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David Nelligan

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IMRO Award winning Radio Broadcaster | Radio Kerry | ๐Ÿ“ป๐ŸŽง | Podcaster - Producer - Presenter | ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Musician ๐Ÿฅ| Kerry ๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸก| GAA | Returned roamer ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

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Michael Kelley appears in court charged with murder of Mike Gaine | RadioKerry.ie American man Michael Kelley has appeared in court charged with the murder of Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine.54-year-old Mr Kelley, who had been residing in Tralee...

The court heard Michael Kelley was charged at 3:06pm and made no reply when the single charge of murder was put to him.

25.02.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Crowds are gathering outside Tralee courthouse as a man is due before a sitting here, having been charged in connection with the Mike Gaine homicide investigation.
www.radiokerry.ie/news/man-cha...

25.02.2026 16:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sam Dobbins, originally from Gneeveguilla, now living in Meath, was at Foo Fighters in Dublin on Monday night and gave a Kerry jersey to Dave Grohl on stage.

25.02.2026 18:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gloryhunter - Kerry's Indian Killer

163 years ago this morning a Kerryman, Col Patrick O'Connor, marched his California Volunteers out from Camp Douglas in Salt Lake City Utah to the Bear River encampment of the Shoshone Tribe. What followed was the largest massacre of Native Americans in US history. open.spotify.com/episode/3CHh...

29.01.2026 12:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Oh go on then, one more can't hurt ...

18.11.2025 12:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 43 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Troy Parrott . As a parrot.

Troy Parrott . As a parrot.

Troy Parrott as the sacred heart of Jesus.

Troy Parrott as the sacred heart of Jesus.

Trashy memes ahoy #ireland

16.11.2025 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 43 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Four people evacuated from house explosion in Tralee | RadioKerry.ie It's understood that four people - two men, a woman and a teenager - have been evacuated following a house explosion in Manor West, Tralee this evening.One man...

It's understood that four people have been rescued from the house that excluded in Manor West, Tralee. Report by Radio Kerry's @nelligandavid.bsky.social.
www.radiokerry.ie/news/four-pe...

05.11.2025 18:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@nelligandavid.bsky.social of Radio Kerry News is in Manor West, Tralee where there's been a house explosion.
Initial reports suggest everyone in the house was removed to safety.

05.11.2025 18:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Geldof this week for @radiokerry.bsky.social Kerry Today ahead of Revival Listowel ๐ŸŽธ

We talked Irelandโ€™s place in the world, tariffs, Live Aid, inspiration, musicโ€™s impact on society today & much more ๐Ÿ“ป

Listen back here ๐ŸŽงโžก๏ธ www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/ker...

19.07.2025 16:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Really enjoyed sitting in for Deirdre Walsh on Talkabout last week ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽง

We talked everything from gig etiquette to basking sharks, Illegal dumping to itchy body parts & much much more

Thanks to all who joined us & all who tuned & got in touch ๐ŸŽง

Listen back here โžก๏ธ www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/tal...

23.04.2025 13:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING NEWS: Nathan McDonnell has been jailed for twelve years for his role in importing over โ‚ฌ32 million of crystal meth into Ireland. More on Radio Kerry news at 12pm.

28.02.2025 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Defendant | Carrie Jade Does Not Exist

Last week Samantha Cookes was set to be sentenced in Tralee Circuit Court, but an unexpected interruption delayed proceedings. Find out what happened in our most recent podcast instalment. shows.acast.com/653f97a62577...

27.02.2025 11:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Samantha Cookes pleads guilty to stealing โ‚ฌ60,000 from Department of Social Protection | RadioKerry.ie Ms Cookes was arraigned on two counts of deception, and 16 sample counts of stealing money from the Department of Social Protection.

BREAKING:

Samantha Cookes, who previously lived in Kerry under the aliases of Jade Oโ€™Sullivan and Carrie Jade Williams has pleaded guilty to stealing over โ‚ฌ60,000 from the Department of Social Protection at the Circuit Court in Tralee.

More below - Radio Kerry โฌ‡๏ธ

www.radiokerry.ie/news/samanth...

11.02.2025 17:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Court told Tralee businessman was important cog in operation to store and export crystal meth | RadioKerry.ie The sentencing hearing of 44 year old Nathan McDonnell heard evidence today on the two charges to which he's pleased guilty

During Nathan McDonnellโ€™s sentencing hearing, the Special Criminal Court was told of links between a transnational organised crime group based in Kerry, with the notorious Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.

Full update below - Radio Kerry โฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ

www.radiokerry.ie/news/special...

11.02.2025 08:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sentencing of Tralee businessman adjourned to February 10 | RadioKerry.ie | RadioKerry.ie The sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell in the Special Criminal Court has been adjourned to 10th February.

The sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell in the Special Criminal Court has been adjourned to 10th February.

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty in October to two charges in connection with the largest ever seizure of crystal meth in the country โžก๏ธ

www.radiokerry.ie/news/sentenc...

