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Ballyduff and Abbeydorney will face each other in the Garvey’s Supervalu County Senior Hurling Championship Final at 3.30pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday. Treasa Murphy spoke to Abbeydorney’s Michael Hannafin, 12-year-old Donagh Hogan, 13-year-old Ben Donavan and 14-year-old Andy Costello. She also spoke to Ballyduff’s Marie Slattery O’Carroll and young fans Conor James and Paige Harrington, Shane O’Carroll and Anthony Doherty.

Japanese pharmaceutical giant Astellas has come on board as a new sponsor for the Rose of Tralee Festival. The announcement comes just over two weeks away from the beginning of this year’s festival, on 15th August. Treasa spoke to Owen Moore, Head of Pharma Manufacturing at Astellas Tralee.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 1ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 cheap daoine go raibh an Fhéile Rose of Tralee chun nach mór 2 milliúin punt a thabhairt isteach. I 1988 chuaigh na bpáistí ar ais chuig an scoil agus bhí bagairt ann go mbeadh cur isteach mór de bharr gearradh siar ar na múinteoirí agus go mbeadh fadhb leis an chlár ama. I 1988 ghoid duine 7 míle punt ón chlub galf I Lahinch. I 2005 bhuaigh na Wolfe Tones I gcoinne Newmarket on Fergus 2-16 go dtí 11 pointe sa chraobhchomórtas iománaíochta. Sin The Commodores le Three Times A Lady – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2002 fuair Coldplay a dara huimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena halbam A Rush Of Blood To The Head. I 2005 fuair Barry Cowsill, giotáraí The Cowsills – bás ó ghortú a fuair sé ó Hairicín Katrina. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Dr Phil I Meiriceá I 1950 agus rugadh amhránaí Gloria Estefan I gCúba ar an lá seo I 1957 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 1st of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: The Rose of Tralee festival was reported to bring in £2m 1988: Children returned to school with the threat of serious disruption due to teacher cut backs and time table difficulties. 1988: £7,000 was stolen from Lahinch golf club. 2005: Wolfe Tones got the best of Newmarket on Fergus and went on to beat them 2-16 to 0-11 in the Senior Hurling Championship group stages. That was The Commodores with Three Times A Lady – the biggest song on this day in 1978 Onto music news on this day In 2002 Coldplay scored their second UK No.1 album with A Rush Of Blood To The Head. 2005 Barry Cowsill, bass guitarist for The Cowsills, died from injuries caused by Hurricane Katrina. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Dr Phil was born in America in 1950 and singer Gloria Estefan was born in Cuba on this day in 1957 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Last night the Kerry team were greeted by thousands of fans in Tralee and Killarney. The Kerry team and management also received a rapturous reception when they passed through Rathmore. Jerry put together a montage of their homecoming.

Paul chats to Natasha mum to Spencer the Westie who is our entrant to the Doggy Nose Of Tralee Check out his Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aldi’s John Joe Sheehy store in Tralee has security tags on Kerrygold butter. Jerry spoke to Donna Ahern who’s editor of Shelflife retail magazine. What’s going on? Does this show how desired the brand is? Is it a sign of the rise in shop-lifting and a symptom of rising prices? Or could it be due to all these reasons?

In the early hours of Thursday morning, three homes in Shanakill, Tralee were flooded. This was because of a burst water main in Lisloose which also resulted in 10,000 Uisce Eireann customers left without water. Jerry spoke to Shanakill residents Pat Murphy and Siobhan O’Mahony and to Sinn Féin councillor Paul Daly.

Jerry spoke to auctioneer Paul Stephenson of Sherry FitzGerald Stephenson Crean which is based in Tralee. Cabinet is discussing proposals which would make it more difficult for those seeking to bring legal challenges to planning decisions.

Deputy Michael Cahill says he’s been told of the addition of two services from Killarney to Dublin Heuston, at 8.20 and 9.15am on Sunday. According to the Fianna Fáil TD there will be two additional services from Heuston Station to Tralee's Casement Station, at 8.10pm and 8.50pm, as well as one additional service to Killarney from Dublin at 7.50pm.

Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers is closing down after 35 years trading in Tralee. Jerry spoke to Seamus O’Sullivan.

Jerry spoke to the Tralee attraction’s CEO Kieran Ruttledge.

Sinn Féin calls for financial support for endometriosis sufferers in Ireland as well as a state-of-the-art centre of excellence for endometriosis care. Doireann Barrett from Tralee, who lives with the condition, was in the Dáil yesterday when Sinn Féin put forward the motion.

On Documentary & Drama on Newstalk, producer Mary Lavery Carrig brings you into the life of Mistura Oyebanj, a Muslim woman in her mid-20s. In June 2024, Mistura stood as a candidate in the Local Elections for the Tralee municipal district area, in Co Kerry.From her arrival as a refugee child, to losing her mother in a tragic car accident, to putting her name on the ballot paper as a candidate in 2024, this is a heartfelt story.You will listen to the Mayor of Kerry and the Mayor of Derry & Strabane District, to her family and friends, and you will get to know Mistura herself, the central character.Cian McGrath and Zahid Khan Ahmadzai are Senior Editor and Assistant Editor, music by Matt Griffin, and the producer, researcher and narrator is Mary Lavery Carrig.This documentary was funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee.

After almost six years in Tralee, Fr Amos Surungai Roto is leaving the parish of Our Lady and St Brendan’s and moving to Castletownbere where he will be the new parish priest.

A pygmy goat has been crowned as this year's Clare Nose of Tralee. The Nose of Tralee is a spin on the Rose of Tralee, with its focus being on pets. Clare's top prize went to pint-sized goat Baaaanjo. We are joined by Baaaanjo's proud owner, Maddy Dunne. PHOTO CREDIT: Pet Sitters Ireland

59-year-old Tony McNabb from Killarney recently settled a claim through mediation for a six-figure sum against the Bon Secours, Tralee over delays in the diagnosis o lung cancer. Sadly, Tony is facing a terminal prognosis. Jerry spoke to Tony and his wife Rose.

Kerry hotels are preparing for the Ryder Cup which takes place in Adare in 2027. Jerry spoke to Mary Mc Quinn, group business development manager, at The Ashe Hotel and Manor West, Tralee. Mary is also on the marketing subcommittee of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation.

An announcement is due this month on a new round of funding for projects all over Ireland under the revised National Development Plan. One such project, which has been on the table for a long time without any progress, is a new courthouse for Tralee. The town's court facilities have long been acknowledged as inadequate, and the Courts Service plans to build a new courthouse at the Island of Geese. However, there are still calls for the Courts Service to use whatever funding may be allocated to refurbish and expand the current courthouse. An Post is due to vacate a nearby site in the coming weeks, and a survey undertaken by Radio Kerry has now found the majority of Tralee Municipal District councillors would prefer the current building be refurbished. In the meantime, while funding and a new court building are awaited, people in Tralee and Kerry with mobility needs have to make do with the interim solution of a powered chair at the back of the courthouse, to access justice. Mark Lynch brings us this report.

Fifty-nine-year-old Anthony McNabb from Killarney, who settled a medical negligence claim stemming from a delayed lung cancer diagnosis at the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee. The delay was over a year between a CT scan in June 2021 and diagnosis in August 2022. Jerry spoke to Rachael O’Shaughnessy, partner at HOMS Assist Solicitors, who represented Mr McNabb.

Jerry spoke to Jim Finucane, chair of the Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Centre, about the complex which was badly damaged following a partial roof collapse in January.

The new Mayor of the Tralee Municipal District is Labour councillor Terry O’Brien.

Anam: Arts & Music Festival, returns to Tralee from July 11th to 13th, 2025. David is joined by event co-ordinator Rebekkah Wall and headliner and Irish folk legend, Mary Coughlan.

The launch of an anti-racism resource booklet and campaign took place this morning in Tralee. The campaign - Championing Inclusion: Building a Stronger Ireland Together - involves Kerry and Cork Children and Young People Services Committees, youth groups, as well as migrant support and integration forums. Treasa spoke to Claire O'Toole, co-ordinator of the Kerry CYPSC.

