Talkabout: Recent Episodes
Radio Kerry
Why so many Kerry parents are willing to drive long distances, to ensure their children attend Kerry’s Community primary schools. Parent Clodagh Cahill whose daughter attends Scoil an Ghleanna & Con Moynahan from Kerry ETB.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind have launched an appeal for puppy raisers to look after guide dog puppies in their own homes from 9 weeks to 12-14 months.The role of the puppy raiser is so crucial to the success of IGDB’s dogs eventually going back to the Training Centre in Cork for formal training and hopefully becoming a Guide or Assistance Dog.A puppy raiser doesn’t need to have previous experience training dogs, just a love and commitment to support and care for the puppies to ensure they get the best start in their training journey. And support from IGDB’s expert trainers is always available. Vet fees and food is covered by IGDB.Puppy raisers are from all walks of life – those who work remotely, hybrid work, are retired, have children, have pets etcSiobhan Brosnan has been meeting with Irish Guide Dogs staff, volunteers and guide dog users from around the county. If you are interested in becoming a puppy raiser please email pups@guidedogs.ie or call 0818 506300 or email: support@guidedogs.ie
Mid Life coach and Hypnotherapist Rachel Gotto from Galway, on what it’s like to go on a two-week silent retreat, and the lessons she learned from completely cutting herself off from the rest of the world.
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, we meet Khrystyna Rudnytska, one of the many Ukrainians who now calls Kerry their home.
The Platform Series on Radio Kerry is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee and it aims to help organisations raise awareness of their work.
Angela Clayton-Lea, Cancer Trials Ireland’s Chief Operating Officer, speaks about the hope and longer lives people have enjoyed, because of cancer trials
Michelle Harding from the website schooloflife.ie has some tricks and tips for people who find it hard to strike up a conversation
New book about the social history of Ireland from 1917 to 1923, includes a fascinating chapter about Kerry, featuring a three-year strike by workers in the Munster Ware House Kieran McNulty, Tralee based historian, and John Cunningham, the book’s editor, spoke to Deirdre earlier
Carla the cat, a much-loved family pet who was rescued and given a home by a Tralee woman, was shot with a pellet gun on Tuesday evening in an estate in the town. Cllr Cathal Foley has condemned this behaviour and has appealed to the public to come forward with information about the incident
Nicola McCarthy from Tralee, who suffered a stroke at age 26, but has now made a full recovery.She describes how it turned her life upsidedown, but how after a long, painful process, she’s back on her feet again.
Cllr Jackie Healy Rae says the RSA should spend less money on dramatic TV ads, and more on basic road structure improvements. Kerry County Council only got €700,000 this year for road safety schemes for the entire county. He says THAT is where the money should be spent
A fundraiser in honour of a Blennerville man has raised over €72,000 over the last ten years for the Kerry Hospice – the final walk will be held on Saturday, April 13 Deirdre spoke to Aine Moriarty, Nurse Manager at the daycare unit of the Hospice and Andrea O’Donoghue, Todd’s daughter, who organises the walk each year
After Kate Middleton spoke of the difficulty of telling her young children she had cancer, Kerry-based play therapist Edel Lawlor says it's important to be honest with children when delivering bad news
New service launched, aimed at helping Irish people to access and maximise their UK State Pension entitlements.Estimated that hundreds of thousands of Irish people across the country potentially eligible for a UK State Pension, but don’t know about it, or how to claim it.John Ring, Head of Operations at XtraPension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: what you/your teen needs to know, ahead of the Electric Picnic
Should the chicken pox vaccine be part of the routine immunisation routine for children?
Cian O Connor, a New York based director from Dingle has just directed a new short film titled An Chathair Mhór. It's a film shot on location in New York with an entirely Irish cast and crew and is told as Gaeilge.
The Facebook live by Tralee sisters Breeda Hurley, Miriam Moriarty Owens, and Áine O’Callaghan are nominated in the Social Media Presence category. The awards ceremony will take place in Dublin on September 10th. Breeda Hurley joins us in studio to chat about the nomination
Paudie Horgan has been growing his hair for the last nine years, but comedian Bernard Casey is going to shave it this Saturday all Kerry Cancer Services, which include the Kerry Hospice Foundation, Palliative Care & the Oncology Units at UHK, along with the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus, as they assisted his mother, Noreen on her cancer journey, and sadly she passed away in June.
On idonate.ie - Paudie's Headshave in aid of Noreen Horgan (Nee O'Leary) Memorial Cancer Fundraiser
Susan Barrett Mindfulness discusses the modern phenomena of taking pictures and videos, rather than actually experiencing the moment you are living.
how Writers Week in Listowel, inspired an Irish writer to set up a similar festival in Switzerland
American couple looking for a ‘pretty’ church in Ireland to get married in: what are the most photogenic churches in Kerry?
