Kerry Local Enterprise Office

27/07/2026

✨✨✨ National Women's Day 2026 takes place on Thursday 15th October ✨✨✨ The event will return to Kerry this year and we cannot wait!

Save the date - more details coming soon ✨✨✨

22/07/2026

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www.localenterprise.ie/kerry

13/07/2026

This is a practical online training course that helps business owners use Instagram with confidence. Learn how to create engaging content, grow your audience, understand the Instagram algorithm, use Stories and Reels effectively and much more.

Two part course taking place:
Tuesday 18th August and Tuesday 25th August
9.30am to 12.30pm
Live via ZOOM

Full details available on our website.

https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/how-to-use-instagram-for-marketing-6leo17-two-part-course.html

06/07/2026

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to consider what it means to set out on the self-employed journey. Delivered by an experienced Business Mentor.

This is a small group mentoring sessions in which you will get startup advice and guidance as well as the opportunity to discuss your idea with an experienced business mentor.

15/07/2026
Online via ZOOM
9.30am to 12pm

Full details on our website.

https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/pre-startup-mentoring-clinic-15th-july-2026.html

03/07/2026

Are you a business owner interested in a review of your website and online presence? Kerry LEO are offering complimentary Digital Review Clinics with James Crothall of AMO Digital, a digital marketing training company based in Killarney. James will review your website, your online presence and opportunities for digitalization within your business.

08th July 2026
One-hour mentoring sessions available, time slot will be arranged after booking
Online via Google Meet.

Full details are available on our website www.localenterprise.ie/kerry

01/07/2026

Are you thinking of creating a website for your business, or redesigning an existing website? This course will give you a step by step guide to what to do to design your website.

📆Monday 13th July
⏰1.30pm to 4.30pm
📍Online via ZOOM

Full details on our website.

Don't miss out and book your place today.

30/06/2026

Applications are now open for craft and design businesses from Kerry to participate in Local Enterprise Showcase 2027, taking place in the RDS Dublin from 17–19 January 2027.
Local Enterprise Showcase is one of Ireland’s most important trade opportunities for emerging craft and design businesses. More than 100 companies from across the country will take part, gaining the opportunity to meet high quality buyers from Ireland and overseas, including the UK, USA, mainland Europe, Asia and Africa.
An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, Local Enterprise Showcase is a dedicated area within Showcase that highlights Ireland’s newest and most exciting design talent. Businesses selected to participate receive significant support in advance of the event, including mentoring in merchandising, marketing, pricing and sales techniques, to ensure they are fully prepared to maximise opportunities during the three day trade show.
Showcase is regarded as a pinnacle event in the global craft and design calendar and generates millions of euros in sales orders each year. For many businesses, participation can be transformative, helping them to secure stockists, enter new export markets and build long term commercial relationships.
Local Enterprise Office Kerry is encouraging eligible craft and design businesses who are ready to scale, grow their customer base and explore new markets to apply. Selection is competitive and is based on criteria such as product quality, design originality, production capacity, pricing and market readiness.

Full details are on our website at https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/enterprise-development/showcase-2027/

26/06/2026

Local authorities are supporting communities every day, 24/7.
Kerry County Council

26/06/2026

Supporting communities every day takes partnership, people and commitment. Through Your Council Day, we celebrate working together to build strong communities where people can live, work and connect.
Kerry County Council

Today we are celebrating – an opportunity to showcase the essential role the local authorities play in supporting communities.

Kerry County Council promotes greener communities and pride through events like the County Clean Up.

In April, we celebrated the 14th County Clean Up Day, supported by KCC and KWD Recycling, with volunteers countywide collecting litter.

We also back initiatives such as Blue Flag Beach Awareness, Festival Greening, Biodiversity Week, Heritage Week, Tidy Towns, and the National Spring Clean campaign—boosting awareness and creating cleaner, greener communities.

25/06/2026

Kilkenny Design Makers Academy.

A business upskilling programme designed specifically for Irish makers, founders and small retail businesses.

https://www.localenterprise.ie/enable-enterprise-culture/kilkenny-design-makers-academy/

Submit your application here:
https://leomonaghan.submit.com/show/155

Contact for enquiries in relation to the programme is: Nicola Lindsay, email: [email protected]