Profile – Kerry Gaeltacht
County Kerry
County Kerry is situated in the south west of Ireland. The county town is Tralee.
Kerry has a strong economy and offers a wide range of business sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, engineering and food processing. The fishing industry is still strong and Kerry also has a successful aquaculture industry.
Kerry Gaeltacht
There are two Gaeltacht areas in Co. Kerry, Corca Dhuibhne which is situated on the Dingle peninsula and Uibh Rathach which is situated in the Iveragh peninsula. Dingle is the main town on the Dingle peninsula and Ballinskelligs is the main town on the Iveragh peninsula.
Local industries/enterprises
Údarás na Gaeltachta have selectively targeted certain areas of industry, in particular those which produce sophisticated and high value added products and services. These offer the best growth potential and the best prospects of generating long term sustainable employment. Economic activities in the Kerry Gaeltacht include, engineering, veterinary products, electronics, marine based natural resources, arts and crafts, education and training, textiles, internationally traded services, including, call centres and shared services centres.
Transportation systems
The main National Primary Routes into Kerry are:
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The N21 road from Limerick
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The N22 road from Cork
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The N23 road from Castleisland to Farranfore also connects these roads.
Distance from An Daingean to:
Tralee 25m/40km
Cork 60m/95km
Limerick 59m/94km
Shannon Airport 68m/109km
Dublin 222m/357km
Kerry Airport 35m/57km
Distance from Baile na Sceilge to:
Tralee 53m/85km
Cork 107m/171km
Limerick 111m/177km
Shannon Airport 125m/200km
Dublin 233m/373km
Kerry Airport 58m/93km
Air services
Kerry Airport
Kerry Airport handles a number of flights to Dublin and Europe . Further information: www.kerryairport.ie
Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport mostly handles transatlantic flights and flights to Europe. Further information: www.shannonairport.com
Cork Airport
Cork Airport handles scheduled and charter flights to domestic and European destinations as well as international cargo services and general aviation. Further information: www.corkairport.com
Bus and rail services
Both the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas are easily accessible from Dublin, Cork and all other major cities and towns throughout Ireland using bus and rail services. Further information: www.irishrail.ie or www.buseireann.ie
Medical services in County Kerry
Tralee General Hospital
Bon Secours Hospital
Dingle Community Hospital
Education in the Gaeltacht
Tralee General Hospital
Bon Secours Hospital
Dingle Community Hospital
Education in the Gaeltacht
Pre-Schools 8
Primary Schools 14
Secondary Schools 5
Third level education
There are four third level colleges serving County Kerry. Further information:
Tralee Institute of Technology www.ittralee.ie
University College Cork www.ucc.ie
University College Cork www.ucc.ie
University of Limerick www.ul.ie
Cork Institute of Technology www.cit.ie
Díseart Institute of Education and Celtic Culture www.diseart.ie
Training for Industry
FÁS Employment Services Offices provide career advice and guidance including information on job and training opportunities as well as temporary employment options.
Recreational facilities
County Kerry offers everything you could ask for in terms of recreation and amenities. A natural playground for golf, equestrian, walking, angling, fishing, water sports, arts and crafts and cycling enthusiasts. Further information:
Telecommunications services
Advanced telecommunications services are critical for the attraction of direct investment, for the development of indigenous industry and the promotion of the knowledge economy.