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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!

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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Get Your Suitcase Packed - We Are All on A Journey

Discover New Ideas and Opportunities in Kerry Kerry is a place of discovery—not just of landscapes and heritage, but of ideas, connections, and opportunities. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an artist, an engineer, or a student, you are on a journey. And like every great journey, what you pack…

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Graphite Note Announces Raise of €1.2 Million

Europe’s Leading AI Data Insights Platform, Graphite Note, Announces Raise of €1.2 Million The Kerry founded company will be using the funds to target further international expansion, in addition to creating 25 jobs in the Kerry region over the next two years. The investment comes from angel…

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A Guide to Kerry's Business Support Ecosystem

Beneath Kerry's natural beauty lies a vibrant and interconnected business community that has been steadily transforming the region into a thriving enterprise and innovation hub. Businesses can tap into the collective experience and resources of the community driving economic development in the…

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Cantillon 2024: Transforming to Secure a Sustainable Future

Cantillon 2024 focuses on exploring innovative solutions and strategies for building a sustainable future through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Collaborative initiatives, such as cross-industry partnerships and public-private collaborations, are emerging…

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A Family Affair: Paul and Neil Fitzgibbon, Ard Rí Group

For over three decades, the Fitzgibbon family has transformed Ard Rí from a local stonemasonry craft producer into a thriving international powerhouse in the homeware industry. Founded by Noel Fitzgibbon in 1989, Ard Rí Marble initially focused on handcrafted fireplaces in Tralee, Ireland. Fast…

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Jim Breen's Journey of Making Big Things Happen in the Workplace

Jim Breen, the founder of Pulse Learning and I Am Here, is an entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Here, we delve into his entrepreneurial story, including how PulseLearning came to be and the emergence of the I Am Here movement which focuses on mental health and wellbeing…

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Alan Scroope and the Remarkable Success of FreeFlow

Alan Scroope's passion for innovation and a relentless drive for success is evident with the remarkable success he has achieved with FreeFlow, a multi-million-euro technology company with relationships with some of the world's largest technology firms. Alan's journey began in Tralee, Co Kerry, where…

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