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Enterprise This
page is dedicated to Women in Business in South Kerry.
A brief description of some of the
businesses that women own/manage in South Kerry is given. Please have a
look at the talented and dynamic female entreprenuers in the South Kerry
region. Click on the photographs to enlarge them.
Useful Contacts
Interesting
Websites, Books and articles - worth a browse!
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Tom
Peters www.tompeters.com
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America's
Competitive Secret: Women Managers by Judy Rosener - read about an interview
with her on Tom Peters Website, click
here
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Susan
Wheeler, Entrepreneur - the story of her success, click here
Scroll
down through the page for a brief description and information
about the business
or click on the particular sector you are interested in.
South
Kerry Country Markets
Killorglin
Country Market
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Every
Friday - 11am - 1pm (all year round)
Venue: CYMS Hall |
Supplying:
Cheese, Eggs, Organic Vegetables and Fruit, Breads, Scones, Cakes,
Savouries, Jams, Marmalades, Chutnet, Local Honey, Plants, Crafts,
Patchwork, Knitting, Painted Glass, Pots, . |
| Friday
Market Caherdaniel |
Every
Friday - 10am -12md
Mid June to End of August
Venue: Caherdaniel Village Hall |
Supplying:
Fresh Fish, homegrown garden produce, a large range of Home
Baking, Bric-a-brac, Linen, Wood Turning/Carving, Teas and Coffee,
Cheese, Arts and Crafts. |
| Killarney
Country Market |
Every
Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: St. Mary's Parish Hall, St. Annes Road (or N22) |
Supplying:
Eggs, Bread, Cakes, Confectionery, Jams, Marmalades, Chutneys,
Vegetables, Plants, Crafts, Honey. |
| Thursday
Market Cahersiveen |
Every
Thursday 11am - 2pm
June to September
Venue: Cahersiveen Community Centre (old Library) |
Supplying:
Crafts, Food, Breads, Vegetables, Brid-a-brac, Paintings,
Photographs. |
| Milltown
Organic Market |
Every
Saturday 10am - 2pm
All year except January
Venure: Old Church |
Supplying:
Home Baking, Fresh Eggs, Arts and Crafts, Local Smoked Salmon,
Smeen Cheese, Bric-a-brac, Linen, China and Glass, Cood Carving,
Kerry images. |
| Tuesday
Market Sneem |
Every
Tuesday 10.20 - 2pm
mid Mat - end of September
Venue: Community Centre, beside church |
Supplying:
Home Baking, Fresh Eggs, Art and Craft, Local Smoked Salmon, Sneem
Cheese, Bric-a-brac, Linen, China and Glass, Wood Carving and
Turning, Kerry Images. |
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Women
in Art and Craft Industry
Business Name:
Studio 29
Contact Name: Marianne McGrath
Address: 29 Main St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 42217
email: studio29@eircom.net
Website: www.studio29.ie |
Brief Description of Business:
Marianne designs, creates her own handmachined knitwear in her
studio. Autumn/Winter Collection is now available |
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Business Name:
Zoeller Photographic Originals
Contact Name: Claire Zoeller
Address: Killaha West, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 42532/087 4118967
email: zoelleroriginals@ireland.com
Website: www.zoelleroriginals.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Zoeller Photographical Originals represents the work of one of
Ireland's leading landscape photographers, Peter Zoeller.
We sell high quality colour photographs and a collectoin of
limited edition black and white photographs developed to an
archival standard. |
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Business Name:
Joli Coeur Crafts
Contact Name: Eva Letanneur
Address: South Square, Sneem, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 45270
email: evaletanneur@eircom.net
Website: www.sneem.com |
Brief Description of Business:
We are a small craftshop with celtic jewellery and local
crafts. Also I produce my own range of knitwear for adults
and children. |
Business Name:
Emma Tinkler Designs
Contact Name: Emma Tinkler
Address: Rockfield, Faha, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9767903
email: info@emmatinkler.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Emma designs and produces ranges of handwoven scarves and
shawles which are sold to shops on a wholesale basis. Emma
also operates as a freelance textile designer. |
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Business Name:
Jane Savage
Contact Name: Jane Savage
Address: Victoria Lodge, Castleross, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 33703
email: janesavage@bigfoot.com
Website: www.jane-savage.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Artist - work in watercolour, pastel and other mediums.
Commercial artist - visualisations for brochures etc.
Exhibition Designer |
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Business Name:
Miranda Moss
Contact Name: Miranda Moss
Address: Lomanagh, Sneem, Co. Kerry
Tel: 086 370 3482
email: miranda@sneem.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Dance Classes for fitness and fun aimed at adults, teens and
under 12's. Modern Dance, Street-Jazz, Hip-hop and Pop
styles are covered at beginner level. Classes consist of
warm-up and stretching exercises followed by learning of dance
routines. For venues and cost of classes, please contact
Miranda. |
Business Name:
Westcove Crafts
Contact Name: Jane Urquhart
Address: Westcove Farmhouse, Westcove Road, Castlecove, Co.
