Business/Property

THE company, who purchased the Tralee Racecourse site earlier this year, plan to use the land to build a further distribution centre, as well as a  manufacturing facility and possibly a housing development. The 100 acre site was bought by the Ard-Rí group, owned and run by the Fitzgibbon family […]

NEW car sales in Kerry last month were down by almost a fifth compared to August 2023 according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 148 new car registrations in the county in August compared to 182 in the same month in […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 24 property sales in the Tralee area in July with transactions fetching a total of €5,450,500. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs (and indeed in […]

LEE Strand was delighted to welcome principals, teachers, parents and pupils representing 27 primary schools in Kerry to collect a total of €13,575. The Lee Strand 50% School Milk Cash Back Programme was launched in September 2023 and was a fantastic success. On average participating schools received €500, with the […]

TWO Kerry-based busineswomen, Letitia Fealy, founder of Lotus Optimisation, and Orla Brosnan, founder of Clippity Clop Therapeutic Horse Riding and Activities, have successfully completed the ACORNS programme – a highly-successful development initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. They are encouraging other women in Kerry to apply […]

TRALEE Chamber has made a pre-budget submission highlighting the ongoing and escalating challenges facing retailers and small independent businesses across Tralee and the wider North Kerry region. The submission, to both the Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, notes rising labour costs, additional employee benefits, soaring operational […]

THE Tech Industry Alliance (TIA) has announced the 2024 Leaders’ Awards will take place at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, in November and nominations are now open. The decision to host the event in Kerry highlights TIA’s commitment to recognising the achievements of the entire South-West’s tech and STEM communities […]

THE Entára Group, formerly known as HQKerry, has announced the opening of Forge Hub in Castleisland, marking the sixth location in its growing network of coworking and business spaces. Forge Hub has been designed to cater to professional service providers, remote workers, and wellbeing and health practitioners. Located centrally in […]

KERRY Airport has advised that due to an EU regulatory change regarding certain security screening equipment, the following Liquids, Aerosols And Gels (LAGS) rules will come into effect at Kerry Airport from September 1, 2024. 1. Only LAGS in containers of 100ml or less can be brought through security – […]

CARA Credit Union are offering seven lucky students a chance to receive €1,500 towards their studies. The annual Cara Credit Union Education Awards and Dan Kellegher Memorial Award applications are now open. Undergraduates, PLC students and apprentices in a full-time course of at least two years’ duration can apply to the […]

A KERRY-BASED nutrition brand has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next three years. This follows a recent investment of €2m as the All Real Nutrition protein brand announces expansion in both Ireland and USA markets. Founded in 2017 in Farranfore by Niall Harty and Ross McDowell, […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 22 property sales in the Tralee area in May with transactions fetching a total of €5,251,785. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in June was […]

NEW car sales in Kerry last month were almost the same as July 2023 according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 568 new car registrations in the county in July compared to 566 in the same month in 2023, an increase […]

WE haven’t exactly been enjoying a fantastic summer but Thursday saw ideal weather arrive for the Tralee Chamber Alliance summer barbecue. There was hardly a cloud in the sky as over 50 people arrived at the majestic setting of The Tankard sporting glorious views of Tralee Bay. The event was […]

A NUMBER of local community groups and organisations have received funds of €3,000 each from the Cara Credit Union Lauri Healy Community Sponsorship Awards programme. Originally established in 2017, this initiative has already provided substantial support to numerous community-based projects initiated by organisations within the common bond of Cara Credit […]

CARA Credit Union are thrilled to announce the appointment of Shona Heaslip as its new brand ambassador. Shona, a renowned long-distance runner has an impressive athletic career which includes back-to-back National Senior Cross Country titles in 2017 and 2018, as well as breaking a 35-year record by winning gold in […]

AN open call for nominations for the subjects of a new series of portraits has been announced at UCC and suggestions are welcome for Kerry women’s images to adorn the walls. Accenture’s Women on Walls at UCC will recognise the pioneering achievements of outstanding women and enhance the visibility of […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance and Cara Credit Union have announced the winners of the ‘Ag Siopadóireacht le Gaelainn’ initiative, an effort to promote the Irish language among Tralee’s youth during the Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. The initiative saw local retailers teaming up with primary schools and aimed to embed the Irish […]

MANAGEMENT at Kerry Airport are inviting airlines to make use of available slots in Farranfore to help ease the pressure at Dublin Airport where a passenger cap is currently in place. The Airport facilitated transatlantic aircraft under similar circumstances in 2023 and CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern said it […]

THE Junior Entrepreneur Programme, founded by  Kerry businessman Jerry Kennelly, has made its first foray into China and two Kerry men are spearheading its expansion. A new pilot programme was launched in the city of Xiamen in Fujian province earlier this year, and the first 85 JEP entrepreneurs have created […]

THE Tralee Rotary Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Giles as its new President. Daniel officially assumed the role on July 1, succeeding Michael Lynch. Daniel is an estate agent with DNG WH Giles and is deeply involved in the community with Rotary and Tralee Rugby Club. “I […]

KERRY Airport welcomed the first passengers on the new Summer 2024 Chalair flights from France last Saturday. Inbound and outbound flights between Kerry and three destinations in Normandy, Brittany and The Pyrénées will operate every Saturday until early September. Such was the success of last summer’s weekly service to Brittany, […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 27 property sales in the Tralee area in May with transactions fetching a total of €6,410,500. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in May was […]

THERE was a significant drop in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to June 2023, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 25 new car registrations in the county in June compared to 50 in the same month in […]

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) has today announced 14 new roles in research management and administration under the Technological Universities Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) programme. Earlier this year, MTU received €14.6 million in funding under TU RISE and the new posts will form a key part of MTU’s Research-to-Impact initiative. MTU […]

NETWORK Ireland Kerry hosted their first anniversary in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney as they welcomed members to enjoy an evening of celebration and networking. President of Network Ireland Kerry, Linda O’Mahony Logan, acknowledged in her remarks how the ongoing support and participation of the members has enabled the group […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is set to launch an extensive communications survey to its members on this Thursday, June 13. This initiative aims to gather current insights and identify the pressing priorities of its membership base. This survey marks the second major survey conducted by Tralee Chamber Alliance in 2024. The […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Chambers Ireland Award in the Biodiversity and Sustainability Category. This recognition was presented by Chambers Ireland on Thursday acknowledging Tralee Chamber Alliance’s exceptional commitment to supporting and promoting sustainability and biodiversity, both within their own operations […]

THERE was a significant drop in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to May 2023, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 73 new car registrations in the county in May compared to 129 in the same month in […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  The Consumer Rights Act 2022 introduced new rights when you buy services. However, they only apply if you bought a service on or after 29 November 2022. You have […]