Kerry Today

Every Wednesday, Tony gives his perspective on listeners' dilemmas. A listener sent in a letter about her who has become distant, barely contributes to the grocery bill and gives nothing towards other bills, and has left her feeling very lonely.

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Last week, a buoy was found on Inch beach. It was once the lifebuoy for a vessel called the Jo-Dan. The Jo-Dan was owned by Mally Toms, a well-known fisherman, angler and businessman in Cornwall, who died four years ago.

The discovery of the lifebuoy set in motion a series of fortuitous connections. Jerry spoke to Mally’s grandson, Joe Toms who lives in Guernsey, and to Saoirse and Morgan Lyne from Kells, who are deeply involved in efforts to unite Joe with his grandad’s lifebuoy.

Jerry spoke to Damien Hannigan of the Irish Deer Commission.

11% of reported cases where a vehicle was damaged but no one was injured, after hitting or swerving to avoid a deer, were in Kerry.

The director of research at the Road Safety Authority Michael Rowland said seven years of Garda collision data had been assessed to determine the prevalence of deer-related collisions on our roads.

Yesterday afternoon, Kevin O’Connor, who operates Valentia Island Sea Sports, and Garret Guirey, a surfer from Renard, saved the lives of four children.

Jerry spoke to independent councillor from Tralee, Sam Locke about Michael Healy-Rae confirming to Jerry yesterday the split with his brother Danny.

Cllr Locke is an ally of the Healy-Raes and has received the backing of the family’s political machine in previous elections.

Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, has also analysed the significance of the rift. Michael Healy-Rae’s interview on Radio Kerry has made the national headlines.