Kerry is a unique blend of history and innovation, where tradition meets new ideas and diverse communities come together. This blog is a space to explore local stories, gain fresh insights, and share experiences. Check back often for the latest updates and recent success stories in Kerry!
Tralee Chamber hosted its annual Presidents Lunch on Friday 24th November 2023 at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. Newly elected Tralee Chamber President Stephen Stack, along with keynote speakers David Walsh, CEO of Halocare and President of MTU Prof. Maggie Cusack attended the sold-out event. Speaking at…
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…
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…
For over three decades, the Fitzgibbon family has transformed Ard Rí from a local stonemasonry craft producer into a thriving international powerhouse in the homeware industry. Founded by Noel Fitzgibbon in 1989, Ard Rí Marble initially focused on handcrafted fireplaces in Tralee, Ireland. Fast…
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…
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…
Brian McCarthy is the founder behind the incredible success story of Fexco. He established the company in 1981, and he's been one of the main driving force behind its remarkable journey ever since. Fexco proudly calls Killorglin, County Kerry home. Before the Fexco adventure, Brian McCarthy had…
The IDA alongside key stakeholders such as Kerry County Council, MTU, Enterprise Ireland and our local business support groups play a pivotal role in attracting and supporting foreign direct investment (FDI). One of the key strengths of County Kerry lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate a…