Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:54:22 +0000 Dingle Launches Sustainable Energy Community Master Plan https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/dingle-launches-sustainable-energy-master-plan/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/dingle-launches-sustainable-energy-master-plan/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/dingle-launches-sustainable-energy-master-plan/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100

The Corca Dhuibhne Tourism and Hospitality Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) proudly launched its Energy Master Plan (EMP) on October 23rd, 2024, at An Díseart, Green Street, An Daingean. Renowned travel journalist, Pól Ó Conghaile, gave a talk encouraging local businesses and the broader community

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MTU’s Dr Fiona Boyle Awarded Principal Fellow of Advance HE, a First for MTU https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/mtus-dr-fiona-boyle-awarded-principal-fellow-of-advance-he-a-first-for-mtu/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/mtus-dr-fiona-boyle-awarded-principal-fellow-of-advance-he-a-first-for-mtu/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/mtus-dr-fiona-boyle-awarded-principal-fellow-of-advance-he-a-first-for-mtu/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM and Director of the REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) project at Munster Technological University, has been awarded the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Advance HE. Dr Boyle is MTU's first

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Liebherr Apprenticeship Programme 2025 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100

Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney is proud to announce the launch of its eagerly awaited apprenticeship programme for 2025, highlighting the company’s commitment to nurturing young engineering talent.

Empowering Future Engineers

This programme is an outstanding opportunity for school leavers to

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The Transatlantic Cable: Bridging Continents and Inspiring Innovation in County Kerry https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-transatlantic-cable-bridging-continents-and-inspiring-innovation-in-county-kerry/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-transatlantic-cable-bridging-continents-and-inspiring-innovation-in-county-kerry/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-transatlantic-cable-bridging-continents-and-inspiring-innovation-in-county-kerry/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100

The Historical Significance of the Transatlantic Cable

In the mid-19th century, a monumental achievement revolutionised global communication: the laying of the Transatlantic Cable. This engineering marvel connected Europe and North America, reducing communication times from weeks to mere minutes.

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Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland ‘REEdI’ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0100

Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland ‘REEdI’ presented by Munster Technological University is an €8.9 million project that is redefining engineering education and positioning the country at the forefront of the field.

REEdI equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for the

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A lookback at Tricel and Michael Stack's entrepreneurial journey in 2014 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-mike-stack/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-mike-stack/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-mike-stack/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

In 2014, Tricel managing director Michael Stack saw his efforts in growing the Killarney based company recognised with news of his nomination in the international category for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Programme. Following on from the rebrand of Killarney Plastics and other companies within

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Celebrating over 50 years of business: The Tricel Story https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-the-tricel-story/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-the-tricel-story/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-the-tricel-story/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

The year 1973 was marked by turbulent global events centered on escalating inflation and oil prices. Ireland was undergoing significant events then, becoming a member of the European Economic Community on January 1, 1973.

On a smaller scale, a series of significant events occurred in Killarney, Co

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Pat O'Leary: A Lifetime of Excellence in the Ports and Terminals Sector and beyond https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pat-oleary-a-lifetime-of-excellence-in-the-ports-and-terminals-sector-and-beyond/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pat-oleary-a-lifetime-of-excellence-in-the-ports-and-terminals-sector-and-beyond/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pat-oleary-a-lifetime-of-excellence-in-the-ports-and-terminals-sector-and-beyond/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100

With over four decades of dedicated service in the global ports and terminals, Pat O'Leary's journey through the industry has been exceptional. We take a look at his career at Liebherr and beyond, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kerry Business Leaders Awards 2022.

A Lifelong Commitment

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Liebherr and Lero partner to further develop the smart shipping container cranes of the future https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr_and-lero_partner_to_further_develop_the_smart_shipping_container_cranes_of_the_future/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr_and-lero_partner_to_further_develop_the_smart_shipping_container_cranes_of_the_future/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr_and-lero_partner_to_further_develop_the_smart_shipping_container_cranes_of_the_future/ Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, today launched a substantial four-year research partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software and Munster Technological University (MTU). The project will develop and expand Liebherr’s existing systems for ‘smart

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Ned Harty Honored as 'Kerry Business Leader of the Year 2022' at Gala Awards https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ned-harty-honored-as-business-leader-of-the-year-2022-at-gala-awards/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ned-harty-honored-as-business-leader-of-the-year-2022-at-gala-awards/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ned-harty-honored-as-business-leader-of-the-year-2022-at-gala-awards/ Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Ned Harty, the director of Dairymaster, was honored with the 'Business Leader of the Year 2022' award at the Business Leaders' Gala Dinner and Awards held at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry, on May 12 2022.

This event is a tribute to the achievements of business leaders from Kerry. It brings

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