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New year, new technological university

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Ireland’s newest technological university; Munster Technological University (MTU) has been established - and it's the first university set up in Kerry.

The consortium of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) was designated as a technological university last year. MTU is a multi-campus technological university, contributing to the region through the provision of academic programmes that support student development and opportunities, education and research. MTU has an extensive and impressive regional footprint with six campuses across the South West region in Cork and Kerry, and a student body of 18,000. For Cork, it will be the first university to be established since UCC in 1845.

“The establishment of only the second technological university in the State, the first outside the capital, is another important milestone for higher education in Ireland and, in particular, for the South West," Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD said. "The new Munster Technological University will start its journey and drive access, excellence, and regional development. It will strengthen the links with businesses in the country and the community, all of which will greatly enrich and enhance the South West.”

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Mr Bob Savage, Chair of MTU’s Governing Body, welcomed the formal establishment of the technological university and the opportunities Munster Technological University creates for the region saying that it marks a "historic day for the future of higher education in Ireland".

"MTU has the potential to be ground-breaking for the South West region by providing a new, flexible teaching and learning framework to students that is informed by research and offers opportunities for students to pursue diverse programmes across the range of levels. I now extend my best wishes to our collective staff, students, and stakeholders who have been instrumental in bringing us to this day."

Also welcoming the inauguration of the new technological university President of Munster Technological University Professor Maggie Cusack added
that the formation "will benefit students, staff, and stakeholders for generations to come".

"The positive regional benefits will be paralleled with global impact from our research and innovation as we maximise the opportunities afforded MTU by the Irish Research Council and through Horizon Europe and the Green Deal."

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Cars & Coffee for Jack & Jill Foundation on Monday

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Cars & Coffee for Jack & Jill Foundation
Ballymac Vintage Club will host a Cars & Coffee morning on Bank Holiday Monday, June 1, at Glenduff Manor (V92 YH32).
The event runs from 10:30am to midday, with all proceeds raised on the day going directly to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.
An optional short local road run will take place immediately after the meetup, with participants returning to Glenduff Manor afterward. All vintage, classic, and modern interest vehicles are welcome to attend.

Ballymac Vintage Club members launching the upcoming Cars & Coffee morning at Glenduff Manor. Left to right: Tom Glover, Kian O’Connor, George Glover, Joan Glover, Brian Glover, Paul Ahern, Mary Lynch, Ivan Groves, Michael Horan, Trish Horan, and Philip Blennerhassett.

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Rathmore advance in Cumann na mBunscoil hurling competition

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The Allianz Cumann na mBunscoil South Kerry hurling finals took place in brilliant sunshine at the Kilgarvan GAA pitch on Monday, May 25.

In the Division 1 final, Holy Family National School Rathmore secured a fine victory over St. John’s National School Kenmare following a keenly fought and exciting encounter.

There was very little between the sides at halftime, but Holy Family opened up a gap in the third quarter and finished with a brace of late goals to seal the win on a scoreline of 6-5 to 3-3.

Pádraig O’Sullivan, Matthew O’Riordan, and James Buckley put in stand-out performances for the Rathmore side, while the work rate of Gavin Murphy, Dylan Moynihan, and Paddy O’Connor proved crucial to the win.

St. John’s Kenmare fought hard throughout, with Kori Walsh keeping the defence tight alongside Sean Tagney, Tristan Healy Kruis, and Timmy O’Sullivan, while Danny O’Sullivan, Cillian Kelleher, and Donie Lynch led the Kenmare attack.


The Division 2 title went to hosts Kilgarvan National School following a highly competitive three-team blitz that also featured Knockaderry National School and newcomers Scoil Ignáid Rís from Dingle.


Kilgarvan topped the group after some fantastic displays, with Séimí Tuohy performing excellently outfield and making crucial saves to relieve teammate Charlie Delaney, who did an equally superb job in goal. Knockaderry National School battled hard with Aidan Barry and Andrew Daly very much to the fore, while Danny Ó Brosnacháin made outstanding saves in goal and Harry Ó Conchúir worked tirelessly in midfield for the Dingle outfit.


Following their regional victories, Holy Family National School Rathmore alongside Kilgarvan National School will now advance to the county sections to represent South Kerry.

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