The second local election debate took place on the show today. Taking part were Cllr Michael Foley of Fine Gael, Sonny Foran of Aontú, Thomas Harrington of Sinn Féin, independent candidate Liam Speedy Nolan, and Fianna Fáil councillor Jimmy Moloney. The other candidates declared so far are Cllr Tom Barry of Sinn Féin, Cllr Mike Kennelly of Fine Gael, Michael Leane of Fianna Fail, and Marion Falvey O’Sullivan of Sinn Fein.

The man who died in a crash in North Kerry on Wednesday night has been named locally. Vincent O’Doherty was killed following a two-vehicle collision on the N69 at Banemore in Listowel. Mr O’Doherty, who was in his early 20s, was a passenger in one of the cars; he sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Kerry. He was pronounced dead yesterday afternoon. The Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Cllr Jimmy Moloney spoke to Jerry about the tragedy.

Fianna Fáil councillor Jimmy Moloney has taken over as the new Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District. He speaks to jerry O’Sullivan about his plans