New regulations which classify the entire country as a rent-pressure-zone (RPZ) may have unintended consequences for people operating short-term holiday rental accommodation in areas that up to now, have not been RPZs. This means people in areas like Kenmare, Dingle, Tralee, may now need planning permission to operate short-term lets as they are all now classed as RPZs. Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae spoke to Treasa about his concerns over this.

Treasa spoke to Dr Michael Hall from Kerry, one of the conference organisers of the ISAPA Conference which is running at the Munster Technological University in Tralee this week, the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA). Michael also explained how Irish charity Effective Aid Ukraine, of which he is a board member, is supporting the disability sector in transitioning to independent living models in Ukraine.

Catherine from Tralee organised a protest outside Tralee Courthouse this morning.

Brian Wilson, whose death at the age of 82 was announced last evening, was one of the most remarkable songwriters of the 20th century. The genius behind the Beach Boys was behind revolutionary, groundbreaking pop music including the album, Pet Sounds, regarded as one of the greatest LPs of all time. In the early 1960s, Connie Turner from Tralee was in LA, enjoying life in Santa Monica and Malibu. And what was Connie listening to? Of course, the Beach Boys! He shares his memories with Jerry.

The Michael Gaine Murder case continues to baffle and horrify, and now we have the latest news development: a new interview with Michael Kelley, a key person who adamantly denies any involvement. We're diving deep into the Michael Gaine Murder investigation in Kerry, Ireland.In this episode, we meticulously scrutinize Michael Kelley's new interview. Originally from Maine and living in Tralee since the murder, he shares his theories on how the murder of the Kenmare farmer could have happened, and crucially, gives his account of when he last saw Michael Gaine. With lots of rumors swirling around this perplexing case and constant debate on Reddit, we'll dissect his linguistic patterns, looking for subtle cues that might shed light on the truth behind his denials.We'll also reflect on what Michael Kelley said about Michael Gaine's funeral. Join us as we break down the latest in this compelling news story and dissect the suspect's words.Get the breakdown of the first interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43RoTIFJmdRd4IV9mXYEbB?si=3d39affb1c914c40Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeArtwork by StefWithAnFResearch and additional analysis by Lina

Paul Byrne speaks to Shauna, 2024's Cork Rose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Charlie McConalogue is in the county today. His itinerary includes a visit to Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre which was badly damaged when a roof partially collapsed in January as a result of weather conditions. Some of the complex reopened at the end of March.

We take to the road for this week's Young Stock Podcast as Sarah McIntosh attends the Teagasc/FBD student of the year award ceremony. The awards, sponsored by FBD, were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes in 2024. With 4,000 students across the Teagasc college campuses, it was a great opportunity to meet the top of the crop students, who took home prizes on the day. Each finalist was nominated by their teacher and Teagasc college faculty and selected from a judging panel. On the day Kate Curran, who is no stranger to the Young Stock Podcast, was awarded the overall title of Teagasc/FBD student of the year for 2024. We get the first interview with Kate as the shock of winning the award sets in and she outlines what it means to her. We also hear from Danny Doyle, who took home the title last year as he fills us in on what he has been up to over the last year while giving advice to this year's winner. Thomas O'Connor from Tralee, Co Kerry, who took home the winning title for the full-time agriculture category speaks to us about his educational pathway and why he decided to attend a Teagasc course. Tipperary native Niamh Duggan, Carrick-on-Suir, took home the award for the full-time other land-based enterprises category. She speaks about progressing onto the Level 8 degree in South East Technological University and what her plans are for the summer months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Silles is a sixth year student at CBS The Green, Tralee. Last Saturday, Luke got into difficulties in the water in Fenit and remains in hospital. Cllr Fionnán Fitzgerald is Luke’s Irish teacher.

