Kerry Today

Companies Should Pay for Free Solar Panels for North Kerry Homes – September 29th, 2026

Kate Carmody from Beale believes there are too many renewable energy projects being built in North Kerry. She says the concentration is too high. She shared her views and sugggestions with Jerry.

Man Appears in Court in Connection with Listowel Fatal Hit-and-Run – September 29th, 2026

Jerry spoke to journalist Olivia Kelleher who was in Cork District Court yesterday for the appearance of Alan Browne. Mr Browne, who’s 37, has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Listowel in which a teenage pedestrian died. Rory O’Connor, who was from Athea in west Limerick, was struck by a van shortly after 3am on Saturday on the N69 at Dromin Upper. Alan Browne, of Elmsdale Crescent, Birmingham, UK but who's originally from Skehenerin, Listowel appeared before Cork District Court.

Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest Returns - September 28th, 2026

The Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest begins on October 10th and continues until October 17th. Lisa Foley from the Maine Valley Family Resource Centre is a member of the steering group.

Once High-Flying Entrepreneur Says He’s Only €270 in Bank Account – September 28th, 2026

The High Court on Friday heard that hospitality entrepreneur Paddy McKillen Jr is to seek a personal insolvency arrangement (PIA) in a bid to deal with debts of more than €27m, claiming he has no work income and just €270 in his bank account. Jerry spoke to Ballybunion’s Shane Phelan who’s legal affairs editor with the Irish Independent.

Minister O’Donovan on Ireland-Israel Football Fallout Plus Challenging Times for Broadcasters – September 28th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Minister Patrick O’Donovan whose responsibilities include sport and the media.

A Return to Fuel Blockades? – September 28th, 2026

A meeting was organised in Moate, Co Westmeath last night by many of those who led the fuel protests and blockades last April. Speakers at the meeting warned there could be a return to similar protests if the Government does not address the recent surge in fuel prices and other cost-of-living issues in next week’s budget. Neilus O’Connor from Moyvane was at the meeting.

Parade Controversy Highlights Lingering Divisions in the North - September 28th, 2026

As of midday, today, September 28th, members of the Orange Order remained at Drumcree in Portadown. The Parades Commission had given them permission to march down the nationalist Garvaghy Road yesterday morning with a limit of 35 participants. Residents on the Garvaghy Road took a legal challenge against the Commission’s decision but this failed. Residents had organised a gathering to blockade the march – such a gathering is illegal under parading legislation in the North. Stormont’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill of Sinn Féin was among those who took part. The Orange Order made several attempts to march but were prevented by the PSNI. There has not been an Orange Order parade through the area since 1998; the order had failed in its bid to get permission from the Parades Commission adjudication bid every year until now. Jerry spoke to Kerry Sinn Féin TD and front bench spokesperson Pa Daly.

Teenager Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Near Listowel – September 28th, 2026

17-year-old Rory O’Connor was killed after he was struck by a van on the N69 road at Dromin Upper near Listowel at 3 o’clock last Saturday morning. It had been the Athea boy’s birthday. A man had been due to appear before the district court in Cork today in relation to Rory’s death. Jerry spoke to Inspector Gary Carroll who’s head of roads policing in the Kerry Garda Division and West Limerick councillor Francis Foley.

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.