Kerry Today

Dec 11 2024 50 ep. 101

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A Problem Shared – December 11th, 2024

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

A United Ireland Should be Central to New Government’s Plans – December 11th, 2024

That’s the view of Sinn Féin Ireland South MEP, Kathleen Funcheon, who spoke to Jerry.

Put Those With Additional Needs at the Heart of Care Supports – December 11th, 2024

Ned Moran is a long-term carer. He outlines forensically to Jerry what he believes the new Government and the State in general need to do to help carers and their families

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Making Seanad Bid – December 11th, 2024

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Fianna Fáil councillor Breandán Fitzgerald, who is seeking a Senate nomination.

Valentia Slate: We Are Not Removing Marian Grotto – December 11th, 2024

Aidan Forde is the owner of Valentia Slate. He says the company is not trying to remove a Marian grotto but are making the area safer.

What’s All the Fuss About Mercosur? – December 10th, 2024

What exactly is the Mercosur deal that the EU is trying to negotiate? What are the possible implications for Irish farmers and consumers? Jerry spoke to Adam Woods of the Irish Farmers’ Journal who’s in Brussels.

GAA Now Charging U16s to Attend Higher Division Football and Hurling Games – December 10th, 2024

Jerry spoke to John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner who reports that the GAA has decided to charge under-16s attending higher division football and hurling matches. Croke Park confirmed that entry for a juvenile will now cost €5 to Division 1 and 2 football and Division 1A and 1B hurling fixtures. https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41533232.html

A Daughter of Kerry Becomes Major Player in Cold Coffee Business – December 10th, 2024

The late Michael O'Regan's daughter Dee Schroeder, spoke to Jerry about her business startup that has attracted major investment. GoodBrew is a new entrant in the growing cold coffee market. Yes, there’s a growing demand for cold coffee, particularly, among young adults! GoodBrew cans are already on the shelves of several big retailers, including Dunnes and SuperValu! https:/

Have My Father and Uncle Survived the Assad Regime? – December 10th, 2024

20-year-old Michelle Al Sinani has spent most of her life without her father. She and her family fled Syria in 2012. With the overthrow of Assad, she hopes that her father Madiin Al Sinani and Anwar may still be alive. The last she and her family had heard of them was that they were prisoners in the notorious Saydnaya Prison.

My Friendship with Dickie Rock – December 9th, 2024

Dickie Rock, a legend of the showband era and one of the country’s most popular singers, has died at the age of 88. Michael Fox O’Connor from Tralee spoke to Jerry about how he became a fan of Dickie’s music, and later a friend.