2021 NEW BEGINNINGS

Caroline is the owner of The HR Suite a HR consultancy that provides expert HR advice to clients nationwide with offices in Kerry and Dublin. Caroline is a past Commissioner on the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Work Place Relations Commission. Caroline has completed a Masters in Human Resources in the University of Limerick and is a trained mediator. She is also the author of “The Art of Asking the Right Questions” that provides top tips to people managers throughout the employment journey. To mark 10 years in business in 2019 Caroline launched a children’s book ‘Celebrating You’ to advocate diversity and the importance of celebrating individuality in children and all proceeds went to enable Ireland. Caroline also contributes as a thought leader to national media, is a frequent conference speaker and writes articles in the national press. Caroline is the owner of The HR Suite a HR consultancy that provides expert HR advice to clients nationwide with offices in Kerry and Dublin. Caroline is a past Commissioner on the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Work Place Relations Commission. Caroline has completed a Masters in Human Resources in the University of Limerick and is a trained mediator. She is also the author of “The Art of Asking the Right Questions” that provides top tips to people managers throughout the employment journey. To mark 10 years in business in 2019 Caroline launched a children’s book ‘Celebrating You’ to advocate diversity and the importance of celebrating individuality in children and all proceeds went to enable Ireland. Caroline also contributes as a thought leader to national media, is a frequent conference speaker and writes articles in the national press. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Breanndán Ó Beaghlaoich (Brendan Begley) - Born into a famous musical family, the youngest of nine children. He soaked up the music and song of West Kerry, the most westerly point of Europe, from an early age. Slides, Polkas, Songs and Slow Airs all run through his veins. He has four acclaimed solo albums to his name, as well as numerous recordings with the groups Boys of the Lough and Beginish. He plays and has recorded with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. He has guested with Glen Hansard and John Sheehan in the National Concert Hall,Vicar St,Dublin and Carnegie Hall in 2016,Town Hall and Broollyn Steel Hall NY, January 2018. Brendan Begley - Born into a famous musical family, the youngest of nine children. He soaked up the music and song of West Kerry from an early age. Slides, polkas, songs and slow airs all run through his veins. He has four acclaimed solo albums to his name, as well as numerous recordings with the groups Boys of the Lough and Beginish. He plays and has recorded with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. He has guested with Glen Hansard and John Sheehan in the National Concert Hall,Vicar St,Dublin and Carnegie Hall in 2016,Town Hall and Broollyn Steel Hall NY, January 2018 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Kate Moore is an artist and writer from Tralee, County Kerry, and a graduate of MTU Kerry. She is passionate about writing and theatre, and her work has been performed onstage at Siamsa Tire, the Everyman, Cork Arts Theatre and by UCC Dramat. Kate is also very passionate about mental health, and had an article detailing her personal experience published in the Irish Times in 2019. She believes in the power of creativity and art to change lives. You can find her on Twitter. Kate Moore is an artist and writer from Tralee, County Kerry, and a graduate of MTU Kerry. She is passionate about writing and theatre, and her work has been performed onstage at Siamsa Tire, the Everyman, Cork Arts Theatre and by UCC Dramat. Kate is also very passionate about mental health, and had an article detailing her personal experience published in the Irish Times in 2019. She believes in the power of creativity and art to change lives and is looking forward to discussing this with the TEDX Tralee audience in October. You can find her on Twitter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Anthony has 30 years experience working in international public relations, ranging from technology and telecommunication blue chips to educational and local government organisations. He spent nine years as Head of PR for Psion plc, during a period of rapid change as it evolved from a start-up to a FTSE100 company. In 2001, Anthony returned to Ireland where he established Quinn Garvey PR, which provides public relations and marketing services to small businesses. Anthony also runs Confident Presenting, which provides management training to companies throughout the UK and Ireland. Anthony is an award-winning presenter and public speaker having represented Tralee Toastmasters in the UK & Ireland finals four times. Anthony has also written seven children’s books, including the popular Gravespeakers series for 8-12 year olds. Anthony has 30 years’ experience working in international public relations, ranging from technology and telecommunication blue chips to educational and local government organisations. He spent 9 years as Head of PR for Psion plc, during a period of rapid change as it evolved from a start-up to a FTSE100 company. In 2001, Anthony returned to Ireland where he established Quinn Garvey PR, which provides public relations and marketing services to small businesses. Anthony also runs Confident Presenting, which provides management training to companies throughout the UK and Ireland. Anthony is an award-winning presenter and public speaker having represented Tralee Toastmasters in the UK & Ireland finals four times. Anthony has also written seven children’s books, including the popular Gravespeakers series for 8-12 year olds. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

