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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's Best Beaches: Blue Flag, Accessible and Safe for Summer

From the hidden coves of Caherdaniel to the dramatic beauty of Coumeenoole Beach, made famous by Ryan's Daughter , and the stony shoreline of Cromane overlooking Castlemaine Harbour, Kerry's coastline offers an extraordinary variety of beach experiences waiting to be discovered. Stretching along the…

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A Kerry Edition of MONOPOLY On Its Way!

A new MONOPOLY: County Kerry Edition has been announced and is set to celebrate some of Kerry’s most iconic landscapes, attractions, cultural landmarks and organisations. World Famous Board Game From the iconic Ring of Kerry to the stunning Dingle Peninsula and the reknowned Listowel Races, the…

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Catch of the Day: From Dingle to London to New York

There are some stories in Kerry that continue to be shared long after the moment itself. One of these is the Dingle Sturgeon Story of 1966, which now forms the basis of the theatre production Catch of the Day . Set in a Dingle pub, the show follows tourists who become part of a retelling of the story…

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Kerry Businesses Shine at National Small Business Awards

Two Kerry companies were recognised on the national stage at the Small Firms Association National Small Business Awards 2026, with Dingle Sea Salt and Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare shortlisted in the Sustainability category. In a major result for the county, Dingle Sea Salt was named the national…

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Community Biodiversity in Action on the Tralee–Fenit Greenway

The Tralee–Fenit Greenway kicked off 2026 with an inspiring community-led event focused on local biodiversity, citizen science and outdoor discovery. As part of the Community Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) for the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway, local groups took part in the first ever collaborative New…

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Tidy Towns Triumphs for Kerry at the 2025 Awards

Kerry towns and villages once again excelled at this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards, with communities from across the county recognised for their dedication, creativity, and unflagging community spirit. Their work throughout 2025 – so often carried out quietly and without fanfare – has once…

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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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See Kerry in Sir David Attenborough's 'Wild Isles'

BBC One’s landmark nature series Wild Isles has featured an epic battle of stags during the Autumn rutting season within Kerry's Killarney National Park, part of the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough began the series with an episode aptly titled ‘Our…

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