Kerry Today

Radio Kerry journalist Mark Lynch was at the Special Criminal Court yesterday for the appearance of 43-year-old James Leen of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel who has been charged in connection with the largest ever seizure of crystal meth in this country.

Jerry spoke to Tracie Tobin, INTO/ Irish National Teachers' Organisation - central executive committee representative for Kerry and Limerick, about why they are taking industrial action.

Radio Kerry won ten awards at the 2026 IMRO Awards on Friday in Killarney – three gold, five silver and two bronze awards. Radio Kerry’s sister station Shannonside Northern Sound won Best Local Radio Station bringing to ten the number of awards won by Voice Media of which Radio Kerry and Shannonside Northern Sound are part.

Jerry spoke to two of Radio Kerry’s three gold winners – Kaya Flynn who presents, researches and produces Travels Through a Kingdom which won Best Magazine Programme and to Niamh Daly, producer and creator of the Many Voices, One Kingdom series which won top accolade in the Community/Social Action category.  He will speak tomorrow to Radio Kerry’s third gold medal winners – the students of the Kerry College Radio Kerry journalism, podcasting and radio course who won in the Short Feature category. 

Jerry spoke to the independent TD for Kerry about the public service work-to-rule which started today. He also asked Deputy Healy-Rae how he was after being assaulted in Dublin last month. The matter is currently before the courts.

Jerry was live from CSG’s Tralee headquarters at Day Place today for the Working Together final.

CSG,

which provides audit, financial reporting, advisory and tax services teamed up with Radio Kerry to provide a €3,000 prize for businesses and organisations. This consists of €1,500 CSG advisory package and €1,500 of radio and digital advertising with Radio Kerry.

The six finalists were:

The six finalists were:

Maurice Fitzgerald Senior representing Demorris Ltd - Fitzgerald's Gastropub, Hostel and Café, Castlegregory

Caroline Neenan, chair of Autism Friendly Killarney

James O'Connor, director, OCON Projects, Ballylongford

Noel O’Connor of Adams of Tralee – Hyundai and Fiat Professional dealers

Kate O’Leary, The Laurels Pub and Restaurant, Killarney

Jamie Ó Flannúra, Dingle Sea Safari

Congratulations to Dingle Sea Safari on winning the CSG Radio Kerry Working Together package worth €3,000.

On the first Friday of the month, David O’Sullivan of DC Energy Solutions will answer your home heating and energy conservation questions. The feature is sponsored by Boyles of Killorglin.

Jerry spoke to the Irish Examiner special correspondent about his new memoir, There I Long to Be: Life Through a GAA Lens.

Jerry spoke to Dr Breda O’Dwyer of MTU about the series of business forums that gets underway on October 6th. The Cantillon Quarter is named about Richard Cantillon from Ballyheigue (c 1680 – 1734) known as the ‘Father of Political Economy’ and who’s credited with coining the word ‘entrepreneur’. The Cantillon Quarter builds on the foundations of the previous, long-established Cantillon Conference. The breakfast forum will take place on the first Tuesday of this October, November and December and is intended to give businesses direct access to expert insights, emerging trends and networking opportunities.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.