the new novel from Irish author and former journalist Vicki Notaro. The book follows three friends in their 40s who take a trip to Donegal for some much-needed soul searching. In this episode Notaro tells Róisin Ingle how female friendship and the pressure to live the perfect life, served as the inspiration for the book. In this wide-ranging conversation the pair also talk about Notaro's struggles with anxiety and PMDD, as well as the joy of being childfree.But first, Irish Times podcast producer Suzanne Brennan is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, including last weekend's fatal crash on the M9, the worrying rise in spiking incidents and the final of this year's Rose of Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the Rose of Tralee this week, the eventual winner talked about having Alopecia, and showcased her collection of weeks. It did demonstrate how the condition can impact anyone at any age.Joining Seán to discuss her experience is Chloe Sheehan, who has Alopecia Areata hair loss.

During the Rose of Tralee this week, the eventual winner talked about having Alopecia, and showcased her collection of weeks. It did demonstrate how the condition can impact anyone at any age.Joining Seán to discuss her experience is Chloe Sheehan, who has Alopecia Areata hair loss.

Cork's Michael Condon and his mum Megan tells PJ he had a ball as a Rose Buddy (junior escort) with his Rose Bud at the Rose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, alopecia advocate and newly-crowned Rose of Tralee joins Andrea to discuss her win!Image: @roseoftraleefestival on Instagram

This year's 32 Roses are on the countdown to the televised Rose of Tralee shows starting tonight. To tell us all about what we can expect from this year is Broadcaster and Host of The Rose of Tralee Dáithí Ó Sé.

This year's 32 Roses are on the countdown to the televised Rose of Tralee shows starting tonight. To tell us all about what we can expect from this year is Broadcaster and Host of The Rose of Tralee Dáithí Ó Sé.

Ryan squints back on eclipse night in Dublin, gives his verdict on the new Spider-Man, and prepares for his first-ever Parkrun. Plus a return to the Rose of Tralee after more than 20 years, why Donal Ryan is one of his favourite writers, and your film, TV, and reading recommendations.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Tony from Lixnaw, who spotted a fox doing some window shopping at Michael Guiney’s in Tralee this week.

'You're trying to soak up the atmosphere while still staying sane'Dave catches up with co-host of 'The Rose of Tralee', Kathryn Thomas.

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.98FM's Cathal O'Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

PJ looks back at last nights Cork Camogie homecoming, hears Dervla say her son needs supports and not talk of autism being a superpower, chats with Michael who is an escort for a Rosebud in the junior section of the Rose of Tralee. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Condon and his mum Megan about what it's like to be the escort of a Rose Bud, the junior section of the Rose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saibh Downes reports from the launch of this year's Rose of Tralee Festival.

The lads discuss ChatGPT, multiple haircuts and the Rose of Tralee.

The former Kerry and AFL footballer, who’s a tax partner with Orbitus professional services firm based in Tralee and Cork, gave his perspective to Jerry.

The Kerry senior ladies’ team who were beaten by Galway by one point in the All-Ireland final were welcomed home last evening in Tralee. Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry commentator and analyst Breda O’Shea.

The Garvey’s SuperValu Senior Hurling Championship Final takes place in Austin Stack Park, Tralee this Sunday at 2pm. Abbeydorney, seeking three-in-a-row, will take on St Brendan’s who’ve scored 14 goals in the championship. Radio Kerry will broadcast the game live and there’ll also be buildup and previews to the match. Jerry spoke to Radio Kerry hurling commentator Mike O’Halloran.

Baz speaks to Maddy Dunne, whose pygmy goat Baaaarney McKenna from Killimer, who is aiming for national glory at the Nose of Tralee for the Banner County!

Head of the All Ireland Ladies Football final on Sunday, Jonathan Higgins and Stephen Gleeson spoke to players and coaches from both Kerry and Galway.Jonathan attended the Galway camp, and spoke to captain Kate Geragthy, manager Daniel Moynihan, as well as players Louise Ward and Olivia Divilly.Meanwhile, Stephen was in Tralee for Kerry's camp, and spoke with captain Siofra O'Shea, manager Mark Bourke, players Aishling O'Connell and Aoife Dillane, and coach Mike Tim O'Sullivan.

Paul talks to Julia about Charlie's single-minded campaign to make Cork Great Again in The Nose Of Tralee Vote here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks Nancy who campaigns for better mental health care, learns how Ciara wonders what lies ahead for her daughter after an encounter she and her friend had, hears all about Charlie who carries the flag for Cork in a big doggie comp. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kerry senior football team returned for a homecoming on Denny Street, Tralee yesterday evening. Mayor of Tralee Angie Baily, Kerry manager Jack O’Connor and Kerry captain Paul Geaney were among those who spoke to supporters.

