Kerry Today

Bioenergy is the focus of the final episode in the series.

Seán Finan is the CEO of the Irish BioEnergy Association. https://irbea.org/

He explains what bioenergy is and how it’s used in our daily lives. He also discusses the wood fuel quality assurance scheme which regulate solid fuels. https://www.wfqa.org/

JP O'Connor and Lorraine Šebestová from Tralee are organising a charity mountain climb to raise money for oncology services in Kerry. Climb Carrauntoohil for Cancer will take place on Sunday, May 3rd. Lorraine’s 10-year-old daughter Lily Anna died from cancer in November 2024. Lorraine decided to do something to help cancer patients and their families. She’s joined forces with fitness coach JP to organise the charity climb. Proceeds will benefit the children’s palliative suite at UHK’s Cashel ward and the Recovery Haven cancer charity. For more information: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVlDY6IDLBF/

Liam Hession is a partner with BDO – a leading global accountancy and advisory firm – which works with large hotel groups and tourism operators. He recently spoke at a gathering organised by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Treasa asked him what he thinks the impact of the Middle East conflict is having on tourism and hospitality.

John Corcoran, a republican informer for the Garda Siochána, was murdered in Kerry by the IRA in 1985. No-one has ever been charged for the crime. His Special Branch handler was a detective garda from Fenit, JP O’Sullivan. Now retired, Mr O’Sullivan has written a book Veil of Silence: How the Irish State Covered Up an IRA Murder and Framed a Garda Whistleblower. JP O’Sullivan believes not enough was done to save John Corcoran and wants an inquiry into how senior garda leadership handled the issue. Mr O’Sullivan spoke to Jerry.

The EU Commission is allowing member states to reduce energy costs for citizens through measures including the relaxing of EU state aid rules. But how long will it take for homes and businesses to benefit from electricity cuts? Treasa Murphy spoke to Ireland South Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly. She also asked him about recent statements made by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

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

Independent senator Joe Conway spoke to Jerry about the decision to cancel citizenship ceremonies planned for Killarney recently because of the fuel protests. He thinks if such ceremonies ever need to be cancelled again, then they should be moved online.

Jerry spoke to Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan about the extensive road works taking place in Killarney.