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Welcome to Kerry

Known the world over for its rugged natural beauty, artistic culture and warm hospitality, Kerry is a place where visitors, businesses and communities can truly thrive. Whether you’re planning a visit, exploring opportunities to work in Kerry, living in Kerry or thinking of relocating, you’ll find a county rich in heritage, innovation and connection.

As the year unfolds, Kerry shines in every season. Our celebrated coastline and national parks offer space to breathe, explore and dream, while our vibrant towns, creative communities and thriving businesses are always ready to welcome you — all year round.

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Be Inspired!

Whether you’re planning action-packed school holidays, festival-filled weekends, or relaxed outdoor escapes, Kerry has something for everyone. From beach days and forest trails to lively summer festivals and family adventures, you’ll find endless ways to make memories. There’s so much more to this magical place than you might expect — from rich culture and welcoming communities to creative, innovative local industries.

Stories from Kerry

Grounded in heritage yet open to ideas, Kerry is a place to gain and share perspective. Keep exploring the county with our latest blogs. Read All Blogs

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National Success for Three Kerry Schools at Junior Entrepreneur Awards 2026

Three Kerry primary schools have been recognised among the top young entrepreneurs in Ireland after securing major category awards at the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards 2026. The Kerry schools were among just 12 category winners selected nationally, highlighting the creativity…

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Trip Advisor Awards 2026

Co. Kerry's hotels are celebrating once again with the announcement that our hospitality excellence has been recognized by Trip Advisor's reviewers. Best of the Best From the Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa to the Lake Hotel, Kerry's hotels who made it to this rarefied list have received a high rate…

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Kerry Entrepreneurs Win BMW Ireland Future Entrepreneur Competition

Kerry entrepreneurs Niall Harty and Ross McDowell are celebrating national recognition after their business, All Real Nutrition, won the Innovation category at the 2026 BMW Ireland Future Entrepreneur Competition. A Growing Kerry Success Story Run by BMW Ireland in partnership with Enterprise…

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Ballylongford: A Hidden Haven For Birdwatching

Ballylongford, located on the northern edge of the Shannon Estuary in North Kerry, is a quietly significant birdwatching landscape shaped by tidal rhythms, wetland habitats, and seasonal migration. Mudflats, saltmarsh, river channels, and coastal grasslands combine to create an ecosystem that…