Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:26:43 +0000 Tralee’s Bright Future in Focus at Annual Chamber President’s Lunch https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-annual-chamber-presidents-lunch-2024/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-annual-chamber-presidents-lunch-2024/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-annual-chamber-presidents-lunch-2024/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Tralee Chamber welcomed over 220 attendees to its Annual President’s Lunch on Friday November 22nd at The Rose Hotel, Tralee. Among the distinguished guests was Taoiseach Simon Harris, who emphasised Tralee’s growing prominence as a vibrant hub for business and community development.

He was joined

]]> Kilimanjaro Mama: Louise Quill Named Kerry Person of the Year https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0100

Louise Quill, founder of Tír na nÓg Children’s Foundation, has been selected as Kerry Person of the Year by the Kerry Association in Dublin in recognition of the transformative work she has done supporting disadvantaged communities in Tanzania for the past 18 years.

Award Recognition

Now in its 43rd

]]> Empowering Displaced Migrants: The Transformative Impact of Purpl Unicorn https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/empowering-displaced-migrants-the-transformative-impact-of-purpl-unicorn/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/empowering-displaced-migrants-the-transformative-impact-of-purpl-unicorn/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/empowering-displaced-migrants-the-transformative-impact-of-purpl-unicorn/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

International Women's Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion

As we stand on the brink of International Women's Day 2024, themed 'Inspire Inclusion' it's crucial to reflect on the strides we've made towards forging a more inclusive world and the journeys yet to be undertaken. Inclusion is more than just an

]]> Unlocking Potential: IPS Transforming Lives and Businesses in Kerry https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/individual-placement-support-hses-mental-health-support-service/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/individual-placement-support-hses-mental-health-support-service/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/individual-placement-support-hses-mental-health-support-service/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this insightful interview, we delve into the world of Individual Placement & Support (IPS) with Lorna Griffin and Teresa O'Shea, shedding light on how this organisation is making a profound impact on individuals struggling with mental health issues and encouraging employers to embrace diversity

]]> The Future is Diverse. Is your Talent Strategy https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-future-is-diverse-is-your-talent-strategy/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-future-is-diverse-is-your-talent-strategy/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-future-is-diverse-is-your-talent-strategy/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Industry Alliance Board member Laura Hughes from Cloudera captures the key takeaways and insights from the talent focused event held in MTU on 21st February 2023.

With talent firmly on the minds of Tech Industry Alliance members and the wider business community, the latest event at MTU’s Kerry

]]> What It Means To Be A STEMinist https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/what-it-means-to-be-a-steminist/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/what-it-means-to-be-a-steminist/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/what-it-means-to-be-a-steminist/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

If you can see it, you can be it!

Don’t underestimate the power of real role models for young people when encouraging careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths ('STEM') particularly when it comes to young female students.

The stats all tell us that you’ll find fewer girls than boys

]]> Meet the CEO: John Prendergast, Aonach https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/meet-the-ceo-john-prendergast-aonach/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/meet-the-ceo-john-prendergast-aonach/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/meet-the-ceo-john-prendergast-aonach/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0100

We sit down with John Prendergast, the Director of Aonach ecommerce agency, to find out why a committed Corkonian would cross the border to set up his eCommerce business in Kerry.

Tell us a little about yourself and your company.

Aonach is an eCommerce development agency based in Kenmare. Founded

]]> How Conscious are you of your unconscious bias? https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/how-conscious-are-you-of-your-unconscious-bias/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/how-conscious-are-you-of-your-unconscious-bias/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/how-conscious-are-you-of-your-unconscious-bias/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Biased, me? Many of us consider ourselves to be completely impartial when it comes to our attitudes to others, but are we really? It’s impossible to get through life without developing some prejudices we might not even be aware of, but it is important to discover our unconscious biases and deal with

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