Emma tells Deirdre about her decision to relocate her business and answer some hair care questions
Anne O’Donnell, Irish Ambassador from the National Folk Theatre Michelle Murphy, Marketing & PR Manager at Siamsa Tíre
Paul O’Neill and Anton Tovarnitskyi, creators of a new phenomenon on Valentia Island involving hundreds of thousands of bees.
Karl King, location manager on productions such as The Crown, Mary Queen of Scots, Motherland, Witness Number 3, Double Blind, Flora and Son, Maryland, and Joyride. Karl is also on the Board of Kerry International Film Festival
Meet ‘Irish Mollie’ – who claims she can teach you to speak Irish, if you just devote 5 minutes a day!
do you know what flowers and plants are growing in your locality, and why they’re important?
find a connection which might lead to love - have a listen to Korina Duffy from Ecofitness.ie
Fred McDonagh of Red Chair Recruitment joins Deirdre with some timely advice on securing a summer job!
Mieke Vanmechelen chats to Deirdre about the film Hungry Hill relating to Sheep Farming on The Beara Peninsula
On this week's Medical Matters Dr Eamonn Shanahan joins Deirdre to talk about Blood Test and Blood Results
Marian Walsh is Treasurer of the Kerry Association in Dublin speaks to Deirdre about the nomination process
Clionas Foundation are running a fundraising Camino de Santiago walk for Transition Year students in 2024
Nat O’Connor from Age Action Ireland talks to Deirdre about a major campaign launched to get the old age pension increased
This month Emma covers listener questions regarding highlights, itchy scalp, chatty hairstylists, magazines, complete restyles and paddle brushes for great hairstyling results!
Paul Kavanagh from McCarthy Insurance Group joined Deirdre to discuss the insurance implications of the weekend’s flooding and also holiday insurance
A GofundMe page has been set up for Nick Leen from Ballyduff, who suffered horrific injuries in a rugby match in Mexico.
Dr Eamonn Shanahan discusses Ozempic is a drug, designed for diabetics, weight loss and excessive sweating
World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as Dolly Parton in aid of The Kerry Hospice and the Comfort for Chemo Kerry
Ailbhe Keoghan new film ‘Sunlight’ is being screened by the Kerry International Film Festival.
Padraig Power CEO of Refurbed speaks to Mark Lynch about refurbished technology products
Dr Mags Clifford, Palliative Care Services chats to Mark Lynch about the services located at UHK
Two teams from Meán Scoil Nua An Leith-Triúigh in Castlegregory won first place in a prestigious competition in Dublin called the Eco UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards.
Deirdre talks to John Roche from Castleisland about how long we can expect the current hot spell to last!
Miracle In Missouri - the perfectly preserved body of a nun who died four years ago, was exhumed for reburial.
Mary O’Donnell, Mary chats to Deirdre about sun screen, fake tan, and the lowdown on Botox!
Laura Warren has set up a petition to lobby the Government to ban the use of sunbeds entirely.
Stephen Connolly, the first ever professional curator of Listowel Writers Week gives a flavour of this year’s event, starting on Wednesday night with the official opening
Kirstie Nowak from the Tralee branch of the Citizen's Information Centre joins Deirdre to offer information and advice on Carers’ payments (Carers Week is coming up 12th – 18th June), Passports and Holidays.
‘We make good’ CEO Caroline Gardner who's company produces t-shirts and employ people who are often marginalised, such refugees and asylum seekers
This week's Medical Matters with Dr Eamonn Shanahan covers general medical queries from listeners
Radio Kerry/Kerry College Digital Broadcasting course have produced a short feature series called ‘Dear Kerry’
International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife are both celebrated this month – Deirdre met five Kerry nurses, working in different areas of the health service, and found out why they love their job
New ways of diagnosing prostate and treating cancerDr Eamonn ShanahanDr Tahir from the Bon Secours Tralee
Paulette Daly is the partner of drowning victim Dessie Byrne, who died in the sea last August while on a day out with his sister and his son. She believes that Dessie and his sister Muriel Erikson, should not have died on the day in question and that lessons need to be learned, to avert another tragedy.
Claire Cleary Kingston and her son Matthew from Killorglin tell their story.Matthew is 15 now, and when he was 5, he was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. He is now in remission and plays soccer and other sports. He wants to send out the message that it’s not just old people who get arthritis.Pat Cleary from Tralee, a very active and fit man, went from being able to climb mountains to not being able to climb the stairs, because of arthritis. But now 74-year-old Pat is back being active again, thanks to various treatments he was able to access here in Kerry.
Mary Lucey discusses end-of-year college exams, and some common dilemmas facing Leaving Cert students as they head back to school after Easter holidays
The inspiring story of Christopher O’Sullivan from Kenmare, who overcame all manner of hurdles to achieve a honours degree in Social Care form MTU Kerry. Christopher has Asperger’s and Dyslexia and struggled to find a school which could cater for his needs. His mother Bernadette wanted to share his story, to give hope to other parents of children with special needs and to show that with determination and fight, all children can fulfil their potential.
