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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.

Discover Kerry : Our Brand Guidelines

Our Story Kerry is a living, breathing place. As Ireland’s most westerly county, we are rich in culture and natural beauty. Located on the edge of Europe, Kerry is shaped by its landscape from Ireland’s highest peaks to the dramatic coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way. With our warm inherent…

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Kerry Tourism Industry Federation

Kerry Tourism Industry Federation - KTIF - advocates for the tourism industry at local and national Government levels, provide the platform and forum for the development of sustainability policies and initiatives for the tourism sector, support industry education/upskilling and collaborative…

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Unlocking Potential: IPS Transforming Lives and Businesses in Kerry

In this insightful interview, we delve into the world of Individual Placement & Support (IPS) with Lorna Griffin and Teresa O'Shea, shedding light on how this organisation is making a profound impact on individuals struggling with mental health issues and encouraging employers to embrace diversity…

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CoderDojo Kerry: free, fun and creative way to learn coding

CoderDojo Kerry: background CoderDojo is a global network of free, volunteer-led coding clubs aiming to equip young minds, aged 7 to 17, with the tools to not just navigate but shape the digital world. It was started in 2011 by James Whelton, along with entrepreneur Bill Liao. Aspen Grove Solutions…

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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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From Physics to RegTech: Ogie Sheehy's Entrepreneurial Journey

From Corporate World to Entrepreneur With a background in Applied Physics and Electronics, Ogie first embarked on a multinational career that took him through prestigious companies like HP, IBM, and Dell. However, in 2008, Ogie decided to take a leap of faith, resigning from his position as…

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Salaso's Wins Big at HealthTech Ireland Innovation Awards 2023

Tralee-based health tech company, Salaso, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the healthcare industry at the prestigious Health Tech Innovation Awards 2023. The company received the "Most Transformative Impact – Diagnostics for Prevention" award for its innovative myHealthyBody…

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Dingle Food Festival's Waste Free Ambition

The Dingle Food Festival is leading out on sustainable approaches to festivals and events in Kerry, showcasing that simple choices can reduce waste to almost nothing. With great progress made through its elimination of single use tableware at the 2023 festival, organisers are moving closer in their…

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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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