Kerry
Tel: 066 9475479/087 2942138
email: westcovefarmhouse@oceanfree.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Hand Painted Photograph Frames and Mirrors with Original
Colourful designs. |
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Business Name:
Kerry Images
Contact Name: Barbera Cassidy
Address: Castlecross, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9479323
email: barberacassidy@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Kerry Images are Historical Photographs, maps mounted and
framed, postal directories, t-shirts, tablemats, books and CD's
of local interest and extensive selection of christmas cards in
Irish. Café on strand in Ballinskelligs. |
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Business Name:
Kathleen's Creations
Contact Name: Kathleen O'Neill
Address:Holly Lodge, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9768289
email: kateoneill5@hotmail.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Hand-crafted wedding favours and keepsakes - Bomboniere, a large
selection of inspiring and stylish boxes and decorations. Also
wedding bubbles. |
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Business Name:
Sillerdane Interiors
Contact Name: Joan McCarthy
Address: Sillerdane Lodge, Coolnoohill, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 85359
Fax: 064 85359
Mobile: 087 6994908
email: silerdane@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Consultation and advice on domestic and commercial interiors -
from advice to project management to completion. |
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Women
in Food Industry
Business Name:
Natural Home Garden and Farm Centre and Miltown Organic Market
Name: Mary O'Riordan
Address: Old Church, Miltown, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9767869 |
Brief Description of Business:
Encouraging home cooking and crafts - especially organic. The centre
provides product and literature. The Saturday market is a great
social event for both producers and customers. |
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Business Name:
Westcove Confectionery
Name: Jane Urquhart
Address: Westcove Farmhouse, Westcove Road, Castlecove, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9475479/087 2942138
email:
westcovefarmhouse@oceanfree.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Small Bakery producing Home made Cakes, Biscuits and Confectionery.
Wedding and Birthday cakes made to order. |
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Accommodation
Business Name:
Hillview Farmhouse
Contact Name:Dorothea Stephens
Address: Hillview Farmhouse, Milltown P.O, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0) 66 9767117
email: info@hillviewfarm.com
Website: www.hillviewfarm.com |
Brief Description of Business:
A warm welcome awaits you at
this sixth generation family run working dairy and sheep farm. Hillview
Farmhouse is nestled between the hills of Kilderry and the Slieve Mish
mountains along the N70, Ring of Kerry road, between Killorglin and
Miltown.
Hillview Farmhouse is known for good home baked food. All four
bedrooms are en-suite and comfortable with orthopedic beds, clockradios,
hair dryers and electric blankets.
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Business Name:
Dun-a-Rí House
Contact Name:
Catherine Howe
Address: Ross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 36629
email: dunari@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Located in scenic peaceful area opposite Ross Castle Holiday Homes,
asjacent to Ross Golf Club, National Park. Wthin walking distance of
Killarney.
Open all year. All rooms ensuite. |
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Business Name:
Gorman's Country Home
Contact Name: Moira O'Gorman
Address: Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 33149
email: mgormans@eircom.net
Website:http://homepage.eircom.net/
gormanscountryhome |
Brief Description of Business:
Bed & Breakfast (with a difference) and includes a traditional night
of Irish Music or dancing for less than €30 per person sharing.
The only place to take a break all year round in the most scenic part of
the world. |
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Business Name:
Mylestone House
Contact Name: Fiona O'Sullivan
Address: Killowen Road, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 41753
email: mylestonehouse@eircom.net
Website:www.kenmare.com/mylestone |
Brief Description of Business:
Bed & Breakfast offering spacious room, warm hospitality andextensive
breakfast menu. Ideal touring base for Ring of Kerry and the Beara
Peninsula. |
Business Name:
Rockcrest House
Contact Name: Marian O'Dwyer
Address: Gortamullen, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 41248
email: dodwy@eircom.net
Website:www.rockcresthouse.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Elegant bed and Breakfast with spacious rooms on quiet road - off
N71. Scenic location overlooking Druid Circle, Roughty Valley,
Kenmare town and Mountains. 5 minute walk to town centre. |
Business Name:
Barrview Lodge
Contact Name: Gretta Murphy
Address: Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 9768359
email: barrviewlodge@tinet.ie |
Brief Description of Business:
Excellent accommodation in our tastefully decorated home.
Magnificent Sea View of Rossbeigh and Dingle Penninsula. |
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Business Name:
Kennedys Pet Farm & Holiday Homes
Contact Name: Noreen Kennedy
Address: Glenflesk, Killarney
Tel: +353 (0)64 54054
email: kennedysfarm@eircom.net
website: www.killarneypetfarm.com |
Brief Description of Business:
4 star luxury self-catering holiday houses, built on a pet farm.
Breathtaking views. Pets from fur to feather ready to be fed,
cuddled and admired. Indoor and outdoor playgounds. Free pony
rides, private fishing, lovely walks. Pet farm also open to day
visitors. |
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Business Name:
TM Ireland
Contact Name: Aideen O'Connor
Tel: +353 (0)64 35341
+353 (0)86 1615255
email: aconnor1@eircom.net
Website: www.tm-ireland.com |
Brief Description of Business:
TM Ireland, 30 years Building on the Mediterranean. Costa Blanca -
Costa Calida - Costa de Almeria
Buy direct from the Builder - Why pay more?