Two employers recently commented that people in their 20s nowadays are ‘nightmare’ employees: they flit from job to job, ring in sick for the slightest reason, and can’t take correction.Fred McDonagh from Red Chair Recruitment agrees – he also believes that college doesn’t properly prepare young people for work, as they have too much time off.
Kerry ETB are celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a special 'ETB Week'. Joining Deirdre in studio are Colm McEvoy, CEO, Maria Brennan, Director of Organisational Support and Development, Owen O’Donnell, Director of Further Education and Training, Maria Brennan, Director of Organisational Support and Development, Anne O’Dwyer, Director of Schools, Youth and music, and Cllr Jim Finucane, Chair of the Board of Management
Caitríona Redmond is a Food & cost of living writer with The Irish Examiner – she regularly writes about feeding your family on a budget while tackling the cost of living crisis.
Catherine Richardson, originally from Abbeyfeale, has written a book about life’s challenges, difficulties and lessons.
Fighting the Bugs and Viruses with food! Anne Darcy on the foods that help to strengthen your immune system
We joke about it this time of year, but it’s a very real problem for many people who have issues around food. Fawn Clarke, who is based in Cork, works with people who binge eat and have eating disorders. It’s a growing area as more and more young people are presenting with issues surrounding food.
How do you take your tea? Listener Noelle says she was shocked to hear a woman in the hairdressers, say she would take her tea ‘any way at all’. Noelle believes tea is very personal and there is an art to making it. Gerard Mannix is a dedicated tea drinker, and he agrees with Noelle
The wait is over: After 14 years, a group of residents of The Hill, Moyvane finally got their road fixed. John Hanrahan says they’re hugely relieved – they’ve lobbied every single politician in Kerry about it, in every election over the past 14 years
Top Dog: Kerry dog ‘Marcel’, who is a Golden Retriever, has won the top award in the Therapy/Guide Dog category at the annual Golden Paw awards. Marcel travels around to hospitals and nursing homes in Kerry, and has been a huge help to patients Sean Delmar, President of the Irish Kennel Club
Eileen Reilly, wife of RK’s Sean Reilly, lost her 55-year-old wedding ring on Sunday night outside the RK building. All appeared to be lost – but by a twist of fate, she got it back. Sean Reilly tells the story
Countdown to the World Cup: Aoife Brosnan from Ballymac, who has been teaching in Qatar for the last three years – she spoke to us earlier about the build-up to the World Cup.
Fashion Fix with Danny Leane: Two casual outfits and two dressy outfits Shapewear Party wear
Turkey shortage: Will we have turkey for Christmas dinner or should we start making alternative arrangements? Amy Forde, news editor with the Farmers’ Journal
Toy appeal launched in aid of Adapt charity Sharon Sheehan from Toys Upstairs at Kelliher’s Tralee Catherine from Adapt (TBC)
Passion of Diving: A Kerry-based group are helping disabled people to learn how to dive. They’re the only group in Ireland that offer this opportunity to people with disabilities Gabriela, Vanessa and Gracjan
Medical Matters: World COPD Day Dr Breda Cushen, consultant respiratory physician and member of the board of COPD Support Ireland Dr Eamonn Shanahan
Less than six weeks to Christmas and you’re completely broke: is there anything you can do? Money Doctor John Lowe says – all is not lost. But you must act now.
Food Share Kerry sees a 300 percent increase in demand for help from across the county. Deirdre spoke earlier to manager Courtney Sheehy
Parenting Advice with Margaret Gilbert - The importance of setting boundaries - Quality time with your kids over the holidays - Making new parenting resolutions as we head into a new year
We welcome back Chris Sherlock from Galway, anti-bullying campaigner. He first appeared on the show two years ago, and got a huge reaction to his story of being horrifically bullied in secondary school. Now, he has written two chapters of the book ‘Mental health for Millennials’ and is continuing to thrive.
Killarney Toastmasters are planning an "open night" on Tuesday 22nd November in the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney. Patrick Roarty Club President Rosie McGrath Susan Baughman
The passing of Vicky Phelan: Kevin Quaid from Kanturk, who himself has become a high-profile campaigner for patients fighting health issues, struck up a friendship with Vicky four years ago. They were in regular contact up to recently. He spoke to Deirdre earlier about her legacy.
