NEWKD is one of 49 local development companies across Ireland. We deliver a range of support and development programmes that aim to improve the quality of life for all the people within our community. We cover the area of north, east & west Kerry.
We have local offices in Castleisland, Dingle, Listowel and Tralee. We work in partnership with our local community, community organisations, statutory services and local business.

Board Members

Chairperson /North Kerry Local Area Council ( Listowel Area )Sean McCarthy
Vice-Chairperson /Tralee Local Area Advisory CouncilJohn O’Sullivan
Company Secretary/ North Kerry Local Area Council  ( Listowel Area )Noel Lynch 
Treasurer /Community Corca Dhuibhne Local Area Advisory CouncilPat O Shea 

Sliabh Luachra Local Area Advisory Council (Castleisland area)

Breda Keane

Sliabh Luachra Local Area Advisory Council (Castleisland area)

Denis Griffin 

Community Tralee Local Area Advisory Council
Sean Lyons
Community Corca Dhuibhne Local Area Advisory Council
Gearoid O’Shea
IFAKenny Jones 
ICMSADavid Diggins
Trade UnionsSuzanna Griffin
TeagascClaire McAuliffe
Kerry ETB – EducationKevin Fay
IBECNiamh Kelly

Kerry County Council

Elected representative Kerry County Council

Elected representative Kerry County Council

Liam Quinlan

Cllr Mike Kennelly

Cllr Mikey Sheehy

Institute of Technology Tralee

Una Moynihan