John O'Kelly
John O'Kelly is a Carlow native and the chief executive of Kelly Steel Engineering, a company specializing in architectural steel in Dubai. With a background in endurance motorbike racing, he has organized several adventurous trips, including a recent 2,000km drive to deliver emergency vehicles to Uganda. O'Kelly has lived in the Middle East for over 40 years, where he has built a successful business that has expanded globally, contributing to notable architectural projects. His journey began when he moved to Dubai in 1982 with the intention of exploring the world, and he has since become a key player in the region's construction industry.
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John O’Kelly, a former endurance motorbike racer, has journeyed to various countries and reflects on missing the soft Irish rainfall.
A ‘gentler’ life in Geneva – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-28
John O'Kelly is a former endurance motorbike racer who organised a 2,000km drive to deliver emergency vehicles to Uganda.
‘There was always money available to make construction projects look good’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16