Alcoholics Anonymous convention is being held in Tralee this weekend at the Brandon Conference Centre. Ahead of the event, Deirdre spoke to ‘Patrick’, an alcoholic who’s been sober for 17 years
Kerry Hospice Virtual Christmas Tree is gone live Andrea O’Donoghue is the Kerry Hospice PRO; she explains how people can remember their loves ones
Caherciveen man and renowned tenor Gavan Ring, is bringing a large group of male opera singers from around the country - plus the Iveragh Men’s Choir - to present a fundraiser concert for the Kerry branch of Pieta House. He lost his uncle to suicide and wants to do something positive to remember him, Gavan Ring Tom McEvoy from Pieta House
Emergence of cold-water swimming in Ireland which began in lockdown. Benefits to mental health as well as physical health. Some people are referring to it as ‘Vitamin sea’ Aodhnait Carroll - Campus Manager/AEO Kerry College of Further Education & Training Killorglin Outdoor Education and Training Campus
Kerry’s favourite poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice on turning 70 in a few weeks He’ll discuss ageing, grandchildren etc
Taxi problems: Serious lack of wheelchair taxies in Kerry, according to Cllr Terry O’Brien. He raised this issue at this morning’s Tralee Area council meeting. We’ve also heard from listeners who’re saying there’s a general shortage of late-night taxies in Tralee and Killarney in recent months – what’s going on?
Team Hope Shoebox Appeal has extended its deadline in Kerry and wants Kerry people to put together a shoebox for children in 13 developing countries Manager, Jonathan Douglas
Temperatures of 17 degrees this week – in the middle of November – has everyone talking. But weather expert John Roche from Castleisland, says it’s not as unusual as we might think
How old were you, when you had your first alcoholic drink? National survey by DrinkAware reveals that the age of first drink in Ireland is getting younger and is now at 14 Jennifer Flynn Communications Director with Drink Aware
Make a Wish: Brendan Power from Wexford is collating a book of stories, as a fundraiser for Make a Wish Ireland. sadly lost his little granddaughter Niamh to cancer. Two women from Kerry have submitted stories for the book.
It’s over nine months since all Covid restrictions were lifted, yet the St Vincent de Paul in Kerry – plus the organisation ALONE – have noticed that many older people are still not going out. Not to Mass, to the supermarket or the pub. What needs to be done to convince them to re-join society? Junior Locke, St Vincent de Paul Frank Dillon, Head of Communications with ALONE
A group of teenagers from Killarney, have written, directed and starred in their own musical, which will be presented at the INEC on November 21st. Deirdre spoke to writer Sinead Marie Green, who wrote the script when she was just 11, and director Rachel Griffin.
Fed up of people talking loudly or listening to loud music while you travel by train? Good news – Irish Rail is introducing ‘quiet carriages’ Jane Cregan from Irish Rail
Listowel family on the telly! Máire, Robert, and Brian and their mum, Eilín Enright from Listowel are featuring on the show ‘Bush Kids’ on RTE2 this week - families are brought into the wild by bushcraft and survival expert Tom Ban.
Veterinary Matters Danny O’Sullivan, All Care Veterinary Killarney - older pets in winter
Nutrition Advice Anne Darcy – foods that cause inflammation and pain, and what we can change in our eating habits to avoid discomfort.
Leading economist compares health service capacity challenges to “climbing Skellig Michael” Dr Brian Turner, Lecturer at Cork University Business School
November run for the Kerry Hospice David Looney from Killarney is running 170 miles for the palliative care unit at UHK in memory of his sister-in-law
The National Circus Festival of Ireland starts in Tralee tomorrow Festival founder, Con Horgan
Sanctuary Runners has launched a new ‘Side-By-Side' programme, and hopes to build groups in 50 new towns across the country. Already have small groups in Tralee, Killarney and Kenmare Graham Clifford, CEO of the Sanctuary Runners (from Glenbeigh originally)
Shamrock Squad Adventures - a social enterprise, devised by parents of children with special needs during an event at the RDI Hub Killorglin, has won the overall Champion Changemakers National Pitch-Fest 2022 Liam Cronin, CEO of the RDI Hub, Killorglin Co-founders Vika Gailite and Alina Barone
Today is World Vegan Day with the Full Irish Vegan campaign running, which aims to encourage more people to choose a vegan option when dining out Joan Burgess, spokesperson for the campaign on flexitarians and turning vegan
‘Relax Kids’ It’s a schools programme, delivered by Sarah Cunningham, which aims to help young children to regulate their emotions and learn how to calm down and worry less. Deirdre visited Presentation Primary in Tralee to see the class in action, and spoke to Principal John Hickey, teacher Sarah and some of the children.
Season of the holy souls: Halloween is essentially all about remembering our dead – and acknowledging that they’re still around us. That’s according to Juli Malone, aka The Dingle Druid. Deirdre spoke to her earlier, and Juli began by telling us about an event happening in Dingle this weekend to honour our dead.
