Kerry Today Radio Kerry

Call from the Dáil returns after the passing of our friend Michael O’Regan in February. Michael’s friend John Downing of the Irish Independent continues the tradition of reviewing the political week, with a particular focus on the activities of Kerry politicians and matters of interest to this county.

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne is determined to record the sound of every bird species in this country. His documentary, Birdsong, which is made with Ross Whitaker which includes incredible scenes from the Skelligs will be broadcast on RTÉ1 this Sunday, May 26th, at 6.30pm.

As election day approaches, ACT who are an impartial public body discuss the importance of voting and the voting process itself.
Tim Carey – Head of electoral Operations at An Coimisiún Toghcháin (ACT) - Ireland’s independent electoral commission, spoke to Jerry about how you can ensure you cast our vote correctly and don’t run the risk of having a spoiled vote.

On May 15th, transition-year students from Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare won two honors at the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards, which took place in Dublin’s Royal Convention Centre.
The project was called “The Impacts of Unsustainable Pair Trawling in Kenmare Bay’.
Over 250 projects entered the competition from across Ireland - which recognises efforts to raise environmental issues and improve the local environment.
Their project won best Overall Senior Winners Award and scooped the top spot in the overall “Senior Marine” category.
Jerry spoke to their teacher John O’Sullivan and students Oisin Hanley, , Meabh Rocheford, Siabh Sheehy and Kate McGann.