We would like to thank the team at www.ONITMEDIA.ie for there help and patience in designing a really special logo. Our goal was to encapsulate some of what is so great and fun about Tralee and the broader Kerry area in one image. The guys at ONIT media really understood what we wanted to present with our Logo and worked with us to create a ―snap shot‖ of the county.
The Windmill is Blennerville Windmill located just outside Tralee Co Kerry. Built around 1800 it harks back to Irelands industrial heritage. Blennerville port was the main port in Kerry for emigration during the great famine (1845—1850). Sadly at this point the windmill was in disrepair. It would have been one the last sights of Ireland for migrants. More recently it has been refurbished and it is open to the public for visits as Irelands largest working windmill.
The Mountain Peaks represent Carrantuohill. Standing boldly at 1,038m tall on the MacGillycuddy Reeks just outside Killarney Co Kerry, this is Irelands highest peak.
King Puck is the Goat standing amongst the peaks. Puck Fair Festival in Killorglin Co Kerry dates back centuries. The exact origins are hazy. One theory is that it was a goat that warned a local ruling Killorglin clan of the impending invasion. This allowed them time to defend against their enemies and ever since the goat has been honored for this.
The Dolphin is affectionately known as Fungi. Since about 1984 this Bottle-nose Dolphin has been frequenting Dingle Harbor in Co Kerry. Daily boat tours operate from Dingle traveling a short distance to go see the towns fondest old friend.
The Church is Gallarus Oratory. To be found on Slea Head near Dingle Co Kerry, this ancient hand built oratory has stood since the 6th century. Legend has it that if you can fit through the small rear window your soul will be cleansed.
The Green and Gold represents the traditional colors of Kerry.
The ―Blue Ocean is the hundreds of miles of beautiful and rugged Kerry coast line.
The Island it all stands on is one of the Blasket Islands, "The Sleeping Giant", located off of the Dingle peninsula Co Kerry, at the very tip of Slea Head. So named due to its likeness to a man sleeping. This deserted island was once home to a number of gifted writers Tomás Ó Criomhthain, Peig Sayers, and Muiris Ó Súlleabháin. Many of their works have been translated to English and are available widely. The Blasket Interpretive Center was set on Slea Head Co Kerry as a visitors center to show people more about life on the Blasket Islands.