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68-year-old Austin with less than 10k on the clock
A rare 1954 Austin A40 Somerset is the latest addition to a collection of rare cars in Kerry.
The 68-year-old car has just 5,700 miles (9,173km) on the clock since new and comes complete with a full set of NCT and MOT certs from its time in Ireland.
The A40 Somerset was made by the Austin Motor Company in England between 1952 and 1954.
The car has 1.2 litre engine which produces 42hp and has a top speed of around 70mph (110 km/h).
The car is on display at Dermot Healy Car Sales on the Mallow Road and Dermot hopes to use the car on local runs and show events including a fundraising static show in Tralee on February 13.
Dermot discovered the car through a motor industry contact in Dublin.
“All the records are there, even a guide on how to grease the various parts in the car – something we don’t think of these days,” he said. “It drives away lovely, at about 45 or 50 mph (75 or 80 km/h).
“There is a special mixture to add to the petrol – it won’t run on pure unleaded but I am going to drive it over to Tralee on February 13 and I know it will drive away perfect."
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
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