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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!

Celebrating Kerry's Success at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards

Celebrating Kerry's Success at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards A huge congratulations to all the towns and villages across County Kerry who excelled at the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards! This year, our county has once again shown the power of community spirit and dedication, with fantastic results in the…

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Discover the New 5km Trail in Ballyseedy Woods

As autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues, we seized the chance to explore the new 5km trail that connects the stunning grounds of Ballygarry Estate to Ballyseedy Wood. This trail, designed to be accessible for all ages, meanders over two charming bridges across the River Lee and features…

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Kilimanjaro Mama: Louise Quill Named Kerry Person of the Year

Louise Quill, founder of Tír na nÓg Children’s Foundation, has been selected as Kerry Person of the Year by the Kerry Association in Dublin in recognition of the transformative work she has done supporting disadvantaged communities in Tanzania for the past 18 years. Award Recognition Now in its 43rd…

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Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween

Are you coming home? Kerry Homecoming Festival Kerry Homecoming Festival is a county-wide initiative presented by Kerry County Council as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, which is a joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs, targeting the diaspora. Kerry…

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Storytelling, Sharing & Sustainability at Rossbeigh Strand

A Storytelling Heritage The Mantle is a community arts project at Rossbeigh, Co. Kerry, exploring the ecologies & mythologies of the strand and surrounding coastline through various storytelling practices. From 10th August to 7th September 2024, a series of free public events will take place by the…

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