Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:47:08 +0000 ALL ROADS LEAD TO KERRY: CELEBRATING SOUTHWEST TECH INNOVATION AT THE 2024 LEADERS AWARDS https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-roads-lead-to-kerry-celebrating-southwest-tech-innovation-at-the-2024-leaders-awards/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-roads-lead-to-kerry-celebrating-southwest-tech-innovation-at-the-2024-leaders-awards/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-roads-lead-to-kerry-celebrating-southwest-tech-innovation-at-the-2024-leaders-awards/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A Night of Celebration for Cork and Kerry's Tech Sector

Killarney, Ireland, 29 November 2024 – All roads led to Killarney, County Kerry, as the Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards celebrated the thriving tech ecosystem of the Southwest for the first time. Held at the Great Southern Hotel, the

]]> Global Economic Summit returns to Kerry in 2025 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/global-economic-summit-returns-to-kerry-in-2025/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/global-economic-summit-returns-to-kerry-in-2025/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/global-economic-summit-returns-to-kerry-in-2025/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100

Global Economic Summit 2025 launches in New York City

The US launch of the Global Economic Summit 2025 (GES25) took place in Manhattan, New York this week, as the not-for-profit leaders retreat returns to Co Kerry for a second year from 26th – 28th May 2025 in the prestigious Europe Hotel.

With

]]> 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

]]> Kerry's Agritech Sector Shines at National Ploughing Championships https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerrys-agritech-sector-shines-at-national-ploughing-championships/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerrys-agritech-sector-shines-at-national-ploughing-championships/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/kerrys-agritech-sector-shines-at-national-ploughing-championships/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100

County Kerry’s agritech sector continues to establish itself as a powerhouse, with three of its companies making it to the finals of the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards during the 2024 National Ploughing Championships. Kerry’s strong showing reinforces the region's influence in

]]> 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

]]> The Kerry Ambassador Podcast Series https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-kerry-ambassador-podcast-series/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-kerry-ambassador-podcast-series/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-kerry-ambassador-podcast-series/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Introduction

Welcome to the Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast Series, where we explore individuals and organisations driving economic growth and fostering business opportunities for our beloved County Kerry. Established in 2022, the Kerry Ambassador Programme is a local initiative dedicated to

]]> All Real Nutrition to Create 50 New Jobs Following €2 Million Investment https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-real-nutrition-to-create-50-new-jobs-following-2-million-investment/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-real-nutrition-to-create-50-new-jobs-following-2-million-investment/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/all-real-nutrition-to-create-50-new-jobs-following-2-million-investment/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0100

All Real Nutrition, the Kerry-based brand celebrated for its natural protein bars, has revealed plans to create 50 new jobs over the next three years. This announcement follows a recent €2 million investment, supporting the brand's expansion efforts in both the Irish and U.S. markets.

Founded in

]]> Kerry based SALASO and US Northwell Health Announce Contract Extension https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/salaso-and-northwell-announce-contract-extension/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/salaso-and-northwell-announce-contract-extension/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/salaso-and-northwell-announce-contract-extension/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Irish Government Trade Mission

Earlier this month, during an Irish Government trade mission to East Coast US, Kerry-based digital health company Salaso, along with their US partner Northwell Health announced a new multi-year contract for myHealthyBody.

This announcement coincideed with Enterprise

]]> 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

]]> 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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