Innovation Centre marks 25 years

The Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre (KTIC) is celebrating 25 years of supporting local business while advancing plans for a major facility extension.

Over the past quarter century, the centre has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and scaling companies across Kerry and the South-West.
To mark the milestone, the board and management team are progressing plans to deliver a new extension to address high demand for flexible office space. Full planning permission is already in place for the development, and management is currently meeting with State agencies, Government representatives, and local elected officials to secure funding.
Sean Counihan, Chair of the Board of Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre, said: “We are proud of what has been achieved over the past 25 years and excited about what lies ahead. This proposed expansion represents an investment not only in our organisation, but in the future entrepreneurial potential of Killarney and the wider region. Our objective is to ensure that future generations of innovators and business owners have access to the facilities and support they need to grow and succeed.”
Conor O’Leary, Centre Manager of Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre, said: “The Board is actively exploring all available opportunities and funding mechanisms that may assist in bringing this important project forward. We are encouraged by the positive engagement that has taken place to date and remain committed to working closely with State agencies and other stakeholders as we formulate a clear plan of action for the development.”
The centre aims to commence construction on the next phase of development within the next two years.

Killarney to host Oireachtas na Samhna in 2027 following festival success

Organisers of Oireachtas na Samhna have confirmed that the national Irish language arts festival will return to Killarney in 2027 following the success of last week’s event.

An estimated 12,000 visitors travelled to Killarney for the five-day celebration, which took place across the Gleneagle INEC Arena and local venues from October 28 to November 1.
The festival featured 72 performing arts competitions alongside music sessions, exhibitions, seminars, and plays, with extensive live broadcasting by TG4 and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
County Kerry competitors enjoyed a strong showing on home soil, securing 13 victories across the various traditional performing arts categories.
Following the success of the week, An tOireachtas confirmed that Oireachtas na Samhna 2027 will take place in Killarney from October 27 to October 31, 2027.
Máirín Nic Dhonnchadha, CEO of An tOireachtas, said: “Congratulations to the winners and everyone who took part in the Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 Performing Art Competitions. Oireachtas na Samhna is an expression of the best, most positive and most exciting parts of our culture, our language and our arts.”