Kerry Today

The Budget: What Could It Mean for Kerry? – September 25th, 2026

Karol Kissane is head of public sector services and economics at ifac, the accounting and financial services firm. Rural communities are particularly exposed to rising oil prices, and he has looked at how people in counties like Kerry could be affected by the budget when it’s announced on October 6th.

Call from the Dáil – September 25th, 2026

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

Ireland Football Team: Kosovo Capitulation and Pressure Over Israel Games – September 25th, 2026

Ireland deservedly lost to Kosovo in our opening game of the UEFA Nations League and now head into their most controversial and contentious match against Israel on Sunday - with another tie against the Israelis the following week. Jerry spoke to Tom O’Shea from Killarney who’s former grassroots director of football at the FAI.

A 1,500 Year Phenomenon: The Enduring Fascination with St Brendan – September 25th, 2026

A new English translation of an ancient text about St Brendan the Navigator, Kerry’s patron saint, was launched yesterday at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. A medieval text, The Voyage of St Brendan, describes his sea journey to a land called the Isle of the Blessed – which some believe is evidence that he reached North America. President Catherine Connolly presented the new edition to US President Donald Trump on his recent Irish visit. Professor David Stifter is senior professor in Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

US Companies’ Confidence in Kerry and Cork – September 25th, 2026

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland held its Southern Conference in Cork yesterday. Jerry spoke to its CEO Paul Sweetman.

Cllr: Ballybunion Water Sports Facility Can't Fall by the Wayside - September 24th, 2026

New Boiler Scrappage Scheme Announced - September 24th, 2026

EmployAbility Kerry: Career Opportunities for Those of Us with Additional Support Needs - September 24th, 2026

A Problem Shared – September 23rd, 2026

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

The Gaza Monologues – September 23rd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Naser Al Swirki, who is a renowned Palestinian theatre and film director. He is the director of the Gaza Monologues, which will be showing tomorrow, Thursday, September 24th, at The Gleneagle Club in the Gleneagle, Killarney.

Person of Interest in Jamey Carney Murder Case Remains Detained in Jordan - September 23rd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Ralph Riegel, southern correspondent, Irish Independent, who says a man who knew Jamey Carney continues to be detained in Jordan.

Sinn Féin’s Proposal to Cut Home Heating Costs - September 23rd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly who’s the party spokesperson on climate, environment, energy and transport.

MTU Kerry Students’ Mass Walkout – September 23rd, 2026

Jerry spoke to MTU Students’ Union President, Cian McGrath, and MTU Kerry SU Deputy President, Patrick McGrath, about why students at MTU’s Kerry campus will stage a mass walkout from lectures tomorrow at noon.

The Traitors Ireland Finale – September 23rd, 2026

The Traitors Ireland Season Two came to an end last night with Anna and Diego emerging triumphant. Jerry spoke to one of the contestants DJ O’Sullivan from Meelin, Newmarket.

Save Our Sharks – September 22nd, 2026

Ken O’Sullivan is an ocean conservationist and documentary filmmaker. He’s filmed sharks for more than two decades. He says shark species are in danger and need our protection. He also addressed common misunderstandings about the fish.

North Kerry: Solar Farm HQ? – September 22nd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Fine Gael councillor Michael Foley, who is calling on Kerry County Council to formulate a policy regulating how much development – including solar energy - can be in one area.

Ireland: No Country for Young Folk? - September 22nd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Grace McManus, policy and campaigns manager with the National Youth Council of Ireland. The RED C poll from the NYCI found 68pc of people aged between 18 and 24 are considering moving abroad.

Time for an All-Ireland Soccer Team Says Councillor – September 22nd, 2026

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Robert Brosnan who tabled a motion at yesterday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council, requesting that talks be organised and convened at the earliest opportunity to discuss establishing a soccer team to represent all of Ireland.

Is Democracy in Danger in Ireland? – September 22nd, 2026

Jerry spoke to writer Keire Murphy about her piece in The Irish Times which addressed attacks on politicians, including Michael Healy-Rae. She also wrote about the findings of a poll which revealed considerable disillusionment with society – more than two in five respondents said they would let political and social institutions burn down, that they were not worth preserving.

Garda Youth Achievement Awards - September 21st, 2026

The 2026 Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2026 took place over the weekend. Seventeen-year-old Kayla McGaley from Castleisland announced as the Overall Winner. Kayla and Garda Mary Gardiner joined Jerry