The organiser of an arts festival in Kenmare recalls Shane MacGowan performing there at the height of his powers. Joe Thoma organised the Cibeal Festival which ran in the town during the 1980s. The Pogues performed on two occasions in Kenmare.             

Jerry speaks to the new president of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Stephen Stack, and to Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Johnnie Wall.

This week, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese apologised to his country's Thalidomide survivors.

Thalidomide was a morning sickness drug developed in the 1950s.

It was withdrawn from the international market in November 1961 after it was discovered that it caused catastrophic birth defects.

However, Irish authorities didn't act until a further seven months later meaning that the drug was still available to buy here.

Jerry spoke to John Stack from Tarbert who's chairperson of the Irish Thalidomide Association.

John, who turns 61 in January, is Ireland's youngest Thalidomide survivor.

Gordon Sheehy of South West School of Motoring joins Jerry on the last Thursday of the month to answer your driving queries. Email your questions to [email protected].

Treasa Murphy spoke to chair of Storied Kerry/ Ciarraí Scéalach Frank Lewis, former Tánaiste Dick Spring, and director of Storied Kerry Eamonn O' Reilly on the launch of new projects to celebrate the legacy of St. Brendan the Navigator. The early Christian missionary was born in Fenit in the 5th century and is best known for an epic voyage across the Atlantic. The project aims to celebrate his life and achievements by gathering archived materials for further study, developing a story centre, instigating walks and talks, and celebrating his legacy through art.

Jerry is joined by Liam Herrick of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to discuss the Garda Commissioner’s announcement that gardaí are to get stronger pepper spray as well as more tasers and water cannons. This is in response to last week’s riots in Dublin.

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

Every month, solicitor Miriam McGillycuddy answers your questions. Normally, Miriam joins Jerry on the last Tuesday of the month but she joined Jerry this morning as he was broadcasting yesterday from MTU. If you’ve a query for Miriam, email in confidence to [email protected]

That’s the view of Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin who says the Government has failed to communicate to the public about immigration. He says the communication vacuum has been filled by the far-right.

Kerry TD Brendan Griffin, who's a member of the Dáil Oireachtas Media Committee, asks why RTÉ paused TV licence adverts after the hidden payments scandal broke.