Siamsa Tíre celebrates our Irish cultural and sporting traditions in Cultúr. - it’s a centenary celebration showcasing the traditions that inspired, sustained and united our people for centuries, through the Civil War right through to today. Director Jonathan Kelliher or our chorus mistress Martina Murphy,
Well-known Killarney hotelier Patrick Eviston lost his wife Linda to cancer two years ago. Linda was well know in Killarney and was always helping people. Pat has been running marathons to raise money in her memory in the last year – but his biggest challenge is this Monday, when he attempts the famous Dublin City Marathon. Deirdre spoke to him earlier
Citizens Advice State pensions and other supports for older people: Kirstie Nowak from Tralee Citizens Information Centre
Food and Mood: Breakthrough new study by two UCC science professors, which has been published in a Global Psychiatry Journal, shows eating certain foods can have a dramatic effect on our mood and stress levels. One of them was Professor Ted Dinan of UCC, who is also a psychiatrist. He told Deirdre that these findings are a potential game-changer when it comes to helping people with depression, anxiety and stress.
Roots of Empathy: Barnardos is looking for Kerry parents of small babies, to take part in their ‘Roots of Empathy’ programme with Kerry primary schools: Holly Howell, Roots of Empathy Project Leader from Barnardos
The Tralee sisters behind the ‘Johnny’s Cottage’ phenomenon: It’s live show on Facebook, which currently attracts around 30,000 viewers every Monday night. Breda Hurley and her sister Miriam say the whole thing started one night a few years ago, when they filmed themselves making an apple tart. They posted it on Facebook and it blew up - and now they’ve published their own cook book.
How to look after your eye sight as you get older: Dr Ellen Moran, Research Manager, Fighting Blindness
Down Syndrome Awareness month: We meet Yann O'Carroll, a young man from Tralee who works at the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney Aoife Gaffney (DSI Employment lead)
The Beauty Spot Mary O’Donnell
Teenage skin Skin prep for the Debs and party season Kerry connection with Yonka Christmas gifting ideas
‘Unprecedented’ situation at UHK’s Emergency department today: Deirdre spoke earlier to Consultant in Emergency Medicine at UHK, Dr Martin Boyd
Comfort for Chemo: Where is the project at, now? Mary Fitzgerald, who is the driving force behind the project Emma Higginson, a cancer patient, gives her perspective
The compulsive fundraiser! John Martin Carroll from Causeway is organising yet another fundraiser – but what makes him keep going? Ryan Jones from the RK/Kerry College broadcasting course met him earlier to find out
Nuns: Have they become demonized in the media in recent years? Has society forgotten the positive contribution they made to Irish life over the years, especially in the education and health sectors? David Quinn Columnist, Sunday Times/Irish Catholic. Director of The Iona Institute.
Kerry now has Ireland’s first indoor recycling centre, located at Monavalley in Tralee. Deirdre spoke earlier to Gareth Dillon, general manager of Dillon Waste, about the new centre – and found out what you can – and can’t - bring for recycling.
The Internet troll who terrified Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll McNeill: Irish Independent journalist Shane Phelan was in court
Alice Taylor on the subjects of ‘Nanas’ or ‘grannies’ , which is at the heart of her new book
Government announced €3,000 for electric cargo bikes under the ‘Bike to Work’ scheme yesterday. Anluan Dunne from the Green Party in Kerry, who has a cargo bike, welcomes this. So what is a cargo bike, and how practical are they in Kerry? (we’re noticing growing numbers of them around Tralee)
Shout-out to Kerry’s rowers and gym goers: Oisín Scollard, the co-founder of the organisation Turn2Me, has launched an unusual fundraiser aimed at gym goers and rowing enthusiasts. It’s a ‘pay it forward’ idea – you do the exercise on the rowing machine, and donate €50 which in turn finances a counselling session for a young person going through a tough time.
Two ceremonies being held in Kerry next week to mark the centenary of An Garda Siochana. Medals being presented to retired members of the force – but some of them are proving hard to track down Sgt Tim O’Keeffe
Michael O’Toole is the assistant editor and crime correspondent for The Irish Daily Star. After covering 800 murders and deaths over his career, he’s now written his first novel
Reaction to the Central Bank announcement re increasing mortgage borrowing limits: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae says it’ll make no difference to Kerry people trying to get on the property ladder. Tralee based Estate agent Ger Carmody gives his reaction
Remembering Brendan Kennelly on the first anniversary of his death (which was Monday) Mary Lavery Carrig visited Carrigafoyle Castle which was very dear to the poet
Medical matters: Consultant Paediatrician Fergus Leahy Dr Eamonn Shanahan Fevers and temperatures in children
Cllr Norma Moriarty says she’s noticed there’s a growing social acceptance around drug use. She feels there needs to be a hard-hitting campaign - similar to the road accident campaign rolled out by the RSA - to educate young people on the dangers of drugs
Irish Book Week is underway: It’s an event that celebrates Irish authors, illustrators, publishers and Irish interest books, as well as the many brilliant bookshops from all across the country that sell them. Camilla Dinkel, owner of Dingle Bookshop and member of Bookselling Ireland, explains what’s happening in Kerry
Careers Ahead: Careers expert Mary Lucey discusses compiling a CV, and how to go about job hunting
The Hicksons from Annascaul have had an entire section of the new Guinness Book of World Records devoted to them. Deirdre spoke to Jason Hickson earlier
Why we need to support our local restaurants this winter, to make sure they remain open and how Kerry restaurants are adapting their business model to cope with the challenges of the current cost of living crisis John Moriarty is owner of Lord Bakers in Dingle
Women’s Health Feature Dr Mary McCaffrey
- Today, her topic is Fertility.
