Kerry Today

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A Problem Shared – November 6th, 2024

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

Appeal to Find Missing 11-Year-Old Doberman– November 6th, 2024

Jerry spoke to Liam Corcoran in Kilcummin who is appealing to the public to help find his dog, who has been missing since Sunday. Bruce is an 11-year-old Doberman who suffers badly from arthritis and requires daily medication. Liam believes Bruce was stolen.

Kerry Association in New York Describes Atmosphere After US Election – November 6th, 2024

Jerry spoke to Maura Barrett, President of the Kerry Association in New York about the feeling on the ground in the United States, following Trump’s victory in US election. The Kerry Association is a non-political organisation.

ESB Networks Refuse to Give Out Details of Smart Meter Data – November 6th, 2024

Jerry spoke to Joe McCarthy of Digital Rights Ireland about electricity providers refusing to release smart meter data to households.

Trump Returns to the White House – November 6th, 2024

Cecelia Hartsell, a US historian, specialising in African American history and American social history, spoke to Jerry about the US election, which has resulted in Donald Trump becoming the country's president for the second time.

Over €40,000 Raised to Bring Listowel Man Home – November 5th, 2024

57-year-old Paul Sweeney from Listowel was on holidays in Benidorm when he became unwell with bacterial meningitis and suffered a brain-injury. Paul’s family started fund-raising to help bring Mr Sweeney back from Spain to University Hospital Kerry; the target set was €36,800. That’s been passed as of Monday afternoon, over €41,000 has been raised. Paul’

What Will Decide the US Presidential Election? – November 5th, 2024

Ciaran Staunton lives in the US and is an advocate for Irish immigrants, particularly those who are living there illegally. He outlines to Jerry what are the factors that may decide the outcome of the US Presidential Election, and also discusses some other important elections taking place in the US today, that will influence the balance of power.

A Kerryman’s Cunning Pitch to Americans – November 5th, 2024

It’s often said that the United States is a divided nation politically. Auctioneer Tommy Carmody has used this to make a very direct pitch to Americans – in particular, those who will be unhappy at the outcome of their presidential election.

New Tralee Courthouse May Not Be Ready Until 2030 – November 5th, 2024

Jerry spoke to Labour councillor Terry O’Brien about the news that the proposed new courthouse for Tralee in the Island of Geese may not be ready until 2030.

High Court Winds Up Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd – November 5th, 2024

The High Court has wound up Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd, whose chief executive, Nathan McDonnell, faces charges over Ireland's largest ever seizure of crystal meth. The court heard there were debts of over €1 million to Revenue. Shane Phelan, legal affairs editor with the Irish Independent, was reporting on the case in the High Court yesterday