Kerry Today

Captain Brian FitzGerald works at the Department of Climate, Energy, and the Environment as the community liaison officer for the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (NDMAP). Brian was previously a ship’s captain and operational commander in the Naval Service and is a lecturer in maritime law. He discusses offshore wind energy. Part two on the same topic will be broadcast next week.

Julie O’Connor has recently become the new president of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland. Julie, who’s originally from Sligo, taught in Tralee for 32 years.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael. Yesterday the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against plans for the 600-megawatt power plant on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. Shannon LNG Ltd had been granted permission for the facility by An Coimisiún Pleanála last year. Friends of the Irish Environment took a judicial review against that decision.

Jerry spoke to Superintendent Michael Fleming about the criminals and their scams to take advantage of the fact that Adare will host the Ryder Cup next year.

The world has been plunged into economic uncertainty and fuel shortages following the US and Israel attack on Iran. Donald Trump’s 19-minute speech overnight did nothing to allay concerns. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has been stark in his warnings about jet fuel supply disruption. Jerry spoke to Ireland South MEP Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher.

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

Jerry spoke to Fintan Quinlan of Quinlan’s Fish who has some tasty recipes for us to try not just on Good Friday but into the Easter bank holiday weekend. This Friday, a family, community group or business will enjoy Quinlan’s famous fish and chips for up to 10 people – the winner will be announced that morning. For fish recipes, go to www.kerryfish.com

Jerry spoke to Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless about the official opening of SUSI grant applications for the 2026/27 term in further and higher education. https://www.susi.ie/ Jerry also got his view on MEP Michael McNamara’s statement that the government should make public transport free as part of its response to the fuel crisis.

Jerry spoke to pharmacist Jack Shanahan of Haven Pharmacy Shanahan’s Castleisland, about the agreement reached by the Irish Pharmacy Union and the HSE.

Radio Kerry understands that up to 60 Ukrainians living in a Waterville holiday home complex have been given notice of eviction. Twenty-one homes in the Lough Currane Holiday Home Village in Southview Terrace, Waterville had been providing accommodation to Ukrainians under the Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection scheme. Jerry spoke to Cllr Norma Moriarty.