- When to get help, what help is available etc
- She’ll also mention the importance of getting the right legal advice if you go down the surrogacy route with an overseas surrogate
Channel 4 news reader had to apologise after a Financial Times journalist used the word ‘bollox’ during a live interview. But the news reader later clarified that the term, when used to describe something nonsensical, is only ‘middle’ in terms of the scale of offence, according to Offcam! (Play clip) Is it time we permitted more ‘colourful’ language on radio and TV, to reflect the way most people speak? Retired teacher and former Writers Week President, Sean Lyons
Joe Brosnan from Minard in West Kerry, who is a cousin of the Irish women’s soccer team goalie Courtney Brosnan, who saved a penalty on Tuesday night, ensuring Ireland got into the World Cup finals next summer
Joe Enright from Tralee on his new children’s book, ‘Alanna Rabbit goes to the circus’. Joe had dedicated the book to the memory of his late sister Angela who died in June. Proceeds are going to the Cork Kerry Health Link bus
Fashion Fix with Danny Leane Some new looks for autumn/winter modelled by Shirley Statement earrings Pearls Coatigans
Dr Martin Boyd from UHK on a new initiative being launched by UHK to support Staff/Prospective Staff to find accommodation in Kerry
Baby Loss Awareness Week: UHK is holding the main event virtually again this year Breda Nolan is Clinical Nurse Manager in UHK *Short poem read by bereaved mother, about the baby she lost
Medical Matters Dr Hytam Makki, a consultant cardiologist in the Bons Dr Eamon Shanahan issues of heart disease in women first. He would also like to mention hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare but often fatal cardiac disease. Think of the fit young adults who suffer sudden death. Dr Hytam Makki, a consultant cardiologist in the Bons
New digital stamp launched by An Post But it’s more expensive! Angus Laverty, Public Affairs Manager at An Post
The Collectors! John Ricks has been collecting Irish phone cards since the early 90s. He used to go to Collectors’ Fairs to try to find really rare ones. Kerry O’Shea who collects match programmes over the past 30 years Andrew McCarthy, who collects US presidential campaign buttons targeted towards Irish Americans
Tackling our road deaths: What can we learn from Finland, where road fatalities are a rare occurrence? Ger Herbert is motoring correspondent with The Sunday Independent – she says
AS the cold and flu season begins - The role of the Community Pharmacist in helping parents navigate their family’s needs: Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and mum of three says turning to ‘Dr Google’ is never a good idea. Your local pharmacist is a far better source of advice
SAD – more Irish people being diagnosed with it. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Dr John Sharry, Clinical Director at SilverCloud
How Kerry publicans are planning to get through the Winter: Vintners Chairman Christy Walsh, says all sorts of novel ideas are being explored to help tackle electricity costs. Some may only open at weekends, he says
Live concert in Pierse Park, Tralee Tomorrow being organised by Jigsaw Kerry’s Youth Advocates – their young volunteers Musician and youth volunteer Molly Brosnan Caoimhe Keoghan from Jigsaw, youth and community engagement officers
Veterinary Matters: Danny O’Sullivan from All Care Vets in Killarney Halloween advice for dog owners, plus listeners’ questions
Big excitement in Listowel this morning with the opening of the Greenway – Vox Pop from Mary Lavery Carrig
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Two female, Irish owned businesses have come together to help ‘the girls’ Howard and FinalBend want to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but with a fun twist! For the month of October, both companies will be sending out How to Check Yourself instructions with every order, along with donating 15% percentage of the sales on Pink items sold across both companies. Rachel from Howrad Emma from FinalBends
Oops, This is Toxic: A show about Britney Spears, coming to St John’s in Listowel on Friday, October. Described as a love letter to Britney Spears but really it uses Britney’s story to look back on noughties misogyny. Comedian Julie Jay – who now lives in Kerry
We’re getting more reports of foxes coming in to estates and back yards in Tralee and other urban areas – what is attracting them? And are they dangerous to humans? Barry Nolan from Wildlife Management Services
Tony O’Reilly, the former postman who stole over a million Euro from An Post to fund his gambling addiction, is giving a talk in Listowel on October 11. David McSweeney is a Counsellor / Psychotherapist who specialises in gambling at Listowel Family Resource Centre – he explains why he invited Tony to Listowel
Medical Matters Dr Gary Stack discuss Codeine addiction and answers your general medical queries
Phone Chargers ruling: Irish people will soon no longer have to juggle several chargers for different devices, follow an EU shake-up. Grace O’Sullivan, Green MEP for Ireland South, has been campaigning for this for a long time. However: the UK has NOT signed up, plus it’s bad news for those with Apple devices
Sober October – would you be willing to give up alcohol for the month of October, for the good of your mental health? Fiona O’Malley is CEO of ‘Turn2Me’
Do we need more cancer screening? Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune says that while BreastCheck has been a huge success, the Government should consider starting three new cancer screening programmes
