Kerry Today

A Problem Shared – September 30th, 2026

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

Kerry's Young Curators and Artistic Taste-Makers - September 30th, 2026

The Lasta Festival will be kicking off in Siamsa Tire this Thursday, October 1st and runs until Sunday 4th. It is a nationwide initiative where seven venues across the country select young curators to programme events for the upcoming year's festival. This year's programme sees a wide array of shows, from Irish and Japanese folklore to film and creative workshops, all curated by young people. Our Youth Correspondent Nell Moore Ryan is one of the young curators at this year's festival. She spoke to Siamsa Tíre CEO Angela Ryan-White, as well as participants in this year's festival and some of the young curators. Funded by the News Reporting Scheme

Apologies But No Compensation for Some Kerry CAMHS Families – September 30th, 2026

Around a dozen families whose children received apologies for deficiencies in their care by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Kerry are being excluded from a State compensation scheme. They are now taking legal action. Jerry spoke to solicitor Keith Rolls.

Warning from Climate Change Advisory Council - September 30th, 2026

The Climat Change Advisory Council published its annual report yesterday. Professor Peter Thorne is chair of its adaptation committee.

Garvaghy Road Parade Controversy: Stalemate Remains - September 30th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Diarmuid Pepper, reporter with The Journal about the controversy which has exposed the deep rifts between the nationalist and loyalist communities in Northen Ireland

Calls for Govt to Introduce Default 30km/hr Limit in Built-Up Areas – September 30th, 2026

Economist Sinéad O’Sullivan wrote a piece in today’s Irish Times about the State’s approach to speed limit reviews on our roads. She was critical of the Government approach of leaving it to each local authority to carry out submissions rather than introducing default limits on particular types and locations of roads. Jerry spoke to Anluan Dunne from Tralee who made a submission to Kerry County Council and whose observations are referenced in the article.

Farranfore Bus Stop Furore – September 29th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae and Farranfore businessman Dan Ahern about the issue of the bus stop and how it’s contributing to traffic difficulties.

The Legal Lowdown – September 29th, 2026

On the last Tuesday of the month, solicitor Miriam McGillycuddy answers your questions. Email, in confidence, to kerrytoday@radiokerry.ie

What's the Greatest GAA and Other Sporting Nicknames? – September 29th, 2026

What’s Happening with Kerry’s Housing Market? – September 29th, 2026

Three recent reports into house prices and rent rates in Kerry indicate things are moving in the wrong direction: house prices are up 7% in year while rent is up 11% and Kerry is the most expensive county in Munster in which to build a new house. Meanwhile the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said it expects the government to deliver just 39,200 home completions this year, far short of the 50,000 plus needed to keep up with demand. Jerry spoke to Paul Stephenson of Sherry FitzGerald Stephenson Crean estate agents in Tralee.

Mandate: Average Retail Worker Earning Less Than Living Wage – September 29th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Caroline Clifford who’s a divisional organiser in Kerry for the Mandate trade union. Mandate says data from the Central Statistics Office shows the average retail worker earns half the average industrial wage and less than the living wage. Mandate wants changes to the 2018 Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act to improve workers’ circumstances and opportunities to earn more money.

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.