Kerry Today

Jerry spoke to Niamh Ní Bhriain who’s one of the organisers of the Neutrality Roadshow. They’re holding an event in Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare tomorrow night and on Monday, May 12th at 6pm, they will be in Ballylongford. The group is adamant that the triple lock should be maintained – this means that after gaining approval from the Government and Dáil to send our defence forces abroad, approval is also needed from the UN Security Council. The five permanent members of the security council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The students of the Kerry College/Radio Kerry journalism, podcasting and radio course are looking for your help in contributing to a new short feature series to be broadcast on Radio Kerry. ‘Only in Kerry’ aims to be a vibrant series of short audio snapshots capturing the spirit, voices, and personality of Kerry. Each piece zooms in on a different character, moment, or idea that helps paint a broader picture of what Kerry means—not just as a place, but as a feeling. Have you had an experience that you believe would only happen in Kerry? Are there stories, humour, people, and history that are unique only to Kerry? Then get in touch with us and email [email protected]. Jerry spoke to students Doireann Barrett and Hannah O’Sullivan.

Jerry spoke to Adam Woods, deputy editor and beef editor with the Irish Farmers' Journal, about the impact the cattle shortage will have on prices.

Jerry spoke to Deputy Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South West.

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.

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.

Jerry spoke to Fine Gael councillor Tommy Griffin about the plan for the town

Jerry spoke to Mark Paul, London correspondent for The Irish Times, who wrote about his experience of having to take a speed offenders’ course after he drove 24 miles per hour in a 20 miles per hour zone.

Jerry spoke to Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher about Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comments.

Micheal O'Leary's son is disabled. They bought tickets for last Sunday’s Munster Final. Michael made attempts – including emails - to contact the county board to ask what else they needed to avail of access for wheelchair users and others with disabilities. On Sunday, they were denied entry to the Dalton’s Road Car Park for wheelchair users. Michael did not have a parking pass but felt in the circumstances that a more understanding approach should have been taken.