Kerry Today

Independent councillor Charlie Farrelly got in touch about a new An Post security letterbox that he bought. An Post says it will replace the box for him.

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky makes his first official visit to Ireland. Jerry spoke to Olena Marina who’s a member of the Ukrainian community in Kerry.

Yesterday, the news broke of the sudden death of Hugh Wallace, architect and RTÉ broadcaster, best known for programmes including Home of the Year and The Great House Revival.

Kieran Cotter from Knocknagoshel took part in the last episode of The Great House Revival broadcast last spring.

Kieran was hoping to renovate his grandmother’s old cottage and got advice and help from Hugh.

Today and yesterday, over 5,000 people have been taking part in citizenship ceremonies at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney. Jerry spoke to Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, who’s involved in the events.

Inter-county players will soon own their name, image, likeness and personality rights (NILP) after a new recognition protocol was agreed between the GAA and the GPA (Gaelic Players’ Association).

It’s a long way from the furore that the Kerry senior football team caused in 1985 when they appeared in a newspaper ad for Bendix washing machines.

Jerry spoke to Colm Keys who’s GAA correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Last year, Radio Kerry’s JJ O’Shea, presenter of The Music Tree was commissioned by Patricia O’Hare, research and education Officer Trustees of Muckross House (Killarney) CLG to compose some music to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Muckross House opening its doors to the public. JJ composed The Muckross Suite, which was performed in a concert at Muckross House last June and has now been issued on CD. All proceeds of the CD sales in the lead-up to Christmas will go to the Kerry Cancer Support Group Transport Services – the Kerry Cancer Bus services. The CD will be on sale in the Muckross House Craft Centre.

Testing has been increased after the first suspected case of bluetongue on the island of Ireland. Two cows were culled after concerns were raised at an abattoir in Co Down. The disease is spread by midges and while it is not a threat to humans or to food safety, it can very serious for cloven-hoofed animals including cattle and sheep. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture TD Martin Kenny. Sinn Féin is hosting a public meeting on the Mercosur trade deal which is taking place at the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West at 7 o’clock tonight.

Jerry spoke to Fine Gael councillor Tommy Griffin who believes that new tenancy rules due to come into effect on March 1st will prompt more landlords to sell their rental properties.

The first phase of the South Kerry Greenway is expected to be open to the public before Christmas.

Jerry spoke to local councillor Tommy Cahill who had sought an update on the project from Kerry County Council management at last Friday’s meeting of the Kenmare Municipal District.

Jerry broadcast this morning’s show from the new headquarters of Orbitus in Central Plaza in the heart of Tralee. https://www.orbitus.ie/

Orbitus provides legal, tax and HR advisory services. The Orbitus team spoke to Jerry about the company’s major investment in Tralee, transforming the former Guiney's building into its new HQ, and creating employment in Tralee. Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers officially opened Orbitus’s new headquarters for Kerry and he also spoke to Jerry.

The Orbitus team who took part in today’s show were Tommy Walsh, tax partner, Mike Stack, head of innovation, Jennifer Downing, managing partner, Jennifer O’Brien who is head of HR Orbitus, and Ben Hardy who’s a partner and head of commercial.

Jerry also spoke to Tralee councillor Mikey Sheehy.