Prices from E100K - Save agents fees - buy direct.
Fully Furnished to a high standard. Over 6000 satisfied clients.
10 Yrs. structural guarantee with after sales service available to all
clients. |
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Women
in Clothing
Business Name:
Celtic Kidz
Contact Name: Maris Steinborn
Address: Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9768867
Email: celtickidz@iol.ie
Website:www.celtickidz.com |
Brief Description of Business:
Celtic Kidz supplies original Irish handmade cloth nappies and SnuggleSacs
(baby sleeping bags) at affordable prices. |
Business Name:
Studio 29
Contact Name: Marianne McGrath
Address: 29 Main St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 42217
email: studio29@eircom.net
Website: www.studio29.ie |
Brief Description of Business:
Marianne designs, creates her own handmachined knitwear in her
studio. Autumn/Winter Collection is now available |
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or
Women
in Beauty and Alternative Therapy
Business Name:
Glow
Contact Name: Mary Fay
Address: 20 Main Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 086 8361906
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Brief Description of Business:
Make-up and make over studio run by an internationally acclaimed
make-up artist. 'Glow' can show you how to enhance your
looks to the fullest and share some of the tricks of the trade
through private lessons or group sessions. 'Glow' also
offers you the prospect of having a beautiful golden tan applied
expertly in 10 minutes with sunfax, the unique spray on tan from
Australia. |
Business Name:
Holistic Massage & Bach Flower Therapy
Contact Name: Wendy Franklin,
Massage Therapist E.M.T.I.T.E.C, Bach Flower Practitioner P.F.I P
Address: 64 Dromnevane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 42118
email: wendyfm@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Holistic Massage - a nuturing, supportive therapy with benefits for many
problems including muscular tension, back problems, stress related
conditions, circulation etc. Bach Flower Therapy, uses safe natural
remedies to return us to a state of harmony and well-being. Useful
during difficult periods in life, personal growth etc. |
or
Women
in Consultancy/Training/Counselling
Business
Name: A.M P.M Training/Facilitation Consultant
Contact Name: Pamela Barrett
Address: RathEanaigh, Firies, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 9793947 |
Brief Description of Business:
Facilitation of Groups re. Committee Training, Community Development, life
Coaching, Parenting Courses, Personal Development, Grant Applications
(assistance with) |
Business
Name: Mary Casey
Contact Name: Mary Casey
Address: Gortnacoosh, Glenflesk, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 087 9230160
email: maryhealycasey@yahoo.co.uk |
Brief Description of Business:
Mary Casey C.S.C.T A.Q.A
Post Dip. Bereavement Counselling
Professional Counselling Services
Available by appointment.
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Business
Name: S.K.M Training and EAP Consultancy
Contact Name: Sheila K. Martin
Address: Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 087 9558662
email: sheilakmartin@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
Sheila has a receord of sucess in Training, Development and Human
Resources Management. Programmes include: Management Development,
Customer Care, Team Building, Problem Solving, Motivation, Performance
Management, Communication Skills, Leadership, Train the Trainers, Coaching
and Mentoring. |
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Business
Name: ATOZ – Administration
& Business Bureau
Contact Name: Breda Diggin
Address: Daly's Lane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 979 0598
Fax: 066 979 0599
e-mail: bdiggin@atoz.ie
Website: www.atoz.ie |
Brief
Description of Business:
Administration, Business Management, Bookkeeping and Pay roll
Bureau.
Distributors of Bookkeeping and Payroll software.
Conference co-ordination and management.
Policy/Study drafting and compilation. |
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Women
in Computers and Information Technology
Business
Name: Aisling Software
Contact Name: Anne Hannan
Address: 12 Castle Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 32112
email: anne@aislingsoftware.com
Website: www.aislingsoftware.com |
Brief Description of Business:
We develop and sell bookkeeping software for small businesses. The
product range includes SortMyBooks, QuickVAT and Payroll. What sets
us apart from our competitors is our product range's simplicity,
flexibility and our ongoing backup support. We offer a full onsite
training service tailored to your business needs. |
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Alternative
Farm Enterprises
Business Name:
Kennedys Pet Farm & Holiday Homes
Contact Name: Noreen Kennedy
Address: Glenflesk, Killarney
Tel: 064 54054
email: kennedysfarm@eircom.net |
Brief Description of Business:
4 star luxury self-catering holiday houses, built on a pet farm.
Breathtaking views. Pets from fur to feather ready to be fed,
cuddled and admired. Indoor and outdoor playgounds. Free pony
rides, private fishing, lovely walks. Pet farm also open to day
visitors. |
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This project is funded by
the Equality for Women Measure of the Regional Operational Programme of
the National Development Plan 2000 - 2006
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for
the Equality for Women Measure
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