Phasing out single-use plastics: how does Ireland compare? Lots of takeaway coffee shops, filling stations and shops are still giving out plastic cutlery, polystyrene cups and other ‘banned’ items, despite them being outlawed last year. Environmental group Voice Ireland wants members of the public to report these outlets
Think Before You Flush campaign: Donal Heaney from Irish Water says the under 35s are the worst offenders
National Breastfeeding Week: Mairead O’Sullivan, Infant Feeding Co-ordinator at UHK Elaine Power, mother of three, who didn’t breastfeed her first two children, but is feeding her nine-month-old
An Bord Pleanála has given approval to build a large windfarm in North Kerry Cllr Aoife Thornton says enough is enough – there are already too many in Kerry
€10 million Euro to couples going through IVF – but Kerry-based Consultant/Obstetrician Mary McCaffrey warns couples experiencing infertility, that they should not wait, because time is not on their side. She says it’s also likely that not everyone will qualify for free IVF…….. same sex couples, people over 40, those who already have children etc
Dating Slot: Can money really buy you love? Feargal Harrington from Intro Matchmaking explains how money is a major factor with some people, when it comes to looking for love
The last word on The Budget! Nicky Barry reads his humorous poem on the Budget, entitled ‘Showtime in the Dáil’
Talk on ‘Hormone Health’ taking place at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday October 6 Dr Mary Ryan
Slow Cookers: As electricity bills arrive in the post this morning - causing financial stress for many households – we hear of a growth in sales for slow cookers. But can they really help cut your electricity bill? Chef Mark Doe was a fan of slow cookers, long before they became fashionable
Medical Matters: Dr Alan Mulgrew, Consultant Respiratory Physician at the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee
Tralee Soup Kitchen is busier than ever – numbers have gone up about 10 percent in the last month. This Saturday marks 10 years since it was set up as a recession stop-gap for 6 months. Collette Price, one of the co-founders, says they’ve had to keep it going, as the demand is still there – and the numbers attending have started to rise in recent weeks. Regulars include people from Listowel and Castleisland.
Julie Ahern, Director of Legal, Policy and Services at the Children's Rights Alliance reacts to measures targeting child poverty and family issues
Budget 2023 Panel Discussions - Tom O’Shea, Chartered Accountant and partner with Kelliher/O’Shea Chartered Accountants - Colette O’Connor, Chief Executive of Tralee Chamber - Paddy Kevane from the St Vincent de Paul in Tralee
Budget 2023 Special Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe’s Budget speech, live from Dáil Eireann.
Eleven children are being supported to receive home nursing care from the Jack and Jill Foundation. Carmel Doyle, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, explains why their annual fundraiser ‘Up the Hill’ in October is vital to keep this service running
Ask the Dentist Colm O’Loughlin from Bridge Place Dental He explains a little about Invisalign, what it means, what it entails and the huge difference it makes to a person’s teeth.
Visiting the grave of a deceased loved one: Why is it important to some family members, and less so to others? Some people seldom - if ever - visit the grave of a loved one. Ask listeners what they do. Mary Johnson from Tralee gives her view
4th annual ‘Tom Crean Unsung Hero’ Cycle takes place tomorrow from Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre in Tralee. Organised by the Kerry branch of Down Syndrome Ireland Maurice Horan, Chairperson of the branch
Dermot and Hazel Dineen, father and daughter from Firies. Hazel who is 9, has a rare stomach condition and has received incredible care from Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Next Thursday, September 29th, Dermot is setting out from Crumlin to run to his home in Kerry – the equivalent of 8 marathons in a row.
The medicinal powers of the sea in September and October: Michael Commane, who lives in Dublin, took the morning train from Dublin to Kerry this morning, just to swim in the sea in Castlegregory! He says his late father, who lives into his mid 90s, always said sea swimming in September and October was brilliant for his health.
When your life is impacted by clutter in your home: A few weeks ago, an elderly man in Dublin had to be rescued by Dublin Fire Brigade, when he got trapped in his home under piles of his own stuff. Bronagh Twomey from Cork runs a decluttering service called ‘Clutter2Calm’. She’ll go to your house and help you choose what to keep and what to throw out or donate. Deirdre spoke to her earlier
Dogs are now allowed back on beaches in Kerry, after the restrictive beach bye laws which came in during the summer. But was it a success? Deirdre spoke earlier to Tralee dog owner Jane Deasy
Reunion of past pupils of ‘The Sem’ in Killarney: The 1972 Leaving Cert Class at St Brendan’s Killarney are holding a 50 Year Reunion Dinner Eugene O’Sullivan, organiser, wants help at tracking down some past pupils they haven’t been able to track down
Curator Helen O’Carroll reflects on 30 years of the Kerry County Museum. She’ll mention some of the highlight exhibitions from the last 30 years, and explain what’s happening on Friday – when they allow the public to visit for free
Michael Fassbender on a special event happening for Culture Night in Killarney – and his passion for introducing teenagers to the arts. He spoke to Deirdre earlier.
