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.
A Creative Force With Animation Dingle, returning on the 22-23 March for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, imagine our excitement sitting down for a chat with Maurice Galway, the man behind one of Europe's most renowned animation festivals. With over two decades of festival experience under his…
Celebrating Excellence Over 200 guests attended the Business Leaders’ Gala Dinner on Thursday 7th March at the Rose Hotel in Tralee to recognise the achievements of Kerry business leaders. Presented by Kerry Innovation Centre in partnership with Kerry County Council and EY Ireland, this annual…
A Global Celebration of Animation Animation Dingle, one of Europe's premier animation festivals, returns for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Now in its 12th year, it promises a captivating showcase of creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the world of animation. Set against the…
Pioneering Innovation: The BioAtlantis Story At the heart of BioAtlantis lies a profound passion for innovation and unwavering determination. Established in 2004 by John T O'Sullivan, the company embarked on a transformative journey to propel biotechnology forward and confront global challenges…
Bridging the World of Academia and Business Meet Dr. Helena McMahon, a proud Tralee native whose journey intertwines her passion for human health with a knack for entrepreneurship, enriching Kerry's entrepreneurial landscape. Armed with a background in biomedical science and drug development…
With planning permission now granted for Astellas' new state-of-the-art facility in Tralee, County Kerry, we take a look at how Astellas is not only making significant impact on the local economy with investment and leadership in sustainability but more importantly revolutionising organ transplant…
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…
Introduction to BOOSTER Project County Kerry headquartered biotech firm BioAtlantis is part of the EU-funded BOOSTER project, focusing on advancing genetic and biostimulant approaches to promote climate-smart agriculture. With a budget of €4.9 million under Horizon Europe, BOOSTER involves 14…
Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland ‘REEdI’ presented by Munster Technological University is an €8.9 million project that is redefining engineering education and positioning the country at the forefront of the field. REEdI equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for the…
In the 1990s, John T. O'Sullivan, the CEO of BioAtlantis, recognised the potential of nutraceuticals as a means to prevent health issues without relying on synthetic compounds. In 2004, he took the bold step of founding BioAtlantis, with a primary focus on extracting bioactives from seaweed…