Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:41:34 +0000 Tralee Chamber Alliance Win National Biodiversity and Sustainability Award https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralee-chamber-win-national-sustainability-award/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralee-chamber-win-national-sustainability-award/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralee-chamber-win-national-sustainability-award/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100

Celebrating Our Collective Success at Tralee Chamber Alliance

Tralee Chamber Alliance is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Chambers Ireland Award in the Biodiversity and Sustainability Category. This esteemed recognition was presented by Chambers Ireland on June 6, 2024,

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BioAtlantis: Driving Global Innovation from County Kerry https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-driving-global-innovation-from-county-kerry/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-driving-global-innovation-from-county-kerry/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-driving-global-innovation-from-county-kerry/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Pioneering Innovation: The BioAtlantis Story

At the heart of BioAtlantis lies a profound passion for innovation and unwavering determination. Established in 2004 by John T O'Sullivan, the company embarked on a transformative journey to propel biotechnology forward and confront global challenges

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From Lab to Market: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Helena McMahon https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/from-lab-to-market-the-inspiring-journey-of-dr-helena-mcmahon/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/from-lab-to-market-the-inspiring-journey-of-dr-helena-mcmahon/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/from-lab-to-market-the-inspiring-journey-of-dr-helena-mcmahon/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Bridging the World of Academia and Business

Meet Dr. Helena McMahon, a proud Tralee native whose journey intertwines her passion for human health with a knack for entrepreneurship, enriching Kerry's entrepreneurial landscape. Armed with a background in biomedical science and drug development,

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Cantillon 2024: Transforming to Secure a Sustainable Future https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/cantillon-2024-transforming-to-secure-a-sustainable-future/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/cantillon-2024-transforming-to-secure-a-sustainable-future/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/cantillon-2024-transforming-to-secure-a-sustainable-future/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000
  • Cantillon 2024 focuses on exploring innovative solutions and strategies for building a sustainable future through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
  • Collaborative initiatives, such as cross-industry partnerships and public-private collaborations, are emerging
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Astellas: Transforming Lives in Kerry and Beyond https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/astellas-transforming-lives-in-kerry-and-beyond/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/astellas-transforming-lives-in-kerry-and-beyond/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/astellas-transforming-lives-in-kerry-and-beyond/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

With planning permission now granted for Astellas' new state-of-the-art facility in Tralee, County Kerry, we take a look at how Astellas is not only making significant impact on the local economy with investment and leadership in sustainability but more importantly revolutionising organ transplant

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BIODIRECT: The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/biodirect-the-all-island-biobased-product-innovation-challenge/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/biodirect-the-all-island-biobased-product-innovation-challenge/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/biodirect-the-all-island-biobased-product-innovation-challenge/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

InterTradeIreland have awarded the funding to kickstart a first of its kind project called BioDirect – The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge: Connecting Bioeconomy Innovators with Industry Customers.

The Project will be led by Circular Bioeconomy Cluster at Munster Technological

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BioAtlantis is a partner in a new European research project, “CropPrime”. https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-is-a-partner-in-a-new-european-research-project-cropprime/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-is-a-partner-in-a-new-european-research-project-cropprime/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/bioatlantis-is-a-partner-in-a-new-european-research-project-cropprime/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0100

BioAtlantis is a partner in a new international network of leading scientists, focused on the development of ‘Molecular Priming’ technologies to enhance crop yield under stressful conditions caused by climate change. The project is called “CropPrime”, and is funded up to €1 million under the

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Killarney Coffee Cup Project https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/killarney-coffee-cup-project/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/killarney-coffee-cup-project/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/killarney-coffee-cup-project/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0100

Coffee shops and hotels of Killarney have joined forces to try and eradicate single use coffee cups. Since taking this step towards becoming Ireland’s first town to become single use coffee cup free, the local businesses have seen a very positive reaction from both locals as well as domestic and

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Launch of Wool Hub for Research & Innovation https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/launch-of-wool-hub-for-research-innovation/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/launch-of-wool-hub-for-research-innovation/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/launch-of-wool-hub-for-research-innovation/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0100

To innovate, create and promote indigenous Irish grown wool-based products

Following the formation of the new Irish Grown Wool Council announced on April 5th, the stakeholders in the Irish Grown Wool sector are now pleased to announce the establishment of a Wool Research & Innovation Hub (“Wool

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