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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.

Astellas Breaks Ground on 330 Million Facility in County Kerry

Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc., held a ceremony to mark the breaking of the ground and start of construction for its new €330 million, state-of-the-art facility at Kerry Technology Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The ceremony, held at the site and Munster…

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10 Reasons Why Working in Kerry Will Capture Your Heart

Let us Count the Ways Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and while many people are focused on their significant others, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate a different kind of love. Here at Discover Kerry, we are lucky enough to not only work, but also live in this beautiful county…

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Take 3: Kerry Career News and Events for your diary

This week, we've handpick three career updates, offering you a snapshot of the latest jobs news and career events happening across County Kerry. So, whether you're new to Kerry, a local job seeker, a business owner, or simply curious about current opportunities here, we've got you covered with the…

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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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MTU and JRI welcome Japanese Ambassador to Ireland to Kerry

Today (Tuesday 24th October) MTU hosted a reception for Mr Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland along with management from JRI America Inc. based at the Kerry Technology Park, adjacent to the MTU North Campus Mr. Norio Maruyama was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…

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Astellas Plans For New €330m Facility In Tralee

Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, “Astellas”) today announced its intention to submit a planning application to build a new state-of-the-art facility, at an approximate cost of €330 million in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This investment by Astellas in Ireland will expand…

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Work/Life Balanced at Enercon

Ross O’Callaghan is a Project & Commissioning Engineer at ENERCON, a Wind turbine manufacturer and service provider with their Irish headquarters based in Tralee, Co Kerry. He has worked at ENERCON for the past seven years. He answered our questions on what he has enjoyed most about his time at…

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5 Reasons to Move to Kerry

Whether you’re from around these parts or have made your way here from halfway around the world, you’ll find a warm welcome in Kerry. From large towns to smaller communities surrounded by breath-taking nature, you’ll find the perfect place to call home. We know relocation is a big decision, but some…

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MA Regenerative Tourism (Online) at MTU

Regenerative tourism in its most simple definition, seeks to ensure travel and tourism reinvest in people, places and nature and that it supports the long-term renewal and flourishing of our social-ecological systems (Dredge, 2022). Regenerative tourism offers a ground-breaking set of solutions to…

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Kerry-headquartered wind energy firm to create 30 new jobs

Wind energy company Enercon expects to create 30 more jobs across Ireland over the coming year in an expansion largely focused on its Kerry headquarters in Tralee. The construction of the purpose-built office, training, warehouse facility and service station in Killerisk, Tralee, represents a major…

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