Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:44:33 +0000 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

]]> Newfoundland Delegation visit Valentia as part of the UNESCO Heritage project https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/newfoundland-delegation-visit-valentia/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/newfoundland-delegation-visit-valentia/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/newfoundland-delegation-visit-valentia/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0100

In partnership with Kerry County Council, the Valentia Island Development Company and the Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation, were delighted this week to welcome a delegation from Newfoundland who visited Valentia as part of the UNESCO Heritage project.

Back in the late 1800's the then remote

]]> Business Leaders Honoured at Annual Kerry Business Leaders' Gala Dinner https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/business-leaders-honoured-at-annual-kerry-business-leaders-gala-dinner/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/business-leaders-honoured-at-annual-kerry-business-leaders-gala-dinner/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/business-leaders-honoured-at-annual-kerry-business-leaders-gala-dinner/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Celebrating Excellence

Over 200 guests attended the Business Leaders’ Gala Dinner on Thursday 7th March at the Rose Hotel in Tralee to recognise the achievements of Kerry business leaders. Presented by Kerry Innovation Centre in partnership with Kerry County Council and EY Ireland, this annual

]]> FinTech's Finest: Brian McCarthy's incredible entrepreneurial journey with Fexco https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazing-in-kerry-brian-mccarthys-incredible-entrepreneurial-journey-with-fexco/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazing-in-kerry-brian-mccarthys-incredible-entrepreneurial-journey-with-fexco/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazing-in-kerry-brian-mccarthys-incredible-entrepreneurial-journey-with-fexco/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Brian McCarthy is the founder behind the incredible success story of Fexco. He established the company in 1981, and he's been one of the main driving force behind its remarkable journey ever since. Fexco proudly calls Killorglin, County Kerry home.

Before the Fexco adventure, Brian McCarthy had

]]> A formula for success: Celebrating Patricia Quane's Remarkable Career in BioPharma https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-patricia-quane/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-patricia-quane/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/trailblazer-patricia-quane/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In March 2023, Patricia Quane was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kerry Business Leaders Gala Dinner. This coveted recognition celebrates individuals for their outstanding professional accomplishments and steadfast dedication to the business landscape of County Kerry.

]]> 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

]]> 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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