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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!

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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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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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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The Future is Diverse. Is your Talent Strategy

Tech Industry Alliance Board member Laura Hughes from Cloudera captures the key takeaways and insights from the talent focused event held in MTU on 21st February 2023. With talent firmly on the minds of Tech Industry Alliance members and the wider business community, the latest event at MTU’s Kerry…

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What It Means To Be A STEMinist

If you can see it, you can be it! Don’t underestimate the power of real role models for young people when encouraging careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths ('STEM') particularly when it comes to young female students. The stats all tell us that you’ll find fewer girls than boys…

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Meet the CEO: John Prendergast, Aonach

We sit down with John Prendergast, the Director of Aonach ecommerce agency, to find out why a committed Corkonian would cross the border to set up his eCommerce business in Kerry. Tell us a little about yourself and your company. Aonach is an eCommerce development agency based in Kenmare. Founded…

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How Conscious are you of your unconscious bias?

Biased, me? Many of us consider ourselves to be completely impartial when it comes to our attitudes to others, but are we really? It’s impossible to get through life without developing some prejudices we might not even be aware of, but it is important to discover our unconscious biases and deal with…

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