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!
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…
Technologies Being Researched to Help Farmers Mitigate Against Climate Change A European research-led consortium, including the University of Galway and Kerry-based biotech company BioAtlantis, has been established to pioneer technologies to improve crop resilience to drought stress caused by…
Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM and Director of the REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) project at Munster Technological University, has been awarded the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Advance HE. Dr Boyle is MTU's first…
County Kerry’s agritech sector continues to establish itself as a powerhouse, with three of its companies making it to the finals of the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards during the 2024 National Ploughing Championships. Kerry’s strong showing reinforces the region's influence in…
Narrated by Kerry born actress Jessie Buckley, The Cable that Changed the World is a remarkable story of the cable that developed an effective worldwide global communication system, changing the World forever. This is the epic story of the first transatlantic communications cable. It reveals how the…
Irish Government Trade Mission Earlier this month, during an Irish Government trade mission to East Coast US, Kerry-based digital health company Salaso, along with their US partner Northwell Health announced a new multi-year contract for myHealthyBody. This announcement coincideed with Enterprise…
The Historical Significance of the Transatlantic Cable In the mid-19th century, a monumental achievement revolutionised global communication: the laying of the Transatlantic Cable. This engineering marvel connected Europe and North America, reducing communication times from weeks to mere minutes…
Match-making Circular and Bioeconomy Solutions across Industries On the 27th June, 2024, major companies, alliances and representative organisations including Kingspan, ABP Food Group, Dawn Meats, High Performance Building Alliance, Arcology International, Saint Vincent de Paul, Donegal Yarns…
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…
A Proud Tralee Native Making Waves Kerry has long been a place of innovation and enterprise, and Dr. Helena McMahon is a shining example of the entrepreneurial edge in action. Born and raised in Tralee, she has built a career at the crossroads of science and business, turning research into…