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Humanity Ball, a prestigious black-tie New Year’s Eve charity gala ball will take place in Tralee’s Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa on New Year’s Eve. The Kerry Hospice Foundation will be the main beneficiary of the event along with Tír na nÓg Children’s Foundation and One for Humanity. The Humanity Ball is spearheaded by chairperson Stephen Stack and a committee comprising people from the world of business in Kerry including Sean Ryan, Maeve Townsend, Ogie Moran, Dick Spring, Keelin Kissane, Alex O’Donnell and Killian Burns. Jerry spoke to Tralee Chamber Alliance President, Stephen Stack. https://humanityball.ie/

We talk to Michael Blessing Kamwana , founder of the Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) project, about his plans. See more about it here. Business Showcase : Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) What is your Elevator Pitch? "Turning Speculation into Empowerment" Introduction: A Movement Disguised as a Token In a world where meme coins dominate headlines and speculation fuels market frenzies, Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) stands out by doing something rare: making crypto meaningful. WTT is a blockchain-powered initiative with a bold mission - to bridge the global digital divide by delivering affordable internet access, financial education, and digital learning tools to underserved children around the world. While many tokens promise moonshots, WTT promises measurable change. Here, investors don't just chase gains - they change lives. The Vision We believe in a world where your ZIP code doesn't determine your future. Right now, millions of children with raw potential live disconnected from opportunity. They lack access to the internet, basic digital skills, and the kind of mentorship that transforms lives. Yet the tools to bridge that gap already exist. How are you different? WTT is the access. We're creating a token economy where the act of buying, staking, or holding a digital asset fuels: Internet infrastructure projects Financial literacy for kids Gamified learning platforms Mentorship networks Scholarships funded by token rewards The Problem: The Global Digital Divide * Over 2.7 billion people still lack internet access. * In Sub-Saharan Africa, only 1 in 5 children has access to a connected device. * Most underfunded schools don't have Wi-Fi, let alone modern edtech. * The result? Lost potential, broken dreams, and perpetuated poverty. Why will you do well? 1. Social Impact Investing Is Exploding Impact-focused investments hit $1.2 trillion in 2023. Investors are hungry for purpose. WTT gives them an on-chain way to see their money create measurable, lasting change. 2. Meme Coin Culture Meets Meaning Retail investors have shown they'll rally around hype - imagine when that hype is backed by humanity. WTT offers all the memetic energy of SHIB or PEPE, but with a mission that builds schools instead of just buzz. 3. Decentralization for Social Good WTT introduces *"DeSocFi"* - decentralized social finance. We connect blockchain tools with grassroots change. This isn't charity - it's community-powered economic transformation. And also, # 1. Blockchain for Education We leverage blockchain to create transparent, decentralized funding models that route resources directly to communities and schools in need. # 2. Crypto with a Conscience WTT behaves like a meme coin in terms of market appeal - but its utility is deeply humanitarian. As the token grows in value, its social footprint grows with it. # 3. Real-World Deliverables * Wi-Fi-enabled learning hubs in rural schools * Child-friendly digital wallets for savings and rewards * Interactive dApps with offline functionality * On-chain governance so token holders help decide project focus areas Where are you based? The CEO and Founder is based in Tralee, County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland where he's been living for the past 11 years. The other two team members originally from Zimbabwe are based in Johannesburg, South Africa . When was the Company Launched? The Token is yet to be launched, we are still in the presale phase so that we can be able to raise funds for marketing and liquidity for the token. What are your biggest wins to date? * Token development completed and audited * Strategic partnerships forming with African ISPs, NGOs, and edtech firms * Educational dApp prototype in development * Built core team across Ireland, South Africa. * Secured advisory input from blockchain, nonprofit, and finance experts. Who Are You Trying to Attract? *Crypto Speculators* - seeking a token that might moon, but won't disappear the next day *Impact Investors* - seeking ESG exposure with on-chain trans...

Theresa Elumelu has lived in Kerry for 22 years. She went to Rome for her birthday and saw Pope Francis just before he died. She and her daughter shared their experience and photographs on social media. They were also interviewed by The Kerryman. Unfortunately, the family was subjected to online racist abuse.

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is among the 133 in conclave who will select the next pope. He has connections to Tralee, where he visited the Holy Cross Dominican Friary at Prince’s Street during his time as Master of the Order of Preachers between 1992 and 2001. Jerry spoke to Dominican priest Fr Michael Commane who knows Cardinal Radcliffe and greatly admires.

Following two intense days of competition in the CanSat Ireland National Finals, a team of students from Confey Community College, Kildare, has today clinched the coveted national title. The CanSat Ireland competition is an ESERO Ireland collaboration, co-funded by the European Space Agency and Research Ireland and coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. The victory marks the end of a campaign that began in September 2024. All participants in this year's competition have displayed incredible technological prowess, with judges lauding the expansive expertise on display from the teams of young scientists. A CanSat is a simulation of a real satellite developed in the size and shape of a soda can. A European Space Agency initiative, the competition fosters an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) careers by offering students a hands-on experience of a space-themed project. The multidisciplinary nature of the project ensures students are exposed to industry standards in a broad array of potential career paths. In recent months, regional competitions have taken place across Ireland, in partnership with the Technological Universities in Dublin, Athlone, Limerick, Tralee, and Cork. Regional winners gathered in Emo Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on Thursday 1st May, and launched their mini-satellites in rockets to a height of over 350 metres. On Friday 2nd May, these national finalists presented their analysis, recordings and flight patterns to the judging panel consisting of experts from a range of STEM fields. Congratulating Confey Community College, Alan Giltinan, project coordinator for CanSat Ireland said: "Confey College can't be praised enough for this achievement. Winning the National Final of the CanSat competition is no small feat. Year on year, the STEM literacy of the participating students seems to increase as rapidly as the technology they're working with. The technical competency displayed by teams all over the country continues to surpass the expectations of the judges. These students represent Ireland's STEM future, and I think it's safe to say we're in very good hands! ." The students from Confey have been invited to attend the celebratory event, 'Space Engineer for a Day', at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in The Netherlands. The students will have the opportunity to explore ESTEC facilities and laboratories, network with space experts, and present their work to a panel of experts. The CanSat competition will re-open in September 2025. Students or teachers interested in competing in the next iteration of the project are encouraged to visit the CanSat project page at esero.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy is calling for zones where SUVs are banned following the publication of research which indicates that people are more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV when compared to a standard car. The analysis was carried out by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Imperial College London. The study found that children are 82 per cent more likely to die if they are struck by an SUV. Pedestrians and cyclists are 44 per cent more likely to die if hit by an SUV than if they were stuck by a traditional car. Anluan Dunne from Tralee is a cyclist and environmentalist.

Season 2 - Episode 4Mark's guest on SCARY EIRE this episode is Bertie Brosnan an Irish screenwriter, film producer, actor and screen director. He was born in Tralee, County Kerry in Ireland.His fascination for all things Irish folklore ,mythology and a deep love for Ireland and its history has seen his social media popularity skyrocket! His hero is former High King of Ireland Brian Boru the man who vanquished the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf .Bertie shares his expertise around this bloody event as well as paranormal incidents in his home county of Kerry aka the The Kingdom County. You can view Bertie's YouTube Channel here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA8xr86J-qU  Contact SCARY EIRE podcast email: paranormalireland@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

Radio Kerry Journalist Breda Forrest went to St John’s Church in Tralee where Mass was celebrated for the life of Pope Francis. She spoke to those attending:

Treasa spoke to Tralee-based auctioneer Ger Carmody about the Government missing their own targets on the delivery of social housing and about the housing market here in Kerry:

The students of Kerry College’s course in Digital Journalism, Podcasting and Radio asked people out in Tralee for their memories of their first family car. Jerry spoke to Paul Langston of Divanes Volkswagen, Castleisland and Noel O’Connor of Adams Tralee, Hyundai and Fiat Professional.

BASKETBALL: Titans under-20 head coach Jack Considine with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League Final against Tralee Warriors

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, reports that a 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years in jail with the final three years suspended for the murder of 42-year-old father-of-seven Thomas Dooley as he attended a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry, in October 2022.