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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.

Jim Breen's Journey of Making Big Things Happen in the Workplace

Jim Breen, the founder of Pulse Learning and I Am Here, is an entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Here, we delve into his entrepreneurial story, including how PulseLearning came to be and the emergence of the I Am Here movement which focuses on mental health and wellbeing…

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Alan Scroope and the Remarkable Success of FreeFlow

Alan Scroope's passion for innovation and a relentless drive for success is evident with the remarkable success he has achieved with FreeFlow, a multi-million-euro technology company with relationships with some of the world's largest technology firms. Alan's journey began in Tralee, Co Kerry, where…

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Picture Perfect : Jerry Kennelly & the Stockbyte Story

In the realm of Irish entrepreneurship, few names shine as brightly as Jerry Kennelly's. His journey from a photojournalist to a global business leader is a testament to his vision and dedication. Jerry Kennelly embarked on his career in 1981 as a photojournalist. For 15 years, he worked for a…

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Celebrating over 50 years of business: The Tricel Story

The year 1973 was marked by turbulent global events centered on escalating inflation and oil prices. Ireland was undergoing significant events then, becoming a member of the European Economic Community on January 1, 1973. On a smaller scale, a series of significant events occurred in Killarney, Co…

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Meet Seán Ryan, the Visionary Behind Aspen Grove

Shaped by the landscape County Kerry has always been a place where dreams are nurtured and ambitions take root. It's a place that not only holds memories but also shapes the destiny of its people. Today, we bring you the inspiring success story of Seán Ryan, a visionary leader who has not only…

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Meet Mike Fitzgerald, a Serial Entrepreneur and Innovator

Meet Mike Fitzgerald, a seasoned entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in the software and wireless networking sectors. His journey began as a software engineer at Ericsson, but it didn't take long for him to transition into the dynamic world of business in 1991. Over the years, Mike…

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Exploring the Journey of John T. O'Sullivan, CEO of BioAtlantis

In the 1990s, John T. O'Sullivan, the CEO of BioAtlantis, recognised the potential of nutraceuticals as a means to prevent health issues without relying on synthetic compounds. In 2004, he took the bold step of founding BioAtlantis, with a primary focus on extracting bioactives from seaweed…

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