1. Anne Barrett
Project Manager & Eco Tourism Operator
Kenmare Eco Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland V93 YO49
info@kenmareecolodge.com | 086 8094049
I accommodate groups at my ecologically built rural retreat and help my local
community in developing plans into funded and finished projects.
I moved to southwest Ireland ten years ago from Dublin and from a career as a
screenwriter and playwright. Projects I have been privileged to work on include
an architectural conservation booklet, a heritage trail and public realm plan.
A Sample of Managed Projects:
2016 Kenmare Realm Plan animation workshops
Large Capital Grant liaison with Fáilte Ireland the Irish Tourist Board, for
a private client
2015 Kenmare, Main Street (William St) An Architectural Conservation Toolkit
in libraries, The National Library and The Heritage Council.
2014 Draft Strategic Plan for Kenmare Bay
2014 Tourism Town Awards presentation on behalf of Kenmare
2013 The Hillock, an eco‐education project with schools
2011 The Kenmare Heritage Trail panels, plaques and brochures
2011 The Story of Our Music, a music course at Siamsa Tíre, National Folk
Theatre of Ireland
2010 Writer‐in‐Residence, Kerry County Council.
Testimonials:
‘Anne Barrett has acted as Project Manager for three heritage based projects I have
worked on in Kenmare. Her strong organisational skills, combined with her ability to
distill a brief, motivate and drive a project and its team makes her a formidable asset
to any project. She communicates frankly on the core project issues, having first
researched them thoroughly. Her rigour in editing and communication makes the
final product very focused and engaging for its intended users.‘
Frank Hughes B.Arch MRIAI
PSDP Health and Safety Vikings 5 DAC ‐ Grade III Conservation Architect
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2. 'During my time as Heritage Officer with Kerry County Council I worked with Anne on
a range of cultural heritage projects. This included establishing heritage trails,
producing leaflets, maps and undertaking historic research. Frank Hughes, Architect
oversaw the design of the trail, which resulted in a very attractive and user‐friendly
tool in the interpretation of the town's historic origins. I found Frank and Anne
professional, efficient and capable of getting the job done to time and within
budget.'Cathy Fisher, Kerry Co. Council
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'I have had the pleasure of liaising with Anne Barrett regarding the publication of
a wonderful booklet; Main Street (William Street) Architectural Conservation
Toolkit. Anne’s enthusiasm, dedication, drive, and organisational skills perfectly
positioned her as the main driver to see this project through from inception to
publication. The final document is beautifully presented, easy to read,
comprehensive and has engendered public interest in Kenmare’s architectural
heritage.' Victoria McCarthy, Conservation Officer, Kerry County Council,
2016.
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