Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly from Kilcummin has confirmed he will seek Fine Gael's nomination for President. He spoke to Jerry about why he has changed his mind.

A new multi club sports complex is being developed at Direen, Killarney. When it is finished, the multimillion-euro sports complex will be a permanent home for St Paul’s Basketball Club, Kerry Judo Club and the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club as well as a resource for the local community. Jerry brings us this report.

The Rose of Tralee live television show takes place tonight from 8 o’clock. Jerry spoke to 3 of this year’s Roses - Dublin Rose Edel Cronin, Cork Rose Nancy Lehane, and Philadelphia Rose Shannon Emery.

Last week, Mairead McGuinness announced she was withdrawing from the presidential contest on medical grounds. She was favourite to win the election thereby becoming the first Fine Gael candidate to occupy Áras an Chontae. Fine Gael councillor Bobby O’Connell from Castleisland says his party should choose MEP Seán Kelly from Kilcummin. Jerry also spoke to Fianna Fáil councillor Breandán Fitzgerald. His party has yet to choose a candidate.