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!
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 today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, staying relevant and competitive in your career is essential. The key to achieving this lies in continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling. In the Kerry region, Skillnets like South West Gnó Skillnet, South Kerry Skillnet, IRD Duhallow…
The year 1973 was marked by turbulent global events centered on escalating inflation and oil prices. Ireland was undergoing significant events then, becoming a member of the European Economic Community on January 1, 1973. On a smaller scale, a series of significant events occurred in Killarney, Co…
Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, “Astellas”) today announced its intention to submit a planning application to build a new state-of-the-art facility, at an approximate cost of €330 million in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This investment by Astellas in Ireland will expand…
Ross O’Callaghan is a Project & Commissioning Engineer at ENERCON, a Wind turbine manufacturer and service provider with their Irish headquarters based in Tralee, Co Kerry. He has worked at ENERCON for the past seven years. He answered our questions on what he has enjoyed most about his time at…
Finding work in Kerry County Kerry has developed into a flagship location for exciting and innovative companies, whose knowledge and expertise have developed into far more than the sum of their parts. A unique dynamism and drive to succeed has fuelled the growth of world-class companies, an…
A Place to Live Overwhelmed by the rent and property prices elsewhere? Houses are certainly cheaper in Kerry than they are in the major urban areas—the average house in Kerry is often less than half the price of the equivalent in Dublin! You will also get more than twice the value for the average…
Wind energy company Enercon expects to create 30 more jobs across Ireland over the coming year in an expansion largely focused on its Kerry headquarters in Tralee. The construction of the purpose-built office, training, warehouse facility and service station in Killerisk, Tralee, represents a major…
Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Niall Collins TD, has officially launched the Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This 3-year apprenticeship programme aims to provide…
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…