13.01.2025 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Absolutely thrilled that โ€œOn The Top Floor at Mike The Piesโ€ has picked up the silver award for Best Music Podcast at the Irish Pod Awards ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽง๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Thanks to all whoโ€™ve tuned in to date, the artists who have chatted with us & performed, & to all for your continued support ๐Ÿฅณ

Great start to 2025 ๐Ÿฅณ

02.01.2025 13:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man sentenced to three months in prison in relation to Tralee library assaults and disorder | RadioKerry.ie Ross Lahive was sentenced to three months in prison in relation to the first assasult charge, and for two months for the remaining assault charges.

BREAKING: Ross Lahive sentenced to 3 months in prison for first assault charge and 2 months for each other assault charge. Judge David Waters ruled for sentences to run concurrently โ€œwith much reluctanceโ€

Margo Mille and Steven McGeough fined.

Full report @ 5PM ๐Ÿ“ป

www.radiokerry.ie/news/man-sen...

20.12.2024 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 65 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
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Three people convicted on all counts in relation to Tralee Library protest disruption and assaults | RadioKerry.ie The hearing got underway in September, when seven hours of state evidence was heard,while four hours of defence evidence was heard in October

Sentencing of Ross Lahive, Margo Mills and Steven McGeough in the Tralee library protest has been postponed until 2pm today. A sign on the door of Tralee District Court said this was due to a bereavement

www.radiokerry.ie/news/three-p...

20.12.2024 11:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman adjourned due to pressure on courts | RadioKerry.ie The sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell has been adjourned due to whatโ€™s been described as the pressure on the courts.

The sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell has been adjourned due to whatโ€™s been described as the pressure on the courts.

Evidence was due to be heard today in the sentencing hearing of 44-year-old

Full report from Radio Kerryโ€™s Mark Lynch โฌ‡๏ธ

www.radiokerry.ie/news/sentenc...

17.12.2024 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SCC to hear evidence in sentencing hearing of Nathan McDonnell today | RadioKerry.ie Evidence will be heard today in the sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell | Radio Kerry News

We'll be previewing the Special Criminal Court sentencing of Nathan McDonnell today with Mark Lynch on Kerry Today this morning. www.radiokerry.ie/news/special...

17.12.2024 09:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SCC to hear evidence in sentencing hearing of Nathan McDonnell today | RadioKerry.ie Evidence will be heard today in the sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell | Radio Kerry News

Evidence will be heard today in the sentencing hearing of Tralee businessman Nathan McDonnell at the Special Criminal Court

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty to two charges in October in the non-jury Special Criminal Court.

More below,with the latest on Radio Kerry

www.radiokerry.ie/news/special...

17.12.2024 09:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three people convicted on all counts in relation to Tralee Library protest disruption and assaults | RadioKerry.ie The hearing got underway in September, when seven hours of state evidence was heard,while four hours of defence evidence was heard in October

3 people have been convicted on all charges in relation to a public order incident at Tralee Library last year.

The hearing began in September with 7 hours of state evidence. Before defense evidence was heard over 4 hours in October.

Full report from today below

www.radiokerry.ie/news/three-p...

16.12.2024 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 32 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A photo of the noticeboard outside Leinster House displaying the candidates nominated to contest this yearโ€™s Seanad election.

A photo of the noticeboard outside Leinster House displaying the candidates nominated to contest this yearโ€™s Seanad election.

Everything You Didnโ€™t Really Want To Know, And Therefore Didnโ€™t Really Care To Ask, About The Seanad Elections!

(๐Ÿงต)

08.12.2024 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 112 ๐Ÿ” 32 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Either Danny Healy Rae has announced a major policy shift or the automatic captions programme misheard "and we're proud of Kilgarvin"

02.12.2024 20:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 430 ๐Ÿ” 126 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

Thanks a million Ciara ๐Ÿ˜

02.12.2024 00:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And so brings a close to #election2024 from the Killarney count centre ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Almost 15 hours on Saturday & 13 hours today of live coverage from the Kerry counts. Thanks to all who joined us on Radio Kerry along this chaotic weekend #ge24 #GeneralElection2024 #kerry

01.12.2024 23:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Michael Cahill is the 54th TD to represent #Kerry since 1919.

His father, Tommy was a member of Kerry County Council from 1960 until his death in 1990 when Michael was co-opted to the Council

#GE24

01.12.2024 22:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fine Gael has held a seat in County #Kerry since the party was founded in 1933, save for a brief period in 1944-1948 following the appt of Fionรกn Lynch as a judge in 1944

#GE24

01.12.2024 22:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Final count in Killarney and Fianna Fรกil have won the last 2 seats in Kerry, Minister Norma Foley re-elected and Cllr Michael Cahill deemed elected without reaching the quota๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ More on Radio Kerry live now radiokerry.ie #ge24 #Election2024 #kerry

01.12.2024 22:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Almost time for the final count in Killarney with the last two seats set to be filled ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ
2 contrasting camps here , catch the live coverage now on Radio Kerry radiokerry.ie #ge24 #election2024 #kerry

01.12.2024 21:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0