Kerry Today

Jerry spoke to Dr Michelle Maher, programme manager of See Her Elected (SHE). The new campaign targeting areas such as Kerry where there is a low rate of female county councillors.

The group is launching its Guide to Running in the Local Elections 2029 tomorrow, November 21st and from the New Year, SHE will run election workshops:

Last week, the HSE launched its Caring for Kerry campaign in which it emphasised the need to address overcrowding in wards and long delays in the emergency department at UHK.

The campaign was criticised for stating that people should not overstay their time in hospital and that they should only go to the ED in genuine emergencies.

Jerry spoke to Julie O’Neill who’s HSE manager for Kerry.

Every Wednesday, Tony gives his perspective on listeners’ dilemmas.

SpoGomi is a litter-picking game that began in Japan and has become so popular, there’s now a World Cup for it! The first official SpoGomi competition will take place in Cahersiveen this Sunday, November 23rd, from 11am to 1pm. It’s part of the Climate Ceardaíocht Festival. Jerry spoke to Dr Anita McKeown, one of the event organisers.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin Deputy Pa Daly. He made the comments in a social media post about the new development which was officially opened by the Taoiseach on Monday.

Paschal Donohoe’s departure to the World Bank – what does this mean for the stability of this government and indeed our country? Jerry spoke to Brian Lucey from Waterville, professor of finance at Trinity College Dublin, and Micheál Lyne from Valentia outlined the former Minister for Finance’s connections to the island.

Cllr Anne O’Sullivan has called for a review of the terms and conditions of free legal aid to ensure, what she says would be, a fair and equal system for all.

Education Minister Helen McEntee opened a new building at the Cahersiveen secondary school which includes four mainstream classrooms and two special education needs classrooms. Radio Kerry journalist Amber Galwey attended the official opening.

News broke this morning that Finance Minister Pascal Donohue will be leaving for a new position in the World Bank. Jerry spoke to Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland editor the Irish Independent.

Jerry spoke to Paddy Kevane of Meals on Wheels Tralee about its expansion into Killarney and the launch of community laundry service there as well, with the support of the HSE. Paddy is also treasurer of the St Vincent de Paul in Kerry.