Kerry Today

County Football Quarter Finals - October 12th, 2026

Kenmare Prepares For Arrival of NBC's Today Show - October 12th, 2026

The Do Not Consume Notice Rumbles On For Customers On Ballyheigue Public Water Supply - October 12th, 2026

Public Dentists to Take Part in Wednesday's Public Sector Strike - October 12th, 2026

Kerry Father Worries for Son's Care After Parents Pass - October 12th, 2026

#TieDayFriday: Fundraising for Kerry Mental Health Association - October 9th, 2026

Call from the Dáil – October 9th, 2026

This week, Fionnán Sheahan who’s Ireland editor of the Irish Independent, reviews the week in politics.

Uisce Éireann on Water Consumption Ban in Parts of North Kerry – October 9th, 2026

More than 3,500 customers supplied by the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply including parts of the Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme cannot drink their water even if it is boiled. The ‘Do Not Consume’ notice has been in place since Wednesday. Jerry spoke to Eoin O’Connell who’s water treatment operations manager with Uisce Éireann. Jerry asked him what’s the cause of the contamination and when is the notice likely to be lifted.

Annals of Inisfallen Conference in Killarney – October 8th, 2026

The event will take place at Killarney House this Saturday, October 10th. The conference will be live-streamed on Killarney National Park’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyNationalPark It coincides with the return of the medieval manuscript, which is synonymous with Killarney, to Ireland for the first time since 1983. The Annals of Inisfallen have been housed at Oxford for more than 250 years. The Annals of Inisfallen are available for public view in the Glucksman building on the UCC campus until 1st November. The last time they were shown in Ireland was in 1983 to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of Killarney National Park. Jerry spoke to Finbarr Kennelly from Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and to Pádraig Ó Macháin who’s professor of modern Irish at UCC.

Budget: Michael Cahill and Michael Healy-Rae React – October 8th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil’s Michael Cahill and to Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae about Tuesday’s budget.

34-Year Mystery Solved: We Know What Happened to Our Brother – October 8th, 2026

Patsy O’Sullivan from North Cork had been working as a chef in Killarney when he was last seen in April 1992. It emerged this week that he had left Ireland to make a new life in the UK. Patsy changed his name and had a contented life with his partner before he died two years ago. Jerry spoke to Patsy’s brother Jerry. He believes Patsy left because he felt Ireland of the early 1990s was not welcoming to a gay man.

Do Not Consume: Warning for Ballyheigue Public Water Scheme Residents – October 8th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Ballyheigue councillor Michael Leane about the notice issued by Uisce Éireann last evening. The water is so contaminated that it is not safe to drink even after boiling

Budget 2027: What Does it Mean for You? – October 7th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley. He also got reaction from Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly who’s his party spokesperson on climate, environment, energy and transport and independent Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae. Chair of the Kerry branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland John O’Sullivan of The Munster Bar, Tralee and John Hayes, managing director of ProSolar, Kenmare also spoke to Jerry. James Kelliher of JGK Accountants answered listeners’ questions on how the budget might impact them personally.

A Problem Shared – October 7th, 2026

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

Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller? – October 6th, 2026

Jerry spoke to David Burke, Director of Dot TV & Films, who directed the documentary on the larger-than-life Kerry man who was an impresario, builder and much, much more. Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller? will be shown at the Siamsa Screen Film Club 2026, today Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm.

Deer Crash Survivor: Time for Fencing to Keep Deer off Roads – October 6th, 2026

Jerry O’Connor from Knockrour West, Scartaglen spoke to Jerry about his collision with a deer. Two weeks ago – just weeks after buying a minibus – Jerry, who’s a taxi driver, was involved in a crash with a deer while driving to pick up customers.

Oisín McConville: Women’s Growing Gambling Problem – October 6th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Oisín McConville, the All-Ireland winner with Armagh who some 20 years ago revealed he had a gambling addiction. The gambling addiction awareness campaigner is giving a talk in Kenmare this evening.

All-Ireland Champs: IMRO Gold for Radio Kerry Kerry College Students – October 6th, 2026

Radio Kerry won three gold medals at this year’s IMRO National Radio Awards. Yesterday Jerry spoke to two gold medal winners Kaya Flynn and Niamh Daly. Today he spoke to some of the Kerry College Radio Kerry journalism, podcasting and radio students who won gold in the Short Feature category. Two of the students, Stacey Conway and Kian O’Groman, along with Connie Broderick, training manager for Radio Kerry’s training school spoke to Jerry. Connie also gave details of the open day at Radio Kerry this Friday for those interested in taking part in the next course

Small Business Owner Calls for VAT Income Threshold in Budget - October 6th, 2026

Lisa ‘Glow’ O’Shea, who runs Glow health and beauty salon in Cahersiveen, spoke to Jerry about what she wishes for in Budget 2027.

Special Criminal Court Tells Kerry Man He Can’t Get Trial Adjourned Again – October 6th, 2026

Radio Kerry journalist Mark Lynch was at the Special Criminal Court yesterday for the appearance of 43-year-old James Leen of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel who has been charged in connection with the largest ever seizure of crystal meth in this country.