With a population of 23,693, Tralee is considered the 14th biggest town in Ireland. Internationally known for its Rose of Tralee Festival, Tralee has much more to offer for anyone considering relocation to the most picturesque county in Ireland. 1. Cost of Living The cost of rental properties in the Tralee area are considerably […]
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Kerry is home to six of Ireland’s top 10 beaches
TripAdvisor has released its latest list of the top 10 beaches to visit in Ireland. The list is dominated by The Kingdom, Kerry being home to six of those ten. Inchydoney in West Cork receives first place, followed by Banna Strand and Inch beach respectively. Derrynane comes in at number five, followed by […]
Benefits of Working in Kerry
Ever considered working in Kerry? Here is everything you need to know to help you take that next step in your career and relocate to the beautiful Kingdom. 1. Reputable Companies to work for: The Kerry brand is renowned worldwide. County Kerry located in Ireland’s southwest has produced and is home to some of the […]
“Saving the planet, one pack at a time”
Kerry company Lee Strand launched their new Tetra Rex bio-based carton earlier this week, the world’s first fully renewable pack. Lee Strand’s €2 million manufacturing investment will offer customers a pack that is 100 per cent renewable and recyclable and the revolutionary carton is recognised as a major step forward in the development of […]
Where It All Began – Darran O’Sullivan
Four-time All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner, Darran O’Sullivan, speaks on his career with Kerry GAA and what it all meant to him. “Soccer was my game growing up. I was born and raised in Ealing in London.” From as young as eight years of age Darran played soccer with the QPR School of Excellence competing […]
Red Chair 2019 Well-Being Initiative
Teamwork makes the dream work. Last week the Red Chair team left Killarney and headed back south as part of our well being initiatives and team building activities. We decided to take a day away from the office and traveled to the heritage site of Skellig Michael that is located roughly 8 miles off […]
Kerry Airport 2019 Growth
A staggering 68,606 recorded passengers travelled through Kerry Airport during the first quarter of 2019, marking a 4.8% increase on the first quarter of 2018. The airport recently became the helicopter base for oil and gas exploration rigs moving into the Porcupine Basin off the coast of Kerry. The most frequently used service – […]
Biggest Recruitment Agency Misconceptions
Recruitment agencies often receive a bad reputation, for no other reason other than people not fully understanding what it is that a recruitment agency does and therefor underestimating them. There are many people that aren’t aware of the value a recruitment agency can have on a person’s job search or a company’s search […]
Kerry’s Live Register returns to pre-recession levels
The number of people signing on the Live Register is at its lowest level since February 2008. The Central Statistics Office figures for May show a drop of 3,500 people receiving payments. In total 190,900 people are claiming benefits. The monthly decrease consists of 1,700 males and 2,000 females decreased by 2,000. However, […]
High Street Retail Boost for Tralee
Tralee town could be in line for a major jobs and retail boost with news that four prominent high street retail chains are eyeing up the county capital for new stores. The exact identity of the four businesses – or the units they are considering – have not been revealed but we understand they are […]
7 Reasons To Choose Killarney
As the summer months approach, we start to consider our next destination for our next adventure. Perhaps you’re considering a trip abroad or maybe a stay-cation. Well we’ve got one word for you: Killarney. Kerry is world-renowned for its spectacular scenery, but for some reason right here in its own country The Kingdom doesn’t get […]
Footage of Kerry Cliff Rescue Released
Dramatic Footage has surfaced of last Saturday night’s rescue of three American students trapped at the base of a cliff in West Kerry. The three young women had a very lucky escape when they were trapped by the incoming tide 200 metres to the south of Com Dhíneol beach, a well-known picturesque spot on the […]
Kerry Minors 16-point Win Over Cork
On Tuesday 07/05/2019 the Kerry Minor team produced a wonderful second-half performance to get one foot in the Electric Ireland Munster MFC as they came head to head with the Cork Minor team in their home territory of Páirc Uí Rinn. With a score of 0-11 to 0-8 at half time, Kerry were pegged back […]
Lucky Escape For American Tourists in Kerry
Two tourists from the United States of America had a very lucky escape yesterday afternoon after their car plunged off a slipway and into the sea on Valentia Island in Co.Kerry. The couple are believed to be around 70 years of age, it was reported that the couple were staying in Killarney as they […]
Kerry Makes Top 10 List of Most Instagrammable Places in Europe
A Global Travel website has named Kerry in the Top 10 most instagrammable destinations in Europe according to a new survey, beating London, Paris, Rome and the Cote d’Azur. Big 7 Travel (part of Big 7 Media) has just announced an official “Instagrammable” ranking of European places and Kerry comes in at No.6. The final […]
Fexco Team up with UCC in a €3m Research Project
As of today a new venture between Fexco & University College Cork has commenced. A financial technology (Fintech) research collaboration between the two organisations and Science Foundation Ireland has been launched today and will run for four years from 2019 to 2022. The “FINTECHNEXT” titled project will receive a reported €3 million investment […]
From Humble Beginnings to Cheltenham Glory
Jockey Paul Townend describes the euphoric sensation after crossing the finish line with Al Boum Photo securing a brilliant Gold Cup triumph at Cheltenham Festival as “You dream of winning a Gold Cup when you grow up. I can guarantee it’s as good as you dream it’s gonna be.” Undoubtedly people were celebrating […]
Two Kerry Hotels Take Top Place at Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards
It’s looking like it’s going to be a great year for the Irish hospitality industry. Accommodation bookings have increased and eating out for breakfast and lunch have become very popular around the country particularly in cities giving rise to the latest phenomenon in Irish food culture, brunch. The high quality of the Irish […]
Kerry EXPO 2018 launches appeal for exhibitors
Kerry EXPO 2018 has launched an appeal for exhibitors. Adrien King pictured at the top left. The Expo will include a business showcase, recruitment, education, family entertainment, food and lifestyle. The 2017 event attracted nearly 10,000 visitors, and organizers are anticipating record attendance at this year’s Expo at the INEC in Killarney on May 13th […]