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The N71 Killarney-Kenmare Road has been closed until further notice due to ongoing fire prevention operations in the area around Five Mile Bridge. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and those travelling between Sneem/Kenmare and Killarney are advised to use the R569 and N22
Radio Kerry listener Martin Greenwood from Annascaul sent us this photo of Annascaul Lake. Martin says he was out for a walk with his dogs at around 8 o'clock this morning when he found a burnt-out disposable barbecue that had been left smouldering on the grass by the lake...
- Creches forced to close yesterday because of the heat – representative body says government funding is needed for air conditioning - Advice from Kerry Mountain Rescue Team if you're thinking of climbing in this heat. - This and more on Kerry Today with Treasa Murphy sponsored by KWD Recycling.2/
Jamey Carney has been remembered at her funeral as someone who was a ray of sunshine in people's lives. Jamey's funeral Mass took place in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney. Dr Crokes under-14s and St Brendan's Rowing Club performed a guard of honour. @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - Road on the N71 from the entrance to Muckross House to Moll's Gap is closed as fire service continues clearing operation at scene of devastating fire in Killarney National Park which was started by a disposable barbecue. Photos by Peter O'Toole.
On the 1 o'clock news, @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social will report live from Muckross Road, Killarney near where the body of Jamey Carney was found yesterday. Investigations continue into the death of the mother-of-one who's originally from Westchester, New York.
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - - Deep sadness and shock over the death of Jamey Carney in Killarney. The mother-of-one, who was from the US, was found dead yesterday afternoon in her home off the Muckross Road. Our deepest sympathies to Ms Carney's family and friends. 1/
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - - Who's the Kerry fan amidst the 🇳🇴 Norwegian fans at the World Cup game last evening? Proof again that The Kingdom's reach is GLOBAL. 😊💚💛 1/
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - - Kerry men and women score convincing victories over Kildare in the All-Ireland championship. Next challenge for the Kerry men is Armagh at home in round 3 of the championship. Jerry gets reaction and analysis from Tim Moynihan. 1/
Joan from Ballyheigue will definitely be taking part in the Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count! www.irishhedgehogsurvey.com 🦔🦔 Joan was listening to @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social talk about the topic on this morning's Kerry Today and kindly sent in these photos to us. Thank you, Joan! 🦔🦔
- A father and daughter's discovery of a life buoy on Inch Beach and the joy it's brought to a young man living on the Channel Islands missing his beloved grandfather. - This and more on Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social sponsored by KWD Recycling. 3/
Deputy Michael Healy-Rae's explanation as to events that led to his resignation as Minister of State and voting no confidence in the government.2/
Michael Healy-Rae tells @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social : "A fire was lit on this programme [when Danny Healy-Rae called for the removal of Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris on Kerry Today] and try as I might I couldn't put it out." 1/
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - - Michael Healy-Rae's first in-depth interview since resigning as Minister of State. - Reaction to Kerry drawing Kildare away in Round 2B of the Championship. -This and more on Kerry Today sponsored by KWD Recycling
Kerry GAA to play Kildare away in Round 2B of the Championship. What do you think of the draw? Rest of the draw: Round 2A Tyrone v Mayo Armagh v Louth Donegal v Cork Galway v Westmeath Round 2B Derry v Meath Kildare v Kerry Cavan v Dublin GAA Monaghan v Roscommon
Can you solve a 56-year mystery? Listowel gardaí want your help - they want to reunite the owner of jewellery that was found on a beach in South Kerry in 1970. 2/
- The Tailor and Ansty - the book celebrating the wit of a Kilgarvan man and a Cork woman - that was banned in the 1940s. - This and more with Jerry on Kerry Today sponsored by KWD Recycling. 3/
On Kerry Today with Treasa - Preparations underway for the Rally of the Lakes this weekend - The Heat Doctor David O’Sullivan of DC Energy Solutions - Call from the Dáil with John Downing - This and more with Treasa in association with KWD Recycling
- The seven-foot Luke Skywalker statue proposed for Portmagee – we talk to the sculptor who’ll be in South Kerry this weekend to discuss his plans. 2/
On Kerry Today with Treasa Murphy - Noelle Casey on the likely delays to the short-term tourist letting register - A Star Wars statue for Portmagee - A Problem Shared with Tony McGinley - This and more with Treasa in association with KWD Recycling
On Kerry Today with Treasa Murphy - Will county councillors in Kerry be attracted by Independent Ireland’s advances? - Should character references in court cases be left in the past? - And the Legal Lowdown with Miriam McGillycuddy - This and more with Treasa in association with KWD Recycling
Coming up on Kerry Today EU plans to cut electricity taxes, but how long will we be waiting for these supports? And a Tralee mother whose ten-year-old daughter died from cancer on her climb of Carrauntoohil to raise funds for oncology services in Kerry. This and more on Kerry Today until 11am
On Kerry Today: - Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae speaks following the resignation of his father Michael as a junior minister. - Call from the Dáil with John Downing. - We will also hear from the Construction Industry Federation about pressures on the industry. This and more between 9 and 11am.
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social - - Government's €505m package of additional supports in response to rising fuel costs in response to protests. - Will it be enough to satisfy protestors' demands? - Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence in the Government this week. 1/
On Kerry Today with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social : - Day 4 of the fuel blockade: Protestors say they're attending a meeting with Government this afternoon - this is denied by the Govt - Jerry will speak to Minister Norma Foley to get clarification. 1/
On Kerry Today this morning - - The fuel protests deepen, - Gardaí call on Army to help remove protesters from blockading fuel depots - Some petrol stations in Kerry say fuel is currently unavailable due to the ongoing strike. 1/
- The debate on using AI photos to promote houses for sale. - Calls for Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users. - This and more with Amber on Kerry Today sponsored by KWD Recycling. 2/
On Kerry Today with Amber Galwey- - Convoy from Kerry joining other protestors heading for Dublin to protest over rising fuel prices. Organisers say drastic action is needed, however, we've been getting complaints from listeners being delayed for hospital appointments and work.
After 10, @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social speaks to Rory O'Carroll about his new book on Roger Casement, 'A Rebel and a Traitor'. Casement is being remembered, of course, today for his arrest in Banna Strand on Good Friday 1916 after attempting to supply arms for the Easter Rising.