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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!

Writers on the Bus: Local Voices on Kerry's Local Link

In the summer and autumn of 2024, TFI Local Link Kerry buses became a moving inspiration for creativity, conversation, and connection through a unique initiative led by Kerry County Council Arts writer-in-residence Emer Fallon. The aim was simple: to highlight the importance of rural public…

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Kerry Schools Shine at 2025 Junior Entrepreneur Programme Awards

Knocknagoshel NS Named Class of the Year While Cromane NS Celebrates Community Spirit Two Kerry primary schools have done the county proud, taking top honours at this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards 2025, which celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in classrooms across the…

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Tralee Community-Led Revitalisation Leads to National Recognition

Tralee Chamber is proudly celebrating a major national achievement, having been awarded the 2025 Chambers Ireland Award for Community Support Initiative for its visionary heritage-led project, “Castle Street – Looking to the Past for the Future.” The prestigious award was presented last week at a…

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Many Voices, One Kingdom – with Radio Kerry

Celebrating Diversity, Gender, and Social Inclusion in Kerry Kerry has always been a place known for its beauty, history, and the warm-heartedness of its people. But what makes the Kingdom truly special is the diversity of its community, a richness that is celebrated through the Many Voices, One…

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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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