Sunday next is World Lung Day Prof Marcus Kennedy, consultant respiratory physician at Cork University Hospital has a list of five things we all need to do, to look after our lungs
Interiors Advice Amanda Daunt from Dulux Ireland discusses the different types of paint, and why it’s well worth investing in the right paint for your project
People are planning less trips to the pub this autumn and winter, because of the cost of living crisis. Vintners want the Finance Minister to address this in next week’s Budget. Paul Clancy, CEO of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland
What’s the best piece of advice you ever got?
Cork businessman Ted was in Kerry last Friday and heard our chat about punctuality. He texted in, with his blueprint for business and life success – four short pieces of advice. James Finnegan from Tralee shares his thoughts on advice, including the best piece of advice he ever got, and the number one piece of advice he would give to a young person, starting out on life
Our final look at Palliative Care Week: The theme this year, is ‘ Living as well as possible’ Bridget O’Shea from Killorglin is one of the nurses from at the Inpatient Palliative Care Unit in Tralee. She spoke to Deirdre earlier
Dzana Raszewske came to Killarney as an asylum seeker in 2015, leaving Bosnia and her entire family behind. She was just 22 and all alone in Ireland, but she carved out a new life for herself. She now works as a Support Worker with other asylum seekers, and teaches yoga. She’s just written a book about her mental health challenges, specifically with Borderline Personality Disorder. Deirdre spoke to her earlier.
Colm O’Loughlin from Bridge Place Dental joins Deirdre for this months Ask The Dentist.
A listners got in touch with Talkabout to ask, how soon should you give away or clear out someone’s clothes, after they pass away?
Claire Lyons Forde is a grief therapist and she speaks to Deirdre about this.
Education Consultant and Career Coach Mary Lucey discusses practical tips for students for heading off to college for the first time and Dealing with Secondary School for the first time. Advice for parents on helping their children with the transition.
Danny Leane is here with this months Fashion Fix and its all about Autumn colours and styles! Danny also discusses cleaning hacks for clothes using household products and wearing metallics every day.
Programme of entertainment for this year’s Rose of Tralee festival is launched: Anthony O’Gara, Chief Executive of the festival and Steve Cronly, Operations Manager speak to Deridre about the events.
Mary O'Donnell joins Deirdre for this months Beauty spot and gives advice on your skin after sun exposure and how to look after it and beauty tips for your holidays and weekends away.
The newly-crowned Miss Kerry Kasey McCormack, explains how she overcame an eating disorder, and how becoming Miss Kerry has given her great confidence. The Miss Ireland finals take place next month.
Yet there is still a problem diagnosing it in this country – or at least diagnosing it properly! Cllr Maura Healy-Rae wants KCC to write to the Minister for Health to ask can he confirm whether the current testing in Ireland at present can diagnose chronic Lyme Disease and if the treatment available in Ireland is suitable for chronic Lyme sufferers
Responding to Trip Advisor’s ‘Must Do’ Top Ten for Ireland – which included just two from Kerry – what are Kerry’s Hidden Gems? We asked John Griffin, Tourism Officer with Kerry County Council, earlier what he thought should have been included
On the eve of Bloomsday, we hear about James Joyce’s strong connections to Lixnaw. Pat Jo Gilbert, Liz Conway and Frank Quilter from the Lixnaw Heritage and Historical Society, they’re holding a special Bloomsday event in Lixnaw tomorrow
Listener yesterday complained about the excess of seaweed on Ballyheigue beach – she wants the council to take it away!
Stephen Byrne’s life was saved by a random stranger 12 years ago, after he choked on a piece of lamb – but he only got to thank him last week, after a chance encounter. Deirdre spoke to him earlier and heard the story, and also spoke about the importance of knowing this maneuver
Does your son or daughter have what it takes to join the national folk theatre? Anne O'Donnell, head of training at Siamsa explains what they’re looking for.
Mary O’Brien Browne from Fenit has asked KCC engineers to include a ‘Hidden Disability’ sign in the Greenway car park in Fenit.
Julian de Spáin, General secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge & RK’s own Amy Ní Riada, journalist and presenter of Caint Chiarraí, join Deirdre to discuss why do so many of our children dislike Irish as a subject in school
He is generally regarded as the greatest football manager of modern times. What could the world of soccer learn, from his success as a manager? What would he do for a club like Man Utd, for example, where successive managers in recent years have failed to handle players with big egos and big salaries? Padraig Harnett, sports journalist involved in soccer here in Kerry