Business/Property

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 […]

KERRY Airport has released the Annual Report & Accounts for the 12-month period ended 31st December 2023 reporting an Operating Profit after Taxation for the period of €1,198,347 as compared to an after Taxation Operating Profit of €1,061,416 in the previous year. Passenger numbers for 2023 finished at 419,281 which […]

A groundbreaking local business is redefining the legal landscape. Beam, a trailblazer in digital conveyancing, is riding the wave of the digital revolution sweeping through the legal industry. By investing heavily in technology and customer service, Beam has streamlined the traditionally cumbersome process of property transfer, making it faster and […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance hosted its May Networking event at the IT & Business building in Munster Technological University (MTU) on Thursday. This event, facilitated through the Chamber’s SME Partnership with AIB, provided an opportunity for members to engage in direct and meaningful conversations, highlighting their businesses and forging new connections. […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 27 property sales in the Tralee area in April with transactions fetching a total of €4,988,260. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in April was […]

IF you open a Cara Credit Union Current before August 31, 2024 you’ll be in with a chance of winning €500. Cara Credit Union are thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for new and existing members to win €500. This special promotion is open to anyone who has opened a current […]

NETWORK Ireland Kerry hosted their inaugural Businesswomen of the Year Awards on Friday night in The Rose Hotel to great acclaim and a full house. The evening showcased 30 finalists who amongst them competed in seven categories. Special guests on the evening included Minister Norma Foley, Trisha Lewis of “Trisha’s […]

THE inaugural Network Ireland Kerry Businesswomen of the Year Awards was held at The Rose Hotel on Friday night with over 100 people in attendance. Guests at the glamorous event enjoyed a drinks reception on arrival, followed by a sumptuous four course meal, DJ and dancing. Of course the awards […]

OVER 70 Kerry tourism businesses today attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney with guest speaker Roz Purcell. The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry Tourism Industry Federation  and Kerry County Council  to build collaboration across the tourism industry in the […]

LIVESTOCK farmers (beef, dairy, sheep, poultry and goat) from Kerry and surrounding areas are invited to attend a workshop hosted by FRED, the Food Resource Efficiency Decision Support Hub at MTU North Campus in Tralee on Tuesday, May 7 between 2pm and 4pm. The purpose of the workshop is to […]

THERE was a drop in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to April 2023, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). There were 144 new car registrations in the county in April compared to 159 in the same month in 2023, […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that there were 24 property sales in the Tralee area in March with transactions fetching a total of €4,286,000. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in March was […]

BALLYGARRY Estate Hotel and Spa has been ranked in the Top 10 hotels in Ireland 2024 on the most recent TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards. The famous hotel and spa was ranked at number 9, joining fellow Kerry hoteliers Muckross Park Hotel and The Killarney Park Hotel on the prestigious Top […]

MTU welcomed over 120 stakeholders to the Kerry North Campus last Friday for the ‘Connect with MTU’ event. This event was an opportunity for anyone to connect with the university. Companies, start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and the general public were invited to visit the campus from 8.30am to 11.00am. […]