My name is Alan Carrigan I am 21 Years old and a wheelchair user from Ireland living with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. I run two Youtube Channels called 'The Disabled Gamer' & 'Alans Accessible Adventure'. Growing up in a mainstream school and being the only kid in a wheelchair motivated me to express my experience living with a disability across online platforms. This has led to a number of projects such as Podcasting, YouTube, Public Speaking and Disability Consultancy. I am looking to educate and challenge the way people perceive disability. My name is Alan Carrigan I am 21 Years old and a wheelchair user from Ireland living with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. I run two Youtube Channels called “The Disabled Gamer” & “Alans Accessible Adventures” . Growing up in a mainstream school and being the only kid in a wheelchair motivated me to express my experience living with a disability across online platforms. This has led to a number of projects such as Podcasting, YouTube, Public Speaking and Disability Consultancy. I am looking forward to rolling onto the TEDx Tralee Stage and hopefully educating and challenging the way people perceive disability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jeff Colley is the publisher and editor of Passive House Plus, an award-winning sustainable building magazine. Jeff is an advocate for evidence-based approaches to sustainable building, who believes that buildings should protect, delight and enrich their occupants, while treading lightly on the earth. A former chair of the Green Party policy committee on buildings, Jeff's notable successes include driving the introduction of 60% energy and CO2 reductions and mandatory renewable energy systems for new Irish homes under building regulations. He is a previous winner of the Green Leader award, with Passive House Plus also winning the Business Magazine of the Year award under his stewardship. Jeff Colley is the publisher and editor of Passive House Plus, an award-winning sustainable building magazine. Jeff is an advocate for evidence-based approaches to sustainable building, who believes that buildings should protect, delight and enrich their occupants, while treading lightly on the earth. A former chair of the Green Party policy committee on buildings, Jeff's notable successes include driving the introduction of 60% energy and CO2 reductions and mandatory renewable energy systems for new Irish homes under building regulations. He is a previous winner of the Green Leader award, with Passive House Plus also winning the Business Magazine of the Year award under his stewardship. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Ciara contributes as a Motivational Speaker, sharing her story in order to promote that anything is possible and we are only ever one decision away from the life we were born to live. ​An Award Winning Photographer, Ciara works as a Mental Health and Well Being Coach where she is dedicated and passionate about empowering people to release their potential and most importantly, live life - from the inside out. ​Founder & Host of the Inside Out Podcast, Ciara hosts weekly conversations with people from every corner of Ireland. Ciara also has a passion for Sea Swimming, being in the Outdoors and enjoying life to the fullest with her wife, Paula and two dogs Alfie & Lola. Ciara contributes as a Motivational Speaker, sharing her story in order to promote that anything is possible and we are only ever one decision away from the life we were born to live. An Award Winning Photographer, Ciara works as a Mental Health and Well Being Coach where she is dedicated and passionate about empowering people to release their potential and most importantly, live life - from the inside out. Founder & Host of the Inside Out Podcast, Ciara hosts weekly conversations with people from every corner of Ireland. Ciara also has a passion for Sea Swimming, being in the Outdoors and enjoying life to the fullest with her wife, Paula and two dogs Alfie & Lola. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Christine Duff is a 34 year old Beauty therapist, life coach with Neuroscience, and mother to a 12 year old daughter and 11 year old son from Cork, Ireland. In her 34 years of living she has experience in various diagnosis in her personal life. Her ability to accept a label and NOT live the diagnosis it carries is a gift she wishes to teach others in her TEDx talk. An unheard of diagnosis that entered her life through her son less than a decade ago has encouraged her share information to help others see that the personal strategies Christine has tried have worked and continue to work to this day. Christine Duff is a 34 year old Beauty therapist, life coach with Neuroscience, and mother to a 12 year old daughter and 11 year old son from Cork. In her 34 years of living she has experience in various diagnoses in her personal life. Her ability to accept a label and NOT live the diagnoses it carries is a gift she wishes to teach others in her ted talk. A unheard of diagnoses that entered her life through her son less than a decade ago has encouraged her share information to help others see that the personal strategies Christine has tried have worked and continue to work to this day. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Ms Edel Lawlor is the founder and director of Expressive Play. This is a hugely successful Child, Adolescent, and Training & Therapy Centre in Ireland. Ms Lawlor is a Social Entrepreneur and won best innovation in Business in 2018 from The Kerry man Business Awards of 2018. Edel has also received an All-Star business award in Croke Park. Ms Lawlor has published work, been interviewed on Television and on the radio. Edel has a passion for the sea and family is the key to all success. Edel also is the founder of the Kilflynn Fairy Festival in County Kerry, Ireland. Ms Edel Lawlor is the founder and director of Expressive Play. This is a hugely successful Child & Adolescent Training & Therapy Centre in Ireland. Ms Lawlor is a Social Entrepreneur and won best innovation in Business in 2018 from The Kerry man Business Awards of 2018. Edel has also received an All-Star business award in Croke Park. Ms Lawlor has published work, been interviewed on Television and on the radio. Edel has a passion for the sea and family is the key to all success. Edel also is the founder of the Kilflynn Fairy festival. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx