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A home for history and innovation, old souls and new neighbours, Kerry is a place to gain and share ideas and experiences. This blog offers a collection of such insights, along with an invitation to check back regularly to see what’s new in Kerry.

Launch of 10 All-Island BIODIRECT Challenges

​Match-making Circular and Bioeconomy Solutions across Industries On the 27th June, 2024, major companies, alliances and representative organisations including Kingspan, ABP Food Group, Dawn Meats, High Performance Building Alliance, Arcology International, Saint Vincent de Paul, Donegal Yarns…

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Shaping the Future: Inside the Global Economic Summit in Kerry

Unlocking Global Opportunities in Kerry In the world of global commerce, the Global Economic Summit in Kerry stands out as a significant gathering for leaders worldwide. It's not just a conference; it's where the future of our interconnected economies begins to form, against the breath-taking…

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Animation Dingle Announces New Programme for 12th Year of Festival

A Global Celebration of Animation Animation Dingle, one of Europe's premier animation festivals, returns for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Now in its 12th year, it promises a captivating showcase of creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the world of animation. Set against the…

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BioAtlantis: Driving Global Innovation from County Kerry

Pioneering Innovation: The BioAtlantis Story At the heart of BioAtlantis lies a profound passion for innovation and unwavering determination. Established in 2004 by John T O'Sullivan, the company embarked on a transformative journey to propel biotechnology forward and confront global challenges…

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From Lab to Market: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Helena McMahon

Bridging the World of Academia and Business Meet Dr. Helena McMahon, a proud Tralee native whose journey intertwines her passion for human health with a knack for entrepreneurship, enriching Kerry's entrepreneurial landscape. Armed with a background in biomedical science and drug development…

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Astellas: Transforming Lives in Kerry and Beyond

With planning permission now granted for Astellas' new state-of-the-art facility in Tralee, County Kerry, we take a look at how Astellas is not only making significant impact on the local economy with investment and leadership in sustainability but more importantly revolutionising organ transplant…

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BIODIRECT: The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge

InterTradeIreland have awarded the funding to kickstart a first of its kind project called BioDirect – The All-Island Biobased Product Innovation Challenge: Connecting Bioeconomy Innovators with Industry Customers. The Project will be led by Circular Bioeconomy Cluster at Munster Technological…

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