A Clare animal is hoping to bring a rather unusual title back to the Banner County!   Derrick Lynch was joined by Maddy Dunne, whose pet pygmy goat, Baaaarney McKenna, has been selected to represent Clare in this year's Nose of Tralee competition.    It's only the second time ever that a goat has made it to the competition final, and Baaaarney is following in the hoofprints of his younger brother, Baaaanjo, who proudly represented Clare last year.     Maddy joined Derrick to tell us all about Baaaarney's bid for the title, what makes him such a special contender, and how people can get behind Clare's very own GOAT. Photo (c) Maddy Dunne

These are the words of a comment that a Kerry fan sent in to Jerry this morning. They were, of course, speaking about Mayo’s win over the Kingdom yesterday, to win the Sam Maguire for the first time since 1951. Jerry put together a montage of the game to start the show. He spoke to Radio Kerry Gaelic football commentator Tim Moynihan, to Kerryman sports editor Paul Brennan, and to Mayo native Seán Lyons who lives in Tralee. It’s Seán’s 78th birthday tomorrow – he was three years old the last time Mayo were crowned All-Ireland Senior Football Champions.

The jury in an inquest into the death of a 14-year-old boy, killed when the car he was driving struck a tree, has returned a verdict of accidental death. Thomas Healy of the Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, died on the Ross Road, Killarney on July 7th, 2021. Radio Kerry journalist Breda Forrest attended yesterday’s inquest in Tralee.

Between 2021 and 2024, the Bon Secours private hospital in Tralee received almost €25 million under the National Treatment Purchase Fund. The figures were released to Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Treasa spoke to John Magee from Killarney, who’s been a frequent public patient and says he’s not surprised as he has been sent to Bon Secours Tralee on a number of occasions from UHK.

Tralee solicitor Pat Mann is president of the Kerry Law Society. Jerry spoke to him about the dispute over changes to criminal legal aid payments which came into effect on July 1st. Hundreds of solicitors have said they will resign immediately from the Criminal Legal Aid panel.

Jerry spoke to Independent councillor for the Tralee Municipal District, Sam Locke.

The countdown is on to this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival, which returns to Kerry from the 14th to the 18th of August.    As well as preparing to welcome Roses from around the world, the festival's Rose Escorts are also busy with fundraising and community events ahead of the celebrations. One of this year's escorts is Mark Lynch, who's organising a charity table quiz in aid of Milford Hospice.   Mark joined Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss the Rose Festival and the quiz.  Photo (c) Clare FM

There's a great spread of topics on this week's show from the latest goings on at the World Cup to Ringmahon Rangers controversial FAI Cup withdrawl and Joey O'Brien's hasty Shelbourne exit. Kieran & Gaz also reflect on an unhappy trip to Tralee. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a rating/review. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie) 

The Ring of Kerry is famous for breathtaking scenery—but there's another side of this iconic route that's worth discovering. This conversation with Kerry whiskey expert Neil Saad explores the region's growing craft whiskey scene, local distilleries, fascinating history, and the pubs where visitors can experience authentic Irish hospitality. Full show notes & links at: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/ring-of-kerry-whiskey-tours/attractions/ Highlights - Explore Skellig Six18 Distillery near Cahersiveen - Discover the Spirit of the Sea Experience in Portmagee - Learn why Kerry has become a destination for whiskey lovers - Find the best whiskey pubs in Killarney, Tralee, and Killorglin - Get practical tips for adding whiskey experiences to your Ring of Kerry itinerary Ireland Travel Resources: - Car Rental & Driving Guide: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/drive - DIY Ireland Travel Planner: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/compass

PJ talks to Geraldine about her Cuan, a Cork entrant for the Nose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby is the most amazing dog which is great because before being rescued it obviously had a hard life, Sarah tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Minister for Children and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley about two projects that have the potential to delivery more than 2,300 homes in Tralee and Killarney. He also asked her how she will vote this evening on Sinn Féin’s bill to end the three-day wait for women considering an abortion.

The last time we spoke to Sandra Coveney Schulz it was about surprise twins and now they have a playmate, Nelly who wants your vote in the Nose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a massive push by the Sexual Violence Centre, government and medics to end spiking, chats to Jackie Fox and The Green Wolves MCC about how bikers are helping stamp out online bullying, learns about a Cork Nose Of Tralee doggie hopeful. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solicitors involved in criminal legal aid have decided to halt work on bail cases between now and Friday. This is over planned changes to the fee structure for criminal legal aid cases. The Department of Justice wants to introduce a flat fee. Jerry spoke to Tralee solicitor Pat Mann.