Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:45:11 +0000 Top Family Events in Kerry This Christmas https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/top-family-christmas-events-in-kerry/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/top-family-christmas-events-in-kerry/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/top-family-christmas-events-in-kerry/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrate Christmas in Kerry: A Festive Wonderland for Families!

The holiday season is the perfect time to make memories with family, and Kerry offers a wealth of activities to bring Christmas magic to life for all ages. From spectacular parades to festive ice skating and charming Christmas markets,

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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

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Celebrating Kerry's Success at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/celebrating-kerrys-success-at-the-2024-tidy-towns-awards/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/celebrating-kerrys-success-at-the-2024-tidy-towns-awards/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/celebrating-kerrys-success-at-the-2024-tidy-towns-awards/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Celebrating Kerry's Success at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards

A huge congratulations to all the towns and villages across County Kerry who excelled at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards! This year, our county has once again shown the power of community spirit and dedication, with fantastic results in the

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Kerry Retains 19th Place on the Global Destination Sustainability Index for 2024 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerry-19th-global-destination-sustainability-index-2024/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerry-19th-global-destination-sustainability-index-2024/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerry-19th-global-destination-sustainability-index-2024/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Continued Success for Kerry

Kerry has retained ranking of #19 in the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Index. With thanks to Kerry Convention Bureau & Meet in Ireland, here are some of the details which have contributed to the region's continued success in this global

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Discover the New 5km Trail in Ballyseedy Woods https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ballyseedys-new-5km-trail-unveiled/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ballyseedys-new-5km-trail-unveiled/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/ballyseedys-new-5km-trail-unveiled/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100

As autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues, we seized the chance to explore the new 5km trail that connects the stunning grounds of Ballygarry Estate to Ballyseedy Wood. This trail, designed to be accessible for all ages, meanders over two charming bridges across the River Lee and features

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Highlights of the Kerry International Film Festival 2024 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highlights-kerry-international-film-festival/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highlights-kerry-international-film-festival/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highlights-kerry-international-film-festival/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100

The Kerry International Film Festival returns on October 17th - 20th. The KIFF programme for 2024 welcomes viewers of all ages with a range of screenings, Q&As, and events for all the family. While the festival has gained recognition internationally, it remains infused with a deep connection to

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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

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Finding A Job in Kerry - Top Tips https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/finding-a-job-in-kerry-top-tips/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/finding-a-job-in-kerry-top-tips/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/finding-a-job-in-kerry-top-tips/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0100

Finding work in Kerry

County Kerry has developed into a flagship location for exciting and innovative companies, whose knowledge and expertise have developed into far more than the sum of their parts. A unique dynamism and drive to succeed has fuelled the growth of world-class companies, an

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Try a Triathlon: Kerry’s Untapped Potential as a Sporting Destination. https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/try-a-triathlon-kerrys-untapped-potential-as-a-sporting-destination/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/try-a-triathlon-kerrys-untapped-potential-as-a-sporting-destination/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/try-a-triathlon-kerrys-untapped-potential-as-a-sporting-destination/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0100

Killarney native Alan Ryan has spent most of his adult life overseas, mostly in the U.K. and Asia. When it was time to come back to Ireland, he knew exactly what his home town was missing—a triathlon.

“I have always been interested in events like triathlons, especially while I was living abroad. I

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Highly-skilled professionals have transformed their careers and lives by moving to Kerry https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highly-skilled-professionals-have-transformed-their-careers-and-lives-by-moving-to-kerry-in-search-o/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highly-skilled-professionals-have-transformed-their-careers-and-lives-by-moving-to-kerry-in-search-o/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/highly-skilled-professionals-have-transformed-their-careers-and-lives-by-moving-to-kerry-in-search-o/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000
  • Quality of life and support network two of top reasons why people relocated to Kerry
  • Over half now travel to work in twenty minutes or less
  • 89% are happy with their move to the region

Quality of life, being closer to family and friends and a safer environment. These are the three top determining

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